The audit of Project Performance Information was conducted to assess the procedures and controls that the department has designed and implemented over the collection and use of project performance information.

A comprehensive summary of follow-up on all outstanding recommendations for completed audits.

The audit of Monitoring and Payments was conducted to provide assurance that Western Economic Diversification Canada has sound monitoring controls in place to manage grants and contributions and that the controls were operating as intended.

The evaluation of the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program assessed the relevance and performance of the department’s investments in programming for western Canadians with disabilities.  The report presents the findings, conclusions and recommendations, and outlines the department's planned actions to implement the recommendations.  The report spanned the six fiscal years from 2005-06 to 2010-11.

This report presents the findings of the Evaluation of the Mountain Pine Beetle Program. The evaluation assessed the performance and relevance of the Mountain Pine Beetle Program to determine the extent to which the program achieved its objectives. The evaluation spanned the three fiscal years from 2007-08 to 2009-10.

The audit of Regional Operations-Manitoba Region was conducted to provide reasonable assurance that the region has in place sound governance, planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to support effective decision-making.

The audit of Regional Operations-Alberta Region was conducted to provide reasonable assurance that the region has in place sound governance, planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to support effective decision-making.

The audit of Regional Operations-Saskatchewan Region was conducted to provide reasonable assurance that the region has in place sound governance, planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to support effective decision-making.

The audit of Regional Operations-British Columbia Region was conducted to provide reasonable assurance that the region has in place sound governance, planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes to support effective decision-making.

This report presents the findings and recommendations of the evaluation of the Loan and Investment Program.  The evaluation assessed the relevance and performance of the Loan and Investment Program over the five fiscal years from 2002-03 to 2008-09.

The audit of Information Technology Security was conducted to provide assurance whether WD has in place effective information technology security framework and practices that meet the Government of Canada Management of Information Technology Security standards and that these comply with departmental Information Security policy.

This report presents the results of the Evaluation of the Centenaries Program.  The evaluation assessed the performance and initial relevance of the Centenaries Program to determine the extent to which program objectives were realized. The evaluation spanned the four fiscal years from 2004-05 to 2008-09 and the results can help guide the development of future similar programs.

The audit of the Project Management of Project Gateway was conducted to provide assurance that an adequate control framework is in place for the project management of Project Gateway investments and to assess that Project Gateway is being designed to meet key business needs.

The audit of the Integrated Risk Management at WD was conducted to provide assurance that the framework was adequate and effective.  The audit examined the extent that risk is integrated into governance, direction setting and decision making structures at WD.

The evaluations of the Saskatoon/Regina and Vancouver Agreements assessed the relevance and performance of the department’s investments in Urban Development Agreements implemented in western Canada. These agreements exist between federal, provincial, and municipal governments and address broad issues through partnerships and shared goals. Separate evaluations were conducted for the Saskatoon/Regina Agreements and the Vancouver Agreement. The report presents the findings, conclusions and recommendation from the evaluations, and outlines the department's planned actions to implement the recommendation.

The audit of Accounts Receivable was conducted to provide assurance that receivables from contributions, allowances for bad debts, write offs, recoveries and interest charges at WD are managed in compliance with Treasury Board and WD policies.

The audit of Third Party Delivery was conducted to provide assurance that the risk management framework, governance and controls in place at WD for delivery of programs and projects by third parties were adequate to ensure the achievement of intended results.

The audit of the Community Adjustment Fund and Recreational Infrastructure Canada was conducted to provide assurance that the program design and new control frameworks were effective to enable successful delivery of the two initiatives in the four western Canadian provinces.

The audit of the Western Diversification Program was conducted to provide assurance that the program has adequate overall delivery, operations and review control processes in place and that they are working effectively.

The evaluation of the Policy, Advocacy and Coordination Functions assessed the relevance, design and delivery, success and cost-effectiveness of the functions within Western Economic Diversification Canada. Policy, Advocacy and Coordination is identified as one of the strategic outcomes of the department. Activities within this strategic outcome are intended to result in effective strategies, policies and programs that support the development of western Canada. The report presents the findings, conclusions and recommendations from the evaluation, and outlines the department's planned actions to implement the recommendations.

The Audit of Community Futures Program was conducted at Western Economic Diversification Canada to provide assurance on the existence and effectiveness of management practices and controls and to assess compliance to appropriate Treasury Board authorities and departmental policies.

The audit of Infrastructure Programs was co-delivered by Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD). This is a follow-up internal audit to provide assurance that WD has fulfilled its roles and responsibilities, and applied its expertise and resources in the delivery of infrastructure programs in western Canada in accordance with underlying Provincial Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding. The scope of the report covers the period April 2006 to March 2008.

The Audit of Integrated Human Resource Planning was conducted to provide an opinion as to the adequacy, effectiveness and completeness of the human resource planning and policy framework at Western Economic Diversification.  The audit primarily covered the 2007-08 planning cycle.

The evaluation of the Western Economic Partnership Agreements (WEPA) provides an independent examination of their relevance, effectiveness, and success to assist in determining whether or not the department should renew the agreements. The evaluation report summarises WEPA evaluation findings from data generated from the recently completed Western Diversification Program evaluation. The scope of the report covers the period of 2003 to 2007.

The evaluation of the Community Future Program assessed the relevance, design and delivery, success and cost effectiveness of the program in western Canada. Western Economic Diversification Canada uses service delivery agreements with 90 community futures in the four provinces of western Canada to provide capital loan funds, business services and community economic development services in non-metropolitan regions. The report presents the findings, conclusions and recommendations from the evaluation, and outlines the department's planned actions to implement the recommendations.

The evaluation of the Western Diversification Program is an independent examination and assessment of the relevance, success, cost-effectiveness, and design and delivery of the program in order to report on the impacts of the program and to provide recommendations for its future design. The scope of the evaluation covers the period from 2003 to 2007.

An Audit of Financial Management Controls was conducted at Western Economic Diversification Canada to provide assurance on the existence and effectiveness of financial management practices and controls and to assess compliance to appropriate Treasury Board and departmental policies.

The Audit of Contracting was conducted to provide assurance that Western Economic Diversification Canada's contracting function is operating efficiently, economically and effectively, and in accordance with both Treasury Board and departmental policies and directives

The Governance and Performance audit is an internal audit assurance report on governance and performance management controls existing at Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) for the period April 2006 to September 2007.

The audit of the International Trade Personnel Program (ITPP) is an internal audit assurance engagement to report on management controls used to deliver ITPP, and to identify any opportunity for improvement that could be applied to future programs.

The audit of First Jobs in Science and Technology (FJST) is an internal audit assurance engagement to report on management controls used to deliver FJST, and to identify any opportunity for improvement that could be applied to future programs.

This audit was conducted to provide assurance on the control environment framework and administration of the Loan and Investment Program. The audit assessed the program funding purposes, monitoring processes, agreements with recipients and the overall compliance with terms and conditions approved by Treasury Board Secretariat.

An audit of the Women’s Enterprise Initiative (WEI) was conducted to determine the adequacy of the control framework of the WEI. The audit covered the control framework in place at Western Economic Diversification Canada and the frameworks in place at each of the four western provincial Women’s Enterprise Centres.

The Audit of Hospitality was conducted at Western Economic Diversification Canada to assess the adequacy of management practices and controls in place. The audit report also assessed the extent of compliance with relevant Treasury Board Secretariat and departmental hospitality policies.

The audit of Travel was conducted to assess the adequacy of the management control framework in place at Western Economic Diversification Canada. The report also assessed the extent of compliance with Treasury Board Secretariat and National Joint Council Directive on Travel.

In 2002, the Government of Canada signed the Northern Development Agreement (NDA) with the Province of Saskatchewan. The purpose of the NDA was to enhance economic opportunities available to northerners and encourage northerners' participation in the Canadian economy.

In March 2007, the tripartite management committee, which includes representatives from the Northern Development Board Corp and the provincial and federal governments, completed an evaluation of the NDA. The tripartite management committee intends to address the recommendations contained in the report, with each party taking action where appropriate. 

The Evaluation Report that follows addresses results, successes and impacts for all three implementing parties, while the response represents action to be taken only by Western Economic Diversification Canada.

This audit examined administrative aspects of grants and contributions to determine if Western Economic Diversification Canada’s current methods and controls governing the process are in compliance with Treasury Board requirements and, in particular, its Policy on Transfer Payments.