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SECTION III - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Departmental Link to Government of Canada Outcome Areas

($ thousands)	Actual Spending 2007-2008			Alignment to Government of Canada Outcome Area
	Budgetary	Non-budgetary	Total
Strategic Outcome: Policies and programs that support the development of Western Canada (Policy, Advocacy and Coordination)
Collaboration and Coordination	$4,475	-	$4,475	Strong Economic Growth
Advocacy	$3,223	-	$3,223	Strong Economic Growth
Research and Analysis	$2,752		$2,752	Strong Economic Growth
Strategic Outcome: Economically viable communities in Western Canada with a high quality of life (Community Economic Development)
Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment	$74,153	-	$74,153	Strong Economic Growth
Infrastructure	$36,505	-	$36,505	Strong Economic Growth
Strategic Outcome: A competitive and expanded business sector in Western Canada and a strengthened western Canadian innovation system (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
Business Development and Entrepreneurship	$55,987	-	$55,987	Strong Economic Growth
Innovation	$70,065	-	$70,065	An Innovative and Knowledge-based economy
Total	$247,160	-	$247,160

 

Collaboration and Coordination, Advocacy, Research and Analysis, Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment, Infrastructure, and Business Development and Entrepreneurship program activities contribute to the achievement of the Government of Canada’s "Strong Economic Growth" outcome.

Innovation contributes to the achievement of the Government of Canada’s "An Innovative and Knowledge-based Economy" outcome.

Table 1: Comparison of Planned Spending to Actual Spending (including Full-time Equivalents)

($ thousands)	2005-2006 Actual	2006-2007 Actual	2007-2008
			Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total20 Authorities	Actual21
Collaboration and Coordination	4,805	4,645	5,885	5,885	6,082	4,475
Research and Analysis	2,912	2,758	4,157	4,157	4,109	2,752
Advocacy	3,414	3,272	2,660	2,660	2,862	3,223
Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment	54,655	108,407	101,452	103,952	122,719	74,153
Infrastructure	143,453	86,417	29,946	29,946	52,747	36,505
Business Development and Entrepreneurship	55,018	75,181	53,777	57,786	55,684	55,987
Innovation	42,392	58,329	55,333	64,696	82,520	70,065
Total	306,649	339,009	253,210	269,082	326,723	247,160
Less: Non-respendable revenue	8,641	7,143	-	2,200	-	8,811
Plus: Cost of services received without charge	4,479	4,699	-	4,161	-	4,586
Total Departmental Spending	302,487	336,565	253,210	271,043	326,723	242,935

 

Full-time Equivalents

379

392

384

384

393

395

 

Table 2: Voted and Statutory Items

Vote or Statutory Item ($000s)	Truncated Vote or Statutory Wording	2007-2008
		Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual
1	Operating expenditures	42,527	46,569	50,707	45,018
5	Grants and contributions	205,495	217,325	270,983	197,120
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	5,188	5,188	5,017	5,016
(S)	Collection Agency Fees + Spending of Proceeds from disposal of Surplus Crown Assets	-	-	16	6
	Total	253,210	269,082	326,723	247,160

Table 3: Sources of Respendable and Non-respendable Revenue

For supplementary information on the Department’s sources of respendable and non-respendable revenue please visit: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp.

Table 4A: User Fees Act

For supplementary information on the Department’s User Fees, please visit: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp.

Table 4B: Policy on Service Standards for External Fees

For supplementary information on the Department’s Service Standards for External Fees, please visit: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp

Table 5: Details on Transfer Payments Programs

During the 2007-2008 fiscal year, Western Economic Diversification Canada managed the following transfer payment programs in excess of $5M.

1. Western Diversification Program
2. Community Futures Program
3. Infrastructure Canada Program

Further information on these transfer programs can be found at: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp.

Table 6: Foundations (Conditional Grants)

Western Economic Diversification Canada provided the following conditional grants in excess of $5M:

1. Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Inc. ($27M)
2. Primrose Lake Economic Development Corporation ($15M);
3. Prince Rupert Port Authority ($30M)
4. Flood Risk Structural Mitigation in British Columbia ($16.5M)

Further information on these Foundations (conditional grants) can be found at: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp.

Table 7: Horizontal Initiatives

Over the past year, Western Economic Diversification Canada was involved in the following horizontal initiatives as either the lead or the partner.

1. Western Economic Partnership Agreements (lead)
2. Infrastructure Canada Program (partner)
3. Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (partner)
4. Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (partner)

Supplementary information on Horizontal Initiatives can be found at: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/eppi-ibdrp/hrdb-rhbd/profil_e.asp.

Table 8: Sustainable Development Strategy

For supplementary information on the Department’s Sustainable Development Strategy, please visit: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp.

Table 9: Response to Parliamentary Committees and External Audits

For supplementary information on the Department’s response to Parliamentary Committees and External Audits please visit: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp.

Table 10: Internal Audits and Evaluations

For supplementary information on the Department’s Internal Audits and Evaluations, please visit: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp.

Table 11: Travel Policies

For supplementary information on the Department’s travel policies, please visit: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp.

Table 12: Financial Statements

For Table 12, see Annex I.

Table 13: 2007-2008 G&C Expenditures by Sub-program

($ 000s)	Collaboration and Coordination	Research and Analysis	Advocacy	Community Economic Planning, Development and Adjustment	Infrastructure	Business Development and Entrepreneurship	Innovation	TOTAL
Western Diversification Program
Alberta/Saskatchewan Centenaries	0	0	0	13,771	0	0	0	13,771
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program	0	0	0	0	0	1,381	0	1,381
Francophone Economic Development Organization	0	0	0	1,187	0	1,096	0	2,283
BC Flood Mitigation (GRANT)	0	0	0	16,500	0	0	0	16,500
Fraser River Port Authority (GRANT)	0	0	0	0	0	2,000	0	2,000
Mountain Pine Beetle - Airport Improvements Initiative	0	0	0	2,566	0	0	0	2,566
Mountain Pine Beetle - Community Economic Diversification Initiative	0	0	0	247	0	0	0	247
Internships	0	0	0	324	0	0	0	324
Pilot Projects	0	0	0	728	0	0	0	728
Conference Support	0	0	20	35	0	211	55	321
Canada/Saskatchewan Northern Development Agreement	0	0	0	1,636	0	0	0	1,636
Urban Aboriginal Strategy	0	0	0	21	0	0	0	21
Women’s Enterprise Initiative	0	0	0	0	0	3,630	0	3,630
Intervac/VIDO	0	0	0	0	0	0	3,931	3,931
Urban Development Agreement	0	0	0	2,952	0	0	7,388	10,340
Western Diversification Program	0	504	0	5,933	0	11,332	40,020	57,789
Western Economic Partnership Agreement	0	10	0	4,794	0	2,097	12,045	18,946
TOTAL Western Diversification Program	0	514	20	50,694	0	21,747	63,439	136,414
TOTAL Loan Investment Program	0	0	0	0	0	1,731	0	1,731
TOTAL Community Futures Program	0	0	0	13,881	0	14,429	0	28,310
TOTAL Infrastructure Canada Program	0	0	0	0	30,659	0	0	30,659
TOTAL Innovation and Community Investment Program	0	0	0	6	0	0	0	6
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	0	514	20	64,581	30,659	37,907	63,439	197,120

Table 14: Cumulative Impact of G&C Projects by Sub-Activity (April 1, 2005 - June 25, 2008) ²²

The impact of all Business Development and Entrepreneurship projects reporting results from April 1, 2005 through June 25, 2008 at the sub-activity level is summarized below, excluding core funding of WCBSN members. These include 50 projects with WD expenditures of $5.01M, the impact of which was captured through Project Gateway:

Sub-Activity	Goal	Performance Indicator	Outcome Reported
1.1.1 Improved Business Productivity	Increase in SME competitiveness and productivity	Client satisfaction	89.21%
		Jobs created or maintained	106.5
		Businesses created/maintained/expanded	268
1.1.2 Market/Trade Development	Increase in number of successful partnerships and strategic alliances	Industry association partnerships created	14
		Co's participating in export and market development initiatives	545
		Project promoting participations in major international event	10
1.1.3 Industry Collaboration	Increased participation in international markets	Partnerships/strategic Alliances	37
		Participant satisfaction	76.50%
1.1.4 Foreign Direct Investment	Increase in foreign investment in Western Canada	$ in direct investment facilitated by WD	$1,000,000
		Businesses created/maintained/expanded	5

The impact of all Innovation projects reporting results from April 1, 2005 through June 25, 2008 at the sub-activity level is summarized below. These include 89 projects with WD expenditures of $19.32M:

Sub-Activity	Goal	Performance Indicator	Outcome Reported
1.2.1 Technology Adoption & Commercialization	Increase research of technology in institutions with commercialization potential	# of Patents files/issued	20
		# of Technology Demonstrations	85
		# of Technologies Adopted	4
		# of Prototypes developed	17
		# of Technologies to market	21
		Venture capital $ invested	$11,000,000
1.2.2 Technology Linkages	Increased connections and synergies among innovation system members.	# Partnerships/networks formed	66
		# Attendees	4,045
		# Members	495
		# Products or processes that are identified for further R&D	8
		# Demonstrations of viability of technology	5
		# Patents filed/issued	4
		# Studies	13
		# Individuals with enhanced skills	203
		# People trained	482
1.2.6 Knowledge Infrastructure	Increase in physical assets for research and development or training.	# of Square meters dedicated to R&D and skills training	180
		Value of R&D undertaken in the new facility or using new equipment supported under this project	$1,500,000
		# Physical assets	10

The impact of all Community Economic Planning Development and Adjustment projects reporting results from April 1, 2005 through June 25, 2008 at the sub-activity level is summarized below, excluding core funding of WCBSN members. These results include 130 projects with WD expenditures of $32.89M:

Sub-Activity	Goal	Performance Indicator	Outcome Reported
2.1.1 Community Planning	Enhanced community planning	# Activities providing planning leadership and expertise	101
		# Instances facilitating community involvement	483
		# Partnerships developed/maintained	96
2.1.2 Community Development	Increased viability and diversification of local economies	# Instances of increased capacity in community organizations	934
		# Enhanced community services or facilities	132
		# Instances of increased community stability	29
		# People trained	2724
		# Jobs created or maintained	24
		# Businesses created/maintain/expanded	44
2.1.3 Community Economic Adjustment	Successful community adjustment to mitigate economic crises	# Public private partnerships	1
		# Businesses created/maintained/expanded	138
		# Participants trained	163

The impact of all Infrastructure Canada Program projects reporting project benefits from program inception in October 2000 to March 31, 2008 at the sub-activity level is summarized below:

Sub-Activity	Goal	Performance Indicator	Outcome Reported
2.2.1 Green Infrastructure	Improved green infrastructure	Increase in # of households with improved potable water quality	587,275
		Increase in # of households with improved wastewater treatment (includes new connections to wastewater systems)	198,806
		Increased composting and recycling of solid waste (# of metric tonnes per annum)	4.1 million
		Improved energy efficiency of municipal buildings resulting in a reduction in electricity used (kWh per cubic meter)	4.3 million
		Improved energy efficiency of municipal buildings resulting in a reduction in heating fuel used (BTU per cubic meter)	1.879 million
2.2.2 Local Transportation Infrastructure	Better local transportation	# Road and local transportation infrastructure improvements	277
		# Of Communities benefiting from safer roads and new or improved public transportation	288
2.2.3 Other Infrastructure Priorities	Improved infrastructure such as recreation facilities, tourism, and rural telecommunications	# Visits to cultural and recreation facilities	8,522,657
		# New tourism infrastructure	32
		# Of Communities benefiting from cultural, recreation, and tourism facilities	290
		Increase in # of affordable house units	270
		Increase in # of high-speed Internet access for local public institutions	168

The impact of all projects reporting results under the Policy, Advocacy & Coordination strategic outcome, from April 1, 2005 through June 25, 2008 are summarized below. These results include 9 projects with WD expenditures of $0.29M:

Sub-Activity	Goal	Performance Indicator	Outcome Reported
Collaboration and Coordination	Better coordinated economic development activities and programs in the West	Funding for coordinating programs
		Improvement in geographic or target group program coverage	21
		Number of coordinated services offered	1
Advocacy	An improved understanding and awareness of western issues by federal policy makers and increased access to and participation in federal programs by the region	Number of western priorities accounted for in federal trade and investment policies	6
Research and Analysis	An enhanced dialogue around and understanding of western issues, challenges, opportunities and priorities	Number of opinion editorials based on WD sponsored research	4
		Number of program or policy decisions influenced by WD research	3
		Number of spokesperson and media references to reports	17

Table 15: 2007-2008 Program Activity Architecture

	WD VISION - A stronger West. A stronger Canada.
	WD Mandate - promote the development and diversification of the western Canadian economy, coordinate federal economic activities in the West, and reflect western Canadian interests in national decision-making.
Strategic Outcomes	SO 1 - Policy, Advocacy & Coordination	SO 2 - Community Economic Development	SO 3 - Entrepreneurship & Innovation
	Policies and programs that support the development of Western Canada.	Economically viable communities in Western Canada with a high quality of life.	A competitive and expanded business sector in Western Canada and a strengthened western Canadian innovation system.
Program Activities	1.1 - Collaboration and Coordination	2.1 - Community Economic Planning, Development, & Adjustment	3.1 Business Development & Entrepreneurship
	1.2 - Advocacy	2.2 - Infrastructure	3.2 - Innovation
	1.3 - Research & Analysis
Sub -Activities		2.1.1 - Community Planning	3.1.1 - Improve Business Productivity
		2.1.2 - Community Development	3.1.2 - Market/Trade Development
		2.1.3 - Community Economic Adjustment	3.1.3 - Industry Collaboration
		2.2.1 - Green Infrastructure	3.1.4 - Foreign Direct Investment
		2.2.2 - Local Transportation Infrastructure	3.1.5 - Access to Capital
		2.2.3 - Other Infrastructure Priorities	3.2.1 - Technology Adoption & Commercialization
			3.2.2 - Technology Linkages
			3.2.3 - Technology Research & Development
			3.2.4 - Community Innovation
			3.2.5 - Technology Skills Development
			3.2.6 - Knowledge Infrastructure

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