Archived [2022-03-02] - Directive on the Management of Projects and Programmes
The directive ensures that government projects and programmes are effectively planned, implemented, monitored, controlled and closed, so that the expected benefits and results are realized for Canadians.
Date modified: 2019-05-13
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Mandatory procedures:
While the requirements in the Directive on the Management of Projects and Programmes, including the mandatory procedures and appendices, take effect on , with the exception of the requirements of 1.3 and 1.4, departments have six months to fully transition to the new directive.
With respect to requirement 1.4, projects approved under the Policy on the Management of Projects or the rescinded Project Approval Policy prior to , have until , to transition to the Directive on the Management of Projects and Programmes.
Appendix B: Mandatory Procedures for Project Complexity and Risk Assessments
B.1 Effective date
- B.1.1These procedures take effect on .
- B.1.2These procedures replace the following Treasury Board policy instruments:
- Standard for Project Complexity and Risk Assessments(2010)
B.2 Procedures
- B.2.1These procedures provide details on the requirements set out in subsection 4.2.24 of the Directive on the Management of Projects and Programmes.
- B.2.2Mandatory procedures are as follows:
General requirements - B.2.2.1The assessment is to be completed for all projects as per the Project Complexity and Risk Assessment (PCRA) thresholds established in Appendix C: Project Approval Limits.
- B.2.2.2The assessment is to be completed using the Project Complexity and Risk Assessment.
- B.2.2.3The assessment must take into account the full scope and life cycle of the project.
Submitting the Project Complexity and Risk Assessment - B.2.2.4Prior to the commencement of the definition phase, submit the assessment, with reference to the supporting evidence, to TBS for review and confirmation of the assessed level of complexity and risk.
- B.2.2.4.1For departments with an approved Organizational Project Management Capacity Assessment class, the Project Complexity and Risk Assessment is to be submitted through the centralized application.
Review of a PCRA - B.2.2.5TBS will review the assessed level of complexity and risk within 15 working days after the submission of the PCRA.
- B.2.2.5.1As part of its review, TBS may request the department provide supporting documentation.
- B.2.2.6In the event that TBS does not raise questions or request additional information within 15 working days after the submission of the PCRA, the department may assume TBS is in agreement with the assessed level of complexity and risk.
Changes in project complexity and risk assessments - B.2.2.7If during the life cycle of the project there are significant changes that would increase the assessed level of complexity or risk, the complexity and risk is to be reassessed.
- B.2.2.8Following consultations, TBS may request that a revised assessment, with reference to the supporting evidence, is to be submitted for review.