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Public Disclosure of Records of Western Economic Diversification Canada
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) is committed to fiscal integrity, transparency, and accountability in financial administration.
To this end, WD supports the Government of Canada requirement for full disclosure of travel and hospitality expenses for senior government officials on departmental Web sites. Contracts entered into by the Government of Canada for amounts over $10,000 and notice of the reclassification of positions will also be posted as part of transparent, public information-sharing initiatives.
This Web site provides information on the administrative and operational records of Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) in the following areas:
Disclosure of Travel and Hospitality Expenses
On December 12, 2003, the government released the Guide for Ministers and Ministers of State and Guidelines for Ministers' Offices, which stipulate that all travel and hospitality expenses for Ministers, Ministers of State, Parliamentary Secretaries, and their exempt staff will be provided on institutional web sites. In line with this commitment, the requirement also extends to senior level Government of Canada employees.
Disclosure of Contracts over $10,000
On March 23, 2004, as part of the 2004 Budget, the government committed to "publicly disclose all contracts entered into by the Government of Canada for amounts over $10,000, with only very limited exceptions such as national security. These new requirements will be phased in over time, starting with procurement contracts for goods and services."
Disclosure of Position Reclassifications
On February 25, 2004, the government announced a new framework, based on accountability, increased transparency and policy adherence, which requires that all departments and agencies post position reclassification information on their website on a quarterly basis.
Disclosure of Grants and Contributions
As part of WD's commitment to proactive disclosure and transparency in the expenditure of public funds, this database currently provides detail on projects approved by Western Economic Diversification from April 1, 2004 to May 31, 2005. Further reports covering the period from June 1 onward are planned.
Please note information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act  or the Privacy Act does not appear on this web site.
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