Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC)

Policy and Corporate Affairs

This Directorate provides an ongoing assessment of the health of the Weather and Environmental Predictions program. This broad focus is reflected in the directorate's activities. International Affairs and relations with the planning and policy functions of Environment Canada are at its core. It also handles strategic capital planning and the overall stewardship of national standards and performance assessment reporting.

Through the planning process, this directorate helps to implement the changes resulting from the Alternative Service Delivery initiative and is also responsible for the Weather and Environmental Prediction Table and overall strategic planning with the regions.

Structure

The Policy and International Affairs Branch ensures the Weather and Environmental Prediction (WEP) program is represented at international fora; acts as a liaison for policy initiatives inside and outside Environment Canada that relate to WEP.

The Business Planning and Development Branch provides planning support for WEP, including measuring program results to ensure they meet performance targets. The group also provides a program evaluation service for all national and regional components of WEP, and is the corporate secretariat for the Atmospheric Environment Service and WEP.

The Strategic Capital Planning Branch oversees the administration and management of major capital investments related to Weather and Environmental Prediction.

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