WD’s Corporate Business Plan complements the Report on Plans and Priorities by providing greater detail on the planned activities that will enable the department to achieve its strategic outcome.  The Corporate Business Plan also presents WD’s HR plan, governance structure and organizational priorities.

The Access to Information Act gives Canadian citizens, permanent residents and any person and corporation present in Canada a right of access to information contained in government records, subject to certain specific and limited exceptions.

Western Economic Diversification Canada's Annual Report to Parliament describes how the department administered its responsibilities under this Act during each financial year.

The Privacy Act extends to individuals the right of access to information about themselves held by the government, subject to specific and limited exceptions. This Act also protects individuals' privacy by preventing others from having access to their personal information and gives individuals substantial control over its collection, use and disclosure.

Western Economic Diversification Canada's (WD) Annual Report to Parliament describes how WD administered its responsibilities under these Acts during each financial year.

WD's multi-year Risk Based Audit and Five-Year Evaluation Plans are prepared in accordance with Treasury Board policies and are approved by WD’s Deputy Minister.

WD's three-year Risk Based Audit Plan describes the audits planned for 2011-2014. The process for selecting and prioritizing audits was based on risk exposure, risk significance, and the quality of internal controls to mitigate risks. The audits will independently assess the department’s governance, risk management and control practices, and provide assurances there on. Where applicable, the audits will also provide recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of those practices.

WD's five-year evaluation plan for 2012-2017 will achieve 100% of evaluation coverage of all WD direct program spending during this period, as specified in the 2009 Treasury Board evaluation policy. The plan is linked to the departmental Program Activity Architecture. The evaluation projects will provide a neutral assessment of the relevance and performance of WD's program spending.