2003 November Report of the Auditor General of Canada

Exhibit 10.4—Example of inadequate accountability in Natural Resources Canada's Report on Plans and Priorities

Stated objective	Expected results	Outcomes	Milestones
Economic and social benefits: Sustainable financing transfer program	Provide assistance to Canada's forest sector ($33.7 million)	Greater economic opportunities; encouraging investment in innovative and higher-value uses of natural resources Expanded access to international markets Increased capacity of Aboriginal, rural, and northern communities to generate sustainable economic activity	No milestones were provided

Stated objective

Expected results

Outcomes

Milestones

Economic and social benefits: Sustainable financing transfer program

Provide assistance to Canada's forest sector ($33.7 million)

Greater economic opportunities; encouraging investment in innovative and higher-value uses of natural resources

Expanded access to international markets

Increased capacity of Aboriginal, rural, and northern communities to generate sustainable economic activity

No milestones were provided

Source: Adapted from Natural Resources Canada's Report on Plans and Priorities, 2003-04