Office of the Auditor General of Canada

This report provides a commentary based on the results of the Auditor General of Canada’s financial audits of federal organizations for the fiscal years ended between 31 July 2022 and 30 April 2023 (referred to here as the 2022–2023 financial audits).

This audit focused on whether the design of Export Development Canada’s Environmental and Social Review Directive was suitable, whether its requirements are being implemented, and whether it is aligned with Government of Canada environmental and social commitments.

This audit looked at whether Sustainable Development Technology Canada managed public funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contribution agreements and with its legislative mandate. The audit also looked at whether Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s oversight...

This audit looked at whether professional services contracts were awarded to McKinsey & Company in accordance with applicable policies and whether value for money for those contracts was obtained.

This audit looked at whether the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Communications Security Establishment Canada, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, and Public Safety Canada had the capacity and capability to effectively enforce laws against cybercrime activities to...

Canada Lands Company Limited has released the report of a special examination conducted by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada, which focused on corporate management practices and the management of operations. The report concluded that Canada Lands Company Limited had good corporate...

This audit focused on whether Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Crown‑Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, and Statistics Canada led by Environment and Climate Change Canada were on track to achieve their intended contributions to the Canada‑wide goal of reaching zero plastic waste by...

This audit focused on whether Crown‑Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada and Transport Canada, working with Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, effectively managed federal contaminated sites in the North by reducing risks to the...

This audit focused on whether Public Services and Procurement Canada, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, Natural Resources Canada, and Infrastructure Canada used the Government of Canada’s purchasing power effectively to support and prioritize the use of low embodied carbon construction...

This audit focused on whether Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada managed the Strategic Innovation Fund’s Net Zero Accelerator to decarbonize the manufacturing industries in accordance with Canada’s climate goals and with due regard to value for money for Canadians.

This audit focused on whether Agriculture and Agri‑Food Canada designed and implemented an approach for how the agriculture sector will contribute to Canada’s 2030 and 2050 greenhouse gas mitigation and sequestration goals, commitments, and targets. This audit also examined whether the department...

This audit focuses on whether the Canada Border Services Agency, Public Health Agency of Canada, and Public Services and Procurement Canada managed all aspects of the ArriveCAN application, including procurement and expected deliverables, with due regard for economy, efficiency, and effectiveness.

The Office of the Auditor General of Canada (OAG) is required, under section 147 of the Financial Administration Act, to disclose its costs incurred in preparing annual audit (Exhibit 1) and special examination (Exhibit 2) reports on Crown corporations. The costs stated for joint audits include...

This audit focused on whether actions and the progress made in 6 federal organizations fostered an inclusive organizational culture and corrected the conditions of disadvantage in employment experienced by racialized employees. The 6 organizations we looked at were Canada Border Services Agency,...

This audit focused on whether the Public Health Agency of Canada, Health Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada delivered actions to address antimicrobial resistance, to provide comprehensive surveillance, and to preserve the effectiveness of medically...

This audit focused on whether the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat and Shared Services Canada, as lead organizations, supported the efficient and effective modernization of information technology for partner departments and agencies. We examined the progress made to modernize the partner...

This audit focused on how effectively Employment and Social Development Canada has managed the implementation of the Benefits Delivery Modernization programme to date to ensure the uninterrupted, timely, and accurate delivery of benefits from Old Age Security, the Canada Pension Plan, and...

This audit focused on whether Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada processed applications for permanent residence promptly and efficiently to support Canada’s economic, family reunification, and humanitarian goals. The audit looked at how efficiently the department processed applications...

The Canadian Museum of History published the report of a special examination completed by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. The audit examined how the Canadian Museum of History, a federal Crown corporation, carried out its corporate management practices and managed its operations. The...

The Royal Canadian Mint made public the report of a special examination completed by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. The corporation’s main responsibility is to produce, distribute, and recycle Canadian coins, thereby supporting the smooth operation of the country’s economy. The...