Examination of MNP’s Administration of the Advanced Research and Commercialization Grant Program (Interim report)

On April 8, 2024, the Legislative Assembly directed, by resolution, the auditor general to “undertake an examination of the administration of grants by MNP LLP under the Advanced Research and Commercialization Program and the Commercial Vehicle Innovation Challenge.” The resolution directed the auditor general to make public an interim report within 90 days and a final report by September 1, 2024.

Our interim report includes information on:

• the auditor general’s approach to the examination;
• information about the Advanced Research and Commercialization grant program;
• roles and responsibilities of MNP and the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation in administering the program; and
• examination work completed up to June 24, and next steps.

This report does not contain any findings, as our work remains in progress.