Audit of Contingency Plans for the Meteorological Service of Canada Weather Prediction Program

2.0 AUDIT OBJECTIVES

The overall objective of the audit of contingency plans for the Weather Prediction Program was:

to assess how effectively contingency plans ensure that the Meteorological Service of Canada Weather Prediction Program provides continuous, uninterrupted delivery of mission-critical services in the event of an emergency or unusual event; and
to assess the compliance of the contingency plans with government policies and standards, including the Government Security Policy and the Operational Security Standard - Business Continuity Planning Program.