Members were very disappointed that there was no correlation between the informatics plan in this year's business plan and what was presented to the previous Standing Committee on Social Programs for the 1999-2000 business plan. The department went from being hailed for the best informatics plan in last year's business plan to being short on useful, detailed information. This particular example emphasizes the need for transition between business plans.

Members did appreciate the subsequent response that outlined the department's success and failures in meeting last year's stated informatics goals. The department appears to be making progress on updating its information systems for the 21st century. The committee looks forward to an improved informatics plan in the next business planning cycle.