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Allocations from the Central Advertising Fund

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2015–2016

2015-2016

– (Quarter 4)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 4

– (Quarter 3)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 3

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2015/2016 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Encouraging the Uptake of Tax Measures 6,000,000
Canadian Heritage Canada 150 7,200,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Services to Newcomers (A Fast and Flexible Immigration System) 3,000,000
Employment and Social Development Canada Better Jobs (Skills Initiatives) 7,000,000
Better Jobs (Skills Initiatives) -3,500,000
Enhanced Universal Child Care Benefit 4,500,000
Department of Finance Canada Economic Action Plan 11,000,000
Health Canada Preventing the Illicit Use of Marijuana 1,000,000
National Defence Canadian Armed Forces Recruitment 2,000,000
Public Health Agency of Canada Vaccination Awareness 3,500,000
Public Works and Government Services Canada Whole-of-Government Web Buy 5,000,000
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Royal Canadian Mounted Police Recruitment 6,000,000
Veterans Affairs Canada Remembrance Vignette 3,500,000
Total 56,200,000
2014–2015

2014-2015

– (Quarter 4)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 4

– (Quarter 3)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2014/2015 ($)
Canadian Heritage Canada 150 1,500,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Services to Newcomers (A Fast and Flexible Immigration System) 3,000,000
Department of Finance Canada Economic Action Plan 3,500,000
Industry Canada Consumer Initiatives -6,500,000
National Defence Canadian Armed Forces Recruitment 3,000,000
Total 4,500,000

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2014/2015 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Encouraging the Uptake of Tax Measures 7,000,000
Encouraging the Uptake of Tax Measures -1,000,000
Canadian Heritage Canada 150 7,200,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Services to Newcomers (A Fast and Flexible Immigration System) 3,500,000
Services to Newcomers (A Fast and Flexible Immigration System) -500,000
Employment and Social Development Canada Better Jobs (Skills Initiatives) 8,000,000
Better Jobs (Skills Initiatives) -1,000,000
Department of Finance Canada Economic Action Plan 10,000,000
Economic Action Plan -2,500,000
Health Canada Prevention of Illicit Drug Use 5,500,000
Industry Canada Consumer Initiatives 6,500,000
Public Safety Canada Anti-Cyberbullying 3,700,000
Public Works and Government Services Canada Whole of Government Web Buy 5,000,000
Veterans Affairs Canada Remembrance Vignette (Canada’s Veterans, Brave and Proud, the Legacy of a Nation) 4,000,000
Support and Services to Veterans 5,000,000
Total 60,400,000
2013–2014

2013-2014

– (Quarter 4)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 4

– (Quarter 3)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2013/2014 ($)
Industry Canada Wireless Communications 8,000,000
Public Safety Canada Anti-Cyberbullying 4,500,000
Public Works and Government Services Canada Whole of Government Web Buy 2,500,000
Department of Finance Canada Economic Action Plan 1,500,000
Natural Resources Canada Responsible Resource Development -8,500,000
Total 8,000,000

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2013/2014 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Tax Savings 6,000,000
Canadian Heritage History and Heritage 500,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Recruitment of Foreign Skilled Workers 1,000,000
Recruitment of Foreign Skilled Workers -1,000,000
Services to Newcomers (A Fast and Flexible Immigration System) 4,000,000
Department of Finance Canada Economic Action Plan 10,000,000
Health Canada Health and Safety of Canadians 5,000,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Better Jobs (Skills Initiatives) 11,000,000
Elder Abuse 4,000,000
Elder Abuse -4,000,000
Natural Resources Canada Responsible Resource Development 16,500,000
Veterans Affairs Canada Remembrance Vignette (Canada’s Veterans, Brave and Proud, the Legacy of a Nation) 4,000,000
Total 57,000,000
2012–2013

2012-2013

– (Quarter 4)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 4

– (Quarter 3)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 3

– (Quarter 2)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2012/2013 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Encouraging Uptake of Tax Measures: Tax Filing Season 2012 1,400,000
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Information for Travellers -3,000,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Better Jobs 1,400,000
Old Age Security -4,500,000
Canadian Heritage Vignette to Commemorate the War of 1812 200,000
Natural Resources Canada Responsible Resource Development 4,000,000
Total -500,000

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2012/2013 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Encouraging Uptake of Tax Measures: Tax Filing Seasons 2011 and 2012 7,500,000
Encouraging Uptake of Tax Measures: Tax Filing Seasons 2011 and 2012 -1,500,000
Canadian Heritage Vignette to Commemorate the War of 1812 1,250,000
Canadian Heritage with Parks Canada Vignette to Commemorate the War of 1812 3,250,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citizenship Guide 520,000
Combatting Immigration Fraud 1,000,000
Recruitment of Foreign Skilled Workers 425,000
Services to Newcomers 3,555,000
Department of Finance Canada Economic Action Plan 16,000,000
Measures in Budget 2013 3,200,000
Measures in Budget 2013 -3,200,000
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Information for Travellers 4,000,000
Supporting Canadian Business in Foreign Markets 1,000,000
Health Canada Protecting the Health and Safety of Canadians 5,000,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Better jobs 5,000,000
Old Age Security 8,000,000
Indian Affairs and Northern Development Nutritrion North Canada 300,000
Natural Resources Canada Responsible Resource Development 5,000,000
Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP National Recruitment 2,000,000
RCMP National Recruitment -2,000,000
Status of Women Canada Prevention of Violence against Women and Girls 250,000
Veterans Affairs Canada Remembrance Vignette 3,500,000
Total 64,050,000
2011–2012

2011-2012

– (Quarter 4)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 4

– (Quarter 3)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2011/2012 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Encouraging Uptake of Tax Measures: Tax Filing Seasons 2011 and 2012 1,000,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Services to Newcomers 2,000,000
Combatting Immigration Fraud 2,000,000
Citizenship Guide 1,500,000
Department of Finance Canada Measures in Budget 2011 3,200,000
Measures in Budget 2012 -4,000,000
Jobs and Growth 5,500,000
Health Canada Protecting the Health and Safety of Canadians 1,000,000
Canadian Heritage Canada’s Digital Transition 2,500,000
Vignette to Commemorate the War of 1812 200,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Seniors’ Financial Abuse 4,500,000
Apprenticeship Grants 2,500,000
Access to Financial Benefits 2,500,000
Access to Financial Benefits -2,500,000
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada Nutrition North Canada 200,000
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment -4,000,000
Natural Resources Canada ecoEnergy Retrofit Home Grant 6,000,000
Privy Council Office New Branding Initiative for Government of Canada Advertising 150,000
Veterans Affairs Canada 2011 Remembrance Vignette 500,000
Total 24,750,000

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2011/2012 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Encouraging Uptake of Tax Measures: Tax Filing Season 2010 6,500,000
Canadian Heritage with Parks Canada Vignette to Commemorate the War of 1812 1,550,000
Department of Finance Canada Measures in Budget 2012 4,000,000 
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Jobs of the Future: Training, Apprenticeship and Labour Market Information 6,000,000
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment 4,000,000
Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP National Recruitment 2,000,000
Veterans Affairs Canada 2011 Remembrance Vignette 3,000,000
Total 27,050,000
2010–2011

2010-2011

– (Quarter 4)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 4

– (Quarter 3)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 3

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2010/2011 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Encouraging Uptake of Tax Measures: Tax Filing Season 2010 6,500,000
Canadian Heritage Vignette to Commemorate the War of 1812 250,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Services to New Canadians 3,000,000
Citizenship Guide 3,000,000
Department of Finance Canada Creating Jobs & Growth: Implementing Canada’s Economic Action Plan 6,000,000
Measures in Budget 2011 4,000,000
Health Canada Protecting the Health and Safety of Canadians 8,000,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Benefits for Canadian Families 3,000,000
Elder Abuse 2,250,000
Helping Canadian Workers and Apprentices 3,500,000
Jobs of the Future: Training, Apprenticeship and Labour Market Information 8,000,000
Department of Justice Canada Victims of Crime 6,000,000
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment 4,000,000
Canadian Navy Centennial 2,500,000
Royal Canadian Mounted Police RCMP National Recruitment 2,000,000
Veterans Affairs Canada 2010 Remembrance Vignette 3,414,000
Total 65,414,000
2009–2010

2009-2010

– (Quarter 4)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2009/2010 ($)
Canadian Heritage Canada - Vancouver 2010 -9,800,000
Public Health Agency of Canada H1N1 Response 9,785,000
Total -15,000

– (Quarter 3)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2009/2010 ($)
Department of Finance Canada Economic Action Plan 5,000,000
Public Health Agency of Canada H1N1 Virus Prevention 4,554,000
Canada Revenue Agency Tax Filing Season 2009 4,000,000
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment 3,000,000
Parks Canada Canada’s National Parks 3,000,000
Veterans Affairs Canada 2009 Remembrance Vignette 350,000
Total 19,904,000

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2009/2010 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Tax Filing Season 2009 6,000,000
Economic Action Plan - Home Initiatives 7,000,000
Canadian Heritage Canada - Vancouver 2010 10,000,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Services to New Canadians 2,000,000
Department of Finance Canada Economic Action Plan 10,000,000
Economic Action Plan Website 2,000,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Economic Action Plan - Helping Canadian Workers 7,000,000
Office of Infrastructure of Canada Economic Action Plan - Infrastructure 8,000,000
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment 7,000,000
Privy Council Office Advertising Corporate Identity 500,000
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Emergency Preparedness (72 hours) 414,000
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Recruitment 3,000,000
Veterans Affairs Canada 2009 Remembrance Vignette 2,500,000
Total 65,414,000
2008–2009

2008-2009

– (Quarter 4)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2009/2010 ($)
Canadian Heritage Canada - Vancouver 2010 -9,800,000
Public Health Agency of Canada Fight against H1N1 9,785,000
Total -15,000

– (Quarter 3)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2008/2009 ($)
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Moving Forward with Immigration 3,000,000
Total 3,000,000

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2008/2009< ($)
Canada Public Service Agency Public Service Award of Excellence 120,000
Canada Revenue Agency Tax Filing Season 2008 6,000,000
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Consumer Product and Food Recall 4,000,000
Travellers Bio-Security Awareness 2,000,000
Canadian Heritage Quebec City’s 400th Anniversary Celebrations 1,500,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada A Responsive Immigration System 2,000,000
Department of Finance Canada Advantage Canada 10,000,000
Tax Free Savings Account 5,000,000
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada’s Safe Travel Abroad 4,440,000
Trade Commissioners Service 300,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Learning / Post-Secondary Education Financing 3,300,000
Services to Newcomers 3,600,000
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment 10,000,000
Public Health Agency of Canada Healthy Pregnancy 1,475,000
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit 1,225,000
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 72 hours - Is your family prepared? 3,000,000
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Recruitment 1,000,000
Veterans Affairs Canada Remembrance Day Vignette 1,100,000
Total 60,060,000
2007–2008

2007-2008

– (Quarter 4)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 4

– (Quarter 3)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2007/2008 ($)
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment Internet 3,000,000
Canada Revenue Agency Electronic Services for Business 550,000
Environment Canada Vehicle Scrappage Program 750,000
Parks Canada Canada’s National Parks 2,000,000
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Consumer Product and Food Recall 575,000
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Royal Canadian Mounted Police National Recruitment 850,000
Canada Border Services Agency U.S. Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative 3,594,000
Total 11,319,000

– (Quarter 2)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2007/2008 ($)
Canada Border Services Agency NEXUS 1,500,000
Canadian Heritage Quebec City’s 400th Anniversary Celebrations 1,700,000
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Travellers Bio-Security Awareness 2,500,000
Citizenship and Immigration Canada Citizenship Status 280,000
Permanent Resident Card 560,000
Foreign Credential Referral Office 1,525,000
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Trade Commissioners Service 300,000
Health Canada Aboriginal Wellness 1,000,000
Healthy Eating 4,000,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Learning / Post-Secondary Education Financing 3,000,000
Indian Affairs and Northern Development Specific Claims’ New Approach 600,000
Public Health Agency of Canada Healthy Pregnancy 950,000
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit 1,075,000
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 72 hours - Is your family prepared? 3,000,000
Public Works and Government Services Review and Development of the Advertising Campaign Evaluation Tool 75,000
Transport Canada Passenger Protect 1,250,000
Veterans Affairs Canada Remembrance Day Vignette 700,000
Total 24,015,000

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2007/2008 ($)
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment 10,000,000
Environment Canada Environmental Approach: Transit Pass Tax Credit 85,000
Canada’s New Eco-Action Plan 8,000,000
Health Canada Healthy Living / Healthy Eating and Children’s Fitness Tax Credit 100,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Service to Canadians 11,085,000
Learning / Post-Secondary Education Financing 50,000
Public Health Agency of Canada Healthy Pregnancy 175,000
Total 29,495,000
2006–2007

2006-2007

– (Quarter 4)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 4

– (Quarter 3)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2006/2007 ($)
Environment Canada Environmental Approach: Transit Pass Tax Credit 2,350,000
Department of Finance Canada GST reduction -400,000
Budget 2006 -1,100,000
Budget 2007 1,500,000
Health Canada Healthy Living & Sports Participation - Cancelled -6,000,000
Healthy Living / Healthy Eating 4,000,000
Children’s Fitness Tax Credit 2,000,000
Total 2,350,000

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2006/2007 ($)
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Travellers Bio-Security Awareness 2,000,000
Canada Revenue Agency Tax Filing: Service and Compliance 2,000,000
Department of Finance Canada Canada Savings Bonds 5,000,000
GST Reduction 3,000,000
Budget 2006 - Delivering on Commitments 1,100,000
Health Canada Healthy Living & Sport Participation 6,000,000
Aboriginal Tobacco Control 1,500,000
Anti-Tobacco & Cessation 3,500,000
Public Health Agency of Canada Healthy Pregnancy 3,000,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Service to Canadians 5,500,000
Learning/Post-Secondary Education Financing 2,000,000
Canada’s Universal Child Care Plan 4,000,000
Industry Canada Services for Business: Promoting Entrepreneurship 2,000,000
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment 15,500,000
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada Public Safety and Security 3,000,000
Transport Canada Keeping Canadians Safe 2,000,000
Total 61,100,000
2005–2006

2005-2006

– (Quarter 4)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 4

– (Quarter 3)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2005/2006 ($)
Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Electronic Tax Services for Business 3,100,000
Environment Canada United Nations Conference on Climate Change 1,600,000
Health Canada Second-Hand Smoke 4,000,000
Cessation/Anti-Tobacco 1,500,000
Aboriginal Tobacco Control 1,500,000
Public Health Agency of Canada Healthy Pregnancy 750,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Service Canada 500,000
National Defence Regional Tailoring of Recruitment Campaign 2,125,000
Natural Resources Canada Energy Efficiency Improvements 6,000,000
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada Public Security and Emergency Preparedness 5,500,000
Transport Canada Transport and Public Safety 1,500,000
Total 28,075,000

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2005/2006 ($)
Canadian Heritage Cultural Capitals 400,000
Department of Finance Canada Canada Savings Bonds 5,000,000
Health Canada Healthy Living/Participaction. 6,000,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Education Financing (Learning Bond) 6,000,000
Social Development Services for Persons with Disabilities 2,000,000
Services for Seniors 2,000,000
Industry Canada Services to Small and Medium Business 3,500,000
Department of Justice Canada 20th Anniversary of Section 15 of the Charter 2,600,000
National Defence Recruitment 8,000,000
Natural Resources Canada One-Tonne Challenge 3,650,000
Project Green Climate Change 2,347,000
Veterans Affairs Canada Victory in Europe Day 400,000
Western Economic Diversification of Canada Alberta/Saskatchewan Centenaries 500,000
Total 42,397,000
2004–2005

2004-2005

– (Quarter 4)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2004/2005 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Electronic Tax Filing - Regional Tailoring 1,590,000
Natural Resources Canada / Environment Canada / Transport Canada One-Tonne Challenge - Regional Tailoring 2,700,000
Industry Canada / Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency / Western Economic Diversification / Environment Canada / Natural Resources Canada Services to Business 170,000
Knowledge and Commercialisation 170,000
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada Post-Secondary Education 400,000
Social Development Canada Services to Persons with Disabilities 65,000
Services to Seniors 65,000
Public Health Agency of Canada Healthy Living - Healthy Pregnancy 130,000
Public Works and Government Services Canada E-Services Marketing 420,000
National Defence Canadian Forces Recruitment 7,700,000
Total 13,410,000

– (Quarter 3)

Department/Agency Campaigns 2004/2005 ($)
Canada Revenue Agency Tax Filing Campaign 3,550,000
Department of Finance Canada (Canada Investment and Savings) Canada Savings Bonds 10,665,000
International Trade Canada Canada Export Awards 141,000
Health Canada Anti-tobacco - Second-Hand Smoke 5,000,000
Anti-tobacco - Cessation 4,400,000
Anti-tobacco - Aboriginals 600,000
10-year Healthcare Plan 2,102,050
Health Canada / Canadian Heritage Healthy Living/Participation in Sports 3,500,000
Natural Resources Canada / Environment Canada / Transport Canada One-Tonne Challenge 8,800,000
Total 38,758,050

– (Quarter 2)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 2

– (Quarter 1)

No new advertising allocations were made during Quarter 1

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