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Table 8.1: Foundations (Conditional Grants)


1) Name of Recipient: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
2) Start Date: March 31, 2005 3) End Date: N/A 4) Total Funding: $50 million
5) Description: The Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, created by an Act of Parliament in 1984, is an independent, not-for-profit think tank on Canada’s relations with Asia. The Foundation functions as a knowledge broker, bringing together people and knowledge to provide current and comprehensive research, analysis and information on Canada’s trans-Pacific relations. It promotes dialogue on economic, security, political and social issues, fostering informed decision making in the Canadian public, private and non-governmental sectors. The Foundation also provides grants to support policy research and informed discussion on Canada’s relations with Asia. The Foundation is funded primarily by the proceeds of an endowment of $50 million from the Government of Canada.
6) Strategic Outcome: CANADA’S INTERESTS ARE ADVANCED INTERNATIONALLY: In partnership with Canadians, Canada and its values are projected to the world, Canada’s interests are pursued abroad and Canadians are better able to interpret the world.1

Canada’s support of the Foundation aims to enhance Canada’s influence in the Asia-Pacific region, and helps to influence public policy and foster informed decision making in the Canadian public, private and non-governmental sectors.

7) Program Activity: Bilateral Relations 2
8) Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: On the Asia Pacific Gateway, the Foundation undertook a series of activities to keep the broader vision of the Gateway under public discussion and to identify specific areas where comprehensive thinking can stimulate innovation and community benefit. On transnational migration, the Foundation pursued a policy research agenda to bring together interests from across a range of government departments and organizations (including at the provincial level, where education and healthcare benefits are pertinent), while also maintaining a holistic view of Canadians abroad and their long-term significance to the country. The Foundation attempted to connect the issue of Canadians abroad with immediate government priorities, especially where economic issues such as international competitiveness, innovation and productivity are concerned. It consulted with government departments, private sector organizations and funding agencies on strategies and options for a comprehensive study on Canadians abroad - one that is both forward-looking and policy-focused. On global Asia and its impact on Canada, the Foundation undertook a multi-sector study of the Canada-India relationship and next-generation educational partnerships. The Foundation continued to work on Canada-China two-way investment and held discussions with potential funding partners about further research and policy development. It conducted a national survey of Canadian opinions about Asia, with a special focus on issues related to product safety, perceptions of India, and perceptions of China in the Olympic Games year.
($ millions)

See
footnote 3
9)
Actual
Spending
2005-
2006
10)
Actual
Spending
2006-
2007
11)
Planned
Spending
2007-
2008
12)
Total
Authorities
2007-
2008
13)
Actual
Spending
2007-
2008
14)
Variance
Between
11) and 13)
50.0 - - - - -
15) Comment on Variance: N/A
16) Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s)/Future Plans: As per the Conditional Grant Agreement, an evaluation of the Foundation, at the expense of DFAIT, will be conducted in the last quarter of 2008-2009, including but not limited to a review of its corporate governance, management, transparency and accountability activities and successes.
17) Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s)/Future Plans: As per the Conditional Grant Agreement, and to ensure compliance with that agreement, a compliance audit of the Foundation, at the expense of DFAIT, will be conducted in the last quarter of 2008-2009. The audit will include environmental effects, a review of effectiveness and of the adequacy of internal controls, verification of performance information, propriety, and compliance with this agreement and the Act.

The Foundation will also undertake an independent audit as part of its annual reporting cycle. Results will be available later in 2008.

18) URL to Recipient’s Site: www.asiapacific.ca
19) URL to Recipient’s Annual Report: www.asiapacific.ca/analysis/pubs/index.cfm#35

1. This strategic outcome relates to DFAIT’s interim PAA, which was used for the 2007-2008 RPP. Under the current PAA, approved by Treasury Board on June 7, 2007, the strategic outcome for this table is CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA–The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
2. This program activity relates to DFAIT’s interim PAA. Under the current PAA, the program activity for this table is Diplomacy and Advocacy.
3. A dash ( - ) indicates that there were no actual or planned transfers from DFAIT to the Foundation, or there were no authorities to make a payment for the particular time period. Foundations receive initial funding and then are self-sustaining, so funds are not necessarily advanced to them in subsequent years.

Table 8.2: Foundations (Conditional Grants)


1) Name of Recipient: Forum of Federations
2) Start Date: March 29, 2001 3) End Date: March 31, 2011 4) Total Funding: $30 million 1
5) Description: The grant provided by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) to the Forum of Federations (the Forum) provides concrete assistance to the organization in its efforts to promote mutual cooperation and develop best practices in countries with federal systems of government, provide expertise and promote exchanges with other countries interested in federal approaches, and assume an international leadership role on work related to federal political systems. The Forum’s independence, and its ability to draw on both Canadian experiences and international resources, is the best existing mechanism internationally to provide this exploration of federalism. This grant also covers Canada’s annual $50,000 contribution as a member of the Forum’s Strategic Council, an advisory body to the Forum’s Board of Directors consisting of partner governments that have signed a framework arrangement with the Forum.

Funding of its activities reaffirms Canada’s commitment to the Forum, thus encouraging other governments to partner with the organization and further promoting its internationalization. At the same time, the drawdown nature of the grant anticipates and encourages an increase in funding from other partner governments, with Canada’s financial commitment diminishing over time. Internationalization will help to further the Forum’s reputation and expertise by integrating a broader base of federal experiences and continuing to attract high-quality international personnel.

On the domestic front, the Forum plays to a core value of our national political identity: Canada’s commitment to open federalism. Now that it has established its credibility on the international stage, we anticipate that the Forum’s neutral status and expertise could continue to pave the way for further activities in the domestic arena, including as a source of ideas on open federalism through its Canada Program.

6) Strategic Outcome: CANADA’S INTERESTS ARE ADVANCED INTERNATIONALLY: In partnership with Canadians, Canada and its values are projected to the world, Canada’s interests are pursued abroad and Canadians are better able to interpret the world.2

Canada’s support of the Forum of Federations aims to enhance Canada’s influence internationally by allowing dialogue on the principles and practice of federalism among key opinion leaders and decision makers and by promoting democratic governance in fragile states, predisposing other countries to Canadian values and interests. In doing so, the Government of Canada also seeks the participation of provinces and territories in Strategic Council meetings, thus promoting a federalism of openness and collaboration, and further enhancing the Canadian model internationally.

7) Program Activity: Strategic Policy and Planning 3
8) Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: The Forum continues to evolve as an organization, expanding its network to foster exchanges on federal governance and to diversify its funding base, directly in line with the Grant Agreement. In October 2007, Germany officially became the Forum’s ninth partner government, joining Australia, Austria, Canada, Ethiopia, India, Mexico, Nigeria and Switzerland. Other potential partnerships were explored with Argentina and Brazil, as were associations with Spain and South Africa. Partnership arrangements between the Forum and certain partner governments, including Canada, expired at the end of 2007-2008. Work has been undertaken to renew Canada’s agreement, including consultations with the provinces and territories.

In terms of its programs, the Forum is now active in governance programming in 17 countries, with the number of activities having increased from nearly 20 in 2004-2005 to 70 in 2007-2008. The Forum’s global programs, including the International Conferences, Young Professionals and Global Dialogue, remain building blocks for the Forum to enhance mutual learning among practitioners of federalism, and disseminate knowledge and technical advice to existing and emerging federations.

Of note, the Fourth International Conference on Federalism was held in New Delhi, India, in November 2007, bringing together 1,300-plus practitioners of federalism, academics, government officials and representatives of non-governmental organizations from 116 countries. The Canadian delegation was led by Intergovernmental Affairs Minister Rona Ambrose and included government officials, young professionals and provincial representatives. The Forum worked closely with the Government of India to identify advisers, develop the conference themes and format, and produce the pre- and post-conference publications.

Public information and education tools prepared by the Forum, including its website, Federations magazine and other publications continue to play a key role in efforts to educate a broad audience on federalism and to make comparative perspectives on federalism accessible to the public. Key among the materials prepared in 2007-2008 was the release of a primer on federalism entitled Federalism: An Introduction, as well as translation into Arabic of numerous documents, including the primer and federalism course materials.

($ millions)

See
footnote 4
9)
Actual
Spending
2005-
2006
10)
Actual
Spending
2006-
2007
11)
Planned
Spending
2007-
2008
12)
Total
Authorities
2007-
2008
13)
Actual
Spending
2007-
2008
14)
Variance
Between
11) and 13)
- - - - - -
15) Comment on Variance: N/A
16) Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s)/Future Plans: As per the Grant Agreement, the Forum agreed to carry out an independent third-party evaluation of activities funded through the grant by March 31, 2008. PGF Consultants Inc. was contracted to undertake the evaluation, which was to measure the overall performance of the Forum in achieving the outcomes outlined in the Agreement, and to assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of the grant and the fund as a longer-term financing mechanism. The terms of reference were shared with DFAIT as required and on time. Due to the postponement of the Forum’s Board of Directors meeting, however, the release of the report was delayed until June 2008; the results will therefore be reported in the 2008-2009 DPR.

Given the timing of this independent evaluation, DFAIT is not planning to conduct a formative evaluation. DFAIT will, however, conduct a summative evaluation at the end of the Agreement.

17) Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s)/Future Plans: As outlined in the Grant Agreement, a compliance audit to assess the Forum’s compliance with the terms and conditions of the grant was conducted by DFAIT in 2007 and finalized in 2007-2008. The audit found the Forum to be in compliance with the majority of the Agreement clauses. More specifically, the audit concluded:
  • that the Forum had segregated the grant funds as required under the Agreement;
  • that the funds had been invested and managed according to the Agreement;
  • that the grant funds had been used to support the Forum's programs and activities and that these activities were consistent with the objectives of the Forum's mission statement;
  • that the Forum was making efforts to secure funding from other sources;
  • that grant funds used to support the Forum's overhead costs did not exceed the limitations set out in the Agreement;
  • that the financial audit requirements of the Agreement were being adhered to; and
  • that the Forum had met most of its reporting requirements to DFAIT.

In consultation with the Office of the Inspector General, the DFAIT Intergovernmental Relations and Domestic Outreach Bureau of the Strategic Policy and Planning Branch has determined that an audit to verify the status of the recommendations will not be required in 2008-2009. This will give both DFAIT and the Forum time to put into practice the mechanisms identified in the 2007-2008 audit report, as well as the Accountability, Risk and Audit Framework.

18) URL to Recipient’s Site: www.forumfed.org
19) URL to Recipient’s Annual Report: www.forumfed.org/en/about/annualreports.php

1. The initial conditional grant of $10 million to the Forum of Federations was made in March 2001. The long-term fund was renewed in March 2005 (FY 2004-2005) for an additional $20 million, bringing total funding to $30 million.
2. This strategic outcome relates to DFAIT’s interim PAA, which was used for the 2007-2008 RPP. Under the current PAA, approved by Treasury Board on June 7, 2007, the strategic outcome for this table is CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA–The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
3. This program activity relates to DFAIT’s interim PAA. Under the current PAA, the program activity for this table is Diplomacy and Advocacy.
4. A dash ( - ) indicates that there were no actual or planned transfers from DFAIT to the Foundation, or there were no authorities to make a payment for the particular time period. Foundations receive initial funding and then are self-sustaining, so funds are not necessarily advanced to them in subsequent years.

Table 8.3: Foundations (Conditional Grants)


1) Name of Recipient: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
2) Start Date: January 30, 2003 3) End Date: N/A 4) Total Funding: $30 million
5) Description: CIGI supports world-leading research in the area of global governance, particularly in the area of global economic and financial governance, and furthers Canada’s interest in having a stable and well-governed global economic system by bringing together academics, policy analysts and researchers from around the world to discuss and carry out research on current topics and trends.
6) Strategic Outcome: CANADA’S INTERESTS ARE ADVANCED INTERNATIONALLY: In partnership with Canadians, Canada and its values are projected to the world, Canada’s interests are pursued abroad and Canadians are better able to interpret the world.1
7) Program Activity: Strategic Policy and Planning 2
8) Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: Although results are still being solidified, CIGI has produced 24 working papers dealing directly with global economic and financial issues and book-length publications that bear on global governance. CIGI also hosted 26 conferences and other events in 2007-2008. Most event participants felt that CIGI research was addressing the most important issues, and some have used information from policy development documents for policy creation.
($ millions)

See
footnote 3
9)
Actual
Spending
2005-
2006
10)
Actual
Spending
2006-
2007
11)
Planned
Spending
2007-
2008
12)
Total
Authorities
2007-
2008
13)
Actual
Spending
2007-
2008
14)
Variance
Between
11) and 13)
- - - - - -
15) Comment on Variance: N/A
16) Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s)/Future Plans: A draft evaluation was completed on March 31, 2008, and is under review.
17) Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s)/Future Plans: N/A
18) URL to Recipient’s Site: www.cigionline.org
19) URL to Recipient’s Annual Report: www.cigionline.org/community.igloo?r0=community&r0_script=/scripts/folder/view.script&r0_pathinfo=%2F%7B7caf3d23-023d-494b-865b-84d143de9968%7D%2Faboutusv%2Fannualre&r0_output=xml&s=cc

1. This strategic outcome relates to DFAIT’s interim PAA, which was used for the 2007-2008 RPP. Under the current PAA, approved by Treasury Board on June 7, 2007, the strategic outcome for this table is CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA–The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
2. This program activity relates to DFAIT’s interim PAA. Under the current PAA, the program activity for this table is Diplomacy and Advocacy.
3. A dash ( - ) indicates that there were no actual or planned transfers from DFAIT to the Foundation, or there were no authorities to make a payment for the particular time period. Foundations receive initial funding and then are self-sustaining, so funds are not necessarily advanced to them in subsequent years.