This page has been archived.
Information identified as archived on the Web is for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats on the "Contact Us" page.
Supplementary Information (Tables)
Program activity ($ millions) |
Actual Revenue 2006–2007 |
Actual Revenue 2007–2008 |
2008–2009 | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Planned Revenue |
Planned Revenue |
|||
Immigration Program | ||||
Immigration cost-recovery fees for permanent residents | 164.9 | 174.3 | 146.3 | 186.3 |
Immigration rights fees | 74.1 | 79.5 | 77.1 | 85.8 |
Interest on the Immigrant Loans Program | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.6 |
Temporary Resident Program | ||||
Immigration cost-recovery fees for temporary residents | 147.2 | 161.6 | 181.9 | 167.4 |
Canada’s Role in International Migration | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Refugee Program | ||||
Immigration cost-recovery fees for refugees | 14.0 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 5.3 |
Integration Program | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Citizenship Program | ||||
Citizenship cost-recovery fees | 27.6 | 24.0 | 30.0 | 23.4 |
Right of citizenship fees | 18.4 | 16.6 | 20.9 | 15.1 |
Sub-Total | 446.9 | 465.7 | 466.4 | 483.9 |
Other Revenues | ||||
Access to Information fees | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Refunds of previous years’ expenditures [a] | 4.0 | 16.9 | Nil | 4.4 |
Miscellaneous | 0.6 | 0.4 | Nil | 0.2 |
Total Revenue [b] | 451.6 | 483.1 | 466.5 | 488.6 |
[a] Refunds of previous years’ expenditures include recovery of bad debts, adjustments to prior years’ payables, and refunds of previous years’ expenditures.
[b] 2008–2009 Actual Revenue of $488.6M is $22.1M higher than Planned Revenue of $466.5M. The increase is primarily due to a higher volume of permanent residents and a larger number of Permanent Resident Cards (PRC) issued in response to the PRC Renewal Campaign ($48.5M). This increase is partially offset by decreases in Temporary Resident Program ($14.5M) and Citizenship Program ($12.4M). The decrease in Temporary Resident Program is mainly attributed to a lower than planned volume of visitors, while the decrease in the Citizenship Program is related to a lower than planned number of citizenship grants and proofs processed during the year.
Notes:
User Fee | Fee Type | Fee–setting Authority | Date Last Modified | 2008–2009 | Planning Years | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Revenue |
Actual Revenue |
Full Cost |
Performance Standards |
Performance Result |
Fiscal Year |
Forecast Revenue |
Estimated Full Cost |
||||
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) | Regulatory | Financial Administration Act (FAA); Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) and Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR) | May 3, 2006 | $77,100 | $85,786 | Costs associated with this fee are related to the overall cost of the immigration regulatory scheme. This fee was established in association with the 1995 federal budget and subsequently reduced by half as a result of Budget 2006. |
This fee is payable by persons who will acquire permanent resident status in Canada. (See table entitled New Permanent Residents in 2008 in Section II – Strategic Outcome 1.) Protected persons and dependent children do not pay the RPRF. |
This fee is closely linked to the processing of permanent resident applications in Canada and overseas. | 2009‑10 | $78,100 | Costs associated with this fee are related to the overall cost of the immigration regulatory scheme. |
2010–11 | $77,700 | ||||||||||
2011–12 | $77,600 | ||||||||||
Permanent Residence Application Fee, Permanent Resident Card Fee, Permanent Resident Travel Document Fee, and Sponsorship Application Fee for Family Classes | Regulatory | IRPA and IRP Regulations. | June 28, 2002 | $153,900 | $189,409 | $283,900 | Permanent Residence Applications: Overseas: Contributes to the achievement of Government of Canada immigration levels by issuing visas in line with established annual targets. Priority processing is given to the reunification of immediate family members—spouses, partners and dependant children—and to skilled workers nominated by provincial governments. [Note: Details of past processing times by each overseas mission and by immigration category appear on CIC’s website. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/index.asp To ensure data consistency, the website of every overseas mission links to pages concerning processing times on the CIC website.] Domestic: Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres (CPC) are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process–in.asp Permanent Resident Card: Domestic: Same as previous. Permanent Resident Travel Document: Overseas: Processed expeditiously. |
Permanent Residence Applications: Overseas: Immigrant Visas – In calendar year 2008, overseas missions delivered 100% of the overall visa target. A total of 215,934 immigrant visas were issued abroad. In calendar year 2008, missions finalized 50% of immediate Family Class applications within six (6) months, 70% within nine (9) months and 80% within 11 months. Missions finalized 50% of Provincial Nominees within seven (7) months, 70% within nine (9) months and 80% within 11 months. Domestic: Sponsorship—spouse, child—processing times as of December 2008 were 32 days. In calendar year 2008, 80% of immediate Family Class applications processed in Canada were finalized within 18 months. Permanent Resident Card (PRC): Domestic: Cards for new PRs are processed within three to four (3–4) weeks. As of December 31, 2008, at CPC–PRC the processing time for the replacement or renewal of a PR card for existing PRs was 77 days. Permanent Resident Travel Document: Overseas: In calendar year 2008, 57% of applications were processed within two (2) days. |
2009–10 | $197,800 | $283,900 |
2010–11 | $206,400 | $283,900 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $215,300 | $283,900 | |||||||||
Work Permit Fee (individual and performing artist groups) | Regulatory | IRPA and IRPRegulations. | January 2, 1997 | $44,500 | $51,365 | $79,400 | Overseas: Processed expeditiously. Past processing times by each overseas mission and by category appear on
CIC’s website. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/index.asp Domestic: Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process–in.asp |
Overseas: In calendar year 2008, 45% of applications were finalized within 14 days, this increased to 59% at
28 days. Domestic: Recently, at CPC–Vegreville the average processing time is 46 calendar days. |
2009–10 | $45,400 | $79,400 |
2010–11 | $46,400 | $79,400 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $47,700 | $79,400 | |||||||||
Study Permit Fee | Regulatory | IRPA and IRPRegulations. | June 1, 1994 | $24,000 | $22,226 | $29,600 | Same as previous. | Overseas: In calendar year 2008, 44% of applications were finalized within 14 days, this increased to 65% at
28 days. Domestic: Recently, at CPC–Vegreville the average processing time is 47 calendar days. |
2009–10 | $22,000 | $29,600 |
2010–11 | $22,300 | $29,600 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $22,600 | $29,600 | |||||||||
Temporary Resident Visa Application Fee and Extension of Authorization to Remain in Canada as a Temporary Resident Fee | Regulatory | IRPA and IRPRegulations. | January 2, 1997 | $108,900 | $88,973 | $124,600 | Overseas: Temporary Resident (TR) Visas – Processed expeditiously. Past processing times for each overseas mission and by visa category appear on CIC’s website. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/index.asp Domestic: Extensions—Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process–in.asp |
Overseas: In calendar year 2008, 54% of TR visa applications were finalized within two (2) days. Domestic: Extension of status – Recently, at CPC–Vegreville the average processing time is 64 calendar days. |
2009–10 | $95,600 | $124,600 |
2010–11 | $97,100 | $124,600 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $98,400 | $124,600 | |||||||||
Temporary Resident Permit Fee | Regulatory | IRPA and IRPRegulations. | January 2, 1997 | $2,500 | $2,403 | $3,700 | Overseas: Processed expeditiously. Domestic: Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process–in.asp |
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP): Overseas: TRPs are processed to overcome an inadmissibility identified during the processing of any type of visa application. There are no data on processing times for TRPs. They are processed expeditiously but the variability in the complexity of the cases and the inadmissibilities being addressed means that there can be no meaningful service standard. Domestic: Recently, at CPC–Vegreville the average processing time is 77 calendar days. Extension of status: Recently, at CPC–Vegreville the average processing time is 74 calendar days. |
2009–10 | $2,300 | $3,700 |
2010–11 | $2,300 | $3,700 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $2,300 | $3,700 | |||||||||
Restoration of Temporary Resident Status Fee | Regulatory | IRPA and IRPRegulations. | June 28, 2002 | $2,000 | $2,430 | Costs of Restoration of Temporary Resident Status are not reported separately in CIC’s Cost Management Model. These costs are included in Temporary Resident Visa, Study Permit, and Work Permit costs. | Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp | Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp | 2009–10 | $1,800 | Costs of Restoration of Temporary Resident Status are not reported separately in CIC’s Cost Management Model. These costs are included in Temporary Resident Visa, Study Permit, and Work Permit costs. |
2010–11 | $1,800 | ||||||||||
2011–12 | $1,800 | ||||||||||
Other immigration services (Rehabilitation; Authorization to Return to Canada; Immigration Statistical Data; Certification and replacement of immigration documents) | Regulatory | IRPA and IRPRegulations. | Various | $1,700 | $2,230 | $3,200 (Note 8) |
Domestic: Certification and replacement immigration document within six to eight (6–8) weeks. Overseas: Authorizations to Return to Canada (ARCs) are processed expeditiously but the extremely variable nature and complexity of ARC cases means that there can be no meaningful performance standard. |
Recent average processing times are published on CIC’s website and are
updated regularly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/canada/process–in.asp Overseas: See comments for performance standards. |
2009–10 | $1,800 | $3,200 |
2010–11 | $2,000 | $3,200 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $2,200 | $3,200 (Note 8) |
|||||||||
Right of Citizenship Fee (ROCF ) | Regulatory | FAA; Citizenship Act and Citizenship Regulations. | January 2, 1997 | $20,900 | $15,132 | This fee was established in association with the 1995 federal budget. Costs associated with this fee are related to the overall cost of the citizenship regulatory scheme. | This fee is payable by persons obtaining citizenship status. (See Section 2 – Citizenship Program for details.) Persons under 18 years of age do not pay the ROCF. |
This fee is linked to acquisition of citizenship status. (See Change of Citizenship Fees.) | 2009–10 | $12,000 | This fee was established in association with the 1995 federal budget. There is no cost associated with this fee. |
2010–11 | $12,000 | ||||||||||
2011–12 | $12,000 | ||||||||||
Change of Citizenship Fees; Grant, Retention, Resumption, Renunciation of Citizenship | Regulatory | Citizenship Act and Citizenship Regulations. | January 2, 1997 | $26,000 | $18,574 | $73,900 | Recent average processing times are published on CIC’s website and are updated regularly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp | In 2008–2009, processing times for individuals applying to become a citizen (Grant of Citizenship) were reduced from 15‑18 months to 10–12 months. | 2009–10 | $16,000 | $73,900 |
2010–11 | $16,000 | $73,900 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $16,000 | $73,900 | |||||||||
Citizenship Status Document Fees: Proof of Citizenship and Search for Record of Citizenship | Regulatory | Citizenship Act and Citizenship Regulations. | January 2, 1997 | $4,000 | $4,775 | $19,700 | Recent average processing times for Proof of Citizenship are published on CIC’s website and are updated regularly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp | In 2008–2009, processing times for 80% of cases for the issuance of a citizenship certificate (Proof of Citizenship) increased from five to seven (5–7) months to 10 months. | 2009–10 | $2,400 | $19,700 |
2010–11 | $2,400 | $19,700 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $2,400 | $19,700 | |||||||||
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA ) | Other products and services | Access to Information Act. | 1992 | $100 | $78 | $1,900 (Note 9) |
Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the
ATIA . Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request. The ATIA provides fuller details: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/A–1/218072.htm l. |
CIC received 14,034 requests under the ATIA in 2008–2009 and completed 13,616 requests during the same period (requests carried over from previous year). CIC provided a response within 30 days following receipt of the request in 63% of cases. Response time was extended in 37%
of cases. Overall, CIC met deadlines for 95.24% of the requests over the course of the year. |
2009–10 | $100 | $1,900 |
2010–11 | $100 | $1,900 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $100 | $1,900 (Note 9) |
|||||||||
User Fees | $465,600 | $483,381 | $619,900 | 2009–10 | $475,300 | $619,900 | |||||
2010–11 | $486,500 | $619,900 | |||||||||
2011–12 | $498,400 | $619,900 |
Notes:
1: Source: 2008–2009 Report on Plans and Priorities.
2: All amounts are net of current year remissions.
3: 2007–2008 full costs and estimated full costs include an estimate for other government departments and agencies and represent the best available cost data. Participating
departments and agencies in CIC’s Cost Management Model for 2007–2008 are Foreign Affairs and International
Trade Canada; Public Works and Government Services Canada; Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada; Immigration and Refugee Board; Royal Canadian Mounted Police;
Court Administration Services; Federal Court/Federal Court of Appeal; Human Resources and Skills Development Canada; and Canada Border Services Agency – Mission Integrity
Officers only. The following departments and agencies did not participate in the 2007–2008 Cost Management Process: Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Security Intelligence
Service, and Department of Justice. Costs are not included in the 2007–2008 Cost Management Model.
4: Processing times change regularly depending on a number of factors including application intake. Domestic processing times are expressed as average while overseas’ processing
times are expressed as x% in y days.
5: All fees or modifications to fees that existed prior to the User Fees Act (UFA ) coming into effect on March 31, 2004, are not subject
to that legislation. Therefore:
External Fee | Service Standard [notes 1, 2 and 3] |
Performance Results [note 3] |
Stakeholder Consultation |
---|---|---|---|
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (formerly Right of Landing Fee) | This fee is not a processing fee, but rather a fee that is paid in order to receive the right of permanent residence. Legally, this fee is only required to be paid prior to the time of the issuance of Permanent Resident (PR) visas abroad or prior to the granting of PR status in Canada. The timing of its payment is, to a certain degree, voluntary on the part of the applicant; i.e. either at any time during the processing of the PR applications prior to the issuance of the PR visa at a visa office, or prior to the finalization of the PR visa abroad, or prior to being granted PR status in Canada. Because the client determines when the fee is paid, no specific service standards are attached to it. Instead, the service standard and processing times are attached to the processing of the application itself, which carries a separate fee. (See next item on list) | This fee is closely linked to the processing of permanent resident applications. Right of Permanent Residence Fees are, to a certain degree, subject to the wishes of the individual client as to when they are paid. Legally, the only requirement is that they be paid prior to the issuance of a PR visa abroad and prior to granting PR status in Canada. |
The fee was reduced by half at the beginning of fiscal year 2006–2007. |
Permanent Residence Application Fee, Permanent Resident Card Fee, and Permanent Resident Travel Document Fee and Sponsorship Application Fee for Family Classes |
Immigration levels are set by Cabinet once a year. In order to comply with levels, and since demand (intake) far outweighs set levels, once levels’
targets are met, excess applications may wait in queue for lengthy periods until “levels room” opens up the following year. Without intake controls, and to avoid
being in contempt of Parliament, it is not possible to set service standards for applications outside of the priority processing queue. Highest priority processing is given to immediate Family Class—spouses, etc. At overseas missions and in Canada, the service standard is to finalize the majority of cases within six (6) months. Priority processing for Provincial Nominees and Quebec Economic (Skilled Worker and Business) classes at overseas missions is done as quickly as possible taking into consideration levels’ plan. Permanent Resident Cards: Majority within 30 days. Permanent Resident Travel Document: Two (2) days for routine cases. |
Permanent Residence Applications Overseas: Immigrant Visas: In calendar year 2008 overseas missions delivered 100% of the overall visa target. A total of 215,934 immigrant visas were issued abroad. In calendar year 2008, missions finalized 50% of immediate Family Class applications within six (6) months, 70% within nine (9) months and 80% within 11 months. Missions finalized 50% of provincial nominees within seven (7) months, 70% within nine (9) months and 70% of Quebec Economic applications within 12 months. Domestic: Sponsorship (spouse, child) processing times as of December 2008 were 32 days. In calendar year 2008, 80% of immediate Family Class applications processed were finalized within 18 months. Permanent Resident Card: Domestic: Cards for new PRs are processed within three to four (3-4) weeks. Processing time for the replacement or renewal of a PR card for existing PRs, as of December 31, 2008, was 77 days at the CPC-PRC. Permanent Resident Travel Document: Overseas: In calendar year 2008, 57% of applications were processed within two (2) days. |
All the current fees are subject to the Government of Canada regulatory process for cost recovery fees which includes consultation requirements.
Consultations took place at the time each of them was imposed as part of the regulatory process. The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration holds regular consultations on various issues related to its mandate including fees and service standards. CIC consults regularly with stakeholders including the Canada Bar Association, the Canadian Council for Refugees, Immigration Practitioners, etc. Future processing fees will be subject to the User Fee Act. Section 4 of the User Fee Act specifies the consultative requirements that will apply when new user fees are considered. |
Work Permit Fee (individual and performing artist groups) | Overseas: Four (4) weeks for the majority of cases. Domestic: Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates for uncomplicated cases only and are updated weekly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp |
Overseas: In calendar year 2008, 59% of applications were finalized within 28 days. Domestic: Recently, the average processing time is 46 calendar days at CPC–Vegreville. |
See previous |
Study Permit Fee | Same as above | Overseas: In calendar year 2008, 44% of applications were finalized within 14 days, this number increases to 65% within
28 days. Domestic: Recently, the average processing time is 47 calendar days at CPC–Vegreville. |
See previous |
Temporary Resident Visa Application Fee and Extension of Authorization to Remain in Canada as a Temporary Resident Fee | Overseas: Two (2) days for the majority of cases. Domestic: 40 calendar days for majority of cases—includes 10 days for mailing time. |
Overseas: In calendar year 2008, 54% of TRV applications were finalized within
two (2) days. Domestic: Extension of status – Recently, the average processing time is 64 calendar days at CPC–Vegreville. |
See previous |
Temporary Resident Permit Fee | Overseas: TRPs are processed to overcome an inadmissibility identified during the processing of any type of visa application. They are
processed expeditiously but variability in the complexity of the cases and the inadmissibility that is being addressed means that there can be no meaningful performance
standard. Domestic: 40 calendar days for majority of cases —includes 10 days mailing time. |
Temporary Resident Permit: Overseas: TRPs are processed to overcome an inadmissibility identified during the processing of any type of visa application. They are processed expeditiously but variability in the complexity of the cases and the inadmissibility that is being addressed means that there can be no meaningful performance standard. Domestic: Recently, the average processing time is 77 calendar days at CPC–Vegreville. Extension of status: Recently, the average processing time is 74 calendar days at CPC–Vegreville. |
See previous |
Restoration of Temporary Resident Status Fee | Domestic: 40 calendar days—includes 10 days mailing time. | Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp | See previous |
Other immigration services (various) | Certification and replacement of immigration document: Six to eight (6-8) weeks for the majority of cases. Overseas: Authorizations to Return to Canada (ARCs) are processed expeditiously but the extremely variable nature and complexity of ARC cases means that there can be no meaningful performance standard. |
Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp | See previous |
Right of Citizenship Fee | Service standard is linked to the processing of the application for a Grant of Citizenship, similar to the Right of Permanent Residence Fee. | This fee is linked to the acquisition of citizenship status. (See Change of Citizenship Fee) | See previous |
Change of Citizenship Fees: Grant, Retention, Resumption, Renunciation of Citizenship | 12-15 months for the majority of cases. | In 2008–2009 processing times for individuals applying to become a citizen (Grant of Citizenship) were reduced from 15-18 months to 10-12 months. | See previous |
Citizenship Status Document Fees: Proof of Citizenship and Search for Record of Citizenship | Five (5) months for the majority of cases. | In 2008–2009 processing times for 80% of cases for the issuance of a citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) increased from five to seven (5-7) months to 10 months. | See previous |
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) | 30 days following receipt of request unless an extension is requested. | CIC received 14,034 requests under the Access to Information Act in
2008–2009 and completed 13,616 requests during the same period—requests carried over from previous year. CIC provided a response within 30 days following receipt of the request in 63% of cases. Response time was extended in 37%
of cases. Overall, CIC met deadlines for 95.24% of the requests over the course of the year. |
The service standard is established by the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken by the Department of Justice and the Treasury Board Secretariat for amendments done in 1986 and 1992. |
Notes:
The Global Case Management System (GCMS) project is essential to the modernization of client services at Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). It is an e-Business platform that is integral to making Canada’s citizenship and immigration system more modern, efficient, and flexible to Canada’s labour market needs. A department-wide priority, GCMS will ultimately provide a single, integrated case management application processing capability from first contact with clients to final disposition of their case. The current case processing system is unable to sustain and support new technologies to provide better client service, effectively manage inventories, or improve program integrity.
GCMS was granted preliminary project approval by Treasury Board in 2001. In September 2004, it was deployed to the Citizenship line of business. Since that time, it has supported the effective delivery of legislative changes, such as Adoptions, Lost Canadians, and new Citizenship rules.
As a result of independent reviews, GCMS underwent a project assessment and a revised go–forward plan was developed with a reduced scope. In August 2008, Treasury Board granted approval for GCMS Release 2. Laying the foundation for future business improvements, once GCMS is fully deployed, it will support 100% of citizenship and more than 85% of immigration applications.
Lead Department | Citizenship and Immigration Canada |
---|---|
Contracting Authority | Canada Border Services Agency |
Participating Departments | Public Works and Government Services Canada |
Prime Contractor | None (The Department is responsible for system integration.) |
Major Milestone | Date |
---|---|
Treasury Board approves funding for the GCMS project at the same time as CIC’s Treasury Board submission on the implementation of policy reforms and the new IRPA. | August 2000 |
Treasury Board grants Preliminary Project Approval and major Crown project designation to the GCMS. | March 2001 |
Treasury Board grants Effective Project Approval (EPA) to the GCMS. | January 2002 |
Request for proposal for the acquisition of a commercial, off-the-shelf software package for case management posted for tender by Public Works and Government Services Canada. | February 2002 |
Contract for the off-the-shelf software package for case management awarded. | March 2003 |
Treasury Board grants amended EPA to the GCMS to address the impact of procurement delays. | October 2003 |
The first GCMS business component (Citizenship) is implemented. | September 2004 |
Treasury Board grants a second amendment to the EPA to address the impact of cumulative slippage that includes critical new requirements in project scope, and provides for an incremental deployment approach. | September 2005 |
Completion of a System Under Development audit of the GCMS project. | November 2005 |
Treasury Board grants a third amendment to the EPA to address a wording anomaly with regard to the GST. | December 2006 |
Independent review indicates the need to assess project status and review options for completing GCMS objectives. | December 2006 |
Treasury Board grants a fourth amendment to the EPA to undertake this assessment and to develop a revised go-forward plan. | February 2007 |
Treasury Board grants a fifth amendment to the EPA, extending the time frame for completion of a substantive go-forward plan to late fiscal 2007–2008. | October 2007 |
Independent review validates project’s recovery plan and project team’s readiness to deliver. | December 2007 |
Treasury Board grants a sixth amendment to the EPA with a reduced scope for the second release of GCMS. | August 2008 |
Deployment of GCMS Release 2 to Citizenship users | May 2010 |
Deployment of GCMS Release 2 to first international mission | June 2010 |
Progress Report and Explanation of Variances
2008–2009 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Program Activity ($ Millions) |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual Spending |
Integration Program – Grants | |||||
Grant for the Canada-Quebec Accord [a] | 193.9 | 198.2 | 216.0 | 226.0 | 226.0 |
Institute for Canadian Citizenship | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Total Grants | 196.9 | 198.2 | 216.0 | 226.0 | 226.0 |
Canada’s Role in International Migration and Protection – Contributions |
|||||
Migration Policy Development | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
International Organization for Migration | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.4 |
Integration Program – Contributions | |||||
Host Program [b] | 5.0 | 8.1 | 14.5 | 15.6 | 15.6 |
Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program [c] | 70.2 | 115.1 | 192.9 | 192.9 | 181.2 |
Resettlement Assistance Program [d] | 44.1 | 52.9 | 49.6 | 51.6 | 51.6 |
Contributions to Provinces [a] | 82.8 | 97.6 | 134.6 | 134.6 | 134.6 |
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada [e] | 122.3 | 152.7 | 274.8 | 254.1 | 172.2 |
Total Contributions | 325.9 | 427.8 | 668.7 | 651.1 | 557.3 |
Total Transfer Payments [f] | 522.8 | 626.0 | 884.7 | 877.1 | 783.3 |
[a] The grant for the Canada-Quebec Accord and contributions to provinces recognize the importance of settlement services that respond to the growing need to help immigrants integrate.
[b] Host funds are used to match newcomers with Canadian volunteers—individuals and groups—who help them settle in and integrate.
[c] The Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program provides funds for services such as orientation, paraprofessional counselling, translation, job-finding help, and Enhanced Language Training.
[d] The Resettlement Assistance Program helps pay for temporary accommodations, clothing, household effects, and living expenses for up to one year for indigent Convention refugees.
[e] The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada Program provides funds for basic language training in both of Canada’s official languages to help adult immigrants integrate socially, culturally, economically, and politically.
[f] Total Authorities decreased from Planned Spending by $7.6 million, due to transfers to the operating vote. Actual expenditures were lower than Total Authorities by $93.8 million. This lapse is mainly attributable to lower spending on the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement.
In June 2008, a new Federal Sustainable Development Act (FSDA) came into force and replaced the Auditor General Act as the framework for sustainable development. In light of these changes, in 2008–2009, CIC shifted its focus from its previous Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) IV 2007–2010. CIC is now focusing on supporting the development of the federal SDS and laying the foundations to align a new departmental SDS with this broader strategy.
The new Act requires the Minister of the Environment to lead the development of a federal SDS that be tabled by spring 2010 and updated every three years. In addition, by spring 2011, other government departments will be required to develop, table, and update every three years, departmental strategies that align with the federal SDS.
To position itself for this alignment, and to build on the lessons learned from previous strategies and the recommendations made by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, CIC focused its efforts in 2008–2009 on laying the groundwork to develop a departmental sustainable development policy framework. In doing this, CIC aimed to bring together the full suite of relevant policy instruments, strengthen the clarity of requirements and associated roles and responsibilities, and enhance effective monitoring and support to enable CIC to continue fulfilling its commitments.
Has the Department incorporated environmental performance considerations in its procurement decision-making processes?
Yes |
Summary of initiatives to incorporate environmental performance considerations in procurement decision-making processes:
Results achieved:
In progress—CIC started research and development on a standard procurement checklist at the end of May 2008. A checklist has been created but is still at the testing stage. The final version is expected to be completed by March 2010.
Contributions to facilitate government-wide implementation of green procurement:
N/A
Has the department established green procurement targets?
Yes |
Are these green procurement targets the same as those identified in your Sustainable Development Strategy (Table 8)?
No |
(Note: With the coming into force of a new Federal Sustainable Development Act in June 2008 that requires the development of a Federal Sustainable Development Strategy and departmental strategies to support it, the Department has shifted focus from its previous Sustainable Development Strategy IV towards supporting the development of the FSDS.)
Summary of green procurement targets:
CIC is working to protect the environment and promote sustainable development through various initiatives including reduction of fleet size and use of alternative fuels to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, reduction of waste through recycling, and inclusion of environmental factors in procurement decisions.
Procurement targets:
Results achieved:
Increased awareness of green procurement procedures and targets among all CIC SAP users such as Procurement and Contracting Officers and administrative personnel.
Réponse aux comités parlementaires |
---|
2e session de la 39e législature Rapport 10 : Réglementer les consultants en immigration Le 12 juin 2008, le Comité permanent de la citoyenneté et de l’immigration a présenté son rapport à la Chambre des communes. Dans ce rapport, le Comité a fait neuf recommandations concernant la réglementation des consultants en immigration au Québec; la réaction face aux inquiétudes des consultants en immigration en ce qui a trait à la Société canadienne de consultants en immigration; la solution au problème des consultants « fantômes »; l’application des normes; et la solution au problème des représentants non autorisés à l’extérieur du Canada. Le Comité a demandé une réponse complète au rapport. Toutefois, en raison de la dissolution du Parlement, le 7 septembre 2008, le gouvernement n’a pas pu déposer sa réponse. On peut consulter le rapport du Comité à l’adresse suivante : |
Réponse aux rapports de la vérificatrice générale, y compris du commissaire à l’environnement et du développement durable |
---|
Bureau du vérificateur général du Canada (BVG) Mai 2008, chapitre 1 — La gestion des frais imposés par certains ministères et organismes Le BVG a examiné treize frais différents imputés aux particuliers ou aux organisations pour un bien, un service ou l’utilisation d’installations, par six ministères et organismes du gouvernement fédéral, dont CIC. Dans le cadre de la vérification, le BVG a examiné les frais imputés par CIC relativement au droit de résidence permanente, au traitement des demandes de résidence permanente ainsi qu’au droit de citoyenneté. Les pratiques de CIC ont fait l’objet de deux recommandations. Le BVG a recommandé l’établissement de systèmes et de pratiques officiels de révision périodique des frais, afin d’examiner la possibilité de modifier la valeur ou les coûts associés aux frais, entre autres choses, et d’envisager l’adoption de mesures pour améliorer la transparence dans la facturation des frais ayant fait l’objet de cette vérification, au moyen de rapports publics plus complets concernant les renseignements sur le rendement financier et non financier du Ministère. CIC a accepté ces recommandations. Pour en savoir plus sur ce rapport : Mai 2008, chapitre 7 — Les détentions et les renvois — Agence des services frontaliers du Canada Le BVG a examiné si l’Agence des services frontaliers du Canada (ASFC) et CIC ont clairement formulé leurs responsabilités respectives en ce qui a trait à l’application de la Loi sur l’immigration et la protection des réfugiés (LIPR) et à la communication des renseignements sur la détention et le renvoi de personnes. Le BVG a également examiné si l’ASFC gère la détention de personnes de façon cohérente, conformément à ses politiques et normes et dans le strict respect des principes d’économie, et si l’organisme procédait au renvoi de ces personnes sans gaspillage de fonds publics et en se fondant sur les risques qu’elles présentent. CIC a fait l’objet d’une recommandation dans le cadre de cette vérification. Le BVG a recommandé que l’ASFC et CIC élaborent et mettent en œuvre, chacun de leur côté, des processus visant à assurer la qualité du programme de permis de séjour temporaire, mis en œuvre conjointement en vertu de la LIPR. L’ASFC et le Ministère ont accepté. Pour en savoir plus sur ce rapport : Mars 2009, chapitre 1 — La sécurité nationale : l’échange de renseignements et d’information La vérification visait à déterminer si le gouvernement a fait des progrès appréciables dans la mise en œuvre de la recommandation de la section ayant pour titre Les activités de surveillance indépendante visant les organismes de sécurité et de renseignement, dans le rapport du BVG de novembre 2003, chapitre 10, Autres observations de vérification, et par rapport à d’autres recommandations tirées du rapport de mars 2004, chapitre 3, La sécurité nationale au Canada — L’initiative de 2001 en matière d’antiterrorisme. CIC constituait l’un des 17 ministères, organisations et organismes d’examen qui étaient visés par la vérification. Aucune recommandation n’a été formulée à l’endroit de CIC. Pour en savoir plus sur ce rapport : Commissaire à l’environnement et au développement durable (CEDD) Décembre 2008, chapitre 4 — Le rapport annuel sur les stratégies de développement durable Dans le cadre de la surveillance annuelle des engagements des stratégies par le CEDD, la mise en œuvre d’engagements choisis dans les stratégies de développement durable de 2007–2009 de 11 organisations (y compris CIC) a été examinée. En général, il s’agissait d’un seul engagement par ministère. CIC n’a pas été en mesure de fournir la preuve que son personnel avait obtenu les résultats attendus ou qu’il avait planifié et surveillé les progrès de façon efficace, ni qu’il avait effectué le suivi nécessaire par rapport à l’engagement choisi dans le cadre de la vérification. On n’a formulé aucune recommandation. Pour en savoir plus sur ce rapport : |
Vérifications externes (Nota : Ces vérifications se rapportent aux autres vérifications externes faites par la Commission de la fonction publique du Canada et par le Commissariat aux langues officielles.) |
---|
Aucune vérification concernant CIC. |
Titre de la vérification interne | Type de vérification | État | Date d’achèvement | Hyperlien vers le rapport |
---|---|---|---|---|
Vérifications achevées en 2008–2009 | ||||
Vérification des bureaux intérieurs de la Région du Grand Toronto–Ouest | Assurance – Programmes | Terminée | Octobre 2008 | http://www.cic.gc.ca/francais/ressources/verification/rgt–ouest.asp |
Vérification du Centre de traitement des demandes de Mississauga | Assurance – Programmes | Terminée | Octobre 2008 | http://www.cic.gc.ca/francais/ressources/verification/mississauga.asp |
Vérification du programme d’immigration de Beijing | Assurance – Programmes | Terminée | Octobre 2008 | Vérification du programme d’immigration de la mission canadienne à Beijing |
Vérification des bureaux intérieurs — bureau de Calgary | Assurance – Programmes | Terminée | Novembre 2008 | http://www.cic.gc.ca/francais/ressources/verification/calgary.asp |
Vérification de la gouvernance des technologies de l’information | Assurance – Technologies de l’information | Terminée | Quatrième trimestre 2008–2009 | À déterminer |
Suivi des vérifications de l’année précédente | Assurance | Terminée | Troisième trimestre 2008–2009 | S.O. |
Vérifications en cours en 2008–2009 | ||||
Vérification des formulaires contrôlés | Assurance – Contrôles internes | Rapport | Premier trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Vérification de la gouvernance — Région de l’Ontario | Assurance | Rapport | Premier trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Vérification du Télécentre | Assurance – Programmes | Rapport | Deuxième trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Vérification du programme d’immigration de Tokyo | Assurance – Programmes | Rapport | Deuxième trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Vérification des demandes de résidence temporaire dans les bureaux intérieurs | Assurance – Programmes | Rapport | Deuxième trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Vérification du programme d’immigration de Hong Kong | Assurance – Programmes | Rapport | Deuxième trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Vérification de la gouvernance — Région du Québec | Assurance – Programmes | Rapport | Deuxième trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Programme d’intégration : Administration des subventions et contributions — Programmes d’établissement | Assurance – Programmes | Examen | Troisième trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Programme d’intégration : Administration des subventions et contributions — Programmes de réétablissement | Assurance – Programmes | Examen | Troisième trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Programme fédéral de santé intérimaire | Assurance – Programmes | Examen | Troisième trimestre 2009–2010 | À déterminer |
Titre de l’évaluation |
Type de programme |
État (au 31 mars 2009) |
---|---|---|
Programmes d’immigration | ||
Évaluation du Programme des travailleurs qualifiés (fédéral) | Budget de fonctionnement | En cours |
Examen du rendement du programme de cartes de résident permanent | Budget de fonctionnement | Terminée |
Programmes des résidents temporaires | ||
Évaluation du programme des étudiants étrangers | Budget de fonctionnement | En cours |
Rôle du Canada dans la gestion des migrations internationales et la protection | ||
Évaluation du Programme d’élaboration de politiques en matière de migration | Contribution | Terminée |
Programmes des réfugiés | ||
Examen du rendement des réformes administratives du système de réfugiés | Budget de fonctionnement | Terminée |
Programmes d’intégration | ||
Évaluation du programme des Cours de langue pour les immigrants au Canada | Contribution | En cours |
Évaluation du Programme d’établissement et d’adaptation des immigrants | Contribution | En cours |
Évaluation du Programme d’accueil | Contribution | En cours |
Évaluation de l’Initiative de développement de collectivités accueillantes | Contribution | En cours |
Autres programmes | ||
Évaluation de la composante de transfert des connaissances de Metropolis II | Budget de fonctionnement | En cours |
Évaluation du Programme de surveillance médicale | Budget de fonctionnement | En cours |
Programmes et services internes | ||
Examen du rendement des améliorations des capacités de la Sécurité de CIC | Budget de fonctionnement | Terminée |
Initiatives horizontales | ||
Évaluation du programme sur les crimes de guerre — Responsabilité du ministère de la Justice | Budget de fonctionnement | Terminée |
Résumé des activités de sécurité publique et d’antiterrorisme (SPAT) — Responsabilité de CIC | Budget de fonctionnement | Terminée |