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Details of Transfer Payment Programs




Name of Transfer Payment Program: Pensions, and Allowances for Disability and Death

Start Date: September 1, 1919

End Date: Ongoing

Description: Provide pensions for disability or death and economic support in the form of allowances to: members of the Canadian Forces and Merchant Navy Veterans who served in the First World War, the Second World War or the Korean War; certain civilians who are entitled to benefits because of their wartime service; former and serving members of the Canadian Forces (including those who served in Special Duty Areas); survivors and dependants of military and civilian personnel.

Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other individuals achieve their optimum level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and re-establishment.

Results Achieved: Successfully met

Program Activity: Compensation and Financial Support
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants 1,734.7 1,730.6 1,729.3 1,713.6 1,713.6 15.7
Total Program Activity(ies) 1,734.7 1,730.6 1,729.3 1,713.6 1,713.6 15.7

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is primarily due to a lower average cost per Canadian Forces pensioner than originally forecasted for 2010-2011.

Audit Completed or Planned:  

Evaluation Completed or Planned:  Evaluation of Disability Pension and Awards (Completed August 2010)



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Disability Awards and Allowances

Start Date: April 1, 2006

End Date: Ongoing

Description: Provide disability awards for disability or death and economic support in the form of allowances to former and serving members of the Canadian Forces, and in some cases to survivors and dependants, for the non-economic effects of a service-related disability, including pain and suffering, functional loss and the effects of permanent impairment on the lives of members, Veterans and their families.

Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other individuals achieve their optimum level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and re-establishment.

Results Achieved: Successfully met

Program Activity: Compensation and Financial Support
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants 238.5 299.0 266.0 404.2 404.2 (138.2)
Total Program Activity(ies) 238.5 299.0 266.0 404.2 404.2 (138.2)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to a greater number of individuals coming forward for reassessment or with new conditions than originally forecasted for 2010-2011, and higher intake in 2010-2011 than originally forecasted. The higher intake in 2010-2011 was due to a faster adjudication process in support of the shorter 16 week service standard. Increased costs from the above factors were partially offset by lower average expenditure than originally forecasted.

Audit Completed or Planned

Evaluation Completed or Planned:  Evaluation of Disability Awards and Allowances (Completed August 2010)



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Earnings Loss and Supplemental Retirement Benefit

Start Date: April 1, 2006

End Date: Ongoing

Description: The Earnings Loss benefit provides temporary income replacement benefits while the Canadian Forces Veteran participates in rehabilitation in preparation for employment in civilian life. Ongoing long-term income replacement benefits are provided to age 65 when the Veteran is unable to engage in any suitable employment due to total and permanent incapacity. At age 65, recipients of long-term income replacement benefits receive a lump-sum retirement benefit to compensate for lost opportunity to contribute to a retirement pension due to a career-ending or service-related disability.

Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other individuals achieve their optimum level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and re-establishment.

Results Achieved: Successfully met

Program Activity: Compensation and Financial Support
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants 19.1 28.3 34.0 40.2 40.2 (6.2)
Total Program Activity(ies) 19.1 28.3 34.0 40.2 40.2 (6.2)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is the net of fewer individuals receiving payment and a higher average payment than originally forecasted.

Audit Completed or Planned

Evaluation Completed or Planned



Name of Transfer Payment Program: War Veterans Allowance/Civilian War Allowance

Start Date: September 1, 1930

End Date: Ongoing

Description: The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) is a form of financial assistance available to eligible Veterans, qualified civilians and their survivors, dependants and orphans. In recognition of war service, qualified persons are provided with regular, monthly income to meet basic needs. WVA is based on income, domestic status and number of dependants. Recipients are paid at a single, married or orphan’s rate. Payments are indexed annually to the CPI. Eligibility for WVA is determined by the wartime service of a Veteran or qualified civilian, age or health, income or residency.

Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other individuals achieve their optimum level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and re-establishment.

Results Achieved: Successfully met

Program Activity: Compensation and Financial Support
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants 14.6 12.8 14.1 11.5 11.5 2.6
Total Program Activity(ies) 14.6 12.8 14.1 11.5 11.5 2.6

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to fewer individuals receiving benefits at a slightly lower average payment than originally forecasted.

Audit Completed or Planned:  

Evaluation Completed or Planned:  



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Veterans Independence Program

Start Date: 1981

End Date: Ongoing

Description: The Department’s Veterans Independence Program is a national home care program that assists eligible individuals to remain independent in their own homes or communities by offering a variety of programs and services, such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and personal care.

Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other individuals achieve their optimum level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and re-establishment.

Results Achieved: Successfully met

Program Activity: Veterans Health Care and Re-establishment
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Contributions 320.0 338.0 353.9 354.4 354.4 (0.5)
Total Program Activity(ies) 320.0 338.0 353.9 354.4 354.4 (0.5)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to a greater number of eligible individuals.

Audit Completed or Planned: May 2010

Evaluation Completed or Planned: In progress



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Last Post Fund

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: The Last Post Fund is a non-profit corporation which administers funeral, burial, and grave marking services for Veterans Affairs Canada. Canada Remembers provides eligible Veterans and civilians with a dignified funeral and burial through the Last Post Fund.

Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada’s efforts during war, military conflict and peace.

Results Achieved: Successfully met

Program Activity: National and International Memorials
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants 10.0 9.9 15.0 15.0 9.3 5.7
Total Program Activity(ies) 10.0 9.9 15.0 15.0 9.3 5.7

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to a lower number of Veterans being buried resulting in lower number of payments for funeral and burial costs than provided for in reference levels.

Audit Completed or Planned:  

Evaluation Completed or Planned:  



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Commonwealth War Graves Commission

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established by Royal Charter in 1917. It’s duties are to mark and maintain the graves of the members of the forces of the Commonwealth who were killed in the two World Wars, to build memorials to those who have no known grave and to keep records and registers of Canadian war dead. Canada Remembers maintains Canadian war graves and cemeteries through a partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada’s efforts during war, military conflict and peace.

Results Achieved: Successfully met

Program Activity: Nationals and International Memorials
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants 8.6 9.3 9.9 9.9 8.7 1.2
Total Program Activity(ies) 8.6 9.3 9.9 9.9 8.7 1.2

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to fluctuation in the Canadian dollar and the Euro when payments are made.

Audit Completed or Planned:  

Evaluation Completed or Planned: