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Supplementary Information (Tables)
The following tables identify the sources of respendable and non-respendable revenue at the program activity level. Respendable revenue consists of all non-tax revenue that will be credited to the department’s Vote. Non-respendable revenue consists of all non-tax revenue that will be credited to the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
Program Activity | 2008-09 Actual ($ millions) |
2009-10 Actual ($ millions) |
2010-11 ($ millions) | |||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||
Diplomacy and Advocacy | ||||||
International youth exchange | 7.3 | 8.5 | 9.5 | 9.5 | 11.0 | 8.0 |
International Commerce | ||||||
Trade fairs and missions | 0.4 | 0.1 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 0.1 |
Consular Affairs | ||||||
Specialized consular services | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.6 |
Passport Canada | ||||||
Passport fees | 263.3 | 290.8 | 290.2 | 290.2 | 290.2 | 269.5 |
Canada's International Platform: Support at Headquarters | ||||||
Training services | 6.1 | 5.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.4 |
Real property services abroad | 0.1 | 0.4 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.1 |
Telecommunications services | 2.3 | 0.5 | 2.0 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 3.8 |
Canada's International Platform: Support at Missions Abroad | ||||||
Real property services abroad (co-location) | 4.9 | 15.2 | 16.0 | 16.0 | 18.0 | 17.1 |
Total Respendable Revenue | 288.6 | 324.8 | 332.6 | 332.7 | 336.2 | 308.6 |
Program Activity | 2008-09 Actual ($ millions) |
2009-10 Actual ($ millions) |
2010-11 ($ millions) | |
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Planned Revenue |
Actual | |||
International Policy Advice and Integration | ||||
Adjustment to previous year's expenditures | 0.7 | 0.4 | – | 1.4 |
Diplomacy and Advocacy | ||||
Adjustment to previous year's expenditures | 6.0 | 2.6 | – | 7.0 |
International Commerce | ||||
Import and export permit fees | 8.4 | 8.3 | 12.0 | 6.8 |
Contributions repaid under the Program for Export Market Development | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.1 |
Adjustment to previous year's expenditures | 1.3 | 1.6 | – | 0.9 |
Consular Affairs | ||||
Consular fees | 89.2 | 97.6 | 94.3 | 88.8 |
Canada's International Platform: Support at Headquarters | ||||
Adjustment to previous year's expenditures | 3.2 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 1.6 |
Canada's International Platform: Support at Missions Abroad | ||||
Sale of real properties | 15.7 | 13.1 | 41.0 | 13.3 |
Employee rental shares | 26.2 | 18.4 | 20.0 | 19.7 |
Services provided to Passport Canada | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Adjustment to previous year's expenditures and other | 1.3 | 6.1 | 0.3 | 2.9 |
Total Respendable Revenue | 156.8 | 155.9 | 173.3 | 146.8 |
User Fee: Access to Information Act fees
Fee Type: Other Products and Services
Fee-setting Authority: Section 11 of the Access to Information Act (ATIA) and section 7 of the Access to Information Regulations
Date Last Modified: Section 11 (ATIA) was last modified in 1992 (C-2, s.2).
Performance Standards: 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 Access to Information Act (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-1/) provides fuller details.
Performance Results: The statutory deadlines were met 68.5% of the time in 2010-11; this is a significant (20%) improvement over last year, when the deadlines were met 45.9% of the time.
2010-11 ($ thousands) | Planning Years ($ thousands) | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
10 | 6 | 3,852 | 2011-12 | 10 | 5,876 |
2012-13 | 10 | 5,876 | |||
2013-14 | 10 | 5,876 |
Other Information: N/A
User Fee: Any national of a foreign state who applies to enter Canada under the International Experience Canada (IEC) program shall, if the application is approved, pay a participation fee of $150.
Fee Type: Regulatory—Program Participation Fee
Fee-setting Authority: Order JUS-609929 amending the Order-in-Council P.C. 2000-1723 of November 30, 2000, made pursuant to paragraph 19(1)(b) of the Financial Administration Act
Date Last Modified: October 3, 2007
Performance Standards: All complete IEC applications that are received at Canadian missions in participating countries are processed within eight weeks.
Performance Results: 92.7% of complete applications were processed within eight weeks from January 1st to December 31st 2010.
2010-11 ($ thousands) | Planning Years ($ thousands) | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
10,100 | 8,071 | 7,288 | 2011-12 | 13,000 | 10,000 |
2012-13 | 14,000 | 11,000 | |||
2013-14 | 15,000 | 12,000 |
Other Information: Please note that the discrepancy between the “Revenue” and “Full Cost” columns is due to a program timeline that each year produces an influx of around $2 million in the middle of the month of March. This money is transferred to the next fiscal year, which causes the difference between the “Revenue” and the “Full Cost” columns every year. This $2 million is essential to program operations and is used to reimburse the over-programming costs at the beginning of each fiscal year.
User Fee: Fees for the issuance of export and import certificates and permits
Fee Type: Other products and services
Fee-setting Authority: Export and Import Permits Act and Export and Import Permits and Certificates Fees Order
Date Last Modified: May 19, 1995
Performance Standards: Deliver non-routed import and export permits within 15 minutes of the time of application; process within four business hours permit applications that are automatically redirected (routed) to departmental officers or that have been flagged for an officer's review by the applicant when no additional information or documentation is required.
Performance Results: 99% success rate on the processing of over 510,000 applications in fiscal year 2010–11.
2010-11 ($ thousands) | Planning Years ($ thousands) | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
6,400 | 6,760 | 7,100 | 2011-12* | 2,400 | 7,100 |
2012-13* | 2,400 | 7,100 | |||
2013-14* | 2,400 | 7,100 |
Other Information: * Projected decreased revenues partly based on a revised monitoring program for steel imports.
User Fee: Consular Service Fee
Fee Type: Other products and services
Fee-setting Authority: Consular Service Fee Regulations pursuant to the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Act
Date Last Modified: The Consular Service Fee was introduced on November 8, 1995, and has not been modified.
Performance Standards: Consular Services performance standards are grouped under the following service standards categories:
For more information, please go to www.voyage.gc.ca/about_a-propos/standards-services-normes-eng.asp.
Consular services are provided to Canadians 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at more than 260 points of service around the world. Outside regular business hours, calls are forwarded to the Emergency Watch and Response Centre in Ottawa. Emergency situations are dealt with immediately.
Every effort is made to obtain solutions for specific problems and to provide the required service. However, the department's ability to do so and its success are conditioned, in many instances, by the laws and regulations of other countries as well as the quality and level of cooperation offered by persons and organizations outside the Government of Canada.
Performance Results: Of the 5,723 Canadians who completed a Client Feedback Form in 2010–11, fully 95% said they were satisfied or very satisfied with the services received. The department also reports on performance against passport, citizenship and arrest/detention service standards. This information for 2010–11 is noted below.
Canada's missions abroad are asked to make regular contact with long-term Canadian detainees. The frequency of contact reflects local conditions: once every three months (e.g. in much of Latin America, Africa and Asia), once every six months (e.g. in much of Western Europe) or once every 12 months (e.g. in the United States, where close to 75% of these detainees are located). As of March 31, 2011, missions met this standard 92% of the time.
Missions are asked to report on their ability to accept, review and forward citizenship applications to Canada within the 10-day service standard. During 2010–11, they did so successfully with 90% of the applications.
Missions are monitored on their ability to meet the 15-day service standard for passport issuance. They met this standard 82% of the time.
2010-11 ($ thousands) | Planning Years ($ thousands) | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
95,200 | 88,800 | 94,000* | 2011-12 | 95,900 | 95,600 |
2012-13 | 100,900 | 97,200 | |||
2013-14 | 99,500 | 98,800 |
Other Information:
User Fee: Specialized Consular Services Fee
Fee Type: Other products and services
Fee-setting Authority: Consular Fee (Specialized Services) Regulations, pursuant to paragraph 19 (1)(a) of the Financial Administration Act
Date Last Modified: June 3, 2010
Performance Standards: Specialized Consular Services performance standards are grouped under the following service standards categories:
For the complete service standards list, please go to www.voyage.gc.ca/about_a-propos/standards-services-normes-eng.asp.
Performance Results: Client feedback from 403 clients of legal and notary services demonstrated an overall satisfaction level of 88%.
2010-11 ($ thousands) | Planning Years ($ thousands) | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
3,600 | 3,600 | 3,800* | 2011-12 | 3,700 | 3,800 |
2012-13 | 3,700 | 3,900 | |||
2013-14 | 3,700 | 4,000 |
Other Information:
User Fee: Passport Canada
Fee Type: Other products and services
Fee-setting Authority: Passport service fees regulation
Date Last Modified: December 10, 2001
Performance Standards: The standard turnaround times in working days are:
Performance Results: The agency issued 4,422,206 passports in 2010–11 and met its service commitments to Canadians in all areas of operations at a rate of 99.47% overall. Specifically, 99.40% of applications submitted by mail were processed within 20 working days, 99.49% of applications submitted in person were processed within 10 working days, and 99.60% of applications submitted through receiving agents were processed within 20 working days.
2010-11 ($ thousands) | Planning Years ($ thousands) | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
289,567 | 269,541 | 290,686 | 2011-12 | 283,697 | 329,121 |
2012-13 | 298,568 | 382,568 | |||
2013-14 | 294,457 | 294,457 |
Other Information: N/A
2010-11 ($ thousands) | Planning Years ($ thousands) | |||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost | |
Subtotal Regulatory | 299,667 | 277,612 | 297,974 | 2011-12 | 296,697 | 339,121 |
2012-13 | 312,568 | 393,568 | ||||
2013-14 | 309,457 | 306,457 | ||||
Subtotal Other Products and Services | 105,210 | 99,166 | 108,752 | 2011-12 | 102,010 | 112,376 |
2012-13 | 107,010 | 114,076 | ||||
2013-14 | 105,610 | 115,776 | ||||
Total | 404,877 | 376,778 | 406,726 | 2011-12 | 398,707 | 451,497 |
2012-13 | 419,578 | 507,644 | ||||
2013-14 | 415,067 | 422,233 |
External Fee | Service Standard | Performance Results | Stakeholder Consultation |
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Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) pursuant to the Access to Information Regulations. |
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 Access to Information Act provides fuller details: (http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/A-1/). The Office of the Information Commissioner has, in the past, considered a performance rate of 85% as standard and 80% as failure. |
Statutory deadlines met 68.5% of the time. |
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. |
Any national of a foreign state who applies to enter Canada under an international youth program shall, if the application is approved, pay a fee of $150. |
Complete IEC applications that are received at Canadian missions in participating countries are processed within eight weeks. |
92.7% of complete applications were processed within eight weeks from January 1 to December 31, 2010. |
Consultations for the implementation of fees included direct communications and interviews conducted by Ipsos Reid with 25 stakeholders, including non-governmental organizations, DFAIT, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), missions abroad and foreign government stakeholders. Overall stakeholder reaction was positive. |
Fees for the issuance of export and import certificates and permits |
Deliver non-routed import and export permits within 15 minutes of the time of application; process within four business hours permit applications that are automatically redirected (routed) to departmental officers or that have been flagged for an officer's review by the applicant when no additional information or documentation is required. |
99% success rate on the processing of over 510,000 applications in fiscal year 2010–11. |
Stakeholder surveys were conducted with a few client groups in 2010–11. Similar surveys will continue to be used in 2011–12. In addition, the department has ongoing consultative bodies to provide input on behalf of stakeholders with respect to certain trade controls, as well as regular outreach and specific consultations with associations and companies with respect to export controls for strategic goods. |
Consular Services Fee |
Consular services are based on written service standards (established in 1995), which detail the services to be provided, along with qualitative and quantitative standards to be used by employees. The service standards are available at www.voyage.gc.ca/about_a-propos/standards-services-normes-eng.asp as well as at all missions abroad, where they are either in public view or can be provided by employees. Consular services are provided to Canadians 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at more than 260 points of service around the world. Outside regular business hours, calls are forwarded to the Emergency Operations Centre in Ottawa. Emergency situations are dealt with immediately. |
See Performance Results above. |
The consular service standards were developed following consultations with Canadians at approximately 80 missions around the world as well as with selected clients in Canada. Surveys were also conducted at the international airports in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. |
Specialized Consular Services Fee |
These standards are available at www.voyage.gc.ca/about_a-propos/standards-services-normes-eng.asp and at all Canadian missions abroad. Clients are invited to comment if they did not receive the level of service they expected or if they wish to make suggestions. |
Client feedback from 403 clients of legal and notary services demonstrated an overall satisfaction level 88%. |
The consular service standards were developed following consultations with Canadians at approximately 80 missions around the world as well as with selected clients in Canada. Surveys were also conducted at the international airports in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. |
Canada Revolving Fund |
The standard turnaround times in working days are:
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In 2010–11, 99.40% of applications submitted by mail were processed within 20 working days, 99.49% of applications submitted in person were processed within 10 working days, and 99.60% of applications submitted through receiving agents were processed within 20 working days. |
N/A |
Other Information:
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP)
Start Date: December 9, 2009
End Date: March 31, 2014
Description: The security challenges facing the Americas are urgent and complicated. The corrosive growth of transnational organized crime is putting intense pressure on societies struggling with the legacy of civil conflict, weak institutions and high levels of impunity. In response, the ACCBP was launched in 2009 to provide up to $15 million a year to enhance the capacity of key beneficiary states, government entities and international organizations to prevent and respond to threats posed by international criminal activity throughout the Americas.
Strategic Outcome: INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Increased capacity of beneficiary states and government entities to prevent and respond to criminal activity in the Americas; increased capacity of international organizations responsible for supporting states' anti-crime efforts.
Some key results achieved through the ACCBP include:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 0 |
Total Contributions | 0 | 20.9 | 21.3 | 21.3 | 19.8 | 1.5 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 0 | 20.9 | 28.3 | 28.3 | 26.8 | 1.5 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Cost savings were identified for a number of projects, resulting in variance between the planned spending and the actual spending.
Audit Completed or Planned: No internal audits have been completed or are planned. Recipient audits are planned for 2011–12.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: A Formative Program Evaluation is planned for 2011–12.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Commonwealth Secretariat
Start Date: September 28, 1965
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's assessed contribution to the regular budget of the Commonwealth is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of Canada's membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to international peace, security and development and, to this end, to enhance relationships among the 54 Commonwealth member countries. For further information, see www.thecommonwealth.org.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Much of the regular budget is directed to supporting and implementing the decisions of the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and a large number of regular meetings of Commonwealth sectoral ministers, including the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group (CMAG) and Commonwealth ministers of foreign affairs, finance, health and education. Two significant decisions of the 2009 CHOGM implemented this year were the establishment of the Eminent Persons Group, which is developing recommendations to reform and strengthen the Commonwealth, and a parallel review by the CMAG to improve its effectiveness. Both will report to the 2011 CHOGM in Perth, Australia.
Linkages between the Commonwealth and the G-8/G-20 processes were established via a joint visit to Canada by the Secretaries-General of the Commonwealth and La Francophonie in advance of Canada’s G-8 and G-20 summits. Canada continues its efforts to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Commonwealth Secretariat through increased accountability and transparency and improved budgeting and priority setting. The Secretariat’s results include diplomatic interventions in the form of good offices and public pressure by the Secretariat and/or coordinated action by Commonwealth ministers to support democratic institutions and procedures; programs to build capacity in democratic and human rights procedures; and enhanced cooperation among Commonwealth countries related to economic, social and political development.
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Contributions | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.0 | 0.9 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.9 | 5.9 | 5.0 | 0.9 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The assessed budgets of international organizations are negotiated outcomes, and Canada is legally bound by the final outcome of those negotiations. There are also regular currency fluctuations.
Audit Completed or Planned: The Commonwealth Secretariat is regularly audited by an external auditor.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: N/A
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions under the Global Partnership Program for the Destruction, Disposal and Securing of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction and Related Expertise
Start Date: August 12, 2003
End Date: March 31, 2013
Description: These contributions implement Canada's commitment to the G-8 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, a US$20-billion initiative launched at the 2002 Kananaskis Summit, through projects for the destruction of chemical weapons, the dismantlement of nuclear submarines, the enhancement of nuclear and radiological security, the employment of former weapons scientists, and the prevention of biological weapons proliferation. Canada committed up to $1 billion over 10 years to implement the goals of the Global Partnership, initially in the former Soviet Union, where the threat was most acute. The justification for the Partnership was based on an assessment of threats to Canadian and international security following the terrorist attacks of September 2001. Twenty-three countries are engaged in projects.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Canada’s activities under the Global Partnership Program have had a tangible impact on Canadian and global security by working to secure vulnerable materials related to weapons of mass destruction (WMD). This has contributed to preventing terrorist acquisition of WMD materials, to strengthening the international non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament regime, as well as to achieving Canada’s domestic and international security objectives.
Some key results achieved through the Global Partnership Program (GPP) include:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Contributions | 107.0 | 119.9 | 98.9 | 111.5 | 111.5 | -12.6 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 107.0 | 119.9 | 98.9 | 111.5 | 111.5 | -12.6 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The GPP spent $12.5 million more than planned in 2010–11. Other DFAIT divisions were on the verge of lapsing funds, and the GPP was able to absorb these funds in order to fulfill projects that otherwise would not have received funding until the next fiscal year.
Audit Completed or Planned: An internal audit of the Global Partnership Program was completed in July 2010.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: A Summative Evaluation is planned for 2012–13.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program (CTCBP)
Start Date: September 2005
End Date: March 31, 2014
Description: Provision of assistance to enhance the capacity of key beneficiary states, government entities and international organizations to prevent and respond to threats posed by terrorist activity, in a manner consistent with human rights obligations, norms and standards.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Increased capacity of beneficiary states and government entities to prevent and respond to terrorist activity; increased capacity of international organizations responsible for supporting states’ counterterrorism-related efforts.
Some key results achieved through the CTCBP include:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | 3.9 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 0.6 |
Total Contributions | 3.9 | 4.3 | 7.4 | 13.2 | 13.2 | -5.8 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 7.8 | 9.0 | 12.9 | 18.1 | 18.1 | -5.2 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program spent $1.2 million more than planned in 2010–11. Other DFAIT divisions were on the verge of lapsing funds, and the Program was able to absorb these funds in order to fulfill projects that otherwise would not have received funding until the next fiscal year.
Audit Completed or Planned: No internal audits have been completed or are planned. Recipient audits were completed in 2010–11 and additional recipient audits are planned for 2011-12.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: A Formative Evaluation of the Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program was completed in 2009; a Summative Evaluation is planned for fiscal year 2013–14.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
Start Date: July 1982
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to the FAO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to agricultural development and provide it with a voice in the international community. For further information, see www.fao.org.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Contributions | 17.4 | 15.8 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 14.6 | 1.6 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 17.4 | 15.8 | 16.2 | 16.2 | 14.6 | 1.6 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to a stronger than average Canadian dollar.
Audit Completed or Planned: As a United Nations organization, the FAO is regularly audited both internally and through a third-party auditor.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: As a United Nations organization, the FAO is regularly evaluated both internally and through a third-party auditor.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Global Commerce Support Program (GCSP)
Start Date: December 11, 2008
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Approved under the new transfer payment policy, the GCSP is a contribution program that harmonizes three previously existing programs under one umbrella mechanism:
The objective of the program is to build a stronger and more competitive Canadian capacity to compete in the global economy.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Contributions | N/A | N/A | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 0.6 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | N/A | N/A | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 | 0.6 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The total program budget was committed; however, recipient actual spending against commitments that had been made was less than anticipated.
Audit Completed or Planned: An early program implementation audit is currently under way and a final report will likely be completed by the audit division in early September 2011.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: The Evaluation Division plans to complete a Formative Evaluation of the GCSP in 2011–12 and a Summative Evaluation in 2015–16.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Global Peace and Security Fund (GPSF) and its sub-programs: the Global Peace and Security Program, the Global Peace Operations Program, and the Glyn Berry Program for Peace and Security
Start Date: October 3, 2005; operationalized September 18, 2006
End Date: March 31, 2013
Description: Sourced from the Peace and Security Pool of the International Assistance Envelope, the GPSF funds the operations of the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START) and is used to conduct international assistance programming in fragile and conflict-affected states such as Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. START and the GPSF were originally created to fill a policy, institutional and funding gap between the humanitarian and long-term development assistance of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and the military and training assistance of the Department of National Defence (DND). START has effectively played a role and established itself as a platform to facilitate whole-of-government engagement as well as policy development where appropriate. In recent years, an increasing number of other government departments, such as Public Safety, the RCMP, Correctional Service Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and Justice Canada, have actively participated in stabilization and reconstruction initiatives as well as crisis response activities at the request of START.
GPSF programming provides timely, focused, effective and accountable international assistance in response to critical peace and security challenges that implicate Canadian interests and reflect Canadian foreign policy priorities. GPSF programming includes both transfer and non-transfer payments. Non-transfer payment programming enables DFAIT to work closely with other federal government departments to provide beneficiary states and civilian components of multilateral peace operations with critical expertise in the areas of security and justice system reform.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Over the last year, GPSF programming has supported many initiatives that have garnered international recognition for their contributions to advancing freedom, democracy, the rule of law and respect for human rights. Despite programming in some of the most difficult environments in the world, START employed 98.8% of planned programming funds in 2010–11 and served as a platform to channel additional Government of Canada funding to support foreign policy priorities. Highlights include:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Grants | 25.7 | 19.6 | 30.0 | 26.0 | 26.0 | 4.0 |
Total Contributions | 121.4 | 82.0 | 89.5 | 101.2 | 99.7 | -10.2 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 147.1 | 101.6 | 119.5 | 127.2 | 125.7 | -6.2 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Additional in-year funding was received from the Crisis Pool to support the Government of Canada’s response to the Pakistan flooding as well as from other departmental sources to support priorities such as mine action.
Audit Completed or Planned: N/A
Evaluation Completed or Planned: In August 2010, the Summative Evaluation of the Global Peace and Security Fund concluded that GPSF is an effective instrument for advancing Canadian foreign policy priorities and interests.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations
Start Date: January 1, 1989
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Grants and contributions in aid of academic relations support the following initiatives:
These programs support public diplomacy and advocacy by fostering partnerships, cooperation and linkages in the area of education between Canadian and international individuals and institutions; establishing a network of international experts on Canada to advance Canada’s interests abroad; and promoting public discussion of key issues through networking, exchanges and conferences. In addition, they advance Canada’s global citizenship (in support of the International Assistance Envelope) through scholarships and other programs that promote academic cooperation and mobility with developing countries.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA’S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada’s benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Among other benefits, the 900 international scholarships granted to priority countries encouraged the migration of knowledge workers to Canada, favoured the creation of joint research projects, and allowed future leaders from priority regions to create a professional network in Canada. Canadian youth equally benefited from reciprocal scholarships to study abroad. Approximately 80% of the scholarships were granted within the Americas, which contributed to Canada’s objectives for the region. In addition, the program “Understanding Canada” awarded over 550 grants to projects that support government priorities. A recent study demonstrated that for each dollar that the Canadian government invested in the “Understanding Canada” program, $36 was invested from other sources; the program generated $70 million to be directly invested in the Canadian economy. These programs have completely met the expectations contained in the department’s Report on Plans and Priorities.
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Total Grants | 5.9 | 7.1 | 9.9 | 7.6 | 7.6 | 2.3 |
Total Contributions | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | -2.0 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 13.7 | 15.3 | 17.9 | 17.6 | 17.6 | 0.3 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): During the current fiscal year, a part of the “grants” budget was transferred to the “contributions” budget for the scholarships program. Spending is within budget predictions. Note that the program is authorized to spend up to $28 million in contributions each year.
Audit Completed or Planned: The most recent audit occurred during the 2010–11 fiscal year. No other audit is planned over the next three years.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: The most recent evaluation occurred during the 2009–10 fiscal year and the results were published in January 2011. No further evaluation is planned over the next three years.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Start Date: December 19, 1989
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to the IAEA is a legally binding obligation of membership. Payment is made to ensure that membership is in good standing and to maintain influence and credibility in a key international body, the aims of which Canada supports. The IAEA is the world's centre for nuclear cooperation and it works to further the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technology, in particular by verifying that states adhere to their commitments to use nuclear energy only for peaceful purposes. Canada has significant interests at the IAEA, based on our belief in the importance of the Agency's role in advancing the goals of nuclear non-proliferation, safety and security, our advanced and extensive nuclear energy and radioisotope production industries, and our important uranium sector.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Canadian participation in the IAEA has resulted in the projection of Canadian values abroad, the preservation of domestic national security, the strengthening of international stability, the promotion of world economic growth and prosperity, and support for multilateral institutions and mechanisms. Canadian participation has ensured the effective and
efficient implementation of the IAEA’s major programs, effective participation for Canada in the Agency's activities, and direct and indirect technical and commercial dividends to the Canadian nuclear industry and nuclear regulator; it has also helped to steer IAEA actions and decisions to be more consistent with Canadian foreign policy priorities.
Payment of the IAEA contribution has furthered DFAIT’s work as specified in the department’s Program Activity Architecture by way of offering “strategic direction, intelligence and advice, including integration and coordination of Canada’s foreign and international economic policies” and by “engaging and influencing international players and delivering
international programs and diplomacy.”
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Total Contributions | 13.3 | 13.4 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 13.2 | 2.5 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 13.3 | 13.4 | 15.7 | 15.7 | 13.2 | 2.5 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The mechanism by which expenses are assessed and apportioned is re-examined annually at the IAEA General Conference (to take into account a myriad of factors, including the operational and administrative costs of the organization, salaries and benefits of staff, travel, specialized training and equipment, maintenance of the premises, etc.), usually after the period that domestic estimates are produced.
The assessment is based on and adopted from the United Nations Scale of Assessment, approved every three years by the UN General Assembly (last approved in December 2009).
Canada is obligated by the IAEA Statute to pay its assessments once they are approved by the IAEA General Conference.
Audit Completed or Planned: The IAEA’s Office of Internal Oversight Services provides functions such as internal audit, program monitoring, program evaluation, inspections, consulting and investigations. The IAEA also appoints an external auditor to audit the IAEA’s accounts. The current external auditor (until the end of this year) is the vice-president of the German Supreme Audit Institution (Bundesrechnungshof).
Canada's representatives to the IAEA will have access to any audit and financial reports produced by the various oversight bodies and presented to the Board of Governors or General Conference. DFAIT officials are able to review these reports and advocate Canadian issues as required.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: This year’s audit will be made available at the upcoming IAEA General Conference in September.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Criminal Court (ICC)
Start Date: April 1, 2005
End Date: Ongoing
Description: This is an assessed contribution transfer payment.
Strategic Outcome: Canada strongly supports the rule of law and the aim of holding perpetrators of serious international crimes accountable for their actions. Contributions to the ICC support DFAIT’s priority of contributing to effective global governance and international security and stability.
Results Achieved: The ICC is the first permanent international court with jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute persons accused of the most serious crimes of international concern. To date, there are 114 States Parties to the Rome Statute.
The ICC has cases open in six countries: Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Libya, Sudan and the Central African Republic. In the DRC situation, four accused are in custody and one is at large. The trials of Thomas Lubanga Dyilo, Germain Katanga and Mathieu Ngudjolo Chui started in 2009. In March 2010, the Pre-Trial Chamber granted the prosecutor’s request to open an investigation in Kenya. Following summonses to appear issued in March 2011, six Kenyan citizens voluntarily appeared before the Court in April 2011. Hearings to confirm the charges are scheduled to begin in September 2011. In the Darfur (Sudan) situation, five individuals face charges. Arrest warrants have been issued for Ahmad Harun, Ali Kushayb and Sudanese President Omar Al Bashir, but all three remain at large. Charges were confirmed against two men, Abdallah Banda Abakaer Nourain and Saleh Mohammed Jerbo Jamus, in March 2011 and both are awaiting trial. The trial of Jean-Pierre Bemba in the Central African Republic situation has been ongoing since November 2010.
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Total Contributions | 3.5 | 15.2 | 18.1 | 11.8 | 6.4 | 11.7 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 3.5 | 15.2 | 18.1 | 11.8 | 6.4 | 11.7 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance appears to be attributable to a clerical error. The Annual Reference Level Update (ARLU) survey that was completed in 2010–11 lists the ICC budget as $103,980,000, but the ARLU survey for 2011–12 lists it as $303,980,000. The first number is correct and the second number is a clerical error.
Audit Completed or Planned: The ICC’s Office of Internal Audit conducts compliance, performance and financial audits. An external auditor conducts an annual audit of the ICC in conformity with generally accepted common auditing standards. An Audit Committee, chaired by an external member, meets bi-annually to provide strategic advice on organizational matters. The Committee on Budget and Finance, which meets twice a year and reports to the Assembly of States Parties, provides a mechanism for budgetary and financial review and monitoring of the resources of the ICC.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: N/A
Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Labour Organization (ILO)
Start Date: January 1, 1989
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to the ILO, a UN specialized agency, is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to international labour and social policy issues and provide it with a voice in the international community.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved:
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Total Contributions | 11.1 | 11.7 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 0.4 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 11.1 | 11.7 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 0.4 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The strength of the Canadian dollar has led to positive variances against invoices in U.S. dollars.
Audit Completed or Planned: As a United Nations organization, the ILO is regularly audited both internally and through a third-party auditor.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: As a United Nations organization, the ILO is regularly evaluated both internally and through a third-party auditor.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF)
Start Date: March 9, 1972
End Date: Ongoing
Description: As a member of the OIF, Canada is required to contribute to the operational costs of the organization.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: The OIF was a major actor in responding to political crises within member states during the year, including the aftermath of the presidential elections in Côte d’Ivoire and the return of constitutional legitimacy to Niger and Guinea. The ministerial meetings and the summit that it organized provided forums to address major issues such as violence against women, challenges related to energy, the development of democracy in Africa, or the contribution of member states to meeting the Millennium Development Goals. These meetings resulted in the adoption of declarations and other specific commitments agreed by member states. Canada used La Francophonie to advance the objectives of its G-8 and G-20 presidency and to take onboard the concerns of developing countries, which make up the majority of OIF members.
2008-09 Actual Spending |
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Total Contributions | 13.7 | 13.7 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 0 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 13.7 | 13.7 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 0 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): There was no variance, but the amount is paid in euros and varies from year to year because of exchange rate fluctuations.
Audit Completed or Planned: DFAIT completed a liaison visit to the OIF in 2010 and issued a report that was shared with that organization.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: CIDA undertook a thorough evaluation of all contributions to La Francophonie in 2008–09.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Investment Cooperation Program (INC)
Start Date: January 4, 2010
End Date: Ongoing
Description: INC promotes and encourages responsible, sustainable Canadian private sector investment in developing countries to create sustainable employment and economic growth and lead to poverty reduction. The program does not finance the actual investment; rather, it provides support for activities surrounding an investment. Specifically, the program contributes up to 75% of the cost of studying the viability of an investment, demonstrating and adapting appropriate technologies, and undertaking activities aimed at making investments, including public investments, more sustainable. The program is part of Canada's official development assistance for developing countries.
Strategic Outcome: International Services for Canadians—Canadians are satisfied with commercial, consular and passport services.
Results Achieved: Most investment proposals take up to three years to be fully implemented. Thus, companies are only required to report results three years following full implementation of the proposal. Expected results include the creation, expansion and modernization of sustainable businesses; the creation of new or higher-skilled jobs; and increased sales of Canadian and developing-country partner firms’ products or services.
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Total Contributions | N/A | N/A | 20.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 14.0 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | N/A | N/A | 20.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 14.0 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The 2010–11 fiscal year is the first full transition year for the program at DFAIT (having been transferred from CIDA on January 1, 2010. Two factors accounted for the variance: the lack of awareness of the program among the Canadian business community and the lag time from the date that the proposal is approved and the time required to submit expense claims for the supported activity. This variance is expected to narrow significantly in 2011–12 through a more concerted marketing plan and the completion of the activities for which INC has agreed to provide financial support.
Audit Completed or Planned: N/A
Evaluation Completed or Planned: A Formative (preliminary) Evaluation of the program is planned for 2012–13.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Civil Administration
Start Date: January 1, 1989
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to NATO is a legally binding obligation of membership based on the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty. Canada's contribution furthers its foreign policy goals by funding the administrative budget of NATO, an international organization vital to Canadian defence and security interests. NATO was designed to promote the stability of the North Atlantic area and to safeguard the freedom and security of its people by political and military means, based on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and international law. The NATO civil budget, structured along “output based” lines in response to objectives set annually by the North Atlantic Council, covers the activities of the NATO Secretary General, the NATO headquarters and the NATO international staff. The NATO civil administration supports the process of consensus building and decision making among alliance members and manages NATO's relations with its partners. The NATO civil budget also supports the work of various NATO agencies with specialized responsibilities. An effective and efficient NATO civil administration assists alliance members in promoting security and stability in the North Atlantic area and in responding effectively to current security challenges, particularly in Afghanistan. The NATO accounts are subject to annual audit by the International Board of Auditors for NATO.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Through our contribution to NATO Civil Administration, DFAIT has promoted effective decision making by the alliance in pursuit of NATO’s objectives of stability and security in the North Atlantic region and beyond, including the transition of responsibility for security in Afghanistan to Afghan control by 2014; NATO's assumption of the responsibility for operations to enforce UN Security Council Resolution 1973 in Libya; NATO ministerial meetings and the 2010 Lisbon Summit, where allied leaders adopted a new strategic concept to guide future alliance decision making, as well as new policies on enhancing cooperation with Russia and other partners; NATO missile defence and a comprehensive approach to crisis management; progress in other NATO-led operations such as in Kosovo and with respect to counter-piracy; timely implementation of decisions taken by the alliance; and proper management of the alliance's resources.
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Total Contributions | 17.7 | 22.2 | 22.3 | 22.7 | 18.1 | 4.2 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 17.7 | 22.2 | 22.3 | 22.7 | 18.1 | 4.2 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance can be attributed to fluctuations in the exchange rate as well as an advance payment of 2.9 million euros made in late 2009–10, which fulfilled part of Canada’s contribution to the civil budget account for 2010–11.
Audit Completed or Planned: The financial statements of the civil budget and the pension schemes are audited by the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN) each year in May-June. We are awaiting the audit report on 2010. In 2009, the IBAN recorded a disclaimer stating that "The Board was not able to confirm that expenses in the Statement of Financial Performance and the related payables in the Statement of Financial Position were properly recorded in accordance with the accrual basis of accounting due to limitations in the accounting system used by the International Staff. However, the Board was able to satisfy itself that the Statement of Budget Execution and the underlying transactions of the entity are in all significant respects in compliance with budgetary authorizations and applicable NATO regulations. In addition, we were able to confirm that the cash balances were, in all material respects, fairly presented." This situation relates to NATO's decision to adopt International Public Service Accounting Standards without having made provision for the computer systems to support the standards. The situation is well documented and will not be resolved until the new enterprise resource planning system for NATO is operational in 2013.
Other audit observations were minor in nature: irregular carry forward of funds, non-receipt of letters of representation (hospitality) from information system managers, lack of procurement guidelines, weak commitment controls and weak internal control of inventories. These issues are being or have been resolved.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: NATO’s performance is regularly evaluated by Canada as a member of the alliance.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
Start Date: March 20, 1975
End Date: Ongoing
Description: As a member of the OECD, Canada is required to pay an assessed contribution for its participation. The contribution pays for the Secretariat (professionals and support staff who provide high-quality research and analysis) and maintenance of the headquarters, located in Paris.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: OECD programs and policy positions reflect input from across the Canadian government in areas such as:
The OECD continued to work to address economic problems, including the financial crisis, through cooperation among members on the use of “soft law,” guidelines and agreements. Canada continued to influence policy development among OECD members and non-members alike to improve the functioning of the international economic environment.
The OECD also continued to identify and address new and emerging issues for analysis, both domestic and global, that affect the Canadian economy and standard of living. The OECD maintained its sound management by working on institutional reforms to improve budgeting, priority setting and management of human resources.
Four new members joined the OECD, and the accession process for one candidate is ongoing. Efforts to enhance engagement between the OECD and major emerging economies intensified, reflecting Canadian priorities to increase the long-term effectiveness of the organization and build relationships with China, India and the Americas (particularly Brazil). The OECD strengthened linkages with the G-8 to address accountability and development agendas, and with the G-20 in support of leaders’ efforts to address the financial crisis.
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Total Contributions | 13.9 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 11.8 | 2.6 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 13.9 | 14.5 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 11.8 | 2.6 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Planned amounts are based on the previous year's assessed contribution, increased by a small amount to reflect French inflation (the OECD is based in Paris), and are calculated in euros. Canada's share of the budget changes annually, as it is based on a formula that takes into account a country's three-year average GDP and population statistics. Variances also occur due to exchange rate fluctuations with the euro.
Audit Completed or Planned: Audits are performed annually, but results are not declassified for three years. Financial statements can be found at www.oecd.org.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: N/A
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)
Start Date: January 1, 1993
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to the OSCE is an obligation arising out of Canada's commitments as one of the 56 participating states of the organization. Canada's contribution furthers its foreign policy goals by funding programs implemented by the OSCE's institutions and field operations in priority foreign policy areas for Canada related to regional and international security.
The OSCE is a focused regional forum with a comprehensive and cooperative approach to security. Canada's contribution to the organization's unified budget covers the costs associated with the implementation of the OSCE’s work programs and activities in three dimensions of security and cooperation: political and military; economic and environmental; and human rights and democratization. This integrated approach allows the OSCE to make a significant contribution to furthering European security and transatlantic cooperation through non-coercive measures. Canada's contribution also supports a stronger partnership with Canadians in developing and implementing Canada's international security policy, through the involvement of members of Parliament in the work of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the deployment of Canadians to election observation missions, and the contribution of Canadian experts to the organization.
The OSCE unified budget, based on a programmatic approach, is approved by the OSCE Permanent Council on a yearly basis. The OSCE accounts are subject to an annual report by external auditors as well as an internal oversight annual report, both of which are made available to participating states. An independent Audit Committee also oversees the work conducted by both internal oversight and the external auditors and thus provides an additional assessment.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: During 2010–11, the OSCE, due to its comprehensive approach to security, contributed to furthering European and Eurasian security and transatlantic cooperation through the implementation of programs and activities in priority areas for Canada, such as good governance and respect for human rights, election monitoring, conflict prevention and crisis management. A Summit of Heads of State and Government of participating states of the OSCE was held, in Astana, Kazakhstan, in December 2010 for the first time in 11 years. Review conferences to examine the implementation of participating states’ commitments in all three dimensions of the OSCE’s work (political and military, economic and environmental, and human rights and democratization) were held ahead of the Summit in Astana.
The OSCE budget supports programs of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, as well as the OSCE institutions and the organization’s 17 field missions (as of April 2011). The results include effective and timely implementation of the decisions of the OSCE Permanent Council, continuous monitoring of security and stability in Europe, concerted programming to actively contribute to conflict prevention (such as the community policing initiative in Kyrgyzstan), conflict resolution and post-conflict institution building and proper management of the organization’s resources. The OSCE also maintained a zero net growth budget (in part as a result of successful advocacy by Canada).
OSCE financial regulations and administrative procedures are kept under constant review by the Advisory Committee on Management and Finance, in which Canada plays a leading role.
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Total Contributions | 7.4 | 15.5 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 10.7 | 3.4 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 7.4 | 15.5 | 14.1 | 14.1 | 10.7 | 3.4 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance can be attributed to an early payment of the second bill for assessed contributions during the last fiscal year, favourable exchange rates for the Canadian dollar, unused funds returned to Canada from the OSCE, and successful efforts by Canada and other participating states in advocating for effective internal financial management by the organization.
Audit Completed or Planned: OSCE financial reports (for 2008 and previous years) are available at www.osce.org/cio/66129. The 2009 audited financial statements are at www.osce.org/secretariat/71879.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: N/A
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Organization of American States (OAS)
Start Date: May 31, 1990
End Date: Ongoing
Description: To pay Canada's annual assessed contribution to the OAS, a charter obligation of membership.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved:
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Total Contributions | 11.0 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 10.7 | 1.4 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 11.0 | 12.5 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 10.7 | 1.4 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Canada’s quota assessment contribution is paid in U.S. dollars. The DFAIT Main Estimate, on which the planned spending figure is based, is set at a level to accommodate possible exchange rate differences and changes in the OAS’s annual program budget ceiling. The variance in 2010–11 between planned and actual spending reflects currency fluctuation and an overestimate of the increase in Canada’s assessed contribution.
Audit Completed or Planned: The OAS Board of External Auditors is an external audit committee charged with examining the accounts of the General Secretariat. It submits an annual report to the General Assembly, available at http://scm.oas.org/pdfs/2011/CP26200E.pdf (for 2009 and 2010). The independent Board of External Auditors assessed the OAS as being well managed overall.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: N/A
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments in Lieu of Taxes on Diplomatic, Consular and International Organizations' Property in Canada
Start Date: January 18, 1979
End Date: Ongoing
Description: The purpose of this memorandum of understanding is to outline the relationship between Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada, National Capital Area, under the Diplomatic, Consular and International Organizations' Property Grants Order (P.C.1979-59, January 18, 1979), the Municipal Grants Act, and successor Orders and Acts. It establishes responsibilities and procedures governing the provision of services related to the payment of grants in lieu of real property and frontage or area taxes with respect to diplomatic and consular property. These procedures are designed to ensure fiscal and operational accountability, while promoting efficient program delivery and optimal reciprocal conditions for the Government of Canada abroad.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Canada fulfilled its international legal obligations toward foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts based in Canada while ensuring the most favourable reciprocal conditions for its network of representation abroad.
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Total Grants | 11.4 | 12.7 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 12.6 | 0.9 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 11.4 | 12.7 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 12.6 | 0.9 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance between the planned and actual spending is attributable to lower than anticipated municipal realty taxes. Changes in the volume and entitlement of grants are other factors in the year-end variance.
Audit Completed or Planned: N/A
Evaluation Completed or Planned: N/A
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Projects and Development Activities Resulting from Francophonie Summits
Start Date: March 9, 1979
End Date: Ongoing
Description: This fund provides funding to cooperation programs and activities undertaken by the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF). It also provides financial support to the Government of New Brunswick to foster its participation in international Francophonie activities. This fund helps to promote Canadian interests and is consistent with political and economic objectives that Canada has set for itself for La Francophonie. It also promotes active participation by the Government of New Brunswick in summits, ministerial conferences and other related Francophonie activities.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Highlights include development of the first three linguistic pacts with member states at the 2010 Montreux Summit, as mandated at the 2008 Quebec Summit; the development and beginning of the implementation of a plan to rehabilitate the Haitian education system following the January 2010 earthquake; and assistance for the presidential elections in Guinea that restored a legitimate government to the country. The various institutions financed by Canada through this program have all been important contributors to these results. In the longer term, the publication La langue française dans le monde 2010 (Report of the State of the French Language2010) demonstrated that the use of French is growing significantly, largely due to rising education levels in sub-Saharan Africa, an area where La Francophonie has devoted significant resources in its four decades of existence.
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Total Contributions | 6.9 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | -1.0 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 6.9 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | -1.0 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The amounts paid are based on the percentage of the planned programming that is actually implemented, which is always less than 100%. Special single-year projects can also cause a variance, as does a shift in responsibility among DFAIT, CIDA and Canadian Heritage for supporting certain operations.
Audit Completed or Planned: DFAIT completed a liaison visit to the OIF in 2010 and issued a report that was shared with the organization.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: CIDA undertook a thorough evaluation of all contributions to La Francophonie in 2008–09.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Start Date: January 1, 1988
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to UNESCO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to culture, science and education, and to provide it with a voice in the international community.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
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Total Contributions | 12.6 | 11.4 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 10.0 | 2.3 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 12.6 | 11.4 | 12.6 | 12.3 | 10.0 | 2.3 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to the higher than average Canadian dollar.
Audit Completed or Planned: As a United Nations organization, UNESCO is regularly audited both internally and through a third-party auditor.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: As a United Nations organization, UNESCO is regularly evaluated both internally and through a third-party auditor.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
Start Date: October 5, 2000
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's assessed contribution to UN peacekeeping operations is a legally binding obligation of membership. For further information, see www.un.org.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Contributions | 203.3 | 236.2 | 285.9 | 251.6 | 251.6 | 34.3 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 203.3 | 236.2 | 285.9 | 251.6 | 251.6 | 34.3 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): A number of missions required fewer resources than initially expected. In addition, the strong dollar and various internal UN credits offset expected costs.
Audit Completed or Planned: UN peacekeeping operations are subject to internal evaluation, audit and oversight within the UN system. These measures are regularly reviewed by member states, including Canada.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: UN Peacekeeping operations are subject to internal evaluation, audit and oversight within the UN system. These measures are regularly reviewed by member states, including Canada.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: United Nations Organization (UN)
Start Date: March 27, 1980
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's assessed contribution to the regular budget of the United Nations is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to international peace, security and development and provide it with a voice in the international community. Assessed contributions are used to finance the organization's programs toward attainment of the UN's objectives, as set out in its Charter. For further information, see www.un.org.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Contributions | 117.0 | 89.7 | 124.3 | 115.3 | 93.3 | 31.0 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 117.0 | 89.7 | 124.3 | 115.3 | 93.3 | 31.0 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The strong Canadian dollar and various internal UN credits offset expected costs.
Audit Completed or Planned: The UN program budget is subject to internal evaluation, audit and oversight within the UN system and is regularly reviewed by member states, including Canada.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: The UN program budget is subject to internal evaluation, audit and oversight within the UN system and is regularly reviewed by member states, including Canada.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: World Health Organization (WHO)
Start Date: January 1, 1990
End Date: Ongoing
Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to the WHO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to health and provide it with a voice in the international community.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Contributions | 17.5 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 14.7 | 0.6 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 17.5 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.3 | 14.7 | 0.6 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to a higher than average Canadian dollar.
Audit Completed or Planned: As a United Nations organization, the WHO is regularly audited both internally and through a third-party auditor.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: As a United Nations organization, the WHO is regularly evaluated both internally and through a third-party auditor.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: World Trade Organization (WTO)
Start Date: January 1, 1995
End Date: Ongoing
Description: The purpose of this program is to pay the assessed contribution for Canada's membership in the WTO.
Strategic Outcome: CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Results Achieved: Canada participated in all standing and ad hoc meetings of the WTO in 2010–11. This included regular participation in General Council meetings, the Dispute Settlement Body, the Trade Policy Review Body, senior official meetings, as well as numerous other councils, committees, working parties and negotiating groups covering the wide range of WTO issues. Canada also remains committed to the broader Aid for Trade agenda and provides extensive support to the Enhanced Integrated Framework. Other international work by Canada—for example, in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum (APEC), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the G-20 and the Cairns Group—also supports the work at the WTO.
Canada’s ambassador to the WTO, John Gero, acted as chairperson of the General Council, the WTO’s highest-level decision-making body, which is responsible for institutional and administrative issues that have a strong trade policy component.
Canada participated in WTO Trade Policy Reviews that took place in 2010–11. During this period there were 16 reviews, including reviews of the United States, China and Japan. The Trade Policy Review is a peer review exercise designed to provide a collective appreciation and understanding of the full range of individual members’ trade policies and practices and their impact on the multilateral trading system. On June 20 and 22, 2011, Canada successfully participated in its ninth Trade Policy Review as a member of the WTO in Geneva, Switzerland. As part of the 2010–11 Review process, Canada hosted a visit of the WTO Secretariat and drafted a government report outlining changes to its trade and investment regimes that occurred during the period under review.
Canada continues to be an active participant in WTO dispute settlement proceedings. During 2010–11, Canada was active as a complainant in three cases, against the United States, Korea and the European Union. These are: U.S.—Certain Country of Origin Labelling (DS384), Korea—Measures Affecting the Importation of Bovine Meat and Meat Products (DS391) and European Communities—Measures Prohibiting the Importation and Marketing of Seal Products(DS400). Canada is a defendant in one case brought by Japan regarding Ontario's Green Energy and Green Economy Act and its related feed-in tariff program (DS412). In addition, Canada is actively participating as a third party in five cases, including the two disputes between the U.S. and the EU regarding support to the large civil aircraft sector.
In 2010–11, Canada worked with other WTO members to make further progress on the accession of 12 acceding governments to the WTO: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, the Bahamas, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kazakhstan, Laos, Samoa, Serbia, Seychelles, Tajikistan, Vanuatu and Yemen. During that same period, Canada concluded bilateral market access negotiations with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Laos, and reached the final stages of bilateral accession negotiations with Samoa.
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
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Total Contributions | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 0.8 |
Total Program Activity(ies) | 6.4 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.0 | 0.8 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): No variances to note.
Audit Completed or Planned: The WTO Committee on Budget, Finance and Administration produced a 2010 financial performance report for the financial year ended December 31, 2010. These statements were audited by external auditors appointed by the WTO General Council.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: There is no evaluation planned.
Name of Recipient: Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada
Start Date: March 31, 2005
End Date: Ongoing
Total Funding: $50 million
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 provides research, analysis and information on Canada's trans-Pacific relations. It promotes dialogue on economic, security, political and social issues related to Canadian interests in Asia Pacific. The Foundation also provides grants to support research on Canada's relations with Asia Pacific. The Foundation is funded primarily by the proceeds of an endowment of $50 million from the Government of Canada.
Strategic Outcome(s): CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient:
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Comments on Variance(s): N/A
Significant Evaluation findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: N/A
Significant Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: N/A
Name of Recipient: Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)
Start Date: January 30, 2003
End Date: Ongoing
Total Funding: $30 million
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.
Strategic Outcome(s): CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: CIGI’s research interests focused on international economic and financial governance; the role of the G-20 and the newly emerging powers in the evolution of global diplomacy; Africa and climate change; and other issues related to food and human security. CIGIs Nuclear Energy Futures Project, completed in April 2010, offered recommendations for safe management of the global industry to 2030. CIGI produces 50 to 100 publications annually, hosts high-level conferences and public events on global governance issues and maintains a dynamic web presence at www.cigionline.com. CIGI also partnered with DFAIT in a number of events, including at the International Studies Association annual convention in Montreal as part of the department's open policy approach to engaging stakeholders to better inform Canada's international agenda. Following recommendations of a federal evaluation completed in 2008, the new CIGI strategic plan for 2010–15 was adopted and is being implemented. CIGI’s endowment investment policy was approved by the Department of Finance and adopted by CIGI’s Operating Board in May 2011.
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Comments on Variance(s): N/A
Significant Evaluation findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: The next evaluation is scheduled for 2013.
Significant Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: N/A
Name of Recipient: Forum of Federations
Start Date: April 1, 2005
End Date: March 31, 2011
Total Funding: $20 million
Description: The conditional grant provided by DFAIT to the Forum of Federations provides concrete help to the Forum in its efforts to promote programs of mutual cooperation and assume an international leadership role on work related to governance and federal political systems. The programs are designed to help develop best practices by providing expertise and promoting exchanges with other countries interested in federal approaches. The Forum's independence, and its ability to draw on both Canadian experience and international resources, responds to the Canadian government's priorities of promoting better governance and greater democracy both at home and abroad and is the best existing mechanism to provide an exploration of comparative 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 Forum activities reaffirms Canada's commitment to the Forum to the world, thus encouraging other governments to partner with the Forum and further promoting its internationalization. The drawdown nature of the grant anticipates an increase in funding from other partners that will diminish Canada's financial commitment in the future as the sole or principal source of funding, while concurrently sending a clear message to foreign governments that Canada supports the important work of the Forum and is committed to its becoming a global organization. The pursuit of internationalization will help to further the Forum's reputation and prominence by integrating a broader base of federal experiences and continuing to attract high-quality international personnel.
On the domestic front, the Forum reflects a core value of our national political identity: Canada's commitment to open federalism. Now that the Forum has established its credibility on the international stage, its neutral status and its expertise could continue to pave the way for further activities in the domestic arena, including as a source of ideas on flexible federalism through its Canada Program.
Strategic Outcome(s): CANADA'S INTERNATIONAL AGENDA—The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.
Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient:
Governance Programs: The Forum hosted a broad range of thematic programs, conferences, country-specific events and Global Dialogue workshops in 2010–11. Forum events contributed to improving governance through cross-cutting themes such as internal markets, immigrant integration, public security, benchmarking, oil and gas, metropolitan and local governance, joint service delivery, fiscal federalism, and the impact of conflict on federalism and constitutional processes, in particular. Highlights include:
The Fifth International Conference on Federalism was held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in December 2010. The first conference of its kind to be held in Africa, the conference brought together approximately 600 practitioners of federalism and numerous African leaders. Experts, practitioners and academics presented 45 papers related to the conference theme, Equality and Unity in Diversity for Development. The Forum worked closely with the Government of Ethiopia to identify advisers, develop the conference themes and format, and produce the pre- and post-conference publications.
Development Assistance: The Forum maintained an active development assistance program in 2010–11, centred on existing country programs in Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Ethiopia. Activities were varied, ranging from the provision of technical assistance and training support to the conduct of comparative research, thematic workshops, and the production and dissemination of educational materials. Overall, 38 development assistance events were organized, which involved more than 2,000 participants, 17 partner organizations and eight governments.
Public Information and Education: In response to feedback from its partners, the Forum has placed greater emphasis on web-based material and its online database. The organization has streamlined its annual report to provide greater analysis and explanation of the nature of the Forum's work. Two issues of Federations magazine were published: one focused on Africa (volume 10, no. 1) and a special Arabic-English issue focused on Sudan.
Operations: The secondments of senior officials from Switzerland and Germany to the Forum were extended through partnership agreement negotiations.
2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Comments on Variance(s): N/A
Significant Evaluation findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: At the direction of the Office of the Inspector General, a planned Summative Evaluation of the conditional grant provided to the Forum was not conducted in 2010–11 due to the decision not to renew the organization’s core funding.
Significant Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: No audits were required by the grant agreement in 2010–11.
Name of Horizontal Initiative: Global Peace and Security Fund (GPSF)
Name of Lead Department(s): Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Lead Department Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy
Start Date: October 2, 2005; operationalized September 18, 2006
End Date: March 31, 2013
Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date): $1,134.9 million
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): Sourced from the Peace and Security Pool of the International Assistance Envelope, the GPSF funds the operations of the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START) and is used to conduct international assistance programming in fragile and conflict-affected states such as Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. START and the GPSF were originally created to fill a policy, institutional and funding gap between CIDA’s humanitarian and long-term development assistance and DND’s military and training assistance. START has effectively played a role, and established itself as a platform to facilitate whole-of-government engagement as well as policy development where appropriate. In recent years, an increasing number of other government departments, such as Public Safety, the RCMP, Correctional Service Canada, the Canada Border Services Agency and Justice Canada, have actively participated in stabilization and reconstruction initiatives as well as crisis response activities at the request of START.
GPSF programming provides timely, focused, effective and accountable international assistance in response to critical peace and security challenges that implicate Canadian interests and reflect Canadian foreign policy priorities. GPSF programming includes both transfer and non-transfer payments. Non-transfer payment programming enables DFAIT to work closely with other federal government departments to provide beneficiary states and civilian components of multilateral peace operations with critical expertise in the areas of security and justice system reform.
Shared Outcome(s):
Governance Structure(s): The GPSF is managed by the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START). To ensure policy coherence and to avoid duplication, various interdepartmental and intradepartmental committees (at the DM, ADM and DG levels) are called upon as required to inform and guide emerging priority-setting exercises and implement Cabinet-mandated priorities in the whole-of-government context. START is located in the International Security Branch of DFAIT, which is responsible for START’s financial, human and physical resources.
Performance Highlights:
Federal Partners | Federal Partner Program Activity | Names of Programs for Federal Partners | Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 2010-11 ($ millions) | |||
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Planned Spending | Actual Spending | Expected Results | Results Achieved | ||||
DFAIT (lead) |
PA 11: International Policy Advice and Integration PA 2: Diplomacy and Advocacy |
Global Peace and Security Fund (GPSF) | See note at end of table. |
130.7 | 124.4 | Improved Canadian contribution to the peace, security and well-being of beneficiaries living in targeted areas. | Strengthened contribution to peace and security in targeted areas through the development and coordination of Canada’s Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security; established government guidelines on security system reform and a mediation strategy; and demonstrated international leadership in both chairing Justice Rapid Response (JRR) and coordinating whole-of-government rapid responses to crises. |
Department of National Defence (DND) | PA 2: Implement polices and programs to address international security | Operations in Afghanistan | See note at end of table. |
7.2 | 9.64 | Support of the Provincial Reconstruction Team and implementation of projects in Kandahar. | Enhanced security and stability by providing effective operational support on project implementation, monitoring and financial management in Kandahar, as well as training to the Afghan National Police. |
Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) | PA 22: Federal and International Operations | Canadian Police Arrangement and International Police Peacekeeping (IPP) | See note at end of table. |
23.9 | 24.16 | Improved security for local citizens through the implementation of RCMP International Police Peacekeeping projects. | Deployed an average of 195 police officers to 10 different international police peacekeeping and peace operations to promote the rule of law by providing mentoring, training and advice, mainly in Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. |
Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) |
PA 2: Federal and International Operations |
Delivery of international assistance under the CCC/DFAIT memorandum of understanding | See note at end of table. |
1.22 | 1.58 | Enhanced Canada’s capacity to respond to crises, including the capacity for disarmament, demobilization and reintegration in targeted areas. | Efficient procurement of goods and services that enabled Canada to rapidly respond to crises such as the Pakistan floods and provide in-kind support to fragile states for reconstruction and stabilization initiatives. |
Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) | PA 2: Federal and International Operations | Afghanistan border | See note at end of table. |
3.55 | 0.24 | Deployment of CBSA officials to enhance border management in targeted areas. | Deployed two Canadian customs experts to provide training to trainers in the Afghan National Customs Academy in order to improve Afghan border management. |
Correctional Service Canada (CSC) | PA 2: Federal and International Operations | Operations in Afghanistan and stabilization and reconstruction in Haiti | See note at end of table. |
5.65 | 3.71 | Deployment of CSC officials to enhance prison reform in southern Sudan and to advise and mentor corrections officials in Haiti and Afghanistan. | Correctional experts provided support to the targeted governments in prison administration and in cultivating a modern correctional system that adheres to international standards. |
Total | 172.22 | 167.44 |
Note: Allocations from the GPSF are determined on an annual basis; therefore, there is no planned amount from the start to the end of the program.
Comments on Variances: Variances are attributable to changes in operational requirements and delays in deployments due to the complexity of programming in fragile and conflict-affected situations.
Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): N/A
Contact information:
Marie Gervais-Vidricaire
Director General, START Secretariat
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Tel.: 613-655-5911
Email: Maire-Gervais@international.gc.ca
Activity | Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) | Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
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Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff | 100% | 100% | All staff involved in the procurement of goods at headquarters have completed the online green procurement course (C215). |
Training for Acquisition Cardholders | 100% | 100% | All staff involved in the procurement of goods at headquarters who hold an acquisition card have completed the online green procurement course (C215). |
Performance Evaluations | 100% | 100% | All managers and functional heads apply environmental considerations in their day-to-day procurement and materiel management activities. In addition, green procurement is part of managers’ performance management plans. |
Procurement Processes and Controls | 100% | 90% | Green products are promoted through the online Shop@DFAIT system. Purchasing activity is tracked and assessed on a regular basis. Work continues on integrating environmental considerations directly with the Materiel Management and Financial System. |
Activity | Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) | Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
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Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff | 100% | 100% | All managers and staff have successfully completed the online green procurement course (C215). |
Training for Acquisition Cardholders | 100% | 100% | All acquisition cardholders (two persons) have successfully completed the online green procurement course (C215). |
Performance Evaluations | 100% | 100% | All managers and functional heads apply environmental considerations in their day-to-day procurement and materiel management activities. The majority of procurement is done using PWGSC standing offers and supply arrangements, which incorporate green initiatives. |
Procurement Processes and Controls | 100% | 100% | The first option considered for the procurement of all IM/IT assets are PWGSC developed standing offers and supply arrangements, which contain green provisions. The IM/IT contracting division has developed and successfully implemented an E-waste disposal strategy that incorporates the latest Crown assets disposal policies. Assets are always disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, mainly through the national Computers for Schools program and the Crown asset disposal auction site. DFAIT uses companies approved by the provincial recycling program. Materiel management processes for the entire asset lifecycle, as detailed in the Mission Materiel Management Manual, contain guidelines with respect to environmental and green requirements to be followed by DFAIT missions abroad. |
Good/Service | Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) | Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
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Copier paper | 100% | 95% | DFAIT used an available PWGSC standing offer to procure copier paper. This paper, valued at $98,309, contains 30% post-consumer content with the FDL (Fiber Diverted from Landfills) logo and is certified by Buyers Laboratory Inc. Ministerial and departmental letterheads are printed on recycled paper stock. |
Office supplies | 70% | 70% | DFAIT has implemented an environmentally sustainable approach to manage the disposal of toner cartridges. Of the 2,628 units issued, 100% were recycled through an ISO-certified process. Shop@DFAIT offers 220 green commodities. |
Good/Service | Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) | Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
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Computers and monitors | 100% | 100% | It is standard practice for the IM/IT contracting division to use the PWGSC standing offer for computers, laptops and monitors used at headquarters and satellite locations in the National Capital Region. The standing offer incorporates environmental considerations into its solicitation process using Energy Star and EPEAT standards. In 2010–11, all computers, laptops and monitors were procured using this practice. |
Printers | 100% | 92% | It is standard practice for the IM/IT contracting division to use the PWGSC standing offer for printers used at headquarters and satellite locations in the National Capital Region. In 2010–11, a total of 685 printers were purchased through the Shop@DFAIT procurement system, 92% of which were purchased using the PWGSC standing offer. Non-standing-offer printers have since been removed from Shop@DFAIT. |
Consumable/Asset | Target as % Reduction or # per FTE | Actual Results as % Reduction or # per FTE | Description/Comments |
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Copier paper (sheets purchased during 2010–11) | 10% | 17.55% | Central stores issued copier paper to DFAIT employees in the National Capital Region for a value of $177,127 or 26,850,500 sheets, compared to 32,564,000 sheets for FY 2009–10. |
Consumable/Asset | Target as % Reduction or # per FTE | Actual Results as % Reduction or # per FTE | Description/Comments |
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Personal printers | 2% | Baseline data not available |
The targets for these indicators were not correctly defined in DFAIT's 2010-2011 Report on Plans and Priorities. As a result, baseline was not collected. The Policy on Printing and Scanning Devices and its related implementation plan, including baseline information, is currently under review for approval by senior DFAIT management. |
Scanners | 10% | Baseline data not available |
Response to Parliamentary Committees |
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Response to the Auditor General (including to the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development) |
1. Financial Management and Control and Risk Management—2011 June Status Report (Chapter 1) The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) conducted a Follow-up Audit of Financial Management and Control and Risk Management during the summer and fall of 2010. The objective of the audit was to determine whether the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, the Office of the Comptroller General of Canada (OCG) within the Secretariat, and selected departments have made satisfactory progress in implementing selected recommendations and addressing relevant observations reported in the OAG 2006 May Status Report, Chapter 1, Managing Government: Financial Information, and its 2003 April Report, Chapter 1, Integrated Risk Management. This audit assessed the progress of implementing the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) model and establishing an integrated risk management framework within DFAIT. The final report was tabled on June 9, 2011. The audit found that financial management capacity has increased across government. Departments have made efforts to recruit, train and develop financial officers and managers with the required qualifications and experience. The proportion of chief financial officers with professional accounting designations has grown from 33% in 2002 to 82% in 2010. The OAG made several recommendations. Full details of the department’s responses can be found on the OAG website at www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_201106_01_e_35369.html#appa. 2. Audit of Internal Audit—2011 June Status Report (Chapter 3) The Follow-up Audit of Internal Audit in Large Departments and Agencies was conducted by the OAG during the summer and fall of 2010. The audit objective was to assess the progress that the government has made in addressing the concerns raised in Chapter 1, Internal Audit in Departments and Agencies, of the OAG 2004 November Report. The Office of the Chief Audit Executive received an overall rating of “generally conforms,” the highest of three possible ratings. The final report consolidating the results of all departments and agencies included in the OAG’s audit was tabled in Parliament on June 9, 2011. The audit also found that the 24 largest departments and agencies—which account for about 95% of the government’s total assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses—have established independent departmental audit committees that include individuals with impressive qualifications from outside government. The impacts of those committees and the strong support from senior management have contributed to strengthening internal audit in government. DFAIT did not receive any recommendations concerning this audit. Full details of the report can be found on the OAG website at www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_201106_03_e_35371.html. 3. Expenditures for the 2010 G-8 and G-20 Summits—2011 Spring Report (Chapter 1) The audit of federal spending for the G-8 and G-20 summits was conducted during the summer and fall of 2010. This audit assessed DFAIT’s planning and budgetary management related to its role in the summits. The final report was tabled in Parliament on June 9, 2011. DFAIT did not receive any recommendations concerning this audit. Full details of the report can be found on the OAG website at www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_oag_201104_01_e_35220.html. |
External Audits: (Note: These refer to other external audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages) |
1. Study on Use of Temporary Help Services in Public Service Organizations (by the Public Service Commission) The study included DFAIT and explored the use of temporary help services in 11 Public Service organizations; its results were published in October 2010. While the study recognized the role of temporary help services in addressing organizations’ short-term resourcing needs, the overall conclusions were that:
Full details of the study report can be found on the Public Service Commission website at www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/adt-vrf/rprt/2010/th-at/index-eng.htm#toc5. |
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Completion Date |
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Real Property |
Operational |
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Estimated completion date is September 2011 |
Materiel Management2 |
Operational |
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Estimated completion date is September 2011 |
Audit of the Delivery of Corporate Services at DFAIT Headquarters | Operational | Completed | April 28, 20113 |
Follow-Up Audit on Resource Allocation | Financial Management | Completed | February 28, 2011 |
Audit of the Consulate General of Canada, Detroit | Operational | Completed | April 28, 2011 |
Review of Passport Canada Acquisition Process | Operational | Completed | April 28, 2011 |
Global Partnership Program | Program (Transfer Payment) | Completed |
September 21, 2010 |
Audit of Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations Program | Program (Transfer Payment) |
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Estimated completion date is September 2011 |
Audit of Standards Council of Canada—Inquiry Point | Operational | Completed | June 10, 2011 |
G-8/G-20 Summits Management Office—Financial Information | Financial Management | Completed | June 10, 2011 |
Audit of Contracting Authorities for Afghanistan | Operational |
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Estimated completion date is September 2011. The report is classified as secret and will not be published on DFAIT’s website. |
Global Commerce Support Program | Program (Transfer Payment) | In progress | The report will be presented to DAC in September 2011 |
Information for Decision-Making | Operational | This audit has been incorporated into the Audit of Information Management now planned for 2011–12 | Not applicable |
Financial Reporting Controls | Financial Management | This audit was deferred and is now planned for 2013–14 | Not applicable |
Audit of Travel | Operational | This audit has been incorporated into the Audit of Strategic Use of Travel at DFAIT now planned for 2011–12 | Not applicable |
Name of Evaluation | Program Activity | Status | Completion Date |
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International Action Themes of the Clean Air Agenda5 www.ec.gc.ca/doc/ae-ve/2010-2011/1268/toc_eng.htm |
1.1.3 | Completed | June 2010 |
Summative Evaluation of the International Education and Youth Programs | 2.3 | Completed | June 2010 |
Client Service Fund | 3.2.1 | Completed | June 2010 |
Life Sciences Sector Practice www.international.gc.ca/about-a_propos/oig-big/2010/evaluation/lsp_psv10.aspx?lang=eng |
3.2.3 | Completed | June 2010 |
International Science and Technology Partnerships Program www.international.gc.ca/about-a_propos/oig-big/2010/evaluation/istpp_ppist10.aspx?lang=eng |
3.2.2 | Completed | June 2010 |
Summative Evaluation of the Global Peace and Security Fund | 1.1; 1.2.2; 2.3.5 | Completed | February 2011 |
Evaluation of the Canada-U.S. Clean Energy Dialogue6 www.ec.gc.ca/doc/ae-ve/2010-2011/1349/ec_ecuced_toc.htm |
1.1 | Completed | February 2011 |
Summative Evaluation of the Americas Strategy | 1.1.3 | Completed | February 2011 |
Summative Evaluation of the Air Transport Agreement (ATA) and Negotiation Program | 1.2.3 | Completed | February 2011 |
Canada’s Investment Fund for Africa (CIFA)—Mid-Term Review7 | 3.2 | Completed | February 2011 |
Formative Evaluation of the Northern Dimensions of Canadian Foreign Policy | 1.2.4; 1.2.5 | Pending approval of report | July 2011 |
Formative Evaluation of DFAIT’s Transformation Agenda | 6.1; 6.2; 7.1; 7.2 | Ongoing | September 2011 |
Second Formative Evaluation of Canada’s Extended Continental Shelf Program | 1.2.5 | Ongoing | September 2011 |
Summative Evaluation of the Protocol Visits | 2.1.1 | Ongoing | September 2011 |
Formative Evaluation of the Global Commerce Strategy | 1.1; 1.2; 3.1; 3.2 | Ongoing | September 2011 |
Summative Evaluation of the Consular Affairs and Emergency Management Program | 4.1; 4.1.3; 4.2 | Ongoing | June 2012 |
Evaluation of the Anti-Crime and Counter Terrorism Capacity Building Program | 1.1; 2.3; 2.3.5 | Ongoing | TBD |
Evaluation of DFAIT’s Policy and Planning Coherence (Policy Development Capacity) | 1.1; 1.2 | Ongoing | TBD |