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2010-11
Departmental Performance Report

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and Canadian Polar Commission

Supplementary Information (Tables)

Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue

**Non-Respendable Revenue**
Program Activity	Actual 2008-2009	Actual 2009-2010	2010-2011 ($ millions)
Program Activity	Actual 2008-2009	Actual 2009-2010	Planned Revenue	Actual
Governance and Institutions of Government
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	1.9	1.9	1.9	3.1
Co-operative Relationships
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	0.6	1.2	0.6	1.9
Return on investments	6.3	5.5	6.3	4.7
Miscellaneous revenues	–	–	–	–
Claims Settlements
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	1.3	0.1	1.3	1.0
Return on investments	2.7	1.8	2.7	–
Miscellaneous revenues	–	–	–	–
Education
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	3.7	4.7	3.7	11.4
Social Development
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	8.4	10.0	8.4	24.7
Miscellaneous revenues	–	–	–	–
Clarity of Title to Land and Resources
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Miscellaneous revenues	–	–	–	–
Responsible Federal Stewardship
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	0.3	0.9	0.3	3.3
Return on investments	–	–	–	–
Other non-tax revenues	–	–	–	–
First Nations Governance Over Land, Resources and the Environment
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	0.3	–	0.3	0.1
Economic and Employment Opportunities for Aboriginal People
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	–	n/a	n/a	n/a
Economic Development
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	1.4	n/a	n/a	n/a
Return on investments	0.3	n/a	n/a	n/a
Individual and Community Business Development
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	n/a	–	–	1.2
Community Investment
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	n/a	0.6	1.4	2.7
Return on investments	n/a	–	0.3	–
Community Infrastructure
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	11.8	12.4	11.7	7.9
Return on investments	1.7	2.0	1.7	2.2
Miscellaneous revenues	–	–	–	–
Northern Governance
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	0.1	–	–	0.2
Healthy Northern Communities
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	0.2	0.2	–	0.5
Northern Land and Resources
Return on investments – Norman Wells Project profits	125.4	74.2	107.8	102.2
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	1.4	0.5	1.4	2.3
Adjustments of prior year's payables at year end	–	–	0.7	0.4
Rights and privileges	–	–	5.2	–
Mining royalties	112.5	91.4	34.6	108.7
Quarrying royalties	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.2
Oil and gas royalties	27.5	21.1	16.9	15.2
Other non-tax revenues	7.3	7.2	1.7	11.5
Land, building and machinery rentals	0.3	0.1	–	0.1
Northern Economy
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	0.3	0.4	n/a	3.1
Co-operative Relationships
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	0.2	n/a	n/a	n/a
Urban Aboriginal Strategy
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	n/a	–	–	0.6
M�tis and Non-Status Indian Organizational Capacity Development
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	n/a	0.1	0.2	0.3
M�tis Rights Management
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	n/a	0.1	–	0.6
Internal Services
Refunds of previous years' expenditures	23.2	96.0	23.2	5.3
Miscellaneous revenues	1.3	0.3	1.3	0.5
Total Non-Respendable Revenue	341.0	333.0	233.9	316.4

User Fees Reporting

User Fees 2010-2011

User Fee: Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA)

Fee Type: Other products and services (O)

Fee-setting Authority: Access to Information Act s. 11(1)(a) and s. 11(1)(b)

Date Last Modified: 1992

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 ATIA provides fuller details.

Performance Results: On-time responses provided in 47% of requests completed during fiscal year 2009-2010.

2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
4.8	6.2	850.4	2012-2013	4.8	807.9
			2013-2014	3.5	767.5
			2014-2015	3.0	729.1

Other Information:

Please note that according to the prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004:

The performance standard, if provided, may not have received parliamentary review; and
The performance standard, if provided, may not respect all establishment requirements under the User Fees Act (UFA) (e.g., international comparison, independent complaint address).
The performance result, if provided, is not legally subject to section 5.1 of the UFA regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.

**User Fees Totals: ATIP**
	2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
Subtotal Regulatory s. 11(1)(a)	1.5	1.3	850.4	2012-2013	3.8	807.9
				2013-2014	3.5	767.5
				2014-2015	3.0	729.1
Subtotal Other Products and Services s. 11(1)(b)	3.0	1.3
Total	4.5	2.6

External Fee	Service Standard 1	Performance Results 2	Stakeholder Consultation
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the ATIA	Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request. The ATIA provides fuller details.	On-time responses provided in 47% of requests completed during fiscal year 2009-2010.	The service standard is established by the ATIA and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken by the Department of Justice and the Treasury Board Secretariat for amendments made in 1986 and 1992.

User Fee: Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations (NTNUMRs)

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-setting Authority: Territorial Lands Act

Date Last Modified: The Canada Mining Regulations (CMR) name was changed to Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in 2008. The regulations are currently in the process of modernization. The royalty sections of the NTNUMR were amended in 1999, but the remainder of the regulations were left as they were written in 1977. The metric system is being introduced in this round of amendments, thereby changing the fee schedule to reflect the amounts required by hectares instead of acres. The mining industry and other stakeholders were consulted by various methods of consultation and no complaints about the changes were submitted.

Performance Standards: Current service standards are set in existing legislation and regulation: NTNUMR amendments

Performance Results: All applications processed within set time lines.

2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
6,600	4,612	3,374	2012-2013	6,600	4,915
			2013-2014	6,600	5,004
			2014-2015	6,600	5,094

Other Information:

The 2009-2010 full costs and estimated full costs for planning years represent the best available cost data at this time. The Department is conducting a review of fees and costing methodology that may more appropriately reflect full cost of services.

User Fee: Territorial Land Use

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-setting Authority: Territorial Lands Act and Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act

Date Last Modified: 1996

Performance Standards: Current service standards are set in existing legislation and regulation

Performance Results: All permits were issued within the regulated time frame.

2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
139	34	122	2012-2013	139	502
			2013-2014	139	511
			2014-2015	139	520

Other Information:

User Fee: Territorial Lands

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-setting Authority: Territorial Lands Act

Date Last Modified: 1996

Performance Standards: Performance standards vary depending on research, negotiations and environmental assessment decisions and are shared with clients throughout the process.

Performance Results: Performance standards vary depending on research, negotiations and environmental assessment decisions and are shared with clients throughout the process.

2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
2,300	1,384	845	2012-2013	2,300	1,430
			2013-2014	2,300	1,455
			2014-2015	2,300	1,482

Other Information:

User Fee: Frontier Lands Registration Regulations (FLRR)

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-setting Authority: Canada Petroleum Resource Act (CPRA)

Date Last Modified: 1988

Performance Standards: Standard requests to be processed within 10 working days. Requests that require additional research take additional time to process (requestor is advised of the delay at the time the request is made).Please refer to Schedule 15 of the (FLRR). The tariff of fees for a service set out these column is payable at the time the service is rendered. Where a fee is payable pursuant to these Regulations, it is payable to the Receiver General.

Performance Results: All standard requests were processed within the established timeline. A number of request necessitated further research which resulted in additional processing time. Please refer to Schedule 15 of the (FLRR). The fee for a service set out these column is payable at the time the service is rendered. Where a fee is payable pursuant to these Regulations, it is payable to the Receiver General.

2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
18	20	111	2012-2013	35	202
			2013-2014	28	165
			2014-2015	27	162

Other Information:

User Fee: Territorial Quarrying

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-setting Authority: Territorial Lands Act and Mackenzie Valley Land Use Regulations

Date Last Modified: 2003

Performance Standards: The issuance of a quarrying permit leads to the granting of a Land Use Permit. As such, there is no time line set in regulations to process/issue/reject a quarrying permit application.

Performance Results: Permits are issued once pre-conditions are met.

2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
0	0	0	2012-2013	0	0
			2013-2014	0	0
			2014-2015	0	0

Other Information:

The 2009-2010 full costs and estimated full costs for planning years represent the best available cost data at the time. The Department is conducting a review of fees and costing methodology that may more appropriately reflect full cost of services.

User Fee: Territorial Water

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-setting Authority: Northwest Territories Waters Act, Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act and Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act

Date Last Modified: 1992, 2002 and 2003 respectively

Performance Standards: Performance standards vary depending on research, negotiations and environmental assessment decisions and are shared with clients throughout the process.

Performance Results: All permits and letter patent were issued once all pre-conditions were met.

2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
7	25	39	2012-2013	7	11
			2013-2014	7	11
			2014-2015	7	12

Other Information:

Note 1: The fee or service triggers a series of activities related to land and resource management and the protection of the environment, all of which are controlled by the nature and scope of the resource development projects, e.g. mine development. The Water Regulations under the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act are currently in the process of being written. Industry and other stakeholders have not yet been extensively consulted. Changes to the fee structure are still under consideration..

User Fee: Territorial Coal

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-setting Authority: Territorial Lands Act

Date Last Modified: 2003

Performance Standards: Exploration permits are issued once consultations are complete.

Performance Results: Permits are issued upon completion of consultations.

2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
0	0	0	2012-2013	0	0
			2013-2014	0	0
			2014-2015	0	0

Other Information:

**User Fee Totals**
	2010-2011 ($ thousands)			Planning Years ($ thousands)
	Forecast Revenue	Actual Revenue	Full Cost	Fiscal Year	Forecast Revenue	Estimated Full Cost
Subtotal Regulatory	9,064	6,074	4,491	2011-2012	9,081	7,061
				2012-2013	9,074	7,147
				2013-2014	9,073	7,270
Subtotal Other Products and Services	–	–	–	2011-2012	–	–
				2012-2013	–	–
				2013-2014	–	–
Total	9,064	6,074	4,491	2011-2012	9,081	7,061
				2012-2013	9,074	7,147
				2013-2014	9,073	7,270

Policy on Service Standards for External Fees
External Fee	Service Standard	Performance Result	Stakeholder Consultation
Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations (NTNUMRs)	Current service standards are set in existing legislation and regulation: NTNUMR amendments	All applications processed within set time lines.	The Canada Mining Regulations (CMR) name was changed to Northwest Territories and Nunavut Mining Regulations in 2008. The regulations are currently in the process of modernization. The royalty sections of the NTNUMRs were amended in 1999, but the remainder of the regulations were left as they were written in 1977. The metric system is being introduced in this round of amendments, thereby changing the fee schedule to reflect the amounts required by hectares instead of acres. The mining industry and other stakeholders were consulted by various methods of consultation and no complaints about the changes were submitted.
Territorial Land Use	Current service standards are set in existing legislation and regulation.	All permits were issued within the regulated time frame.	Stakeholder consultation varies. It is done through regional communications strategies and various outreach activities as well as industry specific fora.
Territorial Lands	Performance standards vary depending on research, negotiations and environmental assessment decisions and are shared with clients throughout the process.	All lease and letter patent were issued once all pre-conditions were met (e.g. environmental assessment decisions, lease negotiations).	Stakeholder consultation varies. It is done through regional communications strategies and various outreach activities as well as industry specific fora.
Frontier Lands Registration	Standard requests to be processed within ten working days. Requests that require additional research will take additional time to be processed (requestor to be advised of the delay at the time the request is made).	All standard requests were processed within the established timeline. A number of request necessitated further research which resulted in additional processing time.	Stakeholder consultation varies. It is done through regional communications strategies and various outreach activities as well as industry specific fora.
Territorial Quarrying	A quarry permit gives the right for an area and is issued under its own regulations. You can have a quarrying permit on its own. However, you must have a Land Use Permit to take any material from the quarry. As such, there is no time line set in regulations to process/issue/reject a quarrying permit application	Permits are issued once pre-conditions are met.	Applications are sent to the Nunavut Impact Review Board and to various stakeholders specific to the area of the application for a period of up to 30 days. Stakeholders include communities, Inuit organizations, third-party interests and Federal and Territorial government departments.
Territorial Coal	Exploration permits are issued once consultations are complete.	Permits are issued upon completion of consultations.	Stakeholder consultation varies. It is done through regional communications strategies and various outreach activities as well as industry specific fora.

Details on Transfer Payment Programs (TPPs)

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer payments for Governance and Institutions of Government

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: The efforts related to this program activity assist in achieving social and economic vibrancy in First Nation and Inuit communities. It supports individual community and aggregate based governments and governance systems by assisting them establishing effective governance and associated capacities, processes and mechanisms (such as by-law making authority, election processes). Particularly, support is provided to First Nation and Inuit governments as well as their respective institutions of government. These institutions include, but are not limited to, those that provide services in the areas of governance, land claim organizations and professional associations.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Government

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Governance and Institutions of Government ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	288.2	321.6	407.5	343.6	343.2	64.3
Total Contributions	322.7	318.8	239.1	322.7	322.6	(83.5)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	610.9	640.4	646.7	666.2	665.8	(19.2)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects additional funding provided through supplementary estimates/Governor General's Special Warrants for the First Nations Finance Authority and for the implementation of several Yukon self-government agreements, as well as the realignment of program-specific support funding from the Internal Services program activity.

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned:

Evaluation of the Miawpukek Grant Agreement (completed February 2011)
Evaluation of the Implementation of First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act (completed April 2011)
Evaluation of the Inuit Art Foundation (completed April 2011)

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Co-operative Relationships

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity addresses constitutional and historic obligations, reduce conflict through negotiation and enable all parties to work together toward reconciliation. Co-operative Relationships are about mutual respect. They establish an atmosphere of trust, accountability and respectful partnerships among governments, First Nations and Inuit. This atmosphere, in turn, supports social, economic and cultural growth in First Nation and Inuit communities and increases their self-reliance. Co-operative Rrelationships are the basis for mutually reached resolution of claims and other rights issues. Through Co-operative Relationships, land claims and self-government agreements are negotiated and implemented, treaty relations between the Crown and First Nations are clarified and supported, certainty is obtained over the ownership, use, and management of land and resources, and Inuit are effectively represented in federal policy decisions.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Government

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Co-operative Relationships ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	–	–	–	2.5	2.5	(2.5)
Total Contributions	87.4	91.2	83.0	91.8	90.1	(7.1)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	87.4	91.2	83.0	94.3	92.6	(9.6)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects incremental funding provided through supplementary estimates to continue implementing treaty-related measures with First Nations in British Columbia and to support the Nunavut Sivuniksavut in the purchase and renovation of a new school facility. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects reduced loan requirements for First Nations involved in claims negotiations as well as the deferral of activities for treaty-related measures; this deferred funding that was not required in 2010-2011 has been reprofiled to 2011-2012, when it will be available for the intended purpose.

Audit Completed or Planned: Preliminary Survey of Modern Treaty Obligations and Self-Government Agreements (planned for 2011-2012)

Evaluation Completed or Planned:

Formative Evaluation of the Specific Claims Action Plan (completed April 2011)
Evaluation of the Inuit Relations Secretariat (completed June 2011)

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Claims Settlements

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity consists in providing approved payments to First Nations for the settlement of special, specific and comprehensive claims which were successfully concluded through a negotiation process.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Government

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Claims Settlements ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	406.3	336.8	464.1	849.3	835.8	(371.7)
Total Contributions	3.9	4.1	–	–	–	–
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	410.2	340.8	464.1	849.3	835.8	(371.7)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects incremental funding provided through supplementary estimates for specific claim settlements, the settlement of treaty land entitlement claims submitted by the Bigstone Cree and the implementation of the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claim Agreement. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects the deferral of funding for the implementation of the Eeyou Marine Region Land Claim Agreement; this deferred funding that was not required in 2010-2011 has been reprofiled to 2011-2012, when it will be available for the intended purpose.

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Federal Government's Implementation of Self-Government and Self-Government Agreements (completed February 2011)

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Education

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity provides First Nations and Inuit communities with tools to achieve educational outcomes comparable to those of other Canadians. AANDC has primary responsibility under the Indian Act for the elementary and secondary education of Status Indians living on-reserve. As a matter of social policy, AANDC also supports on-reserve Status Indians and Inuit students in the pursuit of post-secondary education. Support provided through the Education programs includes provisions for instructional services, special education services as well as targeted initiatives which aim to enhance First Nation education management, improve teacher recruitment and retention, and encourage parental and community engagement. New targeted funds have been recently included to improve the provision of elementary and secondary education services through both a partnership and a student success program.

Strategic Outcome(s): The People

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Education ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	35.0	35.9	39.5	38.4	38.4	1.1
Total Contributions	1,611.9	1,678.0	1,699.3	1,721.6	1,717.3	(17.9)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	1,646.9	1,713.9	1,738.8	1,760.0	1,755.7	(16.9)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities relates primarily to the reallocation of resources, mainly from Community Infrastructure, to meet the increased demand for education programs and services. In addition, incremental funding was provided through supplementary estimates for the continued support of the two Labrador Innu communities of Natuashish and Sheshatsiu, the continued support of the Youth Employment Strategy and for First Nations SchoolNet Youth Initiatives. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects the deferral of funding for the Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation band; this deferred funding that was not required in 2010-2011 has been reprofiled to 2011-2012, when it will be available for the intended purpose.

Audit Completed or Planned: Review of the Education Information System (completed November 2010)

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Social Development

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: Supports the provision of income assistance to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals and families consistent with provincial programs and standards; First Nations child and family services to improve their well-being and security; assisted living for social support services of a non-medical nature, such as in-home care, short-term respite care, foster care and institutional care to improve their well-being and security; Family Violence Program to improve safety and security, particularly of women and children at risk; National Child Benefit Re-investment to support low-income families with children to help prevent or reduce the depth of child poverty; and other social services to build self-reliant, sustainable, healthy and stable First Nation communities.

Strategic Outcome(s): The People

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Social Development ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	7.6	8.7	10.0	9.1	9.1	0.9
Total Contributions	1,471.5	1,539.5	1,475.2	1,593.6	1,587.6	(112.3)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	1,479.1	1,548.2	1,485.2	1,602.7	1,596.7	(111.5)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities relates primarily to the reallocation of resources, mainly from community infrastructure, to meet the increased demand for social development programs and services. In addition, incremental funding was provided through supplementary estimates for the First Nations Child and Family Services Program to implement a prevention-focused approach in Manitoba and for the continued support of the two Labrador Innu communities of Natuashish and Sheshatsiu. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects the deferral of funding for the prevention-focused approach for child and family services in Manitoba; this deferred funding that was not required in 2010-2011 has been reprofiled to 2011-2012, when it will be available for the intended purpose.

Audit Completed or Planned: Preliminary Survey of Family Violence and Other Social Services (November 2010)

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Managing Individual Affairs

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: The Managing Individual Affairs program activity ensures responsible federal stewardship of the provisions of the Indian Act that pertain to estates, band moneys, registration and band membership through direct client services as well as partnerships with First Nations to deliver select services, including the administration of estates and the Indian Registration Program. The program activity is also responsible for administering the portions of the First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act (FNOGMMA) that pertain to Indian moneys as well as the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, implemented on September 19, 2007, which oversees the federal obligations outlined within the Agreement and other federal initiatives related to the impact of residential schools on Aboriginal people in Canada.

Strategic Outcome(s): The People

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Managing Individual Affairs ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	1.9	2.2	1.4	1.5	1.5	(0.1)
Total Contributions	7.8	8.1	18.3	14.0	13.0	5.3
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	9.6	10.3	19.7	15.5	14.6	5.2

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects incremental funding provided through supplementary estimates for obligations related to the implementation of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects the deferral of payments related to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement; this deferred funding that was not required in 2010-2011 has been reprofiled to 2011-2012, when it will be available for the intended purpose.

Audit Completed or Planned:

Audit of Trust Accounts (completed September 2010)
System Under Development Audit of the Indian Registry System (to be completed in 2011-2012)
Audit of INAC and Adjudication Secretariat Support to the Independent Assessment Process (planned for 2011-2012)

Evaluation Completed or Planned:

Summative Evaluation of the Contributions to Indian Bands for Registration Administration (completed September 2010)
Evaluation of Indian Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities (to be completed in 2012-2013)

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Clarity of Title to Land and Resources

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity aims to provide legal certainty on ownership over on-reserve land and resources. It enables financial institutions and other investors to partner with First Nations in economic development opportunities on reserve. This includes adding land to reserve, providing clarity of title to reserve lands and resources through surveys, ensuring that the government's fiduciary obligations are met, implementing land transfers under specific and comprehensive claims, and negotiating restoration of mineral title to AANDC for the benefit of First Nation communities.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Land

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Clarity of Title to Land and Resources ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	1.2	1.0	5.8	3.2	0.4	5.5
Total Contributions	1.2	1.4	–	1.4	1.4	(1.4)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	2.5	2.4	5.8	4.6	1.8	4.0

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects the reduced funding requirements for the implementation of treaty land entitlements in Saskatchewan. The difference between total authorities and actual spending also reflects the deferral of activities associated with the implementation of treaty land entitlements in Saskatchewan. Specifically, payments to the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities and to the Province of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Education, to compensate for the loss of their tax base as a result of the settlement of treaty lands are not required in 2010-2011 due to delays in the transfer of lands to reserve status; this deferred funding that was not required in 2010-2011 has been reprofiled to 2011-2012, when it will be available for the intended purpose.

Audit Completed or Planned: Preliminary Survey of Additions to Reserves (planned for 2011-2012)

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Impact Evaluation of Contributions to Indian Bands for Land Management on Reserve (completed September 2010)

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Responsible Federal Stewardship

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity contributes to the objective established by the Priorities and Planning Committee of Cabinet in September 2007 to promote economic development and good governance on‑reserve. It establishes the conditions for First Nations under the Indian Act to accelerate the pace at which they are able to exercise greater control over the management of their reserve land, resources and environment and effectively implementing and expanding the First Nations Land Management (FNLM) regime to facilitate the movement of more First Nations beyond the Indian Act. It involves a close collaboration with First Nations, Aboriginal associations and organizations, other government departments and private stakeholders such as oil and gas companies.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Land

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Responsible Federal Stewardship ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Contributions	72.6	91.2	81.1	122.7	118.3	(37.1)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	72.6	91.2	81.1	122.7	118.3	(37.1)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects additional funding provided for contaminated sites and emergency management activities on‑reserve. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects funding for emergency management activities on‑reserve that was not required.

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for First Nations Governance Over Land, Resources and the Environment

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: The overall program framework for the assumption of governance responsibility of First Nations is composed of several programs which may act either as an incremental process toward self-government or as individual, discrete, optional programs which that First Nations may select and opt into. The Reserve Land and Environmental Management Program (RLEMP) program builds First Nations capacity through training and participation in land management in conjunction with AANDC officers. The Regional Land Administration Programs (RLAPs) involve the delegation of some Ministerial authorities that allow First Nations to act on their own behalf. First Nation Land Management (FNLM) offers First Nations the opportunity to assume full control over their land, transferring from the Indian Act to an individual land code.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Land

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: First Nations Governance Over Land, Resources and the Environment ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Contributions	11.4	12.2	12.3	9.3	9.3	3.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	11.4	12.2	12.3	9.3	9.3	3.0

Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Audit Completed or Planned: Audit of Environmental Management and Contaminated Sites – South of 60 (planned for 2011-2012)

Evaluation Completed or Planned:

Impact Evaluation of Contributions to Indian Bands for Land Management on Reserve (completed September 2010)

Summative Evaluation of First Nations Oil and Gas Moneys Management Act Implementation (completed May 2010)

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Individual and Community Business Development

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: Activities under the Aboriginal Business Development Program aim to create a modern business climate for Aboriginal individuals and communities to participate in Canada's economy and further share in its economic prosperity by addressing the limited range of financing provided by commercial lenders. To support sustainable business development, the program enables access to private-sector business financing at competitive rates, as well as essential business information/advice. It also facilitates private-sector partnerships in major resource and energy business projects and strengthens Aboriginal-owned or -controlled financing institutions to provide developmental lending and advisory services to Aboriginal businesses.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Economy

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Individual and Community Business Development ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009*	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants		–	–	–	–	–
Total Contributions		49.4	45.7	45.2	45.2	0.5
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments		–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity		49.4	45.7	45.2	45.2	0.5

* In 2008-2009, a total of $171.9 million was spent under the Economic and Employment Opportunities for Aboriginal People ($36.0 million) and Economic Development ($135.9 million) program activities. These 2008-2009 program activities were jointly replaced by the Individual and Community Business Development program activity and the Community Investment program activity beginning in 2009-2010.

Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Community Investment

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: For most First Nation and Inuit communities, economic development progress has been slow. The Community Investment program activity provides project-based and core funding to support communities and individuals in their efforts to effectively identify, assess, organize and plan economic development pursuits. This program activity is intended to enhance the ability of communities and individuals to participate in the economy and benefit from economic development opportunities. The activity is expected to yield increased employment and income levels, leading to improvements in the overall economic well-being and prosperity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Economy

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Community Investment ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009*	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants		–	–	–	–	–
Total Contributions		79.9	114.5	95.6	95.6	19.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments		–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity		79.9	114.5	95.6	95.6	19.0

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects the carry-over from previous years of funding for loans and loan guarantees through the Indian Economic Development Account, offset by reduced requirements for the Strategic Partnerships Initiative. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects the carry-over to future years of funding for loans and loan guarantees through the Indian Economic Development Account.

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Community Infrastructure

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: For most First Nations and Inuit communities, economic development progress has been slow. The Community Investment program activity provides project-based and core funding to support communities and individuals in their efforts to effectively identify, assess, organize and plan economic development pursuits. This program activity is intended to enhance the ability of communities and individuals to participate in the economy and benefit from economic development opportunities. The activity is expected to yield increased employment and income levels, leading to improvements in the overall economic well-being and prosperity of First Nations, Inuit and M�tis people.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Economy

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Community Infrastructure ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	–	75.0	0.1	–	–	0.1
Total Contributions	1,057.9	1,182.1	1,268.0	1,269.1	1,261.7	6.3
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	1,057.9	1,257.1	1,268.1	1,269.1	1,261.7	6.4

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects reallocations to address pressures in other program activities (Education and Social Development programs and services in particular), offset by incremental funding provided through supplementary estimates to continue supporting the implementation of the First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects the deferral of projects under the First Nations Infrastructure Fund; this deferred funding that was not required in 2010-2011 has been reprofiled to 2011-2012, when it will be available for the intended purpose.

Audit Completed or Planned:

Audit of On-Reserve Housing (completed September 2010)
Audit of Infrastructure (completed February 2011)
Grants and Contributions – Departmental Controls, Horizontal Departmental Audit (Canada Economic Action Plan) (completed February 2011)

Evaluation Completed or Planned:

Summative Evaluation of the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program (completed September 2010)
Impact Evaluation of On-Reserve Housing (including Shelter Allowance and Ministerial Loan Guarantees) (completed February 2011)
Impact Evaluation of EcoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities (completed November 2010)

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Northern Governance

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity strengthens Northern governments by devolving province-like responsibilities for the land and natural resources, adopting effective intergovernmental mechanisms, managing strategic issues and strengthening domestic and international intergovernmental cooperation on circumpolar issues.

Strategic Outcome(s): The North

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Northern Governance ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Contributions	3.8	13.2	7.4	8.3	7.5	(0.1)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	3.8	13.2	7.4	8.3	7.5	(0.1)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects the carry-over from previous years of funding for loan authorities and the realignment of program-specific support funding from the Internal Services program activity. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects the carry-over of funding for these loan authorities to future years.

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Healthy Northern Communities

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity benefits all Northerners by reducing the costs of transporting nutritious, perishable foods and other essential items to isolated Northern communities and by researching the sources and effects of contaminants on the Arctic food chain. Through grants for hospital and physician services, the program activity also supports improvements to the health and well-being of members of First Nations communities and Inuit who live in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Strategic Outcome(s): The North

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Healthy Northern Communities ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	46.4	47.3	48.3	48.3	48.3	–
Total Contributions	10.5	9.8	4.8	2.4	2.4	2.4
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	56.9	57.1	53.1	50.7	50.7	2.4

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Northern Land and Resources

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity supports the sustainable development and regulatory oversight of the land and natural resources of the North. Oil and gas development, including offshore projects, as well as the management of mines and mineral activity are facilitated. Improved environmental management and stewardship is promoted through the continued development of the Northern regulatory regime. The identification and clean-up of contaminated sites improves environmental conditions, while the development of Arctic science and the increase to the knowledge base through, among others, the activities of the International Polar Year, helps in the development of strategies in response to the challenges of climate change and adaptation. The concerns and issues of climate change are addressed in the interests of maintaining sustainable Aboriginal and Northern communities.

Strategic Outcome(s): The North

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Northern Land and Resources ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	1.2	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	–
Total Contributions	22.4	68.3	78.5	97.9	94.9	(16.4)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	–	–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity	23.6	69.4	79.6	99.0	96.0	(16.4)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects the transfer of funding through supplementary estimates to other government departments to support activities related to the Arctic Research Infrastructure Fund. The difference between total authorities and actual spending primarily reflects the deferral of projects under the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan; this deferred funding that was not required in 2010-2011 has been reprofiled to 2011-2012, when it will be available for the intended purpose.

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity helps respond to the needs of Aboriginal people living in urban centres. It promotes the self-reliance and economic participation of urban Aboriginal people and expands their life choices. Through the Urban Aboriginal Strategy (UAS), the federal government partners with other governments, community organizations and Aboriginal people to support (financially and through other means) projects that respond to local priorities. The Strategy enhances the federal government's ability to align expenditures directed toward urban Aboriginal people in key centres with provincial and municipal programming in a way that both advances federal objectives and responds effectively to local challenges and opportunities.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Office of the Federal Interlocutor

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Urban Aboriginal Strategy ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009*	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants		–	–	–	–	–
Total Contributions		12.6	9.9	9.9	9.9	(0.1)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments		–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity		12.6	9.9	9.9	9.9	(0.1)

* In 2008-2009, $30.3 million was spent under the Cooperative Relationships program activity; the Cooperative Relationships program activity was replaced by three program activities beginning in 2009-2010.

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The difference between planned spending and total authorities primarily reflects incremental funding provided for the operating budget carry-over and reallocations from within the Office of the Federal Interlocutor to address priority issues.

Audit Completed or Planned: Audit of Implementation of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy (completed May 2010)

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Evaluation of Urban Aboriginal Strategy (completed June 2011)

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Métis and Non-Status Indian Organizational Capacity Development

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity is carried out by the Office of the Federal Interlocutor, the Government of Canada's principal point of contact for Métis and non-status Indian organizations, and an advocate within government on their key issues. The main mandate of the Office is to support (financially and through other means) the work of these organizations, and help find practical ways to reduce dependency and improve the self-reliance, and social and economic conditions of Métis, non-status Indians (MNSI) and off-reserve Aboriginal people. The Office fulfills this mandate by helping Métis and non-status Indian organizations develop their organizational and professional capacity, so that they can build effective partnerships with federal and provincial governments, and the private sector.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Office of the Federal Interlocutor

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Métis and Non-Status Indian Organizational Capacity Development ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009*	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants		–	–	–	–	–
Total Contributions		12.2	12.1	13.4	12.7	(0.6)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments		–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity		12.2	12.1	13.4	12.7	(0.6)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): In 2010-2011, resources from Métis Rights Management were transferred out to the MNSI Organizational Capacity Development Program activity for research and to address financial accountability. Given the cross-cutting nature of these activities, they are funded under the same authority.

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Métis Rights Management

Start Date: N/A

End Date: Ongoing

Description: This program activity is the federal response to the 2003 Supreme Court of Canada's Powley decision, which affirmed that Métis hold section 35 Aboriginal rights under the Canadian Constitution. The program works with (through financial support and other means) non-profit, representative Aboriginal organizations that have substantial Métis memberships to develop objectively verifiable membership systems for Métis members and harvesters in accordance with the Supreme Court's direction.

Strategic Outcome(s): The Office of the Federal Interlocutor

Results Achieved: Please refer to Section II

Program Activity: Métis Rights Management ($ millions)
	Actual Spending 2008-2009*	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants		–	–	–	–	–
Total Contributions		6.6	–	6.6	6.6	(6.6)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments		–	–	–	–	–
Total Program Activity		6.6	–	6.6	6.6	(6.6)

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Horizontal Initiatives

Name of Horizontal Initiative: International Polar Year

Name of Lead Department(s): Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (formerly INAC) – Northern Affairs Program

Lead Department Program Activity: Healthy Northern Communities

Start Date: April 1, 2006

End Date: March 31, 2012

Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date): $150 million over six years

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): To support Canada's participation in International Polar Year (IPY), the Government of Canada has invested $150 million over six years. This funding is being used to carry out an innovative and multidisciplinary Arctic science program. The Government of Canada IPY program is led by AANDC and involves 12 federal departments and agencies, including Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Health Canada, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (on behalf of Industry Canada), Natural Resources Canada, Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

Canada's significant involvement and investment in IPY contributes to the government's stewardship of Canada's Northern Region. The Government of Canada IPY program is working with Canadian scientists and Northern communities in developing and conducting activities such as research, training and capacity building.

Key areas of the Government of Canada IPY program include:

Undertaking new science and research in and for the North, which includes the involvement of Northern communities
Ensuring the health and safety of scientists and communities conducting research in the North
Communicating information about the program and the science undertaken
Building capacity, through training opportunities for youth and Northerners, aimed at enhancing participation in Northern scientific research
Ensuring that the resulting scientific knowledge and data are properly managed, archived and made accessible
Supporting the appropriate procedural, regulatory and infrastructure framework for conducting scientific research

Funds are distributed among federal departments and agencies according to their involvement in the various aspects of the program. The Northern IPY coordinators maintain a regional network to support all aspects of Canada's IPY program in four Inuit regions across the North. Federal departments and agencies participating in IPY are undertaking research projects, delivering support for logistics and emergency preparedness and contributing to projects for training, communications and outreach.

Shared Outcome(s):

The IPY program works toward the achievement of two outcomes:

Increased understanding of impacts of a changing climate and of health and well-being of Northern communities informs policy and decision making, and contributes to recognition of Canada as an expert on the Canadian North
Northern research capacity is enhanced through newly trained scientists, knowledge and skills transfer to Northerners, and greater participation in planning and delivery of research by Northerners

Governance Structure(s):

Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Committee on IPY/Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) (chaired by the ADM of Northern Affairs, AANDC)
IPY Federal Program Office (housed at AANDC)
Directors general communications committees on IPY
IPY advisory subcommittees

Performance Highlights:

From a horizontal perspective, 2010-2011 produced a subsequent series of positive results for the Government of Canada Program for International Polar Year (IPY). During the past year, IPY undertook a cultural shift in redirecting resources and initiatives toward lasting legacy pieces. To ensure an optimal return on investment for each project, managers directed their focus on analyzing results, communications, consultation, deriving next steps and accessing and preserving information. Several key activities intended to synthesize the efforts of all stakeholders include the continued engagement of Northerners; the ongoing operation of the Northern Coordination and Licensing Offices; the establishment of data assembly centres; and preparations for the global IPY 2012 “From Knowledge to Action” conference, to be held April 22-27, 2012, in Montréal, Quebec. Each of these essential success components has been undertaken and continues to positively drive toward its scheduled completion and delivery before the conclusion of the Program.

Federal Partners	Federal Partner Program Activity	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	2010– 2011
Federal Partners	Federal Partner Program Activity	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	Planned Spending	Actual Spending for	Expected Results for	Results Achieved
AANDC	Healthy Northern Communities	Government of Canada IPY program	$59,694,657	$13,591,756	$7,653,460	Dissemination to Northern communities of the results and knowledge acquired through IPY science projects Increased participation of Northerners and Aboriginal people in Arctic science activities	Dissemination to Northern communities of the results and knowledge acquired through IPY science projects Increased participation of Northerners and Aboriginal people in Arctic science activities Established legacy initiatives to preserve and maintain accessible forms of IPY data
Health Canada	Sustainable Environmental Health	Environmental Health Surveillance (Dietary Choice and Health)	$158,234	$575	$575	Increased understanding of the gender-specific determinants of food choices Identification of culturally acceptable strategies to promote healthy dietary choices	Access was found to be a major determinant of food choices among men and women. A number of culturally acceptable strategies were found, such as community freezers and increased support to local hunters. Final results will be available in March 2012.
Environment Canada	Biodiversity –Wildlife and Habitat Water Resources Weather and Environmental Services for Canadians	Government of Canada IPY program	$11,169,875	$568,740	$973,436	Continued research on climate change impacts and adaptation and the health and well-being of Northern communities; the focus for 2010-2011 will be to complete field work and a data analysis, undertake data management, begin to publish results, and conduct outreach.	Science: EC science projects completed their IPY activities in 2010-2011. While some field work was conducted, activities focused on data analysis, publication and outreach, especially in Northern communities. Four of five EC-led projects presented at the Oslo Science Conference, where EC also distributed approx. 1,800 copies of the ‘EC IPY Achievements Report’ funded in 2009-2010. Logistics: EC completed work on infrastructure projects at Eureka and Alert. Funding also supported the ongoing operation of infrastructures at the PEARL facility (heating, lighting, etc.).
Fisheries and Oceans Canada	Oceanography and Climate Aquatic Ecosystem Science	Government of Canada IPY program	$31,542,477	$314,530	$314,530	Research conducted on the impacts of climate variability and change on Arctic marine ecosystems under the IPY program; in 2010-2011 the focus will be on publishing scientific results, data management, and continuing the sample and data analysis	Research was conducted on the impacts of climate variability and change on Arctic marine ecosystems under the IPY program; in 2010-2011 the focus was on publishing scientific results, data management, and continuing the sample and data analysis
Natural Resources Canada	Adapting to a Changing Climate and Hazard Risk Management	Climate Change Geoscience, Public Safety Geoscience	$3,063,000	$147,500	$147,500	Canada adapts to a changing climate and has the knowledge and tools to manage risks associated with natural hazards and hazards arising from human activities	The program wrapped up its IPY commitments this year, including the development and implementation of seven Northern community adaptation plans that included plans for several coastal communities.
Natural Resources Canada	Ecosystem Risk Management	Environmental Geoscience Program	$3,063,000	$147,500	$147,500	Canada understands and mitigates risks to natural resource ecosystems and human health
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)	Science for Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Health and Well-being of Northern Communities	Government of Canada IPY program	$31,290,669	$2,169,680	3,856,079	Funds provided to 37 university-based researchers working on 19 IPY projects in the areas of climate change impacts and adaptation and the health and well-being of Northern communities	Funds were allocated to university-based researchers for projects described in the original application.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research	Strategic Priority Research	Government of Canada IPY program	$9,747,988	$723,136	$958,015	Sustainable, healthy and resilient Northern communities built Ecosystem and community vulnerability, resilience and adaptive capacity assessed	Research projects that will help identify ways that Northerners’ health is being affected by climate and cultural change and inform adaptation and health promotion strategies for people living in Northern communities were funded.
Canadian Food Inspection Agency	Food Safety and Nutrition Risks	Parasitology	$414,500	$11,250	$11,250	Trichinellosis: Testing of samples and analysis of prevalence data based on recovery of trichinella larvae from muscle tissue Toxoplasmosis (serology): Indirect enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of anti-Toxoplasma gondii antibodies in serum or hemolyzed blood samples: analysis of validation data; wildlife used for food and disease reservoirs Toxoplasmosis (RT-PCR): Real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) for the detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in tissues and blood (analysis of validation data) and analysis of prevalence data based on the detection of Toxoplasma gondii DNA in tissues or blood samples	A total of 1,547 samples from 614 animals of 18 species were tested. Positive results were obtained from both terrestrial and marine carnivores. A toxoplasma serological test was developed and game animals and carnivores were tested. Validation work needs to continue. The qPCR (quantitative polymerase chain reaction) used to detect Toxoplasma DNA was conducted on 342 samples collected from 9 game species. All but two species yielded melting curve results within the range associated with Toxoplasma.
Parks Canada Agency	Conserve Heritage Resources	IPY Climate Change Impacts on the Canadian Arctic Tundra	$825,000	$115,000	$115,000	Standard methods developed and applied for conducting terrestrial ecological inventories and ecological integrity monitoring in Ukkusiksalik National Park	Due to logistical issues, we did not work in Ukkusiksalik National Park this year. The funds were used to conduct ecosystem mapping in three national parks and develop applications to climate change vulnerability and adaptation.
		IPY Freshwater Systems	$525,000	$45,000	$45,000	Reconnaissance inventories conducted and ecological integrity monitoring methods developed for Arctic national parks	All expected results were achieved. Freshwater inventories and a set of monitoring methods were developed and are being added for operational use by Northern national parks.
Parks Canada Agency Total			$1,350,000	$160,000	$160,000
Public Health Agency of Canada	Public Health Agency of Canada	Government of Canada IPY program	$617,000	$0	$0	No activities planned and, hence, no expected results for 2010-2011
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada	Agriculture and Agri-food	Government of Canada IPY program	$156,400	$0	$0	A scientific paper to be presented at the 19th World Congress of Soil Science in 2010; work on data analysis and compilation will continue. However, no IPY-related budget allocations were made for 2009-2010 and 2010-2011	Not applicable
Canadian Museum of Civilization	Canadian Museum of Civilization	Government of Canada IPY Program	$795,200	$32,000	$144,301	Inuit History: Climatic Change and Historical Connections in Arctic Canada, 1000-1500 A.D. Helluland Archaeology Project and Beaufort Sea Archaeological Project components: Analysis and interpretation of archaeological data Working in cooperation with local communities on the development of outreach products and teaching resources Training of students and teachers Workshop for the principal investigators on the four components of the Inuit history project Presentations for general and scientific audiences Preparation of publications	Evidence recovered from archaeological research on southern Baffin Island continues to produce indications of a medieval European presence in the area during the centuries around 1000 AD. The analysis of collections from this locality and from other Dorset Palaeo-Eskimo (Tuniit) and early Inuit sites in the eastern Arctic suggests that contact between Indigenous peoples and Europeans occurred through much of the past millennium. (CMC Helluland Archaeology Project). Archaeological excavation at an early Inuit village at Resolute Bay indicates two—and perhaps three—distinct early occupations of the High Arctic region during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. (CMC/McGill High Arctic Thule Project). Knowledge of human adaptation in the Mackenzie Delta-Beaufort Sea region has been advanced through the compilation and correlation of archaeological data and museum collections with traditional knowledge pertaining to the occupation of Banks Island and the Mackenzie Delta region over the past 700 years. (PWNHC Beaufort Sea Archaeological Research Project). Paleolimnological analyses of pond sediment cores demonstrate that occupation by both Thule Inuit and Dorset Palaeo-Eskimos (Tuniit) can be tracked through their effects on local pond water eutrophication. Modern climate warming signals are also noted in the upper levels of the cores. (U of Alberta/Queen’s U. Archaeology Palaeolimnology Project).
Grand Total			$150,000,000	$17,719,167	$14,219,146

Comments on Variances:

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada: The forecasted budget of $13,591,756 was overstated and the initial allocation for fiscal 2010-2011 was actually $12,329,261. The largest contributing factor to the variance was the result of a denied $3.73 million annual reference level update request. This request was intended to act as a funding source for the IPY 2012 “From Knowledge to Action” conference, which was identified as an international ministerial commitment, scheduled to take place April 22 to 27, 2012, in Montréal, Quebec. After the request was denied, the identified funds were never returned to the IPY budget for reallocation. As part of regular business practices, the AANDC budget was reduced as a result of transfers to OGDs through the supplementary estimates in the amount of $346,300.00.

Contact Information:

Robert Fortin
Director
International Polar Year Federal Program Office
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
360 Albert Street, Suite 1010
Ottawa, ON K1A 0H4
Tel.: 613-995-6587
Fax: 613-995-7038
Robert.Fortin@ainc-inac.gc.ca

Name of Horizontal Initiative: Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Name of Lead Department(s): Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC), Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians (OFI)

Lead Department Program Activity: Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Start Date: April 1, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2012

Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date): $68.5 million

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The Urban Aboriginal Strategy (UAS) was developed in 1997 to help respond to the needs of Aboriginal people living in key urban centres. Through the UAS, the Government of Canada seeks to partner with other governments, community organizations, Aboriginal people and the private sector to support projects that address local priorities.

In 2007, Canada decided to set national priorities that focus on greater economic participation and made a long-term commitment by investing $68.5 million over five years to help respond effectively to the needs of Aboriginal people living in key urban centres.

Shared Outcome(s):

The primary goal of the UAS is to better address issues facing Aboriginal people living in cities across Canada, working toward the achievement of the following outcomes:

Urban Aboriginal socioeconomic needs are targeted within new and renewed federal initiatives, where appropriate.
Access to and coordination of programs and services is improved.
Partners coordinate the development and communication of research, policies and knowledge.
Horizontal linkages and policy integration within the federal government are improved for seeking opportunities for partnership (i.e., the federal government, provincial and municipal governments, Aboriginal groups and the private sector).

To accomplish these outcomes, UAS projects will focus investments in three priority areas: improving life skills; promoting job training, skills and entrepreneurship; and supporting Aboriginal women, children and families.

Governance Structure(s): Steering committees are the catalysts for planning, making funding decisions and coordinating work through the UAS—along with other community activities—to respond to urban Aboriginal issues. Each UAS steering committee is composed of a cross-section of the Aboriginal community to ensure that the steering committee's decisions reflect broad community concerns and priorities. While the steering committee structure is meant to be reflective of local circumstances, each steering committee includes representation from the local Aboriginal community, the federal government, other levels of government and the private sector. The inclusive nature of the steering committees is indicative of the principle of partnership that underlies the UAS, particularly in keeping with the objective to establish strong and active partnerships between government and the community.

In some of the designated cities under the UAS, federal funding is administered through an incorporated community organization that has been delegated authority for delivering UAS projects on behalf of the various partners. Regardless of whether funding is delivered by a community organization, by federal officials or by a combination of the two, funding through the UAS is designed to promote cooperation with other key partners (including other federal departments) and stakeholders in support of community interests.

Performance Highlights: The OFI’s partnership work has resulted in strengthened community capacity, legitimacy, and decision making and funding of over 144 community-based projects (34 included other federal partners) to improve life skills; promote job training, skills and entrepreneurship; and support Aboriginal women, children and families. Examples of this include work on the AANDC Active Measures Initiative; joint funding with Public Safety on an anti-gang strategy that helps young men and women exit the gang life; and also joint funding with Canadian Heritage, through Cultural Connections Canada, on six initiatives that focused on leadership training, career development, continued education and cultural programming.

Federal Partners	Federal Partner Program Activity	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	Total Allocation (from start date to end date) ($ millions)	2010– 2011 ($ millions)
Federal Partners	Federal Partner Program Activity	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	Total Allocation (from start date to end date) ($ millions)	Planned Spending	Actual Spending for	Expected Results for	Results Achieved
AANDC – Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians	5.1 Urban Aboriginal Strategy	Urban Aboriginal Strategy	$68.5	$13.5*	$2.72**	UAS projects will focus investments in three priority areas: improving life skills; promoting job training, skills and entrepreneurship; and supporting Aboriginal women, children and families.	To address the issues facing Aboriginal people living in cities, the OFI partnered with 3 other federal partners on 34 separate projects in the areas of life skills; job training, skills and entrepreneurship; and supporting Aboriginal women, children and families to increase urban Aboriginal people’s economic participation and empower them to make important life choices.
Human Resources and Skills Development Canada/ Service Canada		Youth Employment Strategy		Unknown	$0.153		The UAS and the Youth Employment Strategy carried out four joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: The Music, Arts and Culture program served as a culturally inclusive learning environment for over 3,000 Aboriginal youth. 80 Aboriginal students were retained in the Edmonton school system due to an attendance circle initiative. 3,551 Aboriginal citizens who were relocating and/or living in Winnipeg were provided with transitional services and programs, and an Aboriginal Service Provider Forum was hosted. More than 50 high-risk youth participated in hands-on training in basic carpentry and minor building renovation.
		Youth Employment Strategy – Skills Link		Unknown	$0.520		The UAS and the Youth Employment Strategy – Skills Link carried out three joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: Life skills and leadership training was offered to 21 Aboriginal youth in Richmond, BC, which helped develop their self-esteem, cultural awareness and interpersonal skills. 37 youth completed the 12-week group-based employment skills and career management training to assist them in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining employment or further education, with an additional 15 taking part in work placements. Additional information will be available once the final report from the recipient is received in mid-June.
		Canada Summer Jobs		Unknown	$0.010		The UAS and Canada Summer Jobs carried out two joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: 900 people participated in cultural events, 1 employment development service was created, 10 partnerships were developed to improve the delivery of programs and services, 20 people successfully completed training in various capacity-development areas. Provided legal assistance in a variety of areas (e.g., tenancy issues, maintenance support, income support) to 365 low-income clients in the community of Saskatoon. They also provided 1,505 referral services for individuals seeking legal assistance.
		Skills and Partnership Fund		Unknown	$0.151		The UAS and the Skills and Partnership Fund carried out one joint initiative that resulted in the following benefits: Provided 44 participants with customized training designed to increase employment success and retention. As a result of this project, 37 Aboriginal people are employed at TD Bank, Fortis BC and Friendship Catering or are attending either the Vancouver Community College or the BC Institute of Training and Technology.
		New Horizons for Seniors		Unknown	$0.025		The UAS and New Horizons for Seniors carried out one joint initiative that resulted in the following benefits: Provided a positive, culturally inclusive learning environment to 306 Aboriginal students. Students learned about sustainable growing practices and environmental responsibility and accessed traditional knowledge from local elders.
		Aboriginal Skills Employment and Training Strategy		Unknown	$0.129		The UAS and the Aboriginal Skills Employment and Training Strategy carried out two joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: 25-30 elders attended monthly meetings to learn about the services available in the community, took life skills workshops on financial management and participated in cultural activities. Provided academic upgrading to 14 urban Aboriginal, enabling them to obtain the adult dogwood diploma.
		Homelessness Partnering Strategy		Unknown	$0.468		The UAS and the Homelessness Partnering Strategy carried out eight joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: Provided nutritious meals, support, education and referrals to 500 Aboriginal children and youth from Aboriginal families to help them succeed in their daily school activities. 177 Aboriginal people living with HIV/AIDS and/or HCV and those at risk for HIV and HCV received life skills support designed to enhance their adaptive skills for day-to-day living as well as substance abuse counselling. Provided direct and critical support to the target group of Aboriginal women and children facing homelessness. Out of 586 clients, 196 are single women and 80% of clients are of Aboriginal descent. The housing outcomes include 52% of clients having stayed at "My Aunt's Place" securing stable housing. Offered a unique concept of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The organization is part of a self-supported non-profit program that provides a North American network for the 1,500+ existing Oxford Houses. The Oxford House concept is based on a proven self-sustaining model. Approximately 80% of addicts who stay in an Oxford House remain sober. Provided housing services to Aboriginal families in urban centres across Manitoba. Its membership manages 1,580 housing units in Manitoba, including 962 housing units in Winnipeg. The program increases community awareness of Aboriginal social housing issues through strategic collaborations, networking and communication activities and delivers training to enhance organizational capacity. Provided nurturing and caring support, guidance, cultural teachings, life skills lessons and skills training to help Aboriginal women build their personal capacity and promote them into leadership roles within their communities. Counselling and support was provided to 60 individuals who rely on emergency housing to help them take the first steps toward improved life skills, employment activities and more stable housing. Provided holistic treatment services to 20 men to eliminate their violent behaviour, both generally and specifically within the family.
Canadian Heritage		Aboriginal Women’s Program element		Unknown	$0.067		The UAS and the Aboriginal Women's Program element carried out three joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: Skills training and cultural support to 26 Aboriginal women who suffered from physical and psychological abuse.-Enhanced knowledge and life skills for 11 Aboriginal women involved in the survival sex trade. Various financial education workshops and knowledge on personal finances, valuable life skills and self-esteem were given to 101 Aboriginal women.
		Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth		Unknown	$0.531		The UAS and Cultural Connections for Aboriginal Youth carried out six joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: Life skills and leadership training was offered to 21 Aboriginal youth in Richmond, BC, which helped develop their self-esteem, cultural awareness and interpersonal skills. 22 youth benefitted from increased community participation in cultural activities as well as increased awareness of and participation in community resources. 7 urban Aboriginal youth participants gained access to life skills and career development resources, and explored culture, language and identity through the development of a facilitated workshop. 12 urban Aboriginal youth gained access to professional filmmaking training, life skills training and cultural support. 86 students stayed in school and 102 students participated in cultural events allowing them to be successful in their educational and personal pursuits. Provided cultural and recreational evening programs for 600 urban Aboriginal youth at the Bernice Sayese Centre including sports, life skills training and Aboriginal awareness activities and workshops.
		Canadian Heritage		Unknown	$0.067		The UAS and Canadian Heritage carried out four joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: Provided guidance and training to assist 12 elders in becoming mentors for youth. Elders in the program increased their self-confidence, the self-esteem of their youth mentees, and helped youth realize the importance of finishing high school and planning for the future. 900 people participated in cultural events, 1 employment development service was created, 10 partnerships were developed to improve the delivery of programs and services, 20 people successfully completed training in various capacity-development areas. 450 Aboriginal people gained knowledge and enhanced their capacity to address abuse, violence and injury-prevention issues Provided 95 Aboriginal youth with cultural awareness/life skills training in the areas of active living, healthy eating and environmental stewardship. 1,011 participants were engaged in cultural learning/life skills activities including traditional teachings and cultural events promoting healthier lifestyle choices. 2 Aboriginal youth who managed this project received on-the-job skills training and career development training.
Public Safety Canada/Royal Canadian Mounted Police		National Crime Prevention Centre		Unknown	$0.487		The UAS and National Crime Prevention Centre carried out four joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: The Music, Arts and Culture program served as a culturally inclusive learning environment for over 3,000 Aboriginal youth. Provided nutritious meals, support, education and referrals to 500 Aboriginal children and youth from Aboriginal families to help them succeed in their day-to-day school activities. Provided intensive gender-specific counselling in all life areas, such as domestic violence, cultural healing, family and relationship counselling and effective gang exit strategies. The project started with 10 women and ended with 6. Provided 36 at-risk Aboriginal youth with certified health and safety training, cultural awareness, practical work experience and employment placements.
		RCMP Foundation		Unknown	$0.02		The UAS and the RCMP carried out two joint initiatives that resulted in the following benefits: Provided holistic treatment services to 20 men to eliminate their violent behaviour, both generally and specifically within the family. Provided education support to 13 incarcerated Aboriginal youth and adults. This project included workshops on topics such as financial literacy, essential skills, literacy and employment opportunities.
Grand Total			$68.5	Unknown	$5.34

Comments on Variances: The UAS is an opportunity-driven strategy—rather than funding planned projects—designed to maximize federal, provincial, municipal and private investment in its three priority areas: life skills; job training, skills and entrepreneurship; and supporting Aboriginal women, children and families. The primary aim of the UAS is to increase horizontality among federal departments, align programming with provincial and municipal governments and bring in other funding partners to maximize investments and increase the impact of that investment in urban Aboriginal communities.

* In 2010-2011, the UAS was allocated $13.5 M for its entire 2010-2011 budget. Not all UAS planned spending, however, went to horizontal federal initiatives because of the opportunistic nature of the UAS. The UAS spent $1.94 M in contributions and $0.777 M on O&M on the 34 horizontal projects that it undertook with other federal departments, which contributed an additional $2.63 M to the projects. The remaining amount of UAS funding was used for other projects that had provincial, municipal, Aboriginal, private and philanthropic funding partners. Total UAS investments ($10 M in contributions and $4.03 M in operating funds) in 2010-2011 amounted to $14.03 M.

Results Achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable): The UAS has proven effective in leveraging both monetary and in-kind contributions from a variety of funding partners. In the 34 UAS projects that had other federal funding partners in 2010-2011, the UAS also obtained additional contributions from provincial and municipal government partners, the private sector and Aboriginal organizations amounting to $4.1 M.

Contact Information:

Allan MacDonald
Director General
Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
66 Slater Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0H4
Telephone: 613-992-8186

Name of Horizontal Initiative: First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan

Name of Lead Department(s): Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Lead Department Program Activity: Community Infrastructure

Start Date: April 1, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2012

Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date): $735,639,806 for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. Of this amount, $202,500,000 in each of 2008–-2009 and 2009-2010 were funded from existing reference levels. New funds in the amount of $165,318,143 in 2008-2009 and $165,321,663 in 2009-2010, including employee benefit plans and Public Works and Government Services Canada accommodation requirements, were sourced from the fiscal framework, as confirmed in Budget 2008.

The program was extended for an additional two years, with funding confirmed as part of Budget 2010. This will provide an additional $845,547,800 in investments into water and wastewater infrastructure over the two additional years, including funds from existing reference levels.

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The primarye objective of the First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan (FNWWAP) is to support First Nation communities on reserves in bringing their drinking water and wastewater services to a level and quality of service comparable to those enjoyed by Canadians living in communities of similar size and location. There are five key activity areas in the FNWWAP: infrastructure investments; operations and maintenance; training; monitoring and awareness; and standards.

To meet the objectives of the FNWWAP, several program enhancements have been introduced, including a national engineering assessment of existing water and wastewater facilities; consultations on a new federal legislative framework for safe drinking water; increased training through the Circuit Rider Training Program; the modification of existing policies related to small water and septic systems and agreements for water and wastewater services; investment in a national wastewater program; and the development of waterborne illness procedures.

The FNWWAP was implemented as part of government commitments announced in Budget 2008, Budget 2010 and the 2007 Speech from the Throne to support First Nations' access to safe drinking water. It supports the continued commitment to promote access to clean water in Aboriginal communities announced in the 2011 Speech from the Throne.

The FNWWAP supports AANDC’s strategic outcome, The Land and The Economy: First Nations and Inuit benefit from their lands, resources and environment on a sustainable basis. The FNWWAP also supports the Health Canada (HC) strategic outcome of the department's First Nations and Inuit Health Programming and Services: Better health outcomes and reduction of health inequalities between First Nations and Inuit and other Canadians.

More information on these websites:

Backgrounder – First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan

Budget 2008, Responsible Leadership – Chapter 4: Leadership at Home and Abroad

RPP 2007-2008 Health Canada – Health Canada's Regional Operations: An Overview

Budget 2010 – New Investments in Jobs and Economic Growth – Chapter 3.3: Building on a Strong Economic Foundation

Shared Outcome(s): The FNWWAP works toward the achievement of four outcomes:

First Nations communities have an increased capacity to address potential water quality problems.
Health risks associated with water quality and supply are reduced.
All First Nations community water and wastewater facilities meet federal standards.
First Nations communities have increased confidence in their drinking water.

Governance Structure(s): The FNWWAP is a successor to the joint First Nations Water Management Strategy (2003-2008) and the AANDC Plan of Action for Drinking Water (2006-2008). A memorandum of understanding has been in place between AANDC and HC since 2005 regarding data sharing related to drinking water. AANDC shares information on the proposed water and wastewater infrastructure investments; the annual inspections of water and wastewater treatment plants; and action related to drinking water advisories. Conversely, HC shares information such as drinking water sample results that do not meet the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality and the reasons for recommending drinking water advisories. At the working level, the Strategic Water Management on Reserve Committee, which includes representatives from HC, AANDC, Environment Canada and the Assembly of First Nations, provides a forum for discussion to share information and coordinate joint action, although this is not a formal decision-making body. It also provides integrated and coordinated leadership to ensure safe drinking water for First Nations communities and to implement the FNWWAP.

Directors general and assistant deputy ministers from HC and AANDC meet when needed to exchange and coordinate actions on all relevant issues related to the FNWWAP.

Performance Highlights: The National Assessment—the largest, most in-depth study of on-reserve drinking water and wastewater services in Canadian history—was completed in the spring of 2011. This independent third-party assessment is the most comprehensive and rigorous survey of First Nations water and wastewater systems ever undertaken. This one-time assessment is an unprecedented reference tool that provides Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada and First Nations a detailed account of the current state of water and wastewater systems on reserves. The assessment involved the review of 4,000 systems, including 1,300 communal water and wastewater systems, 800 wells and 1,900 septic fields in 571 First Nations communities across the country. The purpose of the assessment was to determine operational needs and establish long-term infrastructure development strategies and needs for each community on a sustainable basis.

Federal Partners	Federal Partner Program Activity	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	Total Allocation (from start date to end date) ($ millions)	2010– 2011 ($ millions)
Federal Partners	Federal Partner Program Activity	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	Total Allocation (from start date to end date) ($ millions)	Planned Spending	Actual Spending for	Expected Results for	Results Achieved
AANDC	Community Infrastructure	Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program	$671.0 M	$137.4	$127.5	Percentage of First Nations communities with acceptable water and wastewater facility risk ratings (i.e., not high risk): 85% of systems will be either low or medium risk	The completed National Assessment indicated 314 high-risk systems out of 807 studied. Therefore, 61% came in as low or medium risk. The increased risk can be mainly attributed to a much more thorough and detailed National Assessment. This will serve to establish a new baseline for measuring progress in the future long-term water strategy.
Health Canada	First Nations and Inuit Health	Drinking Water Safety Program – FNWWAP funding	$54.6	$24.1	$21.8	(A1) Increased capacity of First Nations to monitor drinking water quality	(A1) In 2010-2011, out of a total of 770 community sites, 713 had access to a Community-Based Drinking Water Quality Monitor (CBWM), which represents a 2% increase from last fiscal year.* * Note: Results exclude Saskatchewan due to delays in the data collection. Once data is received, results will be updated accordingly.
						(A3) Increase EHOs to support drinking water quality monitoring	(A3.1) In 2010-2011, 32 out of 40 FNWWAP EHO positions were staffed.* (A3.2) In 2010-2011, 60% of piped drinking water distribution systems were monitored weekly in First Nations communities, which represents a 7% increase from 2009-2010.* (A3.3) In 2010-2011, a total of 127,430 water samples were taken and analyzed: 50,905 bacteriological samples were analyzed in accredited laboratories, 72,085 bacteriological samples were analyzed using a portable lab kit, 4,244 samples were analyzed for chemical parameters, and 196 samples were analyzed for radiological parameters.* * Note: Results exclude Saskatchewan due to delays in the data collection. Once data is received, results will be updated accordingly
		Drinking Water Safety Program – A-base funding	$10.0	$5.0	$5.0	(B1) Implementation of early warningdatabase.	(B1) All regions have a water database in place to monitor sample results.
						(B2) Investigate waterborne diseases and waterborne outbreaks	(B2) There were no instances where gastrointestinal illness was identified as a possible outbreak of waterborne disease.
						(B3) Review of water and wastewater project proposals	(B3) In 2010-2011, 40 water, wastewater and solid waste project proposals were reviewed at HQ from a public health perspective.
						(B4) Development of a national wastewater program	(B4) The National Framework for the Environmental Public Health Program in First Nations Communities South of 60� was developed and implemented. This document contains a chapter that outlines the objectives, roles, responsibilities, activities and reporting requirements of Health Canada’s First Nations Environmental Public Health Program with regard to wastewater.
						(B5) Development of public awareness and educational materials	(B5) HC has developed and distributed the Procedural Guidelines for Waterborne Disease Events in First Nations Communities South of 60�, an annual success stories newsletter on drinking water and environmental health issues, national door hangers to notify residents that an EHO or CBWM came by to test their drinking water and stickers providing residents with cleaning instructions for bottled-water coolers.
						(B6) Development of a recruitment and retention strategy for environmental health officers	(B6) Recruitment and retention strategies are ongoing. These include the implementation of an EHO exchange initiative in collaboration with US Indian Health Services.
Health Canada Total			$64.6	$29.0	$26.8
Grand Total			$735.6	$166.5	$154.3

Comments on Variances: $10 M was reprofiled to 2011-2012 to address projects that were late starting.

Results Achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable): N/A

Contact Information:

Sébastien Labelle
Director
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development
Program Design and Regional Partnerships Directorate, Community Infrastructure Branch
Telephone: 819-994-6466
sebastien.labelle@ainc-inac.gc.ca

Name of Horizontal Initiative: Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement – Health Supports component

Name of Lead Department(s): Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Lead Department Program Activity: Managing Individual Affairs

Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: September 2003

End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2013

Total Federal Funding Allocation (start date to end date): $112,353,000

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The Health Supports component of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) ensures that former students of Indian residential schools and their families can safely address a broad spectrum of mental wellness issues related to the disclosure of childhood abuse through all phases of the IRSSA. The Health Supports component of the IRSSA is composed of the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program (formerly the Mental Health Support Program) and a 24-hour crisis line.

Health Canada (HC) delivers the Resolution Health Support Program, which allows eligible former Indian residential school students and their families, to access an appropriate level of health support services, through all components of the IRSSA. Program components include emotional support services provided by Resolution Health Support Workers (RHSWs); cultural support services provided by elders; professional counselling; and assistance with the cost of transportation to access counselling, elder, and/or traditional healer services.

AANDC – Resolution and Individual Affairs Sector (RIAS) provides a national 24-hour toll-free Indian residential school crisis line (1-866-925-4419) to support individuals in crisis, which is operated by trained Aboriginal crisis counsellors. AANDC is also responsible for coordinating the verification of program eligibility, and ensuring that Health Canada is aware of dates for independent assessment and alternative dispute resolution processes, and truth and reconciliation and commemorative initiatives, so that health supports can be provided in a seamless fashion.

Shared Outcome(s): The IRSSA Health Supports component works toward the achievement of two outcomes:

Eligible former students of Indian residential schools and their families have access to an appropriate level of mental wellness support services.
Eligible former students of Indian residential schools can safely address a broad spectrum of mental wellness issues related to the disclosure of childhood abuse.

Governance Structure(s): AANDC is responsible for the overall implementation of the IRSSA. AANDC is working in partnership with HC to coordinate and provide services to former Indian residential school students across all components of the IRSSA.

Planning Highlights:

The Health Supports component will:

Continue to deliver professional, paraprofessional and cultural supports to former Indian residential school students and their families through the Resolution Health Support Program (RHSP), as required under the IRSSA;
Provide former Indian residential school students and their families with access to a 24-hour national crisis line;
Undertake communication activities to ensure that the health supports program is well known; and
Strengthen research, knowledge and training initiatives to ensure that health supports are well-suited to meet the needs of Indian residential school claimants, their families and communities.

Federal Partners	Federal Partner Program Activity	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	Total Allocation (from start date to end date) ($ millions)	2010– 2011 ($ millions)
Planned Spending	Actual Spending for	Expected Results for	Results Achieved
Health Canada	First Nations and Inuit Health Programming and Services	Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program	$112.4	$14.8	$53.8	Demand-driven health supports are provided to former IRS students and their families throughout all phases of the IRSSA.	Provided over 4,000 health support interactions at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) first national event in Winnipeg, June 2010. At Independent Assessment Process (IAP) hearings, provided support to all those who requested it (100%). Provided health support services to former Indian Residential Schools (IRS) students and their families at community events, during TRC statement gatherings and during the TRC’s Northern tour.
Total	$112.4	$14.8	$53.8

Federal
Partners

Federal Partner
Program
Activity

Names of
Programs for
Federal
Partners

Total
Allocation (from start date
to end date)
($ millions)

2010– 2011 ($ millions)

Planned Spending

Actual Spending for

Expected
Results for

Results
Achieved

Health Canada

First Nations and Inuit Health Programming and Services

Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program

$112.4

$14.8

$53.8

Demand-driven health supports are provided to former IRS students and their families throughout all phases of the IRSSA.

Provided over 4,000 health support interactions at the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) first national event in Winnipeg, June 2010.

At Independent Assessment Process (IAP) hearings, provided support to all those who requested it (100%).

Provided health support services to former Indian Residential Schools (IRS) students and their families at community events, during TRC statement gatherings and during the TRC’s Northern tour.

Total

$112.4

$14.8

$53.8

Comments on Variances: Actual spending was higher than planned spending as a result of securing the Budget 2010 funding ($65.9 M over two years for the Resolution Health Support Program). This funding permitted the program to meet the increased number of IAP hearings and allowed for the commencement of the Truth and Reconciliation events.

Contact Information:

Health Canada
Andrea Challis
Manager, Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program
Mental Health and Addictions Division
Community Programs Directorate
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada
Tel.: (613) 952-1377
andrea.challis@hc-sc.gc.ca

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Alia Butt
Director
Policy and Strategic Planning
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Tel.: 613-996-2603
alia.butt@ainc-inac.gc.ca

Green Procurement

**Part A: Green Procurement Capacity Building**
Activity	Target as % (as reported in 2010-2011 RPP)	Actual Results as %	Description/Comments
1a. Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff	100%	14%	Departmental procurement and materiel management staff focused on mandatory training in procurement and materiel management (i.e., PMMRP) in 2010-2011. Green procurement training was re-emphasized in the first half of 2011-2012 and the completion rate has now tripled.
1b. Training for Acquisition Cardholders	100%	1%	AANDC will ensure that acquisition cardholders are aware of the required training to support green procurement policy objectives by sending an e-mail to acquisition cardholders by June 21, 2011.
2. Performance Evaluations	100%	4%	Some functional managers have been made accountable for green procurement through AANDC’s Departmental Business Planning process. AANDC will need to look into the use of line objects and various data fields in Oracle to allow the Department to more readily assess green procurement activities.
3. Procurement Processes and Controls	100%	33%	Many of AANDC’s purchases are made through PWGSC National Master Standing Offers (NMSOs), which include environmental performance considerations. AANDC purchases Energy Star monitors, recycled paper and other environmentally friendly products. AANDC also uses strategic environmental assessments, which mandate green procurement considerations. The updated AANDC Materiel Management and Fleet Management policies touch on green procurement issues. Acquisition cards are used as both a procurement and payment tool and remain outside the scope of specific green procurement controls.

**Part B: Use of Green Consolidated Procurement Instruments**
Good/Service	Target as % (as reported in 2010-2011 RPP)	Actual Results as %	Description/Comments
Passenger Motor Vehicles	100%	100%	All AANDC vehicles are purchased through Departmental Individual Standing Offers (DISOs) managed by PWGSC, which include environmental performance considerations. AANDC’s on-road/light-duty vehicle acquisition process requires consideration of fuel consumption and justification of the requested vehicle’s size and any optional components.
Office Furniture	100%	83%	All purchases of office furniture with a total cost greater than $5,000 utilized green consolidated procurement instruments. AANDC will ensure that acquisition cardholders are aware of the required training to support green procurement policy objectives by sending an e-mail to acquisition cardholders by July 31, 2011.

Response to Parliamentary Committees and External Audits

Response to Parliamentary Committees
Government Response to the Third Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples, “First Nations Elections: The Choice is Inherently Theirs” The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples presented to the Senate its Third Report on First Nations Elections on May 12, 2010. The Senate adopted the report on May 13, 2010, and requested a government response, which was tabled in the Senate on October 20, 2010. The Committee’s first two recommendations called upon the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to assist all First Nations who currently hold elections pursuant to the Indian Act in moving to community-based codes and to undertake a variety of activities to support this, and upon First Nations leadership to establish appropriate consultation mechanisms to ensure the meaningful participation of all community members in the development, implementation and future amendment(s) of community-based codes. The Committee's other two recommendations are that the Department, in collaboration with First Nations and their organizations, take steps to establish a First Nations Electoral and Appeals Commission, and establish pilot projects to develop and implement First Nations-led electoral initiatives and to guide policy and/or legislative development in this area. For further information on the Department’s response, see the Government Response to the Third Report of the Standing Senate Committee (links to the report on the Committee website are http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/SEN/Committee/403/abor/rep/GovernmentResponse03-e.pdf and http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/SEN/Committee/403/abor/rep/GovernmentResponse03-f.pdf). Government Response to the Third Report of the Standing Committee on National Defence, “Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty” The Standing Committee on National Defence presented its Third Report on Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty to the House of Commons on June 17, 2010, and requested a government response, which was tabled on October 18, 2010. The Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development took the lead in coordinating a comprehensive government response to the Committee’s 17 recommendations, which touched upon a wide range of issues that fell within the mandates and responsibilities of numerous departments. The Committee’s recommendations included creating a Cabinet Committee on Arctic Affairs; including Inuit in scientific research projects pertaining to the Northern environment; doing more to recognize the importance of historic contributions made by Canada’s Indigenous peoples to Arctic sovereignty; including Nunavik and Nunatsiavut in the government’s Northern Strategy and programs; re-establishing the Office of Arctic Ambassador; strengthening the Arctic Council; expediting the procurement of Arctic/offshore patrol ships and the building of the promised icebreaker; requiring all foreign vessels entering Canada’s Arctic waters to report to NORDREG; providing proper infrastructure to ensure the safe passage of vessels through Canada’s Arctic waters; allocating the necessary resources to enable the Canadian Coast Guard to effectively execute its mandate in the Arctic; fully funding the RADARSAT Constellation Mission; resolving the dispute over the Beaufort Sea with the US; taking the lead in the development of international regimes governing activities in the Arctic. For further information on the Department’s response, see the Government Response to the Third Report of the Standing Committee (the link to the report on the Committee website is http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?DocId=4486644&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=40&Ses=3). Response of the Government to the Second Report of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations (Indian Estates Regulations) The Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations presented its Second Report on Indian Estates Regulations to the House of Commons on December 9, 2010, and requested a government response, which was tabled in the House on March 25, 2011. This Committee undertakes very technical, detailed work on statutory instruments and may examine issues over a period of several decades. In the case of the Indian Estates Regulations, the Joint Committee first reported to Parliament on this matter in a document tabled in the House of Commons on June 7, 1999, following a review of section 14 of these regulations spanning a number of years. Section 14 purported to authorize the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to deem certain persons to be the widow of a deceased Indian for the purposes of section 48 of the Indian Act. Section 48 deals with the distribution of property belonging to an Indian who dies intestate and, among other things, defines the entitlement of the intestate's survivor. It is the Joint Committee’s view that section 14 is ultra vires the Indian Act. The Government Response to the Second Report of the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations has yet to be posted on the Committee’s website.

Response to Parliamentary Committees

Government Response to the Third Report of the Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples, “First Nations Elections: The Choice is Inherently Theirs”

The Standing Senate Committee on Aboriginal Peoples presented to the Senate its Third Report on First Nations Elections on May 12, 2010. The Senate adopted the report on May 13, 2010, and requested a government response, which was tabled in the Senate on October 20, 2010.

The Committee’s first two recommendations called upon the Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to assist all First Nations who currently hold elections pursuant to the Indian Act in moving to community-based codes and to undertake a variety of activities to support this, and upon First Nations leadership to establish appropriate consultation mechanisms to ensure the meaningful participation of all community members in the development, implementation and future amendment(s) of community-based codes. The Committee's other two recommendations are that the Department, in collaboration with First Nations and their organizations, take steps to establish a First Nations Electoral and Appeals Commission, and establish pilot projects to develop and implement First Nations-led electoral initiatives and to guide policy and/or legislative development in this area.

For further information on the Department’s response, see the Government Response to the Third Report of the Standing Senate Committee (links to the report on the Committee website are http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/SEN/Committee/403/abor/rep/GovernmentResponse03-e.pdf and http://www.parl.gc.ca/Content/SEN/Committee/403/abor/rep/GovernmentResponse03-f.pdf).

Government Response to the Third Report of the Standing Committee on National Defence, “Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty”

The Standing Committee on National Defence presented its Third Report on Canada’s Arctic Sovereignty to the House of Commons on June 17, 2010, and requested a government response, which was tabled on October 18, 2010.

The Department of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development took the lead in coordinating a comprehensive government response to the Committee’s 17 recommendations, which touched upon a wide range of issues that fell within the mandates and responsibilities of numerous departments.

The Committee’s recommendations included creating a Cabinet Committee on Arctic Affairs; including Inuit in scientific research projects pertaining to the Northern environment; doing more to recognize the importance of historic contributions made by Canada’s Indigenous peoples to Arctic sovereignty; including Nunavik and Nunatsiavut in the government’s Northern Strategy and programs; re-establishing the Office of Arctic Ambassador; strengthening the Arctic Council; expediting the procurement of Arctic/offshore patrol ships and the building of the promised icebreaker; requiring all foreign vessels entering Canada’s Arctic waters to report to NORDREG; providing proper infrastructure to ensure the safe passage of vessels through Canada’s Arctic waters; allocating the necessary resources to enable the Canadian Coast Guard to effectively execute its mandate in the Arctic; fully funding the RADARSAT Constellation Mission; resolving the dispute over the Beaufort Sea with the US; taking the lead in the development of international regimes governing activities in the Arctic.

For further information on the Department’s response, see the Government Response to the Third Report of the Standing Committee (the link to the report on the Committee website is http://www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/Publication.aspx?DocId=4486644&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=40&Ses=3).

Response of the Government to the Second Report of the Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations (Indian Estates Regulations)

The Standing Joint Committee on Scrutiny of Regulations presented its Second Report on Indian Estates Regulations to the House of Commons on December 9, 2010, and requested a government response, which was tabled in the House on March 25, 2011.

This Committee undertakes very technical, detailed work on statutory instruments and may examine issues over a period of several decades. In the case of the Indian Estates Regulations, the Joint Committee first reported to Parliament on this matter in a document tabled in the House of Commons on June 7, 1999, following a review of section 14 of these regulations spanning a number of years. Section 14 purported to authorize the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development to deem certain persons to be the widow of a deceased Indian for the purposes of section 48 of the Indian Act. Section 48 deals with the distribution of property belonging to an Indian who dies intestate and, among other things, defines the entitlement of the intestate's survivor. It is the Joint Committee’s view that section 14 is ultra vires the Indian Act.

The Government Response to the Second Report of the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations has yet to be posted on the Committee’s website.

Response to the Auditor General (including to the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)
Chapter 3: Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change (December 2010) The Report, tabled in the House of Commons by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) in the fall of 2010, looks at whether the departments included in this audit are identifying and assessing the risks posed by climate change in their areas of responsibility and whether they are taking steps to adapt to these risks by considering them in their planning and decision making. It covers the period from 2006 to June 2010. The Report presented three key findings. The first is that the government has not established clear priorities for addressing the need to adapt to a changing climate. Specifically, the government has not produced a federal adaptation policy, strategy or action plan. The chapter concludes that this is the responsibility of Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada as the federal leads on adaptation. A second key finding is that the programs have shared information on climate impacts and adaptation in a manner that meets the needs of their clients, stakeholders and partners, but that funding for these programs—including AANDC’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP)—is scheduled to end in March 2011. A third key finding is that the departments included in this audit have not taken concrete actions to adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. The CESD recommends that all audited departments, including AANDC, identify the adaptation measures needed to respond to the risks that climate change presents for their areas of responsibility. AANDC has initiated—but not completed—a climate change vulnerability assessment. The results of that assessment will be taken into consideration in the corporate risk profile update process and the program renewal and management cycle. A follow-up report will be presented to the AANDC Audit Committee in April 2012. For more information on the Report, go to http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/docs/parl_cesd_201012_03_e.pdf. Chapter 1: Canada’s Economic Action Plan (October 2010) The Report, tabled in the House of Commons by the Auditor General in the fall of 2010, focuses on the design and implementation of the Economic Action Plan by the federal government. The scope was restricted to programs of Industry Canada, Infrastructure Canada and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada. For more information on the Report, go to http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/docs/parl_oag_201010_01_e.pdf.

Response to the Auditor General (including to the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)

Chapter 3: Adapting to the Impacts of Climate Change (December 2010)

The Report, tabled in the House of Commons by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) in the fall of 2010, looks at whether the departments included in this audit are identifying and assessing the risks posed by climate change in their areas of responsibility and whether they are taking steps to adapt to these risks by considering them in their planning and decision making. It covers the period from 2006 to June 2010.

The Report presented three key findings. The first is that the government has not established clear priorities for addressing the need to adapt to a changing climate. Specifically, the government has not produced a federal adaptation policy, strategy or action plan. The chapter concludes that this is the responsibility of Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada as the federal leads on adaptation.

A second key finding is that the programs have shared information on climate impacts and adaptation in a manner that meets the needs of their clients, stakeholders and partners, but that funding for these programs—including AANDC’s Climate Change Adaptation Program (CCAP)—is scheduled to end in March 2011.

A third key finding is that the departments included in this audit have not taken concrete actions to adapt to the impacts of a changing climate. The CESD recommends that all audited departments, including AANDC, identify the adaptation measures needed to respond to the risks that climate change presents for their areas of responsibility. AANDC has initiated—but not completed—a climate change vulnerability assessment. The results of that assessment will be taken into consideration in the corporate risk profile update process and the program renewal and management cycle. A follow-up report will be presented to the AANDC Audit Committee in April 2012.

For more information on the Report, go to http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/docs/parl_cesd_201012_03_e.pdf.

Chapter 1: Canada’s Economic Action Plan (October 2010)

The Report, tabled in the House of Commons by the Auditor General in the fall of 2010, focuses on the design and implementation of the Economic Action Plan by the federal government. The scope was restricted to programs of Industry Canada, Infrastructure Canada and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada.

For more information on the Report, go to http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/docs/parl_oag_201010_01_e.pdf.

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.)
The Public Service Commission of Canada performed an external audit on AANDC in the 2010-2011 fiscal year. In 2010, the Public Service Commission (PSC) conducted an audit of AANDC’s staffing actions. Following this audit, the PSC put forth a number of recommendations intended to improve areas of the staffing process. For example, the recommendations aim, among other things, to improve the quality of the information contained in the human resources information system and put in place fairer and more accurate tools and methods for the assessment of candidates. The Department has accepted the PSC recommendations and has proceeded to develop an action plan. The DGHRWSB updates senior management periodically on the progress of the action plan's implementation. For more information on the Report and AANDC’s response, see the website at http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/adt-vrf/rprt/2010/ar-rv/3-inac-ainc/index-eng.htm.

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.)

The Public Service Commission of Canada performed an external audit on AANDC in the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

In 2010, the Public Service Commission (PSC) conducted an audit of AANDC’s staffing actions. Following this audit, the PSC put forth a number of recommendations intended to improve areas of the staffing process. For example, the recommendations aim, among other things, to improve the quality of the information contained in the human resources information system and put in place fairer and more accurate tools and methods for the assessment of candidates. The Department has accepted the PSC recommendations and has proceeded to develop an action plan. The DGHRWSB updates senior management periodically on the progress of the action plan's implementation.

For more information on the Report and AANDC’s response, see the website at http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/adt-vrf/rprt/2010/ar-rv/3-inac-ainc/index-eng.htm.

Internal Audits and Evaluations

**Internal Audits**
Name of Internal Audit	Internal Audit Type	Status	Completion Date ^[1]
Audit of Family Violence and Other Social Services – Preliminary Survey	Transfer Payment	Completed	October 2010
Review of the Education Information System	IT Audit	Completed	November 2010
Grants and Contributions – Departmental Controls, Horizontal Departmental Audit (Canada Economic Action Plan)	Transfer Payment	Completed	February 2011
Audit of Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal	Internal Management	Completed	May 2010
Audit of the Implementation of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy (UAS)	Program Audit	Completed	May 2010
Audit of Information Management (CIDM Focus)	IT Audit	Completed	May 2010
Audit of Trust Accounts	Internal Management	Completed	September 2010
Audit of Security Program	Internal Management	Completed	September 2010
Post-implementation Audit of First Nations and Inuit Transfer Payment System	IT Audit	Completed	September 2010
Audit of PeopleSoft	Internal Management	Completed	September 2010
Audit of Payroll	IT Audit	Completed	November 2010
Audit of Housing*	Program Audit	Completed	September 2010
Audit of IM/IT Expenditures and Management Control Framework	IT Audit	Completed	September 2010
Audit of Infrastructure*	Program Audit	Completed	February 2011

**Evaluations**
Completed Evaluations – April 1st 2010 – March 31st 2011
Name of Evaluation and Link to Report	Program Activity	Status	Completion Date
Summative Evaluation of the Contributions for Inuit Counselling in the South http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/ics/ics-eng.asp	Northern Governance and People	Completed	May 2010
Summative Evaluation of First Nations Oil and Gas Moneys Management Act Implementation http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/ogm/ogm-eng.asp	Aboriginal Economic Development	Completed	May 2010
Implementation Evaluation of the Enhanced Prevention Focused Approach in Alberta for the First Nations Child and Family Services Program http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/fcf/fcf-eng.asp	Social Development	Completed	September 2010
Summative Evaluation of the Contributions to Indian Bands For Registration Administration http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/ibr/ibr-eng.asp	Managing Individual Affairs	Completed	September 2010
Impact Evaluation of Contributions to Indian Bands for Land Management on Reserve http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/iblmo/iblmo-eng.asp	Land and Economy	Completed	September 2010
Summative Evaluation of the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/cfm/cfm-eng.asp	Community Infrastructure	Completed	September 2010
Impact Evaluation of the Intervention Policy	Internal Services	Completed	November 2010
Impact Evaluation of EcoENERGY for Aboriginal and Northern Communities http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/ece/ece-eng.asp	Northern Governance and People	Completed	November 2010
Summative Evaluation of Assist Northerners in Assessing Key Vulnerabilities and Opportunities	Northern Governance and People	Completed	February 2011
Impact Evaluation of On-Reserve Housing (including Shelter Allowance and Ministerial Loan Guarantees) http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/orhs/orhs-eng.asp	Community Infrastructure	Completed	February 2011
Impact Evaluation of the Implementation of Self-Government Agreements http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/sga/sga-eng.asp	Treaty Management	Completed	February 2011
Evaluation of the Miawpukek First Nation Grant Agreement http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ai/arp/aev/pubs/ev/mwp/mwp-eng.asp	Governance and Institutions of Government	Completed	February 2011

[1] Date recommended by the audit Committee to the DM.

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