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Canadian Heritage

Department
Canada Council for the Arts
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Library and Archives of Canada
National Arts Centre Corporation
National Battlefields Commission
National Film Board
National Gallery of Canada
National Museum of Science and Technology
Public Service Commission
Public Service Labour Relations Board
Public Service Staffing Tribunal
Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal
Status of Women - Office of the Co-ordinator
Telefilm Canada

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Ministry Summary

Vote	(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008	Difference
		Main Estimates	Main Estimates
	Canadian Heritage
	Department
1	Operating expenditures	272,193	252,110	20,083
5	Grants and contributions	1,088,828	1,080,643	8,184
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	28,254	28,265	(11)
(S)	Minister of Canadian Heritage - Salary and motor car
	allowance	76	75	2
(S)	Salaries of the Lieutenant-Governors	1,129	1,103	26
(S)	Payments under the Lieutenant-Governors
	Superannuation Act	637	637	. . . . .
(S)	Supplementary Retirement Benefits - Former
	Lieutenant-Governors	182	182	. . . . .
	Total Department	1,391,299	1,363,015	28,285
	Canada Council for the Arts
10	Payments to the Canada Council for the Arts	180,526	181,321	(795)
	Total Agency	180,526	181,321	(795)
	Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
15	Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for
	operating expenditures	1,020,405	948,321	72,084
20	Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for
	working capital	4,000	4,000	. . . . .
25	Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for
	capital expenditures	91,019	91,632	(613)
	Total Agency	1,115,424	1,043,953	71,471
	Canadian Museum of Civilization
30	Payments to the Canadian Museum of Civilization for
	operating and capital expenditures	61,429	61,136	293
	Total Agency	61,429	61,136	293
	Canadian Museum of Nature
35	Payments to the Canadian Museum of Nature for
	operating and capital expenditures	59,176	84,221	(25,045)
	Total Agency	59,176	84,221	(25,045)
	Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
	Commission
40	Program expenditures	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	5,466	5,732	(266)
	Total Agency	5,466	5,732	(266)
	Library and Archives of Canada
45	Program expenditures	145,749	107,301	38,448
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	11,853	12,002	(149)
	Total Agency	157,602	119,303	38,299
	National Arts Centre Corporation
50	Payments to the National Arts Centre Corporation	49,553	35,216	14,337
	Total Agency	49,553	35,216	14,337
	National Battlefields Commission
55	Program expenditures	8,009	11,208	(3,199)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	374	433	(59)
(S)	Expenditures pursuant to paragraph 29.1(1) of the
	Financial Administration Act	1,600	1,600	. . . . .
	Total Agency	9,983	13,241	(3,258)
	National Film Board
60	Program expenditures	65,042	67,118	(2,076)
(S)	National Film Board Revolving Fund	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	Total Agency	65,042	67,118	(2,076)
	National Gallery of Canada
65	Payments to the National Gallery of Canada for
	operating and capital expenditures	45,268	38,752	6,516
70	Payment to the National Gallery of Canada for the
	purchase of objects for the Collection	8,000	8,000	. . . . .
	Total Agency	53,268	46,752	6,516
	National Museum of Science and Technology
75	Payments to the National Museum of Science and
	Technology for operating and capital expenditures	31,028	25,835	5,193
	Total Agency	31,028	25,835	5,193
	Public Service Commission
80	Program expenditures	84,955	90,032	(5,077)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	11,673	13,174	(1,501)
	Total Agency	96,628	103,206	(6,578)
	Public Service Labour Relations Board
85	Program expenditures	5,996	10,617	(4,621)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	760	788	(28)
	Total Agency	6,756	11,405	(4,649)
	Public Service Staffing Tribunal
90	Program expenditures	4,481	4,451	30
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	487	509	(22)
	Total Agency	4,968	4,960	8
	Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure
	Protection Tribunal
95	Program expenditures	1,644	. . . . .	1,644
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	189	. . . . .	189
	Total Agency	1,833	. . . . .	1,833
	Status of Women - Office of the Co-ordinator
100	Operating expenditures	7,499	6,958	541
105	Grants and contributions	16,250	11,950	4,300
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	1,012	981	31
	Total Agency	24,761	19,889	4,872
	Telefilm Canada
110	Payments to Telefilm Canada to be used for the
	purposes set out in the Telefilm Canada Act	107,172	104,649	2,523
	Total Agency	107,172	104,649	2,523
Note: Details in the “Ministry Summary” and “Program by Activities” tables may not add to totals due to rounding.

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Department

Strategic Outcome

Canadians express and share their diverse cultural experiences with each other and the world.

Program Activity Descriptions

Creation of Canadian Content and Performance Excellence

Expression of culture starts with the creation of works and performance. Although excellence is what professional artists and high performance athletes strive for, this requires the development of a structure that provides support both domestically and internationally, at all levels of cultural and sport development. The Department of Canadian Heritage focuses on enabling creators to produce and athletes to perform by supporting the structure and cultural industries needed for high quality works and performances.

Sustainability of Cultural Expression and Participation

Cultural life rests on the continued existence of an intricate network of institutions, not-for-profit organizations, corporations, volunteers, professionals and audiences. This network is both resilient - it relies on considerable dedication, experience and talent - and fragile - some crucial elements of the chain are vulnerable to investment patterns, market failures, foreign competition, technological changes, labour strains and international trade rules and agreements. As an integral part of the network, the Department of Canadian Heritage fosters the sustainability of the many organizations, cultural industries, entrepreneurs, and artistic and athletic performance events comprising this rich ecosystem. It does so by assisting them to increase their ability to attract investment, achieve adequate copyright protection, present to Canadian audience, pursue international opportunities and build organizational partnerships.

Preservation of Canada's Heritage

Canadians want their stories and history to be safeguarded for future generations. The Department of Canadian Heritage plays a leading role in facilitating the preservation of and access to cultural works and archival materials of national importance, including film, music, Aboriginal languages, Aboriginal stories and national cultural artefacts.

Access to Canada's Culture

Access to Canada's culture can take a variety of forms for participants: reading, attending exhibitions or performances, learning through the Internet, listening to radio, watching films or television, visiting heritage sites, etc. The Department of Canadian Heritage helps to create the conditions for wide access and participation. The Department focuses on facilitating access to the wide array of cultural experiences, bridging challenges such as distance, community size, language and ethno-cultural diversity. The primary vehicles for engaging Canadians in cultural participation are arts activities, mass media, and heritage site and events.

Strategic Outcome

Canada is an inclusive society built on inter-cultural understanding and citizen participation.

Program Activity Descriptions

Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding

The Department of Canadian Heritage fosters inter-cultural understanding by generating opportunities for Canadians to share experiences and learn about each other's cultures. One of the ways this is done is through the promotion of linguistic duality and of learning Canada's two official languages. The Department also supports initiatives that promote cross-cultural understanding within and between communities. With attention to the unique opportunities generated by sport activities in Canada, the Department promotes diversity as a means of enhancing inter-cultural experiences and understanding.

Community Development and Capacity-Building

Aboriginal and official languages communities play a uniquely important role in Canada as part of the fabric that has shaped Canadian society since its beginning. The Department of Canadian Heritage supports the development of Aboriginal organizations with programs that build on the cultural strengths of Aboriginal peoples and recognize the role they play in meeting the challenges faced. The Department of Canadian Heritage also supports the development of official-language minority communities by enhancing their participation in different sectors of society and by working to ensure their vitality in all parts of the country.

Participation in Community and Civic Life

An inclusive society means that all Canadians recognize and exercise their responsibilities to Canada and Canadian society. The Department of Canadian Heritage programs and activities contribute to this goal by helping to address some of the key impediments to community and civic participation. This is done through initiatives that educate Canadians about the country and their citizenship, both at home and abroad, while helping to educate the rest of the world about Canada. It is also achieved through the development of sport participation and supporting organizations that are built on volunteerism in communities. Youth programs generate opportunities and encourage participation. Targeted measures for ethno-cultural and ethno-racial communities assist these groups to more effectively participate into all aspects of Canadian life. Targeted measures for Aboriginal communities, including Aboriginal youth and women, support the participation of Aboriginal peoples and build upon Aboriginal cultures.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates				2007-2008
		Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions	Less:		Estimates
			and other	Revenues
			transfer	credited
			payments	to the vote
Creation of Canadian Content and
Performance Excellence	38,083	26,676	274,811	. . . . .	339,570	341,080
Participation in Community and Civic Life	88,236	23,497	145,505	. . . . .	257,238	203,922
Community Development and
Capacity-Building	13,952	36,823	202,091	. . . . .	252,865	260,035
Access to Canada's Culture	73,573	64,400	69,390	200	207,163	187,721
Sustainability of Cultural Expression and
Participation	58,215	22,574	95,454	3,100	173,143	210,634
Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding	11,683	5,098	104,748	. . . . .	121,529	121,573
Preservation of Canada's Heritage	22,115	. . . . .	18,580	905	39,790	38,050
	305,857	179,068	910,579	4,205	1,391,299	1,363,015

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Grants to eligible publishers of Canadian periodicals to defray a portion
of mailing costs	45,400,000	45,400,000
Grants to organizations, associations and institutions to promote the
vitality and long-term development of official-language minority
communities through the Development of Official-Language
Communities Program	36,822,973	35,644,933
Grants to the Athlete Assistance Program	26,676,000	27,000,000
Grants to arts organizations for endowment purposes	14,884,420	14,884,420
Grants to Arts Presentation Canada (Programming Component)	10,000,000	6,500,000
Grants in support of the Multiculturalism Program	7,315,204	7,742,650
Grants to non-profit organizations, Canadian institutions, individuals,
the private and public sectors and other levels of government for the
purpose of furthering participation in Canadian society and
Celebrate Canada! activities	5,434,000	5,500,000
Grants to organizations, associations and institutions to promote the full
recognition and use of the official languages in Canadian society
through the Enhancement of Official Languages Program	5,097,638	5,599,842
Grant to TV5 Monde	4,940,000	5,000,000
Grants in Support of the Building Communities through Arts and
Heritage Program	4,500,000	. . . . .
Grants to institutions and public authorities in Canada in accordance
with Section 35 of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act	3,000,000	3,000,000
Grants to Cultural Spaces Canada	3,000,000	3,000,000
Grants in support of the Community Historical Recognition Program	2,757,392	1,570,075
Grant to Canadian museums and heritage organizations to promote
professional management of, and access to, Canada's diverse
heritage	2,500,000	2,500,000
Grants to Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program (Capacity
Building Component)	2,000,000	2,000,000
Grants to support the Aboriginal Peoples' Program	1,340,000	1,350,000
Grants to Research and Development Application	750,000	750,000
(S) Payments under Lieutenant-Governors Superannuation Act	637,000	637,000
Grants to Arts Presentation Canada (Development Component)	500,000	500,000
Grants in support of the Canadian Studies Program	200,000	200,000
Grants in support of the Human Rights Program	195,293	200,000
(S) Supplementary Retirement Benefits - Former Lieutenant-Governors	182,000	182,000
Grants to the Lieutenant-Governors of the provinces of Canada toward
defraying the costs incurred in the exercise of their duties:
Quebec	147,372	147,372
Ontario	105,627	105,627
British Columbia	97,814	97,814
Newfoundland	77,590	77,590
Alberta	75,940	75,940
Manitoba	73,762	73,762
Saskatchewan	73,758	73,758
Nova Scotia	64,199	64,199
New Brunswick	62,947	62,947
Prince Edward Island	57,071	57,071
Grants in support of Innovative Youth Exchange Projects	100,000	100,000
Total grants	179,068,000	170,097,000
Contributions
Contributions to support the Development of Official-Language
Communities Program	202,090,500	186,348,949
Contributions to the Canadian Television Fund	119,950,000	119,950,000
Contributions to support the Enhancement of Official Languages
Program	108,133,289	105,923,289
Contributions for the Sport Support Program	101,563,183	96,191,481
Contributions to support the Aboriginal Peoples' Program	56,417,982	59,760,732
Contributions for the Games' Hosting Program	50,387,404	97,673,284
Contributions in support of publishing, sound recording and multimedia
organizations to enhance their development and distribution:
Contributions for the Book Publishing Industry Development
Program	37,637,660	38,094,798
Contributions in support of the Cultural Spaces Canada Program	26,342,801	26,642,423
Contributions to non-profit organizations, Canadian institutions,
individuals, the private and public sectors and other levels of
government for the purpose of furthering participation in Canadian
society and Celebrate Canada! activities	23,286,423	15,988,600
Contributions to the Canada Music Fund	22,614,982	22,889,658
Contributions in support of the Katimavik Program	19,776,000	19,776,000
Contributions in support of the Arts Presentation Canada Program	17,862,112	13,562,498
Contributions for the National Arts Training Program	16,703,920	10,709,000
Contributions to the Canadian magazine publishing industry	15,381,182	15,567,998
Contributions to the Canada New Media Fund	14,196,077	14,025,000
Contributions in support of the Exchanges Canada Initiative	12,604,359	11,712,389
Contributions in support of the Community Historical Recognition
Program	12,361,878	7,712,106
Contributions to Canadian museums and heritage organizations to
promote professional management of, and access to, Canada's
diverse heritage	11,945,845	7,598,000
Contributions in support of the Canadian Culture On-line Program	10,658,643	10,571,495
Contributions in support of the Multiculturalism Program	9,487,997	9,465,537
Contributions to Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program (Capacity
Building Component)	4,134,043	4,134,043
Contributions to Cultural Capitals of Canada	3,862,680	3,862,680
Contributions in support of the Building Communities through Arts and
Heritage Program	2,500,000	. . . . .
Contributions to TV5	2,470,000	2,500,000
Contributions in support of the Trade Routes: Canada's Trade
Opportunities Program	1,976,000	2,000,000
Contributions to non-profit cultural organizations and institutions to
enhance cultural infrastructures and support cultural development:
Contribution to Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust,
Charlottetown, P.E.I.	1,580,000	1,205,000
Contributions in support of the Canadian Feature Film Policy: Canadian
Independent Film and Video Fund	1,531,400	1,550,000
Contribution to the Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program
(Networking component)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Contributions in support of Stabilization Projects	626,760	626,760
Contribution for limited support for endangered arts organizations	500,000	500,000
Contributions to the Arts, Culture and Diversity Program	390,000	390,000
Contributions in support of the Canadian Studies Program	265,000	265,000
Contributions in support of the Human Rights Program	192,280	192,280
Contributions in support of the Canadian Feature Film Policy:
Audio-Visual Preservation Trust	148,200	150,000
Total contributions	910,578,600	908,539,000
Items not required
Contributions in support of the National Training Program in the Film
and Video Sector	. . . . .	2,550,000
Contributions to Arts and Heritage Organizations for Capacity Building
Projects	. . . . .	176,000
Contributions in support of the Court Challenges Program	. . . . .	100,000
Total items not required	. . . . .	2,826,000
Total	1,089,646,600	1,081,462,000

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Canada Council for the Arts

Strategic Outcome

A vibrant and dynamic arts sector in Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Grants and services to support creation, production and dissemination of arts for individuals and organizations

Provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations.

Arts promotion to foster public knowledge and appreciation of the Canadian arts and culture

To encompass all activities within the organization for the promotion of arts at the national and international levels including partnerships and networks with multiple stakeholders, rental of art works, recognizing artistic excellence with our different prizes.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total		Main
	Operating			Estimates
Grants and services to support creation, production and
dissemination of arts for individuals and organizations	175,234	175,234		176,237
Arts promotion to foster public knowledge and
appreciation of the Canadian arts and culture	5,292	5,292		5,084
	180,526	180,526		181,321

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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Strategic Outcome

A national public broadcasting service that is primarily Canadian in content and character.

Program Activity Descriptions

Television Services

National, regional and local television broadcasting services in English and French.

Radio Services

National, regional and local radio broadcasting services in English and French, and an international service, Radio Canada International.

Transmission and distribution of programs

The distribution of the national broadcasting service to virtually all parts of Canada through satellite, microwave and landlines. Included is the provision of the signal that delivers service to the individual radio and television receivers through CBC/SRC transmitters, payments to privately-owned affiliates carrying CBC/SRC programs, and facilities to delay or pre-release broadcasts as required in the different time zones of the country.

Newsworld

CBC Newsworld is an English-language news and information specialty service distributed through satellite and cable delivery. The incremental cost of its operations is funded from its revenues.

Réseau de l'information

Le Réseau de l'information is a French-language news and information specialty service distributed through satellite and cable delivery. The incremental cost of its operations is funded from its revenues.

Galaxie

A continuous music network for the home or business market, Galaxie is available by subscription on digital cable and satellite distribution and currently provides 45 different channels of CD-quality uninterrupted music, 24 hours a day.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Television Services	1,081,888	65,122	439,926	707,084	640,160
Radio Services	348,527	17,038	19,650	345,915	342,250
Transmission and distribution of programs	64,272	12,859	7,673	69,458	75,004
Newsworld	80,660	. . . . .	80,660	. . . . .	. . . . .
Réseau de l'information	46,701	. . . . .	46,701	. . . . .	. . . . .
Galaxie	8,029	. . . . .	15,062	(7,033)	(13,461)
	1,630,077	95,019	609,672	1,115,424	1,043,953

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Canadian Museum of Civilization

Strategic Outcome

Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for human cultural achievements and human behaviour through collections of historical and cultural objects, exhibitions, programs and research reflecting a Canadian perspective.

Program Activity Descriptions

Collect and Research

Manages, develops, conserves and undertakes research on the collections to enhance program delivery and augment the scientific knowledge base.

Exhibit, Educate and Communicate

Develops, maintains, and communicates exhibits, programs and activities to further knowledge, critical understanding, appreciation and respect for human cultural achievements and human behaviour.

Accommodation

Managing and maintaining all facilities and related security and hosting services.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Accommodation	27,733	4,575	3,461	28,847	27,543
Exhibit, Educate and Communicate	27,189	250	7,983	19,456	19,683
Collect and Research	16,557	125	3,556	13,126	13,910
	71,479	4,950	15,000	61,429	61,136

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Canadian Museum of Nature

Strategic Outcome

Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for the natural world through collections of natural history objects, public education programmes and research reflecting a special but not exclusive perspective on Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Public education programmes

Develops and maintains exhibitions, programmes, electronic and print publications, the Museum's Web site nature.ca and activities to foster an understanding of, and empathy with, nature.

Collections management

Develops, preserves and makes accessible collections of natural history specimens, objects and information materials to meet the growing needs of both the public and private sectors for research, education and informed decision-making about the natural world.

Research

Explores the past and assists Canadians in preparing for the future by conducting both systematics and applied research, as well as by developing and maintaining networks and linkages with Canadian and international scientific communities.

Accommodation

Provides secure and functional facilities that meet all safety and building code requirements including a renovated Museum facility that furthers the vision and mandate of the Museum.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Accommodation	13,773	32,967	261	46,479	69,863
Research	5,359	57	133	5,283	5,144
Public education programmes	7,491	127	3,097	4,521	6,644
Collections management	3,021	36	164	2,893	2,570
	29,644	33,187	3,655	59,176	84,221

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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

Strategic Outcome

Broadcasting and Telecommunications industries that contribute to Canada's cultural, economic and social prosperity.

Program Activity Descriptions

Regulation and Supervision of the Canadian Broadcasting Industry

Supervise and regulate all aspects of the Canadian broadcasting system in order to implement the broadcasting policy set out in the Broadcasting Act.

Regulation and Monitoring of the Canadian Telecommunications Industry

Ensure the implementation of Canadian telecommunications objectives set out in the Telecommunications Act and to ensure that Canadian carriers provide telecommunications services and charge rates on terms that are just and reasonable, and do not unjustly discriminate or provide an unreasonable preference toward any person.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Less:		Estimates
		Revenues
		credited
		to the vote
Regulation and Supervision of the Canadian Broadcasting
Industry	24,566	21,703	2,863	2,967
Regulation and Monitoring of the Canadian
Telecommunications Industry	21,300	18,697	2,603	2,765
	45,866	40,400	5,466	5,732

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Library and Archives of Canada

Strategic Outcome

Current and future generations of Canadians have access to their documentary heritage.

Program Activity Descriptions

Managing the disposition of the Government of Canada records of continuing value

Through the issuance of Records Disposition Authorities, the development of record-keeping advice, tools and guidance, and the provision of Federal Records Centre services for departments of the Government of Canada, Library and Archives of Canada (LAC) enables and facilitates the management of information within federal agencies and ensures that government's archival and historical records are identified and appropriately preserved.

Managing the documentary heritage of interest to Canada

The building of national documentary resource for all aspects of the study of Canada is fundamental to the mandate of LAC. The LAC collection consists of published and unpublished materials in a variety of formats acquired through legal deposit, agreements with government institutions and selected private materials purchased or received by donation. To access the contents of collections, they must be described. Description can take many forms and provide various layers of access but is governed by nationally and internationally accepted codes of practice. At the same time, holdings are also described to meet Canadians' expectations for timely and equitable access. Once materials enter the LAC collection they are managed to ensure their long-term preservation and accessibility through policies, procedures and various programs including storage, conservation, restoration and copying. To fulfill its role as a permanent repository of the government records and publications, the LAC enters into agreements with government institutions to ensure that documents of historical and archival value are eventually transferred to LAC. LAC also provides advice to assist government institutions in fulfilling their obligations under Sections 12 and 13 of the Library and Archives of Canada Act .

Making the documentary heritage known and accessible for use

All materials that become part of the LAC collection are intended for use by those interested in Canada. LAC provides information and services including consultation, research and lending, across multiple channels to facilitate access to the documentary heritage to a wide variety of clients. It also establishes programs, such as the Portrait Gallery of Canada, and encourages or organizes programs such as exhibitions, publications and performances, to make known and interpret the documentary heritage. LAC also provides information resources and standards such as the national catalogue and supports the infrastructure necessary to ensure its accessibility to those interested in Canada.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates				2007-2008
		Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions	Less:		Estimates
			and other	Revenues
			transfer	credited
			payments	to the vote
Managing the documentary heritage of
interest to Canada	77,130	36	. . . . .	. . . . .	77,166	67,500
Making the documentary heritage known
and accessible for use	67,274	. . . . .	1,710	550	68,434	41,331
Managing the disposition of the
Government of Canada records of
continuing value	12,002	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	12,002	10,472
	156,406	36	1,710	550	157,602	119,303
Transfer Payments
(dollars)			2008-2009		2007-2008
			Main Estimates		Main Estimates
Grants
International Serials Data System				25,000		25,000
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions				11,000		11,000
Total grants				36,000		36,000
Contributions
Canadian archival community in support of archival projects leading to
the development of a national network of Canadian archives,
holdings, activities and services				640,000		640,000
Canadian Council of Archives for activities in support of the National
Archival Development Program				570,000		570,000
Canadian archival community in support of projects relating to the
conservation of archival records, conservation research, and
conservation training and information				500,000		500,000
Total contributions				1,710,000		1,710,000
Items not required
Canadian Culture On-line Program in support of activities to advance
the creation of cultural content on-line and other digitization projects				. . . . .		1,300,000
Total items not required				. . . . .		1,300,000
Total				1,746,000		3,046,000

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National Arts Centre Corporation

Strategic Outcome

Strong and dynamic performing arts in the National Capital Region and across Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Programming

Performing arts programming in Music, English theatre, French theatre, Dance and other forms of programming, as well as Programming support services.

Accommodation
Operating and maintaining the National Arts Centre.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Accommodation	9,440	15,722	. . . . .	25,162	9,440
Programming	35,663	. . . . .	11,272	24,391	25,776
	45,103	15,722	11,272	49,553	35,216

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National Battlefields Commission

Strategic Outcome

The Battlefields Park of Quebec is a prestigious, accessible, safe and educational historic and urban site.

Program Activity Descriptions

Conservation and Development

As part of this program activity, the National Battlefields Commission (NBC) preserves the legacy of the Battlefields Park for future generations. To do so, the NBC ensures infrastructures maintenance and improvement when required, the horticultural landscape, and offers a protected site for all Canadian and foreign users and visitors.

Public Education and Services

The purpose of this program activity is to showcase the history of the site and its cultural, recreational and natural treasures so as to emphasize its dual role as a historical and a city park. In support of this program, the National Battlefields Commission welcomes visitors, puts on exhibits and educational activities, provides quality public services, and disseminates information to users and visitors from both Canada and abroad.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates 2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Conservation and Development	6,769	6,769	9,773
Public Education and Services	3,214	3,214	3,468
	9,983	9,983	13,241

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National Film Board

Strategic Outcome

The reflection of Canadian values and perspectives through the production of innovative Canadian audiovisual works

accessible in relevant media of the day.

Program Activity Descriptions

Production of audiovisual works

The National Film Board (NFB)'s audiovisual works provide a uniquely Canadian perspective, including diverse cultural and regional perspectives, recognized across Canada and around the world, thereby playing a pivotal role in the Canadian film and television industry.

The NFB's programming fosters diverse voices and content in both official languages by encouraging participation from Aboriginal groups and ethnocultural communities.

The NFB's use of the recent production methods and technologies to provide quality works to be accessible on new distribution platforms and in new media.

NFB's production activities include the conceptualization, research, development, production and marketing of documentaries, animation films, new media content, as well as other emerging forms.

Distribution, Accessibility, Outreach

NFB's distribution, accessibility and outreach activities contribute to a dynamic Canadian culture and heritage.

The distribution of audiovisual work includes: commercializing its audiovisual catalogues and well established stock shot library and developing and diversifying markets (Theatrical, TV, Consumer and Institutional) for NFB products in Canada and abroad.

Activities will make works available in communities across Canada, especially those in remote, rural areas, and provide access to Native groups and official language minority groups.

Revolving Fund

The Estimates are based on cash requirements for the NFB over the fiscal year and the Revolving Fund is used to pay for the Board's expenses calculated on an accrual basis.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates				2007-2008
		Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions	Less:		Estimates
			and other	Revenues
			transfer	credited
			payments	to the vote
Production of audiovisual works	53,212	3	150	2,304	51,061	47,467
Distribution, Accessibility, Outreach	19,875	12	85	5,991	13,981	. . . . .
Accessibility and Outreach	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	13,603
Research and Advisory Services	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	3,650
Distribution of audiovisual works	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	2,398
Revolving Fund	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	73,087	15	235	8,295	65,042	67,118
Transfer Payments
(dollars)			2008-2009		2007-2008
			Main Estimates		Main Estimates
Grants
Grants in support and promotion of Canadian cinematography				15,000		10,000
Total grants				15,000		10,000
Contributions
Contributions in support and promotion of Canadian cinematography				235,000		240,000
Total contributions				235,000		240,000
Total				250,000		250,000

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National Gallery of Canada

Strategic Outcome

Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for visual art through collections of historic and contemporary works of art, programs and research that reflect a special but not exclusive perspective on Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Collections

To acquire, preserve, research and document historic and contemporary works of art in order to represent and present arts heritage. It includes Curatorial Research, Acquisitions and Preservation.

Outreach

To foster broad access nationally and internationally to the Gallery's collection, research, exhibitions and expertise. It includes exhibitions, both in the National Capital Region and other venues in Canada and abroad, educational programming and publications, communications and marketing activities designed to reach as wide an audience as possible.

Accommodation

To provide secure and suitable facilities, which are readily accessible to the public, for the preservation and exhibition of the national collections.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Accommodation	18,973	8,714	3,648	24,039	16,127
Outreach	17,088	. . . . .	2,252	14,836	16,004
Collections	16,578	. . . . .	2,185	14,393	14,621
	52,639	8,714	8,085	53,268	46,752

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National Museum of Science and Technology

Strategic Outcome

Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for science and technology through collections of scientific and technological objects, programs and research reflecting a Canadian perspective.

Program Activity Descriptions

Heritage Preservation

Heritage preservation includes two main components, Collection Management, which includes preservation and conservation, and Research, which comprises those activities contributing to the building of a knowledge base about the scientific and technological heritage of Canada. The Corporation, as the only comprehensive science- and technology-collecting institution in Canada, has a special responsibility for the development of a Canadian national collection. In view of the breadth of the potential subject matter to be covered, critical choices must be made in determining collection content and priorities. Collection development activities assist the Corporation in making informed decisions on collection content, while collection management activities encompass the activities required to manage the objects accessioned into the collection. The Corporation has identified seven major subject areas on which it will focus its research activities. These are: aviation, communications, manufacturing, natural resources, renewable resources including agriculture, scientific instrumentation and transportation.

Sharing Knowledge

The Corporation seeks to engage Canadians in discovering, considering and questioning past and present developments in science and technology, and their impact on society and individuals. The Corporation fosters a sense of identity and belonging for all Canadians, as well as pride in Canada's scientific and technological history and achievements. It also encourages active and informed participation by Canadians in the future development of our technological society. The primary reason for interpreting Canada's scientific and technological heritage is to provide Canadians with meaningful information about themselves and Canada. Just as the Transformation of Canada theme directs research and collection activities, it likewise guides the Corporation in its knowledge dissemination activities. These typically depict the historical development of science and technology, provide information on the objects in the collection and review the relationships between science, technology and Canadian society. The Corporation disseminates knowledge to its audiences in three primary ways: through its public facilities, its Web sites and its publications.

Accommodation

Facilities are an integral part of museum operations. They do more than house staff; they also provide a venue for the public, and housing for the collection. Facilities have a profound effect on museum visitation. Appropriate museum architecture attracts visitors, contributes to the atmosphere and becomes a symbol of the institution's mandate. A large portion of comments by visitors allude to their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the quality of the facilities and their related services.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Accommodation	7,801	6,306	435	13,672	8,232
Sharing Knowledge	15,410	291	3,048	12,653	12,901
Heritage Preservation	5,475	99	871	4,703	4,702
	28,686	6,696	4,354	31,028	25,835

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Public Service Commission

Strategic Outcome

A highly competent, non-partisan and representative public service, able to provide service in both official languages, in which appointments are based on the values of fairness, access, representativeness and transparency.

Program Activity Descriptions

Appointment Integrity and Political Neutrality

The Appointment Integrity and Political Neutrality activity develops and maintains a policy and regulatory framework for safeguarding the integrity of public service staffing and ensuring political neutrality. This activity includes establishing policies and standards, providing advice, interpretation and guidance and administering delegated and non-delegated appointment authorities.

Oversight of Integrity of Staffing and Political Neutrality

The Oversight of Integrity of Staffing and Political Neutrality activity provides an accountability regime for the implementation of the appointment policy and regulatory framework for safeguarding the integrity of public service staffing and ensuring political neutrality. This activity includes monitoring departments' and agencies' compliance with legislative requirements, conducting audits, studies and evaluations, carrying out investigations, and reporting to Parliament on the integrity of public service staffing.

Staffing Services and Assessment

The Staffing Services and Assessment activity develops and maintains the systems that link Canadians and public servants seeking employment opportunities in the federal public service with hiring departments and agencies. It provides assessment-related products and services in the form of research and development, consultation, assessment operations and counselling for use in recruitment, selection and development throughout the federal public service. This activity also includes delivering staffing services, programs and products to departments and agencies, to Canadians and public servants, through client service units located across Canada.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Less:		Estimates
		Revenues
		credited
		to the vote
Staffing Services and Assessment	57,083	14,000	43,083	54,832
Oversight of Integrity of Staffing and Political Neutrality	34,211	. . . . .	34,211	29,794
Appointment Integrity and Political Neutrality	19,334	. . . . .	19,334	18,580
	110,628	14,000	96,628	103,206

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Public Service Labour Relations Board

Strategic Outcome

Harmonious labour relations in the federal Public Service and Parliament.

Program Activity Descriptions

Adjudication, mediation and compensation analysis and research

The Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB) is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal mandated by the Public Service Labour Relations Act and the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act to administer the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems in the federal Public Service and Parliament. Board members hold hearings with respect to grievance adjudication, complaints and other types of proceedings, throughout Canada. The PSLRB provides conciliation and arbitration services to assist parties in the renewal and negotiation of new collective agreements; mediation services to help parties work together to resolve grievances and complaints; and, an interactive training session on interest-based negotiations and mediation. A compensation analysis and research function consists of delivering information on comparative rates of pay, employee earnings, conditions of employment and benefits in the public and private sectors. The Board is required by statute to provide physical and administrative support services to the National Joint Council (NJC), but plays no direct role in its operations.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates 2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Adjudication, mediation and compensation analysis and
research	6,756	6,756	11,405
	6,756	6,756	11,405

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Public Service Staffing Tribunal

Strategic Outcome

Fair and impartial resolution of disputes related to internal appointments and lay-offs in the Government of Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Adjudication and mediation of complaints filed under the Public Service Employment Act

Pursuant to the new Public Service Employment Act , the mandate of the Public Service Staffing Tribunal (the Tribunal) is to consider and dispose of complaints stemming from an internal appointment, the implementation of a corrective measure ordered by the Tribunal, the revocation of an appointment or a lay-off. In considering whether a complaint relating to an internal appointment or a lay-off is substantiated, the Tribunal may interpret and apply the Canadian Human Rights Act . If the Tribunal finds that the complaint is founded, it may order that compensation be paid. The Tribunal may also provide mediation services at any stage of a proceeding in order to resolve a complaint.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates 2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Adjudication and mediation of complaints filed under the
Public Service Employment Act	4,968	4,968	4,960
	4,968	4,968	4,960

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Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal

Strategic Outcome

Remedial and disciplinary actions that ensure complainants to the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner are

protected against reprisals.

Program Activity Descriptions

Reprisal Hearings Program

The Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal supports the Tribunal in fulfilling its mandate by supporting the effective management of the Tribunal's hearing processes, including by receiving documents, processing cases, maintaining Tribunal records, providing logistical support, providing legal and policy support, orientation and training to Tribunal members and informing clients of Tribunal procedures and directives.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates 2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Reprisal Hearings Program	1,833	1,833	. . . . .
	1,833	1,833	. . . . .

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Status of Women - Office of the Co-ordinator

Strategic Outcome

Strengthen the full participation of women in the economic, social and cultural life of Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Development of Strategic Policy Advice and Partnerships

Status of Women - Office of the Co-ordinator (SWC) develops strategic policy advice, tools and partnerships to support federal departments and central agencies in integrating gender-based analysis in departmental policies and programs, and in developing better evidence-based policy. SWC also collaborates on initiatives with other federal departments, provincial-territorial governments, civil society, and key international partners to address women's issues.

Financial assistance for projects to improve social, economic and cultural outcomes for women

SWC provides financial assistance to Canadian organizations for projects that address the economic, social and cultural situation of women, and, leverages partnerships to create concrete outcomes for women in order to support their full participation to the society.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions		Estimates
			and other
			transfer
			payments
Financial assistance for projects to improve social,
economic and cultural outcomes for women	6,049	12,050	4,200	22,299	17,940
Development of Strategic Policy Advice and Partnerships	2,462	. . . . .	. . . . .	2,462	1,949
	8,511	12,050	4,200	24,761	19,889

Transfer Payments
(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Women's Program - Grants to women's and other voluntary
organizations for the purpose of furthering women's participation in
Canadian society	12,050,000	10,750,000
Total grants	12,050,000	10,750,000
Contributions
Women's Program - Contributions to women's and other voluntary
organizations for the purpose of furthering women's participation in
Canadian society	3,200,000	200,000
Contributions to the Native Women's Association of Canada for the
Sisters in Spirit initiative	1,000,000	1,000,000
Total contributions	4,200,000	1,200,000
Total	16,250,000	11,950,000

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Telefilm Canada

Strategic Outcome

Canadians have access to high quality, popular Canadian audio-visual productions.

Program Activity Descriptions

Canada Feature Film Fund

The Canada Feature Film Fund (CFFF) is the primary instrument of the federal government's Canadian Feature Film Policy, entitled From Script to Screen. The objective of the Policy, and of the CFFF, is to capture 5% of the domestic box office. The Fund provides assistance for screenwriting, project development, production, marketing and versions of Canadian feature films that have high box office potential in Canada. In administering the CFFF, Telefilm seeks to support the development, production and marketing of compelling, distinctively Canadian feature films that reflect Canadian society, including its cultural diversity. The financial assistance provided by Telefilm Canada is intended to contribute to the overall growth, and professional and economic development, of the Canadian film industry. Telefilm's financial participation may be provided in various forms: investments, conditionally repayable advances, loans, loan guarantees, grants or corporate envelopes. The majority of Telefilm Canada's activity centres on investments in individual projects based on a rigorous project selection process. As an investor, Telefilm Canada shares the risks and eventual revenues of the productions it participates in financially.The CFFF is the subject of a Memorandum of Understanding between Telefilm Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage. Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, a minimum of one-third of funds are reserved for French-language projects.

Professional Development and Complementary Activities

This program activity is intended to complement Telefilm Canada's support to feature film and television production-related activity, by supporting activities that enhance the overall environment and conditions in which Canadian feature films and television programs are produced, promoted, sold and distributed. Support in the form of grants is provided to Canadian feature film and television festivals and to Canadian film and television awards shows to raise the profile of Canadian productions with Canadian audiences. In addition, support in the form of grants is extended to industry professionals to attend international festivals and markets, and for professional development initiatives.

Other Activities

This program activity refers to all programs administered by Telefilm Canada pursuant to contribution agreements or other agreements with the Department of Canadian Heritage. They support Telefilm Canada's audience-and-building-capacity objectives. Telefilm Canada has two contribution agreements with the Department of Canadian Heritage. They provide Telefilm Canada with the financial resources to administer the following two funds: The Canada New Media Fund and the National Training Schools Program. In addition, Telefilm Canada administers Canada's international coproduction agreements and recommends certification of international coproductions.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Less:		Estimates
		Revenues
		credited
		to the vote
Canada Feature Film Fund	109,765	10,000	99,765	99,887
Professional Development and Complementary Activities	8,407	1,000	7,407	4,762
Other Activities	14,550	14,550	. . . . .	. . . . .
	132,722	25,550	107,172	104,649

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