Unity Reserve

On April 29th, 2004, the President of the Treasury Board, today released the list of projects and initiatives approved from the Unity Reserve.

What is the Unity Reserve?

The Unity Reserve was a source of funds used to fund projects and initiatives accounted for through annual public reporting in the Public Accounts of Canada. Its objective was to support national events, celebrations, projects and initiatives to strengthen Canadian unity throughout the country.

The Unity Reserve was discontinued in Budget 2004 as part of the expenditure review process currently underway.

How were projects and initiatives approved and managed?

Once the Prime Minister approved the use of the Unity Reserve as a source of funds for these projects and initiatives, departments submitted a proposal to the Treasury Board following the same process as for any other request for financial approval.

Projects and initiatives were administered within existing departmental programs and managed in accordance with the applicable legislative requirements and Treasury Board policies.

Additional information

Additional information on the projects and initiatives provided on the list tabled in Parliament is organized by department. Some of the departments that managed projects and initiatives funded from the Unity Reserve no longer exist. In these cases, an explanatory note names both the original department, as well as the department that is now responsible for these items under the current government structure.

Requests for further information on the specific projects or initiatives described on this web site should be directed to the departmental spokesperson.

Citizenship & Immigration

Jeux de la Francophonie & World Championships of Athletics

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The program the funds went to: Maximizing Benefits of International Migration and Managing Access to Canada business lines
  • Les Jeux de la Francophonie & World Championships of Athletics, held in Ottawa in the summer of 2001, meant a significant increase in the number of participants and visitors for whom visas were to be processed, which had an incremental impact on the volume of services provided by both CIC abroad and in Canada CIC had to invest in additional temporary resources in missions abroad for not only visa processing but also security checks and screening Resources therefore went to additional staff, overtime and travel for CIC officials For participants to the Games, the $75 visa cost was remitted.
• Was NOT a transfer payment
• Any other relevant info: these amounts are not specifically reported and identifiable but are part of the regular economic objects such as salaries, travel

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary:

• C&I, 2001-02: section 5.4

  Also in 2001-2 Public Accts Volume 2 Part II - Section 3.2, there is info on the remission of fees for C&IOf $418,500 published, fee remissions for the two events totalled $117,225 but are not identifiable specifically for these eventsFunds to offset these remissions were part of the TB sub.

• Programs by Business Line: Maximizing Benefits of International migration and Managing Access to Canada
• Transfer Payments: none

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Funding for National Unity Strategy - Public Diplomacy and Cultural Programs

Allocation from the reserve

Description

The Public Diplomacy Program was designed to increase visibility within Canada and abroad of Canada's international image in order to promote national pride and identityIn 1999 the program was expanded to include more domestic activities with international resonance.

Two grants are used to support the program: the Grants in Aid of Academic Relations and the Grants in Aid of Cultural Relations.

Public Accounts References

Funds allocated under the Public Diplomacy Business Line

• Public Accounts Volume II, Part I:

  1998-99 Operating Expenditures of $1.85M included under Public Diplomacy business line for program expenditures (p.8.13); grants and contribution funding of $1.95M listed under the Grants in Aid of Cultural Relations and Grants in Aid of Academic Relations (p.8.15)

  1999-00 Operating Expenditures of $2.05M included under Public Diplomacy business line for program expenditures (p.9.13); grants and contribution funding of $2.95M listed under the Grants in Aid of Cultural Relations and Grants in Aid of Academic Relations (p.9.15)

  2000-01 Operating Expenditures included under Public Diplomacy business line for program expenditures (p.9.13); grants and contribution funding listed under the Grants in Aid of Cultural Relations and Grants in Aid of Academic Relations (p.9.15)

  2001-02 Operating Expenditures included under Public Diplomacy business line for program expenditures (p.9.13); grants and contribution funding listed under the Grants in Aid of Cultural Relations and Grants in Aid of Academic Relations (p.9.15)

  2002-03 Operating Expenditures included under Public Diplomacy business line for program expenditures (p.9.13); grants and contribution funding listed under the Grants in Aid of Cultural Relations and Grants in Aid of Academic Relations (p.9.15)

  ** from 2000-01 to 2002-03, $7.5M allocated for Operating Expenditures and $18M for Grants in Aid of Academic Relations and the Grants in Aid of Cultural Relations

• Transfer Payments: Grants in Aid of Academic Relations and the Grants in Aid of Cultural Relations

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Forum of Federations and International Conference on Federalism

Allocation from the reserve

Description

Forum of Federations is a non-governmental organization where federal countries, international organizations, experts and observers exchange ideas and information, compare their experiences and develop solutions to common problems of federal statesThe initiative arose from a 1997 commitment in Securing Our Future Together.

The Forum of Federations was formally created in the wake of the International Conference on Federalism held in Mont-Tremblant in late 1999, which brought together some 500 participants from 27 countries, including 20 federations.

Funding was allocated from Vote 10 (Grant and Contributions) except for $100,000 in 2003-04 which was allocated from Vote 1 (Operating Expenditures).

Public Accounts References

Funds allocated under the Public Diplomacy Business Line

• Public Accounts Volume II, Part I:

  1999-00 (p9.15) and (p9.18)

  2000-01 (p9.18)

  2002-03 (p918)

  2003-04 (p918)

• Transfer Payments: Grants in Aid of Academic Relations; Contribution to the Forum of Federations

Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade

Champlain 2004

Allocation from the reserve

Description

Canadian Heritage and DFAIT developed the international component of this project, particularly in France, to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the arrival of Champlain in North America.

Public Accounts References

• Public Accounts Volume II, Part I:

• Transfer Payments: Grants in Aid of Cultural Relations

Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA)

Forum of Federations

Allocation from the reserve

Description

The Forum of Federations was established in 1998 as a non-governmental organization, further to a 1997 Red Book commitment to "propose the creation of an international forum of federations, where federal countries can exchange ideas and information, compare their experiences and devise new solutions to common problems".

CIDA contributed to the Forum of Federations from their Vote 25 through the Canadian Partnership Program with the goal "to support the Forum in its activities to strengthen the capacity of counterpart organizations and government bodies in those developing countries and countries in transition for which federalism is a significant issue, so that they can contribute, nationally and internationally, to the exchange of experiences and best practices on federalism."

Public Accounts References

All payments to the Forum of Federations have been presented in the Public Accounts in Plate II-9a (except for 2000-01) under the following class of contribution that corresponds to Fund 310 and Fund 319 in CIDA's financial system.

Ministry Summary: CIDA Vote 25 (Grants and Contributions)

Business Line: Canadian Partnership Program

Transfer Payments: Contributions to Canadian, international, regional and developing country institutions, organizations and agencies, developing country governments, their organizations and agencies, to provincial and municipal governments, their organizations and agencies in support of development cooperation and development education programs and to international non-governmental organizations in support of development assistance programs, projects and activities.

Parks Canada Agency

Infrastructure Renewal Plan

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Funds received for the purchase of the Maison Louis-St-Laurent in Quebec City (Prime Minister Commemoration Program).

Supplementary Estimates References

• Supplementary Estimates (B): Page 48, included in Standard Object 8 $500,000

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Volume II, Part I, Section 4.13 Supplementary Estimates (B), Vote 115, included in $6,617,600
• Programs by Business Line: Volume II, Part I, Section 4.18, included in the Capital Section under Stewardship of national heritage places
• Transfer Payments: none
• Acquisition of Land, Buildings and Works: Volume II, Part II, Section 6.2, included in acquisition of non-residential buildings $11,144,613

Parks Canada Agency

Canadian Irish Studies Foundation

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Grant to the Canadian Irish Studies Foundation to support a Canadian Irish Studies Program at Concordia University in Montreal.  This program presents an opportunity to support the commemoration of Grosse-Île and the Irish Memorial National Historic Site of Canada Through teaching and research, communicate the theme of Irish Immigration to Canada

Supplementary Estimates References

• Supplementary Estimates (A): Page 63, included in Transfer Payments $1,900,000

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Volume II, Part I, Section 4.13 Supplementary Estimates (A), Vote 110, included in $78,293,800
• Programs by Business Line: Volume II, Part I, Section 4.18, included in the Transfer Payments Section under Stewardship of national heritage places
• Transfer Payments:  
  Volume II, Part I, Section 4.22, included in Grants $522,700 
  Volume II, Part II, Section 8.3, included in $1,050,000

Parks Canada Agency

Cathédrale du Marie-Reine du Monde, Montreal

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Contribution to La Corporation épiscopale de la cathédrale Marie-Reine-du-Monde in Montreal for repairs and restoration of the cathedral which was designated a National Historic Site in 1999.

Supplementary Estimates References

• Supplementary Estimates (A): Page 63, included in Transfer Payments $450,000

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Volume II, Part I, Section 4.13 Supplementary Estimates (A), Vote 110, included in $78,293,800
• Programs by Business Line: Volume II, Part I, Section 4.17, included in the Transfer Payments Section under Use and enjoyment by Canadians
• Transfer Payments:  
  Volume II, Part I, Section 4.22, included in Contributions $513,500 
  Volume II, Part II, Section 8.3, included in $1,050,000

Parks Canada Agency

Land etc National Parks & Historic Sites

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Land acquisitions to assist in the completion of Grassland, PEI, Bruce Peninsula and Point Pelee National Parks: $2.655M
• Contribution to Pier 21 Halifax N.SNational Historic Sites of Canada: $0.8M
• Grant to the Municipality of Jasper for the purpose of purchasing emergency and other heavy equipment: $1.6M
• Capital investment in new national parks (Saguenay Qc, Sirmilik Nunavut, Gulf Islands BC, Wapusk Manitoba, Tuktut Nogait NWT) for visitor interpretation centres and major redevelopment at Grand Pré NHS: $6.855M

Supplementary Estimates References

• Supplementary Estimates (B): Page 56-57, included in $11,110,000 and $2,400,000 as well as transfer Payments $1,600,000 and $800,000

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Volume II, Part I, Section 4.13 Supplementary Estimates (B), Vote 110, included in $30,392,742
• Programs by Business Line: Volume II, Part I, Section 4.18, included in the Capital section under Stewardship of national heritage places and Use and enjoyment by Canadians as well as the Transfer Payments Section under Stewardship of national heritage places and Use and enjoyment by Canadians
• Transfer Payments: Volume II, Part I, Section 4.24, included in Grants $1,600,000 and Contributions $953,846 - Volume II, Part II, Section 8.2-8.3, included in $3,223,846
• Acquisition of Land, Buildings and Works: Volume II, Part II, Section 6.2-6.3, included in Land $2,675,304 and Engineering Works $15,834,197

Finance

Communications: Budget 2000 Advertising

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• UR funds were allocated to cover increased costs related to advertising for the 2000 Budget.
• Vote 1, Program Expenditures (Please note that during Supplementary Estimates B in 2000, this $1M was offset and therefore does not appear in the Supps final plates.)

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Dept of Finance Vote 1, Program Expenditures (Section/page 7.4 of the 2000 Public Accounts;
• Programs by Business Line: Corporate Administration (Section/page 7.9 of the 2000 Public Accounts)
• Transfer Payments: none

Governor General

50th Anniversary of the Canadian Governors General

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The allocation funded activities recognizing the 50^th anniversary of the appointment of Canadian Governors GeneralThe activities included: anniversary initiatives (youth forum, historical exhibit, concert at Rideau Hall); six major regional visits; legacy initiatives (commemorations at Rideau Hall & La Citadelle; production of commemorative coinage by the Mint); and communications in support of the occasion and events planned.
• Vote 1, Program Expenditures

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Governor General, Vote 1, Program Expenditures; (Section/page 10.3 of the 2002 Public Accounts, under Supplementary Estimates; and Section/page 10.3 of the 2003 Public Accounts, under Main Estimates)

• Programs by Business Line: Governor General

• Transfer Payment: none

Health Canada

Advertising Expenses in Ontario

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

Advertising expenses in Ontario

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: $2.125M included in Vote 1 expenditures
• Programs by Business Line: Reported in the "Health policy, planning and information business line.
• Transfer Payment: none

Canadian Heritage
Communication Canada

Canadians in Europe Association

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

This project involved the dissemination of information on Government of Canada programs, services and priorities to Canadians living in Europe. Activities included roundtables, conferences, and publication of information bulletins.

The vehicle used was a transfer payment (grant with grant agreement). The project's sponsor was the Council for Canadian Unity (CCU). It was assisted by its network of partners, notably the Canadians in Europe Association, in carrying out its communication activities.

Public Accounts References

Ministry Summary: Communication Canada - Vote 20 - Grants and Contributions

Programs by Business Line: Corporate communications

Canadian Heritage
Canada Information Office

Canadians in Europe Association

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

This project involved the dissemination of information on Government of Canada programs, services and priorities to Canadians living in Europe. Activities included roundtables, conferences, and publication of information bulletins on current events. As part of this project, the CCU opened chapters in France, Belgium and Great Britain.

The vehicle used was a transfer payment (grant). The project's sponsor was the Council for Canadian Unity (CCU). It was assisted by its network of partners, notably the Canadians in Europe Association, in carrying out its communication activities.

Public Accounts References

Ministry summary: Canada Information Office - Vote 15 - Program Expenditures

Programs by Business Line: Canada Information Office

Canadian Heritage
Communication Canada

Canadians in Europe Association

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

This project involved the dissemination of information on Government of Canada programs, services and priorities to Canadians living in Europe. Activities included roundtables, conferences, and publication of information bulletins.

The vehicle used was a transfer payment (grant - TB submission). The project's sponsor was the Council for Canadian Unity (CCU). It was assisted by its network of partners, notably the Canadians in Europe Association, in carrying out its communication activities.

Public Accounts References

Ministry Summary: Communication Canada - Vote 1515 - Program Expenditures

Programs by Business Line: Inform Canadians

Canadian Heritage

Canadian Identity

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Authority to include an item of $8M to pay grants in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Official Languages Promotion and Community Support and Participation programs.
• Program: Official Languages, Community Support and Participation
• Recipient: Various

Public Accounts References

•  Ministry Summary1994-95 p.1920, 1.21, 19.23

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Unity - Communications

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The Department identified as a key mission of celebrating our Canadian identity. The program will continue to base its actions on:
  • Research
  • Publicity, creation and maintenance of support networks for Canadians
• Program: Canadian Identity
• Recipient: Various

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary p.19.8

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Unity - Quebec Referendum

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Promotion of Canadian Unity during the pre-referendum and referendum period.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary p.4.7
  1995-96, $5M
  Total Vote 10 Grants and Contributions
• Programs by Business Line
  Canadian Identity
• Transfer Payments
  Participation : 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 to celebrate Canada Day p4.17
  Official Languages: Grants to organizations representing official language minority communities, non-federal public administrations and other organizations for the purpose of furthering the use, acquisition and promotion of the official languages p4.18

Canadian Heritage

Canadian Identity Phase II

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• To promote Canadian Unity in the period leading to the referendum to be held in Quebec.
  Program: Multiculturalism, Canadian studies and Official Languages
• Recipient: third parties who promotes Canadian identity in their respective field of activities

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary 1995-96, $3.5M
  Vote 10 Grants and Contributions
• Programs by Business Line
  Canadian Identity
• Transfer Payments
  Grants to organizations representing official language minority communities, non-federal public administrations and other organizations for the purpose of furthering the use, acquisition and promotion of the official languages (p. 4.18)
  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 to celebrate Canada Day(p. 4.17)

Canadian Heritage

Strengthening Canada

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Initiatives aimed at celebrating our national symbols, Canadian cultural and achievements, promoting unity through sports and other endeavours, focussing on the fuller participation of youth and harnessing new technology to develop a greater awareness and understanding of common valued and shared heritage.
• Program: Canadian Identity
• Recipient: Groups active in a variety of fields

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary
  1996-97
  $1.5M Vote 5 Operating expenditures
  $9.5M Vote 10 Grants and contributions
  $11.0M
  
  1997-98
  1.5M Vote 5 Operating expenditures
  12.5M Vote 10 Grants and contributions
  $14M
• Programs by Business Line: Canadian Identity
• Transfer Payments
  "Grants to non-profit organization, Canadian institutions, individuals, the private and public sectors and other levels of Government for the purpose of furthering participation in Canadian society and to celebrate Canada Day" p3.17
  "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 to celebrate Canada Day." P.3.18

Canadian Heritage

Strengthening Canada

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Program: Canadian sound recording, Cultural Initiative, and Official languages.
• Recipient: Various

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary1997-98

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Exchanges Canada and Network

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• To provide financial support for a more co-ordinated federal approach to Exchange Programs and Networking activities in order to reinforce linkages among Canadians, improve understanding and attachment to Canada, contribute to learning and provide work experience, specially for youth.
• Program: Exchanges Canada
• Recipient: Council for Canadian Unity

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary1999

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Canada Day Festivities/Celebrate Canada

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Promote greater awareness, knowledge and sharing of Canadian history and diversity through celebrations across Canada.
• Program: Celebrate Canada
• Recipient: community groups to organize Canada Day and Celebrate Canada activities and volunteer provincial and territorial Celebrate Canada committees

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary p.17.8

• Ministry Summary p. 4.8

• Ministry Summary p. 4.8

• Ministry Summary p.4.8

• Ministry Summary pp.4.8

• Ministry Summary 2003-04; 2004-05

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Canadian Francophonie Year

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• 1999 Année de la Francophonie
• Program: Promotion of Official Languages
• Recipient: various

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Council for Canadian Unity

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• 1998-99: Strengthening and Celebrating Canada through the Centre for Research and Information on Canada ($3.2M) and the Encounters with Canada Program ($655K), both of the Council for Canadian Unity
• 1999-05: To provide a contribution to the Council for Canadian Unity(CCU) for the activities of its centre for research and Information Canada (CRIC).
• Program: 1. Canadian Studies 2. Official Languages Support – Linguistic duality Component 3. Youth Participation
• Recipient: Council for Canadian Unity

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary 1998-99 p. 3.8

• Ministry Summary1999-00 p.4.8

• Ministry Summary 2000-01 p. 4.8

• Ministry Summary 2001-02; 2002-03

• Ministry Summary 2003-04; 2004-05

• Programs by Business Line

Canadian Identity

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Francophone Minorities

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Creation of the Centre national de formation at the University of Ottawa
• Program: Promotion of Official Languages in Education
• Recipient: University of Ottawa

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Summer Work Student Exchange

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• To allow young Canadians to work in their second official language, in a twinned region.
• Program: Exchange Canada
• Recipient: Council for Canadian Unity

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Exchanges and Networking

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• To enhance Government of Canada support for exchanges and networking activitiesTo help strengthen Canada as nation, support the development of individual Canadians, especially youth and raise the profile of the federal government in communities across the country.
• Program: Open house Canada
• Recipient: various

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary
  1999-2000 Supps A Vote 1a - Operating Expenditures, Vote 5a - Grants and Contributions p.4.8
• Programs by Business Line
  Canadian Identity
• Transfer Payments
  Contributions in respect of programs relating to the use official languages in areas of provincial and territorial competence; including programs of summer languages bursaries and assistance to independent schools and to associations of independent schools p.4.21
  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 p.4.21

Canadian Heritage

Governor General's Study Conference 2000

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The Governor General's Canadian Study Conference is generally held every five years, the last being held in 1995It brings together Canada's future business, labour, public sector and community leaders to discuss significant socio-economic issues
• Program: Canadian Studies
• Recipient: Council for Canadian Unity

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary
  1999-2000 Vote 5 a Grants & Contribution p.4.8
• Programs by Business Line
  Canadian Identity
• Transfer Payments
  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 p.4.21

Canadian Heritage

Lieutenant Governors

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• To defray the expenses incurred by Lieutenant Governors in the exercise of their duties
• Program: Grants to Lieutenants Governors
• Recipient: Lieutenant Governors of the provinces of Canada

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary
  1999-2000 p.4.8
  $0.25 Vote 1 Operating expenditures
  $0.06 Vote 5 Grants and Contributions

• Programs by Business Line
  Canadian Identity
• Transfer Payments
  1999-2000 Grants to the Lieutenant Governors RefPage # 4.19
  2000-2001 Grants to the Lieutenant Governors RefPage # 4.18 & 4.19
  2001-2002 Grants to the Lieutenant Governors RefPage # 4.19 & 4.20

Canadian Heritage

Katimavik Program

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Participants in the Katimavik program are provided with the opportunity to enter into dialogue with other young Canadians and learn about the diversity of their country, its people, its two official languages and its culture.
• Program: Katimavik Program
• Recipient: Katimavik OPCAN

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Human Rights Program

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Additional resources in support of a project for the Human Rights Program for research on human dignity, human rights and multiculturalism
• Program: Human Rights
• Recipient: University of Quebec at Chicoutimi

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary
  2000-01 - 2002-03: Grants and Contributions Vote 5, p4.18, 4.19 and 4.18 respectively.
• Programs by Business Line
• Transfer Payments
  Grant under 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.

Canadian Heritage

Francophonie Games

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• To ensure the broadcasting of the games and the fitting up of the section of the Village located at the University of Ottawa to meet the needs of the game's participants.
• Program: Hosting
•  
• Recipient: Radio Canada, University of Ottawa and other private parties

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Commemoration of the 400^th anniversary of the French presence in America

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

2001-02

Of the approved funding, Canadian Heritage received $100K to defray the costs associated with the development of a genealogical research project on French immigration to Canada, the National Museum of Science and Technology received $100K to contribute to technological expertise to the "Canada et Modernité" project, and DFAIT received $1.3M to position the international component of projects promoting Canadian history and identity (see next page).

2003-04 and 2004-05

Funds to cover expenses for the "French Presence in the Americas" initiative.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary 2001-02 p. 4.8

• Ministry Summary 2003-04; 2003-04

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Queen's Jubilee

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• The celebrate of the Queen's Jubilee in Canada is on opportunity to reflect on those thing to which the Majesty, Canada's Head of State, and her fifty years of service have placed witness
• Program: Celebrate Canada
• Recipient: Various

Public Accounts References

•   Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

New Brunswick Government's Translation of Municipal Bylaws

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• For the City of Moncton for official languages promotion.
• Program: Official Languages
• Recipient: City of Moncton

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

City of Ottawa French Language Services Policy

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• For the City of Ottawa for official languages promotion
• Program: Official Languages
• Recipients: City of Ottawa

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Youth and Francophones of Tomorrow Initiative

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• To support the Youth and Francophones of Tomorrow Initiative
• Program: Promotion of official languages
• Recipients: Fondation des Jeux de l'Acadie ($1M)
  • Fondation franco-ontarienne ($1.5M) and Francofonds ($1M)

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Third World Youth Championships in Athletics

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Access to funding for the 2003 World Youth Championships in Athletics
• Program: Hosting Program
• Recipient: Organizing Committee of 2003 World Youth Championship in Athletics

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre of CCU

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Support for the Terry Fox Canadian Youth Centre
• Program: Exchange Canada Program
• Recipient: Council for Canadian Unity

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Orchestre Symphonique de Québec

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Financial assistance to OSQ to defray part of the costs associated with its Canada tour to celebrate OSQ's centennial.
• Program: Special Authority
• Recipient: Orchestre Symphonique de Québec

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

125th Medals

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• To promote medals to celebrate the 125^th anniversary at Celebration in 1992

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Know Canada Better

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• To provide financial support to groups and organizations to undertake activities designed to facilitate dialogue and exchange among Canadians and knowledge about Canada.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Canadian Heritage

Aboriginal Constitutional Review

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

1. To fund aboriginal participation in communication activities to provide an objective explanation of the Charlottetown Accord between August 28 and October 26, 1992
2. Program : The Aboriginal Constitutional Review Program
3. Recipient: National Representative Aboriginal Organization

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

National Archives

Winkworth Collection

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

Funding for the acquisition of the Winkworth collection (via 2001-02 Supps 'B'). The Peter Winkworth Collection is a significant, rare, and valuable art collection that documents more than four centuries of Canadian history. The National Archives of Canada purchased more than 700 watercolours and drawings, more than 3,300 prints and 9 paintings from Mr. Winkworth's London-based collection, thus keeping this irreplaceable treasure intact.

 Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line
• Transfer Payments

National Battlefields Commission

 Maison de la Découverte

 Allocation from the reserve

$millions

However, funding was re-profiled in 1998-1999. The adjusted allocation is as follows:

$millions

Description

Renovate a building to house a large-scale interpretation centre known as "Maison de la Découverte", and develop the concept of the future permanent exhibition.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line
• Transfer Payments

National Battlefields Commission

Infrastructure Renewal Plan

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

1999-2000: Replacement of key rust-out equipment and vehicles and purchase of new equipment to enhance the Commission's operations.

2000-2001 to 2001-2002:

 Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

1999-2000: Vote 70a
2000-2001: Vote 65a
2001-2002: Vote 65a

• Programs by Business Line
• Transfer Payments

National Battlefields Commission

Maison Louis St-Laurent

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

2001-2002: Renovation of the Louis S. St-Laurent House in Quebec City and installation of an interpretation centre on the first floor of this building dedicated to the memory of former Prime Minister St-Laurent (via 2001-2002 Supps 'A').

2002-2003: Funding for cost overruns to the renovation of the Louis S. St-Laurent House in Quebec City to make accessible the interpretation centre for persons of impaired mobility.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line
• Transfer Payments

National Capital Commission

Canada day - 125^th anniversary celebrations

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

Program development and delivery as well as logistics, publicity and support services related to the Canada day 125^th anniversary celebrations.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line
• Transfer Payments

National Capital Commission

Official Residences

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

Renovations at Rideau Hall, including site services (steamlines, sewers, electrical, watermains and roadworks)

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line
• Transfer Payments

Industry

Prosperity Communications Funding

 Allocation from the reserve

Description

• To fund advertising that would emphasize the Government of Canada's actions to help the Canadian economy adjust to more competitive environment.
• Total cost of the initiative $17 million: $12 million (Priorities Communications Reserve) and $5 million from departmental reference levels (Industry Science and Technology Canada, External Affairs and International Trade Canada, and Department of Supply and Services).
• Funded promotional and information campaigns in Canada (e.g. "Yes We Can", "Canada Buy Into It" etc).

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary - Vote 1, Operating Expenditures, 1992-93
• Operating Expenditures - Vote 1
• 1992-93 Supplementary Estimates

• Appears under the Information Object of Expenditure
• No Transfer Payments

Canadian Tourism Commission

Toronto Transit Commission in support of World Youth Day

Allocation from the reserve

Description

• The CTC paid $2.5M in 2002 to the Toronto Transit Commission ($1.25M from its own reference levels and $1.25M from the Unity Reserve) for a marketing campaign during the World Youth Day 2002 (WYD).
• The marketing campaign consisted of publication of the CTC logo and website link on the Toronto Transit Commission WDY commemorative transit pass, publication of a brochure, a series of posters and a three full-page CTC advertisement in the Metro Today newspaper.

Public Accounts References

• Vote 45, Program Expenditures, 2002-03
• Printed in Supplementary Estimates A 2002-03, under CTC's operating expenditure Vote 45 as a contribution to World Youth Day 2002.
• The CTC is a federal crown corporation and does not have program terms and conditions. Expenditures are made out of the CTC operating budget ($86,296,00).

Social Science and Humanities Research Council

 Federalism and Federation Program

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• SSHRC with Intergovernmental Affairs PCO, involved in this program to fund research and build research capacity. Program includes doctoral and post-doctoral support, research grants, conference grants and a virtual institute to help share and disseminate findings to enhance federalism studies in Canada.
• First approved for a three year period and then renewed for another two years.

Public Accounts References

• Allocations were to the Grants Vote. Note the Vote number changed during this period as a result of a new organization within the Ministry. Vote 100 for 1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01 and Vote 105 for 2001-02, 2002-03.
• Transfer Payments Included in class grants called Support of Research and Scholarship - Grants and Scholarships.
• Included in Supplementary Estimates C 1998-99 and Main Estimates 1999-2000, 2000-01.
• Included in Supplementary Estimates B, 2001-02 and Supplementary Estimates A in 2002-03 as "Initiative on Federalism and Federations - $45K in Operating and $655K for Grants.

ACOA

Dalton Camp Centre for Journalism, St. Thomas University

Allocation from the reserve

Description

• To fund the Dalton Camp Centre for Journalism at St. Thomas University in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
• Funding from the unity Reserve was approved as a source of funds for this inititiative. However, ACOA funded this expenditure from existing reference levels and did not draw down central funding.

Public Accounts References

• Within Grants and Contributions - Vote 25, not reported as a separate item.

EDACRQ (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)

Mosaiculture

Allocation from the reserve

Description

• The funding was used to help organize the 2003 edition of Moïsaicultures, an international floral sculpture competition held at Montreal's Old Port from June to October 2003.
• Total estimated cost for the 2003 edition Moïsaicultures was $26.15M consisting of $4M from the federal government, $4M from the Quebec government, $2M from the City of Montreal and $16.15M from private sector support).
• CEDQ's share of the federal payment was $3.7M, of which $1.8M came from the Unity Reserve and the balance from existing reference levels. Payment was made by CEDQ in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Strategic Regional Initiative Program.

Public Accounts References

• FORD-Q obtained the funding through the 2003-2004 Supplementary Estimates B. The amount of $1.4M was offset and was not printed.
• Not yet printed in Public Accounts

EDACRQ (Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec)

Grand Prix du Canada

Allocation from the reserve

Description

• In August 2003, Grand Prix F1, a private corporation, announced that Montreal had lost the 2004 edition of the event as a result of the Tobacco Act coming into force. Further to negotiations over the fall, an agreement was reached to ensure that the event would be held in Montreal for the following three years.
• Federal funding of $6M was announced in November 2003. The Quebec Government also pledged a matching contribution.
• Total grant amount was $6M, the remaining $2M coming from CED-Q's own reference levels.

Public Accounts References

• Grant printed in the 2003-04 Supplementary Estimates B, "Grant to Grand Prix F1 of Canada Inc. to ensure the continuation of the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal"
• Not yet printed in Public Accounts

Department of Justice

Constitution Law Funding

Allocation from the reserve $2.9 million

Description

Development and drafting of Constitutional amendments and technical and strategic advice in support of renewed federalism initiatives; work in support of federal/provincial relations. Litigation conducted for cases with unity ramifications.

Public Accounts References

• Vote 1
• Law & Policy Business Line
• Transfer Payments: none

Department of Justice

Civil Code Funding

Allocation from the reserve

Description

Drafting of legislation that aimed at entitling all Canadians to have access to federal laws in keeping with their legal tradition; to allow the full development of Canada's two major legal traditions; and, to amend certain acts of Parliament to ensure that the version in each language takes into account both the common law and the civil law.

Public Accounts References

• Vote 1
• Government Client Services Business Line
• Transfer Payments: none

Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

National Unity

Allocation from the reserve

Description

The funds were to support new initiatives to promote Canadian Unity, more specifically to launch an information strategy on official languages to help dispel the misperception and misinterpretation of the Official language Act, its objectives and its impacts on the lives of Canadian citizens.

Public Accounts References

• Program Business Line : OCOL's Vote 25 (Program expenditures)
• Transfer Payments: NONE

Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

Bridge Financing re Strategic Turnaround

Allocation from the reserve

Description

• The funds were to increase the Commissioner capacity to deliver on its audit function, an activity that was eliminated in 1994 during Program Review, and on other existing activities such as parliamentary liaison, community liaison and research and analysis.

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line: OCOL's Vote 35 (Program expenditures)
• Transfer Payments: NONE

Public Works and Government Services Canada - Canada Information Office (CIO)

Communications

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

The funding supported a range of « unity » activities at the CIO including :

• Research into the priorities of Canadians, perceptions of government, regional and demographic profiles and thematic research.
• Media monitoring and analysis of major government announcements such as the SFT and Budget and activities related to intergovernmental affairs.
• Event calendars covering all regions of Canada.
• Outreach and Ministerial support including Ministerial tours in Quebec and other regions and partnerships with regionally based organizations in support of unity objectives.
• Other activities such as support to CCGC, development of GoC Communication policy etc.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary:
  1998-99 - Canada Information Office (CH) Vote 35 - Program Expenditures
  1990-00 - Canada Information Office (PWGSC) Vote 20 - Program Expenditures
• Programs by Business Line:
  1998-99 - The Canada Information Office
  1990-00 - The Canada Information Office

Public Works and Government Services Canada - Canada Information Office (CIO)

Creation of New Organization

Allocation from the reserve

$million

Notes:

• Of the $10.4M, $0.4 was later transferred to PWGSC for accommodation costs.
• Since the $10.4M is equivalent to half the CIO A-base, half of the transfer payments expenses have been reported in this table

Description

In September 2001 the former CIO was amalgamated with communications operations of the former CCSB (PWGSC) to create Communication CanadaThe new organization had as its mandate to improve communications between Canadians and the government through improved information gathering and delivery as well as coordination of government communications activities such as 1-800 O Canada, the Canada site, sponsorship and exhibitions activitiesCommunication Canada had also received the mandate to increase its activities in the regions, improve public access with a leadership role on GOL as well as develop and coordinate national campaigns in both print and broadcast.

Canadian Unity Funding of $20M was provided to the former Canada Information Office for an initial two-year period from 1998-99 to 1999-00Upon renewal in 2000-01 TBS approval was received to transfer $10M of the $20M to the CIO A-base leaving the remaining $10M to be funded from the Unity Fund until 2004-05.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary:
  2000-01 & 2001-02 - Canada Information Office (PWGSC) Vote 15 - Program Expenditures
  2002-03 - Communication Canada Vote 20 - Program Expenditures
  2003-04 - Communication Canada Vote 15 - Operating Expenditures
• Programs by Business Line:
  2000-01 - The Canada Information Office
  2001-02 - Information to Canadians
  2002-03 & 2003-04 - Corporate Communications

Public Works and Government Services Canada - Communication Canada

Ministerial Tours in Western Canada

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Note 1: Information not readily available.

Description

Federal ministers traveled as representatives of the Crown to both rural and urban communities in the western provincesThese tours provided an opportunity to exchange ideas and perspectives on the Government's programs, services and priorities with local representatives - the leaders directly concerned with the development of their communitiesThe program was designed to achieve the following specific objectives:

• To meet and hold discussions with socio-economic and community stakeholders in their regions on a regular basis;
• To enable the Government of Canada to introduce and explain its programs and services to Canadians;
• To enable the Government to be "in touch" with Canadians so that Government communications better reflect regional realities;
• To increase the Government of Canada's visibility in the regional print and electronic media.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary:
  2001-02 - Canada Information Office (PWGSC) Vote 15 - Program Expenditures
  2002-03 - Communication Canada (PWGSC) Vote 20 - Program Expenditures
• Programs by Business Line:
  2001-02 - Information to Canadians
  2002-03 - Corporate Communications

Public Works and Government Services Canada - Communication Canada

Fairs and Exhibitions

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

The Government of Canada's Exhibition Program is designed to inform Canadians about Government of Canada programs and services at public events such as fairs, exhibitions and trade shows.

The Canada Pavilion, the GOC's flagship exhibit, is the key component of the Government of Canada Exhibitions ProgramThe Pavilion is a unique traveling showcase bringing together different departments under one corporate umbrella.

The Pavilion offers Canadians a unique opportunity to learn about programs and services in an interactive environmentVisitors can learn about their government through one-on-one interaction with public servants.

• The budget in 2001-2002 was used for the Pavilion tours and the purchase of exhibit material.

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary:
  2001-02 - Canada Information Office (PWGSC) Vote 15 - Program Expenditures
• Programs by Business Line:
  2001-02 - Information to Canadians

Public Works and Governments Services Canada
Communication Canada

Liaison Project of the Council for Canadian Unity

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

This project involved the dissemination of information on Government of Canada programs, services and priorities to Canadians living in Europe. Activities included roundtables, conferences, and publication of information bulletins. The CCU also wanted to conduct surveys, studies, analyses and reports on the perception of Canadians on topics of interest.

The vehicle used was a transfer payment (grant). The project's sponsor was the Council for Canadian Unity (CCU). It was assisted by its network of partners, notably the Canadians in Europe Association, in carrying out its communication activities.

Public Accounts References

Ministry Summary: Communication Canada - Vote 2015 - Program Expenditures

Programs by Business Line: Corporate communications

Public Works and Governments Services Canada
Canadian Information Office

New Unity Office

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Establish the Canadian Information Office. CIO sought designation as a department under Section 1.1 of the Financial Administration Act with TB as employer
• Program: Grants and Contributions of the Canada Information Office
• Recipients: various

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary

• Programs by Business Line

• Transfer Payments

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Unity - Quebec Referendum

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The funds were received for advertising and public opinion research activities.

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Supply and Services Program - Corporate Management - Operating

Public Works and Government Services Canada

 Cdn Identity Phase 2

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The funds were received for advertising and public opinion research activities.

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Supply and Services Program - Corporate Management - Operating

Public Works and Government Services Canada

 Unity

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The funds were received for sponsorship activities.

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Supply and Services Program - Corporate Management -Operating

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Advertising Unity

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The funds were received for sponsorship activities.

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Supply and Services Program - Corporate Management -Operating

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Communications Group

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The funds were received for sponsorship activities.

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Government Services Program - Supply Operations Services - Operating

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Sponsorship

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

The funds were received for sponsorship activities.

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Government Services Program - Communications Coordination Services - Operating

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Clarity Act

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The funds were received through Supplementary Estimates to offset the advertising costs incurred by PWGSC with respect to the Clarity Bill.

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Government Services Program- Communications Coordination Services - Operating

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Additional Sponsorship Activities

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The funds were received for sponsorship activities.

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Government Services Program- Communications Coordination Services - Operating

 Public Works and Government Services Canada
(and other government departments)

Misc. Depts - Constitutional Reform

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The funds were received in various departments for Communications Initiatives for a total of $24.102M:
  • Supply and Services (18.241M), Multiculturalism and Citizenship (.21M), Industry Science and Technology (.511M), Indian and Northern Affairs (.15M), Fitness and Amateur Sport (.05), Communications (.26), National Defence (1.2M) and the Secretary of State of Canada (3.48M).
• The funding was received under Supply and Services for:
  • outdoor advertising component (media)
  • outdoor advertising, production

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Department of Supply and Services - Canada Communication Group Revolving Fund - Operating

Public Works and Government Services Canada

Communications

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• The funding was received under the Department of Supply and Services to support the communications priorities of the Government of Canada and to encourage public involvement in discussions related to constitutional reform:

• Constitutional Reform Informational Media Purchase
• 1-800 Line, mailing list, fulfilment charges and other Services
• Constitutional Conference and Communications Support
• Media Monitoring Analysis

Public Accounts References

• Programs by Business Line - Department of Supply and Services - Canada Communication Group Revolving Fund - Operating

Privy Council Office

PCO - Support for the Minister for Constitutional Affairs

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• During 1991-92, the Right Honourable Joe Clark was appointed President of the Privy Council and Minister for Constitutional Affairs, responsible for the development of the Government's constitutional position and for the consultative and negotiating processes. Resources originally sought to support the Canadian Unity Initiative were insufficient and therefore, a supplementary request of $11.5 million for the fiscal year 1992-93 was necessary.
• Vote 1, Program expenditures

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Privy Council, Vote 1, Program expenditures (Volume II, Part 1, p. 23.5)
• Programs by Activity: Ministers' offices, Federal-Provincial Relations Office and Administration (operating and capital expenditures) (Volume II, Part 1, page 23.8)
• Transfer Payments: none

Privy Council Office

PCO - Quebec Costs for Charlottetown Referendum

 Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• Grant to the Government of Quebec to compensate it for the 1992 Charlottetown referendum costs. The payment was based on data provided by the Chief Electoral Officer and Statistics Canada.
• Vote 1, Program expenditures

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Privy Council, Vote 1, Program expenditures (Volume II, Part 1, p. 20.5)
• Programs by Activity: Privy Council Office (Volume II, Part 1, p. 20.8)

Transfer Payments: Grant to the Province of Quebec to compensate for 1992 referendum costs (Volume II, Part 1, p. 20.10)

Privy Council Office

PCO - Federal / Provincial Relations

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Resources were approved to support PCO operations. The amounts increased slightly from the original request of $5 million in 1995-96 to $5.8 million in 2002-2003 due to increases in FTE levels and the cost of employee benefits plans, and the inclusion of accommodation costs as of 2000-2001.
• Vote 1, Program expenditures

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Privy Council, Vote 1, Program expenditures (Volume II, Part 1, p. 19.5, 1996-97; p. 19.5, 1997-98; p 19.6, 1998-99, p. 19.7, 1999-2000; p. 19-7, 2000-2001; p. 19.7, 2001-2002; p. 19.6, 2002-2003)
• Programs by Activity: Privy Council Office (Volume II, Part 1, page 19.8, 1996-97; page 19.8, 1997-98; p. 19.10, 1998-99, p. 19.11, 1999-2000; p. 19.11, 2000-2001; p. 19.11, 2001-2002; p. 19.11, 2002-2003)
• Transfer Payments: none

Privy Council Office

PCO - Millennium Initiatives

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Supplementary resources were approved to commence the first phase of national Millennium celebration planning.
• Vote 1, Program expenditures

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Privy Council, Vote 1, Program expenditures (Volume II, Part 1, p. 19.5)
• Programs by Activity: Millenium planning (Volume II, Part 1, page 19.8)

Transfer Payments: none

Privy Council Office

PCO - Steering Committee 4^th Jeux de la Francophonie

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Supplementary resources were approved to support the operations of the Steering Committee for the Fourth Jeux de la Francophonie.
• Vote 1, Program expenditures

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Privy Council, Vote 1, Program expenditures (Volume II, Part 1, p. 19.6)
• Programs by Activity: Ministers' offices (Volume II, Part 1, page 19.10)

Transfer Payments: none

Privy Council Office

PCO - Official Languages and Social Union Framework Agreement

Allocation from the reserve

$ millions

Description

• Additional resources were approved to support the operations of the Reference Group of Ministers on Official Languages, the development of the Action Plan for Official Languages, and the mandatory three-year review of the Social Union Framework Agreement.
• Vote 1, Program expenditures

Public Accounts References

• Ministry Summary: Privy Council, Vote 1, Program expenditures (Volume II, Part 1, p. 19.6)
• Programs by Activity: Privy Council Office (Volume II, Part 1, page 19.11)

Transfer Payments: none

Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS)

Multilateral Constitutional Conferences Secretariat

Allocation from the reserve

$millions

Description

• CICS was responsible to cover the costs of operation of the Multilateral Constitutional Conferences Secretariat, which was given responsibility for providing the necessary support functions to the multilateral meetings on the Constitution and on the legal text.
• Vote 10, Program expenditures

Public Accounts References

• Minister Summary: Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat, Vote 10, Program Expenditures (Volume II, Part 1, p. 23.5)
• Programs by Activity: Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (operating) (Volume II, Part 1, page 23.9)
• Transfer Payments: none