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SECTION II—ANALYSIS OF PROGRAM ACTIVITIES BY STRATEGIC OUTCOME

Introduction

This Section presents information concerning the Program Activities and Key Initiatives related to the two Strategic Outcomes as outlined in the Department of Canadian Heritage Program Activity Architecture.

Financial and Human Resources information is provided for each Strategic Outcome and each Program Activity for the 3-year planning period.

For each Program Activity there is a certain number of key initiatives in accordance with the five priorities of the Department. A detailed outline of the Canadian Heritage Program Activity Architecture including Program Sub-Activities and Program Sub-Sub-activities (programs at the lowest level) is provided for each Strategic Outcome.

STRATEGIC OUTCOME 1

Description of Strategic Outcome 1

The Department helps to ensure that Canadians can express their creativity, showcase their talents and share their stories and experiences through the arts, heritage institutions, cultural industries and sport activities. To achieve this outcome, the Department carries out policies and programs that support the environment needed to strengthen and share – both at home and abroad – Canada's values and its diverse voices.

Financial and Human Resources of Strategic Outcome 1
Program Activity	2008-09		2009-10		2010-11
	$M	FTEs	$M	FTEs	$M	FTEs
1.   Creation of Canadian Content and Performance Excellence	351.3	403	237.6	404	227.2	383
2.   Sustainability of Cultural Expression and Participation	188.1	597	153.6	611	77.4	483
3.   Preservation of Canada's Heritage	39.8	215	40.5	215	41.2	223
4.   Access to Canada's Culture	210.6	381	209.7	381	121.1	238
Total	789.8	1 596	641.4	1 611	466.9	1 328

 

Strategic Outcome 1 – Canadians Express and Share their Diverse Cultural Experiences with Each Other and the World

Financial Resources ($ millions)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
351.3	237.6	227.2

Human Resources (Full Time Equivalents)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
403	404	383

Description

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.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

The Department expects two results by pursuing this first Program Activity: Canadian content reflective of Canada's diverse society is created and produced for domestic and international markets; and Canadians excel domestically and internationally in culture and sport.

Link to 2008-09 Priorities

Program Activity 1 is linked to the following priorities:

• Priority 1 – Adapting Cultural Policy to a Changing Technology and Global Marketplace.
• Priority 4 – Investing in Canadian Sport.

Key Initiatives Related to Program Activity 1: Creation of Canadian Content and Performance Excellence
Names of Key Initiatives related to Program Activity 1	Other Program Activities (PA) Involved	Link to Priorities
KEY INITIATIVE 2: Responding to the evolving Canadian broadcasting environment.		Priority 1: Adapting Cultural Policy to Changing Technology and a Global Marketplace.
KEY INITIATIVE 3: Adapting the Canadian copyright regime to address changing domestic and international challenges.	PA 2: Sustainability of Cultural Expressions and Participation.	Priority 1: Adapting Cultural Policy to Changing Technology and a Global Marketplace.
KEY INITIATIVE 4: Reviewing the Canadian Periodical Policy.	PA 2: Sustainability of Cultural Expressions and Participation. PA 4: Access to Canada's culture.	Priority 1: Adapting Cultural Policy to Changing Technology and a Global Marketplace.
KEY INITIATIVE 14: Investing in athlete support, strategic opportunities, and promotional activities in preparation for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver-Whistler.	PA 2: Sustainability of Cultural Expressions and Participation PA 7: Participation in Community and Civic Life.	Priority 4: Investing in Canadian sport.
KEY INITIATIVE 15: Implementing the Canadian Heritage Sport Fund.	PA 7: Participation in Community and Civic Life.	Priority 4: Investing in Canadian Sport.
Note 1: Key Initiatives linked to more than one Program Activity appear under the first relevant Program Activity listed (column 1); for the other relevant Program Activities, they are only referenced (column 2). Note 2: Key Initiatives are numbered 1 to 18 (Section I); the same numbering is used throughout the Report.

 

Description

Digital technologies have played an important role for many years in the cultural sector, including the areas of music, news gathering, film and television, publishing and the arts. Recent technological advancements in capturing and compression technologies, computing power and storage have made the recording, duplication and storage of cultural products extremely easy and often much less expensive. It is the combination of these advances, the omnipresence of global digital networks, increasing broadband Internet access and adoption, and the development of inexpensive and easy-to-use software that have transformed the way in which cultural content is being created, distributed, consumed and experienced.

In recognition of these changes facing the Canadian broadcasting system, the Department has commissioned and completed a number of important studies and reports. These, as well as the Canadian Radio-Television Commission's (CRTC) report on the impacts of technological change on the Canadian broadcasting system as a whole, are serving to inform ongoing policy work to ensure up-to-date broadcasting policies and programs.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

The Department will collaborate and leverage partnerships to identify, develop and implement action to ensure that the Canadian broadcasting system remains relevant in a global digital environment.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Work with partners toward ensuring up-to-date broadcasting policy and programs.

Description   

Copyright protection is the fundamental legal pillar on which the creation and distribution of cultural products is based. The cultural industries that depend on copyright protection ─ for example, music, film, software ─ contribute significantly to the growth of our Canadian economy. The Copyright Act aims to maintain a balance between recognizing the rights of creators and owners of works, and the distribution of, and access to, these works, in the public interest. Technological advances, the development of new business models, and nearly unlimited access to creative works give rise to new issues concerning the Act.

In 2008–09, the Department will draft amendments to the Copyright Act so that Canada can apply the copyright provisions set out in the two most recent World Intellectual Property Organization treaties and resolve issues related to technological advances and the Internet. For more information, visit:
www.pch.gc.ca/progs/ac-ca/progs/pda-cpb/reform/index_e.cfm.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

The new Act will provide sufficient copyright protection and fair compensation for copyright holders, promoting lawful access to works in accordance with international standards.

Timeframe and Milestones

2008–09

• As soon as is reasonably possible, depending on the legislative calendar.

Description

The Department of Canadian Heritage will examine program changes to help ensure that the Department's strategic outcomes are achieved.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators 

Planned Result

• There is greater stability in the periodical policy framework for industry and for policy makers.

Performance Indicators

• Redesigned support programs
• The Program operates within its budget

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Review of periodical support framework complete, and development of options for redesign of support framework.
• Implementation of any changes resulting from review.

2009-10

• Finalize implementation of changes resulting from review.
• Adjust policies and programs, as necessary.

Component 1:  Enhance Canada's Domestic and International Profile

Description

The Department of Canadian Heritage will support domestic and international activities that provide Government of Canada recognition and optimize opportunities for Canadians to share in the Games experience. The Department will identify, create and support opportunities that promote Canadians involvement in the 2010 Winter Games and raise visibility domestically and internationally.  

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

Planned Result 

• Positive domestic and international exposure.

Performance Indicator 

• Number and nature of events and activities held in Canada and abroad.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008 -09

• Complete Beijing Observer Programs.
• Support British Columbia/Canada Pavilion in Beijing.
• Contribute to the planning of the Olympic Opening Ceremonies.
• Contribute to the planning of the 2010 Live Sites in Vancouver and Whistler.

2009-10

• Olympic Opening Ceremonies.
• 2010 Live Sites in Vancouver and Whistler.

Component 2: Provision of Benefits for Canadians

Description

The Department of Canadian Heritage will initiate, develop and support activities that advance federal social, economic, cultural and sport priorities. This includes: administering federal funding including contribution agreements to the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC); providing environmental assessment oversight, participation and outreach with targeted audiences (e.g., Four Host First Nations Society); promoting linguistic duality of Canada; ensuring knowledge transfer; and measuring the impact of the 2010 Winter Games.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

Planned Result 

• Canada has established sport, social and cultural legacies.

Performance Indicators 

• Number of legacies implemented in communities linked to 2010 Winter Games.
• Evidence of economic impact, e.g., increase in foreign tourism. (Note: a suite of economic indicators will be developed in 2008-09.)

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Complete federal funding and environmental oversight commitments toward the venue construction program.
• Support of Four Host First Nations.
• Finalize Contribution Agreement with VANOC for the operations of the Paralympic Winter Games.

2008-13

• Joint Canada-British Columbia Socio-Economic Impact Study on the 2010 Winter Games.

Component 3: Implementation of the Own the Podium Initiative

Description

The Own the Podium initiative provides expert advice to sport funding bodies, to assist in determining where to most strategically target support for winter high performance sports and athletes with the greatest podium potential.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators 

Planned Result

• Canadian athletes achieve and remain at international level performance standards in winter Olympic/Paralympic sports.

Performance Indicator

• Number/ratio of athletes progressing to, and remaining at, international performance standards in winter Olympic/Paralympic sports.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Continue to participate in the Own the Podium initiative and establish a refined list of targeted sports for the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

2009-10

• Continue to participate in the Own the Podium initiative.

2010-11

• Continue to participate in the Own the Podium initiative and establish a new list of targeted sports for the 2014 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Description

The Canadian Heritage Sport Fund will provide support to identified sport organizations to develop greater participation so that these sports may flourish and continue to contribute to Canada's national identity and culture.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

Planned Result

• Increased participation in identified sports.

Performance Indicator

• Participation levels in identified sports.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Assessment of organizations' needs.

2009-10

• Initiatives piloted in selected parts of Canada.

2010-11

• Initiatives implemented in selected parts of Canada.

Financial Resources ($ millions)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
188.1	153.6	77.4

Human Resources (Full Time Equivalents)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
597	611	483

Description

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 of the 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.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

The result of this program activity is vibrant cultural and sport sectors in which Canadian cultural expression and participation can thrive and remain relevant at home and abroad.

Link to 2008-09 Priorities

Program Activity 2 is linked to the following priorities:

• Priority 1 – Adapting Cultural Policy to Changing Technology and a Global Marketplace.
• Priority 4 – Investing in Canadian Sport.

Key Initiative Related to Program Activity 2: Sustainability of Cultural Expression and Participation
Name of Initiative related to Program Activity 2	Other Program Activity (PA) Involved	Link to Priority
KEY INITIATIVE 1: Implementing supplementary funding to the Arts Presentation Canada program for professional arts festivals.	PA 4: Access to Canada's Culture.	Priority 1: Adapting Cultural Policy to Changing Technology and a Global Marketplace.
Note 1: Key Initiatives linked to more than one Program Activity appear under the first relevant Program Activity listed (column 1); for the other relevant Program Activities, they are only referenced (column 2). Note 2: Key Initiatives are numbered 1 to 18 (Section I); the same numbering is used throughout the Report.

 

Description

Arts Presentation Canada gives Canadians direct access to a variety of quality artistic experiences through financial assistance to arts festivals and presenters or the organizations that support them. Canadians will therefore have more access to artists' work from all regions of Canada that reflect its rich cultural diversity. Canadian communities in all regions will have the opportunity to participate in, and benefit from, the broadest possible range of professional artistic experiences.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

The supplementary resources for the Arts Presentation Canada program are a targeted investment that will enable professional arts festivals to better fulfill their stated community engagement objectives. Professional arts festivals will receive enhanced support to deliver significant and demonstrable community engagement through:

• Programming that combines and complements paid admission events with free or low-cost events.
• Programming that engages local professional artists.
• Extending programming outreach to other communities.
• Initiatives that reach out to specific segments of the population (i.e., youth or other under-served populations).
• Active outreach to schools, community centers or other venues where professional artists engage with the community.
• Partnerships with other community-based organizations.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Delivery mechanisms for supplementary funding in place, including funding allocation model.
• Funding disbursed as projected.
• Performance data collected and analyzed.

2009-10

• Funding disbursed as projected.
• Performance data collected and analyzed.

2010-11

• Funding disbursed as projected.
• Performance data collected and analyzed.

Financial Resources ($ millions)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
39.8	40.5	41.2

Human Resources (Full Time Equivalents)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
215	215	223

Description

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 and archives.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

The ultimate goal of this program activity is that Canada's diverse heritage is preserved.

Link to 2008-09 Priorities

Program Activity 3 is linked to the following priority:

• Priority 1 – Adapting Cultural Policy to a Changing Technology and Global Marketplace.

Key Initiative Related to Program Activity 3: Preservation of Canada's Heritage
Name of Initiative related to Program Activity 3	Other Program Activity (PA) Involved	Link to Priority
KEY INITIATIVE 5: Moving forward on the Canadian Museum for Human Rights.	PA 4: Access to Canada's Culture.	Priority 1: Adapting Cultural Policy to Changing Technology and a Global Marketplace.
Note 1: Key Initiatives linked to more than one Program Activity appear under the first relevant Program Activity listed (column 1); for the other relevant Program Activities, they are only referenced (column 2). Note 2: Key Initiatives are numbered 1 to 18 (Section I); the same numbering is used throughout the Report.

 

Description

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights will be the first new national museum to be established in 40 years. The significant contribution that will be made to the construction of the museum by the Friends Foundation, the Province of Manitoba, the City of Winnipeg and the Forks Renewal Corporation marks a new era in collaboration between governments and the private sector to achieve the realization of a cultural vision. By locating the museum in Winnipeg, the Government of Canada has affirmed its commitment to the principle that national cultural institutions belong to all Canadians.

In the museum's first year of existence, the new Board of Trustees will need to make major decisions about its future directions, including the architecture vision and the vision for the institution's public programming. In carrying out this responsibility, it will be able to draw on the work previously commissioned by the Friends of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Foundation and the advice of the Advisory Committee established by the Minister of Canadian Heritage in 2007-08.

At the same time, staff will be recruited to lead the museum, to begin to prepare for its complex operations once it has been opened and to support the Board. During this recruitment phase, the Department of Canadian Heritage will continue to provide support to ensure that the new Board has the resources it needs in carrying out its responsibilities.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators 

The planned result is a new national museum that will present the evolution of human rights, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, in order to promote critical understanding, respect for others and dialogue. The planned results and milestones are dependent on the passage of legislation to establish the museum.

Planned Results

• The museum's Board of Trustees receives the support it requires to make major decisions that will advance the planning for the museum.
• Key senior staff for the museum are recruited.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Board of Trustees is appointed.
• Director is appointed.
• Decisions are made with respect to the architectural and public programming vision.  (Note:  These decisions are the responsibility of the future Board of Trustees. The Department will provide transitional support as the new Crown corporation is launched but will not be responsible for reporting on results for the operation of the Corporation.)

Financial Resources ($ millions)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
210.6	2097	121.1

Human Resources (Full Time Equivalents)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
381	381	238

Description

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 sites and events.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

The Department's efforts in this regard will yield an important result: Canadians have access to and participate in a diverse range of Canadian cultural experiences.

Link to 2008-09 Priorities

Program Activity 4 is linked to the following priority:

• Priority 1 – Adapting Cultural Policy to Changing Technology and a Global Marketplace.

Key Initiative Related to Program Activity 4: Access to Canada's Culture
Name of Key Initiative related to Program Activity 4	Other Program Activity (PA) Involved	Link to Priority
KEY INITIATIVE 1: Implementing supplementary funding to the Arts Presentation Canada program for professional arts festivals.	PA 2: Sustainability of Cultural Expression and Participation.	Priority 1: Adapting Cultural Policy to Changing Technology and a Global Marketplace.
Note 1: Key Initiatives linked to more than one Program Activity appear under the first relevant Program Activity listed (column 1); for the other relevant Program Activities, they are only referenced (column 2). Note 2: Key Initiatives are numbered 1 to 18 (Section I); the same numbering is used throughout the Report.

 

STRATEGIC OUTCOME 2

This sub-section presents information concerning the Program Activities and Key Initiatives relating to the second Strategic Outcome as outlined in the Department of Canadian Heritage Program Activity Architecture. It provides financial and human resources information for the 3-year planning period.

For each Program Activity there is a certain number on key initiatives in accordance with the five priorities of the Department.

Description of Strategic Outcome 2

The Department's activities focus on inclusion and participation in Canadian life while reinforcing core values and shared citizenship. The Department also works to connect Canadians across their differences through inter-cultural exchange, helping to reduce the tensions that could otherwise divide us and to respond to both the challenges and opportunities of an increasingly diverse society. When Canadians come together in acceptance of their differences, cultural expression becomes richer in quality and quantity, new audiences can be reached, institutions can be more responsive and sustainable, and opportunities for excellence in all cultural spheres are maximized.

Financial and Human Resources of Strategic Outcome 2
Program Activity	2008-09		2009-10		2010-11
	$M	FTEs	$M	FTEs	$M	FTEs
5. Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding	121.5	104	120.0	104	122.6	109
6. Community Development and Capacity Building	252.9	148	242.7	148	243.9	154
7. Participation in Community and Civic Life	262.6	506	205.5	488	183.9	484
Total	637.0	757	568.2	740	550.4	747

 

Financial Resources ($millions)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
121.5	120.0	122.6

Human Resources (Full Time Equivalents)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
104	104	109

Description 

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.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

By promoting inter-cultural understanding, the Department expects to foster a society where Canadians interact across diverse communities and value the diversity and linguistic duality of Canadian society.

Link to 2008-09 Priorities

Program Activity 5 is linked to the following priorities:
Priority 2 – Promoting Canada through Community Engagement and Major Events.
Priority 3 – Delivering New Support for Official Languages.

Key Initiative Related to Program Activity 5: Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding
Name of Key Initiative related to Program Activity 5	Other Program Activity (PA) Involved	Link to Priority
KEY INITIATIVE 13: Implementing new support for Official Languages.	PA 6: Community Development and Capacity Building.	Priority 3: Delivering New Support for Official Languages.
Note 1: Key Initiatives linked to more than one Program Activity appear under the first relevant Program Activity listed (column 1); for the other relevant Program Activities, they are only referenced (column 2). Note 2: Key Initiatives are numbered 1 to 18 (Section I); the same numbering is used throughout the Report.

 

Description

According to the 2006 Census, the number of Francophones (persons with French as their first official language spoken) in Canada living outside of Quebec is relatively stable at 997 000 people compared to 988 000 in 2001. For the first time since 1976, there has been an increase in the number of people in Quebec whose first official language is English, with 995 000 people compared to 919 000 in 2001, from 12.9% to 13.4% of the population of Quebec.¹ The findings also show that linguistic retention of French among Francophones who speak French at home most often in minority communities, decreased slightly from 63% in 2001 to 62% in 2006. Furthermore, the knowledge of French increased between 2001 and 2006 from 9.0% to 9.4% among Anglophones in Canada and from 11.8% to 12.1% among allophones². The number of Canadians outside Quebec able to carry a conversation in French has increased from 2.4 million to 2.6 million overall.

Despite the relatively stable linguistic growth in past years, major challenges have yet to be overcome in order to develop living environments in the language of the minority. Despite the modest rise in the number of Francophones living in a minority situation, their share of the population decreased from 4.4% to 4.2% due to the arrival of immigrants, most of whom do not have French as their first official language spoken. The Survey on the Vitality of the Official-Language Minorities confirmed that the predominant use of French on a daily basis by French-speaking adults in Canada living outside of Quebec occurred only in some parts of New Brunswick and Ontario³.

Particular attention must, therefore, be given to initiatives that support the daily use of the minority language and that target young people, the future of official-language communities. Few young people in majority communities who are learning English or French as a second language have an opportunity for tangible contact with the other language outside of school; such contact would give them a greater appreciation of the culture conveyed by the other language and improve their language spoken skills.  In the Budget 2007, the Government of Canada announced $15 million per year in additional funds for 2007-08 and 2008-09 to support linguistic duality and the development of official-language minority communities. To follow-up on this commitment, additional funds have been provided in 2007-08 to support community areas and centers, cultural and extracurricular activities and other activities to promote linguistic duality, particularly for young people.  Funding of new projects is expected in 2008-09.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators 

Planned Result 1

• Increase the number of tangible opportunities for young members of official-language minority communities to live in their language on a daily basis.

Performance Indicators 

• Quantity and quality of projects that target cultural and community programming activities.
• Number of community areas or centres promoting the use of the minority community language.

Planned Result 2 

• Create opportunities for young Canadians to gain linguistic and cultural experiences in their second official language, outside of the classroom.

Performance Indicators

• Quantity and quality of projects focussed on activities that offer young Canadians linguistic experiences in their second official language, outside of the classroom.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008–09 

• Call for proposals for 2008–09, granting of funds for 2008–09, and completion of projects are expected.

Financial Resources ($ millions)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
252.9	242.7	243.9

Human Resources (Full Time Equivalents)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
148	148	154

Description

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.

Planned Result and Performance Indicator

This Program Activity seeks to advance the cultural vitality of Canada's official languages minority and Aboriginal communities.

Link to 2008-09 Priority

Program Activity 6 is linked to the following priority:

• Priority 3 – Delivering New Support for Official Languages.

Key Initiative Related to Program Activity 6: Community Development and Capacity-Building
Name of Key Initiative related to Program Activity 6	Other Program Activity (PA) Involved	Link to Priority
KEY INITIATIVE 13: Implementing New Support of Official Languages.	PA 5: Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding.	Priority 3: Delivering New Support for Official Languages.
Note 1: Key Initiatives linked to more than one Program Activity appear under the first relevant Program Activity listed (column 1); for the other relevant Program Activities, they are only referenced (column 2). Note 2: Key Initiatives are numbered 1 to 18 (Section I); the same numbering is used throughout the Report.

 

Financial Resources ($millions)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
262.6	205.5	183.9

Human Resources (Full Time Equivalents)

2008–09	2009–10	2010–11
506	488	484

Description

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.

Planned Result and Performance Indicator

As a result of the activities that foster participation, Canadians will become more engaged in Canada's communities and civic life.

Link to 2008-09 Priorities

Program Activity 7 is linked to the following priorities:

• Priority 2 – Promoting Canada through community engagement and major events.
• Priority 4 – Investing in Canadian sport.

 

Key Initiatives Related to Program Activity 7: Participation in Community and Civic Life
Key Initiatives related to Program Activity 7	Links to Priorities
KEY INITIATIVE 6: Supporting the Québec 2008 anniversary celebrations.	Priority 2: Promoting Canada through Community Engagement and Major Events.
KEY INITIATIVE 7: Implementing the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program for local community festivals and commemorations.	Priority 2: Promoting Canada through Community Engagement and Major Events.
KEY INITIATIVE 8: Supporting Canadian Participation at Expo 2010 in Shanghai.	Priority 2: Promoting Canada through Community Engagement and Major Events.
KEY INITIATIVE 9: Supporting celebrations to mark the 150th anniversary of the Crown Colony of British Columbia.	Priority 2: Promoting Canada through Community Engagement and Major Events.
KEY INITIATIVE 10: Supporting activities related to the 250th anniversary of representative government in Nova Scotia (Democracy 250).	Priority 2: Promoting Canada through Community Engagement and Major Events.
KEY INITIATIVE 11: Developing next steps for the community historical recognition program and national historical recognition program.	Priority 2: Promoting Canada through Community Engagement and Major Events.
KEY INITIATIVE 12: Moving forward on the Global Centre for Pluralism.	Priority 2: Promoting Canada through Community Engagement and Major Events.
Note 1: These Key Initiatives are only related to Program Activity 7. Note 2: Key Initiatives are numbered 1 to 18 (Section I); the same numbering is used throughout the Report.

 

Description

The Department of Canadian Heritage supports theme-based, integrated and dynamic approaches to celebrating and commemorating Canada and Canadians. It provides continuity and consistency across the diverse celebratory and commemorative activities initiated by federal partners and other levels of government every year.  

This initiative celebrates the establishment of Québec City in 1608.

Planned Result and Performance Indicator

Planned Result

• Canadians will have increased opportunities to discover and celebrate the 400^th anniversary of Québec City, the first permanent Francophone settlement in North America.

Indicators

• In order to evaluate the success of the 400^th anniversary celebrations, the number of opportunities made available to Canadians and attendance figures at commemorative events in Québec City and elsewhere in Canada in 2008 will be tracked, as well as the extent to which these activities were appreciated by other Canadians from across the country.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09 

• Manage and track the contribution agreement reached with the Société du 400^e anniversaire de Québec.
• Co-operate with other federal departments and agencies, provincial and municipal governments and other partners to organize and co-ordinate commemoration activities.
• Obtain a final report on outcomes and an audited financial report from the Société du 400^e anniversaire de Québec and complete the evaluation.

Description

Each of Canada's communities is unique, and each is uniquely Canadian. Communities are shaped by geography, history, their founders and those who came to live there. They continue to grow and change as the people who live there now build on those foundations. The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program was created to help communities celebrate their community, its past and its present. The Program will increase opportunities, through festivals or other events and activities, for local artists and artisans to be involved in their community and for local groups to commemorate their local history and heritage.

The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program will be fully implemented.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators 

• Solid policy frameworks in place for all components:
  • - Development of options and operational guidelines.
• Solid performance measurement and accountability frameworks in place:
  • - Results-based Management and Accountability Framework and Risk-Based Audit Framework developed and monitored.
  • - Pre-implementation audit.
• Effective program delivery mechanisms in place:
  • - Financial resources allocated to Headquarters and regions.
  • - Staff (regional and Headquarters) in place and fully trained.
  • - Funding application and approval processes in place.
• Effective program promotion in place:
  • - Program communications and promotions materials (paper and online) developed and launched.
  • - Funding phases announced as scheduled.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Policy frameworks developed and implemented.
• Performance measurement and management accountability frameworks developed and implemented, including results from the Pre-Implementation Audit.
• Program delivery mechanisms in place, including funding allocation model.
• Staff (regional and Headquarters) hired and trained.
• Program communications and promotions materials developed and launched.
• Funding phases announced as scheduled.
• Projects supported and funding disbursed as projected.
• Performance data collected, analyzed and used for ongoing performance reporting.

2009-10

• Funding phases announced as scheduled.
• Projects supported and funding disbursed as projected.
• Performance data collected, analyzed and used for ongoing performance reporting.

Component 1: Promoting Canada's domestic and foreign policy priorities through the Bureau of International Expositions related initiatives

Description

The Department of Canadian Heritage will ensure strategic Canadian influence at the Bureau of International Expositions by participating in review and application of the Bureau's regulations.

The Department will also ensure that Canada's Expositions hosting policy framework both responds to Canadian cities' needs for information and reflects current Government of Canada priorities.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

• Democratic values are promoted and considered during meetings of the Bureau.
• Canada's Expo hosting policy provides Canadian cities seeking to host future Expos with the strategic and technical advice they need.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Develop Canada's position for and attend semi-annual meetings of the Bureau of International Expositions Rules Committee and General Assembly, including the vote for host of Expo 2015 in April 2008.

2009-10  

• Potential development of Canadian bid for Expo 2017 or 2020.

2010-11  

• Potential submission of Canadian bid for Expo 2017 or 2020.

Component 2: Enhancing Canada's Pavilion and presence at Expo 2010 (Shanghai) through an innovative collaborative arrangement and contract

Description

The Government of Canada and Cirque du Soleil have formed a collaborative arrangement to develop the Canada Pavilion at Expo 2010 (Shanghai).

Planned Results and Performance Indicators 

• Canada Pavilion for Expo 2010 (Shanghai) construction contract is awarded and managed.
• World-class creative design, public presentation and cultural program for the Canada Pavilion for Expo 2010 (Shanghai) are developed.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09 (April/May)    

• Pavilion construction contract awarded.

2009-10 (Fall/Winter)  

• Pavilion constructed and presentation is installed on Expo site in Shanghai.

May 1, 2010 to October 31, 2010 

• Pavilion is open over 12 hours daily, 7 days per week for Expo 2010 (Shanghai).

Component 3: Connecting Canadians at home and abroad to Expo 2010 via Canada's Expo 2010 website and programming 

Description

The Department of Canadian Heritage will plan and develop Canada's Expo 2010 (Shanghai) website and programming in Canada and at Expo 2010.

Planned Results and Performance Indicators

• Canada's Expo 2010 website is updated and the number of visits has increased.
• Frameworks for Expo 2010 programming (public affairs, communications, protocol, business promotion, Engaging Canadians) are developed and shared.

Milestones and Timeframes

2008-09 (March 2009)

• Communications and Public Affairs contract awarded.

2009-10

• Awarding of contracts for hosting staff. Signing of Memoranda of Understanding with participating provinces, territories, other government departments, and non-governmental organizations.

2010-11

• Implementation of public affairs, communications, protocol, business promotion, Engaging Canadians programming for Expo 2010.

Description

In 2008, the Province of British Columbia (B.C) will kick‑off its year-long celebrations to mark the 150^th anniversary of the founding of the Crown Colony of British Columbia. Communities and organizations across B.C. will stage various events to showcase the B.C.'s heritage, its communities, its arts and culture and the contributions of the Aboriginal and multicultural communities to the province's history and culture. These activities will create opportunities for citizens to participate and showcase the province's stories and successes and are meant to raise awareness and generate interest in the rest of Canada. British Columbia has requested to strike a collaborative partnership with the Government of Canada to support this anniversary celebration.

This initiative was identified in the October 2007 Speech from the Throne.

Planned Result and Performance Indicator 

Canadians are given the opportunity to commemorate this important anniversary in the development of our country.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09 

• Receipt and review of funding requests to support celebratory activities marking the 150^th anniversary of the Crown Colony of British Columbia.

Description

In 2008, the Province of Nova Scotia will mark the 250^th anniversary of the establishment of its representative assembly: the first representative government introduced in the colonies that would become Canada, and a key milestone in the birth of Canadian parliamentary democracy. This significant achievement will be highlighted by Democracy 250 which plans to implement a comprehensive year-long program of events, legacy projects and citizen engagement activities. One of the key objectives of Democracy 250 is to educate young Canadians on representative government, our parliamentary system, the importance of our democracy and the need for participation in our electoral process. In carrying out this primary objective, Democracy 250 hopes to reach out to youth as the next generation of voters and leaders and to positively impact democratic renewal and voter turnout. Nova Scotia has requested to strike a collaborative partnership with the Government of Canada to support this anniversary celebration.

This initiative was identified in the October 2007 Speech from the Throne.

Planned Result and Performance Indicator 

Canadians are given the opportunity to commemorate this important anniversary in the development of the country.

Milestone and Timeframe

2008-09 

• Receipt and review of funding requests to support activities related to Democracy 250.

Description

This initiative responds to the Government of Canada's commitment to recognize the historical experiences of ethno-cultural communities impacted by wartime measures and/or immigration restrictions that are not consistent with the values held by Canadians today. It also relates to the Government of Canada's commitment to the Chinese-Canadian community and all Canadians to provide appropriate acknowledgment and redress related to the Chinese Head Tax. 

Planned Results and Performance Indicators 

The key result for the initiative is increased public awareness about multiculturalism and diversity by undertaking activities that recognize the experiences of ethno-cultural communities impacted by historical wartime measures and/or historical immigration restrictions. This will be achieved through the provision of symbolic ex gratia payments to those who were required to pay the Chinese Head Tax and to the conjugal partners of deceased Head Tax payers as well as through the establishment of a fund for community-based projects aimed at acknowledging these impacted communities; and the development of a National Historical Recognition Program to fund federal initiatives that will help to educate all Canadians, and particularly youth, about the history related to wartime measures and immigration restrictions.

Milestones and Timeframe 

2008-09 

• Fulfill the commitment to the Chinese Canadian community by ensuring the delivery of all eligible symbolic ex gratia payments to Chinese Head Tax payers and to conjugal partners of deceased Head Tax payers.
• Implement the Community Historical Recognition Program to provide funding for eligible community-based projects that recognize the experiences of communities affected by historical wartime measures and/or historical immigration restrictions/prohibitions.
• Implement the National Historical Recognition Program to fund federal initiatives that will help to make Canadians, in particular youth, more aware of the experiences of communities affected by historical wartime measures and/or historical immigration restrictions.

2009-10 

• Ensure the delivery of all eligible payments for the Community and National Historical Recognition Programs.
• Raise awareness about historical experiences of those communities affected by historical wartime measures and/or historical immigration restrictions by disseminating information on funded initiatives.

Description

On October 25, 2006, the Government of Canada signed a funding agreement with the Global Centre for Pluralism and, in March 2007, $30 million was provided for an endowment for this organization. Subsequently, on December 19, 2007, the Government concluded a lease agreement.

The Global Centre for Pluralism is a new not-for-profit, non-governmental organization that will address a global gap in institutions that research and teach about pluralism as a foundation for good governance, peace and human development. As a majority of the world's nations are comprised of diverse ethnic, cultural, linguistic and religious communities, Canada's cultural and linguistic diversity offers practical lessons in managing diversity, reducing potential conflict and fostering inclusion.

Planned Result and Performance Indicator 

Timely reporting of deliverables outlined in the funding agreement for the Global Centre for Pluralism.

Milestones and Timeframe

2008-09

• Obtain copies of annual plans and reports outlining activities and results from the Global Centre for Pluralism.

2009-10

• Continue to monitor reporting of Global Centre for Pluralism deliverables.

2010-11

• Continue to monitor reporting of Global Centre for Pluralism deliverables.

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