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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Pensions for disability and death
Start date: September 1, 1919
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Disability and Death Compensation *
Description: Provide pensions for disability or death and economic support in the form of allowances to: members of the Canadian Forces and Merchant Navy Veterans who served in the First World War, the Second World War or the Korean War; certain civilians who are entitled to benefits because of their wartime service; former and serving members of the Canadian Forces (including those who served in Special Duty Areas); survivors and dependants of military and civilian personnel.
Expected results: Eligible clients of Disability and Death Compensation are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 1,716.0 | 1,676.1 | 1,726.2 | 1,726.5 |
Total Transfer Payments | 1,716.0 | 1,676.1 | 1,726.2 | 1,726.5 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Disability Awards and Allowances
Start date: April 1, 2006
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Disability and Death Compensation *
Description: Provide disability awards for disability or death and economic support in the form of allowances to former and serving members of the Canadian Forces, and in some cases to survivors and dependants, for the non-economic effects of a service-related disability, including pain and suffering, functional loss and the effects of permanent impairment on the lives of members, Veterans and their families.
Expected results: Eligible clients of Disability and Death Compensation are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 359.4 | 489.5 | 168.4 | 168.4 |
Total Transfer Payments | 359.4 | 489.5 | 168.4 | 168.4 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Earnings Loss and Supplementary Retirement Benefit
Start date: April 1, 2006
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Financial Support Program *
Description: The Earnings Loss benefit provides temporary income replacement benefits while the Canadian Forces Veteran participates in rehabilitation in preparation for employment in civilian life. Ongoing long-term income replacement benefits are provided to age 65 when the Veteran is unable to engage in any suitable employment due to total and permanent incapacity. At age 65, recipients of long-term income replacement benefits receive a lump-sum retirement benefit to compensate for lost opportunity to contribute to a retirement pension due to a career-ending or service-related disability.
Expected results: Eligible clients of the Financial Support Program are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 68.1 | 84.8 | 62.9 | 70.7 |
Total Transfer Payments | 68.1 | 84.8 | 62.9 | 70.7 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: War Veterans Allowances and Civilian War Allowances
Start date: September 1, 1930
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Financial Support Program *
Description: The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) is a form of financial assistance available to eligible Veterans, qualified civilians and their survivors, dependants and orphans. In recognition of war service, qualified persons are provided with regular, monthly income to meet basic needs. WVA is based on income, domestic status and number of dependants. Recipients are paid at a single, married or orphan’s rate. Payments are indexed annually to the CPI. Eligibility for WVA is determined by the wartime service of a Veteran or qualified civilian, age or health, income or residency.
Expected results: Eligible clients of the Financial Support Program are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 10.6 | 10.1 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
Total Transfer Payments | 10.6 | 10.1 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to Veterans, under the Veterans Independence Program
Start date: 1981
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Health Care Program and Re-establishment Services *
Description: The Department’s Veterans Independence Program is a national home care program that assists eligible clients to remain independent in their own homes or communities by offering a variety of programs and services, such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and personal care.
Expected results: VAC contributes to the well-being of clients through the provision of health benefits and rehabilitation services.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 360.8 | 356.2 | 380.0 | 380.0 |
Total Transfer Payments | 360.8 | 356.2 | 380.0 | 380.0 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Last Post Fund
Start date: n/a
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada’s efforts during war, military conflict and peace
Program Activity: Canada Remembers Program *
Description: The Last Post Fund (LPF) is a non-profit corporation which administers funeral, burial, and grave marking services for Veterans Affairs Canada. Canada Remembers provides eligible Veterans and civilians with a dignified funeral and burial through the Last Post Fund.
Expected results: A Canadian public that is informed of military history and engaged in honouring the contributions of Veterans and those who gave their lives in the cause of peace and freedom.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 11.0 | 11.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
Total Transfer Payments | 11.0 | 11.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Start date: n/a
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada’s efforts during war, military conflict and peace
Program Activity: Canada Remembers Program *
Description: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established by Royal Charter in 1917. Its duties are to mark and maintain the graves of the members of the forces of the Commonwealth who were killed in the two World Wars, to build memorials to those who have no known grave and to keep records and registers of Canadian war dead. Canada Remembers maintains Canadian war graves and cemeteries through a partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Expected results: A Canadian public that is informed of military history and engaged in honouring the contributions of Veterans and those who gave their lives in the cause of peace and freedom.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 10.2 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
Total Transfer Payments | 10.2 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of TPP | Main Objective | End Date | Type (G,C) |
Forecast Spending 2012-13 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation | General Targeted Recipient Group |
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Treatment Allowances | G | 840 | ||||
Payments under the Flying Accidents Compensation Regulations | G | 750 | ||||
Children of Deceased Veterans Education Assistance | G | 375 | ||||
Payments of Gallantry Awards | G | 50 | ||||
Canadian Forces Income Support Allowance | G | 65 | ||||
Assistance in accordance with the provisions of the Assistance Fund Regulations | G | 540 | ||||
Assistance to Canadian Veterans - Overseas District | G | 250 | ||||
Veterans Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment (statutory) | G | 175 | ||||
Returned Soldiers Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment (statutory) | G | 10 | ||||
Repayments under Section 15 of the War Service Grants Act (statutory) | G | 10 | ||||
Re-Establishment Credits under Section 8 of the War Service Grants Act (statutory) | G | 2 | ||||
United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea | G | 70 | ||||
Canadian Veterans Association of the United Kingdom | G | 5 | ||||
Contributions under the Partnerships Contribution Program | C | 2,210 | 2008-09 | |||
Contributions for the Community War Memorial Program | 2014-15 | C | 1,500 |
The GGO supplementary table applies to departments and agencies bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act, the Policy on Green Procurement, or the Policy Framework for Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Major International Events.
Please note:
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | 0 | |
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | 0 | |
Existence of strategic framework. | No (see comments) |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
---|---|---|---|
Target Status | |||
Number of buildings over 1000m2, as per departmental strategic framework. | 0 | ||
Percentage of buildings over 1000m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per departmental strategic framework. | FY 2011-12 | 0 | |
FY 2012-13 | 0 | ||
FY 2013-14 | 0 | ||
Existence of strategic framework. | No (see comments) |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | 0 | |
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | 0 | |
Existence of strategic framework. | No (see comments) |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | 0 | |
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | 0 | |
Existence of strategic framework. | No (see comments) |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
---|---|---|---|
Target Status | |||
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2020-21, relative to fiscal year 2005-06. | n/a | ||
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005-06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. | n/a | ||
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. | FY 2011-12 | n/a | |
FY 2012-13 | n/a | ||
FY 2013-14 | n/a | ||
FY 2014-15 | n/a | ||
FY 2015-16 | n/a | ||
FY 2016-17 | n/a | ||
FY 2017-18 | n/a | ||
FY 2018-19 | n/a | ||
FY 2019-20 | n/a | ||
FY 2020-21 | n/a | ||
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005-2006 to the end of the given fiscal year. | FY 2011-12 | n/a | |
FY 2012-13 | n/a | ||
FY 2013-14 | n/a | ||
FY 2014-15 | n/a | ||
FY 2015-16 | n/a | ||
FY 2016-17 | n/a | ||
FY 2017-18 | n/a | ||
FY 2018-19 | n/a | ||
FY 2019-20 | n/a | ||
FY 2020-21 | n/a | ||
Existitance of an implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions. | n/a |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
---|---|---|---|
Target Status | |||
Existence of implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally-generated EEE. | Yes | ||
Total number of departmental locations with EEE implementation plan fully implemented, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year. | FY 2011-12 | 100% | |
FY 2012-13 | 100% | ||
FY 2013-14 | 100% |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
---|---|---|---|
Target Status | |||
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units in fiscal year 2010-11, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. | |||
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given fiscal year, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. | FY 2011-12 | 8 :1 | |
FY 2012-13 | 8 :1 | ||
FY 2013-14 | 8 :1 |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
---|---|---|---|
Target Status | |||
Number of sheets of internal office paper purchased or consumed per office employee in the baseline year selected, as per departmental scope. | Available after 03/31/12 |
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Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected. | FY 2011-12 | Baseline Year | |
FY 2012-13 | 20% | ||
FY 2013-14 |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Presence of a green meeting guide. | Draft |
Strategies / Comments
8.10 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish at least 3 SMART green procurement targets to reduce environmental impacts.
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Number of vehicles purchased that meet the target relative to total number of all vehicle purchases in the given year (executive vehicles are excluded). |
By March 31, 2012, 90% of vehicles purchased annually are right-sized for operational needs and are the most fuel efficient vehicle in its class in the Government Motor Vehicle Ordering Guide and/or are an alternative fuel vehicle. |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Volume of office equipment purchased meeting the target relactive to total volume of all office equipment purchased. | By March 31, 2012, 70% of purchases of printers, faxes, scanners and photocopiers will have environmental features. |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Dollar value of paper purchases meeting the target relative to total dollar value of all paper purchases in the given year. | By March 31, 2014, 65% of copy paper purchases contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and have forest management certification or EcoLogoM or equivalent certification. |
Strategies / Comments
8.11 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish SMART targets for training, employee performance evaluations, and management processes and controls, as they pertain to procurement decision-making.
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Number of procurement and materiel management staff with formal green procurement training relative to total number of procurement and materiel management staff. | As of April 1, 2011, 70% of Materiel Managers and Procurement Personnel (including all PG classified employees, as well as employees and managers identified as a procurement and/or materiel management functional specialist) will receive green procurement training through CSPS course C215 or in-house equivalent. | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | 60% in 2010-11 |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Number of performance evaluations that incorporated environmental considerations, relative to total number of performance evaluations of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management. | As of April 1, 2012, 85% of environmental considerations will be incorporated into the performance evaluations of all functional heads of procurement and materiel management | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | 75% in 2010-11 |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
---|---|---|
Target Status | ||
Number of departmental procurement processes and controls that incorporate environmental considerations relative to total number of departmental procurement processes and controls that should address environmental considerations. |
As of April 1, 2012, 25% of all identified processes and controls, relating to procurement, will have incorporated environmental considerations. |
|
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | 0% in 2010-11 |
Strategies / Comments
Program Activity | ($ millions) | |||
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Forecast Revenue 2011-12 |
Planned Revenue 2012-13 |
Planned Revenue 2013-14 |
Planned Revenue 2014-15 |
|
Veterans Health Care and Re-establishment | ||||
Ste. Anne’s Hospital: In-Patient Charges to the Quebec Provincial Plan (Regulatory Service) | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 |
Ste. Anne’s Hospital: Dietary Meals (Other Goods and Services) | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Ste. Anne's Hospital: Domiciliary Care (Regulatory Care) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Compensation and Financial Support | ||||
Recovery of Pensions from foreign governments | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Refund of previous years’ expenditures | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
Other | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.2 |
Total Non-respendable Revenue | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 |
Internal Audit commitments April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2015
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
---|---|---|---|
Audit of Remissions | Financial | Report Finalization | May 2012 |
Audit of Service Standards | Compliance | Reporting Phase | July 2012 |
Audit of the Federal Health Claims Processing System National Investigative Unit | Compliance | Fieldwork Phase | August 2012 |
Management Intervention Plans | Compliance | Begins March 2012 | November 2012 |
Vocational Rehabilitation | Compliance | Begins March 2012 | February 2013 |
Earnings Loss | Financial | Begins April 2012 | March 2013 |
Health Care Benefits - Program of Choice | Operational | Begins September 2012 | August 2013 |
Scanning of Service Health Records | Compliance | Begin October 2012 | May 2013 |
Acquisition Cards | Investigative | Begin September 2012 | April 2013 |
Risk Management | Compliance | 2013/14 | |
Health Care Benefits - Program of Choice | Operational | 2013/14 | |
Delegated Decision Making | Operational | 2013/14 | |
Centralized Mail | Operational | 2013/14 | |
Veterans Independence Program Eligibility - Frailty | Compliance | 2013/14 | |
Overpayments | Financial | 2013/14 | |
Health Care Benefits - Program of Choice | Operational | 2014/15 | |
Attendance Allowance | Compliance | 2014/15 | |
Long Term Care Billing | Investigative | 2014/15 | |
Professional Service Contracts | Compliance | 2014/15 | |
Conflict of Interest | Compliance | 2014/15 | |
Federal Health Claims Processing System - Special Authorization Unit | Operational | 2014/15 |
Link to Audit and Evaluation Reports: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/department/reports/deptaudrep
Evaluation commitments April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2015
Name of Evaluation | Program Activity | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Canada Remembers - Partnerships (carry over) | 2.1.3 Partnerships | Briefing Stage | July 2012 |
Memorials and Cemetery/Grave Maintenance Evaluation (carry over) | 2.2.2 Memorials and Cemetery/Grave Maintenance | Report Writing Stage | October 2012 |
Case Management (carry over) | 1.1 Compensation and Financial Support | Report Writing Stage | June 2012 |
Long Term Care | 1.3.5 Intermediate and LTC 1.3.5.1 Non-departmental Institutions VIP 1.3.5.2 Non-departmental Institutions LTC |
Begin April 2012 | June 2013 |
Health Care Benefits | 1.3.3 Health Care Benefits 1.3.3.1 Health Care Benefits and Services 1.3.3.2 HCB Program - Public Service Health Care Plan |
Begin May 2012 | July 2013 |
Disability Awards Program | 1.1.2 Disability Awards Program 1.1.2.1 Disability Awards 1.1.2.2 Educational Assistance |
November 2013 | |
NVC - Financial Benefits Program | 1.2.1 Financial Benefits 1.2.1.1 Earnings Loss 1.2.1.2 Canadian Forces Income Support 1.2.1.3 Supplementary Retirement Benefit 1.2.1.4 Permanent Impairment Allowance |
January 2014 | |
Canada Remembers - Funeral and Burials | 2.1.5 Funeral and Burial Program | January 2014 | |
Canada Remembers - Public Education and Awareness | 2.1.1 Public Education and Awareness | February 2014 | |
WVA and Assistance Fund | 1.2.2 War Veterans Allowance | October 2014 | |
Canada Remembers - Ceremonies and Events | 2.1.2 Ceremonies and Events | February 2015 | |
Disability Pension Program | 1.1.1 Disability Pension Program 1.1.1.1 Disability Pension 1.1.1.2 Exceptional Incapacity allowance 1.1.1.3 Treatment Allowance 1.1.1.4 Other Allowances |
March 2015 |
Link to Audit and Evaluation Reports: http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/department/reports/deptaudrep