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Name of Horizontal Initiative: Global Peace and Security Fund (GPSF)

Name of lead department(s): Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada

Lead department program activity: International Policy Advice and Integration, Diplomacy and Advocacy

Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: October 2, 2005; operationalized September 18, 2006

End date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2013

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $1.13 billion

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): Sourced from the Peace and Security Pool of the International Assistance Envelope, GPSF funds the operations of the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START) and is used to conduct international assistance programming in fragile and conflict-affected states such as Afghanistan, Haiti and Sudan. START and GPSF were originally created to fill a policy, institutional and funding gap between CIDA humanitarian and long-term development assistance and National Defence and the Canadian Forces (DND) military and training assistance. START has effectively played a role and established itself as a platform to facilitate whole-of-government engagement as well as policy development, where appropriate. In recent years, an increasing number of other government departments, such as Public Safety Canada (PS), the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Correctional Service Canada (CSC), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Department of Justice Canada have actively participated in stabilization and reconstruction initiatives as well as crisis response activities at the behest of DFAIT/START.

GPSF programming provides timely, focused, effective and accountable international assistance in response to critical peace and security challenges that implicate Canadian interests and reflect Canadian foreign policy priorities. GPSF programming includes both transfer and non-transfer payments. Non-transfer payment programming is the funding mechanism DFAIT uses to work closely with federal departments to provide beneficiary states and civilian components of multilateral peace operations with critical expertise in the areas of security and justice system reform.

Shared outcome(s): The ultimate shared outcome is peace, security, and the safety and well-being of those living in priority fragile or conflict-affected states, through effective stabilization and reconstruction programming. Specific expected results are:

• Strengthened Canadian capacity to respond to crisis situations
• Strengthened institutions and civil society in affected states
• Strengthened international responses to specific crisis situations
• Strengthened international frameworks for addressing crisis situations

Governance structure(s): GPSF is managed by the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START). To ensure policy coherence and avoid duplication, various interdepartmental and intradepartmental committees (DM, ADM and DG levels) are called upon as required to inform and guide emerging priority-setting exercises and implement Cabinet-mandated priorities in the whole-of-government context. START is located in the International Security Branch of DFAIT (IFM), which is responsible for START's financial, human and physical resources.

Planning Highlights: Although security and governance remain paramount issues, Canada's engagement in Afghanistan has now shifted from Kandahar to the national level. In 2012-13, horizontal initiatives in Afghanistan will focus on providing expert support from CBSA and CSC to enhance the capacity of border management and corrections officials in these states. In Haiti, GPSF will seek to provide expert support from relevant government departments within the framework of renewed Canadian commitment to Haiti through to 2016-17.

In 2012-13, START will also continue to work with partners from other government departments to further develop broader frameworks for funding and managing civilian deployments to crisis situations in recognition of the growing demand for Canadian government expertise to respond to crises internationally.

Federal Partner: Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT)

Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	($ millions)
		Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)	Planned Spending for 2012-13*
PA 1: International Policy Advice and Integration PA 2: Diplomacy and Advocacy	Global Peace and Security Program	1,134.90	125.70
	Global Peace and Operations Program
	Glyn Berry Program for Peace and Security
Total		1,134.90	125.70

*Includes Vote 1 (operating and salary) and Vote 10 (grants and contributions) funds.

Expected results for federal partner programs, above:

• Strengthened Canadian capacity to respond to crisis situations
• Strengthened institutions and civil society in affected states
• Strengthened international responses to specific crisis situations
• Strengthened international frameworks for addressing crisis situations

Federal Partner: National Defence and the Canadian Forces (DND)

Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	($ millions)
		Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)1	Planned Spending for 2012-13
PA: n/a	Global Peace and Operations Program		0.25
Total			0.25

Expected results for Global Peace and Operations Program:

• Strengthen Canadian capacity to respond to crisis situations;
• Strengthened institutions in affected states.

DND officers strengthen Canada's response capacity and ability to enhance security and stability in affected states by providing training and operational support, such as, for example, to peacekeeping operations.

Federal Partner: Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	($ millions)
		Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)	Planned Spending for 2012-13
PA 1: Federal and International Operations	International Police Peacekeeping Program		23.90
	Canadian Police Arrangement
Total			23.90

Expected results for the International Police Peacekeeping Program and Canadian Police Arrangement:

• Strengthen Canadian capacity to respond to crisis situations;
• Strengthen international responses to specific crisis situations;
• Strengthen institutions in affected states.

In 2012-13, GPSF is planning to support the deployment of up to 250 police officers to various international police peacekeeping and peace operations, mainly in Haiti, Afghanistan and Sudan. This will enhance international capacity to promote comprehensive and sustainable rule of law through the re-establishment of effective public institutions such as law enforcement and judicial systems. Through the deployment of police officers, Canada helps to rebuild and strengthen police services in fragile and conflict-affected states by supporting and strengthening the capacity of national and local police forces to maintain law and order and contribute to a safe and stable environment.

Federal Partner: Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC)

Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	($ millions)
		Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)	Planned Spending for 2012-13
PA: n/a	Delivery of International Assistance under the CCC/DFAIT Memorandum of Understanding		0.50
Total			0.50

Expected results for the delivery of international assistance under the CCC/DFAIT memorandum of understanding:

• Strengthen Canadian capacity to respond to crisis situations.

The efficient procurement of goods and services enables Canada to rapidly respond to crises and provide in-kind support to fragile states for reconstruction and stabilization initiatives.

Federal Partner: Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	($ millions)
		Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)	Planned Spending for 2012-13
PA: N/A	Operations in Afghanistan		0.64
Total			0.64

Expected results for operations in Afghanistan:

• Strengthen Canadian capacity to respond to crisis situations;
• Strengthen institutions in affected states.

In 2012-13, GPSF is planning to deploy one or two Canadian customs and border experts to Afghanistan. These customs and border experts will provide training and technical expertise to officials in Afghanistan, thereby strengthening customs and border management.

Federal Partner: Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)

Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	($ millions)
		Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)	Planned Spending for 2012-13
PA 1: Correctional Interventions	Operations in Afghanistan and stabilization and reconstruction in Haiti		3.00
Total			3.00

Expected results for operations in Afghanistan and stabilization and reconstruction in Haiti:

• Strengthen Canadian capacity to respond to crisis situations;
• Strengthen institutions in affected states.

In 2012-13, GPSF is planning to deploy one senior corrections advisor to Afghanistan and up to 25 corrections officials to Haiti. The deployment to Afghanistan and Haiti of Canadian corrections experts, who provide training and technical expertise in prison administration and operations to national personnel, supports Canada's contribution to the strengthening of correctional institutions' capacity in these affected states, thus ensuring that these institutions cultivate a modern correctional system and adhere to international standards.

Federal Partner: Department of Justice/Public Prosecutions

Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	($ millions)
		Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)	Planned Spending for 2012-13
PA: n/a	Stabilization and reconstruction in Haiti		0.30
Total			0.30

Expected results by program as per for the stabilization and reconstruction programs in Haiti:

• Strengthen Canadian capacity to respond to crisis situations;
• Strengthen institutions in affected states.

Pending an assessment by the Department of Justice on the justice sector in Haiti, GPSF anticipates deploying one or two justice experts to Haiti. These justice experts would provide training and technical support, strengthening the capacity of personnel in Haiti's judicial institutions.

Total Allocation For All Federal Partners (from Start to End Date)	Total Planned Spending for All Federal Partners for 2012–2013 ($ millions)
There are no fixed annual allocations for other government departments and future years' allocations are not predetermined.	28.34

Results to be achieved by non–federal partners (if applicable): N/A

Contact information: Elissa Golberg
Director General, START Secretariat
Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada
Tel.: 613-665-6689
Email: Marie.Gervais-Vidricaire@international.gc.ca

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