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2012-13
Report on Plans and Priorities



Department of Finance Canada






Supplementary Information (Tables)






Table of Contents




Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

Compensation to Canadian Agencies or Entities Established by an Act of Parliament for Reduction of Debts of Debtor Countries (Vote 5)

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (Vote 5)

Harbourfront Centre Funding Program (Vote 5)

Payments to the International Development Association

Fiscal Equalization (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Territorial Formula Financing (Part I.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Canada Health Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Canada Social Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Wait Times Reduction Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Statutory Subsidies (Constitution Act, 1867—1982, and Other Statutory Authorities)

Youth Allowances Recovery (Federal-Provincial Fiscal Revision Act, 1964)

Alternative Payments for Standing Programs (Part VI—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Incentive for Provinces to Eliminate Taxes on Capital (Part IV—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Establishment of a Canadian Securities Regulation Regime and Canadian Regulatory Authority (Budget Implementation Act, 2009)

Debt Payment on Behalf of Poor Countries to International Organizations pursuant to section 18(1) of the Economic Recovery Act

Payments to Provinces Regarding Sales Tax Harmonization (Part III.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Additional Fiscal Equalization to Nova Scotia (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payment to Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Act)

Transitional Payment to Newfoundland and Labrador (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Act)

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Agriculture Advance Market Commitment (Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act, section 8)


Name of transfer payment program: Compensation to Canadian Agencies or Entities Established by an Act of Parliament for Reduction of Debts of Debtor Countries (Vote 5)

Start date: 1991–92

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011–12

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Compensation to Export Development Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board for reduction of debts of debtor countries

Expected results: Payments to Canadian creditors consistent with Government of Canada commitments

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants 10.000 210.000 5.000 5.000
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments
Total transfer payments 10.000 210.000 5.000 5.000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2009–10

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2014–15

General targeted recipient group: Export Development Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (Vote 5)

Start date: April 2001

End date: March 31, 2014

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2010–11

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative is both an infrastructure and an urban renewal investment. The goals of the initiative include positioning Canada, Ontario, and Toronto in the new economy, thereby ensuring Canada’s continued success in the global economy. This includes increasing economic growth and development opportunities; recognizing the intrinsic links between economic, social, and environmental health; enhancing the quality of life in Toronto; and encouraging sustainable urban development.

Expected results: Sustainable urban development and infrastructure renewal in Toronto’s waterfront area, including increased accessibility to, and use of, the waterfront area, and a revitalized urban infrastructure

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions 30.483 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total other types of transfer payments
Total transfer payments 30.483 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2008–09

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2013–14

General targeted recipient group: Non-profit

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Harbourfront Centre Funding Program (Vote 5)

Start date: March 2006

End date: March 31, 2016

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011–12

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The primary objective of the Harbourfront Centre Funding Program is to provide operational funding to Harbourfront Centre until March 31, 2016. Such support assists the Harbourfront Centre in covering its fixed operational costs. The funding program also facilitates Harbourfront Centre’s ability to leverage funding from other levels of government and to pursue other revenue-generating strategies that allow the organization to provide the general public with continued access to cultural, recreational, and educational programs and activities held in Toronto’s waterfront area.

Expected results: A self-reliant and financially viable organization that supports the economic, social, and cultural development of Toronto’s waterfront area

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions 7.000 5.000 5.000 5.000
Total other types of transfer payments
Total transfer payments 7.000 5.000 5.000 5.000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2010–11

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2013–14

General targeted recipient group: Non-profit

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Payments to the International Development Association

Start date: 1960

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: This program provides encashment of demand notes to allow the International Development Association (IDA) to disburse concessional financing for development projects and programs in the world’s poorest countries.

Expected results: Payments to international organizations consistent with Government of Canada commitments

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 384.280 441.620 441.610 441.610
Total transfer payments 384.280 441.620 441.610 441.610

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: World Bank Group

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Spring and annual World Bank Group meetings each year and IDA replenishment cycle negotiations every three years. The Official Development Assistance Accountability Act also requires broad consultations on Canada’s Official Development Assistance, which include contributions to the IDA, every two years.



Name of transfer payment program: Fiscal Equalization (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 1957

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Formula-based Equalization payments are made to eligible provincial governments to enable them to provide reasonably comparable levels of public services at reasonably comparable levels of taxation. Equalization payments are unconditional.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of Equalization payments to provinces

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12*
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 15,610.677 15,422.503 16,192.175 16,999.825
Total transfer payments 15,610.677 15,422.503 16,192.175 16,999.825

* Forecast spending for 2011–12 includes Total Transfer Protection payments of $952,107,000.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Territorial Formula Financing (Part I.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 1985

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Territorial Formula Financing payments are made to territorial governments to provide the resources they need to deliver services comparable to those delivered by provincial governments, taking into account the high costs and unique challenges in the North. Territorial Formula Financing payments are unconditional.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to territories

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 2,876.083 3,110.680 3,230.166 3,330.268
Total transfer payments 2,876.083 3,110.680 3,230.166 3,330.268

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 201112

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Canada Health Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2004

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Canada Health Transfer (CHT) provides equal per capita support for health care through cash and tax transfers to provincial and territorial governments. The CHT supports the government’s commitment to maintain the Canada Health Act’s national criteria (comprehensiveness, universality, portability, accessibility, and public administration), conditions, and prohibitions against user fees and extra-billing.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of CHT payments to provinces and territories

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 26,951.863 28,568.975 30,283.114 32,100.101
Total transfer payments 26,951.863 28,568.975 30,283.114 32,100.101

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Canada Social Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2004

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Canada Social Transfer (CST) provides equal per capita cash support to provincial and territorial governments to assist them in financing social assistance and social services, post-secondary education, and programs for children. The CST gives provinces and territories the flexibility to allocate payments to those areas according to their own priorities and supports the government’s commitment to prohibit minimum residency requirements for social assistance.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of CST payments to provinces and territories

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 11,514.064 11,859.486 12,215.271 12,581.729
Total transfer payments 11,514.064 11,859.486 12,215.271 12,215.271

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Wait Times Reduction Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2004–05

End date: 2013–14

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: As part of the 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care, the Government of Canada committed to support provinces and territories to help reduce wait times in the health care system—primarily in support of human resources and tools to manage wait times. A total of $4.25 billion was provided through a third-party trust fund in 2004 and was notionally allocated over 5 years, from 2004–05 to 2008–09. This amount has been paid in full. From 2009–10 to 2013–14, annual funding of $250 million will be provided to provinces and territories through a transfer on an equal per capita basis.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 250.000 250.000 250.000 0.0
Total transfer payments 250.000 250.000 250.000 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Statutory Subsidies (Constitution Act, 18671982, and Other Statutory Authorities)

Start date: 1867

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The statutory subsidies provide a source of funding to provinces in accordance with their terms of entry into Confederation.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces  

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 32.149 32.149 32.200 32.200
Total transfer payments 32.149 32.149 32.200 32.200

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Youth Allowances Recovery (Federal-Provincial Fiscal Revision Act, 1964)

Start date: 1964

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Youth Allowances Recovery is a recovery from the Province of Quebec for an additional tax point transfer (three points) above and beyond the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer tax point transfers. In the 1960s, Quebec chose to use the federal government’s contracting-out arrangements for certain federal-provincial programs. Taken together, the Alternative Payments for Standing Programs and the Youth Allowances Recovery are known as the “Quebec Abatement.” These arrangements ensure that all provinces and territories are treated the same through cash and tax transfers in support of health and social programs.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of recoveries from the Province of Quebec

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments (693.597) (746.180) (777.878) (824.047)
Total transfer payments (693.597) (746.180) (777.878) (824.047)

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Alternative Payments for Standing Programs (Part VI—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 1977

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Alternative Payments for Standing Programs is a recovery from the Province of Quebec for an additional tax point transfer (13.5 points) above and beyond the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer tax point transfers. In the 1960s, Quebec chose to use the federal government’s contracting-out arrangements for certain federal-provincial programs. Taken together, the Alternative Payments for Standing Programs and the Youth Allowances Recovery are known as the “Quebec Abatement.” These arrangements ensure that all provinces and territories are treated the same through cash and tax transfers in support of health and social programs.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of recoveries from the Province of Quebec

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments (3,147.547) (3,388.677) (3,533.155) (3,740.732)
Total transfer payments (3,147.547) (3,388.677) (3,533.155) (3,740.732)

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Incentive for Provinces to Eliminate Taxes on Capital (Part IV—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2007–08

End date: 2010–11

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Financial incentive to encourage provinces to eliminate provincial capital taxes or restructure an existing capital tax on financial institutions into a minimum tax

Expected results: Increase the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by strengthening Canada’s business tax advantage

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 86.390 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total transfer payments 86.390 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: This measure was announced in Budget 2007, and the program had an applicable time frame from March 2007 to December 2010. Work is currently underway with participating provinces to determine preliminary and final payments.



Name of transfer payment program: Establishment of a Canadian Securities Regulation Regime and Canadian Regulatory Authority (Budget Implementation Act, 2009)

Start date: 2009–10

End date: 2011–12

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Economic and Fiscal Policy Framework

Description: In Budget 2009, the Government of Canada committed to move forward quickly with willing provinces and territories to establish a Canadian securities regulator that respects regional interest and expertise as well as constitutional jurisdiction. These funds were be used to compensate participating provinces and territories for matters relating to the transition toward a Canadian securities regulator. In light of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision on the proposed Securities Act (Reference re Securities Act), the payment planned for 2011–12 will not take place.

Expected results: A more efficient and streamlined regulatory system that reinforces financial stability, strengthens enforcement, protects investors, and is more accountable

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 150.000 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total transfer payments 150.000 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Participating provinces and territories

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: In light of the Supreme Court of Canada decision on December 22, 2011, the Government of Canada is reaching out to provinces and territories to gauge their interest in working cooperatively to establish a Canadian securities regulator.



Name of transfer payment program: Debt Payment on Behalf of Poor Countries to International Organizations pursuant to section 18(1) of the Economic Recovery Act

Start date: 2010

End date: 2054

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2010–11

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Payments for Canada’s commitment to the G8-led Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative

Expected results: Payments to international organizations and Canadian creditors consistent with Government of Canada commitments

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 51.200 51.200 51.200 51.200
Total transfer payments 51.200 51.200 51.200 51.200

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2009–10

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2014–15

General targeted recipient group: International organizations and Canadian creditors

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Payments to Provinces Regarding Sales Tax Harmonization (Part III.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2011

End date: 2014

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreements with Ontario and British Columbia provided for transitional assistance payments. The $1.88 billion represents the final payments made on July 1, 2010, of $1.3 billion to Ontario and $580 million to British Columbia.

On September 30, 2011, the Province of Quebec and the Government of Canada announced a Memorandum of Agreement whereby Quebec agrees to make a number of changes to the Québec Sales Tax (QST) in order to harmonize it with the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Government of Canada has committed to make payments totalling $2.2 billion to Quebec—$733 million upon implementation of the amended QST, planned for January 1, 2013, and $1.467 billion one year later.

Expected results: A more competitive and efficient sales tax system across Canada through the replacement of provincial retail sales taxes with value-added taxes harmonized with the GST, and the harmonization of the QST with the GST

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 1,880.000 733.000 1,467.000 0.0
Total transfer payments 1,880.000 733.000 1,467.000 0.0

Note: The return of the $1.599 billion in transitional assistance that British Columbia received for entering into the harmonized value-added tax framework is not reflected in this table.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Provinces that harmonize their sales tax with the GST

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreements are signed with harmonizing provinces. The Agreements provide for the rights and obligations of the parties in respect of harmonized taxes.



Name of transfer payment program: Additional Fiscal Equalization to Nova Scotia (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2008–09

End date: 2011–12 with possible extension to 2019–20

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: In Budget 2007, the Government of Canada introduced a new formula for Equalization (the current formula). Subsequently, the Province of Nova Scotia was guaranteed that on a cumulative basis beginning in 2008–09, the current formula would not reduce its Equalization payments and 2005 Offshore Accord payments when compared with what the province would have received under the formula that was in place when it signed its 2005 Offshore Arrangement with the Government of Canada.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to the Province of Nova Scotia

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 17.988 325.779 172.031 142.872
Total transfer payments 17.988 325.779 172.031 142.872

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payment to Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Act)

Start date: 2005–06

End date: 2011–12 with possible extension to 2019–20

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: On February 14, 2005, the Government of Canada signed offshore arrangements with the governments of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. These arrangements guaranteed that for those two provinces, their Equalization payments would not be reduced because of offshore oil and gas revenues that entered the Equalization formula.

For Nova Scotia, the cumulative drawdown ($863.695 million) has now exceeded the advance payment of $830 million, and $33,695,000 is payable to that province in 2011–12.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to the Province of Nova Scotia

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 33.695 146.059 69.945 54.258
Total transfer payments 33.695 146.059 69.945 54.258

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 201617

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable




Name of transfer payment program: Transitional Payment to Newfoundland and Labrador (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Act)

Start date: 2011–12

End date: 2011–12

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The 2005 Offshore Arrangement between the Government of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador includes a transitional payment in 2011–12 if that province does not receive Equalization in that fiscal year. 

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 536.121 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total transfer payments 536.121 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Agriculture Advance Market Commitment (Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act, section 8)

Start date: 2010–11

End date: 2014–15

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Agriculture Advance Market Commitment bridges the gap between public and private investment in the agriculture sector in support of global food security though the use of pull mechanisms, such as advanced market commitments, which make payment once results are achieved. 

Expected results: Payments to international organizations consistent with Government of Canada commitments

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 9.000 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total transfer payments 9.000 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2012–13

General targeted recipient group: World Bank Group

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Greening Government Operations

Overview

The Greening Government Operations 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:

  • RPP refers to Reports on Plans and Priorities and represents planned or expected results.
  • DPR refers to Departmental Performance Reports and represents actual results.

Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment Target


8.6 By March 31, 2014, each department will reuse or recycle all surplus electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) in an environmentally sound and secure manner.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Existence of implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally-generated EEE. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) No*  
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 N/A  
FY 2012–13 N/A  
FY 2013–14 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: Location of facilities is 140 O’Connor St., Ottawa, Ontario. This is the only location for the Department. 
  2. *Processes: Disposal of electronic and electrical equipment is currently a shared service provided by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS). Processes are being reviewed to ensure that all equipment is reused or recycled in a responsible manner. It is anticipated that by 201314 the disposal of electronic and electrical equipment will be reintegrated into the Department of Finance Canada, at which time the Department will have an implementation plan in place.
  3. Reporting: Establish reporting requirements and define mechanisms to evaluate plan effectiveness.
  4. Continuous improvement: Establish plans and procedures to ensure that the target is met.

Printing Unit Reduction Target


8.7 By March 31, 2013, each department will achieve an 8:1 average ratio of office employees to printing units. Departments will apply target where building occupancy levels, security considerations, and space configuration allow.
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. 2:1  
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 2:1  
FY 2012–13 8:1  
FY 2013–14 8:1  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition: The Department of Finance Canada has defined a printing unit as stand-alone and networked printers as well as multi-function devices (copiers).
  2. Scope: Fax and scanning functionality in multi-functional units is currently not operational for security reasons. Therefore, desktop scanners and faxes are currently excluded. Print units supporting other security requirements such as the separate print infrastructure required to support the secure network environment are also excluded.
  3. Number of print units: The number of units will be determined by physical inventory.
  4. Number of employees: All employees of the Department will be included, to be determined in consultation with Human Resources specialists.
  5. Processes: Management of printer and copier resources will need to be centrally managed to reduce indiscriminate purchase of printers and to implement recommendations of the print optimization study conducted in 2011–12. Implementation of the optimized print strategy will begin in 2012–13, with full implementation targeted for the Department’s move to 90 Elgin St.
  6. Communications and continuous improvement: Establish plans and strategies for departmental engagement to ensure that the target is met.
  7. Reporting: Establish reporting requirements and procedures to monitor implementation.

Paper Consumption Target


8.8 By March 31, 2014, each department will reduce internal paper consumption per office employee by 20%. Each department will establish a baseline between 2005–2006 and 2011–2012, and applicable scope.
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. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) N/A*   
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) FY 2011–12 N/A*   
FY 2012–13 10%  
FY 2013–14 20%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: All paper consumption will be included in the baseline count.
  2. Number of employees: All employees of the Department of Finance Canada will be included, to be determined in consultation with Human Resources specialists.
  3. *Method of determining paper baseline: The warehousing and distribution of photocopy paper is a shared service provided by TBS. The inventory of paper for the departments was not segregated for the 2010–11 and 2011–12 fiscal years. Therefore, a baseline will be determined by using the total usage of paper for TBS and the Department of Finance Canada for the 2011–12 year, and average usage will be determined based on total usage for the two departments. Beginning in 2012–13, paper inventories will be segregated to ensure the most accurate usage data. 
  4. Processes: Acquisition of paper is done solely from Public Works and Government Services Canada’s (PWGSC’s) Green Standing Offer for paper.
  5. Communications and continuous improvement: Improve employee awareness of paper reduction practices through communication, including employee information sessions and intranet presence.
  6. Links: The print optimization and paper reduction targets are closely linked. For example, new print infrastructure could be defaulted to duplex printing to reduce paper usage.
  7. Reporting: Report annually on paper reduction targets.

Green Meetings Target


8.9 By March 31, 2012, each department will adopt a guide for greening meetings.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Presence of a green meeting guide. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) Yes (by March 31, 2012)  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: Meetings held within or by the Department of Finance Canada. 
  2. Processes: The guide is intended to be used by meeting organizers and participants to reduce the environmental impacts of meetings held within or by the Department of Finance Canada.
  3. Reporting: Establish mechanisms to report on the effectiveness of the green meeting initiative.
  4. Communications and engagement: Increase awareness of green meeting practices through information sessions and intranet presence. 

Green Procurement Targets

8.10 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish at least three SMART green procurement targets to reduce environmental impacts.


By March 31, 2014, 70% of contracts for services and/or contracting processes will include environmental considerations.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Percentage of service contracts or processes with environmental criteria relative to the total number of service contracts awarded. N/A
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year.    
Progress in the 2011–12 fiscal year. 10%  
Progress in the 2012–13 fiscal year. 30%  
Progress in the 2013–14 fiscal year. 70%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: All service contracts awarded under departmental authority. 
  2. Processes: Environmental criteria will be consistent with the Guideline for Green Services Procurement. PWGSC’s consolidated procurement instruments will be used whenever possible.
  3. Reporting: Establish and implement mechanisms to track and report on target progress.
  4. Communications and continuous progress: Continue to communicate to increase employee awareness.


By March 31, 2013, 90% of IT hardware purchases will continue to be environmentally preferred models.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Percentage of IT hardware purchases that meet the target relative to the total IT hardware purchases. N/A  
Progress in the 2011–12 fiscal year. 90%  
Progress in the 2012–13 fiscal year. 90%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: IT hardware is defined as desktop and notebook computers.
  2. Processes: Use PWGSC’s consolidated procurement instrument for IT hardware.
  3. Reporting: Continue to track and report on target progress.
  4. Communications and continuous improvement: Continue to work proactively with departmental IT specialists to ensure that environmental considerations are included to the extent possible in all IT procurement.


By March 31, 2013, 90% of furniture purchases will be environmentally preferred models.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Percentage of furniture purchases meeting the target relative to the total percentage of all furniture purchases. N/A  
Progress in the 2011–12 fiscal year. 60%  
Progress in the 2011–13 fiscal year. 90%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: Office furniture will be defined as chairs, cabinets, shelving, panels and desks.
  2. Processes: Utilize PWGSC’s mandatory consolidated procurement instrument for the various furniture types (chairs, cabinets, shelving, panels and desks) whenever possible. If not, then establish an internal process for adding environmental considerations to office furniture purchases not purchased using a consolidated procurement instrument.
  3. Reporting: Establish process requirements to track and report on target progress.
  4. Communications and continuous improvement: Continue to work proactively with departmental facilities specialists to ensure that environmental considerations are included to the extent possible in all furniture procurement.

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.


Training for Select Employees.

By March 31, 2014, 95% of
functional specialists of procurement or materiel management will have green procurement training through the CSPS course C215 or in-house equivalent.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Percent of functional specialists of procurement or materiel management with formal green procurement training relative to the total number of functional specialists of procurement or materiel management deemed as requiring training. N/A  
Progress in the 2011–12 fiscal year. 30%  
Progress in the 2012–13 fiscal year. 60%  
Progress in the 2013–14 fiscal year. 95%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: All employees of the Procurement and Contracting Section of the Department.
  2. Processes: Use of CSPS course C215 or an in-house alternative and its delivery method. 
  3. Reporting: Monitor to ensure that all new employees receive training and report on target progress.
  4. Communications and continuous improvement: Maintain internal communication to ensure employee engagement.


Employee performance evaluations for managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management.

By March 31, 2013, 100% of employee performance evaluations for employees of the Contracting and Procurement Division of the Department will have a target relative to green procurement.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Percentage of materiel managers, procurement personnel and functional specialists with a green procurement clause in their performance evaluation relative to the total number of materiel managers, procurement personnel and functional specialist staff deemed as relevant. N/A  
Progress in the 2011–12 fiscal year. 20%  
Progress in the 2012–13 fiscal year. 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: The scope of this target has been broadened to include all functional specialists in procurement. The target previously applied to functional heads.
  2. Processes: Validate the responsible managers and maintain records. 
  3. Reporting: Establish process requirements to track and report on target progress.
  4. Communications and continuous improvement: Maintain internal communication to ensure employee engagement.


By March 31, 2014, 75% of acquisition card holders will have green procurement training through the CSPS course C215 or in-house equivalent.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Percentage of acquisition card holders trained in green procurement relative to the total number of acquisition card holders. 75%  
Progress in 2011–12 fiscal year. 75%  
Progress in 2012–13 fiscal year. 85%  
Progress in 2013–14 fiscal year. 90%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: Define an acquisition card holder.
  2. Processes: Use of CSPS course C215 or an in-house alternative and its delivery.
  3. Number of acquisition card holders: Procurement will be able to provide the total number of acquisition card holders.
  4. Reporting: Establish process requirements to track and report on target progress.
  5. Communications and continuous improvement: Establish plans and strategies for departmental engagement and communications to ensure that the target is met.


Management processes and controls

By March 31, 2014, 50% of all identified procurement processes and controls will ensure environmental performance considerations are integrated in the procurement process.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status    
Percentage of identified procurement processes and controls with environmental performance considerations integrated relative to the total number of identified procurement processes and controls. N/A  
Progress in the 2011–12 fiscal year. 10%  
Progress in the 2012–13 fiscal year. 30%  
Progress in the 2013–14 fiscal year. 50%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: Continue to define what procurement processes and controls will be subject to the integration of environmental performance considerations.
  2. Processes: Identify required changes. Plan and obtain approvals on changes to documents. Implement and publish changes in documents.
  3. Reporting: Establish process requirements to track and report on target progress.

Green Procurement Reporting For Departments and Agencies Not Bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act


Departments and agencies bound by the Policy on Green Procurement but not the Federal Sustainable Development Act must complete mandatory reporting on meeting the requirements of Section 7 of the Policy on Green Procurement using this section.1

Strategies / Comments

  1. The Department of Finance Canada is bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy and will meet the requirements of the Policy on Green Procurement through the Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy.

Voluntary Reporting on Any Other Greening Government Operations Initiative


The Department will reuse its surplus office supplies internally by offering a Surplus Supplies Store for use by the Administrative Officer community. Any additional surplus office supplies will be donated to non-profit organizations in the NCR.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Quantity of skids reused and sent to non-profit organizations. (Baseline 2010–11) 7 skids  
Progress in 2011–12 fiscal year.    
Progress in 2012–13 fiscal year.    
Progress in 2013–14 fiscal year.    

Strategies / Comments

  1. Sources of supplies: Work with departmental employees, namely the Administrative Officer community to encourage reuse and recycling of surplus office supplies.
  2. Processes: Work with the Green Citizenship Network to have volunteers triage the surplus supplies and place the items on designated shelving and/or place them in boxes for shipping to non-profit organizations.
  3. Donations: Direct surplus to registered non-profit organizations as applicable.
  4. Reporting: Establish a tracking system and reporting mechanism.
  5. Communications and continuous improvement: Establish plans and strategies for departmental engagement and communications.


By March 31, 2014, 7.5% of Finance employees will be members of the Green Citizenship Network. 
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Percentage of personnel who are members of the Finance Green Citizenship Network (Baseline November 2010) 6.17%  
Progress in 2011–12 fiscal year. 6.50%  
Progress in 2012–13 fiscal year. 7.00%  
Progress in 2013–14 fiscal year. 7.50%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Processes: Work with the Green Citizenship Network to promote awareness, promote green initiatives, and encourage volunteer and advisory capacities on various files.
  2. Reporting: Establish a tracking system and reporting mechanism.
  3. Communications and continuous improvement: Establish plans and strategies for departmental engagement and communications to ensure that the target is met. 



Notes:

  • 1. Alternatively, departments and agencies bound by the Policy on Green Procurement but not the Federal Sustainable Development Act (FSDA) can follow the approach required of FSDA departments for green procurement by setting and reporting on green procurement targets as specified in the green procurement sections 8.10 and 8.11 above.



Horizontal Initiatives


Name of horizontal initiative: Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime

Name of lead department(s): Department of Finance Canada

Lead department program activity: Economic and Fiscal Policy Framework

Start date of the horizontal initiative: June 2000

End date of the horizontal initiative: Ongoing

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $690.6 million†

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime had its origins in 2000 when the National Initiative to Combat Money Laundering (NICML) was established as part of the government's ongoing efforts to combat money laundering in Canada. Legislation adopted that year, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act, created a mandatory reporting system for suspicious financial transactions, large cross-border currency transfers, and certain prescribed transactions. The legislation also established the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) to collect and analyze these financial transaction reports and to disclose pertinent information to law enforcement and intelligence agencies. In December 2001, the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) Act was amended to include measures to fight terrorist financing activities, and renamed the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.

Also in 2001, the NICML was expanded and its name was formally changed to “Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime.” In December 2006, Bill C-25 amended the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act to further align Canada's legislation with international anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing standards as set out by the Financial Action Task Force, and respond to areas of domestic risk. The amendments included enhanced client identification requirements, the creation of a registration regime for money services businesses, and the establishment of an administrative and monetary penalties regime to deal with lesser infractions of the Act.

Shared outcome(s): To detect and deter money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities and to facilitate the investigation and prosecution of money laundering and terrorist financing offences.

Governance structure(s): Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime is a horizontal initiative comprising both funded and non-funded partners. The funded partners are the Department of Finance Canada, the Department of Justice Canada, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre, the Canada Border Services Agency, the Canada Revenue Agency, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The non-funded partners are Public Safety Canada, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. An interdepartmental Assistant Deputy Minister-level group and working group, consisting of all partners and led by the Department of Finance Canada, has been established to direct and coordinate the government's efforts to combat money laundering and terrorist financing activities. In addition, the Department also chairs a Public/Private Sector Advisory Committee. This broad-based advisory committee is composed of both public and private sector representatives who provide general guidance for Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime.

Planning highlights: The priorities for Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime partners will continue to focus on the following key objectives: detecting, deterring and preventing money laundering and terrorist financing and facilitating the investigation and prosecution of money laundering and terrorist financing offences. Each partner plays a key role in the Regime, and a coordinated effort is a priority.

Federal partner: Department of Finance Canada

Federal Partner Program Activity Names of Programs for Federal Partners ($ millions)
Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
201213
Financial Sector Policy Policy Development and Oversight of Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime 3.9 0.3
Total 3.9  0.3 

Expected results by program:

The Department of Finance Canada will continue its effective oversight of Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime. The Department will also focus on the following areas:

  • Monitoring the financial sector for money laundering and terrorist financing risks and other emerging illicit financing risks;
  • Participating in strategic domestic and international policy development activities that support the government’s commitments to the Regime, including continuing work with respect to proposed amendments to the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Regulations on ascertaining identity;
  • Working to address the recommendations from the 10-year Treasury Board-mandated evaluation of the Regime;
  • Heading the Canadian delegation to participate as an active member in the Financial Action Task Force and the Asia/Pacific Group on Money Laundering, as a Cooperative and Supporting Nation to the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, and as an observer on the Financial Action Task Force of South America Against Money Laundering;
  • Implementing the Budget 2010 measure related to counter-measures to tackle illicit financing;
  • Assessing the findings of the five-year Parliamentary Review of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act; and
  • Continued participation in horizontal initiatives related to national security led by Public Safety Canada.

Federal Partner: Department of Justice Canada

Federal Partner Program Activity Names of Programs for Federal Partners ($ millions)
Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
201213
Justice policies, laws and programs Criminal Law Policy Section (CLPS) and International Assistance Group (IAG) 7.3 0.1
Total 7.3  0.1 

Expected results by program:

The International Assistance Group (IAG) and the Criminal Law Policy Section (CLPS) of the Department of Justice Canada (which is part of the Justice Litigation Branch) play a significant role in the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime. For 2011–12, it is anticipated that the IAG and the CLPS will use the resources they receive to carry out work related to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), including attending FATF-related international meetings and providing advice in relation to FATF to Canadian Regime partners. These tasks may include support and attendance of the meetings of the subgroups of the FATF, for example, the Working Group on Evaluation and Implementation, and FATF-Style Regional Bodies, including the Caribbean Financial Action Task Force and the “GAFISUD,” the Financial Action Task Force body of South America Against Money Laundering. Resources will also be allocated to ensure that the CLPS’s continued involvement in policy development relating to money laundering and terrorist financing. Finally, the Human Rights Law Section will continue to participate, as required, with respect to constitutional issues raised in relation to proposed amendments or in the course of prosecutions.

Federal Partner: Public Prosecution Service of Canada

Federal Partner Program Activity Names of Programs for Federal Partners ($ millions)
Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
201213
Drug, Criminal Code and terrorism prosecution program Drug, Criminal Code and terrorism prosecution program 16.1 2.3
Total 16.1  2.3 

Expected results by program:

For 2012–13, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (PPSC) will continue to provide legal advice and support to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other law enforcement agencies over the course of investigations related to the proceeds of crime, money laundering and terrorist financing provisions of the Criminal Code as well as the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act, and to undertake prosecutions that arise out of those investigations. In addition, the PPSC will continue to provide Regime-related training to law enforcement personnel and prosecutors, and to support policy development and coordination. Finally, the PPSC will support the work of the Financial Action Task Force, as required.

Federal Partner: The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

Federal Partner Program Activity Names of Programs for Federal Partners ($ millions)
Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
201213
Financial Intelligence Program Financial Intelligence Program   24.0
Compliance Program Compliance Program   24.0
Total 403.6  48.0 

Expected results by program:

Financial Intelligence Program

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada’s (FINTRAC’s) Financial Intelligence Program produces trusted and valued financial intelligence products, including tactical case disclosures on suspected money laundering, terrorist activity financing and other threats to the security of Canada, as well as strategic intelligence such as money laundering and terrorist financing trends reports, country and group-based financial intelligence assessments, and vulnerability assessments of emerging financial technologies or services. The program’s products are relied on and sought after by Canadian law enforcement at the federal, provincial and municipal levels, by counterpart agencies and domestic and international intelligence bodies, and by policy and decision makers working to identify emerging issues and vulnerabilities in the Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime.

In 2012–13, FINTRAC will continue to provide its partners, policy makers and other interested parties with timely and relevant financial intelligence products that contribute to the public safety of Canadians, and will strive to disrupt the ability of criminals and terrorist groups that seek to abuse Canada’s financial system while reducing the profit incentive of organized crime.

Compliance Program

As part of Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime, FINTRAC seeks to counter money laundering and terrorist financing by improving the compliance behaviours of reporting entities with obligations under Part 1 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and related regulations, which include obligations for reporting, record keeping, identity verification and other requirements.

For 2012–13, FINTRAC will continue to use a risk-based approach to ensure that non-compliance with legislative obligations among reporting entities is detected and addressed through reporting and compliance assessments, as well as ensuring that reporting entities receive timely and accurate responses to their inquiries for information.

Federal Partner: Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Federal Partner Program Activity Names of Programs for Federal Partners ($ millions)
Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
201213
Federal policing Money Laundering Units 87.2 7.0
Anti-Terrorist Financing Units Regime 37.6 5.0
Public Works and Government Services Canada accommodations 3.9 0.6
Total 128.7  12.6 

Expected results by program:

Money Laundering Units

In 2012, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police will realign its Anti-Money Laundering Teams to high-risk locations identified by national threat assessments. These realigned resources will be based in Ottawa, Calgary, Montreal, Vancouver and Toronto and will use financial criminal intelligence to initiate, based on priority, major projects and investigations.

Anti-Terrorist Financing Units

Through the gathering and analysis of financial intelligence, the Anti-Terrorist Financing team will focus on converting financial criminal intelligence into proactive investigations for the Anti-Terrorist Financial Investigative Units, thus enhancing the ability to detect and deter terrorist financing activities. The Anti-Terrorist Financing team will continue to work closely with domestic partners to further criminal investigations of terrorist financing and will participate and contribute to international forums such as the Financial Action Task Force and international law-enforcement working groups on terrorist financing.

Federal Partner: Canada Revenue Agency

Federal Partner Program Activity Names of Programs for Federal Partners ($ millions)
Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
201213
Special Enforcement Program (SEP) Canada's Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime 28.2 2.2
Charities – Public Safety and Anti-Terrorism Combatting Terrorist Resourcing Through Charities 20.5 4.4
Total 48.7  6.6 

Expected results by program:

Special Enforcement Program

The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is focusing on the following three key areas: participating in committees and initiatives that aim to manage and strengthen Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime; continuing to enhance operational relationships with the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) and other Regime partners; and conducting analysis related to money laundering and tax avoidance and evasion, which includes conducting compliance action focused on individuals and entities that are participating in money laundering and terrorist financing activities.

In 2012–13, the Special Enforcement Program (SEP) will continue to process all disclosures from FINTRAC on a priority basis. The SEP will thoroughly review all disclosures received from FINTRAC and select for compliance actions those with identifiable tax and collection potential. The projected number of audits will remain at 90 cases, with a projected federal tax recovery of $9,000,000.  Given the complexity of the files received from FINTRAC, the lengthy amount of time required to complete these cases and the fact that the number of referrals continues to increase, the number of audits SEP can complete in 2012–13 may be impacted. These factors will also potentially impact the federal tax recovery for these cases.

Information will be gathered from the FINTRAC disclosures and resulting compliance actions for intelligence purposes in an effort to identify trends that could positively impact the quality and success of future compliance actions.

Charities – Public Safety and Anti-Terrorism

The CRA has responsibility for administering the registration system for charities under the Income Tax Act. The existence of a strong regulatory deterrence against terrorist abuse of charities contributes to suppressing the financing of terrorism in Canada and to protecting and preserving the social cohesion and well-being of Canadians. The CRA's regulatory oversight of charities has been strengthened by the enactment of complementary measures under the Charities Registration (Security Information) Act and the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act and by changes to the Income Tax Act that authorize broader information sharing between anti-money laundering and anti-terrorist financing agencies. Under these authorities, intelligence provided to the CRA assists in its mandate to protect the integrity of the registration system for charities and information disclosed by the CRA can be used for investigative purposes. In 2011–12, the CRA will continue to consolidate its capacity to identify and respond to cases involving possible links to terrorism by implementing new systems to support decisions, refining risk management tools, developing a privacy management framework and bringing regulatory actions to the attention of Canadians.

Federal Partner: Canada Border Services Agency

Federal Partner Program Activity Names of Programs for Federal Partners ($ millions)
Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) Planned Spending for
201213
Risk assessment Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime   1.5
Admissibility determination Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime   4.6
Internal services Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime   1.6
Total 89.8  7.7 

Expected results by program:

Risk Assessment

  • Continue to be involved in tactical and strategic analysis and assessments of intelligence related to money laundering and terrorist financing activities.
  • Participate in the exchange of currency seizure information to assist in the investigation or prosecution of money laundering and terrorist financing activity offences with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
  • Participate in joint forces operations with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other government departments. Several specific operations exemplify the high level of cooperation between Regime partners and related international agencies.

Admissibility Determinations

  • Border services officers (BSOs) maintain the responsibility to enforce the physical cross-border reporting obligation, including the examination of baggage and conveyances, and to question and search individuals for unreported or falsely reported currency and monetary instruments.
  • BSOs continue to seize currency and monetary instruments that have not been reported and that are greater than the reporting threshold. Seized non-reported currency and monetary instruments are forfeited with no terms of release when BSOs suspect that the seized currency or monetary instruments are proceeds of crime or funds for use in terrorist financing activities. In all other instances, the seized amount will be returned upon payment of a penalty. BSOs are trained to recognize various monetary instruments and potential instances of non-compliance.
  • Dedicated Cross-Border Currency Reporting Teams will continue to be an integral part of the Canada Border Services Agency’s outbound enforcement effort.
  • The Currency Detector Dogs Service will continue to play an important role in the detection of unreported currency that may be related to money laundering or terrorist financing.

Internal Services

  • Provide functional direction to the regions regarding the administration and enforcement of Part 2 of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act.
  • Provide critical strategic planning, priority setting and coordination for the Cross-Border Currency Reporting Program.
  • Continue to work closely with other key government departments on matters related to money laundering and terrorist financing.
  • Continue to be involved in international conferences and workshops that require the presence of cross-border law enforcement expertise.


Total Allocation For All Federal Partners (from Start to End Date) Total Planned Spending for All Federal Partners for 2012–13
$698.1 million $77.6 million

† Certain organizations that are partners in Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime are exempt from reporting; therefore, the figures presented in the table may not add up to the total amount allocated.

Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): Non applicable

Contact information:

Rachel Grasham
Chief, Financial Crimes Section
Phone: 613-943-2883



Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue

A. Respendable Revenue


Program Activity ($ thousands)
Forecast
Revenue
2011–12
Planned
Revenue
2012–13
Planned
Revenue
2013–14
Planned
Revenue
2014–15
 Internal Services
Sale of departmental documents 400.0 400.0 400.0 400.0
Total Respendable Revenue 400.0 400.0 400.0 400.0

B. Non-Respendable Revenue


Program Activity ($ thousands)
Forecast
Revenue
2011–12
Planned
Revenue
2012–13
Planned
Revenue
2013–14
Planned
Revenue
2014–15
Economic and Fiscal Policy Framework
Loans, investments and advances 
Federal-provincial fiscal arrangements 58.9 58.9  58.9 58.9
Refunds of previous years' expenditures
Refund of salaries, goods and services 213.7 213.7 213.7 213.7
Adjustments to prior year's payables 615.3 615.3 615.3 615.3
 
Subtotal 887.9 887.9  887.9 887.9
Transfer and Taxation Payment Program
Loans, investments and advances 
International Monetary FundPoverty Reduction and Growth Trust 835.6 835.6  835.6 835.6
International Finance CorporationGlobal Trade Liquidity Program 3,512.4 0.0 0.0 0.0
Miscellaneous non-tax revenues
Sale of real property to Canada ands Company Limited 4,831.5 4,831.5 4,831.5 4,831.5
Guarantee fees 10,634.3 10,634.3 10,634.3 10,634.3
 
Subtotal 19,813.8 16,301.4 16,301.4 16,301.4
Treasury and Financial Affairs
Cash and accounts recievable—Cash
Chartered Banks 21,212.8 21,212.8 21,212.8 21,212.8
Short-term deposits 63,993.1 63,993.1 63,993.1 63,993.1
Receiver General balance at the Bank of Canada 22,575.7 90,745.7 90,745.7 90,745.7
Foreign exchange accounts
International reserves held in the Exchange Fund AccountTransfer of profit 1,689,517.5 1,184,517.5 1,184,517.5 1,184,517.5
International Monetary FundSubscriptionsTransfer of profit 7,187.2 7,187.2 7,187.2 7,187.2
International Monetary FundGeneral Resources Account 3,943.6 3,943.6 3,943.6 3,943.6
Loans, investments and advances
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 1,964,142.0 1,910,574.0 1,471,366.0 383,416.0
Farm Credit Corporation 219,740.1 219,740.1 219,740.1 219,740.1
Business Development Bank of Canada 111,007.5 111,007.5 111,007.5 111,007.5
Other Accounts
Public Works and Government Services CanadaConsulting and Audit Canada Revolving Fund 77.3 77.3 77.3 77.3
Miscellaneous non-tax revenues
Domestic coinage 115,388.1 115,388.1 115,388.1 115,388.1
Transfer from the following accounts, which were unclaimed or outstanding for ten years or moreOutstanding Imprest AccountUnclaimed cheques 38,314.5 38,314.5 38,314.5 38,314.5
Unclaimed balances recieved from Bank of Canada in respect of chartered banks 518.7 518.7 518.7 518.7
Transfer from matured debt outstanding 2,367.3 2,367.3 2,367.3 2,367.3
 
Subtotal 4,259,985.4 3,769,587.4 3,330,379.4 2,242,429.4
Internal Services
Sales of goods and services
Rights and privileges 69.7 69.7 69.7 69.7
FeesAccess to information 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Proceeds from the disposal of surplus Crown assets 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
Miscellaneous non-tax revenues
Sundries 29.2 29.2 29.2 29.2
 
Subtotal 102.9 102.9 102.9 102.9
Total Non-Respendable Revenue 4,280,790.0 3,786,879.6  3,347,671.6 2,259,721.6
Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue 4,281,190.0 3,787,279.6  3,348,071.6 2,260,121.6


Upcoming Internal Audits and Evaluations over the next three fiscal years

A. All upcoming Internal Audits over the next three fiscal years


Name of Internal Audit Internal Audit Type Status Expected Completion Date
Audit of the Access to Information Process Assurance In progress 2012
Audit of the Business Continuity Plan Assurance In progress 2012
Audit of Contracting and Procurement Assurance In progress 2012
Audit of the Control Framework for Transfer Payments Assurance Planned 2012
Audit of the Control Framework for Crown Borrowing Assurance Planned 2013
Audit of Pay and Benefits – Severance Payouts Assurance Planned 2013
Audit of the Control Framework for Domestic Debt Assurance Planned 2013
Audit of the Control Framework for Foreign Debt Assurance Planned 2013
Audit of IT Security Assurance Planned 2014
Review of the Control Framework for Acquisition Cards Advisory Planned 2014
Audit of Security of Information Assurance Planned 2014
Audit of the Ministerial Correspondence Process Assurance Planned 2014
Review of Control Framework for Travel and Hospitality Advisory Planned 2015

Electronic Link to Internal Audit Plan: not applicable

B. All upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years


Name of Evaluation Program Activity Status Expected Completion Date
Evaluation of the International Trade and Finance Branch Economic and Fiscal Policy Framework In progress 2012
Evaluation of the Tax Policy Branch Economic and Fiscal Policy Framework In progress 2012
Evaluation of the Coinage System Composition Treasury and Financial Affairs Planned 2013
Evaluation of the Crown Borrowing Program Treasury and Financial Affairs Planned 2013
Evaluation of the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs Planned 2013
Evaluation of the Funds Management Governance Treasury and Financial Affairs Planned 2013
Evaluation of the Harbourfront Centre Funding Program Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs Planned 2013
Evaluation of the Research and Policy Initiatives Assistance Program Internal Services Planned 2014
Evaluation of the International Debt Relief Initiatives Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs Planned 2014
Evaluation of the Communications Function Internal Services Planned 2014
Evaluation of  the Funding of Special Transactions Treasury and Financial Affairs Planned 2014
Evaluation of the Financial Sector Policy Branch Economic and Fiscal Policy Framework Planned 2015

Electronic link to evaluation plan: not applicable