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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Governance and Institutions of Government

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Good governance and co-operative relationships for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners

Program Activity: Governance and Institutions of Government

Description: The Governance and Institutions of Government Program Activity contributes to The Government Strategic Outcome. This Program Activity provides frameworks (legislative and non-legislative) which are consistent with the legal, collective, human, and democratic rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, and where possible enables and supports First Nation development of policies and programs that embrace these values. It provides funds, legislation and guidelines, certifications, education and training, advice, policies and plans, and implemented changes to support condition and build capacity for Aboriginal governance. Typical activities include but are not limited to providing assistance to establish governance and associated capacities, processes and mechanisms (such as by-law making authority, election processes). Support is provided to First Nation and Inuit governments as well as First Nation institutions. These institutions include but are not limited to those that provide services in the areas of governance and taxation and financial management, and land claim organizations and professional associations. Support is also provided to representative organizations to participate in policy and legislation development. Ultimately, good governance practices are essential for the active participation of First Nation and Inuit in Canadian society and economy.

Expected results: Capable and accountable First Nation governments and institutions.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program activity provides funds, legislation and guidelines, certifications, education and training, advice, policies and plans, and implemented changes to support condition and build capacity for Aboriginal governance.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Co-operative Relationships

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Good governance and co-operative relationships for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners

Program Activity: Co-operative Relationships

Description: The Co-operative Relationships Program Activity contributes to The Government Strategic Outcome. It aims to reconcile the relationship between parties (governments and Aboriginal groups) through mutual respect, trust, understanding, shared responsibilities, accountability and dialogue. This Program Activity addresses constitutional and historic obligations, as well as good public policy by: negotiating agreements which achieve clarity with respect to law-making authority and the ownership, use and control of lands and resources; addressing specific claims; developing multi-partner processes in areas jointly identified by Aboriginal groups and the federal government; supporting an effective consultation and representation of Aboriginal groups in federal policy and program development; and providing funding to Aboriginal recipients through contributions and loan agreements. Through relationships built on trust, respectful partnerships will be established which may ultimately help to contribute to the strengthening of the social, economic and cultural well-being of Aboriginal communities and ultimately more active participation and engagement in the broader Canadian Society.

Expected results: Relationships between parties based on trust, respect, understanding, shared responsibilities, accountability, rights and dialogue.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This Program Activity addresses constitutional and historic obligations, as well as good public policy by: negotiating agreements which achieve clarity with respect to law-making authority and the ownership, use and control of lands and resources; addressing specific claims; developing multi-partner processes in areas jointly identified by Aboriginal groups and the federal government; supporting an effective consultation and representation of Aboriginal groups in federal policy and program development; and providing funding to Aboriginal recipients through contributions and loan agreements.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Treaty Management

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Good governance and co-operative relationships for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners

Program Activity: Treaty Management

Description: The Treaty Management Program Activity contributes to The Government Strategic Outcome. This Program Activity aims to create and maintain ongoing partnerships to support both historic and modern-treaties to fulfill Canada's legal obligations. This program supports First Nation and Inuit communities in articulating their interests, participate in land and resource development and management, where applicable and demonstrate the importance of treaties and the treaty relationship between the Crown and Aboriginal people. This is achieved by honouring Canada's obligations as set out in final agreements, improving relationships between Canada and Aboriginal peoples, and improving the relationships between Canada and Historic Treaties First Nations. Creating and maintaining partnerships that honour historic and modern-treaties contributes to the strengthened, healthy and sustainable First Nations and Inuit communities and ultimately supports them to optimize their participation in the broader Canadian society, thus benefitting all Canadians.

Expected results: Creation and Maintenance of ongoing partnerships to support historic and modern-treaty structures.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program supports First Nation and Inuit communities in articulating their interests, participate in land and resource development and management where applicable, and demonstrate the importance of treaties and the treaty relationship between the Crown and Aboriginal people.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Education

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Individual, family and community well-being for First Nations and Inuit

Program Activity: Education

Description: The Education Program Activity contributes to The People Strategic Outcome. It aims to support First Nation and Inuit learners in the achievement of education outcomes that are comparable to other Canadians. Such achievement is a key to enhancing their participation in the labour market and their future success. AANDC has primary responsibility under the Indian Act for elementary and secondary education of students living on-reserve. As a matter of social policy, AANDC also supports eligible First Nations and Inuit students in the pursuit of post-secondary education. The focus of these programming efforts is on supporting students in relation to: academic progression in elementary and secondary education; provision of appropriate learning environments with culturally relevant education programs and services; and participation in post-secondary education and advancement in programs of study. The improvement of education outcomes and increased participation in the economy and society benefits all Canadians.

Expected results: First Nation and Inuit learners achieve levels of education comparable to other Canadians.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: First Nations and Inuit

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: AANDC provides a number of education-related programs that help First Nations and Inuit build learning environments that promote student advancement and success in education outcomes. AANDC's First Nation Student Success Program (FNSSP), Education Partnerships Program (EPP), First Nation and Inuit Youth Employment Strategy (FNIYES), Cultural Education Centres Program (CECP), New Paths for Education, Special Education Program (SEP) and Indian Studies Support Program (ISSP) support recipients to improve First Nation and Inuit student's academic achievement and engage with applicants and recipients as well as First Nation organizations, who manage education programs. These proposal-based programs operate within structures that maintain ongoing engagement through proposal applications, funding and reporting processes with ongoing communications and feedback cycles. AANDC also contributes to the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation (NAAF).

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Social Development

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Individual, family and community well-being for First Nations and Inuit

Program Activity: Social Development

Description: The Social Development Program Activity contributes to The People Strategic Outcome. It aims to assist First Nation individuals and communities to become more self-sufficient; protect individuals and families at risk of violence; provide prevention supports that allow individuals and families to better care for their children; and support greater participation in the labour market. This program activity assists First Nations men, women and children in achieving greater independence and self-sufficiency on reserves across Canada. It does so by flowing funds to First Nations, provincial representatives and other recipients who provide on-reserve residents and Yukon First Nations with individual and family services that are developed and implemented in collaboration with partners. These services help First Nation communities meet basic and special needs; support employability and attachment to the workforce; and ensure that individuals and families are safe. First Nations that are engaged in advancing their own development are better equipped to leverage opportunities made available by their communities and actively contribute to the broader Canadian economy and society.

Expected results: First Nations men, women and children have options; are engaged in advancing their development; and take advantage of available opportunities.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program activity assists First Nations men, women and children in achieving greater independence and self-sufficiency on reserves across Canada. In general, the social development programs are delivered by transfer payments to First Nations (Tribal Councils, Chiefs and Council, FNCFS Agencies, etc.), Northern communities and other governments as well as other organizations through agreements. Recipients deliver the social development programs in partnership with various organizations relevant to the individual programs being delivered.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Managing Individual Affairs

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Individual, family and community well-being for First Nations and Inuit

Program Activity: Managing Individual Affairs

Description: The Managing Individual Affairs Program Activity contributes to The People Strategic Outcome by ensuring responsible federal stewardship of the legislative, administrative and treaty obligations of the Federal Government to First Nations that pertain to Estates, Indian Moneys, Registration, Band Membership and Treaty Annuities. This activity administers the portions of the First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act that relate to Indian Moneys and is critical to ensuring that provisions of the Indian Act and other statutory obligations are fulfilled. Results are achieved through direct client-services and through partnerships with First Nations directed to: determining eligibility for registration under the Indian Act; issuing the Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS); ensuring responsibility for management of Indian monies and estates under the Indian Act; and honouring treaty annuity obligations to First Nations. A sound administration of individual affairs and moneys contributes to the well-being of First Nation individuals, families and communities and enhances their participation in the Canadian society.

Expected results: Federal Stewardship of the legislative administrative and treaty obligations for which AANDC is responsible.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Direct client-services and partnerships with First Nations directed to: determining eligibility for registration under the Indian Act; issuing the Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS); ensuring responsibility for management of Indian monies and estates under the Indian Act; and honouring treaty annuity obligations to First Nations.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Residential Schools Resolution

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Individual, family and community well-being for First Nations and Inuit

Program Activity: Residential Schools Resolution

Description: The Residential Schools Resolution Program Activity contributes to The People Strategic Outcome and aims to support a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of Indian Residential Schools and to promote reconciliation with former students, their families and communities. In this program activity, AANDC ensures the successful implementation of the court-supervised Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) by finalizing the Common Experience Payment (CEP) and implementing the Personal Credits strategy; resolving claims of abuse under the Independent Assessment Process; funding and monitoring Commemoration initiatives; and meeting the Government of Canada's obligations towards the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Additionally, AANDC supports complementary initiatives to further reconciliation such as funding and monitoring of the Advocacy and Public Information Program and promoting reconciliation between the Government of Canada and Aboriginal people, as well as between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.

Expected results: IRSSA is well-managed in order to contribute to a fair resolution of Indian Residential Schools.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: In this program activity, AANDC ensures the successful implementation of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) by finalizing the Common Experience Payment (CEP) and implementing the Personal Credits strategy; resolving claims of abuse under the Independent Assessment Process, as per its obligations under the IRSSA; funding and monitoring Commemoration initiatives; and meeting the Government of Canada's obligations towards the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Additionally, AANDC supports complementary initiatives to further reconciliation such as funding and monitoring of the Advocacy and Public Information Program and promoting reconciliation between the Government of Canada and Aboriginal people, as well as between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people through specific reconciliation initiatives.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Aboriginal Economic Development

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Full participation of First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities in the economy

Program Activity: Aboriginal Economic Development

Description: The Aboriginal Economic Development Program Activity contributes to The Land and Economy Strategic Outcome. It aims to build and promote viable Aboriginal businesses and opportunity-ready communities. This program activity supports the vision of increasing participation of First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities in the Canadian economy and enables Aboriginal people to pursue the same opportunities for employment, income, and wealth creation as other Canadians by focusing on key areas of the Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development: strengthening Aboriginal entrepreneurship; enhancing the value of Aboriginal assets; working with HRSDC in developing Aboriginal human capital; forging new and effective partnerships; and focusing the role of the federal government in the area of Aboriginal economic development. AANDC can ensure long-term, sustainable economic development by promoting partnerships with provinces and territories and the private sector. Ultimately, viable Aboriginal businesses and opportunity-ready communities will strengthen the Canadian economy and benefit all Canadians.

Expected results: Viable Aboriginal businesses; Opportunity- ready communities.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five- Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program activity supports the vision of increasing participation of First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities in the Canadian economy and enables Aboriginal people to pursue the same opportunities for employment, income, and wealth creation as other Canadians by focusing on key areas of the Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Federal Administration of Reserve Land

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Full participation of First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities in the economy

Program Activity: Federal Administration of Reserve Land

Description: The Federal Administration of Reserve Land Program Activity contributes to The Land and Economy Strategic Outcome. It aims to ensure that the Crown fulfills its statutory and fiduciary obligations as the administrator of reserve lands held in trust for the use and benefit of the First Nation for whom the land was set aside. This is achieved through the timely response to requests for land transactions, the additions to reserve, the clarity of reserve boundaries, the designation of land for economic development purposes, and environmental management, all of which preserve the principles of communal use and benefit. Economic benefits accrue to Aboriginal communities and ultimately enhance the Canadian economy, through the activation of reserve lands and the honouring of treaty obligations.

Expected results: Timely administration of reserve land, and resource activities; On-reserve Contaminated Sites are remediated to ensure the protection of human health and the safety of the environment.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five- Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program activity aims to ensure that the Crown fulfills its statutory and fiduciary obligations as the administrator of reserve lands held in trust for the use and benefit of the First Nation for whom the land was set aside. This is achieved through the timely response to requests for land transactions, the additions to reserve, the clarity of reserve boundaries, the designation of land for economic development purposes, and environmental management, all of which preserve the principles of communal use and benefit.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Community Infrastructure

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Full participation of First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities in the economy

Program Activity: Community Infrastructure

Description: The Community Infrastructure Program Activity contributes to The Land and Economy Strategic Outcome by supporting First Nation communities in acquiring, constructing, owning, operating and maintaining a base of infrastructure that protects their health and safety and enables their engagement in the economy. This program activity provides funding and advice to support housing, capacity building and community infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems, education facilities, roads and bridges, electrification, and community buildings. Ultimately, this program activity enables First Nations to participate more fully in the Canadian economy by establishing a base of safe infrastructure that meets established standards, and a housing infrastructure that meets the needs of First Nations communities.

Expected results: First Nations communities have a base of infrastructure that protects the health and safety and enables engagement in the economy.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five- Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program activity provides funding and advice to support housing, capacity building and community infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems, education facilities, roads and bridges, electrification, and community buildings.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Northern Governance and People

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Self-reliance, prosperity and well-being for the people and communities of the North

Program Activity: Northern Governance and People

Description: The Northern Governance and People Program Activity contributes to The North Strategic Outcome. This program activity strengthens the North's communities and people by devolving to the governments of the North province-like responsibilities for land and natural resources; by fostering effective intergovernmental relations with territorial governments and providing support to Territorial Commissioners; by reducing the costs of nutritious perishable foods and other essential items in isolated Northern communities; by providing grants for hospital and physician services in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories; by working with Northern communities to identify the risks and challenges posed by climate change and by advancing interests of Canadians and Northerners through circumpolar forums. Canadians and Northerners will benefit with territorial governments ultimately having more control over their own affairs.

Expected results: The people of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are responsible for the governance of Northern land and resources; Consumption of nutritious food in eligible communities.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five- Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Northerners

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program activity strengthens the North's communities and people by devolving to the governments of the North province-like responsibilities for land and natural resources; by fostering effective intergovernmental relations with territorial governments and providing support to Territorial Commissioners; by reducing the costs of nutritious perishable foods and other essential items in isolated Northern communities; by providing grants for hospital and physician services in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories; by working with Northern communities to identify the risks and challenges posed by climate change and by advancing interests of Canadians and Northerners through circumpolar forums.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Northern Science and Technology

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Self-reliance, prosperity and well-being for the people and communities of the North

Program Activity: Northern Science and Technology

Description: The Northern Science and Technology Program Activity contributes to The North Strategic Outcome. It aims to support scientific research and technology in the North. Such support will aid researchers and scientists with increased access to programs and infrastructure to further research science and technology. The focus of this program activity is: researching and monitoring contaminants and their impacts on the ecosystem as carried out through the Northern Contaminants Program (NCP); supporting initiatives including the creation, management and dissemination of scientific data and results that contribute to informed public policy making; supporting the work to establish the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS). Northerners and all Canadians will benefit from a knowledge base that supports health and sustainable development, and the positioning of Canada as an international leader in Arctic science and technology.

Expected results: Northerners and all Canadians benefit from a knowledge base that supports health and sustainable development; Canada is positioned as an international leader in Arctic science and technology.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Northerners

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The focus of this program activity is: researching and monitoring contaminants and their impacts on the ecosystem as carried out through the Northern Contaminants Program (NCP); supporting initiatives including the creation, management and dissemination of scientific data and results that contribute to informed public policy making; supporting the work to establish the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS).

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Northern Land, Resources and Environmental Management

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Self-reliance, prosperity and well-being for the people and communities of the North

Program Activity: Northern Land, Resources and Environmental Management

Description: The Northern Land, Resources and Environmental Management Program Activity supports The North Strategic Outcome. It focuses on the management, sustainable development and regulatory oversight of the land, water, natural resources, and environment of the North, delivering on the Department's role as the Government of Canada's natural resource manager North of 60º. This program activity involves: managing oil and gas resources development; supporting the sustainable management of active mineral exploration and development; supporting the sound management of contaminated sites and of land and water in the North; and ensuring the identification of territorial land use zones for conservation, development and other uses. Northerners and Canadians will benefit from economic opportunities and sustainable development.

Expected results: A more predictable and timely regulatory regime in the North; Environmental assessment processes are effective in identifying potential impacts and mitigation measures.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Northerners

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program activity involves: managing oil and gas resources development; supporting the sustainable management of active mineral exploration and development; supporting the sound management of contaminated sites and of land and water in the North; and ensuring the identification of territorial land use zones for conservation, development and other uses.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Socio-economic well-being of Métis, non-status Indians, and urban Aboriginal people

Program Activity: Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Description: The Urban Aboriginal Strategy Program Activity contributes to the Office of the Federal Interlocutor Strategic Outcome. It supports the self reliance of urban Aboriginal people, and their participation in the economy. It aims to enhance the knowledge, skills and capacity of urban Aboriginal people to pursue social and economic opportunities; and it provides a vehicle by which the federal government can work with other governments, community organizations and Aboriginal people to support (financially and through other means) projects that respond to local priorities. The Strategy enhances the federal government's ability to align expenditures directed toward urban Aboriginal people in key centres. Ultimately, the self reliance of urban Aboriginal people, and their participation in the economy, will help strengthen Canada's economy as a whole.

Expected results: Urban Aboriginal people have the knowledge, skills and support to pursue social and economic opportunities.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Aboriginal

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program activity aims to enhance the knowledge, skills and capacity of urban Aboriginal people to pursue social and economic opportunities; and it provides a vehicle by which the federal government can work with other governments, community organizations and Aboriginal people to support (financially and through other means) projects that respond to local priorities.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Métis and Non-Status Indian Organizational Capacity Development

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Socio-economic well-being of Métis, non-status Indians, and urban Aboriginal people

Program Activity: Transfer Payments for Métis and Non-Status Indian Organizational Capacity Development

Description: The Métis and Non-Status Indian Organizational Capacity Development program activity contributes to the Office of the Federal Interlocutor Strategic Outcome. This program activity aims to enhance the capacity, legitimacy, stability and democratic accountability of Métis and non-status Indian organizations to: represent their members; advocate within government on their key issues; and to build and expand partnerships with federal and provincial governments and with the private sector. The objective is to enhance the capacity of these organizations to find practical ways to improve the self-reliance, and social and economic conditions of Métis, non-status Indians and off-reserve Aboriginal people so that ultimately they can better realize their full potential within Canadian society.

Expected results: The Metis National Council (MNC) and the Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), and their representative provincial affiliates, are stable, democratically accountable and have the organizational capacity to represent their members' interests.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Métis and Non-Status Indian

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This program activity aims to enhance the capacity, legitimacy, stability and democratic accountability of Métis and non-status Indian organizations to: represent their members; advocate within government on their key issues; and to build and expand partnerships with federal and provincial governments and with the private sector.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transfer Payments for Métis Rights Management

Start date/End date: This is an ongoing program

Strategic Outcome: Socio-economic well-being of Métis, non-status Indians, and urban Aboriginal people

Program Activity: Métis Rights Management

Description: The Métis Rights Management Program Activity contributes to the Office of the Federal Interlocutor Strategic Outcome. This program aims to help reconcile Métis Aboriginal rights within the Canadian Federation in response to the 2003 Supreme Court Powley decision, which affirmed that Métis hold section 35 Aboriginal rights under the Canadian Constitution. The program works with representative Aboriginal organizations that have substantial Métis membership numbers to develop objectively verifiable membership systems for Métis members and harvesters [Note 1] in accordance with the Supreme Court's direction. Working with willing provinces and representative Métis organizations to build common understanding in respect of Métis Aboriginal rights, activities such as the support for Métis membership, will assist in the reconciliation of Métis Aboriginal rights within the Canadian Federation in a collaborative and practical manner.

Expected results: Métis Aboriginal rights are reconciled within the Canadian federation.

Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Evaluation Profile: In line with the Treasury Board's Policy on Evaluation (2009) and Policy on Transfer Payments (2008), the AANDC Five-Year Plan for Evaluation and Performance Measurement Strategies provides for full evaluation coverage of all departmental spending and grants and contributions administered by the Department over a five year cycle. The plan is designed to ensure that the results of an evaluation or review of the relevance and performance of these Transfer Payments are available for consideration in decision-making and that appropriate and timely action is taken in response to recommendations. Where appropriate, AANDC will recommend the continuation, amendment or termination of the terms and conditions for these programs.

General Targeted Recipient Group: Métis

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The program works with representative Aboriginal organizations that have substantial Métis membership numbers to develop objectively verifiable membership systems for Métis members and harvesters in accordance with the Supreme Court's direction.