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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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Grant for Band Support Funding	152.6	231.2	231.2	231.2
Grant to the Miawpukek Indian Band to support designated programs	9.8	10.0	10.2	10.4
Grant to the First Nations Finance Authority pursuant to the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Grants to British Columbia Indian bands in lieu of a per capita annuity	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Total Grants	163.2	242.0	242.2	242.4
Contributions
Payments to support Indians, Inuit and Innu for the purpose of supplying public services in Indian government support	196.9	108.6	108.6	108.6
Contributions to support the building of strong governance, administrative and accountability systems	33.3	31.7	31.7	31.7
Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development	15.9	15.7	15.7	15.7
Contribution to First Nations Institutions for the purpose of enhancing good governance	12.4	12.4	12.4	12.4
Contributions to support the basic organizational capacity of representative Aboriginal organizations	18.0	11.4	11.4	11.4
Contributions to the Inuit Art Foundation for the purpose of assisting Inuit artists and artisans from the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Northern Quebec and Labrador in the development of their professional skills and marketing of their art	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5
Total Contributions	277.0	180.3	180.3	180.3
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	440.2	422.3	422.5	422.7

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Grants to First Nations to settle specific claims negotiated by Canada and/or awarded by the Specific Claims Tribunal	325.5	557.2	250.0	250.0
Grants to support the beneficiaries/organizations for the settlement of specific and special claims	0.3	1.8	0.0	0.0
Total Grants	325.7	559.0	250.0	250.0
Contributions
Contributions to support the negotiation process for comprehensive, specific, and special claims and self-government initiatives	49.7	49.3	47.3	26.7
Contributions to First Nations, their organizations, provinces and third parties for Interim Measures and British Columbia Treaty Related Measures	6.0	9.4	7.9	5.9
Contributions to support the building of strong governance, administrative and accountability systems	9.5	8.2	8.2	8.2
Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development	5.0	5.8	3.6	3.5
Contributions for the legal and associated costs of Indian-related cases having the potential to become judicial precedents	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
Contributions to beneficiaries and various implementing bodies for implementing comprehensive land claim agreements	2.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Contributions for promoting the political, social and scientific development of Canada's three territories	1.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Contributions	74.1	73.5	67.7	45.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	399.8	632.5	317.7	295.0

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Grants to support First Nations, Inuit, Tribal Councils, Organizations or other levels of government for the implementation activities as stipulated in the various agreements	143.6	127.7	128.0	128.3
Payments to self-governing Aboriginal organizations, pursuant to comprehensive land claim agreements, self-government agreements or treaty legislation	125.7	124.5	128.6	120.6
Payments to Yukon First Nations pursuant to individual self-government agreements	75.7	74.0	77.8	80.3
(S) Grants to Aboriginal organizations designated to receive claim settlement payments pursuant to Comprehensive Land Claim Settlement Acts	90.4	75.6	73.8	75.1
Grant for Mi'kmaq Education in Nova Scotia	45.3	46.9	47.8	48.7
(S) Grant to the Nunatsiavut Government for the implementation of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement pursuant to the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act	18.0	18.0	9.0	9.0
Grant to the Westbank First Nation to support the implementation of the Westbank First Nation Self-Government Agreement	4.6	4.8	4.9	5.1
Grants to the Sechelt Indian Band pursuant to the Sechelt Self-Government Act	4.6	4.4	4.5	4.6
Payments to the Government of the Northwest Territories to facilitate the implementation of comprehensive land claim agreements	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3
Grants to Participating First Nations and the First Nations Education Authority Pursuant to the First Nations Jurisdiction over Education in British Columbia Act	0.0	0.6	0.6	0.6
Grant to the Tsawwassen First Nation for the acquisition of commercial crab licences	1.1	0.0	0.0	0.0
Grant to the Maa-nulth First Nations for the acquisition of fisheries licences	4.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Grants	514.3	477.7	476.2	473.6
Contributions
Contributions to beneficiaries and various implementing bodies for implementing comprehensive land claim agreements	192.9	197.9	202.8	202.6
Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development	3.8	7.2	7.2	7.2
Contributions to provincially and/or regionally based Treaty Commissions	1.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
Payments to support Indians, Inuit and Innu for the purpose of supplying public services in education	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
Total Contributions	198.8	206.2	211.0	210.8
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	713.0	683.9	687.3	684.4

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Grants to Indians and Inuit to support their post-secondary educational advancement	1.0	1.5	1.5	1.5
Grants to Indians and Inuit to provide elementary and secondary educational support services	0.1	0.2	0.2	0.2
Grants to Inuit to support their cultural advancement	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Grants	1.1	1.7	1.7	1.7
Contributions
Payments to support Indians, Inuit and Innu for the purpose of supplying public services in education	1,656.0	1,671.1	1,690.0	1,718.9
Contributions to the National Aboriginal Achievement Foundation	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8
Total Contributions	1,656.8	1,672.0	1,690.8	1,719.7
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	1,658.0	1,673.7	1,692.5	1,721.4

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Grants to provide income support to indigent on-reserve residents	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
Total Grants	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
Contributions
Payments to support Indians, Inuit and Innu for the purpose of supplying public services in social development	1,664.2	1,586.4	1,631.5	1,675.1
Total Contributions	1,664.2	1,586.4	1,631.5	1,675.1
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	1,674.2	1,596.4	1,641.5	1,685.1

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
(S) Indian Annuities Treaty payments	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4
Total Grants	1.4	1.4	1.4	1.4
Contributions
Contributions to Indian bands for registration administration	7.9	8.3	8.4	8.4
Contributions to Indian bands for land and estates management	2.6	0.7	0.7	0.7
Total Contributions	10.5	9.0	9.0	9.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	11.9	10.4	10.4	10.4

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Total Grants	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Contributions
Contributions for former students, their families, communities and groups of individuals for the purpose of facilitating regional or national Commemoration projects that address the Indian Residential Schools experience and provide the opportunity to share the initiative with family and community	10.0	10.0	0.0	0.0
Contributions for Groups of Indian Residential School survivors who wish to resolve their claim as a group under the Independent Assessment Process	0.8	0.3	0.0	0.0
Total Contributions	10.8	10.3	0.0	0.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	10.8	10.3	0.0	0.0

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Total Grants	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Contributions
Payments to support Indians, Inuit and Innu for the purpose of supplying public services in economic development	91.6	103.5	103.5	103.5
Contributions under the Aboriginal Business Canada Program	45.0	44.8	44.8	44.8
Contributions to support the Aboriginal Economic Development Strategic Partnerships Initiative	14.5	14.5	14.5	14.5
Contributions to Indian Bands for Land Management Capacity Building	7.1	11.0	11.0	11.0
Contributions to implement the First Nations Land Management Act	10.5	9.9	9.9	9.9
Contributions to Indian bands for land and estates management	10.0	5.6	5.6	5.6
Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development	1.3	0.7	0.7	0.7
Total Contributions	180.0	189.9	189.9	189.9
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	180.0	189.9	189.9	189.9

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Grants to support the beneficiaries/organizations for the settlement of specific and special claims	1.9	4.9	2.0	2.0
Total Grants	1.9	4.9	2.0	2.0
Contributions
Contributions to First Nations for the management of contaminated sites	16.3	18.4	16.8	4.3
Contributions for emergency management assistance for activities on reserves	163.3	9.7	9.7	9.7
Contributions to Indian bands for land and estates management	0.0	0.7	0.7	0.7
Contribution for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development	0.2	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Contributions	179.8	28.9	27.3	14.9
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	181.7	33.8	29.3	16.9

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Grants to students and their chaperons to promote fire protection awareness in band and federally operated schools	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Total Grants	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Contributions
Payments to support Indians, Inuit and Innu for the purpose of supplying public services in capital facilities and maintenance	1,023.4	1,014.7	980.3	996.1
Contribution for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources	1.0	1.0	1.0	1.0
Total Contributions	1,024.4	1,015.7	981.3	997.1
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	1,024.5	1,015.8	981.4	997.2

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Grants to the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Nunavut for health care of Indians and Inuit	49.2	50.2	51.2	52.3
Grants for the Political Evolution of the Territories, particularly as it pertains to Devolution	2.2	3.4	3.2	3.5
Total Grants	51.5	53.7	54.5	55.7
Contributions
Contributions to support access to healthy foods in isolated northern communities	52.9	53.9	53.9	53.9
Contribution for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources	0.5	4.0	4.0	4.0
Contributions for enhancing the financial management capability and networking facilities of the Government of Nunavut	2.7	1.4	0.8	0.8
Payments to support Indians, Inuit and Innu for the purpose of supplying public services in capital facilities and maintenance	0.0	1.3	1.6	1.5
Contributions for promoting the political, social and scientific development of Canada's three territories	3.1	0.2	0.2	0.2
Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development	0.3	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Contributions	59.5	60.7	60.4	60.4
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	111.0	114.3	114.9	116.1

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Grant for the advancement of scientific knowledge of the North	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1
Total Grants	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1
Contributions
Contribution for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources	5.5	4.7	4.7	4.7
Contribution for Inuit counselling in the South	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
Total Contributions	5.6	4.8	4.8	4.8
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	6.7	5.9	5.9	5.9

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Total Grants	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Contributions
Transfer Payments to the Government of Yukon for the care and maintenance, remediation and management of the closure of contaminated sites in Yukon	16.7	30.6	29.8	0.0
Contribution for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources	23.0	20.4	19.2	17.9
Transfer Payments to the Government of Yukon for the remediation of the Marwell Tar Pit Site to support the Contaminated Sites Program	0.1	0.1	0.3	0.1
Total Contributions	39.8	51.1	49.3	17.9
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	39.8	51.1	49.3	17.9

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Total Grants	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Contributions
Urban Aboriginal Strategy	9.9	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Contributions	9.9	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	9.9	0.0	0.0	0.0

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Total Grants	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Contributions
Contributions to support the basic organizational capacity of representative Aboriginal organizations	6.6	6.6	6.6	6.6
Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Payments	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5
Total Contributions	12.1	12.1	12.1	12.1
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	12.1	12.1	12.1	12.1

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.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Grants
Total Grants	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Contributions
Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Payments	8.0	8.0	8.0	8.0
Total Contributions	8.0	8.0	8.0	8.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0.0	0.0	0.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	8.0	8.0	8.0	8.0

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.

8.1 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new construction and build-to-lease projects, and major renovation projects, will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance.

Performance Measure	RPP	DPR
Target Status
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.	Not available
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.	Not available
Existence of strategic framework.	No

Strategies / Comments

1. The Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Green Buildings Strategic Framework (GBSF) will be implemented during the first quarter of the 2012-2013 FY.
2. AANDC is unable to report on the number of new construction, build-to-lease, and major renovation projects that will be subject to the departmental strategic framework prior to the framework's implementation.

8.2 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, existing crown buildings over 1000m² will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.

Performance Measure		RPP	DPR
Target Status
Number of buildings over 1000m2, as per departmental strategic framework.		Baseline: 13.2 L/100km
Percentage of buildings over 1000m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per departmental strategic framework.	FY 2011-2012	0%
	FY 2012-2013	50%
	FY 2013-2014	90%
Existence of strategic framework.		No

Strategies / Comments

1. The Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Green Buildings Strategic Framework (GBSF) will be implemented during the first quarter of the 2012-2013 FY.
2. AANDC is unable to report on the number of existing buildings over 1000m² owned by AANDC that will be subject to the departmental strategic framework prior to the framework's implementation.

8.3 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new lease or lease renewal projects over 1000m², where the Crown is the major lessee, will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.

Performance Measure	RPP	DPR
Target Status
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.	Not available
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.	Not available
Existence of strategic framework.	No

Strategies / Comments

1. The Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Green Buildings Strategic Framework (GBSF) will be implemented during the first quarter of the 2012-2013 FY.
2. AANDC is unable to report on the number of new lease or lease renewal projects over 1000m² that will be subject to the departmental strategic framework prior to the framework's implementation.

8.4 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, fit-up and refit projects will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance.

Performance Measure	RPP	DPR
Target Status
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.	Not available
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.	Not available
Existence of strategic framework.	No

Strategies / Comments

1. The Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC) Green Buildings Strategic Framework (GBSF) will be implemented during the first quarter of the 2012-2013 FY.
2. AANDC is unable to report on the number of fit-up and refit projects that will be subject to the departmental strategic framework prior to the framework's implementation.

8.5 The federal government will take action now to reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions from its operations to match the national target of 17% below 2005 by 2020.

Performance Measure		RPP	DPR
Target Status
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2020-2021, relative to fiscal year 2005-06.		17% by March 31, 2021
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005-06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent.		0.65
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent.	FY 2011-2012	0.58
	FY 2012-2013
	FY 2013-2014
	FY 2014-2015
	FY 2015-2016
	FY 2016-2017
	FY 2017-2018
	FY 2018-2019
	FY 2019-2020
	FY 2020-2021
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005-2006 to the end of the given fiscal year.	FY 2011-2012	-11.042%
	FY 2012-2013	-11.704%
	FY 2013-2014
	FY 2014-2015
	FY 2015-2016
	FY 2016-2017
	FY 2017-2018
	FY 2018-2019
	FY 2019-2020
	FY 2020-2021	-17%
Existence of an implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions.		Yes

Strategies / Comments

1. The AANDC Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy was developed and implemented during the 2011-2012 FY.
2. AANDC's Departmental GHG reduction target was misreported as "23.45% by March 31, 2021" in the department's last RPP for 2011-2012. This target was based on erroneous baseline emissions for 2005-2006 which were corrected and accepted by the Office of Greening Government Operations (OGGO) during 2011, and was expressed relative to the department's actual emissions for 2009-2010 rather than 2005-2006 as required.
3. This target does not apply to buildings owned by AANDC. Targeted emission sources include department-owned vehicles.
4. For the purposes of this target, AANDC is treating fuel purchased on "non-specific" fleet credit cards and consumed by vehicle types such as all-terrain vehicles, snowmobiles, materiel handling equipment, marine vessels, heavy trucks, special purpose trucks, and heavy mobile equipment as having been used by normal "on-road" (passenger/light-duty) vehicles. 
5. The AANDC Vehicle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Strategy includes: roles and responsibilities, regional GHG reduction targets, potential methods to decrease emissions (i.e. vehicle right-sizing, driver training, up-fitting, etc.), and performance management strategies.
6. Departmental GHG emissions in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent stated above have been rounded to two decimal places.

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.		Yes
Total number of departmental locations with EEE implementation plan fully implemented, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year.	FY 2011-2012	18% (13 locations in the National Capital Region)
	FY 2012-2013	33% (13 locations in the National Capital Region and at least 11 regional locations)
	FY 2013-2014	100% (All departmental locations)

Strategies / Comments

1. The AANDC Implementation Plan for Departmental Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment (EEE) was developed and implemented during the 2011-2012 FY.
2. Current definition of departmental locations requiring EEE implementation plans: Operational facilities (72 total), including leased accommodations (63) and department-owned (9) buildings which support departmental operations. Locations do not include staff housing and non-operational real property owned by AANDC for future transfer to First Nations. This definition may be subject to change during the finalization of the department's implementation plan for the disposal of departmentally-generated EEE.
3. AANDC's Asset Information Management System tracks most departmental surplus EEE directed to disposal mechanisms.

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.		N/A
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 2011-2012	N/A
	FY 2012-2013	N/A
	FY 2013-2014	8:1

Strategies / Comments

1. The department's overall ratio of office employees to printing devices during the 2010-2011 FY was approximately 2:1.
2. Methods for determining the approximate ratio of departmental employees to printing units stated above: regional consultation, information contained in the department's asset information management system, and the TBS Population Affiliation Report.
3. AANDC anticipates that it will achieve the 8:1 target ratio of office employees to printing devices during the 2013-2014 FY.

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.		8622 sheets per office employee during 2010-2011
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected.	FY 2011-2012	Not available
	FY 2012-2013	10% 7760 Sheets/employee
	FY 2013-2014	20% 6898 Sheets/employee

Strategies / Comments

1. This target applies to all AANDC employees and departmental operations.
2. Method for determining the number of departmental employees: TBS Population Affiliation Report.
3. AANDC did not establish an internal paper consumption reduction target for the 2011-2012 FY.
4. AANDC provides regular communications regarding paper consumption and greening operations in the department's weekly "AANDC Express" newsletter.
5. Method used for determining paper consumption: PWGSC Report on Fiscal Year Standing Offer Paper Purchases – Indian and Northern Affairs Canada – 2010-2011.

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.	Yes

Strategies / Comments

1. The AANDC Green Meetings Guide was developed and implemented during the 2011-2012 FY.
2. AANDC adopted a guide for greening meetings by adapting the guide developed by Environment Canada, and incorporating best practices established in similar guides prepared by other government departments.
3. The draft AANDC Green Meetings Guide applies to all types of meetings. The guide includes a basic checklist for all meetings, and additional checklists for larger events.
4. Roles and responsibilities: DG of Corporate Accounting and Materiel Management is target lead. The Chief Financial Officer and Senior Assistant Deputy Minister of Regional Operations are co-champions for greening departmental operations.

8.10.1 By March 31, 2014, 100% of copy paper purchases contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and have forest management certification or EcoLogo^M or equivalent certification.

Performance Measure		RPP	DPR
Target Status
Volume of paper purchases meeting the target relative to total volume of all paper purchases in the given fiscal year		<90% (during 2010-2011)
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year.	FY 2011-2012	Not available
	FY 2012-2013	95% (expected)
	FY 2013-2014	100% (expected)

Strategies / Comments

Why This Self Selected Target is SMART:

1. Specific: Refers to specific type of commodity.
2. Measurable: Information available through Public Works and Government Services Canada Standing Offers and AANDC's financial information system.
3. Achievable: Forthcoming departmental policy will mandate the use of Public Works and Government Services Canada standing offers for all copy paper purchases during 2012-2013. Target is already partially implemented since most departmental paper purchases utilize PWGSC standing offers and have some recycled content.
4. Relevant: Paper is a highly visible commodity to employees and provides a constant reminder of the Federal Government's commitment to greening operations. The target also complements departmental efforts on FSDS targets 8.7 and 8.8 for reducing printing devices and paper consumption.
5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations:

1. AANDC established this target late in the 2011-2012 FY for implementation during 2012-2013, and is therefore unable to report on anticipated progress against the target for 2011-2012.
2. For reference, 90% of all departmental paper purchases through PWGSC standing offers during 2010-2011 had at least 30% recycled content.
3. Exclusions include paper used by departmental operations which print maps and paper supplies used with laboratory equipment. Target is restricted to paper used in office machines such as photocopiers and printers.
4. Isolated locations where local suppliers are unable to provide recycled paper at or above 30% will be exempted from the target.

8.10.2 By March 31, 2014, the average fuel efficiency (in litres per 100 km) of all new light-duty vehicles purchased in the fiscal year by AANDC will be 15% improved over the average light-duty vehicle fleet fuel efficiency (in litres per 100 km) in fiscal year 2010-2011.

Performance Measure		RPP	DPR
Target Status
Average light-duty vehicle fleet fuel consumption relative to kilometres travelled in 2010-2011.		Baseline: 13.2 L/100km
Average fuel consumption relative to kilometres travelled of new light-duty vehicles purchased	FY 2011-2012	Target not established
	FY 2012-2013	12.1 L/100km
	FY 2013-2014	11.2 L/100km

Strategies / Comments

Why This Self Selected Target is SMART:

1. Specific: Refers to specific type of commodity.
2. Measurable: Information available in the PWGSC Government Motor Vehicle Ordering Guide and completed AANDC Vehicle Purchase Information and Justification Forms.
3. Achievable: All departmental vehicle purchases require approval from Headquarters Asset Management, and AANDC is confident that new vehicles purchased to replace existing vehicles will be comparatively efficient. Resources have been identified for target implementation.
4. Relevant: Vehicle purchases represent a significant proportion of the department's overall purchases of goods. The target also complements departmental efforts on FSDS target 8.5 for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from departmental light-duty vehicles.
5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations:

1. Scope: All light-duty vehicles available through the PWGSC Government Motor Vehicle Ordering Guide (GMVOG)
2. Baseline is provided by the Automotive Resources International (ARI) Financial Services Inc. Partnership Review report for Indian and Northern Affairs Canada for the period of April 2010 to March 2011.
3. Performance indicator: Average fuel efficiency of all new vehicles acquired per year, based on average of manufacturer/GMVOG-stated (not actual) fuel consumption values. Each new vehicle's average fuel efficiency is to be calculated based on the assumption of equal use on city and highway roads (50%/50%).
4. Expected environmental benefits: Reduced fuel consumption and fuel purchases. Target also supports departmental implementation of FSDS target 8.5.
5. AANDC established this target during the 2011-2012 fiscal year for implementation during 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.

8.10.3 By March 31, 2014, 50% of contracts for professional services will be consistent with environmental criteria identified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement.

Performance Measure		RPP	DPR
Target Status
Volume of professional services contracts awarded that meet target criteria relative to total volume of contracts for professional services during the 2012-2013 fiscal year.		Not available*
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year.	FY 2012-2013	25% (expected)
	FY 2013-2014	50% (expected)

Strategies / Comments

Why This Self Selected Target is SMART:

1. Specific: Target applies to all contracts for professional services, including low-dollar value (LDV) contracts, sole-source contracts, advanced contract award notice (ACAN) procurements, departmental standing offers for services, PWGSC contracts, and call-ups against PWGSC Standing Offer Arrangements (SOAs) and Supply Arrangements (SAs).
2. Measurable: Inclusion of green procurement criteria in service contracts is tracked in the mandatory AANDC Procurement and Contracting Checklist. Green procurement is also tracked by the department's financial information system
3. Achievable: During 2010-2011, over 50% of departmental contracts by volume were call-ups and competitive procurement processes. AANDC is confident that it can include environmental considerations in such procurement processes and others.
4. Relevant: Services constitute the majority of AANDC's procurement expenditures. For reference, over 66% of departmental procurement expenditures were for services during 2010-2011.
5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations:

1. * AANDC will establish the baseline for this target during the 2012-2013 FY.
2. Expected environmental benefits: decreased resource consumption due to departmental procurement operations and acquired services, and demonstration of the department's commitment to greening operations to both suppliers, clients and employees.
3. During the 2012-2013 FY, AANDC will develop and implement tools to support the inclusion of environmental considerations in service contracts.

Training for Select Employees.

As of March 31, 2011, 75% of procurement and materiel management staff will be trained in Green Procurement.

Performance Measure	RPP	DPR
Target Status
Number of procurement and materiel management staff having completed the Canada School of Public Service course C215 relative to the total number of procurement and materiel management staff in the Department for the given year.	14% (in 2010-11)
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year.	>75%

Strategies / Comments

Why This Self Selected Target is SMART:

1. Specific: Defined achievement level of 75% and type of employee.
2. Measurable: Information available from the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) and in-house HR tracking systems.
3. Achievable: CSPS Course C215 can be completed in half a day.
4. Relevant: Targets all relevant employees.
5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations:

1. Methodology: Employee positions encompassing Procurement-related duties are defined as procurement functional specialists, materiel management functional specialists, real property functional specialists, managers of procurement, materiel management and/or real property functional specialists, and acquisition cardholders.
2. In-house training used: None – CSPS Course C215 only.
3. Reporting requirements: Collect data from CSPS annually. AANDC Procurement and Materiel Management maintains a list of training courses completed by its employees.
4. Plans for engagement: To be addressed through the employee performance management process, and discussed by AANDC's Materiel Management (or "MATMAN") working group.

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

By March 31, 2014 15% of performance evaluations for Managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management will incorporate environmental considerations.

Performance Measure	RPP	DPR
Target Status
Number of performance evaluations of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management that incorporate environmental considerations relative to total number of performance evaluations of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management.	4% (in 2010-2011)
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year.	<15% (expected)

Strategies / Comments

Why This Self Selected Target is SMART:

1. Specific: Defined achievement level of 15% and types of employees. 15% represents the proportion of AANDC managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management located in the National Capital Region, and with responsibility to lead Green Procurement Implementation.
2. Measurable: Information available from in-house HR tracking systems.
3. Achievable: Target only applies to employees with responsibility for green procurement implementation and performance.
4. Relevant: Targets all relevant employees (managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management in the National Capital Region / AANDC Headquarters).
5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations:

1. Methodology: Managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management are defined as individuals with responsibility to manage procurement and materiel management activities. Detailed criteria have been established to further define procurement and materiel management activities for the purposes of this target.
2. Plans for engagement: Inclusion in future Employee Performance Agreements.

Management processes and controls.

By March 31, 2014, AANDC will ensure that all departmental management processes and controls relating to procurement support green procurement, as appropriate

Performance Measure	RPP	DPR
Target Status
Number of departmental procurement processes and controls which support green procurement relative to the number of departmental procurement processes and controls which remain to be updated to include support for green procurement.	Not available
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year.	Not available

Strategies / Comments

Why This Self Selected Target is SMART:

1. Specific: Target applies to all departmental management processes and controls which relate to procurement.
2. Measurable: During the 2012-2013 FY, AANDC will develop an inventory of all current departmental management processes and controls which relate to procurement.
3. Achievable: AANDC recently completed a review of all departmental procurement policies, and has resources dedicated to procurement policy and the implementation of this target.
4. Relevant: AANDC management processes and controls which relate procurement do not all support green procurement at present.
5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations:

1. Methodology: Analysis of departmental management processes and controls relating to procurement to identify those that should be updated to include environmental considerations.

Mandatory reporting on the purchase of greenhouse gas emissions offset credits, as per the Policy Framework for Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Major International Events, should be reported here.

Performance Measure	RPP	DPR
Quantity of emissions offset in the given fiscal year.	Not available

Name of Horizontal Initiative: Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement — Health Supports component

Name of lead department(s): Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Lead department program activity: Residential Schools Resolution

Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: September 2003 (RHSP), July 2004 (Crisis Line)

End date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2013 (RHSP) October 31, 2013 (Crisis Line)

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $226,786,069

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):

AANDC's Resolution and Individual Affairs Sector supports former students in crisis by funding the National Indian Residential School Crisis Line, a national, 24-hour toll-free support service (1-866-925-4419) operated by trained Aboriginal crisis counselors. AANDC is also responsible for coordinating the verification of program eligibility, and ensuring that Health Canada is aware of dates for Independent Assessment Process hearings and Truth and Reconciliation and Commemoration events as they arise, so that health supports can be provided to former students in a seamless fashion.

Health Canada's Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program (IRS RHSP), a component of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) ensures that former students of Indian residential schools and their families can safely address a broad spectrum of mental wellness issues related to the disclosure of childhood abuse through all phases of the IRSSA. The RHSP components include: cultural support services provided by Elders; emotional support services provided by Resolution Health Support Workers (RHSWs); professional counselling; and assistance with the cost of transportation to access counseling, Elder, and/or Traditional Healer services.

Shared outcome(s): The IRSSA Health Supports component works toward the achievement of two outcomes:

• Eligible former students of Indian residential schools and their families have access to mental health and emotional support services.
• Eligible former students of Indian residential schools can safely address a broad spectrum of mental wellness issues related to the disclosure of childhood abuse.

Governance structure(s): AANDC is responsible for the overall implementation of the IRSSA and is working in partnership with Health Canada to coordinate and provide services for former Indian residential school students throughout all phases of the IRSSA.

Planning Highlights: The Health Supports component will:

• continue to deliver professional, paraprofessional and cultural supports to former Indian residential school students and their families through the Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program;
• provide former Indian residential school students and their families with access to a 24-hour national crisis line;
• undertake communications activities to ensure that the health supports program is well-known; and
• strengthen research, knowledge and training initiatives to ensure that health supports are well-suited to meet the needs of Indian residential school students, their families and communities.

Federal Partner: Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada

Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	($ millions)
		Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)	Planned Spending for 2011-2012
Residential Schools Resolution	Indian Residential Schools Crisis Line	$23,938,069	$4,132,000
Total		$23,938,069	$4,132,000

Expected Results by program: Demand-driven health supports are provided to former Indian residential school students and their families through all phases of the IRSSA.

Federal Partner: Health Canada

Federal Partner Program Activity (PA)	Names of Programs for Federal Partners	($ millions)
		Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)	Planned Spending for 2011-2012
First Nations and Inuit Health Programming and Services	Indian Residential Schools Resolution Health Support Program	$202,848,000	$8,865,000
Total		$202,848,000	$8,865,000

Expected results by program: Demand-driven health supports are provided to former Indian residential school students and their families through all phases of the IRSSA.

Total Allocation For All Federal Partners (from Start to End Date)	Total Planned Spending for All Federal Partners for 2011-2012
$226,786,069	$12,997,000

Contact information:

Health Canada:
Andrea Challis
Manager, Indian Residential School Resolution Health Support Program
Mental Health and Addictions Division
Community Programs Directorate
First Nations and Inuit Health Branch, Health Canada
Phone: (613) 952-1377
andrea.challis@hc-sc.gc.ca

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada:
Alia Butt
A/Director
Policy and Reconciliation Directorate
Resolution and Individual Affairs Sector
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Tel.: 613-996-2603
alia.butt@aandc-aadnc.gc.ca

Name of Horizontal Initiative: Aboriginal Economic Development Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI)

Name of lead department(s): Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)

Lead department program activity: Under AANDC's program activity architecture, the Strategic Partnerships Initiative is categorized under the Strategic Outcome entitled “The Land and Economy”.  The Program Activity for the Initiative is entitled “Aboriginal Economic Development”.

Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: June 17, 2010

End date of the Horizontal Initiative: on-going

Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $85.5 million over five years (total G&C and O&M)

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) is a program intended to support Aboriginal participation in the economy, with a particular focus on forestry, fisheries, mining, energy and agriculture. A key component of the new Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development, SPI enables more than a dozen partnering federal departments and agencies to provide a coordinated federal response to existing and emerging Aboriginal economic development opportunities.

SPI builds partnerships among federal departments, Aboriginal communities, provincial and territorial governments and the private sector to help Aboriginal Canadians take advantage of complex market-driven opportunities in key sectors of the economy. The initiative's funding is intended to fill gaps that cannot be addressed by existing programs.

SPI fosters a whole-of-government approach to Aboriginal economic development by enabling federal partners to align investments and resources around shared objectives. The program helps eliminate funding gaps in existing federal programming that could otherwise limit or exclude Aboriginal involvement in emerging economic development opportunities.

The initiative also helps to build closer partnerships with non-federal partners, including provincial and territorial governments, the private sector and Aboriginal individuals, organizations, businesses and communities. These partnerships will help bring together the people and resources required for Aboriginal communities to take advantage of opportunities in key sectors of the economy.

Shared outcome(s): The SPI is designed to ensure a horizontal approach to federal investments which will: ensure that federal investments are aligned and targeted toward market-driven opportunities; that the Government of Canada is able to anticipate, plan for, and engage in opportunities; and that the Government of Canada is able to maximize the results of federal investments and be better positioned to lever funds from non-federal sources. Additionally, the SPI will create the possibility of a single window approach (shared application, monitoring and reporting) to federal investments in shared priorities and, where there are gaps in programming, a dedicated source of funds can be accessed to make contributions to recipients.

Governance structure(s): Central to the governance structure of the SPI is the Federal Coordination Committee for Aboriginal Economic Development (FCC). The FCC validates and prioritizes opportunities for a whole-of-government approach to investment under the SPI. The FCC also identifies relevant federal departments and agencies who will work together to develop work plans with Aboriginal groups to advance these opportunities.

Planning Highlights: SPI will enter its third year of delivery in the 2012-2013 fiscal year. The majority of sector investments are based on 3 year strategies which will conclude at the end of the upcoming fiscal year. This provides an opportunity to begin considering updated approaches and new opportunities in order to respond to emerging opportunities for federal collaboration (such as pipelines, potash, etc).

Federal Partner: There are 13 signatories to the Treasury Board Submission for the Aboriginal Economic Development Strategic Partnerships Initiative:

• Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
• Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
• Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
• Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
• Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
• Fisheries and Oceans Canada
• Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
• Industry Canada, including FedNor
• Natural Resources Canada
• Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
• Parks Canada
• Status of Women Canada
• Western Economic Diversification Canada

Expected results: Strategic investments under SPI are expected to report on: number of formal partnerships established with federal and non-federal partners under SPI; number of agreements and dollar value of non federal funds leveraged from partners under SPI and number of Aboriginal communities participating as proponents or partners in economic opportunities under SPI per sector.

Total Allocation For All Federal Partners (from Start to End Date)	Total Planned Spending for All Federal Partners for 2011-2012
$71.4M over 5 years G&C	$14.450M for SPI

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

Contact information:

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada:
Gerry Huebner
Manager
Strategic Partnerships Initiatives
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Tel.: 819-953-4108
Gerry.Huebner@aadnc-aandc.gc.ca

Description:

In the 2007 Speech from the Throne, the Government outlined that there are both new opportunities and new challenges in the North, and indicated it would bring forward an integrated Northern Strategy focused on strengthening Canada's sovereignty, protecting environmental heritage, promoting economic and social development, and improving and devolving governance. As a signature deliverable of this new commitment, the Government also promised to "build a world-class Arctic research station that will be on the cutting edge of Arctic issues, including environmental science and resource development. This station will be built by Canadians, in Canada's Arctic, and it will be there to serve the world." The Prime Minister announced Cambridge Bay, Nunavut as the location for the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS) in August 2010. CHARS is scheduled to open on July 1, 2017, Canada's 150th anniversary.

Project Phase:

Design. Budget 2010 provided $18 million over four years for the design of CHARS. The selection of a design consultant is currently underway.

Leading and Participating Departments and Agencies

Lead Department	Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)
Contracting Authority	Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)
Participating Departments	AANDC and PWGSC

Prime and Major Subcontractor(s)

Prime Contractor	A Construction Manager will be identified in 2012
Major Subcontractor(s)	Construction is scheduled to begin in 2014

Major Milestones

List of Major Milestone	Date
Creation of a Canadian High Arctic Research Station announced	Speech from the Throne 2007
CHARS Feasibility: $2M over 2 years	Budget 2009
CHARS Design: $18M over 4 years	Budget 2010
Cambridge Bay location announced by Prime Minister	August 2010
CHARS mandate announced by Minister	December 2010
Feasibility Study Released on Science.gc.ca	September 2011
RFP for Design Consultant Tendered	September 2011
RFP for Design Consultant Closed	November 2011
Design Consultant Proposals Evaluated – Phase 1	December 2011
Seek Decisions on Construction Funding	Winter 2012
Design Consultant Proposals Evaluated – Phase 2	February 2012
Tender for Construction Manager	Spring 2012
Award Design Consultant Contract	August 2012
Recommend Site in Cambridge Bay	December 2012
Award Construction Manager Contract	January 2013
Announce Design Concept	Spring 2013
Provide Class 'B' Estimate for Construction	November 2013
Complete Land Acquisition in Cambridge Bay	December 2013
Attain Effective Project Approval for Construction	April 2014
Begin Construction	Fall 2014
Finalize Design	2014/15
Open on 150th Anniversary of Confederation	July 1, 2017
Commissioning Complete	March 2018

Project Outcomes

• The objective of this project is to provide researchers with access to a world-class Arctic science and technology platform in the Canadian North by establishing the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS). Performance indicators will be developed with the Business Case to confirm this objective has been reached.
  
  
• Beneficiaries of this project include scientists, Northerners, and all Canadians.

Progress Report and Explanations of Variances

• In March 2011, Treasury Board granted Preliminary Project Approval for the Canadian High Arctic Research Station Major Crown Project at an indicative cost of $208,734,100 inclusive of Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) of $23,210,975.
  
  
• Also in February 2011, Expenditure Authority for the Project Definition Phase was granted at a substantive cost estimate of $19,862,959, inclusive of HST of $1,862,959, to proceed with the design phase for the Canadian High Arctic Research Station.
  
  
• The Canadian High Arctic Research Station Major Crown Project is currently running on budget.
  
  
• The Canadian High Arctic Research Station Major Crown Project is to be completed by July 1, 2017.

Industrial Benefits

• Design and construction of CHARS will provide jobs in the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut, across the North, and in specialized sectors in Southern Canada.
  
  
• Canada's consultation and procurement obligations as specified in the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement Act will be respected, and where possible exceeded, in the implementation of the CHARS initiative. Inuit and Northern participation in CHARS construction will be a fundamental component of the construction bidding process. Local and regional businesses will benefit from goods and services procurement, and an Inuit training and capacity- building plan is being developed for CHARS that addresses the requirements of the land claim.
  
  
• The continued participation of Northerners in the planning and construction of CHARS, and in future science and technology programming, internships, and employment at the Station, will provide Northerners with new skills and career experience. It is expected that employment of Northerners in a wide range of sectors from mining and energy, through natural resources and wildlife management, to health and life sciences will be increased.