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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Program Activity | Actual 2005‑2006 |
Actual 2006‑2007 |
2007‑2008 | |||
Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||
Promote Public Appreciation and Understanding | ||||||
*Heritage Presentation Programs | 756 | 785 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
756 | 785 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Enhance Visitor Experience | ||||||
Entrance Fees | 42,869 | 48,958 | 45,180 | 45,180 | 50,199 | 50,199 |
Camping Fees | 14,578 | 14,748 | 18,131 | 18,131 | 16,713 | 16,713 |
Lockage and Mooring Fees | 2,316 | 2,548 | 2,728 | 2,728 | 2,688 | 2,688 |
Pools | 3,577 | 3,847 | 3,603 | 3,603 | 4,099 | 4,099 |
*Heritage Presentation Programs | 796 | 796 | 796 | 796 | ||
Other Recreational Fees | 3,070 | 3,060 | 3,867 | 3,867 | 2,962 | 2,962 |
66,409 | 73,161 | 74,358 | 74,358 | 77,457 | 77,457 | |
Townsite Management | ||||||
Municipal Service Fees | 2,663 | 2,716 | 2,676 | 2,676 | 2,890 | 2,890 |
2,663 | 2,716 | 2,676 | 2,676 | 2,890 | 2,890 | |
Other Revenue | ||||||
Real Property Rentals and Business Fees | 17,269 | 17,248 | 17,614 | 17,614 | 17,624 | 17,624 |
Miscellaneous | 13,320 | 13,587 | 9,352 | 9,352 | 9,357 | 9,357 |
30,589 | 30,835 | 26,966 | 26,966 | 26,981 | 26,981 | |
Total Respendable Revenue | 100,418 | 107,496 | 104,000 | 104,000 | 107,328 | 107,328 |
*Note: The variance between 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 actual revenues for Promote Public Appreciation and Understanding is attributable to the realignment of
Heritage Presentation Program revenues to Enhance Visitor Experience.
Totals may not agree due to rounding.
A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee- setting Authority | Date Last Modified | 2007-2008 | Planning Years | ||||||
Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard | Performance Result | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | ||||
Entry Fees | Service | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2006 | $48,500 | $50,199 | $166,689 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2008-2009 | $54,761 | $158,297 |
2009-2010 | $54,761 | $161,229 | |||||||||
2010-2011 | $54,761 | $161,249 | |||||||||
Camping Fees | Service | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2007 | $14,811 | $16,713 | $24,277 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2008-2009 | $15,750 | $23,055 |
2009-2010 | $15,750 | $23,482 | |||||||||
2010-2011 | $15,750 | $23,485 | |||||||||
Lockage and Mooring fees | Service | Parks Canada Agency Act | Lockage increased in 2006 Mooring increased in 2007 |
$2,728 | $2,688 | $25,538 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2008-2009 | $3,048 | $24,252 |
2009-2010 | $3,048 | $24,702 | |||||||||
2010-2011 | $3,048 | $24,705 | |||||||||
Pools | Service | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2003 | $3,603 | $4,099 | $5,101 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2008-2009 | $3,603 | $4,844 |
2009-2010 | $3,603 | $4,934 | |||||||||
2010-2011 | $3,603 | $4,935 | |||||||||
Real Property and Business Fees | Rights and Privileges | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2003-2004 where terms of leases and licenses expired and where rent review provisions exist. | $17,614 | $17,484 | $10,098 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | 2008-2009 | $17,614 | $8,100 |
2009-2010 | $17,614 | $8,163 | |||||||||
2010-2011 | $17,614 | $8,095 | |||||||||
Municipal Services | Services | Canada National Parks Act | Water and sewer fees increased in 2001; remainder in 2003. Garbage fees increased in 1996. | $2,676 | $2,890 | $17,189 | For water, the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (2002) is the current standard. For wastewater, PCA will meet Federal Guidelines (1976) for effluent quality and work towards setting and meeting PCA leadership standards that are based on the receiving waters of each community. Garbage collection frequencies will be established in consultation with Community Councils and Business Community. | Water quality Guidelines are met or exceeded; wastewater effluent quality meets or exceeds Federal Guidelines. Progress on leadership targets are reported in Annual Report. | 2008-2009 | $2,676 | $12,783 |
2009-2010 | $2,676 | $12,990 | |||||||||
2010-2011 | $2,676 | $12,992 | |||||||||
Other Revenues | Other goods and services | Parks Canada Agency Act | Business licences increased in 1994; Other fees increased in 2006 | $14,068 | $7,078 | $45,157 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2008-2009 | $13,548 | $42,746 |
2009-2010 | $13,548 | $43,530 | |||||||||
2010-2011 | $13,548 | $43,528 | |||||||||
Total | $104,000 | $101,151 | $294,051 | 2008-2009 | $111,000 | $274,077 | |||||
2009-2010 | $111,000 | $279,030 | |||||||||
2010-2011 | $111,000 | $278,990 |
B. Date Last Modified
Multi-year fees for entry, camping, lockage and mooring and other revenues (excluding business licences) were approved in June 2005 for the years 2005-2006 to 2008-2009. New revenues are to be directed to maintain and improve associated services and facilities.
National Consultations were held prior to the User Fees Act in 2003-2004. Parks Canada consulted locally with the public and stakeholders through meetings with advisory and client groups and through direct mailings. On a corporate level, Parks Canada consulted with national stakeholders and interest groups and conducted a national public opinion poll and focus group sessions. Notice was also provided on the Parks Canada website on proposals for fee increases.
There was widespread acceptance of the fee proposal on the condition that Parks Canada honours its commitment to invest the related revenue growth to rebuild deteriorated visitor facilities. To address concerns raised by users during consultations, Parks Canada made three major adjustments to its multi-year fee strategy prior to approval:
Following consultations, a comparison of Parks Canada's proposed fees with those charged by parks organizations in other countries was conducted. This research was carried out in the summer of 2004 and was incorporated into the submission. The Parks Canada's multi-year fee strategy was tabled in Parliament in March 2005 pursuant to the User Fees Act.
On July 1, 2006 and again on January 1, 2008, the Government of Canada implemented a 1% reduction to the GST. This affected all fees seeing that the GST is included in all of Parks Canada approved fees. These reductions are not reflected in the date last modified column.
A. External Fee |
Service Standard |
Performance result |
Stakeholder Consultation |
Entry Fees |
85% of visitors are satisfied |
100% of sampled locations exceed the standard1 |
Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Camping Fees |
85% of visitors are satisfied |
100% of sampled locations exceed the standard1 |
Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Lockage and Mooring Fees |
85% of visitors are satisfied |
100% of sampled locations exceed the standard1 |
Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Pools |
85% of visitors are satisfied |
For the 2006 cycle, no locations with this service were surveyed. |
Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Municipal Services |
For water, the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality is the standard. Asset Management section has promulgated the potable water directive last year. The new
standard for Potable water is higher than the 2002 standard and is recognized as one of the best in the federal government. |
Canadian Drinking water Guidelines and sewage effluent quality guidelines were met 100% of the time in 7 park communities. |
Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines were established in 2002. |
Other revenues |
85% of visitors are satisfied |
100% of sampled locations exceed the standard1 |
Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Notes
This table identifies the Agency’s projects that are exceeding the delegated project approval level and the amount of resources expended.
Program Activity | Current Estimated Total Cost |
2005‑2006 Actual |
2006‑2007 Actual |
2007-2008 | |||
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||||
Conserve Heritage Resources | |||||||
Quebec City – Dufferin Terrace Stabilization and Major Repairs | 11.6 | 1.9 | 4.3 | 2.9 | 6.5 | 3.6 | |
Promote Public Appreciation and Understanding | |||||||
Quebec City – Old Port of Quebec Interpretation Centre Enhancements | 24.0 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 14.7 | 20.2 | 15.5 | |
Throughway Management | |||||||
Central Ontario – Bolsover Dam Replacement | 17.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 11.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Banff NP – Trans Canada Highway Twinning | 87.0 | 9.2 | 28.2 | 24.2 | 48.7 | 20.8 |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution in support of the Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund | |||||||
Start Date: 2003 - 2004 | End Date: October 31, 2008 | ||||||
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: Engage a broad range of businesses in the task of preserving Canada's heritage properties. | |||||||
Expected results: Participation of private sector partners (taxable Canadian corporations) in preserving Canada’s heritage through rehabilitation of historic properties for commercial or rental use. | |||||||
Expected outcomes: Better preservation and protection of Canada’s historic places and greater public and private sector awareness of the importance of conservation and of the significance of Canada’s historic places. Ensuring that more historic properties are “given a function in the life of communities” through use for commercial or rental purposes. | |||||||
Program Activity | Actual Spending |
Actual Spending |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual Spending |
Variance | |
Conserve Heritage Resources | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2007-2008 | 2007-2008 | ||
Total Contribution | - | 2,315 | 7,448 | 7,448 | 1,982 | -5,466 |
Totals may not agree due to rounding
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Historic Places Initiative Class Contribution Program | |||||||
Start Date: 2002 - 2003 | End Date: March 31, 2011 (with renewal every 5 years) | ||||||
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: To provide direct support for provinces and territories to participate in the development of the Canadian Register of Historic Places and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, and to engage municipalities, stakeholders and the general public in the conservation of historic places. | |||||||
Expected results: Ongoing population and maintenance of the Canadian Register of Historic Places; refinement and dissemination of national Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places; partnership between Parks Canada and provincial and territorial authorities to identify, preserve and protect Canada's historic places; and creation of the basis for further initiatives to encourage preservation and protection of Canada's historic places. | |||||||
Expected outcomes: Better preservation and protection of Canada's historic places; and greater public awareness of the importance of conservation and of the significance of Canada's historic places. | |||||||
Program Activity | Actual Spending |
Actual Spending |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual Spending |
Variance | |
Conserve Heritage Resources | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2007-2008 | 2007-2008 | ||
Total Contribution | 8,197 | 6,320 | 5,000 | 5,693 | 5,693 | 693 |
Totals may not agree due to rounding
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Cost Sharing Class Contribution Program | |||||||
Start Date: 1987 | End Date: October 31, 2008 (currently being reviewed) | ||||||
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: to assist recipients in conducting activities aimed at conserving the commemorative integrity of certain non-federally administered national historic sites. | |||||||
Expected results: to reduce the threat to national historic sites (NHS), to engage NHS owners and to help NHS owners find and retain more financial partners to help conserve NHS, establish familiarity and broader use of national conservation standards and guidelines. | |||||||
Expected outcomes: Better preservation and protection of Canada’s NHS coupled with greater public and institutional awareness of heritage conservation. | |||||||
Program Activity | Actual Spending |
Actual Spending |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual Spending |
Variance | |
Conserve Heritage Resources | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2007-2008 | 2007-2008 | ||
Total Contribution | - | - | - | 1,000 | 900 | -900 |
Totals may not agree due to rounding
Name of Transfer Payment Program: General Class Contribution Program (GCCP) | |||||||
Start Date: 2006-2007 | End Date: March 31, 2011 (with renewal every 5 years) | ||||||
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: The GCCP is atypical in that it is not a program within itself; rather, it is a funding authority available to Agency managers. From time to time, Agency managers with programming responsibilities may determine that, given their priorities, available resources, other program delivery mechanisms already in place, and the players and environment in which they deliver their programs, use of a contribution agreement is the most effective means of achieving program objectives. | |||||||
Expected results: More Canadians recognizing, appreciating and being engaged in the values of natural and cultural conservation. Stakeholders being further engaged in terms of interest and involvement of common objectives towards ecological or cultural integrity. Access to a better knowledge base on commercial, ecological or aboriginal issues of mutual interest for informed decision-making and dialogue for Parks Canada managers and stakeholders. Heritage assets are protected, secured and researched. Targeted audiences are educated in such areas as ecology, safety and other issues. | |||||||
Expected outcomes: The expected outcomes mirror the Parks Canada mandate of engaging Canadians in preserving and presenting Canada's rich diversity of cultural and natural heritage. | |||||||
Program Activity | Actual Spending |
Actual Spending |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual Spending |
Variance | |
2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | 2007-2008 | 2007-2008 | |||
Establish Heritage Places | - | 116 | 228 | 1,027 | 1,027 | 799 | |
Conserve Heritage Resources | - | 1,523 | 1,090 | 1,673 | 1,673 | 583 | |
Promote Public Appreciation and Understanding | - | 1,715 | 301 | 674 | 674 | 373 | |
Enhance Visitor Experience | - | 250 | - | 577 | 577 | 577 | |
Townsite Management | - | 12 | 37 | 40 | 40 | 3 | |
Total Contribution | - | 3,616 | 1,656 | 3,991 | 3,991 | 2,335 |
Totals may not agree due to rounding
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The Auditor GeneralThe Auditor General Audit of Inuvialuit Final Agreement (Chapter 3 – Tabled October 2007) CESD Status Report on Protection of Species at Risk (Chapter 5 – Tabled March 2008) The Auditor General Audit of the Management of Fees in Selected Departments and Agencies (to be tabled May 2008) |
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A. Internal Audits | ||||
Name | Audit Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link |
Audit of Key Financial Processes at: | ||||
Cape Breton | Key financial and administrative processes | Completed | May 28, 2007 | www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/index_E.asp#a1 |
Western Quebec | Completed | May 28, 2007 | ||
Follow-up Audit of Key Financial Processes at the Nunavut Field Unit | Completed | May 28, 2007 | ||
Hot Springs Enterprise Unit | Completed | March 31, 2008 | ||
Follow-up Audit Northern Ontario Field Unit | In-progress | |||
Director General East | In-progress | |||
Director General West and Northern | In-progress | |||
Director General National Parks | In-progress | |||
Audit of Pay and Benefits | Compliance | Completed | May 28, 2007 | www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/index_E.asp#a1 |
400th Quebec Anniversary | Compliance | Completed | December 10, 2007 | |
Audit of Staffing | Compliance | Completed | March 31, 2008 | |
B. Evaluations | ||||
Name | Evaluation Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link |
Evaluation of Parks Canada Oceans Action Plan Phase One | Implementation | Completed | September 24, 2007 | www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/index_E.asp - a2 |
Ecological Integrity Funds Evaluation Framework | Framework for Evaluation | Completed* | September 24, 2007 | |
Evaluation of Capital Programs | Implementation/Relevance and Performance | In-progress | ||
Learning Strategy Evaluation Framework | Framework for Evaluation | In-progress | ||
Evaluation of Issues Related to National Historic Sites of Canada Cost-Sharing Program | Relevance and Importance of Program | In-progress | ||
Electronic Link to Parks Canada’s Internal Audit and Evaluation Plan: www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/32/index_e.asp |
* In its 2007-2010 Audit and Evaluation Plan the Agency’s approach to evaluation changed to focus on program activities as a whole. This framework, which focused only on new funding to support ecological integrity in national parks, was tabled for information purposes but was not approved as a basis for future evaluations and not published as an evaluation product.