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Supplementary Information (Tables)
TABLE 3: LOANS, INVESTMENTS AND ADVANCES | ||||||
Loans, Investments and Advances (millions of dollars) | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | |||
Actual | Actual | Main Estimates | Planned Spending | Authorities | Actual | |
Learning | ||||||
Loans disbursed under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act | 1,331.3 | 1,231.9 | 855.7 | 855.7 | 1,099.5 | 1,099.5 |
Total | 1,331.3 | 1,231.9 | 855.7 | 855.7 | 1,099.5 | 1,099.5 |
TABLE 4: SOURCES OF RESPENDABLE AND NON-RESPENDABLE REVENUES | ||||||
(millions of dollars) | 2005-2006 | 2006-2007 | 2007-2008 | |||
Actualb | Actuala | Main Estimates | Planned Revenues | Authorities | Actual | |
Respendable Revenue | ||||||
Policy, Research and Communication | ||||||
Employment Insurance Recovery | n/a | 160.4 | 132.0 | 132.0 | 159.8 | 157.3 |
Canada Pension Plan Recovery | n/a | - | 5.7 | 5.7 | 6.5 | 2.3 |
Labour Market | ||||||
Employment Insurance Recovery | n/a | 32.2 | 31.9 | 31.2 | 33.3 | 28.5 |
Workplace Skills | ||||||
Employment Insurance Recovery | n/a | 48.0 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 47.6 | 38.6 |
Learning | ||||||
Employment Insurance Recovery | n/a | 33.0 | 22.2 | 22.2 | 28.0 | 22.5 |
Labour | ||||||
Worker's Compensation - OGD | n/a | 87.1 | 79.4 | 79.4 | 96.4 | 96.4 |
Employment Insurance Recovery | n/a | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Social Investment | ||||||
Canada Pension Plan Recovery | n/a | 41.7 | 51.9 | 51.9 | 51.7 | 42.8 |
Seamless, Citizen-Centred Service | ||||||
Employment Insurance Recovery | n/a | 234.7 | 191.1 | 191.1 | 217.1 | 213.0 |
Canada Pension Plan Recovery | n/a | 98.9 | 102.7 | 102.7 | 63.6 | 63.5 |
PAPS - OGD | n/a | - | - | - | 5.0 | 3.0 |
Integrity | ||||||
Employment Insurance Recovery | n/a | 558.1 | 752.7 | 752.7 | 666.1 | 664.9 |
Canada Pension Plan Recovery | n/a | 121.1 | 89.0 | 88.9 | 141.0 | 138.8 |
Collaborative, Networked Government Service | ||||||
Employment Insurance Recovery | n/a | 223.0 | 218.1 | 218.1 | 217.6 | 217.4 |
Canada Pension Plan Recovery | n/a | 0.2 | - | - | - | - |
Total Respendable Revenue | 1,695.6 | 1,639.0 | 1,711.9 | 1,711.2 | 1,734.3 | 1,689.6 |
By Type: | ||||||
Total Employment Insurance Recovery | 1,377.6 | 1,290.0 | 1,383.2 | 1,382.6 | 1,370.1 | 1,342.8 |
Total Canada Pension Plan Recovery | 241.4 | 261.9 | 249.3 | 249.2 | 262.8 | 247.4 |
Total Worker's Compensation - OGD | 76.6 | 87.1 | 79.4 | 79.4 | 96.4 | 96.4 |
Total PAPS - OGD | - | - | - | - | 5.0 | 3.0 |
Non-Respendable Revenue | ||||||
Total EBP Recovery from EI | 140.9 | 127.9 | 134.0 | 134.0 | 132.5 | 132.5 |
Total EBP Recovery from CPP | 29.0 | 29.6 | 19.9 | 20.0 | 27.7 | 27.7 |
Adjustment to Prior Years' Payables | 8.7 | 8.5 | - | - | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Canada Student Loans | 360.6 | 497.4 | - | 517.6 | 575.9 | 575.9 |
Actuarial Surplus - Government Annuities Account | 3.5 | 2.9 | - | - | 2.6 | 2.6 |
User Fees | ||||||
Federal Workers' Compensation Administrative Fees | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Labour Fire Protection Engineering Service Fees | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | - | - | - |
Searches of the CPP and Old Age Security data bank to locate individuals | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Social Insurance Number replacement card fee | 1.9 | 2.0 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 1.9 |
Miscellaneous Items | 7.1 | 11.3 | - | - | 29.0 | 29.0 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue | 554.0 | 682.1 | 158.2 | 675.9 | 781.0 | 781.0 |
a. 2006-2007 Actual have been restated to be comparable to the new Program Activity Architecture (PAA) approved. | ||||||
b. Due to the numerous organizational changes that have occurred since 2005-2006, financial information from 2005-2006 cannot be presented on the basis of the 2007-2008 program activities included in this report. For historical information on actual expenditures in 2005-2006, please visit http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/2006-2007/index-eng.asp. |
HRSDC User Fees | ||||||||||||||
A. User Fee | Planning Years | |||||||||||||
2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 | 2010-2011 | |||||||||||
Fee Type (R) or (O)1 | Fee Setting Authority | Date Last Modified | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard | Performance Results | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | |
Federal Workers' Compensation Administrative Fees | (O) | Government Employees Compensation Act | September 1990 | 2,300 | 2,200 | 3,300 | 90% of claims processed to the appropriate provincial workers' compensation authority within 24 hours | 78%a | 2,300 | 3,400 | 2,400 | 3,500 | 2,500 | 3,600 |
Other Initiative - Labour Fire Protection Engineering Services Fees b | (O) | Financial Administration Act | June 1993 | 40 | 94 | 4,500 | 90% of plan review completed within 21 calendar days or 15 working days | 96% | 65 | 4,600 | 45 | 4,700 | 45 | 4,800 |
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) | (O) | Access to Information Act | 1992 | 6 | 6 | 1,016 | Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of requestc The Access to Information Act provides more detail: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/A-1/218072.html |
95% | 4 | 1,216 | 4 | 1,216 | 4 | 1,216 |
Searches of the CPP and OAS data banks | (R) | Department of Social Development Act, Section 19 | 1998 | 232 | 184 | 184 | Searches completed within 10 working days from receipt of requestd | 95% | 200 | 200 | 220 | 220 | 240 | 240 |
Social Insurance Number Replacement Card Fee | (R) | Financial Administration Act | 1988 | 1,937 | 1,940 | 4,682 | A card will be replaced within 10 working days after the receipt of the requeste | 97% | 1,940 | 4,682 | 1,940 | 4,682 | 1,940 | 4,682 |
Total User Fees | 4,515 | 4,424 | 13,682 | 4,509 | 14,098 | 4,609 | 14,318 | 4,729 | 14,538 | |||||
B. Date Last Modified: | ||||||||||||||
C. Other Information: aThe gap between the performance standard and the performance results is due largely to workload increases especially pertaining to third party claims under the Government Employees Compensation Act bThe Full Costs represent the total expenditures for Fire Protection Services program of which only a small portion is recoverable through user fees for the fire protection engineering service delivery to Crown Corporations. cEven though the legislative deadline is 30 calendar days, extensions are allowed depending on the complexity of the request. dDepending on the volume of commercial search requests, the searches will be completed no later than 10 working days after receipt of the request. ePerformance standard introduced in 2004-2005 is considered as standard measure. |
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1Regulatory (R) or Other Products and Services (O). |
A. External Fee | Service Standard | Performance Result | Stakeholder Consultation |
Federal Workers' Compensation Administrative Fees | 90% of claims processed to the appropriate provincial workers' compensation authority within 24 hours | 78% of claims were processed to the appropriate provincial workers' compensation authority within 24 hours | Stakeholder consultations on Federal Workers Compensation administration are planned for 2008-2009. Meetings are currently underway with Workers Compensation Boards to be followed by meetings with employers and unions covered by the Government Employees Compensation Act. |
B. Other Information: The gap between the service standard and the performance result is due largely to workload increases especially pertaining to third party claims under the Government Employees Compensation Act. |
A. External Fee | Service Standard | Performance Result | Stakeholder Consultation |
Other Initiative - Labour Fire Protection Engineering Services Fees | 90% of plan review completed within 21 calendar days or 15 working days | 96% of plan review completed within 21 calendar days or 15 working days | The stakeholders (Crown corporations, Treasury Board Secretariat and Labour Canada department officials) were consulted in 1992-1993 and the fees were set and approved by Treasury Board in 1993. There are plans to update fees within the next two fiscal years and stakeholders will be consulted prior to any revisions. |
B. Other Information: |
A. External Fee | Service Standard | Performance Result | Stakeholder Consultation |
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) | Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request. The Access to Information Act provides more detail: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/A-1/218072.html. | 95% | The service standard is established by the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken by the Department of Justice and the Treasury Board Secretariat for amendments done in 1986 and 1992. |
B. Other Information: |
A. External Fee | Service Standard | Performance Result | Stakeholder Consultation |
Searches of the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security data banks | Searches completed within 10 working days from receipt of request. | 10-day standard met at 95% | A departmental study done in 2005 confirmed the maximum fee of $10 that is charged does not exceed the cost per search. Consultations with stakeholders would be undertaken prior to any proposed fee amendment. Additionally, a fee is negotiated if the numbers of requests are more than 1000 at a given time by one company. Clients have the opportunity to convey feedback on service standards via the Office of Client Satisfaction at any time. |
B. Other Information: |
A. External Fee | Service Standard | Performance Result | Stakeholder Consultation |
Social Insurance Number Replacement Card Fee | A card will be replaced within 10 working days after the receipt of the request | 10-day standard met at 97% | The fee for a replacement SIN card is prescribed in the Social Insurance Number Replacement Card Fees Order, 1988, made pursuant to the Financial Administration Act. A departmental review, completed in September 2007, confirmed the nominal fee of $10 that is charged does not exceed the cost of issuing a replacement card. Consultations with stakeholders would be undertaken prior to any proposed fee amendment. Clients have the opportunity to convey feedback on service standards via the Office of Client Satisfaction at any time. |
B. Other Information: |
Human Resources and Social Development Canada has a number of transfer payment programs. These programs support individuals, communities, labour, other governments and Aboriginal organizations. Human Resources and Social Development is subject to the revised policy on transfer payments, which was introduced on June 1, 2000. That policy requires departments to report on
those payment programs that are worth at least $5 million. In so doing, the Department helps to demonstrate sound management of, control over, and accountability for our transfer payments. Consistent with this policy, the Department has developed descriptive material on each program including stated objectives, expected results and outcomes, and milestones for achievement. The following is a list of the active transfer payment programs over $5 million. A fact sheet for each of these can be found at the corresponding URL below. Note: Actual figures reflect program costs and exclude operating resources necessary to deliver the programs.
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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Youth Employment Strategy | ||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2003 |
End Date: March 31, 2009 |
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Description:
Transfer payments made under the Youth Employment Strategy are predominantly in the form of contributions from participating departments for wage subsidies for participant youth; or for the development and delivery of youth support services. Such support services include client assessment, case management services and the provision of employability tools, which intend to help participants acquire needed skills. Transfer payments contribute directly to the program objectives by encouraging organizations to create meaningful, skill-enhancing, opportunities for youth. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
In 2007-2008 HRSDC with Service Canada Youth Employment Strategy programs assisted 56,584 youth clients of whom 6,804 became employed or self-employed and approximately 42,955 returned to school. This includes the Youth Employment Strategy Summer Work Experience Program, and the principal component of this program, Canada Summer Jobs, which assisted approximately 42,000 youth clients. Human Resources and Social Development Canada Sectoral Council Programs assisted 879 Youth clients in the Career Focus Program of whom 371 became employed or self-employed and 12 returned to school since the beginning of this series of agreements. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Labour Market |
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Total Grants | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
Total Contributions | 210.9 | 225.3 | 211.6 | 253.3 | 235.9 | (24.3) |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 210.9 | 225.3 | 211.7 | 253.4 | 235.9 | (24.2) |
Comment on Variance :
Actual spending was higher than planned spending mainly due to additional funding received through the Supplementary Estimates (A) for the Canada Summer Jobs program |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Summative evaluation is planned to be completed in Fall 2008. Another summative evaluation is planned for 2011-2012. When published the reports will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audit completed for the reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy | ||||||
Start Date: April 1, 1999 |
End Date: March 31, 2009 |
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Description:
Transfer payments made under the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy are predominantly in the form of contributions to Aboriginal organizations. The Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy provides support to Aboriginal organizations to design and deliver:
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
Since 1999, the AHRDS has provided service to over 430,000 clients. More than 140,000 clients (including 59,000 youth and 10,000 persons with disabilities) found meaningful, productive jobs and 45,000 clients returned to school. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Labour Market |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 263.6 | 266.5 | 250.2 | 266.5 | 266.0 | (15.8) |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 263.6 | 266.5 | 250.2 | 266.5 | 266.0 | (15.8) |
Comment on Variance :
The variance is mainly due to an agreement with the Cree Regional Authority and investments in youth aboriginal projects. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Formative and summative evaluations are planned to be completed in Fall 2008. A summative evaluation is planned for 2011-2012. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
Audit of the Financial and Activity Monitoring of the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy is planned for completion in fall 2008. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Aboriginal Skills And Employment Partnerships | ||||||
Start Date: October 3, 2003 |
End Date: March 31, 2012 |
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Description:
The Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership initiative is a targeted Aboriginal skills development program designed to promote maximum employment for Aboriginal people on major economic developments through a collaborative partnership approach. It is designed to address a broad spectrum of skills and learning needs and provide access to jobs. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
The existing Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership projects run from 3-5 years. Results for 2007-08 are:
A total of 9 Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership partnerships managed projects in 2007-2008 which included 90 partners from private sector, Aboriginal communities, the provinces and territories, other federal departments and other stakeholders. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Labour Market |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 24.7 | 14.4 | 19.0 | 19.9 | 16.1 | 2.9 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 24.7 | 14.4 | 19.0 | 19.9 | 16.1 | 2.9 |
Comment on Variance :
Variance due to delays in project proposals start dates which will occur next fiscal year. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Formative and summative evaluations are planned to be completed in Fall 2008. Another summative evaluation is planned for 2011-2012. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
The Audit of Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership is underway. Audit results will be presented to the Departmental Audit Committee in fall 2008. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Aboriginal Human Resources Development Program - The Joint Voisey's Bay Employment and Training Authority | ||||||
Start Date: September 16, 2003 |
End Date: March 31, 2008 |
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Description:
The purpose of the Joint Voisey's Bay Employment and Training Authority is to promote maximum employment opportunities for Aboriginal people at the Voisey's Bay mine / concentrator site as well as in related spin-off activities. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
The contribution agreement with Joint Voisey's Bay Employment and Training Authority ended March 31, 2006, as the Voisey's Bay Nickel/Mine site was in Operation. The jobs now available at the Voisey's Bay site will be through attrition, and as such longer term planning and more effective programming is required to ensure that Aboriginal people have the appropriate skill sets for areas of demand with Voisey's Bay Nickel Company as well as other employers, as appropriate. Formal results for this project will be finalized in 2008-2009. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Labour Market |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 4.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 4.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.2 |
Comment on Variance :
The Joint Voisey's Bay Employment and Training Authority program has been completed, and the 2007-2008 funding was transferred to the Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Formative evaluation is planned to be completed in Fall 2008. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Targeted Initiative for Older Workers | ||||||
Start Date: October 17, 2006 |
End Date: March 31, 2009* |
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Description:
The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers is a federal-provincial/territorial cost-shared initiative providing support to unemployed older workers in communities affected by significant downsizing or closures, and/or ongoing high unemployment, through programming aimed at reintegrating them into employment. In situations where there is little likelihood of immediate employment, programming may be aimed at increasing the employability of older workers and ensuring they remain active and productive labour market participants while their communities undergo adjustment. Provinces and territories are responsible for identifying affected communities to target for activities, design and delivery of projects, and monitoring and reporting on projects. To be eligible to participate in the Initiative, older workers must be unemployed, legally entitled to work in Canada, lack skills needed for successful integration into new employment, live in an eligible community, and normally be aged 55 - 64. Projects must include employment assistance activities such as résumé writing, interview techniques, counselling and job finding clubs, and at least two other employability improvement activities such as prior learning assessment, skills training, work experience, or assistance to start a small business. As well, they must offer income support to participants in the form of allowances, wages or wage subsidies, and involve at least 25 hours per week of activity for participants. Where possible and appropriate, activities will support community economic development strategies and activities. As an example, skills development activities may prepare participants for emerging employment opportunities. Census Metropolitan Areas with a population greater than 250,000 are not eligible for Initiative programming. * The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers was announced as a two-year program scheduled to end on March 31, 2009. In Budget 2008, it was announced that the initiative would be extended until 2012 and enhanced by $90 million. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
All nine provinces and territories that have indicated they will participate in the Targeted Initiative for Older Workers have now signed agreements with the Government of Canada. Throughout the 2007-2008 timeframe, agreements were signed with Newfoundland and Labrador, New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Northwest Territories. Agreements were signed with Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, and Yukon in the previous year. Participant results will be measured in 2008-2009. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Labour Market |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 0.0 | 0.0 | 45.0 | 34.5 | 5.0 | 40.0 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 0.0 | 0.0 | 45.0 | 34.5 | 5.0 | 40.0 |
Comment on Variance :
Variance is due in part, to delays in Provincial and Territorial implementation of The Targeted Initiative for Older Workers. Also due to provinces and territories incurring lower expenses this fiscal year, than they had forecasted $24.3 million was re-profiled into 2008-2009. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Formative evaluation is planned for 2008-2009 When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities | ||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2005 |
End Date: March 31, 2009 |
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Description:
The objective of the Enabling Fund is to strengthen community economic and human resources development in official language minority communities. The Enabling Fund provides funding to Official Language Minority Communities designated organizations, the Réseaux de développement économique et d'employabilité and Community Economic Development and Employability Committees through contribution agreements so that these organizations can plan, develop and manage community projects and access additional funding for these projects. Contributions can be made under the Enabling Fund for the Official Language Minority Communities to support activities such as:
Developing human resources and strengthening local and national structures to improve their capabilities in terms of governance, policy and support program development, the expansion of services to the community for community capacity building, and organizational administration and management. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
The Réseaux de développement économique et d'employabilité and Community Economic Development and Employability Committees continue to work proactively with Official Language Minority Communities to develop local labour markets and improve their economic vitality. Every year, each community develops its own community plan and develops projects for community economic development and labour market development. Two joint national committees with Federal and Community representatives provide strategic direction and relevant information to the Réseaux de développement économique et d'employabilité and Community Economic Development and Employability Committees, supporting them in accessing relevant programs and services from the Government of Canada. Evidence to date clearly shows that, through the Réseaux de développement économique et d'employabilité and Community Economic Development and Employability Committees, the Enabling Fund allows Official Language Minority Communities to leverage significant amounts of funding for partnerships dedicated to community economic development and human resources development. Preliminary results for 2007-2008 show a stable return on investment of over $20 million in financial contributions and an increase to over $5 million of in-kind contributions that were leveraged from partnerships. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Labour Market |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.8 | 0.2 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 11.8 | 0.2 |
Comment on Variance :
Not applicable. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Formative evaluation is planned to be completed in Fall 2008. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Sector Council Program | ||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2002 |
End Date: Ongoing |
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Description:
Sector Councils are formal, national partnerships of businesses and workers that address human resources and workplace skills development on a sectoral basis ("Sectoral" refers to a defined area of economic activity, as in a sector of the Canadian economy. Since there are many sectors of the economy that are not defined in pure industrial terms, the term "sectoral" is the encompassing term used to represent those economic sectors of the Canadian economy in which sector councils work). Contribution payments under the Sector Council Program support research and project based activities proposed by Sector Councils and other national organizations (sector-like) working on skills and learning issues. Sector Council Program supports sector council activities that include:
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
Human Resources and Social Development Canada worked to improve the capacity of Sector Councils to better align with the work of other government departments and pursue a unified or "whole of government" approach to address national skills and labour market issues. For example, initiatives were undertaken with Natural Resources Canada, Transport Canada and Industry Canada to address the challenges of key sectors of the economy. As such, the Program designed and implemented cross-sectoral, multi-partners models (skills tables) to better support Government of Canada initiatives of other departments. The Program continued to strengthen linkages, increasing collaboration and sharing best practices with national and provincial sector councils. For example, Canadian Council of Professional Fish Harvesters realigned projects in support of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans priorities. The Department also strengthened the network of Sector Councils and improved program responsiveness through annual performance review of the Councils, and indicators show that council-sponsored training programs have increased over the past three years. During 2007-2008, the target for percentage of Sector Councils that would meet or exceed the expected level of performance was 90%, while the result was even higher (95%). |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Workplace Skills |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 22.6 | 22.7 | 28.1 | 28.5 | 26.9 | 1.2 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 22.6 | 22.7 | 28.1 | 28.5 | 26.9 | 1.2 |
Comment on Variance :
The variance of $1.2 million between Planned Spending for 2007-2008 and Actual Spending 2007-2008 is mainly due to a reprofile to future years due to delays in implementing the Forestry Sector Council. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Phase I of summative evaluation to be completed in 2008-2009. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Foreign Credential Recognition Program | ||||||
Start Date: February 02, 2004 |
End Date: May 25, 2010 |
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Description:
The Foreign Credential Recognition Program provides financial and strategic support to provincial and territorial partners and stakeholders, including Sector Councils, regulatory bodies, immigrant serving organizations and post secondary educational institutions, to develop a pan-Canadian approach to assessing and recognizing foreign credentials within targeted occupations and sectors of the economy to facilitate entry into, and mobility within, the Canadian labour market. The Foreign Credential Recognition Program supports the research and project-based activities of partners and stakeholders to develop tools and processes to assess and recognize foreign credentials in targeted occupations and sectors. The goal of the program is to deliver on its mandate of improving the labour market outcomes of internationally trained workers in targeted occupations and sectors. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
Short-term: To increase the understanding, consensus, collaboration and commitment among stakeholders and partners on issues and potential solutions related to foreign credential recognition As of March 2008, the Foreign Credential Recognition Program staff have met with 37 stakeholders and held 44 meetings to raise FCR awareness and understanding. In addition, the Foreign Credential Recognition Program continues to participate and/or financially support activities (e.g. dialogues, conferences, symposiums) that complement program delivery and forward the Foreign Credential Recognition agenda. To increase promotion, knowledge sharing and transfer of best practices in developing Pan-Canadian foreign credential recognition processes The Foreign Credential Recognition Program addresses this through its work to engage provincial partners and stakeholders. To date, engagement work has been most evident with assessment agencies, post secondary education institutions, national associations and in enhancing provincial/territorial relations. On November 2007, the Foreign Credential Recognition Program organized a Federal-Provincial-Territorial Workshop on foreign credential recognition in Ottawa. The workshop focussed on four main themes: (1)the relationships and roles between FPT Government and employers; (2)increasing awareness, engagement and collaboration; (3)fostering successful practices and applying 'what works'; and (4) identifying knowledge gaps. Work with provincial agencies to standardize their Foreign Credential Recognition processes also continues. To enhance national coordination among stakeholders and partners on foreign credential recognition The interdepartmental Director General Forum on Immigrant Integration, met four times over the past year. The Forum initiated work on a government wide policy framework for immigrant integration by developing a comprehensive program inventory and an analysis of the interactions and contributions of federal initiatives to integration objectives. At the intergovernmental level, the Foreign Credential Recognition Program has engaged all ten provinces in discussions about strengthening their Foreign Credential Recognition capacity. Agreements have been negotiated with 7 provinces. The Canada/Alberta working group is still in operation and discussions continue with Quebec and Ontario. Medium and long term: To increase standardization of Pan-Canadian Foreign Credential Recognition processes and tools in targeted occupations and sectors The program's approach of engagement, diagnostic, tool development, implementation, and follow-up enables the involvement and buy-in of all stakeholders to help address emerging priorities and pressures. Out of approximately 100 projects, 34% were funded in occupations that are classified under regulated occupations, 53% in non-regulated occupations and 10% in non-occupation specific initiatives. Investments have been with various organizations including the National Alliance of Respiratory Therapists, the Construction Sector Council, the Bio-talent sector council, the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science, the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers and the Medical Council of Canada. To increase availability of tools and processes to assess and recognize foreign credentials among relevant organizations By March 31, 2007, the Foreign Credential Recognition program had made investments that account for approximately 50% of the immigrant labour market. By March 31, 2008, the Foreign Credential Recognition Program support had increased to 53.7%. 45 of regulated and non-regulated professions represent over 85% of the immigrant labour market. To reduce the barriers to entry into the labour market for foreign trained individuals in targeted occupations and sectors The program has invested in pilot projects to examine overseas interventions to help address issues associated with Foreign Credential Recognition processes prior to immigrants arriving in Canada. The program continues to receive positive results from the three operational offices in Philippines, India and China. In addition, enhancement to the Working In Canada Tool, developed as part of the Going to Canada Immigration Portal, enables users to make informed labour market choices. To increase use of tools and processes by relevant organizations to assess and recognize foreign trained individuals The Foreign Credential Recognition Program has made substantial investments with partners while also encouraging knowledge sharing and promotion. By March 31, 2008, the Foreign Credential Recognition Program had invested in approximately 100 projects of which 43% have the objective to develop and disseminate information. Out of 100 projects, about 64% have been completed and 33% are still in progress. The Program continues to work with provincial partners and stakeholders to achieve these short, medium and long-term outcomes in order to meet its ultimate objective of enhancing labour market outcomes of foreign trained individuals in targeted occupations and sectors. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Workplace Skills |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 6.8 | 12.6 | 17.6 | 16.2 | 14.3 | 3.3 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 6.8 | 12.6 | 17.6 | 16.2 | 14.3 | 3.3 |
Comment on Variance :
The variance is due to the deferral of project activities to next fiscal year and the re-profiling of funds to a future year to fully develop projects with stakeholders related to the launch of the Foreign Credential Referral Office. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
URL: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Apprenticeship Incentive Grant | ||||||
Start Date: January 1, 2007 |
End Date: Ongoing |
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Description:
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Strategic Outcome:
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
The Department continued to implement the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, and also worked with provinces and territories under the Trades and Apprenticeship Strategy to strengthen and harmonize apprenticeship systems better enabling them to meet the demands of the growing economy. During 2007-2008, the Department completed the first full year of delivering the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant including the completion of the national advertising campaign, processing 52,697 applicants and issuing 30,781 grants. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Workplace Skills |
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Total Grants | N/A | 0.7 | 91.0 | 91.0 | 30.9 | 60.1 |
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | N/A | 0.7 | 91.0 | 91.0 | 30.9 | 60.1 |
Comment on Variance :
2007-2008 represented the first full year of program delivery and thus eligible applicants were just becoming aware of the program and the application process. Key activities associated with the National Awareness Campaign were delayed by a few months impacting awareness and take-up of the grant. The forecasted take-up was based on the 2003 Registered Apprentice Information System data, due to a lack of other benchmark data. The forecast is being adjusted to reflect the most recent Registered Apprentice Information System data and new input from provinces and territories. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Formative evaluation is planned for 2008-2009. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Workplace Skills Initiative | ||||||
Start Date: July 1, 2005 |
End Date: March 31, 2010 |
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Description:
The Workplace Skills Initiative funds projects that test and evaluate promising, partnership-based, outcomes-focused approaches to skills development for employers and employed Canadians:
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Workplace Skills |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 0.0 | 1.1 | 23.3 | 17.8 | 9.7 | 13.6 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 0.0 | 1.1 | 23.3 | 17.8 | 9.7 | 13.6 |
Comment on Variance :
The variance of $13.6M between Planned Spending for 2007-2008 and Actual Spending 2007-2008 is due to the deferral of projects to the next fiscal year, of which $4.9M was reprofiled into future fiscal years. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
A targeted evaluation is planned for 2009-2010. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No audits completed for the reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program1 | ||||||
Start Date: April 1, 20061 |
End Date: March 31, 2011 |
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Description:
The Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program works through non-statutory grants and contributions. The key objectives of the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program are:
The Adult Literacy and Essential Skills Program aims to improve awareness and application of literacy and essential skills knowledge and information among partners, stakeholders, and employers, as well as the development of tools and mechanisms to support literacy and essential skills in the workplace. The Adult Literacy and Essential Skills Program supports the generation, transfer, and application of knowledge; by contributing to the development of innovative approaches; by strengthening capacity of the adult learning, literacy and essential skills sectors, and by promoting the integration of adult learning, literacy and essential skills in and for the workplace and within families and communities. The Adult Literacy and Essential Skills is funded from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Funding is administered through non-statutory grants and contributions. This Program works to reduce non-financial barriers related to adult learning, literacy and essential skills. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
In 2007-2008, the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program supported 268 projects to develop literacy and essential skills knowledge, tools and supports and disseminate them to those who need them. This includes support to 16 provincial or territorial literacy coalitions and 7 national literacy organizations. Under the newly established Office of Literacy and Essential Skills, a Call for Proposals under the Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program was issued and closed on October 31, 2007. Projects were solicited under two streams: 1) Literacy and essential skills for work and 2) Family and community literacy. There were 225 project proposals received under the Call. Projects eligible under each of the streams included those that would broaden the knowledge base, develop tools and support mechanisms, and undertake outreach activities to build partnerships and share best practices. Priority target groups were identified as Aboriginal people, immigrants, Official Language Minority Communities, and low skilled workers. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Learning |
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Total Grants | 22.8 | 13.6 | 22.0 | 21.7 | 12.7 | 9.3 |
Total Contributions | 6.1 | 11.5 | 21.8 | 23.6 | 10.6 | 11.2 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 28.9 | 25.1 | 43.8 | 45.3 | 23.3 | 20.5 |
Comment on Variance :
The variance of $20.5M between Planned Spending for 2007-08 and Actual Spending 2007-08 is due to the deferral of projects, of which $19.0M was reprofiled into future fiscal years. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Formative evaluation is planned for 2008-2009. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
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1The Adult Learning, Literacy and Essential Skills Program came into effect April 1, 2006 and integrates three former programs, the National Literacy Program, the Office of Learning Technologies, and the Learning Initiatives Program. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Study Grant / Canada Access Grant | ||||||
Start Date: August 1, 1995 |
End Date: Ongoing |
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Description:
Since 1995, the Government of Canada has offered the Canada Study Grant for: high need part-time students; students with dependents; the accommodation of students with permanent disabilities; and women pursuing doctoral studies in certain disciplines. These grants encourage participation in post-secondary education by providing additional non-repayable assistance or reducing debt. In August 2005, the Government of Canada introduced two Canada Access Grants, which provide up-front non-repayable assistance intended to improve access to post-secondary education and reduce financial barriers for students from low-income families and students with permanent disabilities. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
Provided targeted grants for eligible borrowers to increase access to post-secondary education by reducing financial barriers. The value of Canada Study Grants and Canada Access Grants disbursed in 2007-2008 was $161.5 million. In 2007-2008 approximately 58,500 Canada Study Grants and approximately 34,777 Canada Access Grants were awarded. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Learning |
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Total Grants (Statutory) |
129.7 | 146.4 | 136.1 | 161.5 | 161.5 | (25.4) |
Total Contributions | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Other Types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Total Program Activity | 129.7 | 146.4 | 136.1 | 161.5 | 161.5 | (25.4) |
Comment on Variance :
The difference between planned spending and actual spending is a combination of two factors: higher than expected up-take in the Canada Access Grant Program and extraordinary payment to one of the participating provinces regarding the Canada Study Grant. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Not Applicable. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Student Loans Program - Direct Financing Arrangement | ||||||
Start Date: August 1, 2000 |
End Date: Ongoing |
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Description:
Provinces and territories may choose not to participate in the Canada Student Loans Program. These provinces and territories receive an alternative payment to assist in the cost of delivering a similar student financial assistance program. This transfer payment provides Alternative Payments to non-participating jurisdictions, Interest Relief and Debt Reduction in Repayment benefits to borrowers, and the value of loans forgiven according to prescribed criteria. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
As a result of these alternative payments, post-secondary education students in the province of Québec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut continue to access financial assistance similar to the assistance provided to students in those jurisdictions that participate in the Canada Student Loans Program. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Learning |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions (Statutory) |
211.2 | 165.2 | 269.0 | 207.6 | 207.6 | 61.4 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 211.2 | 165.2 | 269.0 | 207.6 | 207.6 | 61.4 |
Comment on Variance :
The difference between the planned spending and the actual is mainly due to a lower then anticipated Alternative payment to the non-participating provinces. The alternative payment calculation is based on net program costs. The overall net program costs have decreased over the last years. The reduction of cost variable is due to a massive decline of accounts returned to the Government over the past year: It has been observed that direct loans default rates are much lower than originally forecasted; consequently there are fewer loans that require collection action resulting in a reduction of net program costs. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Not Applicable since this transfer payment is for accounting purposes (see Description). |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
Canada Student Loans Program - Consulting Engagement is underway and will be completed in fall 2008. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Student Loans Program - Interest Payments and Liabilities | ||||||
Start Date: August 1,1995 |
End Date: Ongoing |
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Description:
From August 1, 1995 to July 31, 2000 the Canada Student Loans Program operated on a shared risk model with Canadian banks. This transfer payment represents Interest Subsidy, Interest Relief benefits, Debt Reduction in Repayment benefits, the amount of loans forgiven, risk premium and put-backs and administrative costs related to students who borrowed under the risk-shared regime. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
As a result of this transfer payment, students who borrowed under the risk-shared regime continue to receive in-study student financial assistance and debt management assistance in repayment. Canada also meets its obligations as set out under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act and in agreements with financial institutions. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Learning |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions (Statutory) |
70.1 | 53.8 | 52.9 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 16.6 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 70.1 | 53.8 | 52.9 | 36.3 | 36.3 | 16.6 |
Comment on Variance :
The main explanation behind the recorded variance is lower than expected utilization of the debt management measure Debt Reduction in Repayment as well as the outstanding balance of the in-study portfolio being lower than previously forecasted resulting in lower disbursement of interest subsidy. Also, the actual spending is presented net of recoveries on Put-Backs while the planned spending represents the forecasted expenditure of Put-Backs. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
No evaluation completed for the reference period |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for the reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Student Loans Program - Liabilities | ||||||
Start Date: August 1, 1964 |
End Date: Ongoing |
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Description:
From 1964 to 1995, the Canada Student Loans Program operated a Guaranteed Loan regime with Canadian banks. This transfer payment tracks claims submitted by financial institutions related to the remaining Guaranteed Loan Portfolio. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
The amounts equal claims for payment on Guaranteed loans held by Financial Institutions for Interest Relief, Debt Reduction in Repayment, In-Study Subsidy and Permanent Disabilities benefits minus the recoveries made by Canada Revenue Agency Collections against returned loan amounts. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Learning |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions (Statutory) |
(27.7) | (17.8) | 8.2 | (19.1) | (19.1) | 27.3 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | (27.7) | (17.8) | 8.2 | (19.1) | (19.1) | 27.3 |
Comment on Variance :
The variance between planned spending and actual spending can be explained by the fact that the actual spending is presented net of recoveries on claims while the planned spending represents the forecasted expenditure of claim payments |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Not Applicable since this transfer payment is for accounting purposes (see Description). |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Education Savings Program - Canada Education Savings Grant | ||||||
Start Date: January 1, 1998 |
End Date: Ongoing |
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Description:
The Canada Education Savings Program encourages Canadians to use Registered Education Savings Plans to save for a child's post-secondary education. It offers matching funds of 20-40 cents on the dollar invested in an RESP, depending on income levels. It also administers the Alberta Centennial Education Savings Grant on behalf of the Province of Alberta and the Education Savings Community Outreach Initiative. Further information regarding the Canada Education Savings Grant can be found at: |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
In 2007, 215,343 (about 192,240 in 2006) beneficiaries used $1.3 billion ($1.07 billion in 2006) of their Registered Education Savings Plan savings to fund their post-secondary education. As of December 2007, 37% of children under 18 years of age had received a Canada Education Savings Grant with the highest participation rate (42%) found in Alberta. Families are also saving for their children's post-secondary education at a younger age - since 1998, the average age at which children receive their first Canada Education Savings Grant has dropped from 8 years of age to 4.2 by December 31, 2007. Since its inception in 1998, $3.8 billion in Canada Education Savings Grant have been paid to 3.2 million children under the age of 18. As of December 2007, there were $23.5 billion in Registered Education Savings Plan assets. Thus the Canada Education Savings Grant has helped to increase the financial capacity of families to attend and participate in post-secondary education. Having more skilled and knowledgeable Canadians who are able to fully participate in the workforce and society will result in enhanced Canadian productivity and participation in the economy and society. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Learning |
||||||
Total Grants (Statutory) | 462.5 | 505.0 | 540.0 | 579.7 | 579.7 | (39.7) |
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 462.5 | 505.0 | 540.0 | 579.7 | 579.7 | (39.7) |
Comment on Variance :
The variance is mainly due to changes announced in the 2007 budget that increased the maximum annual contribution qualifying for the 20 per cent basic Canada Education Savings Grant from $400 to $500 as well as the Department's efforts to publicize the program. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
In April 2003, a formative evaluation of the Canada Education Savings Grant was completed to assess the relevance, design and delivery, and early impacts of the program. Among its positive findings were: (a) the program had a positive impact on the savings behaviour of Canadian families for their children's post-secondary education; and (b) administrative data systems, developed in coordination with promoters' systems, provided secure, quick and efficient delivery of grants. Some of the areas in need of improvement were: (a) the lack of awareness of the program among non-subscribers; and (b) the need for clarification of the roles and responsibilities of the promoters and partners. For more information see, http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/cs/sp/hrsdc/edd/reports/2003-002509/SP-AH-200-04-03E.pdf A formative evaluation of the new Canada Education Savings Grant and the new Canada Learning Bond was delayed from 2006-2007 and is now scheduled to be completed in 2008-2009. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Education Savings Program - Canada Learning Bond | ||||||
Start Date: July 1, 2005 |
End Date: Ongoing |
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Description:
The Canada Learning Bond was introduced to encourage low-income families to open Registered Education Savings Plans and save for their children's post-secondary education. The Government of Canada will put $500 into a child's Registered Education Savings Plan in the first year, and $100 more in each of the following years if:
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/learning/education_savings/public/clb.shtml |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Results Achieved :
As of December 31, 2007, 11.8% of eligible children have received a Canada Learning Bond (up from 5.8% in 2006). Since its inception, over $50 million in Canada Learning Bond payments have been made to over 75,000 children. Despite the fact that personal savings are not required, 95% of families who received the Canada Learning Bond in 2007 also saved (94% in 2006). The contributions made to a Registered Education Savings Plan by all Canada Learning Bond beneficiaries rose dramatically to nearly $67 million in 2007 from $23.5 million in 2006, and the average amount contributed was $1,095 ($932 in 2006). By increasing families' financial capacity to attend post-secondary education, the Canada Learning Bond contributes to access to learning. Having more skilled and knowledgeable Canadians who are able to fully participate in the workplace and society will result in enhanced Canadian productivity and participation in the economy and society. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Learning |
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Total Grants (Statutory) |
2.2 | 21.8 | 25.0 | 35.8 | 35.8 | (10.8) |
Total Contributions* | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 2.4 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 2.2 | 21.8 | 28.6 | 39.4 | 37.0 | (8.4) |
Comment on Variance :
The variance is mainly due to the Department's efforts to publicize the program to the Canada Learning Bond's target population. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
A formative evaluation of the Canada Education Savings Grant and the new Canada Learning Bond was delayed from 2006-2007 and is now scheduled to be completed in 2008-2009. A summative evaluation of the Canada Learning Bond is planned for 2010-2011. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
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* Referring to the Education Savings Incentive |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Social Development Partnerships Program 1 | ||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2003 |
End Date: March 31, 2008 |
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Description:
The Social Development Partnerships Program provides grants and contributions funding to non-profit organizations working to meet the social development needs of persons with disabilities, children and their families, and other vulnerable or excluded populations in Canada. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities. |
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Results Achieved :
In 2007-2008, 59 projects across Canada were approved. Funded projects generated knowledge on emerging social issues; disseminated information and knowledge and increased public awareness; established and maintained sustainable partnerships; and increased public dialogue and consultations. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Social Investment |
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Total Grants1 | 9.9 | 9.5 | 14.3 | 8.7 | 7.1 | 7.2 |
Total Contributions1 | 19.4 | 16.3 | 12.4 | 18.1 | 16.7 | (4.3) |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 29.3 | 25.8 | 26.7 | 26.8 | 23.8 | 2.9 |
Comment on Variance :
Variance of $2.9 million mainly due to; re-profiles of funds to future years, administrative delays in issuing Call for Proposals, delayed start dates for new projects and lapsed funding by project recipients. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Summative Evaluation will be completed in Fall 2008. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
Internal Audit Services Branch conducted an Early Implementation Review of the Understanding the Early Years (UEY) Initiative in 2006-2007. It was approved by Management Audit and Evaluation Committee on October 2007. |
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Note: 1 Note that funds for the Voluntary Sector Strategy, Understanding the Early Years and Early Childhood Development for Official Language Minority Communities are administered through the Social Development Partnerships Program Terms and Conditions. Operating costs are not included. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Guaranteed Income Supplement | ||||||
Start Date: 1967 |
End Date: N/A |
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Description:
The Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is a monthly benefit paid to residents of Canada who receive a basic, full or partial Old Age Security pension and who have little or no other income. The GIS benefit is a non-taxable benefit. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities. |
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Results Achieved :
For fiscal year 2007-2008, the number of recipients averaged 1.6 million per month. Benefits were indexed in July and October to reflect changes in the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index. To maximize the GIS benefits retained by low-income seniors who choose to work, Budget 2008 replaced the current $500 maximum GIS earnings exemption with an annual earnings exemption of $3,500, which represents the average earnings of working GIS recipients. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Social Investment |
||||||
Total Grants (Statutory) |
6,476.5 | 6,901.1 | 7,413.0 | 7,406.7 | 7,406.7 | 6.3 |
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 6,476.5 | 6,901.1 | 7,413.0 | 7,406.7 | 7,406.7 | 6.3 |
Comment on Variance :
The number of beneficiaries decreased from 1,634,112 to 1,591,623 accounting for a decrease of $921.7 million. The number of GIS recipients constantly fluctuates from year to year based on a number of factors, including fluctuations in a client's income, the death of the client, or a change in the client's residence status. This decrease is offset by an increase in the average monthly rate from $378.03 to $387.80 resulting in an increase of $915.4 million. This resulted in an overall decrease of GIS expenditures of $6.3 million from the planned estimates. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Summative evaluations of Guaranteed Income Supplement Take-up Measures and of Guaranteed Income Supplement Outreach are planned to be completed in Summer 2009. When published the evaluation report will be posted at the following address: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit: No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Labour Market Agreements for Persons With Disabilities | ||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2004 |
End Date: March 31, 2009 |
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Description:
The goal of the Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities is to improve the employment situation of Canadians with disabilities, by enhancing their employability, increasing the employment opportunities available to them, and building on their existing knowledge base. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities. |
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Results Achieved :
Reporting under the Agreements includes selected societal indicators (employment income, educational attainment and employment rate of working age people with disabilities) as well as the number of participants in various programs and services, number of participants completing a program or service where there is a specific start and end point to the intervention, and number of participants who obtained or were maintained in employment where the program or service supports this activity. The 2007-2008 Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities results are released annually by the provinces on December 3 (International Day of Person with Disabilities) of each year and are therefore not yet available for inclusion at this time. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Social Investment |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other Types of TPs | 219.8 | 218.2 | 222.0 | 222.0 | 218.3 | 3.7 |
Total Program Activity | 219.8 | 218.2 | 222.0 | 222.0 | 218.3 | 3.7 |
Comment on Variance :
The $3.7 million is earmarked for Territorial funding. Although the Multilateral Framework for the Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities reflects federal-provincial-territorial consensus, it was not formally endorsed by the territories. The territories have confirmed their support for the principles and direction of the Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities but have not signed agreements. They will continue to provide labour market programs for people with disabilities, and will participate in the Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities in the future if outstanding fiscal arrangement issues are resolved. This situation does not represent a change for the territories, which did not participate in Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities initiative, the predecessor to Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
A demonstration evaluation of the Manitoba Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities is planned to be completed in Fall 2008. A demonstration evaluation of the Nova Scotia Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities is planned for 2008-2009. When published the evaluation report will be posted at the following address: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: New Horizons For Seniors Program | ||||||
Start Date: October 1, 2004 |
End Date: September 30, 2009 |
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Description:
This program supports local projects across Canada that help seniors participate in social activities, pursue an active life and contribute to their communities. The specific objectives are:
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities. |
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Results Achieved :
In 2007-2008, the Community Participation and Leadership component of the New Horizons for Senior Program contributed $16.5M in total funding for 917 projects across Canada. These projects reached approximately 91,700 participants. In addition, the new Capital Assistance component of the Program contributed $9.6M in total funding for 854 projects across Canada to upgrade non-profit organizations' facilities or equipment used for existing seniors' programs and activities. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Social Investment |
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Total Grants | 10.8 | 13.9 | 19.5 | 26.2 | 26.1 | (6.6) |
Total Contributions | 0.2 | |||||
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 10.8 | 13.9 | 19.5 | 26.4 | 26.1 | (6.6) |
Comment on Variance :
Variance of $6.6 million mainly due to the expansion of NHSP (two new components named Capital assistance and elder abuse and fraud awareness) announced in Budget 2007. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Formative evaluation is planned to be completed in Fall 2008. When published the evaluation report will be posted at the following address: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Old Age Security | ||||||
Start Date: 1952 |
End Date: N/A |
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Description:
The Old Age Security pension is a monthly benefit available, if applied for, to most Canadians 65 years of age or over. Old Age Security residence and legal status requirements must also be met in order to qualify. An applicant's employment history is not a factor in determining eligibility, nor does the applicant need to be retired. Old Age Security pensioners pay federal and provincial income tax. (Higher income pensioners also repay part or all of their benefit through the tax system). |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities. |
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Results Achieved :
The Old Age Security pension continued to provide the first level of income support for seniors. In 2007-2008, 4.4 million seniors received the basic pension. Benefits were indexed in July and October to reflect increases in the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Social Investment |
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Total Grants (Statutory) |
22,043.7 | 22,878.8 | 24,093.0 | 24,029.8 | 24,029.8 | 63.2 |
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 22,043.7 | 22,878.8 | 24,093.0 | 24,029.8 | 24,029.8 | 63.2 |
Comment on Variance :
Just under $1 billion in benefit repayment was recovered from higher-income OAS recipients through the OAS Recovery Tax. This resulted in an increase in benefit expenditures of approximately $47 million over the planned estimates. There was also an increase in the estimated average number of monthly of beneficiaries from 4,382,379 to 4,390,353 which accounts for an increase of $46.0 million in benefit expenditure. This was offset by a reduction in the average monthly rate for the OAS basic pension $477.35 to $474.39, which accounted for a decrease of $156.0 million from the planned estimates. This decrease was due to a greater proportion of partial pensions linked to persons with less than 40 years of residence in Canada. In total, these factors contributed to an overall reduction in OAS pension expenditures of approximately $63.2 million from the planned estimates for 2007-2008. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
Summative evaluation of Old Age Security Program is planned to be completed in Fall 2010. When published the evaluation will be posted on the following website: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
A Review of the Old Age Security Process is underway and will be completed in 2008. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities | ||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 |
End Date: March 31, 2009 |
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Description:
The Opportunities Fund Program is designed to assist people with disabilities overcome the barriers they may face as they enter the labour market. People with disabilities who are unemployed and not normally eligible for Employment Insurance Part II Employment Programs can apply for assistance under the Opportunities Fund as can organizations or individuals who want project funding to help eligible people with disabilities find and maintain jobs. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities. |
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Results Achieved :
The Opportunities Fund Program assists unemployed Canadians with disabilities to prepare for, find and maintain employment. The goal is that people with disabilities obtain employment or self employment, and have the skills necessary to maintain that new employment. To this end, effective and innovative activities were supported, such as encouraging employers to provide individuals with work opportunities and experience or address barriers to an individual's labour market participation. In 2007-08, 4300 clients were served by the program. Of these,
The remaining clients continue to work with service providers on their return-to-work action plans; others were referred to a more appropriate resource, and some drop out for health reasons. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
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Program Activity : Social Investment |
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Total Grants | ||||||
Total Contributions | 23.6 | 24.7 | 26.7 | 26.7 | 25.4 | 1.3 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 23.6 | 24.7 | 26.7 | 26.7 | 25.4 | 1.3 |
Comment on Variance :
The variance is mainly due to the accumulation of unspent funds from over 900 agreements |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
A summative evaluation of the Opportunity Fund for Persons with Disabilities is planned to be completed in Fall 2008. When published it will be posted on the following website: No audits planned. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Allowance and Allowance for the Survivors | ||||||
Start Date: 1975 - Allowance 1985 - Allowance for the Survivor |
End Date: N/A |
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Description:
The Allowance may be paid to the spouse or common-law partner of an Old Age Security pensioner, or to a survivor. To qualify, an applicant must be between the ages of 60 and 64 and must have lived in Canada for at least 10 years after turning 18. An applicant must also have been a Canadian citizen or a legal resident of Canada on the day preceding the application's approval. To qualify, the combined yearly income of the couple, or the annual income of the survivor, cannot exceed certain limits which are established quarterly. The Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits are not included in their combined yearly income. The Allowance is a non-taxable benefit. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities. |
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Results Achieved :
In 2007-2008, almost 94,000 persons received an Allowance or an Allowance for the Survivor benefit. Benefits were indexed in July and October to reflect changes in the cost of living as measured by the Consumer Price Index. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Social Investment |
||||||
Total Grants | 472.1 | 504.1 | 553.0 | 518.2 | 518.2 | 34.8 |
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 472.1 | 504.1 | 553.0 | 518.2 | 518.2 | 34.8 |
Comment on Variance :
The number of Allowance recipients decreased from 102,563 to 93,593. Like the GIS, the number of Allowance recipients constantly fluctuates from year to year based on a number of factors, including fluctuations in a client's income, the death of the client, or a change in the client's residence status. This resulted in a decrease of $50.2 million from the planned estimate. The average forecast monthly rate has increased from $449.32 to $461.37 resulting in an increase of $15.4 million. This resulted in an overall decrease of Allowance expenditures of $34.8 million from the planned estimates. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
A summative evaluation of the Allowances is planned for 2010-2011. When published it will be posted on the following website: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Universal Child Care Benefit | ||||||
Start Date: July 1, 2006 |
End Date: Ongoing |
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Description:
Effective July 2006 families are receiving up to $1,200 per year for each child under six, taxable in the hands of the lower-income spouse. Payments are being made directly to families so that they can choose the child care that is best for their children and their family's needs. The Universal Child Care Benefit is provided in addition to existing federal programs such as the Canada Child Tax Benefit, the National Child Benefit Supplement and the Child Care Expense Deduction and will not affect the benefits families receive under these programs. Further information can be found at www.universalchildcare.ca. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities |
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Results Achieved :
As of March 2008: 99.2% of eligible families with children under six years of age received the Universal Child Care Benefit, which enables them to choose the child care that is best for their children and their family's needs. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Children and Families |
||||||
Total Grants | N/A | 1,784.4 | 2,460.0 | 2,474.3 | 2,474.3 | (14.3) |
Total Contributions | ||||||
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | N/A | 1,784.4 | 2,460.0 | 2,474.3 | 2,474.3 | (14.3) |
Comment on Variance :
The variance is due to a slight increase in the projected number of recipients and a slight increase in take up rates. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
A formative evaluation of the Universal Child Care Benefit is planned to be completed in Fall 2009. When published it will be available at the following website: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Homelessness Partnering Strategy | ||||||
Start Date: April 1, 2007 |
End Date: March 31, 2009 |
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Description:
Provides grants and contributions to not-for-profit organizations, individuals, municipal governments, Band and tribal councils and other Aboriginal organizations, public health and educational institutions, Régies régionales, for-profit enterprises, research organizations and research institutes to carry out research on homelessness to help communities better understand and more effectively prevent and reduce homelessness. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities. |
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Results Achieved :
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Housing and Homelessness |
||||||
Total Grants | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.4 |
Total Contributions | 139.3 | 149.6 | 108.4 | 129.3 | 86.0 | 22.4 |
Total Other Types of TPs | ||||||
Total Program Activity | 140.3 | 150.5 | 109.3 | 131.4 | 86.5 | 22.8 |
Comment on Variance :
The Homelessness Partnering Strategy ($22.8 million), this amount is to be re-profiled to 2008-2009 to ensure that funds will be available for proposals that are developed for activities to prevent and reduce homelessness. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation:
A Summative Evaluation of the National Homelessness Initiative was completed in 2007-2008. When published, it will be available at the following website: A Summative Evaluation of the Homelessness Partnering Strategy is planned to be completed in Fall 2008. When published, it will be available at the following website: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit:
No Audits completed for reference period. |
During fiscal year 2007-2008, Human Resources and Social Development Canada was involved in the following Foundations.
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Name of Foundation: Peter Gzowski Foundation for Literacy | ||||||
Start Date: March 31, 2003 |
End Date: March 31, 2008 |
Total Funding: $5 million1 |
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Description:
The purpose of this foundation is to provide one-time funding and a vehicle for corporations and private citizens, who supported Peter Gzowski's work on literacy, to make donations in his name. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhance Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient:
|
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity : Learning | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Comments on Variance(s) : N/A |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to last Evaluation(s)/Future Plans N/A |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to last Audit(s)/Future Plans N/A |
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URL to Recipient's Site http://www.abc-canada.org/pgi_tournaments/ |
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URL to Recipient's Annual Report N/A |
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Note: 1The amount of $5 million was paid in 2003-2004. No further funding will be provided to the Foundation. Negotiations are almost complete to amend reporting obligations in order to meet the Office of the Auditor General and Treasury Board guidelines |
Name of Foundation: Canadian Council on Learning | ||||||
Start Date: March 31, 2004 |
End Date: March 31, 20101 |
Total Funding: $85 million1 |
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Description:
To support and promote evidence-based decision making in all areas of lifelong learning by regularly informing Canadians about Canada's progress on learning outcomes, and encouraging knowledge exchange among learning partners. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhance Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient:
In support of its mandate to promote knowledge exchange and inform Canadians on learning issues and outcomes, the Canadian Council on Learning in 2007/08 accomplished the following: Informing Canadians
Knowledge Mobilization and Exchange
|
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Program Activity: Learning |
Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Comments on Variance(s) :
N/A |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to last Evaluation(s)/Future Plans
The summative evaluation of the Canadian Council on Learning is planned to be completed in Fall 2008. When published the report will be posted at: |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to last Audit(s)/Future Plans | ||||||
URL to Recipient's Site: http://www.ccl-cca.ca | ||||||
URL to Recipient's Annual Report: http://www.ccl-cca.ca/CCL/Reports/?Language=EN | ||||||
1A one-time grant was provided to CCL in fiscal year 2004/05. The authorities in the original funding agreement between HRSDC and CCL have been extended for an additional year. The original grant of $85 million remains unchanged. All funds are to be dispersed by March 31, 2010. |
Name of Foundation: The Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation | ||||||
Start Date: 2000 |
End Date: 2010 |
Total Funding: $2.5 billion |
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Description:
The Budget Implementation Act, 1998, provides for the creation of the Canada Millennium Scholarship foundation. The Act establishes that the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development is responsible for tabling the Foundation's annual report before Parliament and provides for the $2.5 billion endowment made to the Foundation in 1998. As announced in Budget 2008, the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation will not be renewed after its mandate expires in 2010. The endowment is managed in accordance with the Funding Agreement between the Foundation and the Government of Canada, as represented by the Ministers of Finance and Human Resources and Social Development. The objective of the foundation is to increase access to post-secondary education so that Canadians can acquire the skills needed to participate in a changing economy and society by granting scholarships to students who are in financial need and who demonstrate merit. |
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Strategic Outcome :
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient:
Note: Results and figures are based on the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation's fiscal year which runs from January 1 to December 31. |
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$ Million | ||||||
Actual Spending 2005-2006 |
Actual Spending 2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 (A) |
Total Authorities 2007-2008 |
Actual Spending 2007-2008 (B) |
Variance(s) Between (A) and (B) |
|
Conditional Grant(s) | 299.9 | 330.1 | 348.0 | N/A | 358.0 | (10.0) |
Administration | 21.0 | 22.5 | 26.2 | N/A | 24.8 | 1.4 |
Comments on Variance(s) :
The variance between (A) and (B) is a result of carryovers in annual allocations to the bursary program in specific provinces, which were produced as a result of student withdrawals from full-time studies or other terms and conditions of payment not being met. This results in a cash rollover from the previous year's to future years' allocation. 2007-2008 spending was above planned spending because unspent funds from previous years were reallocated. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL to last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans:
Interim first year results of the evaluation of the Canada Student Loans Program indicate that there are interactions with other Postsecondary education programs that are not well understood. In particular, under certain circumstances, every dollar paid out by the Millennium Foundation, or saved using an registered Education savings plan, results in a one dollar reduction in the student loan. Thus, the net-impact of these programs (or that of the CSLP) is reduced due to their interaction with CSLP. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL to last Audit(s) / Future Plans:
The Foundation's annual audit has been conducted in the first quarter of 2007-2008, and program reviews and audits of granting processes will be conducted in three provinces. The Office of the Auditor General conducted an audit of the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation and of the Canada Student Loans Program. They found that the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation's bursary programs are well managed and that the Foundation has the necessary controls in place to ensure that eligibility for bursaries is assessed correctly and that payments are issued in the right amounts to the right people. They also found that the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation obtains reasonable assurance that the provinces and territories are fulfilling their responsibilities in delivering the programs. Furthermore, the Canada Millennium Scholarship Foundation was found to collect adequate information to report its achievements against objectives and meet its obligation to report the results of its activities to Parliament. URL to Auditor General URL to Treasury Board Evaluation of Foundations: |
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URL to Foundation site: | ||||||
URL to Foundation's Annual Report containing audit results:
http://www.millenniumscholarships.ca/en/aboutus/AnnualReport.asp |
During fiscal year 2007-2008 Human Resources and Social Development Canada was involved in the following horizontal initiatives. Unless otherwise mentioned in the list, Human Resources and Social Development Canada acts as the lead department for these initiatives.
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Name of Horizontal Initiative: Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership Program | |||||||
Name of Lead Department: Human Resources and Social Development Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: Labour Market |
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Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: October 3, 2003 |
End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2012 |
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Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $199.5M | |||||||
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
The Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program was initially an $85 million initiative beginning in 2003 to 2009. Budget 2007 expanded and extended the program through an additional investment of $105 million for 2007-2012. The Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership is targeted at developing the skills of Canada's Aboriginal workforce, promoting maximum employment for Aboriginal people on major economic developments across Canada and providing lasting benefits for Aboriginal communities, families and individuals. The Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnership program is an opportunity driven initiative that is implemented through formalized partnerships between the private sector and Aboriginal communities (and others such as the province and training institutions). The partnerships are responsible for jointly developing and managing comprehensive, multi-year skills
development plans that will ensure long-term highly skilled sustainable employment as a result of the projects. The comprehensive Aboriginal training-to-employment plan covers a broad continuum ranging from basic skills, literacy and academic upgrading, through job-specific training and apprenticeships to retention counselling and other on-the-job supports. The plan must
have a commitment from the employers to provide at least 50 long-term (sustainable) jobs for Aboriginal people. The partnership must also make a significant financial contribution to the training plan and must develop a governance model that will manage and oversee the project. |
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Shared Outcome(s) :
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Governance Structure(s):
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$ Million | |||||||
Federal Partners |
Federal Partner Program Activity |
Names of Programs for Federal Partners |
Total Allocation (from start to end date) |
Planned Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Actual Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 |
Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Human Resources and Social Development Canada | PA 1 | a. Aboriginal Skills Employment Partnership |
$190.0M (program and operating) |
$20.8M (program and operating) |
$17.5M (program and operating) |
|
|
National Resources Canada | PA 1 | a. ASEP - New Brunswick Project | $0.4M | $0.0M | $0.1M | n/a | n/a |
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada | PA 2 | (a) ASEP Manitoba Hydro Northern | $3.3M | $0.0M | $0.0M | ||
(b) Nunavut Fisheries Training | $0.3M | $0.0M | $0.0M | ||||
(c) Mine Training Society | $5.5M | $0.0M | $0.9M | ||||
Total $199.5M |
Total $20.8M |
Total $18.5M |
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Comment(s) on Variance(s) :
Variance due to delays in project proposals start dates which will occur next fiscal year |
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Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable):
n/a |
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Contact Information: Keith Conn, Director General, Aboriginal Affairs (819-997-8551) Skills and Employment Branch keith.conn@hrsdc-rhdsc.gc.ca Place du Portage, Phase IV 140 Promenade du Portage Gatineau, Quebec |
Name of Horizontal Initiative: Youth Employment Strategy | |||||||
Name of Lead Department: Human Resources and Social Development Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: Labour Market |
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Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: April 1, 2003 |
End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing |
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Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): On-going Funding | |||||||
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
The Youth Employment Strategy supports Canadian youth as they move into the world of work. The Strategy plays a role in developing Canada's workforce by providing young Canadians with access to programs and services to help them gain the skills, knowledge, career information and work experience they need to find and maintain employment and make a successful transition into the labour force. The Youth Employment Strategy is designed to respond to labour market challenges facing youth, aged 15 to 30. The Strategy has three program streams: Skills Link, Career Focus and Summer Work Experience, which includes the Canada Summer Jobs initiative. Skills Link provides youth-at-risk with opportunities to develop skills they need to find work or return to school. Career Focus helps post-secondary graduates find work in their area of specialization. Summer Work Experience helps secondary and post-secondary graduates acquire career-related skills and financing for their education through summer jobs. The Government of Canada's support to young Canadians is a shared responsibility and a partnership effort among many departments and organizations. Human Resources and Social Development, along with 11 other federal government departments, work cooperatively with other levels of government, Aboriginal organizations, educational institutions, and private sector,
not-for-profit and voluntary sector organizations to deliver Youth Employment Strategy initiatives. |
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Shared Outcome(s) :
The shared outcomes of partners for the common key results are:
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Governance Structure(s):
The Youth Employment Strategy has in place an umbrella Results-based Management and Accountability Framework (RMAF) that represents a commitment among the twelve participating federal departments to undertake ongoing collection of common performance management data to ensure effective overall performance management of the program. As lead department, Human Resources and Social Development Canada with Service Canada chairs and is responsible for the coordination and management of an Interdepartmental Operations Committee that is responsible for reporting on the implementation of the Youth Employment Strategy. The Evaluation Steering Committee is another Youth Employment Strategy interdepartmental committee. There is also a Communications Sub-Committee reporting to the Operations Committee. Youth Employment Strategy initiatives are delivered nationally, regionally and locally using a variety of funding instruments, such as contribution agreements and some direct delivery methods. Transfer payments are provided primarily by participating departments through contribution agreements and service delivery agreements in support of participants' remuneration and overhead costs. Youth Protocols for joint planning mechanisms have been signed with Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Manitoba. |
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$ Million | |||||||
Federal Partners |
Federal Partner Program Activity |
Names of Programs for Federal Partners |
Total Allocation (from start to end date) |
Planned Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Actual Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 |
Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
1. Human Resources and Social Development Canada and Service Canada | PA 1 | a. Career Focus | On-going | 13.0 | 11.6* |
HRSDC - Sectoral Career Focus
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HRSDC - Sectoral Career Focus
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Service Canada
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Service Canada
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b. Skills Link | 167.5 | 141.0* |
HRSD with Service Canada
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PA 2 | c. Summer Work Experience | 54.2 | 107.4* | HRSD with Service Canada No targets set (program under review as part of government's commitment to on-going program expense review) |
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2. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | PA 1 | a. Career Focus | 1.1 | 0.8 | Targets are not set by HRSDC for other Government departments |
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3. Canadian Food Inspection Agency | PA 1 | a. Career Focus | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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4. Canadian International Development Agency | PA 1 | a. Career Focus | 6.4 | 5.5 |
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5. Canadian Heritage | PA 1 | a. Career Focus | 0.9 | 0.9 |
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b. Summer Work Experience | 9.8 | 7.2 |
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6. Environment Canada | PA 1 | a. Career Focus | 3.3 | 1.6 |
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7. Industry Canada | PA 1 | a. Career Focus | 9.8 | 8.1 |
(CFS-TWEP)
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b. Summer Work Experience | 10.0 | 5.5 |
(CAP YI - Summer)
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8. National Research Council | PA 1 | a. Career Focus | 5.4 | 5.0 |
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9. Natural Resources Canada | PA 1 | a. Career Focus | 0.6 | 0.6 |
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10. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation | PA 1 | a. Skills Link | 1.0 | 1.0 |
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11. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada | PA 1 | a. Skills Link | 14.0 | 15.4 |
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b. Summer Work Experience | 10.0 | 9.8 |
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12. Parks Canada | PA 1 | a. Summer Work Experience | 2.0 | 2.0 |
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Total On-going |
Total 309.1 |
Total 323.5 |
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Comment(s) on Variance(s) : Actual spending was higher than planned spending due to funding received by HRSDC through the 2007-2008 Supplementary Estimates (A) for the Canada Summer Jobs program in the Summer Work Experience YES stream, offset by delays in implementation of Skills Link and Career Focus projects as well as the inability of some employers funded under the Canada Summer Jobs to fill all the positions for which they were approved for funding and because some students left their jobs early. |
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Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable): n/a |
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Contact Information:
John Atherton, |
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*Note - HRSDC's actual spending in 2007-2008 includes estimated operating resources of $23.9 million. |
Name of Horizontal Initiative: Canada Student Loans Program | |||||||
Name of Lead Department: Human Resources and Social Development Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: Learning |
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Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: August 1, 1964 |
End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing |
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Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): Ongoing |
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Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
The purpose of the Canada Student Loans Program is to promote accessibility to post-secondary education for individuals with demonstrated financial need by lowering financial barriers through the provision of loans and grants and to ensure Canadians have an opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills to participate in the workplace and community. Since 1964, the Canada Student Loans Program has assisted millions of students in their pursuit of post-secondary education. In August of 2000, the Canada Student Loans Program shifted from the risk-shared financing arrangements that had been in place with financial institutions between 1995 and 2000 to a direct student loan financing regime. This meant that the Program had to redesign the delivery mechanism in order to directly finance student loans and two private sector service providers were engaged in 2001 to administer the loans. Effective March 2008, the contract for loan administration was awarded to a single selected service provider. Information for the public on saving, planning and paying for post-secondary studies and specific information for Canada Student Loans Program clients (including information on learning opportunity selection, financial planning, and how to apply for, maintain and repay student loans) can be accessed at: http://www.canlearn.ca |
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Shared Outcome(s):
Maintain the Government's commitment to accessible post-secondary education by:
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Governance Structure(s):
The Government of Canada has entered into Integration Agreements with four provinces (Ontario, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick and Newfoundland and Labrador) in order to create a "one-student-one-loan" service approach. These four integrated provinces accounted for over 60% of the Canada Student Loans Program borrowers. The administration of the current Program is the product of a co-operative effort between Human Resources and Social Development Canada, Service Canada, Canada Revenue Agency, participating provinces and the Yukon Territory, one Service Provider and Public Works and Government Services Canada. These agents are responsible for conducting one or more activities during the loan lifecycle. Program documents and communications tools are typically prepared with the input and approval of both federal and participating provincial and territorial governments. Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut do not participate in the Canada Student Loans Program. These jurisdictions receive an alternative payment to assist in the cost of delivering a similar student financial assistance program. Effective management of the Program and of relations with third-party agents is the primary responsibility of the Canada Student Loans Program. Program activities include, for example, client relations for escalated cases and comptrollership. The application and needs assessment for the Program is delivered by provincial student assistance offices, which also administer provincial aid. The participating provinces and the Yukon Territory:
While the Canada Student Loans Program provides the guidance and direction on how the Program is to be delivered, the Service Provider assumes responsibility for managing the loans once the loan agreement is signed and submitted for processing. Service Provider's responsibilities include:
Public Works and Government Services Canada is responsible for disbursing loans from files previously approved by Canada Student Loan Program to the borrowers and to Educational Institutions, for any funds directed to pay for tuition. Canada Revenue Agency Non-Tax Collection Services is the agent responsible for debt collection. Delinquent guaranteed and risk-shared loans become debts to the Crown when the Government of Canada buys back the debt from financial institutions. Canada Revenue Agency Non-Tax Collection Directorate becomes responsible for directly financed loans after the Service Provider has attempted collection of a set period of time and the borrower has either not made payments on their loan or is unwilling to repay. These activities may also be conducted by private collection agencies under contract to Canada Revenue Agency. These private collection agencies must abide by Canada Revenue Agency collection guidelines when carrying out the recovery of Crown debts. |
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$ Million | |||||||
Federal Partners |
Federal Partner Program Activity |
Names of Programs for Federal Partners | Total Allocation (from start to end date) |
Planned Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Actual Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 |
Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
1. | Human Resources Social Development Canada Public Works and Government Services Canada Canada Revenue Agency |
N/A | Ongoing statutory funding |
790.4 Loans Disbursed under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act $2.0B |
572.2 |
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Total | Total 790.4 |
Total 572.2 |
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Comments on Variance(s) :
The bulk of the variance ($218.2M) is due to higher then expected Interest Revenues on Direct Loan ($107.1M), Bad Debt Expense adjustment ($48.8M) due to a combinations of change in the methodology of calculating the expense by the Office of the Chief Actuary and accelerated repayment, as well as a major decrease in the alternative payments ($58.7M) resulting from a decrease in defaulted loans. Moreover, other variances, for a total of ($3.6M) are the combination of minor variances related to other components of the program. |
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Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable): | |||||||
Contact Information:
Barbara Glover |
Approved by:
David MacDonald |
Date Approved: | |||||
For information regarding your loan or loan repayment, please visit: http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/not_secure/general.htm#NSLSC or http://www.canlearn.ca |
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a Please note that the number is estimated as loans are awarded based on client eligibility and demonstrated need. b Please note that the number is estimated as grants are awarded based on client eligibility and demonstrated need. |
Name of Horizontal Initiative: Homelessness Partnering Strategy | |||||||
Name of Lead Department: Human Resources and Social Development Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: Housing and Homelessness |
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Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: April 1, 2007 |
End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2009 |
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Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $269.6M over two years which include $6M for Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative and is administrated by Public Works and Government Services Canada. |
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Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
The Homelessness Partnering Strategy (which replaced the National Homelessness Initiative) makes strategic investments in community priorities and includes a planning process that encourages cooperation between governments, agencies and community-based organizations to find local solutions for homeless people and those at-risk. The Homelessness Partnering Strategy is designed to provide supports to 61 designated communities and some small, rural, northern and Aboriginal communities to develop community-based measures that assist homeless individuals and families move toward self-sufficiency. Under the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, the Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative is more flexible to allow land exchanges. Community groups can exchange, under certain conditions, a federal property received under the Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative for another similar, and more suitable, property. In addition, the control period has been extended to 15 years (from five under the National Homelessness Initiative) to ensure long-term, lasting benefits to the recipients and the communities. Both enhancements were contained in the new Terms and Conditions for the program. The Homelessness Partnering Strategy continued to:
For more information, please visit the Homelessness Partnering Strategy website: http://www.homelessness.gc.caBackground In December 1999, the Government of Canada launched the National Homelessness Initiative, a three-year initiative with a budget allocation of $753 million to develop new programs and to enhance existing programs to address the issue of homelessness in Canada. In February 2003, the Government extended the National Homelessness Initiative for an additional three years with a budget allocation of $405 million. In November 2005, the Government announced a one-year extension (2006-2007) of the National Homelessness Initiative with a budget allocation of $134.8 million to sustain communities through investments in successful homelessness initiatives. On December 19, 2006, the Government announced the new Homelessness Partnering Strategy which took effect on April 1, 2007 and continues until March 31, 2009 with a budget allocation of $269.6 million. |
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Shared Outcome(s):
Enhanced income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities. |
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Governance Structure(s):
The Homelessness Partnering Strategy community-based stream - the Homelessness Partnership Initiative - is delivered via two models:
In Quebec, unlike other provinces and territories, the Homelessness Partnership Initiative is delivered under a formal Canada-Quebec agreement, in collaboration with the Province of Quebec. Under this model, the Québec Agences de la santé et des services sociaux are responsible for the community planning process as well as the selection and recommendation of projects. These "Agences" are the delivery arm of the Quebec Health and Social Services Department, much like Service Canada is to HRSDC. A Joint Management Committee, composed of federal and provincial representatives, reviews each project and recommends successful projects for approval by the Government of Canada. The Homelessness Partnering Strategy recognizes that the prevention and reduction of homelessness requires collaboration among all levels of government, particularly the federal and provincial and territorial governments. Provinces and territories will be invited to enter into bilateral agreements with the federal government. The Canada-Quebec Agreement serves as a model that will be adapted for other jurisdictions. Partnering agreements will offer provinces and territories the opportunity to participate in community planning and priority-setting at the outset. Agreements will support the alignment of federal, provincial and territorial investments to enhance linkages between social services and housing and address the operational sustainability of community projects. This partnering approach will ensure that all of the necessary tools and supports are in place for homeless people to secure housing and supports that effectively meet their needs and for those at-risk of homelessness to attain housing stability. The Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative is a Homelessness Partnering Strategy program co-managed by Public Works and Government Services Canada and Human Resources and Social Development Canada, with advice and support from Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. |
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$ Million | |||||||
Federal Partners |
Federal Partner Program Activity |
Names of Programs for Federal Partners |
Total Allocation (from start to end date) |
Planned Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Actual Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 |
Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
1. Human Resources and Social Development | a. Homelessness Partnership Initiative | 259.9 | 129.9 | 87.6 |
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b. Homelessness Accountability Network | 3.7 | 1.9 | 1.0 |
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2. Public Works and Government Services Canada | a. Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative | [Surplus Federal Real Property for Homelessness Initiative - funding is administered by Public Works and Government Services Canada] | N/A | N/A |
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Total 263.6 |
Total 131.8 |
Total 88.6 |
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Comments on Variance(s) : The variance between the Planned and Actual Spending of $43.2M has been partially re-profiled in 2008-2009 ARLU ($17.5M). The remaining will be requested for re-profile in Supplementary Estimates (B) to ensure that funds will be available for proposals that are developed for activities to prevent and reduce homelessness. |
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Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable): | |||||||
Contact Information:
Jim Young |
Approved by:
Bayla Kolk |
Date Approved: |
Name of Horizontal Initiative: National Child Benefit | |||||||
Name of Lead Department: Human Resources and Social Development Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: Children and Families |
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Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: 1998 |
End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing |
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Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): Statutory |
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Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
The National Child Benefit1 contributes to a larger federal, provincial and territorial strategy, the National Children's Agenda, designed to help Canadian children. Through the National Child Benefit, the Government of Canada is working with provincial and territorial governments to provide income support, as well as benefits and services, for low-income families with children. The initiative also includes a First Nations component. |
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Shared Outcome(s):
The National Child Benefit initiative has three goals:
In addition, in June 2005, federal, provincial and territorial governments released a synthesis report of a comprehensive evaluation of the first three years of the National Child Benefit initiative (1998-99, 1999-00, 2000-01). The evaluation compiled evidence from a number of studies and showed that the National Child Benefit is meeting its goals. In addition, a process to launch further evaluation has begun. For a complete discussion of indicators, please see Chapters 5 and 6 of the National Child Benefit Progress Report: 2006. For a discussion of evaluation results, please see the Evaluation of the National Child Benefit Initiative: Synthesis Report. These reports are available free of charge on the National Child Benefit website, at: http:\\www.nationalchildbenefit.ca |
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Governance Structure(s):
The National Child Benefit Governance and Accountability Framework outlines the key characteristics of the federal, provincial and territorial partnership: cooperation, openness, flexibility, evolution and accountability. As a co-operative effort among governments, the National Child Benefit combines the strengths of a national program with the flexibility of provincial and territorial initiatives designed to meet the specific needs and conditions within each jurisdiction. With respect to accountability, under the Governance and Accountability Framework, federal, provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services have committed to sharing data on reinvestment initiatives and reviewing results and outcomes achieved in order to identify best practices. Federal, provincial and territorial governments have also agreed to report annually to the public with a primary focus on performance of the initiative. To date, six annual progress reports have been published, as well as a synthesis report on a comprehensive evaluation of the first three years of the initiative. The Federal Role: Under the National Child Benefit, the Government of Canada provides additional income support to low-income families with children via the National Child Benefit Supplement component of the Canada Child Tax Benefit. Canada Revenue Agency delivers these benefits to families. Human Resources and Social Development Canada is responsible for policy development with respect to the National Child Benefit initiative, and the Minister of Human Resources and Social Development represents the Government of Canada in this federal/provincial/territorial initiative. The Canada Child Tax Benefit (including the National Child Benefit Supplement) is a tax measure, and is administered by Canada Revenue Agency. Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada have roles in reinvestments and investments. The Provincial and Territorial Role: Under the National Child Benefit, provinces, territories and First Nations provide benefits and services that further the goals of the initiative. The National Child Benefit is designed so that provinces, territories and First Nations have the flexibility to develop and deliver programs and services that best meet the needs and priorities of their communities. As part of this flexibility, provinces and territories may adjust social assistance or child benefit payments by the full or partial amount of the National Child Benefit Supplement. This approach has resulted in families on social assistance being no worse off in terms of their level of benefits, while providing additional funds for new or enhanced provincial and territorial programs benefiting low-income families with children. It is important to note that, as the National Child Benefit initiative has matured, the majority of provinces and territories no longer recover increases to the National Child Benefit Supplement. This means that the vast majority of children living in low-income families, including those on social assistance, are currently receiving some or all of the National Child Benefit Supplement. Under the National Reinvestment Framework, provincial and territorial governments, along with First Nations, have committed to re-allocating available social assistance funds into benefits and services for children in low-income families that further the goals of the initiative. Jurisdictions have focused reinvestments primarily in five key areas:
First Nations Role: The federal government is responsible for ensuring programs for First Nations children on reserve are comparable to those available to other Canadian children. Under the National Child Benefit, First Nations have the flexibility to reinvest savings from adjustments to social assistance into programs and services tailored to meet the needs and priorities of individual communities. Some 500 First Nations participate in the National Child Benefit and implement their own programs. |
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$ Million | |||||||
Federal Partners |
Federal Partner Program Activity2 |
Names of Programs for Federal Partners |
Total Allocation (from start to end date) |
Planned Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Actual Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 |
Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
1. | 1. Canada Revenue Agency | a. National Child Benefit Supplement | Ongoing | $3.5 billion | Not available | Continued progress on the goals of the National Child Benefit initiative, as described in "Shared Outcomes", above. | Not available |
Comment(s) on Variance(s) : N/A |
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Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable): |
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Contact Information: Carole Vallerand Assistant Director Economic Security Strategic Policy and Research Phone (613) 957-9865 |
Approved by: Shawn Tupper Director General, Social Policy Development 613-957-4707 |
Date Approved: | |||||
Notes : 1 The Government of Quebec has stated that it agrees with the basic principles of the National Child Benefit. Quebec chose not to participate in the initiative because it wanted to assume control over income support for children in Quebec; however, it has adopted a similar approach to the National Child Benefit. Throughout this text, references to joint federal, provincial and territorial positions do not include Quebec. 2 While Human Resources and Social Development Canada is responsible for policy development with respect to the National Child Benefit initiative, the Canada Child Tax Benefit (including the National Child Benefit Supplement) is a tax measure, and is administered by Canada Revenue Agency. In addition, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada and Citizenship and Immigration Canada have roles in reinvestments and investments. |
Name of Horizontal Initiative: Multilateral Framework on Early Learning And Child Care | |||||||
Name of Lead Department: Human Resources and Social Development Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: Children and Families |
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Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 2003 |
End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing |
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Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $350 million in 2007-2008 |
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Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
In March 2003, federal, provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services, reached agreement on a framework for improving access to affordable, quality, provincially and territorially regulated early learning and child care programs and services. Under the Multilateral Framework, the Government of Canada is providing $1.05 billion over five years through the Canada Social Transfer to support provincial and territorial government investments in early learning and child care. This initiative complements the September 2000 Early Childhood Development Agreement. The objective of this initiative is to further promote early childhood development and support the participation of parents in employment or training by improving access to affordable, quality early learning and child care programs and services. Early learning and child care programs and services funded through this initiative will primarily provide direct care and early learning for children in settings such as child care centres, family child care homes, preschools, and nursery schools. Types of investments can include capital and operating funding, fee subsidies, wage enhancements, training, professional development and support, quality assurance, and parent information and referral. Programs and services that are part of the formal school system are not included in this initiative. Governments also committed to transparent public reporting that will give Canadians a clear idea of the progress being made in improving access to affordable, quality early learning and child care programs and services, beginning with a baseline report in November 2003. Information about the initiative, including the text of the Multilateral Framework on Early Learning and Child Care, is available on the federal, provincial and territorial Web portal on early childhood development and early learning and child care at http://www.ecd-elcc.ca |
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Shared Outcome(s):
The objectives of the initiative, as outlined in the Multilateral Framework on Early Learning and Child Care are:
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Governance Structure(s):
The Multilateral Framework for Early Learning and Child Care recognizes that provinces and territories have the primary responsibility for early learning and child care programs and services. Implementation of the commitments outlined in the Multilateral Framework has been tasked to a Working Group comprised of officials from all jurisdictions (including Québec, which participates as an observer). This Working Group reports to Deputy Ministers Responsible for Social Services, and is jointly chaired by Human Resources and Social Development Canada and Saskatchewan. |
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$ Million | |||||||
Federal Partners |
Federal Partner Program Activity |
Names of Programs for Federal Partners |
Total Allocation (from start to end date) |
Planned Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Actual Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 |
Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Not applicable. The Multilateral Framework on Early Learning and Child Care is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative. |
In 2007-2008, the Government of Canada transferred $350M via the Canada Social Transfer to provinces and territories for investment in programs and services related to early learning and child care. All governments agreed that investments in early learning and child care should be incremental, predictable and sustainable over the long term. All governments committed to make incremental investments in regulated early learning and child care. |
The Canada Social Transfer is a block transfer to provinces and territories, which does not require them to report to the Government of Canada on the results achieved. | |||||
Total
$350M via the Canada Social Transfer |
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Comment(s) on Variance(s) : N/A |
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Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable): Provincial and territorial governments have agreed to invest the funding provided in regulated early learning and child care programs for children under the age of six. Early learning and child care programs and services funded through this initiative will primarily provide direct care and early learning for children in settings such as child care centres, family child care homes, preschools, and nursery schools. Investments can include capital and operating funding, fee subsidies, wage enhancements, training, professional development and support, quality assurance, and parent information and referral. Programs and services that are part of the formal school system are not included in this initiative. Governments also committed to transparent public reporting that will give Canadians a clear idea of the progress being made in improving access to affordable, quality early learning and child care programs and services, beginning with a baseline report in November 2003 and annual reporting in November 2004. The Government of Quebec supports the general principles expressed in the Early Learning and Child Care Initiative but did not participate in developing the Initiative because it wants to retain sole responsibility for social matters. However, it receives its share of funding granted by the Government of Canada and makes significant investments in programs and services that benefit families and children. |
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Contact Information:
Lynne Westlake |
Approved by:
Shawn Tupper |
Date Approved: |
Name of Horizontal Initiative: Early Childhood Development Agreement | |||||||
Name of Lead Department: Human Resources and Social Development Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: Children and Families |
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Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: September 2000 with funding beginning April 2001 |
End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: Ongoing |
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Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $500 million for 2007-2008 |
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Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
In September 2000, First Ministers reached agreement on the federal, provincial and territorial Early Childhood Development Agreement, to improve and expand early childhood development supports for young children (prenatal to age 6) and for their parents. The Government of Quebec supports the general principles expressed in the Early Childhood Development Initiative but did not participate in developing the Initiative because it wants to retain sole responsibility for social matters. However, it receives its share of funding granted by the Government of Canada and makes significant investments in programs and services that benefit families and children. Information about the Agreement, including the text of the First Ministers' communiqué on Early Childhood Development, is available on the federal, provincial and territorial web portal on early childhood development and early learning and child care at http:\\www.ecd-elcc.ca. |
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Shared Outcome(s):
The objectives of the initiative, as outlined in the Early Childhood Development Agreement are:
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Governance Structure(s):
In the Early Childhood Development Agreement, First Ministers recognized that provinces and territories have the primary responsibility for early childhood development programs and services. Federal, provincial and territorial Ministers Responsible for Social Services and Ministers of Health are responsible for implementation of the commitments in the Agreement. Implementation has been tasked to a Working Group comprised of officials from all jurisdictions (including Quebec, which participates as an observer). The Working Group reports to Deputy Ministers Responsible for Social Services. The Working Group is jointly chaired by Human Resources Social Development Canada and Saskatchewan. |
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$ Million | |||||||
Federal Partners |
Federal Partner Program Activity |
Names of Programs for Federal Partners |
Total Allocation (from start to end date) |
Planned Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Actual Spending for 2007- 2008 |
Expected Results for 2007-2008 |
Results Achieved in 2007-2008 |
Not applicable. The Early Childhood Development Agreement is a federal-provincial-territorial initiative | In 2007-2008 the Government of Canada transferred $500M via the Canada Social Transfer, to provinces and territories for investment in programs and services related to early childhood development. | The Canada Social Transfer is a block transfer to provinces and territories, which does not require them to report to the Government of Canada on the results achieved. | |||||
Total
$500M via the Canada Social Transfer |
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Comment(s) on Variance(s) : N/A |
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Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners (if applicable):
Provincial and territorial governments are investing the funds transferred to them by the Government of Canada in any or all of the following four areas of action outlined in the Early Childhood Development Agreement:
All participating federal, provincial and territorial governments have committed to three reporting requirements:
Within the Government of Canada, responsibility for implementation of the commitments outlined in the Early Childhood Development Agreement is shared jointly between Human Resources and Social Development Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada. |
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Contact Information:
Lynne Westlake, |
Approved by:
Shawn Tupper, |
Date Approved: |
Human Resources and Social Development Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy was tabled in Parliament on December 20, 2006. The strategy has a two-pronged approach: it focuses on the application of a sustainable development lens while developing policies and programs through a select number of Signature Projects and Greening Operations initiatives associated with day-to-day operations. Key departmental priorities are:
The departmental Green Operations involve twenty-four activities such as infrastructure energy saving initiatives, energy conserving lighting, decreasing our office equipment energy use, recycling, fleet optimization, eco-driving or carpooling, green hotel usage, green procurement, e-waste management and simplification of program delivery document requirements.
Human Resources and Social Development Canada's longer term approach for this Sustainable Development Strategy is to select a focused number of meaningful projects to advance sustainable development knowledge from the policy and program design perspective by representing a broader approach to review programs and identify areas where all three sustainable development areas - economic, environmental and social - are addressed. This will occur through the application of a sustainable development lens to policy and program development, requiring a greater investment of funds, time, and participation stretching beyond a three-year period. HRSDC will undertake Signature Projects in the following three areas:
Over the last year, the implementation of the departmental Sustainable Development Strategy was improved in a number of ways.
The governance structure was strengthened with the nomination of Sustainable Development Champions for both the policy and program components, and the green operations. The role of these Champions is supported by the Corporate Planning and Accountability Directorate for the Department and the Strategic and Business Planning Division of the Policy, Partnerships and Corporate Affairs Directorate for Service Canada.
A Sustainable Development Strategy network was created, which includes activity leads, individuals who support sustainable development activities and representatives from the Corporate Planning units. The Sustainable Development Strategy network is a prime way to provide broad functional support. For instance, at the Departmental Planners Workshop in March 2008, the lead responsible for sustainable development for the Quebec region shared information and animated a discussion about best practices, achievements, upcoming initiatives, and other sustainable development related issues of interest across the departmental planning community. Through a series of other effective communication practices, awareness campaigns, training of policy analysts, and monitoring of related activities, the Department is providing a robust foundation to the implementation of the Strategy.
Through concerted efforts, departmental plans, activities and expected results increasingly reflect sustainable development concerns. For instance, branch business planning guidelines used across the Department now incorporates a sustainable development lens, to help broaden the business planning process. An Sustainable Development Strategy "lens" is also being included in the Human Resources and Social Development Canada's Policy Development Guide, which is currently in development. The creation of the Sustainable Development Course: Turning Principles into Practice, to which the Department contributed, and now delivered by the Canada School of Public Service, is regularly promoted through internal communications to attract policy analysts, program managers and planners to take the training.
Finally, performance information is collected on a regular basis to monitor progress against Sustainable Development Strategy commitments. The current Sustainable Development Strategy performance information is based on a results chain that links its short-term activities and outputs with long-term outcomes and establishes clear linkages between the Department's sustainable development vision, government-wide sustainable development priorities and departmental priorities, planned activities, and short, medium and long-term outcomes. As of March 31, a status report on Signature Projects and Green Operations was completed and will be presented at an upcoming Executive Management Committee by the Department's Champions.
Activities related to Green Operations are monitored on a quarterly basis. The Service Canada Corporate Reporting Scorecard provides year over year indicators related to sustainable development activities and provides the foundation for reporting.
Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy Vision: Advancing sustainable development by supporting a strong, inclusive labour market and society, and by being an example of sustainability in the provision of Government of Canada services to Canadians in a manner that reduces the impact on the environment. | |||||
SD Priority | Federal SD Goal and Government-wide Outcomes | Department Activity | Department's Expected Results for 2007-2008 a | Supporting Performance Measures | Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007-2008 |
Building Energy |
Goal 3: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 3.2.1 Support for clean technologies is provided (such as building, transportation, and industrial processes) Goal 5: Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources 5.2.1 Sustainable consumption and production of natural resources is promoted |
Energy Conserving Lighting Initiative Decreasing our office equipment energy use Recycling Initiative |
Increase use of energy conserving lighting Reduced energy use for building office equipment Increased volume of recycled materials |
Percentage of planned refits or fit ups for both offices and Service Canada Centres that incorporate a building control system (to automatically shut off lighting) and / or energy efficient bulbs. Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved Percentage of planned refits or fit ups of offices that incorporate recycling centres that accept plastics and / or a battery recycling program. |
Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 |
Reduction in Vehicle Emissions |
Goal 3: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 3.3.1 Emissions are reduced |
Fleet Optimization Initiative Carpooling Initiative Vanier-Portage Shuttle Bus Service Eco-driving Initiative |
Reduced vehicle fleet Green House Gas emissions Increased carpooling Increased sustainable vehicle usage awareness among staff |
Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved |
Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 |
Green Procurement |
Goal 5: Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources 5.3.1 Environmentally sustainable use of natural resources is promoted |
Green Hotel Usage Initiative E-Waste Initiative Sustainable Procurement Initiative Regional Offices Phonebook Reduction Initiative |
Increased departmental purchases of 'green' or sustainable products or services Increased procurement with E-Waste clause Increased departmental purchases of 'green' or sustainable products or services Reduced acquisition of paper materials by moving to online directories |
Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved |
Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 |
Green Processing |
Goal 5: Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources 5.3.1 Environmentally sustainable use of natural resources is promoted |
Processing Automation Initiative Simplification of Program Delivery Document Requirements Paper Reduction Initiative |
Reduced energy and paper use through service process automation Decreased service delivery processing requirements Reduced quantity of paper is used for printing |
Number of service offerings available electronically (information and transactions) Number of Service Canada Internet visits (servicecanada.gc.ca) % of Employment Insurance applications received via internet % of Records of Employment received via internet % of EI claimant reports received via internet % of Canada Pension Plan/Old Age Security/Employment Insurance benefits paid via direct deposit % of CPP basic online retirement application % increase/decrease of Tax Information Slips on-line viewed on-line (TISO) % increase/decrease of Statement of Contribution View viewed on-line (SOCV)* % increase/decrease of View Update Personal Information (VUPI)* accessed on-line # of electronic tools for In Person staff to gather information from claimants accessible on Intranet (checklists) % of EI applications received via internet % of Records of Employment received via internet % of EI claimant reports received via internet % of CPP/OAS/EI benefits paid via direct deposit % of CPP basic online retirement application received via internet Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved |
76 (As of March 1, 2008 6,174,137 (As of March 1, 2008) 96.1% out of 653,774 EI applications received (As of March 1, 2008) 37.1% out of 742,362 Record of Employment received (As of March 1, 2008) 47.3% out of 5,101,095 EI claimant reports received (As of March 1, 2008) 85.7% out of 30,697,300 benefits paid (As of March 1, 2008 26.89% out of 57,763 basic CPP retirement applications (As of March 1, 2008) 28.8% increase from 22,867 initial (As of March 1, 2008 20.5% increase from 24,922 visits the previous year (As of March 1, 2008 22.4% increase from 4,120 visits the previous year (As of March 1, 2008) 51 (As of December 1, 2007 96.1% out of 653,774 EI applications received (As of March 1, 2008) 37.1% out of 742,362 ROE received (As of March 1, 2008 47.3% out of 5,101,095 EI claimant reports received (As of March 1, 2008) 85.7% out of 30,697,300 benefits paid (As of March 1, 2008) 26.89% out of 57,763 basic CPP retirement applications (As of March 1, 2008) Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 |
Collaboration with Communities |
Goal 4: Sustainable Communities 4.1.1 Communities are well positioned to advance sustainable social development 4.3.2 Risks to human and ecosystem health from harmful substances are reduced (including cleanup of federal contaminated sites) Goal 5: Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources 5.3.1 Environmentally sustainable use of natural resources is promoted |
Promoting Environmentally Friendly Service Delivery Channels Strengthening Environmental Assessment Function Encouraging Staff Volunteerism in Local Communities Facilitating Recycling in Service Canada Centres |
Reduced mail processing Funding proposals are pre-screened Increased number of volunteering activities by employees Increased volume of recycled materials in Service Canada Centres |
% of on-line applications compared to total applications % of applications processed by phone compared to total applications % of direct deposits compared to total payments Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved Performance measures for the activity are currently being approved Percentage of planned refits or fit ups of Service Canada Centres that incorporate recycling centres |
Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 Reporting will begin in Fall 2008 |
Signature Projects |
Goal 4: Sustainable Communities 4.1.1 Communities are well positioned to advance sustainable social development 4.2.1 Communities are well positioned to adapt and to maintain or generate sustainable economic activities 4.3.2 Risks to human and ecosystem health from harmful substances are reduced (including cleanup of federal contaminated sites) |
Partnership - Promote work with the Environmental Career Organization: Building Environmental Aboriginal Human Resources Growth Phase 1 Project Contaminated Sites Labour Market Study Supply Side Knowledge - Develop the pilot website - "Indicators of Well-being in Canada" People -Supporting Signature Projects with the Pan-Canadian Innovations Initiative: British Columbia Reclamation and Prospecting Teams project New Brunswick Partners Building Futures project |
Results of the national steering committee and advisory groups guide the subsequent phases of the project Preliminary findings of the project are reported Key "Indicators of Well-being in Canada" are made available for policy, program and service delivery improvement Participants gain skills and have a positive perception of the mineral exploration, mining, and environmental protection sectors as a source of employment Assisting and encouraging participating women formerly on Social Assistance to continue apprenticeship training in order to obtain employment as skilled journey-persons in non traditional trades |
Environmental Monitor training has been offered or is scheduled to be offered in 11 of Canada's 13 jurisdictions To date, 16 organizations have been licensed as trainers and at this time 12 are active There have been 351 students registered in the program and 29 are currently in class 24 course offerings have been completed, 2 are ongoing and 3 are scheduled for upcoming delivery Three new curriculum are being developed : Environmental Site Assessment Assistant- scheduled for the first delivery in April 2007; II Water and Waste Water small Systems- in development and Local Environmental Coordinator- scheduled For September 2007 completion The research report was submitted in March 2008 Information was shared at a workshop held in Yellowknife in February 2008, attended by employers, AHRDA holders, government representatives and other stakeholders Launch and pilot testing of site within Human Resources Social Development Canada (January 2007) Release of site to other government departments (April 2007) Release of website to the general public (January 10, 2008) Planned activities Completion of training with the first cohort 50 participants from the first cohort completed the training 40% of the participants have industry related employment 8% of participants have found resource related employment 10% of participants employed in other sectors 16% of participants returned to school Second cohort scheduled to start in May of 2008 (50 participants) First and Second intakes of the project are now complete. No new participants will enter the program 19 participants are still in the program from the first intake, 19 from the second Partners Building Futures had maintained its original purpose of introducing women on Social Assistance to the advantages of post-secondary training environment and the developing an attachment to the labour force Project is still operating in 3 locations: Saint John, Fredericton and Moncton 7 individuals are currently employed, including 3 who have entered an apprenticeship agreement with an employer Amendment underway to decommit $111,365. The new total contribution amount on the part of HRSDC will be $2,128,847 |
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Strengthened Management Measures |
Goal 6: Governance for Sustainable Development 6.1.1 Sustainable Development Strategy commitments are integrated into the key planning and reporting processes of departments and agencies 6.1.2 Clear and effective governance mechanisms to integrate sustainable development in decision making, e.g., SEA |
Identification of Champions for Sustainable Development Development of an Action Plan to implement the Sustainable Development Strategy Development of a internal Communication Plan Organizing lectures and other awareness activities in the Department Delivery of Sustainable Development Leadership training course modules for policy analysts in partnership with Canada School of Public Service and Health Canada Conducting Training Sessions with Administrative Assistants for green procurement Reporting results to the Parliament |
Champions for Sustainable Development are identified and play a leadership role to implement the Strategy Action Plan is developed with milestones and timelines for the deliverables in the Strategy Employees of the Department learn about various aspects of the Strategy Increased levels of awareness is created among the employees Sustainable development training modules for policy analysts are developed to start the training process Increased awareness is created among administrative staff for green procurement Through departmental reporting processes, results are reported to the Parliament |
The governance structure was strengthened with the nomination of Sustainable Development Champions for both policy and program components, and the green operations. A status report including next steps was presented at senior management committees An internal communication plan was initiated with a completion date in 2008-2009 Awareness campaigns and information booths during Environment Week and Earth Day were established. An SDS network was created, which includes activity leads, individuals who support sustainable development activities and representatives from the Corporate Planning units. The SDS network is a prime way to provide broad functional support. For instance, at the Departmental Planners Workshop in March 2008, the lead responsible for sustainable development for the Quebec region shared information and animated a discussion about best practices, achievements, upcoming initiatives, and other sustainable development related issues of interest across the departmental planning community. The creation of the Sustainable Development Course: Turning Principles into Practice, to which HRSDC contributed, and now delivered by the Canada School of Public Service, is regularly promoted through internal communications to attract policy analysts, program managers and planners to take the training. Finally, performance information is collected on a regular basis to monitor progress against SDS commitments. The current SDS performance information is based on a results chain that links its short-term activities and outputs with long-term outcomes and establishes clear linkages between the Department's sustainable development vision, government-wide sustainable development priorities and departmental priorities, planned activities, and short, medium and long-term outcomes. As of March 31, a status report on Signature Projects and Green Operations was completed and will be presented at an upcoming Executive Management Committee by the Department's Champions. Activities related to Green Operations are monitored on a quarterly basis. The Service Canada Corporate Reporting Scorecard provides year over year indicators related to sustainable development activities and provides the foundation for reporting. |
The internal audit carry-over projects from the 2006-2007 Transitional Plan were reflected in the 2007-2010 Internal Audit (IA) Plan. The 2007-2010 Internal Audit Plan was approved on June 20, 2007 at the Management Audit and Evaluation Committee and is updated on an annual basis. Further refinements are being made in 2008-2009 to improve the internal audit planning process. The Plan was in line with the requirements of the 2006 TBS Policy on Internal Audit
The status of audit projects can be found in the table below.
Human Resources and Social Development Canada annual (2007-2008) and long-term (2008-2009/2011-2012) risk-based evaluation plans were developed using the following risk factors: program spending (materiality), timing of last impact evaluation; Treasury Board Secretariat requirements; Government priority, public interest and program complexity.
The following five evaluations were approved by the Management Audit and Evaluation Committee in 2007-2008:
Below is a listing of internal audit engagements completed and in progress during 2007-2008.
1. Name of Internal Audit | 2. Audit Type | 3. Status | 4. Completion Date | 5. Electronic Link to Report |
Audit of Occupational Health and Safety* | Assurance | Completed | Target: Spring 2007 Result: Summer 2007 |
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/publications_resources/audit/2007/sp_833_11_07e/sp_833_11_07e.pdf |
World Urban Forum | Program Audit | Completed | Target: Spring 2007 Result: Fall 2007 |
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Values and Ethics** | Assurance | Reporting | Target: Summer 2007 Result: Spring 2008 |
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Understanding the* Early Years Initiative | Early Implementation Years Review | Completed | Target: Spring 2007 Result: Spring 2007 |
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/publications_resources/audit/2007/sp_796_07_07e/sp_796_07_07e.pdf |
International Agreements and Operations | Assurance (Program Design/Policy & Compliance) | Completed | Target: Summer 2007 Result: Winter 2008 |
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Gs & Cs - Financial Monitoring*** | Assurance (Compliance) | Field Work | Target: Fall 2007 Result: Fall 2008 |
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2006-2007 Attest Audit of the Administrative Costs to the Canada Pension Plan Account | Assurance (Program Design/Policy) | Completed | Target: Fall 2007 Result: Fall 2007 |
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Grants and Contributions Segregation of Duties* | Assurance | Completed | Target: Result: March 2007 |
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/iarms/servcan/e004.shtml |
Follow-up on the Audit of Employment Insurance Segregation of Duties * | Follow-up Audit | Completed | Target: Result: Nov. 2007 |
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/iarms/servcan/e013.shtml |
Audit of Compensation and Benefits* | Assurance | Completed | Target: Result: Nov. 2007 |
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/iarms/servcan/e015.shtml |
Management of Information Technology Security Standards | Assurance | Completed | Target: Result: Dec. 2007 |
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/iarms/servcan/e008.shtml |
Record of Employment Web* | Assurance | Completed | Target: Result: Feb. 2008 |
http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/iarms/servcan/e019.shtml |
Annual Audit of the Old Age Security Program Expenditures for 2006-2007 Fiscal Year* | Assurance/Review | Competed | Target: Result: March 2008 |
No report issued as this was a review as per TBS advice. |
Review of General Computer Controls | Assurance/Review | Competed | Target: Result: March 2008 |
No report issued as this was a review as per TBS advice. |
Review of the Old Age Security Process* | Assurance/Review | Competed | Target: Result: March 2008 |
No report issued as this was a review as per TBS advice. |
Review of the March 31, 2007 Human Resources Social Development Canada Departmental Financial Statements* | Assurance/Review | Completed | Target: Result: March 2008 |
No report issued as this was a review as per TBS advice. |
Post-Implementation Audit of the Service Canada College | Assurance | In progress | Target: June 2008 Result: |
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Audit on the Management of the Delivery of the Canada Pension Plan | Assurance | In progress | Target: June 2008 Result: |
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Financial and Activity Monitoring of Aboriginal Human Resource Development Strategy | Assurance | In progress | Target: Sept. 2008 Result: |
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Spot Audits of Grants and Contributions | Assurance | In progress | Target: Dec. 2008 Result: |
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Please Note: Once approved, internal audits reports are posted on the websites below: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/publications_resources/audit/index.shtml http://www1.servicecanada.gc.ca/en/cs/fas/iarms/servcan/iab.shtml *Approved by the Audit and Evaluation Committee. **Audit delayed due to staff departures. ***Upon further review, the planned projects Gs & Cs - Proposal Assurance (Compliance) and Gs & Cs - Claims and Assurance Payment Processing have been combined and are now reflected under the title of Gs & Cs - Financial Monitoring. |
1. Name of Evaluation | 2. Program Activity | 3. Evaluation Type | 4. Status | 5. Completion Date | 6. Electronic Link to Report4 |
5-week Seasonal Work Pilot | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Spring 2010 | |
Evaluation of New-entrants and Re-entrants | Labour Market | Formative and summative | In-progress | Spring 2009 | |
Three Pilot Projects - Seasonal Workers | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Summer 2009 | |
Premium Reduction Program | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Spring 2009 | |
Evaluation of Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefit | Labour Market | Formative | Approved | Approved in June 2007 | |
MAR 2004-2006 EI Summative Technical Reports. | Labour Market | Summative | Approved | Approved in February 2008 | |
Evaluation of Canada New Brunswick Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Canada/Nova Scotia Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Canada/ Prince Edward Island Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Canada/Manitoba Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Winter 2010 | |
Ontario Employment Benefits and Support Measures | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Canada/ Alberta Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Canada/ Saskatchewan Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Canada/ Yukon Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Winter 2009 | |
Evaluation of Canada/ Northwest Territories Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Winter 2009 | |
Evaluation of Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreements | Labour Market | Formative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreements | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnerships | Labour Market | Formative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnerships | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Voisey's Bay Pilot Project | Labour Market | Formative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Youth Employment Strategy - Phase II | Labour Market | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Sector Council Program Evaluation - Phase I | Workplace Skills | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Training Centre Infrastructure Fund Pilot Program | Workplace Skills | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Workplace Skills Innovation Initiative | Workplace Skills | Baseline Data Collection | In-progress | Fall 2008 | N/A |
Canada Student Loans Program | Learning | Formative | In-progress | Summer 2009 | |
Canada Student Loans Program Interim Synthesis Report | Learning | Interim | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Phase 1 of the Evaluation of Office of Learning Technologies | Learning | Summative | Completed | Phase 1 of the evaluation completed in Summer 2007 | N/A |
National Literacy Program | Learning | Interim | Approved | Approved in October 2007 | |
Evaluation of Canada Education Savings Grant | Learning | Formative | In-progress | Spring 2009 | |
Evaluation of Occupational Health and Safety | Labour | Formative | In-progress | Winter 2010 | |
Evaluation of Workplace Equity | Labour | Strategic | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Fed Workers Compensation Program | Labour | Formative | Cancelled | Cancelled at request of the program due to policy review | N/A |
International Trade Labour Program Evaluation | Labour | Formative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities - Phase II | Social Investment | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of the Social Development Partnerships Program | Social Investment | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
National Homelessness Initiative | Housing and Homelessness | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of the Manitoba Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities | Social Investment | Demonstration | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of the Prince Edward Island Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities | Social Investment | Summative | Project cancelled | N/A | N/A |
Evaluation of the Nova Scotia Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities | Social Investment | Demonstration | Planned | To be determined | |
Evaluation of New Horizons for Seniors | Social Investment | Formative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Guaranteed Income Supplement Take up | Social Investment | Special Initiative | In-progress | Summer 2009 | |
Evaluation of Canada Pension Plan - Disability | Social Investment | Summative | In-progress | Winter 2010 | |
Evaluation of Old Age Security | Social Investment | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2010 | |
Evaluation of Understanding the Early Years Initiative | Social Investment | Formative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Universal Child Care Benefits | Children and Families | Evaluation Framework | Planned | Fall 2009 | N/A |
Enabling Fund Official Language | Labour Market | Formative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Voluntary Sector Initiatives - Phase I | Social Investment | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of Voluntary Sector Initiatives - Phase II | Social Investment | Summative | In-progress | Fall 2008 | |
Evaluation of the Voluntary Sector Strategy | Social Investment | Summative | In-progress | Spring 2009 | |
Community Inclusion Initiative | Social Investment | Formative | Approved | Approved in October 2007 | |
Third Session of the Word Urban Forum | Other Initiatives | Evaluation | Approved | Approved in June 2007 | |
7. Electronic Link to Evaluation Plan: N/A | |||||
4 When published, reports are available at the following website: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/publications_resources/evaluation/index.shtml |
In 2007-2008 a number of evaluation studies were conducted consistent with Treasury Board Secretariat and Service Canada standards with a focus on service relevance and cost effectiveness. Accountability and flexible governance is highlighted to allow Service Canada's input and advice to Treasury Board submissions of partnering departments. Two evaluations and one feasibility study were completed and findings were presented at the Service Canada Audit and Evaluation Committee in 2007-2008:
Moreover, in an effort to strengthen portfolio-wide evaluation, Service Canada evaluation supported the Department's Evaluation on a number of projects in accordance with the Protocol governing evaluation collaboration.In order to ensure that service delivery issues are addressed during the course of Human Resources and Social Development Canada program evaluations, Service Canada Evaluation participated on joint evaluation committees for evaluations of the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant and the Wage Earner Protection Program. In addition, Service Canada Evaluation also supported Immigration by assisting with the development of the performance measurement and evaluation framework for the Foreign Credential Recognition Office initiative.
1. Name of Evaluation | 2. Program Activity | 3. Evaluation Type | 4. Status | 5. Completion Date | 6. Electronic Link to Report1 |
5-week Seasonal Work Pilot | Labour Market | Summative | Results analysis in progress Pilot Project was extended |
Target: Summer 2007 Result: Planned to be completed in Winter 2009 |
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Evaluation of New-entrants and Re-entrants | Labour Market | Formative and summative | Methodology development phase Formative and summative evaluations now combined |
Target: Summer 2007 Result: Planned to be completed in Winter 2009 |
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Three Pilot Projects - Seasonal Workers | Labour Market | Summative | Methodological revisions | Target: Winter 2008 Result: Planned to be completed in Spring 2009 |
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Premium Reduction Program | Labour Market | Summative | Results analysis in progress | Target: Planned to be completed in Winter 2009 | |
Evaluation of EI Compassionate Care Benefit | Labour Market | Formative | Completed and approved | Evaluation approved in June 2007 | |
MAR 2004-2006 EI Summative Technical Reports. | Labour Market | Summative | Completed and approved | Evaluation approved in February 2008 | |
Evaluation of Canada New Brunswick Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | Completed | Target: Summer 2007 Result: Preliminary findings were available in Summer 2007. Final report completed in 2008. |
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Evaluation of Canada/Nova Scotia Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | Completed at findings stage | Target: Winter 2007 Result: Preliminary results available and final report to be completed in Summer 2008 |
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Evaluation of Canada/ Prince Edward Island Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | Completed at findings stage | Target: Winter 2007 Result: Preliminary results available and final report to be completed in Summer 2008 |
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Evaluation of Canada/Manitoba Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | Terms of Reference Delays related to data sharing and challenges in finding a consultant |
Target: Summer 2008 Result: Planned to be completed in Fall 2009 |
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Evaluation of Canada/ Alberta Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | Completed at findings stage Delays related to data issues |
Target: Summer 2007 Result: Preliminary results available and final report to be completed in Spring 2008. |
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Evaluation of Canada/ Saskatchewan Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | Completed at findings stage Delays related to data issues |
Target: Summer 2007 Result: Preliminary results available and final report planned to be completed in Fall 2008 |
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Evaluation of Canada/ Yukon Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | Results analysis in progress Delays related to data issues |
Target: Spring 2008 Result: Planned to be completed in Fall 2008 |
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Evaluation of Canada/ NWT Labour Market Development Agreement | Labour Market | Summative | Fieldwork in progress | Target: Fall 2008 Result: Planned to be completed in Fall 2008 |
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Evaluation of Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreements | Labour Market | Formative | Completed at findings stage. | Target: Fall 2007 Result: Findings available in Summer 2007 and final report to be completed in Summer 2008 |
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Evaluation of Aboriginal Human Resources Development Agreements | Labour Market | Summative | Completion under way: Summer 2008 | Target: Spring 2008 Result: Final report to be completed in Summer 2008 |
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Evaluation of Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnerships | Labour Market | Formative | Completed | Target: Fall 2007 Result: Final report completed in 2008 |
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Evaluation of Aboriginal Skills and Employment Partnerships | Labour Market | Summative | Results analysis in progress | Target: Summer 2008. Result: Preliminary findings and final report to be completed in Summer 2008 |
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Evaluation of Voisey's Bay Pilot Project | Labour Market | Formative | Completed | Target: Summer 2007 Result: Final report completed in 2008 |
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Evaluation of Youth Employment Strategy - Phase II | Labour Market | Summative | Completed at findings stage Delays related to data issues |
Target: Winter 2007 Result: Preliminary results available and final report to be completed in Spring 2008 |
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Sector Council Program Evaluation - Phase II | Workplace Skills | Summative | Phase II postponed to allow for development of an appropriate methodology | Target: Fall 2007 Result: Phase I of the evaluation is in process of being approved |
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Training Centre Infrastructure Fund Pilot Program | Workplace Skills | Summative | Field work being completed. Delays experienced during planning stage due to re-scoping |
Target:Winter 2007 Result: Planned to be completed by Fall 2008 |
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Workplace Skills Innovation Initiative | Workplace Skills | Baseline Data Collection | Planning Phase Finalization of evaluation framework delayed collection of baseline data |
Target: Summer 2007 Result: Planned to be completed by Fall 2008 |
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Evaluation of Canada Student Loans Program | Learning | Formative | Results analysis in progress | Target: Summer 2007 Result: Planned to be completed in Spring 2009 |
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Phase 1 of the Evaluation of Office of Learning Technologies | Learning | Summative | Completed and approved | Target: Summer 2007 Result: Phase 1 of the evaluation completed in Summer 2007 |
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National Literacy Program | Learning | Interim | Completed and approved | Evaluation report approved in October 2007 | |
Evaluation of Canada Education Savings Grant | Learning | Formative | Results analysis in progress | Target: Winter 2007 Result: Planned to be completed in Winter 2009 |
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Evaluation of Occupational Health and Safety | Labour | Formative | Data integrity review in process Data Integrity review to precede evaluation framework for formative |
Target: Spring 2008 Result: Planned to be completed in Fall 2009 |
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Evaluation of Workplace Equity | Labour | Strategic | Final report in process of being completed Delays experienced during field work |
Target: Summer 2007 Result: Planned to be completed by Fall 2008 |
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Evaluation of Fed Workers Compensation Program | Labour | Formative | Cancelled | Target: Summer 2007 Result: Cancelled at request of the program due to policy review |
N/A |
International Trade Labour Program Evaluation | Labour | Formative | Completed Delays experienced at reporting stage |
Target: Summer 2007 Result: Evaluation in process of being approved |
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Evaluation of the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities - Phase II | Social Investment | Summative | Completed | Target: Winter 2007 Result: Final report completed in 2008 |
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Evaluation of the Social Development Partnerships Program | Social Investment | Summative | Completed at findings stage with preliminary results available and final report in process of being completed Delays experienced during field work |
Target: Winter 2007 Result: Final report planned to be completed in Summer 2008 |
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National Homelessness Initiative | Housing and Homelessness | Summative | Completed | Evaluation in process of being approved | |
Evaluation of the Manitoba Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities | Social Investment | Formative | Completed | Target: Winter 2007 Result: Final report completed in Summer 2008 |
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Evaluation of the Prince Edward Island Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities | Social Investment | Summative | Project cancelled | Target: Winter 2007 Result: N/A |
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Evaluation of the Nova Scotia Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities | Social Investment | Summative | Not started - new project Delays related to data issues |
Target: Winter 2007 Result: To be determined |
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Evaluation of New Horizons for Seniors | Social Investment | Formative | Completed at findings stage with preliminary results available and final report in process of being completed | Target: Spring 2008 Result: Planned to be completed by Summer 2008 |
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Evaluation of Guaranteed Income Supplement Take up | Social Investment | Special Initiative | Fieldwork in progress | Target: Summer 2008 Result: Planned to be completed in Winter 2009 |
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Evaluation of Canada Pension Plan - Disability | Social Investment | Summative | Results analysis in progress | Target: Summer 2008 Result: Planned to be completed in Fall 2009 |
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Evaluation of Old Age Security | Social Investment | Summative | Methodology development phase | Target: Fall 2008 Result: Planned to be completed in Summer 2010 |
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Evaluation of Understanding the Early Years Initiative | Social Investment | Formative | Completed with evaluation findings available and report in process of being finalized | Target: Spring 2008 Result: Final report to be completed in Fall 2008 |
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Universal Child Care Benefits | Children and Families | Evaluation Framework | Reference for evaluation framework in process | Target: Summer 2007 Result: Planned to be completed in Summer 2009 |
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Enabling Fund Official Language | Labour Market | Formative | Completed | Target: Winter 2007 Result: Preliminary findings available in Fall 2007. Report completed in Winter 2008 |
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Evaluation of Voluntary Sector Initiatives - Phase I | Social Investment | Summative | Preliminary results available and final report in process of being completed | Target: Summer 2007 Result: To be completed in Spring 2008 |
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Evaluation of Voluntary Sector Initiatives - Phase II | Social Investment | Summative | Preliminary results available and final report in process of being completed | Target: Winter 2007 Result: To be completed Spring 2008 |
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Evaluation of the Voluntary Sector Strategy | Social Investment | Summative | Terms of Reference in progress | Target: Summer 2007 Result: Planned to be completed in Winter 2009 |
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Community Inclusion Initiative | Social Investment | Formative | Completed and Approved | Report Approved in October 2007 | |
Third Session of the Word Urban Forum | Other Initiatives | Evaluation | Completed and Approved | Report Approved in June 2007 | |
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1 When published, reports are available at the following website: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/en/publications_resources/evaluation/index.shtml |
Human Resources and Social Development Canada follows the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Travel Directive, rates and allowances.
Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the accompanying financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2008 and all information contained in these unaudited financial statements rests with Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) management. These financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector.
Some of the information in the financial statements is based on management's best estimates and judgments and gives due consideration to materiality. To fulfill its accounting and reporting responsibilities, management maintains a set of accounts that provides a centralized record of HRSDC's financial transactions. Financial information submitted to the Public Accounts of Canada and included in HRSDC's Departmental Performance Report is consistent with these financial statements.
Management maintains a system of financial management and internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance that financial information is reliable, assets are safeguarded and transactions are in accordance with the Financial Administration Act, executed in accordance with prescribed regulations, within Parliamentary authorities, and are properly recorded to maintain accountability of Government funds. Management also seeks to ensure the objectivity and integrity of data in its financial statements by careful selection, training and development of qualified staff, by organizational arrangements that provide appropriate divisions of responsibility, and by communication programs aimed at ensuring that regulations, policies, standards and managerial authorities are understood throughout the organisation.
Management is also supported and assisted by programs of internal audit and evaluation services and audit committees. The HRSDC Management Audit and Evaluation Committee (MAEC) is a management committee that provides advice and guidance to the Deputy Minister on the results-driven accountability system of the department. The key responsibility of the MAEC is to exercise active supervision of core areas of departmental control and accountability. Also, Service Canada's Audit & Evaluation Committee (AEC) provides assurance on all key aspects of Service Canada's control frameworks and practices, the assessment of the effectiveness of its service delivery, and the relevance and appropriateness of the information used to support decision-making and reporting. The Office of the Auditor General has free and full access to the MAEC and AEC.
The financial statements of HRSDC have not been audited.
September 11, 2008
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Expenses (Note 4) | ||
Social Investment | 32,386,363 | 30,683,559 |
Labour Market | 16,541,759 | 16,298,741 |
Children and Families | 2,483,591 | 2,434,741 |
Learning | 1,542,810 | 1,353,955 |
Seamless, Citizen-Centred Service | 494,919 | 437,026 |
Integrity | 171,549 | 199,152 |
Labour | 147,627 | 147,186 |
Workplace Skills | 131,496 | 86,785 |
Housing and Homelessness | 116,757 | 171,989 |
Policy, Research and Communication | 36,484 | 62,689 |
Collaborative, Networked Government Service | 3,375 | 55,425 |
Total expenses | 54,056,730 | 51,931,248 |
Revenues (Note 5) | ||
Labour Market | 18,906,696 | 19,129,307 |
Learning | 576,896 | 498,281 |
Integrity | 155,681 | 157,752 |
Seamless, Citizen-Centred Service | 73,872 | 71,283 |
Social Investment | 47,185 | 48,284 |
Policy, Research and Communication | 2,683 | 2,632 |
Labour | 2,340 | 2,239 |
Housing and Homelessness | 677 | 1 |
Collaborative, Networked Government Service | 26 | - |
Workplace Skills | 23 | - |
Children and Families | 9 | - |
Total revenues | 19,766,088 | 19,909,779 |
Net cost of operations | 34,290,642 | 32,021,469 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Assets | ||
Financial assets | ||
Accounts receivable and advances (Note 6) | 3,406,440 | 3,714,865 |
Canada Student Loans (Note 7) | 8,746,860 | 7,960,945 |
Total financial assets | 12,153,300 | 11,675,810 |
Non-financial assets | ||
Prepaid expenses (Note 8) | 17,769 | 16,573 |
Tangible capital assets (Note 9) | 184,902 | 138,385 |
Total non-financial assets | 202,671 | 154,958 |
Total | 12,355,971 | 11,830,768 |
Liabilities | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 10) | 1,869,120 | 1,238,732 |
Vacation pay and compensatory leave | 65,991 | 53,068 |
Employee severance benefits (Note 11) | 300,198 | 298,940 |
Lease obligations for tangible capital assets (Note 12) | 1,424 | - |
Due to Canada Pension Plan (Note 13) | 106,392 | 53,584 |
Designated Amount Fund - Trust Account (Note 14) | 637,650 | - |
Government Annuities Account (Note 15) | 292,987 | 319,295 |
Other liabilities (Note 16) | 59,197 | 45,669 |
Total liabilities | 3,332,959 | 2,009,288 |
Equity of Canada (Note 17) | 9,023,012 | 9,821,480 |
Total | 12,355,971 | 11,830,768 |
Contingent liabilities (Note 19)
Contractual obligations (Note 20)
Subsequent event (Note 22)
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Equity of Canada, beginning of year | 9,821,480 | 9,528,209 |
Transfer of opening balance to the Designated Account Fund (Note 14) | (1,817,392) | - |
Equity of Canada after opening balance adjustment | 8,004,088 | 9,528,209 |
Net cost of operations | (34,290,642) | (32,021,469) |
Current year appropriations used (Note 3) | 40,420,467 | 36,830,046 |
Revenue not available for spending | (780,939) | (667,361) |
Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund (Note 3) | (4,365,783) | (3,879,559) |
Services provided without charge by other government departments (Note 21) | 35,821 | 34,746 |
Change in equity due to government reorganization (Note 18) | - | (3,132) |
Equity of Canada, end of year (Note 17) | 9,023,012 | 9,821,480 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Operating activities | ||
Net cost of operations | 34,290,642 | 32,021,469 |
Non-cash items: | ||
Amortization of tangible capital assets | (50,819) | (61,054) |
Services provided without charge by other government departments (Note 21) | (35,821) | (34,746) |
Adjustments to tangible capital assets | (1,650) | (6,116) |
Net loss on disposal of tangible capital assets | (35) | (249) |
Variations in Statement of Financial Position: | ||
Decrease in accounts receivable and advances | (308,425) | (647,748) |
Increase in Canada Student Loans | 785,915 | 932,880 |
Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses | 1,196 | (6,768) |
Decrease (increase) in liabilities | (1,323,671) | 42,315 |
Transfer of opening balance to the Designated Amount Fund (Note 14) | 1,817,392 | - |
Cash used by operating activities | 35,174,724 | 32,239,983 |
Capital investment activities | ||
Acquisitions of tangible capital assets | 99,050 | 43,214 |
Proceeds from dispositions of tangible capital assets | (29) | (71) |
Cash used by capital investment activities | 99,021 | 43,143 |
Financing activities | ||
Net cash provided by Government of Canada | 35,273,745 | 32,283,126 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements
1. Authority and objectives
The Department of Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) was established, effective February 6, 2006, through the amalgamation of the departments of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada and Social Development Canada, as an agent of Her Majesty of Canada. It is a Department named in the Schedule I of the Financial Administration Act and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
HRSDC works to improve the standard of living and the quality of life of all Canadians by promoting a highly skilled and mobile workforce, as well as an efficient and inclusive labour market. It supports human capital development, labour market development and is dedicated to establishing a culture of life long learning for Canadians.
Service Canada (SC) is a branch of HRSDC and is the public's primary access point to many Government of Canada programs and services, providing better, one-stop service to more Canadians in more communities. SC will continue to bring federal services and benefits together making it easier for Canadians to receive more of the help they need in one place. SC integrates a range of services from a number of federal departments to form a single service delivery network.
HRSDC operates under a number of Acts and Regulations: Department of Human Resources and Skills Development Act, Old Age Security Act and Regulations, Employment Insurance Act and Regulations, Government Annuities Act, Canada Pension Plan Act and Regulations, Canada Student Financial Assistance Act and Regulations, Canada Student Loans Act and Regulations, Corporations and Labour Unions Returns Act, Section 16, and Regulations, Fair Wages and Hours of Labour Act and Regulations, Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Act, Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act, Status of the Artist Act, Part II and Regulations, Vocational Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons Act, Wages Liability Act, Canada Labour Code and Regulations, Employment Equity Act and Regulations, Labour Adjustment Benefits Act and Universal Child Care Benefit Act.
Human Resources and Social Development Canada achieves its objectives under eleven major programs:
Social Investment
Provides Canadians with pensions and benefits for retirement, death and disability through the Old Age Security Act and the Canada Pension Plan. It also includes Social Investment programs, policies and grants and contributions designed to ensure that children, families, seniors, communities and people with disabilities are provided with the knowledge, information and
opportunities to move forward with their own solutions to social and economic challenge.
Labour Market
Comprised of the Employment Insurance and Labour Market Programs, Employment Insurance programs promote individual well being, economic stability, and a flexible labour market by providing temporary income support to unemployed workers who qualify under Part I of the Employment Insurance Act. Employment Insurance encompasses a wide range of benefits to address the needs of
workers and the labour market, including Canadians who are sick, pregnant, or caring for a newborn or adopted child, as well as those who must care for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death.
Labour Market Programs provide programs and services that are funded from Departmental Reference Levels and for those programs established under Part II of the Employment Insurance Act the Employment Insurance Account. These enable Canadians, including unemployed adults and targeted groups, such as youth and Aboriginal Peoples, to develop their skills and encourage them to invest in themselves and become self-reliant and more adaptable to labour market changes.
Children and Families
Provides support to families to ensure all children have the best possible start in life; that parents have choice in childcare, to ensure the needs of those who provide care to loved ones are taken into account and that families' economic security is sustained. This activity also undertakes specific initiatives supported by multilateral agreements between the Federal Government and
Provinces and Territories through programs such as the Canada's Universal Child Care Plan, the National Child Benefit, and Multilateral Framework on Early Learning and Child Care.
Learning
Assists Canadians to acquire the education and skills that will enable them to participate more fully in a knowledge-based economy and society. In doing so, the department works in close partnership with the provinces and territories, voluntary sector, financial institutions, service providers and other key stakeholders to increase awareness of and access to lifelong learning and
literacy opportunities by reducing financial and non-financial barriers for today's and tomorrow's learners.
Seamless, Citizen-Centred Service
Develops service strategies, policies and research and delivers one-stop, easy-to-access, personalized services across integrated delivery channels - phone, Internet, and in-person - while ensuring needs, expectations, and priorities of citizens and communities are at the centre of the design and delivery of services and that the information gathered through service delivery about
citizen and community needs informs the policy, program and service delivery development process.
Integrity
Enhances and strengthens the integrity of programs to ensure that the right person or organization receives the right service or benefit at the right time, and for the intended purpose. It implements the Social Insurance Number and the Social Insurance Registry as the foundation for a safe and secure common identifier, develops integrity risk management strategies that will address
operational risk and lead to the reduction of payment errors, and processes grants and contributions, individual benefits and mail service requests.
Labour
Promotes and sustains stable industrial relations and a safe, fair, healthy, equitable and productive workplace within the federal labour jurisdiction. It collects and disseminates labour and workplace information, represents Canada at international labour activities, fosters constructive labour-management relationships and ensures that minimum labour standards and occupational health
and safety protections are enforced.
Workplace Skills
Identifies, addresses and promotes workplace skills development through Workplace Partnerships, in collaboration with industry partners and stakeholders. Workplace Skills improves immigrant integration outcomes through Foreign Workers and Immigrants such as Foreign Credential Recognition, the Immigration Portal, and the Foreign Worker Program. Workplace Skills also develops and
disseminates knowledge and information, which is vital to inform a well-functioning labour market through Skills and Labour Market Information, including National Occupational Classification, Essential Skills, and Labour Market Information.
Housing and Homelessness
Provides programs and services that assist communities in helping homeless individuals and families as well as those at risk of homelessness move towards self-sufficiency, thereby contributing to society and the economy. This is accomplished through partnerships with all levels of government, the voluntary and private sectors, foundations, faith-based communities and unions.
Policy, Research and Communication
Provides strategic policy leadership by promoting key human resources and social development policies of the Government of Canada, by developing and implementing key Departmental frameworks and strategies, and by engaging and collaborating with our partners and Canadians through public involvement and by advancing knowledge development.
Collaborative, Networked Government Service
Implements a government-wide, collaborative, networked business approach to delivering citizen-centred service to Canadians by working with other federal departments and agencies, other levels of government, and community partners, sharing information, adopting interoperable systems and infrastructures, providing secure management of citizen's personal information and respect of their
privacy, and increasing the accuracy of the Social Insurance Registry through more timely and complete updates with vital statistics organizations.
2. Summary of significant accounting policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector.
Significant accounting policies are as follows:
(a) Parliamentary appropriations - HRSDC is financed by the Government of Canada through Parliamentary appropriations. Appropriations provided to the department do not parallel financial reporting according to generally accepted accounting principles as appropriations are primarily based on cash flow requirements. Consequently, items recognized in the statement of operations and the statement of financial position are not necessarily those provided through appropriations from Parliament. Note 3 provides a high-level reconciliation between the bases of reporting.
(b) Net Cash Provided by Government - HRSDC operates within the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF) which is administered by the Receiver General for Canada. All cash received by HRSDC is deposited to the CRF and all cash disbursements made by HRSDC are paid from the CRF. The net cash provided by Government is the difference between all cash receipts and all cash disbursements including transactions between departments of the federal government.
(c) Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund - Represents the difference between the net cash provided by Government and appropriations used in a year, excluding the amount of non- respendable revenue recorded by the department. It results from timing differences between when a transaction affects appropriations and when it is processed through the CRF.
(d) Revenues:
(e) Expenses - Expenses are recorded on the accrual basis:
(f) Employee future benefits:
(g) Accounts receivable and advances -Accounts receivable and advances are stated at amounts that are expected to be ultimately realized. A provision is made for accounts receivable where recovery is considered uncertain.
(h) Canada Student Loans - Loans are recorded at original cost plus accrued interest receivable less reimbursements and valuation allowances. Interest revenue is accrued in the period earned for loans in good standing. Interest is not accrued on loans considered unrecoverable. An allowance is recorded for bad debts and debt reduction in repayment (DRR) for Canada Student Loans. The allowance is calculated using actuarial estimates that reflect the age of the accounts and their performance status.
(i) Contingent liabilities - Contingent liabilities are potential liabilities that may become actual liabilities when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. To the extent that the future event is likely to occur or fail to occur, and a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made, an estimated liability is accrued and an expense recorded. If the likelihood is not determinable or an amount cannot be reasonably estimated, the contingency is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
(j) Tangible capital assets - All tangible capital assets and leasehold improvements having an initial cost of $10,000 or more are recorded at their acquisition cost. Amortization of tangible capital assets is done on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
Asset Class | Amortization period |
Machinery and equipment | 5 years |
Informatics hardware | 5 years |
Informatics software | 3-5 years |
Other equipment and furniture | 5 years |
Motor vehicles | 5 years |
Capital leases | Term of the lease |
Leasehold improvements | Useful life of the improvements |
Assets under construction | Once in service, in accordance with asset type |
(k) Measurement uncertainty - The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with the Treasury Board accounting policies which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in the financial statements. At the time of preparation of these statements, management believes the estimates and assumptions to be reasonable. The most significant items where estimates are used are the determination of the allowances for doubtful accounts, the contingent liabilities, the liability for employee severance benefits, the EI premiums, the OAS benefit repayments and the useful life of tangible capital assets. Actual results could significantly differ from those estimated. These estimates are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become necessary, they are recorded in the financial statements in the year they become known.
3. Parliamentary appropriations
HRSDC receives most of its operating funding through annual Parliamentary appropriations. Items recognized in the statement of operations and the statement of financial position in one year may be funded through Parliamentary appropriations in prior, current or future years. Accordingly, HRSDC has different net costs of operations for the year on a government funding basis than on an accrual accounting basis. Furthermore, as a consolidated specified purpose account, the Employment Insurance (EI) account expenses and revenues recognized in HRSDC's statement of operations do not affect Parliamentary appropriations. The differences are reconciled in the following tables:
(a) Reconciliation of net cost of operations to current year appropriations used:
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Net cost of operations | 34,290,642 | 32,021,469 |
Adjustments for items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting appropriations: | ||
Add (less): | ||
Net EI transactions (Note 17) | 2,834,596 | 3,302,393 |
Services provided without charge by other government departments (Note 21) | (35,821) | (34,746) |
Amortization | (50,819) | (61,054) |
Bad debts (excluding EI bad debts) | (414,609) | (417,289) |
Adjustments to grants and contributions | (36,204) | 17,177 |
Refunds of program expenses | 39,678 | 56,306 |
Justice Canada legal fees | - | (6,298) |
Net loss on disposal of tangible capital assets | (35) | (249) |
Revenues transferred under net voted authority | (2,978) | - |
Revenues not respendable by the department | 780,939 | 667,361 |
Decrease in prepaid expenses | (973) | (1,582) |
Reclassification of tangible capital assets | (1,657) | 5 |
Transfer of opening balance to the Designated Amount Fund (Note 14) | 1,817,392 | - |
Decrease of allowance for loan guarantees and other allowances | 7,630 | 9,229 |
Decrease (increase) in vacation pay and compensatory leave | (12,923) | 4,271 |
Increase of severance pay accrual | (1,258) | (6,594) |
39,213,600 | 35,550,399 | |
Adjustments for items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting appropriations: | ||
Add (less): | ||
Increase in prepaid expenses | 1,728 | 973 |
Tangible capital assets acquisitions funded by current year appropriations | 97,537 | 43,214 |
Canada Student Loans disbursed | 1,099,489 | 1,231,928 |
Debt reduction and forgiveness of Canada Student Loans | 8,023 | 3,504 |
Capital leases repayments | 90 | 28 |
Current year appropriations used | 40,420,467 | 36,830,046 |
(b) Appropriations provided and used:
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Vote 1 - Operating expenditures | 2,531,434 | 655,567 |
Vote 5 - Grants and contributions | 1,240,274 | 1,797,801 |
Vote 7 - Debt write-offs | 407 | 424 |
Statutory amounts | ||
Old Age Security | 31,954,677 | 30,284,055 |
Universal Child Care Benefit | 2,474,298 | 1,784,359 |
Canada Student loans | 1,099,489 | 1,231,928 |
Other | 1,363,641 | 1,884,880 |
40,664,220 | 37,639,014 | |
Less: | ||
Available for use in subsequent years | (69) | (111) |
Lapsed appropriations | ||
Operating | (30,671) | (42,642) |
Grants and contributions | (213,001) | (766,058) |
Debt write-offs | (12) | (88) |
Statutory | - | (69) |
Current year appropriations used | 40,420,467 | 36,830,046 |
(c) Reconciliation of net cash provided by Government to current year appropriations used:
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Net cash provided by Government | 35,273,745 | 32,283,126 |
Revenue not available for spending by the department | 780,939 | 667,361 |
36,054,684 | 32,950,487 | |
Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund: | ||
Decrease in accounts receivable and advances | 308,425 | 647,748 |
Increase in liabilities (other than the Canada Pension Plan) | 1,270,863 | 54,952 |
Increase (decrease) in Canada Pension Plan | 52,808 | (97,267) |
Net EI transactions (Note 17) | 2,834,596 | 3,302,393 |
Other | (100,909) | (28,267) |
4,365,783 | 3,879,559 | |
Current year appropriations used | 40,420,467 | 36,830,046 |
4. Expenses
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Benefits and transfer payments | ||
Individuals | 35,324,453 | 32,786,425 |
EI benefits and support measures | 14,292,553 | 14,077,937 |
Non-profit organizations | 675,433 | 694,845 |
Other levels of government within Canada | 401,963 | 1,026,411 |
Industry | 17,539 | 30,367 |
Other countries and international organizations | 2,461 | 2,645 |
Total transfer payments | 50,714,402 | 48,618,630 |
Operating | ||
Salaries and benefits | 1,687,236 | 1,719,636 |
Professional and special services | 487,412 | 421,227 |
Bad debts on Canada Student Loans | 394,943 | 409,175 |
Administration costs related to EI | 220,701 | 229,259 |
Accommodations | 174,735 | 170,729 |
Bad debts | 100,758 | 107,085 |
Transportation | 93,410 | 81,612 |
Amortization | 50,819 | 61,054 |
Materials and supplies | 42,136 | 22,663 |
Communications services | 41,850 | 41,351 |
Repair and maintenance | 35,418 | 34,351 |
Other | 12,910 | 14,476 |
Total operating expenses | 3,342,328 | 3,312,618 |
Total expenses | 54,056,730 | 51,931,248 |
The operating expenditures of HRSDC include the consolidated expenditures of the EI account, which amount to $1,768.6 million ($1,736.6 million in 2007).
5. Revenues
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Employment Insurance account: | ||
Employment Insurance (EI) premiums | 16,877,137 | 17,109,171 |
Interest on the balance of the EI account | 1,926,315 | 1,912,249 |
Penalties and interest on EI receivables | 92,261 | 95,550 |
Subtotal EI revenues | 18,895,713 | 19,116,970 |
Interest on Canada Student Loans | 575,884 | 497,421 |
Recovery of Canada Pension Plan administration costs | 275,146 | 278,911 |
Other revenues | 19,345 | 16,477 |
Total revenues | 19,766,088 | 19,909,779 |
6. Accounts receivable and advances
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Accounts receivable from other federal government departments and agencies: | ||
EI premiums and benefit repayments receivable from the Canada Revenue Agency | 1,297,779 | 1,253,655 |
Old Age Security benefit repayments receivable from the Canada Revenue Agency | 963,097 | 1,087,336 |
Other | 152,640 | 385,001 |
2,413,516 | 2,725,992 | |
Accounts receivable external to the Government: | ||
EI overpayments to be recovered | 508,750 | 481,792 |
EI penalties | 168,466 | 172,741 |
Accrued interest on loans receivable | 462,934 | 443,893 |
Other | 637,235 | 594,051 |
1,777,385 | 1,692,477 | |
Total accounts receivable | 4,190,901 | 4,418,469 |
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts on external accounts receivable | (797,652) | (716,737) |
Net accounts receivable | 3,393,249 | 3,701,732 |
Advances to Provincial Workers Compensation | 13,080 | 13,013 |
Advances to employees | 111 | 120 |
Total accounts receivable and advances | 3,406,440 | 3,714,865 |
7. Canada Student Loans
Loans issued on or after August 1, 2000 are operated under the authority of section 6.1 of the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, which authorizes HRSDC to enter into loan agreements directly with qualifying students. Direct Loans and the Risk-Shared Loans under this act are provided interest-free to full-time students and afterwards bear interest at either a variable rate of 2.5% above the prime rate or a fixed rate of 5.0% above the prime rate. The maximum repayment period is 10 years and up to 15 years for borrowers that are eligible for a revision of terms.
Loans issued prior to August 1, 2000 include loans outstanding which are amounts related to student loans subrogated to the Crown under the Canada Student Loans Act and under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act. The Guaranteed Loans under the Canada Student Loans Act are provided interest-free to full-time students and afterwards bear interest as set by the Canada Student Loans Program. The maximum repayment period is 10 years and up to 15 years for borrowers that are eligible for a revision of terms.
An allowance is recorded to provide for bad debts and debt reduction in repayment (DRR) for Canada Student Loans. The allowance rate is determined according to an actuarial estimate based on the age of the accounts and their performance status. For the year ended March 31, 2008, the rate was established at 14.8% (14.6% in 2007) of the disbursements incurred since the beginning of the program for bad debts and at 0.7% (0.7% in 2007) of the same amount for DRR. The allowance for bad debts is calculated on a monthly basis.
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Direct Loans | 10,530,466 | 9,430,977 |
Guaranteed Loans | 368,595 | 435,395 |
Risk-Shared Loans | 170,906 | 201,720 |
Unamortized discount on defaulted risk-shared loans | (162,361) | (191,635) |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (2,160,746) | (1,915,512) |
Total Canada Student Loans | 8,746,860 | 7,960,945 |
Guaranteed and Risk-Shared loans write-offs for the year ended March 31, 2008 were $95.4 million ($159 million in 2007) and payments received while the account was in write-off status were $0.2 million ($0.3 million in 2007).
8. Prepaid expenses
Prepaid expenses are comprised of prepaid transfer payments and prepaid operational expenses. Prepaid transfer payments are made when it is necessary to meet program objectives and it is permitted under the related agreement. Prepayments of transfer payments do not exceed the expenditures expected to be incurred by the recipient during the first month of the following fiscal year. Prepaid operational expenses include postage, rent, maintenance fees, legal fees and other miscellaneous expenses.
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Transfer payments | 16,041 | 15,600 |
Operational expenses | 1,728 | 973 |
Total prepaid expenses | 17,769 | 16,573 |
9. Tangible capital assets (in thousands of dollars)
Cost | Accumulated amortization | |||||||||
Class | Opening balance | Acquisitions | Disposal, write-offs and adjustments |
Closing balance | Opening balance | Amortization | Disposal, write-offs and adjustments |
Closing balance | 2008 Net book value |
2007 Net book value |
Machinery & equipment | 2,324 | 54 | (14) | 2,364 | 1,747 | 245 | (14) | 1,978 | 386 | 577 |
Informatics hardware | 188,168 | 8,499 | (2,485) | 194,182 | 170,367 | 7,592 | (1,610) | 176,349 | 17,833 | 17,801 |
Informatics software | 162,373 | 47,048 | (767) | 208,654 | 114,921 | 23,871 | — | 138,792 | 69,862 | 47,452 |
Other equipment & furniture | 8,688 | 404 | (463) | 8,629 | 5,894 | 942 | (379) | 6,457 | 2,172 | 2,794 |
Motor vehicles | 7,236 | 248 | (223) | 7,261 | 5,684 | 736 | (235) | 6,185 | 1,076 | 1,552 |
Capital lease - office equipment | — | 1,513 | — | 1,513 | — | 107 | — | 107 | 1,406 | — |
Capital lease - other equipment | 1,136 | — | (823) | 313 | 1,136 | — | (823) | 313 | — | — |
Assets under construction for in-house developed software | 23,534 | 29,510 | — | 53,044 | — | — | — | — | 53,044 | 23,534 |
Leasehold improvements | 155,069 | 11,774 | — | 166,843 | 110,394 | 17,326 | — | 127,720 | 39,123 | 44,675 |
Total tangible capital assets: | 548,528 | 99,050 | (4,775) | 642,803 | 410,143 | 50,819 | (3,061) | 457,901 | 184,902 | 138,385 |
Amortization expense for the year ended March 31, 2008 is $50.8 million ($61.1 million in 2007).
10. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities to other federal government departments and agencies | 1,018,893 | 299,487 |
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities to external parties | 641,300 | 735,686 |
Accrued salaries and wages | 103,559 | 92,890 |
Allowance for alternative payments for non-participating provinces to Canada Student Loans | 76,949 | 78,835 |
Allowance for loan guarantees (Note 19) | 21,649 | 29,279 |
Other payables and accrued liabilities | 6,770 | 2,555 |
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 1,869,120 | 1,238,732 |
11. Employee benefits
(a) Pension benefits: The department's employees participate in the Public Service Pension Plan, which is sponsored and administered by the Government of Canada. Pension benefits accrue up to a maximum period of 35 years at a rate of 2% per year of pensionable service, times the average of the best five consecutive years of earnings. The benefits are integrated with Canada/Quebec Pension Plans benefits and they are indexed to inflation.
Both the employees and the department contribute to the cost of the Plan. The expense for the year ended March 31, 2008 amounts to $173.7 million ($167.7 million in 2007), which represents approximately 2.1 times the contributions by employees (2.2 in 2007). The department's responsibility with regard to the Plan is limited to its contributions. Actuarial surpluses or deficiencies are recognized in the financial statements of the Government of Canada as the Plan's sponsor.
(b) Severance benefits: The department provides severance benefits to its employees based on eligibility, years of service and final salary. The severance benefit liability is based on a percentage provided by Treasury Board, applied to the eligible payroll as at March 31. Treasury Board determines the percentage based on an actuarial evaluation of the future liability for the entire government's eligible employees. The rate as at March 31, 2008 was 23.27% (23.64% at March 31, 2007). These severance benefits are not pre-funded. Benefits will be paid from future appropriations. Information about the severance benefits, measured as at March 31, is as follows:
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Accrued benefit obligation, beginning of year | 298,940 | 292,346 |
Expense for the year | 31,405 | 53,209 |
Benefits paid during the year | (30,147) | (46,615) |
Accrued benefit obligation, end of year | 300,198 | 298,940 |
12. Lease obligations for tangible capital assets
HRSDC has entered into agreements to rent office equipment under capital lease with a cost of $1.5 million and an accumulated amortization of $0.1 million as at March 31, 2008 (Note 9). As per the lease agreements, the obligations for the upcoming years include the following:
Maturing year | 2008 |
(in thousands of dollars) | |
2009 | 391 |
2010 | 391 |
2011 | 391 |
2012 | 372 |
2013 and thereafter | 171 |
Total future minimum lease payments | 1,716 |
Less: imputed interest (7 % to 10 %) | (292) |
Balance of obligations under leased tangible capital assets | 1,424 |
13. Due to Canada Pension Plan (CPP)
The Minister of HRSDC, on behalf of the Government of Canada, is responsible for the administration of the Canada Pension Plan. The financial activities of the Canada Pension Plan (the Plan) are not part of HRSDC's reporting entity because it is under joint control of the federal and the participating provincial governments. Established in 1965, the CPP operates in all parts of Canada, except in Quebec, which operates a comparable program.
The CPP account (the Account) was established in the accounts of Canada by the CPP Act to record the contributions, interests, pensions and benefits and operating expenses of the Plan. It also records the amounts transferred to or received from the CPP Investment Board.
The revenues and expenses are recorded as increases and decreases to the Account. The detailed revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities are reported in the CPP distinct set of Consolidated Audited Financial Statements. HRSDC's financial statements reflect only the year-end liability which represents the balance of the CPP assets on deposit in the Consolidated Revenue Fund. For the 2008 fiscal year end that amount is $106.4 million ($53.6 million in 2007).
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Due to Canada Pension Plan, beginning of year | 53,584 | 150,851 |
Receipts and other credits | 52,116,823 | 59,563,344 |
Payments and other charges | (52,064,015) | (59,660,611) |
Due to Canada Pension Plan, end of year | 106,392 | 53,584 |
14. Designated Amount Fund - Trust Account
This account was established pursuant to section 21 of the Financial Administration Act, to record amounts received and paid under Article 5 of the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement. It was established on September 19, 2007, and provides for the payments referred to as Common Experience Payments to eligible former students of recognized Indian Residential Schools. The account is credited with interest, pursuant to section 21(2) of the Financial Administration Act. The Designated Amount Fund is co-administered by Indian Residential Schools Resolution Canada and Human Resources and Social Development Canada, through the Service Canada initiative.
2008 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | |
Designated Amount Fund, beginning of year | - |
Transfer of opening balance | 1,817,392 |
Receipts and other credits | 19,524 |
Payments and other charges | (1,199,266) |
Designated Amount Fund, end of year | 637,650 |
15. Government Annuities Account
HRSDC administers the Government Annuities Account. This account was established by the Government Annuities Act, and modified by the Government Annuities Improvement Act, which discontinued sales of annuities in 1975. The account is valued on an actuarial basis each year, with the deficit or surplus charged or credited to the Consolidated Revenue Fund.
The purpose of the Government Annuities Act was to assist Canadians to provide for their later years through the purchase of Government annuities.
Receipts and other credits consist of premiums received, funds reclaimed from the Consolidated Revenue Fund for previously untraceable annuitants, earned interest, and any transfer needed to cover the actuarial deficit. Payments and other charges represent matured annuities, the commuted value of death benefits, premium refunds and withdrawals, and actuarial surpluses and unclaimed items transferred to non-tax revenues. The amounts of unclaimed annuities related to untraceable annuitants are transferred to non-tax revenues.
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Government Annuities, beginning of year | 319,295 | 347,337 |
Receipts and other credits | 21,042 | 22,765 |
Payments and other charges | (47,350) | (50,807) |
Government Annuities, end of year | 292,987 | 319,295 |
16. Other liabilities
Labour Market Development Agreement - Ontario: HRSDC and the Government of Ontario (Ontario) entered into a Labour Market Development Agreement on January 1st, 2007 where the design and delivery of the active employment benefits and support measures have been devolved to the province. Funds received from Ontario to support interim administrative agreements are segregated and used specifically for that purpose.
Civil Service Insurance Fund: This account was established by the Civil Service Insurance Act, introduced to enable the Minister of Finance to contract with a person appointed to a permanent position in any branch of the public service for the payment of certain death benefits. No new contracts have been entered into since 1954, when the Supplementary Death Benefit Plan for the Public Service and Canadian Forces was introduced as part of the Public Service Superannuation Act and the Canadian Forces Superannuation Act, respectively. As of April 1st, 1997, HRSDC assumed responsibility for the administration and the actuarial valuation of the Civil Service Insurance Act.
Other liabilities: This category includes other accounts for which enabling legislation requires that revenues be earmarked, and that related expenses are charged against these revenues. The expenses and revenues are recorded as increases and decreases to the liability accounts and are not reported as revenues and expenses of HRSDC.
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Labour Market Development Agreement - Ontario | 42,975 | 30,780 |
Civil Service Insurance Fund | 5,966 | 6,133 |
Other liabilities | 10,256 | 8,756 |
Total other liabilities | 59,197 | 45,669 |
17. Equity of Canada
The department includes transactions of the Employment Insurance (EI) program in its revenues and expenses. The Employment Insurance Act and regulations requires that the employer and employee contributions and related revenue be segregated and that related expenses be charged against this revenue. The contributions towards the EI program can only be used for the purposes identified in the Employment Insurance Act. The Equity of Canada is the net result of the surplus coming from the EI Account being the "restricted equity" and the deficit coming from the departmental operations (other than EI) being the "unrestricted equity".
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Restricted Equity for EI, opening balance | 54,118,655 | 50,816,262 |
Revenues under the EI program | 18,895,713 | 19,116,970 |
Expenses under the EI program | (16,061,117) | (15,814,577) |
2,834,596 | 3,302,393 | |
Restricted Equity for EI, closing balance | 56,953,251 | 54,118,655 |
Unrestricted Equity | (47,930,239) | (44,297,175) |
Equity of Canada | 9,023,012 | 9,821,480 |
18. Government reorganization
On September 12, 2005 the Prime Minister announced a significant reorganization of government. Effective April 1, 2006 Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) transferred the Public Access Programs which includes the following four areas: Canada Site, Publiservice, Canada Enquiry Centre, and Gateways and Clusters; to the department under the Service Canada initiative. The net impact of the transfer of the assets and the liabilities was a reduction of $3.1 million of the equity as at April 1, 2006.
19. Contingent Liabilities
(a) Claims and litigation
Two legal proceedings have been filed against Her Majesty the Queen contesting on substantially similar grounds, the constitutional validity of parts of the Employment Insurance Act. In particular, certain provisions relating to the setting of premiums and the size of the accumulated surplus in the EI Account are being challenged. The government won the case at trial and the appeal filed by two Unions. In April 2007, the Supreme Court of Canada granted the Unions' leave to appeal and a hearing was held on May 13, 2008 - a final decision is not expected before the fall of 2008.
In addition to the aforementioned, other claims, litigations and grievances have been made against the department in the normal course of operations. Some of these potential liabilities may become actual liabilities when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. To the extent that the future event is likely to occur or fail to occur, and a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made, an estimated liability is accrued and an expense recorded in the financial statements. Based on Justice Canada's legal assessment of potential liability, no liability was recorded at March 31, 2008.
(b) Loan guarantees
A provision for losses on loan guarantees is recorded in the accounts when it is likely that a payment will be made to honour a guarantee and where the amount of the anticipated loss can be reasonably estimated. The amount of the allowance for losses is determined by taking into consideration historical loss experience and current economic conditions. The increase or decrease in the allowance for loan losses between years is recorded in operating expenses. As at March 31, 2008, HRSDC has guaranteed the following debt:
Authorized Limit | Contingent Liability | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Guaranteed loans under the Canada Student Loans Act |
10,781,963 | 129,560 |
Under the Canada Student Loans Act, HRSDC guarantees loans made by banks, credit unions, and certain other companies to qualifying students. The terms of repayment are established on the basis of the attendance at a designated educational institution. As at March 31, 2008, HRSDC has an allowance for loan losses of $21.6 million for these guarantees ($29.2 million as at March 31, 2007).
20. Contractual Obligations
The nature of the HRSDC's activities can result in some large multi-year contracts and obligations whereby HRSDC will be obligated to make future payments when the goods/services are received. Significant contractual obligations that can be reasonably estimated are summarized as follows:
2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 and thereafter |
Total | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||||||
Transfer payments | 972,245 | 209,936 | 36,914 | 81 | - | 1,219,176 |
Operating and Maintenance | 120,000 | 68,000 | 63,000 | 52,000 | 3,000 | 306,000 |
Total contractual obligations | 1,092,245 | 277,936 | 99,914 | 52,081 | 3,000 | 1,525,176 |
21. Related party transactions
HRSDC is related in terms of common ownership to all Government of Canada departments, agencies and Crown Corporations. The department enters into transactions with these entities in the normal course of business and on normal trade terms. Also, during the year, the department received services that were obtained without charge from other federal government departments as presented in part (a).
(a) Services provided without charge:
During the year, HRSDC received services without charge from other federal government departments. These services include the employers' contribution to the health and dental insurance plans and legal fees. These services without charge have been recognized in the department's statement of operations as follows:
2008 | 2007 | |
(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Employers' contributions to the health and dental insurance plans paid by Treasury Board Secretariat |
32,107 | 29,600 |
Legal services provided by Justice Canada | 3,714 | 5,146 |
Total services provided without charge | 35,821 | 34,746 |
The Government has structured some of its administrative activities for efficiency and cost-effectiveness purposes so that one department performs these services on behalf of all without charge. The costs of these services, which include payroll and cheque issuance services provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada and audit services provided by the Office of the Auditor General, are not included as an expense in the department's Statement of Operations.
(b) Agreements with other federal government departments:
HRSDC, through the Service Canada (SC) initiative, acts as a focal point for government access to Canadians. As a result, HRSDC has entered into several agreements with other federal government departments designed to provide Canadians with better access to programs and services. As of March 31, 2008, SC had entered into agreements with the following departments: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Canada Border Services Agency, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Passport Canada, Transport Canada, Veterans Affairs Canada, Department of National Defence, Public Service Commission, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Heritage, Office of Indian Residential Schools Resolutions Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Canada Revenue Agency.
22. Subsequent event
The legislation to create the Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board came into force on June 20, 2008. The mandate of the Board is to manage a financial reserve and to set the Employment Insurance premium rate.
The Canada Employment Insurance Financing Board's specific responsibilities are: managing a separate EI account where any excess premiums from a given year will be held and invested until they are used to reduce premium rates in subsequent years; implementing an improved EI premium rate-setting mechanism that will ensure that EI revenues and expenditures break even over time and contribute to the relative stability of premium rates by limiting year to year changes in EI premiums to 15 cents; and maintaining a $2 billion cash reserve as a contingency fund that will support relative premium rate stability.
As such, the responsibilities of the new Board will pertain only to the financing of the EI program. The Government of Canada and the existing EI Commission will continue to have full responsibility related to EI benefits and program delivery, including eligibility and benefit levels.
23. Comparative information
Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.