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Table 6a: Summary of Transfer Payments Programs by Program Activity


     

2007-2008

($ thousands)

Actual
2005-2006

Actual
2006-2007

Main Estimates

Planned Spending

Total Authorities

Actual
2007-2008

GRANTS            
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces

152

130

152

152

142

124

Conduct Operations

-

-

-

-

-

-

Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values

4,815

5,171

5,360

5,360

5,360

5,213

Total Grants

4,967

5,301

5,512

5,512

5,502

5,337

CONTRIBUTIONS 1            
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces

11,505

11,110

20,627

20,627

16,057

10,449

Conduct Operations

-

-

-

-

-

-

Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values

180,985

179,308

192,972

192,972

201,005

160,485

Total Contributions

192,490

190,418

213,599

213,599

217,063

170,934

Total Transfer Payments

197,457

195,719

219,111

219,111

222,565

176,271


Source:  Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group

Notes:

  1. Actual Spending 2005-2006 has been restated by $3,463K since figure published in Departmental Performance Report 2005-2006 to reallocate "Contribution Program in support of the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund" from "Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces" to "Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values".
  2. Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.

Table 6b: Details of Transfer Payment Programs Over
$5 Million


Description ($ thousands)

Type

Actual Spending 2005-2006

Actual Spending 2006-2007

Planned Spending 2007–2008

Total Authorities 2007-2008

Actual Spending 2007-2008

Variance(s) Between Planned and Actual Spending 2007-2008

Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces
Payments under the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act

S

7,392

6,796

7,020

6,079

6,079

941

Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program

C

-

355

5,450

6,053

450

5,000

Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values
Contribution Program for the Promotion of the Defence Diplomacy Objectives Implemented by the Military Training Assistance Programme

C

9,305

10,017

10,000

10,000

8,923

1,077

NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program

C

68,893

68,366

55,030

55,030

42,903

12,127

NATO Military Budget

C

47,296

56,789

63,333

63,333

59,889

3,444

NATO Security Investment Program

C

43,166

35,773

55,647

55,647

38,920

16,727

Subtotal Transfer Payments over $5 million  

176,052

178,096

196,480

196,142

157,164

39,316

Total Transfer Payments

 

197,458

195,719

219,111

222,565

176,271

42,840

Percentage of Transfer Payments over $5 million

 

89.2%

91.0%

89.7%

88.1%

89.2%

 

Total spending per PAA

Actual Spending 2005-2006 1

Actual Spending 2006-2007

Planned Spending 2007-2008

Total Authorities 2007-2008

Actual Spending 2007-2008

 

Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces

11,658

11,240

20,779

16,199

10,573

 

Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values

185,800

184,479

198,332

206,365

165,698

 

 

197,458

195,719

219,111

222,565

176,271

 


Source:  Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group

Legend: S = Statutory       C = Contribution

Note:  Actual Spending 2005-2006 has been restated by $3,463K since figure published in Departmental Performance Report 2005-2006 to reallocate "Contribution Program in support of the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund" from "Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces" to "Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values.”

Table 6c:
Details of Transfer Payment Programs
Over $5 Million
for the Department of National Defence
for the period ending March 31, 2008

Table of Contents

Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP)

Contribution Program for the Promotion of the Defence Diplomacy Objectives Implemented by the Military Assistance Training Programme (MTAP)

NATO Military Budget

NATO Security Investment Program

NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program

Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act (SRBA)

Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP)


1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP) –  [Voted payments]
2. Start Date: 1983–1984 3. End Date:2010–2011 (Terms and Conditions of the program up for renewal starting 2011–2012)
4. Description: DND uses Capital Assistance Program to fund capital projects undertaken with provinces, territories and municipalities and/or their agencies related to the operations of military bases and wings located within Canada. Projects include the construction of community-oriented facilities (such as arenas, gymnasiums, swimming pools, water treatment plants, water distribution systems) where the forces and/or military staff and their dependents are significant users, and where provinces or municipalities are in a better position to deliver services. Contributions are also made to support the transfer to municipalities of common infrastructure related to Residential Accommodation (formerly entitled Permanent Married Quarters) such as roads, sidewalks, sewers, storm pipes, etc.
5. Strategic Outcomes: Canadians’ confidence that DND and the CF have relevant and credible capacity to meet defence and security commitments.
6. Results Achieved: The only approved project – Belmont Park (CRD) met the following objectives:
  • Entered into collaborative arrangements with Provinces, Territories and Municipalities and/or their agencies (through contribution agreements);
  • Maintained/improved infrastructure while correcting identified deficiencies;
  • Reduced operating and capital costs;
  • Improved cost-effective provision of infrastructure and community-based services; and,
  • Enhanced quality of life for military personnel and dependants.
($ Thousands)

7. Actual Spending 2005–2006

8. Actual Spending 2006–2007

9. Planned Spending 2007–2008

10. Total Authorities 2007 – 2008

11. Actual
Spending
2007 – 2008

12. Variance Between
9 and 11

13.  Program Activity Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces
14. Total Grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

14. Total Contributions

$0

$355

$5,450

$6,053

$450

$5,000

14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

15. Total Program Activity

$11,658

    $11,240

$20,779

$16,199

      $10,573

$10,206

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s)
Variance of $5,000K is due to the fact that a major project was put on hold.
17. Significant Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit and /or Evaluation: No official audit was performed due to the small dollar value of the project.  However, monthly internal reviews confirmed projects met existing policies and procedures.

Sources: Assistant Deputy Minister – Finance and Corporate Services Group and Assistant Deputy Minister – Infrastructure and Environment Group

Contribution Program for the Promotion of the Defence Diplomacy Objectives Implemented by the Military Assistance Training Programme (MTAP)


1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution Program for the Promotion of the Defence Diplomacy Objectives Implemented by the Military Assistance Training Programme – [Voted payments]
2. Start Date: 1992–1993 3. End Date: 2009–2010 (Terms and conditions of the program up for renewal starting 2010–2011)
4. Description: This contribution program provides the necessary funding for the promotion of the defence diplomacy objectives implemented by the Military Training Assistance Programme.   This funding allows the Government of Canada, through the Department of National Defence (DND), to provide military training and education to selected countries and organizations, and in doing so, to contribute to international security and stability.
5. Strategic Outcomes: Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community.
6. Results Achieved: The Military Training Assistance Programme (MTAP) continued to support and promote Canadian interests and values through the provision of military training assistance to developing, non-NATO countries and organizations. Indeed, MTAP’s various courses contribute to the promotion of democratic principles, the rule of law, human rights, and international stability in the program’s many member countries. The program also allows the Department of National Defence (DND) to promote and raise Canada’s independent national profile in partner countries through training delivered at Canadian and foreign institutions. As such, MTAP constitutes Canada’s main vector of bilateral defence relations with a large number of countries. Training over 1,000 foreign officers from 73 states, MTAP successfully supported DND’s defence diplomacy agenda for the fiscal 2007-2008. MTAP remains committed to further developing language and staff training programmes in Canada, and continues to successfully develop peace support capacity among partner countries by expanding its in-theatre initiatives.  In Jamaica, MTAP coordinated and assisted in the establishment of the Jamaican Military Aviation School (JMAS) and in improving the foundation and capabilities of the Caribbean Junior Command and Staff School located in Jamaica.  Both these facilities are being developed as Regional facilities.  In cooperation with the African Union (AU) and other international players, MTAP also provided staff officer and Peace Support Operations (PSO) training in Africa to train AU officers for deployment to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS).
($ Thousands)

7. Actual Spending 2005-2006

8. Actual Spending 2006-2007

9. Planned Spending 2007-2008

10. Total Authorities 2007-2008

11. Actual
Spending
2007-2008

12. Variance Between
9 and 11

13. Program Activity Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values
14. Total Grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

14.  Total Contributions

$9,305

$10,017

$10,000

$10,000

$8,923

$1,077

14.  Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

15.  Total Program Activity

$185,800

  $184,479

$198,332

$206,365

$165,698

$32,634

16.  Comment(s) on Variance(s): Variance of $1,077K is mainly due to contracting difficulties that did not allow for a third United Nation Military Staff Officer course (approximately $800K). In addition there were less participants and some courses were less expensive than planned.
17. Significant Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and /or Evaluation: CRS conducted an evaluation of MTAP that was completed in May 2008.  The overall assessment confirmed that MTAP enhances interoperability among Canada’s partners and promotes Canadian interest among developing non-NATO countries.

Sources: Assistant Deputy Minister – Finance Group and Corporate Services and Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group

NATO Military Budget


1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Military Budget – [Voted Payments]
2. Start Date: 1949 3. End Date: 2009–2010 (Terms and Conditions of the program up for renewal starting 2010–2011)
4. Description: To contribute the Canadian share of the NATO Military Budget—a common-funded program to finance the operating and maintenance costs of the NATO military structure and activities.
5. Strategic Outcomes: Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community.
6. Results Achieved:Canada’s financial contributions to the Alliance helps to ensure Canadian security, provide leverage and influence within the multi-national body and provides access to military capabilities which Canada, itself, does not possess.
($ Thousands)

7. Actual Spending 2005-2006

8. Actual Spending 2006-2007

9. Planned Spending 2007-2008

10. Total Authorities 2007-2008

11. Actual
Spending
2007-2008

12. Variance Between
9 and 11

13.  Program Activity Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values.
14.  Total Grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

14.  Total Contributions

$47,296

$56,789

$63,333

$63,333

$59,889

$3,444

14.  Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

15.  Total Program Activity

$185,800

$184,479

$198,332

$206,365

$165,698

$32,634

16.  Comment(s) on Variance(s): Some infrastructure projects were delayed which resulted in less contribution paid for Operating and Maintenance.
17.  Significant Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and /or Evaluation: Every year, the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN) - which is a NATO independant office subordinate to the North Atlantic Council (NAC) and supported by national audit institutions - conducts audits of all the accounts commonly-funded by NATO members. Designated finance committees in NATO, where Canada is well represented, analyze these IBAN reports and make recommendations to the relevant NATO entities to comply with IBAN findings.

Sources: Assistant Deputy Minister – Finance and Corporate Services Group and Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group

NATO Security Investment Program


1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Security Investment Program – [Voted Payments]
2. Start Date: 1949 3. End Date: 2009–2010 (Terms and Conditions of the Program up for renewal starting 2010–2011)
4. Description: The NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) finances installations and facilities needed to support the roles of the NATO Strategic Commands recognized as exceeding the National Defence requirements of individual member countries.  The investments cover communications and information systems, radar, military headquarters, airfields, fuel pipelines and storage, harbours and navigational aids. As is the case for the Military Budget (Operations and Maintenance), NSIP also covers the eligible requirements for infrastructure support to deployed operations and missions including communication, information systems, local headquarters, power systems and repairs to airfields, rail and roads.
5. Strategic Outcomes: Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community.
6. Results Achieved: Canada’s financial contributions to the Alliance helps to ensure Canadian security, provide leverage and influence within the multi-national body and provides access to military capabilities which Canada, itself, does not possess.  NATO transformation has broadened the eligibility criteria for NSIP which is a positive development for Canada in terms of the additional support to the NATO Mission in Afghanistan, a primary area of activity for Canada’s foreign policy effort.
($ Thousands)

7. Actual Spending 2005-2006

8. Actual Spending 2006-2007

9. Planned Spending 2007-2008

10. Total Authorities 2007-2008

11. Actual
Spending
2007-2008

12. Variance Between
9 and 11

13.  Program Activity Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values
14.  Total Grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

14.  Total Contributions

$43,166

$35,773

$55,647

$55,647

$38,920

$16,727

14.  Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

15.  Total Program Activity

$185,800

$ 184,479

$198,332

$ 206,365

$165,698

$32,634 

16.  Comment(s) on Variance(s): NATO member nations implemented authorized projects at a slower than anticipated rate resulting in a reduced call for contributions from NATO.
17.  Significant Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and /or Evaluation: NSIP activities are regularly audited by the NATO International Board of Auditors (IBAN) on which Canada participates, and by audit boards of the respective governments who are supported. With regard to the NSIP, the IBAN progressed toward the targets as set out in the 2007 Annual IBAN Performance Plan i.e. reducing the number of active audited projects; reduce the percentage of the uncertified portion for nations; and auditing an amount of EUR 650 million in value. The IBAN continues to work with the Infrastructure Committee to enhance the accelerated closure procedure.

Sources: Assistant Deputy Minister – Finance and Corporate Services Group and Chief Military Personnel Group

NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program


1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program – [Voted Payments]
2. Start Date: 1979 3. End Date: 2009–2010 (Terms and Conditions of the program up for renewal starting 2010–2011)
4. Description: The NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force (NAEWF) is based on a Boeing 707 modified for military use that provides NATO with early warning and control capability - allowing NATO to detect and track enemy aircraft operating at low altitudes over all terrain. The surveillance capability of the Airborne Early Warning and Control System (AWACS) allows NATO forces to transmit data directly from the aircraft to command and control centres on land, sea or in the air. The mobility of the AWACS aircraft also allows it to be deployed rapidly and makes it far less vulnerable to attack than ground-based radar.
5. Strategic Outcomes: Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community.
6. Results Achieved: Canada's contribution to the NAEWCP provides us with access to a shared resource that few countries could independently afford.  It provides Canada with access to information that would not otherwise be made available.  NAEWCP is part of an operational surveillance system that provides information to NATO troops, such as our forces in Afghanistan and as such is a force protection asset.
($ Thousands)

7. Actual Spending 2005-2006

8. Actual Spending 2006-2007

9. Planned Spending 2007-2008

10. Total Authorities 2007-2008

11. Actual
Spending
2007-2008

12. Variance
Between
9 and 11

13.  Program Activity Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values.
14.  Total Grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

14.  Total Contributions

$68,893

$68,366

$55,030

$55,030

$42,903

$12,127

14.  Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

15.  Total Program Activity

$185,800

 $184,479

$198,332

$206,365

$165,698

$32,634

16.  Comment(s) on Variance(s): Lapse is due to the delay in the implementation of the Infrared Countermeasure for $5.6M and the remaining lapse of $6.5M is explained by the phasing out of the Modernization Program.
17.  Significant Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and /or Evaluation: Every year, the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN), which is a NATO independent office subordinate to the North Atlantic Council (NAC) and supported by national audit institutions, conducts audits of all the accounts commonly-funded by NATO members. Designated finance committees in NATO, where Canada is well represented, analyze the IBAN reports and make recommendations to the relevant NATO entities to comply with IBAN findings.

Sources: Assistant Deputy Minister – Finance and Corporate Services Group and Assistant Deputy Minister – Infrastructure and Environment Group

Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act (SRBA)


1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act (SRBA) – [Statutory Payments]
2. Start Date: 1970 3. End Date:  on-going
4. Description: The SRBA represents statutory payments to Defence Services Pension Continuation Act (DSPCA) pension recipients for inflation adjustment to their pensions
5. Strategic Outcomes: Canadians’ confidence that DND and the CF have relevant and credible capacity to meet defence and security commitments
6. Results Achieved: In compliance with the legislative provisions of SRBA,provide supplementary retirement benefits payments for certain persons in receipt of a pension pursuant to the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act chapter D-3 of the Revised Statutes of Canada 1970, as a result of having been compulsorily retired from the regular force of the Force by reason of any mental or physical condition rendering the person unfit to perform duties as a member of the regular force of the Force, as the case may be.
($ Thousands)

7. Actual Spending 2005-2006

8. Actual Spending 2006-2007

9. Planned Spending 2007-2008

10. Total Authorities 2007-2008

11. Actual
Spending
2007-2008

12. Variance Between
9 and 11

13.  Program Activity Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive, and Effective Combat-capable Integrated Forces
14.  Total Grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

14.  Total Contributions

$7,392

$6,796

$7,020

$6,079

$6,079

$941

14.  Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

15.  Total Program Activity

$11,658

$11,240

$20,779

$16,199

$10,573

$10,206

16.  Comment(s) on Variance(s): As the DSPCA/SRBA population ages and becomes smaller, the funding requirement for indexation decreases on an unpredictable basis.
17.  Significant Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and /or Evaluation: The Canadian Forces Pension Plan Comptroller managed the SRBA payments. While no specific audits or evaluations were planned, expenditures were subject to monitoring and fell into the financial control framework of the Canadian Forces Pension Plan.

Sources: Assistant Deputy Minister – Finance and Corporate Services Group and Chief Military Personnel Group