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ISSN: 1702-5125
Catalogue No.: BT31-2/2015E-PDF

© Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada,
as represented by the President of the Treasury Board, 2014

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CORRIGENDUM

Part I – Government Expenditure Plan

Page I–6 — Major Transfer Payments

The explanatory text should read:

“Excluding Employment Insurance, major transfer payments – significant transfers to other levels of government and transfers to persons – are expected to be $109.5 billion, 76.5% of total estimated transfer payment expenditures. As presented in the table, transfers to other levels of government are projected to total $62.5 billion in 2014–15.”

Annex – Items for inclusion in the Proposed Schedules to the Appropriation Bill

Page A–20 — Justice

The wording to Vote 5 under Justice should read:

“Justice – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions”

Table of Contents



Part I – Government Expenditure Plan

Introduction

Purpose

Expenditures made by government require the authority of Parliament. That authority is provided in two ways: annual Appropriation Acts, or Supply Bills, that specify the amounts and broad purposes for which funds can be spent; and other specific statutes that authorize payments and set out the amounts and time periods for those payments. The amounts approved in Appropriation Acts are referred to as voted amounts, and the expenditure authorities provided through other statutes are called statutory authorities.

Estimates documents are prepared to support Appropriation Acts. As such, the Estimates provide additional information on voted amounts included in the Appropriation Act. Forecasts of statutory amounts are also presented to provide a broader context.

Links with the Budget

The Budget Plan is a key policy document of the Government, announcing tax changes, new or enhanced programs and anticipated revenues. It also provides an economic forecast. While the Budget, like a Supply Bill, is also a confidence measure, the Budget does not provide parliamentary expenditure authority.

Given the differences in timing of the preparation of the Main Estimates and the Budget, it is not always possible to include emerging priorities and items announced in the Government’s Budget in the Main Estimates. Therefore, to clarify the links between these Estimates and recent funding decisions, this document identifies items announced in a recent federal budget and which appear for the first time in the Estimates. Specifically, the following items were approved in the Economic Action Plan (Budget 2013) and are included in departmental reference levels in 2014–15:

Other items approved in Budget 2013 were identified in the 2013–14 Supplementary Estimates. Future Estimates documents will include other planned expenditures announced in 2013 and subsequent Budgets.

The Estimates and Budget use different accounting methodologies. Estimates, with the focus on authority for payments in a fiscal year, are prepared on a near-cash basis. The Budget’s economic forecast is prepared on a full accrual basis. A more complete explanation of the differences in methodology and a reconciliation between the annual results and amounts included in Estimates are presented in the Notes to the Financial Statements of the Government of Canada included in the Public Accounts. Volume II of Public Accounts presents government expenditures on the same basis as the Estimates, while Volume I of Public Accounts provides financial information corresponding to the Budget.

The Estimates Documents

The Estimates are comprised of three parts:

Part I – Government Expenditure Plan – provides an overview of the Government’s requirements and changes in estimated expenditures from previous fiscal years.

Part II – Main Estimates – supports the appropriation acts with detailed information on the estimated spending and authorities being sought by each federal organization requesting appropriations.

Parts I and II are included in this volume and, in accordance with Standing Orders of the House of Commons, must be tabled on or before March 1.

Part III – Departmental Expenditure Plans – consists of two components:

Supplementary Estimates support Appropriation Acts presented later in the fiscal year. Supplementary Estimates present information on spending requirements that were either not sufficiently developed in time for inclusion in the Main Estimates or have subsequently been refined to account for developments in particular programs and services.

Changes to the presentation of the 2014–15 Main Estimates

Departments and agencies are presented alphabetically in the Proposed Schedules to the Appropriation Bill, according to the legal name of the department or agency. This has led to a change in vote numbering. This presentation is consistent with Part II and other tables.

Forecast statutory expenditures for Employment Insurance benefits are no longer presented in the Main Estimates. The Employment Insurance Operating Account (a separate account in the accounts of Canada) was established to record all amounts received or paid out under the Employment Insurance Act since January 1, 2009. Financial information for the Employment Insurance Operating Account may be found in Section 4 of Volume 1 of the Public Accounts of Canada.

Estimates to Date now excludes any funding deemed to have been appropriated to a department following the transfer of a portion of the federal public administration.

Summary of Estimates

These Estimates support the government’s request to Parliament for authority to expend through annual appropriations:

These voted expenditures require annual approval from Parliament which is sought through an appropriation bill. The bill provides the specific wording that governs the purpose and conditions under which expenditures can be made and the funds subject to these terms and conditions.

Statutory forecasts represent payments to be made under legislation previously approved by Parliament. Statutory forecasts are included in these Estimates to provide a more complete picture of total estimated expenditures. Of these forecasts, $149.1 billion is for budgetary expenditures including the cost of servicing the public debt. Recoveries on loans, investments and advances are expected to exceed expenditures by $10.1 billion.

Figure 1. Comparison of Estimates and Expenditures - Budgetary

The following chart shows a breakdown of budgetary net voted and statutory expenditures as compared to previous Supply and actual expenditures.

Figure 2. Comparison of Estimates and Expenditures - Non-budgetary

The following chart shows a breakdown of non-budgetary net voted and statutory expenditures as compared to previous Supply and actual expenditures.

Table 1. Comparison of Estimates and Expenditures (billions of dollars)
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted 87.71 87.06 93.94 86.28
Statutory 139.86 145.52 145.16 149.05
Total Budgetary 227.57 232.58 239.09 235.33
Non-budgetary
Voted 0.04 0.07 0.07 0.03
Statutory 63.15 (41.02) (41.02) (10.05)
Total Non-budgetary 63.19 (40.95) (40.95) (10.02)

The following graphs present the voted and statutory components of Main Estimates and a comparison of Main Estimates over the last ten years of Main Estimates.

Figure 3. Long-term comparison of Main Estimates - Budgetary

The following chart presents the voted and statutory components of budgetary expenditures and a comparison of budgetary expenditures included in the last ten years of Main Estimates.

Figure 4. Composition of Estimates and Expenditures - Budgetary

The following chart presents the composition of Estimates by budgetary expenditure type.

Table 2. Composition of Estimates and Expenditures (billions of dollars)
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Transfer Payments 135.12 140.33 143.26 143.17
Operating and capital 66.48 65.12 69.55 65.87
Public Debt 25.98 27.13 26.28 26.30
Total Budgetary 227.57 232.58 239.09 235.33
Non-budgetary
Loans, Investments and Advances 63.19 (40.95) (40.95) (10.02)
Total Non-budgetary 63.19 (40.95) (40.95) (10.02)

Composition of Estimates

The majority of expenditures in 2014–15 will be transfer payments – payments made to other levels of government, individuals and other organizations. Transfer payments make up approximately 60.84% of expenditures or $143.17 billion, operating and capital expenditures account for approximately 27.99% of expenditures or $65.87 billion, while public debt charges are approximately 11.17% of expenditures or $26.30 billion.

Public Debt Charges

Total interest costs are approximately 11.17% of expenditures or $26.3 billion, a projected decrease of $0.8 billion or 3.1% from previous Main Estimates and $0.3 billion more than actual expenditures for 2012–13. The decrease in total interest costs relative to the previous Main Estimates is largely due to assets maturing under the Insured Mortgage Purchase Program in 2013–14, as well as a decrease in the average Government of Canada long-term bond rate that is used to calculate interest on the public sector pension obligations pertaining to service pre April 1, 2000. Total interest costs are comprised of interest on unmatured debt of $18.1 billion and other interest costs of $8.2 billion. Interest on unmatured debt represents the interest resulting from certificates of indebtedness issued by the Government of Canada that have not yet become due. Other interest costs include interest on liabilities for federal public service pension plans, deposit and trust accounts and other specified purpose accounts.

Major Transfer Payments

Figure 5. Major Transfer Payments - Top 3

The following chart presents major transfers payments to other levels of government and to persons.

Figure 6. Major Transfer Payments - Top 3

The following chart presents major transfers payments to other levels of government and to persons.

Figure 7. Major Transfer Payments - Top 3

The following chart presents major transfers payments to other levels of government and to persons.

Table 3. Major Transfer Payments (billions of dollars)
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Transfers to other levels of government
Canada Health Transfer 28.57 30.28 30.28 32.11
Fiscal Equalization 16.10 16.11 16.16 16.67
Canada Social Transfer 11.86 12.22 12.22 12.58
Territorial Financing 3.11 3.29 3.29 3.47
Gas Tax Fund 0 0 0 1.97
Additional Fiscal Equalization to Nova Scotia 0.30 0.25 0.26 0.14
Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payment to Nova Scotia 0.15 0.09 0.09 0.06
Wait Times Reduction Transfer 0.25 0.25 0.25 0
Payment to Ontario related to the Canada Health Transfer 0.09 0 0.01 0
Youth Allowances Recovery (0.74) (0.77) (0.78) (0.82)
Alternative Payments for Standing Programs (3.36) (3.50) (3.54) (3.70)
Total transfers to other levels of government 56.33 58.21 58.24 62.49
Transfers to persons
Elderly Benefits 40.29 42.63 42.63 44.22
Universal Child Care Benefits 2.72 2.79 2.79 2.82
Total transfers to persons 43.02 45.42 45.42 47.04
Total Major Transfer Payments 99.35 103.63 103.67 109.53

Major Transfer Payments

Excluding Employment Insurance, major transfer payments – significant transfers to other levels of government and transfers to persons – are expected to be $109.5 billion, 76.5% of total estimated transfer payment expenditures. As presented in the table, transfers to other levels of government are projected to total $62.5 billion in 2014–15.

As presented in the table, transfers to other levels of government are projected to total $60.5 billion in 2014–15, an increase of $2.3 billion over the previous year’s Main Estimates and $4.2 billion more than actual expenditures in 2012–13.

The Canada Health Transfer (CHT) is a federal transfer provided to provinces and territories in support of health care. Starting in 2014–15, the CHT will be distributed on an equal per capita cash basis. The CHT will increase by $1.8billion from the 2013–14 total to $32.1 billion in 2014–15, primarily as a result of the 6% escalator ($1.8 billion) but also due to the transition to an equal per capita cash allocation ($13.9 million), as legislated in the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, 2012. As legislated in the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, 2012 the CHT will continue to increase by 6% per year until 2016–17, after which it will grow based on a 3-year moving average of nominal gross domestic product, with funding guaranteed to increase by at least 3% per year. CHT support is subject to the five conditions of the Canada Health Act and the prohibitions against extra-billing and user fees.

Fiscal Equalization refers to unconditional transfer payments to provinces so that they can provide their residents with public services that are reasonably comparable to those in other provinces, at reasonably comparable levels of taxation. The formula was recently reviewed; changes to the Act were included in the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1, and changes to the regulations governing this program came into force in December 2013. These payments will be $16.7 billion in 2014–15, an increase of $0.6 billion from the Main Estimates 2013–14 and $0.6 billion more than 2012–13 actual expenditures. The July 2012 Total Transfer Protection (TTP) payments of $679.7 million are included in the 2012–13 expenditures. The July 2013 TTP payments of $55.8 million are included in the 2013–14 Estimates to date. Provided in fiscal years 2010–11 to 2013–14, TTP protected individual provinces against year-over-year declines in their total major cash transfers, including prior year TTP amounts.

The Canada Social Transfer (CST) is a federal transfer to provinces and territories in support of social assistance and social services, post-secondary education, and programs for children. For 2014–15, the 3% increase of $366.5 million to $12.6 billion is a result of the 3% annual growth rate legislated in the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, 2012 for 2014–15 and subsequent years.

Territorial Financing payments, provided through the Territorial Formula Financing (TFF) Program, are unconditional federal transfers to the three territorial governments that allow territories to provide their residents a range of public services comparable to those offered by provincial governments, at comparable levels of taxation. The transfers are based on a formula that fills the gap between a proxy of the expenditure requirements and revenue-raising capacity of the territories. The formula was recently reviewed; changes to the Act were included in the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1 and changes to the regulations governing this program came into force in December 2013. Applying the new formula, these payments are forecast to be $3.5 billion in 2014–15, $180.9 million higher than the 2013–14 Main Estimates.

Additional Fiscal Equalization Payments to Nova Scotia are payments related to its 2005 Offshore Accord. Following the introduction of a new formula for Equalization in 2007, Nova Scotia was guaranteed that, on a cumulative basis beginning in 2008–09 over the lifetime of the Accord, the new formula would not reduce its Equalization payments and 2005 Offshore Accord payments when compared with what the province would have received under the formula that was in place when it signed its 2005 Offshore Accord. Based on the first calculation of 2014–15, Nova Scotia is entitled to an advance payment of $138.3 million in 2014–15, a decrease of $107.5 million when compared to Main Estimates 2013–14. However, the December 2013 official determination of 2013–14 (upon which payments will be made), is $260.3 million, which is reflected in the Supplementary Estimates (C), 2013–14.

Wait Times Reduction Funding was part of the 2004 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care in which First Ministers committed to achieving reductions in wait times in priority areas such as cancer, heart, diagnostic imaging, joint replacements and sight restoration. Budget 2005 committed to a transfer of $5.5 billion for wait times reduction. Of this amount, $4.25 billion was provided to provinces and territories by way of third-party trusts. The remaining $1.25 billion was paid in bi-monthly installments totaling $250 million per year between 2009–10 and 2013–14.

The Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payment to Nova Scotia is a payment related to its 2005 Offshore Accord. This Accord guaranteed the province that its Equalization payments would not be reduced due to offshore oil and gas revenues that entered the Equalization formula. This is derived by applying the Equalization formula with and without offshore oil and gas revenues and comparing the resulting Equalization payments. For the 2004–05 to 2011–12 period, an upfront payment of $830 million was provided to Nova Scotia in July 2005. This ensured that the province would receive at least that much in Accord compensation over the period. Offset amounts are calculated each year providing 100 percent protection from the inclusion of offshore revenues. In 2011–12, the cumulative draw down exceeded the advance payment. The province is expected to receive $64.5 million for 2014–15, a decrease of $25 million compared with the amount for 2013–14.

The Payment to Ontario Related to the Canada Health Transfer provided for separate payments to Ontario outside of the Canada Health Transfer (CHT) cash envelope for 2009–10 and 2010–11 to ensure its per capita cash entitlements in relation to the CHT are the same as for other Equalization-receiving provinces. The payment for 2009-10 of $489million was a legislated fixed amount, whereas the payment for 2010–11 was formula-based, and payments were re-calculated along with each new CHT estimate. In all there were five calculations. Each recalculation was based on updated personal income tax data received from the Fiscal Policy Division of Finance Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency. The final calculation for this program was made in September 2013. The payment for 2010–11, including all adjustments, was $246.2 million. Amounts shown in 2012–13 and 2013–14 represent the impacts of the official recalculations.

The Youth Allowance Recovery relates to tax points transferred to the province of Quebec for the Youth Allowance program, which has since expired. The equivalent value of the tax point reduction is recovered each year from the province of Quebec. The change in recoveries for the Youth Allowances Recovery Program is entirely due to year-over-year changes to the value of federal personal income taxes, the recovery being a percentage of these taxes. For 2014–15, the forecast recovery of $815.9 million is $45.6 million higher than the initial 2013–14 forecast in Main Estimates and $38.3 million higher than the forecast in the 2013–14 Supplementary Estimates (C) due to higher forecast levels of federal personal income taxes.

Alternative Payments for Standing Programs represent recoveries from Quebec of an additional tax point transfer above and beyond the tax point transfer traditionally computed under the Canada Health Transfer (CHT), the Canada Social Transfer (CST) and the Youth Allowances Recovery. The change in recoveries for the Alternative Payments for Standing Programs is entirely due to year-over-year changes to the value of federal personal income taxes, the recovery being a percentage of these taxes. For 2014–15, the forecast recovery of $3.7 billion is $203.0 million higher than the forecast in the 2013–14 Main Estimates and $166.6 million higher than that in 2013–14 Supplementary Estimates (C) due to higher forecast levels of federal personal income taxes.

Transfers to Persons

Excluding Employment Insurance, transfers to persons are projected to be $47.0 billion in 2014–15, an increase of $1.6billion over the 2013–14 Main Estimates and $4.0 billion more than actual expenditures in 2012–13.

Elderly benefits include Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Allowance payments. Elderly benefit payments are expected to be $44.2 billion in 2014–15, an increase of $1.6 billion over the 2013–14 Main Estimates and $3.9 billion more than actual expenditures in 2012–13.

Universal Child Care benefits provide families with resources to support childcare choices, and are paid to families in monthly instalments of $100 per child under the age of six. Universal child care benefit payments are forecast to be $2.8 billion in 2014–15, an increase of $31.0 million over the 2013–14 Main Estimates and $94.3 million more than actual expenditures in 2012–13.

Estimates by Organization

One hundred thirty-three organizations are represented in the 2014–15 Estimates. More information about each organization can be found in Part II – Main Estimates.

Figure 8. Estimates by Organization -

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Figure 9. Estimates by Organization -

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Figure 10. Estimates by Organization -

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Table 4. Estimates by Organization (dollars)
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Agriculture and Agri-Food 2,681,559,075 2,191,575,219 2,466,771,107 2,253,196,812
Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada 1,483,542 0 0 0
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 315,661,947 299,971,071 310,680,951 288,486,384
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited 551,843,000 211,062,637 486,982,537 102,143,000
Auditor General 88,209,772 84,333,533 84,333,533 77,741,830
Canada Border Services Agency 1,707,356,008 1,680,153,024 1,732,329,044 1,736,391,109
Canada Council for the Arts 181,367,816 180,260,816 181,437,817 182,092,916
Canada Industrial Relations Board 12,786,116 13,553,965 13,553,965 13,363,956
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation 2,086,397,954 2,100,578,000 2,100,578,000 2,097,353,000
Canada Post Corporation 22,210,000 22,210,000 22,210,000 22,210,000
Canada Revenue Agency 4,318,468,143 4,276,823,253 4,018,152,726 3,861,256,109
Canada School of Public Service 97,265,227 98,464,321 98,464,321 85,490,028
Canadian Air Transport Security Authority 513,369,000 598,286,200 598,286,200 591,626,313
Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal 1,513,390 0 0 0
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 1,106,519,060 1,064,769,060 1,064,769,060 1,038,018,212
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety 5,457,315 4,971,152 4,971,152 5,059,041
Canadian Commercial Corporation 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,654,204
Canadian Dairy Commission 4,086,096 3,985,810 3,985,810 3,610,936
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 27,948,825 31,006,012 31,006,012 30,964,106
Canadian Food Inspection Agency 782,055,725 687,885,404 725,341,196 619,327,735
Canadian Grain Commission 37,134,246 22,167,708 37,568,653 16,383,894
Canadian Heritage 1,247,427,555 1,317,225,666 1,321,559,229 1,390,049,987
Canadian Human Rights Commission 24,383,176 22,461,289 22,461,289 22,099,726
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal 4,219,609 4,521,383 4,521,383 4,532,525
Canadian Institutes of Health Research 997,052,742 967,653,157 997,506,549 984,951,962
Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat 5,155,480 6,035,504 6,035,504 5,957,163
Canadian International Development Agency 3,409,557,434 3,159,329,240 3,159,329,240 0
Canadian International Trade Tribunal 11,501,327 9,893,541 9,893,541 9,476,739
Canadian Museum for Human Rights 56,935,796 31,700,000 31,700,000 21,700,000
Canadian Museum of History 64,364,831 57,418,730 58,918,730 63,430,033
Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 9,976,473 18,450,000 18,450,000 9,900,000
Canadian Museum of Nature 34,370,062 25,834,904 25,834,904 26,127,096
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency 52,388,610 51,791,133 53,442,608 30,945,766
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 139,699,154 132,901,485 135,737,179 131,637,295
Canadian Polar Commission 1,317,735 2,576,669 2,576,669 2,576,360
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission 14,733,761 11,206,858 11,206,859 10,586,699
Canadian Security Intelligence Service 496,420,949 513,007,839 516,966,806 516,236,757
Canadian Space Agency 320,245,415 488,680,928 488,680,928 462,447,174
Canadian Tourism Commission 71,495,802 57,832,802 57,832,802 57,972,388
Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board 31,656,277 29,568,209 30,509,431 29,042,391
Canadian Transportation Agency 28,700,844 27,660,522 27,660,522 27,650,622
Chief Electoral Officer 119,580,193 115,854,117 115,854,117 97,110,432
Citizenship and Immigration 1,523,325,468 1,655,418,818 1,640,588,995 1,385,441,063
Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs 485,102,600 497,675,214 498,375,214 511,708,846
Communications Security Establishment 414,494,557 422,207,847 443,746,558 829,131,918
Copyright Board 2,508,985 3,127,995 3,127,995 3,116,312
Correctional Service of Canada 2,642,999,211 2,597,613,691 2,602,274,955 2,334,682,392
Courts Administration Service 65,584,207 68,490,773 68,490,773 68,044,743
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec 296,429,346 254,931,372 305,734,765 247,840,617
Employment and Social Development 48,434,964,624 50,525,088,121 50,593,566,774 51,670,772,727
Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation 60,667,000 51,763,000 52,848,000 49,536,000
Environment 989,655,462 959,359,318 978,101,322 932,167,330
Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario 241,720,967 222,812,766 242,644,766 206,764,115
Finance 83,640,601,446 87,611,841,751 86,942,591,829 87,615,730,739
Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada 53,993,571 51,402,907 51,402,907 49,189,312
First Nations Statistical Institute 2,028,410 0 0 0
Fisheries and Oceans 1,777,105,244 1,668,889,385 1,788,860,917 1,605,310,848
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development 2,394,879,111 2,311,648,594 2,630,065,344 5,349,525,157
Governor General 20,828,891 20,047,931 20,047,931 19,987,719
Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission 4,885,371 3,732,855 3,732,855 0
Health 3,821,158,086 3,292,207,430 3,694,369,005 3,657,312,088
House of Commons 429,936,971 428,770,693 444,998,301 413,725,137
Immigration and Refugee Board 134,258,443 122,919,932 122,919,932 121,060,649
Indian Affairs and Northern Development 8,095,142,342 7,904,970,562 8,675,285,390 8,053,975,405
Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission 11,818,315 9,686,945 9,748,946 2,069,718
Industry 1,357,582,718 1,160,225,456 1,290,937,539 1,077,743,513
International Development Research Centre 156,223,043 225,390,066 225,631,734 188,019,646
International Joint Commission (Canadian Section) 6,507,498 6,741,805 6,741,805 6,746,957
Justice 733,982,848 657,476,767 672,180,746 630,587,874
Library and Archives of Canada 118,923,232 98,346,695 99,041,196 95,864,788
Library of Parliament 44,427,951 42,949,558 42,949,558 41,970,007
Marine Atlantic Inc. 184,876,000 154,430,000 154,430,000 127,484,000
Military Grievances External Review Committee 5,850,236 6,695,009 6,695,009 6,730,577
Military Police Complaints Commission 5,301,489 5,615,071 10,920,967 5,618,520
National Arts Centre Corporation 35,601,174 33,796,174 34,121,175 34,219,186
National Battlefields Commission 9,623,141 8,588,323 9,248,323 14,151,109
National Capital Commission 108,833,873 116,457,834 116,457,834 88,366,659
National Defence 19,978,190,131 17,985,310,381 18,679,276,405 18,661,554,387
National Energy Board 69,545,641 62,436,291 74,816,291 71,316,050
National Film Board 68,751,861 62,890,037 62,890,037 59,912,241
National Gallery of Canada 48,830,762 43,426,120 43,426,120 43,770,723
National Museum of Science and Technology 31,517,304 26,491,340 26,491,340 26,862,194
National Research Council of Canada 804,804,912 820,009,430 889,100,440 896,432,878
National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy 5,443,398 0 0 0
Natural Resources 1,966,810,964 2,767,014,238 2,780,935,421 2,534,650,611
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council 1,075,981,272 1,045,058,973 1,068,005,966 1,063,174,249
Northern Pipeline Agency 1,920,142 3,123,930 3,123,930 750,000
Office of Infrastructure of Canada 3,752,656,392 3,924,705,788 4,149,167,829 3,321,597,771
Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying 4,745,314 4,423,541 4,423,541 4,432,300
Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages 21,134,016 23,871,668 23,871,668 20,776,952
Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner 2,285,719 2,112,886 2,112,886 2,024,288
Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner 6,453,449 7,035,401 7,035,401 6,938,405
Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women 29,728,186 29,617,167 31,425,518 29,607,730
Office of the Correctional Investigator 4,576,386 4,676,785 4,676,785 4,659,652
Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions 163,366,823 162,429,112 166,206,461 167,815,874
Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner 5,542,996 5,674,899 5,674,899 5,426,234
Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (312,736) 909,369 909,369 142,763,529
Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada 37,831,536 43,629,683 43,629,683 35,521,413
Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. 24,472,000 24,472,000 24,472,000 0
Parks Canada Agency 630,547,591 597,035,269 629,929,875 612,465,134
Parole Board of Canada 46,511,790 48,679,516 48,679,516 47,128,994
Patented Medicine Prices Review Board 8,056,803 10,944,073 10,944,073 10,927,030
PPP Canada Inc. 287,450,000 265,200,000 265,200,000 9,500,000
Privy Council 130,232,441 123,409,904 126,967,871 118,806,989
Public Health Agency of Canada 619,656,229 579,236,460 612,546,137 614,696,685
Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 584,273,778 440,910,923 1,364,058,230 1,122,768,356
Public Service Commission 95,730,066 89,949,594 90,453,595 83,693,487
Public Service Labour Relations Board 13,634,340 13,774,423 13,774,423 13,745,412
Public Service Staffing Tribunal 5,108,807 5,443,445 5,443,445 5,481,116
Public Works and Government Services 2,737,533,257 2,617,975,950 2,860,944,387 2,664,123,913
Registry of the Competition Tribunal 1,736,812 2,331,323 2,331,323 2,345,306
Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal 1,659,741 1,834,375 1,834,375 1,845,622
Registry of the Specific Claims Tribunal 2,137,613 1,005,559 2,858,806 2,897,525
Royal Canadian Mounted Police 3,124,399,359 2,758,076,493 2,764,963,952 2,625,976,343
Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee 1,595,595 934,412 1,644,413 961,418
Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission 8,011,001 5,425,682 10,145,960 10,010,382
Security Intelligence Review Committee 2,901,273 2,766,304 2,766,304 2,786,799
Senate Ethics Officer 649,631 788,294 934,294 1,166,750
Shared Services Canada 1,381,149,095 1,398,106,056 1,601,607,647 1,473,323,577
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council 696,432,583 682,749,959 696,015,689 691,750,165
Standards Council of Canada 10,318,993 9,729,000 9,729,000 11,729,000
Statistics Canada 519,891,309 400,620,413 442,243,678 379,555,524
Supreme Court of Canada 31,219,818 30,656,211 30,774,824 31,389,794
Telefilm Canada 102,968,394 99,622,354 99,622,354 95,363,072
The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited 18,185,400 13,000,000 14,338,293 21,040,000
The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc. 109,054,244 203,590,000 274,566,409 146,168,159
The Senate 88,881,788 92,517,029 92,517,029 91,485,177
Transport 1,332,478,169 1,512,018,362 1,537,388,434 1,655,682,494
Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada 1,584,918 1,419,871 1,419,871 1,416,074
Treasury Board Secretariat 2,762,026,013 5,662,899,768 7,508,518,714 7,364,924,114
Veterans Affairs 3,486,227,841 3,637,899,334 3,658,192,549 3,576,978,766
Veterans Review and Appeal Board 11,963,471 11,556,729 11,556,729 10,887,938
VIA Rail Canada Inc. 419,958,000 187,783,000 439,383,000 183,061,756
Western Economic Diversification 183,718,483 178,700,849 192,374,182 158,907,952
Total Budgetary 227,573,339,967 232,578,373,332 239,094,802,645 235,334,374,675
Non-budgetary
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (3,471,553,310) (41,866,564,000) (41,866,564,000) (10,880,408,000)
Canadian Dairy Commission 69,215,982 0 0 0
Canadian International Development Agency 93,401,393 81,595,260 81,595,260 0
Citizenship and Immigration (979,983) 0 0 0
Correctional Service of Canada 145 0 0 0
Employment and Social Development 980,677,937 760,632,426 760,632,426 779,981,475
Finance 65,474,622,297 2 2 1
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (2,945,824) 0 1 50,082,306
Indian Affairs and Northern Development 43,894,658 70,303,000 70,303,000 25,903,000
Industry 0 800,000 800,000 800,000
National Defence 600,814 0 0 0
Public Works and Government Services 2,762,866 0 0 0
Veterans Affairs 208 0 0 0
Total Non-budgetary 63,189,697,183 (40,953,233,312) (40,953,233,311) (10,023,641,218)

Structure of these Estimates

Votes

The basic structural units of the Estimates are the Votes. The following kinds of Votes appear in the Estimates:

A program expenditures vote is used when there is no requirement for either a separate “capital expenditures” vote or a “grants and contributions” vote because neither equals or exceeds $5 million. In this case, all expenditures are charged to the one vote.

An operating expenditures vote is used when there is also a requirement for either a “capital expenditures” vote or a “grants and contributions” vote or both; that is, when expenditures of either type equal or exceed $5 million. Where they do not, the appropriate expenditures are included in the “program expenditures” vote.

A capital expenditures vote is used when capital expenditures equal or exceed $5 million. Expenditure items in a “capital expenditures” vote would include items expected to exceed $10,000 for the acquisition of land, buildings and works, as well as the acquisition of machinery and equipment, or for purposes of constructing or creating assets, where a department expects to draw upon its own labour and materials, or employs consultants or other services or goods. Reduced thresholds may be applied for different capital expenditure classes at the departmental level.

A grants and contributions vote is used when grants and/or contributions expenditures equal or exceed $5 million. It should be noted that the inclusion of a grant, contribution or other transfer payment item in the Estimates imposes no requirement to make a payment, nor does it give a prospective recipient any right to the funds. It should also be noted that in the vote wording, the meaning of the word “contributions” is considered to include “other transfer payments” because of the similar characteristics of each.

A non-budgetary vote, identified by the letter “L”, provides authority for spending in the form of loans or advances to, and investments in, Crown corporations; and loans or advances for specific purposes to other governments, international organizations or persons or corporations in the private sector.

Where it is necessary to appropriate funds for a payment to a Crown corporation or for the expenditures of a legal entity that is part of a larger program, a separate vote is established. Where this is the case, a separate vote structure is established for each. A legal entity for these purposes is defined as a unit of government operating under an Act of Parliament and responsible directly to a Minister.

To support the Treasury Board in performing its statutory responsibilities for managing the government’s financial, human and materiel resources, a number of special authorities are required. These authorities are described in the vote wording found in the Proposed Schedules to the Appropriation Bill.

Presentation by Organization

The individual organizational presentation is made up of various sections, as explained below. Where a section is not appropriate, it does not appear in the presentation.

Raison d’être – This section provides a brief explanation of why the organization exists and the benefits it provides to Canadians.

Organizational Estimate – This section shows, by Vote, the amounts included in the organization’s Main Estimates. For information purposes, the section also includes a summary of statutory forecasts. Abbreviated Vote wordings are used in this section. Complete vote wording is shown in the Proposed Schedules to the Appropriation Bill following Part II, and detailed statutory forecasts are found in the on-line annex.

Information on 2012–13 actual expenditures and 2013–14 Estimates to Date are included to provide context for the 2014–15 amounts. The 2012–13 actual expenditures are taken from the 2012–13 Public Accounts of Canada. 2013–14 Estimates to Date is the sum of the amounts presented in the 2013–14 Main Estimates and increases sought through the 2013–14 Supplementary Estimates A, B and C. Estimates to date also excludes any funding deemed to have been appropriated to a department following the transfer of a portion of the federal administration. Allocations from Treasury Board Central Votes are made through-out the year and the expenditure authority provided by these allocations is not included in Estimates to Date.

The 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture is used for the tables presenting information by Strategic Outcome and Program. If there has been a change in the Architecture, amounts for previous years have not been reclassified to the new structure and are reported as “Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture”.

Highlights – In this section, the department, agency or Crown Corporation provides an explanation of the major item or items that give rise to a year-over-year financial change in Main Estimates, or, where there has not been a material year-over-year change, the department or agency may reference priorities in the Report on Plans and Priorities or Corporate Plan.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program – This table shows budgetary expenditures at the Strategic Outcome and Program levels of the department’s 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture. Additional information on nature of expenditure by Program is provided in the on-line annex.

Transfer Payments – If applicable, this table provides a listing of transfer payments for the upcoming year. A transfer payment is a grant, contribution or other payment made for the purpose of furthering program objectives but for which no goods or services are received. Details on transfer payments made in a previous year can be found in Volumes 2 and 3 of the Public Accounts of Canada.

In-year information on expenditure authorities is available in departmental Quarterly Financial Reports, and final expenditure authority and actual expenditures for a fiscal year are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada.

Changes to these Estimates

The purpose of this section is to provide the reconciliation of these Estimates with the previous year’s Main Estimates in the following areas:

Changes to Government Organization and Structure

Following the tabling of the 2013–14 Main Estimates on February 25, 2013 and pursuant to the Public Service Rearrangement and Transfer of Duties Act, these changes were made.

Supplementary Estimates (A), 2013–14:

Supplementary Estimates (B), 2013–14:

Supplementary Estimates (C), 2013–14:

These Main Estimates:

Changes in Voted Authorities

This sub-section lists Votes which contain specific authorities that differ from those included in the previous year’s Main Estimates as well as new expenditure authorities appearing for the first time. In light of the House of Commons Speaker’s rulings in 1981, the government has made a commitment that the only legislation that will be enacted through the Estimates process, other than cases specifically authorized by Statute, will be previous Appropriation Acts. Proposed changes to existing wording are underlined for ease of reference.

Canadian Heritage
Vote 1 wording was modified by adding “and the Capital Experience Program”.
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Vote 1 wording was modified by adding “Unsolicited Telecommunications Fees Regulations”.
Citizenship and Immigration
Vote 1 wording was modified by adding “and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year from, and to offset related expenditures incurred in the fiscal year arising from the provision of services related to International Experience Canada,”.
Correctional Service of Canada
Vote 1 wording was modified by adding “(c) the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) National Infrastructure Contribution program”.
Employment and Social Development
Vote 1 wording was modified by removing "and the Specified Purpose Account for the administration of the Millennium Excellence Awards".
Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
Votes 1 and 10 wording were extensively modified following the amalgamation with the Canadian International Development Agency. Vote L20 wording was modified with the following “may not exceed $245,000,000 for the purpose of contributions to the international financial institutions over a period commencing on April 1, 2014 and ending on March 31, 2015”.
Health
Vote 10 wording was modified by adding “in the form of monetary payments or the provision of goods or services.
Library and Archives of Canada
Vote 1 wording was modified by removing "and contributions" and named "Program expenditures". Votes 1 and 5 were amalgamated.
National Energy Board (Vote 1);
Northern Pipeline Agency (Vote 1);
Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada (Vote 5); and
Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commission (Vote 1).
Vote wording was modified by adding “and contributions”.
National Film Board
Vote 1 wording was modified by removing "the grants listed in the Estimates".
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Vote 1 wording was modified by adding “and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year, to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, arising from the provision of internal support services to other organizations”.
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Vote 1 wording was modified by adding “and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year, to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, arising from the provision of internal support services to other organizations”.


Part II - Main Estimates

Agriculture and Agri-Food

Raison d’être

The Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) was created in 1868 — one year after Confederation — because of the importance of agriculture to the economic, social and cultural development of Canada. Today, the Department helps create the conditions for the long-term profitability, sustainability and adaptability of the Canadian agricultural sector. AAFC supports the sector through initiatives that promote innovation and competitiveness, and that proactively manage risk. The Department’s goal is to position agriculture, agri-food and agri-based product industries to realize their full potential by seizing new opportunities in the growing domestic and global marketplace.

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 1. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Agriculture and Agri-Food

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 1. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Agriculture and Agri-Food
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 669,912,504 594,969,595 643,534,340 544,949,432
5 Capital expenditures 27,722,021 27,872,294 27,872,294 27,872,294
10 Grants and contributions 512,905,333 226,495,111 447,925,111 365,352,000
Total voted 1,210,539,858 849,337,000 1,119,331,745 938,173,726
Total Statutory 1,471,019,217 1,342,238,219 1,347,439,362 1,315,023,086
Total budgetary 2,681,559,075 2,191,575,219 2,466,771,107 2,253,196,812

Highlights

The 2014–15 Main Estimates have increased by $61.6 million, compared to the 2013–14 Main Estimates. The 2014–15 fiscal year is the second year of Growing Forward 2, a federal, provincial, territorial five-year agriculture policy framework. This framework supports a shift in focus towards strategic investments that promote innovation, competitiveness and market development initiatives to help producers meet rising demand, both in Canada and internationally, while continuing to proactively manage risk. AAFC has also realigned its business in order to achieve the full annual savings by 2014–15 as announced in Budget 2012. These measures help position the Department to meet its future goals and priorities while contributing to the government’s return to a balanced budget. In addition, the Department is undergoing transformational change to ensure the Department is well positioned to continue to deliver excellence in policy development and advice, program delivery and scientific expertise to Canada’s agricultural sector.

The Department has examined its operations in support of government-wide efforts to find more efficient ways of doing business.

Major changes include:

The number of Strategic Outcomes has changed from three to two and programs have been reduced and merged to reflect the focus of Growing Forward 2 on competitiveness, innovation and market development. The new Program Alignment Architecture also reflects the transformational change underway at AAFC as well as machinery of government changes. As a result, the Department’s 2014–15 Main Estimates reflect these changes to the Department’s Program Alignment Architecture. Due to the significance of these changes, the 2012–13 expenditures and the 2013–14 Main Estimates have not been fully allocated to the new Program Alignment Architecture.

AAFC will focus on advancing the following priorities in 2014–15:

Please refer to the Department’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities for further information.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 2. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Agriculture and Agri-Food
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A competitive and market-oriented agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk.  
Business Risk Management 1,420,001,333 1,291,031,455 1,297,306,348
Market Access, Negotiations, Sector Competitiveness, and Assurance Systems 0 0 211,533,122
Farm Products Council of Canada 2,998,099 2,659,276 2,483,404
An innovative and sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector.  
Science, Innovation, Adoption and Sustainability 0 0 519,175,818
Industry Capacity 0 0 72,190,745
Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency (1,240,186) (421,000) 34,000
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.Testerester  
Internal Services 327,379,980 279,468,875 150,473,375
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 932,419,849 618,836,613 0
Total 2,681,559,075 2,191,575,219 2,253,196,812

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 3. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Agriculture and Agri-Food
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grant payments for the Canadian Wheat Board Transition Costs program 169,373,315 51,900,000 28,500,000
Grant payments for the Churchill Port Utilisation program 3,776,404 4,600,000 4,600,000
Grants to foreign recipients for participation in international organizations supporting agriculture 1,136,820 883,000 883,000
Grant payments for the AgriRisk Initiatives program 0 0 100,000
Contributions
Contributions for Cost-Shared Strategic Initiatives programming in Innovation under Growing Forward 2 0 0 100,179,252
Contributions for Cost-Shared Strategic Initiatives programming in Competitiveness and Market Development under Growing Forward 2 0 0 60,869,892
Contribution payments for the AgriInnovation program under Growing Forward 2 0 60,455,000 60,455,000
Contributions for Cost-Shared Strategic Initiatives programming in Adaptability and Industry Capacity under Growing Forward 2 0 0 44,830,856
Contribution payments for the AgriMarketing program under Growing Forward 2 0 35,500,000 35,500,000
Contributions to support the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation program 27,361,000 26,761,000 10,061,000
Contributions for the AgriRisk Initiatives program 0 0 6,400,000
Contributions in support of the Agricultural Greenhouse Gases program 5,321,592 5,382,000 5,382,000
Contribution payments for the AgriCompetitiveness program under Growing Forward 2 0 3,127,000 3,127,000
Contribution payments for the control of diseases in the hog industry – Phase 2 9,609,313 0 2,000,000
Contribution payments for the Canadian Wheat Board Transition Costs program 800,000 1,600,000 1,600,000
Contributions under the Career Focus program – Youth Employment Strategy 771,958 864,000 864,000

Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada

Raison d’être

Order in Council P.C. 2012-1136 transferred the control and supervision of the remaining activities of the Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada to Health, effective September 30, 2012.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 2. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 4. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
- Program expenditures 1,358,235 0 0 0
Total voted 1,358,235 0 0 0
Total Statutory 125,307 0 0 0
Total budgetary 1,483,542 0 0 0

Highlights

Not applicable

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 5. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Assisted Human Reproduction Agency of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 1,483,542 0 0
Total 1,483,542 0 0

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

Raison d’être

Established in 1987 (Part I of the Government Organization Act, Atlantic Canada 1987, R.S.C., 1985, c.41 (4th Supp.), also known as the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act), the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is the federal department responsible for the Government of Canada’s economic development efforts in the provinces of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Nova Scotia, and Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) is responsible for this organization.

ACOA works to create opportunities for economic growth in Atlantic Canada by helping businesses become more competitive, innovative and productive, by working with diverse communities to develop and diversify local economies, and by championing the strengths of Atlantic Canada. Together, with Atlantic Canadians, we are building a stronger economy.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 3. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 6. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 72,981,202 67,211,348 66,990,951 63,873,388
5 Grants and contributions 233,185,297 225,820,293 236,733,470 216,270,293
Total voted 306,166,499 293,031,641 303,724,421 280,143,681
Total Statutory 9,495,448 6,939,430 6,956,530 8,342,703
Total budgetary 315,661,947 299,971,071 310,680,951 288,486,384

Highlights

ACOA is estimating budgetary expenditures of $288.5 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $280.2 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $8.3 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

ACOA’s decrease in spending of $22.2 million from 2013–14 Estimates to date to 2014–15 is due to a decrease in operating costs of $3.1 million, a decrease in contributions and other transfer payments of $20.5 million, and an increase of $1.4 million in statutory costs. Factors contributing to the net decrease include:

Impacts of program realignment and efficiencies of $3.4 million resulting from savings identified as part of the Budget 2012 Spending Review.

Impact of annual in-year authority:

Impacts of funding initiatives and agreements totalling to $17.6 million in 2013–14:

In 2014–15, the Agency will continue to act as the key federal catalyst for economic development in the Atlantic region. The Agency will continue to support the region’s small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their efforts to become more innovative, productive and competitive, while helping rural and urban communities create and seize opportunities for economic growth and diversification. ACOA will also continue to help Atlantic Canada’s SMEs explore opportunities for international business development generated by Canada’s Global Markets Action Plan and the newly announced Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. ACOA will ensure that SMEs are prepared to maximize growth opportunities – including those that will flow from such major projects as our Government’s $38.3 billion shipbuilding strategy and the development of clean and renewable energy at Muskrat Falls.

For further details on ACOA’s planned spending, refer to the 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 7. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A competitive Atlantic Canadian economyTesterester  
Enterprise Development 179,856,451 170,201,748 164,581,549
Community Development 88,520,093 91,307,430 87,408,010
Policy, Advocacy and Coordination 12,403,955 10,855,783 11,351,591
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 34,881,448 27,606,110 25,145,234
Total 315,661,947 299,971,071 288,486,384

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 8. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants to organizations to promote economic cooperation and development 533,094 2,000,000 2,000,000
Contributions
Contributions under the Business Development Program 136,938,024 100,074,293 112,028,293
Contributions for the Atlantic Innovation Fund 50,327,794 57,649,000 50,000,000
Contributions for the Innovative Communities Fund 27,965,488 44,455,000 39,000,000
Contributions under the Community Futures Program 12,582,399 12,642,000 12,642,000
Contributions under the Atlantic Policy Research Initiatives 583,583 700,000 600,000

Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

Raison d’être

Atomic Energy Canada Limited (AECL) uses its unique scientific expertise and facilities to ensure that:

The current mandate for the AECL Nuclear Laboratories flows from the powers given to the Minister of Natural Resources under the Nuclear Energy Act:

Organizational Estimates

Figure 4. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 9. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for operating and capital expenditures 341,243,000 102,143,000 378,062,900 102,143,000
Total voted 341,243,000 102,143,000 378,062,900 102,143,000
Total Statutory 210,600,000 108,919,637 108,919,637 0
Total budgetary 551,843,000 211,062,637 486,982,537 102,143,000

Highlights

AECL’s Main Estimates funding of $102.1 million will be used to fund laboratory operations and research and development at Chalk River and to ensure the safe and reliable operation of its nuclear facilities and supporting infrastructure.

Laboratory operations consist of:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 10. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Be the top worldwide nuclear products and services company. Protect the health and safety of the public, our employees and the environment. Minimize nuclear legacy obligations for future generations.  
Facilities and Nuclear Operations 0 67,006,000 67,006,000
Research and Development 0 35,137,000 35,137,000
Commercial Business 0 108,919,637 0
Waste Management and Decommissioning 0 0 0
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 551,843,000 0 0
Total 551,843,000 211,062,637 102,143,000

Auditor General

Raison d’être

The Auditor General is an Officer of Parliament, who is independent from the government and reports directly to Parliament. The Office of the Auditor General is the legislative audit office of the federal government and of the three northern territories. The main legislative auditing duties are financial audits, performance audits, special examinations, and sustainable development monitoring activities and environmental petitions. Our audits and studies provide objective information, advice and assurance to Parliament, territorial legislatures, governments and Canadians. With our reports and testimony, we assist parliamentarians and territorial legislators in their work on the authorization and oversight of government spending and operations. The Minister of Finance is responsible for tabling the Auditor General’s administrative reports in Parliament, including the Report on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Report.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 5. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Auditor General

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 11. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Auditor General
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 78,095,897 74,100,653 74,100,653 67,947,936
Total voted 78,095,897 74,100,653 74,100,653 67,947,936
Total Statutory 10,113,875 10,232,880 10,232,880 9,793,894
Total budgetary 88,209,772 84,333,533 84,333,533 77,741,830

Highlights

The Office of the Auditor General is estimating budgetary expenditures of $77.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $67.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $9.8 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

In total, the Office is estimating a decrease of $6.6 million or 7.8% from the previous Main Estimates primarily due to savings as a result of Budget 2012 Spending Review. Additional information can be found in the Office of the Auditor General’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 12. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Auditor General
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Through legislative auditing, we contribute to a well-managed and accountable government for Canadians.  
Legislative Auditing 88,209,772 84,333,533 77,741,830
Total 88,209,772 84,333,533 77,741,830

Canada Border Services Agency

Raison d’être

The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

The CBSA provides integrated border services that support national security priorities and facilitate the flow of people and goods across the border. Responsibilities include:

Organizational Estimates

Figure 6. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canada Border Services Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 13. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canada Border Services Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 1,440,742,689 1,396,653,386 1,433,815,896 1,397,915,271
5 Capital expenditures 78,903,178 104,335,441 112,356,588 161,905,641
Total voted 1,519,645,867 1,500,988,827 1,546,172,484 1,559,820,912
Total Statutory 187,710,141 179,164,197 186,156,560 176,570,197
Total budgetary 1,707,356,008 1,680,153,024 1,732,329,044 1,736,391,109

Highlights

CBSA is estimating budgetary expenditures $1.7 billion in 2014–15. Of this amount, $1.6 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $176.6 million represents statutory forecasts related to the Employee Benefit Plan (EBP) that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

CBSA increase in net spending of $56.2 million or 3.35% is due to an increase in Operating expenditures of $1.3 million, an increase in Capital costs of $57.5 million and a decrease of $2.6 million in Statutory expenditures (EBP).

Major items contributing to changes in year-over-year funding levels include increases of:

The increases in the 2014–15 Main Estimates are offset by the following decreases:

CBSA is currently reviewing its recording and reporting of expenditures to ensure that program expenditures are not included in internal Services.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 14. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canada Border Services Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
International trade and travel is facilitated across Canada’s border and Canada’s population is protected from border-related risks.  
Admissibility Determination 586,293,558 630,828,800 681,725,979
Immigration Enforcement 150,469,520 144,658,085 164,911,279
Risk Assessment Program 121,511,557 139,253,528 155,301,134
Revenue and Trade Management 73,463,331 74,836,493 73,918,165
Secure and Trusted Partnerships 31,564,355 46,555,054 42,062,245
Criminal Investigations 26,441,935 23,619,993 23,391,775
Recourse 11,118,094 9,971,032 9,832,518
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 706,493,658 610,430,039 585,248,014
Total 1,707,356,008 1,680,153,024 1,736,391,109

Canada Council for the Arts

Raison d’être

The Canada Council for the Arts (CCA) is a Crown corporation created in 1957 “to foster and promote the study and enjoyment of, and the production of works in, the arts.” Its grants to artists and arts organizations contribute to a vibrant arts scene in Canada. Its awards celebrate creativity by recognizing exceptional Canadians in the arts, humanities and sciences. The Canada Council Art Bank is a national collection of over 17,000 Canadian contemporary artworks, accessible to the public through rental, loan and outreach programs. The Canadian Commission for UNESCO operates under the general authority of the Canada Council.

The CCA reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 7. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canada Council for the Arts

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 15. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canada Council for the Arts
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canada Council for the Arts 181,367,816 180,260,816 181,437,817 182,092,916
Total voted 181,367,816 180,260,816 181,437,817 182,092,916
Total budgetary 181,367,816 180,260,816 181,437,817 182,092,916

Highlights

CCA’s planned expenditures for 2014–15 remain the same as for 2013–14. The CCA is continuing to implement its 2011–2016 Corporate Plan “Strengthening Connections” which has five directions (individual artists, arts organizations, equity, partnership and internal capacity) as well as three cross-cutting themes (public engagement in the arts, synergy and new technologies). Main areas of activity include:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 16. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canada Council for the Arts
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A vibrant and dynamic arts sector in Canada.  
Grants and services to support creation, production and dissemination of arts for individuals and organizations 0 159,681,924 161,403,170
Arts promotion to foster public knowledge and appreciation of the Canadian arts and culture 0 8,300,486 8,322,657
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 12,278,406 12,367,089
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 181,367,816 0 0
Total 181,367,816 180,260,816 182,092,916

Canada Industrial Relations Board

Raison d’être

The Canada Industrial Relations Board (the CIRB or the Board) contributes to and promotes a harmonious industrial relations climate in federally regulated sectors and seeks to provide effective and appropriate dispute resolution services for its client community in a fair and timely manner. Established in 1999 to replace the previous Canada Labour Relations Board, the CIRB is an independent, representative, quasi-judicial tribunal, responsible for the interpretation and application of Part I of the Canada Labour Code (the Code), which establishes the framework for collective bargaining, the acquisition and termination of bargaining rights, determination of unfair labour practices and protection of public health and safety in the event of work stoppages affecting essential services. The Board also administers certain provisions of Part II of the Code related to Occupational Health and Safety. Since April 1, 2013, the Board is also responsible for the interpretation and application of Part II of the Status of the Artist Act.

The Minister of Labour is responsible for the Canada Industrial Relations Board.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 8. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canada Industrial Relations Board

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 17. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canada Industrial Relations Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 11,335,040 11,916,532 11,916,532 11,823,711
Total voted 11,335,040 11,916,532 11,916,532 11,823,711
Total Statutory 1,451,076 1,637,433 1,637,433 1,540,245
Total budgetary 12,786,116 13,553,965 13,553,965 13,363,956

Highlights

In pursuing its mandate, the CIRB seeks to achieve the following strategic outcome: Effective dispute resolution services that support constructive labour management relations in sectors regulated by the Canada Labour Code and professional relations in sectors regulated by Part II of the Status of the Artist Act. In order to achieve this objective, the Board will continue to focus its efforts on maintaining its current rate of disposition of new cases so as to ensure that a backlog does not recur. This will be achieved through effective case management and proactive mediation assistance at all stages of a case. The CIRB will also proactively seek resolution of matters that best meets the needs of the parties to a dispute through mediation assistance by regional staff and Board members.

The Board will focus on two initiatives in 2014–15:

The decrease in the Board’s Estimates is mainly due to the transitional funding provided in 2013–14 to compensate the Board for its planned additional responsibilities related to the Status of the Artist Act that is not being renewed in 2014–15. The variance between 2012–13 expenditures and 2013–14 Estimates is directly related to the transitional funding received in 2013–14 to compensate the Board for its planned additional responsibilities related to the Status of the Artist Act.

More information on the Board’s plans and priorities can be found in the Board’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities, available on CIRB’s Website.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 18. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canada Industrial Relations Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Effective dispute resolution services that support constructive labour management relations in sectors regulated by the Canada Labour Code and professional relations in sectors regulated by the Status of the Artist Act.  
Adjudication and Dispute Resolution Program 9,103,648 9,905,354 9,678,448
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 3,682,468 3,648,611 3,685,508
Total 12,786,116 13,553,965 13,363,956

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

Raison d’être

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) is Canada’s national housing agency. Established as a federal Crown corporation in 1946 to help address post-war housing shortages, its role has evolved as Canadians’ needs have changed. Today, CMHC works closely with provinces, territories and the private and not-for-profit sectors to help lower-income Canadians access affordable, better quality housing. CMHC also helps Aboriginal Canadians meet their distinct housing needs.

CMHC’s role in housing finance — providing mortgage loan insurance and securitization guarantee products — contributes to the health and stability of Canada’s housing finance system and facilitates access to financing for housing across the country. This includes loans for housing in small and rural communities, rental housing and for nursing and retirement homes.

CMHC also promotes the efficiency of the Canadian housing system through research, market analysis and information transfer.

CMHC is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Employment and Social Development.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 9. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 10. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 19. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Reimbursement under the provisions of the National Housing Act and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act 2,086,397,954 2,100,578,000 2,100,578,000 2,097,353,000
Total voted 2,086,397,954 2,100,578,000 2,100,578,000 2,097,353,000
Total budgetary 2,086,397,954 2,100,578,000 2,100,578,000 2,097,353,000
Non-budgetary
Total Statutory (3,471,553,310) (41,866,564,000) (41,866,564,000) (10,880,408,000)
Total non-budgetary (3,471,553,310) (41,866,564,000) (41,866,564,000) (10,880,408,000)

Highlights

CMHC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $2.1 billion in 2014–15 and non-budgetary net repayments of $10.9 billion. Included in the budgetary expenditures is $253.1 million related to the first year of the five-year extension of funding under the Investment in Affordable Housing and $70 million in funding for housing in Nunavut, as announced in the Economic Action Plan 2013. Major changes are summarized below.

A net budgetary decrease of $3.2 million from the 2013–14 Main Estimates is due primarily to the following:

A non-budgetary increase of $31.0 billion is due to lower net repayments under the Crown Borrowing Program resulting from lower loan repayments under the Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (IMPP). The majority of the IMPP repayments took place in 2013–14. The 2014–15 repayments represent the final obligations under this program.

As Canada’s national housing agency, CMHC plays a significant role in administering federal investments in social housing through agreements with provinces and territories and First Nation communities. CMHC also provides federal funding towards renovation programs so that needed repairs or rehabilitation could be undertaken for seniors, persons with disabilities, victims of family violence and others who could otherwise not afford adequate and suitable housing.

CMHC is the only source of comprehensive market analysis information serving both industry and consumers. Its research and information transfer activities on key housing issues have been instrumental in helping Canadians make more informed housing choices. These activities also support industry in the planning, designing, construction operation and maintenance of housing, and assist the public policy decision-making process. Better information contributes to the stability, effectiveness and efficiency of housing markets.

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in CMHC’s Summary of the Corporate Plan, available on its website.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 20. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadians in need have access to affordable housing.  
Funding Under Long-Term Commitments for Existing Social Housing 1,706,035,149 1,752,401,000 1,681,525,000
Funding for New Commitments of Affordable Housing 320,772,707 293,702,000 361,820,000
Housing Support 4,845,345 7,574,000 7,474,000
Canada has a stable, competitive and innovative housing system.  
Market Analysis Information 18,036,004 23,902,000 25,078,000
Housing Policy, Research and Information Transfer 30,522,299 22,999,000 21,456,000
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 6,186,450 0 0
Total 2,086,397,954 2,100,578,000 2,097,353,000

Table 21. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadians in need have access to affordable housing.  
Funding Under Long-Term Commitments for Existing Social Housing (207,757,942) (387,216,000) (313,739,000)
Funding for New Commitments of Affordable Housing 0 500,000 500,000
Housing Support (111,422,844) (159,778,000) (133,125,000)
Canada has a stable, competitive and innovative housing system.  
Insured Mortgage Purchase Program (3,152,372,524) (41,320,070,000) (10,434,044,000)
Total (3,471,553,310) (41,866,564,000) (10,880,408,000)

Canada Post Corporation

Raison d’être

Canada Post Corporation has a mandate to provide an efficient, effective and quality-driven postal service to Canadians, to be profitable, and to maintain and increase the value of the Corporation for Canadians.

The Minister of Transport is responsible for this organization.

Under the terms of the Canada Post Corporation Act, the Corporation is mandated to operate the postal service on a financially self-sustaining basis. In addition to core postal service, Canada Post also delivers certain public policy programs for the Government.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 11. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canada Post Corporation

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 22. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canada Post Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canada Post Corporation for special purposes 22,210,000 22,210,000 22,210,000 22,210,000
Total voted 22,210,000 22,210,000 22,210,000 22,210,000
Total budgetary 22,210,000 22,210,000 22,210,000 22,210,000

Highlights

Canada Post Corporation receives an annual appropriation of $22.2 million from the Government for the delivery of Parliamentary mail and materials for the use of the blind, which are sent free of postage under the Act. This appropriation helps to offset the financial impact of these programs on the corporation.

Parliamentary Mail

The Canada Post Corporation Act allows for the free mailing of letters between Canadians and the Governor General, Members of Parliament, the Speakers of the Senate and House of Commons, the Parliamentary Librarian and the Ethics Commissioner. Under the Act members of the House of Commons are also allowed up to four free householder (Unaddressed Admail) mailings to their constituents in any calendar year.

Materials for the Use of the Blind

The Canada Post Corporation Act provides for free mailing of materials for the blind. Today, thousands of visually impaired Canadians and many libraries across the country, including that of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind, send talking books and other materials free of charge.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 23. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canada Post Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Compensation for the provision of Parliamentary mail and Materials for the use of the blind services, which are sent free of postage under the Canada Post Corporation Act.  
Concessionary Governmental Services 0 22,210,000 22,210,000
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 22,210,000 0 0
Total 22,210,000 22,210,000 22,210,000

Canada Revenue Agency

Raison d’être

The Minister of National Revenue is responsible for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The CRA is responsible for administering, assessing, and collecting hundreds of billions of dollars in taxes annually. The tax revenue it collects is used by federal, provincial, territorial and First Nations governments to fund the programs and services that contribute to the quality of life of Canadians. The CRA also uses its federal infrastructure to deliver billions of dollars in benefits, tax credits, and other services that support the economic and social well-being of Canadian families, children and persons with disabilities. In carrying out its mandate, the CRA strives to ensure that Canadians:

Organizational Estimates

Figure 12. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canada Revenue Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 24. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canada Revenue Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures, contributions and recoverable expenditures on behalf of the Canada Pension Plan and the Employment Insurance Act 3,265,374,223 3,046,330,734 3,039,745,085 2,877,504,675
5 Capital expenditures and recoverable expenditures on behalf of the Canada Pension Plan and the Employment Insurance Act 45,812,715 73,081,967 73,081,967 72,447,985
Total voted 3,311,186,938 3,119,412,701 3,112,827,052 2,949,952,660
Total Statutory 1,007,281,205 1,157,410,552 905,325,674 911,303,449
Total budgetary 4,318,468,143 4,276,823,253 4,018,152,726 3,861,256,109

Highlights

CRA is estimating budgetary expenditures of $3.9 billion in 2014-2015. Of this amount, $3.0 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $0.9 billion represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

In total the Agency is expecting a decrease of $415.6 million or 9.7% from previous Main Estimates, which is the net result of various increases offset by certain planned decreases.

The CRA budgets will be increasing by $53.7 million due to the following:

The above mentioned increases are offset by the following decreases totalling $469.3 million due to the following:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 25. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canada Revenue Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Taxpayers meet their obligations and Canada’s revenue base is protected.  
Reporting Compliance 1,170,473,553 1,015,345,341 1,054,502,522
Assessment of Returns and Payment Processing 643,799,856 595,716,794 597,018,261
Collections and Returns Compliance 512,217,726 427,902,247 440,164,211
Taxpayer and Business Assistance 453,280,238 538,836,440 350,017,682
Appeals 192,046,153 178,609,564 194,334,428
Eligible families and individuals receive timely and accurate benefit payments.  
Benefit Programs 383,719,460 382,509,653 390,354,003
Taxpayers and benefit recipients receive an independent and impartial review of their service-related complaints.  
Taxpayers’ Ombudsman 2,622,557 3,098,063 3,167,366
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 960,308,600 1,134,805,151 831,697,636
Total 4,318,468,143 4,276,823,253 3,861,256,109

Canada School of Public Service

Raison d’être

The Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) is the common learning service provider for the Public Service of Canada. CSPS has a legislative mandate to provide a range of learning activities to build individual and organizational capacity and management excellence within the Public Service. It has one strategic goal, to ensure public servants have the common knowledge and leadership and management competencies required to effectively serve Canada and Canadians.

The President of the Treasury Board is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 13. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canada School of Public Service

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 26. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canada School of Public Service
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 45,452,288 42,231,200 42,231,200 39,921,868
Total voted 45,452,288 42,231,200 42,231,200 39,921,868
Total Statutory 51,812,939 56,233,121 56,233,121 45,568,160
Total budgetary 97,265,227 98,464,321 98,464,321 85,490,028

Highlights

CSPS is estimating budgetary expenditures of $85.5 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $39.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $45.6 million represents statutory authority that does not require additional approval and is provided for information purposes.

A decrease of $13 million in spending is expected in 2014–15 primarily due to the reduction of expenditures for salaries and professional and special services.

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in the departmental Report on Plans and Priorities available at: http://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/about_us/currentreport/index-eng.aspx.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 27. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canada School of Public Service
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Public Servants have the common knowledge and the leadership and management competencies they require to fulfill their responsibilities in serving Canadians.  
Foundational Learning 48,891,757 55,958,215 41,636,392
Organizational Leadership Development 8,482,245 10,546,028 10,686,736
Public Sector Management Innovation 9,499,142 9,178,036 9,248,810
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 30,392,083 22,782,042 23,918,090
Total 97,265,227 98,464,321 85,490,028

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

Raison d’être

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a Crown corporation with the mandate to protect the public by securing critical elements of the air transportation system as assigned by the Government of Canada. CATSA’s goal is to provide a professional, effective, efficient and consistent level of security screening services, at or above the standards set by Transport Canada, its regulator. Fully funded by parliamentary appropriations, CATSA is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport. CATSA’s vision is to excel as a world leader in air transportation security through its service to passengers, its people and its partnerships.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 14. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 28. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority for operating and capital expenditures 513,369,000 598,286,200 598,286,200 591,626,313
Total voted 513,369,000 598,286,200 598,286,200 591,626,313
Total budgetary 513,369,000 598,286,200 598,286,200 591,626,313

Highlights

CATSA is estimating budgetary expenditures of $591.6 million in 2014–15, which requires approval by Parliament. The planned expenditures are $6.7 million, or approximately 1.1% lower compared to $598.3 million in the 2013–14 Main Estimates.

The CATSA’s planned operating expenditures for 2014–15 of $473.5 million are $16.5 million or approximately 3.6% higher compared to $457.0 million in the 2013–14 Main Estimates. The increase in the operating budget is mainly a result of CATSA being granted financial flexibilities over the past few years to reallocate funds to better align with its cash flow requirements. This will allow CATSA to partially accommodate annual contractual increases in 2014–15.

The CATSA’s planned capital expenditures for 2014–15 of $118.2 million are $23.2 million or approximately 16.4% lower compared to $141.3 million in the 2013–14 Main Estimates. The year-over-year variance is attributable to capital spending associated with the deployment of CATSA’s new Hold Baggage Screening system which is based on a 10-year deployment schedule. Deployment of the new Hold Baggage Screening system remains on target to be completed in fiscal year 2019–20.

As set out in its 2013–14 to 2017–18 Corporate Plan Summary, CATSA’s funding priorities for 2014–15 will continue to focus on the delivery of its screening services and the ongoing implementation of its Hold Baggage Screening capital deployment plan.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 29. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Air Transport Security Authority
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Screening programs at designated Canadian airports protect the travelling public.  
Pre-Board Screening 0 310,270,544 319,300,039
Hold Baggage Screening 0 222,210,656 199,229,096
Non-Passenger Screening 0 13,360,000 17,043,000
Restricted Area Identity Card 0 3,763,000 4,126,000
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 48,682,000 51,928,178
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 513,369,000 0 0
Total 513,369,000 598,286,200 591,626,313

Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal

Raison d’être

Pursuant to a decision to accelerate by one year the provision in the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act, the Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal ceased its operations as of April 1, 2013.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 15. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 30. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
- Program expenditures 1,321,541 0 0 0
Total voted 1,321,541 0 0 0
Total Statutory 191,849 0 0 0
Total budgetary 1,513,390 0 0 0

Highlights

Not applicable

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 31. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Artists and Producers Professional Relations Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 1,513,390 0 0
Total 1,513,390 0 0

Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Raison d’être

As defined by the 1991 Broadcasting Act, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (the Corporation), as the national public broadcaster, should provide radio and television services incorporating a wide range of programming that informs, enlightens and entertains. The programming provided by the Corporation should:

The Corporation reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 16. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 32. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for operating expenditures 999,484,060 956,913,060 956,913,060 929,278,212
5 Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for working capital 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000 4,000,000
10 Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for capital expenditures 103,035,000 103,856,000 103,856,000 104,740,000
Total voted 1,106,519,060 1,064,769,060 1,064,769,060 1,038,018,212
Total budgetary 1,106,519,060 1,064,769,060 1,064,769,060 1,038,018,212

Highlights

The Corporation’s 2014–15 Main Estimates are $1,038.0 million versus the 2013–14 Main Estimates of $1,064.8 million. The reduction of $26.8 million for 2014–15 is due to Budget 2012 spending review of $45.5 million, offset by salary inflation funding of $18.7 million.

Following results of the Departmental Spending Review included in Budget 2012, the Federal Government reduced the Corporation’s appropriation by $115 million over three years. The Corporation’s operating funding was reduced by $27.8 million in 2012–13 (deducted from the supplementary funds of $60.0 million received since 2001–02). In 2013–14, the operating appropriation was reduced by $69.6 million (annual supplementary funds of $60.0 million were eliminated completely and the difference of $9.6 million was reduced from the base operating appropriation). For 2014–15 and ongoing years, the Corporation’s operating appropriation will be reduced by an additional $45.5 million to finally arrive at a total reduction of $115.0 million per Budget 2012.

2014–15 will mark Year 4 of the Corporation’s five-year strategic plan, Strategy 2015: Everyone, Every way. The vision at the heart of the strategy is to be the recognized leader in expressing Canadian culture and to enrich democratic life of all Canadians.

Four guiding principles support the Corporation’s vision:

Three strategic thrusts drive our performance:

Despite ongoing challenges, the Corporation continues to implement its 2015 objectives. Further details of the Corporation’s performance and progress since the launch of Strategy 2015 can be found in the Corporation’s Annual Reports and Corporate Plans.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 33. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A national public broadcasting service exists that is primarily Canadian in content and connects citizens to the Canadian experience.  
Television, Radio and Digital Services 0 1,013,116,348 991,634,833
Transmission and Distribution of Programs 0 45,118,862 40,238,810
Specialty Channels for Specific Audiences 0 0 0
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 6,533,850 6,144,569
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 1,106,519,060 0 0
Total 1,106,519,060 1,064,769,060 1,038,018,212

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

Raison d’être

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) was founded by an Act of Parliament in 1978 with a mandate to promote health and safety in the workplace and to enhance the physical and mental health of working Canadians. CCOHS operates under the legislative authority of the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Act S.C., 1977–78, c. 29 which was passed by unanimous vote in the Canadian Parliament. The purpose of this Act is to promote the fundamental right of Canadians to a healthy and safe working environment by creating a national institute (CCOHS) concerned with the study, encouragement and co-operative advancement of occupational health and safety. CCOHS functions as an independent departmental corporation under Schedule II of the Financial Administration Act and is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Labour. Its funding is derived from a combination of appropriations, cost recoveries and collaboration with the provinces. It is expected that a portion of the budget will be funded through cost recoveries from the creation, production, and worldwide sales of fee-for-service and revenue generating occupational health and safety products and services.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 17. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 34. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 4,353,993 3,853,172 3,853,172 3,978,250
Total voted 4,353,993 3,853,172 3,853,172 3,978,250
Total Statutory 1,103,322 1,117,980 1,117,980 1,080,791
Total budgetary 5,457,315 4,971,152 4,971,152 5,059,041

Highlights

CCOHS’s planned expenditures remain the same as last year. CCOHS will focus its efforts on providing a wide range of needed, relevant and practical information, resources and training that assist Canadians to improve health and safety. CCOHS will work with Canadian and global partners to develop the resources and tools that will improve health and safety and contribute to making Canada’s workplaces safe and more productive.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 35. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Improved workplace conditions and practices that enhance the health, safety, and well being of working Canadians.  
Occupational health and safety information development, delivery services and tripartite collaboration 3,006,921 2,189,806 2,251,329
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 2,450,394 2,781,346 2,807,712
Total 5,457,315 4,971,152 5,059,041

Canadian Commercial Corporation

Raison d’être

The Canadian Commercial Corporation (CCC) is governed by its enacting legislation, the 1946 Canadian Commercial Corporation Act. The Act outlines CCC’s broad mandate, which is to assist in the development of trade by helping Canadian exporters access markets abroad and by helping foreign buyers obtain goods from Canada. The legislation also provides CCC with a range of powers, including the ability to export goods from Canada either as principal or as agent in such a manner and to such an extent as it deems appropriate. As a result, CCC negotiates and executes bilateral government-to-government procurement arrangements, facilitating export transactions on behalf of Canadian exporters.

CCC reports to Parliament through the Minister of International Trade.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 18. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Commercial Corporation

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 36. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Commercial Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canadian Commercial Corporation 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,654,204
Total voted 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,654,204
Total budgetary 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,654,204

Highlights

CCC is estimating vote budgetary expenditures of $15.7 million in 2014–15 which require approval by Parliament. The funding will be used to facilitate sales of goods and services from Canadian exporters to the U.S Department of Defence in support of the North American Defence Industrial Base.

On all other export transactions, CCC charges fees for service. These fees support CCC’s other expenditures.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 37. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Commercial Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Enhanced market access for Canadian exporters to complex international public sector markets.  
Defence 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,654,204
Emerging and Developing Markets 0 0 0
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 0 0 0
Total 15,481,540 15,481,540 15,654,204

Canadian Dairy Commission

Raison d’être

The Canadian Dairy Commission (CDC) is a federal Crown corporation created in 1966 through the Canadian Dairy Commission Act. It reports to Parliament through the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food. Its legislated objectives are twofold: to provide efficient producers of milk and cream with the opportunity of obtaining a fair return for their labour and investment; and to provide consumers of dairy products with a continuous and adequate supply of dairy products of high quality.

The CDC plays a central facilitating role for the multi-billion dollar Canadian dairy industry. Federal-provincial agreements now provide the authority for many of the programs and activities that the CDC employees administer and facilitate on a day-to-day basis. The CDC strives to balance and serve the interests of all dairy stakeholders — producers, processors, further processors, exporters, consumers and governments.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 19. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Dairy Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 20. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Canadian Dairy Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 38. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Dairy Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 4,086,096 3,985,810 3,985,810 3,610,936
Total voted 4,086,096 3,985,810 3,985,810 3,610,936
Total budgetary 4,086,096 3,985,810 3,985,810 3,610,936
Non-budgetary
Total Statutory 69,215,982 0 0 0
Total non-budgetary 69,215,982 0 0 0

Highlights

The Canadian milk supply management system rests on three pillars: production management, price setting and import controls. The CDC is directly involved in the administration of two of the three pillars (production management and price setting) via the establishment of industrial milk quota and support prices.

The CDC administers the three revenue pooling and market sharing pools that exist among milk producers. Monthly, the CDC receives data from provincial milk marketing boards and calculates the payment transfers between provinces to equalize returns and adjusts quota allocations to provinces to account for the sharing of markets.

To ensure a steady supply of dairy products on the Canadian market, the CDC operates the Domestic Seasonality Programs. To ensure that milk components for which there is no outlet on the domestic market are removed in a timely fashion, the CDC operates the Surplus Removal Program. Furthermore, in order to promote the use of dairy products and ingredients in processed foods, the CDC operates the Dairy Marketing Program.

In addition, the CDC, on the industry’s behalf, administers the Special Milk Class Permit Program (SMCPP) and the Dairy Innovation Program. The parameters of these programs are decided by the industry.

The CDC imports the tariff rate quota of butter and sells this butter to participants in the SMCPP through butter manufacturers. Profits that the CDC generates by this activity are used to finance initiatives that provide benefits to the industry. Examples of these initiatives are graduate scholarships in Canadian establishments and the validation of dairy farms under the Canadian Quality Milk Program, an on-farm quality assurance program.

The CDC also controls the subsidized exports of Canadian dairy products through the issuance of export permits. This permit system has been put in place to ensure that Canadian exports of dairy products do not exceed the limits imposed on Canada by the World Trade Organization (WTO) for subsidized exports.

No significant changes are expected in the programs that the CDC administers in fiscal year 2014–15. Further details can be found in the Canadian Dairy Commission’s Corporate Plan.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 39. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Dairy Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
To enhance the vitality of the Canadian dairy industry for the benefit of all stakeholders.  
Administer milk supply management system 4,086,096 3,985,810 3,610,936
Total 4,086,096 3,985,810 3,610,936

Table 40. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Canadian Dairy Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
To enhance the vitality of the Canadian dairy industry for the benefit of all stakeholders.  
Administer milk supply management system 69,215,982 0 0
Total 69,215,982 0 0

Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

Raison d’être

The Minister of the Environment is responsible for this organization.

Environmental assessment contributes to informed decision making in support of sustainable development. The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency delivers high-quality environmental assessments and serves as the centre of expertise within the federal government on environmental assessment.

Additional information can be found in the Agency’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 21. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 41. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 26,140,619 28,142,126 28,142,126 28,227,786
Total voted 26,140,619 28,142,126 28,142,126 28,227,786
Total Statutory 1,808,206 2,863,886 2,863,886 2,736,320
Total budgetary 27,948,825 31,006,012 31,006,012 30,964,106

Highlights

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency’s 2014–15 Main Estimates of $31.0 million are similar to the Agency’s 2013–14 Main Estimates.

The Agency’s 2012–13 actual expenditures of $27.9 million are $3.0 million less than the 2014–15 Main Estimates. The difference is mainly attributable the Agency’s operating budget lapse and to lower than expected payments under the Participant Funding Program due to transition from the former Canadian Environmental Assessment Act to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012.

The renewal of funding programs that are sunsetting at the end of 2014–15 will be subject to government decision and will be reflected in future Main Estimates.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 42. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
High quality and timely environmental assessments of major projects to protect the environment and support economic growth.  
Environmental Assessment Delivery Program 15,029,356 19,274,780 17,032,000
Environmental Assessment Policy Program 3,045,780 4,263,059 4,871,106
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 9,873,689 7,468,173 9,061,000
Total 27,948,825 31,006,012 30,964,106

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 43. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Contributions for the support of public participation in the environmental assessment review process – Participant Funding Program 1,993,668 4,469,000 4,469,500
Contribution to the Province of Quebec – James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement 245,500 246,000 245,500

Canadian Food Inspection Agency

Raison d’être

The Minister of Health is responsible for this organization.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is Canada’s largest science-based regulatory agency. It has approximately 7,120 employees working across Canada, in the National Capital Region (NCR) and in four operational areas (Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario and Western).

The CFIA is dedicated to safeguarding food, animal and plant health, which enhances the health and well-being of Canada’s people, environment, and economy.

CFIA develops and delivers inspection and other services to:

CFIA bases its activities on science, effective management of risk, commitment to service and efficiency, and collaboration with domestic and international organizations that share its objectives.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 22. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Food Inspection Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 44. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures and contributions 598,623,500 534,383,158 563,381,169 470,029,881
5 Capital expenditures 31,533,159 17,815,785 22,166,374 24,264,263
Total voted 630,156,659 552,198,943 585,547,543 494,294,144
Total Statutory 151,899,066 135,686,461 139,793,653 125,033,591
Total budgetary 782,055,725 687,885,404 725,341,196 619,327,735

Highlights

The Government is committed to ensuring that Canadian families have confidence in the food they buy and eat. As announced on October 9th, 2013, the three bodies of the Canadian food safety regime - the CFIA, Health Canada, and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) fall under the responsibility of the Minister of Health. This reporting change brings all federal food safety authorities under one Minister with the goal of creating a stronger system with better collaboration and communication.

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food will continue to be responsible for the CFIA’s non-food safety agricultural activities, including economic and trade issues, as well as important animal health and plant protection work. As such, the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food will continue to oversee the CFIA in exercising these responsibilities.

The 2014–15 Main Estimates for the CFIA total $619.3 million, a decrease of $68.6 million from the 2013–14 Main Estimates of $687.9 million. The major items included in this decrease are:

These decreases are offset by:

The 2013–14 Estimates to Date are approximately $37.4 million higher than the 2013–14 Main Estimates. This increase can be explained by resources received via Supplementary Estimates (B), which were approved by Parliament.

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in the departmental Report on Plans and Priorities available at http://www.inspection.gc.ca/about-the-cfia/accountability/reports-to-parliament/eng/1299845094675/1299845189161

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 45. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A safe and accessible food supply and plant and animal resource base.  
Food Safety Program 353,600,998 312,185,374 320,103,652
Animal Health and Zoonotics Program 175,425,417 131,587,718 89,781,512
Plant Resources Program 88,983,164 84,260,734 75,006,452
International Collaboration and Technical Agreements 33,338,750 31,697,693 25,382,494
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 130,707,396 128,153,885 109,053,625
Total 782,055,725 687,885,404 619,327,735

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 46. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Canadian Food Inspection Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Contributions in support of the Federal Assistance Program 1,461,771 700,000 707,000
Contributions to the provinces in accordance with the Rabies Indemnification Regulations of the Governor in Council of amounts not exceeding two-fifths of the amounts paid by the provinces to owners of animals dying as a result of rabies infection 0 112,000 112,000

Canadian Grain Commission

Raison d’être

The Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) is a federal government agency that administers the provisions of the Canada Grain Act (CGA). The CGC’s mandate as set out in the CGA is to, in the interests of the grain producers, establish and maintain standards of quality for Canadian grain and regulate grain handling in Canada, to ensure a dependable commodity for domestic and export markets. CGC’s vision is to be “A leader in delivering excellence and innovation in grain quality and quantity assurance, research, and producer protection”. The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food is responsible for the CGC.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 23. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Grain Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 47. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Grain Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 31,629,611 21,582,235 34,030,661 7,537,076
Total voted 31,629,611 21,582,235 34,030,661 7,537,076
Total Statutory 5,504,635 585,473 3,537,992 8,846,818
Total budgetary 37,134,246 22,167,708 37,568,653 16,383,894

Highlights

The CGC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $16.4 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $7.5 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $8.9 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes. $6.4 million of the statutory amount is to support severance payments. The remaining $2.5 million is to support employee benefit plan obligations.

The decrease in net authority of $5.8 million from 2013–14 Main Estimates is due to:

The current CGC funding structure is based on budgetary authorities that are comprised of both statutory and voted authorities. The statutory authorities include employee benefit plan authority for appropriation funded positions and the CGC revolving fund authority which allows the CGC to re-spend fees that it has collected. The voted authority is Vote 1 – Program Expenditures which includes annual appropriation authority and any ad hoc appropriation authority for the fiscal year.

A revolving fund was set up for the CGC in 1995 with the expectation that the CGC would be largely self-funded through fees for service. The CGC updated its user fee structure on August 1, 2013 to become self-funded. The CGC transitioned to its new fee structure in 2013–14 and revenues are expected to increase to $54.1 million in 2014–15.

Additional information can be found in the CGC’s Reports on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 48. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Grain Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada’s grain is safe, reliable and marketable and Canadian grain producers are properly compensated for grain deliveries to licensed grain companies.  
Grain Quality Research Program 11,055,383 5,282,058 6,666,018
Quality Assurance Program 7,979,898 8,307,568 6,140,408
Quantity Assurance Program (331,197) 2,480,557 1,529,609
Producer Protection Program 3,380,408 1,203,892 278,359
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 15,049,754 4,893,633 1,769,500
Total 37,134,246 22,167,708 16,383,894

Canadian Heritage

Raison d’être

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

The Department of Canadian Heritage and Canada’s major national cultural institutions play a vital role in the cultural, civic and economic life of Canadians. We work together to support culture, arts, heritage, official languages, citizenship and participation, in addition to Aboriginal, youth, and sport initiatives.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 24. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Heritage

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 49. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Heritage
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 178,306,584 162,928,160 165,068,924 178,337,991
5 Grants and contributions 1,041,770,492 1,131,552,460 1,133,745,259 1,187,709,835
Total voted 1,220,077,076 1,294,480,620 1,298,814,183 1,366,047,826
Total Statutory 27,350,479 22,745,046 22,745,046 24,002,161
Total budgetary 1,247,427,555 1,317,225,666 1,321,559,229 1,390,049,987

Highlights

The Department of Canadian Heritage is estimating budgetary expenditures of $1.39 billion in 2014–15. Of this amount, $1.37 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $24.0 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes. This is an increase of $72.8 million when compared to the 2013–14 Main Estimates.

The net increase is a combination of an increase of $15.4 million in Vote 1 (Operating expenditures), an increase of $56.1 million in Vote 5 (Grants and contributions) and an increase of $1.3 million in statutory forecasts. The increase of $15.4 million in Vote 1 is mainly due to:

The increase of $56.1 million in Vote 5 is mainly due to:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 50. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Heritage
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadians share, express and appreciate their Canadian identity.  
Official Languages 359,434,835 348,369,118 353,135,274
Attachment to Canada 79,587,588 56,919,095 64,436,036
Engagement and Community Participation 47,473,128 46,062,796 44,583,276
Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.  
Cultural Industries 304,377,508 299,943,524 302,346,433
Arts 117,834,528 117,779,195 116,604,709
Heritage 40,005,590 40,332,638 39,577,341
Canadians participate and excel in sport.  
Sport 224,955,539 332,917,526 398,057,989
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 73,758,839 74,901,774 71,308,929
Total 1,247,427,555 1,317,225,666 1,390,049,987

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 51. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Canadian Heritage
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants to the Canada Periodical Fund 69,975,611 72,775,054 72,775,054
Grants in support of the Development of Official-Language Communities Program 7,642,617 33,322,973 33,322,973
Grants to the Athlete Assistance Program 27,364,917 28,000,000 28,000,000
Grants to the Canada Cultural Investment Fund 15,947,335 19,038,432 19,038,432
Grants in support of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program 9,636,449 14,355,000 14,355,000
Grants to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund 8,440,812 10,500,000 10,500,000
Grants to the Canada Book Fund 1,521,806 8,300,000 8,300,000
Grant to TV5 Monde 6,375,084 8,500,000 8,000,000
Grants in support of the Celebration and Commemoration Program 6,449,660 7,300,000 8,000,000
Grants in support of the Enhancement of Official Languages Program 395,793 5,599,842 5,599,842
Grants under the Museums Assistance Program 2,136,187 4,663,680 4,663,680
Grants to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund 1,716,070 3,000,000 3,000,000
Grants to the Canada Music Fund 0 2,000,000 2,000,000
Grants to support the Aboriginal Peoples’ Program 82,604 1,340,000 1,340,000
Grants in support of the Canada History Fund 0 1,150,060 1,150,060
Grants to the Lieutenant-Governors of the provinces of Canada toward defraying the costs incurred in the exercise of their duties:      
Quebec 147,372 147,372 147,372
Ontario 95,000 105,627 105,627
British Columbia 97,814 97,814 97,814
Newfoundland 77,590 77,590 77,590
Alberta 75,940 75,940 75,940
Manitoba 73,762 73,762 73,762
Saskatchewan 73,758 73,758 73,758
Nova Scotia 64,199 64,199 64,199
New Brunswick 62,947 62,947 62,947
Prince Edward Island 57,071 57,071 57,071
Grants in support of Innovative Youth Exchange Projects 0 100,000 100,000
Contributions
Contributions for the Hosting Program 33,072,773 146,109,211 213,752,765
Contributions in support of the Development of Official-Language Communities Program 216,896,354 188,349,017 191,099,017
Contributions for the Sport Support Program 149,848,063 145,815,064 142,815,064
Contributions to support the Canada Media Fund 134,146,077 134,146,077 134,146,077
Contributions in support of the Enhancement of Official Languages Program 115,753,432 105,923,289 105,923,289
Contributions to the Canada Book Fund 34,872,656 28,366,301 28,366,301
Contributions to the Canada Arts Training Fund 22,450,000 22,779,440 22,779,440
Contributions to the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund 24,783,550 24,358,613 22,508,613
Contributions to the Canada Music Fund 24,681,586 20,789,231 21,939,231
Contributions to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund 20,166,597 18,472,742 18,472,742
Contributions in support of the Exchanges Canada Initiative 17,562,353 17,686,359 17,686,359
Contributions to support the Aboriginal Peoples’ Program 15,938,791 16,209,757 11,514,078
Contributions under the Museums Assistance Program 12,407,263 11,076,284 11,076,284
Contributions in support of the Canada History Fund 4,898,042 2,937,330 5,037,330
Contributions in support of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program 8,610,758 3,300,000 3,300,000
Contributions to Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust, Charlottetown, P.E.I. 3,000,000 3,005,000 3,005,000
Contributions to the Canada Cultural Investment Fund 5,239,242 2,933,773 2,993,273
Contributions to TV5 4,981,587 4,460,900 2,960,900
Contributions in support of the Celebration and Commemoration Program 15,014,376 7,194,367 2,494,367
Contributions to the Canada Periodical Fund 2,215,848 1,999,544 1,999,544
Contributions to support the Youth Take Charge Program 4,177,209 3,453,023 1,453,023
Contributions in support of the Court Challenges Program 495,000 1,406,017 1,406,017

Canadian Human Rights Commission

Raison d’être

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is responsible for this organization.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission was established in 1977 under Schedule II of the Financial Administration Act in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA). The Commission leads the administration of the CHRA and ensures compliance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA). The CHRA prohibits discrimination and the EEA promotes equality in the workplace. Both laws apply the principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination to federal government departments and agencies, Crown corporations, and federally regulated private sector organizations.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 25. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Human Rights Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 52. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Human Rights Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 21,475,813 19,861,118 19,861,118 19,639,234
Total voted 21,475,813 19,861,118 19,861,118 19,639,234
Total Statutory 2,907,363 2,600,171 2,600,171 2,460,492
Total budgetary 24,383,176 22,461,289 22,461,289 22,099,726

Highlights

The Canadian Human Rights Commission is estimating budgetary expenditures of $22.1 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $19.6 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $2.5 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The variance between 2012–13 expenditures and 2013–14 Main Estimates and the variance between 2013–14 and 2014–15 Main Estimates is mainly due to funding received for the repeal of section 67 of the Canadian Human Right Act (CHRA). This funding decreased and will sunset in March 2014.

Over the next year, the Commission will focus on:

Further detail can be found in the Commission’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 53. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Human Rights Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Equality, respect for human rights and protection from discrimination by fostering understanding of, and compliance with, the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act by federally regulated employers and service providers, as well as the public they serve.  
Human Rights Dispute Resolution Program 9,241,670 8,997,200 9,532,800
Human Rights Knowledge Development and Dissemination Program 4,123,976 3,440,600 3,436,700
Discrimination Prevention Program 4,224,128 4,000,200 3,188,000
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 6,793,402 6,023,289 5,942,226
Total 24,383,176 22,461,289 22,099,726

Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

Raison d’être

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is a an administrative tribunal that hears complaints of discrimination referred by the Canadian Human Rights Commission and determines whether the activities complained of violate the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA). The purpose of the CHRA is to protect individuals from discrimination and to promote equal opportunity. The Tribunal also decides cases brought under the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and, pursuant to section 11 of the CHRA, determines allegations of wage disparity between men and women doing work of equal value in the same establishment.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 26. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Human Rights Tribunal

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 54. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 3,858,108 4,117,747 4,117,747 4,145,232
Total voted 3,858,108 4,117,747 4,117,747 4,145,232
Total Statutory 361,501 403,636 403,636 387,293
Total budgetary 4,219,609 4,521,383 4,521,383 4,532,525

Highlights

The Canadian Human Rights Tribunal is a small, permanent administrative tribunal comprising a full-time Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson, and up to 13 full- or part-time members. The Chairperson is the chief executive officer of the Tribunal and is supported by the Executive Director and Registrar who is responsible for registry operations and internal services

As a key mechanism of human rights protection in Canada, the Tribunal gives effect to the Canadian ideals of pluralism, equity, diversity and social inclusion. It provides a forum where human rights complaints can be scrutinized and resolved and provides definitive interpretations on important issues of discrimination. The primary result of the Tribunal’s program is that complainants can air their grievances and achieve closure in a respectful, impartial forum. Moreover, respondents are able to test the validity of allegations made in a quasi-judicial setting. In the longer term, Tribunal decisions create meaningful legal precedents for use by employers, service providers and Canadians at large.

The Tribunal has an ongoing planning challenge in that the Tribunal’s sole function is to inquire into matters referred to it under the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and matters referred by the Canadian Human Rights Commission under the Canadian Human Rights Act (CHRA). As such, the Tribunal’s operational activities are driven by external demands that it can only react to rather than anticipate. Legislative changes the CHRA and other enabling legislations, increase complexity of cases, increase number of unrepresented parties and being a demand-driven organization all have an impact on the Tribunal’s ability to predict its workload.

Complaints alleging discriminatory funding by the Federal Government of various services on-reserve are starting to be referred to the Tribunal. These cases can pose unique challenges such as: the need to respect cultural practices and beliefs; access to justice challenges; the possible involvement of inter-jurisdictional agreements and other instruments; and the characterization of “funding” in the context of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Another identifiable factor contributing to the Tribunal’s unpredictable workload is the effect of the repeal of section 67 of the CHRA. The Tribunal is only now starting to deal with discrimination claims in respect of decisions made pursuant to the Indian Act. It is too soon to see what the volume of these cases will be, however, it is possible that they will present the Tribunal with novel statutory interpretation challenges in giving due regard to First Nations legal traditions and customary laws.

A third factor contributing to the Tribunal’s unpredictable workload is that more and more complainants and respondents are representing themselves or designating individuals who are not lawyers to represent them. These individuals or their representatives may not be familiar with the issue identification procedures and disclosure rules, or be able to comply with them in a timely fashion. The logistics and procedural complexities associated with non- represented parties, including trying to navigate a quasi-judicial process, leads to increased numbers of motions and rulings, cancelling or rescheduling hearing dates, all of which has an effect on the scheduling of other cases.

All of these factors contribute to the increase pressures on the Tribunal’s financial and human resources levels and will most likely continue to affect its backlog of cases.

Internal services make a critical contribution to the achievement of the Tribunal’s singular primary program. Like small departments and other micro-agencies, the Tribunal continually faces pressure to respond to, or implement various government-wide management initiatives while managing its operating and salary budget in line with government-wide budget restraints, which are likely to remain in place for some time. The Tribunal will continue to actively seek horizontal opportunities and interdepartmental partnerships to achieve efficiencies.

Financially, approximately 60% of its $4.5 million operating budget is for salaries and benefits, 82% of which is directly attributable to our core program. Of the remaining $1.8 million in Operations and Maintenance, 50% is directly related to the adjudicative process such as per diem costs for part-time members, travel, facility rentals for hearings and mediation activities, translation of decisions and rulings and legal support for members.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 55. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Individuals have access, as determined by the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Employment Equity Act, to fair and equitable adjudication of human rights and employment equity cases that are brought before the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal.  
Hearings of complaints before the Tribunal 1,971,469 2,282,382 2,589,784
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 2,248,140 2,239,001 1,942,741
Total 4,219,609 4,521,383 4,532,525

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Raison d’être

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada’s health research funding agency. The Minister of Health is responsible for this organization. It was created in June 2000 by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Act (Bill C-13) with a mandate “to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system.”

CIHR’s mandate seeks to transform health research in Canada by:

Organizational Estimates

Figure 27. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Institutes of Health Research

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 56. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Institutes of Health Research
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 50,146,637 46,367,765 47,091,280 47,112,396
5 Grants 940,773,074 915,350,465 944,401,906 932,143,424
Total voted 990,919,711 961,718,230 991,493,186 979,255,820
Total Statutory 6,133,031 5,934,927 6,013,363 5,696,142
Total budgetary 997,052,742 967,653,157 997,506,549 984,951,962

Highlights

CIHR is implementing, in 2014–15, a new Program Alignment Architecture (PAA), consisting of one Strategic Outcome along with three Programs.

CIHR’s new Strategic Outcome “Canada is a world leader in the creation, dissemination and application of health research knowledge” aligns with its mandate and vision of long-term, enduring benefits to the lives of Canadians and health care system, and is also linked to priorities of the Government of Canada. The three Programs, “Investigator-Initiated Health Research”, “Priority-Driven Health Research” and “Internal Services”, highlight CIHR’s priority to fund both the best ideas from health researchers, as well as targeted research to address challenges facing Canadians and the health care system.

CIHR is estimating budgeting expenditures of $985.0 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $979.3 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $5.7 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The budgeting expenditures of $985.0 million in 2014–15 represent a variance of $12.5 million, or 1.3%, from the 2013–14 Estimates-to-date (including Main and Supplementary Estimates) of $997.5 million. This variance is temporary, and is due to the following:

The remaining variance of $0.3 million is due to various other program funding adjustments.

It should be noted that both the 2013–14 Estimates-to-date and 2014–15 budgeting expenditures include the $15 million resulting from Budget 2013 for the Strategy for Patient-Oriented Research.

CIHR’s spending for 2014–15 is expected to increase as new funding will be allocated to CIHR for Tri-Agency programs once the results of future competitions are available, and as new and/or renewal of existing partnership activities materialize.

Further details on CIHR’s 2014–15 planned spending is available in CIHR’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 57. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Institutes of Health Research
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada is a world leader in the creation, dissemination and application of health research knowledge.  
Investigator-Initiated Health Research 0 0 729,381,763
Priority-Driven Health Research 0 0 252,550,887
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 27,836,076 24,267,510 3,019,312
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 969,216,666 943,385,647 0
Total 997,052,742 967,653,157 984,951,962

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 58. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Canadian Institutes of Health Research
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants for research projects and personnel support 852,842,284 839,864,065 853,303,075
Networks of Centres of Excellence 24,113,000 22,589,400 22,589,400
Canada Graduate Scholarships 21,029,999 21,250,000 21,250,000
Institute support grants 13,000,000 13,000,000 13,000,000
Canada Excellence Research Chairs 7,000,000 8,400,000 8,400,000
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 8,286,263 8,350,000 8,350,000
Business–Led Networks of Centres of Excellence 4,281,528 1,737,000 3,106,027
Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research 10,040,000 0 1,880,000
Industrial Research Chairs for Colleges 80,000 160,000 160,000
College and Community Innovation Program 100,000 0 104,922

Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat

Raison d’être

The President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada is responsible for this organization. The Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS), established pursuant to an agreement reached at the May 1973 First Ministers’ Conference, is an agency of the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Its mandate is to provide administrative support and planning services for intergovernmental conferences of First Ministers, Ministers and Deputy Ministers.

These intergovernmental conferences are a key instrument for consultation and negotiation among the different orders of governments and assist in the development of national and/or provincial/territorial policies. They are a critical component of the workings of the Canadian federation and represent a core principle of our democratic society.

By skilfully executing the logistical planning and delivery of these meetings, CICS not only relieves governments of the administrative process burden but also allows them to greatly benefit from significant cost efficiencies and economies of scale.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 28. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 59. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 4,829,776 5,597,587 5,597,587 5,548,958
- Pursuant to subsection 25(2) of the Financial Administration Act, to write-off from the Accounts of Canada debts due to Her Majesty in right of Canada amounting to $57 related to an unrecoverable debt 57 0 0 0
Total voted 4,829,833 5,597,587 5,597,587 5,548,958
Total Statutory 325,647 437,917 437,917 408,205
Total budgetary 5,155,480 6,035,504 6,035,504 5,957,163

Highlights

The CICS’s 2014–15 expenditures remain approximately the same as the previous year. The 2014–15 funding will be utilized to address the following priorities:

Our 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities will contain more details regarding our priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 60. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Senior-level intergovernmental conference services are professionally and successfully delivered.  
Conference Services 3,344,606 4,179,031 4,026,878
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 1,810,874 1,856,473 1,930,285
Total 5,155,480 6,035,504 5,957,163

Canadian International Development Agency

Raison d’être

Division 12 of Part 3 of the Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1 states that the Canadian International Development Agency is amalgamated with Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, effective June 26, 2013.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 29. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian International Development Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 30. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Canadian International Development Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 61. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian International Development Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
- Operating expenditures 194,095,452 171,101,774 171,101,774 0
- Grants and contributions 2,860,377,838 2,719,266,590 2,719,266,590 0
Total voted 3,054,473,290 2,890,368,364 2,890,368,364 0
Total Statutory 355,084,144 268,960,876 268,960,876 0
Total budgetary 3,409,557,434 3,159,329,240 3,159,329,240 0
Non-budgetary
Voted
- Pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act, payments to international financial institutions – Issuance and payment of demand notes 0 1 1 0
- Pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act, payments to international financial institutions – Capital subscriptions 0 1 1 0
Total voted 0 2 2 0
Total Statutory 93,401,393 81,595,258 81,595,258 0
Total non-budgetary 93,401,393 81,595,260 81,595,260 0

Highlights

Not applicable

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 62. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian International Development Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 3,409,557,434 3,159,329,240 0
Total 3,409,557,434 3,159,329,240 0

Table 63. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Canadian International Development Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 93,401,393 81,595,260 0
Total 93,401,393 81,595,260 0

Canadian International Trade Tribunal

Raison d’être

The Canadian International Trade Tribunal (the Tribunal) provides Canadian and international businesses with access to fair, transparent and timely resolution of trade remedy cases, customs and excise tax appeals and inquiries into federal procurement complaints. At the request of the Government of Canada, the Tribunal provides advice on tariff, trade and general economic matters.

The Minister of Finance is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 31. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian International Trade Tribunal

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 64. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian International Trade Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 10,307,575 8,660,195 8,660,195 8,305,445
Total voted 10,307,575 8,660,195 8,660,195 8,305,445
Total Statutory 1,193,752 1,233,346 1,233,346 1,171,294
Total budgetary 11,501,327 9,893,541 9,893,541 9,476,739

Highlights

The Tribunal’s overriding priority for 2014–15 is to deliver on its various mandates by hearing cases and making sound decisions on matters that fall within its jurisdiction. In so doing, the Tribunal supports a fair marketplace in Canada, maintains its strong reputation both in Canada and throughout the world as a fair and independent decision maker and complies with its legislative requirements.

The Tribunal will also continue to pursue initiatives aimed at further improving its capacity to deliver on its legislative mandates in order to provide efficient and reliable services to its stakeholders.

The decreasing trend in the Tribunal’s spending from 2012–13 to 2014–15 can be explained by a few key events. First, in 2012–13, the Tribunal received additional funding of $1.3 million to retrofit its accommodation. Second, the Tribunal has gone through a very busy case schedule that required additional resources for part of 2012–13 and for all of 2013–14. Lastly, in 2014–15 and for future years, the Tribunal’s budget will be reduced by $0.5 million as part of the Budget 2012 Spending Review. Please refer to the Tribunal’s Web site for further details on its 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities at http://www.citt-tcce.gc.ca.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 65. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian International Trade Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Fair, timely and transparent disposition of international trade cases, procurement cases and government-mandated inquiries within the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.  
Adjudication of Trade Cases (quasi-judicial role) 8,395,969 7,321,221 7,012,787
General Economic Inquiries and References (advisory role) 115,013 98,935 94,767
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 2,990,345 2,473,385 2,369,185
Total 11,501,327 9,893,541 9,476,739

Canadian Museum for Human Rights

Raison d’être

The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) was created in 2008 through an amendment to the Museums Act, which established the Museum as the first national museum to be created since 1967 and the first to be located outside of the National Capital Region. The Museum’s mandate is “to explore the subject of human rights, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, in order to enhance the public’s understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others and to encourage reflection and dialogue.”

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 32. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Museum for Human Rights

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 66. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Museum for Human Rights
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for operating and capital expenditures 56,935,796 31,700,000 31,700,000 21,700,000
Total voted 56,935,796 31,700,000 31,700,000 21,700,000
Total budgetary 56,935,796 31,700,000 31,700,000 21,700,000

Highlights

The operating appropriations for 2014–15 are $21.7 million, the same amount that was received in 2013–14. In 2013–14 $10 million in capital appropriations were also received representing the final payment of the $35 million advance of appropriations that was approved in 2012–13. Accordingly no further capital appropriations will be received in 2014–15.

The 2014–15 fiscal year marks a period of significant transition for the Museum as it begins full-time operations and welcomes its first visitors from across Canada and abroad.

The Museum is forecasting a balanced budget for 2014–15. The Museum will open on September 20, 2014 and is projected to receive 100,000 visitors. Membership sales will be launched in April 2014 with 4,556 individual, family and corporate memberships projected to be sold. Public programming will begin upon opening with education programming beginning in January 2015. The 2014–15 fiscal year will be a challenging year due to the overlap of costs related to the completion of operational readiness initiatives with costs to operate the Museum and therefore there are no contingencies budgeted in the 2014–15 operating budget.

CMHR will continue to experience significant change over the planning period as it transitions from a construction project to a fully operational museum. The focus for 2014–15 will be to:

To support the realization of the long-term corporate objectives, an increase in staffing numbers is planned over the next two years to fully staff Museum operations for the inaugural opening and beyond.

A thorough review of the staffing plan was completed during 2013–14 to align the organizational structure with the Museum’s mandate and metanarrative. The review included benchmarking and expert consultation. There are still many unknowns for this Museum – the first new national museum in over 40 years and the first newly built national museum outside of the National Capital Region. The number of visitors, the level of interpretation visitors may want, the demand for tours and other programming could vary significantly from the assumptions in the budget. A variable staffing plan incorporating a significant number of part-time positions is being implemented that will provide the flexibility to increase or decrease the number of visitor facing staff as required.

Leading up to opening, project related staff has been hired on term assignments and these positions will drop off as the capital project is completed. Project related staff includes researcher assistants, interpretive planners, writers, editors, exhibit project managers, and new media project coordinators.

The forecasted increase in operations staff in 2013–14 is largely in the areas of Earned Revenue, Visitor Services, Security, and Learning and Programming in order to deliver on the following:

Staffing will increase in 2014–15 due to the requirements of operating the Museum including full-time and part-time Program Interpreters who will provide in-gallery interpretation as well as deliver education and public programs, part-time Hosts, IT and exhibit staff.

Staffing costs make up 46% of the budget in 2014–15. This compares favourably with the other national museums where the staffing costs range from 43% to 55%.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 67. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Museum for Human Rights
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Enhanced knowledge of human rights, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, in order to enhance the public’s understanding of human rights, to promote respect for others and to encourage reflection and dialogue.  
Museum Content and Program 0 10,577,000 9,462,000
Accommodation 0 14,129,000 6,305,000
Stewardship and Corporate Management 0 6,994,000 5,933,000
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 56,935,796 0 0
Total 56,935,796 31,700,000 21,700,000

Canadian Museum of History

Raison d’être

The Canadian Museum of History is a Crown corporation established by the Museums Act (Statutes of Canada 2013, Chapter 38) which came into force on December 12, 2013. The Act states that the role of the corporation is “to enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding and appreciation of events, experiences, people and objects that reflect and have shaped Canada’s history and identity, and also to enhance their awareness of world history and cultures.”

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 33. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Museum of History

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 68. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Museum of History
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canadian Museum of History for operating and capital expenditures 64,364,831 57,418,730 58,918,730 63,430,033
Total voted 64,364,831 57,418,730 58,918,730 63,430,033
Total budgetary 64,364,831 57,418,730 58,918,730 63,430,033

Highlights

On December 12, 2013, federal legislation was enacted which transformed the Canadian Museum of Civilization into the Canadian Museum of History.

Under its revised mandate, the Museum will tell the story of Canada and its people more comprehensively, inclusively and candidly than ever before. It will do so by focusing greater attention on the people, events and experiences that have shaped our country’s development, define the Canadian experience and underpin our national identity. The Museum will also continue to present special exhibitions exploring world history and cultures, and permanent exhibitions illuminating the historical achievements and continuing contributions of Canada’s First Peoples.

The museum’s Main Estimates for 2014–15 is $63.4 million, an increase of $6.0 million from the 2013–14 Main Estimates. The increase is due to:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 69. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Museum of History
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for human cultural achievements and human behaviour through collections of historical and cultural objects, exhibitions, programs and research reflecting a Canadian perspective.  
Accommodation 0 27,454,000 29,808,000
Exhibit, Educate and Communicate 0 15,244,000 19,552,000
Collect and Research 0 12,646,000 12,370,000
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 2,074,730 1,700,033
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 64,364,831 0 0
Total 64,364,831 57,418,730 63,430,033

Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

Raison d’être

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 was established in 2010 through an amendment to the Museums Act.

The mandate of the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is “to explore the theme of immigration to Canada in order to enhance public understanding of the experiences of immigrants as they arrived in Canada, of the vital role immigration has played in the building of Canada and of the contributions of immigrants to Canada’s culture, economy and way of life.”

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 34. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 70. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for operating and capital expenditures 9,976,473 18,450,000 18,450,000 9,900,000
Total voted 9,976,473 18,450,000 18,450,000 9,900,000
Total budgetary 9,976,473 18,450,000 18,450,000 9,900,000

Highlights

The Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 is estimating budgetary expenditures of $9.9 million in 2014–15 which require approval by Parliament.

This represents a decrease in capital expenditures of $8.55 million from the 2013–14 Main Estimates due to the partial completion of the expansion capital projects including the refit of current and new exhibition spaces, the fabrication and installation of new exhibits and the preparations for the launch of the new museum in May 2015 which will tangibly showcase the national mandate of the Museum.

For further details on the Museum’s plan and priorities, please refer to our 2014–15 to 2018–19 Corporate Plan.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 71. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadians are engaged in building and exploring the stories, themes and history of Canadian immigration as it continues to unfold.  
Accommodations 0 12,791,000 4,958,420
Visitor Experience and Connections 0 2,740,000 2,360,090
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 2,919,000 2,581,490
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 9,976,473 0 0
Total 9,976,473 18,450,000 9,900,000

Canadian Museum of Nature

Raison d’être

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

The Canadian Museum of Nature (the Museum) became a Crown corporation on July 1, 1990 through the Museums Act with the mandate to increase, throughout Canada and internationally, interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for the natural world by establishing, maintaining and developing for research and posterity, a collection of natural history objects, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, and by demonstrating the natural world, the knowledge derived from it and the understanding it represents.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 35. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Museum of Nature

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 72. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Museum of Nature
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canadian Museum of Nature for operating and capital expenditures 34,370,062 25,834,904 25,834,904 26,127,096
Total voted 34,370,062 25,834,904 25,834,904 26,127,096
Total budgetary 34,370,062 25,834,904 25,834,904 26,127,096

Highlights

In 2014–15, the Museum will begin to advance a new strategic plan that leverages its research and collections strengths in arctic knowledge and species discovery. New approaches to the design and delivery of visitor experiences will enable the Museum to attract and inspire new audiences. These new engaging experiences will lead to higher memberships, higher membership renewal and will provide a foundation for enhanced fundraising. Overall higher levels of engagement will lead to a better understanding of and connection with Canada’s natural world.

Strategic Objective #1:

Create a Centre for Arctic Knowledge and Exploration that transforms people’s understanding of Canada’s arctic and its relationship with Canada as a country in a 21st century global context.

Strategic Objective #2:

Create a Centre for Species Discovery and Change that transforms peoples understanding of the relevance of species diversity to their lives now and in the future.

Strategic Objective #3:

Create a Centre for Nature Inspiration and Engagement that transforms people’s expectations of the Museum as a destination for discussion, connection and exploration with nature’s past, present and future that advances understanding and respect for Canada’s natural world.

Strategic Objective #4:

Position the Natural Heritage Campus as a centre of excellence in collections management and knowledge creation, advancement and sharing by becoming a collections collaborator with institutions around the world seeking to collect, preserve, digitize and disseminate specimens that document the nature of Canada.

Strategic Objective #5:

Create a sustainable business enterprise model of operation that leverages the Museum’s strategic imperatives: knowledge and discovery, inspiration and engagement, presence, performance and advancement.

These five strategic objectives will be managed through the five program activities of the Museum: Public Education, Collections Management and Research, Internal Services, and Accommodation which includes the ongoing operations and maintenance of the Museum’s two facilities.

An increase of $292,192 or 1% from previous Main Estimates is due to compensation adjustments.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 73. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Museum of Nature
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for the natural world through collections of natural history objects, public education programmes and research reflecting a special but not exclusive perspective on Canada.  
Accommodation 0 10,102,904 10,434,000
Public education programmes 0 4,730,000 6,261,000
Research 0 3,319,000 3,259,000
Collections management 0 1,651,000 1,695,000
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 6,032,000 4,478,096
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 34,370,062 0 0
Total 34,370,062 25,834,904 26,127,096

Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

Raison d’être

Contributing to jobs and growth in Canada, the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) works to develop a diversified, sustainable and dynamic economy across Canada’s three territories. It does this by delivering funding programs to Northerners and Aboriginal people, guiding resource development and major projects across the North through the Northern Projects Management Office, undertaking research to support the development of evidence-based policies, advocating for Northern economic prosperity and diversification, and collaborating with and aligning the efforts of other federal departments, territorial governments, Aboriginal organizations, and industry.

The Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 36. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 74. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 12,720,066 12,103,359 13,555,127 11,231,366
5 Contributions 38,365,705 38,664,119 38,664,119 18,641,803
Total voted 51,085,771 50,767,478 52,219,246 29,873,169
Total Statutory 1,302,839 1,023,655 1,223,362 1,072,597
Total budgetary 52,388,610 51,791,133 53,442,608 30,945,766

Highlights

CanNor is estimating budgetary expenditures of $30.9 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $29.8 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $1.1 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

In 2014–15, Aboriginal economic development programming will continue to focus on supporting business development and the opportunities before communities today; this will be complemented by the Northern Adult Basic Education Program.

Responsible resource development is critical to the success of Canada’s North. CanNor’s Northern Projects Management Office is expanding its work with communities and industry to position Canada’s North as a world-class resource development destination where prosperity for Northerners and benefits for Canadians are a single goal. This is highlighted by new 3-year funding for this program starting in 2013–14.

Compared to the previous year, the Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development program ($20 million) and the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund ($3.2 million in 2013–14) sunset in 2013–14. Sunsetting programs are subject to government decisions to extend or enhance funding.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 75. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Developed and diversified territorial economies that support prosperity for all Northerners.  
Economic Development 0 0 22,256,695
Policy and Alignment 0 0 4,256,120
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 7,316,314 6,522,014 4,432,950
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 45,072,296 45,269,119 0
Total 52,388,610 51,791,133 30,945,765

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 76. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Contributions to support Aboriginal participation in the northern economy 0 0 10,800,000
Contributions for advancing adult basic education in Canada’s territories 6,604,803 6,507,119 6,604,803
Contributions for promoting regional development in Canada’s three territories 17,715,435 18,157,000 1,237,000

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Raison d’être

The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for this organization.

In 1946, Parliament passed the Atomic Energy Control Act and established the Atomic Energy Control Board, providing it with the power to regulate all nuclear activities related to the development and use of atomic energy in Canada.

More than half a century later, in May 2000, the Nuclear Safety and Control Act (NSCA) came into effect and established the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) as the successor to the Atomic Energy Control Board, with responsibilities and authorities to regulate an industry that spans all segments of the nuclear fuel cycle and a wide range of industrial, medical and academic uses of nuclear substances.

Additional information can be found in the CNSC’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 37. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 77. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 37,676,689 34,976,638 37,771,011 36,578,266
Total voted 37,676,689 34,976,638 37,771,011 36,578,266
Total Statutory 102,022,465 97,924,847 97,966,168 95,059,029
Total budgetary 139,699,154 132,901,485 135,737,179 131,637,295

Highlights

CNSC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $131.6 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $36.6 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $95.0 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

In Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1, the CNSC received statutory authority – pursuant to paragraph 21(3) of the NSCA – to spend during a fiscal year any revenues that it receives in the current or previous fiscal year through the conduct of its operations. The CNSC receives its revenues from regulatory fees for licences and applications charged in accordance with the CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations.

In addition to the statutory authority, the CNSC is also funded through the voted budgetary authority from Parliament – Vote 1 – Program expenditures. Voted authority provides funding for activities exempt from paying fees under the CNSC Cost Recovery Fees Regulations (i.e., hospitals and universities), as these entities exist for the public good. Additionally, fees are not charged for activities that result from Canada’s obligations that do not provide a direct benefit to identifiable licensees. These include activities with respect to Canada’s international obligations (including non-proliferation activities), public responsibilities such as emergency management and public information programs, and the updating of the NSCA and its associated regulations.

Contributions to the employee benefit plans are statutory budgetary authorities.

In 2014–15, the CNSC’s Main Estimates show a decrease in net spending of $1.3 million or 1.0% when compared to 2013–14 Main Estimates. The decrease is the result of a decrease in statutory expenditures of $2.9 million or 2.9% partially offset by an increase in voted expenditures in the amount of $1.6 million or 4.6%.

The decrease in statutory expenditures is due to reduced regulatory demands related to the decommissioning of the Hydro-Québec’s Gentilly – 2 nuclear generating station facility as well as a reduction in the employee benefit contribution.

The increase in voted expenditures is mainly due to the termination of management reserve repayments to the Treasury Board Secretariat for investments made in the CNSC’s facilities infrastructure as well as funding received to support the Single Window Initiative – the horizontal initiative to streamline government import regulations and border processes for commercial trade. The increase is offset by an additional transfer to Shared Services Canada for workplace technology device software and a transfer to Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development to support CNSC personnel on missions abroad.

Additional information can be found in the CNSC’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 78. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Safe and secure nuclear installations and processes used solely for peaceful purposes and public confidence in the nuclear regulatory regime’s effectiveness.  
Compliance Program 41,778,894 36,550,986 38,703,659
Licensing and Certification Program 25,304,007 28,505,451 26,179,983
Regulatory Framework Program 29,682,743 25,193,526 26,049,097
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 42,933,510 42,651,522 40,704,556
Total 139,699,154 132,901,485 131,637,295

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 79. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants to enable the research, development and management of activities that contribute to the objectives of the Research and Support Program 75,000 75,000 75,000
Contributions
Participant Funding Program 105,602 925,000 925,000
Contributions to enable the research, development and management of activities that contribute to the objectives of the Research and Support Program, and the Canadian Safeguards Support Program 1,270,980 770,000 770,000

Canadian Polar Commission

Raison d’être

The Canadian Polar Commission (CPC) is responsible for monitoring, promoting and disseminating knowledge of the polar regions; contributing to public awareness of the importance of polar science to Canada; enhancing Canada’s international profile as a circumpolar nation; and recommending polar science policy direction to government. The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 38. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Polar Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 80. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Polar Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 1,220,138 2,433,726 2,433,726 2,439,807
Total voted 1,220,138 2,433,726 2,433,726 2,439,807
Total Statutory 97,597 142,943 142,943 136,553
Total budgetary 1,317,735 2,576,669 2,576,669 2,576,360

Highlights

CPC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $2.6 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $2.4 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $137 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

CPC continues to manage its grant programs: the Northern Scientific Training Program including the funding to the Association of Canadian Universities for Northern Studies, the Centenary Medal Commemorating the International Polar year 1882-1883 also known as the Northern Scientific Award and the Canadian Polar Commission Scholarship Award.

The CPC will continue to host conferences and workshops, to publish information on subjects of relevance to polar research, to build and maintain polar knowledge networks and to work closely with other governmental and non-governmental agencies to promote and support Canadian study of the polar regions.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 81. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Polar Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Increased Canadian polar knowledge.  
Research Facilitation and Communication 988,110 2,095,074 2,095,000
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 329,625 481,595 481,360
Total 1,317,735 2,576,669 2,576,360

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 82. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Canadian Polar Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants to individuals, organizations, associations and institutions to support research and activities relating to the polar regions 0 1,086,000 1,086,000
Contributions
Contributions to individuals, organizations, associations and institutions to support research and activities relating to the polar regions 10,000 10,000 10,000

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

Raison d’être

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is an administrative tribunal that regulates and supervises Canadian broadcasting, and telecommunications in the public interest, as well as contributes to protecting Canadians from unsolicited communications.

The CRTC reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 39. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 83. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 8,411,912 4,403,550 4,403,551 3,945,670
Total voted 8,411,912 4,403,550 4,403,551 3,945,670
Total Statutory 6,321,849 6,803,308 6,803,308 6,641,029
Total budgetary 14,733,761 11,206,858 11,206,859 10,586,699

Highlights

CRTC is estimating net budgetary expenditures of $10.6 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $3.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $6.6 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

In total, the CRTC is estimating a decrease in net spending of $0.6 million from the previous Main Estimates. Factors contributing to the net decrease include:

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in the departmental Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 84. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadians have access to a world-class communication system.  
Protection within the Communication System 0 0 4,170,720
Connection to the Communication System 0 6,266,034 2,220,989
Canadian Content Creation 0 2,461,665 1,892,757
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 3,843,738 2,479,159 2,302,233
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 10,890,023 0 0
Total 14,733,761 11,206,858 10,586,699

Canadian Security Intelligence Service

Raison d’être

As per the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) Act, the mandate of CSIS is to collect, analyze and retain information and intelligence on activities suspected of constituting threats to the security of Canada, and to report to and advise the government. CSIS is responsible for the collection of national security intelligence inside and outside Canada; the collection of foreign intelligence within Canada; and for security screening assessments for federal government employees, refugees, immigration and citizenship applicants, and some other sectors such as the Canadian nuclear industry.

The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for CSIS.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 40. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Security Intelligence Service

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 85. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Security Intelligence Service
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 450,434,151 464,636,769 468,595,736 468,824,514
Total voted 450,434,151 464,636,769 468,595,736 468,824,514
Total Statutory 45,986,798 48,371,070 48,371,070 47,412,243
Total budgetary 496,420,949 513,007,839 516,966,806 516,236,757

Highlights

The 2014–15 Main Estimates for CSIS are $516.2 million, a net increase of $3.2 million from 2013–14. The major changes are as follows:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 86. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Security Intelligence Service
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Intelligence is used to protect the security and safety of Canada and its citizens.  
Intelligence Program 454,883,201 445,826,087 447,649,011
Security Screening Program 41,537,748 67,181,752 68,587,746
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 0 0 0
Total 496,420,949 513,007,839 516,236,757

Canadian Space Agency

Raison d’être

The mandate of the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) is "to promote the peaceful use and development of space, to advance the knowledge of space through science and to ensure that space science and technology provide social and economic benefits for Canadians".

The CSA is carrying out its mandate in collaboration with Canadian industry, academia, Government of Canada organizations and other international space agencies or organizations.

The founding legislation voted in 1990 attributed four main functions to the CSA:

Organizational Estimates

Figure 41. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Space Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 87. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Space Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 168,611,889 171,614,805 171,614,805 155,266,004
5 Capital expenditures 110,576,477 272,688,412 272,688,412 257,955,633
10 Grants and contributions 30,669,125 33,630,000 33,630,000 39,306,853
Total voted 309,857,491 477,933,217 477,933,217 452,528,490
Total Statutory 10,387,924 10,747,711 10,747,711 9,918,684
Total budgetary 320,245,415 488,680,928 488,680,928 462,447,174

Highlights

The Canadian Space Agency is estimating budgetary expenditures of $462.4 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $452.5 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $9.9 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The variation in total authorities available between fiscal years 2013–14 and 2014–15 represents a net decrease of$26.2 million. This variation is mainly due to:

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in the departmental Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 88. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Space Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada’s exploration of space, provision of space services and development of its space capacity meet the nation’s needs for scientific knowledge, innovation and information.  
Space Data, Information and Services 130,830,203 288,783,916 256,908,528
Space Exploration 87,496,584 95,406,830 96,586,363
Future Canadian Space Capacity 52,480,907 58,528,146 62,772,518
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 49,437,721 45,962,036 46,179,765
Total 320,245,415 488,680,928 462,447,174

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 89. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Canadian Space Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Class Grant Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 6,223,626 6,395,000 6,535,000
Contributions
Contributions to the Canada/European Space Agency Cooperation Agreement 23,279,404 24,935,000 27,373,853
Class Contribution Program to Support Research, Awareness and Learning in Space Science and Technology 1,016,095 2,050,000 5,398,000

Canadian Tourism Commission

Raison d’être

The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) is Canada’s national tourism marketing organization. A Crown corporation wholly owned by the Government of Canada, the CTC’s purpose is to sustain a vibrant and profitable tourism industry by marketing Canada as an internationally competitive, premier four-season tourism destination where travelers can indulge in extraordinary experiences. Reporting to Parliament through the Minister of Industry, the CTC’s legislative requirements are outlined in the Canadian Tourism Commission Act. Through collaboration and partnerships with the private sector, as well as with the governments of Canada, the provinces and territories, the CTC works with the tourism sector to maintain Canada’s competitiveness and generate wealth for Canadians by stimulating demand for Canada’s visitor economy. Additional information can be found in the CTC’s 2014–2018 Corporate Plan.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 42. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Tourism Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 90. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Tourism Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Canadian Tourism Commission 71,495,802 57,832,802 57,832,802 57,972,388
Total voted 71,495,802 57,832,802 57,832,802 57,972,388
Total budgetary 71,495,802 57,832,802 57,832,802 57,972,388

Highlights

The CTC was created in 1995, as a Special Operating Agency within Industry Canada, and in 2001, became a Crown corporation pursuant to the Canadian Tourism Commission Act. The CTC reports to Parliament via the Minister of Industry. The CTC is Canada’s national tourism marketing organization mandated to sustain a vibrant and profitable Canadian tourism industry; market Canada as a desirable tourist destination; support a cooperative relationship between the private sector and the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories with respect to Canadian tourism; and provide information about Canadian tourism to the private sector and to the governments of Canada, the provinces and the territories.

In 2012, the CTC took part in the comprehensive review by the Government of Canada as outlined in Budget 2012, to return to balanced budgets over the medium-term. Budget 2012 mandated a reduction on the CTC’s appropriations by $14.2 million starting in 2013–14 (Canada’s Action Plan 2012). This adjustment resulted in the CTC’s core appropriations (i.e. excluding one-time funding for special programs) of $57.8 million starting in 2013–14. Since the CTC’s budget is organized by calendar year, this appropriation will translate into an annual appropriation $57.8 million for 2014. Consistent with this decision, the CTC’s activities are aligned to focus resources on markets of strategic importance to Canada’s tourism industry.

The CTC’s corporate strategy as outlined in the 2014–2018 Corporate Plan is:

Goal:

Strategic Themes:

Operational Objectives:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 91. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Tourism Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadian economy benefits from strong tourism demand from Canadian Tourism Commission’s (CTC) markets.  
Marketing and Sales 0 45,974,802 46,045,252
Tourism Research and Communications 0 3,644,000 3,321,766
Experiential Product Development 0 1,092,000 0
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 7,122,000 8,605,370
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 71,495,802 0 0
Total 71,495,802 57,832,802 57,972,388

Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board

Raison d’être

The Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board is referred to as the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) in its day-to-day activities. The TSB is an independent agency created in 1990 by an Act of Parliament. It operates at arm’s length from other government departments and agencies to ensure that there are no real or perceived conflicts of interest. TSB’s sole objective is to advance air, marine, rail and pipeline transportation safety. This mandate is fulfilled by conducting independent investigations into selected transportation occurrences to identify the causes and contributing factors and the safety deficiencies evidenced by an occurrence. TSB then makes recommendations to reduce or eliminate any such safety deficiencies and reports publicly on its investigations.

The Leader of the Government in the House of Commons is the designated minister for the purposes of tabling the TSB’s administrative reports in Parliament, such as the Report on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Report. The TSB forms part of the Privy Council portfolio of departments and agencies.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 43. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 92. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 28,046,242 26,063,130 26,926,352 25,757,380
Total voted 28,046,242 26,063,130 26,926,352 25,757,380
Total Statutory 3,610,035 3,505,079 3,583,079 3,285,011
Total budgetary 31,656,277 29,568,209 30,509,431 29,042,391

Highlights

The TSB is estimating budgetary expenditures of $29.0 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $25.7 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $3.3 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes. The organization’s funding through Main Estimates has decreased from 2013–14 by $0.5 million, due to savings of $1.3 million identified as part of the Budget 2012 spending review and offset by an increase in funding for collective bargaining adjustments.

The TSB operational activities have remained consistent over the last few years and for the planning horizon. Significant variances between the TSB’s funding in Main Estimates and actual year-end expenditures are explained by additional sources of funding. The department receives additional funding through transfers from Treasury Board votes for the carry-forward of unused funds from the previous year, for collective bargaining adjustments, and for severance and parental benefits paid during the year. The TSB may also receive additional funding from Parliament through Supplementary Estimates for funding pressures created by the investigation of a significant transportation occurrence (e.g. Lac-Mégantic, Quebec).

In 2014–15, the TSB will continue to strive to be a world leader in influencing changes that advance transportation safety. This vision statement will be achieved by focusing on four strategic objectives: responding, managing, communicating and advocating. This four-pronged approach provides a clear framework to guide investments and activities for the planning horizon. Details on the TSB’s priorities will be available in its 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 93. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Risks to the safety of the transportation system are reduced.  
Air Investigations 13,670,313 13,128,285 12,778,652
Rail Investigations 4,703,146 4,730,913 4,646,783
Marine Investigations 5,831,259 4,730,913 4,646,782
Pipeline Investigations 457,077 443,524 580,848
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 6,994,482 6,534,574 6,389,326
Total 31,656,277 29,568,209 29,042,391

Canadian Transportation Agency

Raison d’être

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal and economic regulator. It makes decisions and determinations on a wide range of matters within the federal transportation system under the authority of Parliament, as set out in the Canada Transportation Act and other legislation.

Our mandate includes:

Additional information can be found in the Agency’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

The Minister of Transport is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 44. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Canadian Transportation Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 94. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Canadian Transportation Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 25,289,763 24,153,322 24,153,322 24,299,370
Total voted 25,289,763 24,153,322 24,153,322 24,299,370
Total Statutory 3,411,081 3,507,200 3,507,200 3,351,252
Total budgetary 28,700,844 27,660,522 27,660,522 27,650,622

Highlights

The CTA is estimating budgetary expenditures of $27.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $24.3 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $3.4 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

CTA’s planned expenditures remain approximately the same as the previous year. In 2014–15, CTA will launch its third strategic plan and will carry out the activities related to the priorities below:

Service Excellence: The Agency is recognized for its service innovation and excellence.

Regulatory Effectiveness: The regulatory regime meets the needs of Canadians and enhances the competitiveness and accessibility of the national transportation system.

High-Performing Organization: The Agency has engaged, skilled and knowledgeable employees who are supported by effective and efficient systems and services.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 95. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Canadian Transportation Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Transparent, fair and timely dispute resolution and economic regulation of the national transportation system.  
Economic Regulation 12,878,593 11,940,173 11,760,314
Adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution 8,337,217 8,464,881 8,978,938
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 7,485,034 7,255,468 6,911,370
Total 28,700,844 27,660,522 27,650,622

Chief Electoral Officer

Raison d’être

The Office of the Chief Electoral Officer, commonly known as Elections Canada, is an independent, non-partisan agency that reports directly to Parliament. Its mandate is to be prepared to conduct a federal general election, by-election or referendum; to administer the political financing provisions of the Canada Elections Act; to monitor compliance with and enforce electoral legislation; and to carry out investigations into allegations that would amount to offences under the Act. The agency is also mandated to conduct voter education and information programs, and to provide support to the independent commissions in charge of adjusting the boundaries of federal electoral districts following each decennial census. As well, the agency may carry out studies on alternative voting methods and, with the approval of parliamentarians, test online voting processes for future use during electoral events.

The Leader of the Government in the House of Commons is the designated minister for the purpose of tabling the Chief Electoral Officer’s administrative reports in Parliament, including the Report on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Report.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 45. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Chief Electoral Officer

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 96. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Chief Electoral Officer
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 30,303,722 30,081,305 30,081,305 30,538,285
Total voted 30,303,722 30,081,305 30,081,305 30,538,285
Total Statutory 89,276,471 85,772,812 85,772,812 66,572,147
Total budgetary 119,580,193 115,854,117 115,854,117 97,110,432

Highlights

Elections Canada is estimating budgetary expenditures of $97.1 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $30.5 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $66.6 million represents statutory forecasts and is provided for information purposes.

Overall for 2014–15, the agency is estimating a net decrease of $18.7 million, or 16.2%, from the 2013–14 Estimates to Date. This decrease is explained as follows:

Additional information can be found in the agency’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

The 2013–14 Main Estimates and Estimates to Date exclude funding for the following statutory items:

The disposition of all authorities will be available in the agency’s 2013–14 Departmental Performance Report and the Public Accounts.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 97. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Chief Electoral Officer
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
An Accessible Electoral Framework that Canadians Trust and Use.  
Electoral Operations 37,009,414 36,641,312 34,938,217
Regulation of Electoral Activities 37,509,163 28,072,002 19,959,354
Electoral Engagement 7,860,678 8,939,136 8,441,546
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 37,200,938 42,201,667 33,771,315
Total 119,580,193 115,854,117 97,110,432

Citizenship and Immigration

Raison d’être

In the first years after Confederation, Canada’s leaders had a powerful vision: to connect Canada by rail and make the West the world’s breadbasket as a foundation for the country’s economic prosperity. This vision meant quickly populating the Prairies, leading the Government of Canada to establish its first national immigration policies. Immigrants have been a driving force in Canada’s nationhood and its economic prosperity – as farmers settling lands,

as workers in factories fuelling industrial growth, as entrepreneurs and as innovators helping Canada to compete in the global, knowledge-based economy.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) selects foreign nationals as permanent and temporary residents and offers Canada’s protection to refugees. The Department develops Canada’s admissibility policy, which sets the conditions for entering and remaining in Canada; it also conducts, in collaboration with its partners, the screening of potential permanent and temporary residents to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians. Fundamentally, the Department builds a stronger Canada by helping immigrants and refugees settle and integrate into Canadian society and the economy, and by encouraging and facilitating Canadian citizenship. To achieve this, CIC operates 27 in-Canada points of service and 70 points of service in 63 countries.

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 46. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Citizenship and Immigration

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 47. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Citizenship and Immigration

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 98. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Citizenship and Immigration
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 515,970,062 552,534,566 553,709,977 556,389,499
5 Grants and contributions 933,201,547 949,945,536 983,147,626 976,456,536
- Debt write-off – Immigration loans 439,586 0 0 0
- Passport Canada Revolving Fund – Transfer to Citizenship and Immigration 0 0 1 0
- Debt write-off – Immigration loans 0 0 806,220 0
- Passport Canada Revolving Fund – Reduced Drawdown Authority 0 0 1 0
Total voted 1,449,611,195 1,502,480,102 1,537,663,825 1,532,846,035
Total Statutory 73,714,273 152,938,716 102,925,170 (147,404,972)
Total budgetary 1,523,325,468 1,655,418,818 1,640,588,995 1,385,441,063
Non-budgetary
Total Statutory (979,983) 0 0 0
Total non-budgetary (979,983) 0 0 0

Highlights

CIC’s budgetary Main Estimates for 2014–15 of $1,385.4 million, represent a net decrease of $270 million from the previous year.

The following are the highlights of this change:

Further information can be found in the Report on Plans and Priorities at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/rpp/index.asp

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 99. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Citizenship and Immigration
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Newcomers and citizens participate in fostering an integrated society.  
Newcomer Settlement and Integration 950,739,681 973,358,823 1,002,954,353
Citizenship for Newcomers and all Canadians 46,583,524 43,950,801 109,789,678
Multiculturalism for Newcomers and all Canadians 15,120,234 14,256,922 13,208,032
Migration of permanent and temporary residents that strengthens Canada's economy.  
Permanent Economic Residents 40,200,532 135,224,145 80,799,944
Temporary Economic Residents 20,617,661 22,315,694 34,918,556
Family and humanitarian migration that reunites families and offers protection to the displaced and persecuted.  
Family and Discretionary Immigration 48,674,101 42,452,802 46,863,229
Refugee Protection 30,301,402 35,148,822 35,205,049
Managed migration that promotes Canadian interests and protects the health, safety and security of Canadians.  
Migration Control and Security Management 76,410,491 87,096,376 84,966,649
Health Protection 59,616,808 60,620,439 58,356,894
Canadian Influence in International Migration and Integration Agenda 3,282,924 3,120,542 8,156,032
Passport 0 0 (254,192,238)
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 231,778,110 237,873,452 164,414,885
Total 1,523,325,468 1,655,418,818 1,385,441,063

Table 100. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Citizenship and Immigration
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Newcomers and citizens participate in fostering an integrated society.  
Newcomer Settlement and Integration (979,983) 0 0
Total (979,983) 0 0

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 101. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Citizenship and Immigration
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grant for the Canada-Quebec Accord on Immigration 284,501,000 284,501,000 319,967,000
Grants in support of the Multiculturalism Program 1,250,352 3,000,000 3,000,000
Grant for Migration Policy Development 348,976 350,000 350,000
Contributions
Settlement Program 585,511,769 596,872,002 588,197,002
Resettlement Assistance 50,738,858 58,202,768 54,922,768
Contributions in support of the Multiculturalism Program 6,673,122 5,521,316 5,521,316
Global Assistance to Irregular Migrants 0 0 3,000,000
International Organization for Migration 1,488,745 1,454,000 1,454,000
Task Force for International Cooperation on Holocaust Education, Remembrance and Research 39,753 44,450 44,450

Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs

Raison d’être

The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (FJA) provides services to the Canadian judiciary and promotes judicial independence. The Minister of Justice is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 48. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 102. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs – Operating expenditures 8,523,525 7,837,158 8,537,158 8,643,425
5 Canadian Judicial Council – Operating expenditures 1,463,552 1,517,452 1,517,452 1,513,611
Total voted 9,987,077 9,354,610 10,054,610 10,157,036
Total Statutory 475,115,523 488,320,604 488,320,604 501,551,810
Total budgetary 485,102,600 497,675,214 498,375,214 511,708,846

Highlights

The FJA Canada is estimating budgetary expenditures of $511.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $10.2 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $501.5 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The total spending for the department shows a continual increase over the planning period.

A net increase of $14.0 million from 2013–14 Main Estimates is due mainly to $13.3 million for an increase in the number of judicial appointments, an increase in the overall average in the amounts of pensions being paid to pensioners in accordance with the Judges Act , as well as a provision for a salary increase to federally appointed judges. The remaining $0.7 million represents an increase to FJA’s operating budget for legal obligations.

Please refer to the 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities for additional information.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 103. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
An independent and efficient Federal Judiciary.  
Payments Pursuant to the Judges Act 474,217,220 487,534,826 500,885,033
Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada 8,352,983 7,613,383 8,454,448
Canadian Judicial Council 1,657,597 1,672,727 1,642,565
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 874,800 854,278 726,800
Total 485,102,600 497,675,214 511,708,846

Communications Security Establishment

Raison d’être

As mandated by the National Defence Act, the Communications Security Establishment’s (CSE) Signals Intelligence program provides foreign intelligence that addresses the Government of Canada’s vital interests in defence, security, and international affairs through the collection, processing, analysis and reporting of intelligence. The Signals Intelligence program also helps protect the electronic information and information infrastructures of importance to the Government of Canada, and provides technical and operational assistance to federal law enforcement and security agencies.

CSE’s Information Technology Security program provides advice, guidance, and services to help ensure the protection of electronic information and information systems of importance to the Government of Canada.

The Minister of National Defence is responsible for CSE.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 49. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Communications Security Establishment

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 104. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Communications Security Establishment
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 382,112,733 388,818,662 409,796,599 796,802,239
Total voted 382,112,733 388,818,662 409,796,599 796,802,239
Total Statutory 32,381,824 33,389,185 33,949,959 32,329,679
Total budgetary 414,494,557 422,207,847 443,746,558 829,131,918

Highlights

CSE is estimating budgetary expenditures of $829.1 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $796.8 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $32.3 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The Main Estimates for the department are $829.1 million, which includes:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 105. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Communications Security Establishment
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
CSE’s foreign signals intelligence and technical security capabilities advance and protect Canada’s vital interests.  
Signals Intelligence 287,898,173 277,812,763 598,535,605
Information Technology Security 126,596,384 144,395,084 230,596,313
Total 414,494,557 422,207,847 829,131,918

Copyright Board

Raison d’être

The Copyright Board is an economic regulatory body empowered to establish, either mandatorily or at the request of an interested party, the royalties to be paid for the use of copyrighted works, when the administration of such copyright is entrusted to a collective-administration society. The Board also has the right to supervise agreements between users and licensing bodies and issues licences when the copyright owner cannot be located.

The Minister of Industry is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 50. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Copyright Board

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 106. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Copyright Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 2,265,653 2,826,682 2,826,682 2,829,969
Total voted 2,265,653 2,826,682 2,826,682 2,829,969
Total Statutory 243,332 301,313 301,313 286,343
Total budgetary 2,508,985 3,127,995 3,127,995 3,116,312

Highlights

The Copyright Board of Canada is estimating budgetary expenditures of $3.1 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $2.8 million requires approval by Parliament and the remaining $286.3 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The Copyright Board of Canada will continue to ensure balanced decision-making and provide proper incentive for the creation and use of copyrighted works. The Board will also examine possible avenues to improve its practices and procedures, with the aim of streamlining them and reduce uncertainty, while safeguarding fairness of process.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 107. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Copyright Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Fair decision-making to provide proper incentives for the creation and use of copyrighted works.  
Copyright Tariff Setting and Issuance of Licences 2,032,278 2,533,676 2,524,213
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 476,707 594,319 592,099
Total 2,508,985 3,127,995 3,116,312

Correctional Service of Canada

Raison d’être

The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for the Correctional Service of Canada.

The purpose of the federal correctional system, as defined by law, is to contribute to the maintenance of a just, peaceful and safe society by carrying out sentences imposed by courts through the safe and humane custody and supervision of offenders; and by assisting the rehabilitation of offenders and their reintegration into the community as law-abiding citizens through the provision of programs in penitentiaries and in the community (Corrections and Conditional Release Act, s.3).

The Correctional Service of Canada, as part of the criminal justice system and respecting the rule of law, contributes to public safety by actively encouraging and assisting offenders to become law-abiding citizens, while exercising reasonable, safe, secure and humane control.

Additional information can be found in the organization’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 51. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Correctional Service of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 52. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Correctional Service of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 108. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Correctional Service of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 1,968,711,838 2,008,952,406 2,014,055,169 1,913,020,536
5 Capital expenditures 437,736,337 355,544,519 355,103,020 184,244,519
Total voted 2,406,448,175 2,364,496,925 2,369,158,189 2,097,265,055
Total Statutory 236,551,036 233,116,766 233,116,766 237,417,337
Total budgetary 2,642,999,211 2,597,613,691 2,602,274,955 2,334,682,392
Non-budgetary
Voted
- Loans to individuals under mandatory supervision and parolees through the Parolees’ Loan Account 145 0 0 0
Total voted 145 0 0 0
Total non-budgetary 145 0 0 0

Highlights

The Correctional Service of Canada is estimating budgetary expenditures of $2,334.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $2,097.3 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $237.4 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes. This represents a net decrease of $262.9 million from 2013–14 Main Estimates.

The forecast for the next few years is decreasing. This trend is largely attributed to projected inmate population growth which has not materialized with respect to the implementation of the Tackling Violent Crime Act and the Truth in Sentencing Act and the savings identified as part of the Budget 2012 Spending Review.

The major changes are as follows:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 109. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Correctional Service of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The custody, correctional interventions, and supervision of offenders in communities and in institutions, contribute to public safety.  
Custody 1,739,638,255 1,564,435,167 1,471,011,448
Correctional Interventions 457,038,705 507,230,641 465,029,970
Community Supervision 117,648,594 157,124,262 93,399,963
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 328,673,657 368,823,621 305,241,011
Total 2,642,999,211 2,597,613,691 2,334,682,392

Table 110. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Correctional Service of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The custody, correctional interventions, and supervision of offenders in communities and in institutions, contribute to public safety.  
Correctional Interventions 145 0 0
Total 145 0 0

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 111. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Correctional Service of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grant to the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine for a psychiatric residency seat 85,412 160,001 160,000
Grant to the University of Saskatchewan for Forensic Research Centre 120,000 122,000 122,000
Contributions
Correctional Services of Canada’s National Infrastructure Contribution Program 0 0 4,700,000

Courts Administration Service

Raison d’être

The Courts Administration Service (CAS) was established in 2003 with the coming into force of the Courts Administration Service Act. The role of CAS is to provide effective and efficient judicial registry and corporate services to four superior courts of record – the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada and the Tax Court of Canada. The Act enhances judicial independence by placing administrative services at arm’s length from the Government of Canada and enhances greater accountability for the use of public money.

The Minister of Justice is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 53. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Courts Administration Service

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 112. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Courts Administration Service
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 58,571,802 61,325,338 61,325,338 61,260,445
Total voted 58,571,802 61,325,338 61,325,338 61,260,445
Total Statutory 7,012,405 7,165,435 7,165,435 6,784,298
Total budgetary 65,584,207 68,490,773 68,490,773 68,044,743

Highlights

The CAS is estimating budgetary expenditures of $68.0 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $61.2 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $6.8 million represents the statutory funding forecast that does not require additional approval and is provided for information purposes.

The core programs of the CAS have remained relatively constant over the years. Nevertheless, CAS’ reference levels have been impacted by legislative changes affecting the workload of the federal courts as well as various government initiatives. The activities that have caused the majority of the variations in reference levels include:

The decrease in the 2014–15 Main Estimates compared to 2013–14 is mainly related to the Budget 2012 Spending Review, offset by compensation in related to collective agreements.

The main variance from 2012–13 expenditures to 2014–15 Main Estimates is associated with funding for the implementation of An Act to amend the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act and the Federal Courts Act. This funding is available within the Main Estimates, but related expenditures are contingent upon the appointment of judges. There were no judicial appointments in 2012–13. The remaining impact of the Budget 2012 Spending Review is applied to CAS reference levels in 2014–15.

More details on important trends and variances can be found in the CAS 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities, as well as the Financial Statements Discussion and Analysis and the Quarterly Financial Reports.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 113. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Courts Administration Service
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The public has timely and fair access to the litigation processes of the Federal Court of Appeal, the Federal Court, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada and the Tax Court of Canada.  
Registry Services 25,400,192 26,700,966 26,673,348
Judicial Services 21,125,246 22,397,714 22,379,302
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 19,058,769 19,392,093 18,992,093
Total 65,584,207 68,490,773 68,044,743

Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

Raison d’être

Under its Act, the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec’s (the Agency) mission is to “promote the long-term economic development of the regions of Quebec by giving special attention to those where slow economic growth is prevalent or opportunities for productive employment are inadequate”.

The Agency contributes to the growth of Quebec regions’ economy by promoting start-ups and business development. It also supports the efforts of regional engagement and attraction of investments intended to increase the prosperity of Quebec’s economy.

Through its business offices, the Agency’s presence is well-rooted in all Quebec regions. It provides financial support to enterprises, predominantly small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as non-profit organizations.

The Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 54. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 114. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 43,194,294 38,535,171 39,720,159 37,907,218
5 Grants and contributions 247,508,999 211,466,912 260,895,889 205,309,446
Total voted 290,703,293 250,002,083 300,616,048 243,216,664
Total Statutory 5,726,053 4,929,289 5,118,717 4,623,953
Total budgetary 296,429,346 254,931,372 305,734,765 247,840,617

Highlights

The budgetary expenditures of the Agency amount to $247.8 million for 2014–15. These expenditures will support business development, regional economic development and the strengthening of community economies including internal services.

Planned expenditures reflect a decline of $7.1 million (or 3%) compared to the previous year.

The decrease mainly stems from the termination of funding for several temporary initiatives such as the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund and the Program to Fund Construction of a Gas Pipeline Between Vallée-Jonction and Thetford Mines.

On the other hand, the Agency has received additional funding for the implementation of the Canadian Economic Diversification Initiative for Communities reliant on Chrysotile and for the Linguistic Duality Economic Development Initiative.

Business Development: The Agency will continue to foster the development of businesses by supporting entrepreneurship and business performance. To contribute to Quebec’s economic growth, one of the Agency’s priorities consists of maintaining and supporting businesses’ evolution. More specifically, the Agency will support entrepreneurship by nurturing enterprise creation and start-up. It will also support the competitiveness of businesses by focusing on their productivity and expansion, innovation and technology transfer, commercialization and exports projects.

Regional Economic Development: The Agency will also continue to support regional economic development by fostering regional engagement in economic development and stimulating investment in various regions of Quebec. To this end, the Agency will continue to encourage the regions’ efforts in obtaining collective facilities to exploit or enhance their assets. It will also promote regional assets with a view to increase tourist spending and attract investment.

Strengthening Community Economies: To strengthen communities’ economy, the Agency will continue its support through the Community Futures Program. It will continue to act as an operational partner with Infrastructure Canada in managing various programs in Quebec. Through temporary initiatives, the Agency will continue to support economic activity in Quebec communities in order to stabilize or strengthen their economy. Furthermore, major interventions of the Agency in 2014–15 consist in strengthening the economies of the regions and communities with targeted temporary support through the Canadian Economic Diversification Initiative for Communities reliant on Chrysotile and through the economic recovery of the city of Lac-Megantic following the rail tragedy.

Internal Services: Internal Services, which include Governance and Management Support, Resource Management Services, and Asset Management Services, will continue to support program implementation in the Agency. In connection with Internal Services, one of the Agency’s priorities is to continue its modernization and transfor mation to increase its efficiency through: (i) the simplification and modernization of processes and tools to provide more accessible programs delivery to its clients; (ii) the continuation of the implementation of departmental initiatives and government-wide transformation; and (iii) the implementation of concrete measures to build the public service of tomorrow.

Additional information regarding the authorities, mandate and programs of the Agency are available in the Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 115. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Quebec’s regions have a growing economy.  
Business Development 130,483,270 152,565,372 146,609,271
Regional Economic Development 44,054,296 39,283,744 48,507,928
Strengthening Community Economies 102,808,455 48,271,536 38,816,648
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 19,083,325 14,810,720 13,906,770
Total 296,429,346 254,931,372 247,840,617

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 116. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants under the Quebec Economic Development Program 50,000 1,500,000 1,650,000
Contributions
Contributions under the Quebec Economic Development Program 203,654,608 180,998,894 174,691,428
Contributions under the Community Futures Program 28,613,133 28,968,018 28,968,018

Employment and Social Development

Raison d’être

The Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of Labour are responsible for this organization.

The mission of Employment and Social Development (ESDC) is to build a stronger and more competitive Canada, to support Canadians in making choices that help them live productive and rewarding lives, and to improve Canadians’ quality of life. The Department delivers a range of programs and services that affect Canadians throughout their lives through three business lines: programs that support employment and social development, the Labour Program, and Service Canada.

ESDC provides seniors with basic income security, supports unemployed workers, helps students finance their post-secondary education, and assists parents who are raising young children. The Labour Program is responsible for labour laws and policies in federally regulated workplaces. Service Canada helps citizens access ESDC's programs, as well as other Government of Canada programs and services, at close to 600 points of service across the country. Additional information can be found in the organization’s Report on Plan and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 55. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Employment and Social Development

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 56. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Employment and Social Development

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 117. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Employment and Social Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 654,522,570 626,536,688 631,933,247 571,067,134
5 Grants and contributions 1,704,013,699 1,761,893,292 1,821,358,192 1,227,675,995
- Debt write-off — Canada Student Loans 226,838,073 0 0 0
Total voted 2,585,374,342 2,388,429,980 2,453,291,439 1,798,743,129
Total Statutory 45,849,590,282 48,136,658,141 48,140,275,335 49,872,029,598
Total budgetary 48,434,964,624 50,525,088,121 50,593,566,774 51,670,772,727
Non-budgetary
Total Statutory 980,677,937 760,632,426 760,632,426 779,981,475
Total non-budgetary 980,677,937 760,632,426 760,632,426 779,981,475

Highlights

ESDC is planning budgetary expenditures on programs and services totaling $51.7 billion in 2014–15, of which $49.9 billion, or more than 96%, will directly benefit Canadians through the Old Age Security Program, the Universal Child Care Benefit and other statutory transfer payment programs.

Of the total amount of planned expenditures, $1.8 billion requires approval from Parliament. The remaining $49.9 billion represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The 2014–15 planned spending represents an increase of $3.3 billion, or 7%, when compared to the 2012–13 actual budgetary expenditures of $48.4 billion. This increase is mostly explained by an increase to Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement payments resulting from the aging population and the planned increase in the average monthly benefit amount.

When compared to the 2013–14 budgetary Main Estimates of $50.5 billion, the 2014–15 planned expenditures represent a net increase of $1.2 billion. This increase is primarily associated with statutory items. In particular, the forecasted Old Age Security and Guaranteed Income Supplement payments are $43.7 billion and represent an increase of $1.2 billion and $387 million respectively, explained by changes in the average rates of payment and in the number of beneficiaries. Other factors contributing to the increase include:

These increases are offset by decreases in Vote 1 and Vote 5. In terms of Vote 1 – Operating expenditures, the department plans to spend $571.1 million in 2014–15. This represents a decrease of $55.4 million from 2013–14 Main Estimates of $626.5 million. The decrease is mainly attributable to the Department’s savings initiatives as announced in Budget 2012, which are focused on making government operations leaner and more efficient while preserving fundamental programs, services and transfers for Canadian individuals and families.

As for Vote 5 – Grants and Contributions, the 2014–15 Main Estimates is $1,228 million. This funding level includes the Homelessness Partnering Strategy, as confirmed in the Economic Action Plan (Budget 2013). However, the overall decrease of $534 million from the 2013–14 Main Estimates is mainly attributable to the expiry of the Labour Market Agreements program. Economic Action Plan 2013 announced that the Government would transform skills training in Canada through the introduction of the Canada Job Grant, as part of the renewal of the Labour Market Agreements in 2014–15. Negotiations are currently under way to renew and transform the program consistent with this commitment.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 118. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Employment and Social Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Income security, access to opportunities and well-being for individuals, families and communities.  
Income Security 40,557,943,884 42,957,048,790 44,557,391,657
Social Development 2,996,545,951 3,030,089,548 3,052,032,587
A skilled, adaptable and inclusive labour force and an efficient labour market.  
Learning 2,274,086,340 2,138,031,740 2,235,678,253
Skills and Employment 1,902,275,248 1,700,168,749 1,159,480,484
Service Excellence for Canadians.  
Integrity and Processing 139,033,788 163,141,327 168,143,571
Citizen-Centred Service 130,627,625 102,628,074 118,978,951
Safe, fair and productive workplaces and cooperative workplace relations.  
Labour 141,638,166 155,474,827 154,124,966
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 292,813,622 278,505,066 224,942,258
Total 48,434,964,624 50,525,088,121 51,670,772,727

Table 119. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Employment and Social Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A skilled, adaptable and inclusive labour force and an efficient labour market.  
Learning 980,677,937 760,632,426 779,981,475
Total 980,677,937 760,632,426 779,981,475

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 120. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Employment and Social Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Apprenticeship Grants 101,705,000 114,552,200 114,552,200
New Horizons for Seniors Program 69,382,923 36,340,000 36,340,000
Grants to not-for-profit, for-profit, and aboriginal organizations, municipal, provincial and territorial governments for adult learning, literacy and essential skills 125,840 18,300,000 18,300,000
Grants to non-profit organizations for activities eligible for support through the Social Development Partnerships Program 7,150,883 14,275,000 14,775,000
Enabling Accessibility Fund Small Projects Grant 14,387,529 0 13,650,000
Federal Income Support for Parents of Murdered or Missing Children 4,200 10,000,000 10,000,000
Labour Funding Program 1,948,232 1,203,000 1,703,000
Grants to not-for-profit organizations, individuals, municipal governments, Band/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 address homelessness issues 1,892,781 750,000 250,000
Named grants for the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development 97,513 100,000 100,000
Contributions
Payments to provinces, territories, municipalities, other public bodies, organizations, groups, communities, employers and individuals for the provision of training and/or work experience, the mobilization of community resources, and human resource planning and adjustment measures necessary for the efficient functioning of the Canadian labour market 538,752,478 607,476,600 635,962,672
Contributions to not-for-profit organizations, individuals, municipal governments, Band/tribal councils and other Aboriginal organizations, public health and educational institutions, Régies régionales, for-profit enterprises, research organizations and research institutes to support activities to help alleviate and prevent homelessness across Canada and to carry out research on homelessness to help communities better understand and more effectively address homelessness issues 112,276,770 133,582,094 108,050,000
Contributions to provincial/territorial governments, band councils, tribal councils, Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy agreement holders, municipal governments, not-for-profit organizations, professional associations, business and private sector organizations, consortia, industry groups, unions, regulatory bodies, ad-hoc associations, public health institutions, school boards, universities, colleges, CEGEPs, sector councils, and cross-sectoral councils to support enhanced productivity and competitiveness of Canadian workplaces by supporting investment in and recognition and utilization of skills 37,730,673 27,144,123 27,144,123
Contributions to organizations to support the development of human resources, economic growth, job creation and retention in official language minority communities 11,999,582 0 12,000,000
Payments to provinces, territories, municipalities, other public bodies, organizations, groups, communities, employers and individuals for the provision of training and/or work or business experience, the mobilization of community resources and human resource planning and adjustment measures necessary for the social development of Canadians and other participants in Canadian life 6,544,882 5,840,000 5,840,000
Contributions to not-for-profit, for-profit, and aboriginal organizations, municipal, provincial and territorial governments for adult learning, literacy and essential skills 11,621,888 5,209,000 5,209,000
Payments to non-profit organizations to develop national or provincial/territorial/regional educational and awareness activities to help reduce the incidence of elder abuse and fraud 2,814,928 1,800,000 1,800,000
Other Transfer Payments
Payments to provinces and territories under the Multilateral Framework for Labour Market Agreements for Persons with Disabilities 218,251,611 222,000,000 222,000,000

Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation

Raison d’être

Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) is a federal Crown corporation that promotes and coordinates economic development throughout Cape Breton Island and a portion of mainland Nova Scotia in and around the town of Mulgrave.

In addition to its own programs, ECBC is also responsible for the delivery of programs of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency on Cape Breton Island and the programs of the former Cape Breton Development Corporation.

ECBC is the principal federal entity for commercial and community economic development on Cape Breton Island and in Mulgrave.

The Minister of State (Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency) is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 57. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 121. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation 60,667,000 51,763,000 52,848,000 49,536,000
Total voted 60,667,000 51,763,000 52,848,000 49,536,000
Total budgetary 60,667,000 51,763,000 52,848,000 49,536,000

Highlights

ECBC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $49.5 million in 2014–15 which requires approval by Parliament.

A decrease of $3.3 million from total 2013–14 Estimates based on the following:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 122. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A competitive and sustainable Cape Breton economy.  
Human Resource Obligations 0 36,449,000 32,194,000
Environmental Stewardship 0 6,664,000 8,692,000
Commercial Development 0 3,362,000 3,150,000
Property Development 0 2,401,000 2,400,000
Community Development 0 1,303,000 1,460,000
Policy and Advocacy 0 250,000 250,000
Regional Service Delivery 0 0 0
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 1,334,000 1,390,000
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 60,667,000 0 0
Total 60,667,000 51,763,000 49,536,000

Environment

Raison d’être

The Minister of the Environment is responsible for this organization.

Environment Canada is the lead federal department for a wide range of environmental issues affecting Canadians. The Department also plays a stewardship role in achieving and maintaining a clean, safe and sustainable environment. Environment Canada addresses issues through monitoring, research, policy development, service delivery to Canadians, regulations, enforcement of environmental laws, advancement of clean technologies and strategic partnerships. The Department’s programs focus on a clean environment by minimizing threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution; a safe environment by equipping Canadians to make informed decisions on weather, water and climate conditions; and a sustainable environment by conserving and restoring Canada’s natural environment. The Department’s program focus reflects the increasingly evident interdependence between environmental sustainability and economic well-being.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 58. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Environment

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 123. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Environment
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 725,061,714 701,254,526 697,001,155 687,165,091
5 Capital expenditures 46,622,606 51,922,400 52,116,216 52,789,150
10 Grants and contributions 103,654,358 117,353,468 119,598,662 107,286,053
Total voted 875,338,678 870,530,394 868,716,033 847,240,294
Total Statutory 114,316,784 88,828,924 109,385,289 84,927,036
Total budgetary 989,655,462 959,359,318 978,101,322 932,167,330

Highlights

The significant variances between Environment Canada’s 2012–13 actual expenditures and the 2013–14 Main Estimates are mainly due to adjustments and transfers during the fiscal year. These include the operating and capital carry forwards, the reimbursement of paylist expenditures and the statutory payment to Nature Conservancy of Canada. These in-year changes will also be reflected in the 2013–14 actual expenditures.

Compared with the 2013–14 Main Estimates, Environment Canada’s 2014–15 Main Estimates show a planned spending decrease of $27.2 million or 2.8% of which $14.1 million is in Operating, $10.1 million is in Grants and Contributions and $3.9 million in the Employee Benefit Plan. These decreases are offset by an increase of $0.9 million in Capital.

The major decreases are:

These decreases are offset by an increase of $35.4 million related to three programs:

For information related to 2013–14 Estimates to date, please refer to the 2013–14 Supplementary Estimates (B) and (C).

For further details on trends, please refer to the Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 124. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Environment
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations.  
Sustainable Ecosystems 67,500,282 66,589,903 92,013,642
Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat 124,279,701 99,530,109 91,592,394
Water Resources 108,552,181 96,788,965 91,196,857
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Wildlife 16,695,292 16,623,597 15,821,926
Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized.  
Climate Change and Clean Air 157,525,949 179,283,757 154,813,450
Substances and Waste Management 79,295,781 73,874,896 75,747,789
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement – Pollution 41,707,206 43,773,701 38,324,642
Canadians are equipped to make informed decisions on changing weather, waterand climate conditions.  
Weather and Environmental Services for Canadians 167,695,081 158,545,334 165,962,548
Weather and Environmental Services for Targeted Users 23,048,760 25,547,830 25,266,280
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 203,355,229 198,801,226 181,427,802
Total 989,655,462 959,359,318 932,167,330

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 125. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Environment
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology 0 50,000,000 37,500,000
Grants for the implementation of the Montreal Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer 2,652,067 2,000,000 2,800,000
Grant in support of weather and environmental services for Canadians 40,000 44,000 44,000
Contributions
Contributions in support of Sustainable Ecosystems 8,143,654 11,719,738 15,602,348
Contributions in support of Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat 12,974,482 13,037,175 14,213,902
Habitat Stewardship Contribution Program 9,464,259 11,769,000 11,769,000
Contributions in support of Climate Change and Clean Air 39,030,461 9,346,572 8,126,572
EcoAction 2000 – Community Funding Initiative 4,141,003 4,525,000 4,525,000
Contributions for the Science Horizons Youth Internship and the International Environmental Youth Corp programs 1,693,556 3,069,000 3,069,000
Contribution for Canada’s share of the Commission of Environmental Co-operation budget 3,101,100 3,230,000 2,930,000
Contributions in support of Weather and Environmental Services for Canadians 14,908,822 2,171,019 2,177,492
Assessed contribution to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) 2,204,583 2,167,785 2,167,785
Contributions in support of Substances and Waste management 1,690,706 1,751,364 1,260,219
Contributions in support of Water Resources 1,418,098 1,099,595 604,595
Assessed contribution to the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) 168,061 198,220 206,140
Assessed contribution to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) 172,621 190,000 190,000
Assessed contribution to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) 98,562 100,000 100,000

Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

Raison d’être

As Canada’s most populous region – home to more than 12 million residents living in 288 communities – southern Ontario is a key contributor to the Canadian economy. In 2009, the Government of Canada created the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). To fulfill its mandate, FedDev Ontario supports the competitiveness, innovation, and diversification of southern Ontario’s economy by: delivering strategic investments to businesses, not-for-profit organizations and communities; establishing and strengthening collaborative partnerships with key economic stakeholders; and representing the region’s interests at the national level.

FedDev Ontario’s mandate was renewed in Budget 2013 for another five years with an investment of $920 million between 2014-2019 allowing the Agency to continue to apply its various roles (co-investor, convener, champion and delivery agent) to support jobs, growth and long-term prosperity in southern Ontario.

The Minister of State for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 59. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 126. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 26,645,913 24,774,560 24,774,560 26,037,429
5 Grants and contributions 212,041,526 194,888,410 214,718,410 177,631,522
Total voted 238,687,439 219,662,970 239,492,970 203,668,951
Total Statutory 3,033,528 3,149,796 3,151,796 3,095,164
Total budgetary 241,720,967 222,812,766 242,644,766 206,764,115

Highlights

FedDev Ontario is estimating budgetary expenditures of $206.8 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $203.7 million requires voted approval by Parliament. The remaining $3.1 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

FedDev Ontario’s planned spending in 2014–15 will be dedicated to the delivery of programs and support through internal services to help achieve the Agency’s strategic outcome. For 2014–15, the Agency anticipates spending$177.6 million in grants and contributions while requiring $29.1 million in operating costs to support program delivery and internal service areas. These totals are net of the changes to funding levels announced in Budget 2012, which includes reductions to operating and transfer payment funds in 2014–15 and future years.

FedDev Ontario will deliver its core contribution budget for 2014–15 through the Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (four initiatives designed to support innovation, business growth and productivity, and regional diversification). In addition, FedDev Ontario will also administer the Advanced Manufacturing Fund, the Community Futures Program, the Eastern Ontario Development Program and the Economic Development Initiative.

In total, FedDev Ontario is estimating a decrease of $16 million or 7% from its 2013–14 Main Estimates.

Significant year-over-year changes in funding:

A net decrease of $17.3 million in transfer payments, which includes:

A net increase of $1.3 million in operating funds, which includes:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 127. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A Competitive Southern Ontario Economy.  
Technological Innovation 56,576,259 62,760,436 79,171,993
Business Development 131,523,159 90,406,932 77,643,433
Community Economic Development 34,609,151 55,397,113 34,102,802
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 19,012,398 14,248,285 15,845,887
Total 241,720,967 222,812,766 206,764,115

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 128. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Contributions for Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives 175,542,810 144,141,318 115,773,898
Contributions for the Advanced Manufacturing Fund 0 0 40,000,000
Contributions under the Community Futures Program 11,207,788 11,285,992 11,285,992
Contributions under the Eastern Ontario Development Program 13,195,957 13,200,000 9,600,000
Contributions under the Economic Development Initiative – Official Languages 864,358 0 971,632

Finance

Raison d’être

The Department of Finance Canada contributes to a strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians. It does so by monitoring developments in Canada and around the world to provide first-rate analysis and advice to the Government of Canada and by developing and implementing fiscal and economic policies that support the economic and social goals of Canada and its people. The Department also plays a central role in ensuring that government spending is focused on results and delivers value for taxpayer dollars. The Department interacts extensively with other federal organizations and acts as an effective conduit for the views of participants in the economy from all parts of Canada.

The Minister of Finance is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 60. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Finance

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 61. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Finance

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 129. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Finance
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 119,468,990 111,169,165 118,905,259 114,981,053
5 Grants and contributions 15,002,006 5,035,000 9,235,000 5,035,000
- Authority for amount of financial assistance to the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Agriculture Advance Market Commitment pursuant to Subsection 8(2) of the Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act 0 1 1 0
- To amend subsection 14(1) of the Canadian Securities Regulation Regime Transition Office Act 0 0 1 0
Total voted 134,470,996 116,204,166 128,140,261 120,016,053
Total Statutory 83,506,130,450 87,495,637,585 86,814,451,568 87,495,714,686
Total budgetary 83,640,601,446 87,611,841,751 86,942,591,829 87,615,730,739
Non-budgetary
Voted
L10 Authority for amount of demand notes to the International Development Association pursuant to Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act 0 1 1 1
Total voted 0 1 1 1
Total Statutory 65,474,622,297 1 1 0
Total non-budgetary 65,474,622,297 2 2 1

Highlights

Finance is estimating budgetary expenditures of $87.6 billion in 2014–15. Of this amount, $120 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $87.5 billion represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information only.

A spending increase of $3.9 million from the 2013–14 Main Estimates to 2014–15 Main Estimates is due mainly to the following increases and decreases. A net increase of $0.1 million in statutory votes is mainly attributable to:

A net increase of $3.8 million in Vote 1, Operating expenditures is mainly attributable to:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 130. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Finance
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians.  
Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs 57,360,555,306 60,227,888,029 61,060,094,305
Treasury and Financial Affairs 26,148,248,975 27,260,500,000 26,419,500,000
Economic and Fiscal Policy Framework 81,328,189 73,407,718 86,840,289
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 50,468,976 50,046,004 49,296,145
Total 83,640,601,446 87,611,841,751 87,615,730,739

Table 131. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Finance
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians.  
Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs 109,030,173 2 1
Treasury and Financial Affairs 65,365,592,124 0 0
Total 65,474,622,297 2 1

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 132. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Finance
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Contribution to the Harbourfront Centre 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000
Research and Policy Initiatives Assistance 15,000 35,000 35,000
Other Transfer Payments
Total Statutory 57,313,175,500 60,222,853,029 61,064,194,305

Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

Raison d’être

The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (FINTRAC) is Canada’s financial intelligence unit. The Centre exists to assist in the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering and the financing of terrorist activities. FINTRAC’s “value-added” financial intelligence products and compliance functions are a unique contribution to the public safety of Canadians and to the protection of the integrity of Canada’s financial system.

FINTRAC is an independent agency that operates at arm’s length from the law enforcement agencies and other entities to which it is authorized to disclose financial intelligence. It reports to the Minister of Finance, who is in turn accountable to Parliament for the activities of the Centre. FINTRAC was established by, and operates within, the ambit of the Proceeds of Crime (Money Laundering) and Terrorist Financing Act (PCMLTFA) and its regulations.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 62. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 133. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 48,879,599 45,744,322 45,744,322 43,803,658
Total voted 48,879,599 45,744,322 45,744,322 43,803,658
Total Statutory 5,113,972 5,658,585 5,658,585 5,385,654
Total budgetary 53,993,571 51,402,907 51,402,907 49,189,312

Highlights

FINTRAC is one of several domestic partners in Canada’s Anti-Money Laundering and Anti-Terrorist Financing Regime, which also includes the Department of Finance as the policy lead, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Canada Revenue Agency, the Canada Border Services Agency, the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, the Public Prosecution Service of Canada, the Department of Justice, and Public Safety Canada. FINTRAC is also part of the Egmont Group, an international network of financial intelligence units that collaborate and exchange information to combat money laundering and terrorist activity financing.

FINTRAC’s role is to facilitate the detection, prevention and deterrence of money laundering and terrorist activity financing by engaging in the following activities:

In order to enhance FINTRAC’s ability to ensure compliance with PCMLTFA and to meet its responsibilities related to tax evasion becoming a predicate offence to money laundering, the Centre received funding via Budget 2010. In 2012–13, this funding was $10.5 million. In 2013–14, funding decreased to $10.0 million and will stabilize at $8.0 million in 2014–15 and ongoing. In fiscal year 2013–14 and ongoing, FINTRAC’s financial resources fully reflect the saving measures announced in Budget 2012.

FINTRAC’s headquarters are located in Ottawa, with three regional offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver having specific mandates related to compliance with the PCMLTFA.

For further details regarding FINTRAC, its operations and its use of funds, please refer to the 2014–15 Reports on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 134. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A Canadian financial system resistant to money laundering and terrorist financing.  
Financial Intelligence Program 22,673,503 21,846,235 20,905,458
Compliance Program 23,068,382 21,846,235 20,905,458
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 8,251,686 7,710,437 7,378,396
Total 53,993,571 51,402,907 49,189,312

First Nations Statistical Institute

Raison d’être

Division 49 of the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act announced that First Nations Statistical Institute would cease its operations. Order of the Governor in Council SI/2013-38 fixed the date as April 1, 2013.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 63. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - First Nations Statistical Institute

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 135. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - First Nations Statistical Institute
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
- Payments to the First Nations Statistical Institute for operating expenditures 2,028,410 0 0 0
Total voted 2,028,410 0 0 0
Total budgetary 2,028,410 0 0 0

Highlights

Not applicable

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 136. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - First Nations Statistical Institute
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 2,028,410 0 0
Total 2,028,410 0 0

Fisheries and Oceans

Raison d’être

Fisheries and Oceans Canada supports strong economic growth in our marine and fisheries sectors and contributes to a prosperous economy through global commerce by supporting exports and advancing safe maritime trade. The department supports the innovation needed for a knowledge-based economy through research in expanding sectors such as aquaculture and biotechnology. The department contributes to a clean and healthy environment and sustainable aquatic ecosystems for Canadians through habitat protection, oceans management, and ecosystems research. A safe and secure Canada relies on the maritime security, safe navigation, a presence in our waters, and the effective search and rescue services that the Canadian Coast Guard provides. The Minister of Fisheries and Oceans is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 64. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Fisheries and Oceans

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 137. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Fisheries and Oceans
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 1,241,000,803 1,119,719,113 1,212,742,807 1,101,569,625
5 Capital expenditures 307,868,372 360,102,196 354,756,113 325,273,149
10 Grants and contributions 88,186,047 59,091,192 88,234,171 57,853,950
Total voted 1,637,055,222 1,538,912,501 1,655,733,091 1,484,696,724
Total Statutory 140,050,022 129,976,884 133,127,826 120,614,124
Total budgetary 1,777,105,244 1,668,889,385 1,788,860,917 1,605,310,848

Highlights

Fisheries and Oceans Canada has three mandated strategic outcomes, which are:

Fisheries and Oceans Canada is estimating budgetary expenditures of $1.6 billion in 2014–15. Compared to 2013–14, Main Estimates have decreased by $63.6 million. Major changes include:

For additional information, please see the Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 138. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Fisheries and Oceans
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Safe and Secure Waters.  
Fleet Operational Readiness 431,657,999 477,114,152 434,001,300
Shore-Based Asset Readiness 137,714,376 109,646,331 114,469,108
Marine Communications and Traffic Services 52,570,352 45,502,287 39,400,851
Search and Rescue Services 38,113,431 34,173,775 30,359,815
Hydrographic Products and Services 30,368,076 26,590,333 26,671,207
Canadian Coast Guard College 15,886,367 10,912,075 12,928,545
Maritime Security 6,614,796 8,337,583 9,240,284
Ocean Forecasting 17,282,396 9,547,026 8,799,464
Economically Prosperous Maritime Sectors and Fisheries.  
Integrated Fisheries Management 120,395,929 144,397,270 132,448,762
Small Craft Harbours 111,762,240 97,933,771 94,277,242
Aboriginal Strategies and Governance 85,309,398 56,875,763 54,778,338
Marine Navigation 51,599,881 42,360,512 34,167,537
Salmonid Enhancement Program 29,034,212 29,688,187 29,597,995
Sustainable Aquaculture Program 34,288,659 20,674,443 29,222,400
International Engagement 14,033,632 14,972,643 14,882,983
Aquatic Animal Health 6,015,341 5,772,301 5,564,900
Biotechnology and Genomics 3,327,949 3,576,752 2,918,827
Climate Change Adaptation Program 0 3,119,554 2,310,465
Territorial Delineation 3,944,254 2,180,095 742,607
Sustainable Aquatic Ecosystems.  
Compliance and Enforcement 107,321,670 105,381,968 101,372,908
Fisheries Protection 59,662,859 58,417,049 62,943,218
Oceans Management 37,284,599 30,062,652 38,351,812
Species at Risk Management 22,438,827 23,641,311 22,350,000
Environmental Response Services 11,147,469 10,346,850 12,932,842
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 301,461,246 286,815,011 290,577,438
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 47,869,286 10,849,691 0
Total 1,777,105,244 1,668,889,385 1,605,310,848

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 139. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Fisheries and Oceans
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grant Program for the disposal of small craft harbours 365,000 500,000 500,000
Grants for the Disposal of Surplus Lighthouses 312,000 500,000 500,000
Grants to support organizations associated with research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues 156,519 238,000 238,000
Contributions
Contributions to support increased Native participation in commercial fisheries, cooperative fisheries management arrangements and consultations respecting Aboriginal fisheries agreements 46,690,567 26,729,300 26,849,710
Contributions under the Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management Program 19,346,174 14,363,000 14,363,000
Contributions to support the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program 0 0 6,369,148
Contribution agreements to permit the Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (CCGA) Associations to carry out authorized activities related to maritime Search and Rescue (SAR) operations, SAR prevention and other safety related activities 5,090,000 5,021,000 5,021,000
Contributions to support the Small Craft Harbours Class Contribution Program 3,174,765 5,500,000 2,300,000
Contribution to the Pacific Salmon Foundation 373,396 962,000 962,000
Contributions to support the Academic research contribution program for the support of academic research and development related to science priorities 265,165 0 268,000
Contribution to the Salmon Sub-Committee of the Yukon Fish and Wildlife Management Board for implementing responsibilities pursuant to comprehensive land claim settlements 224,925 236,700 241,900
Contributions to support organizations associated with research, development, management, and promotion of fisheries and oceans-related issues 177,000 241,192 241,192

Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

Raison d’être

Under the leadership of the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister for International Trade, and the Minister for International Development, the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) is responsible for the conduct of Canada’s international relations, including foreign affairs, international trade and commerce, and international development. DFATD advances Canada’s values and interests internationally, delivers international programs, and administers Canada’s international aid program to alleviate poverty in the developing world and provide humanitarian assistance. The department provides commercial and consular services to Canadians at home and abroad, and manages the government of Canada’s global network of missions.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 65. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 66. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 140. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 1,270,259,769 1,232,954,584 1,293,501,776 1,379,893,098
5 Capital expenditures 268,087,804 165,509,939 147,738,491 145,274,489
10 Grants and contributions 672,436,065 695,653,651 941,415,902 3,431,944,508
15 Payments, in respect of pension, insurance and social security programs or other arrangements for employees locally engaged outside of Canada, or in respect of the administration of such programs or arrangements 70,085,763 65,380,000 65,380,000 50,779,000
- Debt forgiveness – Loans to the government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar (Burma) 0 0 8,306,202 0
Total voted 2,280,869,401 2,159,498,174 2,456,342,371 5,007,891,095
Total Statutory 114,009,710 152,150,420 173,722,973 341,634,062
Total budgetary 2,394,879,111 2,311,648,594 2,630,065,344 5,349,525,157
Non-budgetary
Voted
- Working capital advance – Loans and advances (156,269) 0 0 0
- Working capital advance – Advances to posts abroad (2,789,555) 0 0 0
L20 Pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act, payments to international financial institutions – Issuance and payment of demand notes 0 0 0 1
L25 Pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act, payments to international financial institutions – Capital subscriptions 0 0 1 1
Total voted (2,945,824) 0 1 2
Total Statutory 0 0 0 50,082,304
Total non-budgetary (2,945,824) 0 1 50,082,306

Highlights

DFATD is estimating budgetary expenditures of $5.3 billion in 2014–15. Of this amount, $5 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $341.6 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

Factors contributing to the net increase include:

For additional information, please refer to the department’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 141. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Reduction in poverty for those living in countries where Canada engages in international development.  
Global Engagement and Strategic Policy 0 0 973,708,940
Low-income Countries 0 0 758,754,137
Fragile States and Crisis-affected Communities 0 0 689,509,476
Middle-income Countries 0 0 351,038,682
Canadian Engagement for Development 0 0 266,513,278
The international agenda is shaped to Canada's benefit and advantage in accordance with Canadian interests and values.  
Diplomacy and Advocacy 940,538,085 928,211,597 961,248,050
International Policy Advice and Integration 92,434,881 77,104,515 81,448,665
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development maintains a mission network of infrastructure and services to enable the Government of Canada to achieve its international priorities.  
Governance, Strategic Direction and Common Service Delivery 716,016,050 650,086,910 621,876,342
Government of Canada Benefits 220,037,627 201,565,520 187,651,645
Canadians are satisfied with commercial and consular services.  
International Commerce 160,582,217 154,135,951 155,940,345
Consular Services and Emergency Management 54,470,658 46,582,770 46,104,699
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 187,659,960 183,588,331 255,730,898
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 23,139,633 70,373,000 0
Total 2,394,879,111 2,311,648,594 5,349,525,157

Table 142. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development maintains a mission network of infrastructure and services to enable the Government of Canada to achieve its international priorities.  
Governance, Strategic Direction and Common Service Delivery (2,945,824) 0 0
Reduction in poverty for those living in countries where Canada engages in international development.  
Global Engagement and Strategic Policy 0 0 50,082,306
Total (2,945,824) 0 50,082,306

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 143. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants for Multilateral Programming: Grants in support of development assistance, humanitarian assistance or disaster preparedness, for global operations, programs, projects, activities and appeals for the benefit of developing countries or territories or countries in transition 0 0 1,943,961,792
Grants for Partnerships with Canadians Programming: Grants for development assistance programs, projects and activities intended to support development for the benefit of developing countries or territories or countries in transition or to enhance the awareness, understanding, and engagement of Canadians with respect to development 0 0 23,900,000
Global Partnership Program for the destruction, disposal and securing of weapons and materials of mass destruction and related expertise 0 25,800,000 22,745,000
Grants in lieu of taxes on diplomatic, consular and international organizations’ property in Canada in accordance with terms and conditions approved by the Governor in Council 12,788,830 13,516,000 13,516,000
Grants for Bilateral Programming: Grants for cooperation with other donor countries for the benefit of developing countries or territories or countries in transition 0 0 9,900,000
Grants for Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program 4,613,994 8,920,000 8,920,000
Grants for the Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program 4,789,937 7,000,000 8,250,000
Grants in aid of academic relations 3,914,515 5,510,000 5,510,000
Religious Freedom Fund Program 0 500,000 500,000
Annual host-country financial support for the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity 1,036,990 1,135,056 76,000
United Nations Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture 0 60,000 60,000
United Nations Trust Fund on Indigenous Issues 0 30,000 30,000
Foreign Service Community Association 0 25,000 25,000
Contributions
Payments of Assessed Contributions to International Organizations:      
United Nations peacekeeping operations (US$226,697,205) 196,952,437 216,632,173 239,346,913
United Nations Organization (US$96,000,000) 82,242,793 103,150,241 101,356,800
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) – civil administration (22,692,543 Euro) 24,418,035 27,874,866 31,628,866
Food and Agriculture Organization (US$7,743,821) (5,693,305 Euro) 15,841,940 16,427,358 16,111,256
World Health Organization (US$6,930,802) (6,501,092 Swiss Francs) 14,847,216 15,207,072 14,665,725
International Atomic Energy Agency (9,180,287 Euro) (US$1,320,780) 13,384,582 14,432,564 14,189,963
International Organization of La Francophonie (9,597,500 Euro) 13,990,720 12,250,998 13,377,146
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (9,245,174 Euro) 11,948,703 12,095,922 12,885,923
International Labour Organization (11,364,670 Swiss Francs) 11,764,251 13,228,093 12,845,487
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (8,110,260 Euro) 10,207,579 11,935,957 11,304,080
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (US$4,189,387) (4,825,881 Euro) 10,286,553 11,815,247 11,149,467
Organization of American States (US$9,766,099) 9,557,428 9,625,467 10,311,048
International Criminal Court (5,975,676 Euro) 6,799,046 8,167,677 8,328,897
World Trade Organization (5,727,964 Swiss Francs) 5,890,003 6,969,787 6,474,318
Commonwealth Secretariat (3,798,045 Pounds Sterling) 5,085,649 5,313,919 6,261,078
Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (US$1,328,459) (1,923,330 Euro) 3,916,533 4,187,910 4,083,324
Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (US$3,293,339) 3,390,782 3,245,915 3,477,107
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (2,253,633 Euro) 2,698,382 3,332,412 3,141,113
International Civil Aviation Organization 2,227,767 2,120,575 2,272,980
Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission (US$1,626,900) 1,595,769 1,525,860 1,717,681
Commonwealth Youth Program (826,311 Pounds Sterling) 1,156,419 1,145,477 1,362,174
United Nations framework Convention on Climate Change (929,104 Euro) 607,902 1,077,289 1,294,984
International Energy Agency (916,560 Euro) 1,202,448 1,360,121 1,277,502
Commonwealth Foundation (724,708 Pounds Sterling) 1,102,084 1,106,241 1,194,681
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (449,430 Euro) 454,968 614,674 626,146
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat (US$128,200) (566,400 Singapore Dollar) 641,355 505,141 606,655
Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (431,600 Euro) 564,329 603,628 601,564
Convention on Biological Diversity (US$517,074) 463,306 497,069 545,927
World Intellectual Property Organization (455,790 Swiss Francs) 495,489 540,203 515,179
World Customs Organization (340,102 Euro) 439,700 514,413 474,033
International Maritime Organization (216,756 Pounds Sterling) 329,573 347,655 357,322
International Seabed Authority (US$305,733) 287,083 272,769 322,793
Peace Implementation Council (215,130 Euro) 317,989 404,359 299,848
Non-proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament (US$207,622) 146,037 400,305 219,207
Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (US$201,244) 191,153 192,840 212,473
Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (US$180,578) 177,808 200,172 190,954
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development Centre for Education and Research (134,653 Euro) 184,194 183,189 187,679
The Vienna Convention and its Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (US$156,159) 155,130 153,130 164,873
Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (US$98,778) 89,109 87,459 104,290
Wassenaar Arrangement (70,161 Euro) 89,652 100,078 97,790
Permanent Court of Arbitration (51,713 Euro) 46,491 73,417 72,078
International Commodity Organizations (25,317 Euro) 33,473 35,942 35,286
International Fact Finding Commission (14,386 Swiss Francs) 9,359 17,393 16,261
Contributions for Bilateral Programming: Contributions in support of development assistance, contributions for cooperation with countries in transition and contributions in support of regional or country specific development assistance programs, projects and activities for the benefit of developing countries or territories or countries in transition 0 0 467,108,588
Contributions for Partnerships with Canadians Programming: Contributions for development assistance programs, projects and activities intended to support development for the benefit of developing countries or territories or countries in transition or to enhance the awareness, understanding, and engagement of Canadians with respect to development 0 0 235,181,753
Contributions under the Global Partnership Program for the destruction, disposal and securing of weapons and materials of mass destruction and related expertise 49,623,800 37,690,000 40,745,000
Canada Fund for Local Initiatives 13,766,422 14,700,000 34,100,000
Investment Cooperation Program 5,285,977 20,000,000 19,850,000
Contributions for Multilateral Programming: Contributions in support of development assistance, humanitarian assistance or disaster preparedness, for global operations, programs, projects, activities and appeals for the benefit of developing countries or territories or countries in transition 0 0 13,400,000
Contribution for Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program 5,589,635 8,900,000 8,900,000
Contributions for the Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program 10,454,595 5,251,782 8,093,022
Projects and development activities resulting from Summits of La Francophonie 7,569,544 8,000,000 8,000,000
International Science and Technology Partnership Program 2,319,391 6,350,000 7,000,000
Global Commerce Support Program 5,364,715 6,037,363 6,955,855
Religious Freedom Fund Program 0 3,750,000 3,750,000
Annual Voluntary Contribution to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime 0 3,450,000 3,450,000
Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations 7,605,875 1,607,627 1,607,627
Northern Dimension of Canada’s Foreign Policy 424,404 700,000 700,000
Other Transfer Payments
Total Statutory 0 0 245,000,000

Governor General

Raison d’être

The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General (Office) provides support and advice to the Governor General of Canada in his/her unique role as the representative of The Queen in Canada as well as Commander-in-Chief. The Office assists the Governor General in carrying out constitutional responsibilities, in representing Canada internationally, and in encouraging excellence and achievement through the administration of the Canadian Honours System and in the granting of armorial bearings.

The Office also supports the Governor General in bringing Canadians together. It manages a visitor services program at both of the Governor General’s official residences and oversees the day-to-day operations of these residences. The Office also provides support to former Governors General.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 67. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Governor General

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 144. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Governor General
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 17,993,226 17,126,153 17,126,153 17,150,426
Total voted 17,993,226 17,126,153 17,126,153 17,150,426
Total Statutory 2,835,665 2,921,778 2,921,778 2,837,293
Total budgetary 20,828,891 20,047,931 20,047,931 19,987,719

Highlights

The Office is estimating budgetary expenditures of $20.0 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $17.2 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $2.8 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes only.

The decrease from the previous year is the result of an adjustment to the Employee benefit plan contributions.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 145. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Governor General
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The Governor General, representing The Queen in Canada, is enabled to fulfill constitutional, state, ceremonial and public duties.  
Governor General Support 14,081,012 13,908,848 13,858,784
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 6,747,879 6,139,083 6,128,935
Total 20,828,891 20,047,931 19,987,719

Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission

Raison d’être

Order in Council P.C. 2013-0340 transferred the power, duties and functions of the Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission to Health, effective April 1, 2013.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 68. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 146. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
- Program expenditures 4,326,309 3,243,543 3,243,543 0
Total voted 4,326,309 3,243,543 3,243,543 0
Total Statutory 559,062 489,312 489,312 0
Total budgetary 4,885,371 3,732,855 3,732,855 0

Highlights

Not applicable

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 147. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Hazardous Materials Information Review Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Chemical trade secrets are protected and required health and safety information in Canadian workplaces is compliant.  
Statutory Decisions and Compliant Information 2,418,006 2,822,150 0
Stakeholder Engagement and Strategic Partnerships 540,128 546,223 0
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 1,927,237 364,482 0
Total 4,885,371 3,732,855 0

Health

Raison d’être

Health Canada regulates specific products and controlled substances, works with partners to support improved health outcomes for First Nations and Inuit, supports innovation and information sharing in Canada’s health system to help Canadians maintain and improve their health, and contributes to strengthening Canada’s record as a country with one of the healthiest populations in the world.

The Minister of Health is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 69. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Health

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 148. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Health
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 1,968,662,888 1,716,556,576 1,819,852,718 1,774,856,975
5 Capital expenditures 32,892,720 28,640,700 27,576,593 31,656,363
10 Grants and contributions 1,510,410,669 1,420,761,830 1,660,583,534 1,683,745,108
Total voted 3,511,966,277 3,165,959,106 3,508,012,845 3,490,258,446
Total Statutory 309,191,809 126,248,324 186,356,160 167,053,642
Total budgetary 3,821,158,086 3,292,207,430 3,694,369,005 3,657,312,088

Highlights

With authorities of $3.7 billion anticipated through the Main Estimates, Health Canada will continue improving the lives of all Canadians making this country’s population among the healthiest in the world as measured by longevity, lifestyle and effective use of the public health care system. Health Canada’s total authorities for 2014–15 have a net increase of $365.1 million from the previous year’s Main Estimates.

Some important changes to note are the following:

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in the departmental Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 149. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Health
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
First Nations and Inuit communities and individuals receive health services and benefits that are responsive to their needs so as to improve their health status.  
Supplementary Health Benefits for First Nations and Inuit 1,140,213,493 1,017,260,925 1,133,324,859
First Nations and Inuit Primary Health Care 945,580,413 954,094,539 853,702,552
Health Infrastructure Support for First Nations and Inuit 356,715,000 231,648,633 604,177,779
Health risks and benefits associated with food, products, substances, and environmental factors are appropriately managed and communicated to Canadians.  
Health Products 164,654,898 156,037,552 152,060,884
Environmental Risks to Health 103,655,546 109,816,852 102,849,859
Substance Use and Abuse 115,533,278 84,926,070 82,748,939
Food Safety and Nutrition 69,655,161 51,402,965 59,175,139
Pesticides 42,148,137 40,442,256 40,651,125
Consumer Product and Workplace Chemical Safety 28,148,044 30,713,667 37,725,014
Radiation Protection 15,303,974 14,963,096 20,522,668
A health system responsive to the needs of Canadians.  
Canadian Health System Policy 405,697,982 294,238,083 242,633,254
Official Language Minority Community Development 39,011,188 23,752,874 37,527,825
Specialized Health Services 19,926,803 21,939,744 18,728,166
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 374,914,169 260,970,174 271,484,025
Total 3,821,158,086 3,292,207,430 3,657,312,088

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 150. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Health
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grant to support the Mental Health Commission of Canada 15,000,000 14,550,000 14,250,000
Grant to the Health Council of Canada 6,226,346 8,000,000 4,000,000
Grant to the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse 3,750,000 3,562,500 3,562,500
Contributions
Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Primary Health Care 700,514,841 718,968,928 629,883,254
Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Health Infrastructure Support 264,499,071 212,904,240 577,908,871
Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Supplementary Health Benefits 195,604,335 169,103,887 186,779,721
Contribution to the Canadian Institute for Health Information 81,746,294 79,293,913 77,658,979
Contribution to the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer 50,000,000 48,500,000 47,500,000
Official Languages Health Contribution Program 38,300,000 23,000,000 36,400,000
Health Care Policy Contribution Program 27,399,435 34,504,000 26,359,000
Canada Brain Research Fund to Advance Knowledge for the Treatment of Brain Disorders 10,000,000 20,000,000 20,000,000
Contribution to Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health 0 0 16,058,769
Drug Treatment Funding Program 27,883,419 13,200,514 13,200,514
Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund 9,800,605 9,587,000 9,587,000
Contribution to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute 0 0 7,600,000
Contribution to the Canadian Blood Services: Blood Safety and Effectiveness Research and Development 0 0 5,000,000
Contribution to strengthen Canada’s organs and tissues donation and transplantation system 3,580,000 3,580,000 3,580,000
McMaster University - Teams Advancing Patient Experience: Strengthening Quality 0 0 2,416,500
Mood Disorders Society of Canada 373,200 0 2,000,000

House of Commons

Raison d’être

The House of Commons is the elected assembly of the Parliament of Canada. The House has 308 Members who work on behalf of Canadians in four main areas – the Chamber, committees, caucus and their constituencies – and as representatives of Canada. Proudly supporting the House of Commons and its Members, the House Administration provides Members with the services, infrastructure and advice they need to carry out their work as legislators and representatives. The Speaker of the House of Commons is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 70. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - House of Commons

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 151. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - House of Commons
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 287,012,457 280,785,349 296,145,501 270,118,849
Total voted 287,012,457 280,785,349 296,145,501 270,118,849
Total Statutory 142,924,514 147,985,344 148,852,800 143,606,288
Total budgetary 429,936,971 428,770,693 444,998,301 413,725,137

Highlights

The House of Commons is estimating budgetary expenditures of $413.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $270.1 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $143.6 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The budget reduction is mainly attributable to the Strategic and Operating Review.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 152. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - House of Commons
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Effective administrative and professional support for Members, both individually and collectively, in their roles as legislators and representatives of 308 constituencies, in the Chamber, in committee and in caucus.  
Members and House Officers 241,674,987 255,649,955 254,986,378
House Administration 188,261,984 173,120,738 158,738,759
Total 429,936,971 428,770,693 413,725,137

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 153. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - House of Commons
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Payments to Parliamentary and Procedural Associations 870,013 938,549 938,549

Immigration and Refugee Board

Raison d’être

The Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB) is an independent, accountable administrative tribunal established by Parliament on January 1, 1989 to resolve immigration and refugee cases fairly, efficiently and in accordance with the law. The IRB ensures continued benefits to Canadians: by only accepting refugee claimants needing protection in accordance with international obligations and Canadian law; by contributing to the integrity of the immigration system, the safety and security of Canadians and upholding Canada’s reputation of justice and fairness for individuals; and promoting family reunification. The IRB also contributes to the quality of life of Canada’s communities by strengthening our country’s social fabric and by reflecting and reinforcing core values that are important to Canadians. These include respect for human rights, peace, security and the rule of law.

The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 71. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Immigration and Refugee Board

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 154. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Immigration and Refugee Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 120,389,926 108,427,292 108,427,292 107,869,316
Total voted 120,389,926 108,427,292 108,427,292 107,869,316
Total Statutory 13,868,517 14,492,640 14,492,640 13,191,333
Total budgetary 134,258,443 122,919,932 122,919,932 121,060,649

Highlights

The IRB is estimating budgetary expenditures of $121.1 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $107.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $13.2 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The net decrease of $1.9 million from 2013–14 is due mainly to the following:

Higher expenditures during 2012–13 were attributable to sunset funding related to activities to implement the new refugee determination system.

Further information on IRB’s operations is provided in the 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 155. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Immigration and Refugee Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Resolve immigration and refugee cases before the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada efficiently, fairly and in accordance with the law.  
Refugee Protection 69,780,481 43,857,984 53,292,210
Immigration Appeal 14,521,651 17,875,798 17,883,497
Refugee Appeal 3,818,100 21,601,290 10,756,411
Admissibility Hearings and Detention Reviews 11,078,782 10,003,527 10,008,164
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 35,059,429 29,581,333 29,120,367
Total 134,258,443 122,919,932 121,060,649

Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Raison d’être

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada supports Aboriginal people (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) and Northerners in their efforts to:

Note: Until the establishing legislation is amended, the legal name of the department for the purposes of Appropriation Acts remains Indian Affairs and Northern Development.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 72. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Indian Affairs and Northern Development

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 73. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Indian Affairs and Northern Development

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 156. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Indian Affairs and Northern Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 1,273,102,915 1,415,528,466 1,481,752,928 1,215,376,476
5 Capital expenditures 9,480,920 13,682,615 16,282,615 5,695,536
10 Grants and contributions 6,630,942,897 6,316,598,423 7,011,938,885 6,654,152,734
Total voted 7,913,526,732 7,745,809,504 8,509,974,428 7,875,224,746
Total Statutory 181,615,610 159,161,058 165,310,962 178,750,659
Total budgetary 8,095,142,342 7,904,970,562 8,675,285,390 8,053,975,405
Non-budgetary
Voted
L15 Loans to native claimants 20,409,738 39,903,000 39,903,000 25,903,000
- Loans to First Nations in British Columbia for the purpose of supporting their participation in the British Columbia Treaty Commission Process 23,484,920 30,400,000 30,400,000 0
Total voted 43,894,658 70,303,000 70,303,000 25,903,000
Total non-budgetary 43,894,658 70,303,000 70,303,000 25,903,000

Highlights

Estimates to date for 2013–14

The total Estimates to date of $8.7 billion (budgetary and non-budgetary) for 2013–14 includes $8.0 billion in Main Estimates plus additional funding of about $0.8 billion accessed through Supplementary Estimates. Major items in the $0.8 billion include:

Main Estimates: 2013–14 compared to 2014–15

Indian Affairs and Northern Development is estimating budgetary expenditures of $8.1 billion in 2014–15. Of this amount, $7.9 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $0.2 billion represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes. Note that the 2014-15 Main Estimates do not include any adjustments that may be announced as part of Budget 2014.

The net increase in budgetary and non-budgetary spending of approximately $104.6 million or 1.3% over the 2013–14 Main Estimates, primarily reflects changes in the resource profile for targeted initiatives including:

For further details on the department’s plans and priorities, please see the 2014–15 Report on Plan and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 157. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Indian Affairs and Northern Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The People – Individual, family and community well-being for First Nations and Inuit.  
Education 1,734,756,058 1,761,149,545 1,798,304,555
Social Development 1,709,912,535 1,614,979,902 1,666,669,213
Residential Schools Resolution 593,297,435 696,037,893 646,415,026
First Nations Individual Affairs 37,059,921 28,808,744 25,228,617
The Government – Support good governance, rights and interests of Aboriginal Peoples.  
Aboriginal Rights and Interests 674,086,734 396,521,554 826,318,323
Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties 717,808,669 713,591,894 719,340,126
Governance and Institutions of Government 484,410,694 456,663,359 398,449,544
The Land and Economy – Full participation of First Nations, Métis, Non-Status Indians and Inuit individuals and communities in the economy.  
Infrastructure and Capacity 1,073,406,412 1,221,345,124 1,160,687,268
Community Development 0 0 196,637,835
Aboriginal Entrepreneurship 0 0 49,640,071
Urban Aboriginal Participation 0 41,033,701 40,014,054
Strategic Partnerships 0 0 24,738,453
The North – Self-reliance, prosperity and well-being for the people and communities of the North.  
Northern Governance and People 136,472,218 136,927,492 130,218,356
Northern Land, Resources and Environmental Management 176,818,376 259,977,233 120,402,745
Northern Science and Technology 12,862,568 12,898,583 7,320,522
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 318,766,155 258,381,011 243,590,697
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 425,484,567 306,654,527 0
Total 8,095,142,342 7,904,970,562 8,053,975,405

Table 158. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Indian Affairs and Northern Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The Government – Support good governance, rights and interests of Aboriginal Peoples.  
Aboriginal Rights and Interests 43,894,658 70,303,000 25,903,000
Total 43,894,658 70,303,000 25,903,000

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 159. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Indian Affairs and Northern Development
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants to First Nations to settle specific and special claims negotiated by Canada and/or awarded by the Specific Claims Tribunal 0 0 706,292,860
Grants to implement comprehensive land claims and self-government agreements 0 0 407,791,749
Grant for Band Support Funding 151,571,905 231,144,005 231,050,132
Grants to the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Nunavut for health care of Indians and Inuit 50,226,000 51,231,000 52,256,000
Grant to the Miawpukek Indian Band to support designated programs 10,020,000 10,220,400 10,424,808
Grants to provide income support to indigent on-reserve residents 10,020,338 10,000,000 10,000,000
Grants to support First Nations and Inuit Post-Secondary Educational Advancement 914,491 1,500,000 1,500,000
Grants to participating First Nations and the First Nation Education Authority pursuant to the First Nations Jurisdiction over Education in British Columbia Act 0 600,000 600,000
Grant to the First Nations Finance Authority pursuant to the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act 500,000 500,000 500,000
Grants to British Columbia Indian bands in lieu of a per capita annuity 300,000 300,000 300,000
Grants to support First Nations Elementary and Secondary Educational Advancement 4,946 150,000 150,000
Grants to increase First Nations and Inuit Youth Participation in Education and Labour Market Opportunities 0 0 45,000
Contributions
Contributions to support First Nations Elementary and Secondary Educational Advancement 0 0 1,384,067,155
Contributions to support the construction and maintenance of community infrastructure 0 0 1,069,789,156
Contributions to provide income support to indigent on-reserve residents 0 0 924,781,896
Contributions to provide women, children and families ordinarily resident on-reserve with Protection and Prevention Services 0 0 664,190,368
Contributions to support First Nations and Inuit Post-Secondary Educational Advancement 0 0 345,229,449
Contributions to support the negotiation and implementation of Treaties, Claims and self-government agreements or initiatives; 0 0 236,519,817
Contributions to support Land Management and Economic Development 0 0 172,276,708
Contributions to supply public services in Indian Government Support and to build strong governance, administrative and accountability systems 0 0 125,425,899
Contributions to support access to healthy foods in isolated northern communities 62,317,423 53,930,000 53,930,000
Contributions to provide programming for low income reserve residents with children under the National Child Benefit Reinvestment Initiative 0 0 53,280,000
Contributions to increase First Nations and Inuit Youth Participation in Education and Labour Market Opportunities 0 0 41,376,000
Urban Aboriginal Strategy 47,888,763 38,700,980 38,700,980
Contributions for emergency management assistance for activities on reserves 56,307,352 9,736,000 35,650,667
Contributions for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North’s natural resources, and promoting scientific development 0 0 27,611,000
Contributions to support the Aboriginal Economic Development Strategic Partnerships Initiative 15,001,321 14,450,000 14,450,000
Federal Interlocutor’s Contribution Program 13,296,301 13,504,000 13,504,000
Contributions to support the basic organizational capacity of representative Aboriginal organizations 29,435,198 17,963,331 10,940,796
Contributions to Indian bands for registration administration 4,789,056 8,347,796 8,344,648
Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development 28,765,065 11,426,128 8,052,719
Contributions to First Nations for the management of contaminated sites 29,879,185 17,487,108 3,971,327
Contributions to promote social and political development in the North 0 0 979,000
Transfer payments to the Government of Yukon for the remediation of the Marwell Tar Pit Site to support the Contaminated Sites Program 129,800 250,000 90,600
Contribution for Inuit counselling in the South 80,000 80,000 80,000

Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission

Raison d’être

The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development is responsible for implementing Canada’s legal obligation pursuant to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement which include the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). The goals are to:

Organizational Estimates

Figure 74. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 160. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 11,257,205 9,594,766 9,656,767 2,062,393
Total voted 11,257,205 9,594,766 9,656,767 2,062,393
Total Statutory 561,110 92,179 92,179 7,325
Total budgetary 11,818,315 9,686,945 9,748,946 2,069,718

Highlights

Due to an extension of TRC’s mandate for an additional year, Indian Affairs and Northern Development will request, at a later date, an additional amount to provide to TRC.

On November 14, 2013, the Minister announced that the Government of Canada will work with the TRC, the parties to the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement, as well as the Ontario Superior Court to provide TRC with a one-year extension to its operating mandate from June 30, 2014 to June 30, 2015.

The additional funding and one-year extension will allow TRC sufficient time to complete its mandate, including receiving and analyzing Canada’s documents held at Library and Archives Canada and writing a final report.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 161. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Disclosure and recognition of the truth regarding Indian Residential Schools furthers healing and reconciliation for the individuals and communities affected.  
Truth and Reconciliation 8,527,534 6,780,860 1,719,718
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 3,290,781 2,906,085 350,000
Total 11,818,315 9,686,945 2,069,718

Industry

Raison d’être

Industry Canada’s mission is to foster a growing, competitive, knowledge-based Canadian economy. The Department works with Canadians throughout the economy, and in all parts of the country, to improve conditions for investment, improve Canada’s innovation performance, increase Canada’s share of global trade, and build an efficient and competitive marketplace. Industry Canada’s mandate is to help make Canadian industry more productive and competitive in the global economy, thus improving the economic and social well-being of Canadians.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 75. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Industry

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 76. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Industry

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 162. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Industry
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 411,743,681 306,711,937 334,714,786 297,683,017
5 Capital expenditures 15,198,548 16,293,797 25,777,310 16,840,692
10 Grants and contributions 704,527,513 622,427,084 706,442,572 557,723,370
Total voted 1,131,469,742 945,432,818 1,066,934,668 872,247,079
Total Statutory 226,112,976 214,792,638 224,002,871 205,496,434
Total budgetary 1,357,582,718 1,160,225,456 1,290,937,539 1,077,743,513
Non-budgetary
Voted
L15 Payments pursuant to subsection 14(2) of the Department of Industry Act 0 300,000 300,000 300,000
L20 Loans pursuant to paragraph 14(1)(a) of the Department of Industry Act 0 500,000 500,000 500,000
Total voted 0 800,000 800,000 800,000
Total non-budgetary 0 800,000 800,000 800,000

Highlights

Industry Canada has three mandated strategic outcomes:

In 2014–15, the Department will be focusing on a number of key priorities in support of the outcomes noted above. For additional information, please refer to the 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Industry Canada is estimating budgetary expenditures of $1.1 billion in 2014–15. Of this amount, $872 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $205 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes only.

The 2014–15 Main Estimates present an overall decrease of $82.4 million compared to 2013–14. Major changes are:

These decreases are partially offset by the following increases:

New contribution funding stemming from Budgets 2012 and 2013 for the Automotive Innovation Fund ($19.4 million), Mitacs Inc. ($14 million), Technology Demonstration Program ($10.2 million), Canadian Youth Business Foundation ($9 million), Genome Canada ($7.9 million) and CANARIE Inc. ($3.4 million).

Explanation of Estimates to Date for 2013–14

Industry Canada showed a significant increase to its Estimates to date for 2013–14. This is a recurring occurrence for the department, for the following reasons:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 163. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Industry
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Advancements in science and technology, knowledge, and innovation strengthen the Canadian economy.  
Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity 415,896,394 300,804,369 319,889,018
Industrial Research and Development Financing 349,193,500 332,526,112 262,634,343
The Canadian marketplace is efficient and competitive.  
Spectrum, Telecommunications, and the Digital Economy 126,216,305 82,684,445 114,149,657
Marketplace Frameworks and Regulation 30,275,871 56,648,225 54,391,487
Marketplace Competition and Investments 0 0 46,211,463
Canadian businesses and communities are competitive.  
Small Business Research, Financing and Services 81,516,335 102,258,916 95,390,065
Community Economic Development 76,756,979 65,318,795 61,707,284
Industrial Competitiveness and Capacity 44,123,977 36,145,038 31,560,065
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 131,684,019 100,243,350 91,810,131
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 101,919,338 83,596,206 0
Total 1,357,582,718 1,160,225,456 1,077,743,513

Table 164. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Industry
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadian businesses and communities are competitive.  
Industrial Competitiveness and Capacity 0 800,000 800,000
Total 0 800,000 800,000

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 165. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Industry
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grant to the International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland 4,808,000 4,808,000 4,808,000
Grant to the Internal Trade Secretariat Corporation 262,500 550,000 550,000
Grant to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 20,000 500,000 300,000
Grant to the Radio Advisory Board of Canada 85,000 85,000 85,000
Contributions
Contributions under the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative 199,095,292 218,491,430 176,924,000
Contributions under the Canada Foundation for Innovation 147,000,000 167,000,000 168,200,000
Contributions under the Automotive Innovation Fund 55,047,399 45,232,771 64,584,802
Contributions under the Northern Ontario Development Program 32,555,470 37,100,000 31,840,000
Contributions to CANARIE Inc. 12,600,000 23,000,000 26,400,000
Contributions to Genome Canada 3,800,000 21,200,000 22,500,000
Contribution to Mitacs Inc. 5,000,000 0 13,975,000
Contributions under the Broadband Connecting Rural Canadian Program 4,094,954 10,100,000 10,800,000
Contributions under the Technology Demonstration Program 0 0 10,181,560
Contributions to the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics 10,000,000 10,000,000 10,000,000
Contributions under the Community Futures Program 8,360,008 8,360,008 8,360,008
Contributions to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research 5,000,000 5,000,000 5,000,000
Contributions under the Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations 1,658,827 1,690,000 1,690,000
Contributions under the Economic Development Initiative 650,449 0 1,025,000
Contributions under the Technology Partnerships Canada Program 17,210,177 5,000,000 500,000

International Development Research Centre

Raison d’être

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Crown corporation created in 1970 by the Parliament of Canada to help developing countries use science and technology to find practical, long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. IDRC’s support is directed toward creating a local research community whose work will build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies. IDRC often joins forces with Canadian and international funders to increase the resources going toward research that addresses the needs of developing countries. It also teams up with other Canadian agencies to create opportunities for researchers from Canada and the developing world to collaborate on research of common interest and global importance.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 77. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - International Development Research Centre

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 166. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - International Development Research Centre
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the International Development Research Centre 156,223,043 225,390,066 225,631,734 188,019,646
Total voted 156,223,043 225,390,066 225,631,734 188,019,646
Total budgetary 156,223,043 225,390,066 225,631,734 188,019,646

Highlights

IDRC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $188 million in 2014–15, which requires approval by Parliament.

IDRC’s year-over-year decrease of $37.4 million from the 2013–14 Main Estimates includes:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 167. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - International Development Research Centre
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Stronger capacity in developing countries to research and propose solutions that support sustainable and equitable development and poverty reduction.  
Research on Development Challenges 0 161,853,396 128,981,477
Capacity to Do, Use and Manage Research 0 42,428,310 40,800,263
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 21,108,360 18,237,906
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 156,223,043 0 0
Total 156,223,043 225,390,066 188,019,646

International Joint Commission (Canadian Section)

Raison d’être

The International Joint Commission’s mandate is prompt and effective prevention and/or resolution of potential disputes under the Boundary Water Treaty and Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement to ensure they have no negative impact on Canada-U.S. relations.

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 78. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - International Joint Commission (Canadian Section)

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 168. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - International Joint Commission (Canadian Section)
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 6,016,714 6,106,452 6,106,452 6,169,457
Total voted 6,016,714 6,106,452 6,106,452 6,169,457
Total Statutory 490,784 635,353 635,353 577,500
Total budgetary 6,507,498 6,741,805 6,741,805 6,746,957

Highlights

Under the International Watersheds Initiative, there are a number of strategic efforts underway, including:

In addition to these major initiatives, there are numerous smaller projects that are being completed that are helping to anticipate, prevent and resolve water-related issues at the local level before they develop into international issues.

The International Joint Commission is also implementing a Plan of Study for Review of the Orders for the Rainy River and Namakan Reservoir system. There are six projects being led on the Canadian side that address a range of issues and involve:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 169. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - International Joint Commission (Canadian Section)
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Prompt and effective prevention and/or resolution of potential disputes under the Boundary Water Treaty and Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement to ensure they have no negative impact on Canada-US relations.  
Boundary Waters Treaty 4,651,867 4,541,805 4,635,457
Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement 1,855,631 2,200,000 2,111,500
Total 6,507,498 6,741,805 6,746,957

Justice

Raison d’être

The Department of Justice has the mandate to support the dual roles of the Minister of Justice and the Attorney General of Canada. Under Canada’s federal system, the administration of justice is an area of shared jurisdiction between the federal government and the provinces and territories. The Department supports the Minister of Justice in his responsibilities for 50 statutes and areas of federal law by ensuring a bilingual and bijural national legal framework principally within the following domains: criminal justice (including youth criminal justice), family justice, access to justice, Aboriginal justice, public law and private international law. The Department also supports the Attorney General as the chief law officer of the Crown, both in terms of the ongoing operations of government and of the development of new policies, programs and services for Canadians. The Department provides legal advice to the Government and federal government departments and agencies; represents the Crown in civil litigation and before administrative tribunals; drafts legislation; and responds to the legal needs of the federal departments and agencies.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 79. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Justice

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 170. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Justice
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 271,365,551 235,985,718 235,715,958 236,861,079
5 Grants and contributions 384,330,338 341,635,223 356,435,223 317,485,223
Total voted 655,695,889 577,620,941 592,151,181 554,346,302
Total Statutory 78,286,959 79,855,826 80,029,565 76,241,572
Total budgetary 733,982,848 657,476,767 672,180,746 630,587,874

Highlights

The Department of Justice is estimating net budgetary expenditures of $630.6 million in 2014–15, of which $317.5million is for expenditures linked to Grants and Contributions; $236.9 million is for the departmental operating expenditures; and $76.2 million associated to the Statutory expenditures. An additional $296.2 million in operating expenditures is planned for 2014–15, associated to the department’s Net Vote Authority (NVA). As the primary legal services provider to other government departments and agencies, the Department of Justice collects and spends revenue generated as part of its Vote 1 authority. These revenues are netted against departmental expenditures and authorities.

With the funds anticipated with these Main Estimates the Department of Justice will fulfill three distinctive roles within the Government of Canada. It acts as:

For more detailed information consult the Department of Justice 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

The Department of Justice’s net spending will decrease by $26.9 million from the 2013–14 Main Estimates. The primary changes include:

In 2012–13, the Department of Justice had total net spending of $734.0 million. These included expenditures linked to funding received from Treasury Board Central Votes of $52.7 million for Paylist Requirements, Operating Budget Carry Forward and Compensation Adjustments. These are excluded from the 2013–14 Estimates to date and the 2014–15 Main Estimates.

In support of the Government’s Economic Action Plan, the Department of Justice has committed to achieving savings of $67.5 million over a three-year implementation period. 2014–15 is the last year of implementation.

As demand for legal services continues to increase, the profile of its Total Authorities has changed in recent years. The 2009–10 total authority available to use equaled $835.8 million versus the planned 2014–15 Main Estimates of $630.6million. For the same period, the trend shows a decrease of 24.5 percent in voted authorities while the Net Vote Authority increased from $229.4 million to $296.2 million or 29.1 percent. While the Department’s voted resources related to the costs of legal services were reduced as Justice underwent its Strategic Review in 2008 and Budget 2012 spending review, the NVA has grown largely due to the increase in demand for legal services and the increase in the salary cost related to the implementation of collective agreements.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 171. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Justice
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A Fair, Relevant and Accessible Canadian Justice System.  
Stewardship of the Canadian Legal Framework 424,204,889 380,483,738 348,317,035
Office of the Federal Ombudsman for Victims of Crime 1,178,161 1,311,790 1,318,570
A Federal Government that is Supported by High Quality Legal Services.  
Legal Services to Government Program 191,992,179 192,294,014 194,550,000
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 116,607,619 83,387,225 86,402,269
Total 733,982,848 657,476,767 630,587,874

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 172. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Justice
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants from the Victims Fund 2,220,982 2,850,000 3,250,000
Grants in support of the Youth Justice Fund 598,003 679,655 679,655
Grants under the Access to Justice in both Official Languages Support Fund 42,880 50,000 600,000
National Judicial Institute 268,345 268,345 268,345
Canadian Association of Provincial Court Judges 100,000 100,000 100,000
Canadian Society for Forensic Science 50,000 50,000 50,000
Uniform Law Conference of Canada, Grants – Administration Grant 50,000 50,000 50,000
Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police for the Law Amendments Committee 25,000 25,000 25,000
Contributions
Contributions to the provinces and territories in support of the youth justice services 177,302,415 141,692,415 141,692,415
Contributions to the provinces to assist in the operation of legal aid systems 119,827,507 120,327,507 108,827,507
Contributions to the provinces and territories in support of the youth justice services – Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision Program 10,872,387 11,048,000 11,048,000
Contributions to support the implementation of official languages requirements under the Contraventions Act 5,040,634 9,094,900 9,094,900
Contributions from the Victims Fund 8,573,011 7,253,223 8,253,223
Contributions under the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund 6,743,233 2,842,845 5,892,845
Contributions to the provinces under the Aboriginal Courtwork Program 4,896,898 4,911,363 4,911,363
Contributions for Access to Justice Services to the Territories (being Legal Aid, Aboriginal Courtwork and Public Legal Education and Information Services) 4,856,593 4,856,593 4,856,593
Contributions in support of the Youth Justice Fund 3,165,512 3,825,345 3,825,345
Drug Treatment Court Funding Program 3,570,722 3,631,276 3,631,276
Contributions under the Aboriginal Justice Strategy Fund 12,430,517 2,900,000 2,900,000
Contributions in support of Public Security and Anti-Terrorism – Legal Aid 1,812,816 2,880,000 2,880,000
Contributions under the Justice Partnership and Innovation Program 1,667,930 2,568,756 2,568,756
Contributions under the Special Advocates Program 837,459 1,200,000 1,200,000
Integrated Market Enforcement Teams Reserve Fund 27,464 550,000 550,000
Contributions to the Hague Conference on Private International Law 259,803 250,000 250,000
Contributions to the International Institute for the Unification of Private Law (UNIDROIT) 161,921 80,000 80,000

Library and Archives of Canada

Raison d’être

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for Library and Archives Canada.

The mandate of Library and Archives Canada under the Library and Archives of Canada Act is to:

Organizational Estimates

Figure 80. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Library and Archives of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 173. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Library and Archives of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 106,635,531 88,169,018 88,863,519 86,431,409
Total voted 106,635,531 88,169,018 88,863,519 86,431,409
Total Statutory 12,287,701 10,177,677 10,177,677 9,433,379
Total budgetary 118,923,232 98,346,695 99,041,196 95,864,788

Highlights

Library and Archives Canada is estimating net budgetary expenditures of $95.9 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $86.4 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $9.4 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

An overall decrease of $2.5 million between the 2013–14 and 2014–15 Main Estimates is mainly due to the following:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 174. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Library and Archives of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada’s continuing memory is documented and accessible to current and future generations.  
Access to documentary heritage 35,649,520 29,950,151 28,589,912
Stewardship of documentary heritage 31,878,165 21,288,244 23,377,784
Documentation of Canadian society 13,834,998 14,236,034 12,902,706
Current government information is managed to support government accountability.  
Collaboration in the management of government records 6,432,497 7,232,371 7,595,563
Development of regulatory instruments and recordkeeping tools 1,442,234 3,060,327 3,471,762
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 29,685,818 22,579,568 19,927,061
Total 118,923,232 98,346,695 95,864,788

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 175. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Library and Archives of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
International Serials Data System 25,036 25,000 25,000
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions 9,898 11,000 11,000

Library of Parliament

Raison d’être

Formally established under the Parliament of Canada Act, the Library of Parliament’s efforts in support of an informed and accessible Parliament pre-date Confederation.

The Library provides Senators, MPs, and parliamentary committees with the independent, non-partisan information they need to examine the issues of the day, consider legislation and hold the government accountable. It preserves Parliament’s rich documentary heritage while optimizing access to its important collections. It also welcomes hundreds of thousands of visitors to Parliament each year, and offers interpretive tours and educational programs and products to help the public understand Parliament’s role in our democratic system and the important work parliamentarians do.

The Speakers of the Senate and the House of Commons are vested with the direction and control of the Library of Parliament in accordance with the Parliament of Canada Act.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 81. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Library of Parliament

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 176. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Library of Parliament
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 39,330,783 37,817,080 37,817,080 37,117,035
Total voted 39,330,783 37,817,080 37,817,080 37,117,035
Total Statutory 5,097,168 5,132,478 5,132,478 4,852,972
Total budgetary 44,427,951 42,949,558 42,949,558 41,970,007

Highlights

The Library of Parliament is estimating budgetary expenditures of $42.0 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $37.1 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $4.9 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The Library of Parliament’s operating budget has been adjusted to include the economic increases that came into effect in 2013–14. In addition, the operating budget includes a 2.5% cut as a result of the Strategic and Operating Review. Furthermore, the employee benefit plans contribution rate has been adjusted to 16.5% (from 17.4%), as determined by the Treasury Board.

The Library continues to build on the tradition of service while responding to the challenges of a 21st century Parliament. The Library’s professional staff is committed to meeting the evolving needs of parliamentarians for timely and authoritative information, research and analysis.

This information should be read in conjunction with the Library’s Strategic Outlook 2012-2017.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 177. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Library of Parliament
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
An Informed and Accessible Parliament.  
Information Support for Parliament 33,316,312 33,393,055 32,386,644
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 11,111,639 9,556,503 9,583,363
Total 44,427,951 42,949,558 41,970,007

Marine Atlantic Inc.

Raison d’être

Marine Atlantic Inc. (MAI) is a parent Crown Corporation created through the Marine Atlantic Acquisition Authorization Act, 1986 and replaced Canadian National Marine in providing a year-round constitutionally mandated ferry service between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL). This is the only constitutionally mandated ferry service in Canada. The Corporation also operates a non-mandated, seasonal service between North Sydney and Argentia, NL. MAI carries over 25 percent of all non-resident visitors to NL, as well as 66 percent of freight and 90 percent of perishables and time sensitive goods. The service is considered vital as infrastructure for businesses across Canada that are involved in the regional economy and for the movement of people on and off the island of Newfoundland. The Minister of Transport is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 82. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Marine Atlantic Inc.

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 178. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Marine Atlantic Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to Marine Atlantic Inc. 184,876,000 154,430,000 154,430,000 127,484,000
Total voted 184,876,000 154,430,000 154,430,000 127,484,000
Total budgetary 184,876,000 154,430,000 154,430,000 127,484,000

Highlights

MAI is estimating budgetary expenditures of $127.5 million in 2014–15 which require approval by Parliament.

A net decrease of $26.9 million is due to a decrease of $8.0 million in operating funds and a decrease of $18.9 million in capital funding. The major changes are:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 179. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Marine Atlantic Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A safe, reliable, efficient, affordable and environmentally responsible ferry service between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia.  
Ferry Services 0 154,430,000 127,484,000
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 184,876,000 0 0
Total 184,876,000 154,430,000 127,484,000

Military Grievances External Review Committee

Raison d’être

The raison d’être of the Military Grievances External Review Committee (the Committee or MGERC), formerly known as the Canadian Forces Grievance Board, is to provide an independent and external review of military grievances. Section 29 of the National Defence Act provides a statutory right for an officer or a non-commissioned member who has been aggrieved, to grieve a decision, an act or an omission in the administration of the affairs of the Canadian Armed Forces. The importance of this broad right cannot be overstated since it is, with certain narrow exceptions, the only formal complaint process available to Canadian Armed Forces members. The Minister of National Defence is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 83. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Military Grievances External Review Committee

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 180. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Military Grievances External Review Committee
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 5,276,211 6,087,490 6,087,490 6,144,993
Total voted 5,276,211 6,087,490 6,087,490 6,144,993
Total Statutory 574,025 607,519 607,519 585,584
Total budgetary 5,850,236 6,695,009 6,695,009 6,730,577

Highlights

MGERC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $ 6.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount $6.1 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $585.5 thousand represent statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes. The Committee’s planned expenditures remain approximately the same as the previous year.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 181. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Military Grievances External Review Committee
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The Chief of the Defence Staff and members of the Canadian Forces have access to a fair, independent and timely review of military grievances.  
Review Canadian Forces grievances 3,847,015 4,351,756 4,711,404
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 2,003,221 2,343,253 2,019,173
Total 5,850,236 6,695,009 6,730,577

Military Police Complaints Commission

Raison d’être

On behalf of all Canadians, the Military Police Complaints Commission (The Commission) exists to provide greater public accountability by the military police and the chain of command in relation to military police activities. The Commission derives its mandate from Part IV of Canada’s National Defence Act. The Minister of National Defence is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 84. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Military Police Complaints Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 182. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Military Police Complaints Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 4,995,927 5,270,441 10,576,337 5,171,097
Total voted 4,995,927 5,270,441 10,576,337 5,171,097
Total Statutory 305,562 344,630 344,630 447,423
Total budgetary 5,301,489 5,615,071 10,920,967 5,618,520

Highlights

The Military Police Complaints Commission is estimating budgetary expenditures of $5.6 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $5.2 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $447 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The Commission’s Main Estimates include:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 183. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Military Police Complaints Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The Military Police Complaints Commission (MPCC) ensures that the Canadian Forces Military Police has the highest standard of conduct according to law and police best practices, and is free from interference in its investigations.  
Complaints Resolution 1,967,472 4,215,191 2,808,098
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 3,334,017 1,399,880 2,810,422
Total 5,301,489 5,615,071 5,618,520

National Arts Centre Corporation

Raison d’être

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

The National Arts Centre Corporation was established in 1966 pursuant to the National Arts Centre Act with the mandate to operate and maintain the National Arts Centre, develop the performing arts in the national capital region, and assist the Canada Council for the Arts in the development of the performing arts elsewhere in Canada. The Corporation arranges and sponsors performing arts activities; encourages and assists the development of performing arts companies; arranges or sponsors web, radio and television broadcasts; provides accommodations for national and local organizations who develop the performing arts in Canada; arranges for performances elsewhere in Canada by resident or non-resident performing arts companies; and arranges for performances outside Canada by resident performing arts companies.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 85. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Arts Centre Corporation

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 184. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Arts Centre Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the National Arts Centre Corporation for operating expenditures 35,601,174 33,796,174 34,121,175 34,219,186
Total voted 35,601,174 33,796,174 34,121,175 34,219,186
Total budgetary 35,601,174 33,796,174 34,121,175 34,219,186

Highlights

The National Arts Centre Corporation is estimating budgetary expenditures of $34.2 million in 2014–15 which require approval by Parliament.

The National Arts Centre (NAC) raised its curtains for the first time in 1969. Created by the Parliament of Canada as a Centennial project during the 1960s, the NAC has become Canada’s foremost showcase for the performing arts.

Today the NAC works with thousands of artists from across Canada and around the world and collaborates with dozens of arts organizations across the country. The NAC is strongly committed to being a leader and innovator in each of the performing arts fields in which it works: classical music, English theatre, French theatre, dance, and variety and community programming.

It is also at the forefront of youth and education activities, supporting programs for young and emerging artists, presenting programs for young audiences and producing resources and study materials for teachers and students. The NAC is the only multidisciplinary, bilingual performing arts centre in North America and one of the largest in the world.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 185. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Arts Centre Corporation
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Strong and dynamic performing arts in the National Capital Region and across Canada.  
Programming 0 16,569,659 16,734,647
Accommodation 0 5,894,826 5,981,609
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 11,331,689 11,502,930
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 35,601,174 0 0
Total 35,601,174 33,796,174 34,219,186

National Battlefields Commission

Raison d’être

The National Battlefields Commission (NBC), as manager of Battlefields Park, enables Canadians to enjoy the first national historic park in Canada and one of the most prestigious urban parks in the world.

The NBC is responsible for the administration, management, conservation and promotion of National Battlefields Park (located in the city of Québec) and manages funds allocated for this purpose.

The NBC takes its mandate from the Act respecting the National Battlefields at Quebec, 7–8EdwardVII, c.57, passed on March17, 1908, and its amendments.

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

Additional information can be found in the NBC’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 86. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Battlefields Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 186. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Battlefields Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 7,016,448 6,417,451 7,077,451 11,940,643
Total voted 7,016,448 6,417,451 7,077,451 11,940,643
Total Statutory 2,606,693 2,170,872 2,170,872 2,210,466
Total budgetary 9,623,141 8,588,323 9,248,323 14,151,109

Highlights

Actual spending for the NBC amounted to $9,623,141 in 2012–13. To date, planned spending for 2013–14 is $9,658,838, an increase of $35,697 compared to 2012–13. This difference is due to the following:

The redevelopment of Gilmour Hill will allow year-round usage of the vehicular route through the park, and a new multi-purpose interpretive trail will provide a safe path for pedestrians and cyclists.

The Gilmour Hill redevelopment project is expected to begin in Spring 2014, with the trail construction scheduled to begin in Spring 2015. The year-round opening of Gilmour Hill is scheduled for late 2014, and the trail is scheduled to open in 2015.

The Main Estimates for 2014–15 will be $14,151,109 which is an increase of $5,562,786 compared to the 2013–14 Main Estimates. This difference is due to:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 187. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Battlefields Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The Battlefields Park of Quebec is a prestigious, natural, accessible, safe and educational historic and urban site.  
Conservation and Development 2,256,298 2,317,336 2,372,430
Public Education and Services 1,071,905 986,150 986,150
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 6,294,938 5,284,837 10,792,529
Total 9,623,141 8,588,323 14,151,109

National Capital Commission

Raison d’être

The Minister of Foreign Affairs is responsible for this organization.

The National Capital Commission was created by Parliament in 1959 and pursues the following mandate:

Additional information can be found in the National Capital Commission’s Corporate Plan.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 87. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Capital Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 188. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Capital Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the National Capital Commission for operating expenditures 81,575,872 78,510,834 78,510,834 64,736,659
5 Payments to the National Capital Commission for capital expenditures 27,258,001 37,947,000 37,947,000 23,630,000
Total voted 108,833,873 116,457,834 116,457,834 88,366,659
Total budgetary 108,833,873 116,457,834 116,457,834 88,366,659

Highlights

The National Capital Commission is estimating budgetary expenditures of $88.4 million in 2014–15.

The net decrease of $28.1 million in planned spending from the 2013–14 Main Estimates is mainly due to the following:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 189. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Capital Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada’s Capital Region is of national significance and is a source of pride for Canadians.  
Capital Stewardship and Protection 0 66,830,000 59,193,000
Capital Planning 0 2,775,000 3,050,000
Capital Experience 0 22,591,000 0
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 24,261,834 26,123,659
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 108,833,873 0 0
Total 108,833,873 116,457,834 88,366,659

National Defence

Raison d’être

On behalf of the people of Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Department of National Defence (DND) stand ready to perform three key roles:

The National Defence Act establishes DND and the CAF as separate entities, operating within an integrated National Defence Headquarters, as they pursue their primary responsibility of providing defence for Canada and Canadians.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 88. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Defence

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 89. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - National Defence

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 190. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Defence
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 15,001,660,268 12,839,225,319 13,554,675,482 12,513,999,319
5 Capital expenditures 3,059,268,913 3,623,414,079 3,601,513,357 4,730,059,209
10 Grants and contributions 177,501,812 184,691,220 184,691,220 178,183,820
Total voted 18,238,430,993 16,647,330,618 17,340,880,059 17,422,242,348
Total Statutory 1,739,759,138 1,337,979,763 1,338,396,346 1,239,312,039
Total budgetary 19,978,190,131 17,985,310,381 18,679,276,405 18,661,554,387
Non-budgetary
Voted
- Working capital advance account 600,814 0 0 0
Total voted 600,814 0 0 0
Total non-budgetary 600,814 0 0 0

Highlights

DND is estimating budgetary expenditures of $18.7 billion in 2014–15. Of this amount, $17.42 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $1.24 billion represents statutory forecasts that do not require approval, but are listed for information.

DND’s increase in net authority of $676.2 million, or approximately 4%, from the 2013–14 Main Estimates to the 2014–15 Main Estimates, is due to a decrease in operating costs of $325.2 million, an increase in capital costs of $1,106.6 million, a decrease in grants, contributions and other transfer payments of $6.5 million, and a decrease in statutory payments of $98.7 million.

Major factors contributing to the net increase in authorities include:

These increases are offset by the following decreases:

In 2014–15, DND and the CAF will continue to be good stewards of public resources, and maintain a focus on the three enduring roles for the CAF: protecting Canada; defending the continent; and contributing to international peace and security.

In fiscal year 2014–15, DND has implemented a new Program Alignment Architecture (PAA) composed of five programs plus Internal Services. While the business of Defence remains unchanged, the articulation of that business is fundamentally altered in the new PAA. Internal Services in the new PAA is reduced in scope as the activities directly linked to specific military programs were aligned to the appropriate program.

More information can be found in the department’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 191. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Defence
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Defence Remains Continually Prepared to Deliver National Defence and Defence Services in Alignment with Canadian Interests and Values.  
Defence Capability Element Production 0 0 13,086,304,226
Defence Ready Force Element Production 0 0 3,039,436,884
Defence Capability Development and Research 0 0 326,339,123
Defence Operations and Services Improve Stability and Security, and Promote Canadian Interests and Values.  
Defence Combat and Support Operations 0 0 1,363,942,346
Defence Services and Contribution to Government 0 0 407,959,810
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 1,009,627,845 916,361,551 437,571,998
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 18,968,562,286 17,068,948,830 0
Total 19,978,190,131 17,985,310,381 18,661,554,387

Table 192. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - National Defence
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 600,814 0 0
Total 600,814 0 0

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 193. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - National Defence
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Named Grant to the Institute for Environmental Monitoring and Research 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000
Grants in support of the Defence Engagement Program 237,057 500,000 500,000
Grant Program to the National Offices of the Cadet Leagues of Canada: Navy League of Canada 426,000 434,000 442,000
Grant Program to the National Offices of the Cadet Leagues of Canada: Army Cadet League of Canada 426,000 434,000 442,000
Grant Program to the National Offices of the Cadet Leagues of Canada: Air Cadet League of Canada 426,000 434,000 442,000
Grant to the Royal Canadian Naval Benevolent Fund 25,700 25,700 25,700
Contributions
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Military Budget (NATO Programs) 103,317,987 99,491,000 98,043,000
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Security Investment Program (NATO Programs) 41,087,675 51,706,000 48,961,000
Contributions in Support of the Military Training and Cooperation Program 9,152,392 11,289,000 11,389,000
Contributions in support of the Capital Assistance Program 49,642 5,450,000 5,450,000
Contribution Program in support of the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund 5,646,436 4,000,000 4,000,000
Contribution to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association 2,545,411 3,025,400 3,053,800
North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Other Activities 1,838,937 2,598,000 2,630,000
Canadian Association of Physician Assistants Contribution Program 710,000 1,470,000 741,000
Contribution Program in support of the Remediation of the Former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Ontario 4,000,000 2,021,000 250,000
COSPAS-SARSAT Secretariat Contribution Program 190,000 190,000 190,000
Contribution to the Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee 122,160 123,120 124,320

National Energy Board

Raison d’être

The National Energy Board is an independent federal quasi-judicial regulatory tribunal established in 1959 to promote safety and security, environmental protection, and economic efficiency in the Canadian public interest within the mandate set by Parliament for the regulation of pipelines, energy development and trade.

The National Energy Board is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 90. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Energy Board

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 194. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Energy Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 61,997,295 55,241,279 67,621,279 64,555,107
Total voted 61,997,295 55,241,279 67,621,279 64,555,107
Total Statutory 7,548,346 7,195,012 7,195,012 6,760,943
Total budgetary 69,545,641 62,436,291 74,816,291 71,316,050

Highlights

The National Energy Board is estimating budgetary expenditures of $71.3 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $64.6 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $6.8 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The increase in planned spending in comparison to the 2013–14 Main Estimates is primarily due to an increase of $8.3 million for relocation of the Board’s Calgary office.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 195. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Energy Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The regulation of pipelines, power lines, energy development and energy trade contributes to the safety of Canadians, the protection of the environment and efficient energy infrastructure and markets, while respecting the rights and interests of those affected by NEB decisions and recommendations.  
Energy Regulation 44,125,872 33,618,378 39,482,860
Energy Information Program 5,974,560 7,810,511 5,294,553
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 19,445,209 21,007,402 26,538,637
Total 69,545,641 62,436,291 71,316,050

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 196. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - National Energy Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Participant Funding Program 122,719 2,114,067 3,614,067

National Film Board

Raison d’être

The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) was created by an Act of Parliament in 1939 and is a federal agency within the Canadian Heritage portfolio. The NFB’s mandate is to produce and distribute original and innovative audiovisual works that add to our understanding of the issues facing Canadians and raise awareness of Canadian values and viewpoints across the country and around the world. Over the decades, it has become the standard for audiovisual innovation in Canada.

As a producer and distributor of audiovisual works, the NFB provides a unique perspective on Canada’s cultural wealth and diversity. The NFB explores contemporary social issues through point-of-view documentaries, auteur animation and new-media content. Over the years, the NFB has played an important role in marking the major changes and events taking place in Canadian society.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 91. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Film Board

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 197. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Film Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 68,163,346 62,890,037 62,890,037 59,912,241
Total voted 68,163,346 62,890,037 62,890,037 59,912,241
Total Statutory 588,515 0 0 0
Total budgetary 68,751,861 62,890,037 62,890,037 59,912,241

Highlights

The National Film Board (NFB) is estimating budgetary expenditures of $59.9 million in 2014–15, which requires approval by Parliament. In comparison with 2013–14 planned spending of the NFB for 2014–15 has decreased as a result of:

The 2013–2018 Strategic plan continues to guide us as we adapt to ongoing changes in the media landscape and create works that stretch the imaginative limits of both artist and audience.

In 2014–15, the NFB plans to push the artistic envelope further, producing distinctive and immersive audiovisual experiences that respond to public need and interest.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 198. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Film Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadian stories and perspectives are reflected in audiovisual media and accessible to Canadians and the world.  
Audiovisual production 41,897,936 37,909,943 37,939,002
Accessibility and Audience Engagement 19,209,203 17,130,896 13,696,530
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 7,644,722 7,849,198 8,276,709
Total 68,751,861 62,890,037 59,912,241

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 199. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - National Film Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Contributions in support of skills and content development 184,400 80,000 80,000

National Gallery of Canada

Raison d’être

The National Gallery of Canada’s mandate is to develop, maintain, and make known, throughout Canada and internationally, a collection of works of art, both historic and contemporary, with special, but not exclusive, reference to Canada, and to further knowledge, understanding, and enjoyment of art in general among all Canadians. The National Gallery of Canada is one of the world’s most respected art institutions, renowned for its exceptional collections, revered for its scholarship, and applauded for its unique ability to engage audiences of all ages and all levels of artistic knowledge. Created in 1880, the National Gallery of Canada is among the oldest of Canada’s national cultural institutions.

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for the Gallery.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 92. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Gallery of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 200. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Gallery of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the National Gallery of Canada for operating and capital expenditures 40,830,762 35,426,120 35,426,120 35,770,723
5 Payment to the National Gallery of Canada for the acquisition of objects for the Collection and other costs attributable to this activity 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000
Total voted 48,830,762 43,426,120 43,426,120 43,770,723
Total budgetary 48,830,762 43,426,120 43,426,120 43,770,723

Highlights

Planned budgetary expenditures for the National Gallery of Canada are $43.8 million in 2014–15, consisting of $34.8 million in operating expenditures, $1 million in capital expenditures and $8 million for acquisition of objects for the Collection.

Since 2013–14, after the sunset of special capital funding, the base appropriations for capital reverted to an annual level of $1 million, a decrease of $3.8 million compared to 2012–13. The limited capital resources are allocated on a risk-basis to address emerging issues related to an aging building and code-compliance requirements for the real property infrastructure.

At the end of 2012–13, the Gallery began the Great Hall skylight and roof replacement project, the most significant and costly capital project since the construction of the building. The majority of the work was performed in 2013–14 with some work to be completed in 2014–15. Capital funding was earmarked in previous years to fund this project.

The Gallery continues to face escalating non-discretionary costs associated with maintaining its facilities, protecting the Collection, art transportation and installation. The Gallery is currently examining ways to diversify revenue sources that contribute to the institution’s financial sustainability and growth.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 201. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Gallery of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for visual art through collections of historic and contemporary works of art, programs and research that reflect a special but not exclusive perspective on Canada.  
Accommodation 0 14,230,781 15,581,930
Collections 0 13,777,160 13,555,951
Outreach 0 11,026,580 10,164,466
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 4,391,599 4,468,376
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 48,830,762 0 0
Total 48,830,762 43,426,120 43,770,723

National Museum of Science and Technology

Raison d’être

The National Museum of Science and Technology is a Crown corporation that was established by the Museums Act on July 1, 1990.

The mandate of the Corporation is to foster scientific and technological literacy throughout Canada by establishing, maintaining and developing a collection of scientific and technical objects, with special but not exclusive reference to Canada, and by demonstrating the products and processes of science and technology and their economic, social and cultural relationships with society.

The Corporation operates as the Canada Science and Technology Museums Corporation (CSTMC). It manages three museum sites: the Canada Science and Technology Museum, the Canada Aviation and Space Museum and the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Additional information can be found in the Corporation’s Corporate Plan Summary.

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 93. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Museum of Science and Technology

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 202. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Museum of Science and Technology
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the National Museum of Science and Technology for operating and capital expenditures 31,517,304 26,491,340 26,491,340 26,862,194
Total voted 31,517,304 26,491,340 26,491,340 26,862,194
Total budgetary 31,517,304 26,491,340 26,491,340 26,862,194

Highlights

The National Museum of Science and Technology (NMST) net increase of $0.4 million in planned expenditures from the 2013–14 Main Estimates is a result of funding allocated to cover a 2013–14 fiscal year economic increase to salaries.

In 2014–15, the NMST will continue to focus its efforts on creating a national presence and sharing knowledge as detailed in its Corporate Plan. Activities which the NMST will undertake in order to achieve the strategic directions outlined in the Corporate Plan include:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 203. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Museum of Science and Technology
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for science and technology through collections of scientific and technological objects, programs and research reflecting a Canadian perspective.  
Sharing Knowledge 0 11,476,340 11,532,194
Accommodation 0 9,800,000 9,850,000
Heritage Preservation 0 4,150,000 4,125,000
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 1,065,000 1,355,000
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 31,517,304 0 0
Total 31,517,304 26,491,340 26,862,194

National Research Council of Canada

Raison d’être

The Minister of Industry is responsible for the National Research Council of Canada (NRC). The NRC bridges the innovation gap between early stage research and development (R&D) and commercialization, focusing on socio-economic benefits for Canada and increasing national performance in business-led R&D and innovation. A federal leader in technology development, NRC supports Canadian industry to enhance their innovation capabilities and capacity and become more productive in the development and deployment of innovative products, processes and services for markets of national priority and importance. With a presence in every province, NRC combines its strong national foundation with international linkages to help Canada grow in productivity and remain globally competitive. NRC works in collaboration with industry, governments and academia to maximize Canada’s overall R&D investment.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 94. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Research Council of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 204. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Research Council of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 406,841,780 331,886,617 373,324,969 374,598,983
5 Capital expenditures 42,233,042 30,776,000 32,753,002 30,742,000
10 Grants and contributions 253,239,559 275,108,580 293,916,398 249,891,385
Total voted 702,314,381 637,771,197 699,994,369 655,232,368
Total Statutory 102,490,531 182,238,233 189,106,071 241,200,510
Total budgetary 804,804,912 820,009,430 889,100,440 896,432,878

Highlights

In 2014–15, NRC will continue to re-focus into a unified, industry-driven organization to effectively address the Government of Canada’s innovation priorities that will drive Canada’s economic growth. To achieve this, NRC will focus on aligning its business activities and processes to be more market-driven and more in tune with the innovation needs of industry clients. For further information, please refer to NRC’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

The NRC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $896.4 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $655.2 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $241.2 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

Significant changes from 2013–14 Main Estimates to 2014–15 Main Estimates

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 205. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Research Council of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadian businesses prosper from innovative technologies.  
Technology Development and Advancement 0 0 331,740,362
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) 244,628,683 279,860,916 260,499,279
R&D infrastructure for an innovative and knowledge-based economy.  
Science Infrastructure and Measurement 94,893,647 94,342,113 100,720,529
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 186,863,006 161,954,632 203,472,708
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 278,419,576 283,851,769 0
Total 804,804,912 820,009,430 896,432,878

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 206. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - National Research Council of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
International Affiliations 559,119 560,000 560,000
Contributions
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Firms 148,442,265 165,864,926 160,626,500
Contribution to TRIUMF (Canada’s National Laboratory for Particle and Nuclear Physics) 44,000,000 44,300,000 45,000,000
Contributions for the Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program 0 0 14,245,885
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Organizations 19,697,512 13,984,654 13,800,000
Contributions to the International Astronomical Observatories Program 10,674,500 10,000,000 10,000,000
Industrial Research Assistance Program – Contributions to Youth Employment Strategy 5,087,492 5,000,000 5,000,000
Payment of an assessed contribution for the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures 594,193 659,000 659,000

National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy

Raison d’être

Division 40 in the Jobs, Growth and Long-term Prosperity Act announced that the National Round Table on the Environment and Economy would cease operations. Order of the Governor in Council SI/2013-36 fixed the date as April 1, 2013.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 95. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 207. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
- Program expenditures 4,782,245 0 0 0
Total voted 4,782,245 0 0 0
Total Statutory 661,153 0 0 0
Total budgetary 5,443,398 0 0 0

Highlights

Not applicable

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 208. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 5,443,398 0 0
Total 5,443,398 0 0

Natural Resources

Raison d’être

The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for this organization.

The vision of Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is to improve the quality of life of Canadians by creating a sustainable resource advantage. It seeks to achieve this vision by working to improve the competitiveness of the natural resource sectors and to grow their contribution to Canada’s economy; by supporting the sustainable development of Canada’s resources in a manner that advances the country’s global standing as a leader on the environment; and by using its knowledge and expertise of Canada’s landmass to support the safety and security of citizens.

Additional information such as NRCan’s authority, mandate and program activities can be found in NRCan’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 96. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Natural Resources

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 209. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Natural Resources
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 765,184,744 787,602,384 830,745,258 649,823,365
5 Capital expenditures 29,045,487 25,535,435 25,935,436 12,777,080
10 Grants and contributions 423,456,774 638,924,120 608,827,748 444,039,000
Total voted 1,217,687,005 1,452,061,939 1,465,508,442 1,106,639,445
Total Statutory 749,123,959 1,314,952,299 1,315,426,979 1,428,011,166
Total budgetary 1,966,810,964 2,767,014,238 2,780,935,421 2,534,650,611

Highlights

NRCan had total authorities for fiscal year 2012–13 of $2.39 billion. NRCan’s total actual spending for 2012–13 was $1.97 billion. The two amounts included $0.68 billion for the statutory programs for the Atlantic Offshore Accords.

NRCan has planned budgetary spending for fiscal year 2014–15 of $2.53 billion. Of this amount, $1.11 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $1.43 billion represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

A decrease in Main Estimates of $232.4 million or 8.4% from $2,767 million in fiscal year 2013–14 to $2,534.6 million in fiscal year 2014–15 is due to net decreases of $142.3 million in operating, $12.8 million in capital, and $77.3 million in transfer payments. Factors contributing to the net decrease include:

The increases are offset by:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 210. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Natural Resources
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada’s natural resource sectors are globally competitive.  
Statutory Programs – Atlantic Offshore 684,964,769 1,255,167,000 1,293,425,000
Innovation for New Products and Processes 93,948,144 102,524,720 67,598,586
Market Access and Diversification 55,420,361 45,129,165 56,085,530
Investment in Natural Resource Sectors 73,319,149 54,483,815 55,641,175
Natural resource sectors and consumers are environmentally responsible.  
Energy-efficient Practices and Lower-carbon Energy Sources 342,424,547 444,317,618 464,018,045
Responsible Natural Resource Management 236,874,939 318,796,256 179,373,009
Technology Innovation 152,200,348 265,761,737 150,090,774
Canadians have information to manage their lands and natural resources, and are protected from related risks.  
Protection for Canadians and Natural Resources 55,604,146 58,267,829 55,878,527
Landmass Information 90,961,341 66,755,738 53,620,414
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 181,093,220 155,810,360 158,919,551
Total 1,966,810,964 2,767,014,238 2,534,650,611

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 211. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Natural Resources
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology for the Next Generation Biofuels Fund 0 50,000,000 25,000,000
Grant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology for the Sustainable Development Technology Fund 0 0 12,500,000
Grants in support of the Property Value Protection Program and the Municipal Tax Revenue Loss Protection Program associated with low-level radioactive waste clean-up in the Port Hope area 944,988 750,000 2,600,000
Grants in support of organizations associated with the research, development and promotion of activities that contribute to departmental objectives 2,054,324 2,221,000 1,783,000
Grants in support of the Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals program 0 0 800,000
Grants in support of a sustained engagement and outreach campaign 0 0 100,000
Contributions
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Biofuels 130,046,621 176,760,000 145,700,000
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Power 127,584,238 137,939,000 137,939,000
Contributions in support of the ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative 15,858,744 27,926,000 27,926,000
Wind Power Production Incentive Contribution Program 29,604,000 25,304,000 22,704,000
Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation program 27,361,766 23,700,000 22,700,000
Contribution Program for expanding market opportunities 16,671,820 14,200,000 11,900,000
Clean Energy Fund Program 26,469,464 116,900,000 9,400,000
Contribution in support of the clean-up of the Gunnar uranium mining facilities 0 2,361,000 4,817,000
Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives 766,569 4,700,000 4,815,000
Contributions in support of the Isotope Technology Acceleration Program to advance the development of alternatives to existing medical isotope production technologies 6,080,000 8,595,000 3,960,000
Contributions in support of the ecoENERGY Efficiency program 1,605,773 2,805,000 2,785,000
Renewal and Enhancement of Funding for the Forest Research Institute 4,228,000 2,368,000 2,368,000
Contributions in support of organizations associated with the research, development and promotion of activities that contribute to departmental objectives 4,068,787 1,430,000 1,354,000
Contribution to the Aboriginal Forestry Initiative 279,012 1,000,000 1,000,000
GeoConnections Program 889,965 750,000 750,000
Youth Employment Strategy 439,328 558,000 558,000
Contributions in support of a sustained engagement and outreach campaign 0 0 400,000
Contributions in support of the ecoENERGY Alternative Fuels program 113,357 230,000 180,000

Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

Raison d’être

The Minister of Industry is responsible for this organization.

The Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) is a key actor in making Canada a leading country of discovery and innovation. NSERC aims to maximize the value of public investments in research and development (R&D) and to advance the prosperity and quality of life of all Canadians. In today’s highly competitive global economy, NSERC plays a key role in supporting Canada’s innovation ecosystem. NSERC supports research that benefits all Canadians. By connecting this innovative research to industry through its partnership initiatives, NSERC also makes it easier for the private sector to collaborate with academia and access the wealth of resources Canada’s first-rate academic system has to offer. NSERC develops the next generation of talented scientists and engineers through scholarships and research stipends, and increases the visibility of Canadian research.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 97. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 212. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 47,849,011 42,069,645 42,675,672 42,776,701
5 Grants 1,022,729,219 997,868,740 1,020,154,171 1,015,471,014
Total voted 1,070,578,230 1,039,938,385 1,062,829,843 1,058,247,715
Total Statutory 5,403,042 5,120,588 5,176,123 4,926,534
Total budgetary 1,075,981,272 1,045,058,973 1,068,005,966 1,063,174,249

Highlights

The 2014–15 Main Estimates include a number of adjustments in comparison to the 2013–14 Main Estimates. NSERC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $1.1 billion in 2014–15 which require approval by Parliament. There is also $4.9 million representing statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The variance between the 2014–15 Main Estimates and the 2013–14 Main Estimates demonstrates a net increase of $18.3 million or 1.7% in planned spending. The primary changes include:

Other variances of less than $0.5 million include the reduction in the Council’s operating budget from government’s cost-effectiveness initiatives. These items include the reduction in the travel budget and a transfer to Shared Services Canada for the streamlining of the procurement of end user device software.

More detailed information of the agency’s spending plans can be found in the Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 213. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada is a world leader in advancing, connecting and applying new knowledge in the natural sciences and engineering.  
Discovery: Advancement of Knowledge 0 392,703,541 394,168,765
Innovation: Research Partnerships 0 352,553,413 369,062,488
People: Research Talent 0 276,066,835 276,073,435
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 27,153,005 23,735,184 23,869,561
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 1,048,828,267 0 0
Total 1,075,981,272 1,045,058,973 1,063,174,249

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 214. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants and Scholarships 866,551,686 843,557,561 848,486,008
Canada Graduate Scholarships 42,576,471 42,580,000 42,580,000
College and Community Innovation Program 29,192,817 29,441,648 40,655,250
Networks of Centres of Excellence 36,504,000 33,430,050 33,430,050
Canada Excellence Research Chairs 18,200,000 18,200,000 18,200,000
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 8,225,092 8,350,000 8,350,000
Industrial R&D Internship Program 6,880,000 6,880,125 6,880,125
Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence 1,223,294 8,414,750 6,709,482
Industrial Research Chairs for colleges 4,165,259 4,278,756 4,278,756
Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research 7,390,000 0 3,165,493
College-University Idea to Innovation 1,820,600 2,735,850 2,735,850

Northern Pipeline Agency

Raison d’être

The Northern Pipeline Agency (NPA) was established by the Northern Pipeline Act in 1978 and, in the context of the 1977 Agreement Between Canada and the United States of America on Principles Applicable to a Northern Natural Gas Pipeline, has a mandate to carry out federal responsibilities in respect of the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Natural Gas Pipeline. The NPA plays a key role in supporting efficient and expeditious regulatory approval while ensuring environmental protection and social and economic benefits for Canada.

The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 98. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Northern Pipeline Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 215. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Northern Pipeline Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 1,735,889 3,003,000 3,003,000 701,325
Total voted 1,735,889 3,003,000 3,003,000 701,325
Total Statutory 184,253 120,930 120,930 48,675
Total budgetary 1,920,142 3,123,930 3,123,930 750,000

Highlights

The NPA is estimating budgetary expenditures of $750.0 Of this amount, $701.3 thousand requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $48.7 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

A decrease in planned spending of $2.4 million or 76% from fiscal year 2013–14 to fiscal year 2014–15 is due to a decrease in program expenditures of $2.3 million and a decrease in contributions to employee benefit plans of $72 thousand.

The factor contributing to the net decrease is as a result of the TransCanada PipeLines Ltd. (TransCanada) announcement on March 30, 2012 that they are now working to assess a liquefied natural gas export project within Alaska as an alternative to a natural gas pipeline through Canada. However, TransCanada continues to maintain its Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline (AHGP) assets in Canada while reducing project activities. In 2014–15, and to align with reduced AHGP project activities in the foreseeable future, the NPA will scale down its operations while continuing to fulfil Canada’s obligations as set out in the Northern Pipeline Act (the Act) and the Agreement under the Act.

For additional information, please refer to the Northern Pipeline Agency’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 216. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Northern Pipeline Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline project is efficient and expeditious while ensuring environmental protection and social and economic benefits for Canadians.  
Oversee the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline 1,920,142 3,123,930 750,000
Total 1,920,142 3,123,930 750,000

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 217. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Northern Pipeline Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Funding to conduct consultation activities, primarily with Aboriginal groups who could be affected by the Foothills Pipe Lines project 135,946 1,620,000 10,000

Office of Infrastructure of Canada

Raison d’être

Strong, modern, world-class public infrastructure is a key factor in achieving the Government of Canada’s priorities of a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and more prosperous, safer communities. Infrastructure Canada leads the Government of Canada’s efforts in addressing Canada’s public infrastructure challenges.

The Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 99. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of Infrastructure of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 218. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of Infrastructure of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 45,621,112 42,160,434 42,150,507 2,050,758
5 Contributions 3,602,817,891 3,877,559,295 4,102,031,263 1,345,967,616
Total voted 3,648,439,003 3,919,719,729 4,144,181,770 1,348,018,374
Total Statutory 104,217,389 4,986,059 4,986,059 1,973,579,397
Total budgetary 3,752,656,392 3,924,705,788 4,149,167,829 3,321,597,771

Highlights

Infrastructure Canada is estimating budgetary expenditures of $3.3 billion in 2014–15. Of this amount, approximately $1,348.0 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $1,973.6 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

Infrastructure Canada has supported thousands of provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure projects under its programs, including the Building Canada plan, the Green Infrastructure Fund and sunsetting programs.

The Department will continue to make significant investments in 2014–15, with forecasted spending of $3.3 billion toward construction of public infrastructure across the country. In 2014–15, Infrastructure Canada will continue to work with funding partners to implement existing programs, ensure timely completion of projects and provide stewardship and oversight as we process and pay thousands of claims for projects. While delivering on this program mandate and on organizational priorities, the Department will ensure ongoing value for Canadians; we will pursue further cost efficiencies by looking for ways to better administer and deliver programs. The Building Canada plan, Green Infrastructure Fund and sunsetting programs will continue to deliver results for communities well beyond 2014.

Another Infrastructure Canada program, the Gas Tax Fund, helps municipalities build and revitalize public infrastructure from coast to coast. Included in the New Building Canada Plan is the renewed Gas Tax Fund, which will continue to support the infrastructure priorities of Canadian communities. On November 5, 2013, Infrastructure Canada launched formal discussions with provinces and territories in order to sign and implement the new Gas Tax Fund agreements by March 31, 2014. Over the next 10 years, the Gas Tax Fund will provide $2 billion in annual funding, indexed at 2 per cent, resulting in $21.8 billion in infrastructure investments. The renewed Gas Tax Fund will preserve the program’s current fundamentals while implementing the Economic Action Plan 2013 commitments. It will remain a permanent, predictable and flexible source of funding for public infrastructure, allowing all municipalities to plan for their long-term infrastructure priorities.

In 2014–15, Infrastructure Canada will also work in co-operation with provinces, territories, municipalities and private stakeholders to begin the implementation of the New Building Canada Fund, another key component of the New Building Canada Plan.

While implementing these new and renewed transfer-payment programs, Infrastructure Canada will continue to work with its partners to ensure the timely completion of projects under the Building Canada Fund–Major Infrastructure Component, the Building Canada Fund–Communities Component, the Green Infrastructure Fund and other sunsetting funds.

A net decrease of $603.1 million in spending is mainly due to the following:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 219. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of Infrastructure of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada.  
Permanent and Flexible Public Infrastructure Funding 1,965,101,267 1,976,235,536 1,973,411,002
Large-Scale Infrastructure Investments 0 0 958,832,530
Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities 0 0 193,145,913
Infrastructure Investments in Smaller Communities 0 0 139,431,232
Funding for Provincial-Territorial Priorities 236,858,957 265,490,056 55,351,611
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 42,105,718 35,430,534 1,425,483
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 1,508,590,450 1,647,549,662 0
Total 3,752,656,392 3,924,705,788 3,321,597,771

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 220. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Office of Infrastructure of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Contributions under the Building Canada Fund Major Infrastructure Component 919,764,212 940,326,821 706,677,090
Contributions under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund 239,189,191 287,952,682 251,695,831
Contributions under the Building Canada Fund Communities Component 184,690,213 187,557,328 139,298,397
Contributions under the Green Infrastructure Fund 15,494,256 121,349,674 89,429,335
Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program 0 0 52,500,000
Contributions under the Border Infrastructure Fund 7,449,802 22,882,549 51,032,163
Other Transfer Payments
Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Funding Program 236,814,200 265,162,800 55,334,800

Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying

Raison d’être

The Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying (OCL) supports the Commissioner of Lobbying, the Agent of Parliament responsible for the administration of the Lobbying Act (the Act). The legislation seeks to improve transparency and accountability regarding communications between lobbyists and federal public office holders and increase the confidence of Canadians in the integrity of government decision-making. To that end, the mandate of the OCL is to establish and maintain the Registry of Lobbyists, develop and implement educational programs to foster awareness about the Act; and, ensure compliance with the Act and the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct. The President of Treasury Board is the minister responsible for tabling in Parliament the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying’s Report on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Report.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 100. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 221. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 4,322,227 3,988,757 3,988,757 4,015,579
Total voted 4,322,227 3,988,757 3,988,757 4,015,579
Total Statutory 423,087 434,784 434,784 416,721
Total budgetary 4,745,314 4,423,541 4,423,541 4,432,300

Highlights

OCL is estimating budgetary expenditures of $4.4 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $4.0 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $416.7 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

There are no significant budget variances between fiscal years.

In 2014–15, OCL will prepare and publish a report on the results of the consultation regarding the review of the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct. The OCL will aim to increase lobbyists’ awareness of the timelines prescribed in the Act for filing monthly communication reports.

The OCL will maintain the Registry of Lobbyists to ensure that lobbyists can comply with the requirements of the Lobbying Act. The Commissioner and her staff will continue to refine and implement the education and outreach program to foster a better understanding of the requirements of the Lobbying Act and the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct. The OCL will continue to deal with alleged breaches of the Lobbying Act and the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct.

Additional information can be found in the Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 222. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Transparency and accountability in the lobbying of public office holders contribute to confidence in the integrity of government decision-making.  
Reviews and Investigations under the Lobbying Act and the Lobbyists’ Code of Conduct 1,019,962 1,097,392 1,137,784
Registration of Lobbyists 1,124,001 811,818 824,989
Education and Research 924,150 810,294 780,733
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 1,677,201 1,704,037 1,688,794
Total 4,745,314 4,423,541 4,432,300

Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

Raison d’être

The mandate of the Commissioner of Official Languages is to oversee the full implementation of the Official Languages Act, protect the language rights of Canadians, and promote linguistic duality and bilingualism in Canada.

Section 56 of the Official Languages Act states: "It is the duty of the Commissioner to take all actions and measures within the authority of the Commissioner with a view to ensuring recognition of the status of each of the official languages and compliance with the spirit and intent of this Act in the administration of the affairs of federal institutions, including any of their activities relating to the advancement of English and French in Canadian society."

Under the Act, therefore, the Commissioner is required to take every measure within his power to ensure that the three main objectives of the Official Languages Act are met:

The Commissioner of Official Languages is appointed by commission under the Great Seal, after approval by resolution of the House of Commons and the Senate. The Commissioner of Official Languages, reports directly to Parliament.

The President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada is responsible for tabling in Parliament the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages’ administrative reports, including the Report on Plans and Priorities and the Departmental Performance Report.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 101. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 223. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 18,826,751 21,621,488 21,621,488 18,623,744
Total voted 18,826,751 21,621,488 21,621,488 18,623,744
Total Statutory 2,307,265 2,250,180 2,250,180 2,153,208
Total budgetary 21,134,016 23,871,668 23,871,668 20,776,952

Highlights

The Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages is estimating budgetary expenditures of $20.8 million for 2014–15. Of this amount, $18.6 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $2.2 million represents statutory authorities that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

Compared to 2013–14, the Main Estimates for 2014–15 have decreased by $3.1 million. This decrease is related to the amount received to pay for the costs of the Headquarters’ office move to Gatineau in 2013–14.

The funding will be used to address the following priorities:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 224. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Rights guaranteed by the Official Languages Act are protected and linguistic duality is promoted as a fundamental value of Canadian society.  
Protection of Language Rights 6,321,862 6,694,325 6,814,886
Promotion of Linguistic Duality 6,494,480 6,527,005 6,548,834
The following program activity supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 8,317,674 10,650,338 7,413,232
Total 21,134,016 23,871,668 20,776,952

Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner

Raison d’être

The position of Communications Security Establishment Commissioner was created to review the activities of Communications Security Establishment (CSE) to determine whether it performs its duties and functions in accordance with the laws of Canada. This includes having due regard for the privacy of Canadians. The Commissioner’s office exists to support the Commissioner in the effective discharge of his mandate. Additional information can be found in the Report on Plans and Priorities of the Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner.

Under the Financial Administration Act, the Minister of National Defence is responsible for the Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 102. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 225. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 2,154,558 1,978,878 1,978,878 1,847,027
Total voted 2,154,558 1,978,878 1,978,878 1,847,027
Total Statutory 131,161 134,008 134,008 177,261
Total budgetary 2,285,719 2,112,886 2,112,886 2,024,288

Highlights

The Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner is estimating budgetary expenditures of $2.0 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $1.8 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $177 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The planned expenditures of the Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner remain approximately the same as the previous year. The Office will continue to conduct rigorous reviews to determine whether activities conducted by CSE under ministerial authorization are those authorized by the Minister of National Defence; to determine whether CSE complies with the law and only directs its activities at foreign entities located outside Canada; to assess the extent that, in all the activities CSE undertakes, it effectively applies satisfactory measures to protect the privacy of Canadians; and to report the results of these reviews to the Minister of National Defence, who is responsible for CSE.

Although the planned expenditures have not increased, what has changed is the allocation of costs between operations and personnel. As a result of additional staff being engaged in 2013–14 to provide further support to the Commissioner in the delivery of his mandate, costs were realigned in 2014–15 between operations and personnel, primarily to reflect a reduction in professional services and an increase in personnel costs to reflect the permanent increase in personnel.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 226. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The Communications Security Establishment Canada performs its duties and functions in accordance with the laws of Canada and with due regard for the privacy of Canadians.  
The Communications Security Establishment Canada review program 1,662,369 1,539,914 1,489,913
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 623,350 572,972 534,375
Total 2,285,719 2,112,886 2,024,288

Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

Raison d’être

The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner administers the Conflict of Interest Act (Act) and the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons (Code). These two regimes seek to ensure that public officials, whether appointed as public office holders or elected as Members, are not in a conflict of interest. The Act and the Code establish conflict of interest rules for public office holders and Members, and hold them to standards that place the public interest above their private interests when the two come into conflict. The Commissioner is also mandated to provide confidential advice to the Prime Minister about conflict of interest and ethics issues.

The Speaker of the House of Commons is the appropriate Minister for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 103. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 227. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 5,698,200 6,234,980 6,234,980 6,178,280
Total voted 5,698,200 6,234,980 6,234,980 6,178,280
Total Statutory 755,249 800,421 800,421 760,125
Total budgetary 6,453,449 7,035,401 7,035,401 6,938,405

Highlights

The operating budget of the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner is used to support the delivery of the legislative mandate of the Commissioner. Through the implementation of internal measures, the Office has been successful in reducing its non-salary expenditures. As a result, the 2013–14 Main Estimates reflected a 3% reduction applied to the operating budget of the Office. An additional 1% decrease is being applied to the 2014–15 Main Estimates. Adjustments were made to the salary budget to include economic increases that came into effect in 2013–14. Finally, the employee benefit plans contribution rate is adjusted every year to reflect the rate determined by the Treasury Board.

More details on the operations of the Office can be found in the Commissioner’s annual reports which are available on her website at www.ciec-ccie.gc.ca.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 228. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The public can feel confident that public office holders and MPs are meeting the requirements of the conflict of interest compliance measures.  
Administration of the Conflict of Interest Act and the Conflict of Interest Code for Members of the House of Commons 4,304,011 4,942,190 4,859,860
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 2,149,438 2,093,211 2,078,545
Total 6,453,449 7,035,401 6,938,405

Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women

Raison d’être

The Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women, known as Status of Women Canada (SWC), is a federal government agency that promotes equality between women and men in all aspects of Canadian life. The mandate of SWC is “to coordinate policy with respect to the status of women and administer related programs” (1976).

SWC is responsible for exercising leadership and working in partnership to promote and advance equality by: supporting community-based action and innovation that will lead to equality by helping to create conditions for success for women and girls in Canada; providing expert advice on gender equality and gender-based analysis in the development of effective programs, policies and legislation for all Canadians; promoting commemorative dates relating to women and girls in Canada; and supporting Canada’s efforts to meet international obligations.

SWC works to promote and advance equality for women and girls, focusing its efforts in three areas: improving women’s and girls’ economic security and prosperity; ending violence against women and girls; and supporting the advancement and increased representation of women and girls in leadership and decision-making roles.

While SWC focuses on these three areas, the agency is able to address specific issues such as engaging men and boys in ending violence, increasing women’s participation in non-traditional industries or assisting women in rural and remote communities.

The Minister of Labour and Minister of Status of Women is responsible for this organisation.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 104. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 229. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 9,578,742 9,339,148 11,147,499 9,370,497
5 Grants and contributions 18,887,046 19,033,333 19,033,333 19,033,333
Total voted 28,465,788 28,372,481 30,180,832 28,403,830
Total Statutory 1,262,398 1,244,686 1,244,686 1,203,900
Total budgetary 29,728,186 29,617,167 31,425,518 29,607,730

Highlights

SWC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $29.6 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, approximately $28.4 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $1.2 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes. SWC’s planned expenditures remain similar to the previous year.

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in the organization’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Details on SWC’s 2012–13 spending may be found in the organization’s 2012–13 Departmental Performance Report.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 230. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Equality between women and men is promoted and advanced in Canada.  
Advancing Equality for Women 0 24,286,364 24,267,723
Leadership, Expertise and Advice 0 2,135,462 2,136,900
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 5,120,989 3,195,341 3,203,107
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 24,607,197 0 0
Total 29,728,186 29,617,167 29,607,730

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 231. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Women’s Program – Grants to women’s and other voluntary organizations for the purpose of furthering women’s participation in Canadian society 14,750,000 14,750,000 14,750,000
Contributions
Women’s Program – Contributions to women’s and other voluntary organizations for the purpose of furthering women’s participation in Canadian society 4,137,046 4,283,333 4,283,333

Office of the Correctional Investigator

Raison d’être

As the ombudsman for federally sentenced offenders, the Office of the Correctional Investigator serves Canadians and contributes to safe, lawful and humane corrections through independent oversight of the Correctional Service of Canada by providing accessible, impartial and timely investigation of individual and systemic concerns.

While an independent organization, the Office of the Correctional Investigator is part of the Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness portfolio.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 105. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of the Correctional Investigator

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 232. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of the Correctional Investigator
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 4,073,794 4,109,837 4,109,837 4,120,298
Total voted 4,073,794 4,109,837 4,109,837 4,120,298
Total Statutory 502,592 566,948 566,948 539,354
Total budgetary 4,576,386 4,676,785 4,676,785 4,659,652

Highlights

The Office of the Correctional Investigator is estimating budgetary expenditures of $4.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, approximately $4.1 million requires approval from Parliament. The remaining $539.4 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

Historically, operating expenditures have been relatively stable as the organization’s Main Estimates does not fluctuate significantly from year to year. The organization’s investigative priorities in 2014–15 will include: access to physical and mental health services; preventing deaths in custody; conditions of confinement; issues facing Aboriginal offenders; access to correctional programming; and issues affecting federally sentenced women.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 233. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of the Correctional Investigator
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The problems of offenders in the federal correctional system are identified and addressed in a timely and reasonable fashion.  
Ombudsman for federal offenders 3,514,836 3,653,186 3,623,993
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 1,061,550 1,023,599 1,035,659
Total 4,576,386 4,676,785 4,659,652

Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

Raison d’être

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) is an independent prosecution service mandated to prosecute offences under federal jurisdiction.

The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is responsible for this organization.

Its sole strategic outcome is the prosecution of criminal and regulatory offences under federal law in a manner that is independent, impartial and fair. The ODPP was created on December 12, 2006 with the coming into force of the Director of Public Prosecutions Act, it:

Additional information can be found in the Public Prosecution Service of Canada Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 106. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 234. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 148,167,371 144,181,252 147,958,601 149,579,834
Total voted 148,167,371 144,181,252 147,958,601 149,579,834
Total Statutory 15,199,452 18,247,860 18,247,860 18,236,040
Total budgetary 163,366,823 162,429,112 166,206,461 167,815,874

Highlights

The 2014–15 budgetary authorities equal $167.8 million and include $149.6 million for program expenditures and $18.2 million for statutory expenditures to contribute to employees benefit plans.

Budgetary authorities will be used for the following key duties:

The ODPP undertakes key duties on behalf of the Attorney General of Canada. These key duties, to be carried out in an objective and non-partisan manner, are:

Areas of Prosecution

The ODPP prosecutes cases under federal statutes that are referred to it by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), other federal investigative agencies, as well as provincial and municipal police forces.

It is responsible for the prosecution of all drug offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act, regardless of whether a federal, provincial, or municipal police agency lays the charges, in all provinces except Quebec and New Brunswick. In the latter two provinces, the ODPP is responsible for drug charges laid by the RCMP only.

In all provinces and territories, the ODPP prosecutes offences under federal statutes aimed at protecting the environment and natural resources as well as the country’s economic and social health (e.g., Fisheries Act, Income Tax Act, Copyright Act, Canada Elections Act, Canadian Environmental Protection Act, Competition Act, Customs Act, Excise Act, and Excise Tax Act), offences involving fraud against the government, capital market fraud offences, along with conspiracies and attempts to violate any of these statutes. The ODPP routinely provides advice in relation to, and prosecutes offences under, approximately 40 of these statutes.

In the three territories, the ODPP prosecutes all Criminal Code offences as well as offences under all other federal legislation and certain territorial statutes. In the provinces, the ODPP has jurisdiction to prosecute a limited number of Criminal Code offences, including those related to terrorism, criminal organizations, money laundering, proceeds of crime, and fraud. Under arrangements with the provinces, the ODPP may prosecute Criminal Code offences that are otherwise within provincial jurisdiction when the accused also faces charges within federal jurisdiction.

Where required, the ODPP also provides prosecution-related advice to investigators for all types of prosecutions. Such advice continues to be crucial to ensure that investigative techniques and procedures are consistent with evolving rules of evidence and protections under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The advantage of early prosecutorial advice is that it reduces the risk that operational decisions, such as those about methods of obtaining evidence, will detrimentally affect the admissibility of evidence at trial or the constitutional rights of Canadians.

Additional information can be found in the Public Prosecution Service of Canada Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 235. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Criminal and regulatory offences under federal law are prosecuted in an independent, impartial and fair manner.  
Drug, Criminal Code, and terrorism prosecution program 122,714,750 124,815,072 129,925,298
Regulatory offences and economic crime prosecution program 14,443,793 16,168,409 16,484,725
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 26,208,280 21,445,631 21,405,851
Total 163,366,823 162,429,112 167,815,874

Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner

Raison d’être

The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada (the Office) was set up to administer the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, which came into force in April 2007. The Office is mandated to establish a safe, independent, and confidential process for public servants and members of the public to disclose potential wrongdoing in the federal public sector. The Office also helps to protect public servants who have filed disclosures or participated in related investigations from reprisal.

The disclosure regime is an element of the framework which strengthens accountability and management oversight in government operations.

The Commissioner reports directly to Parliament, and the President of the Treasury Board is responsible for the Report on Plans and Priorities and the Departmental Performance Report of the Office.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 107. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 236. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 5,002,357 5,154,100 5,154,100 4,923,694
Total voted 5,002,357 5,154,100 5,154,100 4,923,694
Total Statutory 540,639 520,799 520,799 502,540
Total budgetary 5,542,996 5,674,899 5,674,899 5,426,234

Highlights

The Office is estimating budgetary expenditures of $5.4 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $4.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $0.5 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes. The 2014–15 level of expenditures is slightly lower, by $0.1 million, than the actual spending in 2012–13, and is $0.2 million lower than 2013–14 Main Estimates largely as a result of savings identified during the 2012 Budget Spending Review. The main use of funds is to pay for salaries, benefits, and professional services which provide and support a disclosure and reprisal function that is timely, rigorous, independent and accessible. Further information on the use of funds can be found in the Report on Plans and Priorities.

The level of spending is fairly constant, and in 2013–14 the number of new cases and the number of investigations has stabilized. There is a risk that increases in the number of new cases or the complexity of cases received may impact the timeliness in which the Office can respond to disclosures of wrongdoing and complaints of reprisal.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 237. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Wrongdoing in the federal public sector is addressed and public servants are protected in case of reprisal.  
Disclosure and Reprisal Management Program 3,627,994 3,748,289 3,571,794
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 1,915,002 1,926,610 1,854,440
Total 5,542,996 5,674,899 5,426,234

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 238. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
Contributions for access to legal advice under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act 44,472 40,000 40,000

Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions

Raison d’être

The Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions (OSFI) was established in 1987 by an Act of Parliament: the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions Act (OSFI Act). It is an independent agency of the Government of Canada and reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance.

OSFI supervises and regulates all banks in Canada and all federally incorporated or registered trust and loan companies, insurance companies, cooperative credit associations, fraternal benefit societies and private pension plans. OSFI’s mandate does not include consumer-related issues or the securities industry.

The Office of the Chief Actuary, which is an independent unit within OSFI, provides actuarial valuation and advisory services for the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security program, the Canada Student Loans and Employment Insurance Programs and other public sector pension and benefit plans.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 108. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 239. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 909,369 909,369 909,369 937,691
Total voted 909,369 909,369 909,369 937,691
Total Statutory (1,222,105) 0 0 141,825,838
Total budgetary (312,736) 909,369 909,369 142,763,529

Highlights

OSFI is estimating budgetary expenditures of $142.8 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $0.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $141.9 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

OSFI’s $0.9 million appropriation is used to partially fund the activities of the Office of the Chief Actuary. All other expenditures are fully recovered through assessments and user fees billed on the accrual basis of accounting. Historically, OSFI’s respendable revenue was presented in the Main Estimates and Public Accounts as an offset to OSFI’s expenditures, resulting in net in-year spending on a cash basis. Starting in 2014–15, all expenditures will be presented in order to provide a more meaningful representation of OSFI’s costs.

In 2014–15, OSFI will continue to focus on contributing to public confidence in the Canadian financial system. Specifically, OSFI will:

Please refer to OSFI’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities for further details.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 240. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A safe and sound Canadian financial system.  
Regulation and Supervision of Federally Regulated Financial Institutions 1,417,325 0 77,788,097
Regulation and Supervision of Federally Regulated Private Pension Plans (1,811,101) 0 4,420,260
A financially sound and sustainable Canadian public retirement income system.  
Actuarial Valuation and Advisory Services (1,383,716) 909,369 5,231,775
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 1,464,756 0 55,323,397
Total (312,736) 909,369 142,763,529

Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada

Raison d’être

Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
As an Agent of Parliament, the Privacy Commissioner of Canada reports directly to the House of Commons and the Senate. The mandate of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada (OPC) is to oversee compliance with both the Privacy Act, which covers the personal information-handling practices of federal government departments and agencies, and the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), Canada’s private-sector privacy law, along with some aspects of Canada’s anti-spam law. The OPC’s mission is to protect and promote the privacy rights of individuals.

Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada
As an Agent of Parliament, the Information Commissioner of Canada (OIC) reports directly to the House of Commons and the Senate. The OIC of Canada ensures that the rights conferred to information requesters by the Access to Information Act are respected, which ultimately enhances transparency and accountability across the federal government.

For administrative purposes, the Minister of Justice is responsible for submitting these organizations’ Reports on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Reports.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 109. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 241. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada – Program expenditures 10,905,185 13,171,028 13,171,028 9,897,674
5 Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada – Program expenditures 23,036,569 26,628,405 26,628,405 21,949,100
Total voted 33,941,754 39,799,433 39,799,433 31,846,774
Total Statutory 3,889,782 3,830,250 3,830,250 3,674,639
Total budgetary 37,831,536 43,629,683 43,629,683 35,521,413

Highlights

OFFICE OF THE PRIVACY COMMISSIONER OF CANADA

OPC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $24.3 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $21.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $2.4 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The OPC’s budgetary Main Estimates for 2014–15 are $24.3 million, a decrease of $4.8 million from the previous year. Major factors contributing to the net decrease include:

The OPC permanent funding in 2014–15 and ongoing will remain stable and will be used to carry out OPC efforts and activities towards achieving the organization’s single Strategic Outcome, the protection of individuals’ privacy rights and also the Office priorities for 2014–15:

OFFICE OF THE INFORMATION COMMISSIONER OF CANADA

OIC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $11.2 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $9.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $1.3 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The OIC’s budgetary Main Estimates for 2014–15 are $11.2 million, a decrease of $3.3 million from the previous year. Major factors contributing to the net decrease include:

In 2014–15, the funding will be used first and foremost to carry out efficient, fair and confidential investigations of complaints and issues of concern on how federal institutions handle access to information requests from the public. Other activities will be conducted in support of the Commissioner’s advisory role to Parliament on all access to information matters. Where required, OIC staff will also assist the Commissioner in bringing issues of interpretation and enforcement of the law before the courts.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 242. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The privacy rights of individuals are protected.  
Compliance Activities 11,800,606 11,153,628 11,672,022
Research and Policy Development 4,028,548 4,621,993 3,834,863
Public Outreach 3,500,946 3,152,112 3,096,659
Requestors’ rights under the Access to Information Act are safeguarded.  
Compliance with access to information obligations 9,179,989 9,165,993 8,624,739
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services – Office of the Privacy Commissioner 6,208,756 10,172,097 5,716,909
Internal Services – Office of the Information Commissioner 3,112,691 5,363,860 2,576,221
Total 37,831,536 43,629,683 35,521,413

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 243. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Contributions
The Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act Contribution Program 499,240 500,000 500,000

Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.

Raison d’être

Order in Council P.C. 2012-1583 authorized the amalgamation of Old Port of Montreal Inc. with Canada Lands Company Limited.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 110. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 244. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
- Payments to the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. or to the Crown corporation to which it is amalgamated for operating and capital expenditures of the Old Port of Montreal Division 24,472,000 24,472,000 24,472,000 0
Total voted 24,472,000 24,472,000 24,472,000 0
Total budgetary 24,472,000 24,472,000 24,472,000 0

Highlights

Not applicable

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 245. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
An urban park dedicated to recreational, tourist and cultural activities that safeguard and promote the Old Port of Montreal’s cultural heritage while facilitating public access to the waterfront.  
Management of the Old Port of Montreal as an urban park, a tourist destination offering recreational and cultural activities 24,472,000 24,472,000 0
Total 24,472,000 24,472,000 0

Parks Canada Agency

Raison d’être

The Minister of the Environment is responsible for the Parks Canada Agency. Parks Canada protects and presents nationally significant examples of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage, and fosters public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations. National parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas, of which Parks Canada is the proud steward, offer to Canadians the opportunity to live meaningful experiences and to personally connect with these heritage places. In carrying out its responsibilities, Parks Canada works in collaboration with Aboriginal peoples, stakeholders and neighbouring communities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 111. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Parks Canada Agency

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 246. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Parks Canada Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 456,782,300 436,942,756 469,293,153 451,381,399
5 Payments to the New Parks and Historic Sites Account 500,000 500,000 500,000 3,500,000
Total voted 457,282,300 437,442,756 469,793,153 454,881,399
Total Statutory 173,265,291 159,592,513 160,136,722 157,583,735
Total budgetary 630,547,591 597,035,269 629,929,875 612,465,134

Highlights

Parks Canada Agency will continue to present, protect and manage national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas for the benefit and enjoyment of Canadians. Parks Canada Agency Main Estimates have slightly increased when compared to last fiscal year primarily due to:

For more information, details on the Agency’s priorities will be made available in its 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 247. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Parks Canada Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadians have a strong sense of connection to their national parks, national historic sites, heritage canals, and national marine conservation areas and these protected places are experienced in ways that leave them unimpaired for the enjoyment of present and future generations.  
Visitor Experience 239,572,389 226,350,936 238,298,011
Heritage Places Conservation 146,398,627 157,140,717 157,590,219
Heritage Canals, Highways and Townsite Management 91,782,776 93,211,526 93,460,532
Heritage Places Promotion and Public Support 52,372,806 39,473,115 39,448,240
Heritage Places Establishment 14,874,251 15,193,527 23,867,969
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 85,546,742 65,665,448 59,800,163
Total 630,547,591 597,035,269 612,465,134

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 248. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Parks Canada Agency
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Funding to Support the Trans Canada Trail Foundation’s Fundraising Campaign 0 0 6,250,000
Grant to the International Peace Garden 22,700 22,700 22,700
Contributions
Contributions in support of activities or projects related to national parks, national marine conservation areas, national historic sites and historic canals 10,662,579 3,734,300 3,788,275

Parole Board of Canada

Raison d’être

The Parole Board of Canada (the Board) is an agency within the Public Safety and Portfolio.

The Board is an independent administrative tribunal that has exclusive jurisdiction and absolute discretion under the Corrections and Conditional Release Act to grant, cancel, terminate or revoke day parole and full parole. The Board can also terminate or revoke the statutory release.

The Board has exclusive jurisdiction and absolute discretion to order, refuse to order or revoke a record suspension under the Criminal Records Act. The Board also makes recommendations for the exercise of clemency through the Royal Prerogative of Mercy.

Additional information can be found in the organization’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 112. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Parole Board of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 249. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Parole Board of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 40,181,044 42,438,753 42,438,753 41,357,732
Total voted 40,181,044 42,438,753 42,438,753 41,357,732
Total Statutory 6,330,746 6,240,763 6,240,763 5,771,262
Total budgetary 46,511,790 48,679,516 48,679,516 47,128,994

Highlights

The Board is estimating expenditures of $47.1 million in 2014-15. Of this amount $41.3 million requires annual approval by Parliament. The remaining $5.8 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

In total, the Board is estimating a net decrease of $1.6 million, or 3.2% from previous Main Estimates due primarily to:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 250. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Parole Board of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Conditional release and record suspension decisions and decision processes that safeguard Canadian communities.  
Conditional Release Decisions 35,653,808 36,489,275 34,858,585
Conditional Release Openness and Accountability 5,562,361 6,504,436 6,626,610
Record Suspension Decisions/Clemency Recommendations 274,473 558,331 529,452
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 5,021,148 5,127,474 5,114,347
Total 46,511,790 48,679,516 47,128,994

Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

Raison d’être

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) is an independent, quasi-judicial body created by Parliament in 1987. Its mandate is two-fold:

In carrying out its mandate, the PMPRB ensures that Canadians are protected from excessive prices for patented medicines sold in Canada and that stakeholders are informed on pharmaceutical trends.

The Minister of Health is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 113. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Patented Medicine Prices Review Board

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 251. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 7,145,775 9,918,440 9,918,440 9,949,348
Total voted 7,145,775 9,918,440 9,918,440 9,949,348
Total Statutory 911,028 1,025,633 1,025,633 977,682
Total budgetary 8,056,803 10,944,073 10,944,073 10,927,030

Highlights

The PMPRB is estimating budgetary expenditures of $10.9 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $9.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $1.0 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require further approval and is provided for information purposes.

The PMPRB’s planned expenditures have decreased by approximately $17.0 thousand from the previous year in keeping with the government-wide deficit reduction action plan.

The major changes are:

In 2014–15, the focus of the PMPRB will be to:

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in the PMPRB’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 252. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Patented Medicine Prices Review Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadians are protected from excessive prices for patented medicines sold in Canada and stakeholders are informed on pharmaceutical trends.  
Patented Medicine Prices Regulation Program 3,888,795 6,781,301 6,827,010
Pharmaceutical Trends Program 983,279 1,328,833 1,267,557
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 3,184,729 2,833,939 2,832,463
Total 8,056,803 10,944,073 10,927,030

PPP Canada Inc.

Raison d’être

PPP Canada is a Crown Corporation established in 2008 to support the development of public-private partnerships (P3). The Minister of Finance is responsible for this organization.

P3s are an alternative method for procuring large and complex public infrastructure projects. Through long-term P3 contracts that have design, build, finance, operate and maintain components, governments can access private sector expertise, technology and capital.

PPP Canada acts as a leading source on P3 matters through knowledge development and sharing. In addition, the Corporation provides expertise and advice in assessing and executing P3 opportunities at the federal level as well as leveraging greater value for money from federal investments in provincial, territorial, municipal and First Nations infrastructure through the P3 Canada Fund.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 114. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - PPP Canada Inc.

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 253. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - PPP Canada Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to PPP Canada Inc. for operations and program delivery 12,450,000 12,300,000 12,300,000 9,500,000
- Payments to PPP Canada Inc. for P3 Canada Fund investments 275,000,000 252,900,000 252,900,000 0
Total voted 287,450,000 265,200,000 265,200,000 9,500,000
Total budgetary 287,450,000 265,200,000 265,200,000 9,500,000

Highlights

PPP Canada is presenting $9.5 million of budgetary expenditures in the 2014–15 Main Estimates which require approval by Parliament.

The $9.5 million in operating funds will cover costs related to pay and benefits; office space/equipment; activities related to continued efforts to develop internal expertise and increased knowledge of PPP Canada staff through the development of relevant tools, studies and products; activities developed to support efforts in providing advice on the execution of projects for the federal government including the development and production of a suite of federal guidance tools; and activities related to the P3 Canada Fund, including outreach and awareness activities.

Economic Action Plan 2013 proposed to provide $1.25 billion over five years on a cash basis to renew the P3 Canada Fund. The funding profile for the renewed P3 Canada Fund and associated operating funds is expected to be presented in the 2014–15 Supplementary Estimates. The P3 Canada Fund will continue to focus on supporting innovative P3 projects that deliver value for money for all Canadians and develop the Canadian P3 market. This new investment will focus, in particular, on jurisdictions inexperienced with P3 procurement.

Economic Action Plan 2013 also proposed to implement a P3 screen on projects with capital costs of more than

$100 million submitted by provinces, territories and municipalities for funding under the Building Canada Fund. The screening will determine whether better value for money can be achieved through P3 procurement. PPP Canada is the Government of Canada’s centre of expertise on P3s and will play a key role in supporting the application of the P3 screen.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 254. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - PPP Canada Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Transform Canada into a leader for public-private partnerships (P3).  
Federal Public-Private Partnership Initiatives 0 265,200,000 9,500,000
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 287,450,000 0 0
Total 287,450,000 265,200,000 9,500,000

Privy Council

Raison d’être

The mandate of the Privy Council Office (PCO) is to serve Canada and Canadians by providing professional, non-partisan advice and support to the Prime Minister, the ministers within the Prime Minister’s portfolio and Cabinet. The Prime Minister is responsible for this organization.

PCO supports the development of the Government of Canada’s policy and legislative agendas, coordinates responses to issues facing the Government and the country, and supports the effective operation of Cabinet. PCO is led by the Clerk of the Privy Council. In addition to serving as the Deputy Head for PCO, the Clerk also acts as Secretary to the Cabinet and the Head of the Public Service.

Additional information can be found in PCO’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 115. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Privy Council

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 255. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Privy Council
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 114,953,289 109,008,095 112,168,271 105,754,626
Total voted 114,953,289 109,008,095 112,168,271 105,754,626
Total Statutory 15,279,152 14,401,809 14,799,600 13,052,363
Total budgetary 130,232,441 123,409,904 126,967,871 118,806,989

Highlights

PCO is estimating budgetary expenditures of $118.8 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $105.8 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $13.0 million represents statutory authorities that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

A net decrease of $4.6 million in spending, when comparing the 2014–15 to the 2013–14 Main Estimates, is mainly due to the following:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 256. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Privy Council
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The Government’s agenda and decision making are supported and implemented and the institutions of government are supported and maintained.  
Advice and support to the Prime Minister and portfolio ministers 68,183,596 65,473,677 63,116,304
Advice and support to Cabinet and Cabinet committees 14,917,947 15,446,843 14,292,030
Public service leadership and direction 2,673,659 2,326,616 3,115,243
Commissions of inquiry 2,558,379 0 0
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 41,898,860 40,162,768 38,283,412
Total 130,232,441 123,409,904 118,806,989

Public Health Agency of Canada

Raison d’être

Public health involves the organized efforts of society to keep people healthy and to prevent injury, illness and premature death. The Agency has put in place programs, services and policies that protect and promote the health of all Canadians which form part of “public health”. In Canada, public health is a responsibility that is shared by all three levels of government in collaboration with the private sector, non-governmental organizations, health professionals and the public.

In September 2004, the Public Health Agency of Canada was created within the federal Health Portfolio to deliver on the Government of Canada’s commitment to increase its focus on public health in order to help protect and improve the health and safety of all Canadians and to contribute to strengthening the health care system.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 116. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Public Health Agency of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 257. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Public Health Agency of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 358,770,085 329,555,178 347,749,206 312,527,662
5 Capital expenditures 15,456,407 7,217,054 9,949,016 6,100,596
10 Grants and contributions 201,062,716 210,343,452 208,048,310 253,014,798
Total voted 575,289,208 547,115,684 565,746,532 571,643,056
Total Statutory 44,367,021 32,120,776 46,799,605 43,053,629
Total budgetary 619,656,229 579,236,460 612,546,137 614,696,685

Highlights

The Public Health Agency of Canada is estimating budgetary expenditures of $614.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $571.6 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $43.1 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

An increase in the Main Estimates of $35.5 million is due to an increase in transfer payments of $42.7 million and $10.9 million in statutory items and is partially offset by a decrease in operating expenditures of $17 million and in capital expenditures of $1.1 million. Factors contributing to the net increase include:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 258. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Public Health Agency of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Protecting Canadians and empowering them to improve their health.  
Health Promotion and Disease Prevention 0 308,201,823 350,697,145
Public Health Infrastructure 0 133,112,689 118,150,146
Health Security 0 47,709,580 55,329,126
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 106,483,749 90,212,368 90,520,268
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 513,172,480 0 0
Total 619,656,229 579,236,460 614,696,685

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 259. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Public Health Agency of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants to individuals and organizations in support of health promotion projects in the areas of building community capacity, stimulating knowledge development and dissemination, and partnership building/intersectoral collaboration 870,781 17,994,000 18,441,916
Grant to eligible non-profit international organizations in support of their projects or programs on health 1,594,328 2,730,000 2,530,000
Grants to graduate students, post-graduate students and Canadian post–secondary institutions to increase professional capacity and training levels in order to build an effective public health sector 0 1,140,000 240,000
Contributions
Contributions to non-profit organizations to support, on a long-term basis, the development and provision of preventative and early intervention services aimed at addressing the health and developmental problems experienced by young children at risk in Canada 82,876,200 82,088,000 82,088,000
Contributions to individuals and organizations to support health promotion projects in the areas of building community capacity, stimulating knowledge development and dissemination, and partnership building/intersectoral collaboration 46,226,769 39,824,256 34,948,352
Contributions to incorporated local or regional non-profit Aboriginal organizations and institutions for the purpose of developing early intervention programs for Aboriginal pre-school children and their families 31,451,063 32,134,000 32,134,000
Contributions in support of the Federal Initiative on HIV/AIDS 22,894,998 16,757,000 15,356,334
Assessed contribution to the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) 11,742,432 12,500,000 12,500,000
Contributions to Canadian Blood Services and/or other designated transfusion/transplantation centres to support adverse event surveillance activities 2,150,000 2,190,000 2,190,000
Contributions to individuals and organizations in support of public health infrastructure 1,036,925 2,023,196 1,923,196
Contributions to non-government organizations, corporations, other levels of government, post-secondary institutions and individuals to support development and creation of public health workforce development products and tools 219,220 963,000 963,000
Other Transfer Payments
Payments to provinces and territories to improve access to health care and treatment services to persons infected with hepatitis C through the blood system 0 0 49,700,000

Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Raison d’être

The Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) plays a key role in discharging the Government’s fundamental responsibility for the safety and security of its citizens. The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for the Department. Legislation governing the Department sets out two essential roles: (i) support the Minister’s responsibility for all matters, except those assigned to another federal minister, related to public safety and emergency management including national leadership and (ii) coordinate the efforts of Public Safety’s Portfolio agencies as well as provide guidance on their strategic priorities.

PSEP provides strategic policy advice on: national security; border strategies; countering crime; and emergency management. It also delivers a number of grant and contribution programs related to emergency management, national security and community safety.

Additional information can be found in the Department’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 117. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 260. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 133,660,075 124,342,301 129,375,372 115,159,335
5 Grants and contributions 434,902,027 300,628,590 1,218,687,805 993,008,766
Total voted 568,562,102 424,970,891 1,348,063,177 1,108,168,101
Total Statutory 15,711,676 15,940,032 15,995,053 14,600,255
Total budgetary 584,273,778 440,910,923 1,364,058,230 1,122,768,356

Highlights

PSEP is estimating budgetary expenditures of $1,122.8 million in 2014–15 which include $14.6 million in statutory forecasts.

The net spending increase of $681.9 million or 154.6% from previous Main Estimates is the net result of various increases offset by certain planned decreases.

Major factors contributing to the net increase of $681.9 million include:

National Security

PSEP will coordinate the release of the second Annual Public Report on the Terrorist Threat to Canada, and continue to advance key national security policy issues. The Department will also continue to administer the national security review provisions under the Investment Canada Act. It will pursue the implementation of the Action Plan 2010-2015 for Canada’s Cyber Security Strategy and the implementation of the Cyber Security Cooperation Program. Finally, PSEP will implement the renewed Action Plan for Critical Infrastructure, with a focus on sustained and enhanced partnerships, the sharing and protection of information, and the implementation of an all-hazards risk management approach.

Border Strategies

PSEP will continue to work with the U.S. to advance the implementation of the Canada-U.S. Perimeter Action Plan, Beyond the Border: A Shared Vision for Perimeter Security and Economic Competitiveness. For instance, PSEP will work with partners to implement the Considerations for United States-Canada Border Traffic Disruption Management Guide and will also complete negotiations towards a comprehensive approach to preclearance between Canada and the U.S. to cover all modes of trade and travel. Finally, the Department will work with partners towards a bilateral process to prioritize coverage gaps at the border, and initiate planning for the procurement and deployment of enhanced technology to strengthen border integrity.

Countering Crime

PSEP will advance the crime and safety agenda by working with the provinces, territories and police stakeholders to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of policing and public safety in Canada through the Economics of Policing combatting the trafficking and cross-border smuggling of contraband tobacco; continuing to work on human trafficking and child sexual exploitation; advancing the long-term sustainability of the National Police Services; and supporting the government in its implementation of the Safer Witnesses Act. PS will also focus on enhancing support for victims of crime, and on an evidence-informed approach to crime prevention in order to reduce pressures on police services and the criminal justice system.

Emergency Management

PSEP will continue to build community capacity to reduce the occurrence of disasters and their negative impacts through the development of a National Resilience Strategy and the development of a National Disaster Mitigation Program in consultation with P/Ts. The Department will also review the DFAA to ensure program sustainability over time, and continue to host the Annual National Roundtable on Disaster Risk Reduction. PSEP will improve the federal government’s capabilities to respond to emergencies, be prepared for events of national interest, and shift the focus to proactive mitigative approaches to reduce future liabilities and will focus on achieving a more integrated whole-of-government approach to emergency management.

Internal Services

PSEP will continue to work towards the accountable and prudent stewardship of public funds; the safeguard of public assets; and an effective and efficient use of public resources. The Department will continue to transform and modernize its human resources function; participate in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy; and implement an updated Departmental Security Plan. PSEP will remain focused on ensuring that the Department has the necessary infrastructure to meet Canada’s obligations in relation to cyber security, as well as for the Government Operations Centre and regional offices. Finally, PSEP will be undergoing a realignment of departmental functions to align programs and authorities to departmental priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 261. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A safe and resilient Canada.  
Emergency Management 325,816,430 166,255,003 838,995,532
Countering Crime 160,996,694 189,707,922 205,923,086
National Security 29,085,820 25,247,356 24,807,177
Border Strategies 4,230,514 4,297,690 3,694,890
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 64,144,320 55,402,952 49,347,671
Total 584,273,778 440,910,923 1,122,768,356

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 262. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants in support of the Safer Communities Initiative 366,963 2,960,000 1,960,000
Other National Voluntary Organizations active in the criminal justice sector 1,796,143 1,796,144 1,796,144
Kanishka Project Research Initiative 0 700,000 1,297,844
Grants to provincial partners for the National Flagging System to identify and track high-risk violent offenders who jeopardize public safety 499,996 500,000 500,000
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 0 0 150,000
Contributions
Contributions to the provinces for assistance related to natural disasters 279,948,809 100,000,000 762,000,000
Payments to the provinces, territories, municipalities, Indian band councils and recognized authorities representing Indians on reserve, Indian communities on Crown land and Inuit communities, for the First Nations Policing Program 80,223,612 105,134,330 121,611,662
Financial Support to Provinces and Territories for 2011 Flood Mitigation Investments 10,000,000 37,950,000 50,750,000
Contributions in support of the Safer Communities Initiative 37,726,556 38,934,516 38,954,516
Biology Casework Analysis Contribution Program 6,900,000 6,900,000 6,900,000
Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime 0 0 2,551,000
Contribution Program to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking 2,024,921 2,055,600 2,035,600
Kanishka Project Research Initiative 786,931 2,146,000 800,000
Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program 675,797 690,000 690,000
International Association of Fire Fighters, Canada 356,401 500,000 500,000
Payments to the provinces, territories, and public and private bodies in support of activities complementary to those of the Department of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness 613,250 362,000 362,000
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 0 0 150,000

Public Service Commission

Raison d’être

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for the Public Service Commission (PSC) for the purpose of the Financial Administration Act and to table the PSC Annual Report under the Public Service Employment Act (PSEA). The PSC reports independently on its mandate to Parliament.

The mandate of the PSC is to promote and safeguard merit-based appointments and, in collaboration with other stakeholders, to protect the non-partisan nature of the public service. Under the delegated staffing system set out in the PSEA, the PSC fulfills its mandate by providing policy guidance and expertise, as well as by conducting effective oversight. In addition, the PSC delivers innovative staffing and assessment services.

Additional information can be found in the PSC’s Annual Report, available on the PSC web site.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 118. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Public Service Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 263. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Public Service Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 82,974,741 76,778,690 77,282,691 71,676,677
Total voted 82,974,741 76,778,690 77,282,691 71,676,677
Total Statutory 12,755,325 13,170,904 13,170,904 12,016,810
Total budgetary 95,730,066 89,949,594 90,453,595 83,693,487

Highlights

PSC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $83.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $71.7 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $12.0 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes only.

From the previous year, a net decrease of $6.3 million in planned spending is primarily due to the following:

For 2014-2015, the PSC’s resources will be dedicated to achieve the following priorities:

For further details please refer to the PSC’s Report on Plans and Priorities, found on the PSC Web site

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 264. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Public Service Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A highly competent, non-partisan and representative public service, able to provide service in both official languages, in which appointments are based on merit and the values of fairness, access, representativeness and transparency.  
Staffing Services and Assessment 27,590,904 26,719,456 22,626,987
Oversight of Integrity in Staffing and of Non-Partisanship 20,000,247 19,574,592 16,972,232
Staffing System Integrity and Political Impartiality 16,019,847 12,805,477 16,033,630
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 32,119,068 30,850,069 28,060,638
Total 95,730,066 89,949,594 83,693,487

Public Service Labour Relations Board

Raison d’être

The Public Service Labour Relations Board (PSLRB) is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal mandated by the Public Service Labour Relations Act to administer the collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems in the federal public service. It is also mandated by the Parliamentary Employment and Staff Relations Act to perform the same role for the institutions of Parliament.

The PSLRB is unique in that it is one of the few bodies of its type in Canada that combine both adjudication functions and responsibilities as an impartial third party in the collective bargaining process. By resolving labour relations issues in an impartial manner, the PSLRB contributes to a productive and efficient workplace that ultimately benefits Canadians through the smooth delivery of government programs and services.

Given its independent status, the PSLRB is responsible to Parliament through a designated minister who is not a member of the Treasury Board. The designated minister is currently the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, who is responsible under the Public Service Labour Relations Act for tabling the PSLRB’s annual report to Parliament each year and for signing documents required under the Financial Administration Act.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 119. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Public Service Labour Relations Board

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 265. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Public Service Labour Relations Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 12,349,921 12,470,076 12,470,076 12,501,779
Total voted 12,349,921 12,470,076 12,470,076 12,501,779
Total Statutory 1,284,419 1,304,347 1,304,347 1,243,633
Total budgetary 13,634,340 13,774,423 13,774,423 13,745,412

Highlights

PSLRB is estimating budgetary expenditures of $13.7 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $12.5 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $1.2 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The Main Estimates for the PSLRB are $13.7 million, approximately the same amount as the 2013–14 Main Estimates.

Detailed information on the PSLRB authority, mandate and program activities can be found in the Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 266. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Public Service Labour Relations Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Resolution of labour relations issues in the federal public service and in Parliament in an impartial manner.  
Adjudication, mediation and compensation analysis and research 9,736,106 9,912,809 9,896,701
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 3,898,234 3,861,614 3,848,711
Total 13,634,340 13,774,423 13,745,412

Public Service Staffing Tribunal

Raison d’être

The Public Service Staffing Tribunal is an independent, quasi-judicial body established under the Public Service Employment Act to address complaints related to internal appointments and lay-offs in the federal public service. The Tribunal conducts hearings, settlement conferences and mediation sessions in order to resolve complaints. In fulfilling its mandate, the Tribunal fosters fair and transparent staffing practices, contributes to a public service that is based on merit, embodies linguistic duality and human rights, and strives for excellence. The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for the Tribunal.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 120. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Public Service Staffing Tribunal

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 267. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Public Service Staffing Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 4,543,265 4,832,445 4,832,445 4,891,908
Total voted 4,543,265 4,832,445 4,832,445 4,891,908
Total Statutory 565,542 611,000 611,000 589,208
Total budgetary 5,108,807 5,443,445 5,443,445 5,481,116

Highlights

The Public Service Staffing Tribunal is estimating budgetary expenditures of $5.5 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $4.9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $589 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The Main Estimates for the Public Service Staffing Tribunal are $5.5 million, approximately the same amount as the 2013–14 Main Estimates.

For your information, details on our priorities will be made available in our 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 268. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Public Service Staffing Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Fair and impartial resolution of disputes related to internal appointments and lay-offs in the federal public service.  
Adjudication and mediation of complaints filed under the Public Service Employment Act 3,747,033 3,973,715 4,003,475
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 1,361,774 1,469,730 1,477,641
Total 5,108,807 5,443,445 5,481,116

Public Works and Government Services

Raison d’être

Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) plays an important role in the daily operations of the Government of Canada. The department is its principal treasurer, accountant, central purchasing agent, linguistic authority and real property manager.

PWGSC’s vision is to excel in government operations, and its mission is to deliver high quality services and programs that meet the needs of federal organizations and ensure sound stewardship on behalf of Canadians.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 121. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Public Works and Government Services

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 122. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Public Works and Government Services

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 269. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Public Works and Government Services
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 2,080,057,661 1,904,455,475 2,075,594,106 1,786,071,771
5 Capital expenditures 547,914,082 573,195,732 642,604,595 759,963,628
- Contributions 5,463,823 0 0 0
Total voted 2,633,435,566 2,477,651,207 2,718,198,701 2,546,035,399
Total Statutory 104,097,691 140,324,743 142,745,686 118,088,514
Total budgetary 2,737,533,257 2,617,975,950 2,860,944,387 2,664,123,913
Non-budgetary
Voted
- Imprest funds, accountable advances and recoverable advances. Limit $22,000,000 (Net) 2,176,615 0 0 0
Total voted 2,176,615 0 0 0
Total Statutory 586,251 0 0 0
Total non-budgetary 2,762,866 0 0 0

Highlights

PWGSC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $2,664.1 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $2,546.0 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $118.1 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

A decrease in net spending of $196.8 million from $2,860.9 million of Estimates To Date in fiscal year 2013–14 to $2,664.1 million in 2014-15 Main Estimates is due primarily to the following:

PWGSC has an additional statutory item entitled “Defense Production Revolving Fund” which is not presented in the Main Estimates as there is no activity forecasted against this fund.

Accommodation and Real Property Services program administers the statutory grant, “Payments in lieu of taxes to Municipalities and other taxing authorities”, which amounts to $561.5 million and is recovered by PWGSC from custodian departments.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 270. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Public Works and Government Services
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
High quality, central programs and services that ensure sound stewardship on behalf of Canadians and meet the program needs of federal institutions.  
Accommodation and Real Property Services 2,011,582,718 1,978,270,455 1,966,139,279
Acquisitions 158,849,677 129,817,489 152,864,600
Federal Pay and Pension Administration 80,559,725 64,353,442 118,212,847
Receiver General for Canada 117,792,671 116,907,936 101,056,015
Linguistic Management and Services 78,458,807 70,388,386 68,100,297
Specialized Programs and Services 49,534,679 43,890,142 32,606,961
Integrity Programs and Services 0 0 19,913,717
Procurement Ombudsman 3,884,382 4,280,915 4,103,650
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 236,870,598 210,067,185 201,126,547
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 0 0 0
Total 2,737,533,257 2,617,975,950 2,664,123,913

Table 271. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Public Works and Government Services
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 2,762,866 0 0
Total 2,762,866 0 0

Registry of the Competition Tribunal

Raison d’être

The Minister of Industry is responsible for this organization. The Competition Tribunal, established in 1986, is an independent, quasi-judicial tribunal established under the Competition Tribunal Act to hear applications brought by the Commissioner of Competition or a private party, depending on the circumstances, under various parts of the Competition Act. The purpose of the Competition Act is to maintain and encourage competition in Canada. The Tribunal hears applications related to deceptive marketing practices, such as misleading advertising, under Part VII.1 of the Competition Act. The Tribunal also has jurisdiction to hear references as well as applications brought pursuant to Part VIII, which sets out restrictive trade practices such as exclusive dealings.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 123. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Registry of the Competition Tribunal

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 272. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Registry of the Competition Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 1,583,752 2,166,909 2,166,909 2,186,169
Total voted 1,583,752 2,166,909 2,166,909 2,186,169
Total Statutory 153,060 164,414 164,414 159,137
Total budgetary 1,736,812 2,331,323 2,331,323 2,345,306

Highlights

The Registry of the Competition Tribunal’s planned expenditures for 2014–15 remain approximately the same as the previous year. For your information, details on our priorities will be made available in our 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 273. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Registry of the Competition Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Open, fair, transparent and expeditious hearings related to the Tribunal’s jurisdiction.  
Process Cases 1,353,452 1,631,926 1,758,980
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 383,360 699,397 586,326
Total 1,736,812 2,331,323 2,345,306

Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal

Raison d’être

The mandate of the Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal is to protect public servants who disclose wrongdoing from reprisals. The Tribunal is an independent quasi-judicial body established pursuant to the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act. It deals with reprisal complaints referred by the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner. The Tribunal is supported by a Registry which is located in Ottawa.

The Registry reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 124. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 274. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 1,510,899 1,646,091 1,646,091 1,664,105
Total voted 1,510,899 1,646,091 1,646,091 1,664,105
Total Statutory 148,842 188,284 188,284 181,517
Total budgetary 1,659,741 1,834,375 1,834,375 1,845,622

Highlights

The funding level for the Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal will be the same as for the 2012–13 and 2013–14 fiscal years. The Registry expects to spend approximately 80% of its budget in 2014–15. The Registry expects to receive more cases from the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner in fiscal year 2014–15. Personnel costs are also expected to remain at the same level as the 2013–14 fiscal year.

The Registry will continue to rent office space from another tenant in the building where it is currently located until such time that space becomes available in the building, likely in 2015–16.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 275. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Remedial and disciplinary actions that ensure complainants to the Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner are protected against reprisals.  
Reprisal Hearings Program 1,659,741 1,834,375 1,845,622
Total 1,659,741 1,834,375 1,845,622

Registry of the Specific Claims Tribunal

Raison d’être

The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development is responsible for this organization.

The Registry of the Specific Claims Tribunal is constituted under the Specific Claims Tribunal Act (which came into force on October 16, 2008) to manage the administrative affairs of the Specific Claims Tribunal. The Tribunal is an adjudicative body with the express mandate of deciding First Nations’ specific claims including claims related to non-fulfillment of treaties, fraud, illegal leases and dispositions or inadequate compensation for reserve lands or other assets.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 125. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Registry of the Specific Claims Tribunal

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 276. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Registry of the Specific Claims Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 1,995,450 1,004,735 2,655,050 2,728,608
Total voted 1,995,450 1,004,735 2,655,050 2,728,608
Total Statutory 142,163 824 203,756 168,917
Total budgetary 2,137,613 1,005,559 2,858,806 2,897,525

Highlights

The Registry of the Specific Claims Tribunal is estimating budgetary expenditures of $2.9 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $2.7 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $0.2 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The Registry’s 2014–15 Main Estimates amount is similar to its 2013–14 total Estimates. The Registry’s primary source of funding sunsetted on March 31, 2013. Funding was renewed, and requirements for 2013–14 were presented in the 2013–14 Supplementary Estimates (B).

For your information, details on our priorities will be made available in our 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 277. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Registry of the Specific Claims Tribunal
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Efficient administration of the Specific Claims Tribunal.  
Registry Services 1,604,871 804,447 2,318,020
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 532,742 201,112 579,505
Total 2,137,613 1,005,559 2,897,525

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

Raison d’être

The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for this organization.

As Canada’s national police service, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is a critical element of the Government of Canada’s commitment to providing for the safety and security of Canadians. By tackling crime at the municipal, provincial/territorial, federal and international levels, the RCMP provides integrated approaches to safety and security and a consistent federal role and presence from coast to coast to coast.

The RCMP’s mandate, as outlined in section 18 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act, is multi-faceted. It includes preventing and investigating crime; maintaining peace and order; enforcing laws; contributing to national security; ensuring the safety of state officials, visiting dignitaries and foreign missions; and providing vital operational support services to other police and law enforcement agencies within Canada and abroad.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 126. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Royal Canadian Mounted Police

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 278. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 2,243,129,029 1,867,089,615 1,864,902,637 1,766,280,232
5 Capital expenditures 232,989,445 267,612,685 268,588,394 246,469,709
10 Grants and contributions 136,002,171 144,973,657 153,072,385 163,636,131
Total voted 2,612,120,645 2,279,675,957 2,286,563,416 2,176,386,072
Total Statutory 512,278,714 478,400,536 478,400,536 449,590,271
Total budgetary 3,124,399,359 2,758,076,493 2,764,963,952 2,625,976,343

Highlights

The RCMP is estimating budgetary expenditures of $2.6 billion in 2014–15. Of this $2.2 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $0.4 billion represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

2014–15 Main Estimates represents a $132.1 million decrease or 4.8% from the federal appropriations presented in the 2013–14 Main Estimates. The change is comprised of decreases of $100.8 million for operating costs, $21.1 million in capital costs, $28.8 million in statutory program, and an increase of $18.7 million for grants and contributions funding requirements.

2014–15 marks the third and final year of the savings announced in the Economic Action Plan 2012, where the RCMP will reach its on-going target of $195.2 million. The key initiatives for 2014–15 include:

Other noteworthy factors contributing to the changes in year-over-year funding levels include:

The spending authorities in the 2014–15 Main Estimates are integral to achieving the Department’s plans and priorities. Further details can be obtained from the RCMP’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 279. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Criminal activity affecting Canadians is reduced.  
Police Operations 1,913,573,311 1,636,666,754 1,531,403,670
Canadian Law Enforcement Services 260,304,114 243,875,567 241,141,544
Incomes are secure for RCMP members and their survivors affected by disability or death.  
Transfer Payments 134,622,883 142,186,657 159,849,131
Canada’s police provide international collaboration and assistance while maintaining a rich police heritage nationally.  
International Policing Operations 61,606,341 56,012,070 54,882,026
Canadian Police Culture and Heritage 13,058,519 11,052,423 10,842,331
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 741,234,191 668,283,022 627,857,641
Total 3,124,399,359 2,758,076,493 2,625,976,343

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 280. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Royal Canadian Mounted Police
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
To compensate members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police for injuries received in the performance of duty (R.S.C., 1985, c. R-11) 118,131,906 126,001,657 144,500,000
RCMP Survivor Income Plan 2,527,104 2,185,000 2,349,131
Grant to Promote Law Enforcement through Crime Prevention, Training and Public Relations 862,554 1,000,000 1,000,000
Contributions
Contributions to the provinces and territories and to aboriginal and/or other communities and organizations (not for profit) 14,480,607 15,787,000 15,787,000

Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee

Raison d’être

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee (ERC) is an independent and impartial agency that aims to promote fair and equitable labour relations within the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), in accordance with applicable principles of law. To this end, the ERC conducts an independent review of appeals in disciplinary, and discharge and demotion matters, as well as certain categories of grievances that are referred to it pursuant to s. 33 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Act and s. 36 of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Regulations. The ERC reports directly to Parliament through the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. The ERC’s jurisdiction is restricted to employment and labour matters that relate to regular members and civilian members of the RCMP only. In carrying out its mandate, the ERC ensures that its recommendations are solidly grounded in law and that members of the RCMP are treated in a fair and equitable manner, in keeping with the public interest. Additional information can be found in the ERC’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 127. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 281. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 1,451,185 830,773 1,540,774 858,554
Total voted 1,451,185 830,773 1,540,774 858,554
Total Statutory 144,410 103,639 103,639 102,864
Total budgetary 1,595,595 934,412 1,644,413 961,418

Highlights

The ERC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $961.4 thousand in 2014–15. Of this amount, $858.6 thousand requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $102.8 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

A net increase of $27 thousand in planned spending from the 2013–14 Main Estimates is due to collective bargaining adjustments.

Additional information can be found in the ERC’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 282. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Independent, impartial and thorough analysis, findings and recommendations for transparency in Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) grievances and appeals.  
Independent and impartial case review 1,595,595 934,412 961,418
Total 1,595,595 934,412 961,418

Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission

Raison d’être

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission is an independent agency created by Parliament and is not part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The Commission’s fundamental role is to provide civilian review of the conduct of the RCMP members in carrying out their policing duties, thereby holding the RCMP accountable to the public. The Commission ensures that complaints about the conduct of RCMP members are examined fairly and impartially. Its findings and recommendations help identify and remedy policing problems which stem from the conduct of individual RCMP members or from deficiencies in RCMP policies or practices. The Commission has the authority to make findings and recommendations, but cannot impose discipline or make monetary awards to complainants.

The Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 128. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 283. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 7,183,379 4,850,334 9,140,271 9,049,115
Total voted 7,183,379 4,850,334 9,140,271 9,049,115
Total Statutory 827,622 575,348 1,005,689 961,267
Total budgetary 8,011,001 5,425,682 10,145,960 10,010,382

Highlights

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission is estimating budgetary expenditures of $10 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $9 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $961 thousand represents statutory authorities that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission’s expenditures have increased from the previous year to meet new mandate requirements introduced with the establishment of the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

In 2014–15, the Commission will continue to identify and address the policing issues of daily concern to Canadians. The Commission will examine the conduct of RCMP members in relation to specific complaints and monitor wider trends and developments in RCMP policy and practices. The Commission will provide recommendations that enhance the accountability of the RCMP and contribute to the public’s trust and confidence in the RCMP and its members. As the Commission transitions into the new Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and assumes its new responsibilities, it will ensure it has the capacity to deliver new functions outlined in the Enhancing Royal Canadian Mounted Police Accountability Act, which include conducting reviews of specified RCMP activities, providing enhanced reporting to provinces which contract for RCMP services and conducting research and outreach. Details on our priorities will be made available in our 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 284. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Public Confidence in the RCMP.  
Civilian review of RCMP members’ conduct in the performance of their duties 3,127,446 2,368,486 6,206,437
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 4,883,555 3,057,196 3,803,945
Total 8,011,001 5,425,682 10,010,382

Security Intelligence Review Committee

Raison d’être

The Security Intelligence Review Committee (SIRC) is an independent, external review body which reports to Parliament of Canada on the operations of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS). The Prime Minister is responsible for this organization.

Parliament has given CSIS powers to enhance the security of Canadians. SIRC ensures that these powers are used legally and appropriately, in order to protect Canadians’ rights and freedoms. To do this, SIRC examines past operations of the Service and investigates complaints. It has absolute authority to examine all information concerning CSIS activities, no matter how sensitive and highly classified that information may be. The result of this work, edited to protect national security and personal privacy, are summarized in its Annual Report to Parliament.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 129. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Security Intelligence Review Committee

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 285. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Security Intelligence Review Committee
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 2,635,875 2,446,007 2,446,007 2,477,760
Total voted 2,635,875 2,446,007 2,446,007 2,477,760
Total Statutory 265,398 320,297 320,297 309,039
Total budgetary 2,901,273 2,766,304 2,766,304 2,786,799

Highlights

The SIRC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $2.8 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $2.5 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $0.3 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

SIRC’s work is designed to provide expert advice to policymakers and lawmakers on CSIS’s performance. It also serves to reassure Canadians that CSIS investigates threats to national security in a manner that respects Canada’s core democratic values. The Canadian Security Intelligence Service Act (CSIS Act) continues to guide SIRC’s work in assessing CSIS’s performance against the mandate and authorities conferred upon it by Parliament.

For additional details, please see SIRC’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 286. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Security Intelligence Review Committee
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) performs its duties and functions in accordance with the law, policy and Ministerial direction.  
Reviews 1,053,569 1,382,845 1,362,186
Complaints 513,789 701,596 682,873
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 1,333,915 681,863 741,740
Total 2,901,273 2,766,304 2,786,799

Senate Ethics Officer

Raison d’être

The main responsibilities of the Senate Ethics Officer are to:

Organizational Estimates

Figure 130. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Senate Ethics Officer

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 287. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Senate Ethics Officer
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 569,694 683,894 823,894 1,059,500
Total voted 569,694 683,894 823,894 1,059,500
Total Statutory 79,937 104,400 110,400 107,250
Total budgetary 649,631 788,294 934,294 1,166,750

Highlights

Senate Ethics Officer is estimating budgetary expenditures of $1.167 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $1.060 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $107 thousand represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

An amount of $300 thousand is required to potentially conduct inquiries regarding compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code for Senators.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 288. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Senate Ethics Officer
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Senators meet their obligations under the Conflict of Interest Code in a manner that contributes to the integrity of the Senate as an institution.  
Administration 649,631 788,294 1,166,750
Total 649,631 788,294 1,166,750

Shared Services Canada

Raison d’être

Shared Services Canada (SSC) is a federal department created on August 4, 2011, to transform how the Government of Canada manages its information technology (IT) infrastructure. SSC reports to Parliament through the Minister of Public Works and Government Services and is responsible for delivering mandated email, data centre and network services to partner departments in a consolidated and standardized manner to support the delivery of Government of Canada programs and services. SSC also provides certain optional technology related services to government organizations on a cost-recovery basis. With a whole-of-government approach to IT, SSC is creating economies of scale to deliver more efficient, reliable and secure IT infrastructure services to Government of Canada departments. SSC’s mandate was reinforced on June 29, 2012 with the passage of the Shared Services Canada Act by Parliament.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 131. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Shared Services Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 289. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Shared Services Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 1,199,081,235 1,119,458,822 1,279,827,170 1,176,098,834
5 Capital expenditures 101,459,044 178,694,263 221,727,054 216,592,917
Total voted 1,300,540,279 1,298,153,085 1,501,554,224 1,392,691,751
Total Statutory 80,608,816 99,952,971 100,053,423 80,631,826
Total budgetary 1,381,149,095 1,398,106,056 1,601,607,647 1,473,323,577

Highlights

SSC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $1.5 billion in 2014–15. Of this amount, $1.4 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $80.6 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes. Compared to the 2013–14 Main Estimates, the 2014–15 Main Estimates have increased by $75.2 million. This variance is mainly attributed to:

SSC will continue to consolidate IT infrastructure, including email, data centres and networks, across partner departments and agencies, and it will continue to generate savings for Canadians as it carries out this mandate.

For additional information, please see the department’s 2014–15 Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 290. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Shared Services Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Modern, reliable, secure and cost-effective information technology infrastructure services to support government priorities and program delivery.  
Information Technology Infrastructure Services 1,268,136,395 1,210,176,702 1,288,659,177
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 113,012,700 187,929,354 184,664,400
Total 1,381,149,095 1,398,106,056 1,473,323,577

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Raison d’être

The Minister of Industry is responsible for this organization.

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) funds research and research training that builds knowledge about people, past and present, with a view toward creating a better future. From questions of family and culture to concerns about jobs and employment, research about people—how we live, what we think, how we act—informs new knowledge and insights on the issues that matter most to Canadians.

SSHRC plays a unique role within Canada’s science, technology and innovation system by awarding grants and scholarships to researchers, students and fellows who work as individuals, in small groups and in formal partnerships to develop talent, generate insights and build connections that address the needs of all sectors of society.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 132. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 291. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 24,823,822 22,122,214 22,529,825 22,576,658
5 Grants 668,650,802 658,017,636 670,855,922 666,664,097
Total voted 693,474,624 680,139,850 693,385,747 689,240,755
Total Statutory 2,957,959 2,610,109 2,629,942 2,509,410
Total budgetary 696,432,583 682,749,959 696,015,689 691,750,165

Highlights

The 2014–15 Main Estimates include a number of adjustments in reference levels over the 2013–14 Main Estimates. SSHRC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $691.8 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $689.3 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $2.5 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The variance between the 2014–15 Main Estimates and the 2013–14 Main Estimates demonstrates a net increase of $9.1 million or 1.3% in planned spending. The primary changes include:

Other variances of less than $0.2 million include the reduction in the SSHRC’s operating budget from government’s cost-effectiveness initiatives. These items include the reduction in the travel budget and a transfer to Shared Services Canada for the streamlining of the procurement of end user device software.

More detailed information of the agency’s spending plans can be found in the Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 292. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada is a world leader in social sciences and humanities research and research training.  
Talent: attraction, retention and development of students and researchers in the social sciences and humanities 172,287,321 173,429,819 173,584,311
Insight: new knowledge in the social sciences and humanities 139,741,893 135,235,370 142,782,747
Connection: mobilization of social sciences and humanities knowledge 35,544,201 25,889,091 27,204,962
Canada has the institutional capacity to enable research and research-related activities in social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering and health.  
Indirect Costs of Research 332,129,423 332,825,880 332,572,946
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 16,729,745 15,369,799 15,605,199
Total 696,432,583 682,749,959 691,750,165

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 293. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Indirect Costs of Research 331,638,911 332,403,000 332,403,000
Grants and Scholarships 243,349,838 237,981,142 244,501,198
Canada Graduate Scholarships 68,873,659 69,018,500 69,018,500
Networks of Centres of Excellence 10,159,150 8,911,000 8,911,000
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships 8,291,468 8,300,000 8,300,000
Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research 5,461,805 0 1,790,164
Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence 611,646 983,000 1,319,241
College and Community Innovation Program 148,831 300,000 300,000
Industrial Research Chairs for colleges 115,494 120,994 120,994

Standards Council of Canada

Raison d’être

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is a federal Crown corporation with a mandate to promote efficient and effective standardization in Canada. The SCC coordinates and oversees the work of Canada’s standardization network. This includes Canadian organizations and individuals involved in voluntary standards development and conformity assessment activities. Some 12,500 Canadian volunteers contribute to the work of committees that develop national and international standards. Standards and conformity assessment practices are a key component of Canadians’ economic and social well-being — they provide business and industry with key building blocks to success and facilitate the flow of goods and services both nationally and internationally.

The Minister of Industry is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 133. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Standards Council of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 294. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Standards Council of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Standards Council of Canada 10,318,993 9,729,000 9,729,000 11,729,000
Total voted 10,318,993 9,729,000 9,729,000 11,729,000
Total budgetary 10,318,993 9,729,000 9,729,000 11,729,000

Highlights

The SCC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $11.7 million in 2014–15.

The SCC’s 2014–15 Main Estimates include a $2 million reprofile from fiscal year 2013–14. This reprofile of appropriations was done to properly match appropriations to contractual payments. The amount of funding for the reprofile is fully committed through signed contracts.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 295. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Standards Council of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canada has an effective and efficient National Standards System.  
Standards and Conformity Assessment Policy 0 4,124,000 5,476,000
Standards Program 0 3,090,000 4,560,000
Conformity Assessment Program 0 0 0
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 0 2,515,000 1,693,000
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 10,318,993 0 0
Total 10,318,993 9,729,000 11,729,000

Statistics Canada

Raison d’être

The minister responsible for Statistics Canada is the Minister of Industry.

Statistics Canada was established to ensure that Canadians have access to a trusted source of statistics on Canada meeting their highest priority needs.

The Agency’s mandate derives primarily from the Statistics Act. The Act requires that Statistics Canada collect, compile, analyse and publish statistical information on the economic, social and general conditions of the country and its people. It requires Statistics Canada to conduct a Census of Population and a Census of Agriculture every fifth year and that the Agency protect the confidentiality of the information with which it is entrusted.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 134. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Statistics Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 296. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Statistics Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 440,054,094 338,453,316 375,028,148 322,744,376
Total voted 440,054,094 338,453,316 375,028,148 322,744,376
Total Statutory 79,837,215 62,167,097 67,215,530 56,811,148
Total budgetary 519,891,309 400,620,413 442,243,678 379,555,524

Highlights

In 2014–15, Statistics Canada will continue to deliver relevant, timely and high-quality information to Canadians in the most efficient and effective manner possible.

The priorities of Statistics Canada will include:

The Agency continues to exploit emerging opportunities with imagination and energy in order to deliver the greatest possible value to Canadians.

Main Estimates planned expenditures (net of revenue) were $400.6 million in 2013–14 and are $379.6 million for 2014–15. The decrease of $21.0 million is mainly explained by the following:

Additional information can be found in Statistics Canada’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 297. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Statistics Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Canadians have access to timely, relevant and quality statistical information on Canada’s changing economy and society for informed debate, research and decision making on social and economic issues.  
Economic and Environmental Statistics 0 115,166,472 127,927,320
Statistical Infrastructure 0 127,380,733 98,556,365
Socio-economic Statistics 0 95,775,203 93,735,987
Censuses 0 11,517,721 3,263,305
Specific client needs for high-quality and timely statistical services are met.  
Cost-recovered Statistical Services 0 0 0
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 106,247,250 50,780,284 56,072,547
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 413,644,059 0 0
Total 519,891,309 400,620,413 379,555,524

Supreme Court of Canada

Raison d’être

Created by an Act of Parliament in 1875, the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) is Canada’s final court of appeal. It serves Canadians by deciding legal issues of public importance, thereby contributing to the development of all branches of law applicable within Canada. The independence of the Court, the quality of its work and the esteem in which it is held both in Canada and abroad contribute significantly as foundations for a secure, strong and democratic country founded on the Rule of Law. The Supreme Court of Canada consists of the Chief Justice and eight puisne judges.

The Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada provides all necessary services and support for the Court to process, hear and decide cases. It also serves as the interface between litigants and the Court. The Minister of Justice is responsible for this institution.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 135. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Supreme Court of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 298. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Supreme Court of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 22,423,452 21,902,736 22,021,349 22,307,652
Total voted 22,423,452 21,902,736 22,021,349 22,307,652
Total Statutory 8,796,366 8,753,475 8,753,475 9,082,142
Total budgetary 31,219,818 30,656,211 30,774,824 31,389,794

Highlights

SCC is estimating budgetary expenditures of $31.4 million in 2014–15. Of that amount, $22.3 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $9.1 million represents the statutory funding forecast that does not require additional approval and is provided for information purposes.

The net increase of $733,583 in the 2014–15 Estimates is attributable to:

The increases in the Statutory Authorities of the SCC are due to increased costs for salaries and annuities arising from the retirement of SCC Judges. This trend will continue over at least the next couple of years with various Judges reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75.

With the funds anticipated through these Main Estimates, the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Canada (“Office”) will continue to focus its efforts on the processing of cases without delay while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction and high standards of service. This is achieved through its single strategic outcome, namely that the “administration of Canada’s final court of appeal is effective and independent”.

In 2014–15, the Office will pursue its Business Transformation initiative which will enable the Court to strive towards more efficient and effective processes by improving electronic access to the Court’s case files and information. The Office will also continue to work on enhancing the Court’s physical and IT security program. More robust security measures are needed in response to an increase in both the complexity and sensitivity of cases being heard. In addition, the Office – in partnership with Public Works and Government Services Canada – continues to move forward on the planning of a proposed major rehabilitation project to address the aging infrastructure of the SCC Building.

Once tabled in the House of Commons, additional information will be available in the departmental Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 299. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Supreme Court of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The administration of Canada’s final court of appeal is effective and independent.  
Court Operations 16,012,731 15,785,123 15,765,325
Processing of payments to Judges of the Supreme Court of Canada pursuant to the Judges Act 6,025,983 6,371,407 6,756,473
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 9,181,104 8,499,681 8,867,996
Total 31,219,818 30,656,211 31,389,794

Telefilm Canada

Raison d’être

The Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages is responsible for this organization.

Telefilm Canada was established in 1967 by the Telefilm Canada Act. The mandate of the Corporation is to foster and promote the development of the audiovisual industry in Canada.

A strong and vibrant audiovisual industry
Telefilm’s corporate vision embraces both building production capacity and stimulating demand for Canadian screen-based content. To this end, Telefilm aims to ensure that Canadian screen-based content is accessible to audiences anywhere, anytime and on any platform.

Telefilm’s strategic orientations are built around four strategic pillars:

Additional information can be found in Telefilm’s corporate plan: Fostering Cultural Success.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 136. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Telefilm Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 300. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Telefilm Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to Telefilm Canada to be used for the purposes set out in the Telefilm Canada Act 102,968,394 99,622,354 99,622,354 95,363,072
Total voted 102,968,394 99,622,354 99,622,354 95,363,072
Total budgetary 102,968,394 99,622,354 99,622,354 95,363,072

Highlights

Telefilm is estimating budgetary expenditures of $95.4 million in fiscal 2014–15. These expenditures decreased by $4.3 million in comparison to the 2013–14 Main Estimates representing a decrease in Telefilm’s parliamentary appropriation of more than 4%.

The decrease in expenditures is attributable to savings as part of the Budget 2012 spending review which is in its third and final year.

Telefilm’s funding programs are essential to the Canadian audiovisual industry; they provide financial support to Canadian Production and Distribution companies that deliver content to audiences.

As a consequence of the rationalization exercise, the investment in the development of and support to the Canadian audiovisual industry program and the promotional support for Canadian content program both present significant funding reductions.

Telefilm has undertaken concrete actions to offset the decrease in parliamentary appropriation and to optimize the results of the funding provided:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 301. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Telefilm Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Quality audiovisual content developed by Canadians and promoted to audiences in Canada and internationally.  
Investment in the development of and support to the Canadian audiovisual industry 71,735,355 68,457,000 66,535,127
National and international promotional support for Canadian content 20,986,123 19,066,354 16,235,931
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 10,246,916 12,099,000 12,592,014
Total 102,968,394 99,622,354 95,363,072

The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited

Raison d’être

The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited (FBCL) is a Crown corporation established in 1998 to provide the Government of Canada with oversight and accountability for specific international bridges and associated structures in Ontario, including the Canadian portions of the international bridge systems in Cornwall, Thousand Islands and Sault Ste. Marie.

FBCL is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 137. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 302. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited 18,185,400 13,000,000 14,338,293 21,040,000
Total voted 18,185,400 13,000,000 14,338,293 21,040,000
Total budgetary 18,185,400 13,000,000 14,338,293 21,040,000

Highlights

The FBCL is estimating budgetary expenditures of $21.04 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $15.04 million is for the completion of construction of the new low-level North Channel Bridge, as well as works to demolish the existing bridge starting in early 2014, and $6.0 million is for the Lansdowne Port of Entry rehabilitation project at the Thousand Islands Bridge for a total of $21.04 million that requires approval by Parliament. This spending is $8.04 million higher than in 2013–14 due to the ongoing North Channel Bridge project and the initiation of the Port of Entry rehabilitation project at the Thousand Islands Bridge.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 303. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Safe and efficient transit on the infrastructure maintained, operated and managed by The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited.  
Construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall, Ontario as well as related infrastructure improvements 0 13,000,000 21,040,000
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 18,185,400 0 0
Total 18,185,400 13,000,000 21,040,000

The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.

Raison d’être

The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated is a subsidiary Crown corporation of The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited established in 1978 whose mission is to own, manage, operate and maintain the Jacques-Cartier Bridge, the Champlain Bridge and its Estacade (Ice Control Structure), the Nun’s Island Bridge, the Melocheville Tunnel and the federal sections of the Honoré Mercier Bridge, the Bonaventure Expressway and Highway 15, to provide safe and efficient transport system to the public.

The Minister of Transport is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 138. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 304. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to the Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc. 109,054,244 203,590,000 274,566,409 146,168,159
Total voted 109,054,244 203,590,000 274,566,409 146,168,159
Total budgetary 109,054,244 203,590,000 274,566,409 146,168,159

Highlights

The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated is estimating budgetary expenditures of $146.2 million in 2014–15.

The difference between the 2013–14 and the 2014–15 Main Estimates can mainly be attributed to a decrease in funding for major repairs and maintenance.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 305. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Safe and efficient transit on the infrastructure maintained, operated and managed by the Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated.  
Management of federal bridge, highway and tunnel infrastructure, and properties in the Montreal area 0 203,590,000 146,168,159
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 109,054,244 0 0
Total 109,054,244 203,590,000 146,168,159

The Senate

Raison d’être

The Senate of Canada, established by the Constitution Act, 1867, functions as a chamber complementary to, and independent of, the House of Commons. The Senate has 105 members appointed from the provinces and territories. Its primary purpose is to study and review all legislation passed by the House of Commons or initiated in the Senate. Both houses of Parliament must approve bills in identical form before they can become law. The Senate has the power to adopt, amend or reject any bill. In practice, it rarely defeats bills, but does frequently amend them. Through its committees, the Senate also undertakes the examination of public policy issues, often of a far-reaching and long-term nature, providing guidance to government and informing the national debate on issues of importance to Canadians.

The Speaker of the Senate is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 139. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - The Senate

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 306. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - The Senate
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 55,650,087 58,169,816 58,169,816 57,532,359
Total voted 55,650,087 58,169,816 58,169,816 57,532,359
Total Statutory 33,231,701 34,347,213 34,347,213 33,952,818
Total budgetary 88,881,788 92,517,029 92,517,029 91,485,177

Highlights

The Senate is estimating budgetary expenditures of $91.5 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $57.5 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $34 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

While the Senate was not obligated to conduct a cost-cutting exercise under the federal government’s Strategic and Operating Review, the Senate undertook a very thorough strategic review of all its programs and expenditures to ensure greater fiscal responsibility and accountability. This exercise will result in reductions in the voted budget over three fiscal years.

Many of the cost-cutting measures are already implemented and were applied to the 2012–13 and 2013–14 Main Estimates, including:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 307. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - The Senate
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
To provide the best possible environment for Senators to effectively contribute to federal legislation and public policy issues in the best interest of all Canadians.  
Senators and their Offices 43,039,799 43,589,940 45,477,706
Administrative Support 28,822,335 31,886,303 29,420,786
Chamber, Committees and Associations 17,019,654 17,040,786 16,586,685
Total 88,881,788 92,517,029 91,485,177

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 308. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - The Senate
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Total Statutory 45,651 167,000 167,000
Contributions
Contributions to Parliamentary Associations 373,275 380,000 380,000

Transport

Raison d’être

Transport Canada is responsible for the Government of Canada’s transportation policies and programs. The department is responsible for developing regulations, policies and services under the legislative authority of Parliament. The department is required by the Canada Transportation Act to report on the state of the national transportation system. While not directly responsible for all aspects or modes of transportation, the department plays a leadership role to ensure that all parts of the transportation system across Canada work together effectively.

Transport Canada leads a portfolio that includes shared governance organizations (e.g. the St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation), Crown corporations (e.g. the Great Lakes Pilotage Authority, Canada Post Corporation) and administrative tribunals/agencies (e.g. the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada). Grouping these organizations into one portfolio allows for integrated decision making on transportation issues.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 140. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Transport

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 309. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Transport
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 525,163,050 514,256,466 530,478,421 513,898,673
5 Capital expenditures 58,206,527 222,077,647 217,440,488 145,753,473
10 Grants and contributions 545,162,984 543,950,649 555,590,850 757,956,898
Total voted 1,128,532,561 1,280,284,762 1,303,509,759 1,417,609,044
Total Statutory 203,945,608 231,733,600 233,878,675 238,073,450
Total budgetary 1,332,478,169 1,512,018,362 1,537,388,434 1,655,682,494

Highlights

In summary, the department is estimating budgetary expenditures of $1.66 billion in 2014-15. Of this amount $1.42 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $238 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

Planned operating expenditures have decreased from 2012–13 and 2013–14 mostly as a result of savings measures announced in Budget 2012. However, in 2014–15 these savings were offset by new funding for the implementation of a world class prevention, preparedness and response regime for oil spills from ships to safeguard Canada’s marine environment while advancing responsible resource development to facilitate long-term economic growth and job creation for the benefit of all Canadians.

Planned spending in the capital vote is expected to decrease as a result of changes in planned spending due to the timing of land acquisitions for the Detroit River International Crossing. The new crossing will facilitate the movement of people and goods between Canada and the U.S. by ensuring that there is sufficient infrastructure capacity to handle projected growth in cross border trade and traffic in the Windsor-Detroit trade corridor.

Planned spending in the grants and contributions vote is expected to increase as a result of changes in cash flows for projects related to the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund. The changes in planned spending were due to the reprofile of funds as part of the renewal of the program as announced in Budget 2012. This allowed Transport Canada to better match planned spending to project requirements.

Details on the department’s priorities, core activities and related resource requirements can be found in Transport Canada’s Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 310. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Transport
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
An Efficient Transportation System.  
Gateways and Corridors 395,779,632 538,237,383 702,272,494
Transportation Infrastructure 309,656,203 320,633,244 333,815,823
Transportation Marketplace Frameworks 9,041,585 11,972,730 24,854,622
A Safe and Secure Transportation System.  
Aviation Safety 198,628,602 214,648,721 170,709,221
Marine Safety 56,492,575 57,756,667 56,003,982
Rail Safety 34,213,510 33,847,086 34,265,437
Aviation Security 33,706,392 33,357,783 31,672,052
Motor Vehicle Safety 22,458,347 24,751,952 20,905,007
Transportation of Dangerous Goods 12,756,370 13,159,659 14,727,734
Marine Security 14,005,041 14,897,654 12,788,946
Multimodal Safety and Security 0 11,233,308 11,153,164
Surface and Intermodal Security 3,967,849 4,807,985 4,739,231
A Clean Transportation System.  
Clean Air from Transportation 18,760,359 37,144,563 38,992,028
Environmental Stewardship of Transportation 20,059,193 30,761,717 29,171,557
Clean Water from Transportation 6,947,514 2,299,329 18,074,900
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 186,533,092 147,174,930 151,536,296
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 9,471,905 15,333,651 0
Total 1,332,478,169 1,512,018,362 1,655,682,494

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 311. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Transport
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grant to the Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services 28,077,609 28,661,623 28,868,346
Grant to close grade crossings 140,000 300,000 300,000
Grants to support clean Transportation initiatives 250,000 2,975,000 250,000
Grant for the Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative 74,780 250,000 200,000
Grant to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Program (COSCAP) 130,000 130,000 130,000
Contributions
Gateways and Border Crossings Fund 223,207,249 143,574,429 470,934,398
Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund 154,409,327 226,784,903 135,662,628
Airports Capital Assistance Program 29,823,513 38,000,000 38,000,000
Contribution to Support Clean Transportation Initiatives 0 10,500,000 18,418,941
Ferry Services Contribution Program 32,806,343 29,025,500 16,720,000
Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Service Class Contribution Program (RRPRSCCP) 13,923,011 0 11,200,000
Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the Railway Safety Act 11,949,960 10,945,000 10,945,000
Contributions to provinces toward highway improvements to enhance overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging industrial development and tourism from a regional economic perspective: Outaouais Road Development Agreement 21,625,877 19,145,000 8,380,000
Contribution for the Oshawa Harbour Port Consolidation Project 747,257 8,193,076 6,341,904
Road Safety Transfer Payment Program 4,442,284 4,442,681 4,442,681
Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program 2,053,463 1,600,000 1,600,000
Labrador Coastal Airstrips Restoration Program 2,166,021 1,000,000 1,000,000
Contribution in Support of Boating Safety 433,319 500,000 1,000,000
Contribution to Provide Short Term Financial Assistance for the Costs of Repairs, Maintenance, Rehabilitation and Other Related Initiatives Supporting the Ongoing Operations for the Port of Churchill 969,099 2,100,000 1,000,000
Contribution for the Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative 286,040 1,090,000 940,000
Allowances to former employees of Newfoundland Railways, Steamships and Telecommunications Services transferred to Canadian National Railways 378,710 484,000 484,000
Transportation Association of Canada 246,339 419,000 419,000
Contributions to the Railway Association of Canada for Operation Lifesaver 300,000 300,000 300,000
Contribution to the Province of Prince Edward Island for policing services in respect of the Confederation Bridge 265,220 289,000 296,000
Payments to other governments or international agencies for the operation and maintenance of airports, air navigation and airways facilities 48,697 100,000 100,000
Canadian Transportation Research Forum’s Scholarship program 24,000 24,000 24,000

Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

Raison d’être

The mandate and the jurisdiction of the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada are provided for by the Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada Act. The Tribunal’s principal mandate as a multimodal review body is to hold review and appeal hearings at the request of interested parties with respect to certain administrative actions taken under various federal transportation Acts.

The objective of the Tribunal is to provide the transportation community with the opportunity to have enforcement and licensing decisions of the Minister of Transport reviewed by an independent body.

Additional information can be found in the Tribunal’s Report on Plans and Priorities. The Minister of Transport is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 141. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 312. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 1,461,404 1,293,021 1,293,021 1,295,394
Total voted 1,461,404 1,293,021 1,293,021 1,295,394
Total Statutory 123,514 126,850 126,850 120,680
Total budgetary 1,584,918 1,419,871 1,419,871 1,416,074

Highlights

The Tribunal provides the national transportation community with the opportunity to have the Minister of Transport’s enforcement and licensing decisions reviewed by an independent body.

The Minister’s enforcement and licensing decisions may include monetary penalties or the suspension, cancellation, refusal to renew or refusal to issue or amend documents of entitlement on medical or other grounds.

These decisions are reviewed through a two-stage adjudicative process that comprises a Review Hearing and an Appeal Hearing. All Hearings are to be held expeditiously and informally, in accordance with the rules of fairness and natural justice.

At the conclusion of a Hearing, the Tribunal may confirm the Minister’s decision, substitute its own decision, or refer the matter back to the Minister for reconsideration.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 313. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
The Canadian transportation community is provided with the opportunity to have enforcement and licensing decisions of the Minister of Transport reviewed in a fair manner by unbiased hearing officers.  
Review and Appeal Hearings 1,243,208 1,079,871 1,079,871
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 341,710 340,000 336,203
Total 1,584,918 1,419,871 1,416,074

Treasury Board Secretariat

Raison d’être

The Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (Secretariat) is the administrative arm of the Treasury Board, and the President of the Treasury Board is the Minister responsible for the Secretariat. This organization supports the Treasury Board by making recommendations and providing advice on program spending, regulations and management policies and directives, while respecting the primary responsibility of deputy heads in managing their organizations and their roles as accounting officers before Parliament. In this way, the Secretariat strengthens the way government is managed and helps to ensure value for money in government spending and results for Canadians.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 142. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Treasury Board Secretariat

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 314. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Treasury Board Secretariat
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 231,877,492 214,344,779 218,189,887 231,214,433
5 Government Contingencies 0 750,000,000 750,000,000 750,000,000
10 Government-Wide Initiatives 0 3,193,000 3,193,000 3,193,000
20 Public Service Insurance 2,057,349,583 2,267,261,397 2,268,179,661 2,260,002,208
25 Operating Budget Carry Forward 0 1,200,000,000 1,648,912,689 1,600,000,000
30 Paylist Requirements 0 600,000,000 1,555,000,000 1,450,000,000
33 Capital Budget Carry Forward 0 600,000,000 426,087,311 600,000,000
- Compensation Adjustments 0 0 167,395,928 0
Total voted 2,289,227,075 5,634,799,176 7,036,958,476 6,894,409,641
Total Statutory 472,798,938 28,100,592 471,560,238 470,514,473
Total budgetary 2,762,026,013 5,662,899,768 7,508,518,714 7,364,924,114

Highlights

The Secretariat is estimating budgetary expenditures of $7.36 billion in 2014–15, of which $6.89 billion requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $471 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The Secretariat’s net spending will increase by $1.70 billion from the previous Main Estimates. This is comprised of government-wide Votes of $1.24 billion, statutory items of $442 million and Program Expenditures of $17 million.

The major changes are:

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 315. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Treasury Board Secretariat
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Government is well managed and accountable, and resources are allocated to achieve results.  
Government-wide Funds and Public Service Employer Payments 2,500,372,807 5,420,474,397 7,106,195,208
People Management 60,974,838 51,859,283 64,550,201
Management Frameworks 58,544,372 53,841,513 51,725,463
Financial Management 30,866,718 32,613,027 32,235,681
Expenditure Management 31,046,559 32,866,405 31,791,958
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 80,220,719 71,245,143 78,425,603
Total 2,762,026,013 5,662,899,768 7,364,924,114

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 316. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Treasury Board Secretariat
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Other Transfer Payments
Payments, in the nature of Workers’ Compensation, in accordance with the Public Service Income Benefit Plan for Survivors of Employees Slain on Duty 344,293 495,000 495,000
Special Indemnity Plan for Spouses of Canadian Forces Attachés 4,606 5,000 5,000

Veterans Affairs

Raison d’être

Canada’s development as an independent country with a unique identity stems partly from its proud military achievements. Veterans Affairs Canada exists to help those whose courageous efforts gave us this legacy and contributed to our growth as a nation.

The Minister of Veterans Affairs is responsible for this organization.

Veterans Affairs Canada’s mandate is set out in the Department of Veterans Affairs Act. It charges the Minister of Veterans Affairs with responsibility for "the care, treatment, or re-establishment in civil life of any person who served in the Canadian Forces or Merchant Navy or in the naval, army, air forces or merchant navies of Her Majesty, of any person who has otherwise engaged in pursuits relating to war, and of any other person designated . . . and the care of the dependants or survivors of any person referred to." Veterans Affairs Canada is also responsible for keeping alive the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 143. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Veterans Affairs

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Figure 144. Organizational Estimates - Non-budgetary - Veterans Affairs

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory non budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 317. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Veterans Affairs
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 865,590,436 871,509,739 879,779,953 855,453,817
5 Grants and contributions 2,578,927,410 2,726,718,500 2,738,741,501 2,685,987,300
Total voted 3,444,517,846 3,598,228,239 3,618,521,454 3,541,441,117
Total Statutory 41,709,995 39,671,095 39,671,095 35,537,649
Total budgetary 3,486,227,841 3,637,899,334 3,658,192,549 3,576,978,766
Non-budgetary
Total Statutory 208 0 0 0
Total non-budgetary 208 0 0 0

Highlights

Veterans Affairs Canada’s budget fluctuates each year due to the demand-driven nature of its programs which are based on Veterans’ needs and entitlements. In other words, a Veteran who is entitled to a benefit is paid that benefit, whether 10 Veterans come forward or 10,000.

Total planned spending for the 2014–15 fiscal year is $3,577 million, a net decrease of 1.7% ($60.9 million) from the 2013–14 fiscal year. This is primarily related to a reduction in requirements for traditional Veteran programs, as well as administrative savings.

The Department continues to see an increase in the number of Canadian Armed Forces Veterans benefiting from New Veterans Charter programs. At the same time, the number of traditional war service Veterans is declining, with an average age of 88. Over 90% of the Department’s budget, ($3,257 million or 91.1%) represents payments to Veterans, their families and other program recipients.

These Estimates reflect increased funding related to the Government of Canada’s decision to ensure that Veterans keep the full amount of all benefits to which they are entitled. Included is new funding to:

The Department continues to ensure that its services and benefits respond effectively to the needs of Veterans, their families and others served by Veterans Affairs Canada. Administrative efficiencies are the result of the Minister’s Cutting Red Tape initiative and other efficiency measures. Veterans Affairs Canada is committed to support Veterans by maintaining the level of benefits while recognizing the need to modernize the Department and transform the way it does business.

The Departmental priorities in 2014–15 are:

For more information on Departmental planned spending and priorities, please see Veterans Affairs Canada’s latest Report on Plans and Priorities.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 318. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Veterans Affairs
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Financial, physical and mental well being of eligible Veterans.  
Disability and Death Compensation 2,141,827,143 2,218,915,506 2,131,096,720
Health Care Program and Re-establishment Services 1,095,616,261 1,148,533,019 1,100,616,904
Financial Support Program 120,356,006 156,903,321 223,360,801
Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada's efforts during war, military conflict and peace.  
Canada Remembers Program 42,969,111 41,423,499 50,034,622
Veterans' rights to services and benefits that address their needs are considered by the Veterans Affairs Portfolio.  
Veterans Ombudsman 5,073,438 5,855,217 5,790,009
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 80,385,882 66,268,772 66,079,710
Total 3,486,227,841 3,637,899,334 3,576,978,766

Table 319. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Non-budgetary - Veterans Affairs
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Financial, physical and mental well being of eligible Veterans.  
Disability and Death Compensation 208 0 0
Total 208 0 0

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 320. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Veterans Affairs
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Pensions for disability and death, including pensions granted under the authority of the Civilian Government Employees (War) Compensation Order, P.C. 45/8848 of November 22, 1944, which shall be subject to the Pension Act; for former prisoners of war under the Pension Act, and Newfoundland special awards 1,633,836,047 1,635,000,000 1,539,000,000
Disability Awards and Allowances 427,619,067 515,000,000 531,871,000
Housekeeping and Grounds Maintenance 28,429,022 251,982,000 268,610,000
Earnings Loss and Supplementary Retirement Benefit 105,164,128 143,200,000 204,195,000
War Veterans Allowances and Civilian War Allowances 9,482,240 9,200,000 15,071,000
Last Post Fund 7,949,251 9,600,000 11,814,000
Commonwealth War Graves Commission 9,391,002 10,648,000 10,648,000
Payments under the Flying Accidents Compensation Regulations 731,191 800,000 850,000
Grant for Commemorative Partnerships 0 0 750,000
Children of Deceased Veterans Education Assistance 433,045 570,000 660,000
Treatment Allowances 580,056 675,000 650,000
Assistance in accordance with the provisions of the Assistance Fund Regulations 365,831 500,000 460,000
Canadian Forces Income Support Allowance 164,164 141,000 358,000
Career Transition Services 0 284,500 296,300
Assistance to Canadian Veterans – Overseas District 156,406 130,000 120,000
United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea 16,906 70,000 70,000
Payments of Gallantry Awards 15,490 15,000 15,000
Canadian Veterans Association of the United Kingdom 5,000 5,000 5,000
Contributions
Contributions to Veterans, under the Veterans Independence Program, to assist in defraying costs of extended health care not covered by provincial health programs 351,698,406 145,338,000 97,246,000
Contributions under the Commemorative Partnerships Program, to organizations, institutions and other levels of government, in support of projects related to the health and well-being of the veteran population, and commemoration activities and events 2,136,169 2,310,000 2,548,000
Contributions for the Community War Memorial Program to support the building of new, or major additions to existing cenotaphs and monuments 753,989 1,250,000 750,000

Veterans Review and Appeal Board

Raison d’être

The Veterans Review and Appeal Board is an independent, administrative tribunal created in 1995. The Board provides an appeal program for service-related disability decisions made by Veterans Affairs Canada. This program gives applicants two levels of redress for disability pension and disability award decisions and the final level of appeal for War Veterans Allowance claims.

The Board’s objective is to ensure that Canada’s traditional Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans, Royal Canadian Mounted Police applicants, qualified civilians and their families receive the disability pensions, disability awards and other benefits to which they are entitled under the law.

The Minister of Veterans Affairs is responsible for this organization.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 145. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Veterans Review and Appeal Board

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 321. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Veterans Review and Appeal Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Program expenditures 10,354,058 9,995,067 9,995,067 9,478,024
Total voted 10,354,058 9,995,067 9,995,067 9,478,024
Total Statutory 1,609,413 1,561,662 1,561,662 1,409,914
Total budgetary 11,963,471 11,556,729 11,556,729 10,887,938

Highlights

Veterans Review and Appeal Board is estimating budgetary expenditures of $10.9 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $9.5 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $1.4 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

The planned expenditures of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board remain approximately the same as the previous year. In 2014–15, the Board will continue implementing its strategic plan. It will undertake the following activities:

Program Delivery – Ensure applicants have an avenue of redress by an independent tribunal for disability compensation and War Veterans Allowance applications.

Improved Program Delivery – Enhance program delivery through innovation and the use of technology to improve the process for applicants.

Communication – Ensure applicants and all Canadians have information on the Board’s mandate, program, and redress process, while meeting the increasing information needs of applicants.

Accountable Management – Provide an effective program for applicants and their families by focussing on management, transparency and accountability.

Please refer to the Report on Plans and Priorities for further detail. http://www.vrab-tacra.gc.ca/Plans-eng.cfm

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 322. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Veterans Review and Appeal Board
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
An independent and fair appeal process for disability pension, award and allowance decisions made by Veterans Affairs Canada.  
Review and Appeal 11,963,471 11,556,729 10,887,938
Total 11,963,471 11,556,729 10,887,938

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Raison d’être

VIA Rail Canada Inc. (VIA Rail) was established as a crown corporation in 1978 to operate as the nation’s passenger rail carrier. Its objective is to provide a safe, efficient, and reliable passenger service in Canada. The network includes trains that operate in the Quebec City to Windsor Corridor, and long-haul trains, between Toronto and Vancouver and between Montreal and Halifax. VIA Rail also provides passenger rail transportation to regional and remote communities, some without alternative year-round transportation access.

VIA Rail Canada is accountable to Parliament through the Minister of Transport.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 146. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - VIA Rail Canada Inc.

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 323. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - VIA Rail Canada Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc. 419,958,000 187,783,000 439,383,000 183,061,756
Total voted 419,958,000 187,783,000 439,383,000 183,061,756
Total budgetary 419,958,000 187,783,000 439,383,000 183,061,756

Highlights

VIA Rail is estimating budgetary expenditures of $183.1 million in 2014–15 which require approval by Parliament.

VIA Rail’s revenues have declined compared to 2012, due to reduced domestic demand and strong airline competition in the Quebec City to Windsor Corridor (Corridor).

In 2012, VIA Rail realigned its long haul and south-western Corridor services to meet customer demands, which will help lower its future funding needs.

In addition to rightsizing services, VIA Rail introduced new frequencies in the Corridor. VIA Rail also continues to contain costs through a series of productivity improvements focusing on traffic and revenue enhancement as well as operating and maintenance efficiencies. These improvements are made possible through the Government’s more than one billion dollar capital investment in VIA Rail since 2007.

VIA Rail estimates that it will carry 4 million passengers in 2013, achieving the same level of passenger carryings before the realignment of services.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 324. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - VIA Rail Canada Inc.
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A national passenger rail transportation service that is safe, secure, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sustainable and that meets the needs of travellers in Canada.  
Operation of a national network of rail passenger services 0 187,783,000 183,061,756
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 419,958,000 0 0
Total 419,958,000 187,783,000 183,061,756

Western Economic Diversification

Raison d’être

Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) was established in 1988 to promote the development and diversification of the economy of Western Canada and to advance the interests of the West in national economic policy, program and project development and implementation. The Minister of Health, supported by the Minister of State (Western Economic Diversification) is responsible for this organization.

As the federal economic development department for Western Canada, WD develops and supports economic policies, programs and activities to promote economic growth throughout Western Canada.

Organizational Estimates

Figure 147. Organizational Estimates - Budgetary - Western Economic Diversification

The following chart presents the organizational breakdown of voted and statutory budgetary expenditures and estimates for the past three years.

Table 325. Organizational Estimates (dollars) - Western Economic Diversification
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2013–14 Estimates To Date 2014–15 Main Estimates
Budgetary
Voted
1 Operating expenditures 42,550,526 40,398,398 40,349,181 36,928,959
5 Grants and contributions 130,983,719 133,411,000 147,133,550 117,863,000
Total voted 173,534,245 173,809,398 187,482,731 154,791,959
Total Statutory 10,184,238 4,891,451 4,891,451 4,115,993
Total budgetary 183,718,483 178,700,849 192,374,182 158,907,952

Highlights

WD is estimating budgetary expenditures of $158.9 million in 2014–15. Of this amount, $154.8 million requires approval by Parliament. The remaining $4.1 million represents statutory forecasts that do not require additional approval and are provided for information purposes.

Factors contributing to the decrease in net spending of $33.5 million from 2013–14 Estimates to date, are provided below:

There are also impacts of yearly adjustments for which authorities are sought throughout a fiscal year and which may vary in amount from year to year. These net adjustments amount to $0.9 million increase in 2013–14.

Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program

Table 326. Expenditures by Strategic Outcome and Program - Budgetary - Western Economic Diversification
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
A growing and diversified western Canadian economy.  
Business Development and Innovation 0 93,227,813 100,598,774
Community Economic Growth 35,377,579 57,604,411 34,432,043
Policy, Advocacy and Coordination 8,538,591 7,113,497 10,741,002
The following program supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.  
Internal Services 22,230,897 20,755,128 13,136,133
Funds not allocated to the 2014–15 Program Alignment Architecture 117,571,416 0 0
Total 183,718,483 178,700,849 158,907,952

Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments

Table 327. Listing of the 2014–15 Transfer Payments - Western Economic Diversification
  2012–13 Expenditures 2013–14 Main Estimates 2014–15 Main Estimates
Grants
Grants for the Western Diversification Program 0 5,000,000 5,000,000
Contributions
Contributions under the Western Diversification Program 76,684,500 72,957,009 80,509,009
Contributions under the Community Futures Program 29,447,938 28,453,991 28,453,991
Contributions under the Women’s Enterprise Initiative 4,041,271 3,900,000 3,900,000


Annex - Items for inclusion in the Proposed Schedules to the Appropriation Bill


Table 1. Items for inclusion in the Proposed Schedule 1 to the Appropriation Bill
(for the financial year ending March 31, 2015)

Unless specifically identified under the Changes in 2014–15 Main Estimates section, all vote wordings have been provided in earlier appropriation acts.
Vote No. Items Amount ($)
AGRICULTURE AND AGRI-FOOD
1 Agriculture and Agri-Food – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received from, and to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year for, collaborative research agreements and research services, the grazing and breeding activities of the Community Pasture Program, the administration of the AgriStability program, and the provision of internal support services to other organizations; and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 544,949,432
5 Agriculture and Agri-Food – Capital expenditures 27,872,294
10 Agriculture and Agri-Food – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 365,352,000
Total 938,173,726
ATLANTIC CANADA OPPORTUNITIES AGENCY
1 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency – Operating expenditures and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 63,873,388
5 Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 216,270,293
Total 280,143,681
ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA LIMITED
1 Payments to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for operating and capital expenditures 102,143,000
Total 102,143,000
AUDITOR GENERAL
1 Auditor General – Program expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received to offset related expenditures incurred in the fiscal year arising from audit professional services provided to members of the Canadian Council of Legislative Auditors (CCOLA) and the annual financial and performance audits and of contribution audits for the International Labour Organization (ILO) 67,947,936
Total 67,947,936
CANADA COUNCIL FOR THE ARTS
1 Payments to the Canada Council for the Arts under section 18 of the Canada Council for the Arts Act, to be used for the furtherance of the objects set out in section 8 of that Act 182,092,916
Total 182,092,916
CANADA INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS BOARD
1 Canada Industrial Relations Board – Program expenditures 11,823,711
Total 11,823,711
CANADA MORTGAGE AND HOUSING CORPORATION
1 To reimburse Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation for the amounts of loans forgiven, grants, contributions and expenditures made, and losses, costs and expenses incurred under the provisions of the National Housing Act or in respect of the exercise of powers or the carrying out of duties or functions conferred on the Corporation pursuant to the authority of any Act of Parliament of Canada other than the National Housing Act, in accordance with the Corporation’s authority under the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Act 2,097,353,000
Total 2,097,353,000
CANADA POST CORPORATION
1 Payments to the Canada Post Corporation for special purposes 22,210,000
Total 22,210,000
CANADA SCHOOL OF PUBLIC SERVICE
1 Canada School of Public Service – Program expenditures 39,921,868
Total 39,921,868
CANADIAN AIR TRANSPORT SECURITY AUTHORITY
1 Payments to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority for operating and capital expenditures 591,626,313
Total 591,626,313
CANADIAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION
1 Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for operating expenditures 929,278,212
5 Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for working capital 4,000,000
10 Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for capital expenditures 104,740,000
Total 1,038,018,212
CANADIAN CENTRE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
1 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety – Program expenditures 3,978,250
Total 3,978,250
CANADIAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION
1 Payments to the Canadian Commercial Corporation 15,654,204
Total 15,654,204
CANADIAN DAIRY COMMISSION
1 Canadian Dairy Commission – Program expenditures 3,610,936
Total 3,610,936
CANADIAN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT AGENCY
1 Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency – Program expenditures, contributions and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year arising from the provision of environmental assessment services including the conduct of panel reviews, comprehensive studies, mediations, training and information publications by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency 28,227,786
Total 28,227,786
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY
1 Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Operating expenditures and contributions 470,029,881
5 Canadian Food Inspection Agency – Capital expenditures 24,264,263
Total 494,294,144
CANADIAN GRAIN COMMISSION
1 Canadian Grain Commission – Program expenditures 7,537,076
Total 7,537,076
CANADIAN HERITAGE
1 Canadian Heritage – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year by the Canadian Conservation Institute, the Canadian Heritage Information Network, the Canadian Audio-visual Certification Office and the Capital Experience Program and from the provision of internal support services to other organizations, and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 178,337,991
5 Canadian Heritage – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 1,187,709,835
Total 1,366,047,826
CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
1 Canadian Human Rights Commission – Program expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year through the provision of internal support services to other organizations to offset associated expenditures incurred in the fiscal year 19,639,234
Total 19,639,234
CANADIAN HUMAN RIGHTS TRIBUNAL
1 Canadian Human Rights Tribunal – Program expenditures 4,145,232
Total 4,145,232
CANADIAN INSTITUTES OF HEALTH RESEARCH
1 Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Operating expenditures 47,112,396
5 Canadian Institutes of Health Research – The grants listed in the Estimates 932,143,424
Total 979,255,820
CANADIAN INTERGOVERNMENTAL CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT
1 Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat – Program expenditures 5,548,958
Total 5,548,958
CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL TRADE TRIBUNAL
1 Canadian International Trade Tribunal – Program expenditures 8,305,445
Total 8,305,445
CANADIAN MUSEUM FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
1 Payments to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights for operating and capital expenditures 21,700,000
Total 21,700,000
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY
1 Payments to the Canadian Museum of History for operating and capital expenditures 63,430,033
Total 63,430,033
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF IMMIGRATION AT PIER 21
1 Payments to the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 for operating and capital expenditures 9,900,000
Total 9,900,000
CANADIAN MUSEUM OF NATURE
1 Payments to the Canadian Museum of Nature for operating and capital expenditures 26,127,096
Total 26,127,096
CANADIAN NORTHERN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
1 Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency – Operating expenditures 11,231,366
5 Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency – Contributions 18,641,803
Total 29,873,169
CANADIAN NUCLEAR SAFETY COMMISSION
1 Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission – Program expenditures, the grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 36,578,266
Total 36,578,266
CANADIAN POLAR COMMISSION
1 Canadian Polar Commission – Program expenditures, the grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 2,439,807
Total 2,439,807
CANADIAN RADIO-TELEVISION AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
1 Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission – Program expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year pursuant to the Telecommunications Fees Regulations, 2010 , Broadcasting Licence Fee Regulations, 1997, Unsolicited Telecommunications Fees Regulations, and other activities related to the conduct of its operations, up to amounts approved by the Treasury Board 3,945,670
Total 3,945,670
CANADIAN SECURITY INTELLIGENCE SERVICE
1 Canadian Security Intelligence Service – Program expenditures 468,824,514
Total 468,824,514
CANADIAN SPACE AGENCY
1 Canadian Space Agency – Operating expenditures 155,266,004
5 Canadian Space Agency – Capital expenditures 257,955,633
10 Canadian Space Agency – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 39,306,853
Total 452,528,490
CANADIAN TOURISM COMMISSION
1 Payments to the Canadian Tourism Commission 57,972,388
Total 57,972,388
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND SAFETY BOARD
1 Canadian Transportation Accident Investigation and Safety Board – Program expenditures 25,757,380
Total 25,757,380
CANADIAN TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
1 Canadian Transportation Agency – Program expenditures 24,299,370
Total 24,299,370
CHIEF ELECTORAL OFFICER
1 Chief Electoral Officer – Program expenditures 30,538,285
Total 30,538,285
CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION
1 Citizenship and Immigration – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year from, and to offset related expenditures incurred in the fiscal year arising from the provision of services related to International Experience Canada, and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 556,389,499
5 Citizenship and Immigration – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 976,456,536
Total 1,532,846,035
COMMISSIONER FOR FEDERAL JUDICIAL AFFAIRS
1 Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs – Operating expenditures, remuneration, allowances and expenses for judges, including deputy judges of the Supreme Court of Yukon, the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories and the Nunavut Court of Justice, not provided for by the Judges Act, and pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the year arising from the provision of administrative services and judicial training services 8,643,425
5 Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs – Canadian Judicial Council – Operating expenditures 1,513,611
Total 10,157,036
COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY ESTABLISHMENT
1 Communications Security Establishment – Program expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year arising from the operations of the organization, including the provision of internal support services to other organizations, to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year 796,802,239
Total 796,802,239
COPYRIGHT BOARD
1 Copyright Board – Program expenditures 2,829,969
Total 2,829,969
CORRECTIONAL SERVICE OF CANADA
1

Correctional Service of Canada – Operating expenditures, the grants listed in the Estimates, contributions, and

  1. authority to pay into the Inmate Welfare Fund revenue derived during the year from projects operated by inmates and financed by that Fund;
  2. authority to operate canteens in federal institutions and to deposit revenue from sales into the Inmate Welfare Fund;
  3. payments, in accordance with terms and conditions prescribed by the Governor in Council, to or on behalf of discharged inmates who suffer physical disability caused by participation in normal program activity in federal institutions, and to dependants of deceased inmates and ex-inmates whose death resulted from participation in normal program activity in federal institutions; and
  4. authority for the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, to enter into an agreement with any province for the confinement in institutions of that province of any persons sentenced or committed to a penitentiary, for compensation for the maintenance of such persons and for payment in respect of the construction and related costs of such institutions
  5. the Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) National Infrastructure Contribution program
1,913,020,536
5

Correctional Service of Canada – Capital expenditures, including payments as contributions to

  1. aboriginal communities as defined in section 79 of the Corrections and Conditional Release Act in connection with the provision of correctional services pursuant to section 81 of that Act; and
  2. non-profit organizations involved in community corrections operations, provinces and municipalities towards construction done by those bodies
184,244,519
Total 2,097,265,055
COURTS ADMINISTRATION SERVICE
1 Courts Administration Service – Program expenditures 61,260,445
Total 61,260,445
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF CANADA FOR THE REGIONS OF QUEBEC
1 Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec – Operating expenditures and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 37,907,218
5 Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 205,309,446
Total 243,216,664
EMPLOYMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
1

Employment and Social Development – Operating expenditures and

  1. authority to make recoverable expenditures on behalf of the Canada Pension Plan and the Employment Insurance Operating Account;
  2. pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend, to offset related expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, revenues received in the fiscal year arising from
    1. the provision of Public Access Programs Sector services,
    2. services to assist provinces in the administration of provincial programs funded under Labour Market Development Agreements,
    3. services offered on behalf of other federal government departments and/or federal government departmental corporations,
    4. the amount charged to any Crown corporation under paragraph 14(b) of the Government Employees Compensation Act in relation to the litigation costs for subrogated claims for Crown corporations, and
    5. the portion of the Government Employees Compensation Act departmental or agency subrogated claim settlements related to litigation costs; and
  3. the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year
571,067,134
5 Employment and Social Development – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 1,227,675,995
Total 1,798,743,129
ENTERPRISE CAPE BRETON CORPORATION
1 Payments to the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation pursuant to the Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation Act 49,536,000
Total 49,536,000
ENVIRONMENT
1 Environment – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received from, and offset related expenditures incurred in the fiscal year for the provision of services or the sale of information products arising from the operations of the department funded from this Vote, including research, analysis and scientific services, hydrometric surveys, regulatory and monitoring services, including oil sands, entry fees and permits, real property services, and authority for the Minister of the Environment to engage consultants as may be required by different Boards at such remuneration as those Boards may determine; and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 687,165,091
5 Environment – Capital expenditures and authority to make payments to provinces or municipalities as contributions towards construction done by those bodies and authority to make recoverable advances not exceeding the amount of the shares of provincial and outside agencies of the cost of joint projects including expenditures on other than federal property 52,789,150
10 Environment – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions, and contributions to developing countries in accordance with the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol taking the form of monetary payments or the provision of goods, equipment or services 107,286,053
Total 847,240,294
FEDERAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR SOUTHERN ONTARIO
1 Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario – Operating expenditures 26,037,429
5 Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 177,631,522
Total 203,668,951
FINANCE
1 Finance – Operating expenditures and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year to offset expenditures incurred in that fiscal year from the provision of internal services to other organizations 114,981,053
5 Finance – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 5,035,000
L10 In accordance with the Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act, the issuance and payment of non-interest bearing, non-negotiable demand notes in an amount not to exceed $441,610,000 to the International Development Association 1
Total 120,016,054
FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AND REPORTS ANALYSIS CENTRE OF CANADA
1 Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada – Program expenditures 43,803,658
Total 43,803,658
FISHERIES AND OCEANS
1

Fisheries and Oceans – Operating expenditures and

  1. Canada’s share of expenses of the International Fisheries Commissions, authority to provide free accommodation for the International Fisheries Commissions and authority to make recoverable advances in the amounts of the shares of the International Fisheries Commissions of joint cost projects;
  2. authority to make recoverable advances for transportation, stevedoring and other shipping services performed on behalf of individuals, outside agencies and other governments in the course of, or arising out of, the exercise of jurisdiction in navigation, including aids to navigation and shipping;
  3. pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenue received during the fiscal year in the course of, or arising from, the activities of the Canadian Coast Guard and for the provision of internal support services to other organizations; and (d) the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year
1,101,569,625
5 Fisheries and Oceans – Capital expenditures and authority to make payments to provinces, municipalities and local or private authorities as contributions towards construction done by those bodies and authority for the purchase and disposal of commercial fishing vessels 325,273,149
10 Fisheries and Oceans – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 57,853,950
Total 1,484,696,724
FOREIGN AFFAIRS, TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
1 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development – Operating expenditures, including those related to the appointment of Canada’s representatives abroad, to the staff of such officials, and to the assignment of Canadians to the staffs of international organizations and authority to make recoverable advances in amounts not exceeding the amounts of the shares of such organizations; expenditures in respect of the provision of office accommodation for the International Civil Aviation Organization; recoverable expenditures for assistance to and repatriation of distressed Canadian citizens and Canadian residents living abroad, including their dependants; and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year from, and to offset related expenditures incurred in the fiscal year arising from the provision of services related to: training services provided by the Canadian Foreign Service Institute; trade and education fairs, trade missions and other international business development services; investment development services; international telecommunication services; departmental publications; other services provided abroad to other government departments, agencies, Crown corporations and other non-federal organizations; specialized consular services; and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 1,379,893,098
5 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development – Capital expenditures 145,274,489
10 Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions including payments for other specified purposes and including the provision of goods and services for: international security assistance, international development assistance, international humanitarian assistance, global peace assistance and promotion of trade and investment 3,431,944,508
15 Payments, in respect of pension, insurance and social security programs or other arrangements for employees locally engaged outside of Canada, or in respect of the administration of such programs or arrangements, including premiums, contributions, benefit payments, fees and other expenditures made in respect of employees locally engaged outside Canada and for such other persons, as Treasury Board determines 50,779,000
L20 Pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act, the amount of financial assistance provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in consultation with the Minister of Finance, for the issuance and payment of non-interest bearing, non-negotiable demand notes may not exceed $245,000,000 for the purpose of contributions to the international financial institutions over a period commencing on April 1, 2014 and ending on March 31, 2015 1
L25 Pursuant to subsection 12(2) of the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act, the amount of financial assistance provided by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in consultation with the Minister of Finance, for the purchase of shares of international financial institutions, may not exceed an amount of $49,320,337 in United States dollars over a period commencing on April 1, 2014 and ending on March 31, 2015, which amount is estimated in Canadian dollars at $50,082,304 1
Total 5,007,891,097
GOVERNOR GENERAL
1 Governor General – Program expenditures, the grants listed in the Estimates and expenditures incurred on behalf of former Governors General, including those incurred on behalf of their spouses, during their lifetimes and for a period of six months following their death, in respect of the performance of activities which devolve on them as a result of their having occupied the office of Governor General 17,150,426
Total 17,150,426
HEALTH
1 Health – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year arising from the provision of services or the sale of products related to health protection, regulatory activities and medical services, and the provision of internal support services to other organizations,and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 1,774,856,975
5 Health – Capital expenditures 31,656,363
10 Health – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions, in the form of monetary payments or the provision of goods or services 1,683,745,108
Total 3,490,258,446
HOUSE OF COMMONS
1 House of Commons – Program expenditures, including payments in respect of the cost of operating Members’ constituency offices, contributions and authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year arising from the activities of the House of Commons 270,118,849
Total 270,118,849
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE BOARD
1 Immigration and Refugee Board – Program expenditures 107,869,316
Total 107,869,316
INDIAN AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT
1

Indian Affairs and Northern Development – Operating expenditures and

  1. pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year through the provision of internal support services to other organizations to offset associated expenditures incurred in the fiscal year;
  2. expenditures on works, buildings and equipment and expenditures and recoverable expenditures in respect of services provided and work performed on other than federal property;
  3. authority to provide, in respect of Indian and Inuit economic development activities, for the capacity development for Indian and Inuit and the furnishing of materials and equipment;
  4. authority to sell electric power to private consumers in remote locations when alternative local sources of supply are not available, in accordance with terms and conditions approved by the Governor in Council; and
  5. the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year
1,215,376,476
5

Indian Affairs and Northern Development – Capital expenditures and

  1. expenditures on buildings, works, land and equipment, the operation, control and ownership of which may be transferred to provincial governments on terms and conditions approved by the Governor in Council, or to Indian bands, groups of Indians or individual Indians at the discretion of the Minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and such expenditures on other than federal property; and
  2. authority to make recoverable expenditures in amounts not exceeding the shares of provincial governments of expenditures on roads and related works
5,695,536
10 Indian Affairs and Northern Development – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 6,654,152,734
L15 Loans to native claimants in accordance with terms and conditions approved by the Governor in Council for the purpose of defraying costs related to research, development and negotiation of claims 25,903,000
Total 7,901,127,746
INDIAN RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION
1 Indian Residential Schools Truth and Reconciliation Commission – Program expenditures 2,062,393
Total 2,062,393
INDUSTRY
1 Industry – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenue received during the fiscal year, to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, arising from the provision of internal support services to other organizations, communications research, bankruptcy and corporations and from services and regulatory processes, specifically pre-merger notification filings, advance ruling certificates, advisory opinions and photocopies, provided under the Competition Act, and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 297,683,017
5 Industry – Capital expenditures 16,840,692
10 Industry – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 557,723,370
L15 Payments pursuant to subsection 14(2) of the Department of Industry Act 300,000
L20 Loans pursuant to paragraph 14(1)(a) of the Department of Industry Act 500,000
Total 873,047,079
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE
1 Payments to the International Development Research Centre 188,019,646
Total 188,019,646
INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION (CANADIAN SECTION)
1 International Joint Commission (Canadian Section) – Program expenditures – Salaries and expenses of the Canadian Section, expenses of studies, surveys and investigations by the Commission under International References and expenses of the Commission under the Canada/United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement 6,169,457
Total 6,169,457
JUSTICE
1 Justice – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year, and to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, arising from the provision of mandatory legal services to Government departments and agencies and optional services to Crown corporations, non-federal organizations and international organizations provided they are consistent with the Department’s mandate, and the provision of internal support services to other organizations, and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 236,861,079
5 Justice – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 317,485,223
Total 554,346,302
LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES OF CANADA
1 Library and Archives of Canada – Program expenditures, the grants listed in the Estimates and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received to offset related expenditures incurred in the fiscal year arising from access to and reproduction of materials from the collection 86,431,409
Total 86,431,409
LIBRARY OF PARLIAMENT
1 Library of Parliament – Program expenditures, including authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year arising from the activities of the Library of Parliament 37,117,035
Total 37,117,035
MARINE ATLANTIC INC.
1 Payments to Marine Atlantic Inc. in respect of the costs of the management of the Company, payments for capital purposes and for transportation activities including the following water transportation services pursuant to contracts with Her Majesty: Newfoundland ferries and terminals 127,484,000
Total 127,484,000
MILITARY GRIEVANCES EXTERNAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
1 Military Grievances External Review Committee – Program expenditures 6,144,993
Total 6,144,993
MILITARY POLICE COMPLAINTS COMMISSION
1 Military Police Complaints Commission – Program expenditures 5,171,097
Total 5,171,097
NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE CORPORATION
1 Payments to the National Arts Centre Corporation for operating expenditures 34,219,186
Total 34,219,186
NATIONAL BATTLEFIELDS COMMISSION
1 National Battlefields Commission – Program expenditures 11,940,643
Total 11,940,643
NATIONAL CAPITAL COMMISSION
1 Payments to the National Capital Commission for operating expenditures 64,736,659
5 Payments to the National Capital Commission for capital expenditures 23,630,000
Total 88,366,659
NATIONAL DEFENCE
1 National Defence – Operating expenditures and authority for total commitments, subject to allotment by the Treasury Board, of $28,084,640,754 for the purposes of Votes 1, 5 and 10 of the Department regardless of the year in which the payment of those commitments comes due (of which it is estimated that $10,275,042,000 will come due for payment in future years), authority, subject to the direction of the Treasury Board, to make recoverable expenditures or advances in respect of materials supplied to or services performed on behalf of individuals, corporations, outside agencies, other government departments and agencies and other governments and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenue received during the fiscal year, to offset related expenditures for the purposes of this Vote including the provision of internal support services to other organizations, and authority to make payments, in respect of pension, insurance and social security programs or other arrangements for employees locally engaged outside of Canada, or in respect of the administration of such programs or arrangements, including premiums, contributions, benefits, fees and other expenditures, made in respect of employees locally engaged outside of Canada and for such other persons, as Treasury Board determines, and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 12,513,999,319
5 National Defence – Capital expenditures 4,730,059,209
10 National Defence – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions, which grants and contributions may include monetary payments or, in lieu of payment made to a recipient, the provision of goods or services or of the use of facilities, and which may also include the contributions that may be approved by the Governor in Council in accordance with section 3 of The Defence Appropriation Act, 1950, for provision or transfer of defence equipment or services or supplies or facilities for defence purposes 178,183,820
Total 17,422,242,348
NATIONAL ENERGY BOARD
1 National Energy Board – Program expenditures and contributions 64,555,107
Total 64,555,107
NATIONAL FILM BOARD
1 National Film Board – Program expenditures and contributions 59,912,241
Total 59,912,241
NATIONAL GALLERY OF CANADA
1 Payments to the National Gallery of Canada for operating and capital expenditures 35,770,723
5 Payment to the National Gallery of Canada for the acquisition of objects for the Collection and other costs attributable to this activity 8,000,000
Total 43,770,723
NATIONAL MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
1 Payments to the National Museum of Science and Technology for operating and capital expenditures 26,862,194
Total 26,862,194
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA
1 National Research Council of Canada – Operating expenditures 374,598,983
5 National Research Council of Canada – Capital expenditures 30,742,000
10 National Research Council of Canada – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 249,891,385
Total 655,232,368
NATURAL RESOURCES
1 Natural Resources – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year from the sale of forestry and information products; licensing, training and certification activities related to the Explosives Act and Explosives Regulations; from research, consultation, testing, analysis, and administration services as part of the departmental operations; and for the provision of internal support services to other organizations and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 649,823,365
5 Natural Resources – Capital expenditures 12,777,080
10 Natural Resources – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 444,039,000
Total 1,106,639,445
NATURAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL
1 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year, to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, arising from the provision of internal support services to other organizations 42,776,701
5 Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council – The grants listed in the Estimates 1,015,471,014
Total 1,058,247,715
NORTHERN PIPELINE AGENCY
1 Northern Pipeline Agency – Program expenditures and contributions 701,325
Total 701,325
OFFICE OF INFRASTRUCTURE OF CANADA
1 Office of Infrastructure of Canada – Operating expenditures 2,050,758
5 Office of Infrastructure of Canada – Contributions 1,345,967,616
Total 1,348,018,374
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF LOBBYING
1 Office of the Commissioner of Lobbying – Program expenditures 4,015,579
Total 4,015,579
OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONER OF OFFICIAL LANGUAGES
1 Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages – Program expenditures 18,623,744
Total 18,623,744
OFFICE OF THE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY ESTABLISHMENT COMMISSIONER
1 Office of the Communications Security Establishment Commissioner – Program expenditures 1,847,027
Total 1,847,027
OFFICE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ETHICS COMMISSIONER
1 Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner – Program expenditures 6,178,280
Total 6,178,280
OFFICE OF THE CO-ORDINATOR, STATUS OF WOMEN
1 Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women – Operating expenditures and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 9,370,497
5 Office of the Co-ordinator, Status of Women – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 19,033,333
Total 28,403,830
OFFICE OF THE CORRECTIONAL INVESTIGATOR
1 Office of the Correctional Investigator – Program expenditures 4,120,298
Total 4,120,298
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS
1 Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions – Program expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year, and to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, arising from the provision of prosecution and prosecution-related services and the provision of internal support services to other organizations and optional services to Crown corporations, non-federal organizations and international organizations provided they are consistent with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution’s mandate 149,579,834
Total 149,579,834
OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC SECTOR INTEGRITY COMMISSIONER
1 Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner – Program expenditures and contributions 4,923,694
Total 4,923,694
OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
1 Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions – Program expenditures 937,691
Total 937,691
OFFICES OF THE INFORMATION AND PRIVACY COMMISSIONERS OF CANADA
1 Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada – Office of the Information Commissioner of Canada – Program expenditures 9,897,674
5 Offices of the Information and Privacy Commissioners of Canada – Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada – Program expenditures and contributions 21,949,100
Total 31,846,774
PAROLE BOARD OF CANADA
1 Parole Board of Canada – Program expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year, and to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year arising from the provision of services to process record suspension applications for persons convicted of offences under federal acts and regulations 41,357,732
Total 41,357,732
PATENTED MEDICINE PRICES REVIEW BOARD
1 Patented Medicine Prices Review Board – Program expenditures 9,949,348
Total 9,949,348
PPP CANADA INC.
1 Payments to PPP Canada Inc. for operations and program delivery 9,500,000
Total 9,500,000
PRIVY COUNCIL
1 Privy Council – Program expenditures, including operating expenditures of Commissions of inquiry not otherwise provided for and the operation of the Prime Minister’s residence; and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year through the provision of internal support services to other departments to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year 105,754,626
Total 105,754,626
PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY OF CANADA
1 Public Health Agency of Canada – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year arising from the sale of products, inspection services and the provision of internal support services to other organizations 312,527,662
5 Public Health Agency of Canada – Capital expenditures 6,100,596
10 Public Health Agency of Canada – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 253,014,798
Total 571,643,056
PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1 Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year through the provision of internal support services to other organizations to offset associated expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 115,159,335
5 Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 993,008,766
Total 1,108,168,101
PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
1 Public Service Commission – Program expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year to offset expenditures incurred in that fiscal year arising from the provision of staffing, assessment and counselling services and products and the provision of internal support services to other organizations 71,676,677
Total 71,676,677
PUBLIC SERVICE LABOUR RELATIONS BOARD
1 Public Service Labour Relations Board – Program expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year through the provision of internal support services to other organizations to offset associated expenditures incurred in the fiscal year 12,501,779
Total 12,501,779
PUBLIC SERVICE STAFFING TRIBUNAL
1 Public Service Staffing Tribunal – Program expenditures 4,891,908
Total 4,891,908
PUBLIC WORKS AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES
1 Public Works and Government Services – Operating expenditures for the provision of accommodation, common and central services including recoverable expenditures on behalf of the Canada Pension Plan, the Employment Insurance Act and the Seized Property Management Act ; authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year arising from accommodation and central and common services in respect of these services and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, internal support services to other organizations; and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 1,786,071,771
5 Public Works and Government Services – Capital expenditures including expenditures on works other than federal property and authority to reimburse tenants of federal property for improvements authorized by the Minister of Public Works and Government Services 759,963,628
Total 2,546,035,399
REGISTRY OF THE COMPETITION TRIBUNAL
1 Registry of the Competition Tribunal – Program expenditures 2,186,169
Total 2,186,169
REGISTRY OF THE PUBLIC SERVANTS DISCLOSURE PROTECTION TRIBUNAL
1 Registry of the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Tribunal – Program expenditures 1,664,105
Total 1,664,105
REGISTRY OF THE SPECIFIC CLAIMS TRIBUNAL
1 Registry of the Specific Claims Tribunal – Program expenditures 2,728,608
Total 2,728,608
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE
1 Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during a fiscal year to offset associated expenditures, including revenues from the provision of internal support services to other organizations 1,766,280,232
5 Royal Canadian Mounted Police – Capital expenditures 246,469,709
10 Royal Canadian Mounted Police – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions, provided that the amount listed for any grant may be increased or decreased subject to the approval of the Treasury Board 163,636,131
Total 2,176,386,072
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE EXTERNAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
1 Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee – Program expenditures 858,554
Total 858,554
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE PUBLIC COMPLAINTS COMMISSION
1 Royal Canadian Mounted Police Public Complaints Commission – Program expenditures 9,049,115
Total 9,049,115
SECURITY INTELLIGENCE REVIEW COMMITTEE
1 Security Intelligence Review Committee – Program expenditures 2,477,760
Total 2,477,760
SENATE ETHICS OFFICER
1 Senate Ethics Officer – Program expenditures 1,059,500
Total 1,059,500
SHARED SERVICES CANADA
1 Shared Services Canada – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in the fiscal year to offset expenditures incurred in that fiscal year arising from the provision of information technology services 1,176,098,834
5 Shared Services Canada – Capital expenditures 216,592,917
Total 1,392,691,751
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES RESEARCH COUNCIL
1 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during the fiscal year, to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, arising from the provision of internal support services to other organizations 22,576,658
5 Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council – The grants listed in these Estimates 666,664,097
Total 689,240,755
STANDARDS COUNCIL OF CANADA
1 Payments to the Standards Council of Canada pursuant to section 5 of the Standards Council of Canada Act 11,729,000
Total 11,729,000
STATISTICS CANADA
1 Statistics Canada – Program expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received during a fiscal year to offset associated expenditures, including revenues from the provision of internal support services to other organizations 322,744,376
Total 322,744,376
SUPREME COURT OF CANADA
1 Supreme Court of Canada – Program expenditures 22,307,652
Total 22,307,652
TELEFILM CANADA
1 Payments to Telefilm Canada to be used for the purposes set out in the Telefilm Canada Act 95,363,072
Total 95,363,072
THE FEDERAL BRIDGE CORPORATION LIMITED
1 Payments to The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited 21,040,000
Total 21,040,000
THE JACQUES-CARTIER AND CHAMPLAIN BRIDGES INC.
1 Payments to The Jacques-Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc. to be applied in payment of the excess of the expenditures over the revenues of the Corporation (exclusive of depreciation on capital structures and reserves) in the operation of the Jacques-Cartier, Champlain and Honoré Mercier Bridges, a portion of the Bonaventure Autoroute, the Pont-Champlain Jetty, and Melocheville Tunnel, Montreal 146,168,159
Total 146,168,159
THE SENATE
1 The Senate – Program expenditures, including an allowance in lieu of residence to the Speaker of the Senate, payments in respect of the cost of operating Senators’ offices, contributions and authority to expend in the fiscal year revenues received during that fiscal year arising from the activities of the Senate 57,532,359
Total 57,532,359
TRANSPORT
1

Transport – Operating expenditures and

  1. authority to make expenditures on other than federal property in the course of or arising out of the exercise of jurisdiction in aeronautics;
  2. authority for the payment of commissions for revenue collection pursuant to the Aeronautics Act;
  3. pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenue received during the fiscal year including the provision of internal support services to other organizations; and
  4. the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year
513,898,673
5 Transport – Capital expenditures including contributions to provinces or municipalities or local or private authorities towards construction done by those bodies 145,753,473
10 Transport – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 757,956,898
Total 1,417,609,044
TRANSPORTATION APPEAL TRIBUNAL OF CANADA
1 Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada – Program expenditures 1,295,394
Total 1,295,394
TREASURY BOARD SECRETARIAT
1 Treasury Board Secretariat – Program expenditures and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year and, pursuant to paragraph 29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend revenues received in a fiscal year, and to offset expenditures incurred in the fiscal year, arising from the provision of internal support services to other organizations and from activities of the Treasury Board Secretariat 231,214,433
5 Government Contingencies – Subject to the approval of the Treasury Board, to supplement other appropriations and to provide for miscellaneous, urgent or unforeseen expenditures not otherwise provided for, including grants and contributions not listed in the Estimates and the increase of the amount of grants listed in these, where those expenditures are within the legal mandate of a government organization, and authority to reuse any sums allotted and repaid to this appropriation from other appropriations 750,000,000
10 Government-Wide Initiatives – Subject to the approval of the Treasury Board, to supplement other appropriations in support of the implementation of strategic management initiatives in the public service of Canada 3,193,000
20 Public Service Insurance – Payments, in respect of insurance, pension or benefit programs or other arrangements, or in respect of the administration of such programs, or arrangements, including premiums, contributions, benefits, fees and other expenditures, made in respect of the public service or any part thereof and for such other persons, as Treasury Board determines, and authority to expend any revenues or other amounts received in respect of such programs or arrangements to offset any such expenditures in respect of such programs or arrangements and to provide for the return to certain employees of their share of the premium reduction under subsection 96(3) of the Employment Insurance Act 2,260,002,208
25 Operating Budget Carry Forward – Subject to the approval of the Treasury Board, to supplement other appropriations for the operating budget carry forward from the previous fiscal year 1,600,000,000
30 Paylist Requirements – Subject to the approval of the Treasury Board, to supplement other appropriations for requirements related to parental and maternity allowances, entitlements on cessation of service or employment and adjustments made to terms and conditions of service or employment of the federal public administration including members of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Forces, where these have not been provided from Vote 15, Compensation Adjustments 1,450,000,000
33 Capital Budget Carry Forward – Subject to the approval of the Treasury Board, to supplement other appropriations for purposes of the capital budget carry forward allowance from the previous fiscal year 600,000,000
Total 6,894,409,641
VETERANS AFFAIRS
1 Veterans Affairs – Operating expenditures, upkeep of property, including engineering and other investigatory planning expenses that do not add tangible value to real property, taxes, insurance and maintenance of public utilities; to authorize, subject to the approval of the Governor in Council, necessary remedial work on properties constructed under individual firm price contracts and sold under the Veterans’ Land Act (R.S.C.,1970, c.V-4), to correct defects for which neither the Veteran nor the contractor can be held financially responsible, and such other work on other properties as may be required to protect the interest of the Director therein and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 855,453,817
5 Veterans Affairs – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions, provided that the amount listed for any grant may be increased or decreased subject to the approval of the Treasury Board 2,685,987,300
Total 3,541,441,117
VETERANS REVIEW AND APPEAL BOARD
1 Veterans Review and Appeal Board – Program expenditures 9,478,024
Total 9,478,024
VIA RAIL CANADA INC.
1 Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc. in respect of the costs of the management of the Company, payments for capital purposes and payments for the provision of rail passenger services in Canada in accordance with contracts entered into pursuant to subparagraph (c)(i) of Transport Vote 52d, Appropriation Act No. 1, 1977 183,061,756
Total 183,061,756
WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION
1 Western Economic Diversification – Operating expenditures and the payment to each member of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada who is a Minister without Portfolio or a Minister of State who does not preside over a Ministry of State of a salary not to exceed the salary paid to Ministers of State who preside over Ministries of State under the Salaries Act, as adjusted pursuant to the Parliament of Canada Act and pro rata for any period of less than a year 36,928,959
5 Western Economic Diversification – The grants listed in the Estimates and contributions 117,863,000
Total 154,791,959
Total 81,344,082,933

Table 2. Items for inclusion in the Proposed Schedule 2 to the Appropriation Bill
(for the financial year ending March 31, 2016)

Unless specifically identified under the Changes in 2014–15 Main Estimates section, all vote wordings have been provided in earlier appropriation acts.
Vote No. Items Amount ($)
CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
1 Canada Border Services Agency – Operating expenditures and, pursuant to paragraph29.1(2)(a) of the Financial Administration Act, authority to expend in the current fiscal year revenues received during the fiscal year related to the border operations of the Canada Border Services Agency: fees for the provision of a service or the use of a facility or for a product, right or privilege; and payments received under contracts entered into by the Agency 1,397,915,271
5 Canada Border Services Agency – Capital expenditures 161,905,641
Total 1,559,820,912
CANADA REVENUE AGENCY
1 Canada Revenue Agency – Operating expenditures, contributions and recoverable expenditures on behalf of the Canada Pension Plan and the Employment Insurance Act 2,877,504,675
5 Canada Revenue Agency – Capital expenditures and recoverable expenditures on behalf of the Canada Pension Plan and the Employment Insurance Act 72,447,985
Total 2,949,952,660
PARKS CANADA AGENCY
1 Parks Canada Agency – Program expenditures, including capital expenditures, the grants listed in the Estimates and contributions, including expenditures on other than federal property, and payments to provinces and municipalities as contributions towards the cost of undertakings carried out by those bodies 451,381,399
5 Payments to the New Parks and Historic Sites Account for the purposes of establishing new national parks, national historic sites and related heritage areas, as set out in section 21 of the Parks Canada Agency Act 3,500,000
Total 454,881,399
Total 4,964,654,971

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