ARCHIVED - 2009-2010 RPPs - Transfer Payment Programs

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of the Canada School of Public Service’s three-year plan for Transfer Payment Programs can be found at: http://www.csps-efpc.gc.ca/aut/cdo/axe-eng.asp. The Canada School of Public Service has no transfer payments in excess of $5 million annually.

Program Activity: Arts

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Arts Presentation Canada Program

Start date: 2001-2002

End date: 2009-2010

Description: The objective of the Arts Presentation Canada program is to give Canadians direct access to a wide range of professional artistic experiences. The program supports presenters in the performing arts, arts festivals, and presenter support organizations. The activities supported by the program encourage a variety of programming; help to organize audience development and outreach activities; develop initiatives that bring professional artists into contact with residents of their community; and support networking and professional development for presenters. The program also supports the emergence of presenters and presenter networks for under-served communities or artistic practices.

Expected results:

1. A variety of professional artistic presentations are available to Canadians.
   Performance indicators:
   • Percentage of professional artistic presentations offered by discipline.
   • Percentage of professional artistic presentations that reach out to underserved communities.

Output:

1. Grants and contributions approved.
   Performance indicator: Number of grants and contributions approved and total amount of funds awarded.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2011–2012.

Program Activity: Arts

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Cultural Spaces Canada Program

Start date: 2001-2002

End date: 2009-2010

Description: Cultural Spaces Canada seeks to improve physical conditions for artistic creativity and innovation, as well as increase Canadians’ access to performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and to museum collections and heritage displays. It provides financial assistance for renovation and construction projects of arts and heritage facilities. Cultural Spaces Canada also provides support to acquire specialized equipment and prepare feasibility studies for cultural infrastructure projects. Funding is provided for non-profit arts and heritage organizations operating professionally. Provincial/territorial governments, municipal or regional governments and their agencies, as well as Aboriginal, Inuit and Métis equivalent agencies are also eligible recipients.

Expected results:

1. New and improved arts and heritage facilities are available to Canadians.
   Performance indicator: Number of new and improved arts and heritage facilities.

Output:

1. Grants and contributions approved.
   Performance indicator: Number of grants and contributions approved and the total amount of funds awarded.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2011–2012

Program Activity: Arts

Name of Transfer Payment Program: National Arts Training Contribution Program

Start date: 1997-1998

End date: 2012-2013

Description: The National Arts Training Contribution Program aims to contribute to the development of Canadian creators and future cultural leaders of the Canadian arts sector through the provision of stabilizing support to organizations that offer Canadians access to the highest quality training in preparation for national and international artistic careers; and through the provision of targeted funds to smaller, yet nationally significant institutions that may need to consolidate one aspect of their operations, such as administrative and/or governance capacity. The Program supports independent professional Canadian not-for-profit institutions or organizations that specialize in training Canadians seeking a professional career in the arts in Canada and abroad.

Expected results:

1. Nationally significant arts training of the highest quality is delivered by Canadian institutions.
   Performance indicators:
   • Quality of training offered by funded institutions.
   • Level of industry satisfaction with graduates’ professional training.

Output:

1. Contributions approved under the National Arts Training Contribution Program
   Performance indicator: Number of contributions approved and total amount of funds awarded.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2011–2012

Program Activity: Arts

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program

Start date: 2001-2002

End date: 2009-2010

Description: The Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program (CAHSP) aims to strengthen organizational effectiveness, build operational and financial capacity within the arts and heritage sectors, and ensure that those organizations operate in communities that value their existence, see them as a key asset, and support them. The Program has four active components: Capacity Building; Endowment Incentives; Cultural Capitals of Canada and Networking Initiatives. Two components, Stabilization Projects and Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations, are inactive.  CAHSP provides grants and contributions to Canadian not-for-profit professional arts and heritage organizations, and Canadian communities, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit equivalent governments.

Expected results:

1. Well-managed arts and heritage organizations are supported in Canadian communities as demonstrated through financial and other partners.
   Performance indicators:
   • Well-managed as indicated by the number of arts and heritage organizations that implement improved management practices contributing to sustainability (Capacity Building Component).
   • Supported as demonstrated by the number of partners involved in the proposed projects to be carried out by municipalities seeking the Cultural Capitals of Canada designation.
   • Well-managed and supported as demonstrated by the amount requested by arts organizations applying to and eligible for Endowment Incentives component.
     

Output:

1. Grants and contributions approved under CAHSP.
   Performance indicator: Number of grants and contributions approved and total amount of funds awarded.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2012–2013.

Program Activity: Cultural Industries

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Television Fund

Start date: 1996-1997

End date: 2010-2011

Description: The Canadian Television Fund provides policies and one program that encourage the creation and production of Canadian television programs. The Canadian Television Fund contributes to enhance the creation and broadcast of high-quality Canadian television programs. It is a public-private partnership funded by the Government of Canada, cable companies and direct-to-home satellite service providers. Support is provided to independent television producers to make programs licensed by Canadian broadcasters in English, French and Aboriginal languages in the genres of drama, documentaries, children’s and youth and variety and performing arts. Support is provided in the form of a license fee top-up and equity investment.

Expected results:

1. Canadian producers create Canadian television programming in both official languages and Aboriginal languages and by genre.
   Performance indicator: Number of hours of CTF-funded Canadian programming produced annually, by genre and language.
              
2. Increased audience viewership of CTF-funded Canadian programming.
   Performance indicator: Audience share of CTF-funded productions as percentage of viewing to all Canadian programming by genre and languages.

Output:

1. A contribution agreement is signed on an annual basis with the single-recipient of the public funds, the CTF corporation (CFTC) which reports the results on an annual basis through an annual report.
   Performance indicator: A contribution agreement is signed between PCH and the CTFC and the funds flow to the CFTC as per the terms of the contribution agreement.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2010–2011.

Program Activity: Cultural Industries

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Music Fund

Start date: 2001-2002

End date: 2009-2010

Description: The Canada Music Fund supports diversity, capacity and excellence in the sound recording industry at every level, from creators to audience. The Canada Music Fund consists of seven components: 1) Canadian Music Memories; 2) Collective Initiatives; 3) Creator’s Assistance; 4) Music Entrepreneur; 5) New Musical Works; 6) Support to Sector Associations; and 7) Canadian Musical Diversity. These components are designed to: enhance Canadians’ access to a diverse range of Canadian music choices through existing and emerging media, increase the opportunities available for Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs to make a significant contribution to Canadian cultural expression, and ensure that Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs have the means to succeed in a global and digital environment.

Expected results:

1. A range of Canadian music content is created and produced by Canada Music Fund recipients.
   Performance indicator: Number of Canadian music works produced that were supported by the Canada Music Fund (by genre, language, province, etc.).
   
2. The portion of the Canadian-owned music industry supported by the Canada Music Fund is sustainable.
   Performance indicator: Gross revenues of Program recipients.
   
3.  Canadian music content supported by the Canada Music Fund is accessible in Canada and abroad.
   Performance indicator: Domestic and international sales of Canada Music Fund recipients.

Ultimate outcome: Enhance Canadians’ access to a diverse range of Canadian musical choices.

Output:

1. Contribution Agreements under the Canada Music Fund are signed.
   Performance indicator: Number of contribution agreements signed and the total funding amounts approved to clients.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2012–2013.

Program Activity: Cultural Industries

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Book Publishing Industry Development Program

Start date: 1980-1981

End date: 2010-2011

Description: The Book Publishing Industry Development Program (BPIDP) has four components: 1) Aid to Publishers; 2) Supply Chain Initiative; 3) Collective Initiatives; and 4) International Marketing Assistance. The BPIDP supports the activities of Canadian book publishers and other sectors of the book industry to improve the capacity of the Canadian-owned book industry to publish and market Canadian-authored books. This support is aimed at achieving BPIDP’s objective of ensuring access to a diverse range of Canadian-authored books in Canada and abroad.

Expected results:

1. Canadian-authored books are produced by BPIDP recipients.
   Performance indicator: Number of Canadian-authored books published by BPIDP recipients (by genre, language, province, etc.).
   
2. The portion of Canadian-owned book publishing industry supported by PCH is sustainable.
   Performance indicator: Aggregate profit margin of BPIDP recipient publishers.
   
3. Canadian-authored books supported by BPIDP are accessible in Canada and abroad.
   Performance indicator: Domestic and international sales of BPIDP recipient publishers.

Ultimate outcome:  Increased access to a diverse range of Canadian-authored books in Canada and abroad.

Output :

1. Contribution Agreements under BPIDP are signed.
   Performance indicator: Number of Contribution Agreements signed and total funds awarded.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2012–2013.

Program Activity: Cultural Industries

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Magazine Fund

Start date: 1999-2000

End date: 2010-2011

Description: The Canada Magazine Fund (CMF) has four components: 1) Support for Arts and Literary Magazines; 2) Support for Business Development for Magazine Publishers; 3) Support for Industry Development; and 4) Support for Editorial Content. CMF provides support to Canadian magazine publishers and not-for-profit organizations in the publishing sector to: foster the creation of Canadian editorial content in Canadian magazines; increase Canadians' access to Canadian magazines; enhance the range and diversity of Canadian magazines; and strengthen the infrastructure of the Canadian magazine industry. The support is provided through formula funding for magazines, including arts and literary magazines, to support and enhance their editorial content, and through project support for business development for small magazine publishers and for projects that develop the periodical industry as a whole.

Expected results:

1. A range of Canadian magazine content is created and produced.
   Performance indicator: Number and type of magazines publishing Canadian content with support from the CMF.
   
2. Canadian magazine publishing industry is sustainable.
   Performance indicator: Profit margin of Program recipients.

Outputs:

1. Contribution Agreements signed under the Canada Magazine Fund
   Performance indicator: Number of contribution agreements signed, and amount of funding approved.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2010–2011.

Program Activity: Cultural Industries

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Publications Assistance Program

Start date: 1996-1997

End date: 2009-2010

Description: The Publications Assistance Program decreases the costs of mailing eligible Canadian periodicals to Canadian readers, ensuring they have access to a wide diversity of Canadian periodicals. Assistance is provided to more than 800 publishers of almost 1,200 different Canadian periodicals, supporting the delivery of 210 million eligible copies of periodicals including: general interest magazines, non-daily community newspapers; and ethno-cultural, farm, and official language minority periodicals. The Program is delivered in partnership with the Canada Post Corporation. Canadian Heritage receives and assesses applications for financial support, while Canada Post tracks mailings by eligible recipients.

Expected results:

1. Canadian periodicals are accessible across Canada.
   Performance indicator: Number of copies of periodicals (funded under the PAP) mailed out per year to Canadians (circulation).

Output:

1. Subsidies processed.
   Performance indicator: Number of subsidies processed (attestations, reapplications, applications) and amounts of funding approved.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2009–2010.

Program Activity: Cultural Industries

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Culture Online Program

Start date: 2001-2002

End date: 2009-2010

Description: The objectives of the Canadian Culture Online program, which includes the Partnerships Fund and the Gateway Fund, are to provide Canadians access to and encourage their participation in interactive digital resources that reflect Canada’s diverse heritage, cultures and languages.

Expected results:

1. Canadian digital cultural content is created.
   Performance indicator: Number of Web sites funded through Canadian Culture Online that present Canadian cultural content.
   
2. Canadian digital cultural content is accessible.
   Performance indicator: Number of visits to Web sites funded through Canadian Culture Online.

Output:

1. Contribution agreements and memoranda of understanding signed under Canadian Culture Online.
   Performance indicator: Number of contribution agreements and memoranda of   understanding signed under Canadian Culture Online as well as funding amounts awarded.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2011–2012.

Program Activity: Cultural Industries

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada New Media Fund

Start date: 2000-2001

End date: 2009-2010

Description: The Canada New Media Fund, administered by Telefilm Canada, supports the development, production, marketing and distribution of Canadian cultural interactive products, in both official languages. It also assists the Canadian interactive media industry to become more competitive in domestic and international markets.

Expected results:

1. Canadian interactive media sector is sustainable.
   Performance indicator: Trends in annual gross revenues and employment in the interactive media sector.

Output:

1. Agreements signed under Canada New Media Fund.
   Performance indicator: Number of agreements signed under Canada New Media Fund and funding amounts awarded.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2011–2012.

Program Activity: Cultural Industries

Name of Transfer Payment Program: TV5 Contributions

Start date: 1990–1991

End date: 2012–2013

Description: The international French-language TV channel TV5 is a partnership made up of France, Belgium’s Francophone community, Switzerland, Canada and Quebec. The department of Canadian Heritage provides annual funding to the channel (single-recipient program) through a contribution agreement to TV5 Québec Canada and a grant to TV5 MONDE. Funding from Canadian Heritage and the province of Quebec enables Canadian productions to be presented in Canada and abroad, and provides Canadians with an additional French-language channel that allows them to become familiar with the many diverse cultures that make up the international Francophonie. TV5 enriches Francophone programming across the country and provides outlets for Francophone productions from every region of Canada. Canada's contribution to TV5 makes it possible to offer all Canadians a window on the Francophonie.

Expected results:

1. Canadian content is part of TV5 Monde’s international programming.
   Performance indicator: Percent of Canadian content broadcast on TV5 Monde.
   
2. Canadians have access to the wealth and diversity of the international Francophonie through TV5 Québec Canada (TV5 QC).
   Performance indicators:
   • TV5 market share in Quebec.
   • Number of households with access to TV5 QC.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2011–2012.

Program Activity: Heritage

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Museums Assistance Program

Start date: 1972-1973

End date: 2009–2010

Description: The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) supports museums in their effort to reach audiences and care for their collections by providing grants and contributions to Canadian museums and related organizations for projects to develop and circulate travelling exhibitions across different regions of Canada, to preserve and protect Aboriginal heritage, and to enhance professional knowledge, skills and practices in the management of key museological functions. MAP also provides funding for projects submitted under the Canada-France Agreement on Museum Cooperation and Exchanges, and it provides support to the Canadian Museums Association for activities that help to sustain professional standards across Canada’s museum community.

Expected results:

1. Heritage institutions and heritage workers undertake projects to improve key museological knowledge, skills and practices.
   Performance indicator: Number and value of projects funded to improve key museological knowledge, skills and practices and of youth employment opportunities created through YCW.
   
2. Aboriginal cultural heritage is preserved and presented.
   Performance indicator: Improvement in preservation and presentation of Aboriginal heritage reported by program recipients.
   
3. Heritage institutions create opportunities for Canadians to access their heritage.
   Performance indicator: Number of travelling exhibitions projects and venues.

Output:

1. Grants and contributions agreements signed under MAP and YCW
   Performance indicator: Number of applications assessed and number approved.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2009–2010.

Program Activity: Promotion of and Attachment to Canada

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Celebration and Commemoration Program

Start date: 2003­–2004

End date: 2011–2012

Description: The Celebration and Commemoration Program aims to support or create opportunities for Canadians to celebrate/commemorate their history, diversity and achievements through a two-fold approach that includes the Celebrate Canada 11-day period culminating on July 1st with Canada Day celebrations, and a five-year plan which is a theme-based dynamic approach to celebrating and commemorating significant people, places, symbols, anniversaries and events. These activities are delivered in collaboration with other federal departments, agencies, regions, partners and stakeholders. The Program provides opportunities to bring Canadians together in their communities to discover and appreciate the richness and diversity of Canadian society and to show their sense of belonging to Canada and pride in being Canadian.

Expected results:

1. Canadians participate in community celebrations and commemorations; and celebrations of national significance.
   Performance indicator: Number of participants at local and national activities.
   
2. Increased sense of pride and belonging to Canada.
   Performance indicator: Perceived sense of pride and belonging to Canada by Canadians.
   
3. Coordinated federal approach to celebrations and commemorations.
   Performance indicator: Number and scope of interdepartmental initiatives; number of     meetings of the Interdepartmental Commemorations Committee.

Outputs:

1. Grants and contribution agreements signed under the Celebration and Commemoration Program.
   Performance indicator: Number and type of agreements and distribution across Canada.
   
2. Promotional materials supporting the Celebration and Commemoration Program.
   Performance indicator: Number and type of promotional materials distributed.
   
   
3. Five-year Commemoration plan.
   Performance indicator: Updates to the Five-year Commemoration Plan.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2011–2012.

Program Activity:  Promotion of and Attachment to Canada

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Exchanges Canada Program

Start date: 2000–2001

End date: 2009–2010

Description: The Exchanges Canada Program supports youth participation initiatives that allow young Canadians across the country to learn about Canada, create linkages with each other and better appreciate the diversity and common aspects of the Canadian reality. The Program has two main components: Youth Exchanges Canada and Youth Forums Canada. The Program works with non-profit delivery organizations to enable young Canadians to: access a range of exchange and national/international forum activities; experience Canada's cultural, geographical and linguistic diversity; build their knowledge of Canada; and develop their Canadian identity and sense of belonging to Canada.

Expected results:

1. Young participants enhance their knowledge and understanding of Canada.
   Performance indicator: Percent of participants who report enhanced knowledge and understanding of Canada.
   
2. Young participants connect and create linkages with one another.
   Performance indicator: Percent of participants who report increased connections with other young Canadians as a result of the exchange.
   
3. Young participants enhance their appreciation of the diversity and shared aspects of the Canadian experience.
   Performance indicator: Percent of participants who report enhanced appreciation for diversity and commonalities.

Outputs:

1. Contribution agreements and grants in support of youth exchanges.
   Performance indicator: Number and demographic representativeness of youth participating in exchanges.
   
2. Information available to Canadians about youth exchanges.
   Performance indicator: Number of information products developed and targeted promotional activities undertaken; number of information requests served; Number of Web site visitors.
   
3. Strategic alliances with governmental, non-governmental and private sector organizations.
   Performance indicator: Range of partners and amount of funding for youth exchanges stemming from strategic partnerships.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2009–2010.

Program Activity: Promotion of and Attachment to Canada

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Katimavik Program

Start date: 1997–1998

End date: 2009–2010

Description: Through the Katimavik Program, young Canadians are provided with opportunities to create ties with communities and with other Canadians, and to improve their employability. The objectives of the Katimavik program are to contribute substantially to the personal, social and professional development of the participants; to promote community service; and to offer a diverse experience, fostering a better understanding of the Canadian reality and linguistic duality. Through a nine-month program comprised of community service, training and group interaction, participants aged 17 to 21 have the opportunity to acquire personal and professional skills by involving them in community projects in one French-speaking and two English-speaking regions of Canada.

Expected results:

1. Young participants enhance their knowledge and understanding of Canada and its diversity.
   Performance indicator: Number of participants indicating that they know and understand Canada better (and in what way) since participating in the Program.
   
2. Participants develop their personal, social and professional skills.
   Performance indicator: Number of participants indicating that they have developed their personal, social and professional skills during their participation in the Program in accordance with each of the skills covered by the Program).
   
3. Host-community partner organizations improve their ability to serve their community.
   Performance indicator: Number of community partners that have seen their capacity improve and in what way.

Output:

1. Contribution agreement signed under the Katimavik Program.
   Performance indicator: Number and demographic representativeness of youth and number of communities benefiting from the Katimavik experience.

Planned evaluations: An evaluability assessment is planned for 2009–2010 and a summative evaluation is planned for 2010–2011.

Program Activity: Engagement and Inclusion

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Multiculturalism Program

Start date: 1982–1983

End date: 2009–2010

Description: The Multiculturalism Program is one important means by which the Government of Canada pursues the three goals of the Multiculturalism Policy: identity, social justice, and civic participation. Funding provided under the Program's terms and conditions supports these goals to achieve the following objectives:

• Ethno-cultural/racial minorities participate in public decision-making (civic participation);
        
• Communities and the broad public engage in informed dialogue and sustained action to combat racism (anti-racism, anti-hate, cross cultural understanding);
  
• Public institutions eliminate systemic barriers (institutional change).

The funding priorities are:

• Economic, social and cultural integration;
  
• Mentorship, volunteerism, leadership and civic education;
  
• Inter-cultural understanding and Canadian values.

Expected results:

1. Outcomes (1 to 3 years):
   Decision-makers in public institutions identified by the Program:
   • Recognize barriers to access and participation;
   • Commit to changes to policies and practices;
   • Initiate changes to policies and practices.
2. Individuals and groups identified by the Program gain:
   • Awareness of racism and discrimination;
   • Knowledge of how to counter intolerant, racist or hate motivated-behaviours;
   • Strategies to foster more inclusive behaviours.
3. Participating public institutions, targeted communities and ethno-cultural/racial community group members collaborate on initiatives to combat racism and promote diversity.
   
4. Ethno-cultural/racial communities identified by the Program:
   • Gain awareness, knowledge and skills for civic engagement;
   • Identify and take action toward resolving issues affecting their communities;
   • Participate in the wider civil society with improved inter-cultural understanding.

Planned evaluations: An evaluation is planned for 2009–2010.

Program Activity: Engagement and Inclusion

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program

Start date: September 1, 2007

End date: March 31, 2012

Description: The program’s objective is to build stronger citizen engagement in communities through the performing and visual arts and in the expression, celebration and preservation of local heritage. The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program has two components: 1) Local Arts and Heritage Festivals; and 2) Community Historical Anniversaries Programming. The Program provides support for both local arts and heritage festivals that feature the presentation of local artists or local heritage, and major historical anniversaries of local importance.

Expected results:

1. Canadians are engaged in the expression, celebration and preservation of local arts and heritage at the community level.
   Performance indicator: Level of engagement of artists, volunteers, local organizations and attendees in arts and heritage events and festival (at the community level).

Output:

1. Program and policy implementation.
   Performance indicator: Variations between program and policy design and actual implementation achievement of policy and operational goals.
   
2. Grants and contribution agreements signed under the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program.
   Performance indicator: Number and geographic distribution of grant and contribution agreements.
   
3. Regional coordination and consultation.
   Performance indicator: Coordination and consultation mechanisms established and operating issues identified and resolved.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2010–2011.

Program Activity: Engagement and Inclusion

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Aboriginal Peoples’ Program

Start date: 1971–1972

End date: 2009–2010

Description: The Aboriginal Peoples’ Program is organized around two broad themes: 1) the Aboriginal Communities Component supports the efforts of Aboriginal communities to develop innovative and culturally appropriate solutions to the social, cultural, economic and other obstacles that impede community and personal prospects, by funding the network of Aboriginal Friendship centres across Canada, urban Aboriginal youth projects including Young Canada Works for Aboriginal Urban Youth, and projects undertaken by Aboriginal women's organizations; and 2) the Aboriginal Living Cultures Component supports the preservation and promotion of Aboriginal languages and cultures through community-based projects, and funds the production and distribution of Aboriginal radio and television programming by northern Aboriginal communications societies.

Expected results:

1. Aboriginal languages are preserved and promoted.
   Performance indicator: Trends in language use.
   
2. Aboriginal people participate and are engaged in their communities through funded initiatives.
   Performance indicator: Number and geographic distribution of Aboriginal people participating and engaged in community activities supported by PCH programs.
   
3. Aboriginal youth are empowered with leadership skills and a sense of community.
   Performance indicator: Trends in Aboriginal youth leadership in urban Aboriginal communities.

Output:

1. Grants and contribution agreements signed under the Aboriginal Peoples’ Program.
   Performance indicator: Number and type of agreements.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2009–2010.

Program Activity:  Engagement and Inclusion

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Community Historical Recognition Program

Start date: 2006–2007

End date: 2011–2012

Description: In 2006–2007, the Community Historical Recognition Program replaced the Acknowledgement, Commemoration and Education Program. It provides funding for eligible community-based projects that (i) commemorate and/or recognize the historical experiences of communities affected by federally legislated wartime measures and/or immigration restrictions or prohibitions that were applied in Canada, and (ii) promote their respective contributions. It aims to provide recognition for, and educate Canadians about, the historical experiences of these communities, and highlight their contributions to Canada.

Expected results:

Outcomes (1 to 3 years):

1. Historical experiences of affected communities are recognized.
   
2. Information on the historical experiences of affected communities is available.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation is planned for 2011–2012.

Program Activity: Official Languages

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Development of Official Languages Communities Program

Start date: 2003–2004

End date: 2013–2014 (pending approval)

Description: The Development of Official-Languages Communities Program has two components: Community Life and Minority Language Education. The Program fosters the vitality of Canada’s English- and French-speaking minority communities and enables them to participate fully in all aspects of Canadian life. Through partnerships and agreements with community organizations, provinces, territories, municipalities and federal departments and agencies, the Program aims to enhance the capacity of minority official language communities to have greater access to quality education and different programs and services in their language in their communities.

Expected results:

1. Maintain and increase the school enrolment of eligible students in the minority system.    
   Performance indicator: Rate of enrolment of eligible students in the minority system.
   
   
2. Members of official-language minority communities (OLMCs) have greater access to quality education in their language, in their community.
   Performance indicators:
   • Students receiving their education in the minority system as compared with those in the majority system in the following respects:
     • Results to provincial and territorial tests.
     • Percentage graduating from high school.
     • Percentage pursuing postsecondary education.
     • Proportion of OLMC members who believe that their education system is of comparable quality to that of the majority or that progress has been made toward these objectives and comparison with data from previous years.
3. Members of OLMCs have greater access to programs and services offered in their language by federal institutions, provincial/territorial governments, municipalities and community organizations.
   Performance indicators:
   • Proportion of OLMC members who believe that the services they are offered are sufficient or that progress has been made in key areas such as health, culture, community development, and comparison with data from previous years.
   • Programs and services provided in a number of areas.
     
4. Members of OLMCs have a greater ability to live in their own language, to participate in Canadian society and to ensure their long-term development.           
   Performance indicators:
   • Population data.
   • Rate of language transfer.
   • Degree of community social development.
   • Perception of OLMC members’ satisfaction with access to programs and services provided by community agencies and the various orders of government; confidence of the OLMCs in their communities’ future.
   • Capacity to involve multiple partners.
     
5. The multiple partners work together more closely on OLMC development and better target their efforts.       
   Performance indicators:
   • Perception of partners and OLMCs regarding the increased degree of cooperation among partners.
   • Measures taken by federal institutions to integrate their section 41 responsibilities and OLMC concerns.

Output:

1. Agreements (e.g. cooperation agreements, intergovernmental, etc.).
   Performance indicator: Number of agreements with communities and with provinces and territories.
   
2. Grants, contributions, funding transfers.
   Performance indicator: Number of grants and contributions agreements with communities and provinces and territories.
   
3. Federal institutions’ support and coordination mechanisms, action plan summaries and section 41 record of achievement summaries from federal institutions.
   Performance indicator: Action plans submitted by federal institutions; number of sectoral thematic and general meetings of coordinators or program/policy analysts from federal institutions.

Planned evaluations: Based on the approved 2008–2009 to 2012–2013 risk-based, rolling multi-year evaluation plan, no evaluation is scheduled for this transfer payment program during this period. The plan is revised annually based on an assessment of risks and departmental needs and emerging priorities. The content of the current plan is therefore subject to change.

Program Activity: Official Languages

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Start date: 2003–2004

End date: 2013–2014 (pending approval)

Description: The Enhancement of Official Languages Program has two components: Promotion of Linguistic Duality and Second Language Learning. The Program promotes a better understanding and appreciation of the benefits of linguistic duality. Through partnerships and agreements with the provinces and territories and non-governmental organizations in support of second-language learning and initiatives that foster understanding between Anglophone and Francophone Canadians, the Program encourage the public to recognize and support linguistic duality as a fundamental value of Canadian society.

Expected results:

1. Greater number of Canadians have a working knowledge of both official languages.      
   Performance indicator: Number of Canadians with a knowledge of both official languages.
   
2. Greater number of Canadians have a better understanding and appreciation of the benefits of the official languages; accept the rights of official-language minorities and foster their participation in Canadian society.      
   Performance indicators:
   • Canadians’ perception of the importance of learning their second official language.
   • Student enrolment in second-language programs.
   • Canadians’ attitude to the benefits of both official languages.
3. Federal institutions are aware of their responsibilities relating to enhancement of official languages and increase their efforts in this regard.
   Performance indicators:
   • Measures taken by federal institutions to integrate their section 41 responsibilities. and the linguistic duality dimension.
   • Degree of increase in efforts.
4. Many partners contribute more to the enhancement of official languages and better target their efforts.
   Performance indicator: Perception of partners as regards increased degree of cooperation.

Output:

1. Agreements (e.g. federal-provincial/territorial agreements, CMEC).
   Performance indicator: Number of agreements with communities and provinces and territories.
   
2. Grants and contributions.
   Performance indicator: Number of grant and contribution agreements with communities and provinces and territories.
   
3. Support and coordination mechanisms and summaries of action plans and section 41 records of achievement.
   Performance indicator: Action plans submitted by federal institutions; number of sectoral thematic and general meetings of coordinators or program/policy analysts from federal institutions

Planned evaluations: Based on the approved 2008–2009 to 2012–2013 risk-based, rolling multi-year evaluation plan, no evaluation is scheduled for this transfer payment program during this period. The plan is revised annually based on an assessment of risks and departmental needs and emerging priorities. The content of the current plan is therefore subject to change.

Program Activity:  Sport

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Hosting Program

Start date: 1967

End date: 2010–2011

Description: The Hosting Program is a key instrument in the Government of Canada’s overall approach to sport development in Canada and aims to enhance the development of sport excellence and the international profile of sport organizations by assisting sport organizations to host the Canada Games and international sport events in Canada. These events are expected to produce significant sport, economic, social and cultural benefits. The Program has four components: 1) International Major Multisport Games; 2) International Single Sport Events; 3) International Multisport Games for Aboriginal Peoples and Persons with a Disability; and 4) the Canada Games. The Hosting Program offers Canada-at-large a planned and coordinated approach to realizing direct and significant benefits, from bidding and hosting projects, in the areas of sport development and economic, social, cultural and community impacts, across a broad range of government priorities. The Program is characterized by active liaison with collaborators/stakeholders and by a diligent contribution system.

Expected results:

1. Hosting sport event in Canada creates sport development opportunities and benefits.
   Performance indicators:
   • Number of competition opportunities for Canadian athletes, coaches and officials.
   • Number of hosting projects that have met their legacy sport commitments.
2. Hosting sport event has social and economic benefits for Canadians.
               Performance indicator: Reported social and economic benefits.

Output:

1. Contribution/multiparty agreements.
   Performance indicator: Number and type of events funded.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation of Sport Canada (including Sport Support Program; Hosting Program; Athlete Assistance Program) is planned for 2010–2011.

Program Activity: Sport

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Sport Support Program

Start date: 1961

End date: 2010–2011

Description: The Sport Support Program is the primary funding vehicle for initiatives associated with the delivery of the Canadian Sport Policy. Sport Support Program funding is aimed at: developing athletes and coaches at the highest international levels; providing sound, technically based sport programming for all athletes; increasing the number of Canadians from all segments of society involved in sport; and advancing Canadian interests and values in Canada and abroad. Funding helps to ensure that the essential components of an ethically based, athlete/participant-centred development system are in place and is provided to eligible organizations for programming that supports the goals of the Canadian Sport Policy.

Expected results:

1. Canada has a technically and ethically based sport system.
   Performance indicators:
   • Number of sport stakeholders who adopt long-term athlete development-tenets.
   • Ratio of doping infractions.
2. Canada has a coordinated sport system that reflects Canadian interests and value at home and abroad.
   Performance indicator: Collaboration initiatives with stakeholders domestically and internationally.

Output:

1. Contribution / bilateral agreements.
   Performance indicator: Number and type of contributions/bilateral agreements.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation of Sport Canada (including Sport Support Program; Hosting Program; Athlete Assistance Program) is planned for 2010–2011.

Program Activity: Sport

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Athlete Assistance Program

Start date: 1971

End date: 2010–2011

Description: The Athlete Assistance Program contributes to the pursuit of excellence through its support for improved Canadian athlete performances at major international sporting events, enabling athletes to combine their sport and academic or working careers while training intensively in pursuit of world-class performances. To this end, the Program identifies and supports athletes already at or having the potential to be in the top 16 in the world in their sport.

Expected results:

1. Canadian athletes achieve international-level performance standards.
   Performance indicator: Number of athletes who are at the international level performance standards.
2. Canadian athletes remain at international-level performance standards.
   Performance indicators:
   • Number of athletes remaining at international-level performance standards.
   • Average number of years that athletes remain at international level performance standards.

Output:

1. Direct support for high-performance athletes.
   Performance indicator: Total amount allocated, by card type, to identified athletes; number of athletes supported, by card type.

Planned evaluations: A summative evaluation of Sport Canada (including Sport Support Program; Hosting Program; Athlete Assistance Program) is planned for 2010–2011.

Program Activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Debt Payments on Behalf of Poor Countries to International Organizations (Vote 5)

Start date: 2004

End date: 2054

Description: Payments for Canada's commitment to the G8-led Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative

Expected results: Payments to international organizations and Canadian creditors consistent with Government of Canada commitments

Planned evaluations: The Department of Finance Canada's Internal Audit and Evaluation Division will be conducting an evaluation of this program, which will focus on the relevance and performance of the international debt relief initiative and the degree to which this initiative is consistent with departmental and government-wide priorities. The expected completion date of this evaluation is August 2009.

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Compensation to Canadian Agencies or Entities Established by an Act of Parliament for Reduction of Debts of Debtor Countries (Vote 5)

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Description: This program compensates Export Development Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board for reduction of debts of debtor countries

Expected results: Payments to international organizations and Canadian creditors consistent with Government of Canada commitments

Planned evaluations: The Department of Finance Canada's Internal Audit and Evaluation Division will be conducting an evaluation of this program. This evaluation will focus on the relevance and performance of this program and the degree to which it is consistent with departmental and government-wide priorities. The expected completion date of this evaluation is August 2009.

External evaluations are conducted by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, which release, on an annual basis, the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries and Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative)—Status of Implementation. This document provides an update on the status of implementation, the effects, and the costs of international debt relief initiatives.

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (Vote 5)¹

Start date: April 2007

End date: March 31, 2011

Description: The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (TWRI) is both an infrastructure and an urban renewal investment. The goals of the initiative include positioning Canada, Ontario, and Toronto in the new economy and thus ensuring Canada's continued success in the global economy. This includes increasing economic growth and development opportunities; recognizing the intrinsic links between economic, social, and environmental health; enhancing the quality of life in Toronto; and encouraging sustainable urban development.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

1. Responsibility for the TWRI and the Harbourfront Centre was transferred to the Department of Finance Canada in 2008-09. Environment Canada will be responsible for 2008-09 reporting, and the Department of Finance Canada will report on 2009-10 and future years.

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Contribution to the Harbourfront Centre (Vote 5)

Start date: March 2006

End date: March 31, 2011

Description: The primary objective of the Harbourfront Centre funding program is to provide operational funding support to the Harbourfront Centre until March 31, 2011. Such support will assist the Harbourfront Centre in covering its fixed operational costs. The funding program will also facilitate the Harbourfront Centre's ability to leverage funding from other levels of government and pursue other revenue-generating strategies that allow the organization to provide the general public with continued access to cultural, recreational, and educational programs and activities on the Toronto waterfront.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Payment to Nova Scotia in respect of the Crown Share Adjustment Payment regarding amounts relating to previous years up to March 31, 2008

Start date: 2007-08

End date: 2008-09

Description: Payment to Nova Scotia with respect to the Crown Share Adjustment Payments, pursant to the July 2008 agreement between Canada and Nova Scotia covering all liability for Crown Share up to March 31, 2008.
When the necessary regulations or legislative changes required to implement the Panel's recommendations have been established, payments will be made under the 1988 Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord Implementation Act (1988 Implementation Act), which implemented the 1986 Canada-Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Resources Accord (1986 Accord). The 1988 Implementation Act does not provide for retroactive payments.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to Nova Scotia for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Payments to the International Development Association

Start date: 1960

End date: Ongoing

Description: This program provides encashment of demand notes to allow the International Development Association (IDA) to disburse concessional financing for development projects and programs in the world's poorest countries.

Expected results: Payments to international organizations and Canadian creditors consistent with Government of Canada commitments

Planned evaluations: IDA programs are audited by the World Bank's Quality Assurance Group, and independent evaluations are carried out by the World Bank's Independent Evaluation Group. In addition, the IDA's performance will be subject to a mid-term review in the fall of 2009 for this program's latest financial replenishment.

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Fiscal Equalization (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 1957

End date: Ongoing

Description: Formula-Based Equalization payments are made to eligible provincial governments to enable them to provide reasonably comparable levels of public services at reasonably comparable levels of taxation. Equalization payments are unconditional.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of Equalization payments to provinces

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Territorial Formula Financing (Part I.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 1985

End date: Ongoing

Description: Territorial Formula Financing payments are made to all territorial governments to provide the resources they need to deliver services comparable to those delivered by provincial governments, taking into account the high costs and unique challenges in the North

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to territories

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Canada Health Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2004

End date: Ongoing

Description: The Canada Health Transfer (CHT) provides equal per-capita support for health care through cash and tax transfers to provincial and territorial governments. The CHT supports the government's commitment to maintain the national criteria and conditions of the Canada Health Act (comprehensiveness, universality, portability, accessibility, and public administration) and the prohibitions against user fees and extra-billing.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of CHT payments to provinces and territories

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Canada Social Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2004

End date: Ongoing

Description: The Canada Social Transfer (CST) provides equal per-capita cash support and tax transfer support to provincial and territorial governments to assist them in financing social programs, post-secondary education, and programs for children. The CST gives provinces and territories the flexibility to allocate payments among supported areas according to their own priorities, and supports the government's commitment to prohibit minimum residency requirements for social assistance.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of CST payments to provinces and territories

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Statutory Subsidie (Constitution Act,1867; Constitution Act, 1982; and other statutory authorities)

Start date: 1867

End date: Ongoing

Description: The statutory subsidies provide a source of funding to provinces in accordance with terms of entry into Confederation.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Youth Allowances Recovery (Federal-Provincial Fiscal Revision Act, 1964)

Start date: 1964

End date: Ongoing

Description: The Youth Allowances Recovery is a recovery from the Province of Quebec for an additional tax point transfer (three points) above and beyond the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer tax point transfers. In the 1960s, Quebec chose to use the federal government's contracting-out arrangements for certain federal-provincial programs. Taken together, the Alternative Payments for Standing Programs and the Youth Allowances Recovery are known as the "Quebec Abatement." These arrangements ensure that all provinces and territories are treated the same through cash and tax transfers in support of health and social programs.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Alternative Payments for Standing Programs (Part VI—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 1977

End date: Ongoing

Description: The Alternative Payments for Standing Programs are a recovery from the Province of Quebec for an additional tax point transfer (13.5 points) above and beyond the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer tax point transfers. In the 1960s, Quebec chose to use the federal government's contracting-out arrangements for certain federal-provincial programs. Taken together, the Alternative Payments for Standing Programs and the Youth Allowances Recovery are known as the "Quebec Abatement." These arrangements ensure that all provinces and territories are treated the same through cash and tax transfers in support of health and social programs.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Wait Times Reduction Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2004-05

End date: 2013-14

Description: As part of the 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care, the Government of Canada committed to support to provinces and territories to help reduce wait times in the health care system, primarily in support of human resources and tools to manage wait times. A total of $4.25 billion was provided through a third-party trust fund in 2004 and was notionally allocated over 2004-05 to 2008-09. This amount has been paid in full. From 2009-10 to 2013-14, annual funding of $250 million will be provided to provinces and territories through a transfer.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Payment to Ontario (Budget Implementation Act, 2007)

Start date: 2006-07

End date: 2008-09

Description: Direct payments are made to the Government of Ontario to assist the province in the transition to a single corporate tax administration, in respect of the Canada-Ontario Agreement.

Expected results: Effective management of payments to provinces, territories, and Aboriginal governments

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Incentive for Provinces to Eliminate Taxes on Capital

Start date: 2007-08

End date: 2010-11

Description: Financial incentive to encourage provinces to accelerate the elimination of provincial capital taxes or restructure an existing capital tax on financial institutions into a minimum tax.

Expected results: Increase the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by strengthening Canada's business tax advantage

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Police Officers Recruitment Fund (Budget Implementation Act, 2008)

Start date: 2007-08

End date: 2008-09

Description: The Police Officers Recruitment Fund was established to support provinces and territories in recruiting 2,500 new front-line police officers. Funding is notionally allocated over five years (2008-09 to 2013-14) and was distributed proportionally among provinces and territories.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Public Transit Capital Trust 2008 (Budget Implementation Act, 2008)

Start date: 2007-08

End date: 2008-09

Description: The Public Transit Capital Trust 2008 was put in place to support provinces and territories in the establishment of public transit infrastructure. Funding is notionally allocated over two years (2008-09 to 2009-10) and was distributed on an equal per capita basis among provinces and territories.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payment to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Saskatchewan Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstration Trust (Budget Implementation Act, 2008)

Start date: 2007-08

End date: 2008-09

Description: The Saskatchewan Carbon Capture and Storage Demonstration Trust was put in place to support Saskatchewan in the establishment of a full-scale commercial demonstration of carbon capture and storage in the coal-fired electricity sector. Funding is notionally allocated over four years (2008-09 to 2012-13).

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of the payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Payment to Nova Scotia for Carbon Storage (Budget Implementation Act, 2008)

Start date: February 26, 2008

End date: N/A

Description: Budget 2008 provided $5 million in 2007-08 that, along with complementary investment by the province, will support geological research examining the potential for carbon storage in the province.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of the payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

Planned evaluations: None

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program: Canada Social Transfer Transition Protection Payment to Saskatchewan (Budget Implementation Act, 2008)

Start date: 2007-08

End date: 2008-09

Description: An extension of the Budget 2007 Canada Social Transfer transition provision to ensure that provinces and territories are fully protected against changes in the Canada Social Transfer and related 2007-08 childcare payments

Expected results:

Planned evaluations: None

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Criminal Court (ICC)

Start date: April 1, 2005

End date: N/A

Description: This is an assessed contribution transfer payment.

Expected results: In partnership with Canadians, Canada and its values are projected to the world, its interests are pursued abroad and Canadians are better able to interpret the world. Through Canada's support to the ICC, Canada has provided leadership in promoting accountability for the most serious criminal acts known to humankind. Canada was a key player in the creation of the ICC and has been successful in strengthening the role of the ICC as a main instrument in the global fight against impunity. This is a relatively new international organization; therefore, modest budget increases continue to be anticipated. Currently there are four individuals who have been surrendered to the ICC on charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity. The first ICC trial is set to commence in January 2009.

Planned evaluations: The Committee on Budget and Finance, of which Canada is a member, conducts reviews of the budget and financial activities of the ICC twice a year and reports its findings to the Assembly of States Parties.

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Commonwealth Secretariat

Start date: September 28, 1965

End date: N/A

Description: Canada's assessed contribution to the regular budget of the Commonwealth is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of Canada's membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to international peace, security and development and, to this end, to enhance relationships among the 53 Commonwealth member countries. For further information, see www.thecommonwealth.org.

Expected results:

• Much of the regular budget is directed to supporting and implementing the decisions of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meetings and a large web of regular meetings of Commonwealth sectoral ministers including, for example, the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group and Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance, Health and Education.
• Results include diplomatic interventions in the form of good offices and public pressure by the Secretariat and/or coordinated action by Commonwealth ministers to support democratic institutions and procedures; programs to build capacity in democratic and human rights procedures; and enhanced cooperation among Commonwealth countries related to economic, social and political development.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime Afghanistan Program

Start date: April 1, 2009

End date: March 31, 2011

Description: The purpose of this program is to provide renewed support to the UN Office on Drugs and Crime for its Afghanistan Program.

Expected results: Funding under this program will be used to provide counter-narcotics technical assistance to law enforcement authorities, support criminal justice reform, strengthen border security and regional cooperation efforts, and build capacity of national institutions.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO)

Start date: July 1982

End date: N/A

Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to the FAO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to agricultural development and provide it with a voice in the international community. For further information, see www.fao.org.

Expected results: Achieving food security for all is at the heart of FAO efforts: to make sure people have regular access to enough high-quality food to lead active, healthy lives. FAO's mandate is to raise levels of nutrition, improve agricultural productivity, better the lives of rural populations and contribute to the growth of the world economy. FAO's objectives, as set out in its constitution, are:

• to promote the common welfare by furthering action for the purpose of raising levels of nutrition and standards of living of the peoples within member nations;
• to secure improvements in the efficiency of the production and distribution of all food and agricultural products, including fisheries, marine products and forestry products; and
• to better the condition of rural populations.

Planned evaluations: FAO accounts are subject to internal audit and evaluation, as well as audit by external auditors on a biennial basis.

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grants and Contribution for Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program

Start date: October 17, 2005

End date: N/A

Description: Establishment of a horizontal Government of Canada funding mechanism that provides states with technical assistance to enable them to prevent and respond to terrorist activity in a manner consistent with international counterterrorism and human rights norms, standards and obligations. For more information please go to the following Web site:
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/foreign_policy/internationalcrime-old/CTCB-en.asp
www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/foreign_policy/internationalcrime-old/CTCB-fr.asp

Expected results: Progress in development of counterterrorism plans, policies, legislation, regulations and controls in beneficiary states or government entities that contributes to the overall capacity of the international community to counter terrorist activity.

Planned evaluations:
2008-09

• Formative (mid-term) evaluation of the Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building (CTCB) Program
• Internal audit of the CTCB Program
• Internal audit of selected project recipients of the CTCB Program

• Renewal of CTCB Program terms and conditions, which will likely trigger a Program Results Capacity Check

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Global Peace and Security Fund (GPSF) and its component programs: the Global Peace and Security Program, the Global Peace Operations Program and the Glyn Berry Program for Peace and Security

Start date: October 3, 2005; operationalized September 18, 2006

End date: March 31, 2013

Description: The GPSF is a critical component of the Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START) portfolio. The GPSF and its component programs were initially established at $100 million per year for five years to support crisis response, stabilization and reconstruction in fragile states; to continue to address Canada's G8 commitments to help build global and regional peace operations capacity; and to shape the international policies, laws and institutions needed to prevent and resolve crises. This was increased, in June 2007, to $235 million for 2007-08 and $152 million per year for each of 2008-09 and 2009-10. In June 2008, the GPSF was extended until 2013 at a level of $146 million per year (all votes). Funded from the Peace and Security Pool of the International Assistance Envelope, the GPSF fills a funding gap by providing dedicated resources for activities that are necessary for a timely response with respect to countries in or at risk of crisis, but that are not properly the responsibility of the Department of National Defence and are outside Canada's traditional official development assistance program. Examples of these activities are supporting peace operations and peace processes, supporting justice and security system reform, addressing small arms and light weapons proliferation, enhancing transitional justice and reconciliation, and improving the peace enforcement and peace operations capacities of military and police in Africa and the Americas. Major recipients of funding are Afghanistan, Sudan and Haiti.

Expected results: The long-term expected results are:

• safer and more secure environments conducive to stabilization, recovery and long-term reconstruction;
• greater protection of rights and safety of individuals and populations; and
• Improved global and regional response to crisis situations.

The ultimate result of the GPSF and its component programs is an improved Canadian contribution to peace and security and the safety and well-being of beneficiaries living in targeted areas.

Planned evaluations: GPSF Summative Evaluation (2009-10)

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations

Start date: January 1, 1989

End date: March 31, 2011

Description: Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations support the following initiatives:

• Understanding Canada (formerly Canadian Studies);
• international scholarships and fellowships;
• international education, including provincial and territorial participation in multilateral activities in the area of education; and
• all other international education activities.

• supporting public diplomacy and advocacy through fostering partnerships, cooperation and linkages in the area of education between Canadian and international individuals and institutions; establishing a network of international experts on Canada to advance Canada's interests abroad; and promoting public discussion of key issues through networking, exchanges and conferences; and
• advancing Canada's global citizenship (in support of the International Assistance Envelope) through scholarships and other programs that promote academic cooperation and mobility with developing countries.

Expected results:

• creating and expanding a network of well-informed foreign professionals and leaders with a sustained interest in Canada;
• establishing and strengthening links and exchanges between Canadian and foreign partners (academics, researchers, students, young people); and
• providing informed and relevant policy advice on education-related issues.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Initiatives Related to the Destruction, Disposition and Securing of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Start date: August 12, 2003

End date: March 2013

Description: To implement Canada's commitment to the G8 Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction, launched at the 2002 Kananaskis Summit, through projects for the destruction of chemical weapons, the dismantlement of nuclear submarines, the enhancement of nuclear and radiological security, the employment of former weapons scientists, and the prevention of biological weapons proliferation. Canada committed up to $1 billion over 10 years to implement the goals of the Global Partnership, initially in the former Soviet Union, where the threat was most acute. The justification for the Partnership was based on an assessment of threats to Canadian and international security following the terrorist attacks of September 2001. Evaluations at the G8 level have identified the continuing seriousness of the terrorist and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) threats and the ongoing value of the Global Partnership, an international cooperative threat reduction approach. Twenty-three countries are engaged in projects, and an amount close to US$20 billion has been pledged.

Expected results:

• a reduced threat from WMD for Canadians and a more secure national and international environment, as a result of material safely and securely stored, facilities secured and expertise redirected; and
• a strengthened international non-proliferation, arms control and disarmament regime and achievement of Canada's domestic and international security objectives.

Planned evaluations: An evaluation of the entire Global Partnerships Program (GPP) and all its portfolios will be conducted in 2009-2010 and completed in 2010-2011.

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

Start date: December 19, 1989

End date: N/A

Description: Canada's assessed contribution to the IAEA is a legally binding obligation of membership. Payment is made to ensure that membership is in good standing and to maintain influence and credibility in a key international body, the aims of which Canada supports. The IAEA is the world's centre for nuclear cooperation and it works for the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technology. Canada has significant interests at the IAEA, based on our belief in the importance of the Agency's role in advancing the goals of nuclear non-proliferation, safety and security, our advanced and extensive nuclear energy and radioisotope production industries, and our important uranium sector.

Expected results: The projection of Canadian values abroad, the preservation of Canadian national security, the strengthening of international stability and security, the promotion of world economic growth and prosperity, and support for multilateral institutions and mechanisms. In addition:

• effective and efficient implementation of the IAEA's major programs as reflected in the Agency's biannual program and budget;
• effective participation for Canada in the Agency's activities;
• direct and indirect technical and commercial dividends to the Canadian nuclear industry; and
• IAEA actions and decisions consistent with Canadian foreign policy priorities.

Planned evaluations: Unavailable

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Labour Organization (ILO)

Start date: January 1, 1989

End date: N/A

Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to the ILO, a UN specialized agency, is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to international labour and social policy issues and provide it with a voice in the international community. For further information, see www.ilo.org.
Four strategic objectives guide the ILO program and budget:

1. to promote and realize standards and fundamental principles and rights at work;
2. to create greater opportunities for women and men to secure decent employment and income;
3. to enhance the coverage and effectiveness of social protection for all; and
4. to strengthen tripartism and social dialogue.

Expected results:

• development and effective supervision of international labour standards and realization of fundamental principles and rights at work;
• targeted action against child labour, giving priority to the urgent elimination of its worst forms;
• contributions to poverty reduction through promotion of coherent economic and social policies that support employment creation;
• assistance to constituents in the development of skills and employability policies and programs for decent work;
• better instruments and tools for policy analysis and formulation that support good governance and the extension of social protections to vulnerable workers;
• strengthened social dialogue on labour and social policy issues at national and international levels; and
• improved organizational effectiveness, transparency and accountability.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF)

Start date: March 9, 1972

End date: N/A

Description: As a member of the OIF, Canada is required to contribute to the operational fees of the organization.

Expected results: Canada's contribution to the OIF supports a large array of initiatives, such as specific projects in response to needs expressed by countries or admissible organizations for the preparation of conferences or symposiums, and the implementation of action plans adopted during summits. These initiatives can come from Canadian or international organizations or institutions or from specialized agencies of La Francophonie.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), Civil Administration

Start date: January 1, 1989

End date: N/A

Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to NATO is a legally binding obligation of membership based on the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty. Canada's contribution furthers its foreign policy goals by funding the administrative budget of NATO, an international organization vital to Canadian defence and security interests. NATO was designed to promote the stability of the North Atlantic area and to safeguard the freedom and security of its people by political and military means, based on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and international law. The NATO civil budget, structured along "output based" lines in response to objectives set annually by the North Atlantic Council, covers the activities of the NATO Secretary General, the NATO headquarters and the NATO international staff. The NATO civil administration supports the process of consensus building and decision making among alliance members and manages NATO's relations with its partners. The NATO civil budget also supports the work of various NATO agencies with specialized responsibilities. An effective and efficient NATO civil administration assists alliance members in promoting security and stability in the North Atlantic area and in responding effectively to current security challenges, particularly in Afghanistan. The NATO accounts are subject to annual audit by the International Board of Auditors for NATO.

Expected results: The NATO civil budget enables the operations of the NATO Secretariat and agencies. The results achieved include effective decision making by the alliance in pursuit of the NATO objectives of stability and security in Afghanistan, the North Atlantic region and beyond; support to NATO operations; timely implementation of decisions taken by the North Atlantic Council; appropriate response to current and emerging defence and security challenges; enhanced relations with NATO partners and cooperation with other international organizations; and proper management of the alliance's resources.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Organization of American States (OAS)

Start date: May 31, 1990

End date: N/A

Description: To pay Canada's annual assessed contribution to the OAS, a Charter obligation of membership.

Expected results:

• strengthening of the OAS as the key political forum through which Canada promotes its hemispheric interests;
• promotion and consolidation of democracy, and strengthening of human rights, governance and the rule of law;
• enhanced regional multilateral cooperation on security issues in the Americas;
• increased effectiveness of Canada's contribution on integral development and technical cooperation through the OAS; and
• increased effectiveness and efficiency of the OAS through increased accountability and transparency.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

Start date: March 20, 1975

End date: N/A

Description: To pay the assessed contribution required of Canada for its participation as a member of the OECD. The contribution pays for the Secretariat (professionals and support staff who provide high-quality research and analysis) and maintenance of the headquarters, located in Paris.

Expected results: Implement OECD work programs and policy positions that reflect input from across government and support domestic priorities; find solutions to common economic problems by working cooperatively with members (soft law, guidelines, agreements); influence the policy development of other members and non-members to improve the functioning of the international economic environment; and analyze new and emerging issues, both domestic and global, that impact our economy and standard of living. Continued sound management of the OECD; institutional reforms to improve the OECD's ability to cope with new issues and power dynamics; OECD enlargement; and improved engagement with non-members reflecting Canadian priorities to increase the long-term effectiveness of the organization.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)

Start date: January 1, 1993

End date: N/A

Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to the OSCE is an obligation arising out of Canada's commitments as one of the 56 participating states of the organization. Canada's contribution furthers its foreign policy goals by funding programs implemented by the OSCE's institutions and field operations in priority foreign policy areas for Canada related to regional and international security.

The OSCE is a focused regional forum with a comprehensive and cooperative approach to security. Canada's contribution to the organization's unified budget covers the costs associated with the implementation of the organization's work programs and activities in three dimensions: political and military aspects of security; economic and environmental cooperation; and cooperation in humanitarian and other fields. This integrated approach allows the OSCE to make a significant contribution to furthering European security and transatlantic cooperation through non-coercive measures. Canada's contribution also supports stronger partnership with Canadians in developing and implementing Canada's international security policy, through the involvement of members of Parliament in the work of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly, the deployment of Canadians to OSCE field operations, and the contribution of Canadian experts to the organization.

The OSCE unified budget, based on a programmatic approach, is approved by the OSCE Permanent Council on a yearly basis. The OSCE accounts are subject to an annual report by external auditors as well as an internal oversight annual report, which are made available to participating states.

Expected results: The OSCE budget supports the programs of the OSCE Secretariat in Vienna, as well as the OSCE institutions (Office for Democratic Institutions and Human Rights, Representative on Freedom of the Media, and High Commissioner on National Minorities) and the organization's 18 field missions. The results include effective and timely implementation of the decisions of the OSCE Permanent Council; continuous monitoring of the security and stability situation in Europe; concerted programming to actively contribute to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict institution building; and proper management of the organization's resources.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments in lieu of taxes on diplomatic, consular and international organizations' property in Canada

Start date: January 18, 1979

End date: N/A

Description: The purpose of this memorandum of understanding is to outline the relationship between Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and Public Works and Government Services Canada, National Capital Area, under the Diplomatic, Consular and International Organizations' Property Grants Order (P.C.1979-59, January 18, 1979), the Municipal Grants Act, and successor Orders and Acts. It establishes responsibilities and procedures governing the provision of services related to the payment of grants in lieu of real property and frontage or area taxes with respect to diplomatic property. These procedures are designed to ensure fiscal and operational accountability, while promoting efficient program delivery and optimal reciprocal conditions for the Government of Canada abroad.

Expected results: To fulfill Canada's international obligations to foreign diplomatic and consular missions pursuant to the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations as well as obligations pursuant to headquarters agreements in force between Canada and international organizations.

Planned evaluations: No evaluations are planned for this account.

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Projects and Development Activities Resulting from Francophone Summits

Start date: March 9, 1979

End date: N/A

Description: This fund provides funding to cooperation programs and activities undertaken by the International Organization of the Francophonie. It also provides financial support to the Government of New Brunswick to foster its participation in international Francophonie activities. This fund helps to promote Canadian interests and is consistent with political and economic objectives Canada has set itself for La Francophonie. It also promotes active participation from the Government of New Brunswick in summits, ministerial conferences and other related Francophonie activities.

Expected results:

• fostering of increased cooperation among Francophonie members in the four key areas enshrined in the 10-year strategic plan of La Francophonie:
  1. French-language and cultural and linguistic diversity;
  2. peace, democracy and human rights;
  3. education, professional training, higher education and research; and
  4. sustainable development and solidarity.
• increased efficiency of La Francophonie organizations; and
• promotion of Canadian development and foreign policy goals.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)

Start date: January 1, 1988

End date: N/A

Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to UNESCO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to culture, science and education, and provide it with a voice in the international community.

Expected results:

• universal primary education in all countries by 2015;
• gender disparities in primary and secondary education eliminated or greatly reduced in most member states;
• preparation, launch and implementation of a 10-year UN Literacy Decade and Plan of Action in order to reach the target of achieving a 50% improvement in levels of adult literacy by 2015;
• comprehensive and broad-based HIV/AIDS education and prevention campaigns conducted, particularly among the 15-24 age group in Africa and South Asia;
• impact of HIV/AIDS pandemic on educational capacities assessed;
• implementation of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions;
• implementation of the International Convention Against Doping in Sport;
• protection of world cultural and natural heritage through the implementation of the World Heritage Convention;
• increased scientific cooperation to improve management of the planet's water resources; and
• development of free, independent and pluralistic media.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: UN Peacekeeping Operations

Start date: October 5, 2000

End date: N/A

Description: Canada's assessed contribution to UN peacekeeping operations is a legally binding obligation of membership. For further information, see www.un.org.

Expected results:

• enhanced peace and security for the countries and regions concerned; and
• increased levels of security, basic services and levels of governance provided in affected areas, which will promote advanced prospects for peace as well as enable reconstruction and development activities.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: United Nations Organization (UN)

Start date: March 27, 1980

End date: End date: N/A

Description: Canada's assessed contribution to the regular budget of the United Nations is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to international peace, security and development and provide it with a voice in the international community. Assessed contributions are used to finance the organization's programs toward attainment of the UN's objectives, as set out in its Charter. For further information, see www.un.org.

Expected results: Maintenance of international peace and security and the promotion of sustained economic growth and sustainable development in accordance with the Millennium Development Goals. In particular, progress in the development of Africa; the promotion of human rights; effective coordination of humanitarian assistance efforts; promotion of justice and international law; progress toward disarmament; and international cooperation for drug control, crime prevention and the combatting of international terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: World Health Organization (WHO)

Start date: January 1, 1990

End date: N/A

Description: Canada's annual assessed contribution to the WHO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada's foreign policy goals related to health and provide it with a voice in the international community.

Expected results:

• enhanced global health security (maintaining a comprehensive outbreak alert and response mechanism supported by new international health regulations; responding rapidly and effectively in crisis situations);
• accelerated progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals (reducing maternal mortality, improving child survival, addressing the global pandemics of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria, promoting healthy environments, increasing access to essential medicines);
• promotion of equity in health (strengthening health systems to reach the poor and disadvantaged); and
• ensured accountability, by improving organizational effectiveness, transparency and accountability

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: Diplomacy and Advocacy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: World Trade Organization (WTO)

Start date: January 1, 1995

End date: N/A

Description: The purpose of this program is to pay the assessed contribution for Canada's membership in the WTO.

Expected results: The WTO provides the only multilateral forum for negotiating market access and other trade rules. It also provides the best forum for monitoring the implementation of obligations and commitments under various trade agreements, reviewing members' trade policies and practices, and discussing trade-related issues that inhibit the free, fair and predictable flow of trade. The WTO is the only organization offering a state-to-state dispute settlement system, whereby trade disputes are settled based on commonly agreed-on rules, rather than political or economic power. Through these agreements, WTO members operate a non-discriminatory trading system that spells out their rights and obligations. Each country receives guarantees that its exports will be treated fairly and consistently in other countries' markets. Each promises to do the same for imports into its own market. Canada has been actively involved in all areas of the current round of WTO negotiations, termed the Doha Development Agenda, and continues to work with other WTO members to advance these negotiations. Beyond the Doha negotiations, Canada participates in the accession negotiations for all countries seeking to join the WTO, as well as in the reviews of all WTO members, and is itself reviewed every four years (most recently in March 2007). Canada is also one of the most active participants in the WTO dispute settlement system.

Planned evaluations: N/A

Program Activity: International Commerce

Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Science and Technology Partnership Program (ISTPP)

Start date: June 20, 2005

End date: March 31, 2010

Description: To increase the international competitiveness and prosperity of Canada by building stronger innovation, science and technology relationships with Israel, India, China and Brazil.

Expected results: Fostering the global networks critical to improved commercialization; access to the world's best facilities, equipment, talent and knowledge; and wealth creation resulting from increased Canadian production of innovative goods and services through international linkages.

Planned evaluations: February 2010

Program activity: A1 – Justice policies, laws and programs

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Aboriginal Courtwork Program (Voted)

Start date: April 1^st, 1978

End date: March 31^st, 2013

Description:

The objective of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program is to improve access to justice by helping Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally-sensitive treatment. It is the only ongoing contribution funding justice program available to all Aboriginal people (adult and youth) regardless of status and residency.  The Program provides Aboriginal persons charged with an offence with timely and accurate information on their rights, obligations, roles and responsibilities at the earliest possible stage of the criminal justice process.  Services also include referring clients to appropriate legal and social resources in their community. Aboriginal Courtworkers serve as a “bridge” between criminal justice officials and Aboriginal people and communities, by providing information, cultural context, liaison and promoting communications and understanding.

Recipients: Federal contributions will be made to provincial governments to provide Aboriginal Courtwork services to Aboriginal persons (adults and youths) charged with an offence under any federal or provincial statute, municipal by-law. A province may authorize one or more agencies to deliver Aboriginal Courtwork services on its behalf.  All designated delivery agencies will be accountable to the funders. In addition, the new Projects in Support of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program component provide modest support for projects that further the mandate of the Program.

Expected results:

Culturally sensitive services are provided to Aboriginal people charged with an offence.

Planned evaluations:

Summative Evaluation completed June 2008. National client survey planned for 2011-2012

Program Activity: A1 – Justice policies, laws and programs

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Aboriginal Justice Strategy Fund (Voted)

Start date: April 1^st, 1991 as Aboriginal Justice Initiative, renewed as AJS in 1996, 2002, 2007

End date: March 31^st, 2012

Description:

The Aboriginal Justice Strategy (AJS) enables Aboriginal communities to have increased involvement in the local administration of justice and, as such, provides timely and effective alternatives to mainstream justice processes in appropriate circumstances.  AJS programs are also aimed at reducing the rates of victimization, crime and incarceration among Aboriginal people in communities operating AJS programs, and helping the mainstream justice system become more responsive and sensitive to the needs and culture of Aboriginal communities.

Recipients: a) bands, First Nations, Tribal Councils, local, regional and national Aboriginal organizations; b) agencies and institutions of regional/municipal governments; c) non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a non-profit purpose; d) provincial and territorial governments; e) individuals; and, f) for-profit corporations, so long as these corporations will not make a profit on the work performed.

Expected results:

• A reduction in crime and incarceration rates in communities with AJS programs.
• Safer, healthier Aboriginal communities where AJS programs are in place.
• Increased Aboriginal community involvement in the local administration of justice.
• Ability to track trends in Aboriginal community justice over time.
• Mainstream justice is more responsive to the needs of Aboriginal people.

Planned evaluations:

Formative evaluation planned for completion 2008-09

Summative evaluation planned for completion 2011-12

Program Activity: A1 – Justice policies, laws and programs

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund (Voted)

Start date: April 1^st, 2003

End date: March 31^st, 2013

Description:

In June 2008, the Government launched the Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008-2013: Acting for the Future.  The Department of Justice supports the Roadmap through the Initiative in Support of Access to Justice in Both Official Languages.  This Initiative includes a consulting mechanism, a Justice Training Component to encourage young bilingual Canadians to pursue law related careers in justice that can be practiced in the other official language and a grants and the renewal of a contributions programme called the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund (the Support Fund).

Objectives: In order to attain the objectives of the Initiative, the Department will invest resources into the Support Fund.  All projects and activities must respond to one of the following objectives:

• Increase the capacity of the justice system and its stakeholders to offer justice services in both official languages. 
• Increase awareness in the legal community and official language minority and majority communities concerning their rights and issues related to access to justice in both official languages.

Recipients: Canadian not-for-profit organizations.
Provincial and territorial governments, regional and municipal governments, provincial and territorial Crown corporations.
Canadian institutions/boards of education, including Centres for jurilinguistics.

Expected results:

Training priorities established following results of the nation wide needs analysis on training needs in both official languages in the area of justice. Coordination mechanism related to training is created and functional. 8 financial agreements concluded in terms of core funding from the Support Fund. 30% of financed projects will focus on awareness or knowledge. 35% of projects will have other sources of funding (other than from the Department). 5 projects will fall under the training component.

Planned evaluations:

Case studies in 2010-2011

Program Activity: A1 – Justice policies, laws and programs

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Access to Justice Services – the Territories (Voted)

Start date: April 1^st, 1997

End date: March 31^st, 2012

Description:

The objective of the Access to Justice Services Agreements is to enable the territories to deliver access-to-justice-related services in the areas of Legal Aid (both criminal and civil), Aboriginal Courtwork and Public Legal Education and Information. They are contribution agreements between the federal government and Canada's three territories, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, and the means by which the federal government provides funding support for these access to justice services.

Recipients: Contributions will be made to those territorial governments that undertake to provide services to eligible persons and eligible young persons in matters relating to the overall objectives of the Access to Justice Services Agreements. The territories may authorize entities ("territorial access to justice services delivery entities") to provide services in these matters. In instances of court-ordered counsel in federal prosecutions, the recipient may also be a territorial access to justice services delivery entity.

Expected results:

Territories are enabled to deliver access to justice services (Legal Aid (criminal and civil), Aboriginal Courtwork and Public Legal Education and Information).

Planned evaluations:

A summative evaluation of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program, which included the territories, was completed in June 2008.  An Aboriginal Courtwork client survey is planned for 2011-2012.   The Department will undertake an impact evaluation of its Legal Aid Program, including the territories, to be concluded by March 31, 2012.

Program Activity: A1 – Justice policies, laws and programs

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Implementation of official languages requirement under the Contraventions Act (a.k.a. Contraventions Act Fund)  (Voted)

Start date: April 1^st, 2002

End date: March 31^st, 2013

Description:

The mechanics of the Contraventions Act includes the identification of federal offences that are to be considered “contraventions” and the establishment of a scheme to process these contraventions.  In 2001, the Federal Court was asked to clarify the extent to which judicial and extra-judicial language rights requirements were applicable in the context of the Contraventions Act.  The Court concluded that while the federal government is authorized to use the prosecution scheme of a province or territory to process federal contraventions, it must comply with all language rights requirements that would be applicable in the context of a federal prosecution scheme.  More specifically, the Court stated that any level of government that processes federal contraventions is, in fact, acting on behalf of the Government of Canada.

Following the Federal Court decision, the Department of Justice initiated the process of amending existing Contraventions Act agreements to include new provisions addressing language rights requirements identified in the ruling.  Such provisions are now also an integral part of all new agreements with other provinces. To support this process, the Department of Justice has received funding that is referred to as the Contraventions Act Fund.

Recipients: Provincial and territorial departments and agencies and municipalities designated by provincial and territorial governments as being responsible for judicial activities and for providing extra-judicial services in both official languages.

Expected results:

• Increase capacity to offer in both official languages judicial activities and extra-judicial services in relation to the prosecution of federal contraventions.
• The judicial activities relating to the prosecution of federal offences under the Contraventions Act respect the language rights found in section 530 and 530.1 of the Criminal Code and the extra-judicial services provided respect Part IV of the Official Languages Act.

Planned evaluations:

2009-10: Technical Study of the Contraventions Act *

2010-11: Mid-term Evaluation of the Fund

2011-12: Summative Evaluation of the Fund **

* As part the research plan, the technical study includes the range of questions addressed, along with the methodology, budget and timeframe.
** The summative evaluation will be conducted over two years, 2011-2012 and 2012-2013.

Program Activity: A1 – Justice policies, laws and programs

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision Program (Voted)

Start date: April 1^st, 2002

End date: March 31^st, 2013

Description:

The overall objective of this Program is to financially assist provinces and territories in providing the specialized therapeutic services required for the implementation of the Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision (IRCS) sentence [paragraph 42(2)(r) and subsection 42(7) of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)] and other sentencing options applicable under the YCJA to serious violent youth offenders with mental health problems. It is expected that these services may reduce future violence in those convicted of the most serious violent offences.

Recipients: Provinces and territories

Expected results:

Through the contribution agreements signed under this Program, provinces and territories will have the capacity to implement sentencing options that involve specialized treatment programs to address the mental health issues of serious violent youth offenders

Planned evaluations:

A summative evaluation is planned for 2009-2010

Program Activity: A1 – Justice policies, laws and programs

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Legal Aid Program (Voted)

Start date: August 17^th, 1971

End date: March 31^st, 2012

Description:

The objective of the federal Legal Aid Program is to contribute to sustaining a national system of justice, that helps to ensure that economically disadvantaged persons have access to the justice system, through contribution funding in support of criminal, youth criminal justice and immigration and refugee legal aid services provided by the provinces (funding for criminal and civil legal aid in the territories is provided through the Access to Justice Services Agreements).

Recipients: Provinces

Expected results:

Provinces are enabled to provide legal aid services to eligible persons involved in serious criminal, youth criminal justice, and immigration and refugee matters.  As well, PSAT cases and federal prosecutions are not stayed due to lack of funded defence counsel.