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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Historic Places Initiative Class Contribution Program

Start Date: 2002-2003

End Date: March 31, 2010

Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: To provide direct support for provinces and territories to participate in the development of the Canadian Register of Historic Places and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, and to engage municipalities, stakeholders and the general public in the conservation of historic places.

Expected results: Ongoing population and maintenance of the Canadian Register of Historic Places; refinement and dissemination of national Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places; partnership between Parks Canada and provincial and territorial authorities to identify, preserve and protect Canada's historic places; and creation of the basis for further initiatives to encourage preservation and protection of Canada's historic places.

Expected outcomes: Better preservation and protection of Canada's historic places; and greater public awareness of the importance of conservation and of the significance of Canada's historic places.

Program Activity	Forecast Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Heritage Resources Conservation	5,018	5,000	0	0	0	0
Total Contributions	5,018	5,000	0	0	0	0

Note: Figures do not include new Budget 2009 funding.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: General Class Contribution Program (GCCP)

Start Date: 2006-2007

End Date: March 31, 2011

Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: The GCCP is atypical in that it is not a program within itself; rather, it is a funding authority available to Agency managers.  From time to time, Agency managers with programming responsibilities may determine that, given their priorities, available resources, other program delivery mechanisms already in place, and the players and environment in which they deliver their programs, use of a contribution agreement is the most effective means of achieving program objectives.

Expected results: More Canadians recognizing, appreciating and being engaged in the values of natural and cultural conservation.  Stakeholders being further engaged in terms of interest and involvement of common objectives towards ecological or cultural integrity.  Access to a better knowledge base on commercial, ecological or aboriginal issues of mutual interest for informed decision-making and dialogue for Parks Canada managers and stakeholders.  Heritage assets are protected, secured and researched.  Targeted audiences are educated in such areas as ecology, safety and other issues.

Expected outcomes: The expected outcomes mirror the Parks Canada mandate of engaging Canadians in preserving and presenting Canada's rich diversity of cultural and natural heritage.

Program Activity	Forecast Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Program Activity 1: Heritage Places Establishment	712	15	—	—	—	—
Program Activity 2: Heritage Resources Conservation	1,543	624	305	—	—	—
Program Activity 3: Public Appreciation and Understanding	1,986	320	226	—	—	—
Program Activity 4: Visitor Experience	196	140	139	—	—	—
Program Activity 5: Townsite and Throughway Infrastructure	37	37	25	—	—	—
Total Contributions	4,474	1,136	695	—	—	—

Note: The Agency intends to seek renewal of authorities for the General Class Contribution Program (GCCP). Figures do not include new Budget 2009 funding.

Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown