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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 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Forecast Spending 2013-14	Forecast Spending 2014-15
Heritage Resources Conservation	5,000	0	0	0	0	0
Total Contributions	5,000	0	0	0	0	0

 

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 and 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 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Forecast Spending 2013-14	Forecast Spending 2014-15
Heritage Places Establishment	707	730	730	730	730	730
Heritage Resources Conservation	1,647	1,700	1,700	1,700	1,700	1,700
Public Appreciation and Understanding	855	882	882	882	882	882
Visitor Experience	629	650	650	650	650	650
Townsite and Throughway Infrastructure	37	38	38	38	38	38
Total Contributions	3,875	4,000	4,000	4,000	4,000	4,000

Note: The Agency intends to seek renewal of authorities for the GCCP.

 

Name of Transfer Payment Program: National Historic Sites Cost Sharing Class Contribution Program (NHSCCSP)

Start date: 2008-2009

End date: March 31, 2013

Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: The NHSCCSP assists recipients in conducting activities aimed at ensuring the commemorative integrity of non-federally owned or administered national historic sites and, thereby, to support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate to protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations.  Specifically, the program provides financial contributions to eligible recipients to share the costs of eligible works deemed by Parks Canada as necessary to ensure the physical health of a national historic site and to ensure Canadians understand the importance of the site and its role in the history of Canada.

Expected Results/Expected Outcomes:

Reach	Strategic (End) Outcomes
Canadians (indirect influence)	Canadians feel a greater sense of connection to each other, their history, identity and historic places More historic places are conserved and “given a function in the life of communities” (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO) National historic sites provide improved access to significant, diverse cultural heritage

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Intermediate Outcomes

Canadians interested in heritage protection (i.e., other potential funders, experts, heritage organizations, and interested individuals) Owners of national historic sites

The federal government is seen as a leader in creating a culture of conservation (Owners, other governments, heritage experts and other interested parties see the federal government as making a meaningful contribution to the conservation of national historic sites) Nationally significant examples of Canada's cultural heritage, not administered by the federal government, are maintained and improved (i.e. threats to or deterioration of heritage resources are mitigated or reduced)

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Immediate Outcomes

Owners of national historic sites

Eligible owners are aware of the program, make inquiries and submit applications Eligible owners are satisfied with the program, the information/tools/ support and application process (e.g. clarity of material, ease of application, helpfulness of staff, fairness of process), and believe it adds credibility and legitimacy to their project Recipients are able to undertake work they would otherwise have been unable to afford, either in whole or in part, and/or the timing of the project is advanced Recipients respect (i.e. comply with) the terms and conditions of their agreements (i.e. where relevant work is completed according to the Standards and Guidelines, other sources of support are obtained as outlined in agreements, timelines are respected)

Program Activity	Forecast Spending 2009-10	Planned Spending 2010-11	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Forecast Spending 2013-14	Forecast Spending 2014-15
Heritage Resources Conservation	7,050	7,050	3,050	2,043	0	0
Total Contributions	7,050	7,050	3,050	2,043	0	0

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