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Erratum

Since the tabling in Parliament of the Department of National Defence Report on Plans and Priorities 2010-2011, a change was made to the English version, Section III, Transfer Payment Programs. The entire table has been replaced to comply with the requisite Treasury Board Secretariat format.

Details on Transfer Payment Programs (Narrative)

Pursuant to section 6.6.1 of the Treasury Board Secretariat’s Policy on Transfer Payments, a Summary of National Defence’s 3-Year Plan on Transfer Payment Programs is available on the National Defence website.

Payments under the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act (SRBA)

Strategic Outcome: Care and Support to the Canadian Forces and Contribution to Canadian Society

Program Activity: Defence Team Personnel Support

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments under the Supplementary Retirements Benefits Act (SRBA) [Statutory Payments]

Start date: 1970

End date: On-going

Description: The SRBA amount represents statutory payments to Defence Services Pension Continuation Act (DSPCA) pension recipients for inflation adjustments to their pensions.

Expected results: In compliance with the legislative provisions of SRBA, to provide supplementary retirement benefits payments for certain persons in receipt of a pension pursuant to the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act, Chapter D-3, of the Revised Statutes of Canada 1970, as a result of having been compulsorily retired from the Regular Force by reason of any mental or physical condition rendering the person unfit to perform duties as a member of the Regular Force, as the case may be. Statutory DSPCA and SRBA payments are processed by Public Works and Government Services Canada.

Program Activity:

($ Thousands)

Forecast Spending
2009-10

Planned Spending
2010-11

Planned Spending
2011-12

Planned Spending
2012-13

Total Grants

0

0

0

0

Total Contributions

$6,079

$5,459

$5,459

$5,459

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

Total Program Activity

$7,531

$6,726

$6,728

$6,730

Planned Audits and Evaluations: The Canadian Forces Pension Plan Comptroller manages the SRBA payments. While no specific audits or evaluations are planned, expenditures are subject to monitoring and fall into the financial control framework of the Canadian Forces Pension Plan.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group / Chief Military Personnel Group

Contributions in support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP)

Strategic Outcome: Resources are Acquired to Meet Government Defence expectations

Program Activity: Real Property and Informatics Infrastructure Acquisition and Disposal

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions in support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP) [Voted payments]

Start date: 1983-84

End date: 2010-11 (up for renewal starting 2011-12)

Description: The Department of National Defence uses the Capital Assistance Program to fund capital projects undertaken with Provinces, Territories and Municipalities and /or their agencies related to the operations of military bases and wings located within Canada. Projects include the construction of community-oriented facilities (such as arenas, gymnasiums, swimming pools, water treatment plants, water distribution systems) where the forces and/or military staff and their dependants are significant users, and where provinces or municipalities are in a better position to deliver services. Contributions are also made to support the transfer to municipalities of common infrastructure related to Residential Accommodation (formerly entitled Permanent Married Quarters) such as roads, sidewalks, sewers, storm pipes, etc.

Expected results: Expected results of this contribution program are:

  • to enter into collaborative arrangements with Provinces, Territories and Municipalities and/or their agencies (through contribution agreements);
  • to maintain/improve infrastructure while correcting identified deficiencies;
  • to reduce operating and capital costs;
  • to improve cost-effective provision of infrastructure and community-based services; and,
  • to enhance quality of life for military personnel and their dependants.

Program Activity:

($ Thousands)

Forecast Spending
2009-10

Planned Spending
2010-11

Planned Spending
2011-12

Planned Spending
2012-13

Total Grants

0

0

0

0

Total Contributions

$6,596

$13,175

0

0

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

Total Program Activity

$6,596

$13,175

0

0

Planned Audits and Evaluations: An evaluation was completed in fiscal 2009-10. The next planned evaluation will be in 2014-15 and will address the relevance and performance (effectiveness, efficiency and economy) of the contribution program.

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

Contributions in Support of the Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP)

Strategic Outcome: Defence Operations will improve peace, security and stability wherever deployed

Program Activity: International Peace, Stability and Security

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions in Support of the Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP) [Voted Payments]

Start date: Fiscal Year 2005-06

Description: The Military Training and Cooperation Program builds the capacities of member countries’ militaries through language training, and professional development courses including command and staff instruction, and peace support operations training.

Expected results: Expected results of this contribution program are:

  • to enhance peace support operations interoperability among Canada’s partners in order to lessen the operational burden on Canada;
  • to expand and reinforce Canadian bilateral defence relations;
  • to promote Canadian demographic principles, the rule of law, and human rights in the international arena;
  • to achieve influence in areas of strategic interest to Canada.

Program Activity:

($ Thousands)

Forecast Spending
2009-10

Planned Spending
2010-11

Planned Spending
2011-12

Planned Spending
2012-13

Total Grants

0

0

0

0

Total Contributions

$10,000

$11,400

$11,600

$11,600

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

Total Program Activity

$201,033

$212,237

$228,682

$245,880

Planned Audits and Evaluations: An evaluation was completed in fiscal 2009-10. The next planned evaluation will be in 2014-15 and will address the relevance and performance (effectiveness, efficiency and economy) of the contribution program.

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

Contribution Program in Support of the Remediation of the Former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Ontario

Strategic Outcome: Care and Support to the Canadian Forces and Contribution to Canadian Society

Program Activity: Environmental Protection and Stewardship

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution Program in Support of the Remediation of the Former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Ontario [Voted Payments]

Start date: 2008-09

End date: 2014-15

Description: This contribution program supports the remediation of certain contaminated sites on non-federal lands, to the extent the contamination was a direct result of federal government activities or operations, or where the contamination resulted from the Government of Canada’s national security efforts. To qualify, a site must also pose a human health and/or environmental risk, and be assessed as a National Classification System Class 1 (action required) or Class 2 (action likely required) site. The Government of Canada’s contribution will be used to fund specific eligible activities associated with the remediation of 11 of the 17 former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Ontario.

Expected results: The result expected from this contribution program is to remediate the contaminated lands to acceptable levels, thereby improving the human health and environment of the local areas affected. Acceptable levels will be determined once the environmental assessment process and consultation with stakeholders have taken place.

Program Activity:

($ Thousands)

Forecast Spending
2009-10

Planned Spending
2010-11

Planned Spending
2011-12

Planned Spending
2012-13

Total Grants

0

0

0

0

Total Contributions

$9,248

$6,595

$5,571

$6,315

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

Total Program Activity

$10,748

$8,095

$7,071

$7,815

Planned Audits and Evaluations: A mid-term review, if required, is expected to be completed during fiscal year 2011-12.

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

NATO Military Budget (NATO Programs)

Strategic Outcome: Defence Operations will improve peace, stability and security wherever deployed

Program Activity: International Peace, Stability and Security

Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Military Budget (NATO Programs) [Voted Payments]

Start date: 1949

End date: 2014-15

Description: To contribute the Canadian share of the NATO Military Budget—a common-funded program to finance the operating and maintenance costs of the NATO military structure and activities, including Deployed Operations and missions.

Expected results: Canada’s financial contributions to the Alliance help to ensure Canadian security and provide leverage and influence within the multi-national body. They also provide access to military capabilities, which Canada itself, does not possess.

The contributions further serve to help protect and strengthen the freedom and security of all Alliance members by political and military means in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

The benefits of Canada’s investment in NATO include access to strategic information, intelligence, capabilities, interoperability with allied forces and an equal voice in high-level decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability.

Program Activity:

($ Thousands)

Forecast Spending
2009-10

Planned Spending
2010-11

Planned Spending
2011-12

Planned Spending
2012-13

Total Grants

0

0

0

0

Total Contributions

$87,110

$126,861

$129,207

$131,884

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

Total Program Activity

$201,033

$212,237

$228,682

$245,880

Planned Audits and Evaluations: At the end of the year, the annual financial statements are presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors (IBAN) for NATO, which is mandated by national audit institutions to conduct not only financial but also performance audits. In addition, an evaluation of Defence’s NATO Contribution Program, which includes NATO Programs, will be completed in 2011-12 by the Chief Review Services.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group / Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group

NATO Security Investment Program (NATO Program)

Strategic Outcome: Defence Operations will improve peace, stability and security wherever deployed

Program Activity: International Peace, Stability and Security

Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Security Investment Program (NATO Programs) [Voted Payments]

Start date: 1949

End date: 2014-15

Description: To contribute the Canadian share of the NATO Security Investment Programme (NSIP)– a common funded program that finances the capital costs for the provision of communications and information systems, installations and facilities such as radar, military headquarters, airfields, fuel pipelines and storage, harbours and navigational aids needed to support the NATO military structure and activities, including Deployed Operations and Missions.

Expected results: NSIP funds projects that meet NATO’s essential purpose, which is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

The benefits of Canada’s investment in NATO include access to strategic information, intelligence, capabilities, interoperability with allied forces and an equal voice in high-level decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability. It also includes a potential return on some of Canada’s eligible infrastructure projects in support of NATO operations.

Program Activity:

($ Thousands)

Forecast Spending
2009-10

Planned Spending
2010-11

Planned Spending
2011-12

Planned Spending
2012-13

Total Grants

0

0

0

0

Total Contributions

$44,158

$48,490

$51,000

$53,327

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

Total Program Activity

$201,033

$212,237

$228,682

$245,880

Planned Audits and Evaluations: The NATO International Board of Auditors (IBAN) audits the NSIP account annually. Individual projects are also audited at project completion. The national audit institutions mandate these audits. In addition, an evaluation of Defence’s NATO Contribution Program, which includes NATO Programs, will be completed in 2011-12 by Chief Review Services.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group / Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group

NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Programme Management Agency (NATO Major Activities)

Strategic Outcome: Defence Operations will improve peace, stability and security wherever deployed

Program Activity: International Peace, Stability and Security

Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Programme Management Agency (NATO Major Activities) [Voted Payments]

Start date: 1979

End date: 2014-15

Description: The NATO Airborne Early Warning Force (NAEWF) is based on a Boeing 707 aircraft modified for military use that provides NATO with early warning and control capability - allowing NATO to detect and track enemy aircraft operating at low altitudes over all terrain. The surveillance capability of the AWACS allow NATO forces to transmit data directly from the aircraft to command and control centres on land, sea or in the air. The military characteristics of the AWACS aircraft enable it to be deployed rapidly in support of operations and make it less vulnerable to attack than ground-based radar.

Expected results: To provide a state-of-the-art operating system that will collect and disseminate, in real-time, data received from several on-board sensors.

Program Activity:

($ Thousands)

Forecast Spending
2009-10

Planned Spending
2010-11

Planned Spending
2011-12

Planned Spending
2012-13

Total Grants

0

0

0

0

Total Contributions

$53,952

$12,635

$12,354

$12,418

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

Total Program Activity

$201,033

$212,237

$228,682

$245,880

Planned Audits and Evaluations: At the end of the year, the annual financial statements are presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors (IBAN) for NATO, which is mandated by national audit institutions to conduct not only financial but also performance audits. In addition, an evaluation of Defence’s NATO Contribution Program, which includes NATO Major Activities, will be completed in 2011-12 by Chief Review Services.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group / Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group

NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) System (NATO Major Activities)

Strategic Outcome: Defence Operations will improve peace, stability and security wherever deployed

Program Activity: International Peace, Stability and Security

Name of Transfer Payment Program: NATO Alliance Ground Surveillance (AGS) System (NATO Major Activities) [Voted Payments]

Start date: 2009-10

End date: 2038-39

Description: The Alliance Ground Surveillance Programme came into being with the signatures of the 15 participating NATO nations in September 2009. It is based upon eight, high altitude, long endurance, Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platforms equipped with the Multi-Platform Radar Technology Insertion Program (MP-RTIP) ground surveillance sensor which interface with several ground stations in various deployable configurations to support Command, Control, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance in operations.

Operations, training and support will be conducted from a single Main Operating Base but with the ability to further launch and recover the platforms from forward operating bases.

Expected results: To provide a NATO owned and operated airborne ground surveillance system to provide command authorities with near real-time, continuous, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in all weather conditions, to support timely decision making at the strategic, operational and tactical levels of command.

Program Activity:

($ Thousands)

Forecast Spending
2009-10

Planned Spending
2010-11

Planned Spending
2011-12

Planned Spending
2012-13

Total Grants

0

0

0

0

Total Contributions

$500

$10,152

$21,671

$33,708

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

Total Program Activity

$201,033

$212,237

$228,682

$245,880

Planned Audits and Evaluations: At the end of the year, the annual financial statements are presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors (IBAN) for NATO, which is mandated by national audit institutions to conduct not only financial but also performance audits. In addition, an evaluation of Defence’s NATO Contribution Program, which includes NATO Major Activities, will be completed in 2011-12 by Chief Review Services.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group / Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Group

Contribution Program in support of the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF)

Strategic Outcome: Defence Operations will improve peace, stability and security wherever deployed

Program Activity: Canadian Peace Stability and Security

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution Program in support of the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF)

Start date: 1988

End date: 2009-10 ( Renewal for 2010-2011 to 2014-2015 in progress)

Description: The SAR New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) is managed by the NSS on behalf of the Lead Minister for Search and Rescue in partnership with other federal, provincial and territorial and SAR volunteer organizations. SAR NIF provides annual funding for new projects (or initiatives) that will improve the National Search and Rescue Program with the aim to enhance the effectiveness of SAR response in federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions; promote the sharing of response and prevention best practices throughout the SAR community; and, promote and improve SAR prevention. Defence is one of 6 federal departments that are part of this program.

Expected results: The expected results for this contribution program are:

  • To support the efforts of the National SAR Program to provide a seamless SAR through improved partnerships and increased interoperability and cooperation.
  • To support search and rescue projects that enhance air, marine and ground search and rescue activities in Canada. DND can apply for funding on projects that support air search and rescue.

Program Activity:

($ Thousands)

Forecast Spending
2009-10

Planned Spending
2010-11

Planned Spending
2011-12

Planned Spending
2012-13

Total Grants

0

0

0

0

Total Contributions

$6,104

0

0

0

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

0

0

0

0

Total Program Activity

$9,059

$190

0

0

Planned Audits and Evaluations: An evaluation was completed in fiscal 2009-10. The next planned evaluation will be in 2014-15 and will address the relevance and performance (effectiveness, efficiency and economy) of the contribution program. The need for audits is assessed annually and based on a risk assessment matrix. The matrix is currently under review in collaboration with Chief Review Services.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) / The National Search and Rescue Secretariat