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Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

(in thousands of dollars)

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.

($ thousands)
Program Activity Forecast Spending
2010–11
Planned Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Planned Spending
2015–16
Heritage Places Establishment 1,013 1,013 1,013 1,013 1,013 1,013
Heritage Resources Conservation 1,632 1,632  1,632 1,632 1,632 1,632
Public Appreciation and Understanding 1,362 5,862  5,362 862 862 862
Visitor Experience 846 846  846 846 846 846
Townsite and Throughway Infrastructure 147 147  147 147 147 147
Total Contributions 5,000 9,500  9,000 4,500 4,500 4,500

Note: In 2010–11 an adjustment was made to GCCP's planned spending to better reflect reality. This adjustment is represented in the table above; however, it has not yet been reflected in the Agency's reference levels. The Agency is seeking approval from Treasury Board to renew 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 Organization, UNESCO)
  • National historic sites provide improved access to significant, diverse cultural heritage
Reach 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)
Reach 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)

($ thousands)
Program Activity Forecast Spending
2010–11
Planned Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Planned Spending
2015–16
Heritage Resources Conservation 9,700 3,400 1,300 0 0 0
Total Contributions 9,700 3,400  1,300 0 0 0

Note: In 2010–11 an adjustment was made to the National Historic Sites of Canada Cost Sharing Class Contribution Program’s planned spending to better reflect reality.  This adjustment is represented in the table above; however, it has not yet been reflected in the Agency’s reference levels.

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



Plan for Transfer Payment Programs:

Name of Transfer Payment Program Fiscal Year of the Transfer Payment Program Forecast Spending for the Current Fiscal Year (thousands of dollars) Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation Approved Decision as a Result of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A) Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation
National Historic Sites of Canada Cost Sharing Program 2008–09 9,700.0 2007–08 C 2011–12
General Class Contribution Program 2010–11 5,000.0 2010–11 C 2015–16
Grant to the International Peace Garden 2010–11 22.7 2010–11 C 2015–16