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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Pensions for disability and death
Start date: September 1, 1919
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Disability and Death Compensation *
Description: Provide pensions for disability or death and economic support in the form of allowances to: members of the Canadian Forces and Merchant Navy Veterans who served in the First World War, the Second World War or the Korean War; certain civilians who are entitled to benefits because of their wartime service; former and serving members of the Canadian Forces (including those who served in Special Duty Areas); survivors and dependants of military and civilian personnel.
Expected results: Eligible clients of Disability and Death Compensation are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 1,716.0 | 1,676.1 | 1,726.2 | 1,726.5 |
Total Transfer Payments | 1,716.0 | 1,676.1 | 1,726.2 | 1,726.5 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Disability Awards and Allowances
Start date: April 1, 2006
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Disability and Death Compensation *
Description: Provide disability awards for disability or death and economic support in the form of allowances to former and serving members of the Canadian Forces, and in some cases to survivors and dependants, for the non-economic effects of a service-related disability, including pain and suffering, functional loss and the effects of permanent impairment on the lives of members, Veterans and their families.
Expected results: Eligible clients of Disability and Death Compensation are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 359.4 | 489.5 | 168.4 | 168.4 |
Total Transfer Payments | 359.4 | 489.5 | 168.4 | 168.4 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Earnings Loss and Supplementary Retirement Benefit
Start date: April 1, 2006
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Financial Support Program *
Description: The Earnings Loss benefit provides temporary income replacement benefits while the Canadian Forces Veteran participates in rehabilitation in preparation for employment in civilian life. Ongoing long-term income replacement benefits are provided to age 65 when the Veteran is unable to engage in any suitable employment due to total and permanent incapacity. At age 65, recipients of long-term income replacement benefits receive a lump-sum retirement benefit to compensate for lost opportunity to contribute to a retirement pension due to a career-ending or service-related disability.
Expected results: Eligible clients of the Financial Support Program are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 68.1 | 84.8 | 62.9 | 70.7 |
Total Transfer Payments | 68.1 | 84.8 | 62.9 | 70.7 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: War Veterans Allowances and Civilian War Allowances
Start date: September 1, 1930
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Financial Support Program *
Description: The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) is a form of financial assistance available to eligible Veterans, qualified civilians and their survivors, dependants and orphans. In recognition of war service, qualified persons are provided with regular, monthly income to meet basic needs. WVA is based on income, domestic status and number of dependants. Recipients are paid at a single, married or orphan’s rate. Payments are indexed annually to the CPI. Eligibility for WVA is determined by the wartime service of a Veteran or qualified civilian, age or health, income or residency.
Expected results: Eligible clients of the Financial Support Program are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 10.6 | 10.1 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
Total Transfer Payments | 10.6 | 10.1 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to Veterans, under the Veterans Independence Program
Start date: 1981
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Financial, Physical and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
Program Activity: Health Care Program and Re-establishment Services *
Description: The Department’s Veterans Independence Program is a national home care program that assists eligible clients to remain independent in their own homes or communities by offering a variety of programs and services, such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and personal care.
Expected results: VAC contributes to the well-being of clients through the provision of health benefits and rehabilitation services.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 360.8 | 356.2 | 380.0 | 380.0 |
Total Transfer Payments | 360.8 | 356.2 | 380.0 | 380.0 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Last Post Fund
Start date: n/a
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada’s efforts during war, military conflict and peace
Program Activity: Canada Remembers Program *
Description: The Last Post Fund (LPF) is a non-profit corporation which administers funeral, burial, and grave marking services for Veterans Affairs Canada. Canada Remembers provides eligible Veterans and civilians with a dignified funeral and burial through the Last Post Fund.
Expected results: A Canadian public that is informed of military history and engaged in honouring the contributions of Veterans and those who gave their lives in the cause of peace and freedom.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 11.0 | 11.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
Total Transfer Payments | 11.0 | 11.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Start date: n/a
End date: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada’s efforts during war, military conflict and peace
Program Activity: Canada Remembers Program *
Description: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established by Royal Charter in 1917. Its duties are to mark and maintain the graves of the members of the forces of the Commonwealth who were killed in the two World Wars, to build memorials to those who have no known grave and to keep records and registers of Canadian war dead. Canada Remembers maintains Canadian war graves and cemeteries through a partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Expected results: A Canadian public that is informed of military history and engaged in honouring the contributions of Veterans and those who gave their lives in the cause of peace and freedom.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2012-13 Performance Measurement Framework.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
|
Total Grants | 10.2 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
Total Transfer Payments | 10.2 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
* Program Activity has changed from 2011-12
Name of TPP | Main Objective | End Date | Type (G,C) |
Forecast Spending 2012-13 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation | General Targeted Recipient Group |
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Treatment Allowances | G | 840 | ||||
Payments under the Flying Accidents Compensation Regulations | G | 750 | ||||
Children of Deceased Veterans Education Assistance | G | 375 | ||||
Payments of Gallantry Awards | G | 50 | ||||
Canadian Forces Income Support Allowance | G | 65 | ||||
Assistance in accordance with the provisions of the Assistance Fund Regulations | G | 540 | ||||
Assistance to Canadian Veterans - Overseas District | G | 250 | ||||
Veterans Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment (statutory) | G | 175 | ||||
Returned Soldiers Insurance Actuarial Liability Adjustment (statutory) | G | 10 | ||||
Repayments under Section 15 of the War Service Grants Act (statutory) | G | 10 | ||||
Re-Establishment Credits under Section 8 of the War Service Grants Act (statutory) | G | 2 | ||||
United Nations Memorial Cemetery in Korea | G | 70 | ||||
Canadian Veterans Association of the United Kingdom | G | 5 | ||||
Contributions under the Partnerships Contribution Program | C | 2,210 | 2008-09 | |||
Contributions for the Community War Memorial Program | 2014-15 | C | 1,500 |