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Good governance and co-operative relationships for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners
The Governance and Institutions of Government Program Activity contributes to The Government Strategic Outcome. This program activity provides frameworks (legislative and non-legislative) which are consistent with the legal, collective, human, and democratic rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples in Canada, and where possible enables and supports First Nation development of policies and programs that embrace these values. It provides funds, legislation and guidelines, certifications, education and training, advice, policies and plans, and implemented changes to support, condition and build capacity for Aboriginal governance. Typical activities include but are not limited to providing assistance to establish governance and associated capacities, processes and mechanisms (such as by-law making authority, election processes). Support is provided to First Nation and Inuit governments as well as First Nation institutions. These institutions include but are not limited to those that provide services in the areas of governance and taxation and financial management, and land claim organizations and professional associations. Support is also provided to representative organizations to participate in policy and legislation development. Ultimately, good governance practices are essential for the active participation of First Nation and Inuit in Canadian society and economy.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 466.0 | 466.1 | 466.3 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 494 | 494 | 494 |
Year-over-year differences primarily reflect changes in the approved funding profile for the Miawpukek Indian Band.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Capable and accountable First Nation governments and institutions | Percentage of First Nations operating with a plan to develop governance capacity | 50% by March 31, 2013 [Note 4] |
Percentage of First Nations free of financial intervention as defined by the department's Default Prevention Management Policy | 70% by March 31, 2013 [Note 5] |
Good governance and co-operative relationships with First Nations are built upon capable and accountable First Nation governments and institutions. For 2012–2013, AANDC will continue to implement the departmental priority of supporting community development and governance capacity. Initiatives will also support the priority of empowering citizens.
The specific ways in which the Department's expected result – Capable and accountable First Nation governments and institutions – will be pursued in 2012-2013 include the following:
The Co-operative Relationships Program Activity contributes to The Government Strategic Outcome. It aims to reconcile the relationship between parties (governments and Aboriginal groups) through mutual respect, trust, understanding, shared responsibilities, accountability and dialogue. This Program Activity addresses constitutional and historic obligations, as well as good public policy by:negotiating agreements which achieve clarity with respect to law-making authority and the ownership, use and control of lands and resources; addressing specific claims; developing multi-partner processes in areas jointly identified by Aboriginal groups and the federal government; supporting an effective consultation and representation of Aboriginal groups in federal policy and program development; and providing funding to Aboriginal recipients through contributions and loan agreements. Through relationships built on trust, respectful partnerships will be established which may ultimately help to contribute to the strengthening of the social, economic and cultural well-being of Aboriginal communities and ultimately more active participation and engagement in the broader Canadian Society.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 795.6 | 448.9 | 360.4 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 410 | 368 | 280 |
The decrease in 2013–2014 primarily reflects the sunset of funding for a one-time payment of $307 million in 2012–2013 for the settlement of the Coldwater-Narrows specific claim, the sunset (in 2013–2014) of certain funding and associated FTEs for Canada's action plan on accelerating the resolution of specific claims, the sunset (in 2014-2015) of certain funding and associated FTEs for negotiations of comprehensive land claims and First Nations' self-government, and changes in the approved funding for Treaty Related Measures.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Relationships between parties based on trust, respect, understanding, shared responsibilities, accountability, rights and dialogue. | Percentage of productive active negotiation tables [Note 6] | 90% of active tables by March 31, 2013 |
Negotiating and implementing claims and self-government agreements is a complex undertaking involving various parts of AANDC, other government departments, and provincial/territorial and Aboriginal partners. The federal government seeks to improve Aboriginal-Crown relations and provide Aboriginal groups with the opportunity to make meaningful changes in their communities.
In order to meet the expected result - Relationships between parties based on trust, respect, understanding, shared responsibilities, accountability, rights and dialogue – in 2012-2013, AANDC will:
AANDC will also continue to serve as a Government of Canada point of contact for Inuit issues through initiatives that will aim to:
The Treaty Management Program Activity contributes to The Government Strategic Outcome. This program activity aims to create and maintain ongoing partnerships to support both historic and modern-treaties to fulfill Canada's legal obligations. This program supports First Nation and Inuit communities in articulating their interests, participate in land and resource development and management, where applicable and demonstrate the importance of treaties and the treaty relationship between the Crown and Aboriginal people. This is achieved by honouring Canada's obligations as set out in final agreements, improving relationships between Canada and Aboriginal peoples, and improving the relationships between Canada and Historic Treaties First Nations. Creating and maintaining partnerships that honour historic and modern-treaties contributes to the strengthened, healthy and sustainable First Nations and Inuit communities and ultimately supports them to optimize their participation in the broader Canadian society, thus benefitting all Canadians.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 696.6 | 699.0 | 696.2 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 89 | 89 | 89 |
Year-over-year differences primarily reflect changes in the approved funding profiles for the implementation of land claims and self-government agreements for the Maa-nulth First Nations, Yukon First Nations, the Nisga'a Nation, Labrador Inuit, Nunavik Inuit, Eeyou Marine Region as well as education services and school infrastructure resources provided to the Cree, Inuit and Naskapi in Quebec pursuant to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement and the Northeastern Quebec Agreement.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Creation and Maintenance of ongoing partnerships to support historic and modern-treaty structures | Percentage of initiatives or structures established to support historic and modern-day treaty relationships | 75% by March 31, 2013 |
AANDC will continue to renew, update and implement mandates, fiscal financing agreements, new treaties and self-government agreements, as well as develop supporting policy tools and guidelines for treaty management activities with Aboriginal groups. The management of treaty relationships will continue to focus on enhancing relationships between Canada and treaty First Nations.
The specific ways in which the Department's expected result – Creation and Maintenance of ongoing partnerships to support historic and modern-treaty structures – will be met in 2012-2013 include the following:
Individual, family and community well-being for First Nations and Inuit
The Education Program Activity contributes to The People Strategic Outcome. It aims to support First Nation and Inuit learners in the achievement of education outcomes that are comparable to other Canadians. Such achievement is a key to enhancing their participation in the labour market and their future success. AANDC has primary responsibility under the Indian Act for elementary and secondary education of students living on-reserve. As a matter of social policy, AANDC also supports eligible First Nations and Inuit students in the pursuit of post-secondary education. The focus of these programming efforts is on supporting students in relation to: academic progression in elementary and secondary education; provision of appropriate learning environments with culturally relevant education programs and services; and participation in post-secondary education and advancement in programs of study. The improvement of education outcomes and increased participation in the economy and society benefits all Canadians.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 1,705.4 | 1,718.5 | 1,747.3 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 280 | 272 | 272 |
Year-over-year differences primarily reflect ongoing increased demand for education programs, as well as changes in the approved funding for the Education Information System, support for tripartite education agreements with First Nations in British Columbia and to advance readiness for education comparability in other provinces through the Education Partnerships Program.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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First Nations and Inuit learners achieve levels of education comparable to other Canadians | First Nations and Inuit graduation rates, as measured by percentage of First Nations high school graduates (compared to other Canadians and compared to trends in Census data, by gender, province and school type) | Increase of 8% over five years from 2011-2012 to 2016-2017 |
First Nations and Inuit post-secondary educational attainment as measured by the % of First Nation and Inuit population with post-secondary certification | Target for increased attainment under development awaiting Census 2011 results |
AANDC is working to improve educational outcomes for First Nation students living on reserves by strengthening and reforming First Nation education as part of the Reforming First Nation Education Initiative.
To pursue the expected result – First Nations and Inuit learners achieve levels of education comparable to other Canadians – in 2012-2013, AANDC will:
The Social Development Program Activity contributes to The People Strategic Outcome. It aims to assist First Nation individuals and communities to become more self-sufficient; protect individuals and families at risk of violence; provide prevention supports that allow individuals and families to better care for their children; and support greater participation in the labour market. This program activity assists First Nations men, women and children in achieving greater independence and self-sufficiency on reserves across Canada. It does so by flowing funds to First Nations, provincial representatives and other recipients who provide on-reserve residents and Yukon First Nations with individual and family services that are developed and implemented in collaboration with partners. These services help First Nation communities meet basic and special needs; support employability and attachment to the workforce; and ensure that individuals and families are safe. First Nations that are engaged in advancing their own development are better equipped to leverage opportunities made available by their communities and actively contribute to the broader Canadian economy and society.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 1,604.6 | 1,649.7 | 1,693.4 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 125 | 125 | 125 |
Year-over year differences primarily reflect ongoing increased demand for social development programs, as well as changes in the approved funding profile for First Nations Child and Family Services to implement a prevention-focused approach.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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First Nations men, women and children have options, are engaged in advancing their development and take advantage of available opportunities | Positive change in Indices of Individual, Family and Community Well-Being | Targets in development - data collection commences April 1, 2013 |
Providing First Nations men, women and children with options and ensuring they are engaged in advancing their own development and taking advantage of opportunities, will allow for enhanced individual, family and community well-being for First Nations in Canada.
AANDC will continue to collaboratively pursue the reform of social development programs and policies in 2012-2013 to help First Nations individuals and their families become self reliant.
The Department will undertake a range of initiatives that support the achievement of the expected result – First Nations men, women and children have options, are engaged in advancing their development and take advantage of available opportunities – through the following:
The Managing Individual Affairs Program Activity contributes to The People Strategic Outcome by ensuring responsible federal stewardship of the legislative, administrative and treaty obligations of the Federal Government to First Nations that pertain to Estates, Indian Moneys, Registration, Band Membership and Treaty Annuities. This activity administers the portions of the First Nations Oil and Gas and Moneys Management Act that relate to Indian Moneys and is critical to ensuring that provisions of the Indian Act and other statutory obligations are fulfilled. Results are achieved through direct client-services and through partnerships with First Nations directed to: determining eligibility for registration under the Indian Act; issuing the Secure Certificate of Indian Status (SCIS); ensuring responsibility for management of Indian monies and estates under the Indian Act; and honouring treaty annuity obligations to First Nations. A sound administration of individual affairs and moneys contributes to the well-being of First Nation individuals, families and communities and enhances their participation in the Canadian society.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 28.4 | 24.4 | 24.4 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 304 | 257 | 257 |
Year-over-year differences primarily reflect changes in the approved funding profile for Indian registration administration related to applicants under the Gender Equity in Indian Registration Act.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Federal stewardship of the legislative, administrative and treaty obligations for which AANDC is responsible. | Delivery of services within established service standards related to registration, membership, estates, treaty annuities and moneys as per the Indian Act and other related acts and regulations as demonstrated by the results in the sub-activities. | Service standards and performance targets are defined for each sub-activity |
Sound federal stewardship of AANDC's legislative, administrative and treaty obligations supports a positive relationship amongst First Nations, the Government of Canada, and Canadians which contributes to the well-being of First Nation individuals and communities.
To achieve the expected result – Federal stewardship of the legislative, administrative and treaty obligations for which AANDC is responsible – in 2012-2013, AANDC will:
The Residential Schools Resolution Program Activity contributes to The People Strategic Outcome and aims to support a fair and lasting resolution to the legacy of Indian Residential Schools and to promote reconciliation with former students, their families and communities. In this program activity, AANDC ensures the successful implementation of the court-supervised Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) by finalizing the Common Experience Payment (CEP) and implementing the Personal Credits strategy; resolving claims of abuse under the Independent Assessment Process; funding and monitoring Commemoration initiatives; and meeting the Government of Canada's obligations towards the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC). Additionally, AANDC supports complementary initiatives to further reconciliation such as funding and monitoring of the Advocacy and Public Information Program and promoting reconciliation between the Government of Canada and Aboriginal people, as well as between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 466.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 153 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Future-year planned spending primarily reflects changes in the approved funding profile to support the federal government's obligations resulting from the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement which sunsets in 2013-2014.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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IRSSA is well-managed in order to contribute to a fair resolution of Indian Residential Schools | Percentage of applications/claims responded to within the IRSSA service standards | # of applications / claims addressed within service standards by March 19, 2013 |
Fair resolution of Indian Residential Schools' legacy through a well-managed Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA) will empower Aboriginal individuals, strengthen their communities and improve the relationship between Aboriginal people and other Canadians.
To achieve the expected result – IRSSA is well-managed in order to contribute to a fair resolution of Indian Residential Schools – the Department, in 2012-2013, will continue to implement the components of the IRSSA, including:
Full participation of First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities in the economy
The Aboriginal Economic Development Program Activity contributes to The Land and Economy Strategic Outcome. It aims to build and promote viable Aboriginal businesses and opportunity-ready communities. This program activity supports the vision of increasing participation of First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities in the Canadian economy and enables Aboriginal people to pursue the same opportunities for employment, income, and wealth creation as other Canadians by focusing on key areas of the Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development: strengthening Aboriginal entrepreneurship; enhancing the value of Aboriginal assets; working with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) in developing Aboriginal human capital; forging new and effective partnerships; and focusing the role of the federal government in the area of Aboriginal economic development. AANDC can ensure long-term, sustainable economic development by promoting partnerships with provinces and territories and the private sector. Ultimately, viable Aboriginal businesses and opportunity-ready communities will strengthen the Canadian economy and benefit all Canadians.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 264.9 | 264.9 | 264.9 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 463 | 463 | 463 |
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Viable Aboriginal businesses | Survival rate for Aboriginal businesses after 3 years from receiving a financial contribution from Aboriginal Business Development Program (ABDP) | 50% by March 31, 2013 |
Percentage of Aboriginal procurement relative to total federal procurement spending | 2% by March 31, 2013 | |
Opportunity ready communities | Rate of growth for First Nations and Inuit communities revenues generated through economic development | Rate of growth higher than the rate of inflation by March 31, 2013 |
Viable Aboriginal businesses and opportunity-ready communities will increase the participation of First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and communities in the Canadian economy and enable Aboriginal people to pursue the equivalent opportunities for employment, income, and wealth creation as other Canadians.
To achieve the expected result – Viable Aboriginal businesses – AANDC, in 2012-2013, will undertake the following:
The ways in which the Department's expected result – Opportunity ready communities – will be met in 2012-2013, include the following:
The Federal Administration of Reserve Land Program Activity contributes to The Land and Economy Strategic Outcome. It aims to ensure that the Crown fulfills its statutory and fiduciary obligations as the administrator of reserve lands held in trust for the use and benefit of the First Nation for whom the land was set aside. This is achieved through the timely response to requests for land transactions, the additions to reserve, the clarity of reserve boundaries, the designation of land for economic development purposes, and environmental management, all of which preserve the principles of communal use and benefit. Economic benefits accrue to Aboriginal communities, and ultimately enhance the Canadian economy, through the activation of reserve lands and the honouring of treaty obligations.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 53.0 | 48.5 | 36.0 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 155 | 155 | 155 |
Year-over-year differences primarily reflect changes in the approved funding provided for the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (mostly sunsetting in 2014-2015) and for the implementation of treaty land entitlement claims in Saskatchewan.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Timely administration of reserve land, and resource activities | Service standards met (10 days for registration at HQ) | 90% by March 31, 2013 |
Percentage of leases and permits managed in Netlands (i.e. number of new leases and permits registered in the Indian Land Registry compared to number tracked in the NetLands monitoring system) | 70% by March 31, 2013 | |
On-Reserve Contaminated Sites are remediated to ensure the protection of human health and the safety of the environment | Number of contaminated sites remediated | 6 by March 31, 2013 |
The timely administration of reserve land and resource activities and remediated contaminated sites are critical to economic development through the effective and diligent federal administration of reserve land. These expected results will bring economic benefits to First Nation communities and address barriers to their full participation in the Canadian economy.
This program activity also supports the departmental priority of "improving economic development and sustainability" through the modernization of lands-related policies and procedures in collaboration with First Nation stakeholders and other government departments. Key elements in modernizing Lands operations include the AANDC - Natural Resources Canada Parcel Fabric Renewal Project, AANDC's engagement with the Assembly of First Nations on Additions to Reserve reform, and further expansion of the First Nation Land Management (FNLM) regime.
To achieve the expected result – Timely administration of reserve land, and resource activities – the Department will in 2012-2013:
To achieve the expected result – On-Reserve Contaminated Sites are remediated to ensure the protection of human health and the safety of the environment – AANDC will:
The Community Infrastructure Program Activity contributes to The Land and Economy Strategic Outcome by supporting First Nation communities in acquiring, constructing, owning, operating and maintaining a base of infrastructure that protects their health and safety and enables their engagement in the economy. This program activity provides funding and advice to support housing, capacity building and community infrastructure, including water and wastewater systems, education facilities, roads and bridges, electrification, and community buildings. Ultimately, this program activity enables First Nations to participate more fully in the Canadian economy by establishing a base of safe infrastructure that meets established standards, and a housing infrastructure that meets the needs of First Nations communities.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 1,045.4 | 1,011.0 | 1,026.8 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 216 | 216 | 216 |
Year-over-year differences primarily reflect changes in the approved funding for the First Nation Infrastructure Fund (sunsets in 2013-2014) and for the upgrade, repair or replacement of essential fuel storage tanks in First Nations Communities (Budget 2011).
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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First Nations communities have a base of infrastructure that protects the health and safety and enables engagement in the economy | Positive change in rating in the Community Well-Being Index (employment, income, education and housing sub-indices). | Greater than 57% by March 31, 2016 |
First Nation communities need infrastructure that protects health and safety and supports participation in the economy. Under the community infrastructure program activity, AANDC will continue to strive to improve and maintain a base of infrastructure that meets the needs of First Nations.
Key plans and activities to be undertaken in support of the expected result – First Nation communities have a base of infrastructure that protects health and safety and enables engagement in the economy – include in 2012-2013:
Self-reliance, prosperity and well-being for the people and communities of the North
The Northern Governance and People Program Activity contributes to The North Strategic Outcome. This program activity strengthens the North's communities and people by devolving to the governments of the North province-like responsibilities for land and natural resources; by fostering effective intergovernmental relations with territorial governments and providing support to Territorial Commissioners; by reducing the costs of nutritious perishable foods and other essential items in isolated Northern communities; by providing grants for hospital and physician services in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories; by working with Northern communities to identify the risks and challenges posed by climate change and by advancing interests of Canadians and Northerners through circumpolar forums. Canadians and Northerners will benefit with territorial governments ultimately having more control over their own affairs.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 132.1 | 133.9 | 143.8 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 71 | 71 | 71 |
The year-over-year differences primarily reflect changes in the approved funding for: the implementation of the Agreement-in-Principle for Northwest Territories land and resources devolution, including activities associated with the negotiation and implementation of a final Devolution Agreement; and, grants to territorial governments for the health care of Indians and Inuit.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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The people of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are responsible for the governance of Northern land and resources | Completion of devolution phases in NWT and Nunavut against the 5 phases devolution process (5-phases process: protocol, AIP, final agreement, legislation and implementation) | NWT: Complete Phase 3; Nunavut: Commence Phase 2 by March 31, 2013 |
Consumption of nutritious food in eligible communities | Estimated weight of eligible food purchased per capita | Increasing annually per capita by March 31, 2013 |
AANDC is contributing to greater self-reliance and well-being for the people and communities of the North. To this end, the Department is focused on political and social development as well as responding to challenges unique to the North.
Key plans and activities to be undertaken in 2012-2013 to support the expected result – The people of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut are responsible for the governance of Northern land and resources – include the following:
To achieve the expected result – Consumption of nutritious food in eligible communities – the Department will in 2012-2013:
In addition to the actions outlined above, AANDC will further support the overall strategic outcome – Self-reliance, prosperity and well-being for the people and communities of the North – by undertaking the following:
The Northern Science and Technology Program Activity contributes to The North Strategic Outcome. It aims to support scientific research and technology in the North. Such support will aid researchers and scientists with increased access to programs and infrastructure to further research science and technology. The focus of this program activity is: researching and monitoring contaminants and their impacts on the ecosystem as carried out through the Northern Contaminants Program (NCP); supporting initiatives including the creation, management and dissemination of scientific data and results that contribute to informed public policy making; supporting the work to establish the Canadian High Arctic Research Station (CHARS). Northerners and all Canadians will benefit from a knowledge base that supports health and sustainable development, and the positioning of Canada as an international leader in Arctic science and technology.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 13.0 | 14.1 | 8.6 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 44 | 44 | 40 |
The year-over-year differences primarily reflect changes in the approved funding profile for the Project Definition Phase of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Northerners and all Canadians benefit from a knowledge base that supports health and sustainable development | Percent (%) decrease in concentration of contaminants in the North | 5% decrease in concentration over 1990 levels by March 31, 2014 |
Canada is positioned as an international leader in Arctic science and technology | Launch of the Canadian High Arctic Research Station. | Completion of design concept for CHARS facility by March 31, 2013 |
By supporting science and technology initiatives on the Arctic, which ultimately leads to increased scientific knowledge of this region, AANDC contributes to the creation of opportunities for greater prosperity and well-being of the people and communities of the North.
To achieve the expected result – Northerners and all Canadians benefit from a knowledge base that supports health and sustainable development – in 2012-2013, AANDC will undertake the following:
Key plans and activities to be undertaken in 2012-2013 to support the expected result – Canada is positioned as an international leader in Arctic science and technology – include the following:
The Northern Land, Resources and Environmental Management Program Activity supports The North Strategic Outcome. It focuses on the management, sustainable development and regulatory oversight of the land, water, natural resources, and environment of the North, delivering on the Department's role as the Government of Canada's natural resource manager North of 60°. This program activity involves: managing oil and gas resources development; supporting the sustainable management of active mineral exploration and development; supporting the sound management of contaminated sites and of land and water in the North; and ensuring the identification of territorial land use zones for conservation, development and other uses. Northerners and Canadians will benefit from economic opportunities and sustainable development.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 203.9 | 256.1 | 67.6 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 385 | 367 | 364 |
The year-over-year differences primarily reflect changes in the approved funding profile for: the Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (mostly sunset by 2014-2015); legislative and regulatory changes to improve the northern regulatory system and to implement the Cumulative Impact Monitoring Program in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut; and, the implementation of the Beaufort Regional Environmental Assessment.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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A more predictable and timely regulatory regime in the North. | Improved Fraser Institute rating | Improve Fraser Institute rating by 10 positions by March 31, 2014 |
Percentage of projects approved within regulated time lines | 100% by March 31, 2014 | |
Environmental assessment processes are effective in identifying potential impacts and mitigation measures. | Decisions on a course of action are issued within 6 months of receiving a recommendation from an environmental assessment body. | 75% by March 31, 2013 |
AANDC is working to improve prosperity and well-being for the people and communities of the North by supporting environmentally responsible and sustainable economic development of natural resources North of 60.
To achieve the expected result – A more predictable and timely regulatory regime in the North – AANDC in 2012-2013 will undertake the following:
Key plans and activities to be undertaken in 2012-2013 to support the expected result – Environmental assessment processes are effective in identifying potential impacts and mitigation measures – include the following:
Socio-economic well-being of Métis, non-status Indians and Urban aboriginal people
The Urban Aboriginal Strategy Program Activity contributes to the Office of the Federal Interlocutor Strategic Outcome. It supports the self-reliance of urban Aboriginal people, and their participation in the economy. It aims to enhance the knowledge, skills and capacity of urban Aboriginal people to pursue social and economic opportunities; and it provides a vehicle by which the federal government can work with other governments, community organizations and Aboriginal people to support (financially and through other means) projects that respond to local priorities. The Strategy enhances the federal government's ability to align expenditures directed toward urban Aboriginal people in key centres. Ultimately, the self reliance of urban Aboriginal people, and their participation in the economy, will help strengthen Canada's economy as a whole.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Funding for the Urban Aboriginal Strategy sunset in 2012–2013. Source of funding to be determined.
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Urban Aboriginal people have the knowledge, skills and support to pursue social and economic opportunities | Percent change in labour participation | Increased employment in 2011 census |
This program activity supports the self reliance of urban Aboriginal people and their participation in the economy in order to improve the overall socio-economic condition of Métis, non-status Indians and urban Aboriginal people.
To achieve the expected result – Urban Aboriginal people have the knowledge, skills and support to pursue social and economic opportunities – the Department will in 2012-2013:
The Métis and Non-Status Indian Organizational Capacity Development program activity contributes to the Office of the Federal Interlocutor Strategic Outcome. This program activity aims to enhance the capacity, legitimacy, stability and democratic accountability of Métis and non-status Indian organizations (MNSI) to: represent their members; advocate within government on their key issues; and to build and expand partnerships with federal and provincial governments and with the private sector. The objective is to enhance the capacity of these organizations to find practical ways to improve the self-reliance, and social and economic conditions of Métis, non-status Indians and off-reserve Aboriginal people so that ultimately they can better realize their full potential within Canadian society.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 16.0 | 16.0 | 16.0 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Métis National Council (MNC) and Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP), and their representative provincial affiliates, are stable, democratically accountable and have the organizational capacity to represent their members' interests | Proportion of MNSI organizations in compliance with the relevant provincial or federal society laws and their bylaws [Note 11] | 100% by March 31, 2013 |
This program activity supports the self reliance of urban Aboriginal people and their participation in the economy in order to improve the overall socio-economic condition of Métis, non-status Indians and urban Aboriginal people.
To achieve the expected result – Urban Aboriginal people have the knowledge, skills and support to pursue social and economic opportunities – the Department will in 2012-2013:
The Métis Rights Management Program Activity contributes to the Office of the Federal Interlocutor Strategic Outcome. This program aims to help reconcile Métis Aboriginal rights within the Canadian Federation in response to the 2003 Supreme Court Powley decision, which affirmed that Métis hold section 35 Aboriginal rights under the Canadian Constitution. The program works with representative Aboriginal organizations that have substantial Métis membership numbers to develop objectively verifiable membership systems for Métis members and harvesters [Note 12] in accordance with the Supreme Court's direction. Working with willing provinces and representative Métis organizations to build common understanding in respect of Métis Aboriginal rights, activities such as the support for Métis membership, will assist in the reconciliation of Métis Aboriginal rights within the Canadian Federation in a collaborative and practical manner.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Métis Aboriginal rights are reconciled within the Canadian federation | Number of membership cards issued by Métis organizations' membership systems | Target will be established once work plans are received (March 31, 2012) |
Proportion of province-wide Métis organizations that have in place objectively verifiable membership systems | 4 out of 5 by March 31, 2017 |
This program activity supports the self reliance of urban Aboriginal people and their participation in the economy in order to improve the overall socio-economic condition of Métis, non-status Indians and urban Aboriginal people.
To achieve the expected result – Urban Aboriginal people have the knowledge, skills and support to pursue social and economic opportunities – the Department will in 2012-2013:
Internal Services are activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations: management and oversight services; communications services; legal services; human resources management services; financial management services; information management services; information technology services; real property services; material services; acquisition services; travel; and other administrative services. Internal Services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Financial Resources ($ millions) | 293.5 | 272.7 | 272.3 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 1,711 | 1,705 | 1,705 |
The decrease in 2013-2014 primarily reflect the sunset of administration funding to support the federal government's obligations resulting from the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement.
In 2012-2013, the Department will focus on service improvement and transformation and continue to advance the Public Service excellence agenda toward the delivery of high quality, client-centered and results-focused services, while ensuring the efficient and effective management of public funds.
Service Improvement and Transformation - In order to improve and transform internal services in 2012-2013, the Department will:
Advance the Excellence Agenda - In order to advance a culture and environment of high performance, in 2012-2013, AANDC will:
Increased Canadian Polar Knowledge
This strategic outcome creates the conditions for Canada to acquire the wide range of information needed for effective policy and research program development in the polar regions and to maintain Canada's position as a leading polar nation.
The Canadian Polar Commission is Canada's national institution for furthering polar knowledge and awareness. It maintains and builds active knowledge networks, synthesizes polar knowledge to identify opportunities, issues and trends, and communicates polar knowledge.
2012-2013 | 2013-2014 | 2014-2015 | |
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Research Facilitation and Communication Financial Resources ($ millions) | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Internal Services Financial Resources ($ millions) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Human Resources (FTEs) | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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The Commission assists Canada to fully embrace its place as a polar nation. | Engage and coordinate with partners to maintain, enhance, and further build polar knowledge network Identify the top knowledge-based polar priorities of national interest Integrate with partners to develop processes of national significance to disseminate polar knowledge to Canadians |
Create a national network for sharing of knowledge by working with partners and their networks With partners, commence a synthesis of the national perspective on polar information and knowledge. Disseminate polar knowledge information to Canadians and other interested persons |
By assisting Canada to fully embrace its place as a polar nation through activities that advance Canadian engagement, leadership and authority in polar matters, the Commission will fulfill its legislative mandate to promote the development and dissemination (and increase) of knowledge in respect of polar regions.
To achieve the expected result – The Commission assists Canada to fully embrace its place as a polar nation – the Commission has developed a vision for the next three years and has begun implementing a strategic plan to support it. Of note, part of this vision involves helping inform and inspire a new generation to carry on Canada's increasing activities in polar affairs.
The Commission's key priorities for the next three years will focus on: activating and building more networks to aggregate polar knowledge; synthesizing polar knowledge to identify opportunities, issues and trends; and, communicating polar knowledge and its synthesis effectively.
For 2012-2013, the Commission will focus its efforts on the following activities: