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Section 3: Supplementary Information
This section indicates how Agency program activities align with Government of Canada outcome areas. It also reports on Parks Canada’s progress against specific government initiatives and policies, as required by Treasury Board of Canada. Progress is reported for:
- Parliamentary Committees and External Audits;
- Internal Audits and Evaluations;
- Sustainable Development;
- Client Centred Service; and
- User Fees.
Alignment to Government of Canada Outcome Areas
| Agency Strategic Outcome | Link to Government of Canada Outcome Area | |
| 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 integrity of these places for present and future generations. | • Clean and healthy environment • Vibrant Canadian culture and heritage • Strong economic growth • Safe and secure communities |
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| Program Activity | ||
| 1. Establish Protected Heritage Areas | ||
| • National parks and national marine conservation areas | • Clean and healthy environment | |
| • National historic sites | • Vibrant Canadian culture and heritage | |
| 2. Conserve Heritage Resources | ||
| • Ecological integrity of national parks | • Clean and healthy environment | |
| • Sustainability of national marine conservation areas | • Clean and healthy environment/strong economic growth | |
| • Commemorative integrity of cultural resources | • Vibrant Canadian culture and heritage | |
| 3. Promote Public Appreciation and Understanding | • Vibrant Canadian culture and heritage | |
| 4. Enhance Visitor Experience | • Vibrant Canadian culture and heritage | |
| 5. Townsite Management | • Safe and secure communities • Clean and healthy environment |
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| 6. Throughway Management | ||
| • Highways | • Strong economic growth | |
| • Historic waterways | • Vibrant Canadian culture and heritage | |
| Program Activity | 2006-2007 Planned Spending |
2006-2007 Actual Spending |
| 1. Establish Protected Heritage Areas | 26,285 | 22,716 |
| 2. Conserve Heritage Resources | 218,900 | 207,772 |
| 3. Promote Public Appreciation and Understanding | 70,739 | 78,120 |
| 4. Enhance Visitor Experience | 199,589 | 189,598 |
| 5. Townsite Management | 12,853 | 13,503 |
| 6. Throughway Management | 59,070 | 92,906 |
Parliamentary Committees and External Audits
| Parliamentary Committees There were no recommendations to Parks Canada from Parliamentary Committees in 2006-2007. |
| Auditor General In February 2007, the Office of the Auditor General published a chapter entitled “The Conservation of Federal Built Heritage”. Recommendation 2.36 applies to Parks Canada. |
| External Audits The Office of the Auditor General completed an external audit of the 2006-2007 financial statements of Parks Canada. |
Internal Audits and Evaluations
| A. Internal Audits | ||||
| Name | Audit Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link |
| Audit of Key Financial Processes at: | Key financial and administrative processes | Completed | October 16, 2006 | www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/index_e.asp |
| Yukon Field Unit | ||||
| Gwaii Haanas Field Unit | Completed | December 18, 2006 | ||
| Southwestern Ontario Field Unit | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Northern Ontario Field Unit | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Eastern Ontario Field Unit | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Central Ontario Field Unit | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Ontario Service Centre - Cornwall | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Saskatchewan South | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Gaspésie | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Northern New Brunswick | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Mingan | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Southwest NWT | Completed | March 26, 2007 | ||
| Cape Breton | Awaiting Approval | |||
| Western Quebec | Awaiting Approval | |||
| Audit of Pay and Benefits | Pay and benefit processes | Awaiting Approval | ||
| Follow-up Audit of Key Financial Processes at the Nunavut Field Unit | Key financial and administrative processes | Awaiting Approval | ||
| Audit of Staffing | Staffing processes | In-progress | ||
| B. Evaluations | ||||
| Name | Evaluation Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link |
| Formative Evaluation of Federal Species at Risk Programs | Horizontal Initiative | Completed | July 18, 2006 | www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/index_e.asp |
| Formative Evaluation of the Commercial Heritage Properties Incentive Fund | Contribution Program | Completed | January 29, 2007 | |
| Formative Evaluation of the Engaging Canadians Strategy | External Communication Strategy |
Completed | March 26, 2007 | |
| Evaluation of Capital Programs | Asset Management | In-progress | ||
| Learning Strategy Evaluation Framework | Learning and Training | In-progress | ||
| EI Funds Evaluation Framework | Science-based program | In-progress | ||
| Electronic Link to Parks Canada’s Internal Audit and Evaluation Plan: www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/dpr3/06-07/index_e.asp | ||||
Sustainable Development Strategy
The Parks Canada Agency is required to submit a Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS). The 2007-2009 Agency SDS is available on-line at www.pc.gc.ca under Library.
The Parks Canada Agency is in the business of sustainable development. Its mandate, “to protect and present…examples of natural and cultural heritage…for present and future generations” aligns perfectly with the government commitment to “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.”
The commitments in the 2007-2009 Agency SDS mirror those in 2006-2007 Report on Plans and Priorities and, the 2006/2007-2010/2011 Corporate Plan.
This Departmental Performance Report provides the performance information related to goals, objectives, targets and progress contained in the 2007-2009 SDS. That performance reporting will not be replicated in this section.
Client Centred Service
Supplementary information on Client Centred Service can be found at www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/dpr3/06-07/index_e.asp.
2006-2007 User Fee Reporting Template 9-A: User Fees Act
| A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-setting Authority | Date Last Modified | 2006-2007 | Planning Years | ||||||
| Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000)1 | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard | Performance Result | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | ||||
| Entry Fees | Service | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2006 | $43,900 | $48,958 | $174,468 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2007/08 | $45,180 | $161,232 |
| 2008/09 | $50,300 | $164,548 | |||||||||
| 2009/10 | $50,300 | $164,032 | |||||||||
| Camping Fees | Service | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2005 | $17,611 | $14,748 | $23,326 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2007/08 | $18,131 | $24,615 |
| 2008/09 | $20,211 | $25,134 | |||||||||
| 2009/10 | $20,211 | $25,603 | |||||||||
| Lockage and mooring fees | Service | Parks Canada Agency Act | Lockage increased in 2006 Mooring increased in 2005 |
$2,648 | $2,548 | $24,305 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2007/08 | $2,728 | $25,648 |
| 2008/09 | $3,048 | $26,189 | |||||||||
| 2009/10 | $3,048 | $26,678 | |||||||||
| Pools | Service | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2003 | $3,603 | $3,847 | $7,461 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | For the 2006 cycle no locations with this service were surveyed. | 2007/08 | $3,603 | $7,874 |
| 2008/09 | $3,603 | $8,040 | |||||||||
| 2009/10 | $3,603 | $8,190 | |||||||||
| Real Property and Business Fees | Rights and Privileges | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2003/04 where terms of leases and licenses expired and where rent review provisions exist. | $16,457 | $17,248 | $13,010 | Not applicable | Not applicable | 2007/08 | $16,457 | $13,479 |
| 2008/09 | $16,457 | $13,549 | |||||||||
| 2009/10 | $16,457 | $13,662 | |||||||||
| Municipal Services | Services | Canada National Parks Act | Water and sewer fees increased in 2001; remainder in 2003. Garbage fees increased in 1996 | $2,676 | $2,716 | $13,9052 | For water, the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (2002) is the current standard. For wastewater, PCA will meet Federal Guidelines (1976) for effluent quality and work towards setting and meeting PCA leadership standards that are based on the receiving waters of each community. Garbage collection frequencies will be as established in consultation with Community Councils and Business Community. | Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines and Sewage Effluent Quality Guidelines were met 100% of the time in 6 out of 7 park communities. | 2007/08 | $2,676 | $12,462 |
| 2008/09 | $2,676 | $12,577 | |||||||||
| 2009/10 | $2,676 | $12,783 | |||||||||
| Other Revenues | Other goods and services | Parks Canada Agency Act | Business licenses increased in 1994; Other fees increased in 2006 | $12,871 | $11,454 | $24,538 | 85% of visitor are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2007/08 | $12,991 | $25,894 |
| 2008/09 | $13,471 | $26,440 | |||||||||
| 2009/10 | $13,471 | $26,934 | |||||||||
| Total | $99,766 | $101,519 | $281,014 | 2007/08 | $101,766 | $271,203 | |||||
| 2008/09 | $109,766 | $276,476 | |||||||||
| 2009/10 | $109,766 | $277,883 | |||||||||
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12006-07 actual revenues exclude $5977k in reported non-fee related Agency revenues (eg.accounting adjustments, sale of crown assets).
2includes water, sewer, garbage, snow removal, road maintenance and fire services. |
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B. Date Last Modified
Multi-year fees for entry, camping, lockage and mooring and other revenues (excluding business licenses) were approved in June 2005 for the years 2005-06 to 2008-09. New revenues are to be directed to maintain and improve associated services and facilities.
National Consultations were held prior to the User Fees Act in 2003-04. Parks Canada consulted locally with the public and stakeholders through meetings with advisory and client groups and through direct mailings. On a corporate level, Parks Canada consulted with national stakeholders and interest groups and conducted a national public opinion poll and focus group sessions. Notice was also provided on the Parks Canada website on proposals for fee increases.
There was widespread acceptance of the fee proposal on the condition that Parks Canada honour its commitment to invest the related revenue growth to rebuild deteriorated visitor facilities. To address concerns raised by users during consultations, Parks Canada made three major adjustments to its multi-year fee strategy prior to approval:
- The phase-in period for implementation was extended from 3 to 4 years for all visitor services in order to stagger price increases and reduce the cumulative impact of increasing all fees at the same time;
- To respect our commitment to provide 18 months advance notice, implementation of proposed new commercial group fees was deferred until April 1, 2007 and the phase-in period extended from two to three years (2007, 2008 and 2009); and
- The business licence fee proposal was withdrawn from the fee submission. A revised business license proposal will reflect further research of municipal charging practices across Canada.
Following consultations, a comparison of Parks Canada's proposed fees with those charged by parks organizations in other countries was conducted. This research was carried out in the summer of 2004 and was incorporated into the submission. The Parks Canada's multi-year fee strategy was tabled in Parliament in March 2005 pursuant to the User Fees Act.
On July 1st of 2006, the Government of Canada implemented a 1% reduction to the GST. This affected all fees seeing that the GST is included in all of Parks Canada approved fees. This reduction is not reflected in the date last modified column.
2006-2007 External Fee Reporting Template 9-B: Policy on Service Standards for External Fees
Supplementary information on Service Standards for External Fees can be found at www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/dpr3/06-07/index_e.asp.
