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Section 3 : Supplementary Information

3.1  Departmental Link to Government of Canada Outcome Areas

The Departmental Performance Report (DPR) links to the "Whole-of-Government Framework" used in Canada's Performance report. (For more information, see: http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/reports-rapports/cp-rc/index-eng.asp)

Strategic Outcome 1:Canadians express and share their diverse cultural experiences with each other and the world.
Program Activity Title	Actual Spending 2007-08 ($ millions)			Alignment to Government of Canada Outcome Area
	Budgetary	Non-budgetary	Total
1. Creation of Canadian content and performance excellence	342.8	n/a	342.8	A vibrant Canadian culture and heritage
2. Sustainability of cultural expression and participation.	245.5	n/a	245.5
3. Preservation of Canada's heritage.	43.8	n/a	43.8
4. Access and participation to Canada's cultural life.	167.3	n/a	167.3
Strategic Outcome 2: Canadians live in an inclusive society built on intercultural understanding and citizen participation
Program Activity Title	Actual Spending 2007-08 ($ millions)			Alignment to Government of Canada Outcome Area
	Budgetary	Non-budgetary	Total
5. Promotion of inter-cultural understanding.	136.7	n/a	136.7	A diverse society that promotes linguistic duality and social inclusion
6. Community development and capacity-building.	247.9	n/a	247.9
7. Participation in community and civic life.	207.5	n/a	207.5

Government of Canada Outcome areas and linkages with Canadian Heritage Strategic Outcomes and Program Activities

3.2 Financial Tables

Table 1: Comparison of Planned to Actual Spending

($ millions) (including FTEs)

($ millions)	2005–2006 Actual	2006–2007 Actual	2007–2008
			Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual
1. Creation of Canadian content and performance excellence	330.5	353.3	341.1	342.6	350.7	342.8
2. Sustainability of cultural expression and participation.	169.3	246.2	210.6	217.2	259.2	245.5
3. Preservation of Canada's heritage.	52.3	45.6	38.1	43.0	42.0	43.8
4. Access and participation in Canada's cultural life.	156.8	163.1	187.7	185.4	190.5	167.3
5. Promotion of inter-cultural understanding.	122.5	146.2	121.6	121.6	132.8	136.7
6. Community development and capacity-building	272.4	244.1	260.0	250.1	251.7	247.9
7. Participation in community and civic life.	175.3	204.9	203.9	222.1	230.7	207.5
Total	1,279.1	1,403.4	1,363.0	1,382.0	1,457.6	1,391.5
Less: Non–respendable revenue	62.1	62.8	N/A	62.1	N/A	63.8
Plus: Cost of services received without charge *	28.3	29.8	N/A	28.9	N/A	30.1
Total Departmental Spending	1,245.3	1,370.4	1,363.0	1,348.8	1,457.6	1,357.8
Full-time Equivalents	2 206	2 376	2 239	2 299	2 406	2 384

* Services received without charge include accommodations provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada, the employer's share of employees' insurance premiums, and expenditures paid by Treasury Board Secretariat (excluding revolving funds), Workers' Compensation coverage provided by Social Development Canada, and services received from the Department of Justice Canada.

Table 2: Voted and Statutory Items

Vote or Statutory Item	Truncated Vote or Statutory Wording	2007–2008 ($ millions)
		Main Estimates	Planned Spending	Total Authorities	Actual
1	Operating expenditures	252.1	254.4	272.5	246.0
5	Grants and contributions	1,080.6	1,097.3	1,156.6	1,117.0
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	28.3	28.3	26.4	26.4
(S)	Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women and Minister for La Francophonie—Salary and motor car allowance	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.1
(S)	Salaries of the Lieutenant-Governors	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1
(S)	Payments under the Lieutenant-Governors Superannuation Act	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7
(S)	Supplementary Retirement Benefits – Former Lieutenant-Governors	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2
	Total	1,363.0	1,382.0	1,457.6	1,391.5

 

Table 3: Financial Statements of the Department

Canadian Heritage Statement of Management Responsibility Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the accompanying financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2008 and all information contained in these statements rests with the management of Canadian Heritage. These financial statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies, which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector. Management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the information in these financial statements. Some of the information in the financial statements is based on management's best estimates and judgment and gives due consideration to materiality. To fulfill its accounting and reporting responsibilities, management maintains a set of accounts that provides a centralized record of Canadian Heritage's financial transactions. Financial information submitted to the Public Accounts of Canada and included in Canadian Heritage's Departmental Performance Report is consistent with these financial statements. Management maintains a system of financial management and internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance that financial information is reliable, that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are in accordance with the Financial Administration Act, are executed in accordance with prescribed regulations, within Parliamentary authorities, and are properly recorded to maintain accountability of Government funds. Management also seeks to ensure the objectivity and integrity of data in its financial statements by careful selection, training and development of qualified staff, by organizational arrangements that provide appropriate divisions of responsibility, and by communication programs aimed at ensuring that regulations, policies, standards and managerial authorities are understood throughout Canadian Heritage. The Departmental Audit Committee, made up of external members, provides the Deputy Minister with independent, objective advice and guidance on the adequacy of the department's risk management, control, and accountability processes. The committee exercises oversight over the core areas of departmental control and accountability within its mandate.The financial statements of Canadian Heritage have not been audited. Judith A. LaRocque Deputy Minister Pablo Sobrino pour Tom Scrimger A/Senior Financial Officer Gatineau, Canada Date : July 30, 2008

Canadian Heritage Statement of Financial Position
(unaudited) as at March 31, 2008

(in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
ASSETS
Financial assets
Accounts receivable and advances (Note 4)	12,502		5,768
Investment in Canadian Broadcasting Corporation	33,000		33,000
Total financial assets	45,502		38,768
Non-financial assets
Prepaid expenses	357		1,498
Inventory	2,944		2,004
Tangible capital assets (Note 5)	16,674		16,962
Total non-financial assets	19,975		20,464
TOTAL ASSETS	65,477		59,232
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY OF CANADA
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 6)	530,080		579,978
Vacation pay	8,774		8,723
Deferred revenue (Note 7)	321		332
Employee benefits (Note 8)	34,669		30,484
Other liabilities	332		244
Total liabilities	574,176		619,761
Equity of Canada	(508,699)		(560,529)
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY OF CANADA	65,477		59,232

Contingent liabilities (Note 9)
Contractual obligations (Note 10)

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

Canadian Heritage
Statement of Operations
(unaudited)
for the year ended March 31, 2008

(in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
Expenses (Note 11)
Creation of Canadian Content and Performance Excellence	344,394		354,756
Sustainability of Cultural Expression and Participation	252,965		252,256
Community Development and Capacity Building	249,920		245,869
Participation in Community and Civic Life	211,822		210,004
Access and Participation in Canada's Cultural Life	175,179		170,811
Promotion on Inter-Cultural Understanding	137,841		147,574
Preservation of Canada's Heritage	45,748		45,826
Total expenses	1,417,869		1,427,096
Revenues
Revenue from the 1979 Federal-provincial Lottery-
agreement	63,808		62,653
Sale of goods and services	5,122		4,993
Miscellaneous revenues	80		333
Total revenues	69,010		67,979
Net Cost of Operations	1,348,859		1,359,117

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

Canadian Heritage Statement of Equity of Canada
(unaudited) for the year ended March 31, 2008

(in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
Equity of Canada, beginning of year	(560,529)		(544,203)
Net cost of operations	(1,348,859)		(1,359,117)
Current year appropriations used (Note 3)	1,391,565		1,403,442
Revenue not available for spending (Note 3)	(63,876)		(62,806)
Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue
Fund (Note 3)	44,535		(27,615)
Services received without charge from other federal
government departments (Note 12)	28,465		29,770
Equity of Canada, end of year	(508,699)		(560,529)

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

Canadian Heritage Statement of Cash Flow
(unaudited) for the year ended March 31, 2008

(in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
Operating activities
Net cost of operations	1,348,859		1,359,117
Non-cash items
Amortization of tangible capital assets	(2,064)		(2,153)
Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets	(84)		(63)
Services received without charge (Note 12)	(28,465)		(29,770)
Adjustment to tangible capital assets			171
Variations in Statement of Financial Position
Increase in accounts receivable and advances	6,734		3,932
Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses	(1,141)		1,060
Increase in inventory	940		344
Decrease (increase) in liabilities	45,585		(22,729)
Cash used by operating activities	1,370,364		1,309,909
Capital investment activities
Acquisition of tangible capital assets	1,860		3,122
Proceeds from disposal of tangible capital assets			(10)
Cash used by capital investment activities	1,860		3,112
Financing activities
Net cash provided by Government of Canada (Note 3)	(1,372,224)		(1,313,021)

The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements.

1. Authority and Objective
   
   The Department of Canadian Heritage was established in 1995 under the Department of Canadian Heritage Act.
   
   The Department of Canadian Heritage seeks to contribute to a cohesive and creative Canada in which all Canadians have opportunities to participate in Canada's cultural and civic life. The two strategic outcomes of the Department are:
   
   
   • Canadians express and share their diverse cultural experiences with each other and the world; and
   • Canadians live in an inclusive society built on intercultural understanding and citizen participation.

   These strategic outcomes help give shape to policies, programs and services offered to Canadians related to broadcasting, cultural industries, arts, heritage, official languages, Aboriginal cultures and languages, Canadian identity, citizens' participation, youth, multiculturalism and sport. Expenses of these programs are reported in the Statement of Operations through the following seven program activities:
   

   • Creation of Canadian Content and Performance Excellence
   • Sustainability of Cultural Expression and Participation
   • Community Development and Capacity Building
   • Participation in Community and Civic Life
   • Access and Participation in Canada's Cultural Life
   • Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding
   • Preservation of Canada's Heritage
     
     
2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
   
   These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies, which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector. Significant accounting policies are as follows:
   
   

   Significant accounting policies are as follows:

   1. Parliamentary appropriations—The Department of Canadian Heritage is financed by the Government of Canada through Parliamentary appropriations. Appropriations provided to the Department do not parallel financial reporting according to generally accepted accounting principles since appropriations are primarily based on cash flow requirements. Consequently, items recognized in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Financial Position are not necessarily the same as those provided through appropriations from Parliament.  Note 3 provides a high–level reconciliation between the two bases of reporting.
      
      
   2. Net Cash Provided by Government of Canada—The Department of Canadian Heritage operates within the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), which is administered by the Receiver General for Canada. All cash received by the Department is deposited to the CRF and all cash disbursements made by the Department are paid from the CRF. The net cash provided by Government is the difference between all cash receipts and all cash disbursements including transactions between departments of the federal government.
      
      
   3. Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund—Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund is the difference between the net cash provided by Government and appropriations used in a year, excluding the amount of non-respendable revenue recorded by the Department of Canadian Heritage. It results from timing differences between when a transaction affects appropriations and when it is processed through the CRF.
      
      
   4. Accounts receivable—Accounts receivable are stated at amounts expected to be ultimately realized; a provision is made for receivables where recovery is considered uncertain.
      
      
   5. Investment in Canadian Broadcasting Corporation—The Department's investment in Canadian Broadcasting Corporation is recorded at cost. The net results of this Crown Corporation are not accounted for in the departmental financial statements, as the Department is not deemed to control this Crown Corporation.
      
      
   6. Inventory—Inventory consists of material and supplies held for future program delivery and not intended for re-sale. They are valued at cost. If they no longer have service potential, they are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.
      
      
   7. Tangible capital assets—All tangible capital assets and leasehold improvements having an initial cost of $10,000 or more are recorded at their acquisition cost. The Department of Canadian Heritage does not capitalize intangibles, works of art and historical treasures that have cultural, aesthetic or historical value, assets located on Indian Reserves and museum collections. Amortization of tangible capital assets is done on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
      
      

      Asset class	Amortization period
      Machinery and equipment	5 and 10 years
      Informatics hardware	5 years
      Informatics software	3 and 5 years
      Motor vehicles	7, 10 and 15 years
      Leasehold improvements	Lesser of the remaining term of the lease or useful life of the improvement
      Assets under construction	Once in service, in accordance with asset type

   8. Employee benefits:
      
      
      • Pension benefits: Eligible employees participate in the Public Service Pension Plan administered by the Government of Canada. The Department of Canadian Heritage contributions to the Plan are charged to expenses in the year incurred and represent the total departmental obligation to the Plan. Current legislation does not require the Department to make contributions for any actuarial deficiencies of the Plan.
        
        
      • Severance benefits: Employees are entitled to severance benefits, as provided for under labour contracts or conditions of employment. These benefits are accrued as employees render the services necessary to earn them. The obligation relating to the benefits earned by employees is calculated using information derived from the results of the actuarially determined liability for employee severance benefits for the Government as a whole.
        
        
   9. Contingent liabilities—Contingent liabilities are potential liabilities, which may become actual liabilities when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. To the extent that the future event is likely to occur or fail to occur, and a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made, an estimated liability is accrued and an expense recorded. If the likelihood is not determinable or an amount cannot be reasonably estimated, the contingency is disclosed in the notes to the financial statements.
      
      
   10. Revenues:
       
       
       • Revenues are recognized in the year in which the underlying transaction or event occurred that gave rise to the revenues.
         
         
       • Funds received from third parties for specified purposes are recorded upon receipt as deferred revenues and are recognized in the period in which the related expenses are incurred.
         
         
   11. Expenses—Expenses are recorded on an accrual basis:
       
       
       • Grants are recognized in the year in which the conditions for payment are met. In the case of grants which do not form part of an existing program, the expense is recognized when the Government announces a decision to make a non-recurring transfer, provided the enabling legislation or authorization for payment receives parliamentary approval prior to the completion of the financial statements;
         
         
       • Contributions are recognized in the year in which the recipient has met the eligibility criteria or fulfilled the terms of a contractual transfer agreement;
         
         
       • Vacation pay is expensed as the benefits accrue to employees under their respective terms of employment;
         
         
       • Services provided without charge by other government departments for accommodation, the employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans and legal services are recorded as operating expenses at their estimated cost.
         
         
   12. Foreign currency transactions—Transactions involving foreign currencies are translated into Canadian dollar equivalents using rates of exchange in effect at the time of those transactions. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency are translated into Canadian dollars using the rate of exchange in effect on March 31. Gains and losses resulting from the foreign currency transactions are presented under miscellaneous revenues and other operating expenses in the Statement of Operations and note 11 respectively.
       
       
   13. Measurement uncertainty—The preparation of these financial statements in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies, which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector, requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses reported in the financial statements. At the time of preparation of these statements, management believes the estimates and assumptions to be reasonable. The most significant items where estimates are used are contingent liabilities, the liability for employee severance benefits and the useful life of tangible capital assets. Actual results could significantly differ from those estimated. Management's estimates are reviewed periodically and, as adjustments become necessary, they are recorded in the financial statements in the year they become known.
       
       
   14. Financial instruments—The carrying amounts of the Department's accounts receivable, accounts payable and accrued liabilities approximate their fair value due to their short term maturity
3. Parliamentary Appropriations
   
   

   The Department of Canadian Heritage receives most of its funding through annual Parliamentary appropriations. Items recognized in the Statement of Operations and the Statement of Financial Position in one year may be funded through Parliamentary appropriations in prior, current or future years. Accordingly, the Department has different net results of operations for the year on a government funding basis than on an accrual accounting basis. The differences are reconciled in the following tables:
   
   a) Reconciliation of net cost of operations to current year appropriations used:

   
   

   (in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
   Net cost of operations	1,348,859		1,359,117
   Adjustments for items affecting net cost of operations but
   not affecting appropriations
   Add (less):
   Revenue not available for spending	63,876		62,806
   Refund of prior year expenses	12,617		12,867
   Inventory	940		344
   Adjustments to tangible capital assets	32		171
   Disposal of non-capital assets	13		9
   Services received without charge	(28,465)		(29,770)
   Employee severance benefits	(4,185)		(2,315)
   Amortization of tangible capital assets	(2,064)		(2,153)
   Prepaid expenses	(1,141)		1,060
   Bad debt	(323)		(62)
   Outstanding respendable revenue	(199)		249
   Advances	(120)		5
   Loss on disposal of tangible capital assets	(84)		(63)
   Vacation pay	(51)		(763)
   Department of Justice legal fees			(1,187)
   	1,389,705		1,400,315
   Adjustments for items not affecting net cost of operations
   but affecting appropriations
   Add:
   Acquisitions of tangible capital assets	1,860		3,122
   Adjustment to tangible capital assets			5
   	1,860		3,127
   Current year appropriations used	1,391,565		1,403,442

   
   

   b) Appropriations provided and used

   	Appropriations provided
   (in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
   Vote 1 - Operating expenditures	272,469		252,600
   Vote 5 - Transfer payments	1,156,583		1,179,044
   Statutory amounts	28,525		27,343
   Loans - Cultural Property			10
   Less:
   Appropriation available for the future years			(19)
   Lapsed appropriations	(66,012)		(55,536)
   Current year appropriations used	1,391,565		1,403,442

   
   

   c) Reconciliation of net cash provided by Government of Canada to current year appropriations used:

   (in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
   Net cash provided by Government of Canada	1,372,224		1,313,021
   Revenue not available for spending	63,876		62,806
   Changes in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund
   Increase in accounts receivable and
   advances	(6,734)		(3,932)
   Increase (decrease) in liabilities	(45,585)		22,729
   Receipts and expenditures not affecting appropriations	7,784		8,818
   	(44,535)		27,615
   Current year appropriations used	1,391,565		1,403,442

   
   
4. Accounts Receivable and Advances
   

   The following table presents details of accounts receivable and advances:

   (in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
   Accounts receivable from external parties	10,740		1,972
   Accounts receivable from other federal government departments and agencies	2,831		4,419
   Employee advances	23		26
   Other advances			120
   	13,594		6,537
   Less: allowance for doubtful accounts on receivables from external parties	(1,092)		(769)
   Total	12,502		5,768

   
   
5. Tangible Capital Assets (in thousands of dollars)
   
   

   Capital asset class	Opening balance	Acquisitions	Disposals	Transfers	Closing balance	Opening balance	Amortization	Disposals	Closing balance	2008 Net book value	2007 Net book value
   Machinery & equipment	7,692	309			8,001	4,297	600		4,897	3,104	3,395
   Informatics hardware	7,571	454	36		7,989	5,451	703		6,154	1,835	2,120
   Informatics software	3,790	172	209		3,753	3,062	288	179	3,171	582	728
   Motor vehicles	2,089	77	23		2,143	1,345	125	5	1,465	678	744
   Leasehold improvements	2,780	794		8,297	11,871	1,102	348		1,450	10,421	1,678
   Assets under construction	8,297	54		(8,297)	54					54	8,297
   Total	32,219	1,860	268		33,811	15,257	2,064	184	17,137	16,674	16,962

   
   
   
6. Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
   
   

   (in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
   Payable to external parties	516,344		565,649
   Payable to other federal government departments and agencies	8,926		10,044
   Accrued salaries, wages and employee benefits	4,796		4,268
   Sales tax payable	14		17
   Total	530,080		579,978

   
   
   
7. Deferred Revenue
   
   Deferred revenue represents the balance at year-end of unearned revenues stemming from cost-sharing agreements, which are restricted to fund the expenditures related to the projects. Revenue is recognized each year in the amount of the expenditures incurred. Details of the transactions related to this account are as follows:
   
   

   (in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
   Balance, beginning of year	332		277
   Funds received	624		504
   Revenue recognized	(635)		(449)
   Balance, end of year	321		332

   
   
8. Employee Benefits
   
   

   (a) Pension benefits: The Department's employees participate in the Public Service Pension Plan, which is sponsored and administered by the Government of Canada. Pension benefits accrue up to a maximum period of 35 years at a rate of 2 percent per year of pensionable service, times the average of the best five consecutive years or earning. The benefits are integrated with Canada/Québec Pension Plans benefits and they are indexed to inflation.
   
   Both the employees and the Department contribute to the cost of the Plan. The 2008 expense amounts to $26,353 million ($24,954 million in 2007), which represents approximately 2.1 times (2.2 times in 2007) the contributions by employees.
   
   The Department's responsibility with regard to the Plan is limited to its contributions. Actuarial surpluses or deficiencies are recognized in the financial statements of the Government of Canada, as the Plan's sponsor.
   
   (b) Severance benefits: The Department provides severance benefits to its employees based on eligibility, years of service and final salary. These severance benefits are not pre-funded. Benefits will be paid from future appropriations. Information about the severance benefits, measured as at March 31, is as follows:

   (in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
   Accrued benefit obligation, beginning of year	30,484		28,169
   Expenses for the year	6,689		3,982
   Benefits paid during the year	(2,504)		(1,667)
   Accrued benefit obligation, end of year	34,669		30,484

   
   
9. Contingent Liabilities
   
   Claims have been made against the Department in the normal course of operation. However, legal proceedings for claims are not determinable as of March 31, 2008. Some of these potential liabilities may become actual liabilities when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. To the extent that the future event is likely to occur or fail to occur, and a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made, an estimated liability is accrued and an expense recorded in the financial statements.
   
   
10. Contractual Obligations
    
    The nature of the Department's activities can result in some large multi-year contracts and obligations whereby the Department will be obligated to make future payments. Significant contractual obligations that can be reasonably estimated are summarized as follows:
    
    

    (in thousands of dollars)	2009	2010	2011	2012		Total
    Transfer payments	381,000	40,000	3,000	1,000		425,000
    Operating	4,000	5,000	3,000			12,000
    	385,000	45,000	6,000	1,000		437,000

    
    
11. Expenses
    
    

    The following table presents details of expenses by category:

    (in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
    Transfer payments
    Non-profit organizations	661,864		707,623
    Other levels of government within Canada	310,925		299,292
    Industry	100,695		100,291
    Individuals	26,826		27,084
    Other countries and international organizations	7,444		6,505
    Total transfer payments	1,107,754		1,140,795
    Salaries and employee benefits	201,189		192,559
    Professional services	38,471		33,677
    Accommodation	16,272		15,939
    Information	10,455		8,132
    Utilities, materials and supplies	10,004		13,591
    Travel and relocation	9,569		8,085
    Freight and communications	5,016		4,595
    Amortization	2,064		2,153
    Repairs and maintenance	1,968		1,897
    Rentals	1,965		1,784
    Loss on disposal of capital assets	84		63
    Other operating expenses	13,058		3,826
    Total operating expenses	310,115		286,301
    Total Expenses	1,417,869		1,427,096

    
    
12. Related party transactions
    
    

    The Department is related as a result of common ownership to all Government of Canada departments, agencies and crown corporations. The Department enters into transactions with these entities in the normal course of business and on normal trade terms. Also, during the year, the Department received services which were obtained without charge from other federal government departments.
    
    Services provided without charge:

    During the year the Department received without charge from other departments, accommodation, legal fees and the employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans. These services without charge have been recognized in the Department's Statement of Operation as follows:
    
    

    (in thousands of dollars)	2008		2007
    Accommodation	16,272		15,939
    Employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans	10,809		11,845
    Legal services	1,384		1,986
    Total	28,465		29,770

    
    The Government has structured some of its administrative activities for efficiency and cost-effectiveness purposes so that one department performs these on behalf of all without charge. The cost of these services, which include payroll and cheque issuance services provided by Publics Works and Government Services Canada, are not included as an expense in the Department's Statement of Operations.

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The following tables are only available online at:
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/2007-2008/index-eng.asp?acr=15

Table 4: Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue

Table 5: User Fees / External Fees

Table 6: Details on Transfer Payment Programs (TPPs)*

Table 7: Foundations (Conditional Grants)

Table 8: Horizontal Initiatives

Table 9: Sustainable Development Strategy

Table 10: Response to Parliamentary Committees and External Audits

Table 11: Audits

Table 12: Evaluations

Travel Policy: The Department of Canadian Heritage follows and uses Treasury Board travel policy parameters.

* For convenience, below is a summary table of Table 6, Details of Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs).

Summary of Table 6: Canadian Heritage, List of Transfer Payments Programs of more than $5 million dollars, 2007–2008 — Actual Spending

Name of Transfer Payment Programs (above $5 million)	Amount of Grants ($ millions)	Amount of Contributions ($ millions)	Total ($ millions)
Aboriginal Peoples' Program (including Young Canada Works)	0.5	59.1	59.6
Community Historical Recognition Program (formerly Acknowledgement, Commemoration and Education)	0	0	0
Arts Presentation Canada Program	3.1	20.2	23.3
Athlete Assistance Program	25.3	0	25.3
Book Publishing Industry Development Program	0	36.9	36.9
Canada Magazine Fund	0	14.6	14.6
Canada Music Fund	0	23.7	23.7
Canada New Media Fund	0	11.5	11.5
Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program	16.3	9.5	25.8
Canadian Television Fund	0	120.0	120.0
Celebration, Commemoration and Learning Program	2.2	19.3	21.5
Contribution in support of the Canadian Culture Online Program	0	11.1	11.1
Cultural Spaces Canada	0.4	22.9	23.3
Development of Official-Language Communities Program	7.2	226.7	233.9
Enhancement of Official Languages Program (including Young Canada Works)	0.5	121.3	121.8
Exchanges Canada Program	0	17.4	17.4
Grants/Contributions to TV5 Program	4.7	3.0	7.7
Hosting Program	0	118.8	118.8
Katimavik Program	0	18.0	18.0
Multiculturalism Program	0.3	6.8	7.1
Museum Assistance Program (including Young Canada Works)	1.2	11.4	12.6
National Arts Training Contribution Program	0	19.4	19.4
Publication Assistance Program	45.4	0	45.4
Sport Support Program	0	103.2	103.2
Total	107.1	994.8	1,101.9

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