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Supplementary Information (Tables)
a) Note: 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 numbers for Interpretation Programs reflect the revised Program Activity Architecture, in which Interpretation Programs have moved to Visitor Experience.
Totals may not agree due to rounding
B. Date Last Modified
Multi-year fees for entry, camping, lockage and mooring and other revenues (excluding business licences) were approved in June 2005 for the years 2005-2006 to 2008-2009. 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 2003-2004. 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 honours 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 three to four 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 Parks Canada’s 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).
- The business licence fee proposal was withdrawn from the fee submission. A revised business licence 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 1, 2006 and again on January 1, 2008, the Government of Canada implemented a one percent reduction to the GST. This affected all fees as the GST is included in all of Parks Canada approved fees. These reductions are not reflected in the date last modified column as they were not established through the full process, only reduced consistent with Government of Canada direction.
Municipal services, water, sewer and garbage fees are formula-based to allow for cost recovery. They may increase or decrease each year in response to changing costs. The exception, Riding Mountain, is not formula-based but is ready to proceed with consultation to make the change.
C. Additional Notes
The section for Real Property and Business Fees has been removed from the table in this reporting cycle, seeing that these fees are rights and privileges and as such not subject to the User Fees Act. The total forecasted revenue and expenditures for 2008-09 has been reduced to reflect this modification. In 2008-09, Real Property and Business Fees revenues was $ 20,953,900.
Notes
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Historic Places Initiative Class Contribution Program | ||||||
Start Date: 2002 - 2003 | ||||||
End Date: March 31, 2011(with renewal every 5 years) | ||||||
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: To provide direct support for provinces and territories to participate in the development of the Canadian Register of Historic Places and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, and to engage municipalities, stakeholders and the general public in the conservation of historic places. | ||||||
Expected results: Ongoing population and maintenance of the Canadian Register of Historic Places; refinement and dissemination of national Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places; partnership between Parks Canada and provincial and territorial authorities to identify, preserve and protect Canada's historic places; and creation of the basis for further initiatives to encourage preservation and protection of Canada's historic places. | ||||||
Expected outcomes: Better preservation and protection of Canada's historic places; and greater public awareness of the importance of conservation and of the significance of Canada's historic places. | ||||||
Program Activity: Heritage Resources Conservation | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Contribution | 6,320 | 5,693 | 7,049 | 5,870 | 5,870 | ($1,179) |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Cost Sharing Class Contribution Program | ||||||
Start Date: 1987 | ||||||
End Date: March 31, 2013 | ||||||
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: to assist recipients in conducting activities aimed at conserving the commemorative integrity of certain non-federally administered national historic sites. | ||||||
Expected results: to reduce the threat to National Historic Sites (NHS), to engage the NHS owners and to help NHS owners find and retain more financial partners to help conserve NHS, establish familiarity and broader use of national conservation standards and guidelines. | ||||||
Expected outcomes: Better preservation and protection of Canada’s NHS coupled with greater public and institutional awareness of heritage conservation. | ||||||
Program Activity: Heritage Resources Conservation | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Contribution | 900 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: General Class Contribution Program (GCCP) | ||||||
Start Date: 2006-2007 | ||||||
End Date: March 31, 2011 (with renewal every 5 years) | ||||||
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: The GCCP is atypical in that it is not a program within itself; rather, it is a funding authority available to Agency managers. From time to time, Agency managers with programming responsibilities may determine that, given their priorities, available resources, other program delivery mechanisms already in place, and the players and environment in which they deliver their programs, use of a contribution agreement is the most effective means of achieving program objectives. | ||||||
Expected results: More Canadians recognizing, appreciating and being engaged in the values of natural and cultural conservation. Stakeholders being further engaged in terms of interest and involvement of common objectives towards ecological or cultural integrity. Access to a better knowledge base on commercial, ecological or aboriginal issues of mutual interest for informed decision making and dialogue for Parks Canada managers and stakeholders. Heritage assets are protected, secured and researched. Targeted audiences are educated in such areas as ecology, safety and other issues. | ||||||
Expected outcomes: The expected outcomes mirror the Parks Canada mandate of engaging Canadians in preserving and presenting Canada's rich diversity of cultural and natural heritage. | ||||||
Program Activity | Actual Spending 2006-07 |
Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Total Authorities 2008-09 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Variance |
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Heritage Places Establishment | 116 | 1,027 | 382 | 1,250 | 1,250 | 868 |
Heritage Resources Conservation | 1,523 | 1,673 | 926 | 1,850 | 1,850 | 925 |
Public Appreciation and Understanding | 1,715 | 674 | 717 | 1,001 | 1,001 | 284 |
Visitor Experience | 250 | 577 | 100 | 621 | 621 | 521 |
Townsite & Throughway Infrastructure | 12 | 40 | 37 | 43 | 43 | 6 |
Total Contribution | 3,616 | 3,991 | 2,162 | 4,765 | 4,765 | 2,604 |
Totals may not agree due to rounding
A. Internal Audits | ||||
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Name | Audit Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link |
Audits of Financial/Administrative Controls at: | ||||
National Parks Directorate | Key financial and administrative Controls |
Complete | Sept 16, 2008 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/53/index_e.asp |
Office of DG East | Complete | July 24, 2008 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/50/index_e.asp | |
Offices of DG North & West | Complete | July 24, 2008 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/49/index_e.asp | |
Follow-up Audit Northern Ontario Field Unit | Complete | Sept 16, 2008 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/52/index_e.asp | |
Follow-up Audit Western Quebec Field Unit | Complete | April 1, 2009 | ||
Value and Ethics Control Framework | Assurance | Complete | December 9, 2008 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/54/index_e.asp |
Fire Management Emergency Funds | Assurance | Complete | June 11, 2009 | |
Revenue Management | Assurance | In-Progress | ||
Fleet Vehicle / Vessel Management | Assurance | In-Progress | ||
B. Evaluations | ||||
Name | Evaluation Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link |
Evaluation Framework for Through Highways Management Program | Framework | In-progress | ||
Evaluation Framework For Visitor Activities and Services | Framework | In-progress | ||
Evaluation of Issues Related to National Historic Sites of Canada Cost-Sharing Program | Relevance and Importance | Complete | August 2009 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/51/index_e.asp |
Evaluation of the Parks Canada Asset Management Program | Implementation/Relevance/ Performance |
Complete | August 2009 | |
Electronic Link to Parks Canada’s Internal Audit and Evaluation Plan: http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/48/index_e.asp |