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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Pensions under the RCMP Pension Continuation Act (PCA)

Start date: 1959

End date: Ongoing as long as there are remaining plan members and survivors

Description: The PCA is a defined benefit pension plan the purpose of which is to provide a lifetime benefit for RCMP members and their survivors. It provides for the payment of pensions to Officers, Non-Commissioned officers and Constables engaged prior to March 1, 1949, except those who elected to come under the RCMP Superannuation Act. The PCA is predecessor to the RCMP Superannuation Act.

Strategic Outcome: N/A

Results Achieved: Pension benefits have been provided to eligible RCMP pensioners and survivors.

Program Activity: Statutory Payment
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2006-07	Actual Spending 2007-08	Planned Spending 2008-09	Total Authorities 2008-09	Actual Spending 2008-09	Variance(s)
Total Grants
Total Contributions
Total Other types of transfer payments	20.4	19.6	23.0	18.9	18.9	4.1
Total Program Activity(ies)	20.4	19.6	23.0	18.9	18.9	4.1

Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Audit completed or planned: Funding requirements for this program were reviewed as part of the comprehensive strategic review conducted by the RCMP in 2008. Any resulting adjustment to the planned spending levels will be reflected in future estimates.

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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to compensate members of the RCMP for injuries received in the performance of their duties.

Start date: 1959

End date: Ongoing

Description: This program significantly contributes to the higher level of expected results of the organization’s mandate in that it protects members of the organization in a real way in the event they become disabled as a result of carrying out the duties and activities associated with endeavouring to provide safe homes and safe communities for Canadians. This program provides financial assistance to members of the RCMP who die or suffer a permanent work related illness or injury leading to a loss of quality of life. The program's financial assistance extends to the members' survivors.

Strategic Outcome: Applicable to all strategic outcomes

Results Achieved: Eligible clients are appropriately compensated for the non-economic effects of a service related illness/injury and/or death

Program Activity: Applicable to all program activities
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2006-07	Actual Spending 2007-08	Planned Spending 2008-09	Total Authorities 2008-09	Actual Spending 2008-09	Variance(s)
Total Grants	55.1	62.0	69.3	73.4	73.4	-4.1
Total Contributions
Total Other types of transfer payments
Total Program Activity(ies)	55.1	62.0	69.3	73.4	73.4	(4.1)

Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Audit completed or planned: There are no planned evaluations.

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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Firearms Funding Program for Opt-in Provinces and/or Territorial Governments - Aboriginal and/or Other Communities and Organizations

Start date: 1995-1996

End date: Ongoing

Description: Annual funding to participating provinces and/or territories for the reimbursement of costs incurred in the administration of the Firearms Program within their jurisdiction.

Strategic Outcome: Quality Firearms program and support - The risks to public safety from firearms in Canada and international communities are minimized.

Results Achieved: Reduced access to firearms for those who pose a threat to public safety. Useful information made available for policing and law enforcement purposes. Safe use and storage of firearms. Increased understanding and knowledge of program requirements by clients, community organizations and Canadians.

Program Activity: Firearms Registration and Firearms Licensing and Supporting Infrastructure
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2006-07	Actual Spending 2007-08	Planned Spending 2008-09	Total Authorities 2008-09	Actual Spending 2008-09	Variance(s)
Firearms Registration
Contributions	0.2	0.2	1.3	0.3	0.2	1.1
Firearms Licensing and Supporting Infrastructure
Contributions	11.1	12.5	14.5	14.2	13.4	1.1
Total Contributions	11.3	12.7	15.8	14.5	13.6	2.2

Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Audit completed or planned: The RCMP has conducted a program evaluation. A report is expected to be published in 2009.