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Name of Recipient: Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko

Start Date: 2008–2009—One-time conditional grant

End Date: Funding agreement governing endowment ends in May 2023

Total Funding: $10 million*

Description: The Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko is a national, chartered philanthropic institution providing leadership by building and nurturing a permanent endowment fund dedicated to the preservation and promotion of Ukrainian Canadian cultural heritage and the advancement of a flourishing Ukrainian community for the enrichment of Canada.

In appreciation of the historical significance of the First World War internment, the Government of Canada provided a conditional grant of $10 million to the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko for the establishment and management of an endowment fund, known as the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund for all affected communities. Through calls for proposals managed by the Foundation, applicants are invited to apply for financial support of activities commemorating, acknowledging, and educating Canadians about the experiences of communities affected by the First World War internment in Canada, and the contributions of these communities to the shaping of this nation. The Fund was established under the Community Historical Recognition Program. A funding agreement to establish this endowment was signed in Toronto on May 9, 2008. The funding agreement will remain in effect for 15 years.

Strategic Outcome: Successful integration of newcomers into society and promotion of Canadian citizenship

Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: In 2009–2010, two projects were funded for a total of $115,200. The grants were to support development of an interpretive centre and website at Spirit Lake, a former internment site in Abitibi, Quebec, and for a documentary film. The organization’s annual report was received as required by the Agreement.

Program Activity: Citizenship Program
($ millions)

Actual Spending 2007-08	Actual Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Total Authorities 2009-10	Actual Spending 2009-10	Variance(s)
	$10 million*

Comments on Variance(s): Not applicable.

Significant Evaluation findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: No evaluation planned for the referenced period.

Significant Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: No audit planned for the referenced period.

*This funding was provided on a one-time basis when the Multiculturalism Program was part of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Name of Recipient: Global Centre for Pluralism (GCP)

Start Date: 2006–2007—One Time Conditional Grant (Endowment)

End Date: Perpetual

Total Funding: $30 million*

Description: The GCP is a not-for-profit organization, co-founded by the Aga Khan Development Network and the Government of Canada, which addresses a global gap in institutions that advocate pluralism as a foundation for new governance, peace, and human development at the international level. The mission of the GCP is to promote pluralism as a fundamental human value and cornerstone of peace, stability and development. The GCP will pursue its mandate through four core functions: (1) sustaining an international policy dialogue on pluralism in governance, elections, judicial systems, media and education to help factions integrate in states at risk; (2) providing programs for academic and professional development; (3) fostering research and learning on pluralism; and (4) fostering and sharing the results of research and learning on pluralism. These activities will target primarily the developing world, offering a platform from which existing organizations and experts on pluralism in Canada can reach an international audience.

Strategic Outcome: Successful integration of newcomers into society and promotion of Canadian citizenship

Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: The GCP reported on deliverables outlined in its funding agreement, including its 2008–2009 annual report and 2009 corporate plan. The GCP’s activities continue to focus on activating its governance structure and developing leadership capacity, continuing redevelopment work on its future home at 330 Sussex Drive in Ottawa, and developing its program capacity.

Program Activity: Citizenship Program
($ millions)

Actual Spending 2007-08	Actual Spending 2008-09	Planned Spending 2009-10	Total Authorities 2009-10	Actual Spending 2009-10	Variance(s)

Comments on Variance(s): No variance.

Significant Evaluation findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: No evaluation planned for the referenced period.

Significant Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: No audit planned for the referenced period.

*This funding was provided on a one-time basis when the Multiculturalism Program was part of the Department of Canadian Heritage.