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2009-10
Departmental Performance Report



Department of Justice Canada






Supplementary Information (Tables)






Table of Contents




Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue

Respendable Revenue
($ millions)
Program Activity Actual 2007-08 Actual 2008-09 2009-10
Main Estimates Planned Revenue Total Authorities Actual
Services to government
    Legal services 182.0 200.5 178.0 215.0 229.1 229.1
Total Respendable Revenues 182.0 200.5 178.0 215.0 229.1 229.1

Non-Respendable Revenue
($ millions)
Program Activity Actual 2007-08 Actual 2008-09 2009-10
Main Estimates Planned Revenue Total Authorities Actual
Justice policies, laws and programs 
    Family Order and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Program 7.3 7.2   - 7.2   - 7.4
    Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings 0.8 0.7   - 0.8   - 0.8
    Miscellaneous Revenues 0.3 33.1   -   -   - 12.3
Services to government
    Legal Services - EBP Component 31.7 33.5 30.0 36.0 36.0 32.8
    Miscellaneous Revenues 0.5 1.1   -   -   - 1.1
Internal Services
    Miscellaneous Revenues   - 0.3   -   -   - 0.4
Total Non-Respendable Revenues 40.6 75.9 30.0 44.0 36.0 54.8


User Fees Reporting

Template A: User Fees

User Fee: The family Order and Agreements Enforcement Assistance (FOAEA)

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-setting Authority: FOAEA Act

Date Last Modified: March 1999

Performance Standards: Yes

Performance Results: Results are available in table "External Fees"

(in thousands $)
2009-10 Planning Years
Forecast Revenue Actual Revenue Full Cost Fiscal Year Forecast Revenue Estimated Full Cost
7,200 7,400 2,313 2010-11 7,200 1,984
2011-12 7,200 1,481
2012-13 7,200 1,481

Other Information:
FOAEA

Full cost reflects the direct cost of the Family Law Assistance Services (FLAS) Unit in Justice and excluded indirect cost.


User Fee: The Central Divorce Proceedings

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-setting Authority: CRDP Fee Order

Date Last Modified: May 1986

Performance Standards: Yes

Performance Results: Results are available in table "External Fees"

(in thousands $)
2009-10 Planning Years
Forecast Revenue Actual Revenue Full Cost Fiscal Year Forecast Revenue Estimated Full Cost
800 801 251 2010-11 800 220
2011-12 800 165
2012-13 800 165

Other Information:
CRDP

Full cost reflects the direct cost of the Family Law Assistance Services (FLAS) Unit in Justice and excluded indirect cost.


User Fee: Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA)

Fee Type: Other product and services

Fee-setting Authority: Access to Information Act (ATIA)

Date Last Modified: 1992

Performance Standards: Yes

Performance Results: Results are available in table "External Fees"

(in thousands $)
2009-10 Planning Years
Forecast Revenue Actual Revenue Full Cost Fiscal Year Forecast Revenue Estimated Full Cost
5.0 4.0 1,676 2010-11 3.3 1,980
2011-12 2.8 2,334
2012-13 2.4 2,755

Other Information:
ATIA

Full cost reflects the direct cost of the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Office in Justice and excluded indirect cost. The role of the ATIP Office is to respond to all formal requests that are made to the Department of Justice, in accordance with the Access to Information Act. As other central agencies, the DOJ ATIP Office has an expanded role; in addition to processing requests, the Office responds to consultations from other government institutions regarding solicitor-client information for the Government as a whole. Although the User Fees Act may provide some of the performance indicators, fee waiver must be considered in light of the ATIP legislation. In addition, the Forecast Revenue column for future fiscal years is reduced due to less paper usage and alternate media, i.e. CDs.

Template B: User Fees Totals

($ thousands)
  2009-10 Planning Years
Forecast Revenue Actual Revenue Full Cost Fiscal Year Forecast Revenue Estimated Full Cost
Sub-Total (R) 8,000 8,201 2,564 2010-11 8,000 2,204
2011-12 8,000 1,646
2012-13 8,000 1,646
Sub-Total (O) 5.0 4.0 1,676 2010-11 3.3 1,980
2011-12 2.8 2,334
2012-13 2.4 2,755
Total 8,005 8,205 4,240 2010-11 8,003 4,184
2011-12 8,003 3,980
2012-13 8,002 4,401

Template C - External Fees

External Fee Service Standard Performance Results Stakeholder Consultation
The family Order and Agreements Enforcement Assistance (FOAEA) 1. Processing of tracing applications under Part I of the Act will be completed and a response provided to provincial/territorial enforcement programs within 10 business days. A total of 23,671 applications received and treated within 10 business days. Standard met at 100%. Informal feedback and general day-to-day interactions with clients and stakeholders, including provincial and territorial maintenance and enforcement programs, courts, creditors and other federal government partners, indicate a high level of satisfaction with the services provided under both the Family Orders and Agreement Enforcement Assistance and Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings programs.

A client satisfaction survey was launched in January 2005 to provide a more formal assessment of client satisfaction with service standards, levels and accessibility. Findings indicate strong levels of satisfaction
2. Garnishment applications under Part II of the Act will be in effect 35 days after receipt. 82,522 garnishment applications accepted within the time frame. Standard met at 100%.
3. Licence-denial applications under Part III of the Act will be initiated and terminated within 10 business days. 10,290 applications received and processed within the time frame. Standard met at 100%.
4. Public enquiries are to be responded to within 48 hours. Since the replacement of the interactive voice response system (IVR) in December 2009, 35,024 calls received.
The Central Divorce Proceedings 1. Clearance Certificates are to be issued within 3 weeks of receipt of the application. Standard met at 90%. A client satisfaction survey was launched in January 2005 to provide a more formal assessment of client satisfaction with service standards, levels and accessibility. Findings indicate strong levels of satisfaction.
2. Divorce information is to be provided to Statistics Canada annually, according to schedule. Standard met 100%.
3. All telephone enquiries are to be responded to within 24 hours and all written enquiries are to be responded to within 5 business days. Approximately 100 to 150 daily telephone enquires and written enquiries was received and standard was met at 90%.
4. Quarterly invoices and compensation reports are to be issued within 30 days. Standard met at 100%.
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request.
The Access to Information Act provides fuller details: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/A-1
Standard met at 95.0%. The service standard is established by the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken by the Department of Justice and Treasury Board Secretariat for amendments done in 1986 and 1992.

 



Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPPs)

(TPPs exceed $5 million during the reporting year.)

*** Please note that Audits completed or planned sections were deemed non-applicable (n/a) as no internal audits were completed or planned during the reporting period for the various TPPs. As per TBS guidelines, departments are required only to report on internal audits (as reported on in the Internal Audits Table).

Table of Contents

Legal Aid Systems

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Legal Aid Systems (Voted)

2. Start date:

August 17, 1971

3. End date:

March 31, 2012 and ongoing

4. Description:

The objective of the federal Legal Aid Program is to contribute to sustaining a national system of justice, that helps to ensure that economically disadvantaged persons have access to the justice system, through contribution funding in support of criminal, youth criminal justice and immigration and refugee legal aid services provided by the provinces (funding for criminal and civil legal aid in the territories is provided through the Access to Justice Agreements).
Recipients: Provinces

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.

6. Results Achieved:

Provinces were enabled to provide legal aid services to eligible persons involved in serious criminal, youth criminal justice, and immigration and refugee matters.

($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Contributions $119,827,507 $119,827,507 $119,827,507 $125,827,508 $125,827,507 -$6,000,000
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $119,827,507 $119,827,507 $119,827,507 $125,827,508 $125,827,507 -$6,000,000

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Additional resources were provided to address the increased costs faced by the 6 provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia) providing immigration and refugee legal aid.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

The Legal Aid Program Impact Evaluation activities are being conducted over a five-year period. In 2009-2010, the Legal Aid Program Impact Design Study was completed (December 2009). The Legal Aid Program Impact Evaluation is planned to be completed in the 2011-12 fiscal year.

Youth Justice Services Funding Program

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Youth Justice Services Funding Program (Voted)

2. Start date:

April 1, 1984

3. End date:

March 31, 2011 and ongoing

4. Description:

The overall objective of this Program is to support the policy directions of the Youth Justice Initiative. The specific objectives of the individual agreements are to support and promote an appropriate range of programs and services that: encourage accountability measures for unlawful behaviour that are proportionate and timely; encourage the effective rehabilitation and reintegration of young persons into their communities; target the formal court process to the most serious offences; and target detention and custody to the most serious offences.
Recipients: Provinces and territories

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.

6. Results Achieved:

Despite the capping of federal funding under this Program since 2006-07, the Provinces and Territories appear to have been able to maintain most of the high priority services developed under the previous agreements.

($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Contributions $177,302,415 $177,302,415 $177,302,415 $177,302,415 $177,302,415 $0
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $177,302,415 $177,302,415 $177,302,415 $177,302,415 $177,302,415 $0

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

N/A

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

A summative evaluation of the funding components of the Youth Justice Initiative undertaken during 2009-10 is expected to be completed in 2010-11.

Victims of Crime Initiative

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Victims of Crime Initiative (Voted)

2. Start date:

April 1, 2000

3. End date:

March 31, 2011

4. Description:

The Policy Centre for Victim Issues (PCVI) administers the federal Victims Fund, which has a broad set of objectives that are intended to improve the experience of victims in the criminal justice system. The Fund can be accessed by victim service providers, non-governmental organizations, provincial and territorial governments, victim advocates and researchers, as well as victims (Canadians who are victimized abroad, as well as Correction Services Canada registered victims and their support persons to attend National Parole Board hearings).

Recipients: a) individuals b) national, provincial, territorial, municipal, Aboriginal, community or professional organizations, societies or associations c) Canadian educational institutions/Boards of Education d) International governmental and non-government organizations including bodies associated or affiliated with organizations of which Canada is a member, which have as their purpose victim advocacy, services, assistance or raising awareness about the impact of victimization e) private sector organizations sponsoring non-profit projects f) Bands, Tribal Councils and self-governing First Nations who are working to provide services and assistance to victims of crime in Aboriginal communities g) provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments and agencies.

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values)

6. Results Achieved:

In 2009/10, the Victims Fund mainly provided:

  • $233, 202 in funding for 346 victims and 89 support persons to attend National Parole Board hearings.
  • $313,173 in direct funding for 57 Canadians victimized abroad.
  • $2,198,000 in grants and contributions funding to a wide range of stakeholders for 67 projects including training events, program evaluations, research and community activities.
  • $712,997 in contribution funding to provinces and territories to help meet the needs of under-served victims of crime and/or to help support victims in attending sentencing hearings and in submitting their Victim Impact Statements.
  • $619,072 in funding to support 76 organizations/communities across Canada to organize and host events in recognition of victims of crime during the fourth annual "National Victims of Crime Awareness Week".
  • $367,941 in contribution funding to provinces and territories to support implementation of legislation to benefit victims or to advance the Canadian Statement of Basic Principles of Justice for Victims of Crime.
  • $421,596 in financial assistance to seven provinces and territories to implement victim-related Criminal Code provisions in 2009-2010.
($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Grants $239,788 $398,752 $850,000 $850,000 $842,605 $7,395
14. Total Contributions $2,426,494 $3,100,934 $7,958,000 $7,808,000 $4,067,867 $3,890,133
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $2,666,282 $3,499,686 $8,808,000 $8,658,000 $4,910,472 $3,897,528

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Funding criteria has been established and shared with jurisdictions, but some of these jurisdictions have not been able to seek their funds due to limitations in their internal capacity. In the North, for example, where there is a well-known shortage of capacity and infrastructure, $1.2M in funding lapsed due to lack of uptake. PCVI is working with its partners in the North to improve Northern uptake of this funding going forward. Outreach has and continues to be conducted with NGOs and other stakeholders to increase their uptake of federal dollars.

In the Financial Assistance component of the Fund, 2009-2010 saw an increase in the number of individuals who received funding to attend NPB hearings. As the NPB controls the number of hearings that are scheduled in a year, the distribution of funding to victims and support persons to attend hearings is difficult to predict or forecast. Additionally, the number of individuals assisted under the Canadians Victimized Abroad program has increased since its inception but is still not at anticipated levels.

It should also be noted that the resource requirements in administering the Victims Fund were underestimated and internal capacity at Justice Canada has limited our ability to deliver funding. For example, processing one application for an individual victimized abroad requires a significant amount of person hours due to the need for sensitivity to the victim and to the issues faced by the victim. Working with NGOs, Aboriginal organizations and/or PT partners to develop strong and viable proposals, particularly in an emerging area, which satisfy government requirements for due diligence is a resource intensive process.

In the next iteration of the Federal Victim Strategy, improvements to the criteria, processes and administration of the Fund will be proposed to ensure that federal funding meets the needs of victims of crime. For example, PT partners and NGOs will be encouraged to seek funding for longer-term funding to augment victim services across the country and develop new services where required.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

The summative evaluation of the FVS will be completed by Fall 2010. This summative evaluation will include findings of the work done between 2005-2010 on all aspects of the Federal Victim Strategy. Mid-term evaluations and case studies done to date have found no major concerns in the management and implementation of the Strategy.

Perceptions of stakeholders about the role of victims in the criminal justice system and changes in awareness of the victim-related provisions in the Code are being collected and will be reported on more fully in the Federal Victims Strategy summative evaluation in the fall of 2010. Anecdotal evidence to date has been positive on the contribution of the Federal Victim Strategy to improve the perceptions of stakeholders.

Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision Program (Voted)

2. Start date:

April 1, 2002

3. End date:

March 31, 2013 and ongoing

4. Description:

The overall objective of this Program is to financially assist provinces and territories in providing the specialized therapeutic services required for the implementation of the Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision (IRCS) sentence [paragraph 42(2) (r) and subsection 42(7) of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)] and other sentencing options applicable under the YCJA to serious violent youth offenders with mental health problems. It is expected that these services may reduce future violence in those convicted of the most serious violent offences.
Recipients: Provinces and territories.

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.

6. Results Achieved:

During 2009-10, a total of 17 Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision (IRCS) orders were issued by the courts and became eligible for federal funding, bringing the total number of active IRCS cases funded to 43. In addition, another 11 exceptional cases were approved for funding during 2009-10, bringing the total number of other active cases to 12.

($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Contributions $4,039,250 $9,028,126 $11,048,000 $10,748,000 $10,561,587 $486,413
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $4,039,250 $9,028,126 $11,048,000 $10,748,000 $10,561,587 $486,413

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Spending under this Program is largely dependent on court decisions and as such remains highly unpredictable.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

A summative evaluation of the funding components of the Youth Justice Initiative undertaken during 2009-10 is expected to be completed in 2010-11.

Contravention Act Fund

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Implementation of Official languages Requirements in respect of the Contraventions Act (Voted)

2. Start date:

April 1, 2002

3. End date:

March 31, 2013 and ongoing

4. Description:

The mechanics of the Contraventions Act includes the identification of federal offences that are to be considered "contraventions" and the establishment of a scheme to process these contraventions. In 2001, the Federal Court was asked to clarify the extent to which judicial and extra-judicial language rights requirements were applicable in the context of the Contraventions Act. The Court concluded that while the federal government is authorized to use the prosecution scheme of a province or territory to process federal contraventions, it must comply with all language rights requirements that would be applicable in the context of a federal prosecution scheme. More specifically, the Court stated that any level of government that processes federal contraventions is, in fact, acting on behalf of the Government of Canada.

Following the Federal Court decision, the Department of Justice initiated the process of amending existing Contraventions Act agreements to include new provisions addressing language rights requirements identified in the ruling. Such provisions are now also an integral part of all new agreements with other provinces. To support this process, the Department of Justice has received funding that is referred to as the Contraventions Act Fund.
Recipients: Provincial and territorial departments and agencies and municipalities designated by provincial and territorial governments as being responsible for judicial activities and for providing extra-judicial services in both official languages.

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.

6. Results Achieved:

Four provinces (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia) have entered into an agreement with the Department and, as a result, are fully prepared to offer trials dealing with federal contraventions in a manner consistent with language rights protected in sections 530 and 530.1 of the Criminal Code. The same four provinces have also taken measures to actively offer extra-judicial services in both official languages in all court locations covered by Part IV of the Official Languages Act. Nova Scotia increased its scope of activities to include more signage and bilingual personnel.

Negotiations with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador advanced in 2009-2010. It is anticipated that this agreement will be in place for fiscal year 2010-2011.

Negotiations have been ongoing with the Government of Prince Edward Island to amend the current agreement to include new provisions that will increase PEI's capacity to offer judicial and extrajudicial services in both official languages.

Negotiations are ongoing with the Government of Québec to revise the current Implementation Agreement.

($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Contributions $2,779,800 $4,289,100 $9,094,900 $4,594,900 $4,580,600 $4,514,300
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $2,779,800 $4,289,100 $9,094,900 $4,594,900 $4,580,600 $4,514,300

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

The actual spending was lower than anticipated for the following reasons:
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador did not sign an agreement in 2009-2010 as anticipated.

The province of Prince Edward Island did not sign an agreement in 2009-2010.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

The Department undertook an evaluation of the Contraventions Act to better understand the experience of enforcement officers and federal departments in using the ticketing system included in the Act. This evaluation is complementary to those evaluations that the Department already conducted of the Contraventions Act Fund, which provides assistance in the delivery of services in both official languages.

2010-11: Mid-term Evaluation of the Fund

2011-13: Summative Evaluation of the Fund (The summative evaluation will be conducted over two years: 2011-2012 and 2012-2013).

Access to Justice Services Agreements - the territories

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Access to Justice Services Agreements - the Territories (Voted)

2. Start date:

April 1, 1997

3. End date:

March 31, 2012 and ongoing

4. Description:

The objective of the Access to Justice Services Agreements (AJAs) is to integrate federal government funding support to Canada's three territories for access to justice services (both criminal and civil legal aid, Aboriginal Courtwork, and Public Legal Education and Information) through ongoing contribution agreements that allow the territories the flexibility needed to provide these services in a challenging environment (vast distances, harsh climate, cultural/linguistic differences). The overarching goal of federal support for Aboriginal Courtwork services is to facilitate and enhance access to justice by assisting Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. With regard to legal aid services in the territories, the federal goal is to enable the territories to provide legal aid services to economically disadvantaged persons involved in serious criminal matters. And, with respect to public legal education and information, the goal is to assist the territories in providing members of the public with the legal information they need to make informed decisions and participate effectively in the justice system.
Recipients: Territorial governments. In certain instances (e.g. of court-ordered counsel in federal prosecutions), the recipient may also be a territorial access to justice services delivery entity.

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values

6. Results Achieved:

Through contribution agreements, the three territories are enabled to provide access to justice services (legal aid, Aboriginal Courtwork and public legal education and information). Contribution funding agreements have been extended with all three territories for one-year, 2010-2011.

($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Contributions $5,156,593 $5,368,593 $4,856,593 $5,156,593 $5,156,593 -$300,000
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $5,156,593 $5,368,593 $4,856,593 $5,156,593 $5,156,593 -$300,000

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Additional resources were provided to address severe pressures faced by the territories in delivering access to justice services.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

An Evaluation Framework for the Access to Justice Service Agreements is being developed in 2010/2011.

Supporting Families Experiencing Separation and Divorce Fund

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Supporting Families Fund (Voted)1

2. Start date:

April 1, 2009

3. End date:

March 31, 2014

4. Description:

The Supporting Families Fund is a key component of the Supporting Families Experiencing Separation and Divorce Initiative (SFI) which was announced by the Minister of Justice in September, 2008. The Fund is aimed at facilitating access to the family justice system for families experiencing separation and divorce, through various services, programs, and information resources, particularly those that promote compliance with financial support and custody/access obligations. The Fund also supports projects that promote public awareness about family law reforms concerning parenting arrangements, child support guidelines and support enforcements.

Recipients: Provincial and territorial departments, agencies, or other organizations designated by provincial and territorial governments as responsible for child support, the enforcement of support orders and agreements and parenting arrangement programs and services are eligible to apply for contribution funding under the Family Justice Initiatives and the Pilot Projects components of the Fund.

Any of the following may apply for contribution or class grant funding under the Public Legal Education and Information and Professional Training component of the Fund:

  1. individuals;
  2. non-profit professional organizations, societies or associations;
  3. other non-profit organizations, societies or associations;
  4. educational institutions;
  5. private sector organizations sponsoring non-profit projects in partnership with federal, provincial, or territorial governments.

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.

6. Results Achieved:

  • Provided funding in the amount of $501,819 to 16 non-governmental organizations to deliver activities related to divorce and separation issues in Canada.
  • Provided financial support to the provinces and territories in the amount of $15,346,000 to support the delivery of family justice related services and programs.
($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Grants $0 $7,600 $50,000 $29,970 $29,970 $20,030
14. Total Contributions $16,250,027 $15,992,391 $15,950,000 $15,970,030 $15,847,819 $102,181
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $16,250,027 $15,999,991 $16,000,000 $16,000,000 $15,877,789 $122,211

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

The actual spending was lower than anticipated for the following reasons:

Under the Supporting Families Initiative, the amount of funding available to each jurisdiction and funding criteria has been established and shared with jurisdictions. Due to limitations in their internal capacity, some jurisdictions were not able to fully utilize the funds available to them in 2009-2010.

Fewer grant proposals than anticipated were received under the PLEI and Professional training component of the SF Fund in fiscal year 2009-2010.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

The impact evaluation of the Supporting Families Initiative will be initiated in 2012/13, so that results will be available before the SFI's funding cycle is completed in March 2014.

Aboriginal Courtwork Program

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Aboriginal Courtwork Program (Voted)

2. Start date:

April 1, 1978

3. End date:

March 31, 2013 and ongoing

4. Description:

The objective of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program is to improve access to justice by helping Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally-sensitive treatment. It is the only ongoing contribution funding justice program available to all Aboriginal people (adult and youth) regardless of status and residency. The Program provides Aboriginal persons charged with an offence with timely and accurate information on their rights, obligations, roles and responsibilities at the earliest possible stage of the criminal justice process. Services also include referring clients to appropriate legal and social resources in their community. Aboriginal Courtworkers serve as a "bridge" between criminal justice officials and Aboriginal people and communities, by providing information, cultural context, liaison and promoting communications and understanding.

Recipients: Provincial governments. A province may authorize one or more agencies to deliver Aboriginal Courtwork services on its behalf. All designated delivery agencies will be accountable to the funders. In addition, the new Projects in Support of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program component provide modest support for projects that further the mandate of the Program.

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values

6. Results Achieved:

  • Contribution agreements with the provinces supported the delivery of Aboriginal Courtwork services to ensure access to justice for Aboriginal people within the mainstream Canadian justice system that promoted fair, equitable and culturally relevant treatment before the courts. Over 200 Aboriginal Courtworkers employed by over 20 different service delivery agencies across Canada provided services to 51,555 adults and 10,534 youth.
  • A map titled Location of Aboriginal Justice Strategy and Aboriginal Courtwork Programs in Canada has been printed and is being distributed. The map will be available on the internet in 2010/2011.
  • Over the past 2 years, 29 projects have been funded in support of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program. Projects funded have focussed primarily on training for Aboriginal Courtworkers, research into issues of importance for courtwork delivery agencies and public legal education and information.
($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Contributions $4,836,363 $5,320,708 $4,911,363 $5,411,363 $5,366,085 -$454,722
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $4,836,363 $5,320,708 $4,911,363 $5,411,363 $5,366,085 -$454,722

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

The Aboriginal Courtwork Program expanded its terms and conditions in February 2008, to include a new component, "Projects in support of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program". The costs associated with the new component exceeded the forecasted budget.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

The Summative Evaluation was completed in June 2008. A national client survey is planned for 2011-2012.

Aboriginal Justice Strategy

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Aboriginal Justice Strategy (Voted)

2. Start date:

April 1, 1991 as Aboriginal Justice Initiative, renewed as Aboriginal Justice Strategy in 1996, 2002, 2007

3. End date:

March 31, 2012

4. Description:

The Aboriginal Justice Strategy (AJS) enables Aboriginal communities to have increased involvement in the local administration of justice and, as such, provides timely and effective alternatives to mainstream justice processes in appropriate circumstances. AJS programs are also aimed at reducing the rates of victimization, crime and incarceration among Aboriginal people in communities operating AJS programs, and helping the mainstream justice system become more responsive and sensitive to the needs and culture of Aboriginal communities.

Recipients: a) bands, First Nations, Tribal Councils, local, regional and national Aboriginal organizations; b) agencies and institutions of regional/municipal governments; c) non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a non-profit purpose; d) provincial and territorial governments; e) individuals; and, f) for-profit corporations, so long as these corporations will not make a profit on the work performed.

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values

6. Results Achieved:

  • In 2009-2010, the AJS supported 1422 community-based justice programs serving approximately 400 Aboriginal communities across Canada and 47 capacity-building projects which support Aboriginal communities' involvement in the local administration of justice. This includes an increase of 25 capacity-building programs as compared to last fiscal year.
  • A map titled Location of Aboriginal Justice Strategy and Aboriginal Courtwork Programs in Canada has been printed and is being distributed. The map will be available on the internet in 2010/2011.
($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
.2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Grants $96,996 $13,105 $260,000 $85,836 $85,836 $174,164
14. Total Contributions $9,586,445 $11,706,919 $12,240,000 $11,914,164 $11,904,293 $335,707
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $9,683,441 $11,720,024 $12,500,000 $12,000,000 $11,990,129 $509,871

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

Actual spending was lower than anticipated due to a late fall national call for proposals under the Capacity Building Fund. As well, the negotiations and signing of some of the funding agreements under the Community-Based Justice Programs Fund occurred late in the fiscal year which contributed to the lower than anticipated spending.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

The formative evaluation has been drafted and is currently under review. It is expected that the evaluation will be finalized by fall 2010. A summative evaluation is planned for 2011-2012.

Youth Justice Fund

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Youth Justice Fund (Voted)

2. Start date:

April 1, 1999

3. End date:

Ongoing

4. Description:

The Youth Justice Fund provides grants and contributions to projects that encourage a fairer and more effective youth justice system, respond to emerging youth justice issues and enable greater citizen and community participation in the youth justice system. The Fund includes three components: the Youth Justice Main Fund, Drug Treatment under the National Anti-Drugs Strategy, and Guns, Gangs and Drugs.

The Fund supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of pilot projects that provide programming and services for youth in conflict with the law. It supports professional development activities such as training and conferences for justice professionals and youth service providers. Additionally, it funds research on the youth justice system and related issues.

Projects must target youth who are between the ages of 12 and 17 and currently in conflict with the law, or justice professionals and/or service providers who work with these youth.

Recipients: Non-governmental organizations, youth justice stakeholders, Aboriginal organizations and provinces/territories.

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values

6. Results Achieved:

The Youth Justice Fund supported 70 innovative projects in 2009-2010. These included 32 projects to promote the making of "smart choices" through community-based educational, cultural, sporting and vocational opportunities targeting youth involved in gun, gang and drug activities; 39 projects to enhance the range of treatment services and programs targeting young persons in conflict with the law who have illicit substance abuse issues; and 21 projects targeting other priorities, including youth in conflict with the law with FASD. (Some projects targeted more than one of the above priorities.)

The Fund initiated two major Calls for Proposals in 2009-2010, one resulting in the organization of 21 regional conferences on gang-involved youth, the other in the development of 11 directories to help police refer youth to appropriate community programming under section 6 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.

($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Grants $519,890 $384,169 $730,000 $730,000 $632,739 $97,261
14. Total Contributions $2,415,577 $2,805,596 $4,275,000 $4,275,000 $3,796,700 $478,300
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $2,935,467 $3,189,765 $5,005,000 $5,005,000 $4,429,439 $575,561

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

The Youth Justice Fund's variance has decreased significantly in the last two years, from approximately 40% in 2007-2008 to slightly over 10% in 2009-2010. This is due to greater uptake, as the Guns, Gangs and Drugs and Drug Treatment components become better known; the Fund's increasing focus on larger, multi-year projects; and management initiatives, including Calls for Proposals in areas of priority. The variance is expected to decrease even further, if not disappear completely, in 2010-2011.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

The Youth Justice Fund was included in an evaluation of the Youth Justice Funding Components (which also included the Youth Justice Services Funding Program and IRCS). This evaluation is being finalized in 2010-2011.

Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:

Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund (Voted)

2. Start date:

April 1, 2003

3. End date:

March 31, 2013 and ongoing

4. Description:

In June 2008, the Government launched the Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008-2013: Acting for the Future. The Department of Justice supports the Roadmap through the Initiative in Support of Access to Justice in Both Official Languages. This Initiative includes a consulting mechanism, a training Component in both Official Languages for Justice personnel, a component to encourage young bilingual Canadians to pursue law related careers in justice and a grants and contributions program called the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund (the Support Fund).

Objectives: In order to attain the objectives of the Initiative, the Department will invest resources into the Support Fund. All projects and activities must respond to one of the following objectives:

  • Increase the capacity of the justice system and its stakeholders to offer justice services in both official languages.
  • Increase awareness in the legal community and official language minority and majority communities concerning their rights and issues related to access to justice in both official languages.

Recipients:

  • Canadian not-for-profit organizations.
  • Provincial and territorial governments, regional and municipal governments, provincial and territorial Crown corporations.
  • Canadian institutions/boards of education, including Centres for jurilinguistics.

5. Strategic Outcome:

A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values

6. Results Achieved:

  • The Department continued to provide ongoing financial support to the Fédération des associations de juristes d'expression française en common law and its seven member associations.
  • The Department funded 33 projects that responded to the needs of official language minority communities across Canada of which 14 were related to the new Justice training component under the Support Fund
  • The Department held an Access to Justice in both Official Languages Sub-Committee meeting in November 2009 to engage the official language minority communities. The objective of the meeting was to enable participants to generate ideas for potential partnerships to develop projects in line with the recommendations of the Canada-wide Analysis of Official Language Training Needs in the Area of Justice.
($ millions)
  7. Actual
Spending
2007-08
8. Actual
Spending
2008-09
9. Planned
Spending
2009-10
10. Total
Authorities
2009-10
11. Actual
Spending
2009-10
12. Variance(s)
13. Program Activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
14. Total Grants $43,320 $49,912 $50,000 $50,000 $0 $50,000
14. Total Contributions $2,798,219 $2,776,839 $5,176,846 $5,176,845 $3,295,230 $1,881,616
15. Total Program Activity(ies) $2,841,539 $2,826,751 $5,226,846 $5,226,845 $3,295,230 $1,931,616

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

There were fewer projects than anticipated related to the training component that were received and approved in fiscal year 2009-2010.

17. Audit completed or planned:

N/A

18. Evaluation completed or planned:

Study - Canada-wide Analysis of Official Language Training Needs in the Area of Justice, March 31, 2009.

  1. Note: Supporting Families Fund replaced the former Child-centred Family Justice Fund which terminated on March 31st, 2009
  2. Flow through agreements are in place in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories which provide Federal support to 38 community-based justice programs in the region.


Horizontal Initiatives

1. Name of Horizontal Initiative: National Anti-Drug Strategy

2. Name of lead department: Department of Justice

3. Lead department program activity: Justice policies, laws and programs

4. Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2007-08

5. End date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2011-12 and ongoing

6. Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $579.8 millions

7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):

The National Anti-Drug Strategy was launched by the Government of Canada in 2007, with a clear focus on illicit drugs and a particular emphasis on youth. Its goal is to contribute to safer and healthier communities through coordinated efforts to prevent use, treat dependency and reduce production and distribution of illicit drugs. It encompasses three action plans: prevention, treatment and enforcement.

The prevention action plan supports efforts to prevent youth from using illicit drugs by enhancing their awareness and understanding of the harmful social and health effects of illicit drug use, and supports efforts to develop and implement community-based interventions & initiatives to prevent illicit drug use. The treatment action plan supports effective treatment and rehabilitation systems and services by developing and implementing innovative and collaborative approaches. The enforcement action plan aims to contribute to the disruption of illicit drug operations in a safe manner, particularly targeting criminal organizations.

8. Shared outcomes:

  • Reduced demand for illicit drugs in targeted populations and areas;
  • Reduced impacts of illicit drug use through prevention and treatment efforts; and
  • Reduced supply of illicit drugs.

9. Governance structure:

The governance structure of the Strategy consists of an Assistant Deputy Minister Steering Committee and working groups on policy and performance, prevention and treatment, enforcement, and communications. The governance structure is supported by the Youth Justice, and Strategic Initiatives and Law Reform Section of the Department of Justice Canada.

The Assistant Deputy Minister Steering Committee (ADMSC), which is chaired by the Department of Justice Canada, oversees the implementation of the Strategy, making decisions necessary to advance the initiative, where required, and ensuring appropriate and timely outcomes for the initiative and accountability in the expenditure of initiative resources.  The ADMSC prepares questions for the consideration of Deputy Ministers, where appropriate.

The Prevention and Treatment Working Group, chaired by Health Canada, oversees the implementation of the Prevention and Treatment Action Plans. The Enforcement Working Group, chaired by the Department of Public Safety Canada, oversees the implementation of the Enforcement Action Plan. The Policy and Performance Working Group, chaired by the Department of Justice Canada, oversees policy directions and outcomes for the Strategy and the work of the Sub-Committee on Evaluation and Reporting. The Communications Working Group, chaired by the Department of Justice Canada, oversees communication of the Strategy including, making decisions necessary to advance communication of the initiative and ensuring coordination of communication activities.

($ millions)
10. Federal Partner: Department of Justice
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
> 15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
A1 - Justice policies, laws and programs a. Drug Treatment Courts $16.2 $3.6 $3.6 Link 1 Link 1
b. Youth Justice Fund

(Treatment Action Plan)
$6.8 $1.6 $1.4 Link 2 Link 2
c. Justice Canada Lead Role for the National Anti-Drug Strategy $1.4 $0.3 $0.2 Link 3 Link 3
C1 - Internal Services d. Justice Canada Lead Role for the National Anti-Drug Strategy $1.5 $0.3 $0.4 Link 4 Link 4
e. National Anti-Drug Strategy $0.3 $0.1 $0.1    
Total: $26.2 $5.9 $5.7    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1: Reduced drug substances relapse among drug treatment court clients.

Link 2:
Overall results:

  • To work collaboratively with interested provinces and territories as well as other stakeholders in order to identify gaps in drug treatment programs for youth in the justice system.
  • To introduce, pilot and evaluate a number of drug treatment options for youth involved in the youth justice system in communities.
  • To share knowledge of the piloted drug treatment programs and promising practices with provinces and territories as well as other interested stakeholders.

Immediate Outcomes:

  • Projects on Treatment Services & Program Enhancements.
  • Enhanced capacity to plan/ deliver a range of treatment services & programs to targeted populations.

Link 3:
Effective leadership of the federal response to concerns around illicit drug prevention, treatment and enforcement through:

  • Exercising overarching responsibility for policy and coordination.
  • Maintaining the NADS Governance Structure.

Link 4:
Effective leadership of the federal response to concerns around illicit drug prevention, treatment and enforcement through:

  • Leading and coordinating all NADS communications activities.
  • Taking lead responsibility for accountability - evaluation and performance reporting.

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • 6 funding agreements signed for 2010-2012 under the Drug Treatment Court Funding Program (DTCFP).
  • DTCFP Terms and Conditions renewed.
  • Drug Treatment Court Information System implemented and preliminary results analyzed.
  • Given the current lack of consistent data collection, it is difficult to determine, at this stage, if the DTC FP has had an influence on reduced drug substances relapse among drug treatment court clients.

Link 2:
In In 2009-2010, a total of 39 projects were funded-22 through contributions and 17 through grants. Of these, 4 were on-going contribution agreements from previous years. The total value of these projects was $1,099,896 in contributions and $181,222 in grants. Of the 39 projects:

  • 9 were with a provincial government or their designate;
  • 9 were with municipal or provincial police forces; and
  • 21 were with front-line community organizations.

Funded projects covered the following areas: Public Legal Education/Information, Training/Education, Information Sharing, Evaluation, and Program pilot projects.

Link 3:

The Department of Justice provided effective leadership of the federal response to concerns around illicit drug prevention, treatment and enforcement through its work in the following four areas: policy and coordination, the NADS Governance Structure, communications activities, and evaluation and performance reporting.

Policy and Coordination:

  • Supported the process for Parliamentary consideration of a Government Bill to address serious drug crimes;
  • Collaborated with partner departments to conduct the Implementation Evaluation and to develop an agreed-upon management response, including action plans for follow-up on the three recommendations flowing out of the evaluation.
  • Initiated a Strategy renewal process;
  • Organized and hosted the NADS Speaker Series;
  • Oversaw NADS involvement in the development of new Hemispheric Drug Strategy at the Organization of American States; and
  • Participated in meetings and workshops of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs.

Governance:

  • Chaired and provided the secretariat function for the NADS, ADM Steering Committee;
  • Chaired and provided the secretariat function for the NADS Policy and Performance Working Group;
  • Participated in meetings of the Prevention and Treatment, and Enforcement Working Groups; and
  • Participated in the revision of the Terms of Reference for the Prevention and Treatment Working Group.

Link 4:

The Department of Justice provided effective leadership of the federal response to concerns around illicit drug prevention, treatment and enforcement through its work in the following four areas: policy and coordination, the NADS Governance Structure, communications activities, and evaluation and performance reporting.

Communication:

  • Organized the NADS Communications Working Group meetings and numerous horizontal meetings between NADS communications advisors;
  • Produced and coordinated media lines for the release of various drug related reports;
  • Oversaw 12 NADS announcements, one tri-ministerial message and one message from the Minister of Health; and
  • Maintained the NADS website.

Evaluation and Reporting:

  • Completed the NADS implementation evaluation;
  • Completed a cost-effectiveness feasibility study;
  • Produced the NADS Annual Report;
  • Signed bi-lateral Memoranda of understanding with NADS partners to formalize each partner's commitment to NADS performance measurement and evaluation activities;
  • Coordinated the DPR and RPP processes; and
  • Chaired the Policy and Performance Working Group's Sub-Committee on Evaluation and Reporting.
10. Federal Partner: Health Canada
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
3.4.3 Controlled Substances a. Mass Media Campaign
(Prevention Action Plan)
$29.8 $6.0 $5.6 Link 1 Link 1
3.4.3 Controlled Substances b. Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF)
(Prevention Action Plan)
$59.0 $11.3 $10.5 Link 2 Link 2
3.4 Substance Use and Abuse c. Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP)

(Treatment Action Plan)
$124.7 $30.8 $10.7 Link 3 Link 3
4.1.1.2 First Nations and Inuit Mental Health and Addictions d. National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP)

(Treatment Action Plan)
$35.5 $7.9 $6.6 Link 4 Link 4
3.4.3 Controlled Substances e. Office of Controlled Substances

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$14.4 $3.0 $2.1 Link 5 Link 5
f. Drug Analysis Services

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$49.2 $9.4 $9.2 Link 6 Link 6
$3.4 [1] [1] [1]
Total: $316 $68.4 $44.7    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • Increased awareness & understanding of illicit drugs & their negative consequences

Link 2:

  • Increased awareness & understanding of illicit drugs & their negative consequences
  • Enhanced uptake of knowledge in communities to address illicit drug use & its negative consequences

Link 3:

  • Improved collaboration on responses & knowledge of treatment issues
  • Enhanced capacity to plan/ deliver a range of treatment services & programs to targeted populations
  • Enhanced F/PT commitments to improve treatment systems in targeted areas of need

Link 4:

  • Enhanced capacity to plan/ deliver a range of treatment services & programs to targeted populations

Link 5:

  • Increased capacity to control & monitor controlled substances & precursor chemicals

Link 6:

  • Increased capacity to gather, analyze/share intelligence & analyse evidence
  • Increased awareness of illicit drug & precursor chemical issues for enforcement officials

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1:

Public Opinion Research (POR-08-07) NADS Youth On-line Baseline survey was conducted prior to the December 2009 launch of the youth mass media campaign targeting youth ages 13-15. Youth drug awareness, knowledge and perception levels were measured and will be compared to Public Opinion Research (POR-09-23) NADS Return to Sample Survey when results are available in FY 2010-11.

Link 2:

To date, Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF) is funding 25 projects that target increased awareness/understanding of healthy lifestyle choices and of illicit drugs and their negative consequences and 30 projects focused on acquiring/improving capacity (knowledge and skills) to avoid illicit drug use.

The majority of DSCIF funded projects have started dissemination planning and sharing of information in order to ensure findings and lessons learned from their projects are made available to appropriate audiences. Projects have also taken steps to produce information tools or resources for the public and developed knowledge exchange mechanisms.

Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) - "A Drug Prevention Strategy for Canada's Youth" focused on developing Canadian standards for the design and delivery of prevention programs, sustainable partnerships, and a media/youth consortium.

Link 3:

The Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP) launched 13 drug treatment systems-enhancement projects and eight treatment services projects by March 31, 2010, under NADS. While treatment projects are in the early stages of implementation, evidence to date indicates significant progress in establishing community partnerships and linkages in support of new and enhanced treatment services, and enhanced collaboration amongst P/Ts on national level activities such as the development, collection and reporting of national treatment indicators.

In 2009-10, 8 projects invested in new staff hires, orientation and training activities in order to deliver new treatment services. Funded projects have already helped to produce a wider range of services by developing partnerships within the community, expanding hours of service, offering different locations when working with clients and offering a range of activities to help attract youth to their services.

Link 4:

During 2009/10, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) NADS-related investments continued to enhance capacity to plan/ deliver a range of treatment services and programs for targets populations by improving the quality, effectiveness and accessibility of on-reserve addiction services. In particular, NADS dollars continued to be invested in:

  • Treatment centre re-profiling/modernization efforts aimed at strengthening and expanding the National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) services vis-à-vis community needs and recognized service gaps (e.g., women, youth, and families) in First Nations communities.
  • Enhanced funding to treatment centres to become accredited with a recognized accreditation body. 40 of 57 (or 68%) treatment centres had completed or were engaged in the accreditation process by the end of 2009/10.
  • Workforce development initiatives aimed at strengthening the quality and effectiveness of addiction services through increasing the number of qualified addictions workers on-reserve by supporting certified educationalopportunities (e.g., training on treating illicit drug use) and providing financial incentives to workers to obtain and retain certification with a recognized national body.
  • Developed and implemented eight Mental Wellness Teams (MWT) pilots across Canada in First Nations and Inuit communities. MWTs are community driven, multidisciplinary teams which combine community, clinical and cultural approaches to wellness.
  • Continued work on the NNADAP Renewal Process (evidence-based review), particularly the development of a renewed framework for on-reserve addiction services, will provide valuable guidance, based on research data and significant engagement with First Nations, with respect to improving service delivery quality, effectiveness and accessibility.

Link 5:

Increased capacity to control & monitor controlled substances & precursor chemicals by hiring 2 staff. Tools continue to be developed to facilitate training of inspectors (e-learning). In 2009-2010 completed 171 inspections under Precursor Regulations and 1170 Loss and Theft Reports received.A total of 129,806 authorizations for disposal of seized controlled substances were processed. This is an increase from 2008-09, when 110 inspections under PCR and 1419 Loss and Theft Reports were received. In the previous FY, a total of 126,812 authorizations for disposal of seized controlled substances were processed.

Link 6:

Health Canada's Drug Analysis Service (DAS) has contributed to increased capacity to gather, analyze/share intelligence and analyze evidence by analysing 95,924 suspected illicit drug exhibits and by providing personnel to assist enforcement officials in the shutdown and dismantling of 34 clandestine drug laboratories (583 DAS person days were spent on clandestine laboratory investigations in 2009-2010). The average time to respond to analysis requests was 56 days in 2009-2010, which surpassed the performance target of 60 days. This is an improvement from 90 days in 2007-2008 and 59 days in 2008-2009.

DAS contributed to increased awareness of illicit drug and precursor chemical issues by providing 37 training sessions to 1,027 participants, predominantly police officers. 73% of training survey respondents reported an increase in the awareness of hazards and dangers related to chemicals encountered at clandestine drug laboratories, 64% reported an increase in awareness of safe procedures to dismantle a clandestine laboratory, and 82% reported an increase in awareness of drug trends in Canada.

10. Federal Partner: Canadian Institutes of Health Research
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
1.2 Strategic Priority Research Research on Drug Treatment Model

(Treatment Action Plan)
$4.0 $1.0 $0.3 Link 1 Link 1
Total: $4.0 $1.0 $0.3    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:
Improved collaboration on responses & knowledge of treatment issues

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1:
CIHR has contributed to improving collaboration on responses to and knowledge of treatment issues by funding two ongoing grants launched in 2008. These grants are focusing on conducting collaborative research on how to strengthen state-of-the-science prevention and treatment of illicit drugs, and are focusing on developing long-term therapies aimed at reversing neuronal modifications of methamphetamine (Crystal meth) in the brain. Upon completion of these collaborative researchers between the applicants, CIHR and its Institutes involved in the program (Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction in partnership with the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health and the Institute of Gender and Healt), will share their knowledge with the Strategy. This knowledge will consist of the final reports provided by the grantees.

CIHR also launched two Requests for Application in 2009 on treatment of illicit drugs.

10. Federal Partner: Department of Public Safety Canada
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
3. Law Enforcement a. National Coordination of Efforts to Improve Intelligence, Knowledge, Management, Research, Evaluation

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$4.0 $0.8 $0.8 Link 1 Link 1
5. Crime Prevention b. Crime Prevention Funding and Programming: (Crime Prevention Action Fund)

(Prevention Action Plan)
$20.0 $5.0 $8.5 Link 2 Link 2
Total: $24.0 $5.8 $9.3    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • Safer communities and more effective policing through strategic national law enforcement policies.

Link 2:

  • Enhanced support for targeted at-risk populations.
  • Enhanced knowledge in communities to address illicit drug use and its negative consequences.

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • National Coordination of Enforcement Action Plan, specifically, led the Enforcement Action Plan Working Group (June 2009, March 2010). Participated and shared knowledge and information with stakeholders through domestic and international forum to further the Enforcement Action Plan (e.g., FPT Coordinating Committee of Senior Officials, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Drug Abuse Committee, Steering Committee and Working Group on Drug Impaired Driving, United National Commission on Narcotic Drugs (March 2010), Inter-American Drug Abuse Commission (November 2009 and February 2010), which included active participation in the development of a hemispheric strategy and action plan in the Americas, as well as other security consultations (e.g., Canada-Columbia), Organization of American States Gang Strategy, and the North American Leaders Summit). Funded seven (7) research and other initiatives in support of the Enforcement Action Plan. Supported the Minister of Public Safety, through briefings to respond to emerging issues related to the Enforcement Action Plan.

Link 2:

  • Surpassed expected number of funded projects to support the NADS objectives, hence enhanced support for targeted at-risk populations anticipated.
  • Completed small pilot study to ascertain scope and quality of NADS outcomes as per NADS RMAF (a mining exercise of project final activity/evaluation reports). This pilot alerts us to some gaps and challenges we will face in collecting NADS outcome data. A strategy to address this will be devised in fiscal 10-11
10. Federal Partner: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
1.1.2.7 a. Drug and Organized Crime Awareness Services

(Prevention Action Plan)
$15.1 $3.0 $1.9 Link 1 Link 1
3.5.2 Community and Youth Programs b. National Youth Intervention and Diversion Program

(Treatment Action Plan)
$3.4 $0.7 $0.5 Link 2 Link 2
1.1.2.9 c. Marijuana and Clandestine Lab Teams/Proceeds of Crime

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$91.4 $17.3 $11.2 Link 3 Link 3
Total: $109.9 $21.0 $13.6    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • Increased awareness & understanding of illicit drugs & their negative consequences by youth targeted through DOCAS programming.

Link 2:

  • Implementation sites underway in participating RCMP Divisions.
  • RCMP Divisional representatives selected to assist in local program delivery and data collection.

Link 3:

  • Increased capacity for the enforcement of illicit drug producers & distributors, in particular, through the dismantling of marihuana and synthetic drug operations.
  • Increased capacity to gather, analyze and/or share intelligence& analyse evidence, through additional resources in Criminal Intelligence.
  • Change in the level of MGO or Clan Labs investigated and/or disrupted.
  • Continue to maintain the integration, collaboration and capacity between sectors, law enforcement agencies, governments, communities and international partners to address the illicit importation and/or exportation, production and distribution related to MGOs or SDOs.
  • Increase awareness of illicit drug & precursor chemical issues among enforcement officials and first responders.

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1:
Due to the deployment of most of DOCAS members to the Olympics and funding cutbacks, a decrease in the amount of presentations, training and publications distributed can be observed. A total of 3068 awareness presentations were given targeting 124,981 people which includes youth, parents, aboriginal youth, aboriginal parents and professionals.

A total of 117 DOCAS training sessions were provided to professionals, parents and students during this fiscal year.

A total of 6391 partnerships were established and maintained with other provincial, territorial, municipal, aboriginal, and non government partners as well as with other enforcement agencies/ detachments.

DOCAS coordinators distributed 212,016 publications within communities across Canada.

  • Kids & Drugs program:
    There were 246 new facilitators trained from communities throughout Canada that can deliver the Kids and Drugs Program to parents. Internationally, the Canadian embassy from Caracas Venezuela requested a DOCAS expert to travel to Venezuela to participate in a week long prevention initiative which included presentations, discussions, panels, and a facilitated workshop on our Kids & Drugs program. The Canadian Embassy in Venezuela has translated our K & D parent's guide to prevention booklet in Spanish to share with their experts in prevention in Venezuela.
  • D.A.R.E.:
    A total of 3069 D.A.R.E. classes were conducted (each D.A.R.E. class consists of 10 lessons), as well as 10 presentations to 208 parents. The program reached 68,882 students in 1386 schools and of those, 6503 of the students were Aboriginal.
  • Drug Endangered Children (DEC):
    DEC is an early intervention initiative that seeks to stop the cycle of child abuse caused by the exposure to drug activity. It involves a resource guide which has been translated in French and training programs for service delivery personnel, supervisors/ managers, protocol partners and the general public. The resource manual has been completely revised with Canadian content. A facilitator guide is being created with pilot sites to be delivered in the fall of 2010
  • The Aboriginal Shield Program (ASP):
    The ASP is progressing very well, twenty five (25) representatives representing ten Aboriginal communities across Canada were trained back in November 2009 and taught the program upon their arrival to their respective communities. Even though the program is still at the pilot stage, DOCAS randomly selected a sample of pre and post test for the purpose of this report and results showed an increased of knowledge of subject at hand of 39%. The ASP reflects the main three Aboriginal cultures in Canada: Inuit, First Nations and Métis. The parent newsletter has also been translated in Inuit to provide them with information about the program.
  • Drugs and Sport:
    The prevention concept was delivered to 2569 amateur and professional athletes. A total of 2424 Drugs and Sport publications were disseminated.
  • Drugs in the Workplace:
    A total of 113 prevention presentations were delivered to industries and business across Canada.
  • Drug Awareness Officer Training (DAOT):
    One five day Drug Awareness Officer Training (DAOT) course was scheduled to be held in the fall of 2009 however due to budget cuts, it has been rescheduled for June 2010.

Synthetic Drug Initiative (SDI):

  • In August 2009, in order to further address the synthetic drug situation in Canada, the RCMP launched the national SDI based on three pillars: (1) prevention, (2) deterrence, and (3) enforcement. Synthetic drugs have been identified as a National Tactical Priority.
  • E-Aware Project: E-Aware is a project based on a true story of a young woman who died after consuming MDMA (Ecstasy). A poster and a web site outlining her story and information about chemical drugs have been developed. This project was rolled out in the fall of 2009, 20,000 posters entitled “The agony of Ecstasy” have been distributed nationally. These posters are designed to direct people to a newly created website containing information and resources for parents and youth. The promotion of this initiative linked many partners such as Health Canada, CASH, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) and Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA). During the first month of the promotional campaign, the E-Aware website was visited 2,444 times and 12,572 pages were viewed.
  • Clandestine laboratories video: An educational video was designed to create awareness regarding the presence of clandestine drug laboratories in every day neighborhoods, and the dangers resulting from these labs. Clandestine Drug Labs DVD presentation contains a 14 minute (English) and a 22 minute (French) video intended for a high school or an adult audience. DOCAS developed a presentation guide to be used when presenting the DVD in order to maximize the learning and retention of information from audiences.

Link 2:

  • Three pilot sites implemented, including community consultation, development of referral protocols, and RCMP workshop on YCJA, risk/protective factors and risk screening
  • 75 youth formally screened for risk using risk screening tool
  • Community partnerships enhanced at pilot sites
  • Preliminary data collection protocols developed for recording attributes of screened youth
  • Post-implementation assessment initiated

Link 3:

  • As a result of having dedicated analysts, a Synthetic Drug Baseline report has been developed and disseminated. In consultation with Criminal Intelligence Services Canada (CISC), processes (including a template) were developed to gather more information on synthetic drug lab seizures across Canada.
  • The number of investigations continues to rise and grow in complexity; therefore highly coordinated responses are essential. Resources have been strategically allocated based on intelligence to priority areas where they are needed.
  • To enhance capacity, a working group was formed with government partners including Health Canada (regulatory matters), the Canada Border Services Agency (border security), Environment Canada (drug lab waste issues), the Department of Justice and the Public Prosecution Service of Canada (legislative matters), Public Safety, and the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
  • Several external working group meetings have been held to address critical issues, including: (1) regulatory issues within the Precursor Control Regulations, (2) diversion of precursor chemicals, and (3) relationships with foreign countries, which have been a source for the precursors. As a result of these workings groups, the RCMP's partnerships with government agencies have been enhanced and strengthened.
10. Federal Partner: Correctional Service Canada
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
3.0 Community Supervision Case Preparation and Supervision of provincial Offenders

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$23.3 [2] [2] [2] Link 1 Link 1
Total: $23.3 [2] [2] [2]    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • Timely case preparation; rate of offenders successfully reintegrated into the community (if legislation regarding mandatory minimum penalties for serious drug offences is passed)

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1: N/A [2]

10. Federal Partner: National Parole Board of Canada
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
Conditional Release Decisions Openness and Accountability Conditional Release Decisions

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$4.4 [3] [3] Link 1 N/A
Conditional Release Decisions Conditional Release Decisions Openness and Accountability

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$1.8 [3] [3] Link 2 N/A
Internal Services Conditional Release Decisions Openness and Accountability

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$1.3 [3] [3]    
Total: $7.5 [3] [3] [3]    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:
Should the proposed legislation receive Royal Assent identified funding will provide the NPB the capacity for effective management of its legislated responsibilities for parole decision-making for offenders in relation to the requirements of the new legislation. NPB will collect information and report on workloads and outcomes of parole for provincial offenders incarcerated as a result of new legislative provisions (e.g., the number and proportion of offenders who successfully complete their parole).

Link 2:

  • Should the proposed legislation receive Royal Assent identified funding will provide the NPB the capacity for provision of information and assistance to victims of crimes, observers at hearing and individuals who seek access to decision registry in relation to the requirements of the new legislation. In a similar manner, NPB will report on the extent of involvement of victims, and observers in conditional release processes and the level of satisfaction of these individuals with the information and assistance provided by NPB.

Effective management of both these responsibilities will contribute to public safety and reinforce public confidence in the justice system.

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1: N/A [3]

Link 2: N/A [3]

10. Federal Partner: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
1.1 Prosecution of drug, organized crime and Criminal Code offences a. Prosecution and prosecution-related services

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$8.6 $1.6 $1.5 Link 1 Link 1
b. Prosecution of serious drug offences under the CDSA

(Minimum Mandatory Penalties)
$33.5 [4] [4] [4] Link 2 Link 2
2.1. Internal Services Enforcement Action Plan $1.3 $0.2 $0.2    
Total: $43.4 $1.8 $1.7    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • Provision of pre-charge legal advice and litigation support, as well as prosecution of drug offences under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) in response to the workload generated by the enhanced RCMP dedicated anti-drug teams and criminal intelligence and technical operations support staff.

Link 2:

  • Provision of prosecution-related advice and litigation support during police investigations, and prosecution of drug charges under the CDSA resulting from the Minimum Mandatory Penalties, subject to the proposed legislation receiving Royal Assent.

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1: In 2009-10, the ODPP handled 20,520 prosecution files dealing with drug production and distribution offences (pursuant to CDSA 5(1), 5(2), 6(1), 6(2), 7(1) and 7(2)). Of these, 18,287 included distribution offences, whereas 2,233 included production offences. Approximately 13.6% of the total number of files included both production and distribution offences.

Link 2: N/A [4]

10. Federal Partner: Canada Border Services Agency
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
Risk Assessment Intelligence Development & Field Support Division, Organized Crime & Contraband Section, Precursor Chemical Diversion, Analysis and Scientific Services

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$4.7 $2.0 >$1.6 Link 1 Link 1
Enforcement Border Intelligence, Precursor Chemical Diversion, Analysis and Scientific Services

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$7.0 $0.1 $0.3 Link 2 Link 2
Internal Services Intelligence Development & Field Support Division, Organized Crime & Contraband Section, Precursor Chemical Diversion, Analysis and Scientific Services

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$1.0 $0.2 $0.2>    
Total: $12.7 $2.3 $2.1    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • The resources will be focused on intelligence gathering, information sharing, enforcement activities, assessment capabilities and laboratory support and services.

Link 2:

  • The resources will be focused on intelligence gathering, information sharing, enforcement activities, assessment capabilities and laboratory support and services.

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1: CBSA designed and developed first mobile laboratory to be used in operations related to chemicals and potential precursor chemicals. The mobile laboratory was also used at the 2010 Olympics for the determination of suspect goods where it assisted in the seizure/identification of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, gamma-butyrolactone (GBL - precursor to the date rape drug GHB), and anabolic steroids.

CBSA continues to see significant amounts of GBL (notable seizure using the mobile lab at Tellier - 69 barrels) and has seen increased samples of uncontrolled drug “pre-precursors”, including NPP the most common material used in the illicit manufacture of fentanyl and 2-chlorophenyl cyclopentylketone (three steps from ketamine). There were also interceptions of 2C-H, a substance used to manufacture 2C-B (or other phenethylamines).

Link 2:Criminal Investigations Division (CID) continues to work with internal and external partners on this initiative to support and complement enforcement efforts. CID continues to investigate referrals for offences against the Customs Act in relation to the illegal import and export of precursor chemicals.

10. Federal Partner: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
1.2 Diplomacy and Advocacy - International Operations and Programs Annual Contributions to UNODC and CICAD

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$4.5 $0.9 $0.9 Link 1 Link 1
Total: $4.5 $0.9 $0.9    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • Improved capacity of UNODC to fulfill its mandate in the fight against drugs and international crime at the global level.
  • Improved capacity of CICAD to fulfill its mandate in the fight against drugs in the Americas.

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • DFAIT successfully managed the projects involving the provision of training, equipment, technical and legal expertise resulting in increased capacity of beneficiary states and governments to prevent and combat international crime and drugs.
  • Capacity building activities addressed both the supply of and demand for illicit drugs and also responded to Canadian policy priorities.
10. Federal Partner: Canada Revenue Agency
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
4 Reporting Compliance Special Enforcement Program

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$4.2 $0.8 $0.8 Link 1 Link 1
Total: $4.2 $0.8 $0.8    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • 15 audits of targets involved in marijuana grow operations or illicit drugs generating approximately $750,000 in federal tax

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • 15 audits of targets involved in marijuana grow operations or illicit drugs generating approximately $1,170,000 in federal tax
10. Federal Partner: Public Works and Government Services Canada
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
1.7 Specialized Programs and Services Forensic Accounting Management Group

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$1.6 $0.2 $0.2 Link 1 Link 1
Total: $1.6 $0.2 $0.2    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:
To remove financial incentive for engaging in criminal activity

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1:
The Forensic Accounting Management Group provides specialized forensic accounting analysis on RCMP-led NADS investigations. The analysis is critical in determining whether the assets of the suspects were derived from criminal activities, thus allowing the Government of Canada to seize these assets and thereby remove the financial incentive for engaging in criminal activities

10. Federal Partner: Financial Transactions and Analysis Centre of Canada
11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for
2009-10
15. Actual Spending for
2009-10
16. Expected Results for
2009-10
17. Results Achieved in
2009-10
2004113 Detection and deterrence of money laundering and terrorist financing Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada

(Enforcement Action Plan)
$2.5 $0.5 $0.5 Link 1 Link 1
Total: $2.5 $0.5 $0.5    

16. Expected Results for 2009-10:

Link 1:

  • Enhanced support to Law enforcement.
  • Development of financial intelligence.
  • Ensuring compliance in high-risk reporting sectors.

17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:

Link 1:
FINTRAC continues to increase its capacity to analyze information it receives to create financial intelligence that is relevant to drug-related cases and strengthen the communication with law enforcement and intelligence partners. In 2009-2010, FINTRAC disclosed a total of 579 cases to law enforcement, including 190 unique cases that related to at least one drug-related offence; a modest increase from the 174[1] unique drug-related disclosures made in 2008-09. A breakdown between distribution and production of various types of drugs is provided in the following table (please note that the total does not equal 190 as one case can be related to multiple drug offenses):

Drug-Related Disclosures Number of Cases
Distribution - Cocaine 57
Distribution - Hashish (Cannabis Resin) 3
Distribution - Heroin 12
Distribution - Marihuana 49
Distribution - MDMA (Ecstasy) 8
Distribution - Methamphetamine 5
Distribution - Synthetic Drugs 2
Distribution - Opium 5
Distribution - Unspecified 70
Production - Marihuana 44
Production - MDMA (Ecstasy) 3
Production - Methamphetamine 4

It is important to note that the predicate offences (drug-related) were determined through a manual review of FINTRAC disclosures and that some cases were not identified as drug-related where there was insufficient context provided by investigators or reports to enable the determination of the predicate offence. Some cases may relate to more than one predicate offence.

Ensuring compliance enhances the data quality of incoming financial transaction reports, and limits opportunities for money laundering by identifying reporting entities that are non-compliant. FINTRAC's risk based approach to ensuring compliance makes certain that it focuses on high-risk reporting entities as well as high-risk reporting sectors. In 2009-10 FINTRAC made a fundamental change in the way it manages its compliance operations; mainly moving away from an outreach and awareness focus to a focus based on compliance enforcement. Therefore, in 2009-10 the number of compliance examinations conducted increased to 691, an increase of over 50% from 2008-09.

Total Allocation For All Federal Partners (from Start to End Date) Total Planned Spending for All Federal Partners for 2009-10 Total Actual Spending for All Federal Partners for 2009-10
$579.8 $108.6 $79.8

18. Comments on variances:

Health Canada:

  • Mass Media Campaign - Actual Spending is an estimated since all invoices for FY 2009-10 have not yet been received.
  • Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF) - Due to process delays and project lapses, $800K of the allocated G&Cs were not spent in 2009-10.
  • Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP) - In response to the slow rate of implementation, a request to re-profile $15.4M from 2009-10 to subsequent years was approved by Treasury Board. The re-profiling of these funds has enabled the program to maintain a sufficient resource base to meet its objectives. Additionally $2.5M was converted from the DTFP G's & C's buget to other Health Canada O&M dollars. This was done and approved in the Supplementary Estimates B in FY 09/10 and detailed as a internal reallocation of resources. The remaining variance was a result of internal adjustments.
    A financial review demonstrated that spending in 2009-2010 was significantly lower than anticipated as many P/Ts experienced delays in completing their planning and development phases, and ministerial funding recommendations and/or negotiations of contribution agreements. A one year extension of the treatment services component enabled the Program to subsequently request Treasury Board approval to re-profile a portion of DTFP contributions funds into 2012-2013 (approval received). The one-year extension and subsequent funding re-profile will maximize the outcomes of the DTFP as well as honour the federal government's commitment to provide P/Ts with $55 million over a five year time frame (includes $10M over five years for the Vancouver Downtown Eastside project).
  • Drug Analysis Services (DAS) - Original allocation as per RMAF is $62.4M. Variance is a result of internal reallocation to support DAS activities (research, policy, regulatory development).
  • National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) - Operational lapses are attributable to the need to provide more time to support consultative processes at the regional and community level as well as lower rates of addictions worker certification than initially planned. Planning has taken place at national and regional levels that will mitigate future lapses and ensure that targets for certification are achieved.
  • Office of Controlled Substances (OCS) - The NADS funds has allowed OCS to increase their capacity for existing and continued daily operational requirements which continues to increase. Therefore, the impact of NADS is anticipated to be hard to assess independent of the other programs in the Enforcement Action Plan, and independent of the remainder of OCS' activities. The variance is due to FTE`s not fully staffed and Disposal fund not entirely spent due to lack of consistent awareness across law enforcement which makes disposal commitments hard to predict.

Canadian Institutes of Health Research:

  • The $0.7M surplus in 2009-10 is due to difficulties in recruiting peer reviewers for the second competition. Therefore, the peer review committee was delayed to 2010-11, therefore also delaying the grant start date.

Public Safety Canada:

  • There were many more projects identified as meeting the NADS objective compared to what was originally estimated. Most of our projects funded by the NCPC are targeting Youth at Risk population which by their nature involve the consumption of illicit drugs.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police:

  • In fiscal year 2009-10, the RCMP, like many other departments, contributed a portion of its funding to help support the Government's Economic Action Plan to stimulate the economy. Depending on the resource flexibility available within each program, these restraints measures may have delayed the ability of specific initiatives to fully ramp up this year. Further, due to other pressures and priorities such as the Olympics, there was a decrease in the number of presentations, training and publications that were able to be distributed. There were also difficulties and delays in staffing vacant positions.

19. Results achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): N/A

20. Contact information:

Catherine Latimer
General Counsel and Director General
Youth Justice, and Strategic Initiatives and Law Reform Section
(613) 957-9623
clatimer@justice.gc.ca

[1] This funding to implement Mandatory Minimum Penalties (MMPs) for serious drug offences is held in a frozen allotment, to be released subject to the proposed legislation being passed by Parliament and receiving Royal Assent.

[2] This funding to implement MMPs for serious drug offences is held in a frozen allotment, to be released subject to the proposed legislation being passed by Parliament and receiving Royal Assent.

[3] This funding to implement MMPs for serious drug offences is held in a frozen allotment, to be released subject to the proposed legislation being passed by Parliament and receiving Royal Assent.

[4] This funding to implement MMPs for serious drug offences is held in a frozen allotment, to be released subject to the proposed legislation being passed by Parliament and receiving Royal Assent.

1FINTRAC's 2008-09 NADS Enforcement Action Plan reported that there were 232 drug-related case disclosures made to law enforcement in 2008-09. Unfortunately, the figure of 232 did not represent “unique” case disclosures but rather instances of suspected drug production or distribution within FINTRAC case disclosures. The correct number of “unique drug-related case disclosures” for 2008-09 was 174.



Green Procurement

Meeting Policy Requirements

1. Has the department incorporated environmental performance considerations in its procurement decision-making processes?

In Progress

2. Summary of initiatives to incorporate environmental performance considerations in procurement decision-making processes:

Part A: Green Procurement Capacity Building

1a. Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff on Green Procurement
The entirety of the staff that will be provided in-house tailored contracting training will be made aware of the requirements for green procurement. The type of green procurement training provided will be commensurate with the types of purchases done at the department. Plans for training initiatives for key management, procurement services delivery and oversight positions will also be considered. Tracking and monitoring of green procurement training will be done internally by CMMD.

1b. Training for Staff with Limited Procurement Authority (Also known as IFMS (SAP) users )
All IFMS users will be provided basic training in accordance with the requirements for green procurement.

1c. Training for Acquisition Cardholders
The entirety of the staff that will be provided in-house tailored acquisition card training will be made aware of the requirements for green procurement. The type of green procurement training provided will be commensurate with the types of purchases done at the department. Plans for training initiatives for key management, procurement services delivery and oversight positions will also be considered. Tracking and monitoring of green procurement training will be done internally by Contracting and Materiel Management Division (CMMD).

2. Performance Evaluations
All procurement and materiel management personnel will have green procurement clauses in their annual performance agreements. Consideration to be given to having green procurement clauses in the annual performance agreements of functional leaders responsible for key phases in the procurement process

3. Procurement Processes and Controls
Commensurate with the department's procurement activities, the department's materiel management, procurement management, investment planning and risk management frameworks incorporate environmental principles and considerations. Also, active senior level leadership by the Departmental SDS champion is incorporated into the departmental governance framework. Additionally, the Department of Justice employee Code of Conduct will include a commitment to sustainable development, including minimizing negative impacts on the environment.

Part B: Use of Green Consolidated Procurement Instruments

Acquisition of Paper
The Department uses PWGSC consolidated procurement instruments for the acquisition of all paper.

Part C: Reduction Initiatives for Specific Goods

As part of its efforts to reduce paper consumption, the Department is implementing default 2-sided printing on all black and white printers. Additionally, the Department is committed to making greater use of electronic format and CDs for distribution of documents and reports.

3. Results achieved:

Part A: Green Procurement Capacity Building

1a. Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff - 100% of procurement officers have completed the training.

1b. Training for Staff with Limited Procurement Authority (Also known as IFMS users) - The training materiel for all IFMS users that acquire goods and services includes information on PWGSC Standing Offers and Green procurement.

1c. Training for Acquisition Cardholders - Similar information will be provided in 2010/2011 training material as in 1b for card holders, including best practices in purchasing energy star products. In February 2010, an environmentally preferred product (EPP) display was created to advertise the use less harmful to the environment than the next best alternative.

2. Performance Evaluations
Team Leaders will have in their performance objectives for 2010/2011 to take appropriate measures to meet priorities, targets, and timelines to assist the Government in its commitment to become a model of environmental excellence in its own operations. The Greening of Government Operations encompasses a wide range of activities including:

  • Green procurement
  • E-Waste
  • Environmental performance of vehicle fleet

Procurement Officers, as part of DOJ's commitment to Sustainable Development and Green Procurement, all PGs and/or equivalents acting in this function will have taken course C215E - Green Procurement. The course introduces the Policy on Green Procurement and provides detailed strategies for applying its principles throughout the procurement process.

3. Procurement Processes and Controls

  • E-Waste Program - In the National Capital Region which represents 74% of the departmental spend, has incorporated an E-waste program into the departments disposal practices. Regional program, where provincial program exists, are expected to be place by March 2011. If no provincial program exist, regions are expected to follow disposal protocol in the following order:
    • For IT equipment - Computer for Schools
    • Crown Assets
    • Provincial Extended Producer Responsibility Programs
    • Standing Offer for E-waste Recycling
  • Battery Disposal Program - 30% completed in the National Capital region.
  • Mandate for Recycle Paper - A directive on mandatory use of recycle paper was approved by the National Contract Review Committee.
  • The Direct General of Administration Directorate and the Director of Contracting and Materiel Management Division, are members of the Sustainable Development (SD) committee in the Department of Justice. This committee is composed of senior managers from a cross-section of Justice (sectors, portfolios and regional offices) with an interest in sustainability within their associated business operations. The committee supports the work of the SD Champion and secretariat and the various SD networks and more particularly;
    • provides overall guidance on the formulation of SD strategies and implementation plans
    • promotes awareness of SD and understanding of its connection with the work of the department
    • engages management and employees in implementing SD in their respective areas and promotes best practices
    • meets at the call of the chair about once every two months to consider progress in the implementation of SD strategies and proposed actions
    • encourages its members to assume responsibility for managing and reporting on specific implementation activities related to their responsibilities

4. Contributions to facilitate government-wide implementation of green procurement:
Not applicable.

Green Procurement Targets

5. Has the department established green procurement targets?

Yes

6. Summary of green procurement targets:

Part B: Use of Green Consolidated Procurement Instruments

In 2009, the DoJ spent $213K on paper which $195K was against PWGSC Standing Offer, and $174K was recycled paper. Representing 91.8% of the DoJ's paper is purchased through PWGSC Standing Offers, of which 90% was recycled paper. 2010/2011 target 100 % of the purchases to be through PWGSC standing Offer and 100 % will consist of at least 30% recycle content.

Part C: Reduction Initiatives for Specific Goods (Optional/Where Applicable)

In 2009 the DoJ had 4696 FTES, $213K spend on Paper which equates to $45.35 per FTE. 2010/2011 Targets, consist of a 7% reduction per year - $42.18 per FTE.

7. Results achieved:

2009/2010 - the DoJ reached $272,695 ($283,603 less 4% inflation rate on unit price) in acquisitions for paper, a 28% increase in paper purchases. Based on 5000 FTEs in the same fiscal year the cost per FTE has increased to $54.54, a 20.2% increase.

2009/2010, regions and HQ used 100% recycled paper (at least 30% recycle material content), which 91.8% was purchased using PWGSC Standing offer, compared to 91.8% purchased through PWGSC Standing Offers, of which 90% was recycled paper.

Under the Sustainable Development committee, a directive that mandates to purchase of recycle paper was issued in August 2010, it includes ways to reduce paper as well.



Response to Parliamentary Committees and External Audits

Response to Parliamentary Committees

  • THE ACCESS TO INFORMATION ACT: FIRST STEPS TOWARDS RENEWAL:
    Report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics
  • THE PRIVACY ACT: FIRST STEPS TOWARDS RENEWAL:
    Report of the Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics
  • ENDING ALCOHOL-IMPAIRED DRIVING: A COMMON APPROACH:
    Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights
  • STATUTORY REVIEW OF THE DNA IDENTIFICATION ACT:
    Report of the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security

Response to the Auditor General (including to the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development)

No recommendations were received



Internal Audits and Evaluations

Internal Audits (current reporting period)

1. Name of Internal Audit 2. Audit Type 3. Status 4. Completion Date
       
Salary Management System (SMS) Financial Completed July 2009
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) LSU Comprehensive Completed July 2009
Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) LSU Comprehensive Completed July 2009
Contribution Auditing Financial Completed July 2009
Records, Document Information Management System (RDIMS) Systems Completed April 2009
Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) LSU Comprehensive Completed April 2010
Regulatory Law - Ontario Comprehensive Completed March 2010
Budgetary Forecasting and Allocation Financial Completed July 2010
Cost Recovery (Management Framework) Financial In Progress  
Immigration Law (B.C., Ontario, Quebec Regional Offices) Comprehensive In Progress  
Department of National Defence (DND) LSU Comprehensive In Progress  
Treasury Board (TB) LSU Comprehensive In Progress  
Portfolio Offices (Business & Regulatory Law, Central Agencies, CIPS) Comprehensive In Progress  
Tax Law - Ottawa Comprehensive In Progress  
Tax Law - Edmonton Comprehensive In Progress  
PeopleSoft Systems In Progress  
Contracting Process (B.C., Prairies, Quebec) Comprehensive In Progress  
Canada Border Services Agency LSU Comprehensive In Progress  
Industry Canada LSU Comprehensive In Progress  
Tax Law Services Portfolio Comprehensive In Progress  
Electronic Link: http://canada.justice.gc.ca/eng/dept-min/pub/aud-ver/index.html

Evaluations (current reporting period)

1. Name of Evaluation 2. Evaluation Type 3. Status 4. Completion Date
Drug Treatment Courts Funding Program Summative Completed June 2009
Unified Family Courts Summative Completed October 2009
National Anti-Drug Strategy Formative Completed February 2010
Legal Excellence Program Formative Completed June 2010
Informal Conflict Management System Summative In-progress October 2010
Contraventions Act Formative In-progress October 2010
Canada's Action Plan Against Racism (Justice Component) Summative In-progress November 2010
Federal Victims Strategy Summative In-progress November 2010
Aboriginal Justice Strategy Formative In-progress December 2010
Youth Justice Strategy Summative In-progress December 2010