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Details of Transfer Payment Programs


Name of Transfer Payment Program: Community Historical Recognition Program (CHRP)

Start Date: 2006–07

End Date: 2011–12

Description: CHRP provides funding for eligible community-based projects that (i) commemorate and/or recognize the historical experiences of communities affected by federally legislated wartime measures and/or immigration restrictions or prohibitions that were applied in Canada, and (ii) promote their respective contributions. It aims to provide recognition for, and educate Canadians about, the historical experiences of these communities, and highlight their contributions to Canada.

Expected Results:

  • Historical experiences of affected communities are recognized.
  • Information on the historical experiences of affected communities is available.

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

Results Achieved: During 2010–11, 42 new projects received ministerial approval, bringing the overall total of funded projects to 60.

Eight projects are complete, while many additional projects released products, including monuments, films, books, plays and other deliverables. Several projects won awards for their film, website or theatrical production.

During 2010–11, six news releases were produced in support of new projects and several public announcements of funded projects were made by the Minister and delegated members of Parliament.

Program Activity: Citizenship Program
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0.3 $0.3 $0.3 $0.3

$0.0

Total Contributions $1.6 $5.9 $5.9 $2.9 $3.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total Program Activity(ies) $1.9 $6.2 $6.2 $3.2 $3.0

Comment(s) on Variance(s): CHRP’s $3.0 million lapse is due primarily to the delays in approvals for projects that were scheduled to start earlier in 2010–11.

Audit Completed or Planned: No internal audit completed or planned.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: A summative evaluation is planned for 2012–13.

* Authorities for this program were transferred to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) from Canadian Heritage (PCH). As a result, there are no comparable figures for planned spending or previous years’ actual spending.


 

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Multiculturalism Program

Start Date: 1982–83

End Date: Program terms and conditions end on March 31, 2012.

Description: The Multiculturalism Program is an important way the Government of Canada supports its Multiculturalism Policy. In 2010–11, funding was provided under the terms and conditions of the program to address the following new program objectives: (i) building an integrated socially cohesive society; (ii) improving the responsiveness of institutions to the needs of a diverse population; and (iii) actively engaging in discussions on multiculturalism and diversity at an international level.

To support these objectives, the funding priorities for 2010–11 were: (i) supporting economic, social and cultural integration of new Canadians and cultural communities; (ii) facilitating programs such as mentorship, volunteerism, leadership and civic education among at-risk youth; and (iii) promoting intercultural understanding and Canadian values.

Expected Results:

  1. Program participants and the targeted public gain knowledge, develop strategy and take action toward increasing awareness of Canadian history and institutions, Canadian values, cultural diversity, and the cultural, racial, ethnic and religious barriers to full participation in society and economy.

  2. a) Targeted institutions have external and internal policies and practices that are reflective of a diverse society.
    b) Increased reporting, and increased quality of reports, by federal institutions under the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.

  3. a) Increased policy awareness in Canada regarding international approaches to diversity through Canada’s active participation in international networks and activities on multiculturalism, diversity and integration policy, programming, or initiatives.
    b) Increased implementation of international best practices to national multiculturalism policy, programming or initiatives.

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

Results Achieved: Inter-Action, the new component of the Multiculturalism Program’s grants and contributions program, was launched in 2010–11with two streams, projects and events. The projects stream focuses on long-term, multi-year projects that support community engagement. A call for proposals approach was introduced for projects to enhance the transparency and integrity of the selection process. A new events stream was introduced to provide grants to small community-based events that promote intercultural understanding.

All Multiculturalism Program tools, such as funding guidelines, general application form and a new eligibility and assessment grid, were revised to streamline and provide a stronger rationale for programming.

CIC encourages intercultural dialogue at national and international levels to combat all forms of discrimination and racism, including anti-Semitism. The Department worked with the Canadian Parliamentary Coalition to Combat Antisemitism, which is affiliated with the Inter-parliamentary Coalition for Combating Antisemitism (ICCA), to support the development of the ICCA conference in Ottawa (November 7–9, 2010). Parliamentarians and experts from over 50 countries were in attendance. The Ottawa Protocol was a major outcome of this conference and represents global cooperation in the fight against anti-Semitism.


Program Activity: Citizenship Program
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending*
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0.1 $3.0 $3.0 $1.0 $2.0
Total Contributions $4.1 $7.9 $7.9 $5.8 $2.1
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total Program Activity(ies) $4.2 $10.9 $10.9 $6.8 $4.1

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The $4.1 million variance in the Multiculturalism Program is caused by delays in the implementation of the program and recipients not spending as planned.

Audit Completed or Planned: An audit is planned for 2011–12, and expected to be completed in December 2011.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation is planned for 2011–12.

* Authorities for this program were transferred to CIC from PCH. As a result, there are no comparable figures for planned spending or previous years’ actual spending.


 

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada–Quebec Accord Grant

Start Date: Financial compensation to the province (in the form of a grant) is based on the Canada–Quebec Accord, which came into force on April 1, 1991.

End Date: The Accord does not have an expiry date.

Description: The Canada–Québec Accord Relating to Immigration and Temporary Admission of Aliens gives Quebec the responsibility for providing settlement and integration services to all immigrants in Quebec, including all refugees. Quebec receives an annual grant from the federal government to support these settlement and integration services.

Objective/Anticipated Outcomes: An objective of the Canada–Quebec Accord is, among other things, the preservation of Quebec’s demographic importance within Canada and the integration of immigrants to the province in a manner that respects the distinct identity of Quebec.

Activities: Quebec has responsibility for the selection, reception and integration of immigrants to Quebec. Under section 26 of the Canada–Quebec Accord, Canada is required to pay compensation to Quebec, where it is established that:

  • the reception and integration services offered by Quebec correspond, when considered in their entirety, with those offered by Canada in the rest of the country; and
  • those services are offered without discrimination to all permanent residents in the province, whether or not they have been selected by Quebec.

Expected Results: The Government of Quebec is responsible for developing and publishing its own expected results related to immigration.

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

Results Achieved: The Government of Quebec is responsible for developing and publishing its own expected results related to immigration.

Program Activity: Integration Program
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $226.0 $234.2 $253.7 $258.4 $258.4 ($4.7)
Total Contributions
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total Program Activity(ies) $226.0 $234.2 $253.7 $258.4 $258.4 ($4.7)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending was $4.7 million higher than planned due to adjustments in the final payment formula, which were higher than anticipated.

Audit Completed or Planned: No internal audit completed or planned.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Evaluation planned for 2011–12.


 

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)

Start Date: 1970s (under another name; RAP implemented 1998)

End Date: September 30, 2011 (CIC will seek renewal of program terms and conditions before they expire)

Description: RAP support provides immediate resettlement assistance to government-assisted refugees who have been resettled in Canada. The program provides income support and immediate and essential services to government-assisted refugees who lack the resources to provide for their own basic needs. In addition, it provides referrals to settlement programs for newcomers.

Expected Results: Government-assisted refugees are able to live safely and independently.

Note: CIC is currently developing performance measures and performance indicators for monitoring and reporting.

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

Results Achieved:As part of the Balanced Refugee Reform Act, CIC received $5.2 million additional funding for RAP, bringing the budget from $44.6 million to a total of $49.8 million.

Work was initiated to revise the RAP terms and conditions and clarify the text to increase flexibility and provide users with a clearer understanding of the program. In addition, a RAP performance measurement framework (PMF) is being developed to measure program outcomes. This PMF will allow for a more efficient way of measuring program success.

Program Activity: Integration Program
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants
Total Contributions $51.6 $56.5 $44.6 $54.0 $54.0 ($9.4)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total Program Activity(ies) $51.6 $56.5 $44.6 $54.0 $54.0 ($9.4)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending exceeded planned spending by $9.4 million; additional authorities were received through Supplementary Estimates and internal reallocations, however, to meet additional program requirements.

Audit Completed or Planned: An internal audit of the administration of the resettlement programs was completed in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Evaluation completed in 2010–11.


 

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Settlement Program

Start Date: May 15, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2013

Description: The terms and conditions for the Settlement Program describe both eligible recipients of contribution funding and eligible clients. The eligible recipients (often referred to as service providers for settlement services) include the following:

  • provincial, territorial or municipal governments;
  • not-for-profit organizations including non-governmental organizations, non-profit corporations, community groups and umbrella organizations;
  • businesses;
  • educational institutions (including school boards, districts and divisions); and
  • individuals.

Eligible clients for settlement services are primarily permanent residents. However, they may also include some prospective immigrants and refugees who are highly likely to obtain permanent residency, but have not yet received their permanent resident visa. These include, for example, individuals who have been selected by CIC pending completion of medical, security and criminal verification requirements.

Expected Results: The program’s ultimate outcomes are that:

  • newcomers are better able to find employment commensurate with their skills and experience;
  • newcomers enjoy their rights and act on their responsibilities in Canadian society;
  • Canadians provide a welcoming community to facilitate the full participation of newcomers into Canadian society; and
  • newcomers contribute to the economic, social and cultural development needs of Canada.

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

Results Achieved: CIC delivers settlement programs across Canada except in Quebec, Manitoba and British Columbia, and for the period 2010–11 there was an increase of more than 8% in the number of interventions for newcomers.

To facilitate newcomers landing in Canada, CIC funded in-person pre-departure orientation sessions. Third parties delivered these sessions to 14,251 individuals in 2010–11 (13,104 through Canadian Orientation Abroad, and 1,147 through the Active Engagement and Integration Project).

Program Activity: Integration Program
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending*
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants
Total Contributions $641.7 $654.8 $644.6 $628.1 ($26.7)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total Program Activity(ies) $641.7 $654.8 $644.6 $628.1 ($26.7)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending was $26.7 million less than planned because of enhanced review of claims and recipient claims cost less than planned.

Audit Completed or Planned: Internal audit of the administration of the Settlement Program was completed in 2010–11.

Evaluations Completed or Planned:

Completed: 2010–11—Host, Welcoming Communities Initiative, Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program, Going to Canada Immigration Portal.

Planned: The next program evaluation will be carried out in stages. By 2014–15 the entire Settlement Program will be evaluated:

  • 2011–12: Overseas orientation initiatives, Recruitment and Integration of French-speaking Immigrants to Francophone Communities, Foreign Credentials Referral Office
  • 2012–13: Contributions to British Columbia, Contributions to Manitoba
  • 2014–15: Information and referral, language training and skills development, labour market, and Welcoming Communities components.

* The reconfiguration of the Settlement Program in the 2009–10 Estimates Cycle has affected the comparability of previous years’ information.