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Canadian Heritage

Department
Canada Council for the Arts
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Canadian Museum of Civilization
Canadian Museum of Nature
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Library and Archives of Canada
National Arts Centre Corporation
National Battlefields Commission
National Film Board
National Gallery of Canada
National Museum of Science and Technology
Public Service Commission
Public Service Labour Relations Board
Public Service Staffing Tribunal
Status of Women — Office of the Co-ordinator
Telefilm Canada

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Ministry Summary

Vote	(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007	Difference
		Main Estimates	Main Estimates
	Canadian Heritage
	Department
1	Operating expenditures	252,110	249,623	2,487
5	Grants and contributions	1,080,643	1,104,612	(23,969)
(S)	Salaries of the Lieutenant-Governors	1,103	1,030	73
(S)	Payments under the Lieutenant-Governors
	Superannuation Act	637	637	. . . . .
(S)	Supplementary Retirement Benefits - Former
	Lieutenant-Governors	182	182	. . . . .
(S)	Minister of Canadian Heritage - Salary and motor car
	allowance	75	73	2
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	28,265	28,464	(199)
	Total budgetary	1,363,015	1,384,621	(21,606)
	Non-budgetary appropriations not required
-	Loans to institutions and public authorities under the
	Cultural Property Export and Import Act	. . . . .	10	(10)
	Total Department	1,363,015	1,384,631	(21,616)
	Canada Council for the Arts
10	Payments to the Canada Council for the Arts	181,321	150,445	30,876
	Total Agency	181,321	150,445	30,876
	Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
15	Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for
	operating expenditures	948,321	1,006,039	(57,718)
20	Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for
	working capital	4,000	4,000	. . . . .
25	Payments to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for
	capital expenditures	91,632	102,000	(10,368)
	Total Agency	1,043,953	1,112,039	(68,086)
	Canadian Museum of Civilization
30	Payments to the Canadian Museum of Civilization for
	operating and capital expenditures	61,136	59,946	1,190
	Total Agency	61,136	59,946	1,190
	Canadian Museum of Nature
35	Payments to the Canadian Museum of Nature for
	operating and capital expenditures	84,221	59,145	25,076
	Total Agency	84,221	59,145	25,076
	Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications
	Commission
40	Program expenditures	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	5,732	5,815	(83)
	Total Agency	5,732	5,815	(83)
	Library and Archives of Canada
45	Program expenditures	107,301	97,430	9,871
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	12,002	11,641	361
	Total Agency	119,303	109,071	10,232
	National Arts Centre Corporation
50	Payments to the National Arts Centre Corporation	35,216	33,283	1,933
	Total Agency	35,216	33,283	1,933
	National Battlefields Commission
55	Program expenditures	11,208	7,006	4,202
(S)	Expenditures pursuant to paragraph 29.1(1) of the
	Financial Administration Act	1,600	1,500	100
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	433	401	32
	Total Agency	13,241	8,907	4,334
	National Film Board
60	National Film Board Revolving Fund - Operating
	expenditures	67,118	64,839	2,279
(S)	National Film Board Revolving Fund	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	Total Agency	67,118	64,839	2,279
	National Gallery of Canada
65	Payments to the National Gallery of Canada for
	operating and capital expenditures	38,752	38,618	134
70	Payment to the National Gallery of Canada for the
	purchase of objects for the Collection	8,000	8,000	. . . . .
	Total Agency	46,752	46,618	134
	National Museum of Science and Technology
75	Payments to the National Museum of Science and
	Technology for operating and capital expenditures	25,835	25,577	258
	Total Agency	25,835	25,577	258
	Public Service Commission
80	Program expenditures	90,032	92,949	(2,917)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	13,174	13,068	106
	Total Agency	103,206	106,017	(2,811)
	Public Service Labour Relations Board
85	Program expenditures	10,617	17,073	(6,456)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	788	851	(63)
	Total Agency	11,405	17,924	(6,519)
	Public Service Staffing Tribunal
90	Program expenditures	4,451	4,710	(259)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	509	534	(25)
	Total Agency	4,960	5,244	(284)
	Status of Women — Office of the Co-ordinator
95	Operating expenditures	6,958	11,489	(4,531)
100	Grants and contributions	11,950	11,750	200
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	981	1,367	(386)
	Total Agency	19,889	24,606	(4,717)
	Telefilm Canada
105	Payments to Telefilm Canada to be used for the
	purposes set out in the Telefilm Canada Act	104,649	125,042	(20,393)
	Total Agency	104,649	125,042	(20,393)

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Department

Strategic Outcome

Canadians express and share their diverse cultural experiences with each other and the world.

Program Activity Descriptions

Creation of Canadian Content and Performance Excellence
Expressions of culture start with the creation of works and performances. Canadian Heritage fosters an environment where such creation happens and where creators are appropriately compensated for their work, reflecting linguistic duality and the diversity and richness of our country while achieving demonstrable levels of excellence. Such an environment is not a given. In particular, the segmentation of the relatively small Canadian cultural market, coupled with its traditional openness to foreign cultural products, imposes significant challenges to our creative output. Although excellence is what professional artists and high-performance athletes strive for, its achievement requires a sufficiently supportive structure, both domestically and internationally, at all levels of cultural and sport development. Canadian Heritage focuses on enabling creators to produce and athletes to perform by supporting the structures and cultural industries needed for high-quality works and performances.

Sustainability of Cultural Expression and Participation
Cultural life rests on the continued existence of an intricate network of institutions, not-for-profit organizations, corporations, volunteers, professionals and audiences. Like any ecosystem, it thrives on a nurturing environment. It must adapt and renew itself. This network is both resilient - it relies on considerable dedication, experience and talent - and fragile - some crucial elements of the chain are vulnerable to investment patterns, market failures, foreign competition, technological changes, labour strains and international trade rules and agreements. As an integral part of the network, Canadian Heritage fosters the sustainability of the many organizations, cultural industries, entrepreneurs, and artistic and athletic performance events comprising this rich ecosystem. It does so by assisting them to increase their capacity to attract investment, achieve adequate copyright protection, develop deeper roots within communities, seize international opportunities, maximize their human resource assets, practise sound business planning and build strong organizational partnerships. The Department supports sustainability by focusing its activities on both domestic and international fronts in the fields of arts, culture, heritage and sport.

Preservation of Canada's Heritage
An integral part of sharing cultural experiences in Canada is the assurance to Canadians that their stories and heritage will be safeguarded for future generations. It is through the preservation and communication of Canada's heritage that the national context is understood, including the myriad stories and peoples' histories that continue to define the country. Canadian Heritage resources are also major community assets for connecting residents and for drawing tourists. Canadian Heritage plays a leading role in facilitating the preservation of and access to cherished cultural works and practices, including film, music, Aboriginal languages, Aboriginal stories and national cultural artifacts and archives.

Access and Participation in Canada's Cultural Life
Cultural experiences depend on participation. In addition to an active involvement in the creative process itself, participation can take a considerable variety of forms: reading, attending exhibitions or performances, learning through the Internet, listening to radio, watching films or television, visiting heritage sites, etc. All forms of participation are essential links in the chain that permits continued production of Canadian works, widespread appreciation of the richness of Canadian culture and sustainable revenues for cultural organizations. Canadian Heritage helps to create the conditions for a wide access to and participation in the various modes of cultural exchange. The Department focuses on exposing individuals and communities to the wide array of cultural experiences in Canada, bridging challenges such as distance, community size, language and ethno-cultural diversity. The primary vehicles for engaging Canadians in cultural participation are arts activities, mass media, and conveyors of heritage - whether virtually, or through objects, events or sites.

Strategic Outcome

Canadians live in an inclusive society built on inter-cultural understanding and citizen participation.

Program Activity Descriptions

Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding
Seizing the benefits of diversity in Canada means that Canadians can understand and negotiate perspectives across their cultural differences. This requires deliberate efforts, particularly in a country like Canada where multiple lines of diversity risk fragmenting rather than uniting citizens. The result of ongoing efforts is a uniquely Canadian model recognized by many around the world. The Department of Canadian Heritage fosters intercultural understanding by generating opportunities for Canadians to share experiences and learn about each others' cultures. One of the ways this is done is through the promotion of linguistic duality and the learning of Canada's two official languages. The Department also supports multicultural initiatives that raise awareness about diverse cultural considerations in communities and that create spaces for dialogue among various groups. With attention to the unique opportunities generated by sport activities in Canada, the Department promotes diversity as a means of enhancing intercultural experiences and understanding.

Community Development and Capacity-Building
Aboriginal and official languages communities play a uniquely important role in Canada as part of the fabric that has shaped Canadian society since its beginning. These communities face particular challenges, often finding themselves in minority situations with their distinct cultural contributions at risk. Canadian Heritage supports the development of Aboriginal organizations with programs that build on the cultural strengths of Aboriginal peoples and help Aboriginal communities and networks to thrive. Canadian Heritage also supports the development of official-language minority communities by enhancing their participation in different sectors of society and by working to ensure their vitality in all parts of the country.

Participation in Community and Civic Life
An inclusive society means that all Canadians feel that they have a stake in their communities and their country; that they can participate and feel that their contribution matters. In a country as vast and culturally diverse as Canada, the government has an important role to play in enabling this vitality and providing a fertile ground for all communities to reach their full potential. Canadian Heritage programs and activities contribute to this goal by helping to address some of the key impediments to community and civic participation. This is done through learning and awareness-building initiatives that educate Canadians about their country and their citizenship, both at home and abroad, while helping to educate the rest of the world about Canada. It is also achieved through the development of sport participation and volunteerism in communities. Youth programs generate opportunities, encourage participation and foster a sense of belonging for young Canadians at a time in their lives when they are first becoming aware of their civic responsibility. Targeted measures for ethno-cultural and ethno-racial communities assist these groups in overcoming their distinct participation challenges. Targeted measures for Aboriginal communities, including Aboriginal youth and women, ensure the participation of Aboriginal peoples and build upon Aboriginal cultures.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates					2006-2007
		Budgetary				Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions		Less:		Estimates
			and other		Revenues
			transfer		credited
			payments		to the vote
Creation of Canadian Content and
Performance Excellence	41,255	27,000	272,825		. . . . .	341,080	297,900
Sustainability of Cultural Expression and
Participation	56,008	22,634	135,291		3,300	210,633	281,858
Preservation of Canada's Heritage	21,945	. . . . .	17,010		905	38,050	36,713
Access and Participation in Canada's
Cultural Life	58,728	63,215	66,778		1,000	187,721	200,524
Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding	13,435	5,600	102,538		. . . . .	121,573	118,958
Community Development and
Capacity-Building	19,346	35,645	205,045		. . . . .	260,036	240,779
Participation in Community and Civic Life	76,041	16,003	111,878		. . . . .	203,922	207,899
	286,758	170,097	911,365		5,205	1,363,015	1,384,631

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Creation of Canadian Content and Performance Excellence
Grants to the Athlete Assistance Program	27,000,000	27,000,000
Sustainability of Cultural Expression and Participation
Grants to arts organizations for endowment purposes	14,884,420	14,884,420
Grants to Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program (Capacity
Building Component)	2,000,000	2,000,000
Grants to Research and Development Application	750,000	750,000
Grant to TV5 Monde	5,000,000	4,800,000
Access and Participation in Canada's Cultural Life
Grants to Cultural Spaces Canada	3,000,000	3,000,000
Grants to Arts Presentation Canada (Programming Component)	6,500,000	6,500,000
Grants to Arts Presentation Canada (Development Component)	500,000	500,000
Grants to eligible publishers of Canadian periodicals to defray a portion
of mailing costs	45,400,000	45,400,000
Grant to Canadian museums and heritage organizations to promote
professional management of, and access to, Canada's diverse
heritage	2,500,000	2,500,000
Grants to institutions and public authorities in Canada in accordance
with Section 35 of the Cultural Property Export and Import Act	3,000,000	1,163,680
Grants in support of the Multiculturalism Program	2,315,000	. . . . .
Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding
Grants to organizations, associations and institutions to promote the full
recognition and use of the official languages in Canadian society
through the Enhancement of Official Languages Program	5,599,842	5,599,842
Community Development and Capacity-Building
Grants to organizations, associations and institutions to promote the
vitality and long-term development of official-language minority
communities through the Development of Official-Language
Communities Program	35,644,933	42,134,700
Participation in Community and Civic Life
Grants in support of the Multiculturalism Program	5,427,650	7,000,000
Grants in support of the Community Historical Recognition Program	1,570,075	. . . . .
Grants to support the Aboriginal Peoples' Program	1,350,000	1,350,780
Grants in support of Innovative Youth Exchange Projects	100,000	100,000
Grants in Support of the Human Rights Program	200,000	392,280
Grants in support of the Canadian Studies Program	200,000	200,000
Grants to non-profit organizations, Canadian institutions, individuals,
the private and public sectors and other levels of government for the
purpose of furthering participation in Canadian society and
Celebrate Canada! activities	5,500,000	5,500,000
Grants to the Lieutenant-Governors of the provinces of Canada toward
defraying the costs incurred in the exercise of their duties:
Newfoundland	77,590	77,590
Prince Edward Island	57,071	57,071
Nova Scotia	64,199	64,199
New Brunswick	62,947	62,947
Quebec	147,372	147,372
Ontario	105,627	105,627
Manitoba	73,762	73,762
Saskatchewan	73,758	73,758
Alberta	75,940	75,940
British Columbia	97,814	97,814
(S) Payments under Lieutenant-Governors Superannuation Act	637,000	637,000
(S) Supplementary Retirement Benefits - Former Lieutenant-Governors	182,000	182,000
Total grants	170,097,000	172,430,782
Contributions
Creation of Canadian Content and Performance Excellence
Contributions to the Canadian Television Fund	119,950,000	99,550,000
Contributions to the Canada Music Fund	9,407,931	9,407,931
Contributions in support of publishing, sound recording and multimedia
organizations to enhance their development and distribution:
Contributions for the Book Publishing Industry Development
Program	27,460,242	19,460,242
Contributions to the Canadian magazine publishing industry	10,915,998	10,915,998
Contributions to the Canada New Media Fund	14,025,000	14,132,000
Contributions for the Sport Support Program	81,901,136	83,275,000
Contributions for the Games' Hosting Program	9,165,000	8,070,000
Sustainability of Cultural Expression and Participation
Contributions to Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program (Capacity
Building Component)	4,134,043	4,134,043
Contribution for limited support for endangered arts organizations	500,000	500,000
Contributions for the National Arts Training Program	10,709,000	15,903,920
Contributions to the Arts, Culture and Diversity Program	390,000	390,000
Contributions in support of the Canadian Feature Film Policy: Canadian
Independent Film and Video Fund (CIFVF)	1,550,000	1,550,000
Contributions in support of the National Training Program in the Film
and Video Sector	2,550,000	2,550,000
Contributions to the Canada Music Fund	11,464,709	11,464,709
Contributions in support of publishing, sound recording and multimedia
organizations to enhance their development and distribution:
Contributions for the Book Publishing Industry Development
Program	3,970,870	7,303,870
Contributions to the Canadian magazine publishing industry	4,652,000	5,152,000
Contributions in support of the Canadian Culture On-line Program	3,145,417	3,590,451
Contributions in support of Stabilization Projects	626,760	626,760
Contributions for the Sport Support Program	490,345	750,345
Contributions for the Games' Hosting Program	86,608,284	145,515,000
Contributions in support of the Trade Routes: Canada's Trade
Opportunities Program	2,000,000	2,000,000
Contributions to TV5	2,500,000	2,540,000
Preservation of Canada's Heritage
Contributions in support of the Canadian Feature Film Policy:
Audio-Visual Preservation Trust (AV Trust)	150,000	150,000
Contributions to the Canada Music Fund	186,455	186,455
Contributions to support the Aboriginal Peoples' Program	16,673,275	16,503,775
Access and Participation in Canada's Cultural Life
Contribution to Canadian museums and heritage organizations to
promote professional management of, and access to, Canada's
diverse heritage	4,585,000	6,510,284
Contributions in support of the Arts Presentation Canada Program	13,562,498	14,418,998
Contributions in support of the Cultural Spaces Canada Program	26,642,423	23,901,423
Contributions to Cultural Capitals of Canada	3,862,680	3,862,680
Contributions to non-profit cultural organizations and institutions to
enhance cultural infrastructures and support cultural development:
Contribution to Fathers of Confederation Buildings Trust,
Charlottetown, P.E.I.	1,205,000	1,205,000
Contributions in support of publishing, sound recording and multimedia
organizations to enhance their development and distribution:
Contributions for the Book Publishing Industry Development
Program	6,663,686	3,330,686
Contributions to the Canada Music Fund	1,830,563	1,830,563
Contribution to the Canadian Arts and Heritage Sustainability Program
(Networking component)	1,000,000	1,000,000
Contributions in support of the Canadian Culture On-line Program	7,426,078	8,655,500
Promotion of Inter-Cultural Understanding
Contributions to support the Enhancement of Official Languages
Program	102,538,289	100,234,268
Community Development and Capacity-Building
Contributions to support the Aboriginal Peoples' Program	18,695,287	8,591,507
Contributions to support the Development of Official-Language
Communities Program	186,348,949	171,066,170
Participation in Community and Civic Life
Contributions in support of the Multiculturalism Program	9,465,537	6,200,405
Contributions in support of the Community Historical Recognition
Program	7,712,106	. . . . .
Contributions in support of the Human Rights Program	192,280	. . . . .
Contributions to Arts and Heritage Organizations for Capacity Building
Projects	176,000	176,000
Contributions to support the Aboriginal Peoples' Program	24,392,170	35,360,200
Contributions in support of the Court Challenges Program	100,000	2,802,076
Contributions in support of the Canadian Studies Program	265,000	265,000
Contributions for the Sport Support Program	13,800,000	13,800,000
Contributions for the Games' Hosting Program	1,900,000	. . . . .
Contributions in support of the Exchanges Canada Initiative	11,712,389	17,894,389
Contributions in support of the Katimavik Program	19,776,000	19,776,000
Contributions to support the Enhancement of Official Languages
Program	3,385,000	3,385,000
Contributions to non-profit organizations, Canadian institutions,
individuals, the private and public sectors and other levels of
government for the purpose of furthering participation in Canadian
society and Celebrate Canada! activities	15,988,600	1,352,600
Contributions to Canadian museums and heritage organizations to
promote professional management of, and access to, Canada's
diverse heritage	3,013,000	3,013,000
Total contributions	911,365,000	914,254,248
Items not required
Contributions in support of the Community Partnerships Program	. . . . .	8,095,970
Grants in Support of the Acknowledgment, Commemoration and
Education Program	. . . . .	10,000,000
Grant to the Hnatyshyn Foundation	. . . . .	650,000
Total items not required	. . . . .	18,745,970
Total	1,081,462,000	1,105,431,000

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Canada Council for the Arts

Strategic Outcome

A vibrant and dynamic arts sector in Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Grants and services (Individuals and Organizations)
Provides grants and services to professional Canadian artists and arts organizations.

International Promotion of Canadian Arts and Culture
International promotion of professional Canadian artists and arts organizations and the activities of the Canadian Commission for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Grants and services (Individuals and Organizations)	176,237	176,237	145,362
International Promotion of Canadian Arts and Culture	5,084	5,084	5,083
	181,321	181,321	150,445

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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation

Strategic Outcome

A national public broadcasting service that is primarily Canadian in content and character.

Program Activity Descriptions

Television Services
National, regional and local television broadcasting services in English and French.

Radio Services
National, regional and local radio broadcasting services in English and French, and an international service, Radio Canada
International.

Transmission and distribution of programs
The distribution of the national broadcasting service to virtually all parts of Canada through satellite, microwave and landlines. Included is the provision of the signal that delivers service to the individual radio and television receivers through CBC/SRC transmitters, payments to privately-owned affiliates carrying CBC/SRC programs, and facilities to delay or pre-release broadcasts as required in the different time zones of the country.

Newsworld
CBC Newsworld is an English-language news and information specialty service distributed through satellite and cable delivery. The incremental cost of its operations is funded from its revenues.

Réseau de l'information
Le Réseau de l'information is a French-language news and information specialty service distributed through satellite and cable delivery. The incremental cost of its operations is funded from its revenues.

Galaxie
A continuous music network for the home or business market, Galaxie is available by subscription on digital cable and satellite distribution and currently provides 45 different channels of CD-quality uninterrupted music, 24 hours a day.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Television Services	965,841	56,896	382,577	640,160	683,605
Radio Services	340,194	20,320	18,264	342,250	365,076
Transmission and distribution of programs	63,895	18,416	7,307	75,004	73,882
Newsworld	78,183	. . . . .	78,183	. . . . .	. . . . .
Réseau de l'information	45,965	. . . . .	45,965	. . . . .	. . . . .
Galaxie	9,146	. . . . .	22,607	(13,461)	(10,524)
	1,503,224	95,632	554,903	1,043,953	1,112,039

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Canadian Museum of Civilization

Strategic Outcome

Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for human cultural achievements and human behaviour through collections of historical and cultural objects, exhibitions, programs and research reflecting a Canadian perspective.

Program Activity Descriptions

Collect and Research
Manages, develops, conserves and undertakes research on the collections to enhance program delivery and augment the scientific knowledge base.

Exhibit, Educate and Communicate
Develops, maintains, and communicates exhibits, programs and activities to further knowledge, critical understanding, appreciation and respect for human cultural achievements and human behaviour.

Accommodation
Managing and maintaining all facilities and related security and hosting services.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Collect and Research	17,346	62	3,498	13,910	11,969
Exhibit, Educate and Communicate	27,231	125	7,673	19,683	19,414
Accommodation	27,559	3,313	3,329	27,543	28,563
	72,136	3,500	14,500	61,136	59,946

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Canadian Museum of Nature

Strategic Outcome

Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for the natural world through collections of natural history objects, public education programs and research reflecting a special but not exclusive perspective on Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Public education programmes
Develops and maintains exhibitions, programmes, electronic and print publications, the Museum's web site nature.ca and activities to foster an understanding of, and empathy with, nature.

Collections management
Develops, preserves and makes accessible collections of natural history specimens, objects and information materials to meet the growing needs of both the public and private sectors for research, education and informed decision-making about the natural world.

Research
Explores the past and assists Canadians in preparing for the future by conducting both systematic and applied research, as well as by developing and maintaining networks and linkages with Canadian and international scientific communities.

Accommodation
Provides secure and functional facilities that meet all safety and building code requirements including a renovated Museum facility that furthers the vision and mandate of the Museum.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Public education programmes	9,061	125	2,542	6,644	6,693
Collections management	2,638	35	103	2,570	2,635
Research	5,301	65	222	5,144	5,354
Accommodation	12,600	57,368	105	69,863	44,463
	29,600	57,593	2,972	84,221	59,145

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Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

Strategic Outcome

Broadcasting and Telecommunications industries that contribute to Canada's cultural, economic and social prosperity.

Program Activity Descriptions

Regulation and Supervision of the Canadian Broadcasting Industry
Supervise and regulate all aspects of the Canadian broadcasting system in order to implement the broadcasting policy set out in the Broadcasting Act .

Regulation and Monitoring of the Canadian Telecommunications Industry
Ensure the implementation of Canadian telecommunications objectives set out in the Telecommunications Act and to ensure that Canadian carriers provide telecommunications services and charge rates on terms that are just and reasonable, and do not unjustly discriminate or provide an unreasonable preference toward any person.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Less:		Estimates
	Revenues
	credited
	to the vote
Regulation and Supervision of the Canadian Broadcasting
Industry	23,588	20,621	2,967	3,009
Regulation and Monitoring of the Canadian
Telecommunications Industry	22,293	19,528	2,765	2,806
	45,881	40,149	5,732	5,815

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Library and Archives of Canada

Strategic Outcome

Current and future generations of Canadians have access to their documentary heritage.

Program Activity Descriptions

Managing the disposition of the Government of Canada records of continuing value
Through the issuance of Records Disposition Authorities, the development of record-keeping advice, tools and guidance, and the provision of Federal Records Centre services for departments of the government of Canada, Library and Archives of Canada (LAC) enables and facilitates the management of information within federal agencies and ensures that government's archival and historical records are identified and appropriately preserved.

Managing the documentary heritage of interest to Canada
The building of national documentary resource for all aspects of the study of Canada is fundamental to the mandate of LAC. The LAC collection consists of published and unpublished materials in a variety of formats acquired through legal deposit, agreements with government institutions and selected private materials purchased or received by donation. To access the contents of collections, they must be described. Description can take many forms and provide various layers of access but is governed by nationally and internationally accepted codes of practice. At the same time, holdings are also described to meet Canadians' expectations for timely and equitable access. Once materials enter the LAC collection they are managed to ensure their long-term preservation and accessibility through policies, procedures and various programs including storage, conservation, restoration and copying. To fulfill its role as a permanent repository of the government records and publications, the LAC enters into agreements with government institutions to ensure that documents of historical and archival value are eventually transferred to LAC. LAC also provides advice to assist government institutions in fulfilling their obligations under Sections 12 and 13 of the Library and Archives of Canada Act .

Making the documentary heritage known and accessible for use
All materials that become part of the LAC collection are intended for use by those interested in Canada. LAC provides information and services including consultation, research and lending, across multiple channels to facilitate access to the documentary heritage to a wide variety of clients. It also establishes programs, such as the Portrait Gallery of Canada, and encourages or organizes programs such as exhibitions, publications and performances, to make known and interpret the documentary heritage. LAC also provides information resources and standards such as the national catalogue and supports the infrastructure necessary to ensure its accessibility to those interested in Canada.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates					2006-2007
		Budgetary				Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions		Less:		Estimates
			and other		Revenues
			transfer		credited
			payments		to the vote
Managing the disposition of the
Government of Canada records of
continuing value	10,472	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	10,472	. . . . .
Managing the documentary heritage of
interest to Canada	67,464	36	. . . . .		. . . . .	67,500	. . . . .
Making the documentary heritage known
and accessible for use	38,871	. . . . .	3,010		550	41,331	. . . . .
Development of Collection	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	33,717
Description of Collection	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	16,311
Care of Collection	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	18,040
Services	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	18,157
Programs	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	5,722
Portrait Gallery of Canada	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	4,944
Information Management Strategies	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	1,947
Information Management Solutions	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	2,609
Information Management Services	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	7,624
	116,807	36	3,010		550	119,303	109,071

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Managing the documentary heritage of interest to Canada
International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions	11,000	11,000
International Serials Data System	25,000	25,000
Total grants	36,000	36,000
Contributions
Making the documentary heritage known and accessible for use
Canadian Council of Archives for activities in support of the National
Archival Development Program	570,000	600,000
Canadian Culture On-line Program in support of activities to advance
the creation of cultural content on-line and other digitization projects	1,300,000
Canadian archival community in support of projects relating to the
conservation of archival records, conservation research, and
conservation training and information	500,000	500,000
Canadian archival community in support of archival projects leading to
the development of a national network of Canadian archives,
holdings, activities and services	640,000	640,000
Total contributions	3,010,000	1,740,000
Total	3,046,000	1,776,000

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National Arts Centre Corporation

Strategic Outcome

Strong and dynamic performing arts in the National Capital Region and across Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Programming
Performing arts programming in Music, English theatre, French theatre, Dance and other forms of programming, as well as
Programming support services.

Accommodation
Operating and maintaining the National Arts Centre.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Less:		Estimates
		Revenues
		credited
		to the vote
Programming	37,048	11,272	25,776	23,964
Accommodation	9,440	. . . . .	9,440	9,319
	46,488	11,272	35,216	33,283

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National Battlefields Commission

Strategic Outcome

Prestigious, accessible, safe and educational historic and urban sites.

Program Activity Descriptions

Conservation
As part of this activity, the National Battlefields Commission preserves the legacy of the Battlefields Park for future
generations by maintaining infrastructures, the horticultural landscape and a protected site for Canadian and foreign users
and visitors.

Development
The purpose of this activity is to showcase the history of the site and its cultural, recreational and natural treasures so as to
emphasize its dual role as a historical and a city park. In support of this activity, the National Battlefields Commission
carries out improvements, welcomes visitors, puts on exhibits and activities, provides public services and disseminates
information to users and visitors from both Canada and abroad.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Conservation	9,773	9,773	5,440
Development	3,468	3,468	3,467
	13,241	13,241	8,907

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National Film Board

Strategic Outcome

Canadians have a better understanding of Canada and the world through the production of and accessibility to relevant,

challenging and innovative audiovisual works.

Program Activity Descriptions

Production of audiovisual works
The National Film Board (NFB) is a fully integrated organization that combines production, distribution, technical support, research and development, outreach, access and conservation activities in many, if not most, of its initiatives, that results in a script to screen and beyond approach.

The NFB is engaged in the production of socially and culturally relevant films about major issues that are central to the lives of Canadians. Since the 1940s, the NFB has developed and continues to develop an expertise in film production in Canada. Experimentation in form, technological innovation and cinematographic treatment are essential to bold media-making and related technical innovation and support.
The production activity includes the conceptualization, research, development, production and social marketing of documentaries, animation film and new media content, as well as other emerging forms. In fact, this activity is more than mere production; it is the programming activity by which films are planned, produced and used by the public as social tools of knowledge building, media awareness, social innovation and citizen engagement.

Through this activity, the NFB plays a significant role in the identification, development and mentorship of talent and creative skills; for this, it engages in filmmaker support, making it an incubator of new talent. Furthermore, the NFB delivers on its national and international mandate of producing, distributing and promoting films designed to interpret Canada to Canadians and to other nations by the work of its international co-production unit and the coordination of NFB relevant cultural activities.

Distribution of audiovisual works
The NFB's mandate includes distributing its products as widely as possible to Canadian and foreign audiences. Using the means of the marketplace to reach its audiences, the NFB maximizes its revenues. Distribution activities include: commercializing audiovisual catalogues and well established stock shot library; developing and diversifying markets for NFB products in Canada and abroad; repackaging for specific markets; offering quality client service delivery; expanding its holdings through acquisitions or partnership agreements; and undertaking market research. Through its distribution activities, the NFB develops strategic cooperation with the public and private sectors in Canada and abroad.

Accessibility and Outreach
Access and outreach activities connect Canadians with relevant media resources to foster citizen engagement through lifelong learning. This is achieved by increasing the presence and use of primary and secondary materials from the extensive NFB collection in various learning channels and creating new networks where none exist; enabling media literacy for all Canadians; and encouraging Canadians to make full use of the collection. Access and outreach activities also consist of ensuring the on-going access to the NFB collection through the management of the collection's conservation, indexing, and cataloguing and restoration, and making it more accessible for future generations through innovative use of new technologies and partnerships, such as on-line film libraries, on-line learning centres for schools and digital consultation centres.

Outreach activities include consultation centres and cinemas in Montreal and in Toronto, collections in partner library systems in all regions of Canada, regular public screenings from coast to coast, a membership program, on-line film libraries, workshops for the public young and old, as well as master classes and a comprehensive web site which integrate interactive productions and provide opportunities for dialogue and knowledge sharing. These activities serve to identify, establish, build and sustain deep and continuing relationships with Canadians in communities across Canada, and secondarily, around the world. They serve to strengthen the NFB brand, and alternatively, Canadians' knowledge and understanding of Canadians and Canada's place in the world.

Research and Advisory Services
The NFB is mandated to engage in research in film activity and to make available the results and to advise the Governor in Council in connection with film activities. This activity applies to research connected to filmmaking and the film industry and conducting technical and development projects to advance the art and science of filmmaking. The NFB maintains an environment dedicated to excellence and innovation that is conducive to incubating and prototyping new initiatives, industry collaboration and nurturing new avenues for creativity in the audiovisual form.

Revolving Fund
The Estimates are based on cash requirements for the NFB over the fiscal year and the Revolving Fund is used to pay for the Board's expenses calculated on an accrual basis.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates					2006-2007
		Budgetary				Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions		Less:		Estimates
			and other		Revenues
			transfer		credited
			payments	to the vote
Production of audiovisual works	49,448	2	150		2,133	47,467	47,103
Distribution of audiovisual works	8,209	. . . . .	. . . . .		5,811	2,398	2,370
Accessibility and Outreach	13,682	8	90		177	13,603	11,726
Research and Advisory Services	3,822	. . . . .	. . . . .		172	3,650	3,640
Revolving Fund	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .		. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	75,161	10	240		8,293	67,118	64,839

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Production of audiovisual works
Grants in support and promotion of Canadian cinematography	3,000	3,000
Accessibility and Outreach
Grants in support and promotion of Canadian cinematography	7,000	7,000
Total grants	10,000	10,000
Contributions
Production of audiovisual works
Contributions in support and promotion of Canadian cinematography	150,000	150,000
Accessibility and Outreach
Contributions in support and promotion of Canadian cinematography	90,000	90,000
Total contributions	240,000	240,000
Total	250,000	250,000

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National Gallery of Canada

Strategic Outcome

Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for visual art through collections of historic and contemporary works of art, programs and research that reflect a special but not exclusive perspective on Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Collections
To acquire, preserve, research and document historic and contemporary works of art in order to represent and present arts heritage. It includes Curatorial Research, Acquisitions and Preservation.

Outreach
To foster broad access nationally and internationally to the Gallery's collection, research, exhibitions and expertise. It includes exhibitions, both in the National Capital Region and other venues in Canada and abroad, educational programming and publications, communications and marketing activities designed to reach as wide an audience as possible.

Accommodation
To provide secure and suitable facilities, which are readily accessible to the public, for the preservation and exhibition of the national collections.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Collections	17,279	. . . . .	2,658	14,621	15,031
Outreach	18,914	. . . . .	2,910	16,004	15,630
Accommodation	17,877	1,000	2,750	16,127	15,957
	54,070	1,000	8,318	46,752	46,618

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National Museum of Science and Technology

Strategic Outcome

Interest in, knowledge of and appreciation and respect for science and technology through collections of scientific and technological objects, programs and research reflecting a Canadian perspective.

Program Activity Descriptions

Heritage Preservation
Heritage preservation includes two main components, Collection Management, which includes preservation and conservation, and Research, which comprises those activities contributing to the building of a knowledge base about the scientific and technological heritage of Canada. The Corporation, as the only comprehensive science- and technology-collecting institution in Canada, has a special responsibility for the development of a Canadian national collection. In view of the breadth of the potential subject matter to be covered, critical choices must be made in determining collection content and priorities. Collection development activities assist the Corporation in making informed decisions on collection content, while collection management activities encompass the activities required to manage the objects accessioned into the collection. The Corporation has identified seven major subject areas on which it will focus its research activities. These are: aviation, communications, manufacturing, natural resources, renewable resources including agriculture, scientific instrumentation and transportation.

Sharing Knowledge
The Corporation seeks to engage Canadians in discovering, considering and questioning past and present developments in science and technology, and their impact on society and individuals. The Corporation fosters a sense of identity and belonging for all Canadians, as well as pride in Canada's scientific and technological history and achievements. It also encourages active and informed participation by Canadians in the future development of our technological society. The primary reason for interpreting Canada's scientific and technological heritage is to provide Canadians with meaningful information about themselves and Canada. Just as the Transformation of Canada theme directs research and collection activities, it likewise guides the Corporation in its knowledge dissemination activities. These typically depict the historical development of science and technology, provide information on the objects in the collection and review the relationships between science, technology and Canadian society. The Corporation disseminates knowledge to its audiences in three primary ways: through its public facilities, its Web sites and its publications.

Accommodation
Facilities are an integral part of museum operations. They do more than house staff; they also provide a venue for the public, and housing for the collection. Facilities have a profound effect on museum visitation. Appropriate museum architecture attracts visitors, contributes to the atmosphere and becomes a symbol of the institution's mandate. A large portion of comments by visitors allude to their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with the quality of the facilities and their related services.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Less:		Estimates
			Revenues
			credited
			to the vote
Heritage Preservation	5,474	99	871	4,702	4,700
Sharing Knowledge	15,658	291	3,048	12,901	12,646
Accommodation	7,801	866	435	8,232	8,231
	28,933	1,256	4,354	25,835	25,577

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Public Service Commission

Strategic Outcome

A highly competent, non-partisan and representative Public Service, able to provide service in both official languages, in which appointments are based on the values of fairness, access, representativeness and transparency.

Program Activity Descriptions

Appointment integrity and political neutrality
The Appointment Integrity and Political Neutrality activity develops and maintains a policy and regulatory framework for safeguarding the integrity of public service staffing and ensuring political neutrality. This activity includes establishing policies and standards, providing advice, interpretation and guidance and administering delegated and non-delegated appointment authorities.

Oversight of integrity of staffing and political neutrality
The Oversight of Integrity of Staffing and Political Neutrality activity provides an accountability regime for the implementation of the appointment policy and regulatory framework for safeguarding the integrity of public service staffing and ensuring political neutrality. This activity includes monitoring departments and agencies' compliance with legislative requirements, conducting audits, studies and evaluations, carrying out investigations, and reporting to Parliament on the integrity of public service staffing.

Staffing services and assessment
The Staffing Services and Assessment activity develops and maintains the systems that link Canadians and public servants seeking employment opportunities in the federal public service with hiring departments and agencies. It provides assessment-related products and services in the form of research and development, consultation, assessment operations and counselling for use in recruitment, selection and development throughout the federal public service. This activity also includes delivering staffing services, programs and products to departments and agencies, to Canadians and public servants, through client service units located across Canada.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Less:		Estimates
		Revenues
		credited
		to the vote
Appointment integrity and political neutrality	18,580	. . . . .	18,580	47,821
Oversight of integrity of staffing and political neutrality	29,794	. . . . .	29,794	. . . . .
Staffing services and assessment	60,832	6,000	54,832	58,196
	109,206	6,000	103,206	106,017

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Public Service Labour Relations Board

Strategic Outcome

Harmonious labour relations in the Federal Public and Parliamentary Service.

Program Activity Descriptions

Administration of collective bargaining and grievance adjudication systems, including mediation, and compensation research and analysis
The Public Service Labour Relations Board administers the adjudication systems in the federal public and parliamentary services. Board members administer the legislation by holding grievance adjudication and complaint hearings throughout Canada. Grievances referred to the Board arise from the application or interpretation of a collective agreement or an arbitral award, or from the imposition of major disciplinary action and termination of employment. Other proceedings before the Board include arbitration, conciliation through Public Interest Commmissions, mediation, compensation research and analysis, applications for certification, revocation of certification, displacement, complaints of unfair labour practices, identification of positions whose duties are of a managerial and confidential nature, essential services agreements, determination of successor rights, enforcement of obligations of employer and employee organization, and complaints of disciplinary actions or discrimination that resulted from federal employees having exercised their rights relating to workplace health and safety under Part II of the Canada Labour Code.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Administration of collective bargaining and grievance
adjudication systems, including mediation, and
compensation research and analysis	11,405	11,405	17,924
	11,405	11,405	17,924

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Public Service Staffing Tribunal

Strategic Outcome

Contribute to a competent, non-partisan and representative Public Service through impartial and timely disposition of disputes related to the internal staffing and lay-off processes in the Government of Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Processing of complaints relating to the appointment, revocation and lay-off provisions under the Public Service Employment Act
Pursuant to the new Public Service Employment Act , the mandate of the Public Service Staffing Tribunal (the "Tribunal") is to consider and dispose of complaints stemming from an internal appointment, the implementation of a corrective measure ordered by the Tribunal, the revocation of an appointment or a lay-off. In considering whether a complaint relating to an internal appointment or a lay-off is substantiated, the Tribunal may interpret and apply the Canadian Human Rights Act . If the Tribunal finds that the complaint is founded, it may order that compensation be paid. The Tribunal may also provide mediation services at any stage of a proceeding in order to resolve a complaint.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Processing of complaints relating to the appointment,
revocation and lay-off provisions under the Public
Service Employment Act	4,960	4,960	5,244
	4,960	4,960	5,244

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Status of Women — Office of the Co-ordinator

Strategic Outcome

Gender equality and the full participation of women in the economic, social, cultural and political life of Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Promote Equitable Public Policy
To influence the development of government policies, research, programs and services that take into account the diversity of women's perspectives and realities. This serves to assist the government in developing and implementing federal initiatives that narrow gaps between women and men and expand opportunities for women.

Build Knowledge and Organizational Capacity on Gender Equality
To develop the knowledge and capacity of a number of stakeholders so that they are better informed and able to address gender-based issues of significance to Canadian society in a coordinated manner.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions		Estimates
			and other
			transfer
			payments
Promote Equitable Public Policy	1,949	. . . . .	. . . . .	1,949	2,607
Build Knowledge and Organizational Capacity on Gender
Equality	5,990	10,750	1,200	17,940	21,999
	7,939	10,750	1,200	19,889	24,606

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Build Knowledge and Organizational Capacity on Gender Equality
Women's Program - Grants to women's and other voluntary
organizations for the purpose of furthering women's participation in
Canadian society	10,750,000	10,750,000
Total grants	10,750,000	10,750,000
Contributions
Build Knowledge and Organizational Capacity on Gender Equality
Contributions to the Native Women's Association of Canada for the
Sisters in Spirit initiative	1,000,000	1,000,000
Women's Program - Contributions to women's and other voluntary
organizations for the purpose of furthering women's participation in
Canadian society	200,000	. . . . .
Total contributions	1,200,000	1,000,000
Total	11,950,000	11,750,000

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Telefilm Canada

Strategic Outcome

Canadians have access to high quality popular Canadian audio-visual productions.

Program Activity Descriptions

Canada Feature Film Fund
The Canada Feature Film Fund (CFFF) is the primary instrument of the federal government's Canadian Feature Film Policy, entitled From Script to Screen. The objective of the policy, and of the CFFF, is to capture 5% of the domestic box office by the end of fiscal year 2005-2006. The Fund provides assistance for screenwriting, project development, production, marketing and versions of Canadian feature films that have high box office potential in Canada. In administering the CFFF, Telefilm seeks to support the development, production and marketing of compelling, distinctively Canadian feature films that reflect Canadian society, including its cultural diversity.

The financial assistance provided by Telefilm Canada is intended to contribute to the overall growth, and professional and economic development of the Canadian film industry. Telefilm's financial participation may be provided in various forms: investments, conditionally repayable advances, loans, loan guarantees, grants or corporate envelopes. The majority of Telefilm Canada's activity centres on investments in individual projects based on a rigorous project selection process. As an investor, Telefilm Canada shares the risks and eventual revenues of the productions it participates in financially.

The CFFF is the subject of a Memorandum of Understanding between Telefilm Canada and the Department of Canadian Heritage. Under the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding, a minimum of one-third of funds are reserved for French-language projects.

Professional Development and Complementary Activities
This program activity is intended to complement Telefilm Canada's support to feature film and television production-related activity, by supporting activities that enhance the overall environment and conditions in which Canadian feature films and television programs are produced, promoted, sold and distributed.

Support in the form of grants is provided to Canadian feature film and television festivals and to Canadian film and television awards shows, to raise the profile of Canadian productions with Canadian audiences. In addition, support in the form of grants is extended to industry professionals to attend international festivals and markets, and for professional development initiatives.

Other Activities
This program activity refers to all programs administered by Telefilm Canada pursuant to contribution agreements or other agreements with the Department of Canadian Heritage. They support Telefilm Canada's audience-and-building-capacity objectives.

Telefilm Canada has two contribution agreements with the Department of Canadian Heritage. They provide Telefilm Canada with the financial resources to administer the following two funds: The Canada New Media Fund and the National Training Schools Program. In addition, Telefilm Canada administers Canada's international co-production agreements and recommends certification of international co-productions.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Less:		Estimates
		Revenues
		credited
		to the vote
Canada Feature Film Fund	115,037	15,150	99,887	80,203
Professional Development and Complementary Activities	11,965	7,203	4,762	5,225
Other Activities	101,876	101,876	. . . . .	. . . . .
Canadian Television Fund	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	39,614
	228,878	124,229	104,649	125,042

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