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Details on Transfer Payments Programs

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to the Organization for the Advancement of Aboriginal People's Health (OAAPH)
Start Date: April 2005			End Date: March 2010
Description: to support the Organization for the Advancement of Aboriginal People's Health
Strategic outcomes: Improved knowledge-based activities (including research) related to the health of Aboriginal people and communities
Expected Results : Continued empowerment of Aboriginal peoples through advancements in knowledge and sharing of knowledge on aboriginal health
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants
Total Contributions	0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health	0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Planned Audits and Evaluations: N/A

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments to Indian bands, associations or groups for the control and provision of health services
Start Date: 1989			End Date: 2006
Description: T o increase responsibility and control by Indian communities of their own health care and to effect improvement in the health conditions of Indian people.
Strategic outcomes: Strengthened and enhanced accountability of community leaders to community members in transferred communities regarding the management and the delivery of health programs and services
Expected Results: Increased control or accountability by First Nations communities of health care services.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants
Total Contributions	209.6	217.9	227.9	233.9
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA First Nations and Inuit Health	209.6	217.9	227.9	233.9
*Planned Audits and Evaluations: N/A**

*Recipients are required to provide year end financial audited statements. Contribution compliance audits are conducted every year for a sample of recipients.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Health Governance and Infrastructure Support (HG/IS)
Start Date: April, 2005			End Date: March 2010
Description: Governance and Infrastructure Support to the First Nations and Inuit Health System
Strategic outcomes: Contributes to the improved health status of First Nations and Inuit individuals, families and communities through strengthened governance and infrastructure support.
Expected Results: Improved health status of FNI through strengthened governance and infrastructure
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants
Total Contributions	0	167.6	188.3	179.1
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health	0	167.6	188.3	179.1
*Planned Audits and Evaluations: Evaluation** Initiatives for the adaptation and integration of health services for Aboriginal peoples

* Contribution compliance audits are completed every year for a sample of recipients.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Community Programs
Start Date: April 1, 2005			End Date: March 2010
Description: community programs support child and maternal-child health; mental health promotion; addictions prevention and treatment; chronic disease prevention and health promotion services.
Strategic outcomes: Contributes to the improved health status of First Nations and Inuit individuals, families and communities through strengthened community programs and supports.
Expected Results: Increased participation of First Nations and Inuit individuals, families, and communities in programs and supports Improved continuum of programs and services in First Nations and Inuit communities
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants
Total Contributions	0	211.3	228.6	243.5
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health	0	211.3	228.6	243.5
*Planned Audits and Evaluations: NNADAP - residential Tobacco Control Strategy (FN/I)**

* Recipients are required to provide year end financial audited statements. Contribution compliance audits are conducted every year for a sample of recipients.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Health Facilities and Capital Program
Start Date: April, 2005			End Date: March 2010
Description: Provides funding to eligible recipients for the construction acquisition, leasing, operation and maintenance of nursing stations, health centres, health stations, health offices, treatment centres, staff residences, and operational support buildings.
Strategic outcomes: Modern and well maintained health care facilities and residences that support effective health program delivery.
Expected Results: Increase availability of health facilities, equipment and other moveable assets in First Nations and Inuit communities that support the provision of health services
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants
Total Contributions	0	53.1	51.2	48.6
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health	0	53.1	51.2	48.6
*Planned Audits and Evaluations: N/A**

** Contribution compliance audits are conducted every year for a sample of recipients.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Health Benefits
Start Date: April, 2005			End Date: March 2010
Description: A limited range of medically necessary health-related goods and services which supplement those provided through other private or provincial/territorial health insurance plans is provided to registered Indians and recognized Inuit. Benefits include drugs, dental care, vision care, medical supplies and equipment, short-term crisis intervention mental health services, and transportation to access medical services not available on reserve or in the community of residence.
Strategic outcomes: Access to non-insured health benefits contributes to improved health status of First Nations and Inuit eligible clients
Expected Results: Access by eligible clients to Non-Insured Health benefits
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants
Total Contributions	0	123.3	120.7	124.2
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health	0	123.3	120.7	124.2
*Planned Audits and Evaluations: N/A**

*Recipients are required to provide year end financial audited statements. Contribution compliance audits are conducted every year for a sample of recipients.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Health Protection
Start Date: April, 2005			End Date: March 2010
Description: Communicable Disease and Environmental Health and Research programs facilitate preparedness to implement measures in the control, management and containment of outbreaks of preventable diseases and improve management and control of environmental hazards.
Strategic outcomes: Health protection interventions contribute to improved health status of First Nations and Inuit individuals, families and communities.
Expected Results: Environmental health risk management contributes to improved health status of First Nations individuals, families and communities Improved access to quality well- coordinated communicable disease prevention and control programs for First Nations and Inuit individuals, families, and communities
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants
Total Contributions	0	9.7	10.3	9.2
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health	0	9.7	10.3	9.2
*Planned Audits and Evaluations:** Water Management Strategy

* Recipients are required to provide year end financial audited statements. Contribution compliance audits are conducted every year for a sample of recipients.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Primary Health Care
Start Date: April, 2005			End Date: March 2010
Description: Primary Health Care services include emergency and acute care health services, Community primary health care services which include illness and injury prevention and health promotion activities. These programs also include: the First Nations and Inuit Home and Community Care; and the Oral Health Strategy.
Strategic outcomes: Primary health care contributes to improved health status of First Nations and Inuit individuals, families and communities
Expected Results: Improved access to quality well-coordinated culturally appropriate primary health care programs and services for First Nations and Inuit individuals, families and communities
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants
Total Contributions	0	119.7	121.2	123.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health	0	119.7	121.2	123.0
*Planned Audits and Evaluations: Home and Community Care Primary Health Care Program**

* Recipients are required to provide year end financial audited statements. Contribution compliance audits are conducted every year for a sample of recipients.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions for Bigstone Non-Insured Health Benefits Pilot Project
Start Date: April, 2005			End Date: March 2010
Description: Administration and delivery of benefits with Bigstone Health Commission to registered Indians and recognized Inuit.
Strategic outcomes: Access to non-insured health benefits contributes to improved health status of First Nations and Inuit eligible clients
Expected Results: Provide registered Indians and recognized Inuit with a limited range of medically necessary health related goods and services not provided through private or federal/provincial/territorial health insurance plans.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants
Total Contributions	0	8.2	8.5	8.8
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health	0	8.2	8.5	8.8
Planned Audits and Evaluations: 1 including a contribution audit

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant for Nunavut Medical Travel Fund
Start Date: April 2005			End Date: March 2010
Description: To support the Nunavut medical travel fund
Strategic outcomes: To Improve Health System Sustainability in the Territories
Expected Results: address the significant and immediate pressures facing the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut (the territories) in the area of medical travel expenditures offset a portion of the territories' medical travel costs; and enable the territories to redirect resources to alternative sustainable health reform initiatives.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health
Total Grants	0	10.2	10.2	10.2
Total Contributions
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Program Activity (PA) First Nations and Inuit Health	0	10.2	10.2	10.2
Planned Audits and Evaluations: N/A

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Named Grant to the Health Council of Canada
Start Date: September 1, 2004			Renewal Date: March 31, 2008
Description: The mandate of the Health Council of Canada is to monitor and make annual public reports on the implementation of the 2003 First Ministers' Accord on Health Care Renewal and the 2004 Health Accord.
PAA Strategic Outcome #1: Strengthen knowledge base to address health and health care priorities.
Expected Results: Through monitoring and the annual public reporting on the progress achieved in implementing the 2003 First Ministers' Accord and the 2004 Health Accord, the Health Council of Canada will contribute to enhancing accountability and transparency in health system care reform.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) Health Policy, Planning and Information
Total Grants	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
Total Contributions
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	10.0	10.0	10.0	10.0
Planned Audits and Evaluations: The Health Council of Canada publishes annual audited financial statements

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Canadian Patient Safety Institute (CPSI)
Start Date: December 10, 2003			End Date: March 31, 2008
Description: Establishment of a class grant program to support the federal government's interest in a federal/provincial/territorial partnership context, in achieving an accessible, high quality, sustainable and accountable health system adaptable to the needs of Canadians.
Strategic Outcome(s): Strengthen knowledge base to address health and health care priorities. To improve the quality of health care services by strengthening system coordination related to patient safety, including promoting national collaboration among key players
Expected Results: Provide advice to governments, stakeholders and the public on effective strategies to improve patient safety; Perform a coordinating role across sectors and systems; Promote best practices related to patient safety; and Raise awareness of patient safety issues with patients and the general public through public education and reporting.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) Health Policy, Planning and Information
Total Grants	8.0	8.0	8.0	8.0
Total Contributions
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	8.0	8.0	8.0	8.0
Planned Audits and Evaluations:The CPSI will undertake an initial program evaluation 3 years after the start date of the grant and once every 5 years thereafter. A full independent audit and auditor's report are required on an annual basis.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA)
Start Date: April 1, 2005			End Date: March 31, 2008
Description: CCOHTA is an independent not-for-profit corporation established under the Canada Corporations Act , Part II, whose purpose is to co-ordinate, perform and facilitate the collection, analysis, creation and dissemination of information concerning the effectiveness and cost of technologies and drugs and their impact on health and the appropriateness of their use. The purpose of the Named Grant is to provide financial assistance to support CCOHTA's core business activities namely, Common Drug Review ("CDR"), Health Technology Assessment ("HTA") and Canadian Optimal Medication Prescribing and Utilization Service ("COMPUS").
Strategic Outcome(s): Strengthen knowledge base to address health and health care priorities. The evidenced-based adoption, diffusion, management and utilization of health technologies within the Canadian health care system.
Expected Results: Increased capacity building in jurisdictions for the assessment and analysis of information on health technologies as well as the receptor capacity relating to policy analysis in accordance with the priorities of the Federal/Provincial/Territorial health systems/Ministries of Health. Increased relevance of Canadian health technology assessment products and services, produced by CCOHTA and its partners. Implementation of the Canada's Health Technology Strategy including the establishment of structures and a transparent process to allow jurisdictions to share information and, where appropriate, work together for the better management of health technology. Promoting and facilitating the adoption of best practices in drug prescribing services. Implementation of the Federal Provincial Territorial Common Drug Review Program, which provides participating federal, provincial and territorial publicly funded drug plans with a systematic review of the available clinical evidence, a review of pharmacoeconomic data and formulary listing recommendations for new drugs.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) Health Policy, Planning and Information
Total Grants	16.9	17.4	17.4	16.9
Total Contributions
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	16.9	17.4	17.4	16.9
Planned Audits and Evaluations: CCOHTA is to carry out and submit to the Minister, no later than June 30, 2007, an independent evaluation of CCOHTA's core business activities for the period of March 31 st , 2003 to March 31, 2007.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions for the Primary Health Care Transition Fund (PHCTF)
Start Date: June 13, 2001			End Date : September 30, 2006
Description: $800 million PHCTF established in response to FMM 2000 commitment that improvements to primary health care are crucial to the renewal of the health care system overall.
Strategic Outcome(s): Strengthened knowledge base to address health and health care priorities Program Strategic outcomes: Effect quality improvement and cost-effectiveness of primary health care service delivery across Canada; knowledge development and translation initiatives to facilitate continuous improvement of primary health care service delivery; fund initiatives supporting primary health care renewal; support and coordinate the analysis and sharing of information on primary health care renewal; and, provide national leadership of primary health care service transformation in collaboration with provincial/territorial counterparts, stakeholder groups and other mechanisms.
Expected Results: Immediate Outcomes: 1) Acceleration of PHC renewal 2) Increased emphasis on PHC renewal 3) Increased collaboration on PHC renewal Intermediate Outcomes: 4) Improved infrastructure and systems to deliver PHC Intermediate Outcomes: 5) Enhanced knowledge and capacity to deliver PHC 6) A more integrated approach to the delivery of PHC Long-term Outcome: 7) Fundamental change in support of sustainable PHC systems * This outcome is not expected to happen within the life of the PHCTF; expected time frame is five to ten years.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) Health Policy, Planning and Information
Total Grants
Total Contributions	248.9	75.6	0	0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	248.9	75.6	0	0
Planned Audits and Evaluations The formative evaluation report has been completed and the PHCTF response and action plan to the report is expected to be approved by the end of fiscal year 05/06. The initiation of the summative evaluation of the PHCTF will also take place in fiscal year 05/06 with a completion in 06/07. Audits are currently being conducted on two initiative recipients funded by the PHCTF, these include the Bigstone Health Commission and the Northern and Aboriginal Population Health and Wellness Institute (NAPHWI). A management audit of the Ontario Per Capita file is also underway. All audits will be completed in fiscal year 05/06.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Health Care Strategies and Policy Contribution Program
Start Date: September 24, 2002			End Date: March 31, 2007
Description: To support the federal government's interests in achieving an accessible, high quality, sustainable and accountable health system adaptable to the needs of Canadians.
Strategic Outcome(s): Strengthened knowledge base to address health and health care priorities Increased evidence & knowledge base for decision-making in health care Increased collaboration/coordination on identified health care system issues/priorities
Expected Results: Reports, consultations, research and evaluation; educational models/tools and resources for health providers, health system managers and decision makers; innovative models for funding and delivery; innovative collaborations and/or coalitions; case studies and best practices; policy research documents; environmental scans, system and technology assessments; increased evidence and knowledge base for decision-making in health care; Performance Measurement System; evaluation framework; annual audits & ongoing monitoring.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA) Health Policy, Planning and Information
Total Grants
Total Contributions	21.0	29.1	38.4	36.6
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	21.0	29.1	38.4	36.6
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Overall Health Care Strategies, Policy Grant and Contribution Programs formative evaluation due on March 31, 2007.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions Program to improve access to health services for Official Language Minority Communities
Start Date: April 1, 2003			End Date: June 30, 2008
Description: Contribution program to improve access to health services to official language minority communities. This initiative is part of the federal Action Plan for Official Languages.
Strategic outcomes: (a) improve access to health services for official language minority communities; (b) meet the needs and improve health services in official language minority communities, thereby enhancing the health of these communities; (c) improve the efficiency of the health system as a whole by improving health services for official language minority communities. These objectives are commensurate with Health Canada's mission to help people of Canada maintain and improve their health. More specifically, they relate to two of the departmental objectives namely ensuring high-quality health services that are efficient and accessible and reduce health inequalities in Canadian society.
Expected Results: Expected key program results have been developed with the Consultative Committees and are integrated into the Results-Based Management and Accountability Framework (RMAF) which have been developed for the Program. For both official language community there is two majors components: Component networking : the networking component is to mobilize the capacity of institutions, professionals and communities to foster the commitment to health services in both official languages for official language minority communities. Component training and retention of health professionnel : this component is to increase capacity for basic training, improve professional development and research, and promote the retention of health professionals in official language minority communities.
Networking Component A) French-speaking minority communities The expected results are to: -promote the establishment of strong, durable links among health sector stakeholders (health professionals, communities, policy makers, health care institutions, training institutions); -mitigate the geographic dispersal of Francophone and Anglophone minority communities and the isolation experienced by professionals; -promote communities ownership (in terms of the planning, development, strengthening or pursuit and promotion of improved access to health care in French); -maximize the use of existing resources and share best practices; -make health sector stakeholders more aware of the importance of language in health service delivery; -improve services to French-speaking minority communities by delivering high-quality health care and increasing their use; and - build capacity to provide health services in French through professional networking, and promote research capacity in French.
B) English-speaking minority communities The expected results are: -promote the establishment of strong, durable links among health sector stakeholders (health professionals, communities, policy makers, health facilities, training institutions); -mitigate the geographic dispersal of Anglophone minority communities and the isolation experienced by professionals; -promote communities ownership (in terms of the planning, development, strengthening or pursuit and promotion of improved access to health services in English); -maximize the use of existing resources and share best practices; - build capacity to provide health services in English through professional networking, and the participation of researchers in the minority language.
Training and Retention Of Health Professionnel A) Francophone minority communities The expected results are : -more Francophone professional health training through partnerships with the universities, colleges, etc.; -more incentives for recruitment and retention of health professionals able to serve Francophones, including greater motivation to remain in home regions after completing studies or professional training; -greater research capacity and better understanding of the needs of French-speaking minority communities; -more professionals to meet the needs of French-speaking minority communities; and greater satisfaction on the part of professionals and patients.
B) English-speaking minority communities The expected results are: -creation of mechanisms for promoting the professional training of health professionals to ensure that they can deliver health services to the Anglophone communities in the province; -improvement in the range and quality of services available to Anglophone minority communities in the Province of Quebec; -increase in the number of professionals to meet the needs of Anglophone minority communities; -a greater role for the Anglophone education sector in training and support for professionals who are working or intend to work in remote regions; and -greater satisfaction on the part of professionals and clients.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA)
Total Grants
Total Contributions	18.0	23.0	23.0	23.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	18.0	23.0	23.0	23.0
Planned Audits and Evaluations: The Program's Risk-based Audit Framework adopts an auditing approach, which assesses risk in proportion to the level of funds upon which contribution agreements are based. The Program will be audited by the Audit and Accountability Bureau Health Canada. The Program works in partnership among organizations created by official language communities themselves and Health Canada considers the risk associated with undesirable results to be low. The Department adopted monitoring practices and ongoing performance measures. The 2006 mid-term formative evaluation (on-going) will evaluate issues related to Program implementation and administration, including those that would apply to a partnership. The 2008 evaluation will evaluate the issues relating to Program relevance, attainment of results and cost-effectiveness ratio.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Canadian Blood Services (TB #826394)
Start Date : April 2000			End Date : Ongoing
Description : To support basic, applied and clinical research on blood safety and effectiveness issues through the auspices of Canadian blood services.
Strategic Outcomes : Access to Safe and Effective Health Products and Food and Information for Healthy Choices.
Expected Results : Continued improvements to basic applied and clinical research on blood safety and effectiveness.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA)
Total Grants	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Total Contributions
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0
Planned Audits and Evaluations: N/A

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions in support of the Federal Tobacco Control Strategy (FTCS)
Start Date: 2001-2002			End Date: 2006-2007
Description: The purpose of the Federal Tobacco Control Strategy (FTCS) Contribution Program is to contribute to the achievement of FTCS objectives through assistance to provinces or other bodies. In doing this, the Program supports the implementation of the four components of the Federal Tobacco Control Strategy, namely: Protection (to reduce access to tobacco and to regulate the product); Prevention (to reduce the uptake of tobacco and to create barriers to smoking); Cessation (to increase the number of quitters and reduce barriers to quitting); and Harm Reduction (to reduce harm to smokers and those exposed to tobacco). Contributions are provided to support the provinces and territories as well as key national and regional non-governmental organizations and others in order to build ongoing capacity for delivering effective tobacco prevention and cessation programs. Contributions are also used to advance tobacco control initiatives to reduce harm to smokers and those exposed to tobacco. In addition, as part of the FTCS Mass Media program, contributions are also used to fund regionally-based mass media initiatives in support of the four components. Contributions are required as Health Canada's efforts need to be coordinated and integrated with the efforts of its partners to achieve a sustained reduction in tobacco use. In addition, many of Health Canada's partners are in a better position, because of their particular expertise, to deliver certain FTCS activities or can deliver them in a more cost-effective manner.
Strategic outcomes: Reduces the health and safety risks associated with tobacco consumption by: regulating tobacco; developing and implementing initiatives to reduce or prevent the harm associated with tobacco use. The goal of the Federal Tobacco Control Strategy is to: Reduce smoking prevalence rate to 20% decrease number of cigarettes sold annually by 30% increase compliance with sales to youth laws to 80% reduce second-hand smoke in public places explore ways to reduce tobacco toxicity
Expected Results: The goal of the Federal Tobacco Control Strategy is to: Reduce smoking prevalence rate to 20% decrease number of cigarettes sold annually by 30% increase compliance with sales to youth laws to 80% reduce second-hand smoke in public places explore ways to reduce tobacco toxicity
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006 *	Planned Spending 2006-2007**	Planned Spending 2007-2008***	Planned Spending 2008-2009***
Program Activity (PA)	27.1	31.4	0	0
Total Grants
Total Contributions	19.2	15.8	15.8	15.8
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	46.3	47.5	15.8	15.8
Planned Audits and Evaluations: The Federal Tobacco Control Strategy (FTCS) is currently being evaluated at its five-year mark. The evaluation is a full summative evaluation. It will examine the overall success of the strategy, cost-effectiveness, continued relevance as well as a review of management practices. The evaluation will be completed in the summer of 2006.

* based on P9 programme forecast

**one year extension using Minister's authority - not yet approved

*** no authorities - Treasury Board Submission yet to be submitted

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Alcohol and Drug Treatment and Rehabilitation (ADTR) Contribution Program.
Start Date: April 1, 1997			End Date: A-Base
Description: A cost-sharing program to provide payments to provinces and territories to support access to alcohol and drug treatment and rehabilitation programs.
Strategic outcomes: To assist in ensuring access for Canadians to effective alcohol and drug treatment and rehabilitation programs and services. Increased access to services by women and youth. Changes to provision of services for women and youth. Discussions began in 2004-2005 with the provinces and territories regarding the implementation of a performance measurement strategy.
Expected Results: Increased access to and utilization of alcohol and drug treatment and rehabilitation services by women and youth.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA)
Total Grants
Total Contributions	14.0	14.0	14.0	14.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	14.0	14.0	14.0	14.0
Planned Audits and Evaluations: The Drug Strategy and Controlled Substances Programme (DSCSP) anticipates completing its review of literature and varying data sources in building and supporting emerging evidence on the continued relevancy of the target population, women and youth by end of June 2006.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF)
Start Date: April 2004			End Date: A-Base
Description: A contributions funding program under Canada's Drug Strategy to support community-based initiatives at the national, regional, provincial/territorial and local levels in two broad areas: health promotion and prevention, and harm reduction. It is delivered through Health Canada's national and regional offices and Northern Secretariat.
Strategic outcomes: The overall aim of the DSCIF is to address problematic substance use and to promote public awareness of alcohol and other drug issues
Expected Results: increased public awareness of existing and emerging drug issues in Canada; increased availability of effective national and community-based promotion and prevention initiatives to address substance use and abuse; increased access to, and utilization of, harm reduction initiatives to respond to problematic substance use; improved capacity of community organizations to address current and emerging needs of Canadians; and greater awareness and availability of effective models of intervention.
	Forecast Spending 2005-2006	Planned Spending 2006-2007	Planned Spending 2007-2008	Planned Spending 2008-2009
Program Activity (PA)
Total Grants
Total Contributions	10.8	9.9	10.8	10.5
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total PA	10.8	9.9	10.8	10.5
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Audit and evaluation activities regarding the Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund are reflected in the overall audit and evaluation plans of Canada's Drug Strategy (CDS). As such, DSCIF is a key component of the Interim Year Two Risk-Based Evaluation that is currently underway, and the Interim Year Five Outcome-Based Evaluation to take place in 2007-2008.

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