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Section III – Supplementary Information

Organizational Information

The following diagram displays the strategic outcomes and program activities for fiscal year 2007–08, and the associated organizational information.


Minister
Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Deputy Minister and Associate Deputy Ministers

Strategic Outcomes

Program Activities

The Government
 Lead Assistant Deputy Ministers:
Claims and Indian Government (South)
Northern Affairs (North)

Governance and Institutions of Government
 Co-Lead Director General: Lands and Trust Services and Claims and Indian Government
Co-operative Relationships
 Lead Director General: Claims and Indian Government
Claims Settlements
 Lead Director General: Claims and Indian Government
Northern Governance
 Lead Director General: Northern Affairs

The People
 Lead Assistant Deputy Ministers:
Socio-economic Policy and Regional Operations (South)
Northern Affairs (North)

Managing Individual Affairs
 Lead Director General: Lands and Trust Services
Education
 Lead Director General: Socio-economic Policy and Regional Operations
Social Development
 Lead Director General: Socio-economic Policy and Regional Operations
Healthy Northern Communities
 Lead Director General: Northern Affairs

The Land
 Lead Assistant Deputy Ministers:
Lands and Trust Services (South)
Northern Affairs (North)

Clarity of Title to Land and Resources
 Lead Director General: Claims and Indian Government
Responsible Federal Stewardship
 Lead Director General: Lands and Trust Services
First Nations Governance over Land, Resources and the Environment
 Lead Director General: Lands and Trust Services
Northern Land and Resources
 Lead Director General: Northern Affairs

The Economy
 Lead Assistant Deputy Ministers:
Economic Development (South)
Northern Affairs (North)

Economic and Employment Opportunities for Aboriginal People
 Lead Director General: Socio-economic Policy and Regional Operations
Economic Development
 Lead Director General: Economic Development
Community Infrastructure
 Lead Director General: Socio-economic Policy and Regional Operations
Northern Economy
 Lead Director General: Northern Affairs

The Office of the Federal Interlocutor
 Lead Assistant Deputy Minister:
Office of the Federal Interlocutor

Co-operative Relations
 Lead Director General: Office of the Federal Interlocutor

Departmental Management and Administration
Program Operations:
 Policy and Strategic Direction Senior Assistant Deputy Minister;
Socio-economic Policy and Regional Operations Senior/Associate Assistant Deputy Ministers;
Claims and Indian Government Assistant Deputy Minister;
Lands and Trust Services Assistant Deputy Minister;
Chief Financial Officer;
Northern Affairs Assistant Deputy Minister.

Regional Operations:
 Lead Senior Assistant Deputy Minister: Socio-economic Policy and Regional Operations
Regional Directors General (South):
British Columbia , Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic

Lead Assistant Deputy Minister: Northern Affairs
Regional Directors General (North):
Yukon , Northwest Territories, Nunavut

Departmental links to the Government of Canada Outcomes


Program Activity

2007–08 ($ millions)

Government of Canada Outcome

Budgetary

Non-Budgetary

Total Main Estimates

Adjustments (planned spending not in Main Estimates)

Total Planned Spending

Operating

Capital

Grants

Contributions

Gross/Net

Loans, Investments and Advances

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Strategic Outcome: The Government

Governance and Institutions of Government

2

41.1

—

366.3

229.5

637.0

—

637.0

15.6

652.6

Co-operative Relationships

2

79.7

11.7

5.6

69.1

166.1

74.5

240.6

0.2

240.8

Claims Settlements

1

29.9

—

470.9

—

500.8

—

500.8

22.5

523.3

Strategic Outcome: The People

Managing Individual Affairs

2

12.8

3.8

1.4

6.7

24.7

—

24.7

—

24.7

Education

2

104.9

—

34.2

1,528.2

1,667.2

—

1,667.2

3.2

1,670.4

Social Development

2

80.1

—

10.0

1,310.4

1,400.5

—

1,400.5

0.3

1,400.8

Strategic Outcome: The Land

Clarity of Title to Land and Resources

1

4.6

1.6

3.5

—

9.7

—

9.7

—

9.7

Responsible Federal Stewardship

4

21.5

—

—

27.5

49.0

—

49.0

—

49.0

First Nations Governance over Land, Resources and the Environment

1

18.0

—

—

18.0

36.0

—

36.0

—

36.0

Strategic Outcome: The Economy

Economic and Employment Opportunities for Aboriginal People and Economic Development

1 and 5

16.8

—

—

109.6

126.4

—

126.4

49.2

175.5

Community Infrastructure

1

107.3

5.0

84.5

1,068.5

1,265.3

—

1,265.3

0.3

1,265.6

Strategic Outcome: Office of the Federal Interlocutor

Co-operative Relations

2

12.1

—

—

23.6

35.7

—

35.7

—

35.8

The North

Northern Governance

2

10.1

—

—

0.2

10.3

—

10.3

—

10.3

Healthy Northern Communities

3

35.0

—

45.5

7.9

88.4

—

88.4

51.8

140.2

Northern Land and Resources

1

170.0

—

1.1

17.3

188.3

—

188.3

—

188.4

Northern Economy

1

4.4

—

—

22.5

26.8

—

26.8

—

26.9

Sub-Total

 

748.2

22.1

1,022.9

4,438.9

6,232.2

74.5

6,306.7

143.2

6,449.8

Budget 2006 funding earmarked in the Fiscal Framework for priorities including women, children, families, water and housing (not yet allocated to specific initiatives/program activities — includes funding for other government departments)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

314.5

314.5

Total

 

748.2

22.1

1,022.9

4,438.9

6,232.2

74.5

6,306.7

457.7

6,764.3

Canadian Polar Commission

Research Facilitation and Communication

 

1.0

—

—

—

1.0

—

1.0

—

1.0

Total

 

1.0

—

—

—

1.0

—

1.0

—

1.0

Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Government of Canada Outcome:1 Strong Economic Growth — 2 Diverse Society that Promotes Linguistic Duality and Social Inclusion — 3 Healthy Canadians with Access to Quality Health Care — 4 A Clean and Healthy Environment — 5 Income Security and Employment for Canadians

Tables

Table 1: Departmental Planned Spending and Full-time Equivalents


 

($ millions)

Forecast Spending
2006–07

Planned Spending
2007–08

Planned Spending
2008–09

Planned Spending
2009–10

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Governance and Institutions of Government

613.6

637.0

641.5

645.4

Co-operative Relationships

159.1

166.1

145.5

138.3

Claims Settlements

—

500.8

138.3

128.5

Managing Individual Affairs

15.8

24.7

21.1

21.1

Education

1,608.4

1,667.2

1,723.2

1,763.7

Social Development

1,341.9

1,400.5

1,451.2

1,486.3

Clarity of Title to Land and Resources

11.2

9.7

5.7

5.7

Responsible Federal Stewardship

48.7

49.0

43.0

41.8

First Nations Governance over Land, Resources and the Environment

46.0

36.0

35.7

35.7

Economic and Employment Opportunities for Aboriginal People and Economic Development*

694.3

126.4

128.5

127.8

Community Infrastructure

1,305.6

1,265.3

1,068.3

1,074.6

Co-operative Relations (OFI)

40.8

35.7

8.6

8.6

Northern

Northern Governance

11.3

10.3

10.3

10.3

Healthy Northern Communities

86.7

88.4

85.5

86.5

Northern Land and Resources

174.1

188.3

169.6

154.8

Northern Economy

32.1

26.8

23.4

2.1

Budgetary Main Estimates (gross)

6,189.7

6,232.2

5,699.3

5,731.3

Co-operative Relationships

80.8

74.5

56.3

56.3

Non-Budgetary Main Estimates (gross)

80.8

74.5

56.3

56.3

Less: Respendable Revenue

—

—

—

—

Total Main Estimates

6,270.5

6,306.7

5,755.6

5,787.6

Adjustments:

Supplementary Estimates A

Voted Appropriations

Funding to address extraordinary demands and associated evacuation costs as a result of fires and flooding and to address the high fuel costs in First Nations communities that are served by diesel generating plants

67.5

—

—

—

Operating budget carry forward (horizontal item)

28.4

—

—

—

Funding to implement an action plan that will ensure that First Nations communities have access to safe drinking water

22.6

—

—

—

Funding related to the assessment, management and remediation of federal contaminated sites (horizontal item)

19.7

—

—

—

Funding to address increased costs of the Northern Air Stage Food Mail Program

13.3

—

—

—

Funding for consultation and policy development on the legal issue of on-reserve matrimonial real property in the event of marital breakup

8.4

—

—

—

Funding to prepare for Canada's participation in International Polar Year 2007–2008, an extensive international research program in the Arctic and Antarctic (horizontal item)

7.3

—

—

—

Funding for the delivery of federal programs and services, including health, to the O-Pipon-Na-Piwin Cree Nation (horizontal item)

6.1

—

—

—

Funding for operating and maintaining shelters for victims of family violence and prevention-related community programming in order to reduce the incidence of family violence in First Nations communities

6.0

—

—

—

Funding for school construction on reserves in Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia and Alberta

3.8

—

—

—

Funding to support the claims negotiation processes and the ongoing implementation of the Deh Cho First Nations Interim Measures Agreement

3.7

—

—

—

Funding for the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board's participation in the Joint Review Panel hearings for the Mackenzie Gas Project

3.0

—

—

—

Funding to address federal obligations dealing with outstanding Aboriginal treaty rights to support two Aboriginal organizations in their negotiations

2.0

—

—

—

Funding for the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund relating to investments in public infrastructure projects designed to improve the quality of life in both urban and rural communities (horizontal item)

1.3

—

—

—

Additional resources related to a reallocation of the Ministry's regional responsibilities

0.2

—

—

—

Funding to increase the grant to the Sechelt Indian Band pursuant to the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act

0.1

—

—

—

Funding for existing climate change programs pending the finalization of a new environmental agenda (horizontal item)

0.1

—

—

—

Funding to support the administration of representative status Indian organizations

—

—

—

—

Funding for the advancement of scientific knowledge of the North for the Northern Science Award

—

—

—

—

Loans to native claimant groups to continue negotiations – Nunavik Inuit, Crees of Quebec, Algonquins of Eastern Ontario, Northwest Territories Métis, and Deh Cho

8.5

—

—

—

Operating budget carry forward (horizontal item)

0.2

—

—

—

Transfers

Transfer from Indian Specific Claims Commission – To reimburse funding advanced to the Commission for operational costs

5.0

—

—

—

Transfer from Privy Council – For the Aboriginal Affairs Secretariat as a result of government restructuring

1.4

—

—

—

Transfer from Health – To provide for a grant to the Sechelt Indian Band pursuant to the Sechelt Indian Band Self-Government Act

0.3

—

—

—

Transfer from Office of Infrastructure of Canada – For the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund relating to investments in public infrastructure projects designed to improve the quality of life in both urban and rural communities (horizontal item)

0.2

—

—

—

Transfer from Canadian Heritage – For the development of Official Language Minority Communities (Interdepartmental Partnership with the Official Language Communities) (horizontal item)

0.2

—

—

—

Transfer to Fisheries and Oceans – For harbour development at Conne River, Newfoundland and Labrador

(1.4)

—

—

—

Funds Available

Less: 2005 Expenditure Review Committee Savings – Procurement

(4.7)

—

—

—

Less: 2006 Expenditure Restraint

(2.4)

—

—

—

Less: Spending authorities available within the Vote

(4.7)

—

—

—

Sub-Total (Supplementary Estimates A)

196.2

—

—

—

Supplementary Estimates B

Voted Appropriations

Funding for out of court settlements

21.1

—

—

—

Funding to contribute to the Aboriginal Peoples' Survey conducted by Statistics Canada to provide a snapshot of socio-economic, cultural and health data for Aboriginal populations

9.4

—

—

—

Funding to support the development and implementation of remedial management plans to improve the First Nation's capacity to manage their financial affairs

3.6

—

—

—

Funding to develop a regulatory regime under the First Nations Commercial and Industrial Development Act to improve economic development opportunities for First Nations communities on reserve lands

2.1

—

—

—

Funding to support the Cree, Naskapi and Inuit for increased costs related to claim settlement agreements as a result of revised population data and a price adjustment on the Cree capital base

1.3

—

—

—

Funding for the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund relating to investments in public infrastructure projects designed to improve the quality of life in both urban and rural communities

—

—

—

—

Transfers

Transfer from Industry — To transfer the control and supervision of Aboriginal Business Canada as a result of government restructuring

27.4

—

—

—

Transfer from Industry — To transfer the control and supervision of First Nations SchoolNet as a result of government restructuring

6.0

—

—

—

Transfer from Heritage Canada — To support the Tr'on dëk Hwëch'in First Nation in the development and management of Yukon heritage resources

0.2

—

—

—

Internal reallocation of resources — To provide payments to Indians, Inuit and Innu for the purpose of supplying public services in capital facilities and maintenance

—

—

—

—

Internal reallocation of resources – As a result of reduced contribution requirements related to the deferral of funding for claims settlement and implementation

—

—

—

—

Transfer to Foreign Affairs and International Trade — For the payment of assessed contributions representing Canada's membership in The Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

(0.1)

—

—

—

Transfer to Office of Infrastructure of Canada — For activities such as evaluation, audit and performance reporting under the Infrastructure Canada Program which will inform undertakings related to the current and next generations of infrastructure funds

(0.7)

—

—

—

Internal reallocation of resources — To fund a portion of the Aboriginal People's Survey conducted by Statistics Canada to provide a snapshot of socio-economic, cultural and health data for Aboriginal populations and a Métis election in Saskatchewan

—

—

—

—

Funds Available

Less: Spending authorities available within the Votes

(37.5)

—

—

—

Sub-Total (Supplementary Estimates B)

32.8

—

—

—

Other Adjustments

Expected year end lapse for funding reprofiled to 2007–08

(269.7)

—

—

—

First Nations Education in British Columbia

—

0.6

0.6

0.6

Federal investments in International Polar Year (includes funding for other government departments)

—

51.7

55.0

17.1

Funding for Mi'kmaq Education in Nova Scotia

—

2.2

(1.1)

(1.1)

Nunavik Inuit Land Claims Agreement

—

31.0

17.9

17.9

Aboriginal Peoples Survey

—

1.0

1.0

1.0

Incremental funding for Internal Audit

—

0.5

—

—

Strengthening First Nations financial management capacity

—

7.0

—

—

Aboriginal Business Canada — Transfer from Industry Canada

—

49.1

49.1

49.1

Budget 2006 funding earmarked in the Fiscal Framework for priorities including education, women, children, families, water and housing(not yet allocated to specific initiatives/program activities — includes funding for other government departments)

—

314.5

275.9

289.6

Sub-Total (Other Adjustments)

(269.7)

457.7

398.4

374.1

Total Adjustments

(40.7)

457.7

398.4

374.1

Total Planned Spending

6,229.8

6,764.3

6,154.0

6,161.7

Less: Non-Respendable Revenue

(207.6)

(209.7)

(332.1)

(323.6)

Plus: Cost of services received without charge

68.0

69.2

69.7

70.4

Net Cost of Program

6,090.3

6,623.8

5,891.6

5,908.5

Full-time Equivalents

4,114.0

4,389.5

4,260.7

4,174.2

Canadian Polar Commission

Research Facilitation and Communication

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Budgetary Main Estimates (gross)

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Total Main Estimates

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Adjustments

—

—

—

—

Total Planned Spending

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Plus: Cost of services received without charge

—

—

—

—

Net Cost of Program

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Full-time Equivalents

5

5

5

5

Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

*The $694.3 million in 2006–07 includes $545.0 million for Claims Settlements which appears as a separate program activity beginning in 2007–08.


Total Planned Spending — Explanation of Trend

The planned spending over the three-year period is diminishing mainly because of a decrease in the planned cash flow requirements for the negotiation, settlement and implementation of specific and comprehensive claims as well as reductions related to the sunset of targeted funding (e.g. funding provided in Budget 2005 for First Nations housing and related infrastructure; funding provided in Budget 2003 for the First Nations Water Management Strategy), offset by incremental funding provided to meet the demand for ongoing Indian and Inuit programs and services.

Table 2: Voted and Statutory Items Listed in Main Estimates


Vote or Statutory Item

 

($ millions)

2007–08 Main Estimates

2006–07 Main Estimates

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

1

Operating expenditures

647.5

609.4

5

Capital expenditures

22.1

28.7

10

Grants and contributions

5,308.8

5,252.8

15

Payments to Canada Post Corporation

27.6

27.6

20

Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and non-Status Indians — Operating expenditures

9.3

7.2

25

Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and non-Status Indians — Contributions

23.6

31.0

(S)

Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development — Salary and motor car allowance

0.1

0.1

(S)

Grassy Narrows and Islington Bands Mercury Disability Board

—

—

(S)

Liabilities in respect of loan guarantees made to Indians for Housing and Economic Development

2.0

2.0

(S)

Indian Annuities Treaty payments

1.4

1.4

(S)

Grants to Aboriginal organizations designated to receive claim settlement payments pursuant to Comprehensive Land Claim Settlement Acts

110.0

137.6

(S)

Grant to the Nunatsiavut Government for the implementation of the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement pursuant to the Labrador Inuit Land Claims Agreement Act

18.0

36.0

(S)

Payments to comprehensive claim beneficiaries in compensation for resource royalties

1.5

1.5

(S)

Contributions to employee benefit plans

60.3

54.4

 

Total budgetary

6,232.2

6,189.7

L30

Loans to native claimants

39.1

31.1

L35

Loans to First Nations in British Columbia for the purpose of supporting their participation in the British Columbia Treaty Commission Process

35.4

49.7

 

Total non-budgetary

74.5

80.8

 

Total Department

6,306.7

6,270.5

Canadian Polar Commission

40

Program expenditures

0.9

0.9

(S)

Contributions to employee benefit plans

0.1

0.1

 

Total Agency

1.0

1.0

Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Table 3: Services Received without Charge


 

2007–08 ($ millions)

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Canadian Polar Commission

Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC)

27.2

—

Contributions covering employer's share of employees' insurance premiums and expenditures paid by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (excluding revolving funds)

22.8

—

Workers' Compensation coverage provided by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

0.5

—

Salary and associated expenditures of legal services by the Department of Justice Canada

18.6

—

Total 2007–08 Services Received without Charge

69.2

—

Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Table 4: Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity


 

($ millions)

Forecast Spending
2006–07

Planned Spending
2007–08

Planned Spending
2008–09

Planned Spending
2009–10

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Co-operative Relationships

0.9

11.7

9.0

15.2

Managing Individual Affairs

—

3.8

0.6

0.6

Clarity of Title to Land and Resources

0.1

1.6

—

—

Community Infrastructure

11.0

5.0

5.0

5.0

Total

11.9

22.1

14.7

20.8

Canadian Polar Commission

N/A

—

—

—

—

Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Table 5: Loans, Investments and Advances (Non-Budgetary)


 

($ millions)

Forecast Spending
2006–07

Planned Spending
2007–08

Planned Spending
2008–09

Planned Spending
2009–10

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Co-operative Relationships

Loans to native claimants

39.6

39.1

25.9

25.9

Loans to First Nations in British Columbia for the purpose of supporting their participation in the British Columbia Treaty Commission Process

46.3

35.4

30.4

30.4

Total

85.9

74.5

56.3

56.3

Canadian Polar Commission

N/A

—

—

—

—

Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Table 6: Source of Non-Respendable Revenue


 

($ millions)

Forecast Revenue
2006–07

Planned Revenue
2007–08

Planned Revenue
2008–09

Planned Revenue
2009–10

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada

Governance and Institutions of Government

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

2.3

2.3

2.3

2.3

Co-operative Relationships

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

1.0

1.0

1.0

1.0

Return on investments

9.4

9.4

9.4

9.4

Claims Settlements

Miscellaneous revenues

6.6

—

—

—

Education

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

3.0

3.0

3.0

3.0

Social Development

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

6.1

6.1

6.1

6.1

Clarity of Title to Land and Resources

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

Responsible Federal Stewardship

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

0.2

0.2

0.2

0.2

First Nations Governance over Land, Resources and the Environment

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

2.2

2.2

2.2

2.2

Northern Land and Resources

Return on investments:

 

 

 

 

— Norman Wells Project profits

98.0

113.0

105.0

98.0

— Other

0.7

0.5

0.5

0.5

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

Adjustments of prior year's payables

1.0

1.1

1.1

1.1

Rights and Privileges

3.9

4.1

4.1

4.1

Mining royalties

39.5

32.0

163.4

162.9

Quarrying royalties

—

0.2

0.2

0.2

Oil and gas royalties

16.0

18.0

17.0

16.0

Other non-tax revenues

2.7

1.7

1.7

1.7

Economic and Employment Opportunities for Aboriginal People and Economic Development

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

0.8

0.8

0.8

0.8

Return on investments

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

Community Infrastructure

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

4.7

4.7

4.7

4.7

Return on investments

1.2

1.2

1.2

1.2

Co-operative Relations (OFI)

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

0.4

0.4

0.4

0.4

Departmental Management and Administration

Refunds of previous years' expenditures

5.3

5.3

5.3

5.3

Miscellaneous revenues

0.7

0.7

0.7

0.7

Total

207.6

209.7

332.1

323.6

Canadian Polar Commission

N/A

—

—

—

—

Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Table 7: User Fees


Name of User Fee

Fee Type

Fee-setting Authority

Reason for Fee Introduction or Amendment

Effective Date of Planned Change

Planned Consultation and Review Process

Canada Mining Regulations Amended

Regulatory Service

Canada Mining Regulations http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/nap/min-eng.html

Conversion to metric system

2007-08

Full consultation process to explain the proposed modifications to the Canada Mining Regulations has been undertaken in 2006 with all stakeholders (e.g., licensees, First Nations, territorial governments, Aboriginal organizations, resources management boards) in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut and will continue over the next year.

The user fees are being modified as a result of the conversion to the metric system, not as the result of a fee increase or decrease.

Table 8: Details on Transfer Payments Programs

Over the next three years, INAC will manage the following transfer payment programs, which total more than $5 billion.


 

($ millions)

2007–08

2008–09

2009–10

Payments for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners — The Government

1,179.5

807.6

788.7

Payments for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners — The People

2,953.7

3,034.2

3,098.5

Payments for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners — The Land

67.3

59.2

62.4

Payments for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners — The Economy

1,322.3

1,140.1

1,126.1

Payments for Métis, non-Status Indians and Urban Aboriginal Canadians — The Office of the Federal Interlocutor

23.6

5.5

5.5

Total

5,546.3

5,046.6

5,081.2

Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown. same as other tables.

For further information on the above-mentioned transfer payment programs, see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs)

Purpose of Transfer Payment Programs
Improving the quality of life and fostering self-reliance for First Nations, Inuit, Northerners, Métis, Non-Status Indians and urban Aboriginal people through the following five Strategic Outcomes.


The Government
Objectives, Expected Results and Outcomes: Good governance, effective institutions and cooperative relationships for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners
($ millions) Forecast Planned Spending
  2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10
Program Activity Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total
Governance and Institutions of Government 355.0 213.2 568.2 366.3 245.0 611.4 374.9 225.2 600.1 375.5 227.7 603.2
Co-operative Relationships 5.6 72.9 78.5 5.6 69.1 74.7 5.6 59.2 64.8 5.6 46.4 52.0
Claims Settlements — — — 493.2 — 493.2 142.6 — 142.6 133.2 — 133.2
Northern Governance — 0.2 0.2 — 0.2 0.2 — 0.2 0.2 — 0.2 0.2
Total TPP 360.6 286.2 646.8 865.2 314.3 1,179.5 523.1 284.5 807.6 514.3 274.3 788.7


The People
Objectives, Expected Results and Outcomes: Strengthened individual and family well-being for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners
($ millions) Forecast Planned Spending
  2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10
Program Activity Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total
Managing Individual Affairs 1.7 6.0 7.7 1.4 6.7 8.1 1.4 8.2 9.6 1.4 8.2 9.6
Education 34.1 1,489.6 1,523.7 36.4 1,528.8 1,565.2 34.4 1,571.3 1,605.7 35.5 1,606.3 1,641.8
Social Development 10.0 1,267.6 1,277.6 10.0 1,310.4 1,320.4 10.0 1,350.7 1,360.7 10.0 1,382.1 1,392.1
Healthy Northern Communities 44.6 8.0 52.6 45.5 14.5 60.0 46.4 11.8 58.2 47.3 7.8 55.1
Total TPP 90.4 2,771.2 2,861.6 93.3 2,860.4 2,953.7 92.2 2,942.0 3,034.2 94.2 3,004.3 3,098.5


The Land
Objectives, Expected Results and Outcomes: Sustainable use of lands and resources by First Nations, Inuit and Northerners
($ millions) Forecast Planned Spending
  2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10
Program Activity Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total
Clarity of Title to Land and Resources 1.5 0.5 2.0 3.5 — 3.5 2.0 — 2.0 2.0 — 2.0
Responsible Federal Stewardship — 104.5 104.5 — 27.5 27.5 — 21.5 21.5 — 20.2 20.2
First Nations Governance over Land, Resources and the Environment — 26.1 26.1 — 18.0 18.0 — 17.5 17.5 — 17.5 17.5
Northern Land and Resources 1.1 12.6 13.7 1.1 17.3 18.4 1.1 17.2 18.3 1.1 21.6 22.7
Total TPP 2.6 143.7 146.3 4.6 62.7 67.3 3.1 56.1 59.2 3.1 59.3 62.4


The Economy
Objectives, Expected Results and Outcomes: Aboriginal People and Northerners close the economic gap
($ millions) Forecast Planned Spending
  2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10
Program Activity Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total
Economic and Employment Opportunities for Aboriginal People and Economic Development 248.1 154.9 403.1 — 146.8 146.8 — 148.1 148.1 — 147.4 147.4
Community Infrastructure 80.2 1,138.7 1,218.9 84.5 1,068.5 1,153.0 84.5 888.4 972.8 84.5 893.1 977.6
Northern Economy — 19.9 19.9 — 22.5 22.5 — 19.2 19.2 — 1.2 1.2
Total TPP 328.3 1,313.5 1,641.8 84.5 1,237.8 1,322.3 84.5 1,055.6 1,140.1 84.5 1,041.6 1,126.1


The Office of the Federal Interlocutor
Objectives, Expected Results and Outcomes: Promoting collaborative engagement of government and stakeholders, resulting in demonstrative improvement in socio-economic conditions of Métis, non-status Indians, and urban Aboriginal conditions
($ millions) Forecast Planned Spending
  2006–07 2007–08 2008–09 2009–10
Program Activity Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total Grants Contr. Total
Co-operative Relations — 31.0 31.0 — 23.6 23.6 — 5.5 5.5 — 5.5 5.5
Total TPP — 31.0 31.0 — 23.6 23.6 — 5.5 5.5 — 5.5 5.5

Due to rounding, figures may not add to totals shown.

Horizontal Initiatives

Over the next three years, INAC will be involved in the following horizontal initiatives as either the lead or as a partner.

Lead
 First Nations Water Management Strategy
Labrador Innu Comprehensive Healing Strategy
Urban Aboriginal Strategy
Mackenzie Gas Project and induced oil and gas exploration and development activities in the Northwest Territories
International Polar Year

Partner
 Infrastructure Canada Program
Youth Employment Strategy
National Child Benefit
Climate Change
Federal Contaminated Sites Accelerated Action Plan

Supplementary information on Horizontal Initiatives can be found at http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/eppi-ibdrp/hrdb-rhbd/profil-eng.asp

First Nations Water Management Strategy

Lead Department(s): Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Start Date: May 2003 (official announcement)
End Date: March 2008 (end of funding)

Total Federal Funding Allocation: $1.6 billion over 5 years

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement)
INAC and Health Canada (HC) have developed a seven-part First Nations Water Management Strategy (FNWMS) to be implemented over a five-year period, beginning in 2003–2004. The strategy allows for the development and implementation of: (1) a plan to upgrade and build water and waste-water facilities to meet established design, construction and water quality standards with a priority on identified facilities; (2) an effective water quality monitoring program combined with a comprehensive and coordinated compliance and reporting regime that will improve the detection of drinking water problems in a timely manner, thereby reducing the possibility of risk to health; (3) an effective and sustainable operation and maintenance (O&M) program designed to ensure the safety of the residents and the protection of the assets with a priority on identified high-risk facilities; (4) a plan for the continued expansion and enhancement of training programs, to ensure that all operators have the skills, knowledge and experience required to fulfill their responsibilities, supported by the introduction of mandatory certification requirements for all operators; (5) a set of integrated water quality management protocols with clearly defined roles and responsibilities consistent with national performance standards along with improvements in emergency response procedures; (6) a public awareness campaign aimed at informing both First Nation decision-makers of their roles and responsibilities in ensuring the safety of water supplies within their communities and First Nation households of measures they can take to protect the quality of water within their home and community; and (7) a comprehensive set of clearly defined standards, protocols and policies, using a multi-barrier approach.

The strategy will also require the establishment of closer partnerships amongst key federal, provincial/territorial, industry and other public sector partners. These partnerships will assist in areas such as watershed management and source water protection as well as advances in science and technology. Most importantly, the implementation of the strategy and the development of a detailed plan will require close collaboration with First Nations. The strategy is consistent with the broader national approach and is modelled on the enhanced management regimes in place or being implemented in most provinces and territories. The FNWMS includes an additional $600 million in funding over five years (from 2003–2004 to 2007–2008). Of that $600 million, $115.9 million goes to HC for their part in the strategy, while the remaining $484.1 million funds INAC's participation in the strategy. This $600 million in funding is in addition to INAC's normal annual funding to water initiatives in First Nations and HC's Drinking Water Safety Program (DWSP) funds that go to First Nations, which are also included in this template. Combining the FNWMS funds and the normal annual funding by both departments into First Nation water issues, the total federal funding allocated over 5 years will be $1.6 billion.

For more information, see http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/h2o/

http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fnih-spni/promotion/water-eau/index-eng.html

Shared Outcome(s)

  • Reduction in the health risk level of drinking water in First Nations.
  • Increased awareness of the importance of clean drinking water and the responsibilities involved in keeping it clean.
  • Water standards will be met by all facilities.

Governance Structure(s)

  • Strategic Water Management on Reserve Committee (SWMRC).
  • Interdepartmental Waters ADM Committee (IWAC).
  • Federal Advisory Committee (FAC) on municipal wastewater effluent.
  • Interdepartmental Working Group on Drinking Water (IWGDW).
  • Public Health Indicators Working Group.
  • Regional Water Teams.
  • DG Steering Committee on Public Health

Federal Partners Involved in each Program Names of Programs Total Allocation Planned Spending for 2006–07 Expected Results for 2006–07
INAC First Nations Water Management Strategy $1.471 billion $305.8 million Number of trained or certified operators greater than in the previous year.

Number of high-risk facilities less than in the previous year.
Health Canada Drinking Water Safety Program including the First Nations Water Management Strategy $140.9 million $31.7 million ($5 million A-based and $26.7 million for the FNWMS) Increased ratio of Environmental Health Officers to communities*

Increased number of water quality testing and sampling kits*

Increased number of communities with trained Community Based Drinking Water Monitors*

Increased number and frequency of drinking water quality samples taken and analyzed*

Increased number of data analysis reports*
Total   $1.6 billion $337.5 million *relative to baseline prior to the FNWMS

Contact Information
Michael Roy
Senior Policy Manager
INAC, SEPRO-CD, Water Management
Les Terrasses de la Chaudière
10 Wellington, Room 2008
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4
Telephone: 819-997-8416
Fax: 819-953-1034
Roymjp@ainc-inac.gc.ca

 

Labrador Innu Comprehensive Healing Strategy (LICHS)

Lead Department(s): Indian and Northern Affairs Canada - Lead; Health Canada; Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Start Date: June 2001
End Date: March 2010

Total Federal Funding Allocation
Cabinet approved the LICHS in June 2001 and provided $81 million over three years including: $59 million for INAC; $20 million for Health Canada and $2 million for Solicitor General. The initial LICHS ended March 2004, but was extended for one-year; INAC received a further $15 million to provide basic programs and services; and Health Canada received $5.5 million to continue the work already begun under the LICHS. Cabinet approved a new 5-year strategy for INAC and Health Canada (HC) partners in December 2004. Budget 2005, provided funds of $102.5 M for fiscal years 2005–06 to 2009–10 for the continuation of the LICHS.

Description
The LICHS was developed by INAC, HC and former Solicitor General in response to the 2000 gas-sniffing crisis facing the Labrador Innu to help resolve the serious health, social and safety issues in the communities of Davis Inlet and Sheshatshiu. While notable progress has been achieved, many serious issues remain. To address these issues, INAC and HC sought Cabinet approval and funding for the continuation of the LICHS. The proposed approach responded positively to the priorities in the October 2004 Speech from the Throne for addressing the needs of Aboriginal Canadians.

Shared Outcome(s)
The partners, in consultation with the Innu, developed the following 5-year vision with respect to the continuation of the LICHS. This vision is for the federal government, the Province and the Innu to work in partnership to: advance Innu community healing; build increased Innu capacity for the management and delivery of some government programs; conclude a land claim Agreement-in-Principle; address issues arising from sexual, physical and emotional abuse; achieve improvements in health, education, family and social well-being, economic development, community development, public safety and First Nation governance; and, manage the LICHS in an integrated and effective fashion.

Governance Structure(s)
Main Table. Chaired by the Chief Federal Negotiator, Labrador Innu file. Membership includes representatives of the Labrador Innu leadership, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and federal partners to the LICHS. Tripartite sub-committees for: reserve creation, education, new school at Sheshatshiu, income support, child youth and family services, economic development, health, and evaluation.


Federal Partners Involved in each Program Names of Programs Total Allocation for the latest LICHS (2005–06 – 2009–10) ($ millions) Planned Spending for 2007–08 ($ millions) Expected Results for 2007–08
INAC Sheshatshiu school design $0.1    
  Education $14.8 $2.3 Complete implementation plan for Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) research. Begin implementation of first phase.
  Child, Youth and Family Services $27.9 $5.6  
  Income Support $6.1 $1.3  
  Electrification - Natuashish $6.0 $1.0  
  Airport Agreement - Natuashish $0.5 $0.1  
  Facilities O&M Capacity Building $3.6 $0.9  
  Housing Capacity Building $0.6 $0.25  
  LTS Capacity Building $1.4 $0.4  
  Reserve Creation $0.2   Reserve creation completed
  Devol Planning and Transition $0.8 $0.2 Innu capacity improved via: child, youth and family services (CYFS) and Income Support Tripartite Committees, and Education Working Group
  New Paths (Outpost) $1.0 $0.2 Complete New Paths projects.
  Strategies for Learning $2.2 $0.4  
  Planning and Consultation $0.5 $0.1  
  Safe houses $1.4 $0.1 Complete construction, staff, finalize programming.
Health Canada Addictions/Mental Health $13.73 $2.68 Construction of a Healing Lodge in Natuashish, implementation of day treatment services.
  Maternal/Child Health $5.53 $1.07 Construction of a Wellness Centre in Natuashish, implementation of wellness model.
  Community Health Planning $2.27 $0.45 Increased community engagement, increased community capacity for evidence based planning, completion of several evaluation activities leading to increased program effectiveness.
  Management and Support $4.32 $0.89 Improved coordination of health services.
  Safe houses $1.65 $0.4 Complete construction, staff, finalize programming.
CMHC Safe houses $0.95 $0.8 Complete construction

Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners: Increased collaboration among the parties has emerged.

Contact Information
Bruno Steinke
A/Director
Social Program Reform Directorate
Social Policy and Programs Branch
INAC
10 Wellington Street
Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0H4
994-4837

 

Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Lead Department(s): INAC — Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
Start Date: 1998
End Date: 2008

Total Federal Funding Allocation: $50.025 million

Description
The Urban Aboriginal Strategy (UAS) is a $50 million, four-year initiative developed by the Government of Canada to help respond to the needs facing Aboriginal people living in key urban centres.

Shared Outcome(s)
Through the UAS, the Government of Canada seeks to partner with other governments, community organizations and Aboriginal people to support projects that respond to local priorities.

Governance Structure(s)
The core governance structure for the Urban Aboriginal Strategy is a community committee that includes a multi-partnership model in each of the twelve designated communities under the UAS. Each community committee (either via a shared delivery model or a community entity model, the latter being an incorporated organization having been delegated authority for delivering pilot projects on behalf of the various partners) is responsible for identifying local priorities and recommending pilot projects for support. Local UAS committees are supported by formal or informal working groups of federal regional officials representing interested federal departments that are meant to coordinate federal efforts to respond to community interests.


Federal Partners Involved in each Program Names of Programs Total Allocation Planned Spending for 2007–08 Expected Results for 2007–08
Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and non-Status Indians a) Urban Aboriginal Strategy

b) Federal Interlocutor Contribution Program		 $50,025,000 $16,700,000 Pilot projects developed and funded across the designated UAS cities that respond to the needs of urban Aboriginal people as identified locally.
Human Resources and Social Development Canada/Service Canada; Western Economic Diversification Canada; Canadian Heritage; Health Canada; Public Health Agency Canada; Industry Canada; Justice Canada; and Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada. Various Programs $ unknown at this time, however, each Department is able to fund up to a maximum of $500,000 through existing funds to support UAS activities through horizontal terms and conditions $ unknown. Funding is dependent on availability of funds at the departmental level and the types of priorities identified at the local level.  

Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners
UAS has proven effective in leveraging both monetary and in-kind contributions. There were over 100 projects funded during the 2005–2006 fiscal year. In addition to contributions from other government departments, more than 50 non-federal government partners have contributed almost $10 million during the 2005–2006 fiscal year to support the federal contributions under UAS. In some communities, partnerships have formed between the federal government departments, provincial government, municipal government, Aboriginal organizations, non-profit organizations and employer associations to support the UAS project initiatives in eight cities. Although the data above identify examples of projects that received financial support from other federal departments, a majority of other projects funded through the UAS received non-financial support from a number of federal departments and in some cases projects were approved through the UAS horizontal terms and conditions without direct funding through the UAS pilot project budget.

Contact Information
Allan MacDonald
Director General
Office of the Federal Interlocutor for Métis and Non-Status Indians
66 Slater Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4
Telephone: (613) 992-8186

 

Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP) and induced oil and gas exploration and development activities in the NWT

Lead Department(s): Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Start Date: (Budget 2004, Budget 2005) 2004–05
End Date: 2008–09

Total Federal Funding Allocation: $225,000,000

Description
Increased demand and rising prices for energy-efficient natural gas across North America have led Imperial Oil Resources, Conoco-Phillips Canada, Shell Canada Limited, ExxonMobil Canada (commonly known as the Producers) and the Aboriginal Pipeline Group (APG) to develop natural gas resources in the Mackenzie Delta and transport them via a 1200 kilometre pipeline through the NWT to southern markets. The proposed Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP) is a $7 billion project. Initially, 830 million cubic feet per day of northern Canadian natural gas would be available to transport at start up which is targeted for 2011. Although the pipeline itself will bring economic benefits to Canada, of equal importance is that the transportation infrastructure will spur continued exploration and development of the 82 trillion cubic feet of remaining recoverable natural gas resources located in the NWT, northern Yukon and Beaufort Sea that could be tapped by a Mackenzie Valley pipeline. It would open up a new energy producing region that would be a major contributor to North American energy supply.

In recognition of the significant contribution of oil and gas exploration and development activities to creating economic benefits, contributing to strong and healthy Aboriginal and northern communities and opening up a new frontier energy supply region, the Government of Canada is contributing capacity funds for federal and regional agencies to implement environmental and regulatory responsibilities, to strengthen the government’s scientific expertise, to support northerners’ participation in the environmental assessment (EA) and regulatory process and their ability to take advantage of economic opportunities.

Shared Outcome(s)

  • Coordinated federal response to the MGP’s project definition and construction stages and to induced oil and gas activities
  • Effective implementation of environmental assessment/regulatory processes
  • Research relevant to the environmental assessment and regulatory review of the MGP and induced oil and gas activities
  • Supporting northerners’ participation in economic opportunities

Governance Structure(s)

  • Senior Officials Committee
  • Federal Hearings Committee
  • Interdepartmental Working Groups
  • Crown Consultation Unit

Federal Partners Names of Programs* Total Allocation ($ thousands) Planned Spending for 2007–08 ($ thousands) Expected Results for 2007–08
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency   $2,946 $0  
Department of Fisheries and Oceans   $35,013 $6,700 Provision of scientific advice on longstanding responsibilities such as the status of fish stocks, while having enough flexibility to respond to newer issues such as the threat of invasive species, increasing oil and gas exploration and development activity, and species at risk. An adaptive organization that is better aligned with the department's requirements for scientific knowledge and Government of Canada priorities.
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada   $90,303 $20,700 + $2,157 reprofiled from 2006–07. Coordinated federal government’s response to the MGP that avoids duplication and overlap with other federal departments and agencies, as well as northern boards.

Follow-up on the EA of the MGP and related regulatory obligations.

Implement resource management responsibilities.

Support community capacity to participate in the EA/regulatory process and to take advantage of economic opportunities.
Environment Canada   $41,855 $8,838 The Department will focus on its responsibilities pursuant to the EA of the MGP under its legislation and key national policies on such matters as climate change, pollution prevention, wildlife conservation, species-at-risk, emergency preparedness, and others as appropriate.

Follow-up on the MGP EA process and initiate related regulatory obligations.
Parks Canada   $648 $162 Follow-up on the MGP EA process to ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of the national parks, historic sites and rivers located in the NWT.
National Energy Board   $8,072 $1,700 Exercise regulatory mandate in assessing the MGP pipeline.

The Board is working with a number of regulatory agencies to ensure that environmental assessment and related regulatory issues are dealt with in a coordinated and timely manner.
Natural Resources Canada   $28,982 $4,900 + $346 reprofiled from 2006–07 Validate industry assessments (science) to ensure that appropriate mitigation measures have been taken to minimize environmental impacts, protect the public interest and assess the cumulative effects of individual projects on the broader northern landscape and people.
Transport Canada   $17,006 $4,000 Responsible for the regulatory oversight of the transportation system.
Total   $224,825 $47,000 + $2,503 reprofiled  

* For purposes of this initiative, provided below is a list of common themes that apply to all eight departments involved in the MGP. They are the following:

  • Environmental Assessment Process: Activities required in response to environmental assessment processes
  • Regulatory and Legal Obligations: Northern Boards, departmental permitting, issuance of authorization etc., and other approvals, legal surveying
  • Environment and Resource Management: Responsibilities dealing with water, lands, conservation
  • Coordination, Management and Communication: Resources to coordinate the activities of the various oil and gas pipeline actors, and to manage the overall federal responsibilities
  • Consultation: Departmental and Crown Consultation Unit consultations
  • Science: Research projects supporting EA and regulatory review of the MGP and oil and gas development
  • Legal Services: Support for negotiations, litigation and agreements

Contact Information
Randall Meades
Executive Director
Federal Project Coordination Secretariat
(613) 944-9318

 

Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS)

Indian and Northern Affairs Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2010 was tabled in Parliament on December 13, 2006. The department enters its first year of implementation of this fourth strategy, which builds on a vision of where the department would like to be in the future, setting out a series of commitments to move towards this vision.


INAC's Sustainable Development Vision

Within two generations, many First Nations and Inuit communities will be healthy and safe models of sustainability. They will have housing, infrastructure and support services comparable to those of similar size and function elsewhere in Canada. Within a protected environment, they will have effective transportation and communications links to the rest of the country, and ample affordable, clean sources of energy. A majority of First Nations and Inuit communities will effectively manage their own institutions with strong governance structures. Community members, especially women and youth, will have acceptable opportunities for education, will participate in the economy, and will be able to get involved in local governance.

Métis, Non-Status Indians and urban Aboriginal people will realize their full potential economically, socially and politically in Canadian society.

Land claims and issues such as management and access to natural resources and land tenure will have been largely settled through negotiations. Community planning and development will be long-term, locally driven and comprehensive.

The northern territories will be more self-sufficient and prosperous regions where people manage their own affairs and make stronger contributions to the country as a whole.

As First Nations, Inuit, and Northerners gain greater autonomy and build capacity, the types of services they will require from the federal government will change. As communities become healthier, safer, and economically and environmentally stable, a smaller department will likely emerge.

A major focus of the Department will be the implementation of the many Aboriginal self-government agreements. INAC will also be a strong advocate for Aboriginal and northern peoples and will play a more active role as a facilitator to develop partnerships to work more cooperatively on Aboriginal and northern issues, while respecting traditions, governance structures, language, gender and culture.

Striving towards this vision will strengthen the federal government's legal, constitutional, fiduciary and treaty obligations and will require concerted cooperation.

Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2010 is the result of collaborative efforts from Indian and Northern Affairs regions and sectors, as well as Aboriginal representatives. The Strategy relies on two strategic directions: Supporting Sustainable Communities and Building a Culture of Sustainability. Under each strategic direction, the department commits to achieving a number of high level, long-term objectives. Supporting each objective are shorter-term targets that will be implemented by the department's regions and sectors. Commitments cover a number of priority areas such as long-term planning, sustainable infrastructure, socio-economic development, responsible environmental stewardship, improving the integration of sustainable development within the department and the greening of departmental operations.

For its implementation, the strategy relies on a result-oriented framework, objectives and targets, as well as a monitoring and reporting framework. All targets included in Sustainable Development Strategy 2007–2010 will be reported on through one of the department's strategic outcomes and are linked to achieving positive results that address key departmental priorities. All targets, outlined in the table below, support the federal sustainable development (SD) goals.


Sustainable Development Strategy 2007–2010 Target

Federal SD Goal[ 1 ]

Performance measure from SDS

SDS Departmental expected results[ 2 ]

Comprehensive Community Planning Strategy approved and implemented in collaboration with First Nations

IV

- Number of communities engaged in Comprehensive Community Planning (CCP)
  • Communication and awareness plans and activities
  • CCP tool kit
  • Baseline data available

Identify the factors that influence the sustainability of remote communities south of 60 and determine how INAC policies and programs could be modified to better address the challenges

IV

- Number of recommendations
- Number of recommendations acted upon
  • Partnerships, proposal and funding
  • Comparative data on remote communities and government policies
  • Research results and recommendations

Support development of energy management initiatives in First Nation, Inuit and northern communities

III

- All INAC regions and sectors developed an approach to integration of renewable energy and energy efficiency in their business lines
- Number of Aboriginal and northern communities with renewable energy or energy efficiency projects implemented
  • Greenhouse Gas report
  • Project Tracking report

Support development of First Nation, Inuit and northern communities' capacity to adapt to the impacts of climate change

III

- Developed risk management framework relies on engagement from all INAC regions and sectors
- All INAC regions and sectors developed an approach to integration of climate change risk assessment in their business lines
- Number of Aboriginal and northern communities with completed climate change risk assessment or adaptation strategies
- Number of Aboriginal and northern communities implementing climate change risk management or adaptation strategies
  • Series of workshop reports
  • Departmental risk assessment report
  • Departmental risk management framework
  • Support of community level work

Raise awareness of sustainable development within the department

VI

- Level of sustainable development awareness
  • Communications plan
  • Baseline data and comparison data
  • Environmental Sustainability Network members and events

Improve the integration of sustainable development considerations within the department

VI

- SD reporting coincides with DPR reporting and SDS commitments are included annually in RPP and DPR
- Number of preliminary scans and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) completed
- The results of SEA are reported on in all Memoranda to Cabinet and Treasury Board Submissions
  • SDS commitments appear in Strategic Outcome Plans
  • Timely annual SD reports
  • Officers trained in SEA, electronic tracking registry for SEA

Develop and implement an Environmental Management System for Corporate Services

VI

- Results of environmental management program for Administrative Services and Corporate Services are quantified
  • Baseline data regarding the environmental impacts of Corporate Services Sector is collected

Develop and implement a green procurement policy for Indian and Northern Affairs

VI

- The dollar value and quantity of green procurement is documented
- Historical data and rates of consumption between past years and the current year are measured and documented
  • A green Procurement Policy and supporting guidance, tools, training and awareness is created and promoted throughout the department

A monitoring and reporting framework for the implementation of the strategy will be developed to measure progress for each target. Progress will be reported annually through the Departmental Performance Report and the Sustainable Development Strategy Report.

For more information on federal sustainable development goals, please see http://www.sdinfo.gc.ca

For more information on Indian and Northern Affairs Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2010, please visit: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/sd/sd0710/index-eng.html

For more information about greening government operations, see: http://www.pwgsc.gc.ca/greening/text/publications/guidance-sds-e.html

Internal Audits and Evaluations

The following table lists internal audits and program evaluations that are outlined in INAC's 2006–07 Strategic Risk-based Audit and Evaluation Plan. Two examples of importance work currently underway are the System-Under Development Audit of the First Nations and Inuit Transfer Payment System which will provide assurance of the adequacy of internal systems to provide complete and accurate data and the Evaluation Assessment of Comprehensive Claims which will result in a road map and methodological approach to all future evaluative work in the area of claims.

The Departmental Audit and Evaluation Branch has begun development of the 2007–08 audit and evaluation plan. To ensure compliance with new Treasury Board policies, the new plan is moving towards increased, yet strategic, risk based coverage of INAC's programs and operations.


Name

Type

Status

Expected completion date

EVALUATION

Comprehensive Land Claims

Transfer Payments

Evaluation Assessment — In progress
Evaluation — Planned

April 2007
December 2008

First Nations Child and Family Services

Transfer Payments

In progress

January 2007

First Nations Special Education Program

Transfer Payments

In progress

March 2007

National Child Benefit Re-investment

Transfer Payments

Assessment — In progress

March 2007

First Nations Water Management Strategy

Transfer Payments

In progress

December 2007

Third Party Management Level Intervention

Transfer Payments

Plan — In progress
Evaluation — Planned

March 2007
March 2009

Strategic Investment in Northern Economic Development (SINED)

Transfer Payments

Planned

September 2008

Assisted Living

Transfer Payments

Planned

September 2008

Manitoba Treaty Commission

Transfer Payments

Planned

June 2009

Self Government — Implementation

Transfer Payments

Planned

March 2009

Indian Government Support

Transfer Payments

Planned

March 2010

AUDIT

Funding of School Facilities

Transfer Payments

Completed

October 2006

First Nation Land Management Initiative (FNLMI)

Transfer Payments

Completed

January 2007

First Nations Child and Family Services

Transfer Payments

In progress

January 2007

Travel

Operational

In progress

March 2007

First Nation and Inuit Transfer Payment System

Operational

In progress

March 2007

Specific Claims — Settlements

Transfer Payments

Preliminary Survey
Audit — Planned

June 2007
June 2008

Income Assistance

Transfer Payments

Preliminary Survey
Audit — Planned

June 2007
June 2008

INAC Grants and Contributions Management Control Framework

Operational

In progress

June 2007

Indian Registration Process

Transfer Payments

Planned

March 2008

Land and Estates Management

Transfer Payments

Planned

March 2008

Material Management

Operational

Planned

March 2010

Communications

Operational

Planned

March 2010

Activities associated with Natural Resources, Knowledge and Adaptation

Transfer Payments

Planned

March 2010

Human Resources Compensation

Operational

Planned

March 2010

Electronic link to the internal audit and evaluation reports: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/pub/ae/index-eng.html



Footnotes:

  1. Federal Sustainable Development Goals: I Clean Water; II Clean Air; III Reduce Greenhouse Gas; IV Sustainable Communities; V Sustainable Development and Use of Natural Resources; VI Governance for Sustainable Development. (return to source paragraph...)
  2. Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2010 is a three year plan. Outcomes and outputs have been identified covering the three year period. It is not expected they will be achieved in the first year of implementation, but some progress should be made on each target. (return to source paragraph...)

Contacts for Further Information

Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Terrasses de la Chaudière
10 Wellington Street, North Tower
Gatineau, Quebec
Postal Address: Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H4
Internet: http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca
E-mail: webmaster@ainc-inac.gc.ca

General and Statistical Inquiries, and Publication Distribution
Tel.: (toll-free): 1-800-567-9604
TTY (toll-free): 1-866-553–0554
E-mail: InfoPubs@ainc-inac.gc.ca
Socio-demographic statistical publications available at http://www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/pr/sts/index-eng.html

Departmental Library
Tel.: (819) 997-0811
E-mail: Reference@ainc-inac.gc.ca

Media Inquiries — Communications
Tel.: (819) 994-2044

Northern Affairs Program
Tel.: (819) 953-3760
E-mail: NAPInfo@ainc-inac.gc.ca

Canadian Polar Commission
Constitution Square
360 Albert Street, Suite 1710
Ottawa, Ontario K1R 7X7
Tel.: (613) 943-8605 or 1-888-POLAR01
Internet: http://www.polarcom.gc.ca
E-mail: mail@polarcom.gc.ca

 



Date Modified: 2007-03-29
 
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