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Section II – Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

Strategic Outcome - Quality Federal Policing

Program Activity: Federal and International Operations

Program Activity definition: The Federal and International Operations Program Activity supports the security of Canadians and the government through law enforcement and investigative services to the federal government, its departments and agencies, and through international policing and peacekeeping.

Key results: Reduce the threat and impact of serious and organized crime, contribute to confidence in Canada's economic integrity, and effectively respond to threats to the security of Canada.

Expected results: The RCMP is committed to working in partnership with both domestic and foreign agencies to provide for the safety of Canadians from domestic, international and transnational crime. The Federal and International Operations Program Activity will conduct criminal investigations and undertake prevention measures against the threat of terrorist criminal activity, serious and organized crime, and crime that undermines Canada's economic integrity. Federal and International Operations will coordinate Canada's participation in international policing and peacekeeping efforts, and work as a strong partner with its American counterparts in integrated border security.

Program Activity 1: Federal and International Operations

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2010-11		2011-12		2012-13
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
5,100	728.4	5,147	709.6	5,142	703.2

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Improve the security of the Canadian economy and protect Canadians and their governments from financial crime	Percentage of Canadians who agree that the RCMP plays a valuable role in reducing the impact of economic crime such as credit card counterfeits and identity fraud	85%
Reduce the threat and impact of serious and organized crime	Number of targeted National Enforcement Priorities organized crime groups disrupted	8 21
	Percentage of Canadians who agree that the RCMP plays a valuable role/fulfills its strategic priority of reducing the threat and impact of organized crime	92%
Reduce the threat of terrorist criminal activity in Canada and abroad	Percentage of policing partners who agree that the RCMP makes a valuable contribution to reducing the threat of terrorist criminal activity in Canada and abroad	92%
	Percentage of Canadians who agree that the RCMP plays a valuable role in reducing the threat of terrorist criminal activity in Canada	89%
	Number of disruptions through law enforcement actions to the ability of group(s) or individual(s) to carry out terrorist criminal activity, or other criminal activity that may pose a threat to national security in Canada or abroad	6
	Number of violent national-security-related incidents in Canada	0

Planning Highlights

The Federal and International Operations Program Activity will manage and deliver its programs through:

• increasing the awareness and delivery of federal services by building new and strengthening existing partnerships;
• initiating and contributing valued public policy input and advice;
• developing and using awareness, prevention,
• and education programs;
• ensuring central control of national security criminal investigations; and
• successfully detecting, preventing, disrupting and investigating terrorist criminal activity.

Benefits for Canadians

The RCMP's Federal and International Operations Program Activity contributes to public safety and economic and national security. More specifically, it protects Canadians from border-related criminality while allowing for the secure and effective international movement of people and goods. It lessens both short- and long-term social and economic harm to Canadians by striking at the roots of organized crime and helps maintain consumer and investor confidence in the Canadian economy by targeting all forms of financial crime. International peace and security are promoted through the provision of police-related expertise in failed or fragile states. The safety, sovereignty and stability of Canada and its citizens are upheld, through investigation, prosecution and disruption of terrorist criminal activity and other national security threats.

Program Activity: Protective Policing Services

Program Activity definition: Protective Policing Services directs the planning, implementation, administration and monitoring of the RCMP national Protective Security Program for the Governor General, her family and residences; the Prime Minister, his family and residences; Federal Cabinet Ministers; Supreme Court Justices; visiting heads of state and foreign diplomats in Canada and their residences; internationally protected persons; persons designated by the Minister of Public Safety as requiring security; major events and intergovernmental conferences held in Canada; and selected domestic and international flights by Canadian air carriers.

Key results: Protective Policing will achieve 100% success in providing for the safety of its protectees and the security of Canadian interests, as well as the safety and security of government-led summits and other high profile events and visits.

Expected results: Performance indicators are targeted at zero incidents that threaten the safety of the people, events, sites and flights under RCMP protection.

Program Activity 2: Protective Policing Services

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2010-11		2011-12		2012-13
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
1,015	347.1	1,015	123.9	1,015	123.9

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Provide for the safety of protectees and the security of Canadian interests	Number of incidents that compromised the safety of RCMP protectees and the security of Canadian interests	0
Provide for the safety and security of government-led summits and other high profile events and visits	Number of incidents that compromised the safety and security of a protectee or Canadian interests at a major event	0

Planning Highlights

Over the next three years, Protective Policing Services will advance its program performance by:

• maximizing the intelligence process of the program to improve preventative and defensive measures against terrorists and criminals who target RCMP protectees;
• improving existing partnerships with other agencies and seeking opportunities to create new relationships to ensure an effective integrated approach for the provision of protective services; and
• benchmarking the program against comparable services provided by similar organizations worldwide.

Benefits for Canadians

From providing security for the Governor General and the Prime Minister to protecting attendees at intergovernmental conferences such as the G8 and G20 summits, or to ensuring the safety of the public at major events such as the 2010 Olympic Games, or providing security on Canadian flights, Protective Policing contributes to a safe and secure Canada. This Program Activity supports the RCMP strategic priorities of national security and serious and organized crime.

Strategic Outcome - Quality Contract Policing

Program Activity: Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing

Program Activity definition: The Contract and Aboriginal Policing Directorate is committed to delivering effective police services to all communities in Canada. This includes the delivery of valuable policies, programs, research and tools that support not only contract policing, but enforcement, prevention, intervention and education throughout the entire organization.

Key results: Among its numerous activities, the Directorate is responsible for: developing policies and programs concerning crime prevention and victim services, developing and delivering Enhanced Service Delivery Models, addressing issues pertaining to police service agreements, and ensuring that service to Aboriginal communities is conducted in a holistic and culturally competent manner.

Expected results: The Contract and Aboriginal Policing Directorate will continue to support the provision of quality provincial, territorial, municipal and Aboriginal police services under contract. Its efforts will prevent and reduce youth involvement in crime as victims and offenders, and will continue to work towards safer and healthier Aboriginal communities.

Program Activity 3: Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2010-11		2011-12		2012-13
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
15,327	599.7	15,327	616.6	14,387	520.7

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets 22
Prevent and reduce youth involvement in crime as victims and offenders	Percentage of clients, partners and stakeholders who agree that the RCMP is fulfilling its strategic priority of preventing and reducing youth involvement in crime as victims and offenders	Clients: 70% 23 Partners: 70% 24 Stakeholders: 90%
Contribute to safer and healthier Aboriginal communities	Percentage of Canadians (Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal respondents) who are satisfied that the RCMP is fulfilling its strategic priority of contributing to healthier and safer Aboriginal communities	Aboriginal Canadians: 85% Non-Aboriginal Canadians: 85%

Planning Highlights

In order to prevent and reduce youth involvement in crime as victims and offenders, the Contract and Aboriginal Policing Directorate will:

• promote and support effective responses to criminal activity, victimization and shared community issues through appropriate education, prevention, intervention and enforcement;
• focus on the risks and protective factors of youth , as well as the underlying causes of youth crime and respond to the needs of young persons;
• optimize responses to youth who offend with an emphasis on early intervention, meaningful consequences, restorative approaches and community involvement;
• build on community capacity to prevent crime through youth engagement, and use restorative processes by seeking input from communities, especially youth and organizations serving youth;
• enhance the protection of children using the Internet and the pursuit of those who use technology to exploit them;
• contribute valued public policy advice;
• prevent crime in Canada by developing appropriate skills and providing other learning opportunities to RCMP personnel; and
• disseminate information, internally and externally, on good policing practices and the benefits of crime prevention.

In contributing to safer and healthier Aboriginal communities, the Directorate will continue to:

• respond to Aboriginal community needs through a balanced approach of prevention, intervention and enforcement activities in order to reduce criminal involvement and victimization;
• contribute to public policy and ensure sound policy development;
• build new and strengthen existing partnerships with Aboriginal people across Canada;
• communicate effectively with internal and external partners and stakeholders; and
• increase cultural awareness skills throughout the policing service by building capacity in expertise and resources.

Program performance will be monitored by the following key indicators:

• evaluation of Enhanced Service Delivery Models (Aboriginal Community Constable, Community Safety Officer and Community Program Officer) and implementation of those approved by the Senior Executive Committee;
• increased community satisfaction with RCMP youth-related services;
• increased police awareness of risk and protective factors of youth;
• increased police awareness of community-based youth-serving resources and referral procedures; and
• increased referrals to youth treatment and intervention programs by police.

Benefits for Canadians

The Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing program activity contributes to the RCMP's overarching goal of safe homes and safe communities by supporting the RCMP strategic priorities of youth and Aboriginal communities and incorporating them into the daily delivery of quality policing services provided under cost-shared contracts across Canada. The Directorate provides RCMP members with equipment, tools, support and direction needed to help the RCMP succeed in its mission. Police Services Agreements between the federal government and eight of Canada's provinces, its three territories and approximately 200 municipalities expire in 2012. A significant amount of research continues to be conducted by the Directorate, in conjunction with Public Safety Canada, in order to prepare a comprehensive policing agreement and ensure a successful renegotiation.

The contribution of Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing helps Canadians maintain a high level of trust and confidence in the RCMP. The commitment to Canadians contributes to the RCMP's ability to deliver effective police services to all Canadians, focussing on local community priorities tailored specifically to meet identified needs.

Strategic Outcome - Quality Policing Support Services

Program Activity: Criminal Intelligence Operations

Program Activity definition: Criminal Intelligence Operations provides criminal information and intelligence that will permit the RCMP to detect and prevent crime in Canada, and internationally as it affects Canadian interests. As the intelligence arm of Canada's national police force, the program's mandate includes a leadership role in developing, coordinating and distributing intelligence of national and international importance. It provides strategic intelligence assessments and services through the establishment of a client-based requirements process to support RCMP operations while at the same time tracking client satisfaction levels. Criminal Intelligence Operations also represents the RCMP at interdepartmental, international and interprovincial meetings providing insight, input and advice contributing to public policy, strategy development and decision making. Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, which represents the wider law enforcement community, will continue to carry out its mandate in an environment in which organized crime groups operate increasingly beyond the limits of one jurisdiction, enabled by new technologies. (Criminal Intelligence Service Canada's priorities are outlined under the National Police Services Program Activity 7).

Key results: The RCMP has created the Office of the Chief Criminal Intelligence Executive. The aim of the newly established office is to strengthen criminal intelligence by administratively aligning Criminal Intelligence with that of Criminal Intelligence Service Canada.

Expected results: The Chief Criminal Intelligence Executive, through Criminal Intelligence and Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, enables sustainable, intelligence-led policing through the delivery of quality criminal intelligence; expanding and sharing the criminal intelligence knowledge base; building and strengthening new and existing partnerships; envisioning, developing and enabling the use of technology and information management; and developing and supporting its employees. The Program will continue to provide criminal intelligence to meet client and stakeholder satisfaction while building a sustainable and productive work environment for its employees.

Program Activity 4: Criminal Intelligence Operations

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2010-11		2011-12		2012-13
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
569	59.8	616	61.3	616	60.9

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Enabling sustainable, intelligence-led policing	Percentage of partners who agree that RCMP Criminal Intelligence Operations makes an important contribution to intelligence-led policing in Canada	80%
Providing comprehensive, real-time intelligence and threat assessments	Percentage of client satisfaction with Criminal Intelligence Service Canada's criminal intelligence products	80%
Delivering quality criminal intelligence	Percentage of partners who agree that RCMP Criminal Intelligence Operations provides intelligence products and services that meet their needs	80%
Developing and supporting employees	Percentage of positions staffed	95%

Planning Highlights

The Office of the Chief Criminal Intelligence Executive will provide alignment within the criminal intelligence community in support of sustainable intelligence-led policing. The programs aligned will share a strategic outcome of “excellence in the production of criminal intelligence in support of operations”. This alignment will maximize resources to produce timely products and improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the overall criminal intelligence capacity for the law enforcement community.

Criminal Intelligence Operations supports both tactical and strategic decision making for the RCMP and provides informed input and advice on public policy. Information management/information technology (IM/IT) is one of the most significant enablers of an intelligence-led policing program. Criminal Intelligence Operations is developing an IM/IT strategy to examine how criminal intelligence is collected to support the expansion and sharing of the current knowledge base. It is also exploring tools such as geo-spatial mapping and data mining, developing new analytical tools and revising the assessment of criminal activity and its impact on Canada. Finally, Criminal Intelligence Operations is developing a criminal intelligence foundation course and a human resource strategy and is also establishing a centre for criminal intelligence research and innovation.

Benefits for Canadians

The Chief Criminal Intelligence Executive will enhance stakeholders' engagement and will assume a leadership role in the field of criminal intelligence. The Office of the Chief Criminal Intelligence Executive is committed to building on intelligence-led policing, which will strengthen the Criminal Intelligence capacity to provide safe homes and safe communities.

Criminal Intelligence Operations supports the RCMP strategic priorities of serious and organized crime, youth, economic integrity and Aboriginal communities. It directly supports the RCMP Federal and Contract policing strategic outcomes. Criminal Intelligence analysts and intelligence officers provide strategic and tactical intelligence and work with investigators in specific program areas. Senior executives within Criminal Intelligence Operations represent the RCMP at meetings with government agencies and international partners while promoting strategies to expand the identification and sharing of information on transnational organized crime groups to enhance public safety.

Strategic Outcome - Quality Policing Support Services

Program Activity: Technical Policing Operations

Program Activity definition: Technical Policing Operations provides specialized technical investigative and protective services and state-of-the-art technological tools and procedures to operational sectors in the RCMP and other law enforcement and government agencies investigating criminal activity. It also provides physical and information technology, investigative and security services and associated research and development activities; Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives response and research and development; investigative analysis of criminal behaviour; operational Air Services; and policy development and application of departmental security.

Key results: Technical Policing Operations contributes to Quality Policing Support Services by delivering leading-edge investigational and security services, security and protection technologies, and technical investigative solutions to RCMP operational and strategic partners.

Expected results: Technical Policing Operations will continue to lead and advance the RCMP's technical capability and scientific policing methodologies and will provide specialized investigative expertise and direction essential to all police operations. Technical Policing Operations is expected to meet its performance targets in 2010-2011.

Program Activity 5: Technical Policing Operations

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2010-11		2011-12		2012-13
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
1,245	191.8	1,249	196.3	1,248	195.6

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets 25
Develop and deploy the RCMP's technical capability and scientific policing methodologies and provide specialized investigative expertise and direction needed to protect the Canadian public from criminal activities	Percentage of RCMP employees who are satisfied with the services provided by Technical Policing Operations	Target: 60% 26
	Percentage of partners who are satisfied with Technical Policing Operations tools and techniques provided to law enforcement agencies for: covert entry high altitude surveillance investigations into technological facilitated crimes	Targets: 80%

Planning Highlights

In 2010-2011, Technical Policing Operations will continue to develop and deploy the RCMP's technical capability and scientific policing methodologies and provide specialized investigative expertise and direction essential to all police operations. In addition to developing and providing timely, effective scientific and technical solutions, Technical Policing Operations will focus on leveraging technology, research and development and raising awareness. Many of these objectives are dependent on the maintenance and nurturing of current and future client, partner and stakeholder relationships. Technical Policing Operations will enhance stewardship through the development of governance frameworks for the directorate and at the branch level. These frameworks will clearly outline mandates, roles and responsibilities, expectations, and measurable systems to allow for greater accountability as well as direction.

Benefits for Canadians

Technical Policing Operations provides direct, specialized investigative and operational services to front-line police officers in covert and overt environments and advice on government/corporate security, thereby contributing to all of the RCMP's five strategic priorities. It supports both the prevention of serious and organized crime as well as national security criminal investigations, by providing state-of-the-art technological tools, procedures and research and development, to enable the effective, lawful interception of communications as well as electronic and physical surveillance. By leading specialized investigations in relation to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive events, Technical Policing Operations contributes to reducing the threat of criminal activity.

Strategic Outcome - Quality Policing Support Services

Program Activity: Policing Support Services

The Sub-Activities included under the Policing Support Services Program Activity all report organizationally to other areas of the RCMP; as such, their performance indicators and planning highlights are included in those sections where appropriate.

The Sub-Activities of the National Operations Centre and Policing Data Systems report to Community, Contract and Aboriginal Policing (see Program Activity 3).

These areas are operationally reactive in nature, therefore their performance indicators are not of sufficient strategic importance to highlight in the Report on Plans and Priorities.

The Sub-Activity of Force-Specific Programs includes the sub-sub-activities of RCMP Depot and the Musical Ride, which fall under the Internal Services Program Activity reporting respectively to Human Resources and Public Affairs.

Program Activity 6: Policing Support Services ²⁷

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2010-11		2011-12		2012-13
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
325	78.8	325	78.8	325	78.8

The RCMP has undertaken a complete review of its Program Activity Architecture, which will be going forward for approval in 2010-2011.

Once approval of the new Program Activity Architecture is confirmed, financial processes will be re-aligned to resolve any discrepancies.

Strategic Outcome - Quality Policing Support Services

Program Activity: National Police Services

Program Activity definition: National Police Services is the largest and often sole provider of essential specialized investigational support services to law enforcement and criminal justice agencies across Canada.

Key results: National Police Services provides forensic analyses of criminal evidence, criminal records information, identification services, technological support, learning opportunities, and the collection and analysis of criminal information and intelligence. National Police Services facilitates operational effectiveness through learning, intelligence, science and technology.

Expected results: National Police Services expects to meet most of its targets in 2010-2011. This will be accomplished through activities such as focussing on client/partner relationships, delivering timely and quality products and services, and attracting, developing and retaining employees with the appropriate competencies.

Program Activity 7: National Police Services

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2010-11		2011-12		2012-13
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
1,270	125.3	1,272	115.1	1,247	111.5

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets 28
Leading-edge policing and security technology	Percentage of partners who are satisfied with the effectiveness of RCMP technology and investigative techniques	80%
Increased efficiency and effectiveness of policing	Percentage of turnaround targets met for the forensic laboratory system	80%
Timely and high-quality scientific tools, techniques and information management technology	Number of files in the criminal records backlog	Elimination of the criminal records backlog in 2013, following completion of the Real Time Identification Project
	Percentage of partners who are satisfied that the RCMP provides valuable support and services to the IM/IT community	80%
	Percentage of partners who are satisfied that the RCMP is a valued leader in the development of IM/IT solutions for interoperability	75% 29
High-quality learning and training opportunities and support	Percentage of clients who indicate that they are satisfied on the Canadian Police College's client follow-up questionnaire	85%

Planning Highlights

Effective criminal investigations continually demand new and more complex investigative techniques. While the RCMP continues to take steps to appropriately manage finite resources, expectations and demand for services from both law enforcement and the public sector are growing significantly, underscoring the increasing requirement for continuous improvement within National Police Services programs.

In 2010-2011, National Police Services will concentrate on increasing client satisfaction by:

• providing effective products and services;
• enhancing interoperability with clients and partners; and
• providing sound governance.

The priorities outlined below will guide National Police Services efforts toward the provision of Quality Policing Support Services in 2010-2011.

Forensic Science and Identification Services will maximize the operational support provided to criminal investigations by continuing to focus on two key priorities: their ongoing business transformation and the phased implementation of the Real Time Identification Project into their operations. The transformation process continues to focus on improving service delivery and is piloting a new forensic investigation process based on a systems approach to forensic investigations. The Real Time Identification Project will continue to improve the efficiency of Canada's national fingerprint and criminal record repository.

The Canadian Police Centre for Missing and Exploited Children will continue to develop and provide specialized technologies and services in support of Canada's National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet. In 2010-2011, its capabilities and capacities in victim identification will be advanced through collaboration with international and national law enforcement agencies. The implementation of the Child Exploitation Tracking System Image Database will support efforts to identify victims depicted in child sexual exploitation images, while enhancing the sharing of intelligence and information. The Canadian Police Centre for Missing and Exploited Children will also continue in its role as the first point of contact for all international requests related to online child sexual exploitation.

As mentioned previously in Program Activity 4, the RCMP Office of the Chief Criminal Intelligence Executive will strengthen the criminal intelligence capacity by aligning administratively the Sub-Activities of the RCMP Criminal Intelligence Program with that of Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, an organization representing the wider law enforcement community. Criminal Intelligence Service Canada will continue to carry out its mandate in an environment in which organized crime groups operate increasingly beyond the limits of one jurisdiction and are enabled by new technologies. In 2010-2011, Criminal Intelligence Service Canada will focus its attention and resources on three priority areas:

• the Automated Criminal Intelligence Information System as an essential component for sharing information and intelligence among law enforcement agencies;
• the Integrated Threat Assessment process, which supports ongoing improvement to the delivery of intelligence products; and
• the Canadian Criminal Intelligence Model, which fully integrates all elements of the intelligence cycle in all law enforcement agencies.

In 2010-2011, the Chief Information Office Sector will continue to improve IM/IT infrastructure capacity to meet an ever-changing environment. It will concentrate on the replacement and maintenance of secure systems, including the enhancements to the national fingerprint and criminal record repository being delivered by the Real Time Identification Project. The Chief Information Office Sector will also provide information technology support to the Temporary Resident Biometrics Project. This major Crown project, led by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, will use biometrics for admissibility screening and to reduce identity fraud among temporary Canadian resident applicants. This project will achieve Effective Project Approval status in 2010-2011.

The Canadian Police College will continue to support integrated policing through the ongoing development of police leadership and management competencies and the provision of advanced and specialized training to the law enforcement community.

Benefits for Canadians

National Police Services' programs work together to support all five of the RCMP's strategic priorities, which in turn all contribute to the RCMP's goal of safe homes and safe communities. For example, the National DNA Data Bank supports the administration of justice by assisting in the early identification of those who commit serious crimes and by focussing investigations to eliminate suspects. Its effectiveness increases with the number of profiles entered, enhancing the safety of all Canadians. The proclamation of former Bills C-13/18 (various amendments related to the DNA Identification Act) has been a key contributing factor to the greater than 70 percent increase in the number of samples provided to the National DNA Data Bank.

The Canadian Integrated Ballistic Information Network is a network of six Integrated Ballistic Identification System instruments that are located in six forensic firearms analysis sites across Canada and connected to a database coordinated through National Police Services. The Canadian Integrated Ballistic Information Network is an important tool that assists forensic examiners in linking crime scenes and firearms. As with the National DNA Data Bank, its effectiveness increases with the number of quality samples entered, enhancing the safety of all Canadians. These efforts are further supported by Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, which gathers, analyzes and produces intelligence related to the use of firearms in organized and serious crime. In close collaboration with other partners and stakeholders, National Police Services enables a comprehensive approach to mitigating the negative impact of firearms-related violence in Canada.

The Canadian Police College contributes to police capacity to address increasingly complex and emerging criminal trends, particularly in the areas of organized crime, cyber-crime, explosives, Internet-luring, identity fraud, economic crime and Aboriginal policing, and provides executive leadership development to better prepare tomorrow's leaders.

Strategic Outcome - Minimized Risk of Firearms

Program Activity: Canadian Firearms Centre

Program Activity definition: The Canadian Firearms Centre Program Activity operates under the RCMP as the Canadian Firearms Program. It provides a support service to police and the law enforcement community in their efforts to investigate and prevent firearms-related crime. It also contributes to safe homes and safe communities in Canada through firearms safety training, promoting the safe use and secure storage of firearms, and the screening and licensing of individuals and businesses. The Canadian Firearms Program database of registered firearms in Canada is a policing tool used for the prevention and investigation of firearm crimes and firearm misuse.

Key results: Canadian communities will be safer as a result of a reduced risk of harm from firearms. High-quality technical and investigative service and expertise will be provided to support firearms crime investigations conducted by police and police intelligence agencies. Through the activities of firearms safety training, screening, licensing and registration, the RCMP will minimize risks to public safety associated with firearms in Canada. The Canadian Firearms Program will also support international efforts to fight firearms crime by collaborating with its international partners.

Expected results: Through its direct support to firearms investigations and strong partnerships with police agencies, the Canadian Firearms Program will be recognized as a contributor to law enforcement. The Program will continue to promote public safety through firearms safety training, screening firearms owners, and reinforcing Canada's culture of responsible firearms ownership. Firearms licence holders will be continuously screened via the Canadian Police Information Centre system and the Canadian Firearms Information System to prevent known at-risk individuals who pose a threat to public safety from possessing firearms.

Program Activity 8: Canadian Firearms Centre ³⁰

Human Resources (FTEs) and Planned Spending ($ millions)
2010-11		2011-12		2012-13
FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending	FTEs	Planned Spending
420	71.4	420	69.3	420	69.3

Program Activity Expected Results	Performance Indicators	Targets
Promote public safety through the continuous screening of firearms owners	Number of known at-risk individuals who obtain a firearms licence	0
Promote public safety through the support of front-line law enforcement organizations	Number of queries to the firearms database used by front-line police (Canadian Firearms Registry Online)	10% increase in queries from the previous year
Promote public safety through firearms safety training	Number of participants in safety courses	100% consistent participation from year to year
Promote client awareness of Program requirements	Compliance rates for licence renewals	100% of individuals in possession of firearms renew their licences

Planning Highlights

Law enforcement will be supported in the investigation and prevention of firearms-related crimes. The Canadian Firearms Program will undertake a police awareness initiative to increase the understanding and knowledge of the Program's support capabilities and requirements by law enforcement. The Canadian Firearms Program is also committed to continuing comprehensive screening of known at-risk individuals who have access to firearms and may pose a threat to public safety.

Benefits for Canadians

Aligned with the RCMP's commitment to safe homes and safe communities, the Canadian Firearms Program supports four of the RCMP's national strategic priorities.

The Program engages and supports Aboriginal people to further their understanding of firearms laws. It also contributes to individual and Aboriginal community safety by providing firearms safety training, firearms verification, and licence and registration assistance to Aboriginal communities. The Program continues to identify firearms initiatives in Aboriginal communities, to strengthen existing and new partnerships, and is currently leading initiatives to provide firearms education and outreach programs.

The Program assists with efforts to reduce illicit trafficking of firearms supported by organized crime and in dealing with individuals whose firearm possession poses a threat to their communities. Canadian police services are contributing to the Program's national firearms database and are using it, as well as the Canadian National Firearms Tracing Centre, to track seized and recovered firearms back to registered owners and suppliers, to establish trafficking patterns, and to support analyses of criminal misuses of firearms.

The Canadian Firearms Program is actively involved in firearms-related cross-border issues including the Canada-US Cross Border Crime Forum. It supports Canada's efforts with the Organization of American States, the United Nations and INTERPOL to combat illicit trafficking in small arms.

The Firearms Reference Table is a world standard for identifying firearms linked to criminal activity as well as other firearms. In partnership with the Canadian Police Knowledge Network, the Canadian Firearms Program provides e-learning to Canada's security community on how to identify and verify firearms. Canada is recognized globally for its firearms controls and for the Canadian Firearms Program.

Although individuals younger than 18 cannot own firearms, they may obtain a licence that will allow them to borrow non-restricted firearms for purposes such as hunting and target shooting. The Canadian Firearms Program promotes the safe use, storage and handling of firearms for all gun owners and users, which in turn reduces the risk of suicide, accidental discharge and antisocial uses of guns by youth. Firearms outreach and education initiatives have a special emphasis on youth including a recent partnership with the Canada Safety Council.

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