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2012-13
Report on Plans and Priorities



Parks Canada






Supplementary Information (Tables)






Table of Contents




Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)




Name of Transfer Payment Program: General Class Contribution Program (GCCP)

Start date: 1995–1996

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2010–2011

Strategic Outcome: Canadians have a strong sense of connection, through meaningful experiences, to their national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas and these protected places are enjoyed in ways that leave them unimpaired for present and future generations.

Program Activities: Heritage Places Establishment, Heritage Resources Conservation, Public Appreciation and Understanding, Visitor Experience, Townsite and Throughway Infrastructure

Description: The objective of the program is to assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support the Agency in fulfilling its mandate to preserve and protect nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and present and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations.

Expected Results: More Canadians recognize, appreciate and are engaged in the values of natural and cultural conservation. Stakeholders being further engaged in terms of interest and involvement of common objectives towards ecological or cultural integrity. Access to a better knowledge base on commercial, ecological or aboriginal issues of mutual interest for informed decision-making and dialogue for Parks Canada managers and stakeholders. Heritage assets are protected, secured and researched. Targeted audiences are educated in such areas as ecology and safety.

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Planned Spending
2015–16
Planned Spending
2016–17
Total Contributions 9.5 12.3  4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5
Total Transfer Payments 9.5 12.3  4.5 4.5 4.5 4.5

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010–2011

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending, or N/A): Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2015–2016

General Targeted Recipient Group: N/A

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: N/A





Disclosure of TPPs under $5 million
Name of TPP Main Objective End Date of TPP, if applicable Type of TPP (G, C) Forecast
Spending
2012–13
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation General Targeted Recipient Group
Grant to the International Peace Garden To help defray the costs of operating the International Peace Garden N/A G $22,700 2010–2011 Non-profit
National Historic Sites Cost Sharing Class Contribution Program Conduct activities aimed at ensuring the commemorative integrity of non-federally owned or administered national historic sites. March 31, 2013 C $1.6M 2008–2009 Non-profit organizations, other levels of government and aboriginal groups


Greening Government Operations (GGO)

Overview

The GGO supplementary table applies to departments and agencies bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act, the Policy on Green Procurement, or the Policy Framework for Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Major International Events.

Please note:

  • RPP refers to Reports on Plans and Priorities and represents planned / expected results.
  • DPR refers to Departmental Performance Reports and represents actual results.

Green Building Targets


8.1 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new construction and build-to-lease projects, and major renovation projects, will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance1.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) 0  
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) 0  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) Yes  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Parks Canada’s Green Building Directive (pending approval) requires that
    1. all new buildings over 1,000m2 meet the Gold Level of applicable LEED® Canada rating system or equivalent, and must be registered and certified by the Canada Green Building Council, or equivalent; and
    2. major renovations of existing buildings (excluding heritage buildings) meet the Silver Level of applicable LEED® Canada rating system or equivalent, and must be registered and certified by the Canada Green Council, or equivalent.


8.2 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, existing crown buildings over 1000m2 will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool2.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of buildings over 1000m2, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) 60  
Percentage of buildings over 1000m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) FY 2011–12 0  
FY 2012–13 TBD*  
FY 2013–14 TBD*  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) Yes  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Parks Canada Green Building Directive (pending approval) requires that existing buildings over 1,000m2 that meet the following criteria will be assessed over a five year period beginning in 2012–13:
    • The building is used for operations, administration and/or public use;
    • The office/operations, public use or heated storage floor space combined is greater than 1,000 square metres;
    • The building is occupied by staff year-round;
    • The building was built prior to the year 2000.
* The Building Assessment Schedule has not yet been established and is expected to be completed in FY 2012–13.  It should be noted that this schedule might not include any building assessments for FY 2012–13. 


8.3 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new lease or lease renewal projects over 1000m2, where the Crown is the major lessee, will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool3.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) N/A  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) N/A  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) N/A  

Strategies / Comments

  1. All building space leases over 1,000m2 are managed by PWGSC so this target is not applicable (“N/A”) to Parks Canada.


8.4 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, fit-up and refit projects will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance4.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) 0  
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) 0  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) Yes  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Parks Canada’s Green Building Directive (pending approval) requires that fit-ups and refits with a project value greater than $1M within existing buildings (excluding heritage buildings), must meet Silver level of the applicable LEED® Canada rating system, or equivalent, and must be registered and certified by the Canada Green Building Council, or equivalent.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target


8.5 The federal government will take action now to reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions from its operations to match the national target of 17% below 2005 by 2020.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2020–21, relative to fiscal year 2005–06. 10.1%  
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005–06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. 37.9  
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. FY 2011–12 37.5  
FY 2012–13 37.1  
FY 2013–14 36.7  
FY 2014–15    
FY 2015–16    
FY 2016–17    
FY 2017–18    
FY 2018–19    
FY 2019–20    
FY 2020–21    
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005–06 to the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011–12 1.1% reduction  
FY 2012–13 2.1% reduction  
FY 2013–14 3.1% reduction  
FY 2014–15    
FY 2015–16    
FY 2016–17    
FY 2017–18    
FY 2018–19    
FY 2019–20    
FY 2020–21    
Existence of an implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions. Yes  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Targeted emissions include GHG emissions from energy consumed by facilities and fleet owned and operated by Parks Canada.
  2. A comprehensive emission tracking system is currently in place.
  3. Targets have been issued to each field unit and service centre.  Progress reports have been developed for each unit and will be shared annually.
  4. The Parks Canada Master plan for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gases has been developed and communicated to staff.  This plan outlines strategies to improve the energy efficiency of the fleet and facilities, implement the use of renewable fuels and renewable energy systems, and engage employees.
  5. Because Parks Canada’s GHG output increased slightly from 2005–06 to 2009–10, the actual reduction required to meet the 2011–12 target is 2.2% from the 2009–10 fiscal year.
  6. Weather conditions have a significant influence over the quantity of energy Parks Canada consumes in a given year.

Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment Target


8.6 By March 31, 2014, each department will reuse or recycle all surplus electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) in an environmentally sound and secure manner.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Existence of implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally-generated EEE. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) Yes  
Total number of departmental locations with EEE implementation plan fully implemented, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011–12 100%  
FY 2012–13 100%  
FY 2013–14 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition of location: 33 field units, 5 service centres and the national office.
  2. Parks Canada has been applying the PWGSC Guideline for the Disposal of Federal Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment. 
  3. The Parks Canada Guidelines for the Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (EEE) including reuse and recycling strategies and processes in an environmentally sound and secure manner, will be developed and implemented in 2011–12. 
  4. These Guidelines will be distributed to each location and posted on the Parks Canada Intranet.

Printing Unit Reduction Target


8.7 By March 31, 2013, each department will achieve an 8:1 average ratio of office employees to printing units. Departments will apply target where building occupancy levels, security considerations, and space configuration allow.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units in fiscal year 2010–11, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. (Optional) N/A  
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given fiscal year, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. FY 2011–12 5:1  
FY 2012–13 7:1  
FY 2013–14 8:1  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition of printing unit: desktop printers, networked printers and multifunctional devices.   
  2. Scope:  Due to the operational structure of Parks Canada, some buildings have a lower ratio due to building occupancy and space configurations. These will be scoped out of the target.
  3. Method used for determining # of printing units: IT equipment inventory
  4. Method used for determining # of office employees: Active network accounts
  5. Environmental benefits:  longer-term reduction of e-waste, reduce paper/toner consumption, energy conservation. 
  6. Plans/Strategies:  Developing policy to limit the use of desktop printers. 
  7. Roles and responsibilities: Chief of Environmental Management in collaboration with the Information Technology section.
  8. The ratio of departmental office employees to printing units is unknown for fiscal year 2010–11, hence the information is N/A.

Paper Consumption Target


8.8 By March 31, 2014, each department will reduce internal paper consumption per office employee by 20%. Each department will establish a baseline between 2005–2006 and 2011–2012, and applicable scope.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of sheets of internal office paper purchased or consumed per office employee in the baseline year selected, as per departmental scope. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) 2120  
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) FY 2011–12 3%
reduction
 
FY 2012–13 10%
reduction
 
FY 2013–14 20%
reduction
 

Strategies / Comments

  1. Parks Canada Agency has determined its baseline quantities from the 2010–11 fiscal year numbers.
  2. Employee is defined as full-time equivalent employees.
  3. Tracking methodology: PWGSC paper standing offer supplier reports.
  4. Three pronged strategy:
    • Technology: Playbooks, and/or other.
    • Procedures: Electronic processes and systems (ATIP, contracting, scanning, etc.)
    • Awareness: Memos, monitor and report paper use, promote paperless meetings.

Green Meetings Target


8.9 By March 31, 2012, each department will adopt a guide for greening meetings.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Presence of a green meeting guide. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) Yes  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition of “adopt”: The guide will be considered to have been adopted when the guide has been:
    1. approved by the Chief Administrative Officer;
    2. communicated across the Agency via memo; and
    3. posted on the Intranet.

Green Procurement Targets

8.10 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish at least 3 SMART green procurement targets to reduce environmental impacts.


By March 31, 2014, 75% of vehicles purchased annually will be from the Parks Canada Preauthorized Vehicle List.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Percentage of vehicles purchased that were on the Parks Canada Preauthorized Vehicle List. 67%*
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. The Parks Canada Preauthorized Vehicle List includes vehicles that meet criteria (including fuel efficiency) stated in the Parks Canada Light Fleet Vehicle Management Directive.
  2. *The baseline of 67% was determined by using the average percentage of vehicles purchased from 2004–05 to 2009–10 that were on the Parks Canada Preauthorized Vehicle List.

Why this self selected target is SMART:

  1. Specific: Refers to specific type of commodity and purchasing mechanism;
  2. Measurable: Information available from PWGSC and basic analysis;
  3. Achievable: Consistent with Parks Canada direction;
  4. Relevant: Promotes cost savings and greenhouse gas reduction;
  5. Time-bound: Date established for baseline, target implementation and completion.


By March 31, 2014, 90% of purchases and leases of printers, photocopiers and multifunctional devices will have one or more environmental feature.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of printers, photocopiers and multifunctional devices purchased or leased that has an environmental feature relative to total number purchased. 100
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 80%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Environmental features include duplex printing capability or automatic shutoff/sleep mode.
  2. Internal policies will be reviewed and communicated as required.
  3. Inventory system will be refined to ensure a tracking process is in place.

Why this self selected target is SMART:

  1. Specific: Refers to specific type of commodity and purchasing mechanism;
  2. Measurable: Information available from financial records and inventory systems;
  3. Achievable: Consistent with Parks Canada direction;
  4. Relevant: Promotes cost savings, greenhouse gas reduction or reduced paper consumption;
  5. Time-bound: Target date established.


As of April 1, 2012, office computers will have a minimum average service life of three years.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Average service life of office computers 3 years
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Internal policies will be reviewed and communicated as required.
  2. Inventory system will be refined to ensure a tracking process is in place.

Why this self selected target is SMART:

  1. Specific: Refers to specific type of commodity;
  2. Measurable: Information available from inventory systems;
  3. Achievable: Consistent with Parks Canada direction;
  4. Relevant: Promotes cost savings and electronic waste reduction;
  5. Time-bound: Target date established.

8.11 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish SMART targets for training, employee performance evaluations, and management processes and controls, as they pertain to procurement decision-making.


Training for Select Employees.

By April 1, 2012, 75% of procurement and contracting personnel will receive green procurement training.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of procurement and contracting personnel with formal green procurement training, relative to total number of procurement and contracting personnel. 35/42
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Specific: Achievement level of 75%, type of employee and type of training
  2. Measurable: Information available from PCA HR and CSPS
  3. Achievable: Procurement and contracting goal of all existing and new employees to take Green Procurement training
  4. Relevant: Targets all relevant employees
  5. Time-bound: Date established for target completion 

Other reporting considerations:

  1. The number of procurement and contracting personnel with formal green procurement will be tracked.
  2. This is to be achieved by means of an online course offered through the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) Campus Direct.
  3. All new and existing functional specialist staff will be asked to take the training within a specified time frame.
  4. At least 35 of the total 42 procurement and contracting personnel have completed or will have completed the online green procurement training by March 31, 2012.
  5. All procurement and contracting personnel are strongly encouraged to formally engage in green procurement training, as well as Finance and Administration Officers for low dollar value contracts.


Employee performance evaluations for managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management.

By April 1, 2012, environmental considerations will be incorporated into the performance evaluations of all managers and functional leads of procurement and contracting.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of performance evaluations of managers and functional leads of procurement and contracting that incorporate environmental considerations, relative to the total number of performance evaluations of managers and functional leads. 6/6
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Specific: Achievement level of 100% and type of employee
  2. Measurable: Information available from PCA HR
  3. Achievable: Procurement and contracting goal of all existing and new managers and functional leads include environmental considerations in their performance evaluations
  4. Relevant: Targets all relevant employees
  5. Time-bound: Date established for target completion

Other reporting considerations:

  1. The number of performance evaluations of managers and functional leads of procurement and contracting that incorporate environmental considerations will be tracked.
  2. Each manager and functional lead will have an objective included in his/her appraisal to ensure environmental considerations are taken into account in all procurement activities.
  3. Parks Canada has a total of 1 manager (PG-6) and 5 functional leads (PG-5) for procurement and materiel management. Each person has identified environmental considerations within their respective performance evaluations.  


Management processes and controls.

By April 1, 2013, 75% of identified management processes and controls, relating to procurement and contracting will incorporate environmental considerations.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of departmental procurement and contracting processes and controls that incorporate environmental considerations, relative to total number of departmental procurement and contracting processes and controls that should address environmental considerations. 17/19
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Specific: Achievement level of 75% of identified processes and controls
  2. Measurable: Information available within procurement and contracting community
  3. Achievable: Dedicated employees responsible for target
  4. Relevant: Decision making authority for purchases decentralized
  5. Time–bound: Date established for target implementation

Other reporting considerations:

  1. The number of procurement and contracting processes and controls that should address environmental considerations will be tracked.
  2. Parks Canada will continue to explore the integration of environmental performance into planning, acquisition, use and disposal, which can improve the purchasing of green products, reduce the in-use costs and ensure disposal is in accordance with environmental standards. This will include the purchasing of greener products, whether more energy efficient, less harmful or containing a higher percentage of recycled material, which can make a significant impact.
  3. Internal policies on procurement and materiel management will be reviewed and updated to integrate environmental considerations in decision making, from the procurement through to the disposal process.
  4. Parks Canada uses, in addition to its own, processes and controls established by Public Works and Government Services Canada for a large part of its acquisitions.  

Voluntary Reporting on Any Other Greening Government Operations Initiative


By March 31, 2014, carbon emissions resulting from airline business travel will be reduced by 25%.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in carbon emissions by fiscal year 201314, relative to fiscal year 200809. 25%  
Departmental carbon emissions in fiscal year 200809, in tonnes. 2,640  
Departmental carbon emissions in a given fiscal year. FY 2011–12 2420  
FY 2012–13 2200  
FY 2013–14 1980  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: Departmental carbon emission resulting from airline business travel;
  2. Baseline year has been established as 2008-09;
  3. Tracking Methodology: Data is obtained from AMEX travel services and progress reports will be developed and shared annually;
  4. Strategy: Parks Canada has implemented a green meeting guide and travel directive that aims to reduce business travel.



Notes:

  • 1 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED NC Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes, or equivalent.

  • 2 Assessment tools include: BOMA BESt, Green Globes or equivalent.

  • 3 Assessment tools include: BOMA BESt, an appropriately tailored BOMA International Green Lease Standard, or equivalent.

  • 4 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED CI Silver, Green Globes Fit-Up 3 Globes, or equivalent.



Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue

Program Activity ($ thousands)
Forecast
Revenue
2011–12
Planned
Revenue
2012–13
Planned
Revenue
2013–14
Planned
Revenue
2014–15
Planned
Revenue
2015–16
Planned
Revenue
2016–17
 Visitor Experience
Entrance Fees 52,500 52,500  52,500 52,500 52,500 52,500
Camping Fees 16,500 16,500  16,500 16,500 16,500 16,500
Lockage and Mooring Fees 2,410 2,410  2,410 2,410 2,410 2,410
Heritage Presentation Programs 730 730  730 730 730 730
Pools 3,810 3,810  3,810 3,810 3,810 3,810
Other Recreational Fees 3,050 3,050  3,050 3,050 3,050 3,050
Subtotal 79,000 79,000  79,000 79,000 79,000 79,000
 Townsite and Throughway Infrastructure
Municipal Service Fees 3,100 3,100  3,100 3,100 3,100 3,100
Subtotal 3,100 3,100  3,100 3,100 3,100 3,100
 Other Revenue
Real Property and Business Fees 20,900 20,900  20,900 20,900 20,900 20,900
Miscellaneous 8,000 8,000  8,000 8,000 8,000 8,000
Subtotal 28,900 28,900  28,900 28,900 28,900 28,900
Total Respendable Revenue 111,000 111,000  111,000 111,000 111,000 111,000
Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.


Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity


Program Activity ($ thousands)
Forecast
Spending
2011–12
Planned
Spending
2012–13
Planned
Spending
2013–14
Planned
Spending
2014–15
Planned
Spending
2015–16
Planned
Spending
2016–17
Heritage Places Establishment 675 3,370  3,370 3,370 3,370 3,370
Heritage Resources Conservation 32,012 12,617  11,557 11,557 11,557 11,557
Public Appreciation and Understanding 5,546 215  95 95 95 95
Visitor Experience 55,759 47,913  46,073 46,073 46,073 46,073
Townsite and Throughway Infrastructure 53,267 79,238  58,646 53,646 53,646 53,646
Internal Services 3,290 9,169  7,106 5,422 5,422 5,422
Total 150,549 152,522  126,846 120,162 120,162 120,162
Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown

Upcoming Internal Audits and Evaluations over the next three fiscal years

All upcoming Internal Audits over the next three fiscal years


Name of Internal Audit Internal Audit Type Status Expected Completion Date
Management of Dams Safety Assurance Planned March 2013
Horizontal Audit of Use of Acquisition Cards Assurance In progress June 2012
Financial Management Framework Assurance On-going September 2012
Audit of Stakeholders and Partners Engagement Assurance Planned March 2013
Audit of Parks’ Branding Program Assurance Planned March 2013
Information in PeopleSoft Assurance Planned March 2013
Audit of Revenue — Canals Assurance Planned January 2013
Audit of MCF for Information Management Assurance Planned March 2013
Audit of Acceptable Use of Electronic Network Assurance Planned March 2013
Audit of Business Continuity and Emergency Preparedness Assurance Planned March 2013
Audit Management of Parks’ Staff Housing Assurance Planned December 2012
Audit of Management of Long Arms Assurance Planned March 2014
Audit of Visitor Safety Program Assurance Planned March 2014
Audit of Internal Communication Assurance Planned March 2014
Audit of Official Languages Assurance Planned March 2014
Audit of Compliance with Policy on Internal Control Assurance Planned March 2014
Audit of IT Investment Assurance Planned March 2014

Electronic Link to Internal Audit Plan: http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/iap-2011-2012_e.asp

All upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years


Name of Evaluation Program Activity Status Expected Completion Date
National Historic Sites Cost-Sharing Program PA 2 Heritage Resources Conservation In progress May 2012
National Park Establishment and Expansion PA 1 Heritage Places Establishment In progress September 2012
National Parks Conservation PA 2 Heritage Resources Conservation In progress December 2012
Visitor Safety PA 4 Visitor Experience Planned March 2013
Visitor Experience: Interpretation Programming PA 4 Visitor Experience Planned March 2013
Trans-Canada Highway Twinning Project PA 5 Townsite and Throughway Infrastructure Planned March 2014
Public Outreach Education And External Communications PA 3 Public Appreciation and Understanding Planned March 2014
Law Enforcement Horizontal program covering more than one program activity Planned March 2014
National Marine Conservation Area Sustainability PA 2 Heritage Resources Conservation Planned March 2015
National Marine Conservation Area Establishment PA 1 Heritage Places Establishment Planned March 2015
National Historic Sites Conservation PA 2 Heritage Resources Conservation Planned March 2015

Electronic link to evaluation plan: http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/ep-2011-2012_e.asp



User Fees


Name of User Fee Fee Type Fee-setting Authority Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee Effective Date of Planned Change of Existing Fee or Introduction of a New Fee Consultation and Review Process Planned

National Park and National Historic Site Entry Fees 

Proposed amended fees
Other products and services Parks Canada Agency Act Adjustments to national pricing to keep pace with inflationary pressures on operational costs and to realign entry fees with the level of service being offered. 2013/2014 2014/2015

In 2011, Parks Canada announced a one year extension to the previously announced fee freeze due to the slow economic recovery. As such, all fees for entry, camping, canal lockage, recreation fees, fishing licenses, hot pools and business licenses will be frozen at 2008 rates until March 2013. Commercial fees will be frozen at 2009 rates until March 2014.

For the proposed 2013/14 and 2014/15 (commercial fees) adjustments, Parks Canada will consult on two levels in 2012. National consultations will occur for all user fees that are to be applied nationally. The Agency will hold meetings with commercial group tour operators at travel trade shows, consult directly with national stakeholders and tourism interest groups and use social media.

For user fees of a unique local nature, to a national park, national historic site and national marine conservation area, Parks Canada will consult locally with the affected public, business operators, tourism partners and stakeholders through meetings with advisory and client groups and through direct mailings and posted notices.

In both instances notice will be provided on the Parks Canada website on the proposals for price increases.

A comparison of Parks Canada’s proposed fees with those charged by parks organizations in Canada and other countries will be conducted.

Pursuant to the User Fees Act, a national fee proposal will be tabled in parliament in early 2013 prior to being submitted to the Minister responsible for Parks Canada for enactment.

To respect our commitment to provide 18 months advance notice, implementation of the proposed new business fees and commercial rates will be 2014/15.

National Park Camping
Fees

Proposed amended fees
Other products and services Parks Canada Agency Act Adjustments to national pricing to keep pace with inflationary pressures on operational costs. 2013/2014 2014/2015

Historic Canal Lockage Fees 

Proposed amended fees
Other products and services Parks Canada Agency Act As above 2013/2014 2014/2015

National Park and National Historic Site Recreation Fees 

Proposed new fees and proposed amended fees
Other products and services Parks Canada Agency Act As above 2013/2014 2014/2015

Hot Pool Fees

Proposed amended fees

Other products and services Parks Canada Agency Act Price adjustments are required to move to market rates. 2013/2014 2014/2015

Fishing License Fees

Proposed amended fees
Other products and services Parks Canada Agency Act To earn a fair return for the use of publicly owned resources.

2013/2014 2014/2015

Business Licenses 

Proposed new fees and Proposed amended fees
Other products and services Parks Canada Agency Act

To earn a fair return for the commercial use of publicly owned resources.

The fees were previously increased in 1994.
2014/2015