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The Parole Board of Canada has a single strategic outcome:
PBC program activities and priorities are designed to support continuous progress in achieving the strategic outcome. To support this outcome, PBC has four program activities:
The following section describes the PBC’s program activities and identifies the expected results, performance indicators and targets for each of them. This section also explains how the PBC plans on meeting the expected results and presents the financial and non-financial resources that will be dedicated to each activity.
2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | |||
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FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending |
333 | 39,357 | 333 | 36,690 | 333 | 37,603 |
Program Activity Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets[8] |
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Quality conditional release decisions that contribute to public safety | The percentage of offenders on parole that incur a new violent offence prior to the end of the supervision period | 98% of offenders are not convicted of a violent offence prior to the end of their supervision periods |
The percentage of offenders who completed their sentence on full parole and who are re-admitted after release because of a new violent conviction (five years post-warrant expiry) | 98% of offenders who completed their sentences on full parole have not been readmitted after release because of a new violent offence five years after warrant expiry | |
The percentage of decisions that are modified by the Appeal Division | 95% affirmation rate for conditional release decisions |
Program Activity Description and Benefits to Canadians: Conditional release is based on the principle that community safety is enhanced by gradual release to the community. The quality of decisions on the risk of re-offending, in conjunction with effective programs and treatment, and effective community supervision all contribute to the process. This program activity supports public safety by providing quality decisions on the timing and conditions of release of offenders into the community. Through this program activity, PBC employees provide timely and accurate information for Board member decision-making, and develop effective training and policies that are essential tools for quality risk assessment and decision-making. Effectiveness is assessed by monitoring the outcomes of release on parole.
This program activity is directly supported by the following priorities identified for 2012-13:
2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | |||
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FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending |
60 | 6,852 | 60 | 6,936 | 60 | 7,080 |
Program Activity Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Conditional release processes that ensure that the PBC operates in an open and accountable manner, consistent with the CCRA | Percentage of victims who are satisfied with the quality and timeliness of information provided by PBC | 80% satisfaction rating[9] |
The percentage of those who access PBC services who are satisfied with the quality and timeliness of information provided by PBC | 80% satisfaction rating[10] |
Program Activity Description and Benefits to Canadians: This program activity ensures that the PBC operates in an open and accountable manner, consistent with the provisions of the CCRA. This program activity consists of the provision of information for victims of crime; as well as assistance for victims and other observers at hearings and those who seek access to the Board’s registry of decisions. Results for this program activity are assessed by monitoring the quality and timeliness of information shared. Work in this area recognizes that the PBC operates in a difficult environment in which timely sharing of accurate information is fundamental for effective partnership and public trust.
This program activity is supported directly by PBC’s priorities for:
2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | ||||||
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FTEs | Planned Spending | Revenue | FTEs | Planned Spending | Revenue | FTEs | Planned Spending | Revenue |
50 | 7,578 | 7,578 | 50 | 7,578 | 7,578 | 50 | 7,578 | 7,578 |
Program Activity Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Quality record suspension decisions that support rehabilitation and community reintegration | The percentage of record suspension recipients whose record suspensions cease to exist or whose record suspensions are revoked | Cumulative cessation/revocation rate not to exceed 5% |
Program Activity Description and Benefits to Canadians: A record suspension is designed to support the successful reintegration of an individual into society. It is a formal attempt to remove the stigma of a criminal record for people found guilty of a federal offence and who, after satisfying their sentence and a specified waiting period, have shown themselves to be responsible law abiding citizens. Through this program activity, the PBC screens applications for completeness and eligibility of the applicant, collects information for decision-making and develops policy to guide decision processes. The results of this program are assessed through ongoing review of the average time required to process record suspensions applications, and the rates of revocation of record suspensions ordered. This program activity is supported by the following priorities:
The benefits of the program include:
The RPM or Clemency is a discretionary power vested in the Office of the Governor General by virtue of the Letters Patent and the Governor in Council, under sections 748, 748.1 of the Criminal Code of Canada, who may apply exceptional remedies under exceptional circumstances to deserving cases.
The benefits of the program include:
2012-13 | 2013-14 | 2014-15 | |||
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FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending | FTEs | Planned Spending |
54 | 5,280 | 54 | 5,331 | 54 | 5,420 |
Program Activity Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
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Efficient and effective internal services that support quality program delivery | Services provided meet standards set under Government-wide policies as well as Management Accountability Framework (MAF) expectations | To meet or surpass government standards related to management capacity and practices as outlined and assessed through the MAF |
Program Activity Description and Benefits to Canadians: This program activity includes the provision of financial, human resource, administration, security and management services and provides services that enable the Board to function while ensuring compliance to new and existing central agency policies. This program activity is supported by the following priorities:
Internal Services strives to:
Reporting internal services through a common government-wide approach to planning, designing, budgeting, reporting and communicating internal services allows Canadians to see the full cost and proportion of resources spent in the Board, and across the federal government for support activities.