Details on Transfer Payment Programs

Name of Details on Transfer Payment Programs: First Nations Policing Program (FNPP)

Start date: 1991-92

End date: Ongoing

Description: The FNPP provides financial contributions for professional police services that are dedicated and responsive to First Nation and Inuit communities, through tripartite policing agreements for which financial contributions are attributed based on a contribution ratio whereby the federal government provides up to 52% of eligible costs and the province or territory provides the difference of at least 48% of eligible costs.

Strategic Outcome: A safe and resilient Canada

Expected Result(s): First Nations and Inuit communities have access to dedicated and responsive police services

Results Achieved: Almost 400 First Nations and Inuit communities, with a population of over 334,000 have acess to the FNPP.

Comments on variance: As per the 2012-13 Public Accounts, the actual lapse for the FNPP is $0.01M and is represented by the difference between Total Authorities and Actual Spending. The $41.0M variance between the planned and actual spending in 2012-13 can be attributed to the actual lapse of $0.01M described above, an amount of $1.75M received from the National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) and an amount of $42.75M that was transferred through the Supplementary Estimates to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police to cover the cost of the services provided.

Audits completed or planned: OAG Audit of the FNPP is scheduled to be completed by March 2014.

Evaluations completed or planned: The next evaluation of the FNPP is scheduled for 2014-15.

Engagement of Applicants and Recipients: Aboriginal Policing (AP) Regional Managers are responsible for reviewing the financial and non-financial (performance) aspects of an agreement and conduct regular on-site visits to the location of the recipient of an FNPP agreement. Site-visits generally involve activity and results monitoring. Other initiatives include ongoing activities of a Stakeholder Panel, which meets twice a year to discuss issues related to the FNPP. The Department also supports training activities for Community Consultative Groups, which are advisory bodies that operate pursuant to Community Tripartite Agreements to assist in setting out community expectations for police. The Department will host two regional workshops on Innovation and Policing in Aboriginal communities in fall 2013.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS)

Start date: 1998-99

End date: Ongoing

Description: Crime prevention is a key component of the federal government’s approach to reducing crime. The program’s goal is to reduce offending among those most at risk, such as children, youth and Aboriginal Canadians who present various risk factors, and to prevent the commission of specific crimes such as youth violence, drug-related offences, and hate crimes. This program provides national leadership on the development of crime prevention strategies, policies and programs that are evidence-informed, responsive, and appropriate to community and regional needs. The program provides funding through time-limited grants and contributions to community-based organizations, other levels of government, and academia to support the implementation of targeted interventions and the dissemination of knowledge and practical tools. The program fosters increased coordination and integration of crime prevention policy and programs federally, and with the provinces and territories, as well as the identification of emerging priority issues and orientation of funding programs. The program also contributes to safer Canadian communities by fostering collaboration with other countries and supporting Public Safety Canada's international priorities and commitments.

Strategic Outcome: A safe and resilient Canada

Expected Result(s):

1. Reduced offending among targeted populations (youth at-risk, Aboriginal communities, and high risk repeat offenders)
   
2. Increase in the Canadian body of knowledge related to crime prevention
3. Reduced incidence of hate-motivated crime

Result(s) Achieved: N/A

Comments on variance: As per the 2012-13 Public Accounts, the actual lapse for the NCPS is $2.6M and is represented by the difference between Total Authorities and Actual Spending. The $5.5M variance between planned and actual spending in 2012-13 can be attributed to the actual lapse of $2.6M described above, a $0.5M reduction due to Strategic Operating Review decisions, a transfer of $0.5M to the National Flagging System to identify and track high-risk, violent offenders who jeopardize public safety, a transfer of $1.75M to the First Nations Policing Program (FNPP), as well as a transfer of $0.2M to the Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking program.

Audits completed or planned:

Evaluations completed or planned: An evaluation which began in 2012 is currently in progress.

Engagement of Applicants and Recipients: The Department works closely with Provinces and Territories to identify targeted at-risk communities. The Department also supports external networks to facilitate the exchange of information between funding recipients implementing similar models or promising practices in different communities across the country.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Biology Casework Analysis Contribution Program

Start date: 2010-11

End date: 2014-15 (This program is established on an ongoing basis, with funding enveloped until 2014-15)

Description: This program provides contributions to the governments of Ontario and Quebec, which operate forensic laboratories that undertake biological casework analysis for the purpose of criminal identification, and which provide crime scene DNA profiles to the National DNA Data Bank.

Strategic Outcome: A safe and resilient Canada

Expected Result(s):
The expected results of this program are:

1. increased operational capacity requirements;
2. increased laboratory efficiency and effectiveness;
   
3. decreased processing turnaround times;       
   
4. decreased case backlog; and
   
5. increased number of profiles submitted to the Crime Scene Index of the National DNA Data Bank.

The performance indicators for the terms and conditions include:

1. the number and type of cases received (by Criminal Code offence) and from which law enforcement agency;
   
2. the number and type of cases completed;
   
3. the average number of exhibits examined per case;
   
4. the number of biological samples (i.e. stains) submitted for DNA analysis;
   
5. case turnaround times for primary and secondary designated offences;
   
6. backlog of cases waiting to be processed; and
7. the number of DNA profiles submitted to the Crime Scene Index of the National DNA Data Bank.

Result(s) Achieved: During 2012-13, contributions to the governments of Ontario and Quebec ($3.45M each per fiscal year) assisted in conducting biology casework analyses, including DNA analysis and the uploading of crime scene DNA profiles to the National DNA Data Bank, in support of criminal investigations and prosecutions. During the reporting period, the Ontario laboratory completed 6,180 cases and uploaded 3,622 crime scene DNA profiles to the National DNA Data Bank. In the same reporting period, the Quebec laboratory completed 5,819 cases and uploaded 3,234 crime scene DNA profiles to the Data Bank. As of July 15, 2013, a total of 31,692 DNA profiles have been uploaded by the Ontario laboratory and 27,555 DNA profiles from the Quebec laboratory.

Comments on variance: N/A

Audits completed or planned: No audits were completed during 2012-13 or are planned for the future.

Evaluations completed or planned: 2013-14

Engagement of Applicants and Recipients: Ongoing liaison with representatives from the Ontario and Quebec forensic laboratories, as well as submission of annual metrics by the provincial laboratories, allow for the effective exchange of information and administration of the Biology Casework Analysis Contribution Program.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)

Start date: 1970

End date: Ongoing

Description: The Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangement program provides federal financial assistance to provinces and territories following large-scale natural disasters.

Strategic Outcome: A safe and resilient Canada

Expected Result(s): Provinces and territories have federal financial support for response and recovery expenditures resulting from large natural disasters.

Result(s) Achieved: In 2012-13, of the $280,000,000 allocated, $279,948,809 was committed. This included 26 payments for 9 different provinces/territories.

Comments on variance: As per the 2012-13 Public Accounts, the actual lapse for the DFAA is $0.1M and is represented by the difference between Total Authorities and Actual Spending. The $179.9M variance between planned and actual spending in 2012-13 can be attributed to the actual lapse of $0.1M described above and $180.0M provided as additional authority through Supplementary Estimates (B) to address program payment requirements.

Audits completed or planned: N/A

Evaluations completed or planned: 2016-17

Engagement of Applicants and Recipients: Ongoing interaction with provincial/territorial officials, as required, in response to program questions and annual federal/provincial/territorial DFAA managers meeting

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Financial Support to Provinces and Territories for 2011 Flood Mitigation Investments (formerly Joint Emergency Preparedness Program)

Start date: 2012

End date: March 30, 2015

Description: This program cost-shares up to 50% of provincial and territorial expenditures on eligible permanent flood mitigation measures undertaken in 2011, which are not otherwise eligible under the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) or other federal programs.

Strategic Outcome: A safe and resilient Canada

Expected Result(s): Provinces and territories receive federal funds to cost share mitigation projects undertaken in anticipation of flooding in 2011.

Result(s) Achieved: In 2012-13, one advance payment in the amount of $10,000,000 was issued to the Province of Saskatchewan.

Comments on variance: The $10.0M variance between planned and actual spending in 2012-13 can be attributed to the $50.0M provided as additional authority through Supplementary Estimates (B) to respond to requests from provinces for financial assistance toward their investments in permanent flood mitigation measures, and the actual lapse of $40.0M as per the Public Accounts represented by the difference between Total Authorities and Actual Spending. The Department will seek to reprofile the lapse funds to 2014-15.

Audits completed or planned: N/A

Evaluations completed or planned: An evaluation will be conducted upon program completion

Engagement of Applicants and Recipients: Public Safety Canada solicited input from affected provinces and territories when designing the program and continues to liaise with them as they prepare their claims.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Air India Flight 182 Ex Gratia Payment Program

Start date: 2012-13

End date: 2012-13

Description: The purpose of the Air India Flight 182 Ex Gratia Payment Program is to provide a symbolic payment to the families of the victims of Air India Flight 182 to demonstrate solicitude, recognition and acknowledgement for the administrative disdain families experienced over the years following this terrible act of terrorism. This ex gratia payment is a one-time payment, and is not a repayable contribution.

Strategic Outcome: A safe and resilient Canada

Expected Result(s): N/A

Result(s) Achieved: N/A

Comments on variance: As per the 2012-13 Public Accounts, there is no lapse for the Ex Gratia payments to the families of the victims of Air India Flight 182 represented by the difference between Total Authorities and Actual Spending. The $1.3M variance between the planned and actual spending in 2012-13 can be attributed to unclaimed funds that were transferred to contributions under the special purpose allotment Kanishka Project Research Initiative in 2012-13, and subsequently a reference level reprofile from 2012-13 to 2013-14. As per the Government of Canada's commitment to the families of the Air India victims, these funds will contribute to further Canadians' understanding of terrorism.    

Audits completed or planned: N/A

Evaluations completed or planned: N/A

Engagement of Applicants and Recipients: Information sessions with the targeted recipient group (families of Air India Flight 182 victims) were held in 2011 to inform them of the application process for the ex gratia payment. Additional information and support will be provided as needed to family members through e-mails, mail-outs and a 1-800 call centre.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP)

Start date: 1980

End date: Ongoing

Description: The Joint Emergency Preparedness Program is a cost-shared program with provinces and territories aimed at enhancing the national capacity to respond to all types of emergencies and enhance the resiliency of critical infrastructure.

Strategic Outcome: A safe and resilient Canada

Expected Result(s): Provinces and territories are prepared to respond to all types of emergencies

Result(s) Achieved: Over 340 projects were approved across the country in 2012-13. All 13 provinces and territories received some JEPP funding.

Comments on variance:
The actual spending was slightly lower than planned as a result of claims submitted being less than originally anticipated and projects being withdrawn. Funding for JEPP is sunsetting in 2012-13 as a result of Strategic Operating Review decisions.

Note: The JEPP includes actual spending for Worker's Compensation of $337,724 in 2012-13, $235,128 in 2011-12 and $187,500 in 2010-11.

Audits completed or planned: N/A

Evaluations completed or planned: N/A

Engagement of Applicants and Recipients: The Department engaged provincial/territorial JEPP managers over the course of the year as required.

Date modified:

2018-01-31