Disclosure of Transfer Payment Programs Under $5 Million

Other National Voluntary Organizations active in the criminal justice sector
(Voted)

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

G

1.3 Countering Crime
1.3.3 Corrections

Main objective

The purpose of the grants is to contribute to the development of criminal justice policies and delivery of services. The National Voluntary Organizations (NVOs) that are funded by the program provide a range of services in the area of corrections and conditional release, and therefore contribute to public safety. They also fulfill an important role in communities across the country in promoting training and development for criminal justice professionals and public education as well as policy consultation with government.

Planned spending for 2015–16

$1,796,144

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2011-12

General targeted recipient groups

The grants provide funding for NVOs to maintain a national structure and cover core operating expenses, including salaries and benefits, rent, translation, telephone, postage, and equipment/material for staff and board members

Grants to provincial partners for the National Flagging System (NFS) to identify and track high-risk violent offenders who jeopardize public safety
(Voted)

End date

March 31, 2017

Type of transfer payment

G

1.3 Countering Crime
1.3.3 Corrections

Main objective

The NFS enhances the capacity of the provinces/territories to identify and track high-risk, violent offenders who pose a risk of re-offending, and facilitates appropriate prosecution and sentencing of these offenders, including dangerous or long-term offender applications, in appropriate cases.

Planned spending for 2015–16

$500,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2011-12

General targeted recipient groups

Provinces

Cyber Security Cooperation Program
(Voted)

End date

Terms and Conditions in place until March 31, 2019.

Type of transfer payment

G, C

1.1 National Security
1.1.3 Cyber Security

Main objective

To improve the cyber security of vital cyber systems by supporting projects that develop cyber security assessment capacity, develop and disseminate best practices and academic research, and/or advance alternative measures such as workforce development and cyber security awareness activities.

Planned spending for 2015–16

$300,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

Not applicable

General targeted recipient groups

Owners and operators of critical infrastructure, industry related, not-for-profit groups

Kanishka Project Research Initiative
(Voted)

End date

March 31, 2016

Type of transfer payment

G, C

1.1 National Security
1.1.1 National Security Leadership

Main objective

The Kanishka Project invests in research on pressing questions for Canada on terrorism and counter-terrorism.

Planned spending for 2015–16

$1,510,365

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

Not applicable

General targeted recipient groups

Universities; educational and research institutions; national, provincial, territorial, municipal, Aboriginal, community or professional organizations; societies and associations; non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations; private sector; individual researchers.

Contribution Program to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking
(Voted)

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

C

1.3 Countering Crime
1.3.2 Law Enforcement Leadership
1.3.2.1 Serious & Organized Crime

Main objective

Contribution funding is provided to combat child sexual exploitation and human trafficking activities such as research initiatives, projects and programs.

Funding comes from the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet (2004), which was enhanced in 2007.

Planned spending for 2015–16

$2,035,600

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2013-14

General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients under the Strategy include: not-for-profit organizations; universities and educational institutions; provincial, municipal and Aboriginal police services; Aboriginal and non-status governments; provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments; and, international organizations, including international non-governmental organizations.

Combat Serious and Organized Crime
(Voted)

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

C

1.3 Countering Crime
1.3.2 Law Enforcement Leadership
1.3.2.1 Serious & Organized Crime

Main objective

Contribution funding is provided to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) and the Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers to increase the collection of intelligence on organized crime activities, including contraband tobacco, and to participate in joint forces operations.

Planned spending for 2015–16

$2,551,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2013 – AMPS was also evaluated as part of the larger horizontal Federal Tobacco Control Strategy initiative in 2012-13.

General targeted recipient groups

Mohawk Council of Akwesasne
Mohawk Council of Kahnawake

International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Canada
(Voted)

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

C

1.4 Emergency Management
1.4.2 Emergency Preparedness

Main objective

The program provides the authority for a contribution to the IAFF Canada to implement a training initiative in Canada for fire fighters and other first responders to help ensure that they can safely and effectively respond to hazardous material (HazMat) emergencies. The overall objectives in the immediate and intermediate period are to train first responders about strategies to safeguard Canadian's health and safety and to reduce deaths and injuries related to hazardous materials.

Planned spending for 2015–16

$500,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

Departmental evaluation:

2011-12 Evaluation of the International Association of Fire Fighters Canada Contribution Program - Final Report (2012-06-12)

Management Review: March 2011

General targeted recipient groups

Recipient is IAFF Canada.
Training for first responders.

Policy Development Contribution Program (PDCP)
(Voted)

End date

Open ended

Type of transfer payment

C

1.1 National Security
1.1.3 Cyber Security
1.3 Countering Crime
1.3.3 Corrections
1.4 Emergency Management
1.4.1 Emergency Prevention/ Mitigation

Main objective

PDCP supports strategic projects by departmental stakeholder organizations that contribute to policy-making.

The contributions' overall objectives are to forge greater consensus and cooperation among various levels of government and other stakeholders through policy initiatives and activities.

The Department provides funding to three categories of projects:

• Communication/Information Exchange projects;
• Innovation and Research projects; and,
• Training and Skills Development projects (24 months maximum).

Planned spending for 2015–16

$362,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

September 2011

General targeted recipient groups

Contributions may be provided to the following classes of recipients in support of the objectives of the PDCP:

• National, provincial, territorial, municipal, Aboriginal, community or professional organizations, societies and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a not-for-profit purpose, and which have a mandate to represent their membership or community;
• Canadian universities and educational institutions;
• Provincial, municipal and Aboriginal police services;
• Aboriginal and non-status governments, organizations and communities;
• Provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments;
• International non-governmental organizations, including bodies associated/affiliated with organizations of which Canada is a member, which have as their purpose supporting public safety and/or emergency management as priorities; and
• Not-for-profit organizations and associations serving the private sector.

Crown Corporations, for profit groups, and individuals are not eligible for funding under the PDCP.