Parliamentary Committee Notes: Main Estimates Portfolio Overview note
Ratification by Parliament of these Main Estimates will result in funding approvals of $13.1B for the Public Safety Portfolio for fiscal year 2024-25. On a portfolio-wide basis, total authorities sought in the 2024-25 Main Estimates will result in a net decrease of ($265.2M) or (2.0%) over the 2023-24 Main Estimates.
| Organizations | Main Estimates2023-24 | Main Estimates2024-25 | $ Variance | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS | 2,646.8 | 1,605.3 | (1,041.6) | -39.4% |
| CBSA | 2,717.9 | 2,649.6 | (68.3) | -2.5% |
| CSIS | 662.8 | 702.6 | 39.8 | 6.0% |
| CSC | 3,053.1 | 3,171.3 | 118.2 | 3.9% |
| PBC | 70.3 | 73.3 | 3.0 | 4.2% |
| OCI | 5.6 | 7.5 | 1.9 | 33.9% |
| RCMP | 4,166.6 | 4,847.8 | 681.1 | 16.3% |
| ERC | 6.5 | 6.5 | 0.1 | 0.9% |
| CRCC | 15.7 | 16.3 | 0.6 | 3.6% |
| Total – Portfolio | 13,345.2 | 13,080.1 | (265.2) | -2.0% |
I. Summary of Highlights
The most material items affecting funding levels for Public Safety Portfolio organizations in the 2024-25 Main Estimates are listed below:
- ($1,174.9M) for the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program (DFAA) (PS);
- ($141.1M) for the Refocusing Government Spending (CBSA, CSC, PBC, PS, RCMP);
- ($119.6M) related to class action lawsuits (CSC);
- $591.3M to compensate members of the RCMP for injuries received in the performance of duty, and for increased RCMP Member Occupational Health and Supplemental Health Benefits;
- $106.1M related to compensation for the funded portion of Collective Agreement increases; and
- $83.3M for the renewal for the Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence (PS).
II. Department/Agency Overview
1. Public Safety Canada (PS)
The total funding sought in Main Estimates for 2024-25 is $1,605.3M. This represents a $1,041.6M decrease or 39.4% over the previous year.
| Vote | Main Estimates 2023-24 ($M) | Main Estimates 2024-25 ($M) | Variance ($M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Operating expenditures | 204.5 | 229.2 | 24.7 | 12.1% |
| Vote 5 – Grants and contributions | 2,421.8 | 1,353.6 | (1,068.2) | -44.1% |
| Total Voted | 2,626.3 | 1,582.8 | (1,043.5) | -39.7% |
| Total Statutory | 20.5 | 22,5 | 2.0 | 9.6% |
| Total Budgetary Expenditures | 2,646.8 | 1,605.3 | (1,041.6) | -39.4% |
Public Safety Canada 2024-25 Main Estimates - by Vote
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The pie chart shows authorities for the 2024-25 Main Estimates breakdown by vote for Public Safety Canada and they are illustrated with the following amounts:
- Operating expenditures represents a total of $229.2M;
- Grants and contributions represents a total of $1,353.6M; and
- Statutory expenditures represents a total of $22.5M.
1.1 Highlights of Main Estimates Elements
The net decrease in funding of $1,041.6M represents a decrease of $1,068.2M in Vote 5 – Grants and Contributions offset by an increase of $24.7M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures.
1.2 Summary of Net annual Change in Main Estimates by Program/Initiative and By Vote Breakdown
The main factors contributing to the changes in funding levels include (but are not limited to):
- ($1,174.9M) in Vote 5 – Grants and Contributions for the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements program (DFAA). This decrease in funding includes $1,074.9M announced in Budget 2021 for the settlement of existing liabilities for past events; and
- ($21.6M) in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures ($22.1K) and in Vote 5 – Grants and Contributions ($21.6M) for the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders.
These decreases are offset by the following increases:
- $83.3M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures ($3.2M) and in Vote 5 – Grants and Contributions ($80.1M) for the renewal for the Initiative to Take Action Against Gun and Gang Violence;
- $36.0M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures ($1.0M) and in Vote 5 – Grants and Contributions ($35.0M) to extend the Humanitarian Workforce program and develop a civilian response capacity;
- $12.4M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures to enhance Natural Disaster Resilience;
- $12.3M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures related to new collective bargaining agreements; and
- $12.0M in Vote 5 – Grants and Contributions for the First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNIPP).
Totals throughout may not add up due to rounding.
2. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)
The total funding sought in Main Estimates for 2024-25 is $2,649.6M. This represents a $68.3M decrease or (2.5%) over the previous year.
| Vote | Main Estimates 2023-24 ($M) | Main Estimates 2024-25 ($M) | Variance ($M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Operating expenditures | 2,307.6 | 2,228.8 | (78.8) | -3.4% |
| Vote 5 – Capital expenditures | 182.5 | 205.7 | 23.2 | 12.7% |
| Total Voted | 2,490.1 | 2,434.6 | (55.6) | -2.2% |
| Total Statutory | 227.7 | 215.0 | (12.7) | -5.6% |
| Total Budgetary Expenditures | 2,717.9 | 2,649.6 | (68.3) | -2.5% |
Canada Border Services Agency 2024-25 Main Estimates - by Vote
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The pie chart shows authorities for the 2024-25 Main Estimates breakdown by vote for Canada Border Agency and they are illustrated with the following amounts:
- Operating expenditures represents a total of $2,228.8M;
- Capital expenditures represents a total of $205.7M; and
- Statutory expenditures represents a total of $215.0M.
2.1 Highlights of Main Estimates Elements
The CBSA’s net decrease of $68.3M represents a decrease of $78.8M in Vote 1 - Operating Expenditures, an increase of $23.2M in Vote 5 - Capital Expenditures, and a decrease of $12.7M in Statutory Expenditures (EBP).
2.2 Summary of Net annual Change in Main Estimates by Program/Initiative and By Vote Breakdown
The main factors contributing to the changes in funding levels include (but are not limited to) the following increases:
- $50.1M for Compensation adjustments
- $20.6M for Temporary Resident Processing
- $20.3M for Strengthening the Front Line Capacity
- $17.6M for Land Border Crossing Project (LBCP)
These increases are offset by the following decreases:
- $74.8M reduction for Base funding
- $69.1M reduction for Canada’s asylum irregular migration system
- $26.0M reduction for Employee Benefit Plans (EBP) adjustments
Totals throughout may not add up due to rounding.
3. Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
The total funding sought in Main Estimates for 2024-25 is $702.6M. This represents a $39.8M increase or 6.0% over the previous year.
| Vote | Main Estimates 2023-24 ($M) | Main Estimates 2024-25 ($M) | Variance ($M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Program expenditures | 604.3 | 648.1 | 43.8 | 7.2% |
| Total Voted | 604.3 | 648.1 | 43.8 | 7.2% |
| Total Statutory | 58.5 | 54.5 | (3.9) | -6.7% |
| Total Budgetary Expenditures | 662.8 | 702.6 | 39.8 | 6.0% |
Canadian Security Intelligence Service 2024-25 Main Estimates - by Vote
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The pie chart shows authorities for the 2024-25 Main Estimates breakdown by vote for the Canadian Security Intelligence Service and they are illustrated with the following amounts:
- Program expenditures represents a total of $648.1M; and
- Statutory expenditures represents a total of $54.5M.
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3.1 Highlights of Main Estimates Elements
The net increase of $39.8M represents an increase of $43.8M in Vote 1 – Program Expenditures and is offset by a decrease of ($3.9M) in Statutory Expenditures (EBP).
3.2 Summary of Net annual Change in Main Estimates by Program/Initiative and By Vote Breakdown
The main factors contribution to the increase in funding levels include:
- $43.8M in Vote 1 – Program Expenditures mainly attributable to:
- The Collective Bargaining agreement for Executives and unionized employees;
- New funding for Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy; and
- New funding for Digital Enablement.
Offset by a net decrease of $3.9M in Statutory primarily attributable to:
- The Employee Benefit Plans (EBP) Adjustment;
- Collective Bargaining; and
- New funding for Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Totals throughout may not add up due to rounding.
4. Correctional Service of Canada (CSC)
The total funding sought in Main Estimates for 2024-25 is $3,171.3M. This represents a $118.2M increase or 3.9% over the previous year.
| Vote | Main Estimates 2023-24 ($M) | Main Estimates 2024-25 ($M) | Variance ($M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Operating expenditures, grants and contributions | 2,594.1 | 2,655.5 | 61.4 | 2.4% |
| Vote 5 – Capital Expenditures | 197.6 | 262.7 | 65.2 | 33.0% |
| Vote 10 – CORCAN revolving fund | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0% |
| Total Voted | 2,791.6 | 2,918.2 | 126.6 | 4.5% |
| Total Statutory | 261.4 | 253.1 | (8.4) | -3.2% |
| Total Budgetary Expenditures | 3,053.1 | 3,171.3 | 118.2 | 3.9% |
Correctional Service of Canada 2024-25 Main Estimates - by Vote
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The pie chart shows authorities for the 2024-25 Main Estimates breakdown by vote for Correctional Service Canada and they are illustrated with the following amounts:
- Operating expenditures, grants and contributions represents a total of $2,655.5M;
- Capital expenditures represents a total of $262.7M; and
- Statutory expenditures represents a total of $253.1M.
4.1 Highlights of Main Estimates Elements
The net increase in funding of $118.2M represents an increase of $61.4M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures, an increase of $65.2M in Vote 5 – Capital Expenditures and is offset by a decrease of ($8.4M) in Statutory funding.
4.2 Summary of Net annual Change in Main Estimates by Program/Initiative and By Vote Breakdown
The main factors contributing to the increases in funding levels include:
- $106.1M ($90.6M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures and $15.5M in Statutory) related to compensation for the funded portion of Collective Agreement increases;
- $56.3M ($3.9M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures, $51.6M in Vote 5 – Capital Expenditures and $0.8M in Statutory) of funding to maintain and repair correctional facilities;
- $54.9M ($45.6M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures and $9.3M in Statutory) of funding to stabilize operations related to workplace injuries;
- $42.0M (in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures) in funding to cover expenditures due to changes in offender population volumes and price fluctuations;
- $15.5M ($15.1M in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures and $0.4M in Statutory) in funding for equipment and licenses to maintain a hybrid workplace; and
- $14.6M (in Vote 5 – Capital Expenditures) in funding to reduce suspension points in correctional facilities.
These increases are offset by the following main items:
- ($119.6M) (($118.8M) in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures and ($0.8M) in Statutory) of funding related to class action lawsuits; and
- ($48.5M) (($28.2M) in Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures, ($15.0M) in Vote 5 – Capital Expenditures and ($5.3M) in Statutory) related to Refocusing Government Spending.
Totals throughout may not add up due to rounding.
5. Parole Board of Canada (PBC)
The total funding sought in Main Estimates 2024-25 is $73.3M. This represents a $3.0M increase or 4.2% over the previous year.
| Vote | Main Estimates 2023-24 ($M) | Main Estimates 2024-25 ($M) | Variance ($M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Program expenditures | 62.9 | 65.9 | 3.0 | 4.8% |
| Total Voted | 62.9 | 65.9 | 3.0 | 4.8% |
| Total Statutory | 7.4 | 7.3 | (0.1) | -1.0% |
| Total Budgetary Expenditures | 70.3 | 73.3 | 3.0 | 4.2% |
Parole Board of Canada 2024-25 Main Estimates - by Vote
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The pie chart shows authorities for the 2024-25 Main Estimates breakdown by vote for the Parole Board of Canada (PBC) and they are illustrated with the following amounts:
- Program expenditures represents a total of $65.9M; and
- Statutory expenditures represents a total of $7.3M.
5.1 Highlights of Main Estimates Elements
The net increase of $3.0M represents an increase of $3.0M in Vote 1 – Program Expenditures and a decrease of $0.1M in Statutory Authorities.
5.2 Summary of Net annual Change in Main Estimates by Program/Initiative and By Vote Breakdown
The main factors contribution to the changes in funding levels include (but are not limited to):
- $4.7M in negotiated salary adjustments.
The increase is offset by the following decreases:
- $1.0M related to Refocusing Government Spending; and
- $0.7M related to reform the pardons process (Budget 2021) and the last funding year for the capital investment to modernization the program’s database, Pardon and Record Suspension System (PARSS).
Totals throughout may not add up due to rounding.
6. Office of the Correctional Investigator (OCI)
The total funding sought in Main Estimates for 2024-25 is $7.5M. This represents a $1.9M increase or 33.9% over the previous year.
| Vote | Main Estimates 2023-24 ($M) | Main Estimates 2024-25 ($M) | Variance ($M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Program expenditures | 5.0 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 35.8% |
| Total Voted | 5.0 | 6.7 | 1.8 | 35.8% |
| Total Statutory | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 18.0% |
| Total Budgetary Expenditures | 5.6 | 7.5 | 1.9 | 33.9% |
Office of the Correctional Investigator 2024-25 Main Estimates - by Vote
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The pie chart shows authorities for the 2024-25 Main Estimates breakdown by vote for the Office of the Correctional Investigator and they are illustrated with the following amounts:
- Program expenditures represents a total of $6.7M; and
- Statutory expenditures represents a total of $0.7M.
6.1 Highlights of Main Estimates Elements
The net increase of $1.9M represents an increase of $1.8M in Vote 1 – Program Expenditures and an increase of $0.1M in Statutory Expenditures.
6.2 Summary of Net annual Change in Main Estimates by Program/Initiative and By Vote Breakdown
The main factors contribution to the changes in funding levels is mainly attributable to:
- $1.6M (including EBP) in funding to address urgent and critical gaps; and
- $0.5M (including EBP) for the negotiated salary adjustments for unrepresented groups.
Totals throughout may not add up due to rounding.
7. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
The total funding sought in Main Estimates for 2024-25 is $4,847.8M. This represents a $681.1M increase or 16.3% over the previous year.
| Vote | Main Estimates 2023-24 ($M) | Main Estimates 2024-25 ($M) | Variance ($M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Operating Expenditures | 3,109.9 | 3,013.7 | (96.3) | -3.1% |
| Vote 5 – Capital Expenditures | 284.0 | 262.6 | (21.4) | -7.5% |
| Vote 10 – Grants and contributions | 201.4 | 24.8 | (176.6) | -87.7% |
| Vote 15 – Payments in respect of disability and health benefits for members of the RCMP | - | 952.1 | 952.1 | 100.0% |
| Total Voted | 3,595.4 | 4,253.2 | 657.8 | 18.3% |
| Total Statutory | 571.2 | 594.6 | 23.4 | 4.1% |
| Total Budgetary Expenditures | 4,166.6 | 4,847.8 | 681.1 | 16.3% |
Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2024-25 Main Estimates - by Vote
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The pie chart shows authorities for the 2024-25 Main Estimates breakdown by vote for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and they are illustrated with the following amounts:
- Operating expenditures represents a total of $3,013.7M;
- Capital expenditures represents a total of $262.6M;
- Grants and contributions represents a total of $24.8M;
- Payments in respect of disability and health benefits for members of the RCMP expenditures represents a total of $952.1M;and
- Statutory expenditures represents a total of $594.6M.
7.1 Highlights of Main Estimates Elements
The net increase of $681.1M represents an increase of $952.1M in the new payments for Members health and disability vote, and $23.4M in Statutory appropriations. These increases are partially offset by decreases of $96.3M in the operating vote, $21.5M in the capital vote, and $176.6M in the grants and contributions vote.
7.2 Summary of Net annual Change in Main Estimates by Program/Initiative and By Vote Breakdown
The main factors contributing to the increase in funding levels include (but are not limited to):
- An increase of $591.3M in Vote 15 – Payments – health and disability, to compensate members of the RCMP for injuries received in the performance of duty ($572.4M), and for increased RCMP Member Occupational Health and Supplemental Health Benefits ($18.9M). The total funding in the new vote is $952.1M, of which $591.3M is incremental, $176.9M in transfers from existing reference levels in Vote 10 and $183.9M in transfers from existing reference levels in Vote 1;
- An increase of $86.5M in Compensation Adjustments for various categories of employees and Employee Benefit Plans (EBP) ($72.3M in Vote 1 – Operating and $14.1M in statutory appropriations);
- An increase of $16.4M in support of Veteran’s Affairs Canada Service of Excellence: Disability Benefits Adjudication and Case Management for Veterans and RCMP Members ($13.1 million in Vote 1 – Operating and $3.3 million in statutory appropriations);
These increases are partially offset by:
- A decrease of $24.8M in support of the Refocusing Government Spending initiative ($24.1M in Vote 1 – Operating and $0.7M in statutory appropriations);
- A decrease of $15.7M to Stabilize and Strengthen the RCMP (a decrease of $11.2M in Vote 1 – Operating, and $4.5M in Vote 5 – Capital);
- A decrease of $13.9M for the RCMP’s Vote 5 Capital related to reprofiles, mainly:
- The sunsetting reprofile of $25.0M for Real Property and Moveable Assets, Drug Impaired Driving, Federal Cybercrime Enforcement, and the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre ($0.5M in Vote 1 – Operating and $24.5M in Vote 5 – Capital). Which is partially offset by:
- An increase due to a reprofile of $10.8M for the Central Region Radio Renewal ($0.3M in Vote 1 – Operating and $10.5M in Vote 5 – Capital); and
- An increase due to a reprofile for the Canadian Firearms Program ($0.3M in Vote 10 – Grants and Contributions).
- The sunsetting reprofile of $25.0M for Real Property and Moveable Assets, Drug Impaired Driving, Federal Cybercrime Enforcement, and the National Cybercrime Coordination Centre ($0.5M in Vote 1 – Operating and $24.5M in Vote 5 – Capital). Which is partially offset by:
Totals throughout may not add up due to rounding.
8. Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee (ERC)
The total funding sought in Main Estimates for 2024-25 is $6.5M. This represents a $56K increase or 0.9% over the previous year.
| Vote | Main Estimates 2023-24 ($M) | Main Estimates 2024-25 ($M) | Variance ($M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Program expenditures | 5.8 | 5.9 | 0.1 | 1.8% |
| Total Voted | 5.8 | 5.9 | 0.1 | 1.8% |
| Total Statutory | 0.7 | 0.6 | (0.0) | -7.0% |
| Total Budgetary Expenditures | 6.5 | 6.5 | 0.1 | 0.9% |
Royal Canadian Mounted Police External Review Committee 2024-25 Main Estimates - by Vote
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The pie chart shows authorities for the 2024-25 Main Estimates breakdown by vote for the RCMP External Review Committee (ERC) and they are illustrated with the following amounts:
- Program expenditures represents a total of $5.9M; and
- Statutory expenditures represents a total of $0.6M.
8.1 Highlights of Main Estimates Elements
The net increase in the overall ERC budget is of $56K. This is calculated through an increase of $102K in Vote 1 – Program Expenditures and a statutory EBP decrease of $46K.
8.2 Summary of Net annual Change in Main Estimates by Program/Initiative and By Vote Breakdown
The main factors contributing to the changes in funding levels is mainly due to an increase in Negotiated Salary Adjustments.
Totals throughout may not add up due to rounding.
9. Civilian Review and Complaints for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (CRCC)
The total funding sought in Main Estimates for 2024-25 is $16.3M. This represents a $0.6M increase or 3.6% over the previous year.
| Vote | Main Estimates 2023-24 ($M) | Main Estimates 2024-25 ($M) | Variance ($M) | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vote 1 – Program expenditures | 14.1 | 14.8 | 0.6 | 4.5% |
| Total Voted | 14.1 | 14.8 | 0.6 | 4.5% |
| Total Statutory | 1.6 | 1.5 | (0.1) | -3.7% |
| Total Budgetary Expenditures | 15.7 | 16.3 | 0.6 | 3.6% |
Civilian Review and Complaints for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police 2024-25 Main Estimates - by Vote
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The pie chart shows authorities for the 2024-25 Main Estimates breakdown by vote for the Civilian Review and Complaints Commission for the RCMP (CRCC) and they are illustrated with the following amounts:
- Program expenditures represents a total of $14.8M; and
- Statutory expenditures represents a total of $1.5M.
9.1 Highlights of Main Estimates Elements
The net increase of $0.6M represents an increase of $0.6M in Vote 1 – Program Expenditures and a decrease of $0.1M in Statutory Authorities (EBP).
9.2 Summary of Net annual Change in Main Estimates by Program/Initiative and By Vote Breakdown
The main factors contributing to the changes in funding levels is primarily attributable to compensation adjustments.
Totals throughout may not add up due to rounding.
Contacts:
Prepared by; Chloé Tondreau, Junior Financial Analyst, Resources Management, Corporate Management Branch, Tel. no. 819-743-8455
Approved by: all Portfolio Chief Financial Officers
Attested by: Patrick Amyot, CPA, Chief Financial Officer, Public Safety Canada, Tel. no. (613) 990-2615
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