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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Year-to-Year Changes |
2004–2005 |
2005–2006 |
2006–2007 |
2007–2008 |
Opening Balance | $42.5 | $41.9 | $40.3 | $38.1 |
New Loans and Accrued Interest | $14.1 | $13.6 | $13.1 | $12.8 |
Receipts (amount collected) | ($13.8) | ($15.2) | ($14.3) | ($14.9) |
Write-Offs | ($0.9) | $0.0 | ($1.0) | ($1.6) |
Closing Balance | $41.9 | $40.3 | $38.1 | $34.4 |
Total Authority is $110 million under section 88 of the IRPA.
Program Activity |
Actual |
Actual |
2007–2008 |
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Planned |
Actual |
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Immigration Program | ||||
Immigration Cost-Recovery Fees for Permanent Residents | 130.1 | 164.9 | 152.2 | 174.3 |
Immigration Rights Fees [a] | 145.0 | 74.1 | 87.0 | 79.5 |
Interest on the Immigrant Loans Program | 0.8 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.7 |
Temporary Resident Program | ||||
Immigration Cost-Recovery Fees for Temporary Residents | 142.7 | 147.2 | 172.4 | 161.6 |
Canada’s Role in International Migration | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Refugee Program | ||||
Immigration Cost-Recovery Fees for Refugees | 11.2 | 14.0 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
Integration Program | Nil | Nil | Nil | Nil |
Citizenship Program | ||||
Citizenship Cost-Recovery Fees | 38.1 | 27.6 | 24.0 | 24.0 |
Right of Citizenship Fees | 26.9 | 18.4 | 16.0 | 16.6 |
Subtotal Cost Recovery and Rights Fee Revenue [b] | 494.8 | 446.9 | 460.6 | 465.7 |
Other Revenues | ||||
Access to Information Fees | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Refunds of Previous Years’ Expenditures [c] | 5.7 | 4.0 | Nil | 16.9 |
Miscellaneous | 0.2 | 0.6 | Nil | 0.4 |
Total Revenue | 500.8 | 451.6 | 460.7 | 483.1 |
[a] As of May 3, 2006, the Right of Permanent Residence Fee was reduced from $975 to $490 which resulted in lower revenues in 2006–2007 and 2007–2008.
[b] 2007–2008 Actual Revenue of $465.7M is marginally higher than the 2007–2008 Planned Revenue of $460.6M, primarily due to higher than planned levels of immigration applications.
[c] Refunds of previous years’ expenditures include recovery of bad debts, adjustments to prior years’ payables and refunds of previous years’ expenditures.
Notes:
User Fee |
Fee Type |
Fee-Setting |
Date Last Modified |
2007–2008 |
Planning Years |
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Forecast Revenue |
Actual Revenue |
Full Cost |
Performance Standard |
Performance Results |
Fiscal Year |
Forecast Revenue |
Estimated Full Cost |
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Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) | Regulatory |
Financial Administration Act (FAA); IRPA and IRP Regulations. |
May 3, 2006 | $87,000 | $79,511 | Costs associated with this fee are related to the overall cost of the immigration regulatory scheme and the fee charged is in recognition of the tangible and intangible benefits of acquiring permanent resident status in Canada. This fee was established in association with the 1995 Federal Budget and subsequently reduced by half as a result of Budget 2006. |
This fee is payable by persons who acquire permanent resident status in Canada. (See table entitled “New Permanent Residents in 2007” in Section II – Strategic Outcome 1.) Protected persons and dependent children do not pay the RPRF. |
This fee is closely linked to the processing of permanent resident applications. |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$87,000 $87,000 $87,000 |
There is no cost associated with this fee as it is charged in recognition of the tangible and intangible benefits of acquiring permanent resident status in Canada. This fee was established in association with the 1995 federal budget.
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Permanent Residence Application Fee, Permanent Resident Card Fee, Permanent Resident Travel Document Fee, and Sponsorship Application Fee for Family Classes |
Regulatory | IRPA and IRP Regulations. | June 28, 2002 | $158,000 | $181,389 | $295,100 |
Permanent Residence Applications: Overseas: Contributes to the achievement of Government immigration levels by issuing visas in line with established annual targets. Domestic: Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. Permanent Resident Card: Permanent Resident Travel Document: |
Permanent Residence Applications: Overseas: Immigrant Visas – In calendar year 2007, overseas missions delivered 100% of the overall visa target. A total of 217,604 immigrant visas were issued abroad. In calendar year 2007, missions finalized 50% of immediate Family Class applications within five (5) months, 70% within seven (7) months and 80% within eight (8) months. Missions finalized 50% of Provincial Nominees within seven (7) months, 70% within 10 months and 80% within 11 months. Domestic: Sponsorship – 99% of undertakings (spouse, child) are currently processed within 42 days. Other classes – First-stage approval for in-Canada PR applications is currently between two –six (2-6) months depending on the immigrant category. Permanent Resident Card: Permanent Resident Travel Document: |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$161,000 $161,500 $161,500 |
$295,100 $295,100 $295,100 |
Work Permit Fee (individual and performing artist groups) | Regulatory | IRPA and IRP Regulations. | January 2, 1997 | $32,400 | $43,685 | $62,200 |
Overseas: Processed expeditiously. Past processing times by overseas mission and by category appear on CIC’s website. Domestic: Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. |
Overseas: In calendar year 2007, 36% of applications were finalized within seven (7) days, 49% within 14 days and 63% within 28 days.
Domestic: Recent average processing times are 44 calendar days at CPC-Vegreville. |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$32,400 $32,400 $32,400 |
$62,200 $62,200 $62,200 |
Study Permit Fee | Regulatory | IRPA and IRP Regulations. | June 1, 1994 | $23,000 | $20,230 | $29,000 | Same as previous |
Overseas: In calendar year 2007, 54% of applications were finalized within 14 days and 71% within 28 days. Domestic: Recent average processing times are 26 calendar days at CPC-Vegreville. |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$23,000 $23,000 $23,000 |
$29,000 $29,000 $29,000 |
Temporary Resident (TR) Visa Application Fee and Extension of Authorization to Remain in Canada as a Temporary Resident Fee | Regulatory | IRPA and IRP Regulations. | January 2, 1997 | $113,000 | $92,924 | $121,200 |
Overseas: Temporary Resident Visas – Processed expeditiously. Past processing times by overseas mission and by category appear on CIC’s website. Domestic: |
Overseas: In calendar year 2007, 59% of TR visa applications were finalized within two (2) days and 78% within seven (7) days.
Domestic: |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$113,000 $113,000 $113,000 |
$121,200 $121,200 $121,200 |
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) Fee | Regulatory | IRPA and IRP Regulations. | January 2, 1997 | $2,500 | $2,690 | $4,900 |
Overseas: Processed expeditiously Domestic: Recent average processing times for Case Processing Centres are published on CIC’s website. The processing times are estimates only and are updated weekly. |
Temporary Resident Permit: Recent processing times are 44 calendar days at CPC-Vegreville. Overseas: TRPs are processed to overcome an inadmissibility identified during the processing of any type of visa application. There are no data on processing times for TRPs. They are processed expeditiously but the variability in the complexity of the cases and the inadmissibilities being addressed means that there can be no meaningful service standard. |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$2,500 $2,500 $2,500 |
$4,900 $4,900 $4,900 |
Restoration of Temporary Resident Status Fee | Regulatory | IRPA and IRP Regulations. | June 28, 2002 | $1,500 | $2,062 | Costs of Restoration of Temporary Resident Status are not reported separately in CIC’s Cost Management Model. These costs are included in Temporary Resident Visa, Study Permit, and Work Permit Costs. | Recent average processing times are published on CIC’s website and are updated regularly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp | Recent processing times are 44 calendar days at CPC-Vegreville. |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$1,500 $1,500 $1,500 |
Costs of Restoration of Temporary Resident Status are not reported separately in CIC’s Cost Management Model. These costs are included in Temporary Resident Visa, Study Permit, and Work Permit Costs. |
Other immigration services (Rehabilitation; Authorization to return to Canada; Immigration Statistical Data; Certification and replacement of immigration documents) | Regulatory | IRPA and IRP Regulations. | Various | $2,200 | $1,878 |
$2,700 [Note 8] |
Certification and replacement of immigration document within six-eight (6–8) weeks. Overseas: Authorizations to Return to Canada (ARCs) are processed expeditiously but the extremely variable nature and complexity of ARC cases means that there can be no meaningful performance standard. |
Replacement of immigration documents currently within six-eight (6–8) weeks. Overseas: See comments for performance standards. |
2008‑09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$2,200 $2,200 $2,200 |
$2,700 $2,700 $2,700 [Note 8] |
Right of Citizenship Fee (ROCF) | Regulatory | FAA; Citizenship Act and Citizenship Regulations. | January 2, 1997 | $16,000 | $16,656 | This fee was established in association with the 1995 Federal Budget. It is charged in recognition of the tangible and intangible benefits of acquiring citizenship status in Canada. Costs associated with this fee are related to the overall cost of the citizenship regulatory scheme. |
This fee is payable by persons obtaining citizenship status. (See Section II – Citizenship Program for details.) Persons under 18 years of age do not pay the ROCF. |
This fee is linked to acquisition of citizenship status. (See Change of Citizenship Fees.)
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2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$16,000 $16,000 $16,000 |
This fee was established in association with the 1995 federal budget. It is charged in recognition of the tangible and intangible benefits of acquiring citizenship status in Canada. There is no cost associated with this fee. |
Change of Citizenship Fees: Grant, Retention, Resumption, Renunciation of Citizenship | Regulatory | Citizenship Act and Citizenship Regulations. | January 2, 1997 | $19,200 | $19,964 |
$94,400 [Note 9] |
Recent average processing times are published on CIC’s website and are updated regularly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp | In 2006–2007, processing times for individuals applying to become a citizen (grant of citizenship) were reduced to 12–15 months from 15–18 months. |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$19,200 $19,200 $19,200 |
$94,400 $94,400 $94,400 [Note 9] |
Citizenship Status Document Fees: Proof of Citizenship and Search for Record of Citizenship | Regulatory | Citizenship Act and Citizenship Regulations. | January 2, 1997 | $4,800 | $4,013 |
$26,100 [Note 9] |
Recent average processing times for proof of citizenship are published on CIC’s website and are updated regularly. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp | In 2006–2007, processing times for the issuance of a citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) were reduced to five (5) months from five-seven (5–7) months. |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$4,800 $4,800 $4,800 |
$26,100 $26,100 $26,100 [Note 9] |
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) | Other products and services | Access to Information Act | 1992 | $100 | $81 |
$2,000 [Note 10] |
Response provided within 30 days following receipt of request; the response time may be extended pursuant to section 9 of the ATIA. Notice of extension to be sent within 30 days after receipt of request.
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CIC received 11,434 requests under the ATIA in 2007–2008 and completed 11,600 requests during the same period (requests carried over from previous year). CIC provided a response within 30 days following receipt of the request in 64.4% of cases. Response time was extended in 35.6% of cases. Overall, CIC met deadlines for 93.9% of the requests over the course of the year. |
2008-09 2009-10 2010-11 |
$100 $100 $100 |
$2,000 $2,000 $2,000 [Note 10] |
User Fees |
Total $459,700 |
Total $465,083 |
Total $637,600 |
Subtotal: Subtotal: Subtotal: |
$462,700 $463,200 $463,200 |
$637,600 $637,600 $637,600 |
Notes:
1: Source: 2007–2008 Report on Plans and Priorities.
2: All amounts are net of current year remissions.
3: 2006–2007 full costs and estimated full costs include an estimate for other government departments (OGDs) and represent the best available cost data. Participating OGDs in CIC’s Cost Management Model for 2006–2007 are Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada; Public Works and Government Services Canada; Social Sciences Humanities and
Research Council of Canada; Immigration and Refugee Board; Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Court Administration Services; Federal Court; Federal Court of Appeal; Human Resources and Social Development Canada; Canadian Security Intelligence Service; and Canada Border Services Agency – Mission Integrity Officers only.
The following OGDs did not participate in the 2006–2007 Cost Management Process: Canada Border Services Agency and Department of Justice.
4: Processing times change regularly depending on a number of factors including application intake. Domestic processing times are expressed as average while overseas processing times are expressed as “x% in y days”.
5: All fees or modifications to fees that existed prior to the User Fees Act (UFA) coming into effect on March 31, 2004, are not subject to that legislation. Therefore:
6: Statistics for domestic regions were current as of March 31, 2008.
7: Source: 2007–2008 Report on Plans and Priorities.
8: Full costs include only rehabilitation cases and authorization to return to Canada costs.
9: In 2006–2007, CIC expended additional funding in this business line. Estimated full costs in 2007–2008 will be lower in future years due to termination of this funding. The 2006–2007 estimated full cost is the best available information at this time.
10: Source: Annual Report 2006–2007 — Privacy Act, Access to Information Act.
A. External Fee |
Service Standard |
Performance Results |
Stakeholder Consultation |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF, formerly Right of Landing Fee) | This fee is not a processing fee, but rather a fee that is paid in order to receive the right of permanent residence. Legally, this fee is only required to be paid prior to the time of the issuance of PR visas abroad or prior to the granting of PR status in Canada. The timing of its payment is, to a certain degree, voluntary on the part of the applicant, i.e., either at any time during the processing of the PR application prior to the issuance of the PR visa at a visa office, prior to finalization of the PR visa abroad, or prior to being granted PR status in Canada. Because the client determines when the fee is paid, no specific service standards are attached to it. Instead, the service standard and processing times are attached to processing the application itself, which carries a separate fee. (See next item in table.) |
This fee is closely linked to the processing of Permanent Resident applications. RPRF fees are, to a certain degree, subject to the wishes of the individual client as to when they are paid. Legally, the only requirement is that they be paid prior to the issuance of a PR visa abroad and prior to the granting of PR status in Canada. |
The Government has indicated its desire to eliminate the RPRF during its mandate. The fee was reduced by half at the beginning of fiscal year 2006–2007. |
Permanent Residence Application Fee, Permanent Resident Card Fee, and Permanent Resident Travel Document Fee |
Immigration levels are set by Cabinet once a year. In order to comply with levels, and since demand (intake) far outweighs set levels, once levels’ targets are met, excess applications may wait in a queue for lengthy periods until “levels room” opens up the following year. Without intake controls, and without being in contempt of Parliament, it is not
possible to set service standards for applications outside of the priority processing queue. Highest-priority processing is given to immediate Family Class (spouses, partners and dependant children). At overseas missions and in Canada, the service standard is to finalize the majority of cases within six (6) months. Second-priority processing is given to Provincial Nominees and Quebec Economic (skilled worker and business) Classes at overseas missions. Permanent Resident Cards: |
Permanent Residence Applications Overseas: Immigrant Visas – In calendar year 2007, overseas missions delivered 100% of the overall visa target. A total of 217,604 immigrant visas were issued abroad. In calendar year 2007, missions finalized 50% of immediate Family Class applications within five (5) months, 70% within seven (7) months and 80% within eight (8) months. Missions finalized 50% of Provincial Nominees within eight (8) months, 70% within nine (9) months and 70% of Quebec Economic Class applications within 13 months. Domestic: Permanent Resident Card: Domestic: Cards for new PRs are processed within three-four (3-4) weeks. Initial, replacement or renewal of PR card for existing PRs is currently 72 days at the CPC. Permanent Resident Travel Document: |
All the current fees are to the Government of Canada regulatory process for cost recovery fees, which includes consultation requirements. Consultations took place at the time each fee was imposed as part of the regulatory process. The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration holds regular consultations on various issues related to its mandate including fees and service standards. CIC consults regularly with stakeholders including the Canadian Bar Association, the Canadian Council for Refugees, immigration practitioners, etc. Future processing fees will be subject to the User Fee Act. Section 4 of the Act specifies the consultative requirements that will apply when new user fees are considered. |
Work Permit Fee (individual and performing artist groups) |
Overseas: Four (4) weeks for the majority of cases. Domestic: 40 calendar days (includes 10 days’ mailing time) for majority of cases. |
Overseas: In calendar year 2007, 63% of applications were finalized within 28 days. Domestic: Recent average processing times are 44 calendar days at CPC-Vegreville. |
See previous |
Study Permit Fee | Same as previous. |
Overseas: In calendar year 2007, 54% of applications were finalized within 14 days, 71% within 28 days. Domestic: Recent average processing times are 26 calendar days at CPC-Vegreville. |
See previous |
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Application Fee and Extension of Authorization to Remain in Canada as a Temporary Resident Fee |
Overseas: Two (2) days for the majority of cases. Domestic: 40 calendar days (includes 10 days for mailing time) for majority of cases. |
Overseas: In calendar year 2007, 59% of TRV applications were finalized within two (2) days. Domestic: Extension of status—Recent average processing times are 44 calendar days at CPC-Vegreville. |
See previous |
Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) Fee |
Overseas: TRPs are processed to overcome an inadmissibility identified during the processing of any type of visa application. They are processed expeditiously, but variability in the complexity of the cases and the inadmissibility that is being addressed means that there can be no meaningful performance standard. Domestic: 40 calendar days (includes 10 days for mailing time) for majority of cases. |
Temporary Resident Permit: Domestic: Recent processing times are 44 calendar days at CPC-Vegreville. |
See previous |
Restoration of Temporary Resident Status Fee | Domestic: 40 calendar days (includes 10 days for mailing time). | Recent processing times are 44 calendar days at CPC-Vegreville. | See previous |
Other immigration services (various) |
Certification and replacement of immigration document: six-eight (6-8) weeks for majority of cases. Overseas: Authorizations to Return to Canada (ARCs) are processed expeditiously, but the extremely variable nature and complexity of ARC cases means that there can be no meaningful performance standard. |
Replacement of immigration documents: currently within six-eight (6-8) weeks. | See previous |
Right of Citizenship Fee | Service standard is linked to the processing of the application for a grant of citizenship, similar to the Right of Permanent Residence Fee. | This fee is linked to acquisition of citizenship status (see Change of Citizenship Fees). | See previous |
Change of Citizenship Fees: Grant, Retention, Resumption, Renunciation of Citizenship | 12-15 months for majority of cases. | In 2007–2008, processing times for individuals applying to become a citizen (grant of citizenship) were reduced to 12-15 months from 15-18 months. | See previous |
Citizenship Status Document Fees: Proof of Citizenship and Search for Record of Citizenship | Five (5) months for majority of cases. | In 2007–2008, processing times for the issuance of a citizenship certificate (proof of citizenship) were reduced to five (5) months from five-seven (5-7) months. | See previous |
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) | 30 days following receipt of request unless an extension is requested. |
CIC received 11,434 requests under ATIA in 2007–2008 and completed 11,600 requests during the same period (requests carried over from previous year). CIC provided a response within 30 days following receipt of the request in 64.4% of cases. Response time was extended in 35.6% of
cases. Overall, CIC met deadlines for 93.9% of the requests over the course of the year. |
The service standard is established by the ATIA and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken by the Department of Justice and the Treasury Board Secretariat for amendments made in 1986 and 1992. |
B. Other information: |
Notes:
1: Service standards for immigration and citizenship processes are not published, but are internal benchmarks. Processing times for most processes are published on CIC’s website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp and are updated regularly. Processing times change regularly depending on a number of factors including application intake. Domestic processing times are expressed as averages, while overseas processing times are expressed as “x% in y days/months”. Providing good service for fees paid is not only a question of processing time. Often, faster processing would be poor client service for example, by affording an unreasonably brief time frame to provide needed documentation; or by rejecting a reasonable excuse from applicants as to why they cannot attend a scheduled interview. Many elements of processing time are outside the control of CIC, and within the control of the applicant or other agencies such as CSIS, RCMP, CBSA. Due to case complexity and legal requirements, processing standards cannot represent finalization of all cases, but rather for a given percentage within a given time frame or as averages.
2: As part of the CIC service standards initiative, CIC is currently reviewing processing times for all business lines. Within a three-year framework, the intent is to implement, publish and measure performance against service standards of timeliness for 80% of cases for major lines of business (sub-services). Implementation of the first phase of service standards is planned for fall 2008, and currently includes study permits, sponsorship of spouses and minor children, proof of citizenship, asylum claim appointments, and accessibility of the CIC Call Centre.
3: All fees or modifications to fees that existed prior to the User Fees Act (UFA) coming into effect on March 31, 2004, are not subject to that legislation. Therefore:
The Global Case Management System (GCMS) is a multi-year program that will replace several aging, archaic and incompatible core business systems of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). The GCMS is an essential secure technology platform upon which to build a modern, global, integrated, information-based solution that will strengthen program integrity, improve efficiency and enhance client service delivery.
GCMS will establish the next-generation business operational environment, and improve flexibility to adapt to future legislative and major program initiatives (e.g., biometrics). GCMS will also facilitate communications and data sharing with the CBSA and with our other partners for the purposes of administrating the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA).
Project Phase: Building on the success of the first deployment of the GCMS in 2004 (the Citizenship Release), the project undertook a re-evaluation of strategies for completion and prepared a revised go-forward plan which reduces risk and delivers considerable business value.
Lead Department: Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Participating Agency: Canada Border Services Agency
Contracting Authority: Public Works and Government Services Canada
Prime Contractor: None (The Department is responsible for system integration.)
Major Milestones |
Date |
Treasury Board approves funding for the GCMS project at the same time as CIC’s Treasury Board submission on the implementation of policy reforms and the new IRPA. | August 2000 |
Treasury Board grants preliminary project approval and major Crown project designation to the GCMS. | March 2001 |
Treasury Board grants Effective Project Approval (EPA) to the GCMS. | January 2002 |
Request for proposal for the acquisition of a commercial, off-the-shelf software package for case management posted for tender by Public Works and Government Services Canada. | February 2002 |
Contract for the off-the-shelf software package for case management awarded. | March 2003 |
Business modelling and high-level requirements completed. | May 2003 |
Treasury Board grants amended EPA to the GCMS to address the impact of procurement delays. | October 2003 |
The first GCMS business component (Citizenship) is implemented. | September 2004 |
Treasury Board grants a second amendment to the EPA to address the impact of cumulative slippage, includes critical new requirements in project scope, and provides for an incremental deployment approach. | September 2005 |
Completion of a System Under Development audit of the GCMS project. | November 2005 |
Treasury Board grants a third amendment to the EPA to address a wording anomaly in regard to GST. | December 2006 |
Independent review in December 2006 indicates a need to assess project status and review options for completing GCMS objectives. | December 2006 |
Treasury Board grants a fourth amendment to the EPA to undertake this assessment and to develop a revised go-forward plan. | February 2007 |
Treasury Board grants a fifth amendment to the EPA, extending the time frame for completion of a substantive go-forward plan to late fiscal 2007–2008. | October 2007 |
Independent review validates project’s recovery plan and project team’s readiness to deliver. | December 2007 |
The project has completed a substantive plan for the go-forward option and continues to work with central agencies to obtain required approvals. | March 2008 |
Program Activity |
Actual |
Actual |
2007–2008 |
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Planned |
Total |
Actual |
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Integration Program – Grants | ||||||
Grant for the Canada-Quebec Accord [a] | 188.4 | 193.9 | 224.4 | 224.4 | 198.2 | |
Institute for Canadian Citizenship | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Total Grants | 188.4 | 196.9 | 224.4 | 224.4 | 198.2 | |
Canada’s Role in International Migration and Protection – Contributions |
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Migration Policy Development | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | |
International Organization for Migration | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1.1 | |
Integration Program – Contributions | ||||||
Host Program [b] | 3.3 | 5.0 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 8.1 | |
Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program [c] | 42.9 | 70.2 | 173.6 | 170.2 | 115.1 | |
Resettlement Assistance Program [d] | 39.7 | 44.1 | 49.5 | 52.9 | 52.9 | |
Contributions to Provinces | 49.0 | 82.8 | 97.6 | 97.6 | 97.6 | |
Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada [e] | 93.5 | 122.3 | 174.7 | 174.7 | 152.7 | |
Total Contributions | 229.7 | 325.9 | 507.8 | 507.8 | 427.8 | |
Total Transfer Payments [f] | 418.1 | 522.8 | 732.2 | 732.2 | 626.0 |
Notes:
[a] The Grant for the Canada-Quebec Accord and contributions to provinces recognize the importance of settlement services that respond to the growing need to help immigrants integrate.
[b] Host funds are used to match newcomers with Canadian volunteers (individuals and groups), who help them settle in and integrate.
[c] The Immigrant Settlement and Adaptation Program provides funds for services such as orientation, paraprofessional counselling, translation, job-finding help, and Enhanced Language Training.
[d] The Resettlement Assistance Program, formerly the Adjustment Assistance Program, helps pay for temporary accommodations, clothing, household effects and living expenses for up to one year for indigent Convention refugees.
[e] The Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada Program provides funds for basic language training in both of Canada’s official languages to help adult immigrants integrate socially, culturally, economically and politically.
[f] Actual expenditures were lower than total authorities by $106.2 million. The lapse is mostly attributable to lower spending on the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement which was $63.4 million. It also includes $26.2 million against the grant payment under the Canada-Quebec Accord, which is the variance between the estimated amount and the final adjustment. Other lapses are due to lower spending of $16.6 million in general settlement programs.
Implementation of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) fourth Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) started in 2007–2008, and had the following goals:
The main accomplishments in 2007–2008 include:
SDS Departmental Goal: Promote awareness of sustainable development principles and objectives among departmental staff, clients and stakeholders. | ||
Federal SD Goal: Sustainable Communities | ||
Activity |
Performance Measure from Current SDS |
Department’s Expected Results for 2007–2008 |
Develop and implement an SD training plan for CIC covering the following topics:
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A list of training needs and existing material is drafted by December 2007. | An SD training plan for CIC that covers the principles of SD, SEAs, waste management, green procurement, fleet management and optimal use of IT. |
Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–2008 Several existing courses, training modules, tutorials, an information-sharing forum and learning activities have been identified for potential inclusion in the SD training plan. For instance, human resources-related courses, such as Diversity and Respectful Workplace training, support workplace sustainability by fostering a healthy working environment for employees. The Administrative Assistants Conference is an ideal forum to share information on green procurement practices and green meetings. CIC has also undertaken a fundamental review of overall departmental requirements for sustainable development. In 2008–2009, work will continue to focus on examining roles, responsibilities, and supporting tools such as training, that are required to support the implementation of sustainable development. The following activities were held at CIC in 2007–2008 to foster a better understanding of SD, its objectives and implications:
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Develop an integrated policy framework for citizenship to raise the profile of citizenship among newcomers and Canadian-born individuals and to promote active citizenship. | Number of community-focused citizenship ceremonies. | At least one additional community-focused citizenship ceremony. |
Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–2008 In 2007–2008, CIC held 2,897 citizenship ceremonies and realised an increase in the number of community-based ceremonies. |
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Distribute information on sustainable development and environmental issues to visa-ready immigrants, newly settled immigrants, and prospective citizens. | Number of copies of Welcome to Canada and A Newcomer’s Introduction to Canada distributed to immigrants and prospective citizens. | Maintaining distribution to 100% of immigrants. |
Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–2008 A Newcomer’s Introduction to Canada and Welcome to Canada are publications distributed to new permanent residents as they prepare to move to Canada. The distribution of these publications contributes to the sustainability of the Immigration Program by ensuring immigrants have access to basic and important information on life in Canada to help them through the first few challenging months of settling in a new country. These publications provide an overview of life in Canada, including information on essential services, health care, Canadian weather, the environment, the Canadian way of life and government. They also include information on sustainable development, its purpose and the importance of protecting the environment. |
SDS Departmental Goal: Strengthen governance and decision making to support sustainable development. | ||
Federal SD Goal: Same as SDS Departmental Goal | ||
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CIC will contribute to a joint initiative with other government departments and the Canada School of Public Service to design and deliver new Government of Canada SD training material. |
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Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–2008 CIC contributed $2,000 towards the development of the course, and participated in all stages of development, including taking part in an interview process with the developers, participating in the working group, reviewing the training material and attending the pilot. The course was advertised broadly from the moment delivery started in February 2008 and CIC employees have attended every session to date. |
SDS Departmental Goal: Contribute to building sustainable communities that enjoy a prosperous economy, a vibrant and equitable society, and a healthy environment for current and future generations. | ||
Federal SD Goal: Sustainable Communities | ||
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Performance Measure from Current SDS |
Department’s Expected Results for 2007–2008 |
Ensure that programming supports the successful integration of newcomers into Canadian society and their contribution to a prosperous economy. | CIC’s immigration, citizenship and refugee programs support the successful integration of newcomers into Canadian society and their contribution to a prosperous economy. For details on CIC’s performance, see previous sections of the 2007–2008 DPR. | |
Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–2008 Sustainable development goes beyond greening initiatives and environmental concerns. In fact, sustainable development is about how initiatives are carried out, regardless of the degree to which they impact the environment. CIC programs often have a very diffuse environmental impact while their impact on Canada’s socio-economic development is significant. For instance, the influx of people in Canadian cities through immigration is not very significant environmentally speaking, as it represents a small fraction of the overall population growth. However, the impacts of immigration on the source country, the host community and the immigrants themselves are much more significant and need to be carefully managed in order to be viable in the long term. Several initiatives undertaken by Citizenship and Immigration Canada as part of its regular business contribute to the sustainability of its programs. For example:
For more details on CIC’s activities please refer to Section II of this report. |
SDS Departmental Goal: Minimize the negative environmental impacts of departmental operations. | ||
Federal SD Goal: SD and use of natural resources: “Federal SD Goal V” and reduce greenhouse gas emissions | ||
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Performance Measure from Current SDS |
Department’s Expected Results for 2007–2008 |
Implement CIC’s Think Green Waste Reduction (TGWR) Plan developed and piloted under SDS III at CIC National Headquarters (NHQ). |
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Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–2008 Five branches have developed green plans. Three of these have formed committees and have action plans as well as tracking mechanisms for greening their operations. Results to date include the development of a guide entitled Organizing Green Events at CIC, which outlines ways to green departmental conferences and meetings. |
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Revise CIC’s procurement practices to incorporate new government-wide directions on green procurement. |
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Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–2008 Green procurement was discussed at the Administrative Assistants Conference, where a presentation was made on how to use CIC’s financial system to track green purchases. Detailed guidelines will be developed in 2008–2009 to ensure the information is tracked accurately. |
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Investigate technologies that would help reduce the energy consumption of IT equipment at NHQ. |
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Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–2008 Three initiatives were identified in 2007–2008:
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Continue to implement the Fleet Management Program to maximize opportunities to achieve the sustainability of the Department’s vehicle fleet. |
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Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–2008 CIC continued to track data related to its fleet of vehicles throughout 2007–2008 and set up a management system to monitor greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Using the 2005–2006 fiscal year as a baseline, CIC has reduced the GHG emissions for its fleet by 18.2%. |
Report 15: Safeguarding Asylum – Sustaining Canada’s Commitments to Refugees
The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration presented the report to the House of Commons on May 30, 2007. The report contained 38 recommendations on various refugee issues and included the following: the private sponsorship of refugees; the Refugee Appeal Division; cases where people seek sanctuary in churches; temporary suspension of removals; the IRB appointment process and backlogs; the Safe Third Country Agreement; Pre-Removal Risk Assessment; settlement issues affecting refugees; stateless refugees in the Philippines; and fees charged to refugees.
The Government of Canada’s response, which was tabled on October 17, 2007, can be found at the following link:
http://cmte.parl.gc.ca/cmte/CommitteePublication.aspx?COM=10469&Lang=1&SourceId=215511
Report 2: Reclaiming Citizenship for Canadians – A Report on the Loss of Canadian Citizenship
The Standing Committee on Citizenship and Immigration presented the report to the House of Commons on December 6, 2007. The report contained a total of 13 recommendations which addressed the drafting of a bill to amend the Citizenship Act and immediate relief until this bill is adopted; enacting a new Citizenship Act; and what the Committee believes are systemic issues facing Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
The Government of Canada’s response, which was tabled on April 3, 2008, can be found at the following link:
http://cmte.parl.gc.ca/cmte/CommitteePublication.aspx?COM=13182&Lang=1&SourceId=233619
No OAG audits specific to the Department were reported on in 2007–2008.
The overall audit objective was to determine the progress made by select departments and agencies in developing and implementing their sustainable development strategies. Recommendations made in the Commissioner’s October 2007 report were not directed at CIC.
For supplementary information on this report please visit:
http://www.oag-bvg.gc.ca/internet/English/parl_cesd_200710_e_26831.html
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner initiated a government-wide audit of Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) in October 2006. The main objective of the audit is compliance with policy. CIC was included in the scope of this audit.
For supplementary information on this report please visit:
http://www.privcom.gc.ca/information/pub/ar-vr/pia_200710_e.asp
The audit examined the extent to which public servants move between the public service and ministers’ offices; and whether the appointments of public servants returning from ministers’ offices meet the staffing requirements of the Public Service Employment Act and Regulations, Public Service Commission policies, and other applicable legislation. CIC was included in the scope of this audit.
The audit made one recommendation directed to the TBS. For
supplementary information on this report please visit:
http://www.psc-cfp.gc.ca/adt-vrf/rprt/2007/mbmo-mecm/index-eng.htm
Annex 14 of Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC) 2007–2008 Report on Plans and Priorities provided details on audits which were underway or planned in 2007–2008. Audit planning for the internal audit function is guided by the development of CIC’s Risk-Based Audit Plan. This three-year plan is re-evaluated annually. The following table provides details on internal audit work carried out in the 2007–2008 year.
Name of Internal Audit |
Audit Type |
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Completion Date |
Electronic Link to Report |
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Audit of the Seoul Immigration Program | Assurance – Programs | Completed | April 2007 | http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/seoul.asp |
Audit of the Immigration Contribution Accountability Measurement System (iCAMS) – Phase I | Assurance – IT | Completed | April 2007 | http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/icams.asp |
Audit of the Caracas Immigration Program | Assurance – Programs | Completed | Sept. 2007 | http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/caracas.asp |
Audit of the Buenos Aires Immigration Program | Assurance – Programs | Completed | June 2007 | http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/buenos_aires.asp |
Audit of the Vancouver Admissions Office | Assurance – Programs | Completed | Nov. 2007 | http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/vancouver/vancouver.asp |
Audit of the London High Commission Immigration Program | Assurance – Programs | Completed | Q1 – 2008–2009 | http://cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/london/london.asp |
Follow-up of Prior Year’s Audits | Assurance | Completed | Q4 – 2007–2008 | N/A |
Audit Report on the Refund of Right of Permanent Resident Fee | Assurance – Finance | Completed | Q1 – 2008–2009 | http://cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/rprf.asp |
Follow-up of GCMS | Assurance – IT | Publishing | Q1 – 2008–2009 | TBD |
Audit of GTA West | Assurance – Programs | Reporting | Q2 – 2008–2009 | TBD |
Audit of Taipei Immigration Program | Assurance – Programs | Completed | Q1 – 2008–2009 | http://cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/taipei.asp |
Audit of Kuala Lumpur Immigration Program | Assurance – Programs | Completed | Q1 – 2008–2009 | http://cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/kuala.asp |
Audit of CPC Mississauga | Assurance – Programs | Reporting | Q2 – 2008–2009 | TBD |
Audit of Beijing Immigration Program | Assurance – Programs | Reporting | Q2 – 2008–2009 | TBD |
Audit of Controlled Forms | Assurance – Internal Controls | Examination | Q2 – 2008–2009 | TBD |
Audit of CIC Calgary | Assurance – Programs | Reporting | Q2 – 2008–2009 | TBD |
Name of Evaluation |
Program Activity |
Evaluation Type |
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Completion Date |
Electronic Link to Report |
Business Immigration Program | Immigration Program | Evaluation Assessment | In progress | March 2009 | N/A |
Permanent Resident Card | Immigration Program | Performance Review | In progress | October 2008 | N/A |
Migration Policy Development Program | Canada’s Role in International Migration and Protection | Review | Completed | February 2008 | See below |
Pre-Removal Risk Assessment | Refugee Program | Formative Evaluation | Completed | February 2008 | See below |
Refugee Reform | Refugee Program | Performance Review | In progress | October 2008 | N/A |
Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement – Settlement and Language Training Strategy | Integration Program | Performance Monitoring Framework | In progress | October 2008 | N/A |
Enhanced Language Training | Integration Program | Formative Evaluation | Completed | January 2008 | http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/evaluation/elt/index.asp |
Medical Surveillance Program | Implementation Evaluation | In progress | December 2008 | N/A | |
Metropolis (Phase II) | Summative Evaluation | In progress | November 2008 | N/A | |
The CIC Evaluation Plan (2008–2009 to 2012–2013) and completed evaluations will be posted at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/evaluation/index.asp. |
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) adheres to the Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Special Travel Authorities and the TBS Travel Directive, including rates and allowances. In addition, CIC promotes the utilization of the On-line Booking Tool provided by the Shared Travel Services Initiative. The Department stands in the top 15 departments/agencies for the utilization rate. CIC also provides information on the travel and hospitality expenses incurred within CIC by the Minister, Parliamentary Secretary and their exempt staff, and by senior-level employees (www.cic.gc.ca/english/disclosure/expenses/index.asp).