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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Program Activity |
Actual 2007-08 |
Actual 2008-09 |
2009-10 | |||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Revenue |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||
Visitor Experience | ||||||
Entrance Fees | 50,199 | 52,527 | 54,761 | 54,761 | 53,111 | 53,111 |
Camping Fees | 16,713 | 16,576 | 15,750 | 15,750 | 17,689 | 17,689 |
Lockage and Mooring Fees | 2,688 | 2,472 | 3,048 | 3,048 | 2,656 | 2,656 |
Pools | 4,099 | 3,871 | 3,603 | 3,603 | 3,923 | 3,923 |
Interpretation Programs | 769 | 735 | 935 | 935 | 717 | 717 |
Other Recreational Fees | 2,962 | 3,089 | 4,261 | 4,261 | 3,137 | 3,137 |
77,457 | 79,270 | 82,358 | 82,358 | 81,233 | 81,233 | |
Townsite & Throughway Infrastructure | ||||||
Municipal Service Fees | 2,890 | 3,121 | 2,676 | 2,676 | 2,734 | 2,734 |
2,890 | 3,121 | 2,676 | 2,676 | 2,734 | 2,734 | |
Other Revenue | ||||||
Real Property Rentals and Business Fees | 17,624 | 20,954 | 17,614 | 17,614 | 23,096 | 23,096 |
Miscellaneous | 9,357 | 10,891 | 8,352 | 8,352 | 8,812 | 8,812 |
26,981 | 31,845 | 25,966 | 25,966 | 31,908 | 31,908 | |
Total Respendable Revenue | 107,328 | 114,236 | 111,000 | 111,000 | 115,875 | 115,875 |
Totals may not agree due to rounding
A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee- setting Authority | Date Last Modified | 2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||||
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Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard | Performance Result | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost | ||||
Entry Fees | Other Products and Services | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2008. New fees added in 2010. | $52,525 | $53,111 | $172,807 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard. | 2010-11 | $53,100 | $167,499 |
2011-12 | $53,100 | $149,821 | |||||||||
2012-13 | $53,100 | $149,727 | |||||||||
Camping Fees | Other Products and Services | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2008. New fees added in 2010. | $16,575 | $17,689 | $30,195 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard. | 2010-11 | $17,600 | $29,267 |
2011-12 | $17,600 | $26,178 | |||||||||
2012-13 | $17,600 | $26,162 | |||||||||
Lockage and Mooring fees | Other Products and Services | Parks Canada Agency Act | Lockage and Mooring fees increased in 2008. | $2,470 | $2,656 | $31,428 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard. | 2010-11 | $2,500 | $30,463 |
2011-12 | $2,500 | $27,248 | |||||||||
2012-13 | $2,500 | $27,231 | |||||||||
Pools | Other Products and Services | Parks Canada Agency Act | Increased in 2003. | $3,870 | $3,923 | $6,762 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | For the 2009 cycle, no locations with this service were surveyed | 2010-11 | $3,900 | $6,555 |
2011-12 | $3,900 | $5,863 | |||||||||
2012-13 | $3,900 | $5,859 | |||||||||
Municipal Services | Other Products and Services | Canada National Parks Act | Water and sewer fees increased in 2001; remainder in 2003. Garbage fees increased in 1996. | $3,120 | $2,734 | $23,557 | For water, the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (2002) is the current standard. For wastewater, PCA will meet Federal Guidelines (1976) for effluent quality and work towards setting and meeting PCA leadership standards that are based on the receiving waters of each community. Garbage collection frequencies will be established in consultation with Community Councils and Business Community. | Water quality Guidelines are met or exceeded; wastewater effluent quality meets or exceeds the standard. | 2010-11 | $2,700 | $24,400 |
2011-12 | $2,700 | $19,155 | |||||||||
2012-13 | $2,700 | $13,035 | |||||||||
Other Revenues | Other Products and Services | Parks Canada Agency Act | Business licences increased in 1994; other fees increased in 2008. New fees added in 2010. | $9,250 | $7,959 | $47,507 | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | 2010-11 | $8,000 | $46,048 |
2011-12 | $8,000 | $41,188 | |||||||||
2012-13 | $8,000 | $41,162 | |||||||||
Total | $87,810 | $88,072 | $312,259 | 2010-11 | $87,800 | $304,233 | |||||
2011-12 | $87,800 | $269,455 | |||||||||
2012-13 | $87,800 | $263,178 |
B. Date Last Modified
Following tabling in Parliament in March 2005 pursuant to the User Fees Act, multi-year fees for entry, camping, lockage and mooring and other revenues (excluding business licences) were approved under the Parks Canada Agency Act in June 2005 for the years 2005/2006 to 2008/2009. New revenues are to be directed to maintain and improve associated services and facilities.
In May 2009, Parks Canada announced a two-year fee freeze at all national parks and national historic sites managed by the Agency. Included in the freeze are Parks Canada entry fees, camping at national parks, lockage and mooring at historic canals and several other national fees for basic services. The fee freeze is intended to support the tourism industry and local economies and encourage a greater number of Canadians to experience Canada’s treasured natural and historic places. For the general public, 2008 prices are in effect until April 1, 2011. For commercial groups, 2009 prices are in effect until April 1, 2012.
Since the fee approvals in 2005, Parks Canada developed and has received approval for new market-responsive service improvements at several parks and sites. Examples of these include accommodations, such as camping yurts, and newly developed enhanced interpretation programs. A 2010 fee proposal was developed for these new services. The proposal did not include any fee increases for current facilities or services consistent with the fee freeze.
The Agency undertook consultations for the 2010 fee proposal between September 4, 2009 and October 16, 2009. Since none of fee proposals increased the fees for national services and the nature of the fee proposals were relatively local, the consultations were more limited in scope than those conducted by the Agency in 2005 in support of its major multi-year user fee proposal. All requirements of subsection 4(1) of the User Fee Act were met and there was widespread acceptance of the proposed prices for new services.
The Parks Canada 2010 new fee proposal was tabled in Parliament in March 2010 as required by the User Fees Act. The House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development presented a report recommending that the Parks Canada User Fees Proposal be adopted. In the Senate, the required 20 sitting days for considering the User Fees Act submission elapsed, meaning that the submission is deemed to be recommended for adoption.
The new 2010 fees were approved under the Parks Canada Agency Act in June 2010. At this time several redundant fees were also revoked. The revenue from the new fees will help to recover the costs of these new programs and services.
On July 1, 2006 and again on January 1, 2008, the Government of Canada implemented a one percent reduction to the goods and services tax (GST). This affected all fees as the GST is included in all of Parks Canada approved fees. These reductions are not reflected in the date last modified column as they were not established through the full process, only reduced consistent with Government of Canada direction.
Municipal services, water, sewer and garbage fees are formula-based (except at Riding Mountain National Park) to allow for cost recovery. They may increase or decrease each year in response to changing costs.
C. Additional Notes
Real property rentals are not subject to the User Fees Act and are not included in the table. In 2009/2010, real property rental revenues were $ 23,096,100.
External Fee | Service Standard | Performance Results | Stakeholder Consultation |
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Entry Fees | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Camping Fees | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Lockage and Mooring Fees | 85% of visitors are satisfied |
100% of sampled locations exceed the standard | Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Pools | 85% of visitors are satisfied |
For the 2009 cycle, no locations with this service were surveyed | Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Municipal Services | For water, the Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality (2002) are the current standard. For wastewater, Parks Canada Agency will meet Federal Guidelines for effluent quality and wastewater (1976) and work towards setting and meeting Agency leadership standards that are based on the receiving waters of each community. Garbage collection frequencies will be established in consultation with community councils and the business community. | Water quality guidelines are met or exceeded; wastewater effluent quality meets or exceeds Federal Guidelines | Canadian drinking water guidelines were established in 2002. Federal guidelines for wastewater effluent were established in 1976 and Parks Canada leadership targets were established in 1997. The leadership targets are used as the basis for consultation with communities. Garbage collection standards have evolved over time in response to individual community needs, and specific frequency of pickups is set in consultation with users. |
Other revenues | 85% of visitors are satisfied | 100% of sampled locations exceed the standard1 | Standard is based on a long standing measure2 |
Other Information:
This table identifies the Agency's projects that are exceeding the delegated project approval level and the amount of resources expended.
Project | Original Estimated Total Cost |
Revised Estimated Total Cost |
Actual Cost Total |
2009-10 | ||||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual Spending |
Expected date of close-out |
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Heritage Ressources Conservation | ||||||||
Quebec City – Dufferin Terrace Stabilization & Major Repairs | 11.6 | 11.6 | 9.0 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 2009-2010 |
Banff National Park- Cave and Basin Redevelopment | 8.4 | 8.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 8.4 | 0.3 | 2011-2012 |
Visitor Experience | ||||||||
Banff National Park- Cave and Basin Redevelopment | 5.5 | 5.5 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 0.2 | 2011-2012 |
Townsite & Throughway Infrastructure | ||||||||
Riding Mountain National Park- Wasagaming Waste Water Treatment Plant | 18.0 | 18.0 | 10.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 14.7 | 6.7 | 2011-2012 |
Banff National Park – Trans Canada Highway twinning | 57.5 | 87.0 | 83.4 | 19.2 | 19.2 | 7.1 | 3.5 | 2009-2010 |
Banff National Park– Trans Canada Highway twinning (Gateway and Borders Crossing Fund) | 100.0 | 100.0 | 30.6 | 0.0 | 35.0 | 96.1 | 26.7 | 2012-2013 |
Banff National Park– Trans Canada Highway twinning (Budget 2009/ Canada's Economic Action Plan) | 50.0 | 130.0 | 16.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 130.0 | 16.2 | 2013-2014 |
Trent–Severn Waterway National Historic Site- Bolsover Dam at Lock 37 | 18.8 | 18.8 | 1.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 17.9 | 0.2 | 2012-2013 |
Totals may not agree due to rounding
Total Authorities include authorities approved for 2009/2010 and subsequent years.
(in thousands of dollars)
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Historic Places Initiative Class Contribution Program
Start date: 2002 - 2003
End date: March 31, 2010
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: To provide direct support for provinces and territories to participate in the development of the Canadian Register of Historic Places and the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada, and to engage municipalities, stakeholders and the general public in the conservation of historic places.
Expected results: Ongoing population and maintenance of the Canadian Register of Historic Places; refinement and dissemination of national Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places; partnership between Parks Canada and provincial and territorial authorities to identify, preserve and protect Canada's historic places; and creation of the basis for further initiatives to encourage preservation and protection of Canada's historic places.
Expected outcomes: Better preservation and protection of Canada's historic places; and greater public awareness of the importance of conservation and of the significance of Canada's historic places.
Program Activity: Heritage Resources Conservation | Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance |
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Total Contributions | 5,693 | 5,870 | 5,000 | 4,971 | 4,971 | -29 |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Cost Sharing Class Contribution Program
Start date: 2008 - 2009
End date: March 31, 2013
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: The National Historic Sites of Canada Cost-Sharing Program assists recipients in conducting activities aimed at ensuring the commemorative integrity of non-federally owned or administered national historic sites and, thereby, to support Parks Canada Agency in fulfilling its mandate to protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations. Specifically, the Program provides financial contributions to eligible recipients to share the costs of eligible works deemed by Parks Canada as necessary to ensure the physical health of a national historic site and to ensure Canadians understand the importance of the site and its role in the history of Canada.
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Expected outcomes: The expected strategic outcomes of the Program are:
Program Activity: Heritage Resources Conservation: | Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance |
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Total Contributions | 900 | 100 | 7,050* | 7,050* | 2,705 | -4,345 |
*The Planned Spending and Total Authorities figures were revised to include additional funds approved subsequent to the preperation of the 2009-2010 Report on Plans and Priorities.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: General Class Contribution Program (GCCP)
Start date: 2006 - 2007
End date: March 31, 2011 (with renewal every 5 years)
Purpose of Transfer Payment Program: The GCCP is atypical in that it is not a program within itself; rather, it is a funding authority available to Agency managers. From time to time, Agency managers with programming responsibilities may determine that, given their priorities, available resources, other program delivery mechanisms already in place, and the players and environment in which they deliver their programs, use of a contribution agreement is the most effective means of achieving program objectives.
Expected results: More Canadians recognizing, appreciating and being engaged in the values of natural and cultural conservation. Stakeholders being further engaged in terms of interest and involvement of common objectives towards ecological or cultural integrity. Access to a better knowledge base on commercial, ecological or aboriginal issues of mutual interest for informed decision making and dialogue for Parks Canada managers and stakeholders. Heritage assets are protected, secured and researched. Targeted audiences are educated in such areas as ecology, safety and other issues.
Expected outcomes: The expected outcomes mirror the Parks Canada mandate of engaging Canadians in preserving and presenting Canada's rich diversify of cultural and natural heritage.
Program Activity: | Actual Spending 2007-08 |
Actual Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Total Authorities 2009-10 |
Actual Spending 2009-10 |
Variance |
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Heritage Resources Establishment | 1,027 | 1,250 | 15 | 1,042 | 1,042 | 1,027 |
Heritage Resources Conservation | 1,673 | 1,850 | 624 | 1,678 | 1,678 | 1,054 |
Public Appreciation and Understanding | 674 | 1,001 | 320 | 887 | 887 | 567 |
Visitor Experience | 577 | 621 | 140 | 869 | 869 | 729 |
Townsite & Throughway Infrastructure | 40 | 43 | 37 | 151 | 151 | 114 |
Total Contributions | 3,991 | 4,765 | 1,136 | 4,627 | 4,627 | 3,491 |
Total may not agree due to rounding
Response to Parliamentary Committees |
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There were no recommendations to Parks Canada Agency from Parliamentary Committees in 2009/2010. |
Response to the Auditor General (including to the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development) |
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The Office of the Auditor General completed an external audit of the 2008-2009 Financial Statements of Parks Canada Agency. |
External Audits (Note: These refer to other external audits conducted by the Public Service Commission of Canada or the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages) |
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Horizontal Internal Audit of Corporate Risk Profiles in Large Departments and Agencies -The Office of the Comptroller General conducted an audit of systems and practices for organizational risk management in 13 large departments and agencies, including Parks Canada, to provide assurance that strategies exist for identifying and mitigating risks. The report concluded that large departments and agencies have made a concerted effort to develop corporate risk profiles, however improvements still need to be made. The Agency positively received the recommendations and is committed to pursuing the improvements. |
Name | Audit Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link |
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Quebec Service Centre | Key financial and administrative controls | Complete | Dec 10, 2009 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/ rpts/rve-par/60/index_e.asp |
Quebec Field Unit | Complete | March 30, 2010 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/ rpts/rve-par/62/index_e.asp |
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External Relations and Visitor Experience Directorate | Complete | March 30, 2010 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/ rpts/rve-par/63/index_e.asp |
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Strategy and Plans Directorate | In progress | |||
Jasper Field Unit | In progress | |||
Revenue Management (Phase 1) | Assurance | Complete | June 11, 2009 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/ rpts/rve-par/57/index_e.asp |
Fleet Vehicle / Vessel Management | Assurance | Complete | Dec 10, 2009 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/ rpts/rve-par/59/index_e.asp |
Information Management and Privacy | Assurance | Complete | March 30, 2010 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/ rpts/rve-par/61/index_e.asp |
Follow up of Pay and Benefit Audit (including overtime) | Assurance | Complete | March 30, 2010 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/ rpts/rve-par/64/index_e.asp |
Construction Projects / Economic Action Plan | Assurance | In progress | ||
Revenue Management (Phase 2) - canals | Assurance | In progress | ||
Revenue Management (Phase 2) - others | Assurance | In progress |
Name | Program Activity | Program Type | Status | Completion Date | Electronic Link |
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Evaluation Framework For Visitor Experience | PA4 | Framework | Complete | July 9, 2009 | N/A |
Evaluation Framework for Through Highways Management Program | PA5 | Framework | Complete | July 9, 2009 | N/A |
Evaluation Framework for the Twinning of the Trans-Canada Highway at Banff National Park | PA5 | Framework | Complete | July 9, 2009 | N/A |
Evaluation Framework for National Park Establishment and Expansion | PA1 | Framework | In-progress | N/A | |
Evaluation Framework for National Parks Conservation | PA2 | Framework | In-progress | N/A | |
Evaluation of the Parks Canada Asset Management Program | IS | Evaluation | Complete | August 6, 2009 | http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/ rpts/ rve-par/58/index_e.asp |
Evaluation of the Visitor Service Offer | PA4 | Evaluation | In-progress | N/A | |
Evaluation of Through Highways Management Program | PA5 | Evaluation | In-progress | N/A | |
Electronic Link to Parks Canada’s Internal Audit and Evaluation Documents: http://www.pc.gc.ca/docs/pc/rpts/rve-par/iap-2009-2010_e.asp |