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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 | |||
Services to government | ||||||
Legal services | 182.0 | 200.5 | 178.0 | 215.0 | 229.1 | 229.1 |
Total Respendable Revenues | 182.0 | 200.5 | 178.0 | 215.0 | 229.1 | 229.1 |
Program Activity | Actual 2007-08 | Actual 2008-09 | 2009-10 | |||
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Main Estimates | Planned Revenue | Total Authorities | Actual | |||
Justice policies, laws and programs | ||||||
Family Order and Agreements Enforcement Assistance Program | 7.3 | 7.2 | - | 7.2 | - | 7.4 |
Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings | 0.8 | 0.7 | - | 0.8 | - | 0.8 |
Miscellaneous Revenues | 0.3 | 33.1 | - | - | - | 12.3 |
Services to government | ||||||
Legal Services - EBP Component | 31.7 | 33.5 | 30.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 32.8 |
Miscellaneous Revenues | 0.5 | 1.1 | - | - | - | 1.1 |
Internal Services | ||||||
Miscellaneous Revenues | - | 0.3 | - | - | - | 0.4 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenues | 40.6 | 75.9 | 30.0 | 44.0 | 36.0 | 54.8 |
User Fee: The family Order and Agreements Enforcement Assistance (FOAEA)
Fee Type: Regulatory
Fee-setting Authority: FOAEA Act
Date Last Modified: March 1999
Performance Standards: Yes
Performance Results: Results are available in table "External Fees"
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
7,200 | 7,400 | 2,313 | 2010-11 | 7,200 | 1,984 |
2011-12 | 7,200 | 1,481 | |||
2012-13 | 7,200 | 1,481 |
Other Information:
FOAEA
Full cost reflects the direct cost of the Family Law Assistance Services (FLAS) Unit in Justice and excluded indirect cost.
User Fee: The Central Divorce Proceedings
Fee Type: Regulatory
Fee-setting Authority: CRDP Fee Order
Date Last Modified: May 1986
Performance Standards: Yes
Performance Results: Results are available in table "External Fees"
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
800 | 801 | 251 | 2010-11 | 800 | 220 |
2011-12 | 800 | 165 | |||
2012-13 | 800 | 165 |
Other Information:
CRDP
Full cost reflects the direct cost of the Family Law Assistance Services (FLAS) Unit in Justice and excluded indirect cost.
User Fee: Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA)
Fee Type: Other product and services
Fee-setting Authority: Access to Information Act (ATIA)
Date Last Modified: 1992
Performance Standards: Yes
Performance Results: Results are available in table "External Fees"
2009-10 | Planning Years | ||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost |
5.0 | 4.0 | 1,676 | 2010-11 | 3.3 | 1,980 |
2011-12 | 2.8 | 2,334 | |||
2012-13 | 2.4 | 2,755 |
Other Information:
ATIA
Full cost reflects the direct cost of the Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Office in Justice and excluded indirect cost. The role of the ATIP Office is to respond to all formal requests that are made to the Department of Justice, in accordance with the Access to Information Act. As other central agencies, the DOJ ATIP Office has an expanded role; in addition to processing requests, the Office responds to consultations from other government institutions regarding solicitor-client information for the Government as a whole. Although the User Fees Act may provide some of the performance indicators, fee waiver must be considered in light of the ATIP legislation. In addition, the Forecast Revenue column for future fiscal years is reduced due to less paper usage and alternate media, i.e. CDs.
2009-10 | Planning Years | |||||
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Forecast Revenue | Actual Revenue | Full Cost | Fiscal Year | Forecast Revenue | Estimated Full Cost | |
Sub-Total (R) | 8,000 | 8,201 | 2,564 | 2010-11 | 8,000 | 2,204 |
2011-12 | 8,000 | 1,646 | ||||
2012-13 | 8,000 | 1,646 | ||||
Sub-Total (O) | 5.0 | 4.0 | 1,676 | 2010-11 | 3.3 | 1,980 |
2011-12 | 2.8 | 2,334 | ||||
2012-13 | 2.4 | 2,755 | ||||
Total | 8,005 | 8,205 | 4,240 | 2010-11 | 8,003 | 4,184 |
2011-12 | 8,003 | 3,980 | ||||
2012-13 | 8,002 | 4,401 |
External Fee | Service Standard | Performance Results | Stakeholder Consultation |
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The family Order and Agreements Enforcement Assistance (FOAEA) | 1. Processing of tracing applications under Part I of the Act will be completed and a response provided to provincial/territorial enforcement programs within 10 business days. | A total of 23,671 applications received and treated within 10 business days. Standard met at 100%. | Informal feedback and general day-to-day interactions with clients and stakeholders, including provincial and territorial maintenance and enforcement programs, courts, creditors and other federal government partners, indicate a high level of satisfaction with the services provided under both the Family Orders
and Agreement Enforcement Assistance and Central Registry of Divorce Proceedings programs. A client satisfaction survey was launched in January 2005 to provide a more formal assessment of client satisfaction with service standards, levels and accessibility. Findings indicate strong levels of satisfaction |
2. Garnishment applications under Part II of the Act will be in effect 35 days after receipt. | 82,522 garnishment applications accepted within the time frame. Standard met at 100%. | ||
3. Licence-denial applications under Part III of the Act will be initiated and terminated within 10 business days. | 10,290 applications received and processed within the time frame. Standard met at 100%. | ||
4. Public enquiries are to be responded to within 48 hours. | Since the replacement of the interactive voice response system (IVR) in December 2009, 35,024 calls received. | ||
The Central Divorce Proceedings | 1. Clearance Certificates are to be issued within 3 weeks of receipt of the application. | Standard met at 90%. | A client satisfaction survey was launched in January 2005 to provide a more formal assessment of client satisfaction with service standards, levels and accessibility. Findings indicate strong levels of satisfaction. |
2. Divorce information is to be provided to Statistics Canada annually, according to schedule. | Standard met 100%. | ||
3. All telephone enquiries are to be responded to within 24 hours and all written enquiries are to be responded to within 5 business days. | Approximately 100 to 150 daily telephone enquires and written enquiries was received and standard was met at 90%. | ||
4. Quarterly invoices and compensation reports are to be issued within 30 days. | Standard met at 100%. | ||
Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act (ATIA) | 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. The Access to Information Act provides fuller details: http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/A-1 |
Standard met at 95.0%. | The service standard is established by the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken by the Department of Justice and Treasury Board Secretariat for amendments done in 1986 and 1992. |
(TPPs exceed $5 million during the reporting year.)
*** Please note that Audits completed or planned sections were deemed non-applicable (n/a) as no internal audits were completed or planned during the reporting period for the various TPPs. As per TBS guidelines, departments are required only to report on internal audits (as reported on in the Internal Audits Table).
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Legal Aid Systems (Voted)
2. Start date:
August 17, 1971
3. End date:
March 31, 2012 and ongoing
4. Description:
The objective of the federal Legal Aid Program is to contribute to sustaining a national system of justice, that helps to ensure that economically disadvantaged persons have access to the justice
system, through contribution funding in support of criminal, youth criminal justice and immigration and refugee legal aid services provided by the provinces (funding for criminal and civil legal
aid in the territories is provided through the Access to Justice Agreements).
Recipients: Provinces
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.
6. Results Achieved:
Provinces were enabled to provide legal aid services to eligible persons involved in serious criminal, youth criminal justice, and immigration and refugee matters.
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
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13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Contributions | $119,827,507 | $119,827,507 | $119,827,507 | $125,827,508 | $125,827,507 | -$6,000,000 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $119,827,507 | $119,827,507 | $119,827,507 | $125,827,508 | $125,827,507 | -$6,000,000 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Additional resources were provided to address the increased costs faced by the 6 provinces (Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta and British Columbia) providing immigration
and refugee legal aid.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
The Legal Aid Program Impact Evaluation activities are being conducted over a five-year period. In 2009-2010, the Legal Aid Program Impact Design Study was completed (December 2009). The Legal
Aid Program Impact Evaluation is planned to be completed in the 2011-12 fiscal year.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Youth Justice Services Funding Program (Voted)
2. Start date:
April 1, 1984
3. End date:
March 31, 2011 and ongoing
4. Description:
The overall objective of this Program is to support the policy directions of the Youth Justice Initiative. The specific objectives of the individual agreements are to support and promote an appropriate
range of programs and services that: encourage accountability measures for unlawful behaviour that are proportionate and timely; encourage the effective rehabilitation and reintegration of young
persons into their communities; target the formal court process to the most serious offences; and target detention and custody to the most serious offences.
Recipients: Provinces and territories
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.
6. Results Achieved:
Despite the capping of federal funding under this Program since 2006-07, the Provinces and Territories appear to have been able to maintain most of the high priority services developed under the
previous agreements.
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Contributions | $177,302,415 | $177,302,415 | $177,302,415 | $177,302,415 | $177,302,415 | $0 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $177,302,415 | $177,302,415 | $177,302,415 | $177,302,415 | $177,302,415 | $0 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
N/A
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
A summative evaluation of the funding components of the Youth Justice Initiative undertaken during 2009-10 is expected to be completed in 2010-11.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Victims of Crime Initiative (Voted)
2. Start date:
April 1, 2000
3. End date:
March 31, 2011
4. Description:
The Policy Centre for Victim Issues (PCVI) administers the federal Victims Fund, which has a broad set of objectives that are intended to improve the experience of victims in the criminal justice
system. The Fund can be accessed by victim service providers, non-governmental organizations, provincial and territorial governments, victim advocates and researchers, as well as victims (Canadians
who are victimized abroad, as well as Correction Services Canada registered victims and their support persons to attend National Parole Board hearings).
Recipients: a) individuals b) national, provincial, territorial, municipal, Aboriginal, community or professional organizations, societies or associations c) Canadian educational institutions/Boards of Education d) International governmental and non-government organizations including bodies associated or affiliated with organizations of which Canada is a member, which have as their purpose victim advocacy, services, assistance or raising awareness about the impact of victimization e) private sector organizations sponsoring non-profit projects f) Bands, Tribal Councils and self-governing First Nations who are working to provide services and assistance to victims of crime in Aboriginal communities g) provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments and agencies.
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values)
6. Results Achieved:
In 2009/10, the Victims Fund mainly provided:
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Grants | $239,788 | $398,752 | $850,000 | $850,000 | $842,605 | $7,395 |
14. Total Contributions | $2,426,494 | $3,100,934 | $7,958,000 | $7,808,000 | $4,067,867 | $3,890,133 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $2,666,282 | $3,499,686 | $8,808,000 | $8,658,000 | $4,910,472 | $3,897,528 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Funding criteria has been established and shared with jurisdictions, but some of these jurisdictions have not been able to seek their funds due to limitations in their internal capacity. In the North, for example, where there is a well-known shortage of capacity and infrastructure, $1.2M in funding lapsed due to lack of uptake. PCVI is working with its partners in the North to improve Northern uptake of this funding going forward. Outreach has and continues to be conducted with NGOs and other stakeholders to increase their uptake of federal dollars.
In the Financial Assistance component of the Fund, 2009-2010 saw an increase in the number of individuals who received funding to attend NPB hearings. As the NPB controls the number of hearings that are scheduled in a year, the distribution of funding to victims and support persons to attend hearings is difficult to predict or forecast. Additionally, the number of individuals assisted under the Canadians Victimized Abroad program has increased since its inception but is still not at anticipated levels.
It should also be noted that the resource requirements in administering the Victims Fund were underestimated and internal capacity at Justice Canada has limited our ability to deliver funding. For example, processing one application for an individual victimized abroad requires a significant amount of person hours due to the need for sensitivity to the victim and to the issues faced by the victim. Working with NGOs, Aboriginal organizations and/or PT partners to develop strong and viable proposals, particularly in an emerging area, which satisfy government requirements for due diligence is a resource intensive process.
In the next iteration of the Federal Victim Strategy, improvements to the criteria, processes and administration of the Fund will be proposed to ensure that federal funding meets the needs of victims of crime. For example, PT partners and NGOs will be encouraged to seek funding for longer-term funding to augment victim services across the country and develop new services where required.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
The summative evaluation of the FVS will be completed by Fall 2010. This summative evaluation will include findings of the work done between 2005-2010 on all aspects of the Federal Victim Strategy. Mid-term evaluations and case studies done to date have found no major concerns in the management and implementation of the Strategy.
Perceptions of stakeholders about the role of victims in the criminal justice system and changes in awareness of the victim-related provisions in the Code are being collected and will be reported on more fully in the Federal Victims Strategy summative evaluation in the fall of 2010. Anecdotal evidence to date has been positive on the contribution of the Federal Victim Strategy to improve the perceptions of stakeholders.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision Program (Voted)
2. Start date:
April 1, 2002
3. End date:
March 31, 2013 and ongoing
4. Description:
The overall objective of this Program is to financially assist provinces and territories in providing the specialized therapeutic services required for the implementation of the Intensive Rehabilitative
Custody and Supervision (IRCS) sentence [paragraph 42(2) (r) and subsection 42(7) of the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA)] and other sentencing options applicable under the YCJA to serious violent
youth offenders with mental health problems. It is expected that these services may reduce future violence in those convicted of the most serious violent offences.
Recipients: Provinces and territories.
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.
6. Results Achieved:
During 2009-10, a total of 17 Intensive Rehabilitative Custody and Supervision (IRCS) orders were issued by the courts and became eligible for federal funding, bringing the total number of active
IRCS cases funded to 43. In addition, another 11 exceptional cases were approved for funding during 2009-10, bringing the total number of other active cases to 12.
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Contributions | $4,039,250 | $9,028,126 | $11,048,000 | $10,748,000 | $10,561,587 | $486,413 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $4,039,250 | $9,028,126 | $11,048,000 | $10,748,000 | $10,561,587 | $486,413 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Spending under this Program is largely dependent on court decisions and as such remains highly unpredictable.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
A summative evaluation of the funding components of the Youth Justice Initiative undertaken during 2009-10 is expected to be completed in 2010-11.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Implementation of Official languages Requirements in respect of the Contraventions Act (Voted)
2. Start date:
April 1, 2002
3. End date:
March 31, 2013 and ongoing
4. Description:
The mechanics of the Contraventions Act includes the identification of federal offences that are to be considered "contraventions" and the establishment of a scheme to process these contraventions. In 2001, the Federal Court was asked to clarify the extent to which judicial and extra-judicial language rights requirements were applicable in the context of the Contraventions Act. The Court concluded that while the federal government is authorized to use the prosecution scheme of a province or territory to process federal contraventions, it must comply with all language rights requirements that would be applicable in the context of a federal prosecution scheme. More specifically, the Court stated that any level of government that processes federal contraventions is, in fact, acting on behalf of the Government of Canada.
Following the Federal Court decision, the Department of Justice initiated the process of amending existing Contraventions Act agreements to include new provisions addressing language rights requirements
identified in the ruling. Such provisions are now also an integral part of all new agreements with other provinces. To support this process, the Department of Justice has received funding that
is referred to as the Contraventions Act Fund.
Recipients: Provincial and territorial departments and agencies and municipalities designated by provincial and territorial governments as being responsible for judicial activities
and for providing extra-judicial services in both official languages.
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.
6. Results Achieved:
Four provinces (British Columbia, Manitoba, Ontario and Nova Scotia) have entered into an agreement with the Department and, as a result, are fully prepared to offer trials dealing with federal contraventions in a manner consistent with language rights protected in sections 530 and 530.1 of the Criminal Code. The same four provinces have also taken measures to actively offer extra-judicial services in both official languages in all court locations covered by Part IV of the Official Languages Act. Nova Scotia increased its scope of activities to include more signage and bilingual personnel.
Negotiations with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador advanced in 2009-2010. It is anticipated that this agreement will be in place for fiscal year 2010-2011.
Negotiations have been ongoing with the Government of Prince Edward Island to amend the current agreement to include new provisions that will increase PEI's capacity to offer judicial and extrajudicial services in both official languages.
Negotiations are ongoing with the Government of Québec to revise the current Implementation Agreement.
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
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13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Contributions | $2,779,800 | $4,289,100 | $9,094,900 | $4,594,900 | $4,580,600 | $4,514,300 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $2,779,800 | $4,289,100 | $9,094,900 | $4,594,900 | $4,580,600 | $4,514,300 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
The actual spending was lower than anticipated for the following reasons:
The province of Newfoundland and Labrador did not sign an agreement in 2009-2010 as anticipated.
The province of Prince Edward Island did not sign an agreement in 2009-2010.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
The Department undertook an evaluation of the Contraventions Act to better understand the experience of enforcement officers and federal departments in using the ticketing system included in the Act. This evaluation is complementary to those evaluations that the Department already conducted of the Contraventions Act Fund, which provides assistance in the delivery of services in both official languages.
2010-11: Mid-term Evaluation of the Fund
2011-13: Summative Evaluation of the Fund (The summative evaluation will be conducted over two years: 2011-2012 and 2012-2013).
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Access to Justice Services Agreements - the Territories (Voted)
2. Start date:
April 1, 1997
3. End date:
March 31, 2012 and ongoing
4. Description:
The objective of the Access to Justice Services Agreements (AJAs) is to integrate federal government funding support to Canada's three territories for access to justice services (both criminal
and civil legal aid, Aboriginal Courtwork, and Public Legal Education and Information) through ongoing contribution agreements that allow the territories the flexibility needed to provide these
services in a challenging environment (vast distances, harsh climate, cultural/linguistic differences). The overarching goal of federal support for Aboriginal Courtwork services is to facilitate
and enhance access to justice by assisting Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system to obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally sensitive treatment. With regard to legal aid
services in the territories, the federal goal is to enable the territories to provide legal aid services to economically disadvantaged persons involved in serious criminal matters. And, with respect
to public legal education and information, the goal is to assist the territories in providing members of the public with the legal information they need to make informed decisions and participate
effectively in the justice system.
Recipients: Territorial governments. In certain instances (e.g. of court-ordered counsel in federal prosecutions), the recipient may also be a territorial access to justice services
delivery entity.
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values
6. Results Achieved:
Through contribution agreements, the three territories are enabled to provide access to justice services (legal aid, Aboriginal Courtwork and public legal education and information). Contribution
funding agreements have been extended with all three territories for one-year, 2010-2011.
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Contributions | $5,156,593 | $5,368,593 | $4,856,593 | $5,156,593 | $5,156,593 | -$300,000 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $5,156,593 | $5,368,593 | $4,856,593 | $5,156,593 | $5,156,593 | -$300,000 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Additional resources were provided to address severe pressures faced by the territories in delivering access to justice services.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
An Evaluation Framework for the Access to Justice Service Agreements is being developed in 2010/2011.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Supporting Families Fund (Voted)1
2. Start date:
April 1, 2009
3. End date:
March 31, 2014
4. Description:
The Supporting Families Fund is a key component of the Supporting Families Experiencing Separation and Divorce Initiative (SFI) which was announced by the Minister of Justice in September, 2008. The Fund is aimed at facilitating access to the family justice system for families experiencing separation and divorce, through various services, programs, and information resources, particularly those that promote compliance with financial support and custody/access obligations. The Fund also supports projects that promote public awareness about family law reforms concerning parenting arrangements, child support guidelines and support enforcements.
Recipients: Provincial and territorial departments, agencies, or other organizations designated by provincial and territorial governments as responsible for child support, the enforcement of support orders and agreements and parenting arrangement programs and services are eligible to apply for contribution funding under the Family Justice Initiatives and the Pilot Projects components of the Fund.
Any of the following may apply for contribution or class grant funding under the Public Legal Education and Information and Professional Training component of the Fund:
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values.
6. Results Achieved:
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
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13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Grants | $0 | $7,600 | $50,000 | $29,970 | $29,970 | $20,030 |
14. Total Contributions | $16,250,027 | $15,992,391 | $15,950,000 | $15,970,030 | $15,847,819 | $102,181 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $16,250,027 | $15,999,991 | $16,000,000 | $16,000,000 | $15,877,789 | $122,211 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
The actual spending was lower than anticipated for the following reasons:
Under the Supporting Families Initiative, the amount of funding available to each jurisdiction and funding criteria has been established and shared with jurisdictions. Due to limitations in their internal capacity, some jurisdictions were not able to fully utilize the funds available to them in 2009-2010.
Fewer grant proposals than anticipated were received under the PLEI and Professional training component of the SF Fund in fiscal year 2009-2010.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
The impact evaluation of the Supporting Families Initiative will be initiated in 2012/13, so that results will be available before the SFI's funding cycle is completed in March 2014.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Aboriginal Courtwork Program (Voted)
2. Start date:
April 1, 1978
3. End date:
March 31, 2013 and ongoing
4. Description:
The objective of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program is to improve access to justice by helping Aboriginal people involved in the criminal justice system obtain fair, just, equitable and culturally-sensitive treatment. It is the only ongoing contribution funding justice program available to all Aboriginal people (adult and youth) regardless of status and residency. The Program provides Aboriginal persons charged with an offence with timely and accurate information on their rights, obligations, roles and responsibilities at the earliest possible stage of the criminal justice process. Services also include referring clients to appropriate legal and social resources in their community. Aboriginal Courtworkers serve as a "bridge" between criminal justice officials and Aboriginal people and communities, by providing information, cultural context, liaison and promoting communications and understanding.
Recipients: Provincial governments. A province may authorize one or more agencies to deliver Aboriginal Courtwork services on its behalf. All designated delivery agencies will be accountable to the funders. In addition, the new Projects in Support of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program component provide modest support for projects that further the mandate of the Program.
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values
6. Results Achieved:
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
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13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Contributions | $4,836,363 | $5,320,708 | $4,911,363 | $5,411,363 | $5,366,085 | -$454,722 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $4,836,363 | $5,320,708 | $4,911,363 | $5,411,363 | $5,366,085 | -$454,722 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
The Aboriginal Courtwork Program expanded its terms and conditions in February 2008, to include a new component, "Projects in support of the Aboriginal Courtwork Program". The costs associated
with the new component exceeded the forecasted budget.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
The Summative Evaluation was completed in June 2008. A national client survey is planned for 2011-2012.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Aboriginal Justice Strategy (Voted)
2. Start date:
April 1, 1991 as Aboriginal Justice Initiative, renewed as Aboriginal Justice Strategy in 1996, 2002, 2007
3. End date:
March 31, 2012
4. Description:
The Aboriginal Justice Strategy (AJS) enables Aboriginal communities to have increased involvement in the local administration of justice and, as such, provides timely and effective alternatives to mainstream justice processes in appropriate circumstances. AJS programs are also aimed at reducing the rates of victimization, crime and incarceration among Aboriginal people in communities operating AJS programs, and helping the mainstream justice system become more responsive and sensitive to the needs and culture of Aboriginal communities.
Recipients: a) bands, First Nations, Tribal Councils, local, regional and national Aboriginal organizations; b) agencies and institutions of regional/municipal governments; c) non-profit community organizations, societies, and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a non-profit purpose; d) provincial and territorial governments; e) individuals; and, f) for-profit corporations, so long as these corporations will not make a profit on the work performed.
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values
6. Results Achieved:
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending .2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
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13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Grants | $96,996 | $13,105 | $260,000 | $85,836 | $85,836 | $174,164 |
14. Total Contributions | $9,586,445 | $11,706,919 | $12,240,000 | $11,914,164 | $11,904,293 | $335,707 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $9,683,441 | $11,720,024 | $12,500,000 | $12,000,000 | $11,990,129 | $509,871 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Actual spending was lower than anticipated due to a late fall national call for proposals under the Capacity Building Fund. As well, the negotiations and signing of some of the funding agreements
under the Community-Based Justice Programs Fund occurred late in the fiscal year which contributed to the lower than anticipated spending.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
The formative evaluation has been drafted and is currently under review. It is expected that the evaluation will be finalized by fall 2010. A summative evaluation is planned for 2011-2012.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Youth Justice Fund (Voted)
2. Start date:
April 1, 1999
3. End date:
Ongoing
4. Description:
The Youth Justice Fund provides grants and contributions to projects that encourage a fairer and more effective youth justice system, respond to emerging youth justice issues and enable greater citizen and community participation in the youth justice system. The Fund includes three components: the Youth Justice Main Fund, Drug Treatment under the National Anti-Drugs Strategy, and Guns, Gangs and Drugs.
The Fund supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of pilot projects that provide programming and services for youth in conflict with the law. It supports professional development activities such as training and conferences for justice professionals and youth service providers. Additionally, it funds research on the youth justice system and related issues.
Projects must target youth who are between the ages of 12 and 17 and currently in conflict with the law, or justice professionals and/or service providers who work with these youth.
Recipients: Non-governmental organizations, youth justice stakeholders, Aboriginal organizations and provinces/territories.
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values
6. Results Achieved:
The Youth Justice Fund supported 70 innovative projects in 2009-2010. These included 32 projects to promote the making of "smart choices" through community-based educational, cultural, sporting and vocational opportunities targeting youth involved in gun, gang and drug activities; 39 projects to enhance the range of treatment services and programs targeting young persons in conflict with the law who have illicit substance abuse issues; and 21 projects targeting other priorities, including youth in conflict with the law with FASD. (Some projects targeted more than one of the above priorities.)
The Fund initiated two major Calls for Proposals in 2009-2010, one resulting in the organization of 21 regional conferences on gang-involved youth, the other in the development of 11 directories to help police refer youth to appropriate community programming under section 6 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
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13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Grants | $519,890 | $384,169 | $730,000 | $730,000 | $632,739 | $97,261 |
14. Total Contributions | $2,415,577 | $2,805,596 | $4,275,000 | $4,275,000 | $3,796,700 | $478,300 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $2,935,467 | $3,189,765 | $5,005,000 | $5,005,000 | $4,429,439 | $575,561 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
The Youth Justice Fund's variance has decreased significantly in the last two years, from approximately 40% in 2007-2008 to slightly over 10% in 2009-2010. This is due to greater uptake, as the
Guns, Gangs and Drugs and Drug Treatment components become better known; the Fund's increasing focus on larger, multi-year projects; and management initiatives, including Calls for Proposals in
areas of priority. The variance is expected to decrease even further, if not disappear completely, in 2010-2011.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
The Youth Justice Fund was included in an evaluation of the Youth Justice Funding Components (which also included the Youth Justice Services Funding Program and IRCS). This evaluation is being
finalized in 2010-2011.
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund (Voted)
2. Start date:
April 1, 2003
3. End date:
March 31, 2013 and ongoing
4. Description:
In June 2008, the Government launched the Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008-2013: Acting for the Future. The Department of Justice supports the Roadmap through the Initiative in Support of Access to Justice in Both Official Languages. This Initiative includes a consulting mechanism, a training Component in both Official Languages for Justice personnel, a component to encourage young bilingual Canadians to pursue law related careers in justice and a grants and contributions program called the Access to Justice in Both Official Languages Support Fund (the Support Fund).
Objectives: In order to attain the objectives of the Initiative, the Department will invest resources into the Support Fund. All projects and activities must respond to one of the following objectives:
Recipients:
5. Strategic Outcome:
A fair, relevant and accessible justice system that reflects Canadian values
6. Results Achieved:
7. Actual Spending 2007-08 |
8. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
9. Planned Spending 2009-10 |
10. Total Authorities 2009-10 |
11. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
12. Variance(s) | |
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13. Program Activity: | Justice policies, laws and programs | |||||
14. Total Grants | $43,320 | $49,912 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $0 | $50,000 |
14. Total Contributions | $2,798,219 | $2,776,839 | $5,176,846 | $5,176,845 | $3,295,230 | $1,881,616 |
15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $2,841,539 | $2,826,751 | $5,226,846 | $5,226,845 | $3,295,230 | $1,931,616 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
There were fewer projects than anticipated related to the training component that were received and approved in fiscal year 2009-2010.
17. Audit completed or planned:
N/A
18. Evaluation completed or planned:
Study - Canada-wide Analysis of Official Language Training Needs in the Area of Justice, March 31, 2009.
1. Name of Horizontal Initiative: National Anti-Drug Strategy
2. Name of lead department: Department of Justice
3. Lead department program activity: Justice policies, laws and programs
4. Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2007-08
5. End date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2011-12 and ongoing
6. Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $579.8 millions
7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):
The National Anti-Drug Strategy was launched by the Government of Canada in 2007, with a clear focus on illicit drugs and a particular emphasis on youth. Its goal is to contribute to safer and healthier communities through coordinated efforts to prevent use, treat dependency and reduce production and distribution of illicit drugs. It encompasses three action plans: prevention, treatment and enforcement.
The prevention action plan supports efforts to prevent youth from using illicit drugs by enhancing their awareness and understanding of the harmful social and health effects of illicit drug use, and supports efforts to develop and implement community-based interventions & initiatives to prevent illicit drug use. The treatment action plan supports effective treatment and rehabilitation systems and services by developing and implementing innovative and collaborative approaches. The enforcement action plan aims to contribute to the disruption of illicit drug operations in a safe manner, particularly targeting criminal organizations.
8. Shared outcomes:
9. Governance structure:
The governance structure of the Strategy consists of an Assistant Deputy Minister Steering Committee and working groups on policy and performance, prevention and treatment, enforcement, and communications. The governance structure is supported by the Youth Justice, and Strategic Initiatives and Law Reform Section of the Department of Justice Canada.
The Assistant Deputy Minister Steering Committee (ADMSC), which is chaired by the Department of Justice Canada, oversees the implementation of the Strategy, making decisions necessary to advance the initiative, where required, and ensuring appropriate and timely outcomes for the initiative and accountability in the expenditure of initiative resources. The ADMSC prepares questions for the consideration of Deputy Ministers, where appropriate.
The Prevention and Treatment Working Group, chaired by Health Canada, oversees the implementation of the Prevention and Treatment Action Plans. The Enforcement Working Group, chaired by the Department of Public Safety Canada, oversees the implementation of the Enforcement Action Plan. The Policy and Performance Working Group, chaired by the Department of Justice Canada, oversees policy directions and outcomes for the Strategy and the work of the Sub-Committee on Evaluation and Reporting. The Communications Working Group, chaired by the Department of Justice Canada, oversees communication of the Strategy including, making decisions necessary to advance communication of the initiative and ensuring coordination of communication activities.
($ millions) | ||||||
10. Federal Partner: Department of Justice | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
> 15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
A1 - Justice policies, laws and programs | a. Drug Treatment Courts | $16.2 | $3.6 | $3.6 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
b. Youth Justice Fund (Treatment Action Plan) |
$6.8 | $1.6 | $1.4 | Link 2 | Link 2 | |
c. Justice Canada Lead Role for the National Anti-Drug Strategy | $1.4 | $0.3 | $0.2 | Link 3 | Link 3 | |
C1 - Internal Services | d. Justice Canada Lead Role for the National Anti-Drug Strategy | $1.5 | $0.3 | $0.4 | Link 4 | Link 4 |
e. National Anti-Drug Strategy | $0.3 | $0.1 | $0.1 | |||
Total: | $26.2 | $5.9 | $5.7 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1: Reduced drug substances relapse among drug treatment court clients.
Link 2:
Overall results:
Immediate Outcomes:
Link 3:
Effective leadership of the federal response to concerns around illicit drug prevention, treatment and enforcement through:
Link 4:
Effective leadership of the federal response to concerns around illicit drug prevention, treatment and enforcement through:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1:
Link 2:
In In 2009-2010, a total of 39 projects were funded-22 through contributions and 17 through grants. Of these, 4 were on-going contribution agreements from previous years. The total value of these projects was $1,099,896 in contributions and $181,222 in grants. Of the 39 projects:
Funded projects covered the following areas: Public Legal Education/Information, Training/Education, Information Sharing, Evaluation, and Program pilot projects.
Link 3:
The Department of Justice provided effective leadership of the federal response to concerns around illicit drug prevention, treatment and enforcement through its work in the following four areas: policy and coordination, the NADS Governance Structure, communications activities, and evaluation and performance reporting.
Policy and Coordination:
Governance:
Link 4:
The Department of Justice provided effective leadership of the federal response to concerns around illicit drug prevention, treatment and enforcement through its work in the following four areas: policy and coordination, the NADS Governance Structure, communications activities, and evaluation and performance reporting.
Communication:
Evaluation and Reporting:
10. Federal Partner: Health Canada | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
3.4.3 Controlled Substances | a. Mass Media Campaign (Prevention Action Plan) |
$29.8 | $6.0 | $5.6 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
3.4.3 Controlled Substances | b. Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF) (Prevention Action Plan) |
$59.0 | $11.3 | $10.5 | Link 2 | Link 2 |
3.4 Substance Use and Abuse | c. Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP) (Treatment Action Plan) |
$124.7 | $30.8 | $10.7 | Link 3 | Link 3 |
4.1.1.2 First Nations and Inuit Mental Health and Addictions | d. National Native Alcohol and Drug Abuse Program (NNADAP) (Treatment Action Plan) |
$35.5 | $7.9 | $6.6 | Link 4 | Link 4 |
3.4.3 Controlled Substances | e. Office of Controlled Substances (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$14.4 | $3.0 | $2.1 | Link 5 | Link 5 |
f. Drug Analysis Services (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$49.2 | $9.4 | $9.2 | Link 6 | Link 6 | |
$3.4 [1] | [1] | [1] | ||||
Total: | $316 | $68.4 | $44.7 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
Link 2:
Link 3:
Link 4:
Link 5:
Link 6:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1:
Public Opinion Research (POR-08-07) NADS Youth On-line Baseline survey was conducted prior to the December 2009 launch of the youth mass media campaign targeting youth ages 13-15. Youth drug awareness, knowledge and perception levels were measured and will be compared to Public Opinion Research (POR-09-23) NADS Return to Sample Survey when results are available in FY 2010-11.
Link 2:
To date, Drug Strategy Community Initiatives Fund (DSCIF) is funding 25 projects that target increased awareness/understanding of healthy lifestyle choices and of illicit drugs and their negative consequences and 30 projects focused on acquiring/improving capacity (knowledge and skills) to avoid illicit drug use.
The majority of DSCIF funded projects have started dissemination planning and sharing of information in order to ensure findings and lessons learned from their projects are made available to appropriate audiences. Projects have also taken steps to produce information tools or resources for the public and developed knowledge exchange mechanisms.
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) - "A Drug Prevention Strategy for Canada's Youth" focused on developing Canadian standards for the design and delivery of prevention programs, sustainable partnerships, and a media/youth consortium.
Link 3:
The Drug Treatment Funding Program (DTFP) launched 13 drug treatment systems-enhancement projects and eight treatment services projects by March 31, 2010, under NADS. While treatment projects are in the early stages of implementation, evidence to date indicates significant progress in establishing community partnerships and linkages in support of new and enhanced treatment services, and enhanced collaboration amongst P/Ts on national level activities such as the development, collection and reporting of national treatment indicators.
In 2009-10, 8 projects invested in new staff hires, orientation and training activities in order to deliver new treatment services. Funded projects have already helped to produce a wider range of services by developing partnerships within the community, expanding hours of service, offering different locations when working with clients and offering a range of activities to help attract youth to their services.
Link 4:
During 2009/10, First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB) NADS-related investments continued to enhance capacity to plan/ deliver a range of treatment services and programs for targets populations by improving the quality, effectiveness and accessibility of on-reserve addiction services. In particular, NADS dollars continued to be invested in:
Link 5:
Increased capacity to control & monitor controlled substances & precursor chemicals by hiring 2 staff. Tools continue to be developed to facilitate training of inspectors (e-learning). In 2009-2010 completed 171 inspections under Precursor Regulations and 1170 Loss and Theft Reports received.A total of 129,806 authorizations for disposal of seized controlled substances were processed. This is an increase from 2008-09, when 110 inspections under PCR and 1419 Loss and Theft Reports were received. In the previous FY, a total of 126,812 authorizations for disposal of seized controlled substances were processed.
Link 6:
Health Canada's Drug Analysis Service (DAS) has contributed to increased capacity to gather, analyze/share intelligence and analyze evidence by analysing 95,924 suspected illicit drug exhibits and by providing personnel to assist enforcement officials in the shutdown and dismantling of 34 clandestine drug laboratories (583 DAS person days were spent on clandestine laboratory investigations in 2009-2010). The average time to respond to analysis requests was 56 days in 2009-2010, which surpassed the performance target of 60 days. This is an improvement from 90 days in 2007-2008 and 59 days in 2008-2009.
DAS contributed to increased awareness of illicit drug and precursor chemical issues by providing 37 training sessions to 1,027 participants, predominantly police officers. 73% of training survey respondents reported an increase in the awareness of hazards and dangers related to chemicals encountered at clandestine drug laboratories, 64% reported an increase in awareness of safe procedures to dismantle a clandestine laboratory, and 82% reported an increase in awareness of drug trends in Canada.
10. Federal Partner: Canadian Institutes of Health Research | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
1.2 Strategic Priority Research | Research on Drug Treatment Model (Treatment Action Plan) |
$4.0 | $1.0 | $0.3 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
Total: | $4.0 | $1.0 | $0.3 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
Improved collaboration on responses & knowledge of treatment issues
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1:
CIHR has contributed to improving collaboration on responses to and knowledge of treatment issues by funding two ongoing grants launched in 2008. These grants are focusing on conducting collaborative research on how to strengthen state-of-the-science prevention and treatment of illicit drugs, and are focusing on developing long-term therapies aimed at reversing neuronal modifications
of methamphetamine (Crystal meth) in the brain. Upon completion of these collaborative researchers between the applicants, CIHR and its Institutes involved in the program (Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction in partnership with the Institute of Human Development, Child and Youth Health and the Institute of Gender and Healt), will share their knowledge with the
Strategy. This knowledge will consist of the final reports provided by the grantees.
CIHR also launched two Requests for Application in 2009 on treatment of illicit drugs.
10. Federal Partner: Department of Public Safety Canada | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
3. Law Enforcement | a. National Coordination of Efforts to Improve Intelligence, Knowledge, Management, Research, Evaluation (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$4.0 | $0.8 | $0.8 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
5. Crime Prevention | b. Crime Prevention Funding and Programming: (Crime Prevention Action Fund) (Prevention Action Plan) |
$20.0 | $5.0 | $8.5 | Link 2 | Link 2 |
Total: | $24.0 | $5.8 | $9.3 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
Link 2:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1:
Link 2:
10. Federal Partner: Royal Canadian Mounted Police | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
1.1.2.7 | a. Drug and Organized Crime Awareness Services (Prevention Action Plan) |
$15.1 | $3.0 | $1.9 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
3.5.2 Community and Youth Programs | b. National Youth Intervention and Diversion Program (Treatment Action Plan) |
$3.4 | $0.7 | $0.5 | Link 2 | Link 2 |
1.1.2.9 | c. Marijuana and Clandestine Lab Teams/Proceeds of Crime (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$91.4 | $17.3 | $11.2 | Link 3 | Link 3 |
Total: | $109.9 | $21.0 | $13.6 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
Link 2:
Link 3:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1:
Due to the deployment of most of DOCAS members to the Olympics and funding cutbacks, a decrease in the amount of presentations, training and publications distributed can be observed. A total of 3068 awareness presentations were given targeting 124,981 people which includes youth, parents, aboriginal youth, aboriginal parents and professionals.
A total of 117 DOCAS training sessions were provided to professionals, parents and students during this fiscal year.
A total of 6391 partnerships were established and maintained with other provincial, territorial, municipal, aboriginal, and non government partners as well as with other enforcement agencies/ detachments.
DOCAS coordinators distributed 212,016 publications within communities across Canada.
Synthetic Drug Initiative (SDI):
Link 2:
Link 3:
10. Federal Partner: Correctional Service Canada | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
3.0 Community Supervision | Case Preparation and Supervision of provincial Offenders (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$23.3 [2] | [2] | [2] | Link 1 | Link 1 |
Total: | $23.3 [2] | [2] | [2] |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1: N/A [2]
10. Federal Partner: National Parole Board of Canada | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
Conditional Release Decisions Openness and Accountability | Conditional Release Decisions (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$4.4 | [3] | [3] | Link 1 | N/A |
Conditional Release Decisions | Conditional Release Decisions Openness and Accountability (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$1.8 | [3] | [3] | Link 2 | N/A |
Internal Services | Conditional Release Decisions Openness and Accountability (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$1.3 | [3] | [3] | ||
Total: | $7.5 [3] | [3] | [3] |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
Should the proposed legislation receive Royal Assent identified funding will provide the NPB the capacity for effective management of its legislated responsibilities for parole decision-making for offenders in relation to the requirements of the new legislation. NPB will collect information and report on workloads and outcomes of parole for provincial offenders incarcerated as a
result of new legislative provisions (e.g., the number and proportion of offenders who successfully complete their parole).
Link 2:
Effective management of both these responsibilities will contribute to public safety and reinforce public confidence in the justice system.
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1: N/A [3]
Link 2: N/A [3]
10. Federal Partner: Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
1.1 Prosecution of drug, organized crime and Criminal Code offences | a. Prosecution and prosecution-related services (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$8.6 | $1.6 | $1.5 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
b. Prosecution of serious drug offences under the CDSA (Minimum Mandatory Penalties) |
$33.5 [4] | [4] | [4] | Link 2 | Link 2 | |
2.1. Internal Services | Enforcement Action Plan | $1.3 | $0.2 | $0.2 | ||
Total: | $43.4 | $1.8 | $1.7 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
Link 2:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1: In 2009-10, the ODPP handled 20,520 prosecution files dealing with drug production and distribution offences (pursuant to CDSA 5(1), 5(2), 6(1), 6(2), 7(1) and 7(2)). Of these, 18,287 included distribution offences, whereas 2,233 included production offences. Approximately 13.6% of the total number of files included both production and distribution offences.
Link 2: N/A [4]
10. Federal Partner: Canada Border Services Agency | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
Risk Assessment | Intelligence Development & Field Support Division, Organized Crime & Contraband Section, Precursor Chemical Diversion, Analysis and Scientific Services (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$4.7 | $2.0 | >$1.6 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
Enforcement | Border Intelligence, Precursor Chemical Diversion, Analysis and Scientific Services (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$7.0 | $0.1 | $0.3 | Link 2 | Link 2 |
Internal Services | Intelligence Development & Field Support Division, Organized Crime & Contraband Section, Precursor Chemical Diversion, Analysis and Scientific Services (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$1.0 | $0.2 | $0.2> | ||
Total: | $12.7 | $2.3 | $2.1 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
Link 2:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1: CBSA designed and developed first mobile laboratory to be used in operations related to chemicals and potential precursor chemicals. The mobile laboratory was also used at the 2010 Olympics for the determination of suspect goods where it assisted in the seizure/identification of cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine, gamma-butyrolactone (GBL - precursor to the date rape drug GHB), and anabolic steroids.
CBSA continues to see significant amounts of GBL (notable seizure using the mobile lab at Tellier - 69 barrels) and has seen increased samples of uncontrolled drug “pre-precursors”, including NPP the most common material used in the illicit manufacture of fentanyl and 2-chlorophenyl cyclopentylketone (three steps from ketamine). There were also interceptions of 2C-H, a substance used to manufacture 2C-B (or other phenethylamines).
Link 2:Criminal Investigations Division (CID) continues to work with internal and external partners on this initiative to support and complement enforcement efforts. CID continues to investigate referrals for offences against the Customs Act in relation to the illegal import and export of precursor chemicals.
10. Federal Partner: Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
1.2 Diplomacy and Advocacy - International Operations and Programs | Annual Contributions to UNODC and CICAD (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$4.5 | $0.9 | $0.9 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
Total: | $4.5 | $0.9 | $0.9 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1:
10. Federal Partner: Canada Revenue Agency | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
4 Reporting Compliance | Special Enforcement Program (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$4.2 | $0.8 | $0.8 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
Total: | $4.2 | $0.8 | $0.8 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1:
10. Federal Partner: Public Works and Government Services Canada | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
1.7 Specialized Programs and Services | Forensic Accounting Management Group (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$1.6 | $0.2 | $0.2 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
Total: | $1.6 | $0.2 | $0.2 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
To remove financial incentive for engaging in criminal activity
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1:
The Forensic Accounting Management Group provides specialized forensic accounting analysis on RCMP-led NADS investigations. The analysis is critical in determining whether the assets of the suspects were derived from criminal activities, thus allowing the Government of Canada to seize these assets and thereby remove the financial incentive for engaging in criminal activities
10. Federal Partner: Financial Transactions and Analysis Centre of Canada | ||||||
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11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
15. Actual Spending for 2009-10 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10 |
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10 |
2004113 Detection and deterrence of money laundering and terrorist financing | Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada (Enforcement Action Plan) |
$2.5 | $0.5 | $0.5 | Link 1 | Link 1 |
Total: | $2.5 | $0.5 | $0.5 |
16. Expected Results for 2009-10:
Link 1:
17. Results Achieved in 2009-10:
Link 1:
FINTRAC continues to increase its capacity to analyze information it receives to create financial intelligence that is relevant to drug-related cases and strengthen the communication with law enforcement and intelligence partners. In 2009-2010, FINTRAC disclosed a total of 579 cases to law enforcement, including 190 unique cases that related to at least one drug-related
offence; a modest increase from the 174[1] unique drug-related disclosures made in 2008-09. A breakdown between distribution and production of various types of drugs is provided in the following table (please note that the total does not equal 190 as one case can be related to multiple drug offenses):
Drug-Related Disclosures | Number of Cases |
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Distribution - Cocaine | 57 |
Distribution - Hashish (Cannabis Resin) | 3 |
Distribution - Heroin | 12 |
Distribution - Marihuana | 49 |
Distribution - MDMA (Ecstasy) | 8 |
Distribution - Methamphetamine | 5 |
Distribution - Synthetic Drugs | 2 |
Distribution - Opium | 5 |
Distribution - Unspecified | 70 |
Production - Marihuana | 44 |
Production - MDMA (Ecstasy) | 3 |
Production - Methamphetamine | 4 |
It is important to note that the predicate offences (drug-related) were determined through a manual review of FINTRAC disclosures and that some cases were not identified as drug-related where there was insufficient context provided by investigators or reports to enable the determination of the predicate offence. Some cases may relate to more than one predicate offence.
Ensuring compliance enhances the data quality of incoming financial transaction reports, and limits opportunities for money laundering by identifying reporting entities that are non-compliant. FINTRAC's risk based approach to ensuring compliance makes certain that it focuses on high-risk reporting entities as well as high-risk reporting sectors. In 2009-10 FINTRAC made a fundamental change in the way it manages its compliance operations; mainly moving away from an outreach and awareness focus to a focus based on compliance enforcement. Therefore, in 2009-10 the number of compliance examinations conducted increased to 691, an increase of over 50% from 2008-09.
Total Allocation For All Federal Partners (from Start to End Date) | Total Planned Spending for All Federal Partners for 2009-10 | Total Actual Spending for All Federal Partners for 2009-10 |
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$579.8 | $108.6 | $79.8 |
18. Comments on variances:
Health Canada:
Canadian Institutes of Health Research:
Public Safety Canada:
Royal Canadian Mounted Police:
19. Results achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): N/A
20. Contact information:
Catherine Latimer
General Counsel and Director General
Youth Justice, and Strategic Initiatives and Law Reform Section
(613) 957-9623
clatimer@justice.gc.ca
[1] This funding to implement Mandatory Minimum Penalties (MMPs) for serious drug offences is held in a frozen allotment, to be released subject to the proposed legislation being passed by Parliament and receiving Royal Assent.
[2] This funding to implement MMPs for serious drug offences is held in a frozen allotment, to be released subject to the proposed legislation being passed by Parliament and receiving Royal Assent.
[3] This funding to implement MMPs for serious drug offences is held in a frozen allotment, to be released subject to the proposed legislation being passed by Parliament and receiving Royal Assent.
[4] This funding to implement MMPs for serious drug offences is held in a frozen allotment, to be released subject to the proposed legislation being passed by Parliament and receiving Royal Assent.
1FINTRAC's 2008-09 NADS Enforcement Action Plan reported that there were 232 drug-related case disclosures made to law enforcement in 2008-09. Unfortunately, the figure of 232 did not represent “unique” case disclosures but rather instances of suspected drug production or distribution within FINTRAC case disclosures. The correct number of “unique drug-related case disclosures” for 2008-09 was 174.
1. Has the department incorporated environmental performance considerations in its procurement decision-making processes?
In Progress
2. Summary of initiatives to incorporate environmental performance considerations in procurement decision-making processes:
1a. Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff on Green Procurement
The entirety of the staff that will be provided in-house tailored contracting training will be made aware of the requirements for green procurement. The type of green procurement training provided will be commensurate with the types of purchases done at the department. Plans for training initiatives for key management, procurement services delivery and oversight positions will also be
considered. Tracking and monitoring of green procurement training will be done internally by CMMD.
1b. Training for Staff with Limited Procurement Authority (Also known as IFMS (SAP) users )
All IFMS users will be provided basic training in accordance with the requirements for green procurement.
1c. Training for Acquisition Cardholders
The entirety of the staff that will be provided in-house tailored acquisition card training will be made aware of the requirements for green procurement. The type of green procurement training provided will be commensurate with the types of purchases done at the department. Plans for training initiatives for key management, procurement services delivery and oversight positions will
also be considered. Tracking and monitoring of green procurement training will be done internally by Contracting and Materiel Management Division (CMMD).
2. Performance Evaluations
All procurement and materiel management personnel will have green procurement clauses in their annual performance agreements. Consideration to be given to having green procurement clauses in the annual performance agreements of functional leaders responsible for key phases in the procurement process
3. Procurement Processes and Controls
Commensurate with the department's procurement activities, the department's materiel management, procurement management, investment planning and risk management frameworks incorporate environmental principles and considerations. Also, active senior level leadership by the Departmental SDS champion is incorporated into the departmental governance framework. Additionally, the Department
of Justice employee Code of Conduct will include a commitment to sustainable development, including minimizing negative impacts on the environment.
Acquisition of Paper
The Department uses PWGSC consolidated procurement instruments for the acquisition of all paper.
As part of its efforts to reduce paper consumption, the Department is implementing default 2-sided printing on all black and white printers. Additionally, the Department is committed to making greater use of electronic format and CDs for distribution of documents and reports.
3. Results achieved:
1a. Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff - 100% of procurement officers have completed the training.
1b. Training for Staff with Limited Procurement Authority (Also known as IFMS users) - The training materiel for all IFMS users that acquire goods and services includes information on PWGSC Standing Offers and Green procurement.
1c. Training for Acquisition Cardholders - Similar information will be provided in 2010/2011 training material as in 1b for card holders, including best practices in purchasing energy star products. In February 2010, an environmentally preferred product (EPP) display was created to advertise the use less harmful to the environment than the next best alternative.
2. Performance Evaluations
Team Leaders will have in their performance objectives for 2010/2011 to take appropriate measures to meet priorities, targets, and timelines to assist the Government in its commitment to become a model of environmental excellence in its own operations. The Greening of Government Operations encompasses a wide range of activities including:
Procurement Officers, as part of DOJ's commitment to Sustainable Development and Green Procurement, all PGs and/or equivalents acting in this function will have taken course C215E - Green Procurement. The course introduces the Policy on Green Procurement and provides detailed strategies for applying its principles throughout the procurement process.
3. Procurement Processes and Controls
4. Contributions to facilitate government-wide implementation of green procurement:
Not applicable.
5. Has the department established green procurement targets?
Yes
6. Summary of green procurement targets:
In 2009, the DoJ spent $213K on paper which $195K was against PWGSC Standing Offer, and $174K was recycled paper. Representing 91.8% of the DoJ's paper is purchased through PWGSC Standing Offers, of which 90% was recycled paper. 2010/2011 target 100 % of the purchases to be through PWGSC standing Offer and 100 % will consist of at least 30% recycle content.
In 2009 the DoJ had 4696 FTES, $213K spend on Paper which equates to $45.35 per FTE. 2010/2011 Targets, consist of a 7% reduction per year - $42.18 per FTE.
7. Results achieved:
2009/2010 - the DoJ reached $272,695 ($283,603 less 4% inflation rate on unit price) in acquisitions for paper, a 28% increase in paper purchases. Based on 5000 FTEs in the same fiscal year the cost per FTE has increased to $54.54, a 20.2% increase.
2009/2010, regions and HQ used 100% recycled paper (at least 30% recycle material content), which 91.8% was purchased using PWGSC Standing offer, compared to 91.8% purchased through PWGSC Standing Offers, of which 90% was recycled paper.
Under the Sustainable Development committee, a directive that mandates to purchase of recycle paper was issued in August 2010, it includes ways to reduce paper as well.
No recommendations were received
1. Name of Internal Audit | 2. Audit Type | 3. Status | 4. Completion Date |
---|---|---|---|
Salary Management System (SMS) | Financial | Completed | July 2009 |
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) LSU | Comprehensive | Completed | July 2009 |
Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) LSU | Comprehensive | Completed | July 2009 |
Contribution Auditing | Financial | Completed | July 2009 |
Records, Document Information Management System (RDIMS) | Systems | Completed | April 2009 |
Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) LSU | Comprehensive | Completed | April 2010 |
Regulatory Law - Ontario | Comprehensive | Completed | March 2010 |
Budgetary Forecasting and Allocation | Financial | Completed | July 2010 |
Cost Recovery (Management Framework) | Financial | In Progress | |
Immigration Law (B.C., Ontario, Quebec Regional Offices) | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
Department of National Defence (DND) LSU | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
Treasury Board (TB) LSU | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
Portfolio Offices (Business & Regulatory Law, Central Agencies, CIPS) | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
Tax Law - Ottawa | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
Tax Law - Edmonton | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
PeopleSoft | Systems | In Progress | |
Contracting Process (B.C., Prairies, Quebec) | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
Canada Border Services Agency LSU | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
Industry Canada LSU | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
Tax Law Services Portfolio | Comprehensive | In Progress | |
Electronic Link: http://canada.justice.gc.ca/eng/dept-min/pub/aud-ver/index.html |
1. Name of Evaluation | 2. Evaluation Type | 3. Status | 4. Completion Date |
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Drug Treatment Courts Funding Program | Summative | Completed | June 2009 |
Unified Family Courts | Summative | Completed | October 2009 |
National Anti-Drug Strategy | Formative | Completed | February 2010 |
Legal Excellence Program | Formative | Completed | June 2010 |
Informal Conflict Management System | Summative | In-progress | October 2010 |
Contraventions Act | Formative | In-progress | October 2010 |
Canada's Action Plan Against Racism (Justice Component) | Summative | In-progress | November 2010 |
Federal Victims Strategy | Summative | In-progress | November 2010 |
Aboriginal Justice Strategy | Formative | In-progress | December 2010 |
Youth Justice Strategy | Summative | In-progress | December 2010 |