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Table 9: Details on Project Spending for Veterans Affairs Canada
($ millions) |
Current Estimated Total Cost |
Forecast Spending to March 31,
2006 |
Planned Spending
2006-2007 |
Planned Spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Future Years' Spending
Requirement |
Health Care and Re-establishment Benefits and Services |
104.3 |
41.7 |
23.4 |
19.2 |
20.0 |
|
Ste. Anne's Hospital Renovation (projected) Project Implementation Phase |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Remembrance Programming |
30.0 |
19.6 |
10.4 |
|
|
|
European Monument Restoration Project Implementation Phase |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Table 10: Details on Transfer Payments Programs for Veterans Affairs Canada
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Pensions, and Allowances for Disability and
Death |
Start Date: September 1, 1919 |
End Date: Ongoing |
Description: Provide pensions for disability or death and economic support in the
form of allowances to: members of the Canadian Forces and Merchant Navy Veterans who served in the First World
War, the Second World War or the Korean War; certain civilians who are entitled to benefits because of their
wartime service; former and serving members of the Canadian Forces (including those who served in Special Duty
Areas); survivors and dependants of military and civilian personnel. |
Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other clients achieve their optimum
level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and
re-establishment. |
Expected Result: Eligible Veterans and others receive the treatment benefits and
services to meet their identified needs. |
($ millions) |
Forecast Spending 2005-2006 |
Planned spending 2006-2007 |
Planned spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death; and Financial Support |
|
|
|
|
Total Grants |
1,660.9 |
1,702.5 |
1,688.7 |
1,621.0 |
Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
Total Other Transfer Payments |
|
|
|
|
Total PA |
1,660.9 |
1,702.5 |
1,688.7 |
1,621.0 |
Planned Audits and Evaluations |
No. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Disability Awards and Allowances |
Start Date: April 1, 2006 |
End Date: Ongoing |
Description: Provide disability awards for disability or death and economic
support in the form of allowances to former and serving members of the Canadian Forces, and in some cases to
survivors and dependants, for the non-economic effects of a service-related disability, including pain and
suffering, functional loss and the effects of permanent impairment on the lives of members, Veterans and their
families. |
Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other clients achieve their optimum
level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and
re-establishment. |
Expected Result: Eligible Veterans and others receive the treatment benefits and
services to meet their identified needs. |
($ millions) |
Forecast Spending 2005-2006 |
Planned spending 2006-2007 |
Planned spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death; and Financial Support |
|
|
|
|
Total Grants |
0.0 |
214.8 |
200.3 |
190.4 |
Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
Total Other Transfer Payments |
|
|
|
|
Total PA |
0.0 |
214.8 |
200.3 |
190.4 |
Planned Audits and Evaluations |
No. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Earnings Loss and Supplemental Retirement
Benefit |
Start Date: April 1, 2006 |
End Date: Ongoing |
Description: The Earnings Loss benefit provides temporary income replacement
benefits while the Canadian Forces Veteran participates in rehabilitation in preparation for employment in
civilian life. Ongoing long-term income replacement benefits are provided to age 65 when the Veteran is unable
to engage in any suitable employment due to total and permanent incapacity. At age 65, recipients of long-term
income replacement benefits receive a lump-sum retirement benefit to compensate for lost opportunity to
contribute to a retirement pension due to a career-ending or service-related disability. |
Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other clients achieve their optimum
level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and
re-establishment. |
Expected Result: Eligible Veterans and others receive the treatment benefits and
services to meet their identified needs. |
($ millions) |
Forecast Spending 2005-2006 |
Planned spending 2006-2007 |
Planned spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death; and Financial Support |
|
|
|
|
Total Grants |
0.0 |
14.9 |
30.3 |
33.8 |
Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
Total Other Transfer Payments |
|
|
|
|
Total PA |
0.0 |
14.9 |
30.3 |
33.8 |
Planned Audits and Evaluations |
To be determined. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: War Veterans Allowance/Civilian War Allowance |
Start Date: September 1, 1930 |
End Date: Ongoing |
Description: The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) is a form of financial assistance
available to eligible Veterans, qualified civilians and their survivors, dependants and orphans. In recognition
of war service, qualified persons are provided with regular, monthly income to meet basic needs. WVA is based on
income, domestic status and number of dependants. Recipients are paid at a single, married or orphan's rate.
Payments are indexed annually to the CPI. Eligibility for WVA is determined by the wartime service of a Veteran
or qualified civilian, age or health, income or residency. |
Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other clients achieve their optimum
level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and
re-establishment. |
Expected Result: Eligible Veterans and others receive the treatment benefits and
services to meet their identified needs. |
($ millions) |
Forecast Spending 2005-2006 |
Planned spending 2006-2007 |
Planned spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Pensions, Awards, Allowances for Disability and Death; and Financial Support |
|
|
|
|
Total Grants |
21.2 |
19.6 |
18.1 |
16.8 |
Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
Total Other Transfer Payments |
|
|
|
|
Total PA |
21.2 |
19.6 |
18.1 |
16.8 |
Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An Evaluation is planned for 2008-2009. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Last Post Fund |
Start Date: N/A |
End Date: Ongoing |
Description: The Last Post Fund (LPF) is a non-profit corporation which
administers funeral, burial, and grave marking services for Veterans Affairs Canada. Canada Remembers provides
eligible Veterans and civilians with a dignified funeral and burial through the Last Post Fund. |
Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all
those who served in Canada's efforts during war, military conflict and peace. |
Expected Result: Canadians who commemorate, understand and value the achievements
and sacrifices of those who have served Canada in war, military conflict and peace. |
($ millions) |
Forecast Spending 2005-2006 |
Planned spending 2006-2007 |
Planned spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Remembrance Programming |
|
|
|
|
Total Grants |
13.3 |
16.3 |
16.3 |
16.3 |
Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
Total Other Transfer Payments |
|
|
|
|
Total PA |
13.3 |
16.3 |
16.3 |
16.3 |
Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An Evaluation is planned for 2008-2009. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Commonwealth War Graves Commission |
Start Date: N/A |
End Date: Ongoing |
Description: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established by Royal
Charter in 1917. It's duties are to mark and maintain the graves of the members of the forces of the
Commonwealth who were killed in the two World Wars, to build memorials to those who have no known grave and to
keep records and registers of Canadian war dead. Canada Remembers maintains Canadian war graves and cemeteries
through a partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission. |
Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all
those who served in Canada's efforts during war, miliary conflict and peace. |
Expected Result: Canadians who commemorate, understand and value the achievements
and sacrifices of those who have served Canada in war, military conflict and peace. |
($ millions) |
Forecast Spending 2005-2006 |
Planned spending 2006-2007 |
Planned spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Remembrance Programming |
|
|
|
|
Total Grants |
8.7 |
8.6 |
8.6 |
8.6 |
Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
Total Other Transfer Payments |
|
|
|
|
Total PA |
8.7 |
8.6 |
8.6 |
8.6 |
Planned Audits and Evaluations |
To be determined. |
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Veterans Independence Program |
Start Date: N/A |
End Date: Ongoing |
Description: The Department's Veterans Independence Program is a national home
care program that assists eligible clients to remain independent in their own homes or communities by offering a
variety of programs and services, such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and personal care. |
Strategic Outcome: Eligible Veterans and other clients achieve their optimum
level of well-being through programs and services that support their care, treatment, independence, and
re-establishment. |
Expected Result: Eligible Veterans and others receive the treatment benefits and
services to meet their identified needs. |
($ millions) |
Forecast Spending 2005-2006 |
Planned spending 2006-2007 |
Planned spending 2007-2008 |
Planned Spending 2008-2009 |
Health Care and Re-establishment Benefits and Services |
|
|
|
|
Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
Total Contributions |
274.6 |
280.0 |
290.0 |
297.0 |
Total Other Transfer Payments |
|
|
|
|
Total PA |
274.6 |
280.0 |
290.0 |
297.0 |
Planned Audits and Evaluations |
To be determined. |