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1. Name of Horizontal Initiative: 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games – Delivering on our Commitments |
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2. Name of lead department: Department of Canadian Heritage |
3. Lead department program activity: PA2 – Sustainability of cultural expression and participation PA7 – Participation in community and civic life |
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4. Start Date: Fiscal year 2003-04 |
5. End Date: March 31, 2012 |
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6. Total Federal Funding Allocation: $597.1M | |||||
7. Description: The Government of Canada is a key partner in the 2010 Winter Games. The 2010 Federal Secretariat within the Department of Canadian Heritage works horizontally to support and promote federal engagement in the planning and delivery of the Games, including the provision of high quality essential federal services, as well as capital and legacy funding. The Secretariat works with its partners and stakeholders to leverage the Games as an opportunity to advance public policy objectives, establish lasting legacies, and derive maximum benefit for all Canadians. (www.canada2010.gc.ca). |
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8. Shared Outcomes:
Early planning and seamless, cost-effective delivery of mandated federal responsibilities, including federal essential services (security, entry of individuals, etc.) will contribute to high quality 2010 Winter Games. |
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9. Governance Structures (within Canadian Heritage): The 2010 Federal Secretariat, under the leadership of the Deputy Minister of Canadian Heritage, supports the Framework for Federal Coordination (FFC). The FCC is the primary mechanism for promoting horizontal management of the Winter Games. This governance structure consists of three levels:
In addition, an Essential Federal Services Committee (EFS Committee) has been established under the authority of the RWG to support, promote, coordinate and monitor seamless planning of essential federal services. |
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10. Federal Partners Involved in Each Program | 11. Federal Partner program activity | 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners | 13. Total Allocation (from start to end date) |
14. Planned Spending for 2008–2009 |
15. Expected Results for 2008–2009 |
A. Canadian Heritage |
Canadians express and share their diverse cultural experiences with each other and the world. Canadians live in an inclusive society built on intercultural understanding and citizen participation. |
Sustainability of cultural expression and participation. Participation in community and civic life. |
$442M |
$62.7M |
Positive domestic and international exposure. Canada has established sport, social and cultural legacies |
B. Security Group Sol. Gen. (RCMP) Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) Department of National Defence (DND) Canadian Security Intelligence Agency (CSIS) Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
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N/A |
Police and Security |
$87.5M |
Due to national security implications, the Security Group has asked for the information not to be released. |
Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security will continue functional planning of air security, marine security, road based security, venue security, and exercise detailed planning. It is expected to be completed this year. Major security facilities for games operations are being identified and secured as well as integrated command and control structures. Detailed functional venue planning will continue into the Standard Operating Procedures phase. Vancouver 2010 Integrated Security will also be working with planners from London 2010 integrating best practices as well as an overview presentation will take place with the Beijing 2008 Summer Games Security Committee. |
C. Canadian Border Services Agency |
Efficient and effective border management that contributes to the security and prosperity of Canada. |
Security
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$15.8 |
$1.8M |
Operational and logistical planning in preparation for the 2010 Winter Games. |
D. Citizenship and Immigration |
Maximum contribution to Canada’s economic, social and cultural development from migration |
Temporary Resident Program |
$5.0M |
$0.6M |
Regulatory and policy changes for the accreditation process of Olympic athletes and officials. Input to design, creation and handling of the Olympic Identification and Accreditation Card (OIAC). Continued operational and logistical planning. |
E. Human Resources & Skills Development Canada |
Enhanced Canadian productivity and participation through efficient and inclusive labour markets, competitive workplaces and access to learning. |
Foreign workers and immigrants |
$1.3M |
$0.4M |
The entry of foreign workers is incorporated into the larger nationwide Foreign Worker Program. |
F. Health Canada |
Reduced health and environmental risks from products and substances, and safer living and working environments. |
Healthy environments and consumer safety Health Protection of Foreign Dignitaries Health Protection of traveling public Health Protection of Public Servants |
$2.6M |
$0.55M |
Meet stakeholders to identify requirements. Creation of a Health Canada Network. Creation of Health Canada operational team including lead environmental health officer, nurse, paramedic and physician. Finalize agreements with stakeholders. |
G. Environment Canada |
Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians.
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Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influence decision-making. |
$9.3M |
$1.5M |
Forecaster training and supporting technologies for Olympic weather services to be implemented. |
Canada's natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced.
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Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes.
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$1.5M |
$0.5M |
Partnerships with other federal departments, Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) and the Province of BC are advanced in order to ensure that Sustainability principles are integrated into 2010 Winter Games planning & operations. |
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Environmental Assessment is integral part of program and policy decision-making. |
Efficient and effective environmental assessments |
$2.6M |
$0.2M |
Environmental assessments and follow up activities completed. |
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H. Fisheries and Oceans |
Healthy and productive aquatic eco-systems. |
Habitat management |
$0.8M |
$0.1M |
Environmental assessment work conducted as required. |
Total: |
$597.1 (includes $2.7M for PHAC in non-security funding and $26M for Canadian Tourism Commission) |
$68.35M |
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17. Contact Information: Tenille Hoogland (613) 949-7987 | |||||
18. Approved by: Susan Jessop | 19. Date Approved: February 2008 |