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TABLE 1: DETAILS OF TRANSFER PAYMENT PROGRAMS

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Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act (SRBA)
Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP)
Contribution Program for the Promotion of the Defence Diplomacy Objectives Implemented by the Military Training Assistance Program (MTAP)
Contribution Program in Support of the Remediation of the Former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Ontario
NATO Military Budget
NATO Security Investment Program
NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program

Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act (SRBA)

Strategic Outcome:	Canadians’ confidence that DND and the CF have relevant and credible capacity to meet defence and security commitments.
Program Activity:	Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces.
Name of Transfer Payment Program:	Supplementary Retirements Benefits Act (SRBA) [Statutory Payments]
Start date:	1970
End date:	On-going
Description:	The SRBA amount represents statutory payments to Defence Services Pension Continuation Act (DSPCA) pension recipients for inflation adjustments to their pensions.
Expected results:	In compliance with the legislative provisions of SRBA, to provide supplementary retirement benefits payments for certain persons in receipt of a pension pursuant to the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act, Chapter D-3, of the Revised Statutes of Canada 1970, as a result of having been compulsorily retired from the Regular Force by reason of any mental or physical condition rendering the person unfit to perform duties as a member of the Regular Force, as the case may be. Statutory DSPCA and SRBA payments are processed by Public Works and Government Services Canada.

Program Activity: ($ Thousands)	Forecast Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Planned Spending 2011-2012
Total Grants	0	0	0	0
Total Contributions	$5,510	$6,079	$6,079	6,079
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0
Total Program Activity	$31,921	$20,297	$21,378	$7,510

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

The Canadian Forces Pension Plan Comptroller manages the SRBA payments. While no specific audits or evaluations are planned, expenditures are subject to monitoring and fall into the financial control framework of the Canadian Forces Pension Plan.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) and Chief Military Personnel Groups

Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP)

Strategic Outcome:	Canadians’ confidence that DND and the CF have relevant and credible capacity to meet defence and security commitments.
Program Activity:	Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces.
Name of Transfer Payment Program:	Contributions in support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP) [Voted payments]
Start date:	1983-1984
End date:	2010-2011 (up for renewal starting 2011-2012)
Description:	The Department of National Defence uses the Capital Assistance Program to fund capital projects undertaken with provinces, territories and municipalities and /or their agencies related to the operations of military bases and wings located within Canada. Projects include the construction of community-oriented facilities (such as arenas, gymnasiums, swimming pools, water treatment plants, water distribution systems) where the forces and/or military staff and their dependants are significant users, and where provinces or municipalities are in a better position to deliver services. Contributions are also made to support the transfer to municipalities of common infrastructure related to Residential Accommodation (formerly entitled Permanent Married Quarters) such as roads, sidewalks, sewers, storm pipes, etc.
Expected results:	Expected results of this contribution program are: to enter into collaborative arrangements with Provinces, Territories and Municipalities and/or their agencies (through contribution agreements); to maintain/improve infrastructure while correcting identified deficiencies; to reduce operating and capital costs; to improve cost-effective provision of infrastructure and community-based services; and, to enhance quality of life for military personnel and their dependants.

Program Activity: ($ Thousands)	Forecast Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Planned Spending 2011-2012
Total Grants	0	0	0	0
Total Contributions	$3,900	$10,000	$13,870	0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0
Total Program Activity	$31,921	$20,297	$21,378	$7,510

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

A full evaluation of the CAP is planned for fiscal year 2009-2010. That evaluation will be undertaken to ensurethat monies contributed under the Capital Assistance Program have been made according to the existing policies and procedures, and terms and conditions.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) and Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) Groups

Contribution Program for the Promotion of the Defence Diplomacy Objectives Implemented by the Military Training Assistance Program (MTAP)

Strategic Outcome:	Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community
Program Activity:	Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values
Name of Transfer Payment Program:	Contribution Program for the Promotion of the Defence Diplomacy Objectives Implemented by the Military Training Assistance Programme (MTAP) [Voted Payments]
Start date:	FY 2005-2006
End date:	FY 2009-2010 (up for renewal starting 2010-2011)
Description:	The Military Training Assistance Program builds the capacities of member countries’ militaries through language training, and professional development courses including command and staff instruction, and peace support operations training.
Expected results:	Results expected from this contribution program include the following: promoting Canadian interests and values among developing, non-NATO MTAP member countries; promoting Canada’s independent national profile; enhancing Canada’s bilateral defence relationships; building peace support operations capacity among Canada’s peacekeeping partners; and strengthening democratic principles, the rule of law, the protection of human rights, and international stability.

Program Activity: ($ Thousands)	Forecast Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Planned Spending 2011-2012
Total Grants	0	0	0	0
Total Contributions	$10,000	$10,000	0	0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0
Total Program Activity	$170,284	$219,683	$12,199	$8,425

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

A summative evaluation of the Program was conducted in 2008-2009 in anticipation of the renewal during fiscal year 2009-2010.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) and Assistant Deputy Minister (Policy) Groups

Contribution Program in Support of the Remediation of the Former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Ontario

Strategic Outcome:	Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community
Program Activity:	Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values
Name of Transfer Payment Program:	Contribution Program in support of the Remediation of the Former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Ontario [Voted Payments]
Start date:	2008-2009
End date:	2014-2015
Description:	This contribution program is to support the remediation of certain contaminated sites on non-federal lands, to the extent the contamination was a direct result of federal government activities or operations, or where the contamination resulted from the Government of Canada’s national security efforts. To qualify, a site must also pose a human health and/or environmental risk, and be assessed as a National Classification System Class 1 (action required) or Class 2 (action likely required) site. The Government of Canada’s contribution will be used to fund specific eligible activities associated with the remediation of 11 of the 17 former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Ontario.
Expected results:	The result expected from this contribution program is to remediate the contaminated lands to acceptable levels, thereby improving the human health and environment of the local areas affected. Acceptable levels will be determined once the environmental assessment process and consultation with stakeholders have taken place.

Program Activity: ($ Thousands)	Forecast Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Planned Spending 2011-2012
Total Grants	0	0	0	0
Total Contributions	$317	$8,931	$6,595	$5,571
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0
Total Program Activity	$170,284	$219,683	$12,199	$8,425

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

A mid-term review, if required, is expected to be completed during fiscal year 2011-2012

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) and Assistant Deputy Minister (Infrastructure and Environment) Groups

NATO Military Budget

Strategic Outcome:	Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community
Program Activity:	Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values
Name of Transfer Payment Program:	NATO Military Budget [Voted Payments]
Start date:	1949
End date:	2009-2010 (up for renewal starting 2010-2011)
Description:	To contribute the Canadian share of the NATO Military Budget—a common-funded program to finance the operating and maintenance costs of the NATO military structure and activities, including Deployed Operations and missions.
Expected results:	Canada’s financial contributions to the Alliance helps to ensure Canadian security, provide leverage and influence within the multi-national body. It also provides access to military capabilities, which Canada itself, does not possess. The contributions also serve to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The benefits of Canada’s investment in NATO include access to strategic information, exercises with allied forces and an equal voice in high-level decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability.

Program Activity: ($ Thousands)	Forecast Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Planned Spending 2011-2012
Total Grants	0	0	0	0
Total Contributions	$53,890	$87,610	0	0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0
Total Program Activity	$170,284	$219,683	$12,199	$8,425

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

At the end of the year, the annual financial statements are presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors for NATO, which is mandated by national audit institutions to conduct not only financial but also performance audits.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) and Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Groups

NATO Security Investment Program

Strategic Outcome:	Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community
Program Activity:	Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values
Name of Transfer Payment Program:	NATO Security Investment Program [Voted Payments]
Start date:	1949
End date:	2009-2010 (up for renewal starting 2010-2011)
Description:	To contribute the Canadian share of the NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP)– a common funded program that finances the capital costs for the provision of communication and information systems, installations and facilities such as radar, military headquarters, airfields, fuel pipelines and storage, harbours and navigational aids needed to support the NATO military structure and activities including Deployed Operations and Missions.
Expected results:	NSIP funds projects that meet NATO’s essential purpose, which is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty and the principles of the United Nations Charter. The benefits of Canada’s investment in NATO include access to strategic information, exercises with allied forces and an equal voice in high-level decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability.

Program Activity: ($ Thousands)	Forecast Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Planned Spending 2011-2012
Total Grants	0	0	0	0
Total Contributions	$40,443	$44,158	0	0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0
Total Program Activity	$170,284	$219,683	$12,199	$8,425

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

The NATO International Board of Auditors (IBAN) audits the NSIP account annually. Individual projects are also audited at project completion. The national audit institutions mandate these audits.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) and Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Groups

NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program

Strategic Outcome:	Good governance, Canadian identity and influence in a global community
Program Activity:	Contribute to the Canadian Government, Society and the International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values
Name of Transfer Payment Program:	NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program [Voted Payments]
Start date:	1979
End date:	2009-2010 (up for renewal starting 2010-2011)
Description:	The NAEWF is based on a Boeing 707 modified for military use that provides NATO with early warning and control capability - allowing NATO to detect and track enemy aircraft operating at low altitudes over all terrain. The surveillance capability of the AWACS allows NATO forces to transmit data directly from the aircraft to command and control centres on land, sea or in the air. The mobility of the AWACS aircraft also allows it to be deployed rapidly and makes it far less vulnerable to attack than ground-based radar.
Expected results:	To provide a state-of-the-art operating system that will collect and disseminate, in real-time, data received from several on-board sensors.

Program Activity: ($ Thousands)	Forecast Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Planned Spending 2011-2012
Total Grants	0	0	0	0
Total Contributions	$49,661	$53,952	0	0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0
Total Program Activity	$170,284	$219,683	$12,199	$8,425

Planned Evaluations:

At the end of the year, the annual financial statements are presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors for NATO, which is mandated by national audit institutions to conduct not only financial but also performance audits.

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) and Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff Groups

For additional information regarding Transfer Payments, refer to table 1b: Summary of Transfer Payments Program by PAA and table 1c: Details on Transfer Payments Programs over $5 million available on the National Defence web site at: http://www.vcds.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=6035

TABLE 1b: SUMMARY OF TRANSFER PAYMENTS BY PROGRAM ACTIVITY

($ Thousands)	Forecast Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Planned Spending 2011-2012
Grants
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces	132	133	110	112
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values	5,360	5,429	5,327	2,854
Sub-total Grants	5,492	5,562	5,437	2,966
Contributions
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces	31,789	20,163	21,268	7,398
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interests and Values	164,924	214,254	6,872	5,571
Sub-total Contributions	196,713	234,417	28,140	12,969
Total Grants and Contributions	202,205	239,980	33,577	15,935

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group

* Due to rounding, figures may not add up to totals shown.

Note:

The decrease between FY 2009-2010 to 2010-2011 is due to the fact that the approved terms and conditions and the related funding of some grant and contribution programs are ending 31 March 2010.

A summary of the National Defence three-year plan on transfer payment programs will be made available June 30^th, 2009 on the following web site: <http://www.vcds.forces.gc.ca/sites/page-eng.asp?page=5609>

TABLE 1c: DETAILS ON TRANSFER PAYMENT PROGRAMS OVER $5 MILLION

Description ($ Thousands)	Type	Forecast Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Planned Spending 2011-2012
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces
Supplementary Retirement Benefit Act (SRBA) Payments	S	5,510	6,079	6,079	6,079
Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP)	C	3,900	10,000	13,870	0
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values
Contribution Program for the Promotion of the Defence Diplomacy Objectives Implemented by the Military Training Assistance Programme	C	10,000	10,000	0	0
Contribution Program in support of the Remediation of the Former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Ontario	C	317	8,931	6,595	5,571
NATO Military Budget	C	53,890	87,610	0	0
NATO Security Investment Program	C	40,443	44,158	0	0
NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Program	C	49,661	53,952	0	0
Subtotal Transfer Payments over $5 million		163,721	220,730	26,544	11,650
Total Transfer Payment		202,205	239,980	33,577	15,935

Percentage of Transfer Payment over $5 million		81.0%	92.0%	79.1%	73.1%
Total Spending per PAA		Forecast Spending per PAA 2008-2009	Planned Spending per PAA 2009-2010	Planned Spending per PAA 2010-2011	Planned Spending per PAA 2011-2012
Generate and Sustain Relevant, Responsive and Effective Combat-Capable Integrated Forces		31,921	20,297	21,378	7,510
Contribute to Canadian Government, Society and International Community in Accordance with Canadian Interest and Values		170,284	219,683	12,199	8,425
Total		202,205	239,980	33,577	15,935

Source: Assistant Deputy Minister (Finance and Corporate Services) Group
Legend: S = Statutory C = Contribution