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Transfer Payment Program


Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements
Strategic outcome: A safe and resilient Canada
Program activity: Emergency Management
Name of the Transfer Payment Program: Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA)
Start date: 1970 End date: Ongoing
Description: Provision of federal financial assistance to provinces and territories following large-scale natural disasters.
Expected results: Provinces and territories receive funding to assist with eligible response and recovery costs following major natural disasters.
(in dollars) Forecast Spending
2008-09
Planned Spending
2009-10
Planned Spending
2010-11
Planned Spending
2011-12
Total contribution $80,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000
Total transfer payments $80,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000 $100,000,000

The Department's Three Year Plan for Transfer Payment Programs may be found at: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/abt/dpr/typ-tpp-eng.aspx.


First Nations Policing Program
Strategic outcome: A safe and resilient Canada
Program activity: Law Enforcement
Name of the Transfer Payment Program: First Nations Policing Program
Start date: 1991-92 End date: Ongoing
Description: Under the First Nations Policing Program (FNPP), Public Safety Canada negotiates, administers and monitors tripartite agreements for policing services in First Nations communities. This program enhances provincial/territorial policing services and are cost-shared 52% by Canada and 48% by the province/territory.
Expected results: Enhanced accessibility to professional police services in First Nations communities; Aboriginal policing matters receive enhanced collaboration from First Nations and the provinces/territories.
(in dollars) Forecast Spending
2008-09*
Planned Spending
2009-10
Planned Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2011-12
Total contribution $73,151,040 $105,093,323 $105,513,148 $105,463,148
Total transfer payments $73,151,040 $105,093,323 $105,513,148 $105,463,148
Planned evaluations Program evaluation in 2010-11.

*In addition to the forecasted spending for 2008-09, an amount of $39.8M is planned to be transferred to the RCMP for FNPP policing services.

The Department's Three Year Plan for Transfer Payment Programs may be found at: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/abt/dpr/typ-tpp-eng.aspx.


Joint Emergency Preparedness Program
Strategic outcome: A safe and resilient Canada
Program activity: Emergency Management
Name of the Transfer Payment Program: Joint Emergency Preparedness Program (JEPP)
Start date: 1980 End date: Ongoing
Description: Cost shared program with provinces and territories to prepare for emergencies of all types.
Expected results: An enhanced national response capability for emergencies of all types.
(in dollars) Forecast Spending
2008-09
Planned Spending
2009-10
Planned Spending
2010-11
Planned Spending
2011-12
Total contribution $8,471,000 $8,471,000 $8,471,000 $8,471,000
Total transfer payments $8,471,000 $8,471,000 $8,471,000 $8,471,000

The Department's Three Year Plan for Transfer Payment Programs may be found at: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/abt/dpr/typ-tpp-eng.aspx.


National Crime Prevention Strategy
Strategic outcome: A safe and resilient Canada
Program activity: Crime Prevention
Name of the Transfer Payment Program: National Crime Prevention Strategy
Start date: 1998-99 End date:Ongoing
Description: The National Crime Prevention Strategy, which is administered by the National Crime Prevention Centre (NCPC) in collaboration with the provinces and territories, provides national leadership on effective and cost-efficient ways to prevent and reduce crime by addressing known risk factors in high risk populations and places. The NCPC works in close collaboration with key partners, including police, academics, and communities, to support the development and implementation of evidence-based crime prevention projects, and the dissemination and use of practical knowledge.
Expected results: Expected results: It is expected that activities under the NCPS will lead to positive changes in risk and protective factors, particularly, among high risk children and youth; youth at risk of gang involvement; youth at risk of drug involvement; and high risk offenders returning to the community. Ultimately, it is expected that these changes will lead to a reduction in offending among these targeted populations.
(in dollars) Forecast Spending
2008-09
Planned Spending
2009-10
Planned Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2011-12
Total grants  $884,708 $8,460,000 $8,460,000 $8,460,000
Total contribution  $21,252,753 $43,039,899 $43,039,899 $36,907,899
Total transfer payments $22,137,461 $51,499,899 $51,499,899 $45,367,899
Planned evaluations February 2011 - Interim Year Three Progress Evaluation Report

The Department's Three Year Plan for Transfer Payment Programs may be found at: http://www.publicsafety.gc.ca/abt/dpr/typ-tpp-eng.aspx.