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Details of Transfer Payment Programs
Strategic Outcome: Successful integration of newcomers into society and promotion of Canadian citizenship
Program Activity: Integration Program
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Settlement Program
Start date: May 15, 2008
End date: March 31, 2013
Description: The CIC Settlement Program provides services that make a difference in the lives of newcomers. These services include: language training; information and referrals; assistance matching employment with newcomers' skills and education; and help with establishing networks and contacts in their communities.
The terms and conditions for the settlement program describe both eligible recipients of contribution funding and eligible clients. The eligible recipients (often referred to as service providers) for settlement services include the following:
- provincial, territorial or municipal governments;
- not-for-profit organizations including non-governmental organizations, non-profit corporations, community groups and umbrella organizations;
- businesses;
- educational institutions (including school boards, districts and divisions); and
- individuals.
Eligible clients for settlement services are primarily permanent residents. However, they may also include some prospective immigrants and refugees who are highly likely to obtain permanent residency, but have not yet received their permanent resident visa. These include, for example, individuals who have been selected by CIC pending completion of medical, security and criminal verification requirements.
Expected results: The program's ultimate outcomes are that:
- newcomers are better able to find employment commensurate with their skills and experience;
- newcomers enjoy their rights and act on their responsibilities in Canadian society;
- Canadians provide a welcoming community to facilitate the full participation of newcomers into Canadian society; and
- newcomers contribute to the economic, social and cultural development needs of Canada.
| Forecast Spending 2009–2010 |
Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
Planned Spending 2012–2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | 651.7 | 654.8 | 664.8 | 664.8 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| Total Transfer Payments | 651.7 | 654.8 | 664.8 | 664.8 |
Summary of the Three-year Plan can be found at www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/tpp/index.asp.
Strategic Outcome: Successful integration of newcomers into society and the promotion of Canadian citizenship
Program Activity: Integration Program
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)
Start date: 1970s (under another name; RAP implemented 1998)
End date: September 30, 2011 (CIC will seek renewal of program terms and conditions when they expire)
Description: The RAP for government-assisted refugees provides immediate settlement assistance and orientation to government-assisted refugees who have been resettled in Canada. The program provides income support and immediate essential services to government-assisted refugees who lack the resources to provide for their own basic needs. In addition, it provides referrals to settlement programs for newcomers.
Expected results: Refugees are able to live safely and independently.
NOTE: Citizenship and Immigration Canada is currently developing performance measures and performance indicators for monitoring and reporting.
| Forecast Spending 2009–2010 |
Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
Planned Spending 2012–2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | 48.5 | 44.6 | 44.6 | 44.6 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| Total Transfer Payments | 48.5 | 44.6 | 44.6 | 44.6 |
Strategic Outcome: Successful integration of newcomers into society and the promotion of Canadian citizenship
Program Activity: Integration Program
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Subvention versée en vertu de l'Accord Canada–Québec/Canada–Quebec Accord Grant
Start date: Financial compensation to the province (in the form of a grant) is based on the Canada–Quebec Accord, which came into force on April 1, 1991.
End date: The Accord does not have an expiry date.
Description: The Canada–Quebec Accord relating to immigration gives Quebec the responsibility for providing settlement and integration services to all immigrants in Quebec, including all refugees. Quebec receives an annual grant from the federal government to support these settlement and integration services. For more information, please see the Canada–Quebec Accord at: www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/laws-policy/agreements/quebec/can-que.asp#annex_B.
Objective/Anticipated Outcomes: An objective of the Canada–Quebec Accord is, among other things, the preservation of Quebec's demographic importance within Canada and the integration of immigrants to the province in a manner that respects the distinct identity of Quebec.
Activities: Quebec has responsibility for the selection, reception and integration of immigrants to Quebec. In accordance with section 26 of the Canada–Quebec Accord, Canada is required to pay compensation to Quebec, where it is established that:
- the reception and integration services offered by Quebec correspond, when considered in their entirety, with those offered by Canada in the rest of the country; and
- those services are offered without discrimination to all permanent residents in the province, whether or not they have been selected by Quebec.
Expected results: The Government of Quebec is responsible for developing and publishing its own expected results related to immigration.
| Forecast Spending 2009–2010 |
Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
Planned Spending 2012–2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 234.2 | 253.7 | 253.7 | 253.7 |
| Total Contributions | ||||
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| Total Transfer Payments | 234.2 | 253.7 | 253.7 | 253.7 |
Strategic Outcome: Successful integration of newcomers into society and promotion of Canadian citizenship
Program Activity: Citizenship Program
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Community Historical Recognition Program (CHRP)
Start date: 2006–2007
End date: 2011–2012
Description: CHRP provides funding for eligible community-based projects that (i) commemorate and/or recognize the historical experiences of communities affected by federally legislated wartime measures and/or immigration restrictions or prohibitions that were applied in Canada, and (ii) promote their respective contributions. It aims to provide recognition for, and educate Canadians about, the historical experiences of these communities, and highlight their contributions to Canada.
Expected results:
- Historical experiences of affected communities are recognized.
- Information on the historical experiences of affected communities is available.
Planned Evaluation: A summative evaluation is planned for 2011–2012.
| Forecast Spending 2009–2010 |
Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
Planned Spending 2012–2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0 |
| Total Contributions | 9.9 | 5.9 | 5.1 | 0 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| Total Transfer Payments | 11.0 | 6.2 | 5.3 | 0 |
Strategic Outcome: Successful integration of newcomers into society and promotion of Canadian citizenship
Program Activity: Citizenship Program
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Multiculturalism Program
Start date: 1982–1983
End date: 2009–2010 (Program terms and conditions to be renewed, starting in 2010–2011)
Description: The multiculturalism program is an important way the Government of Canada supports the Multiculturalism Policy. In 2010–2011, it is planned that funding provided under the terms and conditions of the program will address the following new program objectives: i) building an integrated socially cohesive society; ii) improving the responsiveness of institutions to the needs of a diverse population; and iii) actively engaging in discussions on multiculturalism and diversity at an international level.
The funding priorities for 2010–2011 are: i) supporting economic, social and cultural integration of new Canadians and cultural communities; ii) facilitating programs such as mentorship, volunteerism, leadership and civic education among at-risk youth; and iii) promoting intercultural understanding and Canadian values.
Expected results:
1. Program participants and the targeted public identified by the program gain knowledge, develop strategy, and take action toward increasing awareness of:
- Canadian history and institutions;
- Canadian values;
- cultural diversity; and
- the cultural, racial, ethnic and religious barriers to full participation in society and economy.
2. a) Targeted institutions have external and internal policies and practices that are reflective of a diverse society.
b) Increased reporting, and increased quality of reports, by federal institutions under the Canadian Multiculturalism Act.
3. a) Increased policy awareness in Canada regarding international approaches to diversity through Canada's active participation in international networks and activities on multiculturalism, diversity and integration policy, programming, or initiatives;
b) Increased implementation of international best practices to national multiculturalism policy, programming or initiatives.
Planned Audit: An audit is planned for 2010–2011.
Planned Evaluation: An evaluation is planned for 2011–2012.
| Forecast Spending 2009–2010 |
Planned Spending 2010–2011 |
Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
Planned Spending 2012–2013 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | 7.3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Total Contributions | 4.5 | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| Total Transfer Payments | 11.8 | 10.9 | 10.9 | 10.9 |
