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Strategic outcome: Successful integration of newcomers into society and promotion of Canadian citizenship

Program activity: Citizenship Program

Name of recipient: Global Centre for Pluralism (GCP)

Start date: 2006–2007—One Time Conditional Grant (Endowment)

End date: Perpetual

Description: The GCP is a not-for-profit organization, co-founded by the Aga Khan Development Network and the Government of Canada, which addresses a global gap in institutions that advocate pluralism as a foundation for new governance, peace and human development at the international level. The mission of the GCP is to promote pluralism as a fundamental human value and cornerstone of peace, stability and development. The Centre will pursue its mandate through four core functions: (1) sustaining an international policy dialogue on pluralism in governance, elections, judicial systems, media and education to help factions integrate in states at risk; (2) providing programs for academic and professional development; (3) fostering research and learning on pluralism; and (4) fostering and sharing the results of research and learning on pluralism. These activities will target primarily the developing world, offering a platform from which existing organizations and experts on pluralism in Canada can reach an international audience.

Total Funding	Prior Years' Funding	Planned Funding 2010–2011	Planned Funding 2011–2012	Planned Funding 2012–2013
$30 million*	$30 million*	Nil	Nil	Nil

* This funding was provided on a one-time basis when the Multiculturalism Program was part of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

Recipient's objectives

When fully operational, the GCP will serve as a global repository and source for knowledge and know-how about fostering pluralistic values, policies and practices in a variety of settings. As specified in the funding agreement, the GCP will foster international policy dialogue; support academic and professional development; provide advisory services; and support research and learning.

Recipient's performance expectations

Action Priorities 2010

In 2010, the Centre's newly appointed Board of Directors will begin work based on the following five priorities:

• Activate the Centre's governance structure: The Board will establish its mandated standing committees—Executive, Audit and Investment—and appoint any outstanding officers of the corporation. The members will appoint the auditors.
• Recruit the Centre's inaugural executive team: A three-person executive team is proposed. The Secretary-General will lead the Centre; the Deputy Secretary will manage development of its programmatic and outreach capacities; and the Director of Finance and Administration will develop the Centre's financial and administrative capacities, and oversee the building renovation.
• Launch the rehabilitation of 330 Sussex Drive: The Board of Directors will confirm the architect selection; review progress toward the development of a stakeholder "precinct plan" for the river and street front of the property; and authorize the development of temporary office space to house the Centre.
• Program review and planning: The Board will review programming to date to prepare for systematic strategic planning with the Secretary-General.
• Outreach and communications planning: The Board will review outreach and communication needs.

Link to recipient's site: www.pluralism.ca

Strategic outcome: Successful integration of newcomers into society and promotion of Canadian citizenship

Program activity: Citizenship Program

Name of recipient: Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko

Start date: 2008–2009—One-time Conditional Grant

End date: Funding agreement governing endowment ends in May 2023

Description: In appreciation of the historical significance of the First World War internment, the Government of Canada provided a conditional grant of $10 million to the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko (the Foundation) for the establishment and management of an endowment fund, known as the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund (the Fund) for all affected communities. Through calls for proposals managed by the Foundation, applicants are invited to apply to the Fund for financial support for activities that commemorate, acknowledge and educate Canadians about the experiences of communities affected by the First World War internment in Canada, and the contributions of these communities to the shaping of this nation. The Fund was established under the Community Historical Recognition Program. A funding agreement to establish this endowment was signed in Toronto on May 9, 2008. The funding agreement will remain in effect for 15 years.

Total Funding	Prior Years' Funding	Planned Funding 2010–2011	Planned Funding 2011–2012	Planned Funding 2012–2013
$10 million*	$10 million*	Nil	Nil	Nil

* This funding was provided on a one-time basis when the Multiculturalism Program was part of the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

Recipient's objectives:

The Fund is designated for the support of projects to commemorate and recognize the experiences of ethnocultural communities affected by the First World War internment. The Fund will help to bring closure to these communities and satisfy their long-standing requests for appropriate measures of recognition for their experiences.

Recipient's performance expectations:

Due to the global economic situation, the value of the principal of the Fund decreased from its original level of $10 million. At March 31, 2009, the fund had decreased to $8.6 million. The Foundation's primary priority is to rebuild the Fund to its original level and, as such, any income generated will be used first to restore the principal. As a result, the Foundation does not expect to be in a position to fund new projects in the short term.

Link to recipient's site: www.internmentcanada.ca