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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Strategic Outcome: Well-being of eligible Veterans and other individuals VAC serves
Program Activity: Compensation and Financial Support
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Pensions, and Allowances for Disability and Death
Start date: September 1, 1919
End date: Ongoing
Description: Provide pensions for disability or death and economic support in the form of allowances to: members of the Canadian Forces and Merchant Navy Veterans who served in the First World War, the Second World War or the Korean War; certain civilians who are entitled to benefits because of their wartime service; former and serving members of the Canadian Forces (including those who served in Special Duty Areas); survivors and dependants of military and civilian personnel.
Expected results: Eligible clients of Veterans Compensation and Financial Support are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2011-12 Performance Measurement Framework.
Forecast Spending 2010-2011 |
Planned Spending 2011-2012 |
Planned spending 2012-2013 |
Planned Spending 2013-2014 |
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Total Grants | 1,722.0 | 1,689.2 | 1,724.8 | 1,724.8 |
Total Transfer Payments | 1,722.0 | 1,689.2 | 1,724.8 | 1,724.8 |
Strategic Outcome: Well-being of eligible Veterans and other individuals VAC serves
Program Activity: Compensation and Financial Support
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Disability Awards and Allowances
Start date: April 1, 2006
End date: Ongoing
Description: Provide disability awards for disability or death and economic support in the form of allowances to former and serving members of the Canadian Forces, and in some cases to survivors and dependants, for the non-economic effects of a service-related disability, including pain and suffering, functional loss and the effects of permanent impairment on the lives of members, Veterans and their families.
Expected results: Eligible clients of Veterans Compensation and Financial Support are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2011-12 Performance Measurement Framework.
Forecast Spending 2010-2011 |
Planned Spending 2011-2012 |
Planned Spending 2012-2013 |
Planned Spending 2013-2014 |
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Total Grants | 405.0 | 429.2 | 168.4 | 168.4 |
Total Transfer Payments | 405.0 | 429.2 | 168.4 | 168.4 |
Strategic Outcome: Well-being of eligible Veterans and other individuals VAC serves
Program Activity: Compensation and Financial Support
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Earnings Loss and Supplemental Retirement Benefit
Start date: April 1, 2006
End date: Ongoing
Description: The Earnings Loss benefit provides temporary income replacement benefits while the Canadian Forces Veteran participates in rehabilitation in preparation for employment in civilian life. Ongoing long-term income replacement benefits are provided to age 65 when the Veteran is unable to engage in any suitable employment due to total and permanent incapacity. At age 65, recipients of long-term income replacement benefits receive a lump-sum retirement benefit to compensate for lost opportunity to contribute to a retirement pension due to a career-ending or service-related disability.
Expected results: Eligible clients of Veterans Compensation and Financial Support are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2011-12 Performance Measurement Framework.
FForecast Spending 2010-2011 |
Planned Spending 2011-2012 |
Planned Spending 2012-2013 |
Planned Spending 2013-2014 |
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Total Grants | 40.5 | 44.0 | 22.2 | 22.2 |
Total Grants | 40.5 | 44.0 | 22.2 | 22.2 |
Strategic Outcome: Well-being of eligible Veterans and other individuals VAC serves
Program Activity: Compensation and Financial Support
Name of Transfer Payment Program: War Veterans Allowance/Civilian War Allowance
Start date: September 1, 1930
End date: Ongoing
Description: The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) is a form of financial assistance available to eligible Veterans, qualified civilians and their survivors, dependants and orphans. In recognition of war service, qualified persons are provided with regular, monthly income to meet basic needs. WVA is based on income, domestic status and number of dependants. Recipients are paid at a single, married or orphan’s rate. Payments are indexed annually to the CPI. Eligibility for WVA is determined by the wartime service of a Veteran or qualified civilian, age or health, income or residency.
Expected Results: Eligible clients of Veterans Compensation and Financial Support are appropriately compensated to contribute to their well-being.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2011-12 Performance Measurement Framework.
Forecast Spending 2010-2011 |
Planned Spending 2011-2012 |
Planned Spending 2012-2013 |
Planned Spending 2013-2014 |
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Total Grants | 11.7 | 11.8 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
Total Transfer Payments | 11.7 | 11.8 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
Strategic Outcome: Well-being of eligible Veterans and other individuals VAC serves
Program Activity: Veterans Health Care and Re-establishment
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Veterans Independence Program
Start date: 1981
End date: Ongoing
Description: The Department’s Veterans Independence Program is a national home care program that assists eligible clients to remain independent in their own homes or communities by offering a variety of programs and services, such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and personal care.
Expected Results: VAC contributes to the well-being of clients through the provision of health benefits and rehabilitation services.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2011-12 Performance Measurement Framework.
Forecast Spending 2010-2011 |
Planned Spending 2011-2012 |
Planned Spending 2012-2013 |
Planned Spending 2013-2014 |
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Total Contributions | 363.3 | 354.6 | 380.3 | 380.0 |
Total Transfer Payments | 363.3 | 354.6 | 380.3 | 380.0 |
Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada’s efforts during war, military conflict and peace
Program Activity: National and International Memorials
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Last Post Fund
Start date: N/A
End date: Ongoing
Description: The Last Post Fund (LPF) is a non-profit corporation which administers funeral, burial, and grave marking services for Veterans Affairs Canada. Canada Remembers provides eligible Veterans and civilians with a dignified funeral and burial through the Last Post Fund.
Expected results: A Canadian public that is informed of military history and engaged in honouring the contributions of Veterans and those who gave their lives in the cause of peace and freedom.
Performance Indicators:
The Performance Indicator and Target listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2011-12 Performance Measurement Framework.
Forecast Spending 2010-2011 |
Planned Spending 2011-2012 |
Planned Spending 2012-2013 |
Planned Spending 2013-2014 |
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Total Grants | 9.9 | 11.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
Total Transfer Payments | 9.9 | 11.0 | 15.0 | 15.0 |
Strategic Outcome: Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada’s efforts during war, miliary conflict and peace
Program Activity: National and International Memorials
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Start date: N/A
End date: Ongoing
Description: The Commonwealth War Graves Commission was established by Royal Charter in 1917. Its duties are to mark and maintain the graves of the members of the forces of the Commonwealth who were killed in the two World Wars, to build memorials to those who have no known grave and to keep records and registers of Canadian war dead. Canada Remembers maintains Canadian war graves and cemeteries through a partnership with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
Expected results: A Canadian public that is informed of military history and engaged in honouring the contributions of Veterans and those who gave their lives in the cause of peace and freedom.
Performance Indicators:
Percent of Commonwealth War Graves Commission customers satisfied with the Commission’s services. The target is 85 percent.
The Performance Indicator and Target listed above are based on those provided for VAC’s 2011-12 Performance Measurement Framework.
Forecast Spending 2010-2011 |
Planned Spending 2011-2012 |
Planned Spending 2012-2013 |
Planned Spending 2013-2014 |
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Total Grants | 8.7 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
Total Transfer Payments | 8.7 | 10.2 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Existence of implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally-generated EEE. | EEE plan is under development. |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Presence of a green meeting guide. | Green Meeting Guide is under development. |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Number of vehicles purchased that meet the target relative to total number of all vehicle purchases in the given year (executive vehicles are excluded). | By March 31, 2012, 90% of vehicles purchased annually are right-sized for operational needs and are the most fuel efficient vehicle in its class in the Government Motor Vehicle Ordering Guide and/or are an alternative fuel vehicle. |
Strategies / Comments
The criteria set out in Annex F of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy Guideline for Target 8.10 will be used to identify whether a vehicle is right-sized.
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Volume of office equipment purchased meeting the target relative to total volume of all office equipment purchased. | By March 31, 2012, 70% of purchases of printers, faxes, scanners and photocopiers will have environmental features. |
Strategies / Comments
Measurement requires the availability of procurement or assets management data for reporting. Performance may be assessed by sampling methods.
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Dollar value of paper purchases meeting the target relative to total dollar value of all paper purchases in the given year. | By March 31, 2014, 65% of copy paper purchases contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and have forest management certification or EcoLogoM or equivalent certification. |
Strategies / Comments
This target requires the availability of procurement data for reporting. Performance may be assessed by sampling methods.
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Number of procurement and materiel management staff with formal green procurement training relative to total number of procurement and materiel management staff. | As of April 1, 2011, 70% of Materiel Managers and Procurement Personnel (including all PG classified employees, as well as employees and managers identified as a procurement and/or materiel management functional specialist) will receive green procurement training through CSPS course C215 or in-house equivalent. | |
Progress against measure. | 60% in 2010-11 |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Number of performance evaluations that incorporated environmental considerations, relative to total number of performance evaluations of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management. | As of April 1, 2012, 85% of environmental considerations will be incorporated into the performance evaluations of all functional heads of procurement and materiel management. | |
Progress against measure. | 75% in 2010-11 |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Number of departmental procurement processes and controls that incorporate environmental considerations relative to total number of departmental procurement processes and controls that should address environmental considerations. | As of April 1, 2012, 25% of all identified processes and controls, relating to procurement, will have incorporated environmental considerations. | |
Progress against measure. | 0% in 2010-11 |
Strategies / Comments
Internal Audit commitments April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2013*
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Corporate Risk Review | Internal Audit | Report Writing | April 2011 |
Ex-Gratia Payments Audit | Internal Audit | Report Writing | April 2011 |
FHCPS Provider Audit | Program Audit | Report Writing | April 2011 |
Responsibility Centre Audit II | Internal Audit | Report Writing | April 2011 |
Information Management | Internal Audit | In progress | June 2011 |
Long Term Care Community Facilities | Program Audit | To begin in 2011-2012 | October 2011 |
IT Continuity | Internal Audit | To begin in 2011-2012 | July 2011 |
Ste Anne's Hospital (Financial Systems) | Internal Audit | To begin in 2011-2012 | July 2011 |
Canada Remembers- Private Sector Partnerships | Program Audit | To begin in 2011-2012 | July 2011 |
Earning Loss | Program Audit | To begin in 2011-2012 | Feb 2012 |
HR Acting Assignments | Internal Audit | To begin in 2011-2012 | February 2012 |
CSDN System Audit | Internal Audit | To begin in 2012-2013 | May 2012 |
Medications at Ste. Anne`s Hospital | Program Audit | To begin in 2012-2013 | June 2012 |
Disability Awards | Program Audit | To begin in 2012-2013 | March 2013 |
Governance-Planning and Decision-Making Structure | Internal Audit | To begin in 2012-2013 | March 2013 |
Health Care Treatment Benefits (POC) | Program Audit | To begin in 2012-2013 | March 2013 |
Conflict of Interest | Internal Audit | To begin in 2012-2013 | March 2013 |
Electronic Link to Report - Audit and Evaluation Reports are posted on the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site when completed: www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=department/reports/deptaudrep
* Internal Audits based on approved Veterans Affairs Canada Multi-Year Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan FY`s 2010-2013.
Evaluation commitments April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2014*
Name of Evaluation | Program Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Evaluation of the Veterans Independence Program | Grants and Contributions | Fieldwork | April 2011 |
Evaluation of the Office of Veterans Ombudsman | Direct Program Spending | Oversight Role | March 2012 |
Evaluation of Case Management | Direct Program Spending | To begin April 2011 | December 2011 |
Evaluation of the Mental Health Strategy | Strategic Policy Development | To begin July 2011 | December 2011 |
Evaluation of the Management of Performance Measurement at VAC | Direct Program Spending | To begin April 2011 | September 2011 |
Evaluation of Remembrance Outreach Partnerships | Grants and Contributions | To begin April 2011 | September 2011 |
Evaluation of Remembrance Outreach Information Products and learning Initiatives | Direct Program Spending | To begin April 2011 | September 2011 |
Evaluation of Remembrance Outreach Ceremonies and Events | Direct Program Spending | To begin April 2011 | September 2011 |
Evaluation of the Human Resources Function: Departmental Integrated HR Planning | Direct Spending | To begin April 2011 | September 2011 |
Evaluation of Bureau of Pensions Advocates | Direct Program Spending | To begin October 2011 | March 2012 |
Health Care (Treatment) Benefits and Services Evaluation | Grants and Contributions | To begin April 2012 | March 2013 |
Long Term Care Evaluation | Grants and Contributions | To begin April 2012 | December 2012 |
Evaluation of Ste. Anne’s Hospital | Direct Program Spending | To begin April 2012 | March 2013 |
Memorials and Cemetery/Grave Maintenance Evaluation | Grants and Contributions | To begin July 2012 | December 2012 |
Data Collection & Data Analysis Evaluation | Direct Program Spending | To begin April 2012 | December 2012 |
War Veterans Allowance & Veterans Financial Assistance Evaluation | Grants and Contributions | To begin April 2013 | September 2013 |
Evaluation of Veterans Affairs Canada European Operations | Direct Program Spending | To begin April 2013 | March 2014 |
Disability and Death Allowances and Compensation Evaluation | Grants and Contributions | To begin July 2013 | December 2013 |
Evaluation of the Funeral and Burial Program | Grants and Contributions | To begin July 2013 | December 2013 |
Evaluation of VAC Policy Development and Support | Direct Program Spending | To begin July 2013 | March 2014 |
Evaluation of Rehabilitation Program in comparison with Care in Provinces | Grants and Contributions | To begin July 2013 | March 2014 |
Evaluation of Disability Pension Program | Grants and Contributions | To begin July 2013 | March 2014 |
Electronic Link to Report - Audit and Evaluation Reports are posted on the Veterans Affairs Canada Web site when completed: www.vac-acc.gc.ca/general/sub.cfm?source=department/reports/deptaudrep
* Evaluations based on approved Veterans Affairs Canada Multi-Year Risk-Based Evaluation Plan FY's 2010-2015.
Program Activity | Forecast Revenue 2010-2011 |
Planned Revenue 2011-2012 |
Planned Revenue 2012-2013 |
Planned Revenue 2013-2014 |
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Veterans Health Care and Re-establishment | ||||
Ste. Anne’s Hospital: In-Patient Charges to the Quebec Provincial Plan (Regulatory Service) | 13.1 | 12.5 | 11.9 | 11.2 |
Ste. Anne’s Hospital: Dietary Meals (Other Goods and Services) |
0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Ste. Anne’s Hospital: Domiciliary Care (Regulatory Care) |
3.5 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
Compensation and Financial Support | ||||
Recovery of Pensions from foreign governments | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Refund of previous years’ expenditures | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 |
Other | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue | 33.1 | 32.4 | 31.7 | 30.9 |