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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Settlement Program
Start date: May 15, 2008
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2008-09
Strategic Outcome: Newcomers and citizens participate to their full potential in fostering an integrated society
Program Activity: Settlement and Integration of Newcomers
Description:
The 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.
Expected results:
The program’s ultimate outcomes are that:
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
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Total Grants | – | – | – | – |
Total Contributions | 611.8 | 605.8 | 605.8 | 605.8 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | – | – | – | – |
Total Transfer Payments | 611.8 | 605.8 | 605.8 | 605.8 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:
Completed 2009–10: Language Instruction for Newcomers to Canada; 2010–11: Host Program, Welcoming Communities Initiative (WCI), Immigration Settlement and Adaptation Program, Going to Canada Immigration Portal
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:
N/A
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:
Planned: The next program evaluation will be carried out in stages. By 2016–17 an evaluation of the entire Settlement Program will be completed.
2011–12: Recruitment and Integration of French-speaking Immigrants to Francophone Communities
2012–13: Overseas Orientation Initiatives (Canadian Orientation Abroad, Canadian Immigration Integration Project, Active Engagement and Integration Project); Foreign Credentials Referral Office; contributions to British Columbia; contributions to Manitoba
2016–17: Information and referral, language training and skills development, labour market, and WCI components (as part of the Settlement Program evaluation)
General Targeted Recipient Group:
The terms and conditions for the Settlement Program describe both eligible recipients of contribution funding and eligible clients. Eligible recipients (often referred to as service providers) for settlement services include:
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 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) pending completion of medical, security and criminal verification requirements.
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:
An open and fair call for proposals (CFP) process is the principal initiative used by the Department to engage applicants.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Multiculturalism Program
Start date: 1982–83
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2009–10
Strategic Outcome: Newcomers and citizens participate to their full potential in fostering an integrated society
Program Activity: Multiculturalism for Newcomers and All Canadians
Description:
The program objectives are to:
The Multiculturalism Program works to build an integrated cohesive society by fostering intercultural understanding, citizenship, civic memory and pride, and respect for core democratic values grounded in our history, and by promoting equal opportunity for individuals of all origins.
Expected results:
The expected results are:
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
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Total Grants | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Total Contributions | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 | 7.8 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | – | – | – | – |
Total Transfer Payments | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:
2005–06 (when the program was administered by Canadian Heritage)
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:
Continuation; however, the objectives of the program were amended following the transfer of the program to CIC from Canadian Heritage in 2008.
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:
An evaluation was conducted during 2011–12.
General Targeted Recipient Group:
Eligible recipients include:
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:
An open and fair CFP process is the principal approach used by CIC to engage applicants.
As the Inter-Action projects stream will not be launching a new CFP, engagement efforts will be focused on promoting the Inter-Action Events Stream. This will be done by:
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Resettlement Assistance Program (RAP)
Start date: 1970s (under another name; RAP in its current form implemented 1998)
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2011–12
Strategic Outcome: Newcomers and citizens participate to their full potential in fostering an integrated society
Program Activity: Settlement and Integration of Newcomers
Description:
The purpose of RAP is to provide direct financial support and fund the provision of immediate and essential services to eligible recipients (e.g., government assisted refugees—GARs) who lack the resources to provide for their basic needs and the needs of their dependants.
Expected results:
The expected results of RAP include meeting the immediate and essential needs of RAP clients, as well as ensuring that: RAP services are timely, useful and accessible; resettled newcomers are linked to CIC settlement and to other government services; and these newcomers have increased life skills, knowledge and the means to live safely and independently.
The Performance Measurement Strategy will be launched in 2012–13, with indicators that will measure the success of the program in delivering outputs and achieving the expected outcomes for RAP. Key indicators include the number of clients served by RAP services, the extent to which RAP services were useful and accessible; and the extent to which stakeholders (CIC, service providers, RAP clients) report that the immediate and essential needs of RAP clients were met.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
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Total Grants | – | – | – | – |
Total Contributions | 56.7 | 58.6 | 58.6 | 58.6 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | – | – | – | – |
Total Transfer Payments | 56.7 | 58.6 | 58.6 | 58.6 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:
2010–11
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:
Continuation
The GAR-RAP evaluation was completed in March 2011 and found that RAP remains relevant and services provided to GARs remain necessary. The next evaluation of RAP will be completed by March 2016.
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:
2015–16
General Targeted Recipient Group:
There are two types of eligible recipients under the RAP program: eligible clients (refugees) and service providers, who provide immediate and essential services to refugees.
The following entities are eligible recipients of RAP contributions for providing services and assistance to eligible clients.
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:
CIC uses CFPs to award contribution agreements to service providers. Refugee recipients undergo an intake assessment on arrival to Canada to determine the level of support they need and what types of services they require.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada–Quebec Accord Grant / Subvention versée en vertu de l’Accord Canada–Québec
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.
Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: Ongoing
Strategic Outcome: Newcomers and citizens participate to their full potential in fostering an integrated society
Program Activity: Settlement and Integration of Newcomers
Description:
The Canada–Quebec Accord relating to immigration gives Quebec the responsibility for providing reception and integration services to all immigrants in Quebec, including all refugees. Quebec receives an annual grant from the federal government to support these reception and integration services.
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 into the province in a manner that respects the distinct identity of Quebec.
Activities: Quebec has responsibility for the selection of immigrants and their reception to and integration into Quebec. In accordance with section 26 and Annex B of the Canada–Quebec Accord, Canada is required to pay compensation to Quebec for reception and integration services, where it is established that:
Expected results:
The Government of Quebec is responsible for developing and publishing its own expected results related to immigration.
($ millions) | ||||
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Forecast Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
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Total Grants | 283.1 | 283.1 | 283.1 | 283.1 |
Total Contributions | – | – | – | – |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | – | – | – | – |
Total Transfer Payments | 283.1 | 283.1 | 283.1 | 283.1 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:
This grant has not been evaluated.
Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation:
N/A
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:
An evaluation was conducted during 2011–12.
General Targeted Recipient Group:
Other levels of government (Quebec)
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:
N/A
Name of TPP | Main Objective | End Date | Type | Forecast Spending 2012-13 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation | General Targeted Recipient Group |
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Annual Assessed Contribution to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) |
Membership in the IOM, which allows Canada to participate in the governance and decision-making mechanisms of the IOM. This is linked to the Department’s capacity to meet its objectives, in particular:
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Ongoing | C | $1.5 | 2010–11 | IOM |
The Migration Policy Development Program |
Provide funding to organizations active in international migration policy development and research; promote research and exchange of information among states on migration issues; gain access to organizations, projects and activities, and be able to influence them; inform development of Canadian policy and programs relating to international migration, including refugees, immigrants and visitors, thus maximizing economic and social benefits of international migration; support the Department’s expected results of advancing in international fora Canadian positions on managed migration interpretation and international protection. |
Ongoing | G | $0.4 | 2007–08 |
Multilateral forums and organizations active in international migration policy development, research and exchange of information. |
Community Historical Recognition Program |
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March 31, 2013 | C | $3.7 | N/A An evaluation will be completed in 2012–13 |
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Tables 8.1 to 8.4 do not apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada’s (CIC’s) activities so those tables are not presented here.
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | |||
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2020-21, relative to fiscal year 2005-06. | 17% | ||
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005-06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. | 90 tonnes | ||
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. | FY 2011-12 | −1.8 tonnes | |
FY 2012-13 | −1.8 tonnes | ||
FY 2013-14 | −1.8 tonnes | ||
FY 2014-15 | −1.8 tonnes | ||
FY 2015-16 | −1.8 tonnes | ||
FY 2016-17 | −1.8 tonnes | ||
FY 2017-18 | −1.8 tonnes | ||
FY 2018-19 | −1.8 tonnes | ||
FY 2019-20 | −1.8 tonnes | ||
FY 2020-21 | −1.8 tonnes | ||
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005-2006 to the end of the given fiscal year. | FY 2011-12 | −2% | |
FY 2012-13 | −2% | ||
FY 2013-14 | −2% | ||
FY 2014-15 | −2% | ||
FY 2015-16 | −2% | ||
FY 2016-17 | −2% | ||
FY 2017-18 | −2% | ||
FY 2018-19 | −2% | ||
FY 2019-20 | −2% | ||
FY 2020-21 | −2% | ||
Existence of an implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions. | To be implemented |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | |||
Existence of implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally-generated EEE. | YES | ||
Total number of departmental locations with EEE implementation plan fully implemented, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year. | FY 2011-12 | 100% | |
FY 2012-13 | |||
FY 2013-14 |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | |||
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given fiscal year, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. | FY 2011-12 | 3:1 | |
FY 2012-13 | 8:1 | ||
FY 2013-14 | 8:1 |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | |||
Number of sheets of internal office paper purchased or consumed per office employee in the baseline year selected, as per departmental scope. | 3,156 sheets⁄ employee in FY 2010-11 | ||
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected. | FY 2011-12 | −10% 2,840 sheets/employee |
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FY 2012-13 | −15% 2,683 sheets/employee |
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FY 2013-14 | −20% 2,525 sheets/employee |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Presence of a green meeting guide. | YES |
Strategies / Comments
8.10 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish at least 3 SMART green procurement targets to reduce environmental impacts.
Utilize green consolidated procurement instruments for 95% of IT hardware purchases. | ||
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Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
Target Status | ||
Performance Measure | Not available | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | Not available |
Strategies / Comments
Other Reporting Considerations:
Utilize green consolidated procurement instruments for 80% of IT Professional Services purchases. | ||
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Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
Target Status | ||
Performance Measure | Not available | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | Not available |
Strategies / Comments
Other Reporting Considerations:
Use of standardized processes including the encouragement of consolidation of requirements. | ||
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Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
Target Status | ||
Performance Measure | Not available | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | Not available |
Strategies / Comments
Working with technical authorities to encourage planning through regular communication and reporting.
8.11 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish SMART targets for training, employee performance evaluations, and management processes and controls, as they pertain to procurement decision-making.
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Performance Measure | Not applicable | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | 95% |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Procurement specialists in place. | 100% | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | 100% |
Strategies / Comments
Other Reporting Considerations:
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Performance Measure | Not available | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | Not available |
Strategies / Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Quantity of emissions offset in the given fiscal year. (Optional for all RPPs) | N/A |
Strategies / Comments
N/A
Program Activity | ($ millions) | |||
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Forecast Revenue 2011-12 |
Planned Revenue 2012-13 |
Planned Revenue 2013-14 |
Planned Revenue 2014-15 |
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1.1 Permanent Economic Residents | ||||
Applications | 65.7 | 60.6 | 60.6 | 60.6 |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 49.6 | 52.3 | 52.3 | 52.3 |
Other | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Subtotal | 116.4 | 114.0 | 114.0 | 114.0 |
1.2 Temporary Economic Residents | ||||
Work Permit | 48.3 | 50.6 | 53.0 | 55.4 |
Study Permit | 28.5 | 31.1 | 34.4 | 38.2 |
Subtotal | 76.8 | 81.7 | 87.4 | 93.6 |
2.1 Family and Discretionary Immigration | ||||
Applications | 42.8 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 |
Right of Permanent Residence Fee | 32.3 | 29.7 | 29.7 | 29.7 |
Subtotal | 75.1 | 64.1 | 64.1 | 64.1 |
2.2 Refugee Protection | ||||
Applications | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
Subtotal | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 10.1 |
3.1 Settlement and Integration of Newcomers |
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Interest on Transportation and Assistance Loans | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Subtotal | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
3.2 Citizenship for Newcomers and All Canadians |
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Right of Citizenship | 19.9 | 19.9 | 19.9 | 19.9 |
Citizenship Services | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 | 28.4 |
Subtotal | 48.3 | 48.3 | 48.3 | 48.3 |
4.2 Migration Control and Security Management |
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Permanent Resident Card | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Visa / Extension of Visa | 109.1 | 116.3 | 125.4 | 136.8 |
Temporary Resident Permit | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Other | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Subtotal | 120.6 | 127.8 | 136.9 | 148.3 |
Internal Services | ||||
Access to Information / Other | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Subtotal | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Total Non-respendable Revenue | 448.1 | 446.8 | 461.6 | 479.2 |
Note 1: All revenue is deposited into the Consolidated Revenue Fund and is not available for respending by the Department. All service fees are set in recognition of the full Government of Canada cost of providing the service.
Note 2: A listing of Citizenship and Immigration Canada fees can be found on the Department’s website.
Through the implementation of the Balanced Refugee Reform Act, Canada is improving its asylum system to enable the country to help those truly in need and to do so in a timely manner. This new legislation supports the underlying principles of Canada’s asylum system: ensuring fairness; protecting genuine refugees; and upholding Canada’s humanitarian tradition. Canada’s refugee system is world renowned for its fairness and generosity. These new measures will continue to exceed Canada’s international and domestic legal obligations to asylum seekers.
Receiving royal assent on June 29, 2010, the Balanced Refugee Reform Act addresses systemic challenges in the current refugee system, such as:
The Balanced Refugee Reform Act is currently in the execution phase. The next project gate is 6—Construction Complete and Deployment Readiness.
Lead Department | Citizenship and Immigration Canada |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
Participating Departments | Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), IRB, Department of Justice/Federal Court, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Courts Administration Service |
Prime Contractor | None |
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Major Subcontractor(s) | Various subcontractors are used on a task authorization basis |
List of Major Milestones | Date |
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CIC: Prepublish Pre-removal Risk Assessment (PRRA) Regulations | 06-30-2011 |
CIC/IRB: Revise system for tracking appeals and refugees / deploy Field Operations Support System Interface | TBD |
IRB: Complete regional accommodations leased and fit-up | TBD |
IRB: Staff positions for RPD | TBD |
IRB: Begin employee training | TBD |
All: Complete information technology (IT) critical system modifications | TBD |
All: Coming into Force | TBD |
CBSA: Launch Assisted Voluntary Returns Pilot, Phase 1 | TBD |
CIC: Launch Ministerial Reviews and Intervention Pilot | TBD |
CIC: Begin issuing Protected Person Status Documents | TBD |
RCMP: Launch enhanced Security Screening Pilot | TBD |
IRB: Staff positions for Refugee Appeal Division | TBD |
CIC: End backlog funding | 03-13-2013 |
CIC: Assess Backlog Reduction Strategy | 03-29-2013 |
CBSA: Launch Assisted Voluntary Returns Pilot, Phase 2 | 04-01-2013 |
CIC/IRB: Transfer PRRA function to IRB | 01-05-2015 |
Project Completion | 03-31-2015 |
The business outcomes of the Refugee Reform Project include:
To underscore Canada’s commitment to protection, and facilitate passage of the legislation, reform measures are complemented by efforts to strengthen Canada’s role as a global leader in refugee protection. By 2013, Canada will resettle up to 14,500 refugees, an increase of 2,500 refugees since 2010.
CIC and relevant partners are developing metrics of success to measure the success of the project.
Bill C-31, the Protecting Canada’s Immigration System Act, was tabled on February 16, 2012. C-31 proposes a number of amendments to the Balanced Refugee Reform Act (BRRA). The impact of C-31 on the implementation of the BRRA is currently being analysed. In particular, C-31 would amend the existing coming into force date for the BRRA from 06-29-2012, to a date to be determined by the Governor in Council.
Bona fide refugee claimants will benefit from a streamlined process and Canadian society at large will benefit from system integrity and timely removal of failed claimants.
Today, the use of biometrics is expanding rapidly given its unique approach and its potential to identify an individual reliably. The introduction of biometric technology into the temporary resident stream screening process will enhance the screening of applicants in the Temporary Resident Program, thereby fixing the client’s identity at the time of application for a visa or for a study or work permit, and allowing verification of that identity when the individual seeks entry at the border. As a result, Canada will better ensure the safety and security of Canadian society and reduce abuse of the immigration system by limiting opportunities for persons with Canadian criminal or deportation histories to use alternate identities to return to Canada. The project will also facilitate the processing of legitimate temporary workers, students and visitors. Many other countries, including key partners like Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States, have either recently implemented or are planning to implement similar projects.
The Temporary Resident Biometrics Project is currently in the execution phase. During the planning phase, CIC, CBSA and the RCMP worked collaboratively to define the solution, as well as the approaches and plans for implementing the Temporary Resident Biometrics Project. A critical first step was the definition of a set of comprehensive business and supporting requirements agreed to by all partners in 2010, culminating in 2010–11 with a project submission. Substantive plans and strategies for deployment and management of the business change are expected to be finalized and approved by all partners in 2012–13. During the execution phase, the project is focusing on developing, monitoring and controlling deliverables (as defined by the business requirements), while meeting scheduling commitments.
Lead Department | Citizenship and Immigration Canada |
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Contracting Authority | Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) |
Participating Departments | Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) |
Prime Contractor |
Fujitsu Technical solution Visa application centre (VAC) RFP 2012 |
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Major Subcontractor(s) | Not applicable |
List of Major Milestones | Date |
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Global VAC RFP posting on MERX | January 2012 |
Technical solution contract award | February 2012 |
Global VAC contract award | 2012–13 |
Deployment | 2012–13 |
Project shutdown | 2013–14 |
Funding was included in Budget 2008 to enhance and strengthen identity management within the Temporary Resident Program, allowing overseas visa officers and CBSA border service officers at ports of entry (POEs) to make decisions based on accurate identity and immigration admissibility information, and permitting border service officers to verify applicants’ identity at Canada’s POEs. As a result, the Government of Canada will be in a better position to reduce identity fraud, enhance the safety and security of Canadians through strengthened criminality screening, and facilitate the processing of legitimate applicants by confirming identity promptly. The following performance indicators underscore the benefits of the project.
Protect Canadians
The rise of identity fraud and theft globally and the use of sophisticated means to evade detection present challenges for Canada’s immigration program in verifying and managing applicants’ identification. Proper identification of applicants is crucial to the decision-making process of CIC officers abroad and CBSA officers at Canadian POEs. Decisions taken by CIC and CBSA form the first line of defence against individuals who pose a criminal or security threat to Canadians and against certain migrants who seek to take advantage of Canada’s high standard of living.
Reduce Abuse of Visa Program
Biometrics will allow the government to better detect and deter temporary applicants who use different identities, including previously refused visa/permit applicants.
Reduce Abuse of Refugee Program
Biometrics will make it possible to cross-reference visa/permit applicants against the refugee claimant database and vice versa. Even within the limited scope of the field trial (October 2006 to April 2007), 12 cases out of 1,482 recorded entries into Canada were found between the visa and refugee streams—a rate of 0.8 percent. Under the auspices of the Five Country Conference, CIC, in partnership with CBSA and the RCMP, began sharing 3,000 fingerprint records per country per year under the High Value Data Sharing Protocol in September 2009. Canada is exchanging bilaterally with Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. This initiative covers refugee claimants as well as immigration enforcement cases. To date, the Protocol has yielded positive results, including potential interventions and warrant closures. This type of biometric matching could increase the quality of evidence available for decision makers at the IRB to establish the credibility of refugee claims.
Facilitate Removals
Biometrics will facilitate the removal of individuals who should not be in Canada by linking undocumented foreign nationals to the identity and place of origin stated on their visa application. Of the approximately 23,172 in-Canada refugee claimants in 2010, 6,215 or 27 percent were without identity or travel documents. Biometrics will also assist in the detection of previous deportees who apply for a Canadian visa under a different identity, thereby preventing them from returning to Canada.
Ensure Border Security
Biometric verification at the POE will strengthen identity management and allow CBSA officers to confirm that the individual arriving in Canada is the same one to whom CIC issued the visa/permit abroad. Currently, one of the key vulnerabilities is the inability to ensure that the visa/permit and the genuine holder remain together once the document is issued by CIC. It is this gap that resulted in 454 Canadian visas being used fraudulently by foreign nationals to travel to Canada in 2010. This includes altered and counterfeit visas as well as impostor fraud. The actual extent of the abuse is estimated to be higher as not all fraud is detected.
Improve Service Delivery by Building a Global Network of VACs
Since 2005, the Government of Canada has had contracts with private sector service providers to operate VACs that deliver a range of visa application support services to applicants in 60 VACs in 41 countries. In 2010, as part of its modernization agenda, the Department developed a plan to implement an expanded global service delivery network of VACs, which will enhance service delivery by providing visa applicants easier access to services closer to home and include biometrics enrolment. Given the high volume of temporary resident applications from visa-required foreign nationals temporarily residing in the United States, service delivery options are also being explored to allow applicants to enrol their biometrics at U.S. application support centre locations. Safeguards governing the protection of personal information will continue to be part of the terms of agreement or arrangements with each service provider.
In late 2007, CIC sought policy approval for the introduction of biometrics into the Temporary Resident Program, and funding to support this initiative was included in Budget 2008. In March 2009, CIC received preliminary project approval for the implementation of the Temporary Resident Biometrics Project. In March 2011 effective project approval was granted for a total project cost of $123 million.
The technology RFP was released in 2011 and contract was awarded in early 2012. The VAC RFP was released in early 2012, initiating the procurement of a global network of VACs that include biometrics enrolment services.
Over the course of the last year, the Department has made important strides in the development of a plan to implement an expanded global service delivery network of VACs. In collaboration with its project partners, the Department has developed a concept of operations, business process maps, and the business and technical requirements for its VAC network. In addition, it has conducted industry consultations that supported the preparation of a statement of work for the launch of the global VAC RFP in 2011–12.
The Temporary Resident Biometrics Project is currently running under budget due to procurement delays of the biometric IT solution and biometric advisory services. In both cases, the initial procurement attempt resulted in non-compliant bids and therefore the project had to retender. Retendering had a direct impact on related activities such as planning and design of the biometric solution, development plans for user acceptance testing, privacy impact assessments, and development of deployment strategies and plans. In 2011–12, the funding associated with these activities was included as part of a reprofile request to Treasury Board.
During the course of the retender process for the IT solution, the project was able to recover two months of delay by applying findings and best practices from the first RFP, specifically as it relates to development timelines and bid evaluation approach. As a result, the contract for the technical solution was awarded on February 3, 2012. The Temporary Resident Biometrics Project is currently in the execution phase, is achieving defined performance objectives and will be on schedule to begin deploying in 2013.
The Temporary Resident Biometrics Project will improve the safety and security of Canadian citizens. Immigration and the granting of Canadian citizenship are vital to the continued growth and prosperity of Canada. To support the Government of Canada outcomes of strong economic growth and a safe and secure world through international engagement, a balance must be maintained between the desire to welcome newcomers to Canada and the obligation to protect the health, safety and security of Canadian society. Criminals, terrorists and other known inadmissible persons must not be allowed to enter or stay in Canada.
Strategic outcome: Newcomers and citizens participate to their full potential in fostering an integrated society
Program activity: Multiculturalism for Newcomers and All Canadians
Name of recipient: Global Centre for Pluralism (GCP)
Start date: 2006–07—one-time conditional grant
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 GCP will pursue its mandate through four core functions:
($ millions) | ||||
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Total Funding | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2012-13 |
Planned Funding 2013-14 |
Planned Funding 2014-15 |
30.0 | 30.0 | – | – | – |
Summary of annual plans of recipient:
The GCP has pursued a deliberate institution-building course since its creation to establish a global institution with a multigenerational lifespan in a measured way. It was envisioned that achievement of medium-term goals could take five to seven years and longer-term objectives 10 years. Since the funding agreement was signed, the GCP has been preoccupied primarily with organizing its governance and operational mechanisms.
The appointment of the GCP’s Board of Directors in 2010 and the appointment of the GCP’s inaugural Secretary-General in September 2011 completed a critical stage in the GCP’s formative development. The GCP is now in a position to move forward with development of its substantive program and operational initiatives beginning with a three-year strategic outline for the 2013–2015 period.
It is envisioned that the plan be completed in 2012–13 for action in 2013–15. The sequencing of priorities during this period will include the objectives of developing and initiating program projects, advancement of the Sussex property renovation project with a view to occupancy in 2015, and development of a strategic communications plan.
To begin the programmatic exercise and build general awareness internationally, the GCP will continue to engage with international community representatives in Canada and abroad to identify potential program partners and test project ideas. The GCP will also engage and draw on the experience and insights of similar not-for-profit organizations.
Link recipient’s site: www.pluralism.ca
Strategic outcome: Newcomers and citizens participate to their full potential in fostering an integrated society
Program activity: Multiculturalism for Newcomers and All Canadians
Name of recipient: Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko
Start date: 2008–09—one-time conditional grant
End date: Funding agreement governing endowment ends in May 2023
Description:
Recognizing the historical significance of First World War internment of “enemy aliens,” the Government of Canada provided a conditional grant of $10 million under the Community Historical Recognition Program (CHRP) to the Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko for the establishment and management of an endowment fund, known as the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund. Affected communities include Ukrainians, Poles, Italians, Bulgarians, Croatians, Turks, Serbians, Hungarians, Russians, Jews and Romanians. Through calls for proposals managed by the Foundation, applicants apply for financial support for activities that commemorate, acknowledge and educate Canadians about the experiences of communities affected by internment and the subsequent contributions of these communities to shaping Canada. The funding agreement will remain in effect for 15 years.
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Total Funding | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2012-13 |
Planned Funding 2013-14 |
Planned Funding 2014-15 |
10.0 | 10.0 | – | – | – |
∗ This funding was provided on a one-time basis when CHRP was managed by 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 long-standing requests for appropriate recognition of their experiences.
In 2012–13, the Foundation will support educational curriculum strategies, research and historical exhibits. On recommendation from the Endowment Council’s Artifacts Acquisition Committee, the Foundation will continue to acquire internee artifacts while working toward a permanent museum.
Link recipient’s site: www.internmentcanada.ca
The mission, vision and values described in the Internal Audit Charter of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), together with the Treasury Board internal audit policy and directives, provide the fundamental framework for the audit planning process at CIC. CIC’s audit strategy is outlined in its risk-based audit plan, which forms the basis for audit activities within the Department.
In accordance with the Policy on Internal Audit, the Department carries out audits based on plans approved by the Departmental Audit Committee. The list of planned audit projects included here are from the 2011–2014 approved multi-year risk-based audit plan and are therefore subject to change as the 2012–2015 multi-year risk-based audit plan is finalized.
Audits that are currently under way or planned for 2012–13 include the following:
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Audit of Contracting Practices within CIC | Audit of Functional Area | In progress | 2012–13 |
Audit of the Immigration Program in Missions Abroad (Bogotá) | Mission Audit | In progress | 2012–13 |
Audit of the Immigration Program in Missions Abroad (Mexico) | Mission Audit | In progress | 2012–13 |
Audit of Information Technology Business Continuity Planning | Audit of Administrative Process | Planned | 2012–13 |
Enhanced Follow-up of the Audit of the Administration of the Settlement Program | Program Audit | Planned | 2012–13 |
Enhanced Follow-up of the Audit of the Administration of the Resettlement Assistance Program | Program Audit | Planned | 2012–13 |
Audit of the Immigration Program in Missions Abroad (Nairobi) | Mission Audit | Planned | 2012–13 |
Follow-up and Monitoring of Prior Year Audit Recommendations related to:
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Other Audit-related Activities | Planned | 2012–13 |
Electronic Link to Internal Audit Plan: CIC has not publicly released its internal audit plan.
CIC maintains an effective evaluation function to provide the Department with objective, timely and evidence-based findings, conclusions and recommendations on the relevance and performance of programs, policies and initiatives, including conducting evaluations of the main grants and contributions programs. The following list of planned evaluations is based on CIC’s multi-year departmental evaluation plan and is organized according to the CIC Program Activity Architecture. The departmental evaluation plan is updated annually and has been developed according to Treasury Board policies and standards.
Name of Evaluation | Program Activity | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Evaluation of Ministerial Instructions | 1.1 Permanent Economic Residents | In progress | 2011–12∗ |
Evaluation of the Business Immigration Program (includes Quebec Business Immigrants) |
1.1 Permanent Economic Residents | In planning | 2012–13 |
Evaluation of the Canadian Experience Class Program | 1.1 Permanent Economic Residents | Planned | 2013–14 |
Evaluation of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (joint with Human Resources and Skills Development Canada) (includes Live-in Caregiver Program) |
1.2. Temporary Economic Residents | In progress | 2012–13 |
Evaluation of Family Reunification—Spouses, Partners and Children | 2.1 Family and Discretionary Immigration | In planning | 2013–14 |
Evaluation of Family Reunification—Parents and Grandparents | 2.1 Family and Discretionary Immigration | In planning | 2015–16 |
Evaluation of Humanitarian and Compassionate and Public Policy Considerations | 2.1 Family and Discretionary Immigration | Planned | 2015–16 |
Evaluation of the Recruitment and Integration of French-speaking Immigrants to Francophone Minority Communities Program | 3.1 Settlement and Integration of Newcomers | In progress | 2011–12* |
Evaluation of the Grant to Quebec | 3.1 Settlement and Integration of Newcomers | In progress | 2011–12* |
Evaluation of the Foreign Credentials Referral Office | 3.1 Settlement and Integration of Newcomers | In progress | 2012–13 |
Evaluation of Orientation Abroad activities (including Canadian Orientation Abroad program) |
3.1 Settlement and Integration of Newcomers | In progress | 2012–13 |
Evaluation of the Settlement Program | 3.1 Settlement and Integration of Newcomers | Planned | 2016–17 |
Evaluation of Citizenship Awareness | 3.2 Citizenship for Newcomers and All Canadians | In planning | 2012–13 |
Evaluation of Citizenship Acquisition, Confirmation and Revocation | 3.2 Citizenship for Newcomers and All Canadians | In planning | 2012–13 |
Evaluation of the Multiculturalism Program | 3.3 Multiculturalism for Newcomers and All Canadians | In progress | 2011–12* |
Evaluation of Historical Recognition Programs | 3.3 Multiculturalism for Newcomers and All Canadians | In planning | 2012–13 |
Evaluation of Health Screening | 4.1 Health Management | Planned | 2014–15 |
Evaluation of Visitors Visa (including Visa Policy) | 4.2 Migration Control and Security Management | In progress | 2011–12* |
Evaluation of the Permanent Resident Card Program | 4.2 Migration Control and Security Management | Planned | 2014–15 |
Evaluation of the Biometrics Initiative | 4.2 Migration Control and Security Management | Planned | 2016–17 |
Evaluation of the Migration Policy Development Program | 4.3 Canadian Influence in International Migration and Integration Agenda | Planned | 2012–13 |
Evaluation of Canada’s Membership in the International Organization for Migration | 4.3 Canadian Influence in International Migration and Integration Agenda | Planned | 2015–16 |
Name of Evaluation | Program Activity | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Evaluation of the Roadmap for Canada’s Linguistic Duality 2008–2013 (Canadian Heritage lead) |
Operating Fund/ Contribution | Planned | 2012–13 |
Evaluation of the War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Program (Justice Canada lead) |
Operating Fund/ Contribution | Planned | 2014–15 |
* Report to be published in fall of 2012.