Details on Transfer Payments Programs of $5 Million or More

General Information
Name of transfer payment program Grant to Compensate Members of the RCMP for Injuries Received in the Performance of Duty (Voted)
Start date July 8, 1959
End date Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Grant
Type of appropriation Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions N/A
Link to department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility:

Federal Policing, National Police Services, and Contract and Indigenous Policing

Program Inventory:

Federal Policing Investigations, Intelligence, Protective Services, Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement, International Policing, Federal Operations Support, Governance Canadian Firearms Investigative and Enforcement Services, Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, Forensic Science and Identification Services, Canadian Police College, Canadian Police Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, RCMP Specialized Technical Investigative Services, RCMP Departmental Security, RCMP Operational IM/IT Services, Firearms Licensing and Registration, Provincial/Territorial Policing, Municipal Policing, Indigenous Policing, Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support, and Force Generation

Description This sub-program protects members of the RCMP in the event they become disabled as a result of carrying out the duties and activities associated with ensuring a safe and secure Canada. It also provides both financial and health care assistance to members of the RCMP and their families in the event of injuries/illness and/or death occurring to members as a consequence of their duties.
Expected results Eligible clients are appropriately compensated for the non-economic effects of a service-related illness/injury and/or death.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2013-14
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2018-19
General targeted recipient groups Individuals – Members of the RCMP
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Administration and payment of this grant are managed by Veterans Affairs Canada.
Planning Information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19
Forecast
spending Footnote 1
2019-20
Planned
spending
2020-21
Planned
spending
2021-22
Planned
spending
Total grants 265,000,000 268,400,000 176,900,000 176,900,000
Total contributions 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 265,000,000 268,400,000 176,900,000 176,900,000
General Information
Name of transfer payment program Pensions under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act (PCA) (Statutory)
Start date 1959
End date Ongoing, so long as there are remaining plan members and survivors
Type of transfer payment Statutory Grant
Type of appropriation Through statutory authority named "Pension under the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Pension Continuation Act"
Fiscal year for terms and conditions N/A
Link to department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility:

Federal Policing, National Police Services, and Contract and Indigenous Policing

Program Inventory:

Federal Policing Investigations, Intelligence, Protective Services, Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement, International Policing, Federal Operations Support, Governance Canadian Firearms Investigative and Enforcement Services, Criminal Intelligence Service Canada, Forensic Science and Identification Services, Canadian Police College, Canadian Police Centre for Missing and Exploited Children, RCMP Specialized Technical Investigative Services, RCMP Departmental Security, RCMP Operational IM/IT Services, Firearms Licensing and Registration, Provincial/Territorial Policing, Municipal Policing, Indigenous Policing, Contract and Indigenous Policing Operations Support, and Force Generation

Description The PCA is a defined benefit pension plan whose purpose is to provide a lifetime benefit for RCMP members and their survivors. It provides for the payment of pensions to Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers, and Constables engaged prior to March 1, 1949, except those who elected to come under the RCMP Superannuation Act. The PCA is predecessor to this Act.
Expected results To provide a pension benefit for life to eligible RCMP pensioners and survivors.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2013-14

Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2018-19
General targeted recipient groups Other – RCMP pensioners and their survivors
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients N/A – All plan participants are either existing pensioners or survivors. There will be no new pensioners entering the plan. Current pensioners and survivors receive correspondence via the Government of Canada Pension Centre.
Planning Information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19
Forecast
spending
2019-20
Planned
spending
2020-21
Planned
spending
2021-22
Planned
spending
Total grants 6,909,340 6,750,000 6,750,000 6,750,000
Total contributions 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 6,909,340 6,750,000 6,750,000 6,750,000
General Information
Name of transfer payment program

Contributions to the Provinces and Territories and to Aboriginal and/or Other Communities and Organizations (not-for-profit) (Voted)

Start date

December 18, 1997, for Firearms Funding Program for Opt-in Provinces and Territories

December 1, 1998, for Aboriginal and/or Other Communities and Organizations (AOCO)

End date Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions

The terms and conditions were renewed by Treasury Board of Canada in fiscal year 2015-16 (March 24, 2016), for the Firearms Funding Program for Opt-in Provinces and Territories.

2012-13 for AOCO

Link to department's Program Inventory

Core Responsibility:

National Police Services

Program Inventory:

Firearms Licensing and Registration

Description

Firearms Funding Program for "Opt-in" Provinces and Territories

The Firearms Act provides the option for provinces to designate a Chief Firearms Officer (CFO) for the decision-making and administrative work related to licences and authorizations, such as:

  • issuing, refusing, revoking, and renewing of firearms licences for individuals and businesses;
  • conducting investigations;
  • inspecting firearms businesses;
  • issuing authorizations to transport and authorizations to carry firearms;
  • approving transfers of prohibited or restricted firearms and informing the Registrar of his or her decision;
  • approving applications for shooting clubs and shooting ranges and ensuring continuous compliance;
  • extending a 60-day non-resident firearms temporary borrowing licence or a 60-day non-resident declaration;
  • designating instructors to deliver firearms safety training;
  • reference hearings; and
  • entering data into the Canadian Firearms Information System.

Section 95 of the Firearms Act allows the federal Minister, with the approval of the Governor in Council, to enter into contribution agreements with provinces that opt to fulfill these duties in their jurisdiction and to compensate them for administrative costs incurred.

AOCO

The objectives of the AOCO funding program are to:

  • maximize the safety benefits of the Canadian Firearms Program (CFP) through partnerships with, and the provision of support to, Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups and organizations;
  • provide information and education on the firearms legislation to Aboriginal and/or other communities and organizations, including government and community organizations with an interest in firearms controls and safety; and
  • facilitate the application of and compliance with the Firearms Act.
Expected results

Firearms Funding Program for "Opt-in" Provinces and Territories

Expected result: Eligibility screening of firearms clients, through licensing, promotes responsible firearms ownership.

The provincial governments will effectively administer the Firearms Act in their jurisdictions by providing the required services, as listed in the Service Delivery Model for each agreement, in a timely and efficient manner to all firearms clients.

Performance measures: Percentage of properly completed individual licence applications finalized within the 45-day service standard.

Monitoring: Recipients are required to report to the CFP on various aspects of delivery and administration of the Firearms Act, as defined in each specific agreement.

AOCO

Expected results: Increase safety benefits provided by the CFP through partnerships and support to Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal groups; Partner organizations use contribution funding effectively.

Performance measures: The number of communities and individuals reached through partnership programs; a review of the results achieved document or deliverable compared with the funding proposal, work plan and itemized budget.

Monitoring: This will depend on the performance measures developed for a specific AOCO contribution agreement. Past AOCO agreements have required recipients to report to the CFP on their activities, such as the number of individuals who were successfully safety certified as part of firearms safety training delivered in an Aboriginal community. Other recipients report to the CFP on audience sizes and locations for firearms safety outreach products and/or messages.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

2015-16

The evaluation of the Transfer Payment Program Contributions to the Canadian Firearms Program (TPP-CFP) was conducted by the RCMP between June 2014 and January 2015. The evaluation was national in scope and covered the five-year period beginning April 1, 2009 and ending March 31, 2014.

Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
General targeted recipient groups First Nations communities; Other Aboriginal recipients and organizations; Industry-related; Municipalities and local organizations; Individuals; Non-profit organizations; Provinces and territories.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Firearms Funding Program for "Opt-in" Provinces and Territories

There is an annual meeting of all CFOs – both opt-in (provincially appointed) and opt-out (federally-appointed) – to discuss emerging issues about the administration of the Firearms Act. A monthly teleconference of managers from all jurisdictions is also held to discuss operational issues and promote dialogue and consistency in business operations.

AOCO

The CFP seeks out recipient organizations for AOCO contribution funding agreements through provincial/territorial CFOs who use their established outreach networks to connect the CFP with stakeholders, not-for-profit groups, Aboriginal groups, and firearms safety organizations.

Planning Information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19
Forecast
spending
2019-20
Planned
spending
2020-21
Planned
spending
2021-22
Planned
spending
Total grants N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total contributions 14,487,000 14,487,000 14,487,000 14,487,000
Total other types of transfer payments N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total program 14,487,000 14,487,000 14,487,000 14,487,000
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