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Global Affairs Canada

Report on Plans and Priorities 2016–2017

Section III: Supplementary Information Tables

3.2 List of Supplementary Information Tables The supplementary information tables listed in the 2016–2017 Report on Plans and Priorities can be found on the Global Affairs Canada website.

Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy

Details on Transfer Payment Programs Above $5 million

o Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program o Canada Fund for Local Initiatives o Canadian International Innovation Program (formerly International Science and Technology

Partnership Program) o Commonwealth Secretariat o Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization o Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program o Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations o Global Markets Support Program o Global Partnership Program o Global Peace and Security Fund o Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations o Grants in Lieu of Taxes on Diplomatic, Consular and International Organizations’ Property in Canada o International Atomic Energy Agency o International Criminal Court o International Development Assistance o International Financial Institutions o International Labour Organization o North Atlantic Treaty Organization Civil Administration o Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development o Organisation internationale de La Francophonie o Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe o Organization of American States o Projects and Development Activities Resulting from La Francophonie Summits o United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization United Nations Organization o United Nations Organization o United Nations Peacekeeping Operations o World Health Organization o World Trade Organization

Disclosure of Transfer Payment Programs Under $5 million

o Annual Voluntary Contributions to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and to the Organization of American States' Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission

o Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat o Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their

Disposal o Canada’s annual host country grant to the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity o Canadian International Arctic Fund (formerly called Northern Dimensions of Canada’s Foreign Policy) o Commonwealth Foundation o Commonwealth Youth Programme o Convention on Biological Diversity o Court of Arbitration - International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission o Diplomatic Supplement Retirement Benefit o Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture o International Atomic Energy Agency Technical Cooperation Fund o International Civil Aviation Organization o International Energy Agency

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o International Maritime Organization o International Seabed Authority o International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea o Non-Proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament o Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development o OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation o OECD Steel Committee (formerly International Commodity Organizations) o Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons o Payments under the Diplomatic Service Superannuation Act o Peace Implementation Council o Permanent Court of Arbitration o Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission o Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals

and Pesticides in International Trade o Permanent Secretariats of the Conférence des Ministres de la Jeunesse et des Sports de la

Francophonie and Conférence des ministres de l’Éducation de la Francophonie o Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants o UN Trust Fund on Indigenous Issues o UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture o United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change o Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and its Montreal Protocol on Substances

that Deplete the Ozone Layer o Wassenaar Arrangement o World Customs Organization o World Intellectual Property Organization

Upcoming Internal Audits and Evaluations over the Next Three Fiscal Years

o Internal Audits o Internal Evaluations

Up-Front Multi-Year Funding

o Centre for International Governance Innovation

User Fees

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Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy

1. Overview of the Federal Government's Approach to Sustainable Development

The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) 2013–16 guides the Government of Canada’s sustainable development activities, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. In keeping with the objectives of the Act to make environmental decision making more transparent and accountable to Parliament, Global Affairs Canada supports the implementation of the FSDS through the activities listed in this supplementary information table.

Global Affairs Canada’s sustainable development strategy presents the planned contributions and expected results for Theme I – Addressing Climate Change and Air Quality, and Theme IV - Shrinking the Environmental Footprint – Beginning with Government.

2. Themes I to III: Department and Agency-Led Targets

FSDS Goal FSDS Performance Indicator

FSDS Target

FSDS Goal 1 - Climate Change: In order to mitigate the effects of climate change, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emission levels and adapt to unavoidable impacts.

Expected impact of actions to meet the reduction target

FSDS Target 1.1: Climate Change Mitigation - Relative to 2005 emission levels, reduce Canada's total GHG emissions 17% by 2020.

3. Themes I to III: Implementation Strategies

Link to Global Affairs Canada Program Alignment Architecture: Sub-Program 1.2.2 - Summitry and Multilateral Diplomacy and Advocacy.

Implementation strategy: In support of Environment and Climate Change Canada, which is the department responsible for climate change negotiations for Canada, Global Affairs Canada will provide legal services and advice for the international negotiation meetings in which Canada participates, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Conference of the Parties. Global Affairs Canada will also coordinate financial obligations related to climate change.

Global Affairs Canada will support Canada's participation in multilateral forums outside of the UNFCCC and ensure that Canada's international climate change objectives are advanced in international meetings, including those addressing short-lived climate pollutants (e.g. Climate and Clean Air Coalition, Global Methane Initiative, Global Alliance for Climate-Smart Agriculture, Major Economies Forum, Arctic Council, International Maritime Organization, International Civil Aviation Organization).

Performance indicator: Degree to which, on a scale of 1 to 5, selected foreign representatives and decision makers were engaged.

Planned contributions for 2016-2017: Global Affairs Canada will continue to:

o provide legal services and advice for the international climate change negotiations, post-21st session of the Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC;

o manage important financial obligations related to climate change, including Canada’s long-term financial commitment of $2.65B; and

o support Canada’s participation in multilateral forums outside the UNFCCC. Expected result: Summit and multilateral decision makers are aware of Canada's international policies and priorities.

http://www.ec.gc.ca/dd-sd/default.asp?lang=En&n=A22718BA-1

http://www.ec.gc.ca/indicateurs-indicators/default.asp?lang=en&n=CCED3397-1

http://www.ec.gc.ca/indicateurs-indicators/default.asp?lang=en&n=CCED3397-1

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4. Theme IV: Targets and Implementation Strategies

Goal 7: Waste and Asset Management

Target 7.2: Green Procurement

As of April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada will continue to take action to embed environmental considerations into public procurement, in accordance with the federal Policy on Green Procurement.

Performance Measurement

Expected result

Environmentally responsible acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services.

Performance indicator Targeted performance level

Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014.

Planned completion date: March 31, 2016

Number and percentage of procurement and/or materiel management specialists who have completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course (C215) or equivalent, in fiscal year 2016- 17.

50 of 55 procurement and/or materiel management specialists or 90%

Number and percentage of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution toward green procurement, in fiscal year 2016-17.

4 managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel or 100%

Departmental green procurement target #1

By March 31, 2017, 95% of copy-paper purchases contain a minimum of 30% recycled content or equivalent certification.


Percentage of paper purchases meeting the target relative to total amount (in dollars or by volume) of all paper purchases in 2016-17.

95% by March 31, 2017


By March 31, 2017, 60% of purchases of chairs, desks, cabinets, shelving and panels will be environmentally preferred models.


Percentage of purchases of chairs, desks, cabinets, shelving and panels meeting the target relative to total amount (in dollars or by volume) of all purchases in fiscal year 2016-17.

60% by March 31, 2017


By March 31, 2017, 60% of purchases of copy paper, envelopes, notebooks, file folders, binders, writing instruments, toner cartridges and batteries will have environmental features.


Percentage of office supply purchases meeting the target relative to total amount (in dollars or by volume) of all office supply purchases in fiscal year 2016-17.

60% by March 31, 2017

Implementation strategy element or best practice Targeted performance level

7.2.1.5. Leverage common use procurement instruments where available and feasible.

Achieved

7.2.3. Train acquisition cardholders on green procurement. Achieved

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7.2.4. Increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement among managers.

Achieved

Target 7.3: Sustainable Workplace Operations

As of April 1, 2015, the Government of Canada will update and adopt policies and practices to improve the sustainability of its workplace operations.

Performance Measurement

Expected result

Departmental workplace operations have a reduced environmental impact.


An approach to maintain or improve the sustainability of the departmental workplace in place as of March 31, 2015.

A new Policy on Materiel Management was approved and posted in January, 2015.

Implementation strategy element or best practice Targeted performance level

7.3.1.1. Engage employees in greening government operations practices.

Achieved

7.3.1.2. Integrate environmental considerations into corporate policies, processes and practices in accordance with departmental refresh cycles.

Achieved

7.3.1.3. Maintain or improve existing approaches to sustainable workplace practices (i.e., printer ratios, paper usage and green meetings).

Achieved

7.3.1.4. Minimize the ratio of information technology (IT) assets per employee.

Achieved

7.3.1.5. Select and operate IT and office equipment in a manner that reduces energy consumption and material usage.

Achieved

7.3.1.6. Dispose of e-waste in an environmentally sound and secure manner.

Achieved

7.3.1.7. Reuse or recycle workplace materiel and assets in an environmentally sound and secure manner.

Achieved

7.3.1.8. Minimize all non-hazardous solid waste generated and leverage service offerings to maximize the diversion of waste.

Achieved

7.3.1.9. Increase the population density in office buildings and space utilization in special purpose buildings.

Achieved (within Canada)

7.3.1.10. Maintain or improve sustainable fleet management. Achieved (within Canada)

5. Additional Departmental Sustainable Development Activities and Initiatives

N/A

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6. Sustainable Development Management System

Global Affairs Canada ensures that its decision-making process includes consideration of the FSDS goals and targets through the application of the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals (Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process) and environmental reviews under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. The results of Detailed Analysis level SEAs are made public when respective initiatives are announced, demonstrating that environmental factors were integrated into the decision-making process.

For additional details on Global Affairs Canada’s activities in support of sustainable development, see Section II of this RPP and the department’s Sustainable Development website. For further details, please see the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

7. Strategic Environmental Assessment

The environmental assessment of policy, plan and program proposals, also known as strategic environmental assessment (SEA), is a tool to help decision makers consider sustainable development. SEAs provide a systematic approach for identifying important potential environmental effects (positive or negative) early in the planning process, before they occur.

The department has put in place internal processes to ensure that all its Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions and internal development proposals are subject to the application of the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals. The results of Detailed Analysis level SEAs are made public when initiatives are announced, demonstrating that the environmental effects, including any impacts on achieving the FSDS goals and targets, have been appropriately considered during proposal development and decision making.

Environmental assessments of trade negotiations are an important decision-making tool for promoting sustainable development. These assessments contribute to more open decision making within the federal government by engaging representatives from other levels of government, the public, the private sector and non-governmental organizations in this process. They also improve overall policy coherence at the national level by assisting decision makers to understand the environmental implications of trade policy.

For more information, please see the department’s Sustainable Development and Environmental Assessment of Trade Negotiations webpages.

Details on Transfer Payment Programs above $5 million

Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program

Name of transfer payment program: Anti-Crime Capacity Building Program (ACCBP) (funding approved by vote

in Parliament)

Start date: December 9, 2009

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011-2012 (amended); 2015-2016 (amendment)

Strategic Outcome: International Assistance and Poverty Alleviation - Poverty is reduced, and security and democracy are increased for those living in countries where Canada engages.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture:

Sub-Program 3.1.1 International Security and Threat Reduction

Description:

The ACCBP provides assistance to enhance the capacity of key beneficiary states, government entities and international organizations to prevent and respond to threats posed by international criminal activity, with a global mandate and a focus on the Americas.

http://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/default.asp?lang=En&n=B3186435-1

http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-15.21/index.html

http://www.international.gc.ca/department-ministere/sustainable-durable.aspx?lang=eng

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http://www.international.gc.ca/department-ministere/sustainable-durable.aspx?lang=eng

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Expected results:

Reduced threats related to transnational organized crime to Canadians, Canadian interests and populations in beneficiary countries;

Improved prevention of transnational organized crime by partner states and organizations; and

Improved legal and policy instruments and frameworks of partner states reflecting international security and threat reduction standards and best practices.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2015-2016 (Pending approval)

Decision following the results of last evaluation:

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Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation:

TBD: Finalization of this information was pending at time of publication.

General targeted recipient groups: International organizations, non-profit, for-profit, participating Canadian federal government departments and agencies, and other levels of government, as established under the approved terms and conditions of the ACCBP.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

The ACCBP invites its partners and other interested parties to complete and submit Concept Notes for prospective projects within its individual programs. Applicants include other federal government departments, departmental corporations, agencies, Crown corporations, non-government organizations and international organizations. The ACCBP works directly with recipient nations and their state agencies to determine how best to support their security efforts.

Type of transfer payment Forecast Spending 2015- 16 ($)

Planned Spending ($)

2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

Total grants 9,250,000 9,500,000 9,500,000 7,250,000

Total contributions 7,092,625 7,092,625 7,092,625 5,601,782

Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0

Total program 16,342,625 16, 592, 625 16, 592, 625 12,851,782

Canada Fund for Local Initiatives

Name of transfer payment program: Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: April 1, 2012

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contribution


Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011-2012

Strategic Outcome: Canada’s International Agenda - The international agenda is shaped to advance Canadian security, prosperity, interests and values.

Link to department’s Program Alignment Architecture:

Sub-Program 1.2.1: Bilateral and Regional Diplomacy and Advocacy

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Description:

The CFLI is a contribution program that aligns with Canada’s priorities for international assistance, particularly advancing democracy and ensuring security and stability. The program is delivered through Canada’s missions abroad in countries that are eligible for official development assistance. The program is intended to assist in the advocacy of Canada’s values and interests and the strengthening of Canada’s bilateral relations with the governments and civil societies of foreign countries. Through contribution agreements, the CFLI provides monetary assistance to cover all or a portion of the cost of projects that are generally between $25,000 and $50,000 and conceived and designed by local authorities, institutions or organizations. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Local stakeholders are aware of Canadian values and have enhanced capacities to support democracy, security and stability, and improved local participation in crisis response efforts, as measured by:

# of communications items oriented at local stakeholders with messaging on Canada’s values and interests; and

# of participants (men, women, girls and boys) receiving training, mentoring, coaching, etc.



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General targeted recipient groups: Within the context of countries eligible for official development assistance, eligible recipients include:

Local non-governmental, community and not-for-profit organizations;

Local academic institutions working on local projects;

International, intergovernmental, multilateral and regional institutions, organizations and agencies working on local development activities;

Municipal, regional or national government institutions or agencies of the recipient country working on local projects; and

Canadian non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations that are working on local development activities.


Missions engage in various forms of outreach to encourage applications for CFLI project proposals, including through mission websites and social media. Missions further engage with recipients through monitoring, site visits and end-of-year project reporting.

Type of transfer payment Forecast Spending 2015-16 ($)


2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

Total grants 0 0 0 0



Total transfer payments 14,700,000 34,100,000 34,100,000 34,100,000

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Canadian International Innovation Program (formerly International Science and Technology

Partnership Program [ISTPP])

Name of transfer payment program: Canadian International Innovation Program (CIIP) (program funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: October 3, 2005

End date: Ongoing




Strategic Outcome: International Commercial and Consular Services for Canadians – Canadians are satisfied with commercial and consular services.


Program 2.1: International Commerce

Sub-Program 2.1.3: International Innovation, Science and Technology

Description:

CIIP is a contribution program that supports Canadian companies in the development of technologies with potential for commercialization in collaboration with international partners in Brazil, China, India, Israel and South Korea. Support is provided to Canadian companies through Partnership Development Activities (PDAs), which facilitate the identification of specific partners in the CIIP targeted countries for industrial research and development (R & D) cooperation and by funding collaborative R & D projects between Canadian companies and partner organizations from CIIP targeted countries.

Expected results: Access to Global R & D Networks

Canadian companies have increased knowledge and networking opportunities related to potential international partnerships and global markets.

R & D Capacity Building

Canadian companies have increased innovation capacity. Economic Benefits

Canadian companies grow.

Canadian companies have increased business activity in global markets.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2014-2015


Amendment


2019-2020

General targeted recipient groups: Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises are the priority eligible recipients for CIIP. Occasional exceptions will be made to include larger companies if a unique benefit to Canada is identified.


PDA participants will be asked to complete a post-event survey to supply feedback on the relevance of the PDA.

R & D project recipients will be asked to complete a post-project survey to supply feedback on funding relevance.

Evaluation scope will include feedback from recipients and recipients’ country partners.

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Type of transfer payment Forecast Spending 2015–16 ($)


2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 1,500,000 5,852,500 5,852,500 4,620,000

Commonwealth Secretariat

Name of transfer payment program: Commonwealth Secretariat (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: September 28, 1965

End date: Ongoing






Sub-Program 1.2.3 Assessed Contributions to International Organizations.

Description:

Canada’s assessed contribution to the regular budget of the Commonwealth is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of Canada’s membership is to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy goals related to international peace, security and development and, to this end, to enhance relationships among the 53 Commonwealth member countries. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Greater adherence to Commonwealth values and principles, in particular those enunciated in the Commonwealth Charter;

More effective, efficient and equitable public governance;

Enhanced positive impact of social development;

Youth more integrated and valued in the political and development processes;

More inclusive economic growth and sustainable development; and

Strengthened resilience of small states and vulnerable states.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: N/A


N/A


N/A

General targeted recipient groups: International organizations


Canadian government engagement at the corporate level with the Commonwealth Secretariat is ensured by its role on the Executive Committee and its seat on the Board of Governors. These governance bodies are platforms from which to advance Canadian priorities in

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foreign policy and development. The High Commission of Canada in the United Kingdom represents Canada on these bodies. The High Commission is supported by Headquarters to develop and promote Canadian positions in this forum.



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 6,839,171 6,971,361 6,971,361 6,971,361

Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization

Name of transfer payment program: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: February 1998

End date: Ongoing



Fiscal year for terms and conditions: December 2011 – extended indefinitely by the Minister of Foreign Affairs


International Assistance and Poverty Alleviation - Poverty is reduced, and security and democracy are increased for those living in countries where Canada engages.


Sub-Program 1.2.3 Assessed Contributions to International Organizations


Description:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the CTBTO, which is responsible for implementing the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.

Expected results:

Effective and efficient implementation of the CTBTO’s major programs as reflected in its program and budget;

Continued Canadian participation in the CTBTO’s activities, including the Preparatory Commission and its political and technical subsidiary bodies to ensure actions and decisions are consistent with Canadian foreign policy priorities.



N/A

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The CTBTO’s internal and external oversight bodies provide functions such as internal audit, program monitoring, program evaluation, inspections, consulting and investigations. The CTBTO’s current external auditor is France’s Cour des comptes. Canada's representatives to the CTBTO have access to any audit and financial reports produced by the oversight bodies and presented to the Preparatory Commission.

Global Affairs Canada officials are able to review these reports and advocate Canadian issues as required.


Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: N/A



2016-17 2017-18 2018-19



Total other types of payments 0 0 0 0

Total program 4,597,807 5,082,252 5,082,252 5,082,252

Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program

Name of transfer payment program: Counter-Terrorism Capacity Building Program (CTCBP) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: September 2005

End date: Ongoing



Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011-2012 (amended); 2015-2016 (amendment)




Description:

The CTCBP provides training, equipment, infrastructure and technical assistance to enhance the capacity of key beneficiary states, government entities and international organizations to prevent and respond to threats posed by terrorist activity.

Expected results:

Reduced threats related to terrorism to Canadians, Canadian interests and populations in beneficiary countries;

Improved prevention of terrorism by partner states and organizations; and

Improved legal and policy instruments and frameworks of partner states reflecting international security and threat reduction standards and best practices.



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General targeted recipient groups: International organizations, non-profit, for-profit, participating Canadian federal government departments and agencies and other levels of government, as established under the approved terms and conditions of the CTCBP.


The CTCBP invites its partners and other interested parties to complete and submit Concept Notes for prospective projects within its individual programs. Applicants include other federal government departments, departmental corporations, agencies, Crown corporations, non-governmental organizations and international organizations. The CTCBP works directly with recipient nations and their state agencies to determine how best to support their security efforts.

Type of transfer payment Forecast Spending 2015- 16 ($)


2016–17 2017–18 2018–19

Total grants 9,170,000 5,470,000 5,470,000 5,470,000



Total program 23,420,000 10,370,000 10,370,000 10,370,000

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

Name of transfer payment program: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: 1945

End date: Ongoing







Description:

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the FAO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy goals related to agricultural development and to provide Canada with a voice in the international community. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Promote the common welfare by furthering action for the purpose of raising levels of nutrition and standards of living of the peoples within member nations;

Secure improvements in the efficiency of the production and distribution of all food and agricultural products, including marine products, forestry products and in fisheries; and

Better the condition of rural populations.



N/A

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N/A



N/A



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 17,329,741 19,605,874 19,605,874 19,605,874

Global Markets Support Program

Name of transfer payment program: Global Markets Support Program (GMSP) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)


End date: Ongoing




Strategic Outcome: International Commercial and Consular Services for Canadians - Canadians are satisfied with commercial and consular services.


Sub-Program 2.1.1 International Business Development through Promotion of Exports and Trade in Canada and Abroad

Description:

The GMSP harmonizes previously existing programs, a five-year foreign trade zone component and a five-year exports and trade component under one umbrella mechanism:

Invest Canada-Community Initiatives;

Global Opportunities for Associations;

Going Global Innovation (currently not active);

Foreign Trade Zones Marketing Program (FTZ-MP); and

CanExport: a new Export Development Program for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The objective of the program is to build a stronger and more competitive Canadian capacity to compete in the global economy. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Invest Canada - Community Initiatives:

Enhance the capability and effectiveness of Canadian communities to attract, retain and expand foreign direct investment (FDI) as measured by analysis of recipient performance reports and surveys.

Key Performance Measures and Indicators:

Number of leads generated from program-funded activities;

Recipient’s feedback on whether or not knowledge of opportunities has improved and in what manner; and

Number of potential investors who requested information, participated in site visits and/or submitted investment proposals.

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Global Opportunities for Associations:

Stimulate the engagement of Canadian industry associations, their members, and non-member firms in international markets, in order to expand commercial linkages and facilitate future successes abroad as measured by analysis of recipient performance reports and surveys.


Evidence that more Canadian companies are involved in international business as indicated by agreements/ negotiated joint ventures (partnerships, distributors, agents, etc.) within three years of project completion; and

Number of companies that have expanded their international business. Going Global Innovation:

Increase Canadian science and technological innovation and commercialization opportunities as measured by analysis of recipient performance reports and surveys.


Number of collaborative international research and development initiatives that have been facilitated by GMSP-funded projects within three years of project completion (as evidenced by formal agreements entered into);

For each collaborative international research and development initiative that has been facilitated by GMSP-funded projects, recipient’s feedback on whether or not it has led or will lead to the commercialization of products, technologies, etc. and the potential value; and

Number of partnerships entered into between Canadian researchers and key players in foreign countries within a year of project completion (as evidenced by agreements entered into, such as memorandums of understanding and letters of intent).

Foreign Trade Zones Marketing Program (FTZ-MP):

Enhance Canada’s globally competitive business environment through promotion of Canada’s foreign trade zone advantage to potential foreign investors as measured by analysis of recipient performance reports and surveys.


Number of leads generated from program-funded activities;

Recipient’s feedback on whether or not knowledge of opportunities has improved and in what manner;

Number of potential investment opportunities identified, as indicated by potential investors who requested information, participated in site visits and/or submitted investment proposal;

Number and source of new FDI (from existing and/or new investors) received that was facilitated by FTZ-MP-funded projects; and

Number of jobs created that were facilitated by FTZ-MP-funded projects.

CanExport:

Provide direct financial assistance to Canadian SMEs seeking to develop new export opportunities and markets, especially in high-growth emerging markets.


Evidence that Canadian SMEs have started exporting within three years of project completion;

Evidence that Canadian SMEs have diversified their export markets within three years of project completion; and

Number of companies that have expanded their international business development efforts.



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General targeted recipient groups: Each component targets different groups of eligible recipients, all based in Canada:

Invest Canada - Community Initiatives: municipalities, communities, and non-profit organizations and locally based organizations acting as a third party or intermediary on behalf of a number of eligible communities;

Global Opportunities for Associations: trade or industry associations (or a regional association with a national perspective) or national horizontal/multi-sectorial organizations;

Going Global Initiative: Canadian researchers from private companies, universities and non-government research centres (all levels of government);

FTZ-MP: Canadian regional organizations and non-profit organizations; and

CanExport: SMEs.


Acquire feedback on programs and identify potential areas of improvement through recipient surveys;

Add a section on the website for feedback from recipients; and

Scope program evaluation to include recommendations for recipient engagement.



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 7,946,537 17,955,855 17,955,855 17,037,363

Global Partnership Program

Name of transfer payment program: Global Partnership Program (GPP)


End date: March 31, 2018



Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013-2014 (amended)



Sub-Program 3.1.1. International Security and Threat Reduction

Description:

The GPP is responsible for the implementation of Canada’s participation in the 30-partner (and growing) Global Partnership Against the Spread of Weapons and Materials of Mass Destruction (the Global Partnership). The GPP was renewed for an additional $367 million over five years (2013-2018) to address emerging weapons of mass destruction (WMD) proliferation threats globally, corresponding with the G-8’s decision to expand the Global Partnership’s geographic focus. The GPP implements cooperative WMD threat reduction projects in the following priority areas: nuclear and radiological security; biological security; support for the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 1540; chemical weapons destruction; and countering WMD knowledge proliferation.

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Expected results:

Reduced threats to Canadians and the global population from WMDs and/or chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN)-related materials;

Strengthened prevention of, and/or response of partner states, organizations and global networks, to the proliferation of WMDs;

Reduced access to CBRN-related materials by non-state actors and states of proliferation concern; and

Improved legal and policy instruments and frameworks of partner states that meet international security and threat reduction standards and best practices.



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General targeted recipient groups: International organizations with relevant CBRN security expertise and capacities in which Canada is a member or participant; partner foreign states and entities thereof, including those states whose WMD counter-proliferation regimes are deemed to be vulnerable; all other legal entities, including individuals who meet the eligibility requirements under the GPP's approved terms and conditions; Crown corporations and government departments.


In addition to using Global Affairs Canada's global network of missions to identify potential project initiatives, the GPP undertakes targeted outreach and assessment missions to countries identified in its interdepartmental strategic programming framework exercise. The GPP also engages with relevant multilateral institutions (e.g. International Atomic Energy Agency, World Health Organization, Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons) and in international forums (e.g. Global Partnership Working Group and Nuclear Security Summit Sherpa and Sous-Sherpa meetings) to engage potential partners and exchange information on important potential recipients.



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19

Total grants 13,610,572 20,550,000 20,550,000 0

Total contributions 34,240,000 42,940,000 42,940,000 0


Total program 47,850,572 63,490,000 63,490,000 0

Global Peace and Security Fund

Name of transfer payment program: Global Peace and Security Fund (GPSF) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: September 18, 2006

End date: March 31, 2016




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Sub-Program 3.1.1: International Security and Threat Reduction

Description:

The GPSF is administered by the Global Affairs Canada Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force (START). START responds to the on-going international demand for Canadian support and involvement in complex crises, including conflicts and natural disasters, and coordinates whole-of-government engagements in fragile and conflict-affected states. The GPSF funds Canada’s standing institutional capacity and provides international assistance to prevent and respond to crises in support of stabilization and reconstruction in affected states. The GPSF is also used to support START policy analysis and development, crisis analysis and planning, coordination activities and program management, as well as international election observation missions, police and civilian deployments, and related programming delivered by other federal departments and agencies. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Reduced threats to Canadians, affected populations where Canada engages, and globally from instability, state fragility, international crime, terrorism, weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and/or chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear-related materials as measured by:

Number / total of countries where the Global Affairs Canada Stabilization and Reconstruction Task Force is active that show an improvement in their scores in related and relevant indices (Fragile State Index, Global Peace Index, United Nations Office on Drugs and Corruption and World Governance Index).

Improved prevention of, mitigation and/or response to violent conflict, fragility, instability, terrorism and transnational organized crime and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) by partner states, organizations and global networks, as measured by:

Percent / total surveyed capacity building recipients (female/male) who identify using the skills learned or assets provided in their work related to preventing, mitigating, and/or responding to violent conflict, fragility, instability, terrorism and transnational organized crime and the proliferation of WMDs and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN)-related materials over the past year.

Improved legal and policy instruments and frameworks of partner states that meet international security and threat reduction standards and best practices, as measured by:

Number of security-related, anti-crime, counter-terrorism or WMD policy frameworks, action plans and legal instruments ratified, amended or adopted in countries in which Global Affairs Canada engages that are compliant with international standards and best practices.



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General targeted recipient groups: Governments of affected states and other foreign governments (including member governments of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development), including their institutions, organizations, and agencies;

Multilateral, intergovernmental, international and regional organizations, agencies and institutions;

National and international non-governmental organizations, charitable and benevolent associations and other not-for-profit organizations;

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Other levels of government in Canada (provincial, territorial and municipal governments, including their institutions, organizations, and agencies);

Academic institutions;

Private-sector entities and corporations; and

Canadian federal Crown corporations.


Applicants may submit their project proposals at any time of the year. A GPSF application template (as well as general information about and objectives of the program) are posted on the START website.



2016-17 2017-18 2018-19

Total grants 45,000,000 0 0 0

Total contributions 55,000,000 0 0 0


Total program 100,000,000 0 0 0

Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations

Name of transfer payment program: Grants and Contributions in Aid of Academic Relations (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: January 1, 1989

End date: Ongoing



Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2015- 2016

Strategic Outcome: International Commercial and Consular Services for Canadians – Canadians are satisfied with commercial and consular services.


Sub-Program 2.1.1 International Business Development through Promotion of Exports and Trade in Canada and Abroad

Description:

These grants and contributions expand international education programs to more effectively and efficiently advance departmental priorities, which include contributing to Canada’s competitiveness in the education sector and promoting democracy, the rule of law and human rights. Recipients are not required to repay grant funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Raised awareness of Canada among future leaders, decision makers and the general public in foreign countries, as measured by:

# of applications received and number of scholarship recipients who have studied in Canada and have experienced Canada’s models of democratic governance; and

# of senior institutional leaders from Latin America and the Caribbean who have visited Canadian universities and colleges and met Canadian academic officials with whom they can create linkages.

Canada’s knowledge advantage is recognized worldwide and serves to strengthen Canadian interests and economic prosperity, as measured by:

# of collaborative linkages established between foreign and Canadian institutions;

# of scholarship recipients who have experienced Canada’s academic excellence; and

# of international students who, through their studies and research in Canada, contribute to brain circulation to Canadian industry and academic institutions while in Canada.

http://www.international.gc.ca/START-GTSR/index.aspx?lang=eng

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2018-2019

General targeted recipient groups: Non-governmental organizations, post-secondary and higher learning institutions, academics, scholars and students from Canada and abroad.


Promotion of programs by missions, collaborations with non-governmental organizations, participation in education conferences and forums, website, Twitter, news items via Really Simple Syndication (RSS) feeds, and annual collaboration missions of international academic institutional leaders to Canada.



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19

Total grants 2,470,000 2,530,000 2,530,000 2,530,000



Total program 7,534,293 7,117,627 7,117,627 7,117,627

Grants in Lieu of Taxes on Diplomatic, Consular and International Organizations’ Property in

Canada

Name of transfer payment program: Grants in lieu of taxes on diplomatic, consular and international organizations’ property in Canada (funding approved by vote in Parliament)


End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants



Strategic Outcome: Canada’s International Agenda – The international agenda is shaped to advance Canadian security, prosperity, interests and values.


Sub-Program 1.2.1 Bilateral and Regional Diplomacy and Advocacy

Description:

The Diplomatic, Consular and International Organizations’ Property Grants Order (P.C.1979-59, January 18, 1979), the Municipal Grants Act, and successor orders and acts form the statutory basis of this program. The related memorandum of understanding between Global Affairs Canada, Public Works and Government Services Canada, and the National Capital Commission, establishes responsibilities and procedures governing the provision of services related to the payment of grants in lieu of real property and frontage or area taxes with respect to diplomatic and consular property. These procedures are designed to ensure fiscal and operational accountability while promoting efficient program delivery.

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Expected results:

Canada’s international commitments are met, as measured by:

Timely and accurate administration of payments to taxing authorities in Canada with respect to exempt properties owned by foreign states; and

Maintenance and expansion of the most favourable property tax exemption opportunities for Canadian missions abroad.



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2016-2017

General targeted recipient groups: “Taxing authorities,” as defined under the Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act


N/A



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19

Total grants 15,854,000 15,854,000 15,854,000 15,854,000

Total contributions 0 0 0 0


Total program 15,854,000 15,854,000 15,854,000 15,854,000

International Atomic Energy Agency

Name of transfer payment program: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)


End date: Ongoing







Description:

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the IAEA is a legally binding obligation of membership. Payment is made to ensure that membership is in good standing and to maintain influence and credibility in a key international body, the aims of which Canada supports. The IAEA is the world’s centre of cooperation in the nuclear field and it works to further the safe, secure and peaceful use of nuclear technology, in particular by verifying that states adhere to their commitments to use nuclear energy only for peaceful purposes. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

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Expected results:

Effective and efficient implementation of the IAEA’s major programs, as reflected in the Agency’s biennial program and budget, and effective participation for Canada in the Agency’s activities;

Direct and indirect technical and commercial dividends to the Canadian nuclear industry; and

IAEA actions and decisions consistent with Canadian foreign policy priorities.



N/A


N/A





2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 14,437,258 16,589,976 16,589,976 16,589,976

International Criminal Court

Name of transfer payment program: International Criminal Court (ICC) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)


End date: Ongoing







Description:

The ICC is the first permanent, treaty-based, international criminal court established to help end impunity for the perpetrators of the most serious crimes of concern to the international community. Although the Court’s expenses are funded primarily by states parties, it also receives contributions from governments, international organizations, individuals, corporations and other entities. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

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Expected results:

Enable the ICC to carry out investigations and prosecutions—to date, 23 cases in ten situations have been brought before the Court. For more information, please visit the Court's website.

Engage in outreach to promote accountability for serious international crimes and advance the interests of justice; the Court has created an outreach strategy and published a report for the General Assembly. The Court also reports on its outreach activities on an annual basis to the Assembly of States Parties (ASP). Reports to the 2015 ASP are available on the Court's website.

Carry on all other activities required and expected of a judicial body functioning in accordance with international standards.

Carry on all activities in accordance with the Court's internal and external oversight mechanisms. Internal controls are being maintained by the Court's Registrar, including through the Office of Internal Audit. The ASP also appointed an External Auditor and created the Committee on Budget and Finance for the budgetary and financial review and monitoring of the resources of the Court. The Court's reports to the ASP contain detailed performance measures and performance indicators for its various activities. All proposed ICC budgets, Committee on Budget and Finance reports, financial statements, external audit reports, and resolutions are available on the ICC website.



N/A


N/A



Canada is an active participant in the annual Assembly of States Parties and on the Committee on Budget and Finance. Canada’s mission in The Hague is regularly in direct contact with Court officials and, together with Global Affairs Canada mission in New York, participates in working groups dealing with governance and financial issues affecting the Court.



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 9,187,684 10,822,827 10,822,827 10,822,827

International Development Assistance

Name of transfer payment program: International Development Assistance

Start date: 2001-2002

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grant and contribution




https://www.icc-cpi.int/en_menus/icc/situations%20and%20cases/Pages/situations%20and%20cases.aspx

https://www.icc-cpi.int/en_menus/asp/sessions/documentation/14th-session/Pages/default.aspx

https://www.icc-cpi.int/en_menus/asp/Pages/asp_home.aspx

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Sub-program 3.1.2: Advancing Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and the Rule of Law; Sub-program 3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth; Sub-program 3.2.2: Children and Youth, including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health; Sub-program 3.2.3: Food Security; Sub-program 3.2.4: Multisector Assistance, Social Development, and Development Engagement; Sub-program 3.3.1: Humanitarian Programming; Sub-program 3.3.2: Partners for Humanitarian Assistance.

Description: Official development assistance (ODA) activities contribute to poverty reduction, take into account the perspectives of the poor, and are consistent with international human rights standards, as per the Official Development Assistance Accountability Act (the Act). ODA may also be provided for the purposes of alleviating the effects of a natural or man-made disaster or other emergency occurring outside Canada. Global Affairs Canada is the lead department responsible for Canada's ODA. The majority of the department’s international assistance activities meet the requirements of the Act. However, Global Affairs Canada’s transfer payment program does not preclude activities falling outside the scope of the Act. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Sub-program 3.1.2: Advancing Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and the Rule of Law

Expected Result Performance Indicator

Enhanced or maintained equitable and inclusive participation of women, men, girls and boys and civil society in civic life and decision making processes that affect their lives, particularly the poor, the marginalised and those at-risk.

# of local civil society partners and the media participating in democratic processes, in countries in which Global Affairs Canada engages.

Increased gender-sensitive promotion, protection and respect for human rights and rule of law by governments, civil society and other independent and multilateral institutions.

# / total of gender-sensitive policies, plans, legal frameworks, laws, or regulations that have been developed or enacted by governments, as a result of Global Affairs Canada engagement, in accordance with international human rights and rule of law standards.

Increased accountability to the rights and priorities of all people, particularly of women, girls and boys, the poor and the marginalized and those at risk, by independent institutions, representative bodies, and political parties.

# / total policies, legislation, actions plans, strategies, regulations, and frameworks, reformed or passed, that promote accountability in countries in which Global Affairs Canada engages in advancing democracy.

Sub-Program 3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth


Improved enabling environment for sustainable economic development, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in sustainable economic growth programming.

# / total of Global Affairs Canada sustainable economic growth projects that show an increase in the # of recommendations for the enactment, elimination, and/or revision of laws, policies, regulations, amendments and/or codes followed-through.

Increased equitable use of business development and financial services, and engagement in trade and value chain opportunities by micro, small and medium enterprises, particularly those led by women, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in sustainable economic growth programming.

# / total of Global Affairs Canada sustainable economic growth projects that show an increase in the # of micro, small and medium enterprises (male/female) accessing business development services and/or financial services (includes micro finances).

Improved employability or entrepreneurship of targeted vulnerable groups, particularly women and youth, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in sustainable economic growth programming.

# / total of Global Affairs Canada sustainable economic growth projects that show an increase in the # of graduates (male/female, rural/urban) of demand driven skills for employment programs or entrepreneurship programs.

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Sub-program 3.2.2: Children and Youth, including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health


Improved delivery and use of essential health services for women of reproductive age, newborns and children under five, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in maternal, newborn and child health programming.

# / total Global Affairs Canada maternal, newborn and child health projects where the % of live births attended by skilled health personnel has increased.

Improved delivery of quality formal and non-formal education to the end of secondary for girls and boys in non-crisis situations, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in education programming.

# / total of Global Affairs Canada education projects where the # of children (female/male) who complete a formal education has increased.

Enhanced effectiveness of child protection systems and services, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in child protection programming.

# / total Global Affairs Canada child protection projects where the # of girls and boys reached with child protection services has increased.

Sub-program 3.2.3: Food Security


Increased adoption of sustainable agricultural practices or models by smallholder farmers, especially women farmers, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in food security programming.

# / total Global Affairs Canada food security projects where the # of smallholder farmers using sustainable agricultural practices has increased.

Improved efficiency of agricultural value chains, including value chain actors and agri-food enterprises, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in food security programming.

# / total Global Affairs Canada food security projects where the amount (in $) of new investments by value chain actors along segments of the value chain has increased.

Improved consumption of nutritious foods by food insecure and undernourished populations in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in food security programming.

# / total Global Affairs Canada food security projects where nutrition in diets has improved.

Sub-program 3.2.4: Multisector Assistance, Social Development, and Development Engagement


Increased effectiveness of multilateral and global development organizations supported by Global Affairs Canada.

% (out of total) of organizations funded by Global Affairs Canada, assessed by the Multilateral Organisation Performance Assessment Network during the reporting period receiving a score of “adequate” on their development effectiveness ratings.

Increased engagement of Canadians as global citizens. # of Canadians engaged as global citizens to support international development efforts in Canada and abroad as a result of Global Affairs Canada support.

Sub-program 3.3.1: Humanitarian Programming


Increased immediate access to and use of assistance (material and services) required to meet basic human needs and protection service by crisis affected people, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in humanitarian programming.

Proportion of Global Affairs Canada funding provided in response to the consolidated annual appeals process committed in a timely manner (i.e. within the first quarter of the calendar year).

Sub-program 3.3.2: Partners for Humanitarian Assistance


Improved effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian action by Global Affairs Canada humanitarian partner organizations and by the international humanitarian system, in countries where Global Affairs Canada engages in humanitarian programming.

Proportion of Global Affairs Canada long-term institutional support payments to humanitarian organizations committed in a timely manner (i.e. within the first quarter of the calendar year).

Please consult Strategic Outcome 3 in Section 2 of the 2016-17 Report on Plans and Priorities for details on international security and democratic development, international development and international humanitarian assistance programs.

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N/A

General targeted recipient groups: Please see Strategic Outcome 3 in Section 2 of the 2016-2017 Report on Plans and Priorities for more details.


Please see Strategic Outcome 3 in Section 2 of the 2016-2017 Report on Plans and Priorities for more details.



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19

Grants for Multilateral Programming 1,632,415,198 1,962,345,854 1,925,676,028 1,877,673,519

Grants for Bilateral Programming 2,000,000 9,900,000 9,900,000 9,900,000

Grants for Partnership with Canadians Programming

27,846,507 38,900,000 38,900,001 38,900,001

Total grants 1,662,261,705 2,011,145,854 1,974,476,029 1,926,473,520

Contributions for Multilateral Programming 79,230,442 9,051,550 12,150,000 122,150,000

Contributions for Bilateral Programming 823,868,539 440,728,986 444,383,702 444,669,769

Contributions for Partnership with Canadians Programming

249,261,800 218,292,015 218,292,015 218,292,015

Total contributions 1,152,360,781 668,072,551 674,825,717 785,111,784


Total program 2,814,622,486 2,679,218,405 2,649,301,746 2,711,585,304

International Financial Institutions

Name of transfer payment program: International Financial Institutions (IFIs) as per the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act

Start date: N/A

End date: Ongoing


Type of appropriation: Statutory Authority (Payments to International Financial Institutions – Direct payments)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: N/A



Sub-Program 3.2.1 Sustainable Economic Growth;

Sub-Program 3.2.2 Children and Youth, including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health;

Sub-Program 3.2.3 Food Security; and

Sub-Program 3.2.4 Multisector Assistance, Social Development, and Development Engagement.

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Description:

International financial institutions such as the World Bank and the regional development banks (including the African Development Bank, the Asian Development Bank, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the Inter-American Development Bank) provide financial services and focus on country-specific development solutions. Payments to IFIs are made in accordance with sections 3(a), 3(c) and section 12 of the International Development (Financial Institutions) Assistance Act. These include direct payment to the institutions to enable the IFIs to finance their concessional funding windows for assistance to the poorest developing countries and the purchase of shares of the institution. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Increased effectiveness of Canadian development cooperation through engagement with, and investment in, multilateral and global organizations, to address humanitarian and development challenges, as measured by:

Progress in global food security, health, education, and sustainable economic growth in developing countries.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2008-2009 (covered by "Review of the Effectiveness of CIDA's Multilateral Delivery Channel")

Evaluations for the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the Asian Development Bank (AsDB) were completed and published on the Global Affairs Canada website in 2013.


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Please consult the Global Affairs Canada Rolling Five-Year Development Evaluation Work Plan.



N/A



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19


Total contributions 0 0 0 0

Total other types of transfer payments 292,500,000 245,000,000 245,000,000 245,000,000

Total program 292,500,000 245,000,000 245,000,000 245,000,000

International Labour Organization

Name of transfer payment program: International Labour Organization (ILO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: The ILO was founded in 1919, and Canada has been a member since inception.

End date: Ongoing





http://www.international.gc.ca/department-ministere/evaluation/index.aspx?lang=eng

http://www.international.gc.ca/development-developpement/rp-1419-pq.aspx?lang=eng

http://www.international.gc.ca/development-developpement/rp-1419-pq.aspx?lang=eng

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Description:

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the ILO, a UN specialized agency, is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy goals related to international labour and social policy issues and provide it with a voice in the international community. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Development and effective supervision of international labour standards and realization of fundamental principles and rights at work;

Targeted action against child labour, giving priority to the urgent elimination of its worst forms;

Contributions to poverty reduction through promotion of coherent economic and social policies that support employment creation;

Assistance to constituents in the development of skills and employability policies and programs for decent work;

Better instruments and tools for policy analysis and formulation that support good governance and the extension of social protections to vulnerable workers; and

Strengthened social dialogue on labour and social-policy issues at the national and international levels.



N/A


N/A



N/A



2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 13,912,119 16,068,293 16,068,293 16,068,293

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Civil Administration

Name of transfer payment program: North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Civil Administration (funding approved by vote in Parliament)


End date: Ongoing





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Description:

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to NATO flows from its membership in NATO under the 1949 North Atlantic Treaty. Canada’s contribution furthers its foreign policy goals by funding the administrative budget of NATO, an international organization vital to Canadian defence and security interests. NATO was designed to promote the stability of the North Atlantic area and to safeguard the freedom and security of its people by political and military means, based on the principles of democracy, individual liberty and international law. NATO accounts are subject to annual audit by the International Board of Auditors (IBAN) for NATO. Since September 1, 2014, and through a voluntary national contribution, Canada has a representative on the IBAN for a four-year period. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Effective decision making by the Alliance in pursuit of NATO’s objectives of stability and security in the North Atlantic region in the context of a rapidly changing international security environment in eastern Europe and the Middle East and North Africa region, as measured by, for example, implementation of NATO’s Readiness Action Plan, including in the context of the upcoming NATO Summit in Warsaw in 2016;

Linked to above, direct support to Prime Ministerial and Ministerial engagement in NATO decision-making processes (e.g. Summits, Ministerial meetings);

Support to NATO operations as measured by progress with respect to ongoing NATO operations and missions, including in Kosovo, Afghanistan and elsewhere;

Appropriate response to current and emerging defence and security challenges as measured by, for example, ongoing progress on NATO cyber defence, and by ensuring that NATO is able to defend its own networks against cyber-attacks;

Enhanced relations with NATO partners and cooperation with other international organizations as measured by political and practical cooperation with partners and the implementation of policies aimed at enhancing these relationships;

Proper management of the Alliance's resources as measured by ongoing reform and transformation initiatives, which include increasing NATO’s transparency and accountability, and ensuring appropriate value for money; and

The construction of the new NATO headquarters building, which is expected to be completed in early 2017.



N/A


N/A





2016-17 2017-18 2018-19




Total program 39,866,752 25,577,573 25,577,573 25,577,573

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Name of transfer payment program: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: March 20, 1975

End date: Ongoing







Description:

The mission of the OECD is to promote policies that will improve the economic and social well-being of people around the world. The OECD works with governments to understand what drives economic, social and environmental change, measures productivity and global flows of trade and investment, analyzes and compares data to predict future trends, and sets international standards on a wide range of areas, from agriculture and tax to the safety of chemicals. The OECD’s planning, budgeting and management are all organized on a results-based system. Results are tracked by the Secretariat and are assessed for quality and impact by member countries in the Programme Implementation Report (PIR). The member country assessments in the PIR are further considered by national delegates to OECD committees and by the Secretariat with a view to improving performance in delivering results in the subsequent program of work. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Find solutions to common economic problems by working cooperatively with members toward the development of international standards, models, guidelines, and agreements;

Implement OECD work programs and policy positions that reflect input from across the Canadian government and support domestic priorities;

Influence the policy development of other members and of non-members to improve the functioning of the international economic environment, particularly through collaboration with the G-20 and G-7;

Analyze new and emerging issues, both domestic and global, that affect our economy and standard of living;

Improved engagement with non-members, reflecting Canadian priorities to increase the long-term effectiveness of the organization;

Institutional reforms to improve the OECD's ability to cope with new issues and power dynamics; and

Sound management of the OECD.



N/A


N/A



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2016-17 2017-18 2018-19



Total other types transfer payments 0 0 0 0

Total program 14,144,026 14,807,287 14,807,287 14,807,287

Organisation internationale de la Francophonie

Name of transfer payment program: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)


End date: Ongoing







Description:

Canada’s assessed contribution to the regular budget of the OIF is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of Canada’s membership is to promote Canadian values (cultural and linguistic diversity, democracy, human rights, good governance, etc.) and interests; to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy objectives related to international peace, security, development and prosperity; and to enhance relationships among the 80 La Francophonie member states and governments. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Greater adherence to La Francophonie values and principles;

More effective, efficient and equitable global governance;

Women and youth more integrated and valued in political and development processes;

More inclusive economic growth and sustainable development; and

Continuation of cooperation programs and activities undertaken by the organization as measured by performance measures and performance indicators for monitoring and reporting, as established under the approved terms and conditions.

Global Affairs Canada does not govern OIF’s performance management strategy; however, the department receives annual financial statements, annual reports from the OIF Comptroller and the external auditor and a report from the Secretary General (in French only) every two years. Canada is represented by the Minister of La Francophonie at the Conférence Ministérielle de la Francophonie, and by the Prime Minister of Canada at summits. As well, a number of administrative and financial meetings at the officer level and at the level of the Prime Minister’s Personal Representative to La Francophonie are held during the year at which such reports are presented.



N/A


2017-2018

http://www.francophonie.org/-Rapports-.html

http://www.francophonie.org/-Rapports-.html

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2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 13,742,903 15,073,146 15,073,152 15,073,152

Organization of American States

Name of transfer payment program: Organization of American States (OAS) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: May 31, 1990

End date: Ongoing







Description:

The OAS was established in order to achieve among its member states an order of peace and justice, to promote their solidarity, to strengthen their collaboration, and to defend their sovereignty, their territorial integrity, and their independence. The OAS is composed of 35 member states of the Americas and constitutes the main political, juridical, and social governmental forum in the hemisphere. In addition, it has granted permanent observer status to 69 states, as well as to the European Union. The OAS effectively implements its purposes using an approach based on the following four pillars: democracy, human rights, security, and development. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Strengthening of the OAS as the key political forum through which Canada promotes its hemispheric interests as measured by the relevance of resolutions and initiatives adopted; the level of support for Canadian initiatives and proposals; the degree of alignment of OAS resolutions and initiatives with the goals of Canada’s engagement in the Americas; and the opportunity to influence key partners in the Americas;

Promotion and consolidation of democracy, and strengthening of human rights, governance and the rule of law as measured by the relevance of resolutions and initiatives with respect to people‘s participation, domestic policies, resource level and cooperation (i.e. capacity building, best practices and legal matters) as well as reports and statistics on implementation by the OAS;

Enhanced regional multilateral cooperation on security issues in the Americas as measured by the relevance of resolutions and initiatives with respect to domestic policies, resource level and cooperation (i.e. capacity building, best practices and legal matters) as well as reports and statistics on implementation by the OAS including on Canadian-funded projects executed in partnership with the OAS; and

Increased effectiveness and efficiency of the OAS through increased accountability and transparency as measured by the degree of implementation of the reform agenda mandated by resolutions and decisions by OAS member states as presented in reports.

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The Terms and Conditions governing this transfer payment do not specify the performance measures and indicators. The OAS’s Office of the Inspector General and Board of External Auditors monitor the OAS’s financial, operational and administrative operations and ensure observance and compliance with policies, rules and practices established by the General Secretariat. Reports are produced and approved annually.



N/A


N/A


Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Canada maintains a permanent mission to the OAS, headed by an ambassador and permanent representative to the OAS in Washington, D.C.



2016-17 2017-18 2018-19




Total program 10,670,440 11,556,780 11,556,780 11,556,780

Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe

Name of transfer payment program: Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) (program funding approved by vote in Parliament)





End date: Ongoing



Sub-Program 1.2.3: Assessed Contributions to International Organizations

Description:

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to the OSCE is an obligation arising from its membership in what has become the world’s largest regional security organization, with 57 participating states from North America, Europe, and Eurasia. Canada’s contribution furthers its foreign policy goals related to human rights, fundamental freedoms, fragile states, democratization, conflict prevention, mediation, crisis management, arms control, and post-conflict development. This is achieved by funding capacity-building programs implemented by the OSCE.

Canada’s OSCE contributions also include payments made to administer and implement two legally binding conventional arms control regimes to which Canada is state party, the Treaty on Open Skies (for which Canada is a treaty co-depository, together with Hungary) and the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe, as well as the politically binding Vienna Document. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Effective and timely implementation of the decisions of the OSCE Permanent Council as well as the Ministerial Council as measured by the Organization’s successful work and progress on such issues of importance to Canada as: human

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rights, election monitoring; democracy building; good governance; tolerance and non-discrimination; safeguarding fundamental freedoms; combatting human trafficking; counterterrorism and extremism; as well as enhanced engagement with key OSCE Partners.

Continuous monitoring of the security and stability situation in Europe as measured by the OSCE’s regular reporting and early warning function provided by the Organization’s Conflict Prevention Centre, its specialized institutions and its Field Operations, including the Special Monitoring Mission to Ukraine. In this connection, the OSCE’s work and engagement in the region’s conflicts (e.g. Ukraine, Nagorno-Karabakh, Moldova-Transnistria, and Georgia’s secessionist regions of South Ossetia and Abkhazia) contribute to promoting dialogue and lowering tensions.

Concerted programming to actively contribute to conflict prevention, conflict resolution and post-conflict institution building, as measured by the successful implementation of Ministerial Decisions that strengthen the OSCE’s conflict prevention toolkit, especially in the key areas of early warning and mediation. In addition, the newly created Transnational Threats Unit consolidates and coordinates the OSCE’s work on counterterrorism, border security, policing and anti-trafficking.

Proper management of the Organization’s resources, as measured by the audits on the OSCE’s financial statements and by the renewed efforts of the OSCE Secretary General to enhance the Organization’s accountability and transparency.



N/A


N/A

General targeted recipient groups: International Organizations


N/A



2016-17 2017-18 2018-19




Total program 17,371,147 19,938,878 19,938,878 19,938,878

Projects and Development Activities Resulting from La Francophonie Summits

Name of transfer payment program: Projects and development activities resulting from La Francophonie summits (funding approved by vote in Parliament)


End date: Ongoing







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Description:

This program provides funding to cooperation programs and activities undertaken by the Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF). It also provides financial support to the Government of New Brunswick to foster its participation in summits, ministerial conferences and other related La Francophonie activities. This program promotes Canadian interests and is consistent with Canada’s political and economic objectives for La Francophonie. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

The OIF is active in all the areas identified in the contribution agreement as measured by a Performance Management Strategy, which requires that financial reports be submitted to Global Affairs Canada before settlements to the OIF are initiated. Reports are also presented at the annual Conference Ministérielle de la Francophonie as well as to the Administration and Finance Commission and the Permanent Council of La Francophonie, which are held as preparatory meetings in advance of the Conference Ministérielle de la Francophonie.

Active participation by the Government of New Brunswick in all significant OIF activities as measured by the provision on accountability that is part of the protocol of agreement on Canada’s financial contribution for the participation of New Brunswick at La Francophonie and follow-up: “New Brunswick accepts to submit to Canada, in the three months following the end of the duration of the protocol, a narrative report as well as a certified financial report on real time expenses made by New Brunswick during the fiscal year”.



Continuation


2016-2017

General targeted recipient groups: Other levels of government and international organizations




2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 8,300,000 8,000,000 8,000,000 8,000,000

United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Name of transfer payment program: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: UNESCO was founded in 1945, and Canada has been a member since inception.

End date: Ongoing







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Description:

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to UNESCO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy goals related to culture, science and education and provide it with a voice in the international community. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Progress in the implementation of the Education 2030 Agenda by focusing on sector-wide policy and planning, literacy, teachers and skills development for the world of work;

Reduction of gender disparities in primary and secondary education in member states, and strengthening of global commitment to education for girls and women;

Strengthening of education system responses to contemporary challenges with emphasis on universal values based on peace, mutual understanding and respect for human dignity, education for sustainable development, including education for disaster preparedness;

Implementation of the Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions;

Implementation of the International Convention against Doping in Sport;

Protection of cultural and natural heritage through the implementation of UNESCO’s culture conventions, in particular the World Heritage Convention and the 1970 Convention on the Means of Prohibiting and Preventing the Illicit Import, Export and Transfer of Ownership of Cultural Property;

Establishment of effective early warning systems for tsunamis;

Improved management of the planet’s water resources through increased scientific cooperation;

Development of free, independent and pluralistic media, and civic participation;

Freedom of expression, freedom of information and freedom of the press more broadly integrated into policies in member states; and

Protection and digitalization of world’s documentary heritage.

UNESCO’s program and budget, which sets out the strategic objectives and expected outcomes for the organization’s work, are approved every two years by the UNESCO General Conference. For further information, visit the UNESCO website..



N/A


N/A





2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 12,091,660 14,098,608 14,098,608 14,098,608

http://en.unesco.org/

http://en.unesco.org/

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United Nations Organization

Name of transfer payment program: United Nations Organization (UN) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: The UN was established in 1945, and Canada has been a member since inception.

End date: Ongoing







Description:

Canada’s assessed contribution to the regular budget of the United Nations is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy goals related to international peace, security and development and provide it with a voice in the international community. Assessed contributions are used to finance the organization’s programs toward attainment of the UN’s objectives, as set out in its Charter. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Promotion of peace and security;

Progress in development, including progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals;

Promotion and protection of human rights;

Effective coordination of humanitarian assistance efforts;

Promotion of justice and international law;

Progress toward disarmament;

International cooperation for drug control and crime prevention; and

International cooperation to combat terrorism.

The UN’s program and budget, which set out the strategic objectives and expected outcomes for the organization’s work, are approved every two years by the UN General Assembly. For further information, please visit the website of the UN.



N/A


N/A



http://www.un.org/en/index.html

http://www.un.org/en/index.html

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2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 104,896,630 126,614,400 126,614,400 126,614,400

UN Peacekeeping Operations

Name of transfer payment program: UN Peacekeeping Operations (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: The UN was established in 1945, and Canada has been a member since inception.

End date: Ongoing







Description:

United Nations peacekeeping operations help countries torn by conflict create the conditions for lasting peace. In addition to maintaining peace and security, peacekeepers are increasingly charged with assisting in political processes, reforming judicial systems, training law enforcement and police forces, disarming and reintegrating former combatants, and supporting the return of internally displaced persons and refugees. Canada’s assessed contribution to UN peacekeeping operations is a legally binding obligation of membership. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Enhance peace and security for the countries and regions concerned;

Contribute to increased levels of security, protection of civilians, support to humanitarian activities, basic services and governance provided in affected areas, promoting advanced prospects for peace as well as enabling reconstruction and development activities; and

Maintain multilateral relationships with key UN organizations and bilateral relationships with key Allies and other troop-contributing countries.



N/A


N/A



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2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 278,521,802 313,561,622 313,561,622 313,561,622

World Health Organization

Name of transfer payment program: World Health Organization (WHO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

Start date: WHO was founded in 1948, and Canada has been a member since inception.

End date: Ongoing







Description:

Canada’s annual assessed contribution to WHO is a legally binding obligation of membership. The purpose of membership is to further the Government of Canada’s foreign policy goals related to health and provide it with a voice in the international community. For further information, please visit the WHO website. Recipients are not required to repay funds obtained under this transfer payment program.

Expected results:

Enhanced global health security through: o the establishment of the unified WHO emergency programme; o establishment of a Global Health Emergency Network; o contribution toward International Health Regulations (2005) (IHRs) core capacities and improvements to

the IHRs; and o the creation of the Contingency Fund for Emergencies.

Accelerated progress toward achieving the Millennium Development Goals: o reducing maternal mortality; o improving child survival; o addressing the global burden of non-communicable diseases and their main risk factors; o promoting health environments; and o increasing access to essential medicines.

Promotion of equity in health: o strengthening health systems to reach the poor and disadvantaged

Strengthened global norms and standards in health: o develop, implement and monitor global norms and standards; and o promote safety of food, water, and medical products and devices.

Continued progress to implement WHO institutional reform.

http://www.who.int/en/

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WHO’s Programme and Budget, which sets out the strategic objectives and expected outcomes for the organization’s work, is approved every two years by the World Health Assembly. For additional details on results and plans, please consult:

WHO Programme Budget 2014-2015: mid-term review report

WHO Programme Budget 2016-2017



N/A


N/A





2016–17 2017–18 2018–19




Total program 15,758,116 18,607,036 18,607,036 18,607,036

World Trade Organization

Name of transfer payment program: World Trade Organization (WTO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)


End date: Ongoing







Description:

The WTO is a cornerstone of Canada’s trade policy, providing a common set of rules, rights and obligations for the trade policies of its 162 members and a forum for Canada to advance its trade interests on the broadest possible basis. The WTO provides Canada with the opportunity to build alliances, influence rules and secure concessions on issues where it would otherwise have little leverage. Several such issues, including agriculture subsidies and various regulatory issues (e.g. sanitary and phytosanitary measures) are more effectively addressed multilaterally. The WTO also has a robust dispute settlement system, of which Canada is a regular user. Through the ongoing work of its many committees, the WTO provides a forum for Canada to raise and resolve a range of trade irritants and market access issues. Finally, WTO is also an active forum for trade policy monitoring and surveillance.

http://www.who.int/about/resources_planning/MTR2014-2015_web_12.06.2015.pdf?ua=1

http://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA68/A68_7-en.pdf

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The Doha Development Agenda (DDA), which is the name of the current round of WTO negotiations, was launched in 2001. The DDA is a comprehensive negotiation agenda covering the core areas of agriculture, market access for non-agricultural goods (NAMA) and services, as well as issues such as development, trade facilitation, intellectual property, rules (trade remedies and subsidy disciplines), trade and the environment, and dispute settlement. Canada has important commercial interests in all negotiating areas, including, most notably, in agriculture, NAMA and services.

Expected results:

Active involvement in the current round of WTO negotiations:

o As a trade-dependent country, Canada has been actively involved in all areas of the current round of WTO negotiations, known as the Doha Development Agenda (DDA).

o While the DDA negotiations are at an impasse, Canada continues to work with other WTO Members to find constructive ways to advance multilateral discussions among WTO Members on issues facing the global trading system, both inside and outside the DDA, as measured by WTO reports (including committee reports); and progress in WTO negotiations (for example, outcomes of the WTO Tenth Ministerial Conference (MC10) including results on export competition and conclusion of an expanded Information Technology Agreement).

o Early attention to implementation of the MC10 outcomes, and expedited ratification of the Agreement on Trade Facilitation (TFA), will build confidence among WTO Members and form a constructive basis for advancing future negotiations.

o Canada’s key interests are protecting the integrity of the WTO agreements and institutions; pursuing key existing DDA issues, particularly domestic support for agriculture; and maintaining momentum in negotiations on the Environmental Goods Agreement. To do so, Canada will need to reach out to non-traditional partners (developing countries), and consider creative approaches such as plurilateral agreements.

Continued work with WTO members to advance discussions on issues facing the global trading system:

o The WTO is expected to enter a period of reflection for up to a year to consider possible next steps. This will include a systematic review of outstanding DDA issues one-by-one to assess the prospects for eventual agreement, as well as examination of so-called new issues, such as competition policy and the digital economy, for future discussions.

o To build a credible agenda for the multilateral trading system, Canada will need to support a coherent trade and development agenda, including leveraging the analysis and input of the broader trade and development communities.

Participation in accession negotiations and reviews on WTO members:

o Canada participates in the accession negotiations for all countries seeking to join the WTO, as measured by the number of new accessions to the WTO, as well as in the ongoing review of current WTO Members, including the review of Canada every four years.

Participation in the WTO dispute settlement system:

o Canada is one of the most active participants in the WTO dispute settlement system, as measured by the number of disputes in which Canada is a participant.

International organizations' governance mechanisms include oversight services. Global Affairs Canada will rely upon these oversight regimes to assist in monitoring the WTO's accountability for achieving objectives agreed to by its members and for stewardship of its funds, which are contributed by member states, including Canada.

Canada, as a member of the WTO, also has access to all audits, evaluations and performance reviews completed by or on behalf of the WTO.

https://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/minist_e/mc10_e/mc10_e.htm

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Decision following the results of last evaluation: N/A


N/A

General targeted recipient groups: International Organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: To ensure that Canada's interests are represented effectively at the WTO, Canada maintains a permanent mission to the WTO in Geneva, Switzerland.



2016-17 2017-18 2018-19




Total program 6,459,379 7,460,488 7,460,488 7,460,488

Disclosure of Transfer Payment Programs under $5 million

Annual Voluntary Contributions to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and to the

Organization of American States' Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission

Name of transfer payment program: Annual Voluntary Contributions to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and to the Organization of American States' Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To manage the Annual Voluntary Contributions (AVC) to the Organization of American States' Inter-American Drug Abuse Control Commission (OAS CICAD), and to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). Under Treasury Board authorities, this totals $1.0 million to OAS -CICAD and $2.45 million to UNODC. The AVC to OAS -CICAD is entirely focused on providing institutional support to the OAS and to specific counter-narcotics projects in the Americas. The AVC to the UNODC is focused on providing institutional support to UNODC as well as specific counter-narcotics projects globally. The allotment for the AVC through Canada’s National Anti-Drug Strategy (NADS) is intended to support the international implementation of the NADS Enforcement Pillar.

Planned spending for 2016–17: $3,450,000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2012- 2013


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Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Secretariat

Name of transfer payment program: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to sustain Canadian influence on economic integration and cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region (e.g. trade liberalization and facilitation, economic development, human security). Active engagement in APEC ensures that Canada maintains the necessary visibility and credibility to be a valued Asia-Pacific partner in support of Canada’s interests in the region. Canada is not a member of other Asian organizations.

Planned spending for 2016–17: $706,327



Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their

Disposal

Name of transfer payment program: Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution under the Basel Convention to protect human health and the environment against the adverse effects of hazardous wastes. The scope of application of the Convention covers a wide range of wastes defined as “hazardous wastes” based on their origin and/or composition and their characteristics, as well as two types of wastes defined as “other wastes”―household waste and incinerator ash.




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Canada’s annual host country grant to the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity

Name of transfer payment program: Canada’s annual host country grant to the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity (SCBD) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grant



Sub-Program 1.2.2 Summitry and Multilateral Diplomacy and Advocacy

Main objective:

To support activities related to the permanent establishment in Canada of the SCBD.




Canadian International Arctic Fund (formerly called Northern Dimensions of Canada’s Foreign

Policy)

Name of transfer payment program: Canadian International Arctic Fund (formerly called Northern Dimensions of Canada’s Foreign Policy) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing




Sub-Program 1.2.2 Summitry and Multilateral Diplomacy and Advocacy

Main objective:

To increase the strength of the Arctic Council as the key forum for Arctic cooperation and advancing Canada’s leadership role in Arctic affairs.



General targeted recipient groups: Aboriginal organizations, other levels of government, non-profit organizations, educational institutions, industry associations and individuals.

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Commonwealth Foundation

Name of transfer payment program: Commonwealth Foundation (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to demonstrate its commitment, contribute to civil society and transparent governance and enhance its relationships with other members.




Commonwealth Youth Programme

Name of transfer payment program: Commonwealth Youth Programme (CYP) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to promote and contribute to youth development in the Commonwealth and to enhance its relationships with other Commonwealth countries involved in youth issues.




Convention on Biological Diversity

Name of transfer payment program: Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





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Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the CBD in support of its three objectives: the conservation of biological diversity; the sustainable use of the components of biological diversity; and the fair and equitable sharing of the benefits arising out of the utilization of genetic resources.




Court of Arbitration - International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission

Name of transfer payment program: Court of Arbitration - International Humanitarian Fact-Finding Commission (IHFFC) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the IHFFC, which is mandated to assist the parties to a conflict to redress a situation where international humanitarian law may have been violated, and thus help to promote the rule of law in international relations and create conditions conducive to peace. This body accomplishes that aim by ascertaining controversial facts where there are mutual allegations and denials of violations.




Diplomatic Supplement Retirement Benefit (Statutory)

Name of transfer payment program: Diplomatic Supplement Retirement Benefit (Statutory)

End date: Ongoing


Type of appropriation: Payments under the Diplomatic Service (Special) Superannuation Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. D-2)


Sub-Program 4.2.1: Administration of Foreign Service Directives

Main objective: To provide superannuation benefits for senior appointees of Global Affairs Canada serving outside Canada.

Planned spending for 2016-17: $125,000


General targeted recipient groups: Retired public officials (e.g. ambassadors, ministers, high commissioners and consuls general of Canada to other countries and such other persons of comparable status), eligible spouses or common-law partners, and survivors.

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Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture

Name of transfer payment program: Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay the assessed contribution for Canada’s membership in the IICA in order to participate in the Institute’s work on trade development, food safety and sustainable production, to use the IICA as a forum to promote Canadian expertise and Canadian agri-business, and to improve and build new linkages for Canada with Latin America and the Caribbean.




International Civil Aviation Organization

Name of transfer payment program: International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to ICAO, a specialized agency of the UN that works with the Convention on International Civil Aviation’s 191 member states and global aviation organizations to develop international standards and recommended practices, which states reference when developing their legally enforceable national civil aviation regulations.




International Energy Agency

Name of transfer payment program: International Energy Agency (IEA) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing



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Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution as a member of the IEA, the leading global authority on energy policy, market analysis and cleaner technologies. The IEA is an autonomous organization that works to ensure reliable, affordable and clean energy for its 29 member countries and beyond. The IEA has four main areas of focus: energy security, economic development, environmental awareness and engagement worldwide.




International Maritime Organization

Name of transfer payment program: International Maritime Organization (IMO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the IMO, a specialized agency of the UN that is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international shipping and to prevent pollution from ships. It is also involved in legal matters, including liability and compensation issues and the facilitation of international maritime traffic.




International Seabed Authority

Name of transfer payment program: International Seabed Authority (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s annual assessed contribution under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea for the operation of the International Seabed Authority.




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International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

Name of transfer payment program: International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s annual assessed contribution under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea for the operation of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.




Non-proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament

Name of transfer payment program: Non-proliferation, Arms Control and Disarmament (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing




Sub-Program 1.2.3 Assessed Contributions to International Organizations,


Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contributions as a state party to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention, the Convention on the Prohibition or Limitation of Certain Conventional Weapons Deemed to be Excessively Injurious or to Have Indiscriminate Effects, the Convention on Cluster Munitions, the Convention on Anti-Personnel Landmines and the Seabed Arms Control Treaty.




Nuclear Energy Agency of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Name of transfer payment program: Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing



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Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the NEA of the OECD, which is responsible for maintaining and further developing the peaceful uses of nuclear energy through international cooperation.




OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation

Name of transfer payment program: OECD Centre for Educational Research and Innovation (CERI) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay the assessed contribution for Canada’s participation in CERI to further the provincial/territorial and federal government’s development, analysis and understanding of activities, policies, and innovations in the area of education and learning.




OECD Steel Committee (formerly called International Commodity Organizations)

Name of transfer payment program: OECD Steel Committee (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to support the activities of the OECD Steel Committee that provides participants with a forum to exchange views on commercial and policy developments in their domestic and global steel markets. The Committee also provides participants with regular statistical and analytical reports on such developments.



General targeted recipient groups: Canadian steel industry, Industry Canada and the Department of Finance.

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Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons

Name of transfer payment program: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution under the Chemical Weapons Convention. The OPCW has 192 member states that share the collective goal of preventing chemistry from ever again being used for warfare, thereby strengthening international security. To this end, the Convention contains four key objectives: destroying all existing chemical weapons under international verification by the OPCW, monitoring chemical industry to prevent new weapons from re-emerging, providing assistance and protection to States Parties against chemical threats and fostering international cooperation to strengthen implementation of the Convention and promote the peaceful use of chemistry.




Payments under the Diplomatic Service Superannuation Act (Statutory)

Name of transfer payment program: Payments under the Diplomatic Service Superannuation Act (Statutory)

End date: Ongoing

Type of appropriation: Payments under the Diplomatic Service (Special) Superannuation Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. D-2)



Sub-Program 4.2.1: Administration of Foreign Service Directives

Main objective: To provide superannuation benefits for senior appointees of Global Affairs Canada serving outside Canada.

Planned spending for 2016-17: $125,000


General targeted recipient groups: Retired public officials (e.g. ambassadors, ministers, high commissioners and consuls general of Canada to other countries and such other persons of comparable status), eligible spouses or common-law partners, and survivors.

Peace Implementation Council

Name of transfer payment program: Peace Implementation Council (PIC) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Approved in 2012 until next departmental review


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Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to support the PIC and its Steering Board, of which Canada is a member, in advising the Office of the High Representative (OHR) on political, economic and security matters. The Steering Board appoints the high representative and shares the cost of OHR operations.




Permanent Court of Arbitration

Name of transfer payment program: Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: 2016-2017





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to support the key role that the PCA plays in resolving international disputes in a peaceful manner and in the successful resolution of both public and private disputes between states. Canada’s support for the PCA is directly related to article 10(2)(j) of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act, according to which the Minister of Foreign Affairs is required to “foster the development of international law and its application in Canada’s external relations.”




Permanent Secretariats of the Conférence des Ministres de la Jeunesse et des Sports de la

Francophonie and Conférence des ministres de l’Éducation de la Francophonie

Name of transfer payment program: Permanent secretariats of the Conférence des ministres de la jeunesse et des sports de la Francophonie (CONFEJES) and Conférence des ministres de l’Éducation des États et gouvernements de la Francophonie (CONFEMEN) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Voluntary contributions ended on December 31, 2012. Statutory contributions continue.





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Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the CONFEJES, whose goal is to promote youth and sport among Francophonie member states and to the CONFEMEN, whose mandate is to promote education, and professional and technical training.




Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission

Name of transfer payment program: Roosevelt Campobello International Park Commission (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

As required by the 1964 agreement with the United States, the United States and Canada share equally in the costs of development, operation, and maintenance of the Roosevelt Campobello International Park, site of the summer home of former U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The park is located on Campobello Island, New Brunswick (in the Bay of Fundy), and is a lasting symbol of the close relationship between Canada and the United States.




Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals

and Pesticides in International Trade

Name of transfer payment program: Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution under the Rotterdam Convention, which promotes shared responsibility and cooperative efforts among parties in the international trade of certain hazardous chemicals in order to protect human health and the environment from potential harm. It also contributes to the environmentally sound use of those hazardous chemicals by facilitating information exchange about their characteristics, providing for a national decision-making process on their import and export and disseminating these decisions to parties.

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Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants

Name of transfer payment program: Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution under the Stockholm Convention to protect human health and the environment from persistent organic pollutants.




UN Trust Fund on Indigenous Issues

Name of transfer payment program: UN Trust Fund on Indigenous Issues (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing




Sub-Program 3.1.2 Advancing Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and the Rule of Law

Main objective:

To promote and support the objectives of the Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous People. The UN Trust Fund gives priority to projects focusing on culture, education, health, human rights, the environment and social and economic development.



General targeted recipient groups: International and Indigenous organizations

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UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture

Name of transfer payment program: UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture

End date: Ongoing




Sub-Program 3.1.2 Advancing Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and the Rule of Law

Main objective:

To provide financial assistance to non-governmental organizations that deliver medical, psychological, legal and social assistance to victims of torture and their families.




United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

Name of transfer payment program: United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the UNFCCC to help stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations at a level that would prevent dangerous human-induced interference with the climate system.




Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and its Montreal Protocol on Substances

that Deplete the Ozone Layer

Name of transfer payment program: Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and its Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





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Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution under the Vienna Convention, which promotes cooperation between parties by means of systematic observations; research and information exchange on the effects of human activities on the ozone layer, and adopts legislative or administrative measures against activities likely to have adverse effects on the ozone layer.




Wassenaar Arrangement

Name of transfer payment program: Wassenaar Arrangement (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay assessed contributions demanded of all nations that are Wassenaar Arrangement participating states. This organization contributes to regional and international security and stability by promoting transparency and greater responsibility in transfers of conventional arms and dual-use goods and technology. Canada’s participation in the Wassenaar Arrangement furthers both its security and commercial trade interests.




World Customs Organization

Name of transfer payment program: World Customs Organization (WCO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the WCO, an independent intergovernmental body whose mission is to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of customs administrations. As a member of the WCO, Canada has taken a key role in areas such as trade facilitation, revisions to the Harmonized System, capacity building, combatting counterfeiting and the development and implementation of the Framework of Standards to Secure and Facilitate Global Trade. As a member of the WCO, Canada is able to help set the international customs cooperation agenda through high-level participation at key WCO committees. Attendance helps the Government of Canada stay abreast of current and emerging customs issues, which helps to define Canada’s international footprint. Membership at the WCO advances Canada’s interests internationally, particularly given the importance of international trade for the Canadian economy.

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World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Name of transfer payment program: World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) (funding approved by vote in Parliament)

End date: Ongoing





Main objective:

To pay Canada’s assessed contribution to the WIPO to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world through cooperation among Member States and, where appropriate, in collaboration with any other international organization.




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Upcoming Internal Audits and Evaluations over the Next Three Fiscal Years

Internal Audits The Office of the Chief Audit Executive’s planned audits for 2016-2017 are listed in the following table. The audits are based on Global Affairs Canada’s Risk-Based Audit Plan (RBAP) for 2015-2018. As the planning process for the development of the 2016-2019 RBAP is currently under way, the expected completion dates and subject matter for these audits will be determined once this process is finalized.

Title of Internal Audit Internal Audit Type

Status Expected Completion Date

2016-17

Internal Audit of Digital Diplomacy/Social Media Assurance Services

Planned

Will be determined following the development of the 2016-2019 RBAP

Preliminary Survey of IT Security Assurance Services

Planned

Internal Audit of Entity-Level Governance Controls

Assurance Services

Planned

Internal Audit of Grants and Contributions Monitoring and Oversight

Assurance Services

Planned

Internal Audit of International Banking Assurance Services

Planned

Internal Audit of Key Financial Controls over Financial Reporting

Assurance Services

Planned

Internal Audit of Integrated Corporate Planning Assurance Services

Planned

Internal Audit of Financial Forecasting Assurance Services

Planned

Internal Audit of Legal Risk Management Assurance Services

Planned

Review of Travel Services Assurance Services

Planned

Review of Human Resources Administrative Processes

Assurance Services

Planned

Internal Audit of Selected Financial Transactions for the Year Ending March 31, 2016

Assurance Services

Planned

2017-18

To be determined via 2016-2019 RBAP development process.

2018-19

To be determined via 2016-2019 RBAP development process.

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Internal Evaluations

Title of the Evaluation Link to Departmental Program Alignment Architecture

Planned Evaluation Start Date

Planned Deputy Head Approval Date

2016-2017

Trade Regional Offices 2.1.1: International Business Development through Promotion of Exports and Trade in Canada and Abroad

2015-2016 May 2016

Canada’s Arctic Foreign Policy and the Canadian International Arctic Fund

1.2.2: Summitry and Multilateral Diplomacy and Advocacy

2015-2016 October 2016

Mission Security and Personnel Safety Abroad

4.1.3: Security 2015-2016 October 2016

Canadian Police Arrangement/International Police Peacekeeping Program

3.1.1: International Security and Threat Reduction

2015-2016 October 2016

START and the Global Peace and Security Program

3.1.1: International Security and Threat Reduction

2015-2016 October 2016

Crisis Management and Emergency Response

2.2.2: Emergency Preparedness and Response

2016-2017 December 2016

Grants in lieu of Taxes on Protocol and Diplomatic Services

1.2.1: Bilateral and Regional Diplomacy and Advocacy 1.2.2: Summitry and Multilateral Diplomacy and Advocacy

2016-2017 December 2016

Partners for Development Program

3.1.2: Advancing Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and the Rule of Law 3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth 3.2.2: Children and Youth, Including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health 3.2.3: Food Security

2014-2015 December 2016

Property Management 4.1.2: Real Property 2016-2017 March 2017

South Sudan Country Program

3.1.2: Advancing Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and the Rule of Law 3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth 3.2.2: Children and Youth, including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

2014-2015 March 2017

Formative Evaluation of Canada’s Development Assistance on Extractives and Sustainable Development

3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth 2015-2016 March 2017

Vietnam Country Program 3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth 3.2.3: Food Security

2015-2016 March 2017

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2017-2018

Annual Grant to the Convention on Biodiversity Secretariat

1.2.1: Bilateral and Regional Diplomacy and Advocacy

2016-2017 May 2017

International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) Review, Francophonie Promotion Fund and Summit-related Activities

1.2.1: Bilateral and Regional Diplomacy and Advocacy 3.2.4: Multisector Assistance, Social Development, and Development Engagement

2016-2017 May 2017

North-American Platform Program Partnership

2.1.1: International Business Development through Promotion of Exports and Trade in Canada and Abroad

2016-2017 May 2017

Summitry 1.2.2: Summitry and Multilateral Diplomacy and Advocacy

2016-2017 May 2017

Global Partnership Program 3.1.1: International Security and Threat Reduction

2016-2017 June 2017

Modest Presence Country Program (Africa)


2015-2016 September 2017

Canada’s Extended Continental Shelf Program

1.2.1: Bilateral and Regional Diplomacy and Advocacy

2017-2018 December 2017

Consular Services 2.2.1: Consular Assistance for Canadians 2017-2018 December 2017

Official Visits and Hospitality

1.2.1: Bilateral and Regional Diplomacy and Advocacy 1.2.2: Summitry and Multilateral Diplomacy and Advocacy

2017-2018 December 2017

Senegal Country Program

3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth 3.2.2: Children and Youth, including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health 3.2.3: Food Security

2016-2017 March 2018

Ukraine Country Program 3.1.2: Advancing Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and the Rule of Law 3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth

2016-2017 March 2018

Honduras Country Program 3.2.2: Children and Youth, including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health 3.2.3: Food Security

2016-2017 March 2018

Regional Programs (Inter-American, Pan-African, Southeast Asia)


2015-2016 March 2018

Mali Country Program

3.1.2: Advancing Democracy, Human Rights, Freedom, and the Rule of Law 3.2.2: Children and Youth, Including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health 3.2.3: Food Security

2017-2018 March 2018

Caribbean Regional Program 3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth 2017-2018 March 2018

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Colombia Country Program 3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth 3.2.2: Children and Youth, including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

2017-2018 March 2018

2018-2019

Humanitarian Assistance Evaluation

3.3.1: Humanitarian Programming 3.3.2: Partners for Humanitarian Assistance

2016-2017 September 2018

Peru Country Program 3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth 3.2.2: Children and Youth, including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

2016-2017 September 2018

Commonwealth Institutions Review

3.2.4: Multisector Assistance, Social Development, and Development Engagement

2016-2017 September 2018

Caribbean Development Bank Review

3.2.1: Sustainable Economic Growth 3.2.4: Multisector Assistance, Social Development, and Development Engagement

2016-2017 September 2018

Market Access/Trade Policy

1.2.4: Trade Agreements, Negotiations, Dispute Settlements and Controls 2.1.1: International Business Development through Promotion of Exports and Trade in Canada and Abroad 2.1.3: International Innovation, Science and Technology

2018-2019 December 2018

International Business Development

2.1.1: International Business Development through Promotion of Exports and Trade in Canada and Abroad 2.1.3: International Innovation, Science and Technology

2018-2019 December 2018

Investment (Foreign Direct Investment and Canadian Direct Investment Abroad)

2.1.1: International Business Development through Promotion of Exports and Trade in Canada and Abroad 2.1.2: Foreign Direct Investment in Canada

2018-2019 December 2018

IM/IT Modernization Strategy 4.1.4: Information Management/Information Technology

2018-2019 December 2018

Management of Locally Engaged Staff

4.1.5: Locally Engaged Staff Supporting Other Government Departments 4.2.2: Administration of Locally Engaged Staff Pension, Insurance and Social Security Programs

2018-2019 March 2019

Global Market Action Plan - Meta Analysis

1.2.4: Trade Agreements, Negotiations, Dispute Settlements and Controls

2018-2019 March 2019

Common Services Abroad 4.1.1: Common Services Abroad 2018-2019 March 2019

International Education Program 2.1.1: International Business Development through Promotion of Exports and Trade in Canada and Abroad

2018-2019 March 2019

Foreign Policy and Diplomatic Services (FPDS)

1.1.1: International Information and Analysis 1.1.2: International Policy Advice 1.2.1: Bilateral and Regional Diplomacy and Advocacy 1.2.2: Summitry and Multilateral Diplomacy and Advocacy

2018-2019 March 2019

Muskoka Initiative Summative Evaluation

3.2.2: Children and Youth, including Maternal, Newborn and Child Health

2018-2019 March 2019

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Global Citizens Program


2018-2019 March 2019

Canadian Foodgrains Bank

3.2.4: Multisector Assistance, Social Development, and Development Engagement 3.3.2: Partners for Humanitarian Assistance

2018-2019 March 2019

Up-Front Multi-Year Funding

Name of recipient Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI)

Start date January 30, 2003

End date Ongoing

Strategic Outcome Canada’s International Agenda - The international agenda is shaped to advance Canadian security, prosperity, interests and values.

Link to department’s Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.2: Diplomacy, Advocacy and International Agreements

Description:

CIGI supports world-leading research in the area of global governance, particularly global economic and financial governance. CIGI brings together academics, policy analysts and researchers from around the world to discuss and carry out research on current and emerging topics and trends, thereby contributing to advancing Canada’s interests by informing its foreign, trade and development policies. In 2003, the Government of Canada contributed $30 million, which was matched by CIGI and subsequently added to by other public and private donors to establish an endowment fund. The Centre continues to be primarily funded by the proceeds of this endowment.

Total funding approved $30 million

Total funding received $30 million

Planned funding in 2016-17 0.0



https://www.cigionline.org/

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Summary of annual plans of recipient:

CIGI’s research program focuses on global economic, security and international law issues. The global economy stream addresses limitations in the way nations tackle shared economic challenges. Areas of policy research include forums (such as the G-20) for policy debate and coordination, international financial institutions (such as the IMF, the World Bank, and the Financial Stability Board) that regulate and promote macro-economic coordination, China’s role in the global economy, and economies in crisis and the challenges of sovereign debt. A major joint initiative with the Institute for New Economic Thinking (INET) is accelerating the development of innovative thinking that will lead to insights and solutions for the world’s greatest economic and governance challenges. On global security, CIGI is exploring new approaches to strengthening cooperation (e.g. through the D-10 [Democratic 10] group of like-minded democratic states committed to tackling global challenges) and emerging zones of political and economic interest (notably Asia Pacific and the Arctic). Internet governance is another area of security policy research, touching on issues such as intellectual property rights, transnational crime, and legal regimes. CIGI’s international law program addresses issues that are most important to global innovation, prosperity and sustainability, including innovative approaches to investor-state arbitration and intellectual property legal services for entrepreneurs. Energy, environment and sustainable development remain pillars of CIGI’s mandate and crosscut all programming currently under way. CIGI is also a partner on several new technology initiatives, including OpenCanada.org and ArcticDeeply.org that sit at the intersection of public policy, scholarship and journalism to present and explain critical issues affecting Canada.

User Fees

Fee Name Consular Services Amended

Specialized Consular Services Amended

Fee type Other products and services (O) Other products and services (O)

Fee-setting authority Consular Service Fee Regulations pursuant to the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Act

Consular Fee (Specialized Services) Regulations, pursuant to paragraph 19 (1)(a) of the Financial Administration Act

Reason for planned change of existing fee or introduction of new fee

The $25 Consular Service Fee has not been amended since the 1995 Treasury Board submission under which it was established.

The current Fee Schedule in SOR-2003-30 Consular Fee (Specialized Services) Regulations will need to be reviewed to ensure the fees charged are still appropriate for the service provided.

Effective date of planned change of existing fee or introduction of new fee

To be determined. Review expected to be launched in 2016-2017.

2015-2016 to 2016-2017

Consultation and review process planned

The department plans to consult with appropriate stakeholders and undertake a review process in accordance with the User Fees Act.

The department plans to consult with appropriate stakeholders and undertake a review process in accordance with the User Fees Act.

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