Disclosure of Transfer Payment Programs under $5 million

Name of TPP Program, Sub-Program and Sub-Sub-Program Main Objective End Date of TPP, if applicable Type of TP
(G, C)		 Planned Spending for 2014-15 Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation General Targeted Recipient Group
Other National Voluntary Organizations active in the criminal justice sector 1.3 Countering Crime
1.3.3 Corrections		 The purpose of the grants is to contribute to the development of criminal justice policies and delivery of services. The National Voluntary Organizations (NVOs) that are funded by the program provide a range of services in the area of corrections and conditional release, and therefore contribute to public safety. They also fulfill an important role in communities across the country in promoting training and development for criminal justice professionals and public education as well as policy consultation with government. N/A G 1,796,144 2011-12 The grants provide funding for NVOs to maintain a national structure and cover core operating expenses, including salaries and benefits, rent, translation, telephone, postage, and equipment/material for staff and board members
Grants to provincial partners for the National Flagging System to identify and track high-risk violent offenders who jeopardize public safety 1.3 Countering Crime

1.3.3 Corrections		 The NFS enhances the capacity of the provinces/territories to identify and track high-risk, violent offenders who pose a risk of re-offending, and facilitates appropriate prosecution and sentencing of these offenders, including dangerous or 3ong-term 6ffender applications, in appropriate cases. March 31, 2017 G 500,000 2011-12 Provinces and territories
Cyber Security Cooperation Program 1.1 National Security

1.1.3 Cyber Security		 To improve the cyber security of vital cyber systems by supporting projects that develop cyber security assessment capacity, develop and disseminate best practices and academic research, and/or advance alternative measures such as workforce development and cyber security awareness activities.  Terms and Conditions in place until March 31, 2019 G, C 300,000 N/A Owners and operators of critical infrastructure, industry related, not-for-profit groups
Kanishka Project Research Initiative 1.1 National Security

1.1.1 National Security Leadership		 The Kanishka Project invests in research on pressing questions for Canada on terrorism and counter-terrorism. March 31, 2016 G, C 2,097,844 N/A Universities; educational and research institutions; national, provincial, territorial, municipal, Aboriginal, community or professional organizations; societies and associations; non-governmental and not-for-profit organizations; private sector; individual researchers
Contribution Program to Combat Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking** 1.3 Countering Crime

1.3.2 Law Enforcement Leadership

1.3.2.1 Serious & Organized Crime		 Contribution funding is provided to combat child sexual exploitation and human trafficking activities such as research initiatives, projects and programs.

Funding comes from the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet (2004), which was enhanced in 2007.		 N/A C 2,035,600 2013-14 (current) Eligible recipients under the Strategy include: not-for-profit organizations; universities and educational institutions; provincial, municipal and Aboriginal police services; Aboriginal and non-status governments; provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments; and, international organizations, including international non-governmental organizations
Combat Serious and Organized Crime** 1.3 Countering Crime

1.3.2 Law Enforcement Leadership

1.3.2.1 Serious & Organized Crime		 Contribution funding is provided to the Akwesasne Mohawk Police Service (AMPS) and the Kahnawake Mohawk Peacekeepers to increase the collection of intelligence on organized crime activities, including contraband tobacco, and to participate in joint forces operations. N/A C 2,551,000 2013 – AMPS was also evaluated as part of the larger horizontal Federal Tobacco Control Strategy initiative in 2012-13 Mohawk Council of Akwesasne

Mohawk Council of Kahnawake
Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program 1.3 Countering Crime

1.3.3 Corrections		 Program was established to develop tailored approaches to community safety that are responsive to the concerns, priorities and unique circumstances of Aboriginal communities, to enhance or improve communities' ability to support the development and/or implementation of community safety plans, and to link community solutions with policy development. March 31, 2015 C 690,000 This new initiative will be evaluated in 2014-15 to determine the relevance and performance of the activities. Aboriginal not-for-profit organizations (on and off-reserve, First Nation, non-status Indian, Métis, Inuit and urban); Aboriginal governments; Aboriginal communities; and Canadian universities and colleges.
International Association of Fire Fighters, Canada 1.4 Emergency Management

1.4.1 Emergency Prevention / Mitigation and Preparedness

1.4.1.2 Emergency Management Training and Exercises		 The program provides the authority for a contribution to the IAFF/Canada to implement a training initiative in Canada for fire fighters and other first responders to help ensure that they can safely and effectively respond to hazardous material (HazMat) emergencies. The overall objectives in the immediate and intermediate period are to train first responders about strategies to safeguard Canadian's health and safety and to reduce deaths and injuries related to hazardous materials. N/A C 500,000 Departmental evaluation:

2011-12 Evaluation of the International Association of Fire Fighters/ Canada Contribution Program -Final Report – 2012-06-12

Management Review: March 2011		 Recipient is IAFF/Canada

Training for first responders
Policy Development Contribution Program (PDCP) 1.3 Countering Crime, 1.3.3 Corrections

1.4 Emergency Management

1.4.2 Emergency Response and Recovery

1.4.2.1 Emergency Management Coordination		 PDCP supports strategic projects by departmental stakeholder organizations that contribute to policy-making.

The contributions' overall objectives are to forge greater consensus and cooperation among various levels of government and other stakeholders through policy initiatives and activities.

The Department provides funding to three categories of projects:

  • Communication/Information Exchange projects;
  • Innovation and Research projects; and,
  • Training and Skills Development projects (24 months maximum).
 Open ended C 362,000 September 2011 Contributions may be provided to the following classes of recipients in support of the objectives of the PDCP:

National, provincial, territorial, municipal, Aboriginal, community or professional organizations, societies and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a not-for-profit purpose, and which have a mandate to represent their membership or community;

Canadian universities and educational institutions;

Provincial, municipal and Aboriginal police services;

Aboriginal and non-status governments, organizations and communities;

Provincial, territorial, municipal and regional governments;

International non-governmental organizations, including bodies associated/affiliated with organizations of which Canada is a member, which have as their purpose supporting public safety and/or emergency management as priorities; and

Not-for-profit organizations and associations serving the private sector.

Crown Corporations, for profit groups and individuals are not eligible for funding under the PDCP.

*Indicate the eligible recipients either as non-profit, for-profit, other levels of government, international aboriginal or other (specify what is meant by other) as established under the approved terms and conditions.

**As of 2014-15, new terms and conditions will be in place to manage the contribution program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime.

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