Fisheries and Oceans Canada

2009-2012

Departmental Plan for
Transfer Payment Programs

Departmental Plan for Transfer Payment Programs / 2009-2012

Table of Contents

Transfer Payment Programs......

Introduction......

Departmental Plan for Transfer Payment Programs......

Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)......

DFO Small Craft Harbour Class Contribution Program......

Small Craft Harbours (SCH) Divestiture Class Grant Program......

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM)......

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative......

Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative......

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy......

Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program (AIMAP)......

Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program......

Academic Research Contribution Program......

Upcoming Internal Audits over the next three fiscal years

Upcoming Evaluations over the next three fiscal years

Departmental Plan for Transfer Payment Programs / 2009-2012

Transfer Payment Programs

Introduction

Transfer payments are monetary payments, or transfers of goods, services or assets to third parties, including Crown corporations, on the basis of an appropriation. Transfer payments do not result in the acquisition by the Government of Canada of any goods, services or assets.Transfer payments represent a large part of the Government of Canada's spending. Their tangible results touch the lives of Canadians and others every day, and cover all sectors of society. Transfer payments include grants, contributions and other transfer payments including those made to other orders of government, international organizations and Aboriginal peoples.

Transfer payments are one of the government's key instruments in furthering its broad policy objectives and priorities. They enable and engage a wide diversity of skills and resources outside the federal government that are well-placed to further Canadian aims, contribute to building a strong society and a competitive nation that is inclusive and respectful of Canadian values and Canada's linguistic duality.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) uses tenmajor (over $500,000 per year) transfer payment programs,as well as a number of smaller programs, to leverage its resources and to achieve program and policy objectives associated with its three strategic outcomes.

Strategic Outcome: Safe & Accessible Waterways

DFOSmallCraftHarbour Class Contribution Program

Small Craft Harbours (SCH) Divestiture Class Grant Program

Strategic Outcome: Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM)

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy

Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program (AIMAP)

Strategic Outcome: Healthy and Productive Aquatic Ecosystems

Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program

Supporting all Strategic Outcomes

Academic Research Contribution Program

Class Grants & Contributions Program

Departmental Plan for Transfer Payment Programs

Name of transfer payment program (fiscal year of
Most Recent approval) / Forecast spending for 2009-10
($ thousands) / Last evaluation or review / Fiscal year of planned
completion of next evaluation / Comments
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation / Approved decision as a result of last evaluation
DFOSmallCraftHarbour Class Contribution Program
(FY 2008-09) / 500.0 / n/a / n/a / Formative and Summative Evaluation planned for
2011-12
Compliance Audit planned for
2011-12
Small Craft Harbours (SCH) Divestiture Class Grant Program
(FY 2006-07) / 500.00 / n/a / n/a / Summative Evaluation planned for
2010-11
Renewal Audit planned for
2011-12
Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM)
(FY 2004-05) / 11,100.0 / FY 2008-09 / Continuation / Summative Evaluation planned for
2012-13
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative
(FY 2007-08) / 9,600.0 / n/a / n/a / Formative Evaluation planned for
2009-10
Summative Evaluation planned for
2012-13
Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative
(FY 2007-08) / 38,900.0 / n/a / n/a / Formative Evaluation planned for
2009-10
Summative Evaluation planned for
2012-13
Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy
(FY 1992-93) / 33,700.0 / FY 2007-08 / Continuation / Summative Evaluation planned for
2012-13 / Audit completed in 2007 available at
Evaluation completed in 2007 available at
Aquaculture Innovation and Market Access Program (AIMAP)
(FY 2008-09) / 4,700 / n/a / n/a / First Evaluation planned for
2012-13
Aboriginal Inland Habitat Program
(FY 2004-05) / 1,875.0 / FY 2008-09 / n/a / Summative Evaluation planned for 2012-13
Academic Research Contribution Program
(FY 2004-05) / 582.00 / n/a / n/a / Evaluations planned for
2010-11 &
2013-14
Renewal Audit planned for 20011-12
Class Grants & Contribution Programs
(FY ) / 628.8 / FY 2008-09 / Continuation / Evaluation planned for
2013-14
Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement
(2009-10) / 0.0 / n/a / n/a / Evaluation planned for 2012-13 / DFO will provide funding (Vote 10) of $120,410 in 2009-10 to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Conditional Grants—EndowmentFunds and Foundations
Atlantic Salmon Endowment Fund
(FY 2006-07) / 0.0 / n/a / n/a / Evaluation planned for
2010-11
Pacific Salmon Endowment Fund
(FY 2001-02] / 0.0 / n/a / n/a / None Planned
Pacific Salmon Foundation
(FY 2006-07) / 400.00 / n/a / n/a / Evaluations planned for
2010-11 & 2014-15
Yukon Salmon-Sub-committee
(FY 1993-94) / 214.10 / FY 2005-06 / Continuation / Evaluations planned for
2010-11 & 2014-15
Programs that have Sunset
At Sea Mentoring & Fisheries (ASMI)
(2003-04) / 0.0 / n/a / n/a / Evaluation planned for 2010-11 / Program Sunset:March 31, 2007
Fisheries Operations Management Initiative (FOMI)
(2003-04) / 0.0 / n/a / n/a / Evaluation planned for 2010-11 / Program Sunset:March 31, 2007

Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

DFOSmallCraftHarbour Class Contribution Program

Strategic Outcome / Safe and Accessible Waterways
Program Activity / Small Craft Harbours
Start date: / April 3, 2008
End date / March 31, 2013
Description:
Description: The Small Craft Harbours (SCH) Class Contribution Program provides support for safe harbours for the benefit of present and future generations by maintaining the highest possible standards to Canadians. Funding assistance for the national network of harbours can be categorized into two main support areas:
  1. HarbourCapacityBuilding: Support of fishing industry infrastructure such as the building of new facilities, construction and maintenance and harbour development studies and/or other research and development activities.
  2. Operational and Capacity Support: activities to support Harbour Authorities and Harbour Authority support organizations, including activities related to organizational capacity development, insurance coverage, training and professional development, conferences relevant to harbour operations.

Expected results
  • Increased client satisfaction.
  • More timely response to environmental obligations.
  • Increased local economic development and reduced dependency on DFO.
  • Harmonization of services across harbours.
  • Strengthened and more sustainable Harbour Authority model.

$ thousands / Forecast Spending
2008–09 / Planned Spending
2009–10 / Planned Spending
2010–11 / Planned Spending
2011–12
Total grants / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total contributions / 1,526.0 / 500.0 / 500.0 / 500.0
Total other types of transfer payments / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total Transfer payments / 1,526.0 / 500.0 / 500.0 / 500.0
Planned evaluation:
A formative and summative evaluation will be conducted in 2010-11.

Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

Small Craft Harbours (SCH) Divestiture Class Grant Program

Strategic Outcome / Safe and Accessible Waterways
Program Activity / Small Craft Harbours
Start date / April 1, 2006
End date / March 31, 2011
Description
DFO’s program review commitments included the decision to dispose of recreational harbours and all derelict and low-activity harbours. These harbours are offered at nominal cost to other federal departments, provinces, municipalities, local non-profit organizations or First Nations. If there is no interest, the harbour is offered at market value. As a last resort, it is demolished. The Divestiture Class Grant Program provides those recipients who wish to acquire a harbour as soon as possible with a payment to accept the harbour “as is” in lieu of SCH undertaking any required repairs or improvements. The recipients are not obligated to use the payment for repairs and improvements. They must, however, assume full responsibility for the harbour and must keep the harbour open to the public for at least five years.
Expected results
  • Reduction in the number of recreational, derelict or inactive/less active fishing harbours owned and operated by DFO at a cost saving to Canadians by providing funds directly to recipients rather than effecting repairs prior to transfer
  • Harbours will be divested quicker using the grant program compared to the regular divestiture process
  • The cost of the grant is less than the cost of DFO effecting the repairs
  • Safe and public access to the harbours will continue for a minimum of five years
  • SCH will be able to focus its limited resources on a smaller, more efficient portfolio of core fishing harbours

$ Thousands / Forecast Spending
2008–09 / Planned Spending
2009–10 / Planned Spending
2010–11 / Planned Spending
2011–12
Total grants / 2,115.0 / 500.0 / 500.0 / 500.0
Total contributions / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total other types of transfer payments / 20.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total Transfer payments / 2,115.0 / 500.0 / 500.0 / 500.0
Planned evaluations
  • SummativeEvaluation in 2010-11
  • Renewal audit in 2011-12

Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

Aboriginal Aquatic Resource and Oceans Management (AAROM)

Strategic Outcome: / Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture—Conservation of Canada's fisheries resources to ensure sustainable resource utilization through close collaboration with resource users and stakeholders
Program Activity: / Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start date: / 2005-2006
End date: / Ongoing
Description:
Launched in October 2004, the AAROM Program provides for CapacityBuilding and Collaborative Management initiatives that supports the involvement of Aboriginal groups, working together, to obtain access to technical, scientific and administrative expertise in order to facilitate their participation in multi-stakeholder and other decision-making processes used to manage aquatic resources and ocean spaces.
Aboriginal groups transition from CapacityBuilding into Collaborative Management.
Provisions of Contribution Agreements under AAROM may include:
  • establishing AAROM collaborative management structures or AAROM bodies;
  • accessing skilled professional, administrative and technical expertise from within the Aboriginal community or other external sources but excluding public office holders;
  • participating in aquatic resource and oceans management planning – through development of resource and oceans management plans and coordination of community input into the development of plans;
  • developing or providing input into the development of models, structures and processes to guide the interactions of external bodies and agencies with the respective Aboriginal group;
  • planning and holding consultation sessions with member communities on AAROM-related issues;
  • participating in various government technical committees and other multi-stakeholder fora;
  • developing, implementing and monitoring AAROM capacity building strategies;
  • developing enforcement capacity including Aboriginal Fishery Officers and upgrading the skills of Aboriginal Guardians;
  • collaborating in scientific research efforts related to aquatic resource and oceans management;
  • participating in and providing input to various aquatic and oceans resource policy and management processes;
  • undertaking scientific research activities to support appropriate watershed / ecosystem-based management efforts, including the collection and gathering of Aboriginal Traditional Knowledge (ATK);
  • conducting community outreach, stewardship and awareness activities;
  • conducting liaison activities with other relevant/interested parties;
  • developing protocols on ATK – dealing with new and innovative approaches to collect, analyze and integrate this information into environmental and habitat assessments and management practices; and
  • ongoing program planning, administration and reporting activities of the AAROM Collaborative Management body; and
  • negotiations and implementation of related AAROM agreements (and associated protocols) for which DFO is a signatory.
AAROM is applicable in areas where DFO manages the fishery, and where land claim agreements addressing those matters covered under AAROM are not in place. Where the Aboriginal group has signed a comprehensive land claims agreement, and one or more of the matters covered by the AAROM Program are not dealt with in the agreement, the group would be eligible to apply for support in those matters not covered.
Expected results:
34 AAROM Agreements (23 Collaborative Management and 11 Capacity Building) with Aboriginal organizations involving approximately 330 member communities. These agreements allow Aboriginal groups to:
  • work together in relation to a watershed or ecosystem;
  • build capacity in aquatic resource and oceans co-management areas including aqua-culture;
  • establish aquatic resource and oceans management bodies – or “aggregate bodies”;
  • obtain access to skilled personnel and related support which allows them to participate more effectively in decision-making and advisory processes;
  • obtain access to commercial fishery opportunities (including vessels and gear); and,
  • build fisheries catch monitoring and enforcement capacity.

$ millions / Forecast Spending
2008–09 / Planned Spending
2009–10 / Planned Spending
2010–11 / Planned Spending
2011–12
Total grants / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total contributions / 0.0 / 11.1 / 11.1 / 11.1
Total other types of transfer payments / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total Transfer payments / 0.0 / 11.1 / 11.1 / 11.1
Planned evaluations and audits
An evaluation was conducted on AAROM in 2008-09. This evaluation covered elements of a formative and summative nature. The evaluation is scheduled to be completed prior to March 31, 2009.
A summative evaluation of the ARROM transfer payment program is scheduled for 2012-13.
Internal audits are conducted in accordance with TBS Policy on Transfer Payments and the Audit and Evaluation Directorate’s Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan.

Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Strategic Outcome / Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture—Conservation of Canada's fisheries resources to ensure sustainable resource utilization through close collaboration with resource users and stakeholders
Program Activity / Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start date: / 2007-2008
End date / 2011-2012
Description:
The long-term goal of the Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative is to continue to cre-ate positive conditions towards concluding longer-term DIAND-led arrangements for Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFNs). The immediate goals are to assist MMFNs to:
  • Enhance capacity in governance and management of MMFN commercial fishing en-terprises;
  • Develop effective participation in sustainable, integrated commercial fisheries with a greater role in fisheries management; and,
  • Help diversify existing fishing enterprises to support the full realization of economic potential of existing fishing licences.
AICFI has been developed to proceed along two separate paths of deployment. The first is through individual MMFNs where the individual First Nations can apply for funding for components of the initiative provided they have completed the prerequisite planning as per component re-quirements. This will allow First Nations the ability to personalize their development to their own needs and development schedule.
The second path of deployment is through associated aggregate bodies which may apply for funding to proceed with the development of the CFE Business Development Unit as well as co-management and various training and mentoring projects. Aggregate bodies will develop exper-tise that can be shared with individual First Nations which will provide smaller First Nations a lar-ger voice within the commercial fishery as well as provide a higher value for dollar on mentoring and training sessions.
Expected results
AICFI has developed an RMAF/RBAF which sets the performance measurement and risk man-agement strategy to assist DFO management in the delivery of the program. The following results are expected for the participating MMFNs:
  • Sound (transparent and accountable) commercial fishing enterprise (CFE) governance structures;
  • Sound business management processes for CFE management and operation;
  • A Fisheries Coordinator mentored in areas of expertise required to meet the commercial fisheries business management needs of the community;
  • Fishing skills acquired through at sea mentoring or in-class training;
  • Fisheries Management System (FMS) in place for interested, eligible MMFNs;
  • Greater involvement by MMFNs in fisheries co-management; and
  • Increased ability by MMFNs to optimize existing access and achieve CFE profitability and sustainability.

$ millions / Forecast Spending
2008–09 / Planned Spending
2009–10 / Planned Spending
2010–11 / Planned Spending
2011–12
Total grants / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total contributions / 0.0 / 9.6 / 11.6 / 11.34
Total other types of transfer payments / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total Transfer payments / 0.0 / 9.6 / 11.6 / 11.34
Planned evaluation: and audits
A formative evaluation of AICFI will be completed in 2009-2010 and a summative evaluation in 2012-2013.
Internal audits are conducted in accordance with TBS Policy on Transfer Payments and the Audit and Evaluation Directorate’s Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan.

Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative

Strategic Outcome / Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture—Conservation of Canada's fisheries resources to ensure sustainable resource utilization through close collaboration with resource users and stakeholders
Program Activity / Fisheries and Aquaculture Management
Start date: / July 2007
End date / March 31, 2012
Description:
On July 16, 2007, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans announced the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative, which is designed to support increased First Nations participation in integrated commercial fisheries, where all commercial harvesters fish under common and transparent rules, a higher standard of accountability for all resource users, and strengthened collaboration and cooperation amongst all fishery interests.
PICFI is a $175 million, 5-year initiative, developed to support the implementation of much needed reforms which includes the following four distinct yet integrated elements:
  • Increased First Nation Participation in Integrated Commercial Fisheries, BC-wide, in advance of treaties, through the Voluntary relinquishment of Commercial Licenses and quota to support First Nations self-sufficiency through economic development, build a foundation for future treaties and bring First Nations more fully into integrated management processes;
  • First Nation Capacity Building to support the development of First Nations commercial fisheries enterprises so that the commercial fishery access provided is effectively utilized and managed;
  • Fisheries Accountability Measures to support enhanced fisheries monitoring, catch reporting, greater enforcement and enable the development of a traceability system all fishery participants are confident that integrated management plans are being respected and that the fisheries resource is being managed in a sustainable manner; and,
  • New Pacific Co-Management Models to establish new mechanisms for increasing the collaboration of resource users in commercial fisheries decision-making to facilitate joint problem-solving among interested groups and better achieve sustainable resource management approaches that meet conservation goals.

Expected results
  • increased participation and benefits for First Nations in integrated commercial fisheries and related areas in advance of treaty;
  • establishment of First Nation owned and operated Commercial Fisheries Enterprises (CFE) operating with sound governance practices and structures.
  • new models of co-management supporting strengthened cooperation and collaboration amongst users, particularly around salmon;
  • a higher standard of reporting and monitoring, and strengthened enforcement levels.

$ millions / Forecast Spending
2008–09 / Planned Spending
2009–10 / Planned Spending
2010–11 / Planned Spending
2011–12
Total grants / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total contributions / 0.0 / 38.9 / 32.5 / 26.5
Total other types of transfer payments / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0 / 0.0
Total Transfer payments / 0.0 / 38.9 / 32.5 / 26.5
Planned evaluation and audits
A formative evaluation will be completed in the autumn of 2009 and a summative evaluation in the autumn of 2012.
Internal audits are conducted in accordance with TBS Policy on Transfer Payments and the Audit and Evaluation Directorate’s Risk-Based Internal Audit Plan.

Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)