Details on transfer payment programs of $5 million or more - Departmental Results Report 2017-2018

Canada Arts Presentation Fund
Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
Canada Arts Training Fund
Canada Cultural Investment Fund
Harbourfront Centre Funding Program
Canada Media Fund
Canada Music Fund
Canada Book Fund
Canada Periodical Fund
TV5
Museums Assistance Program
Celebration and Commemoration Program
Exchanges Canada Program
Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
Aboriginal Peoples' Program
Multiculturalism Program
Development of Official-Language Communities Program
Enhancement of Official Languages Program
Hosting Program
Sport Support Program
Athlete Assistance Program

List of acronyms

AAP: Athlete Assistance Program
APP: Aboriginal Peoples' Program
APTN: Aboriginal Peoples' Television Network
ASPQ: Association pour la santé publique du Québec
AthleteCAN: Association of Canada's national team athletes
AVUDO: (Name of the multimedia sound and light show)
BCAH: Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage
CAPF: Canada Arts Presentation Fund
CATF: Canada Arts Training Fund
CBF: Canada Book Fund
CCIF: Canada Cultural Investment Fund
CCP: Celebration and Commemoration Program
CCSF: Canada Cultural Spaces Fund
CMEC: Council of Ministers of Education, Canada
CMF: Canada Media Fund
CPF: Canada Periodical Fund
DOLC: Development of Official-Language Communities
EOL: Enhancement of Official Languages
ESDC: Employment and Social Development Canada
FACTOR: Non-profit organization dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian music industry
FIPP: International Federation of the Periodical PressM
HCFP: Harbourfront Centre Funding Program
INC: Incorporatred
IPTV: Internet Protocol Television
JUNO: JUNO Awards: recognition of musical artists in Canada
LGBTQ2: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning, and 2-spirited
MAP: Museums Assistance Program
MEC: Music Entrepreneur Component
NMW: New Musical Works
OLMC: Official language minority communities'
PCH: Canadian Heritage
PTSD: Post-traumatic stress disorder
THE MT SPACE: THE MT SPACE (the Multicultural Theatre Space)
TV5: French-language international television network
TV5MONDE: An operator of the French-language international television network
WADA: World Anti-Doping Agency
YCW: Young Canada Works
YEC: Youth Exchanges Canada
YFC: Youth Forums Canada

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Start date

2001–02

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2015–16

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.1: Arts, Sub-program 1.1.1: Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Description

The Canada Arts Presentation Fund gives Canadians access to a variety of professional artistic experiences in their communities. It provides financial assistance to Canadian not-for-profit organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series, as well as their support organizations. The Canada Arts Presentation Fund also supports emerging presenters and presenter support organizations whose activities target underserved communities or artistic practices. The goal is to allow Canadians from all regions of the country to engage in and value a variety of professional artistic experiences. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund and Contributions under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, the Canada Arts Presentation Fund (CAPF) helped to further the Department's goal of providing Canadians with access to a wide variety of professional artistic experiences in their communities through the delivery of 579 grants and 99 contributions to arts presenters and presenter support organizations. The CAPF achieved its targets to offer a variety of professional artistic experiences to Canadians. Organizations supported by the CAPF presented a variety of disciplines: music (71% of all supported organizations presented music as part of their activities); dance (40%); theatre (46%); visual arts (8%); literature (10%); and media arts (9%) in more than 271 communities across the country. These results are consistent with those achieved in previous years.

The percentages of supported organizations that reached out to underserved communities in 2017–18 were: 18% to ethnocultural communities, 53% to young audiences, 15% to Aboriginal communities, and 27% to official language minority communities; this is consistent with the results achieved in 2016-17.

The following examples illustrate results achieved by organizations and activities funded by the CAPF in 2017–18:

Dene Nahjo Urban Hide Tanning Camp (Yellowknife, Northwest Territories) In September 2017, the Dene Nahjo nation hosted the Urban Hide Tanning Camp bringing together local elders, visual artists and filmmakers from across the Northwest Territories in Somba K'e, Denende. Under the guidance of local Elders, the public learned about the traditional indigenous hide tanning methods and the significance of this form of land-based cultural expression. It was a unique opportunity for residents and tourists to get a better understanding of why the hide tanning is a significant part of the culture many different Indigenous Peoples in the north. The 12 days camp was filled with activities such as guest speakers, film showcasing and an Indigenous arts showcase. The CAPF contributed $15,000 to Tides Canada Initiatives Society as a third party delivery for the Dene Nahjo Urban Hide Tanning Camp in 2017–18.This project demonstrated how the program can support the presentation of Indigenous land-based cultural practices, thus speaking to the reconciliation.
Multicultural Theatre Space (THE MT SPACE) INC. (Kitchener, Ontario) Each year, the Multicultural Theatre Space (THE MT SPACE) presents a year-round series comprised of three productions (theatre and dance) by multiculturally diverse and Aboriginal companies from Canada. In September 2017, the MT Space presented its biennial international theatre festival that presented 36 performances by 12 international, national and local intercultural theatrical companies as well as public workshops and master classes. The CAPF awarded $80,000 to the Multicultural Theatre Space for their activities in 2017–18.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of $2.2 million is mainly explained by the $0.5 million in new funding to support the promotion of Canadian artists and cultural industries abroad, ($0.1 million) to Canada Council for the Arts to support multilateral cooperation on French-language theatre projects, as well as to ensure Canada's participation in meetings of the Commission internationale du théâtre francophone. Another $1.8 million was transferred from other departmental programs to adjust for emerging priorities. In addition, within the program's authorities, ($0.6 million) was transferred from Grants to Contributions.

Audits completed or planned

There was no audit completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

A grouped Arts Evaluation (Canada Arts Presentation Fund, Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, Canada Arts Training Fund and Canada Cultural Investment Fund) was launched in 2017–18 and is planned for completion in 2019–20.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

In addition to ongoing activities, such as posting current guidelines on the website and guiding applicants by phone, email and site visits, the CAPF also engages with program stakeholders throughout the year by attending relevant conferences and showcasing events; and by holding meetings with representatives from the arts presentation community.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	9,516,354	13,429,116	16,500,000	15,939,912	15,939,912	-560,088
Total contributions	23,373,182	17,512,462	15,477,742	18,228,937	18,194,890	2,717,148
Total program	32,889,536	30,941,578	31,977,742	34,168,849	34,134,802	2,157,060

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Start date

2001–02

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2017–2018

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.1: Arts, Sub-program 1.1.2: Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Description

The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund seeks to improve the physical conditions for the arts and heritage related to creation, presentation, preservation and exhibition. The fund also aims to increase and improve access for Canadians to performing arts, visual arts, media arts, and to museum collections and heritage exhibitions. To achieve these objectives, the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund provides financial assistance in the form of grants and contributions for infrastructure projects for professional, not-for-profit arts and heritage organizations, as well as municipal and provincial territorial governments and agencies with a mandate for arts and heritage, and equivalent Indigenous peoples' organizations. The goal is to provide Canadians in all regions, including underserved communities, with access to new or improved arts and heritage spaces in their communities for creation, presentation, preservation and exhibition. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund and Contributions under the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund (CCSF) helped to further the Departmental goal of improving physical conditions for arts and heritage organizations across the country.

Budget 2016 invested an additional $168.2 million for 2016–17 and 2017–18 in the CCSF, which led to an increase in the number of projects supported by the program. In 2017–18:

The CCSF supported 191 new or improved arts and heritage facilities.
57% of CCSF funded projects targeted underserved communities, exceeding the target of 40%. This compares with 60% in 2016–17, and 56% in 2015–16.

The CCSF supported projects that build Canadians' knowledge of Canada, including its history, symbols, and cultures. For example, the CCSF invested $5 million for the renovation of the New Dawn Centre for Social Innovation in Sydney, Nova Scotia. This new creative hub will be the home to a variety of tenants from a diverse range of fields, including the arts, technology start-ups, immigration, education, and entrepreneurs who are working towards social change. This mixed-use facility will also host public presentations of visual and performing arts, and publically-accessible lectures and workshops.

Comments on variances

From within the program's authorities, ($4.1 million) was transferred to other departmental programs to adjust for emerging priorities. In addition, within the program's authorities, a net transfer of ($0.1 million) was transferred from Contributions to Grants.

Audits completed or planned

An Audit of the Management Control Framework for the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund is planned to be undertaken in 2018–19.

Evaluations completed or planned

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients through activities such as updating regional investment strategies, interacting with recipients, site visits and posting current guidelines on the website.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	2,371,893	4,741,462	7,000,000	5,043,473	5,035,512	–1,964,488
Total contributions	21,813,455	100,064,737	101,158,613	99,142,713	99,042,512	-2,116,101
Total program	24,185,348	104,806,199	108,158,613	104,186,186	104,078,024	-4,080,589

Canada Arts Training Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Arts Training Fund

Start date

1997–98

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2013–14

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.1: Arts, Sub-program 1.1.3: Canada Arts Training Fund

Description

The Canada Arts Training Fund contributes to the development of Canadian creators and future cultural leaders of the Canadian arts sector by supporting the training of artists with high potential through institutions that offer training of the highest calibre. It provides financial assistance to Canadian not-for-profit institutions that specialize in delivering focused, intensive and practice-based arts studies. These schools offer professional training at the highest level in disciplines such as dance, theatre, circus arts, visual arts and music (opera, orchestral), etc. It also provides financial support to training in Indigenous and ethnocultural artistic practices. Canadians and the world benefit from high-quality artistic achievements by Canadian artists trained in Canada at institutions funded through the Fund. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Contributions under the Canada Arts Training Fund.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, the Canada Arts Training Fund (CATF) helped to further the Department's goal of training artists with high potential through the delivery of 36 contributions, supporting Canada's top arts training schools specializing in a wide variety of artistic disciplines.

The 2016–17 annual survey of recipients (most recent data available) found that 79% of graduates are working professionally in their field in Canada or abroad, which surpassed the target of 75% and follows the trend of previous years. This success rate is representative of the high quality of training offered by CATF recipients – pre-eminent institutions of proven national significance.

Furthermore, graduates are recognized for their excellence through awards, nominations, and professional and community activities as illustrated by the following examples:

Founded in 1960, the National Theatre School of Canada provides professional theatre training for all theatre disciplines, in both French and English. The School has built a solid reputation and several graduates have become recognized artists. In 2017, Rachel Graton was the recipient of the 23rd Gratien-Gélinas Award, considered the most important Canadian award recognizing emerging talent in francophone playwriting. Mylène Mackay, who graduated in 2011, received the best lead actress award at the Gala Québec Cinéma for the film Nelly.
Arts Umbrella provides rigorous training integrating current dance tendencies in collaboration with Ballet BC, enabling graduates to rapidly integrate into dance companies in Canada and abroad. More than 60% of the dancers in the 2018 Ballet BC production of Romeo and Juliette were former Arts Umbrella students. Many graduates attained international recognition in 2017, such as Paxton Rickets, a 2014 graduate who became a member of the principal dance troupe of Nederlands Dance Theatre. Amalia Smith joined the Batcheva Dance Company, an internationally renowned dance company from Israel.
Results from internal Public Opinion Research conducted in 2015–16 (most recent data available) indicate that 91% of employers rated graduates of CATF funded institutions as being well prepared for professional careers, surpassing the target set at 80%. This attests to the high quality of the training provided by the funded institutions that foster excellence in the arts.

Comments on variances

The variance is explained by $0.1 million transfer from other departmental programs to adjust for emerging priorities.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

In 2017–18 a grouped Arts Evaluation (Canada Arts Presentation Fund, Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, Canada Arts Training Fund and Canada Cultural Investment Fund) was launched. This grouped evaluation is planned for completion in 2019–20.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients through activities such as regular communications, site visits of funded training programs and posting current guidelines on the website. As of 2015, applications for funding are submitted through an online system. The Program also conducts public opinion research of performing arts employers every four to five years.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	22,719,000	22,721,000	22,779,440	22,977,640	22,879,000	99,560
Total program	22,719,000	22,721,000	22,779,440	22,977,640	22,879,000	99,560

Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Start date

2001–02

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2015–16

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.1: Arts, Sub-program 1.1.4: Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Description

The Canada Cultural Investment Fund helps arts and heritage organizations build and diversify their revenue streams, improve their business practices, and assists them in being better rooted and recognized in their communities. This is achieved through three components. The Endowment Incentives component provides grants to match private sector funds raised on behalf of professional, not-for-profit arts organizations. The Strategic Initiatives component provides financial assistance to projects that strengthen business practices of multiple partner organizations. The Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations is a rarely used component which allows the federal government to partner with other levels of government and the private sector to help an arts organization move from near bankruptcy to sustainability if they have an appropriate business strategy. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Cultural Investment Fund and Contributions under the Canada Cultural Investment Fund.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, the Strategic Initiatives component of the Canada Cultural Investment Fund (CCIF) achieved its expected results by funding projects that developed an average of 45 tools to strengthen business practices and diversify revenue streams of arts and heritage organizations. This result is higher than previous years due to the greater number of projects funded, including five large scale projects with a national reach. In 2017–18, 12 projects were approved for a total of $6,471,715.

The following example illustrates results achieved by an organization and activities funded by the Strategic Initiatives component in 2017–18:

The Whistler Arts Council collaborated with community partners (including the Whistler Chamber of Commerce, Audain Art Museum, Resort Municipality of Whistler, Tourism Whistler, and Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre) on a project to link diverse cultural amenities in Whistler Village and throughout the Valley. This project built upon significant municipal investments and ongoing community partnerships to expand capacity, and elevate awareness of the cultural sector in Whistler. It served to improve business practices of arts and heritage organizations through a more coordinated approach to programming, marketing, and communication, helping to guide residents and visitors as they explore Whistler's cultural landscape. This has resulted in a more supportive environment for cross-marketing and reciprocal promotions throughout the cultural community. A calendar of events now lists the programming of 200 organizations and individuals in both print and digital platforms. Hosted on Whistler Arts Council's website, these cultural listings have been responsible for an 864% increase in page views to artswhistler.com over three years.
In 2017–18, the Endowment Incentives component disbursed $18.9 million to the endowment funds of 116 professional arts organizations. Private sector donations were $28.6 million, surpassing the target of $20 million and the highest amount ever requested since the beginning of the program. The component was able to match 65.9 cents for each eligible dollar raised by the private sector.
Since its inception in 2001, the Endowment Incentives component has contributed $250 million to the long-term financial health of 233 arts organizations, leveraging $327 million in donations from the private sector for a total combined investment of $577 million in arts organizations' endowment funds across Canada. Of the private sector donations to benefit arts organizations in 2017–18, $14.6 million (49%) was donated by individuals, $8.5 million (28%) from foundations, $2.9 million (10%) from beneficiary arts organizations own private funds, $2.1 million (7%) from corporations, and $1.9 million (6%) from other support groups and special events.

Comments on variances

Funding was fully spent as planned.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients through activities such as meetings with representatives from the arts and heritage sector, posting guidelines on the website and liaising with applicants about component funding requirements. The program works with regional offices to convene meetings throughout the country with the sector, stakeholders and potential applicants to talk about the program and answer questions from the community.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	17,729,525	19,266,900	20,000,000	18,904,193	18,904,193	-1,095,807
Total contributions	1,195,605	2,704,505	1,972,205	3,068,012	3,065,512	1,093,307
Total program	18,925,130	21,971,405	21,972,205	21,972,205	21,969,705	-2,500

Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

Name of transfer payment program

Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

Start date

March 1, 2006

End date

March 31, 2019

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016–17

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.1: Arts, Sub-program 1.1.5: Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

Description

The Harbourfront Centre Funding Program is a single-recipient program that provides operating funding to the Harbourfront Centre. The Harbourfront Centre creates cultural and artistic events and activities to enliven, educate and entertain the public on Toronto's waterfront. Its mission is to nurture the growth of new cultural expression, stimulate Canadian and international interchange and provide a dynamic, accessible environment for the public to experience the marvels of the creative imagination. This transfer payment program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Contribution to the Harbourfront Centre.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, the Harbourfront Centre Funding Program (HCFP) provided operational funds to support Harbourfront Centre (HC) to welcome 3,474,150 attendees to 4,225 events and activities related to culture, recreation and education offered 52 weeks a year, seven days a week. The HCFP contributes to HC maintaining a staff of 124 permanent full-time and 400 part-time positions and a volunteer corps of 800. The HCFP also supports the maintenance of the 10-acre HC site that incorporates 9 performance spaces, 2 galleries and a number of working spaces for artists.

Notable events in 2017–18 that illustrate the results are:

The Craft & Design Artist-in-Residency Program offers space and resources to 26 artists-in residence in five fully equipped public-facing studios in five disciplines: textiles, ceramics, glass, metal, and design.
Kuumba Festival, 4 days of live performance, film and discussions to celebrate Black History Month.
World Stage Redux, a festival of contemporary performance by Canadian and international theatre and dance artists such as Zata Omm Dance Projects, Abraham.in.Motion and Clare Clouter.
Harbourfront Centre invested in an Accessibility Report that continues to improve online and on-site accessibility to make Harbourfront Centre a barrier-free space that is open to everyone.
Harbourfront Centre works with Indigenous curators and artists to integrate Indigenous content in all programming streams, and in special events like the Canada Day celebration curated by Rhéanne Chartrand entitled "Our Home on Native Land".
The Harbourfront Centre Camps are the largest summer day camp in Toronto with annual participation of more than 5,500 children at 70+ camp programs.

Comments on variances

Funding was fully spent as planned.

Audits completed or planned

A recipient audit was launched in 2017–18 and is planned for completion in 2018–19.

Evaluations completed or planned

A program evaluation was launched in 2017–18 and is planned for completion in 2018–19.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Only one named recipient is eligible for funding from Harbourfront Centre Funding sub-program, the Harbourfront Corporation.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	1,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Total program	1,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000	5,000,000

Canada Media Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Media Fund

Start date

2010–11

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2010–11

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.2: Cultural Industries, Sub-program 1.2.2: Canada Media Fund

Description

The Canada Media Fund is funded by the Government of Canada and the cable, satellite distributors and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). It supports the creation of digital content across multiple platforms such as television, wireless devices or the Internet. The Canada Media Fund focuses investments on the creation of content Canadians want, and harnesses the opportunities provided by new technologies to deliver content to Canadians where and when they want it. Organizations supported by the Canada Media Fund include, but are not limited to, Canadian television and digital media production companies. Canadians as consumers of convergent programs and creators of leading-edge content and applications represent the ultimate target group. Indigenous communities, official language minority communities and other diverse language groups are also targeted by specific production funding envelopes. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Contributions under the Canada Media Fund.

Results achieved

According to data from 2016–17^{Footnote 1}, the Canada Media Fund (CMF) Sub-Program exceeded all of its targets for the number of projects funded through its two funding streams. Through the Experimental Stream, which encourages the development of innovative digital media content and software applications, the CMF funded a total of 96 projects which is 36 projects above the target. This result demonstrates an ongoing demand for support to create innovative interactive digital media content and software applications.

Results for the Convergent Stream, which supports the creation of high quality Canadian television programs and value-added digital convergent content available on at least one other platform, reported 1,966 million hours tuned in for CMF-supported English-language television productions exceeding targets by over 18%. It also reported 1,352 million hours tuned in for CMF-supported French-language television productions for the same period, exceeding targets by almost 38%. These results demonstrate that CMF-supported productions continue to be successful with Canadian audiences.

Comments on variances

Funding was fully spent as planned

Audits completed or planned

The last audit was completed in 2013

Evaluations completed or planned

An evaluation covering the period from 2010–11 to 2013–14 was approved in July, 2015. The next evaluation is planned to start in 2019 for a completion in 2020–21.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Canada Media Fund corporation is required to conduct ongoing, formal, meaningful consultations.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	134,146,077	134,146,077	134,146,077	134,146,077	134,146,077
Total program	134,146,077	134,146,077	134,146,077	134,146,077	134,146,077

Canada Music Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Music Fund

Start date

2001-02

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2015–16

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.2: Cultural Industries, Sub-program 1.2.5: Canada Music Fund

Description

The Canada Music Fund supports the activities of Canadian music creators, artists and entrepreneurs aimed at increasing the creation of and access to a diversity of Canadian music for audiences everywhere by enhancing the sector's ability to compete in domestic and international markets. This support is delivered through the following components:

Music Entrepreneur, which provides funding to Canadian music entrepreneurs as well as not-for-profit national service organizations in support of the creation, publishing, production, distribution or marketing of Canadian music, including touring related activities;
New Musical Works, which provides funding to Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs for the creation, publishing, production, distribution or marketing of Canadian music, including touring related activities, music showcases and business development activities;
Collective Initiatives, which provides funding to Canadian not-for-profit organizations as well as music entrepreneurs in support of a diverse range of collective activities aiming to enhance the visibility and accessibility of Canadian music; and
Canadian Music Memories, which provides funding for the preservation of Canada's musical heritage for future generations. This transfer payment program sub program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Music Fund and Contributions under the Canada Music Fund.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, the Canada Music Fund (CMF) helped to further the Department's goal of supporting the creation and dissemination of Canadian cultural content through:

Contributions to 20 Canadian sound recording firms, 17 Canadian music publishing firms and 4 Canadian music industry associations through the Music Entrepreneur Component (MEC);
contributions to two third-party administrators (FACTOR for the English-language market and Musicaction for the French-language market) for the delivery of the New Musical Works (NMW) and Collective Initiatives components; and
A Memorandum of Understanding with Library and Archives Canada to carry out activities related to the preservation of Canada's musical heritage as part of the Canadian Music Memories component.

In 2017–18, the CMF provided album production support which resulted in 518 albums, produced and released by MEC recipients (175 albums released in the previous year) or by NMW recipients (343 production projects approved in 2017–18). This represents an increase of almost 5% compared to the average number of recordings supported in the previous five years (495).The albums spanned a variety of genres, such as rock (28%), roots & folk (17%), pop (16%), urban & worldbeat (12%), classical (8%), jazz (7%) and country (6%).

NMW supported 96 production projects by French-language artists and 247 by English-language artists. For MEC supported productions, 38 were French-language, 98 English-language and 39 were instrumental or in other languages.

The CMF helped Canadian artists connect with audiences at home and abroad by providing marketing, touring and showcasing support to over 2,600 projects in 2017–18 through NMW and funding to more than 300 projects through the Collective Initiatives component.

In 2017, 19% of sales generated by the top 2,000 albums in Canada were by Canadian artists, a decrease compared to the 21.8% share recorded in 2016. The domestic market share of albums by CMF-supported artists increased from 8.0% in 2016 to 9.2% in 2017. Among the top 20,000 songs streamed in Canada, 10.4% were songs by Canadian artists in 2017, representing a decrease of close to 2 percentage points compared to the year before.

The CMF's international performance is measured through the sales of recordings by Canadian artists released by MEC recipients. In 2017–18, the international market accounted for 25% of all album sales of MEC-supported music, a decrease compared to 2016–17 (39%) but stable compared to 2015–16 (25%). The international sales of MEC-supported music reached 0.3 million units, falling short of the set target of 1 million, due in large part to global consumption patterns rapidly shifting from purchasing to streaming of music.

Indeed, streaming continues to establish itself as an important platform for digital music consumption and CMF recipients are at the forefront of this transformation. The 2017–18 MEC recipients reported nearly 1.4 billion streams of Canadian music, a 56% increase over the previous year and 245% more than two years ago. In contrast, album purchases continue to decrease in 2017–18, with sales of digital albums by Canadian artists released by MEC recipients decreasing by 29% over the previous year and sales of physical albums by Canadian artists released by MEC recipients falling by 32%.

In 2017–18, through the "Showcasing Canada's Cultural Industries To The World" initiative, an additional investment of $3.3 million allowed the CMF to implement over 650 additional NMW projects focused on touring and promotion of Canadian artists in international markets. Those projects benefited more than 250 Canadian artists. The additional investment also supported 27 collective showcasing projects which benefited nearly 650 Canadian artists. Further, an additional 150 foreign buyers participated in trade missions in Canada through the increased funding with the goal of entering into contracts and agreements with Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs.

The additional export-focused investment also allowed the CMF to fund a pilot project designed to showcase the Canadian music industry at the Festival Printemps de Bourges in April 2018. More than 30 Canadian music industry professionals were onsite, and seven Canadian artists performed and another 45 were promoted. Artists and professionals alike reported numerous positive results from their participation, such as: discussions with the largest music festival in Switzerland to promote Canada as the spotlight country in 2019; an agreement for the programming of a Canadian hip-hop scene at a large festival in Paris; and deals with new French and Belgian tour bookers as well as with Sony, France.

In 2017-18, the additional investment also supported six intensive skill development sessions, or Bootcamps, where 32 artists as well as 43 promising professionals managing and promoting several other Canadian artists participated. Participants benefitted from mentorship services, networking activities, performance competencies, operational training and other similar activities which contribute to enhancing artists' export readiness and building international audiences.

The talent of CMF-supported artists is recognized at national and international award ceremonies. More than two-thirds (68%) of 2018 JUNO Award recipients and 60 % of all nominees had benefited from CMF funding at some point in their career within categories funded by the CMF. CMF-supported artists the late Gord Downie (3), Arcade Fire (2), Daniel Caesar (2) and Do Make Say Think (2) were multiple award Juno winners this year. The Polaris Music Prize rewards the most critically acclaimed album of the year by a Canadian artist regardless of music genre or sales. Of the 10 albums shortlisted for the 2017 award, nine were by artists that received CMF support at one point in their career, including Lido Pimienta, whose album La Papessa won the award. On an international level, several artists who had received CMF support at some point in their career were nominated for Grammy awards in 2018, including Sarah McLachlan, Arcade Fire, Daniel Caesar, The Weeknd, Jane Bunnett and Alex Cuba.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of $0.9 million is explained by the $1.2 million in new funding to support the promotion of Canadian artists and cultural industries abroad and the transfer of $0.4 million to Library and Archives of Canada in support of the acquisition, access and preservation of Canadian sound recordings. Within the program's authorities, $0.1 million was transfered from other departmental programs to adjust for emerging priorities. Finally, within the program's authorities, $2.0 million was transfered from Grants to Contributions.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The last evaluation was completed in 2014–15 (approved in July 2015). The next evaluation will launch in June 2018 and be completed by July 2019.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

When the program application guide for each funding stream is released, the Department communicates with potential and past recipients in the following ways:

Posting the application guide and application forms on the program website;
Emailing organizations identified as potential applicants notifying them that application documents are available;
Emailing professional associations for which members are targeted by the transfer payment program notifying them that application documents are available;
Emailing third party administrators of the New Musical Works component so that they can post on their websites that the application forms are available;
Sending reminder emails shortly in advance of the funding application deadline.

The Department also engages with program stakeholders throughout the year in the following ways:

Guiding applicants by phone and email (including toll-free phone number and program e-mail address available to applicants and recipients);
Attending industry conferences and holding meetings with industry representatives.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	0	0	2,000,000	0	0	-2,000,000
Total contributions	23,684,854	26,240,731	24,374,231	27,290,134	27,289,309	2,915,078
Total program	23,684,854	26,240,731	26,374,231	27,290,134	27,289,309	915,078

Canada Book Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Book Fund

Start date

2010–11

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2015–16

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.2: Cultural Industries, Sub-program 1.2.6: Canada Book Fund

Description

Canada Book Fund supports the activities of Canadian book publishers and other sectors of the book industry to ensure access to a broad range of Canadian-authored books. This support is delivered through the following streams of funding:

Support for Publishers, which provides funding distributed primarily through a formula that rewards success in delivering content that Canadians value. This funding contributes to the ongoing production and marketing of Canadian-authored books by offsetting the high costs of publishing in Canada and building the capacity and competitiveness of the sector; and
Support for Organizations, which provides funding to develop the Canadian book industry and the market for its products by assisting industry associations and related organizations to undertake collective projects offering broad benefits to the industry and, ultimately, to readers everywhere. This Sub-Program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Book Fund and Contributions under the Canada Book Fund.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, the Canada Book Fund (CBF) supported the publication of 6,401 new Canadian-authored titles in both physical and digital format, which is 6.7% above the target of 6,000. This result is a 2% increase/decrease from the 6,533 titles published in 2016-17. Of the titles published in 2017-18, 51% were in French (57% in 2016–17), 41% in English (40% in 2016–17) and 8% in both official languages or in another language (3% in 2016–17). With respect to genre, 81% were trade titles (76% in 2016–17), 12% were educational titles (18% in 2016–17) and 7% were scholarly titles (6% in 2016–17).

The $371 million in sales of Canadian-authored books ($261 million in Canada and $110 million abroad) by CBF recipients are 6% above the target of $350 million. The result for 2017-18 constitutes an increase of 1.35% from last year's figure of $366 million ($261 million in Canada and $105 million abroad).

Funding from the CBF helped around 300 businesses and not-for-profit organizations in the Canadian book industry to undertake initiatives in publishing, marketing, professional development, technology-driven collective projects and other areas in support of departmental objectives.

The CBF continued to support a broad range of industry activities across the country, including the work of 243 Canadian-owned publishers, in more than 80 Canadian towns and cities, which directly employ close to 2,500 Canadians. Publishers supported by the CBF realized an aggregate profit margin of 4.5% which is consistent with results from recent years (since 2010–11, the median aggregate profit margin is 4.2%).

Comments on variances

The overall variance of $0.8 million is mainly due to new funding received to support the promotion of Canadian artists and cultural industries abroad (Budget 2016). Finally, within the program's authorities, $6.6 million was transfered from Grants to Contributions.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The last evaluation was completed in 2014–15 (approved in July 2014). No other evaluations are planned at this time.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

When the program application guide for each funding stream is released, the Department communicates with potential and past recipients in the following ways:

Posting application information on the program website.
Emailing organizations identified as potential applicants notifying them that application documents are available and underlining key program changes.
Sending reminder emails shortly in advance of the funding application deadline.

The Department also engages with applicants and recipients throughout the year in the following ways:

Guiding applicants by phone and e-mail (including toll-free phone number and program e-mail address available to program stakeholders).
Holding annual stakeholder consultations and other meetings with applicants and recipients.
Attending industry events to improve the visibility and understanding of the program.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	1,686,995	1,674,486	8,300,000	1,689,206	1,689,206	-6,610,794
Total contributions	34,865,958	35,328,323	28,866,301	36,324,935	36,324,934	7,458,633
Total program	36,552,953	37,002,809	37,166,301	38,014,141	38,014,140	847,839

Canada Periodical Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Periodical Fund

Start date

2010–11

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2010–11

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.2: Cultural Industries, Sub-program 1.2.7: Canada Periodical Fund

Description

The Canada Periodical Fund supports the activities of Canadian magazine and non-daily newspaper publishers and organizations to ensure that Canadians have access to diverse Canadian magazines and non-daily newspapers. The Fund is delivered through the following components:

Aid to Publishers, which provides formula funding to Canadian print magazines and non-daily newspapers for publishing activities, such as distribution, content creation, online activities and business development;
Business Innovation, which provides funding to print magazines and digital periodicals for business development and innovation projects; and
Collective Initiatives, which provides funding to Canadian magazines and non-daily newspaper organizations for industry-wide projects to increase the overall sustainability of the Canadian magazine and non-daily newspaper industries. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Periodical Fund and Contributions under the Canada Periodical Fund.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, several program changes were introduced as a result of feedback from stakeholders and findings from the 2015 program evaluation. These measures included broadened eligibility criteria and enhanced funding for small periodicals, those that invest in digital content creation, and those that cater to Indigenous, ethno-cultural, official language minority and LGBTQ2 audiences.

These efforts proved successful in increasing the number of titles supported while maintaining diversity. Notably, 2017–18 marked the first year in the program's history in which the number of funded titles – both print and digital – increased (799 titles compared to 790 the previous year; 6.5%above target). In addition, the program supported 18 Indigenous (17 in 2016–17), 62 ethno-cultural (52 in 2016–17) and 31 official language minority titles (same in 2016–17). 70% of supported titles were published in English, 20% in French and 10% in both English and French or in other languages – results that are similar to previous years.

CPF-supported titles continued to reach millions of Canadian households, distributing over 140 million copies this year. This was 7% below target (target set was 150 million copies) and represented a 17% decline since 2016–17 when 170 million copies were distributed. These results are consistent with overall declines in the magazine and newspaper industries, where competitive pressure from online content sources is resulting in declining print circulation and publishing frequency.

To foster innovation in the magazine industry and support the development of internationally-competitive magazine brands, the program has developed two new funding streams. First, the program launched a pilot component in 2016–17 to fund digital start-ups. In 2017–18, the pilot continued to have strong industry uptake and supported the launch of 15 new Canadian titles. Second, Budget 2016 set aside funding to support publishers that are expanding their international presence through activities like participating at trade shows, networking with foreign professionals, or marketing their periodicals globally. In 2017–18, this funding supported 22 export-oriented projects, including enabling Magazines Canada to represent and promote Canadian magazines at FIPP, the largest trade show for magazines in the world.

Comments on variances

The overall variance is explained by $0.5 million in new funding to support the promotion of Canadian artists and cultural industries abroad, $0.4 million was transferred to other departmental programs to adjust for emerging priorities. From within the program's authorities, $5.2 million was transferred from Grants to Contributions.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The implementation of the recommendations from the 2015 evaluation of the Canada Periodical Fund (covering the period from 2010–11 to 2014–15) were finalized in 2017-18 following a multiyear review of the program's funding approach, eligibility criteria, stakeholder engagement practices and data collection processes.

To ensure the ongoing relevance of the CPF in an environment where the Canadian periodical industry is changing, it was recommended that the program review the formula funding approach, support levels, eligibility criteria, stakeholder engagement practices, data collection processes and logic model.

The evaluation's findings emphasized that the program remains relevant, is well-aligned with government priorities and has achieved expected outcomes.

The next evaluation is planned for completion in 2020–21.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

When the program application guide for each funding stream is released, the Department communicates with potential and past recipients in the following ways:

Posting the application guide and application forms on the program website;
Emailing recent recipients and organizations identified as potential applicants, notifying them that application documents are available;
Sending reminder emails shortly in advance of the funding application deadline;
Engaging with industry organizations so that they publicize program information to their members.

The Department also engages with program stakeholders throughout the year in the following ways:

Guiding applicants by phone and email (including toll-free phone number and program e-mail address available to applicants and recipients);
Holding informal meetings with various stakeholders to explain how the CPF works and to listen to issues and concerns;
Attending various industry events to improve the visibility and understanding of the program;
Updating the CPF website with program information.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	69,803,639	70,094,059	72,775,054	67,621,655	67,572,677	-5,202,377
Total contributions	3,208,165	4,190,581	1,999,544	7,275,680	7,216,609	5,217,065
Total program	73,011,804	74,284,640	74,774,598	74,897,335	74,789,286	14,688

TV5

Name of transfer payment program

TV5

Start date

1990–91

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2009–2010

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.2: Cultural Industries, Sub-program 1.2.10: TV5

Description

TV5 supports the international TV5 partnership with France, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Switzerland, Quebec and Canada. TV5 enables Canadian productions to be presented around the world through TV5MONDE. Moreover, through TV5 Québec Canada, it provides Canadians with access to a rich diversity of programming from the international Francophonie. This Sub-Program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grant to TV5MONDE and Contribution to TV5 Québec Canada.

Results achieved

TV5MONDE reached 354 million households in 2017, up from the 318 million households reached in 2016. The presence of 12.04% of Canadian content on TV5MONDE in 2017–18 has given visibility on the international scene to artisans in the Canadian television, film and multimedia industries. The percentage of Canadian content shown on TV5MONDE has achieved a result that is well above the target of 7%.

In March 2018, TV5 Québec Canada reached 10.4 million households in Canada, compared to 10.3 million in March 2017. TV5 Québec Canada maintained its market share (data available in Quebec only) with 1.4% of total viewing in the demographic group of viewers aged 2 and over.

In 2017–18, TV5 programming in Canada continued to offer Canadians unique access to international Francophonie content with 82.2% of its programming coming international Francophonie partners, a result similar to previous years.

Comments on variances

Funding was fully spent as planned.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The TV5 program evaluation was initiated in 2017–18 and is expected to be completed in 2018–19.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Only two beneficiaries are admissible to the TV5 program, namely TV5MONDE and TV5 Québec Canada.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	7,922,730	7,177,817	8,000,000	7,995,998	7,993,100	-6,900
Total contributions	2,745,200	2,960,898	2,960,900	2,960,900	2,960,900	0
Total program	10,667,930	10,138,715	10,960,900	10,956,898	10,954,000	-6,900

Museums Assistance Program

Name of transfer payment program

Museums Assistance Program

Start date

1972–73

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2011–2012

Strategic outcome

Canadian artistic expressions and cultural content are created and accessible at home and abroad.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 1.3: Heritage, Sub-program 1.3.1: Museums Assistance Program

Description

The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections. MAP provides financial assistance to Canadian museums and related institutions for activities that facilitate Canadians' access to our heritage, foster the preservation of Canada's cultural heritage, including the preservation of representative collections of Indigenous cultural heritage, and foster professional knowledge, skills and practices related to key museum functions. In support of the Youth Employment Strategy, MAP helps heritage organizations to create summer employment and internship opportunities for Canadian youth through the heritage components of Young Canada Works. MAP also provides grants through the Movable Cultural Property Program to assist designated institutions in acquiring cultural property threatened with export or available on international markets. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Museums Assistance Program and Contributions under the Museums Assistance Program.

Results achieved

The following are highlights of the results achieved in 2017–18 by the Museums Assistance Sub-Program's three funding streams: (1) the Museums Assistance Program (MAP), (2) Young Canada Works - Heritage, and (3) Movable Cultural Property Grants:

Over 987 individuals attended 83 professional learning opportunities funded by the MAP. Of those who responded to the participant survey, 93% reported improvement in their knowledge, skills and practices related to key museum functions.

In 2017–18, YCW-Heritage received supplemental funding under Budget 2017 through the horizontal Youth Employment Strategy, led by ESDC. This supplement enabled the creation of 488 additional summer jobs for Canadian students and 232 additional internships for young Canadian graduates to gain professional experience in museums and related heritage organizations.

2,161 summer jobs and internships, funded by the Young Canada Works - Heritage programs, were provided to young Canadians to enable them to gain professional experience in museums and related heritage organizations.

The preservation of 322,674 heritage objects was supported through the MAP and Movable Cultural Property Grants. This support was primarily achieved through the funding of collections storage solutions and information management systems. Of the institutions that received MAP funding to support a collections management systems project, 100 percent indicated improvement in the management of their collections. Of the institutions that received MAP funding to support a storage solutions project, 100 percent indicated improvement in the preservation of their collections.

A total of 1,235,337 visitors attended travelling exhibitions supported by the MAP.

The MAP supported 137 venues to present exhibitions, which surpasses the target by 47 percent. The exhibitions were accompanied by 633 public programming activities and 217 public programming products.

The Aboriginal Heritage Component of the MAP provided $1,337,201 million to fund 23 projects that support the preservation, presentation, and management of Canada's Indigenous cultural heritage.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of $4.5M is due mainly to the influx of new funding of $5.5M for the Youth Employment Strategy (Budget 2016), a ($0.2M) transfer to other departmental programs to adjust for emerging priorities and ($0.8M) was lapsed. Finally, within the program's authorities, $1.9M was transfered from Grants to Contributions.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The last evaluation was completed in 2015–16 (approved in July 2015). The next evaluation is planned for completion in 2019–2020.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Updated information for the MAP, Young Canada Works-Heritage programs and Movable Cultural Property Grants is available on the Department's website. When additional communication activities are required, the national office delivers messages through the regional offices, delivery organizations, professional associations, etc. for dissemination to targeted organizations, or directly to applicants and recipients. Department representatives also promote heritage programs by participating in national and provincial museums associations' annual conferences. Every five years, recipients and stakeholders are invited to contribute to program evaluation exercises.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015-16 Actual spending	2016-17 Actual spending	2017-18 Planned spending	2017-18 Total authorities available for use	2017-18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017-18 actual minus 2017-18 planned)
Total grants	2,565,649	1,892,778	4,663,680	3,371,635	2,797,103	-1,866,577
Total contributions	12,165,510	14,339,998	11,076,284	17,679,429	17,461,100	6,384,816
Total program	14,731,159	16,232,776	15,739,964	21,051,064	20,258,203	4,518,239

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Name of transfer payment program

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Start date

1996–97

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012–13

Strategic outcome

Canadians share, express and appreciate their Canadian identity.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 2.1: Attachment to Canada, Sub-program 2.1.1: Celebration and Commemoration Program

Description

The Celebration and Commemoration Program provides funding through grants and contributions to non-governmental and community organizations for community based activities organized during the Celebrate Canada period, from June 21 to July 1. These activities celebrate National Aboriginal Day on June 21, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1. Funding is also available for commemorations with a national scope that commemorate and celebrate nationally significant historical figures, places, events, and accomplishments. The activities that are funded build pride, promote participation in celebrations and commemorations and strengthen understanding of shared history. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Grants in support of the Celebration and Commemoration sub-program and Contributions in support of the Celebration and Commemoration sub-program.

Results achieved

The Celebration and Commemoration Program (CCP) successfully continued to create opportunities for Canadians to participate in community events that took place between June 21 and July 1, 2017. A total of 1,672 community events took place during the designated period. Community-level events create opportunities for engagement in activities that are tailored to Canada's different regions as they take place in every province and territory. Events are organized to encourage participation in celebrations for Canada Day, National Aboriginal Day, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day and Canadian Multiculturalism Day.

Celebrate Canada implemented a "fast track" process for the awarding of low dollar grants as part of the select programs within Canadian Heritage piloting the approach. Nine hundred applications were received and processed through the innovative "fast track" as part of the Celebrate Canada 2017 delivery cycle. The successful implementation of this pilot project will result in significantly reduced wait times for clients to receive decisions on funding requests.

The Celebrate Canada period (June 21 to July 1) was also celebrated in 2017 through a number of major events taking place in 19 urban centres across Canada. A total of 3.3 million people joined in these events with a further 32.1 million viewers joining in on multiple platforms.

On National Aboriginal Day (June 21), an estimated 1.3 million people watched the festivities in person or on television and online. The Prime Minister also announced an important step forward for reconciliation with the government renaming the day National Indigenous Peoples Day.
Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day (June 24) saw 200,000 Francophones and Francophiles take part across the country. An estimated 160,000 people participated in the festivities in Montréal.
On Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27), 40,000 Canadians attended celebrations.
An estimated 3 million people attended Canada Day festivities in 19 cities on July 1. Viewership on television and online reached 15 million.

In addition, CCP supported the celebration of National Acadian Day (August 15) by highlighting the unique history and culture of the Acadian people. Fifty-nine projects were funded across the Atlantic provinces in both smaller and larger communities, reaching 56 official language minority communities.

The interest of Canadians for highlighting anniversaries of significance remained high as they took part in activities and events commemorating the 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup and Centennial of the National Hockey League, the 100th anniversary of the Halifax Explosion and the 375th anniversary of the founding of Montréal. Projects marking this milestone included the multi-media Sound and Light show AVUDO, historical public animation activities at Rencontres en Nouvelle-France and the giant puppet street theater production Les Géants that was seen by over 600,000 spectators. The Halifax Regional Municipality commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the Halifax Explosion with the instalment of permanent bilingual interpretive markers telling the important stories that relate to the event.

CCP supported projects of national scope to mark significant World War anniversaries, including the centennial of the battles of Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele and the 75th anniversary of the Dieppe Raid.

CCP continued to work with other government departments and expanded the scope of commemorations through strategic alliances. These working groups encourage synergies and maximise the reach and impact of planned events, activities and communications efforts. Alliances were created with various federal departments and institutions, including Status of Women Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Parks Canada, and Veterans Affairs Canada.

The Department continued to manage the Interdepartmental Commemoration Committee that brings together representatives from 25 departments and portfolio organizations to share information on commemoration activities and cross-promote events and activities.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of $15.4 million is mainly due to several new sources of funding such as a reprofile of $11.9 million to support celebrations of Canada's 150th anniversary of Confederation, $3.0 million from internal reallocation of resources from operating to contributions to support Canada 150 activities, a $0.3 million transfer from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to promote public awareness and community participation in National Aboriginal Day activities, $1.1 million transfer from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to support activities related to the production of the Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada, ($1.5 million) was reprofiled to 2019–20 to make a contribution to complete the work to establish a new Community Arctic Foundation, ($0.2 million) transfer to the Canadian Museum of History to show the hemispherical film Horizon and finally $1.4 million was transferred from other departmental programs to adjust for emerging priorities (Critical Pressure for large scale celebrations) while ($0.6 million) was lapsed. Finally, within the program's authorities, $28.5 million was transfered from Grants to Contributions.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The Evaluation of Celebration and Commemoration Program was complete and approved March 2018.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients by posting program information and guidelines on its website and by liaising with current funding recipients and interested parties.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	7,910,072	7,096,736	44,480,000	16,083,834	16,013,215	-28,466,785
Total contributions	27,918,034	82,938,775	62,370,962	108,288,808	106,251,876	43,880,914
Total program	35,828,106	90,035,511	106,850,962	124,372,642	122,265,091	15,414,129

Exchanges Canada Program

Name of transfer payment program

Exchanges Canada Program

Start date

2000–01

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2010–11

Strategic outcome

Canadians share, express and appreciate their Canadian identity

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 2.1: Attachment to Canada, Sub-program 2.1.5: Exchanges Canada Program

Description

The Exchanges Canada Program provides grants and contributions in support of youth participation initiatives that allow young Canadians to learn about Canada, create linkages with each other and better appreciate the diversity and shared aspects of the Canadian reality. The Program supports not-for-profit organizations to provide Canadian youth with a range of exchange and forum activities to strengthen their sense of belonging to Canada and therefore their sense of Canadian identity. The Program has two components: Youth Exchanges Canada (YEC) and Youth Forums Canada (YFC). YEC funds reciprocal homestay exchanges for youth, and also includes the Summer Work / Student Exchange sub-component, which provides summer job opportunities for 16 and 17-year-olds in their second official language. YFC enables young Canadians to connect with one another through forums, study sessions and workshops on a range of relevant topics. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants in support of Innovative Youth Exchange Projects and Contributions in support of the Exchanges Canada Initiative.

Results achieved

The Exchanges Canada Program offered opportunities for over 13,250 youth to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Canada; to create linkages with one another; and to enhance their appreciation of the diversity and shared aspects of the Canadian experience. Through participation in forums and group exchanges, youth learned about Canada, its history, geography, industry, institutions, communities, cultures, and languages and had the opportunity to connect with other youth. As a result of their participation in forums and group exchanges, 90% of youth reported that they created new ties with people from other communities; 86% of youth reported that they enhanced their appreciation of how diverse Canada is; 82% reported that they learned new things about Canada; 80% reported having a better understanding of what Canadians have in common. Also, 80% of youth reported an increased sense of attachment to Canada. In comparison to the expected results, these percentages surpass established targets of 75%.^{Footnote 2}

Support was provided to youth exchanges and forums in 2017–18 through 23 single- and multi-year contribution agreements with not-for-profit organizations.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of $0.6 million is mostly explained by transfers received from other departmental programs for emerging priorities. For instance, Citizenship, Heritage and Regions transferred $0.5 million to fund additional projects such as « Les 7ième jeux de la francophonie Canadienne ».

Audits completed or planned

No audit took place or was planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

No evaluation was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Exchanges Canada Program sends an invitation letter annually to prospective applicants to submit a funding application to the Youth Forums Canada component of the Program. The Program works with recipients to ensure that all youth participants receive a message from the Minister congratulating them on participation in funded projects.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Planned spending	2016–17 Total authorities available for use	2016–17 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2016–17 actual minus 2016–17 planned)
Total grants	20,000	20,000	100,000	40,000	40,000	-60,000
Total contributions	17,882,378	18,309,465	17,686,359	18,368,661	18,368,651	682,292
Total program	17,902,378	18,329,465	17,786,359	18,408,661	18,408,651	622,292

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

Name of transfer payment program

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

Start date

2007–08

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2013–14

Strategic outcome

Canadians share, express and appreciate their Canadian identity

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 2.2: Engagement and Community Participation, Sub Program 2.2.2: Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

Description

The Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program provides grants and contributions in support of local festivals, community anniversaries and capital projects. Funding is made available to stakeholders presenting arts and heritage festivals and events that emphasize local engagement. Its objective is to engage citizens in their communities through performing and visual arts as well as through the expression, celebration and preservation of local historical heritage. The Program has three components:

Local Festivals supports recurring festivals that involve the whole community and give opportunities to local artists and artisans to engage in their communities and/or celebrate local history and heritage;
Community Anniversaries supports one-time commemorations through activities that celebrate a major anniversary (100 years and then increments of 25 years) of a significant local person or event; and
Legacy Fund supports tangible, lasting capital projects that commemorate or celebrate a major anniversary (100 years and then increments of 25 years) of a significant local person or event. This Sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants in support of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program and Contributions in support of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage Program.

Results achieved

BCAH encouraged citizens across the country to connect with one another and engage in their local communities through performing and visual arts, as well as through the expression, celebration, and preservation of local historical heritage. The Program achieved this objective by providing funding to local festivals, community anniversaries and community capital projects.

BCAH funded 792 projects, which included 727 local festivals, 46 community anniversaries and 19 commemorative capital projects in 441 communities across the country.
Based on a recipient response rate of 74%, funded projects provided opportunities for an average of 156 local artists, artisans and heritage performers per project to perform in their communities. Recipients also reported the involvement of an average of 179 volunteers per project and an average of 4,942 volunteer hours per project^{Footnote 3}. For example, the Legacy Fund supported the "Welland Canal Fallen Workers Memorial," in Welland, Ontario, which honours the over 130 men who died between 1914 and 1932 while building the Welland canal. The memorial features a plaque recognizing each individual fallen worker as part of a permanent outdoor art installation.
Also, in Uxbridge, Ontario, the Legacy Fund supported the creation of a life-sized monument of Lieutenant-Colonel Sam Sharpe to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his death. The Lieutenant-Colonel was a Member of Parliament and First World War hero who died by suicide after suffering from what is now recognized as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The project memorializes the war hero in his hometown and aims to reduce the stigma of mental illness associated with service.

Comments on variances

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The next evaluation is planned in 2019–21.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Program provides information through its website, and program officers. For recurring local festival recipients, three separate reminder emails containing information and instructions regarding the application process were distributed prior to the opening of each intake.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015-16 Actual spending	2016-17 Actual spending	2017-18 Planned spending	2017-18 Total authorities available for use	2017-18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017-18 actual minus 2017-18 planned)
Total grants	8,387,986	8,845,780	14,355,000	9,117,554	9,113,149	-5,241,851
Total contributions	8,287,687	7,436,693	3,300,000	8,008,010	7,930,436	4,630,436
Total program	16,675,673	16,282,473	17,655,000	17,125,564	17,043,585	-611,415

Aboriginal Peoples' Program

Name of transfer payment program

Aboriginal Peoples' Program

Start date

1971–72

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012–13

Strategic outcome

Canadians share, express and appreciate their Canadian identity

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 2.2: Engagement and Community Participation, Sub Program 2.2.3: Aboriginal People's Program

Description

The Aboriginal Peoples' Program (APP) focuses primarily on strengthening cultural identity, encouraging the full participation of Indigenous peoples in Canadian life, and supporting the continuation of Indigenous cultures and languages as living elements of Canadian society. APP programming incorporates Indigenous cultures and languages into community-driven activities designed to strengthen cultural identity. The APP provides investments that help to support the efforts of Indigenous communities to develop and deliver innovative and culturally appropriate projects, under initiatives such as the Aboriginal Languages Initiative, Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting, Scholarships and Youth Initiatives, Territorial Language Accords, National Aboriginal Day, and the National Aboriginal Achievement Awards. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants in support of the Aboriginal Peoples' Program and Contributions in support of the Aboriginal Peoples' Program.

Results achieved

The APP continued to invest in core activities designed to strengthen Indigenous cultural identity and participation in Canadian society, and to revitalize, preserve, and promote Indigenous languages and cultures. The Program provided investments to Indigenous communities for projects that encourage Indigenous individuals and groups to engage in community-driven activities and incorporate Indigenous cultures and languages.

In 2017–18, the APP exceeded its project target, providing funding to 234 projects that incorporated Indigenous languages and Indigenous cultures, and supported community engagement.

Aboriginal Peoples Program initiatives are as follows:

Scholarships and Youth Initiatives / National Aboriginal Achievement Awards: Through an agreement, Indspire was funded to: support post-secondary scholarships for Indigenous students, and to reach high school students by holding an Indigenous Youth Career Conference in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The conference took place in conjunction with the Indspire Awards Gala in Winnipeg, where 14 outstanding recipients were honoured. The Gala was produced and organized by Indspire and the show broadcast on the Aboriginal Peoples' Television Network (APTN).
Aboriginal Languages Initiative: Financial support was provided to 83^{Footnote 4} community-driven projects across Canada for the revitalization and preservation of First Nation, Inuit and Métis languages, which directly affected 4,074^{Footnote 5} participants.
National Indigenous Peoples Day: This project provided funding for the National Indigenous Peoples Day events in the National Capital Region (June 18–25, 2017), which included celebrations, educational events for students, educators and families, and performances and events by Indigenous artists and entertainers.
Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting: Funding was provided to 17 Indigenous communication societies to: produce 62,608^{Footnote 6} hours of new content for radio, of which 20,135 hours consists in the production of new content in an Indigenous language; and 61.25^{Footnote 7} hours for the production of new Indigenous television content accessible to all Canadians.
Territorial Language Accords: Three non-self-governing First Nations of Yukon accessed funding for the first time for the development and enhancement of Indigenous languages. While the governments of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories continued implementing their 4-year bilateral agreements.

Comments on variances

Overall variance of $14.1 million is explained by the following reasons: new funding of $19.1 million to support the revitalization of Indigenous languages and cultures, ($3.5 million) transfer to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada to assist National Indigenous Organizations in undertaking meaningful engagement with their respective constituencies to inform the co-development of Indigenous Languages legislation and ($0.6 million) transfer to Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada for the Programs and Services Transfer Agreements for Indigenous languages to Self-governing Yukon First Nations. Within the program's authorities, ($0.9 million) was lapsed.

Audits completed or planned

No audits were completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The last evaluation was completed 2015–16. The next evaluation is planned in 2019–20.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The APP provides information through the departmental website and program officers. An email is sent to potential stakeholders.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus2017–18 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	15,561,315	16,632,870	19,156,935	34,083,256	33,229,626	14,072,691
Total program	15,561,315	16,632,870	19,156,935	34,083,256	33,229,626	14,072,691

Multiculturalism Program

Name of transfer payment program

Multiculturalism Program

Start date

1982–83

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2014–15

Strategic Outcome

Canadians share, express and appreciate their Canadian identity

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 2.2: Engagement and Community Participation, Sub-Program 2.2.5: Multiculturalism Program

Description

The objectives of the Multiculturalism Program are to build an integrated, socially cohesive society; to improve the responsiveness of institutions to the needs of a diverse population; and to engage in discussions on multiculturalism, integration and diversity at the international level. The Program provides grants and contributions to organizations for projects and events that enhance intercultural/interfaith understanding, civic memory and pride, respect for core democratic values, and participation in society and the economy. It undertakes public outreach and promotion activities that are designed and delivered to engage Canadians on multiculturalism issues. The Program's ongoing public outreach and promotional activities include Asian Heritage Month, Black History Month, various web-based resources, and other initiatives. The Program is designed to implement requirements set out in the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, including the development of the Annual Report on the Operation of the Canadian Multiculturalism Act, which is tabled in Parliament. The Program's international engagement supports Canada's participation in agreements such as the International Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Racial Discrimination, and in institutions that address multicultural issues globally. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants in support of the Multiculturalism Program and Contributions in support of the Multiculturalism Program.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, the Multiculturalism Program achieved its expected results through a variety of activities initiated by and or funded through the Program.

The Inter-Action Funding Program provided $6,950,156 million in funding for 230 Events ($2,730,573 million) and 52 Projects ($4,219,583 million).

Inter-Action Highlights:

The Inter-Action Program funded Monsters-Culturally & Socially Diverse Youth Talk about Bullying in our Communities, organized by Miscellaneous Productions Society in Vancouver, British Columbia. This event brought together youth from diverse backgrounds to perform in a community engaged production called "Monsters," which discusses issues of racism, bullying, violence and homophobia. Through further facilitated group discussions, the participants discussed how race, racism, cultural identity and inter-cultural tension inform the reality and analysis of bullying in the community.
The Inter-Action Program saw the completion in 2017–18 of the funded project, Building Bridges: Diverse Canadian Identities, Shared Civic Values, organized by Facing History and Ourselves. Their programming included providing various professional development activities to high school teachers in Toronto, Hamilton, Winnipeg, and Thunder Bay, to integrate themes related to identity, multiculturalism, and civic agency in their classrooms.
The Program's direct public outreach and promotional activities included the Government of Canada's 2017 Asian Heritage Month Campaign, and 2018 Black History Month Campaign. The 2017 Asian Heritage Month Campaign resulted in 5,729 visits to the Campaign website and 1,121 downloads of Campaign poster. The 2018 Black History Month Campaign resulted in 28,987 visits to the Campaign website and 3,222 downloads of the Campaign poster^{Footnote 8} The Program facilitated access to "On the Road North" travelling exhibit for community organizations and PCH Regional Office to facilitate public access to the exhibit at several locations across Canada (Ottawa, Gatineau, Whitby, and Manitoba).

The Multiculturalism Program hosted seven support or outreach activities to support to Federal institutions in meeting their obligations under the Canadian Multiculturalism Act – thereby exceeding the Program's target of five support or outreach activities.

The Minister responsible for Multiculturalism was supported regarding the tabling of 2016–17 Annual Report for the Canadian Race Relations Foundation in Parliament on October 6, 2017. The Program also monitored the Global Centre for Pluralism and Canadian First World War Recognition Fund to ensure compliance with their funding agreements.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of ($0.6 million) is mostly explained by transfers to other departmental programs to adjust for emerging priorities.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The evaluation of the Multiculturalism Program was completed and approved in March 2018.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Posting program guidelines and application forms on website, as well as sending call letters to stakeholders.

The Department accepts applications for Inter–Action Events on a continuous intake basis.

The Program conducts national consultations with stakeholders on the development the Black History Month and Asian Heritage Month campaigns.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of Transfer Payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	653,971	2,371,598	3,000,000	2,878,138	2,875,638	-124,362
Total contributions	1,961,377	5,394,321	5,565,766	5,172,867	5,115,303	-450,463
Total program	2,615,348	7,765,919	8,565,766	8,051,005	7,990,941	-574,825

Development of Official-Language Communities Program

Name of transfer payment program

Development of Official-Language Communities Program

Start date

2009–10

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2008–09

Strategic outcome

Canadians share, express and appreciate their Canadian identity

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 2.3: Official Languages, Sub-program 2.3.1: Development of Official-Language Communities Program

Description

Pursuant to section 43 of the Official Languages Act, the Development of Official-Language Communities Program fosters the vitality of Canada's English- and French-speaking minority communities and enables them to participate fully in all aspects of Canadian life. The Program has three components. Through grants and contributions, the Community Life component supports the provision of activities and services for official-language minority communities by non-profit community organizations in various fields, particularly arts, culture, heritage, and youth. Through intergovernmental contribution agreements, this component also supports the provision of minority-language services by provincial and territorial governments. Through intergovernmental contribution agreements, the Minority-Language Education component supports the provision of provincial and territorial educational programs and activities in the minority official-language, at all levels of education. Through a contribution agreement with an independent public entity, the Language Rights Support component provides access to mechanisms to foster the advancement and clarification of constitutionally-guaranteed language rights. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants to the Development of Official-Language Communities sub-program and Contributions to the Development of Official-Language Communities sub-program.

Results achieved

The Development of Official-Language Communities (DOLC) Program continues to invest in activities relating to the arts, culture, heritage and youth to improve official language minority communities' (OLMCs') access to quality education and various minority-language programs and services.

Project examples and results for 2017–18:

The Department invested over $230 million in the DOLC program, including over $150 million in minority-language education and over $32 million to support initiatives by non-profit organizations working to develop and enhance the vitality of DOLCs.
As part of the DOLC program, the Department, through the Official Languages Support Programs, manages 13 bilateral education agreements and 13 minority-language service agreements with the provincial and territorial governments to support education in the language of the OLMCs.
The Focus sur la production médiatique franco-canadienne project provided producers, directors and community organizations with easy, increased access to a professional, local and qualified workforce that understands the issues and realities being faced by the Francophone minority communities it represents. Producers and directors showcase the diversity of the Francophonie by increasing the visibility and profile of OLMCs' cultural products and making them available to all Canadians.
The 2017 Commission nationale des parents francophones' programming helped to continue raising awareness amongst several government bodies' on the issues being faced by Francophone parents in the country's minority communities. A larger number of Francophone parents seeking early childhood services in the country's various provinces and territories were welcomed and supported in French.
The Réseau national des galas de la chanson implemented the Jamais trop tôt project, which allowed young performers and writers-composers from Francophone minority communities to set examples and be a source of pride for their communities.
The 2017 Jeux de la Francophonie canadienne brought together over 1,000 French-speaking 13 to 18 year-old Canadians from OLMCs. These were the first games with participants from all provinces and territories. The event also received significant media coverage.
PCH funds three national language learning and development programs for young Canadians. These official language bursary and assistant programs are administered by the Council of Ministers of Education, Canada (CMEC). In 2017–18, CMEC created 6,429 Explore bursaries, 270 Destination Clic bursaries and 281 Odyssey assistant placements.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of ($4.6 million) is due to ($3.5 million) transferred to other departmental programs for emerging priorities, new in-year funding of $0.5 million for the Youth Employment Strategy (Budget 2016) while ($1.6 million) Territorial Languages Agreement funds was lapsed. Finally, within the program's authorities, $16.3M was transferred from Grants to Contributions.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

The Evaluation of the Official Languages Support Programs: Development of Official-Language Communities Program and Enhancement of Official Languages Program (grouped evaluation of Official Languages Support Programs) was completed and approved May 2017.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Send call letters to client organizations and provincial and territorial governments;
Inform client organizations of deadlines (Canadian Heritage Web site);
Award grants and contributions to community organizations; and
Negotiate and administer bilateral agreements with the provincial and territorial governments.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of Transfer Payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	6,556,111	9,557,992	33,322,973	12,388,453	12,388,453	–20,934,520
Total contributions	217,629,716	221,717,092	201,849,017	219,810,906	218,169,576	16,320,559
Total program	224,185,827	231,275,084	235,171,990	232,199,359	230,558,029	-4,613,961

Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Name of transfer payment program

Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Start date

2009–10

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2008–09

Strategic outcome

Canadians share, express and appreciate their Canadian identity

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 2.3: Official Languages, Sub-program 2.3.2: Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Description

Pursuant to section 43 of the Official Languages Act, the Enhancement of Official Languages Program helps Canadians gain a better understanding and appreciation of the benefits of linguistic duality, as well as an awareness of the constitutionally guaranteed language rights. The Program has three components. Through grants and contributions to non-profit organizations, the Promotion of Linguistic Duality component supports activities and projects to enhance official languages and unite Canadians, enhance the French language and culture in Canada, and increase the provision of services in both official languages from non-governmental organizations. Through intergovernmental contribution agreements, the Second-Language Learning component supports the provision of provincial and territorial programs and activities related to learning English and French, as second official languages, among young Canadians. Through a contribution with an independent public entity, the Language Rights Support component supports the provision of information and awareness activities among Canadians, especially those living in official-language minority communities, of language rights and the mechanisms for exercising those rights. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants to the Enhancement of Official Languages Program and Contributions to the Enhancement of Official Languages Program.

Results achieved

The Enhancement of Official Languages (EOL) Program continues to help Canadians recognize and support linguistic duality as a fundamental value of Canadian society and to foster a mutual understanding and appreciation between English-speaking and French-speaking Canadians.

In 2017–18, the program invested nearly $118 million, including $106 million in second-language learning.

Project examples and results for 2017–18:

The Association pour la santé publique du Québec (ASPQ) is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the promotion, maintenance and improvement of Quebecers' health and well-being. The 21st Journées annuelles de santé publique event brought together 1,300 participants, 1,220 of whom were French-speaking and 80 were English-speaking.
Girls Inc. of Halton's Discovery Leadership (Ontario) program gives the community's girls and women the opportunity to get together and celebrate their heritage as leaders. Girls develop their leadership skills through hands-on activities, roleplaying and community exploration, begin recognizing their own leadership qualities and learn to respect those of others. Two hundred of the region's Francophone and bilingual girls between the ages of 5 and 18 took part in the program in their mother tongue.
The Fédération des jeunes francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick Inc. implemented a project entitled Sécure dans ma langue: un dialogue entre les jeunes francophones et anglophones du Nouveau-Brunswick. As part of the project, the Fédération organized a provincial tour to address the issues of linguistic security and linguistic duality. The tour made stops in both official language communities and reached about 3,000 high school students. The activities promoted the importance of bilingualism and encouraged young Anglophones to get involved in activities in French-language settings and consider continuing their studies in French immersion programs.
The Blue Metropolis Foundation is a charitable organization whose mission is to unite people of various languages and cultures around the joy of reading and writing. The "Des mots qui dérapent" project is intended to generate interest in bilingualism and create enhanced intercultural understanding through rap and slam poetry. The Foundation worked with young people between the ages of 15 and 20 to raise awareness of linguistic duality, showcase participants and bilingual art projects, reduce prejudice around linguistic duality and find better ways for both language communities to live together in a bilingual country.

In 2017–18, the Canadian Association of Second Language Teachers Inc. (l'Association canadienne des professeurs de langues secondes) implemented the Success for All Series. This project focuses on classroom practices and strategies for promoting the integration of newcomers who need to learn English and French as a second language. A tool is available in print and digital format and promoted to second-language teachers, administrators and professionals across the country. The Association also offers online professional development sessions.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of $6.1 million is mainly explained by the $5.6 million transfer from other departmental programs budgetary resources to fund complementary projects. Further, the program received $0.5 million in new in-year funding for Young Employment Strategy (Budget 2016). Finally, within the program's authorities, $4.4 million was transferred from Grants to Contributions.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Send call letters to client organizations and provincial and territorial governments;
Inform client organizations of deadlines (Canadian Heritage Web site);
Award grants and contributions to organizations to promote linguistic duality and second-language learning; and
Negotiate and administer agreements with provincial and territorial governments.

Note: In 2017, the Language Rights Support Program concluded its activities which are now assumed by a renewed Court Challenges Program.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	676,060	946,693	5,599,842	1,170,330	1,170,330	-4,429,512
Total contributions	117,791,291	117,322,428	105,923,289	116,469,438	116,469,438	10,546,149
Total program	118,467,351	118,269,121	111,523,131	117,639,768	117,639,768	6,116,637

Hosting Program

Name of transfer payment program

Hosting Program

Start date

1967

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012–13

Strategic outcome

Canadians participate and excel in sport.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 3.1: Sport, Sub-program 3.1.1: Hosting Program

Description

The Hosting Program is a key instrument in the Government of Canada's overall approach to sport development in Canada and aims to enhance the development of sport excellence and the international profile of sport organizations by providing assistance for the hosting of the Canada Games and international sport events in Canada. The Hosting Program offers Canada-at-large a planned and coordinated approach to realizing direct and significant benefits, from bidding and hosting projects in the areas of sport development, economic, social, and cultural and community impacts, across a broad range of government priorities. This transfer payment program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Contributions for the Games' Hosting sub-program.

Results achieved

The Hosting Program provided funding to 80 International Single Sport Events. These events provided participation opportunities to over 4,300 Canadian athletes, coaches and officials.

In addition, the Hosting Program provided funding for the 2017 North American Indigenous Games, the 2017 Canada Games, as well as the 2018 Arctic Winter Games.

These events provided opportunities for over 4200 Canadians from underrepresented groups to participate in sport events and showcase their athletic abilities.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of ($0.1 million) is mostly explained by transfers to other departmental programs to adjust for emerging priorities.

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

No evaluation was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients by communicating program information through: the departmental website; formal written communication to current funding recipients and interested parties; and informal verbal and written communication between program officers and current funding recipients/interested parties.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	30,549,231	23,219,000	19,865,000	19,753,493	19,753,493	-111,507
Total program	30,549,231	23,219,000	19,865,000	19,753,493	19,753,493	-111,507

Sport Support Program

Name of transfer payment program

Sport Support Program

Start date

1961

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2011–12

Strategic outcome

Canadians participate and excel in sport.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 3.1: Sport, Sub-program 3.1.2: Sport Support Program

Description

The Sport Support Program is the primary funding vehicle for initiatives associated with the delivery of the Government of Canada's commitments to the Canadian Sport Policy. Funding is aimed at developing athletes and coaches at the highest international levels; providing sound technically-based sport programming for all athletes; increasing the number of Canadians from all segments of society involved in sport; and advancing Canadian interests and values in Canada and abroad. This funding is provided to eligible organizations in support of programming that supports the goals of the Canadian Sport Policy. This transfer payment program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Contributions for the Sport Support transfer payment program.

Results achieved

Through the funding of the Sport Support Program, quality sport programs and services were delivered to 7,058,187 Canadians.

The Sport Support Program provided support to National Sport Organizations to support the development of Canadian athletes and coaches and help them achieve at the highest level of competition. Canada recorded its best ever Winter Olympics performance medal-wise at the PyeongChang Olympics with 29 medals (11 gold, 8 silver, 10 bronze).

Canada also recorded its best ever Winter Paralympic performance at the PyeongChang Paralympics with 28 medals (8 gold, 4 silver and 16 bronze).

The Sport Support Program also provided strong policy leadership and governance support. In terms of funded sport organizations, 96% of them maintained or increased their overall organizational performance against the Accountability Performance Measures.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of $7.4 million is mainly due to new funding of $5.0 million to support the Next Generation of Canadian Olympic and Paralympic athletes (Budget 2015), $1.6 million for Indigenous Youth and Sport (Budget 2017) and the transfer of ($0.7 million) to Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council for research to inform policy development related to sport participation as well as a $0.2 million received from the Public Health Agency of Canada to the Department of Canadian Heritage to support National Sport Organizations to adopt and implement sport specific protocols for concussions. Further, $1.5 million was used for the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) payment while $0.2 million was transfered to other departmental programs for emerging priorities.

Audits completed or planned

There was no audit completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

There was no evaluation completed or planned in 2017–18.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015– 16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	148,895,558	146,856,428	146,615,064	154,346,105	154,016,129	7,401,065
Total program	148,895,558	146,856,428	146,615,064	154,346,105	154,016,129	7,401,065

Athlete Assistance Program

Name of transfer payment program

Athlete Assistance Program

Start date

1971

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012–13

Strategic outcome

Canadians participate and excel in sport.

Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture

Program 3.1: Sport, Sub-program 3.1.3: Athlete Assistance Program

Description

The Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) contributes to the pursuit of excellence through its support for improved Canadian athlete performances at major international sporting events, enabling athletes to combine their sport and academic or working careers while training intensively in pursuit of world-class performances. To this end, the Program identifies and supports athletes already at or having the potential to be in the top 16 in the world in their sport. This sub-program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants to the Athlete Assistance sub-program.

Results achieved

In 2017–18, 311 athletes receiving AAP funding achieved a top eight finish at the Olympics, Paralympics or World Championships.

The Athlete Assistance Program provided support to 773 current and formerly carded athletes so that they could pursue their academic goals by providing tuition grants.

Comments on variances

The overall variance of $5.0 million is due to new funding to support High Performance Athlete Assistant Program (Budget 2017).

Audits completed or planned

No audit was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Evaluations completed or planned

No evaluation was completed or planned in 2017–18.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients by communicating program information to funding recipients and National Sports Organizations, through: the departmental website; formal written communication to current funding recipients and interested parties; and informal verbal and written communication between program officers and current funding recipients/interested parties. Other initiatives include: annual AAP review meetings with 85+ sport disciplines to review and confirm nominations for AAP support, review criteria for the coming year and other requirements; attendance at annual events, such as the AthletesCAN Forum or the Sport Leadership Conference in order to engage in formal and informal communication and consultation activities with sport leaders and AAP recipients or their representatives.

Performance information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2015–16 Actual spending	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Planned spending	2017–18 Total authorities available for use	2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned)
Total grants	27,680,000	27,998,926	28,000,000	33,000,000	32,998,500	4,998,500
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	27,680,000	27,998,926	28,000,000	33,000,000	32,998,500	4,998,500

Footnotes

Footnote 1

The data reflects results from the previous year, because the CMF reports its data each year in the fall. Results for 2017–18 will be available on October 31, 2018.

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Footnote 2

The statistics provided are from the most recent data available, which are the 2016–17 participant survey results: results from participant surveys for a specific fiscal year are only made available the following fiscal year.

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Footnote 3

Most recent data: Given that final reports from recipients are compiled once per year, statistics provided here reflect 2016–17 final reports.

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Most recent data: Given final reports are compiled once per year, the statistic provided here is from 2016–17.

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Most recent data: Given final reports are compiled once per year, the statistic provided here is from 2016–17.

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Most recent data: Given final reports are compiled once per year, the statistic provided here is from 2016–17.

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Footnote 7

Most recent data: Given final reports are compiled once per year, the statistic provided here is from 2016–17.

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Footnote 8

Multiculturalism was transferred from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada November 4th, 2015. Multiculturalism was reported at the Program level at Canadian Heritage for the balance of 2015–16 and for 2016–17. Following this, Multiculturalism was integrated as a sub-program in 2017–18 under the Engagement & Community Participation Program.

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Details on transfer payment programs of $5 million or more - Departmental Results Report 2017-2018

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Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Canada Arts Training Fund

Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

Canada Media Fund

Canada Music Fund

Canada Book Fund

Canada Periodical Fund

TV5

Museums Assistance Program

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Exchanges Canada Program

Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage

Aboriginal Peoples' Program

Multiculturalism Program

Development of Official-Language Communities Program

Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Hosting Program

Sport Support Program

Athlete Assistance Program

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