Up-front multi-year funding — Departmental Results Report 2018-2019

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Michaëlle Jean Foundation

Name of recipient
Michaëlle Jean Foundation
Start date
October 1, 2010
End date
March 31, 2020
Core Responsibility
Core Responsibility 4: Diversity and Inclusion
Link to department’s Program Inventory
Youth Engagement
Description

The Michaëlle Jean Foundation is a Canadian non-profit organization that encourages communities to use art and creativity to stimulate and enhance citizen participation and dialogue with a particular emphasis on youth.

The objectives of the Foundation are, among others, to: raise awareness, and leverage the creative power of the arts to generate a more socially harmonious, civically engaged and innovative Canada; enhance collaborative linkages and networks connecting the arts and creative communities with other sectors of society; promote local and national initiatives to create a new discourse and branding around Canadian culture that better communicate the value of the arts and creativity to the broader public; and contribute to empowering youth and emerging artists in their efforts to use art as a tool to address challenges facing their neighborhoods and communities.

To achieve these ends, the Foundation will provide programming in the areas of creative communities, youth action and democracy. The programming will, thus, bring together support for community initiatives, discussion forums and the promotion of citizen participation through social media.

Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year, and future plan
N/A
Evaluation findings by the recipient during the reporting year, and future plan
N/A
Summary of results achieved by the recipient

In 2018-2019, the Michaëlle Jean Foundation continued to build upon its projects and programming, including:

  • Collective Impact: Work with underserved youth to develop art works that are then displayed in galleries across Canada; and partner with groups representing minority voices.
  • Social Innovation: Provide bursaries for small arts-based businesses led by underserved youth.
  • Power of the Arts Forum: Hold a forum every two years, most recently in February 2018.
  • Research: Provide new fellowships towards research in Arts-related Family Medicine.
Performance information (in dollars)
2016-17 Actual spending 2017-18 Actual spending 2018-19 Planned spending 2018-19 Total authorities available for use 2018-19 Actual spending (authorities used) Variance (2018-19 actual minus 2018-19 planned)
220,581 265,208 0 497,277 497,277 497,277
Explanation of variances:
The variance is explained by in-year funding of $0.5M to support Michaëlle Jean Foundation.

Rideau Hall Foundation

Name of recipient
Rideau Hall Foundation
Start date
September 28, 2017
End date
March 31, 2028
Core Responsibility
Core Responsibility 4: Diversity and Inclusion
Link to department’s Program Inventory
Youth Engagement
Description

The Rideau Hall Foundation is a Canadian non-profit organization, established in 2012, with a vision to foster a caring nation, where “all Canadians can grow their talents to the maximum, a nation where all Canadians can succeed and contribute.”

The objectives of the Foundation are to foster a smart and caring nation; encourage innovative ideas and foresight; inspire people to find solutions to the challenges facing our nation; connect, collaborate and turn ideas into action; and build our future together.

The Foundation is committed to initiatives that support diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity. Supported initiatives will enable marginalized groups to participate fully in Canada’s society and economy. The Foundation’s signature programming falls within four areas: creating learning initiatives that strive for excellence and promote equality of educational opportunity; investing in Canadian leaders with transformative potential; widening the circle of giving and volunteering; and strengthening Canada’s culture of innovation.

Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year, and future plan
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Evaluation findings by the recipient during the reporting year, and future plan
N/A
Summary of results achieved by the recipient
The Foundation worked strategically with organizations and partners to build capacity, to help bring projects to scale and to realize aspirations for Canada. This approach allowed the Foundation to welcome multiple perspectives to the table and to work collaboratively towards creative new solutions. The Foundation helped organizations to define challenges, mobilize assets, and test and validate potential solutions.
Performance information (in dollars)
2016-17 Actual spending 2017-18 Actual spending 2018-19 Planned spending 2018-19 Total authorities available for use 2018-19 Actual spending (authorities used) Variance (2018-19 actual minus 2018-19 planned)
N/A 3,000,000 0 2,079,971 2,079,971 2,079,971
Explanation of variances:
The variance is explained by in-year funding of $2.1M to support Rideau Hall Foundation.

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