Horizontal Table - Canada 150 Initiative

General Information
Name of horizontal initiative Canada 150 Initiative
Name of lead department(s) Canadian Heritage
Federal partner organization(s) Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Canada Council for the Arts, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21, Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, Destination Canada, Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Quebec, Employment and Social Development Canada, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario – FedNor, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, National Battlefields Commission, National Film Board, National Gallery of Canada, Parks Canada Agency,, Western Economic Diversification
Non-federal and non-governmental partner(s) Not applicable
Start date of the horizontal initiative June 2015
End date of the horizontal initiative December 31, 2018
Total federal funding allocated (start to end date) $360,000,000
Funding contributed by non-federal and non-governmental partners Not applicable
Description of the horizontal initiative

The Department of Canadian Heritage is responsible for coordinating the activities of the Canada 150 Initiative (Canada 150) for the entire Government of Canada and to engage federal institutions, different levels of government and the private and not-for-profit sectors in the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017. Canada 150 contributes to achieving Strategic Outcome 2 of the Department of Canadian Heritage: "Canadians share, express and appreciate their Canadian identity." This initiative also contributes to the Government of Canada strategic outcome "A diverse society that promotes linguistic duality and social inclusion."

Unfolding over a period of three years, Canada 150 was launched to sustain Canadians' sense of pride and belonging, to support Canada`s vibrant communities, and to create economic benefits and lasting legacies. This initiative seeks to engage Canadians from all sectors of society in celebrating an important milestone in the history of our country through projects put forward by Canadians and their communities for the benefit of all. Canada 150 is a unique opportunity to build an inclusive vision of Canadian identity that celebrates diversity.

The unique and innovative projects that will support Canada 150 will, each in their own way, mark our imagination and contribute to building diverse and inclusive communities, restoring Canada's place in the world, showcasing Canadian achievements at home and abroad, promoting Canadian diversity and the environment, inspire Canadians to explore their country and bring economic impacts.

Young Canadians are dynamic actors of our society whose contribution is essential to building our shared future. Canada 150 calls upon their energy, talent and creativity in various forms and offers them opportunities to engage with their community, discover their country and build ties from sea to sea.

Canada 150 is also an opportunity for the Government of Canada to bring together Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, and to jointly work towards a new era characterized by collaboration and mutual understanding.

Through the Canada 150 Fund, managed by the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Initiative seeks to bring Canadians together through projects in the areas of culture, the arts, sport, heritage and environmental awareness.

Through the Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Fund, managed by the six (6) Regional Development Agencies, Canada 150 directly supports Canadian communities in modernizing their recreational, cultural and community infrastructure and maintain local jobs.

Projects by participating Federal institutions highlight past and current achievements by Canadians. These projects stem from the mandates of Federal institutions, and will help build optimism towards our future.

Canada 150's Destination Canada and Parks Canada initiatives encourage Canadians to further explore their country and their national parks in 2017.

Governance

The Canada 150 Federal Secretariat was instituted to support the Minister of Canadian Heritage in the implementation of Canada 150. The Canada 150 Federal Secretariat is responsible for coordinating and overseeing Canada 150 activities within the Government of Canada, and for engaging provincial, territorial and municipal governments, as well as the private and not-for-profit sectors to create a synergy propelling Canada 150 activities in every corner of the country and all spheres of the society. A governance network will communicate information, identify partnership opportunities and support the decision-making of this whole-of-government initiative.

Governance Committees

A series of committees operating at key decision-making levels comprise the Canada 150 governance network to support the Minister of Canadian Heritage and the Deputy Minister. The committees formed especially for Canada 150 are: the Interdepartmental Deputy Ministers' Committee, the Assistant Deputy Ministers Committee and its thematic sub-groups, and the Interdepartmental Communications Working Group. The existing governance structures supporting Canada 150 are the Interdepartmental Commemorational Committee and the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministerial Tables and Senior Officials Tables.

Within Canadian Heritage, the Canada 150 Federal Secretariat is supported by the Department's existing governance committees.

Note to reader

At the time of preparing this table, a selection of Canada 150 projects are underway and many more are in development. The Canada 150 Federal Secretariat will report financial and non-financial information on projects that are completed during this reporting cycle in the 2016-17 Departmental Performance Report.

Shared outcome(s) Canadians are engaged in vibrant communities, have a sustained sense of pride and attachment to Canada and to local communities, and benefit from economic impacts and lasting legacies.
Contact information
Éric Doiron
25, Eddy Street
Gatineau Quebec K1A 0M5
819-934-5065
eric.doiron@canada.ca

Initiative Canada 150

Shared Outcome:

Canadians are engaged in vibrant communities, have a sustained sense of pride and attachment to Canada and to local communities, and benefit from economic impacts and lasting legacies.

Key Objective 1: Bringing Canadians together
Contributing programs and activitiesLink to Departmental PAAFederal organizationTotal allocation (from start to end date)Current year planned spending (2016-17)
Signature Initiatives Celebration and Commemoration Program Canadian Heritage 80,000,000 33,500,000
Major Events Celebration and Commemoration Program Canadian Heritage 13,000,000 6,000,000
Community-Driven Activities Celebration and Commemoration Program Canadian Heritage 100,000,000 49,500,000
Canada 150 Federal Secretariat Engagement and Community Participation Canadian Heritage 17,000,000 5,798,839
Our Canada: Exploring Canadian values through culture, faith and identity Multiculturalism Awareness Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada   17,000
Expected Results:  Canadians have opportunities to be engaged and participate in events celebrating Canada
Performance Indicators2016-17 Targets
Number of communities where events were held in the current fiscal year TBD
Number of events taking place in the current fiscal year  TBD
Average number of volunteers per completed project  TBD
Average percentage of investments leverage from funding partners per project  25%
Average estimated number of participants per completed project in the current fiscal year – Community-Driven Activities  TBD
Average estimated number of participants per completed project in the current fiscal year – Major Events  TBD
Average estimated number of participants per completed project in the current fiscal year – Signature Initiatives TBD
Key Objective 2: Leaving a lasting legacy and impact of Canada 150 through projects that contribute to the modernization and renewal of community infrastructure and development of regional/community-based partnerships
Contributing programs and activitiesLink to Departmental PAAFederal organizationTotal allocation (from start to end date)Current year planned spending (2016-17)
Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Community Investment Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency 16,600,000 8,600,000
Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Community Development Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency 6,400,000 3,200,000
Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Program Targeted and/or temporary Support Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Region of Quebec 31,200,000 15,600,000

Expected Results:

Community infrastructures are modernized/renewed across Canada as part of the Canada 150 Initiative

Regional and community-based partnerships are developed through the infrastructure renewal projects for Canada 150

Performance Indicators2016-17 Targets
Number of completed projects that contribute to the modernization and renewal of community infrastructure. 334
Number of completed projects related to the modernization/renewal of infrastructures per type of community facility  
Community Facilities 41
Cultural Facilities 6
Sports and Recreational Facilities  
Tourism 3
Other 7
Total amount of funds leveraged from other sources for projects completed. $31,132,500
Number of communities where infrastructure projects are completed 3
Average number of funding partners per project 1.87
Key Objective 3: Showcasing Canada’s Achievements
Contributing programs and activitiesLink to Departmental PAAFederal organizationTotal allocation (from start to end date)Current year planned spending (2016-17)
Canada: Day 1 Visitor Experience and Connections Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21   250,000
Edwin-Bélanger Bandstand 150th Anniversary,
History Pages of  the 150th Anniversary and
The Colors of the 150th anniversary
Public Education and Services The National Battlefields Commission   8,000
Expected Results:  Past and present achievements of various components of the Canadian society are showcased
Performance Indicators2016-17 Targets
Number of completed projects showcasing:  
Canadian achievements in the Arts and Culture 3
Canadian achievements in the areas of heritage and history 2
Canadian engagement in their communities 1
The natural environment and national parks 1
Key Objective 4: Inciting Canadians to explore Canada
Contributing programs and activitiesLink to Departmental PAAFederal organizationTotal allocation (from start to end date)Current year planned spending (2016-17)
Millenial Travel Program   Destination Canada   750,000
Parks Canada-Free Entry Visitor Experience Parks Canada Agency    
Expected Results:  Canadians explore the wonders of Canada, including Parks Canada natural and cultural treasures
Performance Indicators2016-17 Targets
Increase in number of domestic youth leisure trips in 2017 5%*
Increase in number of visitors to Parks Canada places in 2017. 2%*
Totals
Total allocation (from start to end date)Current year planned spending (2016-17)
360 000 000 176 680 839*

*The majority of spending planned for 2016-17 will support planning activities for projects to be completed in 2017-18.

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