Supplementary information tables 2020-21

Start date

2010-11

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2014-15

Link to departmental result(s)

Community safety practices are strengthened

Canadian communities are safe

Crime is prevented and addressed in populations/communities most at-risk

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Corrections

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This Biology Casework Analysis Contribution Program (BCACP) provides contributions to the governments of Ontario and Québec, which operate forensic laboratories that undertake biological casework analysis for the purpose of criminal identification, and which also provide crime scene DNA profiles to the National DNA Data Bank (NDDB).

Results achieved

Through Public Safety Canada’s contributions under the BCACP, the provinces of Ontario and Québec continued to process a large number of requests for DNA analysis, which directly contributed to criminal investigations and the administration of justice. In 2020-21 the Ontario and Québec laboratories processed 12,939 cases for DNA analysis, with a total of 50,996 samples submitted for DNA analysis. They also contributed to the NDDB by uploading 8,202 DNA profiles in the Crime Scene Index.

Results - Québec Laboratory:

During 2020-21, Québec’s Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de médecine légale completed 6,747 requests for DNA analysis (5,199 cases), an increase of 18% compared to 2019-20. Of the completed requests, 4,387 were related to primary offences (including murder, sexual assault, assault, aggravated assault, attempted murder, robbery, and burglary) and 2,360 were related to secondary offences (including secondary designated offences, cold cases, and human remains and missing person cases).

While the average turnaround time for DNA processing (111 days) increased by 5% compared to 2019-20, about half of all DNA analysis related to primary and secondary designated offences were completed in less than 90 days.

By the end of fiscal year, the Québec laboratory had 730 requests for DNA analysis that were still waiting to be processed.

A total of 2,981 DNA profiles were uploaded by the Québec laboratory in the Crime Scene Index of the National DNA databank in 2020-21, representing an increase of 7% compared to fiscal year 2019-20.

Results -  Ontario Laboratory:

During 2020-21, Ontario’s Centre of Forensic Sciences (CFS) received 8,223 cases for DNA analysis and completed 8,175 cases. Of the completed requests, 4,745 were related to primary offences (including offences such as murder/manslaughter, sexual offences, attempted murder, and assault) and 3,430 were related to secondary designated offences (including offences such as arson, criminal harassment, criminal negligence, and mischief). The average number of exhibits examined per case was 2.1, with a total of 20,490 samples submitted for DNA analysis.

The average turnaround times for DNA processing of primary and secondary designated offences were 44 and 48 calendar days, respectively.

By the end of fiscal year, the CFS had a backlog (i.e., cases older than 30 days) of 407 cases.

A total of 5,221 DNA profiles were uploaded by the CFS in the Crime Scene Index of the NDDB in 2020-21.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The BCACP did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The BCACP did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of Public Safety Canada’s Roles in Support of DNA Analysis was published in May, 2019.

The next evaluation is planned for 2025-26.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Public Safety Canada engaged in regular discussions with recipients to ensure that information was shared in a timely manner and that the program continued to meet its objectives. Discussions with recipients regarding the renewal of the agreements under the BCACP also occurred throughout 2020-21.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

6,900,000

6,900,000

- 

6,900,000

6,900,000

6,900,000

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

6,900,000

6,900,000

- 

6,900,000

6,900,000

6,900,000

Explanation of variances

The $6.9 million variance is a result of new funding for the renewal of the program received through Supplementary Estimates and, therefore, it was not reflected in the planned spending. As all authorities were spent, there is no lapse in the 2020-21 Public Accounts.

Start date

2014

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Link to departmental result(s)

Canadian communities are safe

Crime is prevented and addressed in populations/communities most at-risk

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Border Policy

Serious and Organized Crime

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Public Safety Canada’s Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC) supports initiatives, research, partnership building, specialized police services, projects and programs to increase knowledge, raise awareness and/or help advance efforts to combat serious and organized crime. This is achieved through funding allocations to eligible recipients. Serious and organized crime (e.g., drug trafficking, identity theft, financial crimes, auto theft, contraband tobacco smuggling, human trafficking, and child sexual exploitation) pose significant threats to the health and safety of Canadians.

Under the CPCSOC, the Department provides funding to support the following three streams:

Stream A -  Projects and/or initiatives to increase knowledge, raise awareness and/or help advance efforts to combat human trafficking and child sexual exploitation;

Stream B - Specialized policing services to enhance capacity of First Nations police to address organized crime and related criminal activities in and around high-risk First Nations territories; and

Stream C - Projects and/or initiatives to combat serious and organized crime priorities aligned with CPCSOC objectives.

The objectives of the CPCSOC are:

• Supporting projects and/or programs including specialized police services that focus on enhancing efforts to combat serious and organized crime and increasing awareness and understanding of related issues;
• Supporting initiatives and/or research projects to increase understanding of the (evolving) nature of serious and organized crime, including its structures, activities and impact on communities;
• Creating or reinforcing partnerships among recipients;
• Facilitating cooperation and collaboration among various levels of government and stakeholders; and
• Informing the development/implementation of policies, procedures and legislation.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada supported a variety of initiatives to prevent and address serious and organized crime through the CPCSOC.

The Department continued to support the Canadian Centre for Child Protection for the operation of Cybertip.ca, the national tip line for suspected cases of online child sexual exploitation. In 2020-21, Cybertip.ca received 1.5 million reports which were triaged and forwarded to the appropriate stakeholders for action as applicable.

Public Safety Canada also supported the development of a pilot prevention program for individuals with a sexual interest of children. The pilot provides support services for individuals outside of the criminal justice system to help prevent offending. This pilot project includes the creation of a dedicated website with resources and virtual chat support.

In addition, the Department continued to support two organizations delivering targeted awareness workshops in schools in British Columbia and Ontario. To date, 352 workshops have been delivered to 15,983 students in these two provinces.

The Department also signed contribution agreements with three additional provinces to increase their respective Internet Child Exploitation units’ capacities to investigate cases of online child sexual exploitation.

The Department also launched open and targeted calls for proposals for organizations working to prevent and address human trafficking and support at-risk populations and survivors. Through these calls, a total of $8.4 million is being made available to support 20 projects that work to prevent and address human trafficking and support at-risk populations and survivors. This may include, for example, providing transition and second stage housing; mental health services; employment services and supports; training and tools to gain financial independence; as well as providing education and awareness to at-risk youth. This funding has been made available to non-governmental organizations, including Indigenous organizations, law enforcement, community associations and educational institutions.

The Akwesasne Organized Crime Initiative and Kahnawake Organized Crime Initiative have contributed to the disruption of organized crime and related criminal activities in and around the Akwesasne and Kahnawake First Nation communities and surrounding areas.

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada signed a new contribution agreement with the Mohawk Council of Kahnawake to combat organized crime. The First Nations Organized Crime Initiative (FNOCI) encompasses both the Akwesasne Organized Crime Initiative and the Kahnawake Organized Crime Initiative. The FNOCI has assisted in improving First Nations’ intelligence gathering and information sharing through enhanced partnerships with Canadian and American law enforcement agencies and through innovative investigation techniques, interagency cooperation and pro-active community outreach. Additionally, the FNOCI has strengthened First Nations’ knowledge of skills and techniques used in organized crime investigations.

More specifically, in 2020-21 FNOCI contributed to the disruption of organized crime and related criminal activities in and around First Nations communities, including through contraband seizures, joint investigations, arrests and convictions. It has also contributed to enhanced outreach activities on organized crime and its effect in these communities.

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada released the first ever national annual report on drug-impaired driving. Prepared in collaboration with all provinces and territories, this report provides an overview of key information and data on trends and patterns in drug-impaired driving, including preventative and awareness raising activities, capacity building of law enforcement officers, and enforcement actions undertaken by police to detect and deter drug-impaired driving. Despite the significant impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic (e.g., reduced training), the number of drug-impaired driving incidents detected by police has continued to increase (from 8% of all impaired driving incidents in 2018 to 9% in 2019), demonstrating the effectiveness of the training and tools available to law enforcement through the federal government’s drug-impaired driving capacity building initiative.

Furthermore, the number of evaluations conducted by certified Drug Recognition Experts (DRE) has significantly increased from 4,169 in 2019 to 5,948 in 2020, and the average number of evaluations per DRE officer has increased from 3.16 to 4.28. Finally, public awareness campaigns conducted by Public Safety Canada (Don’t Drive High; National Impaired Driving Prevention Week) and by some provinces and territories have continued to modify Canadians’ perceptions and behaviour towards driving after cannabis use: more cannabis users believe that cannabis impairs driving abilities (77% in 2020 vs 69% in 2019), and fewer report driving within two hours of cannabis use (19% in 2020 vs 24% in 2019).

Public Safety Canada’s contribution to Health Canada’s “Canadian Drugs and Substances Strategy” horizontal initiative is also funded via the CPCSOC, as is the Department’s contribution to Health Canada’s “Implementing a New Federal Framework for the Legalization and Strict Regulation of Cannabis” horizontal initiative. See Health Canada’s   2020-21 Departmental Results Report Supplementary Information Tables for more information.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The CPCSOC did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The CPSOC did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the Akwesasne Organized Crime Initiative was published in 2019.

An Evaluation of the National Strategy for the Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet is being planned for 2021-22, and will focus on Public Safety Canada-led activities.

An Evaluation of the National Human Trafficking Hotline is planned for 2022-23.

A Horizontal Evaluation of the National Strategy to Combat Human Trafficking is planned for 2023-24.

Public Safety Canada will lead a horizontal evaluation of the Addressing Drug Impaired Driving in Canada initiative, which is tentatively planned for 2024-25.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Applicants are engaged on a regular basis through targeted requests for proposals to address issues relevant to CPCSOC, e.g., human trafficking. In some cases, CPCSOC applicants are identified specifically (e.g., Canadian Centre for Child Protection, individual First Nations applicants such as Kahnawake and Akwesasne), based on the particular policy and program objectives being pursued. Once identified, applicants are engaged through a variety of means, as appropriate, including via email, by telephone, and through in-person meetings. Under the Addressing Drug-Impaired Driving in Canada Initiative, the Department has engaged very regularly with the provinces and territories receiving contribution funding through the CPCSOC. This has led to achieving significant reductions in the administrative burden for funding recipients, as well as the development of the national annual data report.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

9,464,645

18,504,623

33,137,816

25,407,956

14,849,301

(18,288,515)

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

9,464,645

18,504,623

33,137,816

25,407,956

14,849,301

(18,288,515)

Explanation of variances

The $18.3 million variance is primarily attributable to a transfer from the Drug Impaired Driving Initiative to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) through Supplementary Estimates as well as a lapse in spending, which is anticipated to be transferred for use in future fiscal years.

Start date

2016-17

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016-17

Link to departmental result(s)

Canadian communities are safe

Crime is prevented and addressed in populations/communities most at-risk

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Crime Prevention

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Community Resilience Fund (CRF) supports the priorities of the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence (the “Canada Centre”) by providing time-limited financial assistance to enhance and/or support the countering of radicalization to violence (CRV) research and programming across Canada. The CRF includes opportunities for local communities, organizations and academics to obtain funds for new and existing CRV initiatives.

The objective of the CRF is to enhance cooperation and innovation in CRV research and programming by:

• Enhancing research capacity to support a Countering Radicalization to Violence (CRV) Centre of Excellence for policy development, programming, and engagement activities;
• Supporting evidence-based models and promising practices which address known risk and protective factors to prevent radicalization to violence;
• Building capacity to address radicalization to violence through expert knowledge, enhanced cooperation, and knowledge transfer to key stakeholders; and
• Empowering local communities to take steps to prevent all forms of radicalization to violence.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to develop and implement projects selected under the 2019 CRF Call for Applications, which advanced the National Strategy on Countering Radicalization to Violence objectives and priorities to build, share and use knowledge; address radicalization to violence in online spaces; and support interventions. In 2020-21, a total of 29 projects continued to receive support, representing an investment of approximately $6.2 million. Of those 29 projects, 10 were approved in 2020-21.  

A number of these projects produced resources which contributed to the expected results of the CRF. One such project continued to publish reports and online video resources aimed at identifying needs and priorities, and also facilitated collaboration between policymakers, researchers and frontline practitioners to help identify best practices. The project also published findings on gaps in research and programming through its local prevention programs, in order to identify existing capacity and capabilities as well as key needs.

Two other projects which focus on the online dynamics of radicalization to violence continued to produce and publish findings on current and emerging issues, in addition to methods of preventing and countering online radicalization, including in the priority area of ideologically motivated violent extremism.

Overall, 92% of respondents to the first Canada Centre Stakeholder Survey reported good or very good results from projects funded through the CRF, in line with project objectives. Respondents comprised a mix of policymakers, practitioners and researchers, with the result suggesting progress towards CRV policy and program activities being informed and supported by  CRF-funded initiatives.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The CRF did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

An Evaluation of the Canada Centre for Community Engagement and Prevention of Violence was completed in July 2020.

Decision: Continuation

Summary of the Evaluation’s Findings: The evaluation found that the Canada Centre has established a national leadership role and international profile in countering radicalization to violence. Projects funded through the CRF addressed identified priorities, and have assisted in building the capacity of organizations and CRV practitioners. To help create a knowledge-base, and to collect data on the effectiveness of programming, the Centre should encourage and support project-level evaluations.

Moving forward, the focus will be on identifying more precise priorities and topics for CRF applicants, and providing enhanced guidance to ensure that funded projects are monitoring and assessing their activities in line with overall objectives of the CRF. These objectives include building capacity to address radicalization to violence through expert knowledge; enhanced cooperation and knowledge transfer to key stakeholders; and empowering local communities to take steps to prevent all forms of radicalization to violence.

Recommendations: That the Department and the Canada Centre should:

• In terms of its national leadership role: explore opportunities to expand its coordinating role, including outreach at the stakeholder and community level;
• In terms of its knowledge development and mobilization role: formalize the roles and responsibilities suitable for the Canada Centre as a curator and distributor, and even potentially a producer of research products;
• In terms of its G&Cs role: provide necessary guidance to ensure that funded projects are monitoring and assessing their activities in line with the overall objectives of the Canada Centre; and
• The Canada Centre should put in place measures to systematically collect and report on its outputs and outcomes.

The next evaluation of the CRF is planned for 2025-26.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

The CRF program regularly builds and maintains a mailing list of individuals who have expressed interested in relevant CRV information. This list is used to provide updates on the most recent initiatives and notifications of future funding opportunities to interested parties. Public Safety Canada also uses public communication tools, such as social media and media releases, to raise awareness about calls for proposals, and circulate information through its relationships with policy, research and practitioner networks. The Department also holds information sessions at the launch of Calls for Applications, inviting interested applicants to obtain clarifications relating to the mandatory requirements of the applications process.

Total grants

176,308

356,008

3,500,000

512,630

512,280

(2,987,720)

Total contributions

4,121,137

5,878,768

3,500,000

6,087,370

5,661,382

2,161,382

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

4,297,445

6,234,776

7,000,000

6,600,000

6,173,662

(826,338)

Explanation of variances

The $0.8 million variance is attributed to some projects not advancing as anticipated due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Start date

1970

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

Terms and conditions were last amended in 2014-15. In June 2019, they were extended until March 31, 2022.

Link to departmental result(s)

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Response/Recovery

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) provides federal financial assistance to provinces and territories (P/Ts) affected by significant natural disasters such as floods and fires. When response and recovery costs exceed what individual P/Ts could reasonably be expected to bear on their own, the DFAA provides for a fair and equitable means of assisting P/Ts.

The DFAA has guidelines in place that include an established cost-sharing formula. This is not a program with repayable contributions.

Results achieved

In 2020-21 the DFAA continued to assist P/Ts with the costs of dealing with disasters, where those costs would otherwise place a significant burden on the provincial or territorial economy and would exceed what they might reasonably be expected to fully bear on their own. This is evidenced by the following results achieved during the reporting period:

• 100% of events meeting the DFAA cost sharing threshold for which Orders in Council were approved;
• DFAA payments were issued in response to all provincial and territorial requests;
• An accounting of provincial and territorial response and recovery expenditures were received semi-annually for events for which the DFAA were approved.

Throughout the year, media coverage in various formats helped to ensure that Canadians know that the federal government provides financial support to provincial and territorial governments for response and recovery for particular events.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The DFAA did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The DFAA did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements was published in March, 2017.

There will be an evaluation in 2021-22.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Officials responsible for the DFAA regularly engaged with provinces and territories via the Public Safety Canada Regional Offices and Senior Officials Responsible for Emergency Management (SOREM), as well as through two semi-annual accounting exercises.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

263,248,819

353,350,206

205,000,000

205,000,000

205,000,000

- 

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

263,248,819

353,350,206

205,000,000

205,000,000

205,000,000

- 

Explanation of variances

No Variance

Start date

2018-19

End date

2024-25

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-19

Link to departmental result(s)

Crime is prevented and addressed in populations/communities most at-risk

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Indigenous Policing

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Recognizing that there are pressing needs in terms of policing infrastructure in First Nation and Inuit communities, the First Nation and Inuit Policing Facilities Program (FNIPF) is providing $88.6 million over seven years, beginning in 2018-19, to repair, renovate or replace policing facilities owned by First Nation and Inuit communities. The program will help ensure policing facilities comply with current building, policing, and health and safety standards.

The objective of the FNIPF is to improve the safety and well-being of the occupants of First Nations and Inuit police facilities through financial assistance to plan, repair, construct and/or acquire new police facilities.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to administer the FNIPF.

The Department also continued to work on planning for the development of the program’s strategic frameworkand has been working with partners at Public Service and Procurement Canada to advance implementation of the ongoing professional facilities assessment, the results of which are expected to be available in 2022-23 and will inform the strategic framework. In 2021-22, approximately 55 out of 150 community-owned facilities will be professionally assessed, and the remaining ones will be assessed in 2022-23.

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada also continued to work with provincial and territorial (P/T) partners to advance recommended infrastructure projects. The Department funded 30 infrastructure projects in 2020-21 at a total cost of $11.9 million. Approximately 50% of these projects were considered urgent as the facilities posed a risk to occupants.

The percentage of police service providers that identify that their police facility is a safe and healthy workplace is not yet available, however, the evaluation will be conducted in 2023-24, with a goal of achieving 75%.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The FNIPF did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The FNIPF did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as the program began in 2018-19.

The first evaluation is planned for 2023-24.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Under the FNIPF, recipients worked cooperatively with officials from Public Safety Canada’s regional offices on the terms of the funding agreements. P/Ts are responsible for bringing forward community interest in funding during the FFNIPP Working Group meetings. Public Safety Canada will continue its engagement activities with relevant program stakeholders, including Indigenous communities and organizations, and provinces and territories. The Department will continue to work closely with Indigenous Services Canada and other federal departments to remain informed of changes in the way in which the Government of Canada approaches investment in infrastructure in Indigenous communities.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

1,202,674

6,948,422

17,100,000

11,935,657

11,923,152

(5,176,848)

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

1,202,674

6,948,422

17,100,000

11,935,657

11,923,152

(5,176,848)

Explanation of variances

The $5.2 million variance is attributed to projects not advancing as anticipated due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Start date

1991-92

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-19

Link to departmental result(s)

Crime is prevented and addressed in populations/communities most at-risk

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Indigenous Policing

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The First Nations and Inuit Policing Program (FNPP), in conjunction with provinces and territories (P/Ts), provides funding to support policing services that are professional, dedicated and responsive to the First Nation and Inuit communities they serve. The FNPP is delivered through multilateral policing agreements which are negotiated amongst the federal government, P/Ts, and First Nations or Inuit communities. Additionally, the FNPP provides broad policy advice on Indigenous policing and justice issues, such as Indigenous self-government. The FNPP also undertakes research and performance measurement exercises to ensure that credible performance data is being collected. Activities include engaging stakeholders in developing policy options for improving public safety in First Nation and Inuit communities, and working collaboratively with other federal partners in addressing diverse challenges in First Nation and Inuit communities.

Results achieved

Public Safety Canada continued to work with partners, such as the RCMP, P/T representatives, and Indigenous community members to develop and strengthen partnerships; raise awareness of issues facing these partners; and facilitate collaboration with the aim of improving services to communities and facilitating the roles of FNPP officers.

To increase the effectiveness of community safety, with a focus on at-risk and vulnerable populations, including Indigenous populations, Public Safety Canada continued working with P/Ts and Indigenous communities to deliver additional investments of $291.2 million over five years in the First Nations Policing Program announced in 2018, which included funding for officer salaries, equipment and up to 110 additional officers.

The Department continued to work in collaboration with First Nations and Inuit communities and P/Ts to support the continued delivery of professional, dedicated and culturally responsive policing services, including those delivered by the RCMP, to approximately 425 communities across Canada. This represents 66% of First Nations and Inuit communities in Canada and 79% of the First Nation and Inuit population in Canada.

During 2020-21, significant progress was made in the negotiation of new Framework Agreements with P/Ts who contract with the RCMP for police services. The completion of these Agreements in 2021-22 will lead to the renewal of Community Tripartite Agreements. In 2020-21, work on the stabilization and expansion of the FNPP also began with the funding for new initiatives beginning in 2021-22.

To help ensure more relevant and accurate data is being collected for the Program, a new data collection tool began being piloted in April 2021.

The most recent (2019) crime statistics in FNPP communities showed that there were approximately 25,000 incidents of crime per 100,000 population. This is an increase of 7.8% from 2004 levels.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The FNPP did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

An evaluation of the FNPP began in 2019-20 and is still in progress, with a planned completion date of 2021-22.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Public Safety Canada continued its engagement activities with relevant program partners and stakeholders, including Indigenous communities, P/Ts, and Indigenous organizations. The Department continued to work closely with the Department of Indigenous Services Canada and other federal departments to better address the policing and public safety needs of Indigenous communities.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

105,968,327

112,913,126

167,479,342

126,017,092

125,254,244

42,225,098)

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

105,968,327

112,913,126

167,479,342

126,017,092

125,254,244

(42,225,098)

Explanation of variances

The $42.2 million variance is primarily attributable to a transfer to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) through Supplementary Estimates offset by resources required from the existing reference level for this program in support of pressures stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple infrastructure projects. Since the mid-2000s, funding has been transferred to the RCMP annually via the Supplementary Estimates (Public Safety Canada’s Grants and Contributions Vote 5 to RCMP Operating Vote 1). A portion of FNPP funding is provided to the RCMP to support the provision of dedicated and responsive policing services by RCMP police officers to 280 Indigenous communities across Canada.

Start date

2018

End date

2023

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-19

Link to departmental result(s)

Community safety practices are strengthened

Canadian communities are safe

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Crime Prevention

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The objective of the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund (GGVAF) is to support law enforcement and intervention initiatives at the provincial and territorial, municipal and community levels. Funding is provided to provinces and territories (P/Ts) with the goals of supporting police services and other organizations in enhancing efforts to prevent, disrupt and combat gun and gang violence, and increasing awareness and understanding of related issues.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued efforts to ensure communities have the capacity to respond to gun and gang violence by administering contribution agreements with all 12 P/Ts, in addition to the signing of a new contribution agreement with Prince Edward Island (PEI). As the agreement with PEI was signed at the end of the 2020-21 fiscal year, the results presented below do not include PEI.

Between March 2020 and April 2021, recipients funded projects which address gun and gang violence in five of the GGVAF’s law enforcement-related priority areas—such as the recruitment and hiring of new officers, as well as training and enhanced intelligence gathering and sharing—within 37 law enforcement agencies. In 2020-21, 255 additional initiatives dedicated to responding to gun and gang violence were implemented, and 117 new resources (personnel) dedicated to guns and gangs within police services were hired, including 19 prosecutors, 5 data improvement personnel and 93 law enforcement personnel. Additionally, 10 Guns and Gang units, one Safer Communities and Neighborhood Investigation Unit, and one Security and Intelligence Unit were created.

Additionally, Public Safety Canada continued to ensure that informed initiatives to respond to gun and gang violence were implemented across Canada in 2020-21, as evidenced by the following results achieved during the reporting period:

• 100% of recipients implemented strategies which will support the integration of knowledge from funded initiatives into their practice or decision-making. Broken down by type of initiative, this includes:
• 50% of recipients and project partners have developed knowledge products;
• 92% implemented intervention initiatives;
• 58% implemented training initiatives;
• 42% implemented action-oriented research initiatives;
• 33% implemented prosecution activities; and
• 75% implemented law enforcement initiatives.
• 100% of P/Ts stakeholders reported that the Gun and Gang Violence Action Fund funding has enabled them to better respond to gun and gang violence in their jurisdictions.

Finally, the Department continued to ensure that gun and gang violence is reduced, thus contributing to a Safe and Resilient Canada as evidenced by the following results:

• Overall crime rates in Canada have generally been decreasing over the past several decades. However, since 2013, there has been an increase in gun crime and gang violence in communities across Canada. In 2020, Statistics Canada reported 277^Footnote1  firearm-related homicides, accounting for 39% of all homicides.^Footnote2 Of the 743 homicides in 2020, 148^Footnote3 (20% of homicides) were linked to organized crime or street gangs - this is a decrease of 3.6% when looking at data spanning 2016-2019.^Footnote4

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The GGVAF did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The GGVAF did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as the program began in 2018-19.

The first evaluation is planned for 2022-23.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada engaged with P/Ts on high-level program updates at Federal, Provincial and Territorial Ministerial and Deputy Minister meetings, and through the Assistant Deputy Minister-led Crime Prevention and Policing Committee. At the working level, program officers engaged with provincial and territorial counterparts, as needed, on program implementation and monitoring, including negotiating contribution agreements.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

8,648,834

28,480,779

46,286,022

44,553,274

44,553,273

(1,732,749)

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

8,648,834

28,480,779

46,286,022

44,553,274

44,553,273

(1,732,749)

Explanation of variances

Within acceptable variance levels.

Start date

2018-19

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-19

Link to departmental result(s)

Canadian Communities are safe

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Response/Recovery

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The objective of the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders (MGP) is to recognize the service and sacrifice of Canada's first responders whose deaths are attributable to their duties, including deaths resulting from occupational illness or psychological impairment (i.e., suicide), while keeping Canadians safe.

In recognition of the critical role of first responders in protecting Canadians, the MGP will provide a one-time, lump sum, tax-free direct maximum payment of $300,000 to the families of first responders who have died as a result of their duties.

Results achieved

In 2020-21 Public Safety Canada continued to administer the MGP, and on December 21st, 2020, a planned expansion to include the beneficiaries of correctional, parole and probation officers was announced.

During the course of the fiscal year, the MGP issued 72 grant payments in 2020-21 to families of first responders. The Department also continued efforts to ensure stakeholders were aware of changes to the MGP through regular updates to the MGP website which, in 2020-21, received 2,661 visits. Other results achieved during the reporting period include:

• Elapsed time from submission of a completed application claim and decision: 136.8 days
• Elapsed time from receipt of a decision at  Public Safety Canada to payment and/or notification: 7.96 days
• Percentage of total expenditures directed to the administration of the program: 5%; and
• Percentage of favourable decisions and/or rejections made without requesting a level of review or appeal: 100%

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

N/A

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

An Evaluation of the Memorial Grant Program for First Responders was completed in 2021.

Decision: Continuation

Summary of the Evaluation’s Finding: There is a strong rationale for the MGP. The program’s design was based on available evidence and aligned to federal priorities, which helped to address certain gaps by providing a tax-free grant that is consistent across regions and classes of first responders and includes death as a result of psychological impairment as an eligible incident criterion. While the program’s design is inclusive in nature and incorporated a GBA+ lens, limited awareness amongst underrepresented groups (including Indigenous first responders) was identified as a barrier to accessing the program.

Recommendations: That Public Safety Canada should:

• Review applicant and incident eligibility criteria to ensure clarity of terms and conditions, as well as alignment with program intent.
• Enhance engagement with and outreach to organizations and associations that represent first responders and P/T counterparts to increase awareness and uptake of the program. A focus on organizations and associations in rural, remote and Indigenous jurisdictions and volunteer first responders should be considered in addition to providing information on an ongoing basis and in multiple formats.
• Review and monitor program resources to ensure they are sufficient to support delivery, particularly in the context of expanded eligibility criteria and increasing program uptake.
• Review the nature and extent of performance data collected in light of current program needs and identify opportunities for further data collection opportunities to better support program reporting and management.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

In 2020-21, in collaboration with the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia, the MGP signed Memoranda of Understanding with the two jurisdictions and is working to finalize agreements with all provinces and territories. Additional collaboration with key stakeholders and associations for First Responders also took place.

Total grants

7,500,000

13,500,000

21,600,000

21,600,000

21,600,000

- 

Total contributions

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

7,500,000

13,500,000

21,600,000

21,600,000

21,600,000

- 

Explanation of variances

No Variance

Start date

National Crime Prevention Strategy: 1998-99

• Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF): 2005
• Northern and Aboriginal Crime Prevention Fund (NACPF): 2008
• Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF): 2007
• Security Infrastructure Program (SIP): 2007

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

• CPAF: Grant and Contribution
• NACPF: Grant and Contribution
• YGPF: Contribution
• SIP: Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

• CPAF: 2013
• NACPF: 2013
• YGPF: 2011
• SIP: 2019-20

Link to departmental result(s)

Community safety practices are strengthened

Crime is prevented and addressed in populations/communities most at-risk

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Crime Prevention

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) is the federal government’s primary policy framework for the implementation of crime prevention initiatives in Canada. Through the NCPS, Public Safety Canada provides time-limited funding to eligible organizations for the development, implementation and evaluation of evidence-based interventions, with a view to building knowledge of “what works” in crime prevention.

The NCPS’ goal is to reduce offending among those most at risk, such as children and youth who demonstrate various risk factors, and to prevent crimes from being committed. The NCPS provides national leadership in the development and dissemination of evidence-based crime prevention programs and policies, and supports projects that are responsive and appropriate to community and regional needs. The NCPS aims to increase the coordination and integration of effective crime prevention policies and programs at the federal, provincial, territorial and municipal levels, as well as increase the identification of, and response to, emerging priority issues and orientation of funding programs.

The Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) supports the implementation and evaluation of crime prevention initiatives that address known risk and protective factors associated with crime and respond to priority crime issues. The objectives of the CPAF are to:

• Support the dissemination of knowledge and the development of tools and resources related to effective crime prevention practices; and 
• Support innovative projects to explore ways in responding to known risk and protective factors related to offending among at-risk children and youth, and high risk offenders in communities.

The Northern and Aboriginal Crime Prevention Fund (NACPF) supports the adaptation, development and implementation of innovative and promising culturally sensitive crime prevention practices which address known risk and protective factors to reduce offending among children and youth, and high risk offenders in communities; the dissemination of knowledge and the development of tools and resources for Aboriginal and northern populations; capacity building as a means to explore ways to develop or implement culturally sensitive crime prevention practices among Indigenous and northern populations. The objectives of the NACPF are to:

• Support the dissemination of knowledge and the development of tools and resources for Indigenous and northern populations; and
• Support capacity building and explore ways to develop culturally sensitive crime prevention practices among Indigenous and northern populations.

The Security Infrastructure Program (SIP) supports the implementation of projects to help communities with a demonstrated history of being victimized by hate-motivated crime through the enhancement of their security infrastructure. The objectives of the SIP are:

• A reduction of incidents of hate-motivated crime in targeted area;
• An increased sense of security in communities at risk of hate-motivated crime in targeted area; and
• An increased awareness of the particular challenges faced by communities at risk of hate-motivated crime.

The Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF) supports the implementation and evaluation of local, targeted and tailored youth violence and youth gang prevention initiatives with an objective to develop and share knowledge of “what works”. The objectives of the YGPF are to reduce youth violence and youth gang threats in communities by:

• Supporting targeted initiatives to address specific risk and protective factors associated with youth violence and youth gangs in communities where these issues exist or are emerging threats; including those occurring in rural, remote and Indigenous communities;
• Giving young people alternatives to joining gangs and helping them develop pro-social skills and attitudes; and
• Developing and disseminating knowledge about effective methods to prevent youth violence and youth gangs in Canada.

Results achieved

National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS):

Under the NCPS, Public Safety Canada continued to develop and implement projects across the country, focusing on at-risk communities and combatting youth gangs, youth violence, bullying and cyberbullying. In 2020-21, a total of 149 projects received support under the NCPS, including 73 new projects which began during the fiscal year. This represents an investment of approximately $38.5 million. By the end of 2020-21, 58% of evaluated projects saw improvements in risk and protective factors for more than  50% of all participants.

Crime Prevention Action Fund (CPAF) & Northern and Aboriginal Crime Prevention Fund (NACPF):

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to ensure that targeted, high-risk individuals and populations were reached through support and interventions provided by projects, and that there were positive changes in risk and protective factors among target populations. In total, 71 CPAF and NACPF multi-year projects received funding in 2020-21, which represents a total investment of $29.5 million. The funded projects predominantly served youth aged 12-17, from priority populations, including Black and Indigenous youth. Approximately 1,887 participants were served by the projects.

Third party impact evaluations were conducted on 23 projects, 58% of which saw improvements in risk and protective factors related to offending for more than 50% of their participants. These findings will add to the knowledge base of effective crime prevention initiatives in the Canadian context.

The Department also continued to ensure that increased knowledge of effective crime prevention resources, tools and best practices were provided to Canadians. This includes the Department’s 2020-21 publication of the Research Summary: Cyberbullying Programs - An Environmental Scan, which received 1,008 visitors and 383 downloads in fiscal year 2020-21.

Security Infrastructure Program:

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to ensure that more communities were aware of the SIP; that they applied for funding under the initiative; and that there was an increase in physical security for targeted facilities. Under the SIP, 51 projects were administered in 2020-21. The majority of funding recipients received closed circuit televisions, alarm systems and motion detectors (65%). Prior to receiving funding, recipients indicated that they had experienced a total of 135 incidents of hate motivated crime, compared to the zero incidents reported following project completion. Of the recipients who have completed their projects to date, 90% indicated that those who access the facility have an increased sense of security. Lessons learned in 2020-21 will inform future program decisions for the NCPS as it relates to the administration of the SIP, and will also inform funding recipients as it relates to the implementation of projects; lessons will also ensure that future efforts are informed by the particular challenges faced by communities which are most at risk of hate-motivated crime.

Youth Gang Prevention Fund (YGPF):

In 2020-21, the YGPF continued to ensure that targeted, at-risk youth and populations were reached through support and interventions provided by projects, and that there was an increase in protective factors and a decrease in risk factors in the lives of youth who are at-risk of violent behaviour and/or gang involvement. The Department also strove to ensure that effective, community-based responses to youth and gang violence were implemented via funded projects. In 2020-21, 15 multi-year projects received funding under the YGPF, representing a total investment of $7.6 million. All 15 YGPF projects have been selected to fill a specific gap in knowledge relating to youth gang violence in Canada for priority populations, including Black and Indigenous youth. Approximately 1,238 participants were served by YGPF-funded projects in 2020-21.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The NCPS did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The NCPS did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the National Crime Prevention Strategy was published in 2017-18.

The next evaluation is planned for 2022-23.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Under the NCPS, Public Safety Canada continued to communicate with applicants and recipients on the development and implementation of projects across the country.

Total grants

590,171

1,095,509

1,760,000

1,336,000

1,017,892

(742,108)

Total contributions

43,215,106

40,745,650

40,582,899

39,754,510

37,747,548

(2,835,351)

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

43,805,277

41,841,159

42,342,899

41,090,510

38,765,440

(3,577,459)

Explanation of variances

Within acceptable variance levels.

Start date

2020

End date

March 31, 2022

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

One-time appropriation

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2020-21

Link to departmental result(s)

Canadian Communities are safe

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Response/Recovery

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The COVID-19 pandemic has put pressure on the health system of many jurisdictions through a sharp increase in Canadians requiring medical attention as well as challenging the capacity of supporting organizations. Furthermore, the pandemic has disrupted the logistics and supply chain of diverse sectors supporting emergency management. This has led to increased national risk with regards to effective response to floods and wildfires.

The response efforts of the Canadian Red Cross (CRC) are funded through the federal contribution program, Supporting the Canadian Red Cross’s Urgent Relief Efforts Related to COVID-19, Floods and Wildfires (CRCCFW).

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada developed and administered the CRCCFW program as a follow-up to the activities funded under the Public Health Events of National Concern Payment Act.

The Department continued to ensure that the CRC was able to respond effectively to Canadians’ requests for support stemming from COVID-19, floods and wildfires by providing funding to the CRC. Three capacity-building projects and eleven deployments were funded in 2020-21.

Additionally, the CRC was able to supply Emergency Response Units (ERU), COVID-19 Testing Assistance Response (CTART) and Outbreak Crises Management (OCM) adjunct healthcare capacity. Results achieved during the reporting period include:

• Percentage of days the CRC maintained readiness to deploy   10 CTARTs simultaneously: 100% following initial capacity development;
• Percentage of days the CRC maintained readiness to deploy up to 7 teams to support outbreak crisis management: 100% following initial capacity development;

• Percentage of facilities which received assistance as a result of a request from public health authorities, which were effectively supported by the CRC: Results not available at this time, as not all reports included this information;
• Number of CRC staff ready to deploy in support of vulnerable Canadians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic: 2,478 with an additional 2,017 volunteers; and
• Number of healthcare services (i.e., field hospitals/mobile respiratory clinics) provisioned to be ready to deploy in highly impacted areas through the ERU: 3.

The CRC also supported community risk reduction. Results achieved for the reporting period include:

• Number of people supported by the CRC at quarantine sites, isolation sites, and evacuation centres: 537 at Public Safety Canada-funded sites with additional sites funded through other federal programs (e.g. SVISP through PHAC);
• Number of community risk reduction assessments performed and the percentage of communities that implemented the CRC’s recommendations: 1 and 100%;
• Over 100 people trained in PDT and use of PPE; and
• Total value in Canadian dollars of PPE provided to non-government organizations, health authorities and emergency response organizations directly serving Canadians: Approximately $1 million.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The CRCCFW did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

An Audit of COVID-19 Response Fund Management (Red Cross) is planned for 2022-23.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The CRCCFW did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as the program began in 2020.

There are no evaluations currently planned.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Collaboration with key stakeholders to develop program and sign agreement.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

- 

- 

- 

130,540,400

59,885,206

59,885,206

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

- 

- 

- 

130,540,400

59,885,206

59,885,206

Explanation of variances

The $59.9M variance is a result of new funding for supporting the Canadian Red Cross’s urgent relief efforts related to COVID-19, floods and wildfires program. In addition to the $59.9M spent by this program, $70M of funding was received through Supplementary Estimates and through a transfer from Health Canada. However, this funding was transferred to 2021-22 based on funding needs of the Canadian Red Cross. Requests for assistance from provinces and territories have often been limited in detail and difficult to quantify in terms of funding required to meet their operational needs. In addition, a sense of urgency applied pressure on the CRC to submit proposals that were largely based on estimates, assumptions and projections in a very fluid and evolving context. Consequently, budgets were overestimated which led to underspending.

Start date

2020

End date

September 2020

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Statutory authority under the Public Health Events of National Concern Payments Act

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2020-21

Link to departmental result(s)

Canadian Communities are Safe

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Response/Recovery

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) - Urgent Relief - COVID-19 (CRCURC) project seeks to ensure that the CRC can efficiently respond to the competing demands for their expertise as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and meet the immediate needs of Canadians for their services during this crisis. These objectives are accomplished through the funding of four main categories of activities:

• Ensuring the CRC’s readiness to surge in response;
• Adaptation of stock and systems to support service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Support public health efforts including quarantine and isolation operations; and
• Support Canadian COVID-19 emergency response efforts.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada administered the CRCURC under a statutory authority included in the Public Health Events of National Concern Payments Act. Through this funding, the CRC was able to develop and maintain capacity to respond to COVID-19 related urgencies, and to make necessary adaptations as a result of COVID-19 for its response to other simultaneously occurring events. In 2020-21, the CRC mobilized over  1,000 new volunteers and over 200 youth and students to provide surge workforce capacities across provinces. The organization also recruited and deployed hundreds of individuals both as generalists and as specialists working in COVID-19 support in long-term care homes, isolation facilities, and other facilities in several provinces and territories.

In addition, the CRC was supported in their efforts to ensure continued availability of volunteers, general and highly specialized personnel to support Canadians when disasters occur, as well as improved access to CRC services and information for Canadians and public safety personnel through upgrades to the CRC’s information technology infrastructure and new service delivery models to address the gaps caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The CRC also elevated safety measures in their facilities, increased call centre capacity, elevated security features in their emergency management information system, and enhanced IT infrastructure to deliver services digitally.

In 2020-21, the program was launched and several discussions and meetings were held to provide urgent relief to pressures stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic within the provinces and territories requesting assistance.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The CRCURC did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

An Audit of COVID-19 Response Fund Management (Red Cross) is planned for 2022-23.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The CRCURC did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as the program began in 2020.

There are no evaluations currently planned.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Public Safety Canada collaborated closely with the CRC and federal departments to develop the program and ensure agreements were put in place.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

39,459,600

39,459,600

39,459,600

Total program

- 

- 

- 

39,459,600

39,459,600

39,459,600

Explanation of variances

The $39.5 million variance is a result of new statutory funding for payments to the Canadian Red Cross pursuant to the Public Health Events of National Concern Payments Act.

Start date

Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP): 2010-11

Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiatives (ACSPI): 2010-11

Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative* (ICCI): 2017-18

*Listed in Terms & Conditions as “Alternatives to Incarceration Projects and Reintegration Support Projects” (AIPRSP)

End date

ACSDCP: Ongoing

ACSPI: Ongoing

ICCI/AIPRSP : 2021-22

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

ACSDCP: 2017-18

Link to departmental result(s)

Community safety practices are strengthened

Canadian communities are safe

Crime is prevented and addressed in populations/communities most at-risk

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Corrections

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Aboriginal Community Safety Development Contribution Program (ACSDCP):

The ACSDCP provides contributions to Indigenous organizations (on and off-reserve), Indigenous governments and municipalities in collaboration with Indigenous organizations and/or communities to develop tailored approaches to community safety that are responsive to the concerns, priorities and unique circumstances of Indigenous communities. Becoming more responsive requires engaging Indigenous communities in identifying issues and developing solutions; building the capacity of Indigenous communities to develop and deliver projects; addressing funding issues; and ensuring that relevant programs are adaptable to the diverse needs of Indigenous communities.

Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative (ACSPI):

The ACSPI supports Indigenous communities to develop and implement community safety plans that are specific to the unique circumstances of their community. The objective of the ACSPI is to enhance or improve Indigenous communities’ ability to support the development and/or implementation of community safety plans.

Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative (ICCI):

The ICCI supports Alternatives to Incarceration Projects and Reintegration Support Projects (AIPRSP) which are responsive to the unique circumstances of Indigenous people in Canada.

The objectives of the ICCI are to:

• Support the development of alternatives to incarceration projects; and
• Provide reintegration support.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to administer the ACSDCP through the activities of the ACSPI and the ICCI.

The Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative (ACSPI):

In 2020-21 the Department ensured that Indigenous communities were supported in the development of their capacity to respond to community safety issues through the continued delivery of the Community Safety Planning (CSP) process. The CSP process is a community-driven, strengths-based planning process whereby Indigenous communities are supported by the Department to develop a community safety plan with the help of specially trained facilitators. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on in-person engagement, five communities participated in the CSP process in 2020-21, with one community having completed a safety plan by the end of the fiscal year. In total, 55 of communities have finalized safety plans and, as of March 2021, a total of 139 communities have trained participants in the Department’s CSP process. The Department also continued to support the implementation of community safety plans via funding agreements with five communities in 2020-21.

Public Safety Canada also assisted in the development and implementation of one new tool in 2020-21 to assist communities participating in the CSP process to include emergency management priorities in their safety plans.  The tool consists of a series of facilitated discussions and engagement activities designed to support participating communities as they begin discussions about their emergency management priorities. This brought the total number of tools developed since program inception to three.

With regards to the remaining performance indicators1 for the ACPSI, the COVID-19 pandemic hindered the Department’s ability to undertake data collection and research. However, measures to ensure sufficient data collection in future years were developed in 2020-21, and their implementation has begun. Results will be available during the  2021-22 fiscal year.

Additionally, due to the continued impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on travel and  in-person contact, the Department adapted the CSP process and associated tools to be delivered through virtual communication platforms, including ensuring that templates are accessible and interactive digital communication platforms are safe and supported where appropriate.

Performance indicators for the ICCI which will be measured via final reports upon completion of the Initiative include:

• Number of projects funded;
• Extent to which community members or organizations perceive an increased community capacity to address the needs of Indigenous offenders returning to communities;
• Communities that receive training utilize training to deliver alternative to incarceration projects or reintegration support plans/projects; and
• Improved knowledge of what works in community reintegration.

Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative (ICCI):

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada and the 16 funding recipients developed a community of practice with the goal of enhancing the level of knowledge amongst supported projects, government representatives and key stakeholders with regards to “what works” in community reintegration.

The Department also began to develop a comprehensive study and report on “what works” in Indigenous community corrections programs. This study will examine promising practices in the field of Indigenous community corrections in order to establish evidence-based best practices.

Through the 16 projects being funded by the ICCI, funding recipients have been able to increase community capacity to address the needs of Indigenous offenders by:

• Providing learning and training opportunities to staff and communities;
• Facilitating the ability of funding recipients to provide increased programming to clients and a higher number of referrals; and
• Assisting in the strengthening of partnerships between key community service providers and correctional facilities.

The above-noted efforts are measured via the extent to which there is a perceived increased in community capacity to address the needs of Indigenous offenders returning to communities. Due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, this indicator could not be fully measured for 2020-21; however, data will be collected upon project completion through the use of a formal survey.

Since the ICCI’s inception, funding recipients—including project staff and community stakeholders—have also developed and/or participated in training relating to the delivery of alternatives to incarceration projects.

These types of training assist in addressing issues which contribute to the over-representation of Indigenous people in the criminal justice system, including (but not limited to) attendance at residential schools, involvement with the child welfare system, substance abuse, mental health and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), poverty and traumas. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, activities that fall under this indicator were limited for 2020-21.

Additional indicators for the ACSPI which could not be measured due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic include:

• Change in community members perceptions;
• Change in community members level of knowledge;
• Positive increase in the level of those involved in the community safety planning processes;
• Extent to which individuals perceive their capacity has been increased;
• Communities that receive training utilize training to develop community safety plans; and
• Number and frequency of people accessing community services.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The ACSDCP did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The ACSPI did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the Aboriginal Community Safety Planning Initiative was published in 2019.

An Evaluation of the Indigenous Community Corrections Initiative was completed in 2020-21.

Decision: Continuation

Summary of the evaluation’s findings:

• The ICCI is aligned with government and department objectives and priorities in supporting the reintegration of Indigenous offenders returning to communities.
• In funding projects that deliver services grounded in Indigenous cultural beliefs, the Initiative is supporting offenders in engaging with their culture. This can contribute to the establishment of a cultural identity which can, in turn, help the healing process.
• Anecdotally, the ICCI has had an impact on increasing communities’ awareness of how to support offenders returning to their community. Projects have created or adapted resources and tools to support their clients and had positive experiences with the Coast-to-Coast meetings organized by Public Safety Canada.
• The ICCI has contributed to an increased capacity in communities to support Indigenous offenders, however, in many communities gaps remain. Projects discussed gaps in housing, mental health counselling, addictions treatment and a variety of other services that are crucial in supporting offenders successfully returning to the community.

Recommendations: That Public Safety Canada:

• Assess project selection criteria, with the goal of including projects aligned with GBA Plus considerations;
• Engage with inter-departmental stakeholders to support projects in liaising with provincial and/or federal correctional systems to better support projects’ activities; and
• Assess performance measurement and reporting requirements at both the program and recipient level in line with an updated performance measurement strategy.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

The community of practice supported by the ICCI, entitled “Coast to Coast - Indigenous Community Reintegration Sharing Circle”, met twice in 2020-21 and ICCI departmental officials engaged recipients through monitoring of project reports, emails, and telephone communication.

The ACSPI continues to engage with interested Indigenous communities to support their participation in the CSP process and the implementation of community safety plan components through the ACSDCP.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

1,938,560

3,903,450

2,533,738

2,948,738

2,238,498

(295,240)

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

1,938,560

3,903,450

2,533,738

2,948,738

2,238,498

(295,240)

Explanation of variances

The $0.3 million variance is attributed to activities which include physical interactions, travel and training that have been cancelled due to the pandemic restrictions.

Start date

2020

End date

2021

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Contribution

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2020-21

Link to departmental result(s)

Canadian Communities are safe

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Response/Recovery

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

On January 8, 2020, Ukraine Airways 752 (PS752), a flight from Tehran to Kiev, was hit by a missile, resulting in the death of the entire crew and all passengers onboard. Of the 176 passengers, 138 were traveling to Canada; 55 victims were Canadian citizens and 30 were permanent residents.

The purpose of Canada Strong is to provide funding to the families of those who perished in PS752. These funds are a symbol of the sympathy and affection of Canadians across the country and their desire to support recovery from the long-term impacts of this tragedy. The funds are one-time only and are not compensation for loss.

Results achieved

The agreement between the Government of Canada and City of Toronto required that recipients must be Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada and must reside in Canada.

The Disbursement Committee reviewed the information provided by each applicant, their relationship to the deceased, other family members in Canada, as well as citizenship and residency. The Committee established four priorities, in this order:

1. Dependent children (8)
2. Dependent spouses (19)
3. Parents (12)
4. Other family members (brother, sister, son, daughter etc.) (8)

There was one special gift allocated. The total number of family representatives residing in Canada to whom payments were made was  48, representing 63 deceased individuals.

The Distribution Committee developed a framework to determine the allocation based on the above priorities. Each priority was given a weighting and that was used to determine the allocation that each eligible recipient would receive. All recipients in each priority category received the same amount. All funding was distributed by December 2020.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The Canada Strong program did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The Canada Strong program did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as the program began in 2020.

There are no evaluations currently planned.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

On January 13, 2020, the CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, Mr. Mohamad Fakih, announced the launch of the Canada Strong Campaign (CSC), which aimed to raise money to support the families of the victims as they navigate through the long term impacts of this tragedy. On January 22, 2020, the Government announced it would match donations to the CSC received by February 21, 2020, up to $1.5 million, and that Public Safety Canada would work with the CSC working group (i.e., the consortium of civic bodies supporting the campaign, including the Toronto Foundation, Dentons LLP., the City of Toronto) to refine the Government`s commitment. This commitment increased to match up to $1.85 million.

By March 2020, the final size of the fund was $1,229,147 per the Attestation of donations received (September 11, 2020). This was matched by the Government of Canada for a total of $2,458,295.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

- 

- 

- 

1,230,000

1,229,148

1,229,148

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

- 

- 

- 

1,230,000

1,229,148

1,229,148

Explanation of variances

The $1.2 million variance is the result of internal funding of this program using existing reference level for this program, and therefore it was not reflected in the planned spending. The 2020-21 Public Accounts lapse is $0.9 thousand.

Start date

2004

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Link to departmental result(s)

Canadian communities are safe

Crime is prevented and addressed in populations/communities most at-risk

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Border Policy

Serious and Organized Crime

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC) supports initiatives, research, partnership building, specialized police services, projects and programs to increase knowledge, raise awareness and help advance efforts to combat serious and organized crime. In particular, the program seeks to support projects and initiatives to increase knowledge, raise awareness and/or help advance efforts to combat human trafficking and child sexual exploitation.

Note that the Terms and Conditions of the Combat Child Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking (CCSEHT) program are part of the CPCSOC.

Specific objectives of the CPCSOC include:

• Supporting projects and/or programs including specialized police services that focus on enhancing efforts to combat serious and organized crime and increasing awareness and understanding of related issues;
• Supporting initiatives and/or research projects to increase understanding of the (evolving) nature of serious and organized crime, including its structures, activities and impact on communities;
• Creating or reinforcing partnerships among recipients;
• Facilitating cooperation and collaboration among various levels of government and stakeholders; and
• Informing the development/implementation of policies, procedures and legislation.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada supported a variety of initiatives to prevent and address serious and organized crime through the CPCSOC, which now encompasses the CCSEHT.

Public Safety Canada continued to support the Canadian Centre for Child Protection for the operation of Cybertip.ca, the national tip line for suspected cases of online child sexual exploitation. In 2020-21, Cybertip.ca received 1.5 million reports which were triaged and forwarded to the appropriate stakeholders for action as applicable.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The CCSEHT did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The CCSEHT did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21.

There are no evaluations currently planned.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Applicants are engaged on a regular basis through targeted requests for proposals to address issues relevant to CPCSOC, and CSETH applicants are identified specifically (e.g., Canadian Centre for Child Protection), based on the particular policy and program objectives being pursued. Once identified, applicants are engaged through a variety of means, as appropriate, including via email, by telephone, and through in-person meetings.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

2,035,600

3,357,000

2,035,600

2,757,000

2,757,000

721,400

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

2,035,600

3,357,000

2,035,600

2,757,000

2,757,000

721,400

Explanation of variances

The $0.7 million variance is a result of resources required from the existing reference level for this program in support of the Gender Based Violence projects. There is no lapse in the 2020-21 Public Accounts.

Start date

July 1, 1988

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2010-11

Link to departmental result(s)

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Prevention/Mitigation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The purpose of this contribution is to meet Canada's obligation under the International COSPAS-SARSAT Programme Agreement (ICSPA) and to provide a share of the operational costs incurred by the Secretariat in performing its administrative tasks and functions.

Results achieved

During 2020-21, the International COSPAS-SARSAT Secretariat (Secretariat) continued to perform its administrative tasks and functions as per the 2020-21 Workplan submitted to Public Safety Canada.

Specifically, the Secretariat successfully supported three major multi week international meetings:

• Council 63: May 27 - June 10, 2020;
• Joint Committee 35: November 2 - 23, 2020;
• Council 64: March 9 - 26, 2021;

The Secretariat supported the following working groups chaired by Canada:

• Experts Working Group 1C:  4 meetings;
• Experts Working Group 3C: 6 meetings;
• Experts Working Group 4C: 11 meetings;
• Experts Working Group 5C: 3 meetings;
• Experts Working Group 6C: 4 meetings;

The Secretariat supported the following working groups that Canada participated in:

• Experts Working Group 2 on SGB and ELT(DT): 1 meeting;
• 13 Correspondence Working Groups, two of which are led by Canada.

The Secretariat maintains the Basecamp site for these working groups.

Finally, the Secretariat supported the Programme’s ongoing efforts to advance Medium Earth Orbit Search and Rescue to Initial Operating Capability, the development of Second-Generation Beacons and the approval of Return Link Services.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

COSPAS-SARSAT did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The COSPAS-SARSAT program did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the COSPAS-SARSAT Secretariat Contribution Program was published in November 2014.

The next evaluation is planned for 2021-22.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Not applicable. The COSPAS-SARSAT Secretariat is the sole recipient of funding through this contribution program.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

210,500

272,000

190,000

272,000

272,000

82,000

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

210,500

272,000

190,000

272,000

272,000

82,000

Explanation of variances

The $0.1 million variance is a result of resources required from the existing reference level. There is no lapse in 2020-21 Public Accounts.

Start date

2019

End date

March 2024

Type of transfer payment

Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Link to departmental result(s)

Community safety practices are strengthened

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Crime Prevention

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Cyber Security Cooperation Program (CSCP) contributes to the federal government’s leadership role in advancing cyber security in Canada. The CSCP’s purpose is to commission research and yield comprehensive results that help position Canadian governments, businesses, and citizens to better anticipate trends, adapt to a changing environment, and remain on the leading edge of innovation in cyber security.

In alignment with the goals and priorities of the new National Cyber Security Strategy (NCSS) released in May 2019, the CSCP is comprised of the following three streams and related objectives:

• Security and Resilience;
• Cyber Innovation; and
• Effective Leadership.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, demand for funding from external stakeholders exceeded the CSCP’s available resources. The number and scope of project proposals received under the pilot CSCP over the past four years confirms that there is considerable demand for the program and strong appetite for federal investments in research, the development of cyber talent, and Canada’s emerging cyber security industry.

The CSCP has released two calls for applications since the program’s inception, and has received approximately 240 applications with request for funding of up to $88 million. During the most recent call for applications in February, 2021, Public Safety Canada recorded 4,287 hits to the CSCP website during a one week period, with the application window being open for over 8 weeks.

The expected outcomes of the program are as follows:

• Short-term: Raise awareness of the CSCP and the role of Public Safety Canada in keeping Canadians safe from cyber threats.
• Medium-term: Research funded through the program helps to inform decision-making in cyber security and cybercrime. Help increase understanding of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Long-term: Ensure that non-federal Canadian systems and information are less vulnerable and better secured against cyber threats.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The CSCP did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The CSCP did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as the program began in 2019.

The first evaluation is planned for 2021-22.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Public Safety Canada provided assistance to applicants on demand throughout the submission period. A mailing list was used to provide notification of funding decisions to applicants. Should a future call for proposals be launched, it will be further utilized to promote the program.

Total grants

150,000

- 

1,000,000

91,604

16,603

(983,397)

Total contributions

269,850

-

1,000,000

1,908,396

1,213,791

213,791

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

419,850

- 

2,000,000

2,000,000

1,230,394

(769,606)

Explanation of variances

The $0.8 million variance is attributed to projects not advancing as anticipated due to the withdrawal of applications, delays, as well as impacts stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Start date

1983

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Link to departmental result(s)

Community safety practices are strengthened

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Corrections

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Grants Program to National Voluntary Organizations (GPNVO) provides funding to not-for-profit organizations which are active in the area of corrections, conditional release and community reintegration. The funding is meant to help these organizations maintain a national structure, and to cover core operating expenses.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to administer the GPNVO. As of April 1, 2020, a new five-year funding cycle began, enabling a total of thirteen recipients to fulfill their mandates. Many recipients provide services to victims, offenders and families of offenders.

All GPNVO recipients contribute to the national policy dialogue on matters related to criminal justice by engaging with Public Safety Canada and other federal government departments to address community needs. In 2020-21, the level of recipients’ participation in engaging the Department to address community needs was demonstrated via their participation in over 70 engagement activities. These engagement activities provide the Department and other portfolio agencies with increased knowledge for decision making on matters related to corrections and criminal justice.

Many engagement activities included meetings with officials from multiple sectors such as corrections, parole board, justice, public safety, and community-based organizations facilitating improved inter-sectoral collaboration and delivery of services.

GPNVO recipients shared knowledge and best practices by developing and disseminating information with a view to enhancing corrections, community reintegration and/or criminal justice policy and delivery of services. In 2020-21, there were approximately 50 knowledge-building activities.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The GPNVO did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The GPNVO did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the Grants Program to National Voluntary Organizations was published in 2015-16.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Recipients are asked to submit their annual reports by the end of December 2021.

Meetings with GPNVO recipients, such as the Corrections Roundtable and Policy Forum, did not occur in 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Total grants

1,796,144

1,796,144

1,796,144

1,796,144

1,796,144

- 

Total contributions

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

1,796,144

1,796,144

1,796,144

1,796,144

1,796,144

- 

Explanation of variances

No Variance

Start date

2016-17

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant (contributions allowed)

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016-17

Link to departmental result(s)

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Prevention/Mitigation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The purpose of the Heavy Urban Search and Rescue (HUSAR) Program is to support Canada’s HUSAR capacity by strengthening the abilities of six HUSAR Task Forces across Canada. The HUSAR program contributes to the achievement of departmental and governmental objectives by contributing to enhanced public safety and emergency management.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued Task Force development through training and the procurement of necessary equipment to provide operational readiness and interoperability, in accordance with the International Search and Rescue Advisory Group’s methodology and guidelines. By the end of the year, four teams had deployable HUSAR capacity and four teams were capable of jointly responding to disasters.

In the last two years, Task Forces have continued to invest in tools and technology which allow them to keep pace with advancements in Urban Search and Rescue trends. In 2020-21, 83% of activity reports noted the use of at least 95% of approved funding, which demonstrates that HUSAR Task Forces are being effectively equipped to respond to disasters via both the HUSAR program’s funding and the corresponding increases in efficiency, effectiveness and interoperability.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The HUSAR program did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The HUSAR program did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as the program began in 2016-17.

The first evaluation is scheduled for 2021-22.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Public Safety Canada continued to work alongside HUSAR partners to ensure a coordinated responses to events of concern. Focus continued to be on the National Accreditation process through the UN’s International Search and Rescue Advisor Group, which is expected to provide a framework for better alignment and methodologies across the Canadian program.

Total grants

3,079,250

2,973,625

3,100,000

2,971,750

2,709,249

(390,751)

Total contributions

- 

1,785,750

- 

520,500

516,000

516,000

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

3,079,250

4,759,375

3,100,000

3,492,250

3,225,249

125,249

Explanation of variances

Within acceptable variance levels.

Start date

2008-09

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2008-09

Link to departmental result(s)

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Preparedness

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The objective of the hazardous material (HazMat) training program, delivered under the International Association of Firefighters (IAFF) agreement, is to train first responders about strategies to safeguard their health and safety and the safety of Canadians; and to reduce deaths and injuries related to HazMat incidents. The goal is to provide the highest level of instruction and training by:

• Conducting local, customized training that meets the needs of first responders, local jurisdictions and Public Safety Canada;
• Collaborating to reach as many first responder populations as possible; and
• Ensuring that all training programs continue to meet or exceed applicable professional standards; and that they incorporate lessons learned and best practices.

Results achieved

To date the IAFF has completed 100% of its training goal.

From April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, a total of 533 students were trained during 12,792 contact hours during a total of 27 classes.

The training that was conducted over the past year has impacted over 100 cities, towns, and communities. IAFF instructors have traveled to these communities and provided cost-effective training to first responders who may not have been able to receive the training due to location (isolation) from training centers or cost to send their members to receive the training.

The training provided has:

• Increased the number of trained fire fighters and other first responders that would respond to a HazMat incident.
• Improved interoperability between trained first responders.
• Increased the number of Canadians who are now adequately protected from the aftermath of a HazMat incident.
• Increased the safety level of fire fighters and other first responders nationally who are Canada’s first line of defense in the event of a HazMat incident.
• Contributed to Public Safety Canada’s strategic outcome (A Safe and Resilient Canada) by promoting public safety and protecting Canadians and Canadian first responders from the aftermath of a HazMat incident.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The IAFF did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The IAFF did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the International Association of Fire Fighters/Canada Contribution Program was published in 2011-12.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Semi-annual meetings occurred between the recipient organization and Public Safety Canada as part of regular monitoring of progress.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

- 

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

500,000

- 

Explanation of variances

No Variance

Start date

2015 - renewed and expanded in 2020-21

End date

2024-25

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2020-21

Link to departmental result(s)

Canadian Communities are safe

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Law Enforcement and Policing

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The overall objective of the Nation’s Capital Extraordinary Policing Costs (NCEPC) contribution program is to recognize the unique policing environment created by the presence of federal landmarks (e.g., the War Memorial), institutions and events of national significance in the Nation’s Capital. These exceptional circumstances lead to extraordinary policing costs for the Ottawa Police Service (OPS). In recognition of these exceptional circumstances, the NCEPCP enables the City of Ottawa to seek financial assistance from the Government of Canada through a contribution agreement for eligible extraordinary, reasonable and justifiable policing costs incurred in relation to duties specific to policing the nation’s capital.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, the Nation’s Capital Extraordinary Policing Costs (NCEPC) program achieved three significant milestones:

• The NCEPC was renewed and expanded in 2020-21 with a  43% increase to the maximum contribution amount (from $10 million to $14.25 million) over five years;
• A new set of Terms and Conditions was approved, which includes new categories of eligible activities and expenditures which are better aligned to the current policing landscape, in addition to a new performance measurement strategy which takes GBA Plus into account; and
• A new contribution agreement was signed.

Public Safety Canada continued to ensure that the NCEPC program was well managed while responding to the City of Ottawa’s needs, as evidenced by the following results:

• The department met its target to produce timely payment in compliance with the terms of the contribution agreement (100%).
• The City of Ottawa used 79% of the maximum funding available for 2020-21. This result comes short of the 100% target, but reflects the reduced demand for police presence at events of national significance held in the Nation’s Capital due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• The OPS included GBA Plus considerations in the planning and provision of security in 100% of cases (target set at 90%). The OPS accomplished this result by using its Community Liaison Teams in the planning of security provision in all extraordinary events where GBA Plus considerations were present (i.e., in the planning of 3 events out of a total of 3 such events attended by the police).
• The OPS attended a total of 33 events (out of a possible 33 events) as required based on a security assessment, thus contributing to the Nation’s Capital hosting of safe and secure events in 100% of cases (target set at 90%).

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The NCEPC did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The NCEPC did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the Nation’s Capital Extraordinary Policing Costs Program was published in July 2019.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Public Safety Canada worked closely with officials from the City of Ottawa and OPS to renew and modernize the 202020-21 to-2024/25 NCEPC Program to better reflect eligible costs incurred by the recipient in their efforts towards policing the Nation’s Capital.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

2,000,000

2,000,000

-

2,250,000

2,250,000

2,250,000

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

2,000,000

2,000,000

-

2,250,000

2,250,000

2,250,000

Explanation of variances

The $2.3 million variance is a result of new funding for the renewal of the program received through Supplementary Estimates, and therefore it was not reflected in the planned spending. There is no lapse in the 2020-21 Public Accounts.

Start date

April 1, 2015

End date

March 31, 2022

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Link to departmental result(s)

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Prevention/Mitigation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) is part of the Government of Canada’s commitment to build safer and more resilient communities. The NDMP addresses rising flood risks and costs, and builds the foundation for informed mitigation investments that could reduce, or even negate, the effects of flood events. The NDMP fills a critical gap in Canada's ability to effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from flood-related events by building a body of knowledge on flood risks in Canada, and investing in foundational flood mitigation activities. Knowledge that is up-to-date and accessible will not only help governments, communities and individuals to understand flood risks and employ effective mitigation strategies to reduce the impacts of flooding, but will also further discussions on developing a residential flood insurance market in Canada.

The NDMP has two components: (1) the Mitigation Contribution Component (MCC) which provides financial support to provinces (up to 50%) and territories (up to 75%) for cost-shared projects in four streams of eligible activities; and (2) the Targeted National Capabilities Component (TNCC) which helps in building the foundation for future mitigation efforts by investing in three key areas (related to risk, resilience and awareness).

Stream 1 provides funding for the development and completion of risk assessment processes to inform flood risks.

Stream 2 provides funding for the development and/or modernization of flood maps to address flood risk.

Stream 3 provides funding for the development and/or modernization of mitigation plans to address flood risk.

Stream 4 provides funding for non-structural and small scale structural disaster mitigation projects to address flood risk.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, the program saw an increased understanding of the number of communities not flood risk quantified, an increased number of successfully completed risk assessments that have been added to risk database, and an increased number of communities that are flood risk quantified as further explained below.

The Economic and Fiscal Snapshot 2020 extended the NDMP for two years, beginning in 2020-21 ($5 million in 2020-21 and $20 million in 2021-22).

The intent for 2020-21 was to cost-share with provinces and territories (P/Ts) any eligible expenditures incurred for the completion of projects that were not finished as of March 31, 2020. Authorities obtained allowances for the reimbursement of expenditures as of April 1, 2020 for the 2020-21 projects. Many provinces opted to take advantage of streamlined administrative processes and signed consolidated contribution agreements with Public Safety Canada.

The following number of new projects were approved in 2020-21:

Stream 1 - Risk Assessments: 7;

Stream 2 - Flood Mapping: 15;

Stream 3 - Mitigation Planning: 11; and

Stream 4 - Structural and Non-structural: 11.

Since its inception, the NDMP has increased the number of communities that:

• Are flood risk quantified (total 86 projects);
• Have relevant flood mapping (total 149 projects);
• Have risk-based mitigation plans (total 57 projects); and
• Have risk-based flood mitigation measures in place (total 115 projects).

The program approved 44 new projects under the 2020-21 Call for Proposals and there have been a total of 407 projects since inception.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The NDMP did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The NDMP did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the National Disaster Mitigation Program was published in December 2019.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Public Safety Canada consulted with P/Ts to obtain the necessary information to be able to enter into funding agreements and provide the financial assistance for a two-year extension of the program. There is regular engagement with P/Ts via the Public Safety Canada Regional Offices, Senior Officials Responsible for Emergency Management (SOREM), written correspondence, and the NDMP page on the Public Safety Canada website.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

28,323,517

41,303,751

- 

1,967,000

1,952,810

1,952,810

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

28,323,517

41,303,751

- 

1,967,000

1,952,810

1,952,810

Explanation of variances

The $2.0 million variance is a result of new funding for the renewal of the program received through Supplementary Estimates, and therefore it was not reflected in the planned spending. The 2020-21 Public Accounts lapse is $14.2 thousand.

Start date

2007

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grant

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2017-18

Link to departmental result(s)

Community safety practices are strengthened

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Corrections

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The purpose of the National Flagging System Class Grant Program (NFSCGP) is to enhance the capacity of participating provinces and territories to identify and track high-risk, violent offenders and facilitate prosecution and sentencing of these offenders if they re-offend.

The objectives of the NFSCGP are:

• To assist Crown prosecutors to more effectively prosecute high-risk violent offenders;
• To prevent high-risk violent offenders from falling through jurisdictional gaps in the criminal justice system, should they move to another part of the country; and
• To encourage prosecutors to make Dangerous and Long-Term Offender applications in appropriate cases.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to administer the NFSCGP. The current five-year funding cycle includes ten provincial government recipients.

The NFSCGP has assisted in increasing the capacity of all ten recipients’ ability to flag high risk offenders. Measures to increase capacity which have been accomplished via the use of NFSCGP funding include:

• Hiring and retaining full and part-time staff;
• Enhancing provincial database systems;
• Purchasing or leasing of scanning equipment;
• Use of a dedicated CPIC terminal; and
• Procurement of court transcripts.

The recipients’ increased capacity has facilitated the achievement of the following results:

• The program enabled recipients to keep up-to-date information on high risk offenders as well as analyze and summarize the information in order to respond to requests from prosecutors in a timely manner. Offender summaries have also been shared with prosecutors to assist with bail and sentencing activities.
• The program enabled recipients to expand their electronic database by converting paper documents to electronic format, thereby increasing efficiency.
• To ensure a consist approach, recipients have reviewed the list of flagged offenders and determined if they still meet the criteria for national flagging.
• When an offender that has been flagged in one jurisdiction is subsequently arrested in another jurisdiction, recipients have been capable of notifying their provincial/territorial counterpart and provide them with the relevant background information.
• Recipients are also able to gather and share valuable information on offenders. With comprehensive offender information decisions can be made in regards to proceeding with a dangerous or long term offender application in cases where this is required for public safety purposes.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The NFSCGP did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The NFSCGP did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the National Flagging System Program was published in  2016-17.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Recipients are asked to submit their annual reports by the end of  September 2021.

Total grants

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

- 

Total contributions

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

1,000,000

- 

Explanation of variances

No Variance

Start date

Policy Development Contribution Program (PDCP): 1983

Emergency Management Public Awareness Contribution Program (EMPACP): August 13, 2020

Post-Traumatic Stress Injuries (PTSI): January 11, 2019

End date

PDCP: Ongoing

EMPACP: March 31, 2024

PTSI: March 31, 2023

Type of transfer payment

PDCP: Contribution

EMPACP: Contribution

PTSI: Contribution

Type of appropriation

PDCP: Appropriated annually through Estimates

EMPACP: Appropriated one time through Estimates

PTSI: Appropriated one time through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

PDCP: 2019-20

EMPACP: 2019-20

PTSI: 2018-19

Link to departmental result(s)

PDCP:

National security threats are understood and reduced;

Community safety practices are strengthened;

Canadian communities are safe; and

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events.

PTSI:

Canadian communities are safe; and

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events.

EMPACP:

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events.

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Crime Prevention

Cyber Security

Emergency Preparedness

Indigenous Policing

Law Enforcement and Policing

Serious and Organized Crime

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

PDCP: The overall objectives of the PDCP are to forge greater consensus and cooperation among various levels of government and other stakeholders through policy initiatives and activities. Contribution funding has been chosen in order to monitor progress and results of projects and initiatives. The program contributes to the achievement of departmental legislative, policy development, and consultative objectives by:

• Supporting projects in priority areas to address public policy issues of strategic importance to the Department;
• Supporting information driven projects and participation in cross-sectoral and inter-jurisdictional policy and legislative initiatives;
• Supporting innovative approaches and the acquisition of knowledge and the ability to translate knowledge into action for communities and community-based organizations; and
• Contributing to enhanced public safety and emergency management.

This program supports strategic projects undertaken by departmental stakeholder organizations that contribute to policy-making. The Department provides funding to three categories of projects:

• Communication/Information Exchange projects;
• Innovation and Research projects; and
• Training and Skills Development projects.

EMPACP: This program was established to increase the level of preparedness and readiness of vulnerable groups to natural hazards. It seeks to develop and nationally distribute public awareness products that are tailored to the specific needs, risks, and barriers of vulnerable populations, including low-income Canadians, seniors, women, new Canadians, and Indigenous communities.

PTSI: This program will support a new National Research Consortium on PTSI among public safety personnel between the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT). This consortium is the first of its kind in Canada and will work specifically to address the incidence of PTSI among public safety personnel. The program will also support an Internet-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (ICBT) pilot to provide greater access to care and treatment for public safety personnel, especially in rural and remote areas. The program does not have repayable contributions.

Results achieved

EMPACP:

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada began administering the EMPACP. The program was affected by a number of unforeseen limitations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in delays in the implementation of the work plan and engagement with communities and stakeholders. As a result, comprehensive results for some performance indicators are not yet available. However, it is expected that specified results will be fully achieved over the remaining years of the program. During the year, research activities regarding existing natural hazard risks and related preparedness materials were initiated, as well as evaluations of which actions would be most effective in helping to reduce the impact of natural disasters and improve resiliency.

Moving forward, the EMPACP will strive to differentiate between communities, ensuring that—through encouragement—realistic and pragmatic preventative measures, which are unique to each community’s specific circumstances, are taken.

Once the research has been completed and activities related to the education and preventative measures have taken place, an assessment of the percentage of Canadians aware of risks in their area will be completed.

PTSI:

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to support collaborative efforts to maintain and grow the National Research Consortium (NRC) Knowledge Exchange Hub and to develop and implement the Public Safety Personnel (PSP) Internet-delivered Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (PSPNET) program in support of treatment for post-traumatic stress injuries among public safety personnel.

Specifically, the PTSI program supported efforts of the Canadian Institute for Public Safety Research and Treatment (CIPSRT) to continue to be recognized by various sectors of the PSP community as knowledge brokers; supported the NRC to be recognized for its ability to engage knowledge users from the PSP community via the implementation and wide dissemination of research findings into practice; and ensured that publications inform decision making and policies in the future.

In 2020-21, 164 clients enrolled in PSP PTSI or Wellbeing courses, and the PSPNET clinical research unit website received 33,356 visits. The success of PSPNET is also demonstrated via the 2020-21 results for the following performance indicators:

• In total, 64 agencies in Québec and 27 agencies in Saskatchewan have agreed to partner with PSPNET, and 436 agencies accepted electronic and print promotional materials from PSPNET;
• 299 workplaces have agreed to endorse, partner, or refer their employees to ICBT or PSPNET; 
• The Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Saskatchewan Worker’s Compensation Board have both integrated PSPNET into their internal resources lists and/or websites;
• A transparent treatment process which is individually tailored to Québec and Saskatchewan’s health care systems has now been implemented; and
• Of 88 clients surveyed, 85% experienced clinically significant improvement on one or more primary outcome measure after 8 weeks, and of the 90 clients who completed post-treatment satisfaction questionnaires, 96% agreed it was worth their time.

In 2020-21 PSPNET analyzed qualitative feedback to inform improvements to course materials and also developed additional content such as videos, audio, lessons, treatment materials and clinical procedures. Additional efforts to engage PSP personnel included presentations, social media interactions, the production of infographics and newsletters and the hosting of webinars.

Additional information on the outcomes attributed to the first 83 clients of PSPNET have been published by Hadjistavropoulos et al., (2021).

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The PDCP did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The PDCP did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the Policy Development Contribution Program was published in 2015-16.

Evaluations of the PTSI and EMPACP portions of the PDCP are planned for 2022-23.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

EMPACP: Throughout 2020-21, Public Safety Canada engaged and consulted with the funding recipient, the Canadian Red Cross, with regards to the progression of the EMPACP. Virtual meetings were held with project staff on a quarterly basis, as well as two larger meetings scheduled in  2020-21. Additionally, communication continued via email and telephone on an as-needed basis as part of the project administration.

PTSI: In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada engaged regularly with CIPSRT and other stakeholders regarding ongoing initiatives and projects via calls and emails.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

3,392,358

4,593,410

4,612,000

5,329,612

4,916,843

304,843

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

3,392,358

4,593,410

4,612,000

5,329,612

4,916,843

304,843

Explanation of variances

Within acceptable variance levels.

Start date

1987

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2009-10

Link to departmental result(s)

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Prevention/Mitigation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) provides annual funding for projects which will improve the National Search and Rescue Program (NSARP). The SAR NIF is a key element of the NSARP and supports the promotion of safety and education, and contributes to technological advancements and improving Canada’s ability to provide an effective and capable Search and Rescue (SAR) response in all areas and jurisdictions.

The specific objectives of the SAR NIF program are to:

• Promote and support projects designed to develop and improve SAR prevention;
• Enhance the effectiveness of the SAR response in federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions; and
• Share SAR response and prevention best practices throughout the SAR community.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, the efforts of the NSARP were supported in order to provide seamless operations through improved partnerships and increased interoperability and cooperation.

In 2020-21, seven new projects were approved under the SAR NIF program, bringing the total to 21 active projects which aim to enhanced response through training, capacity building and information sharing, as well as by enhancing prevention efforts through risk awareness and outreach activities. Projects were worked on or delivered in eight provinces and territories by non-profit organizations, the private sector and academia.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The SAR NIF program did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

An Evaluation of the Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund was completed in October, 2020.

Decision: Continuation

Summary of the Evaluation’s Findings:

• The SAR NIF provides positive and necessary support for search and rescue capabilities across Canada, particularly in the area of ground SAR. However, data availability related to volunteer search and rescue activities across Canada is limited.
• SAR NIF governance was found to be appropriate although areas of improvement were identified.
• To a limited extent, GBA Plus considerations have been taken into account in the program design and implementation of the SAR NIF.
• SAR NIF projects were found to support innovative prevention, as well as improved response capabilities and training opportunities especially for ground SAR.
• The SAR NIF has facilitated the development of partnerships. Public Safety Canada has not taken an active role in sharing the results of SAR NIF funded projects.
• Concerns were found regarding the administration of the SAR NIF, particularly with the application process and the monitoring and sharing of performance data.

Recommendations:

• Develop and communicate the priorities of the National Search and Rescue Secretariat and overall policy direction for SAR support within Public Safety Canada, and ensure that the priorities and objectives of the SAR NIF are aligned.
• Explore ways to improve collection and sharing of project data to support national SAR policy and enhance knowledge management at the national level.
• Improve the SAR NIF’s application and approval processes to ensure sufficient outreach, support and accessibility.

The next evaluation of the SAR NIF program is scheduled for 2024-25.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Engagement occurs through established stakeholder networks and governance groups, including the sharing of best practices and lessons learned and written correspondence. The Program’s web page hosted on the Public Safety Canada website is regularly updated.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

6,325,336

5,710,734

7,535,500

3,932,278

3,218,912

(4,316,588)

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

6,325,336

5,710,734

7,535,500

3,932,278

3,218,912

(4,316,588)

Explanation of variances

The $4.3 million variance is attributed to significant COVID-19 related delays that impacted recipients' projects.

Start date

April 2015

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2014-15

Link to departmental result(s)

Canada can effectively mitigate, prepare for, respond to and recover from all-hazards events

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Prevention/Mitigation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The overall objective of the Search and Rescue Volunteer Association of Canada (SARVAC) program is to assist in improving Ground Search and Rescue (GSAR) in Canada through the coordination, consistency, and standardization of the 9,000 volunteers involved in GSAR. Additional objectives include:

• Transcending jurisdictional boundaries and providing a national voice and identity for GSAR volunteers in Canada, including protecting, supporting and recognizing GSAR volunteers at a level commensurate with that provided to other SAR volunteers;
• Delivering SAR prevention to provide greater awareness among the general public of risks and hazards that most commonly lead to SAR incidents and of the steps individuals and organizations can take to mitigate these risks and increase survivability;
• Supporting a national coordination body to provide one window of access into the thousands of volunteer members of GSAR to enhance communications, consistency and coordination of protocols and procedures; and
• Promoting the standardization and portability of volunteer resources allowing for the swift and efficient augmentation of ground search assets when GSAR resources are required.

Results achieved

SARVAC represents the 13 provincial and territorial volunteer GSAR Associations in Canada. The Board of Directors is comprised of volunteer representatives from each of the provinces and territories. Ultimately, SARVAC represents the interests of 9,000 GSAR volunteers throughout Canada who provide search and rescue services on land and inland waters, which also include other specialities such as canine, swift water, ice water, helicopter, high angle and avalanche rescue teams, within a comprehensive network of trained search managers and incident command functions.  SARVAC is represented in every province and territory with close to 300 teams across Canada, and is tasked annually on more than  1,800 searches, spending over 150,000 hours searching and 300,000 hours dedicated to administration, training and community service including prevention.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person AdventureSmart training and presentations were suspended. Activities instead continued virtually, and included:

• 131 awareness presentations reaching 3,492 participants, totaling over 646 hours. Overall, SARVAC volunteers account for 31% of all AdventureSmart activity in Canada;
• The SARVAC Board of Directors continued to meet via virtual meetings; and
• SARVAC held four consultation sessions, thus providing training to 100 attendees.

The SAR requirements and guidelines governing certification and accreditation were also completed in 2020-21, and SARVAC continues to update and maintain its websites (www.sarvac.ca and www.adventuresmart.ca).

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The SARVAC program did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The SARVAC program did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21.

The first evaluation is planned for 2021-22.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

SARVAC provided its yearly Business Plan to Public Safety Canada, which was reviewed and discussed. Additional correspondence and consultations took place as needed.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

700,000

750,000

500,000

714,000

692,580

192,580

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

700,000

750,000

500,000

714,000

692,580

192,580

Explanation of variances

The $0.2 million variance is attributed to expenditures lower than forecasted.

Start date

1959-60

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Appropriated through internal authority

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2011

Link to departmental result(s)

Emergency Management

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Emergency Response/Recovery

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The objective of the Worker’s Compensation Program (WCP) is to compensate volunteer emergency service workers who are injured or killed in the course of emergency service training or work. The WCP is a contribution program between Public Safety Canada and  provinces/territories (P/Ts). The Department, as the program administrator, cost-shares 75% of the cost of claims for those who have been injured or killed, and who are not covered by a P/T Workers Compensation Acts or similar legislation. The other 25% is covered by P/Ts.

Results achieved

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to administer the WCP. Four provinces (British Columbia, Nova Scotia, Québec and Alberta) submitted costs for approval under the WCP, and 100% of the submitted claims (totalling $296,626) were approved and paid out.

Findings of audits completed in 2020-21

The WCP did not undergo any audits in 2020-21.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21

The WCP did not undergo any evaluations in 2020-21, as a previous Evaluation of the Workers Compensation Program was published in 2015-16.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21

Public Safety Canada ensured that ongoing collaboration and correspondence with the four provinces in the management of the program was completed.

Total grants

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total contributions

280,931

559,735

- 

350,000

296,626

296,626

Total other types of transfer payments

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

Total program

280,931

559,735

- 

350,000

296,626

296,626

Explanation of variances

The $0.3 million variance is the result of resources required from the existing reference level for this program, and therefore it was not reflected in the planned spending. The 2020-21 Public Accounts lapse is $53.4 thousand.

Diversity is a significant part of the grants and contribution Cyber Security Cooperation Program, and as such, the majority of projects recommended for approval demonstrated how they help achieve diversity and inclusion as per GBA Plus requirements. Furthermore, recommended projects are distributed across Canada, with four projects in Ontario, three in British Columbia, and one each in Atlantic Canada, the Prairies, and Québec.

N/A (Program ongoing)

N/A (Program ongoing)

N/A

Cyber Security

yes

yes

yes

Cyber Security

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

The focus of Bias Sensitivity, Diversity and Identity (BSDI) is analyzing, understanding, and responding to structural inequities and biases in the national security realm. This was accomplished in 2020-21 by infusing BSDI considerations into all aspects of national security work to improve gender and diversity mainstreaming, enhance the safeguarding of rights and freedoms for Canadians, and produce a more adaptive and responsive national security community. Through capacity building, including through specialized training, the focus of BSDI was on applying intersectionality-based analysis to produce bias-sensitive and inclusive approaches to inform and shape policies, programs, operations, and corporate business practices. The use of BSDI supported diverse communities by enhancing awareness of the various identity factors that make us all unique individuals, in addition to the dynamic role of influential environmental factors.

Public Safety Canada has a better understanding of Canadian’s attitudes towards BSDI in national security, demonstrated through the nation-wide public opinion research on this issue conducted in 2020-21.

The survey interviewed 2,500 Canadians who are representative of various demographic groups. In addition to the Canadian general public, there were specific segments of the population who were of particular interest for this survey. To ensure diversity, data collectors ensured that at least 200 surveys were completed by people self-identifying with each of these eight segments:

• Indigenous peoples (First Nations, Métis, Inuit etc.). n = 203
• Racialized peoples including:
• Blacks (African, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Canadian, etc.) n = 218
• South Asians (Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Sri Lankan, Indo-Caribbean) n = 233
• East/Southeast Asians (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, etc.) n = 270
• Middle East/West Asians (Arab, North African, Iranian, Afghan, Turkish, etc.) n = 221
• Recent immigrants (arrived in Canada in the past 5 years)  n = 208
• People living with a disability n = 286
• Low-income Canadians (annual personal income of less than $30,000 if single or a household income of less than $40,000 if in a multi-person household) n = 323

Public Opinion Research

N/A

National Security Leadership

yes

yes

yes

yes

Cyber Security

yes

yes

Border Policy

yes

Border Policy

yes

yes

In 2020-21, Québec and Ontario laboratories continued to process a large number of requests for DNA analysis that were related to violent crimes. For example, Québec Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de médecine légale estimated that 1,616 of the requests for DNA analysis that were completed in 2020-21 were related to sexual assault, 717 to assault or aggravated assault, and 601 to murder or attempted murder.

The capacity for DNA analyses is being expanded, which facilitates the investigation and prosecution of serious crimes.

https://www.Québec.ca/gouv/ministere/securite-publique/coordonnees/laboratoire-de-sciences-judiciaires-et-de-medecine-legale/

Biology Casework Analysis Contribution Program (publicsafety.gc.ca)

Analyses pertaining to sexual assault, assault or aggravated assault and murder or attempted murder comprised 43% of requests completed in 2020-21.

Corrections

yes

Corrections

yes

CPAF

1. Number of projects serving Black youth selected for funding;

2. Percentage of the projects for Black youth with a focus on BIPOC women and girls/ 2SLGBTQ+ population.

1. Ten projects serving Black youth were selected for funding;
2. 30% of the projects for Black youth focus on BIPOC women and girls/2SLGBTQ+ population;
3. Four projects serving Indigenous youth were selected for funding; and,
4. 25% of Projects serving Indigenous youth focus on BIPOC women and girls/2SLGBTQ+ population.

Internal Document: CPAF - Project Eligibility Assessment Tool (PEAT) -Consolidated Data

Approximately $6 million of funding is being allocated through the CPAF 2021-22.

Target populations were established based on policy and strategic priorities and data and statistics related to overrepresentation in the criminal justice system.

The assessment criteria in the PEAT was amended to assign 5 bonus points to projects focusing on women and girls/2SLGBTQ+ population.

SIP

Recipients identify a sense of security in communities at risk of hate-motivated crime.

Since installing the security equipment funded by SIP, 87% of program recipients report an increased sense of security among the population that access the facility.

Application Forms /  Final Project Reports

Budget 2021 announced an additional investment of $2 million for  2021-22 to address an increase in anti-Asian racism since the beginning of the pandemic. This announcement builds on the 2020 Fall Economic Statement. SIP received $13 million over five years and   $2.6 million annually ongoing.

Crime Prevention - CPAF

yes

yes

Crime Prevention - SIP

yes

Crime Prevention - CPAF

yes

yes

yes

yes

Crime Prevention - SIP

yes

yes

Percentage of First Nations Policing Program (FNPP)-funded officers that reported that their workload is dedicated to serving their community.

70% of FNPP-funded officers.

Program operations /

Recipient audits

N/A

Percentage of communities receiving policing services through the FNPP who report that policing services are being delivered in a manner that is respectful to their culture(s).

70% of communities receiving policing services through the FNPP.

Program operations /

Recipient audits

N/A

Incidents of police reported crime in Indigenous communities serviced by the FNPP.

24,000 incidents of crime per 100,000 population.

Statistics Canada - Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS)

N/A

Incidents of police reported violent crime in Indigenous communities serviced by the FNPP.

10,000 incidents of violent crime per 100,000. population

Statistics Canada - Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS)

N/A

Difference between police reported crime in First Nation and Inuit communities receiving FNPP funded police services and police reported crime in the rest of Canada.

19,000 incidents of police reported crime per 100,000 population.

Statistics Canada - Canadian Centre for Justice Statistics (CCJS)

N/A

Indigenous Policing

yes

Indigenous Policing

yes

yes

Percentage of persons accused of firearm-related violent crime who are male.

In 2016, 90% of persons accused of firearm-related violence crime were male.

Firearms and violent crime in Canada, 2016

N/A

Number of victims of intimate-partner violence where a firearm was present who are female.

In 2019, there were 559 female victims of IPV where a firearms was present.

Family violence in Canada: A statistical profile, 2019

Section 3: Police-reported intimate partner violence in Canada, 2019

N/A

Law Enforcement and Policing

yes

Law Enforcement and Policing

yes

yes

OCSE: # of reports by the public through Cybertip.ca.

1,290 reports to cybertip.ca involved the reporting person providing information about a child victim.

63.7% of the victims reported to Cybertip.ca were girls; while  26.2% were boys (the sex of 9.9% of the children was undetermined).

202020-21 Cybertip.ca annual progress report

N/A

Human Trafficking: Percentage of human trafficking victims who are female.

In 2019, 95% of victims are young women and girls.

Trafficking in persons in Canada, 2019 Juristat

The most recent statistics available are from the 2019 Juristat, published in May 2021.

Human Trafficking: Percentage of human trafficking victims were under 35 years of age.

In 2019, 89% victims of human trafficking were under 35 years of age, 21% of victims were less than 18 years old, and 43% were between 18 and 24 years.

Trafficking in persons in Canada, 2019 Juristat

The most recent statistics available are from the 2019 Juristat, published in May 2021.

BCAP:

During fiscal year 2020-21, Québec and Ontario laboratories continued to process a large number of requests for DNA analysis that were related to violent crimes. For example,  Québec Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de médecine légale estimated that 1,616 of the requests for DNA analysis that were completed in 2020-21 were related to sexual assault, 717 to assault or aggravated assault, and 601 to murder or attempted murder.

The capacity for DNA analyses is being expanded, which facilitates the investigation and prosecution of serious crimes.

Government of Québec Laboratoire de sciences judiciaires et de médecine légale

Biology Casework Analysis Contribution Program (publicsafety.gc.ca)

Analyses pertaining to sexual assault, assault or aggravated assault and murder or attempted murder comprised 43% of requests completed in  2020-21.

Serious and Organized Crime - OCSE

yes

Serious and Organized Crime - Human Trafficking

yes

Serious and Organized Crime - BCAP

yes

Serious and Organized Crime - OCSE

yes

Serious and Organized Crime - Human Trafficking

yes

Serious and Organized Crime - BCAP

yes

Percentage of Canadians aware of risks in their area and taking action to address these risks.

Percentage of Canadians who are aware of risks facing their household: 52%

Percentage of Canadians who have taken measures to respond to risks facing their household.

Established baseline of: 11%

The baseline survey conducted in December 2020. 

N/A

For the Emergency Management Public Awareness Contribution Program (EMPACP), key impacts are to be determined.

For the EMPAC, results are to be determined.

It is anticipated that surveys and focus groups will be launched in 2021-22.

For the EMPACP, results from research will inform community-based disaster risk reduction activities being advanced through this initiative.

Emergency Prevention / Mitigation

yes

yes

yes

Emergency Prevention / Mitigation

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

Integration of GBA Plus Analysis to Government Operations Center (GOC) planning products and briefing material.

The focus was on Indigenous Peoples as they are more at-risk of experiencing relocation and damages due to flooding and wildfires as a result of their likelihood of living in remote and often inaccessible communities.

GOC Geomatics products and consultations with partners.

The GOC’s Planning team began the integration of GBA Plus analyses into its situational awareness products, and event-specific and contingency plans. The integration was undertaken in Q4 2020-21, and were included in cyclical event products related to the wildfire season in Q1 2021-22.

Increase Employment Equity groups within the GOC.

At mid-year of 2020-21, 42% of the GOC staff identified as women,  9% visible minorities, and 4% persons with disabilities.

Public Safety Human Resources Report

The Public Safety Human Resources 2020-21 Employment Equity end-of-year summary was unavailable at the time the call-out for this information, thus only mid-year data was available.

Emergency Preparedness

yes

yes

Emergency Preparedness

yes

yes

Addressing Drug-Impaired Driving (DID) in Canada

Lead department

Public Safety Canada

Federal partner departments

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

Note: Other government departments (e.g., the Department of Justice) are supporting this federal initiative. However they are not captured in this Horizontal Initiative table as they have not received funding through this initiative.

Start date of the horizontal initiative

April 1, 2017

End date of the horizontal initiative

March 31, 2025^Footnote6

Description of the horizontal initiative

The objective of the horizontal initiative is to build law enforcement capacity to enforce new and stronger laws related to drug-impaired driving.

The initiative is designed to follow through on the Government's key objectives of protecting public health, safety and security.

More specifically, the initiative aims to protect public safety on roadways in Canada by equipping law enforcement with the tools, technology and training necessary to enforce the new drug-impaired driving legislation, and by adding to this deterrence through research, public awareness and the development of evidence-based policies.

The federal partner organizations will establish and implement ongoing delivery of this initiative including policy and program development; research and data collection; national public education and awareness activities; and tracking and measurement.

Activities are organized under five key themes:

• Policy and Program Development;
• Capacity Building;
• Training Development and Delivery;
• Devices and Processing; and
• Awareness Campaign.

Governance structures

Governance is provided through an existing Federal/Provincial/Territorial (F/P/T) Assistant Deputy Minister level committee on crime prevention and policing to take stock of overall trends and patterns in DID and results of the initiative; and an F/P/T working group, represented by public safety and transportation sector officials and police forces that are responsible for planning and implementing a national plan of resources to build law enforcement training capacity across Canada. The F/P/T Coordinating Committee of Senior Officials led by the Department of Justice is responsible for supporting and developing legal policy options for impaired driving.

Public Safety Canada’s Drug Policy Division provides a central coordinating role in tracking key project milestones and in reporting on the Initiative.

The Government is committed to ongoing collaboration and consultation with provincial and territorial partners. In May 2016, the F/P/T Senior Officials Working Group on Cannabis Legalization and Regulation was struck, to enable F/P/T governments to exchange information on important issues about the legalization and regulation of cannabis throughout the consultation, design and implementation of the legislation, regulations, and non-regulatory activities. Supporting F/P/T working groups and committees have also been established to facilitate ongoing engagement in key priority areas, including DID. In addition, existing F/P/T bodies are also considering the implications of DID, including F/P/T Deputy Ministers Responsible for Justice and Public Safety.

Total federal funding allocated (from start to end date) (dollars)

$110,560,448

Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)

$73,048,895

Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)

$39,244,937

Date of last renewal of the horizontal initiative

N/A

Total federal funding allocated at the last renewal, and source of funding (dollars)

N/A

Additional federal funding received after the last renewal (dollars)

N/A

Total planned spending since the last renewal

N/A

Total actual spending since the last renewal

N/A

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2023-24

Performance highlights

Public Safety Canada

In 2020-21, Public Safety Canada continued to administer multi-year agreements with the provinces and territories aimed at building and enhancing law enforcement capacity to address DID in Canada through the Contribution Program to Combat Serious and Organized Crime (CPCSOC). Under this initiative, the federal Government is providing new funding, announced in 2017, to:

• Increase law enforcement training in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST), the refresher SFST course, and Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) evaluation;
• Support the procurement of drug screening equipment approved^Footnote7 by the Attorney General of Canada for use by law enforcement; and
• Enhance data collection capacity and develop national standardized indicators on DID.

A key priority of the initiative is to develop a common set of data metrics and implement standardized data collection and reporting on DID. Based on data on shared indicators collated from provinces, territories, and federal partners, Public Safety Canada produced the first Annual National Data Report to Inform Trends and Patterns in DID in 2020-21.The report is posted on the Public Safety Canada website.

In order to continue improving the response to DID, Public Safety Canada is funding the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to conduct a laboratory study on the impacts of smoked cannabis on drivers.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)

National reporting related to DID continued throughout 2020-21. The RCMP’s Operational Research Unit (ORU) supported various policy-research initiatives and ad hoc statistical requests for the RCMP’s National Traffic Services (NTS) in 2020-21. The ORU and NTS contributed to Public Safety Canada’s DID year-end report^Footnote8 and the International Association of Chiefs of Police DRE year-end report^Footnote9, where annual statistics were reported for the country.^Footnote10 Additionally, the ORU assisted with the Canadian Centre for Substance Abuse and Addiction DID Indicator Recommendations report^Footnote11, which seeks to support policymakers, key decision makers and other relevant stakeholders looking to address DID.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, all DRE training was suspended in March 2020, and it is unknown when training will resume. The training curricula for the SFST and DRE courses were still current as of the end of fiscal year 2020-21 and have not required any updates since the legalization of cannabis. The training packages are constantly being reviewed, and may be changed with potential new case law and other updates to the SFST or DRE programs in 2021.

Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA)

In 2020-21, the CBSA had planned to train 709 officers in the administration of the SFST which includes a battery of three divided-attention, physical coordination tests used to detect impairment in drivers. This would have brought the total number of SFST-trained officers to 1,425 by the end of the fiscal year - approximately 30% of Border Services Officers at land border ports of entry.

The CBSA also planned to procure and disseminate the Approved Drug Screening Equipment (ADSE) at 117 land border ports of entry, along with developing the related policies and procedures to support the use of this technology.

Due to ongoing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the CBSA did not conduct any SFST training in fiscal year 2020-21.  In addition, no ADSE devices were procured as a result of SFST training dependencies. The CBSA will aim to complete its SFST training and ADSE procurement in fiscal year 2022-23.

Contact information

Kristin McLeod
Director,
Drug Policy Division
kristin.mcleod@ps-sp.gc.ca
613-991-4301

Public Safety Canada

$500,516

$4,501,565

$723,795

$1,123,956

$441,694

$103,233^Footnote12

$7,394,759

Canada Border Services Agency

$523,361

N/A

$23,158

$284,835

N/A

$121,776

$953,130

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

$419,837

N/A

N/A

N/A

$67,925

$67,696

$555,458

Total

$1,443,714

$4,501,565

$746,953

$1,198,946

$509,619

$502,550

$8,903,347

Addressing Drug-Impaired Driving in Canada

$110,972,550

$23,038,108

$8,903,347

Standardized data collection and reporting practices

% of provinces and territories (P/Ts) adopting new data collection and reporting practices

100% of P/Ts adopt new data collection and reporting practices

March 31, 2025

100%

% of standardized data metrics adopted by P/T

30% of all data metrics adopted by each P/T

March 31, 2025

100%

Completion of CBSA system updates to track DID entries

100% completion of system changes

March 31, 2025

100% (ICES changes have been completed)

Officers are trained and equipped to enforce new legislation

% of frontline officers trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, “Drugs that Impair”, and Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices

33% of frontline officers trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, “Drugs that Impair” and Oral Fluid Drug Screening devices by the end of year 3

March 31, 2021

39%^Footnote13

Number of Border Services Officers trained

1,425 CBSA Border Services Officers trained at land ports of entry by the end of 2021

March 31, 2022

716 Border Services Officers  (of the 1,425 target) are SFST-trained, however, none of these were trained in fiscal year 2020-21 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

# of Oral Fluid Drug Screening Devices (ADSEs)^Footnote14 deployed

1,500 oral fluid drug screening devices rolled out over 3 years, beginning in major metropolitan centres

March 31, 2021

339 ADSEs purchased by provinces and territories in total.

2018: 33 devices

2019: 205 devices

2020: 101 devices^Footnote15

# of officers trained as Drug Recognition Experts

130-150 New Drug Recognition Experts trained in each year of the initiative

March 31, 2025

0^Footnote16

% of frontline officers satisfied with the training

80% of officers surveyed are satisfied with the training

March 31, 2025

N/A^Footnote17

Well-informed public on the risks, dangers and consequences associated with drug-impaired driving (i.e., deterrent effect)

Campaign Objectives - Awareness, attitudes and behaviors

Reduce the number of Canadians who believe that driving under the influence of cannabis is acceptable by 5%

March 31, 2025

N/A ^Footnote18

Reduce the percentage of Canadians who say they would be likely to accept a ride from someone under the influence of cannabis in the future by 5%

March 31, 2025

N/A^Footnote19