Report on Plans and Priorities 2015-2016
View as: The Honourable Denis Lebel Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs; Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec; and President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada Table of Contents Minister’s Message Section I: Organizational Expenditure Overview Organizational Profile Organizational Context Planned Expenditures Alignment of Spending With the Whole-of-Government Framework Departmental Spending Trend Estimates by Vote Section II: Analysis of Program by Strategic Outcome Strategic Outcome Program 1.1: Conference Services Internal Services Section III: Supplementary Information Future-Oriented Statement of Operations Supplementary Information Tables Tax Expenditures and Evaluations Section IV: Organizational Contact Information Appendix: Definitions Endnotes Minister’s Message As president of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada, I am pleased to table the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat’s (CICS) Report on Plans and Priorities for the fiscal year 2015-16. CICS provides professional administrative services for the planning and conduct of senior level federal-provincial-territorial and provincial-territorial conferences held across Canada. Along with the added benefits of confidentiality, impartiality and expertise in service delivery, CICS offers governments increasingly important cost efficiencies when organizing these intergovernmental meetings. CICS is also committed to evolving alongside the changing needs of its clients and is dedicated to modernizing how intergovernmental business is conducted. Of particular note this year, the organization introduced virtual conferences as part of its service delivery model. During fiscal year 2015-16, the agency will continue to explore new government partnerships, embrace innovation, review and adapt management practices to increase efficiencies and continue to promote a values-based, positive and healthy working environment. The Honourable Denis Lebel Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada Section I: Organizational Expenditure Overview Organizational Profile Appropriate Minister: The Honourable Denis Lebel Institutional Head: André M. McArdle, Secretary Ministerial Portfolio: Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs; Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec; and President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada. Enabling Instrument: The Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat was established pursuant to an agreement reached at the May 1973 First Ministers’ Conference and was designated a department of the federal government by an Order-in-Council dated November 29, 1973. Year of Incorporation / Commencement: 1973 Organizational Context Raison d’être The President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada is responsible for this organization. The Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat (CICS), established pursuant to an agreement reached at the May 1973 First Ministers’ Conference, is an agency of the federal, provincial and territorial governments. Its mandate is to provide administrative support and planning services for intergovernmental conferences of First Ministers, Ministers and Deputy Ministers. These intergovernmental conferences are a key instrument for consultation and negotiation among the different orders of governments and assist in the development of national and/or provincial/territorial policies. They are a critical component of the workings of the Canadian federation and represent a core principle of our democratic society. By skillfully executing the logistical planning and delivery […]
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2014-15 Report on Plans and Priorities
View as: The Honourable Denis Lebel Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs; Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec; and President of the Queen’s Privy Council for Canada 2014-15 ESTIMATES PART III – Departmental Expenditure Plans: Reports on Plans and Priorities Purpose Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPP) are individual expenditure plans for each department and agency. These reports provide increased levels of detail over a three-year period on an organization’s main priorities by strategic outcome, program and planned/expected results, including links to related resource requirements presented in the Main Estimates. In conjunction with the Main Estimates, Reports on Plans and Priorities serve to inform members of Parliament on planned expenditures of departments and agencies, and support Parliament’s consideration of supply bills. The RPPs are typically tabled soon after the Main Estimates by the President of the Treasury Board. Estimates Documents The Estimates are comprised of three parts: Part I – Government Expenditure Plan – provides an overview of the Government’s requirements and changes in estimated expenditures from previous fiscal years. Part II – Main Estimates – supports the appropriation acts with detailed information on the estimated spending and authorities being sought by each federal organization requesting appropriations. In accordance with Standing Orders of the House of Commons, Parts I and II must be tabled on or before March 1. Part III – Departmental Expenditure Plans – consists of two components: Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) Departmental Performance Report (DPR) DPRs are individual department and agency accounts of results achieved against planned performance expectations as set out in respective RPPs. The DPRs for the most recently completed fiscal year are tabled in the fall by the President of the Treasury Board. Supplementary Estimates support Appropriation Acts presented later in the fiscal year. Supplementary Estimates present information on spending requirements that were either not sufficiently developed in time for inclusion in the Main Estimates or have subsequently been refined to account for developments in particular programs and services. Supplementary Estimates also provide information on changes to expenditure forecasts of major statutory items as well as on such items as: transfers of funds between votes; debt deletion; loan guarantees; and new or increased grants. For more information on the Estimates, please consult the Treasury Board Secretariat website. Links to the Estimates As shown above, RPPs make up part of the Part III of the Estimates documents. Whereas Part II emphasizes the financial aspect of the Estimates, Part III focuses on financial and non-financial performance information, both from a planning and priorities standpoint (RPP), and an achievements and results perspective (DPR). The Management Resources and Results Structure (MRRS) establishes a structure for display of financial information in the Estimates and reporting to Parliament via RPPs and DPRs. When displaying planned spending, RPPs rely on the Estimates as a basic source of financial information. Main Estimates expenditure figures are based on the Annual Reference Level Update which is prepared in the fall. In comparison, planned spending […]
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