Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development

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  1. Introduction
  2. Legal and policy authority
  3. Purpose, program objectives and expected results
  4. Eligibility
  5. Type and nature of eligible expenditures
  6. Total Canadian government funding and stacking limits
  7. Method for determining the amount of funding
  8. Maximum amount payable
  9. Basis on which payments will be made
  10. Application requirements and assessment criteria
  11. Due diligence and reporting
  12. Official languages
  13. Intellectual property
  14. Repayable contributions
  15. Redistribution of contributions
  16. Other terms and conditions

1. Introduction

The purpose of "Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development" is to provide support to Indians, Inuit and Innu so that Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) may (consistent with Results for Canadians and Gathering Strength) obtain their input on all policy and program developments. CIRNAC will, in recognition of its priorities and consistent with its strategic outcomes, allocate these funds to its various programs and regions who will negotiate contributions to eligible recipients. These contributions are intended to enable recipients to provide input in relation to specific program and policy development initiatives of CIRNAC.

These terms and conditions are specifically targeted to Indigenous peoples.

2. Legal and policy authority

Department of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Act, S.C. 2019, c. 29, s. 337.

3. Purpose, program objectives and expected results

This funding authority furthers the departmental objective (i.e., improving the quality of life and fostering self-reliance for First Nations, Inuit and Northerners) by supporting Indians, Inuit and Innu to consult their communities and be in a position to provide input to the department on departmental priorities and strategic outcomes of: good governance and effective institutions; strengthened individual and family well-being; transferred land title, and sustainable use of lands and management of resources; and, increased participation in the economy, for and by First Nations, Inuit and Northerners

Through funding under this authority, Indians, Inuit and Innu will be consulted on key program and policy developments. Their input will be used to shape policy and programs, resulting in better, more effective, policies and programs that are easier to implement and respond to community needs and structures.

It is intended that contributions for consultation and policy development will achieve the following outcomes:

In the Program Activity Architecture, this authority is listed under: The Government/Governance and Institutions of Government; The Government/Co-operative Relationships; and The North/Northern Land and Resources.

4. Eligibility

The following recipients are eligible to receive contributions:

Indian/Inuit/Innu Class of Recipients:

Note

For the convenience of the reader, in these terms and conditions the term Indian has been used to identify Indians, Innu, and Inuit.

Eligible initiatives and projects

Through funding under this authority, Indians, Inuit and Innu will be consulted on key program and policy developments. Eligible activities are those that investigate, develop, propose, review, inform or consult on policy matters within the mandate of CIRNAC.

5. Type and nature of eligible expenditures

Activities that investigate, develop, propose, review, inform or consult on policy matters within the mandate of CIRNAC such as:

6. Total Canadian government funding and stacking limits

Proposals for funding from each recipient shall address the requirement for the recipient to declare any and all prospective sources of funding for the program or project, inclusive of all federal, provincial, territorial or municipal governments (total government assistance) and other sources that is expected to be received. Annual financial reporting shall show all sources of funding received. Provision for repayment shall be included in the funding arrangements. Maximum funding by CIRNAC and total maximum total government assistance is 100% for eligible programs and projects.

7. Method for determining the amount of funding

The method for determining the amount of funding is based on proposals received.

8. Maximum amount payable

The maximum amount payable to any one recipient per year for any one project will not exceed $5,000,000.

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 66

The maximum amount payable to any one recipient per year for any one project related to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action 66 will not exceed $10,000,000 in 2023-24, $10,000,000 in 2024-25, and $8,000,000 in 2025-26.

9. Basis on which payments will be made

Contributions are normally paid on the basis of achievement or performance objectives or as reimbursement of expenditures incurred. Payments are made based on a cash flow forecast from the recipient.

10. Application requirements and assessment criteria

In order for the department to consider entering into an agreement with a prospective recipient, the recipient will be required to meet such criteria as:

Continuing eligibility will depend on demonstrated performance.

Recipients who are former public office holders must respect and comply with the Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for Public Office Holders and the Conflict of Interest and Post-Employment Code for the Public Service (2003). Recipients who are former public servants must respect and comply with the Values and Ethics Code for the Public Service. Where an applicant employs or has a major shareholder who is either a current or former (in the last 12 months) public office holder or public servant in the federal government, compliance with the Code(s) must be demonstrated.

11. Due diligence and reporting

The department has in place the appropriate systems, procedures and resources for ensuring due diligence in approving /verifying eligibility for the management and administration of the contribution.

The evaluation process or criteria to be used to assess the effectiveness of the contribution program may include, but is not limited to, program/initiative rationale, success, cost-effectiveness, and design and delivery, the results achieved and the nature of impacts and effects resulting from the implementation of programs.

Performance measurement strategies are being developed for all programs, consistent with the requirements in the Policy on Transfer Payments, as part of the phased-in approach to implement the renewed Policy on Transfer Payments.

12. Official languages

Where a program supports activities that may be delivered to members of either official language community, access to services from the recipient will be provided in both official languages where there is significant demand and Part IV of the Official Languages Act is applicable. In addition, the Department will ensure that the design and the delivery of programs respect the obligations of the Government of Canada as set out in Part VII of the Official Languages Act.

13. Intellectual property

Where a contribution is provided for the development of material in which copyright subsists, conditions for shared rights will be set out in the funding agreement.

14. Repayable contributions

Provisions for repayable contributions do not apply. Any contributions made to private firms under these programs are not intended to generate profits or to increase the value of a business.

15. Redistribution of contributions

Where a recipient delegates authority or further distributes contribution funding to an agency or a third party (such as an authority, board, committee, or other entity authorized to act on behalf of the recipient), the recipient shall remain liable to the department for the performance of its obligations under the funding agreement. Neither the objectives of the programs and services nor the expectations of transparent, fair and equitable services shall be compromised by any delegation or redistribution of contribution funding.

Recipients have full independence in the selection of such third parties and will not be acting as an agent of the government in making distributions.

16. Other terms and conditions

None.

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