Supplementary information tables: Departmental plan for fiscal year 2025 to 2026

Raison d’être, mandate and role

Information about Parks Canada’s raison d’être, mandate and role and operating context is available on its website.

Details on transfer payment programs

Transfer Payment Programs with total planned spending of $5 million or more

General Class Grants and Contribution Program (GCGCP)

Start date
Fiscal year 1995 to 1996
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contribution and Grant
Type of appropriation
Appropriated annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2021 to 2022
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations
  • Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for future generations
  • People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Program: Heritage Places Establishment
  • Program: Heritage Places Conservation
  • Program: Heritage Places Promotion and Public Support
  • Program: Visitor Experience
  • Program: Heritage Canals, Highways and Townsite Management
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
The objective of the program is to assist recipients in conducting activities and delivering projects that will support the Agency in fulfilling its mandate to preserve and protect nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and present and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations.
Expected results
  • Canadians recognize, appreciate and are engaged in the values of natural and cultural conservation
  • Stakeholders are engaged in terms of interest and involvement of common objectives towards ecological or cultural integrity
  • Parks Canada managers and stakeholders have access to a better knowledge base for informed decision-making and dialogue on commercial, ecological or Indigenous issues of mutual interest
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2021 to 2022
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
2025 to 2026
General targeted recipient groups
Not-for-profit organizations and charities, academia and public institutions, Indigenous recipients, government, international (non-government)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024‑25 forecast spending 2025‑26 planned spending 2026‑27 planned spending 2027‑28 planned spending
Total grants 10,869,446 9,379,000 0 0
Total contributions 54,170,572 51,183,740 31,882,310 19,051,380
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 65,040,018 61,562,740 31,882,310 19,051,380

Grants for the Implementation of Rights and Reconciliation Agreements in Atlantic Canada

Start date
Fiscal year 2019 to 2020
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Grant
Type of appropriation
Appropriated annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2019 to 2020
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations
  • Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for future generations
  • People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Program: Heritage Places Conservation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
The objectives of these grants are:
  1. to support the Rights and Reconciliation Agreements signed by Parks Canada and the Indigenous Nations included in the Historic Peace and Friendship Treaties in Atlantic Canada (the Mi’kmaq, Maliseet and Peskotomuhkati Nations)
  2. build capacity in Indigenous communities to participate with Parks Canada as co-managers of national parks and national historic sites
  3. foster re-connection with the lands through traditional stewardship practices
  4. protect Mi’kmaq, Maliseet and Peskotomuhkati culture and heritage
Expected results
The grants are expected to increase the participation of Mi’kmaq, Maliseet and Peskotomuhkati Nations members as co-managers of Parks Canada protected heritage places in Atlantic Canada. The grants will build collaborative management capacity, infrastructure, governance, processes and relationships in place with Indigenous groups.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Indigenous recipients
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024‑25 forecast spending 2025‑26 planned spending 2026‑27 planned spending 2027‑28 planned spending
Total grants 7,319,951 6,602,514 3,565,107 3,534,065
Total contributions 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 7,319,951 6,602,514 3,565,107 3,534,065
 

Grant to implement the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement for the Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site

Start date
Fiscal year 2022 to 2023
End date
Fiscal year 2031 to 2032
Type of transfer payment
Grant
Type of appropriation
Appropriated annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2022 to 2023
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations
  • People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Program: Heritage Places Establishment
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
The purpose of the grant is to fulfill commitments made in the Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site of Canada Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement regarding Inuit benefits and Inuit economic opportunities stemming from the establishment, management and operation of the national historic site in Nunavut.

The objective is to support the Kitikmeot Inuit Association to fund, establish and administer the Kitikmeot Inuit Association Inuit Scholarship Program, the Kitikmeot Inuit Association Inuit Business Development Fund, and the Kitikmeot Inuit Association Inuit Culture and Heritage Fund.

The three funding programs will provide funding to Individual Inuit beneficiaries, Inuit organizations and/or societies, and/or Inuit Firms.
Expected results
The grant is expected to provide Inuit with direct economic, social and cultural benefits stemming from the establishment and operation of the national historic site.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Indigenous recipients
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024‑25 forecast spending 2025‑26 planned spending 2026‑27 planned spending 2027‑28 planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 0 0 0 0

* The Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement provided a one-time grant ($6,900,000), which explains the planned spending at 0.

Transfer Payment Programs with total planned spending of less than $5 million

Grant to the International Peace Garden

Start date
Fiscal year 1996 to 1997
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Grant
Type of appropriation
Appropriated annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2011 to 2012
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for future generations
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Program: Heritage Places Conservation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
The purpose of this grant is to support the International Peace Garden, a memorial to the peace that has existed between the United States and Canada, located in Manitoba and North Dakota. The objective of the grant is to help defray the costs of operating the International Peace Garden.
Expected results
Canada’s continued symbolic support for the Garden is demonstrated.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2016 to 2017
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Not-for-profit organizations and charities
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024‑25 forecast spending 2025‑26 planned spending 2026‑27 planned spending 2027‑28 planned spending
Total grants 22,700 22,700 22,700 22,700
Total contributions 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 22,700 22,700 22,700 22,700

Inuit Research Fund

Start date
Fiscal year 2020 to 2021
End date
Fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Type of transfer payment
Grant
Type of appropriation
Appropriated annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2019 to 2020
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations
  • People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Program: Heritage Places Establishment
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
The purpose of this grant is to fulfill a commitment made in the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA) regarding benefits and economic opportunities stemming from the establishment, development and operation of the Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area. The objective is to provide for Inuit led research and monitoring in Tallurutiup Imanga, and to support the development of an Inuit Research and Monitoring Plan.
Expected results
The Inuit Research Fund will develop research capacity for Inuit to ensure that they will be able to identify and conduct research according to their own priorities. Inuit research and priorities will then be valued equally as Western science in research and monitoring for Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Indigenous recipients
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024‑25 forecast spending 2025‑26 planned spending 2026‑27 planned spending 2027‑28 planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 0 0 0 0

* Funding for the Inuit Research Fund was provided prior to 2024-25, which explains the planned spending at 0.

Grant to implement the Impact and Benefit Agreements for Nahanni National Park Reserve

Start date
Fiscal year 2022 to 2023
End date
Fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Type of transfer payment
Grant
Type of appropriation
Appropriated annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2019 to 2020
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations
  • People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Program: Heritage Places Establishment
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
The purpose of the grant is to fulfill commitments under the Impact and Benefit Agreements for Nahanni National Park Reserve with Nahʔą Dehé Dene Band and Dehcho First Nations. The objective is to support an economic development fund which will allow both First Nations to increase their tourism related presence and benefits from tourism to Nahanni National Park Reserve and to provide funds to Elder/tourism facilities to support Elders on the land and sharing of their knowledge with tourists to Nahanni National Park Reserve.
Expected results
The grant will support Nahʔą Dehé Dene Band’s and Dehcho First Nations’ involvement and capacity building in the conservation economy of Canada’s natural and cultural heritage and support the transmission of Indigenous knowledge to the general public, enhancing the tourist experience and celebrating the Dene culture.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Indigenous recipients
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024‑25 forecast spending 2025‑26 planned spending 2026‑27 planned spending 2027‑28 planned spending
Total grants 135,000 22,000 22,000 22,000
Total contributions 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 135,000 22,000 22,000 22,000

The National Heritage Places Class Grant and Contribution Program

Start date
Fiscal year 2008 to 2009
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Grant and contribution
Type of appropriation
Appropriated annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2022 to 2023
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s cultural heritage is protected for future generations
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Program: Heritage Places Conservation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
The Program assists recipients in conducting activities aimed at ensuring the heritage value of non-federally owned or administered heritage places that have been formally recognized by the Government of Canada. It provides financial contributions to eligible recipients to share the costs of work necessary to ensure the physical health of a heritage place and to ensure Canadians understand the importance of the site and its role in the history of Canada.
Expected results
Cultural resources of national significance at heritage places recognized by the Government of Canada are maintained or improved.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2024 to 2025
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Not-for-profit organizations and charities, Indigenous recipients, government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
  • Promotion and outreach through internal national networks across Parks Canada to inform potential applicants and recipients
  • Communication with the Federal Provincial-Territorial Collaboration on Historic Places in Canada and targeted heritage organizations/stakeholders to promote the program
  • Information shared via different social media channels and web presence on the Parks Canada website (www.parks.canada.ca) and www.historicplaces.ca
  • Direct correspondence to inform newly eligible site owners
  • Presence at key stakeholder conferences
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024‑25 forecast spending 2025‑26 planned spending 2026‑27 planned spending 2027‑28 planned spending
Total grants 300,000 300,000 300,000 300,000
Total contributions 700,000 700,000 700,000 700,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000

Tallurutiup Imanga Inuit Stewardship Program Seed Fund

Start date
Fiscal year 2019 to 2020
End date
Fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Type of transfer payment
Grant
Type of appropriation
Appropriated annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2019 to 2020
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations
  • People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Program: Heritage Places Establishment
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
The purpose of this grant is to fulfill a commitment made in the Inuit Impact and Benefit Agreement (IIBA) regarding benefits and economic opportunities stemming from the establishment, development and operation of the Tallurutiup Imanga National Marine Conservation Area (TINMCA). The objective is to cover the start-up cost of an Inuit Stewardship program in the five communities associated with TINMCA. The program will support stewardship activities of Inuit within Tallurutiup Imanga that will make valuable contributions to the promotion of Inuit culture, well-being, the transmission of knowledge to youth, and the delivery of Inuit cultural, social, economic, health and conservation benefits.
Expected results
The Stewardship Program will support Inuit involvement in conservation economy and collaborative management of Canada’s Natural and Cultural Heritage.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Indigenous recipients
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024‑25 forecast spending 2025‑26 planned spending 2026‑27 planned spending 2027‑28 planned spending
Total grants 2,100,000 1,600,000 0 0
Total contributions 0 0 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 2,100,000 1,600,000 0 0

Work Placements through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

Start date
Fiscal year 2019 to 2020
End date
Fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Type of transfer payment
Contributions
Type of appropriation
Appropriated annually through estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2019 to 2020
Link to departmental result(s)
  • Canada’s natural heritage is protected for future generations
  • People connect to and experience Canada’s natural and cultural heritage in ways that are meaningful to them
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Program: Heritage Places Promotion and Public Support
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program
To provide Canadian youth with information, skills, supports, work experience and networks to help them prepare for and successfully transition to employment. These objectives are attained by supporting the needs of all youth, especially youth facing barriers to develop skills, knowledge and networks through education, skills development and meaningful work experiences.
Expected results
A greater number of Canadian Youth are provided with meaningful employment as well as obtaining additional work skills.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation
Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation
Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups
Indigenous recipients
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2024‑25 forecast spending 2025‑26 planned spending 2026‑27 planned spending 2027‑28 planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 3,770,000 3,770,000 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 3,770,000 3,770,000 0 0
 

Gender-based analysis plus

Introduction

In 2018, Parliament passed the Canadian Gender Budgeting Act. The Departmental Plans and Departmental Results Reports are being used to fulfill the President of the Treasury Board’s obligations to make public, every year, analysis on the impacts of expenditure programs on gender and diversity.

Each department is responsible for conducting their own Gender-based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus).

The Policy on Results indicates that Program officials, as designated by Deputy Heads, are responsible for ensuring data collection for meeting policy requirements.

Applicability

All organizations must complete GBA Plus supplementary information tables in departmental plans and departmental results reports on an annual basis.

Section 1: Institutional GBA Plus governance and capacity

Governance

In fiscal year 2025 to 2026, Parks Canada will implement a renewed GBA Plus Action Plan. In fiscal year 2024 to 2025, Parks Canada undertook a review of the GBA Plus Action Plan, understanding that GBA Plus can uncover hidden opportunities for innovation and effectiveness, create opportunities for increased impact, and help avoid risks.

The renewed GBA Plus Action Plan will focus on our successes in increasing awareness and broadening knowledge of GBA Plus among team members and improving the ability of team members to integrate GBA Plus into their work. It will also engage senior management leadership to enhance institutional capacity and governance within Parks Canada to implement GBA Plus as a tool for organizational change.

Parks Canada will also continue to improve GBA Plus application through various key processes such as visitor experience planning and product development, strategic partnering, management planning and evaluation. Evaluations will be informed by the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat’s Integrating Gender-Based Analysis Plus into Evaluation: A Primer.

Capacity

Other initiatives that will advance Parks Canada GBA Plus capacity in fiscal year 2025 to 2026 are:

  • to launch a third round of GBA Plus Micro funds competition to support Parks Canada in making evidence-based decisions from an intersectional perspective
    • this is to ensure that the products, services, processes, and policies developed do not inadvertently create barriers for the intended users/recipients, and to build GBA Plus capacity within Parks Canada
  • to improve tracking and monitoring of “Introduction to GBA Plus” as mandatory training for executives and managers by monitoring the training through the Human Resources and Employee Wellness Directorate mandatory training dashboard
  • to support staff’s capacity by developing a Parks Canada GBA Plus Learning Path
  • to finalize the application of a GBA Plus lens in the review of Parks Canada Departmental Results Framework, Program Inventory and Program Information Profile

Human resources (full-time equivalents) dedicated to GBA Plus

Parks Canada will have one full-time equivalent (FTE) dedicated to GBA Plus.

Section 2: Gender and diversity impacts, by program

Core responsibility: Protecting and presenting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage.

Program name: Heritage Places Conservation Program
Program goals
This program aims to protect and conserve the natural and cultural resources of places managed by Parks Canada, including some World Heritage Sites, for present and future generations. This program provides financial and professional support and advice to heritage places not administered by Parks Canada and supports Canada’s international conservation obligations.
GBA Plus data collection plan
Yes, this program collects sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity.

In fiscal year 2025 to 2026, Parks Canada will finalize the revision to its Departmental Results Framework (DRF). The new DRF will be introduced in fiscal year 2026 to 2027 and will address current gaps between GBA Plus data collection, planning, and reporting.

In addition, an updated Program Inventory (PI) including new program descriptions, expected results statements and performance indicators will support methodologies to include disaggregated GBA Plus data into the data collection plans for some indicators.

While Parks Canada has been conducting assessments of differential impact of its programs, the amended strategy aims to formally monitor impacts on gender and diversity by program though the Program Information Profile mechanism.
Program Name: Heritage Places Establishment Program
Program goals
This program aims to establish heritage places to conserve Canada’s natural and cultural heritage for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. This process results in national parks, national marine conservation areas, national historic sites, persons and events, and other designated heritage places, including world heritage sites.
GBA Plus data collection plan
Yes, this program collects sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity.

In fiscal year 2025 to 2026, Parks Canada will finalize the revision to its Departmental Results Framework (DRF). The new DRF will be introduced in fiscal year 2026 to 2027 and will address current gaps between GBA Plus data collection, planning, and reporting.

In addition, an updated Program Inventory (PI) including new program descriptions, expected results statements and performance indicators will support methodologies to include disaggregated GBA Plus data into the data collection plans for some indicators.

While Parks Canada has been conducting assessments of differential impact of its programs, the amended strategy aims to formally monitor impacts on gender and diversity by program though the Program Information Profile mechanism.
Program Name: Heritage Places Promotion and Public Support Program
Program goals
This program aims to strengthen awareness and appreciation of Canada's national parks, national historic sites, national marine conservation areas, and national urban parks and to introduce key audiences, to these places. Promotional activities strengthen awareness of heritage places managed by Parks Canada as well as key visitor offers and programs.
GBA Plus data collection plan
Yes, this program collects sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity.

In fiscal year 2025 to 2026, Parks Canada will finalize the revision to its Departmental Results Framework (DRF). The new DRF will be introduced in fiscal year 2026 to 2027 and will address current gaps between GBA Plus data collection, planning, and reporting.

In addition, an updated Program Inventory (PI) including new program descriptions, expected results statements and performance indicators will support methodologies to include disaggregated GBA Plus data into the data collection plans for some indicators.

While Parks Canada has been conducting assessments of differential impact of its programs, the amended strategy aims to formally monitor impacts on gender and diversity by program though the Program Information Profile mechanism.
Program Name: Visitor Experience Program
Program goals
This program provides visitors with opportunities to enjoy and appreciate these places in safe and meaningful ways. The program includes a range of activities, such as trip planning, reception, camping, accommodations, visitor safety, visitor services, interpretive activities, compliance, and support for visitor facilities.
GBA Plus data collection plan
Yes, this program collects sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity.

In fiscal year 2025 to 2026, Parks Canada will finalize the revision to its Departmental Results Framework (DRF). The new DRF will be introduced in fiscal year 2026 to 2027 and will address current gaps between GBA Plus data collection, planning, and reporting.

In addition, an updated Program Inventory (PI) including new program descriptions, expected results statements and performance indicators will support methodologies to include disaggregated GBA Plus data into the data collection plans for some indicators.

While Parks Canada has been conducting assessments of differential impact of its programs, the amended strategy aims to formally monitor impacts on gender and diversity by program though the Program Information Profile mechanism.
Program Name: Heritage Canals, Highways and Townsites Management Program
Program goals
This program includes: the operation, maintenance and improvement of the Trans-Canada and provincially numbered highways; water management activities and the management of bridge and dam infrastructure at heritage canals; and the provision of municipal services to certain national park townsites, and the management of related infrastructure.
GBA Plus data collection plan
Yes, this program collects sufficient data to enable it to monitor and/or report program impacts by gender and diversity.

In fiscal year 2025 to 2026, Parks Canada will finalize the revision to its Departmental Results Framework (DRF). The new DRF will be introduced in fiscal year 2026 to 2027 and will address current gaps between GBA Plus data collection, planning, and reporting.

In addition, an updated Program Inventory (PI) including new program descriptions, expected results statements and performance indicators will support methodologies to include disaggregated GBA Plus data into the data collection plans for some indicators.

While Parks Canada has been conducting assessments of differential impact of its programs, the amended strategy aims to formally monitor impacts on gender and diversity by program though the Program Information Profile mechanism.

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