Erratum notice
After tabling the 2017–18 Departmental Results Report in Parliament, it was discovered that one performance indicator result contained an error.
In the sections "Results achieved" for Transfer Payments Pensions for Disability and Death and Disability Awards and Allowances, the correct result achieved for Program 1.1 is as follows:
- % of favourable disability and death compensation decisions that are made without requiring a level of review or appeal = 83%
The English and French websites have been updated to include the correct result.
Table of Contents
- Pensions for Disability and Death (voted)
- Earnings Loss and Supplementary Retirement Benefit (voted)
- Disability Awards and Allowances (voted)
- War Veterans Allowances and Civilian War Allowances (voted)
- Contributions to Veterans, under the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) (voted)
- Housekeeping and Grounds Maintenance (VIP) (voted)
- Last Post Fund (voted)
- Commonwealth War Graves Commission (voted)
- Contributions under the Commemorative Partnership Program (voted)
Pensions for Disability and Death (voted)
- Start Date:
- September 1, 1919
- End Date:
- Ongoing
- Type of transfer payment:
- Grant
- Type of appropriation:
- This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
- Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions:
- 2005-06
- Strategic Outcome:
- Financial, physical, and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
- Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture (PAA):
-
- 1.1 Disability and Death Compensation
- 1.1.1 Disability Pension Benefits and Allowances
- 1.1 Disability and Death Compensation
- Description:
-
Compensation is provided in the form of monthly pensions for disability or death and/or monthly allowances to support eligible Veterans, Canadian Armed Forces Veterans and members, survivors, spouses/common-law partners, dependents and civilians whose lives have been permanently affected as a result of service to their country. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
Performance indicators, targets, and results
1.1 Disability and Death Compensation
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans receive the correct decision for disability benefits and allowances on first application.
- Performance Indicator:
-
- % of favourable disability and death compensation decisions that are made without requiring a level of review or appeal. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 83%.
1.1.1 Disability Pension Benefits and Allowances
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans receive timely decisions on disability pension benefit and allowance applications
- Performance Indicators:
-
- % of Disability Pension applications awaiting a decision that are less than 16 weeks old. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 26%.
- % of Disability Pension decisions rendered within 16 weeks. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 48%.
- % of Exceptional Incapacity Allowance decisions rendered within 12 weeks. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 86%.
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework. Information on Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and lower-level programs results is available in the GC InfoBase.
| Type of transfer payment | 2015–16 Actual spending | 2016–17 Actual spending | 2017–18 Planned spending | 2017–18 Total authorities available for use | 2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 1,404,329,502 | 1,331,052,207 | 1,286,182,000 | 1,275,797,000 | 1,261,223,444 | (24,958,556) |
| Total contributions | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total other types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | 1,404,329,502 | 1,331,052,207 | 1,286,182,000 | 1,275,797,000 | 1,261,223,444 | (24,958,556) |
- Comments on Variance(s):
- Variances between planned and actual expenditures occur due to timing differences. VAC Benefit Programs/Services are funded under quasi-statutory authority based on actual demand, therefore VAC updates its client and expenditure forecasts by program each year, based on actual results, to adjust projected trends for future demand. The 2017–18 Planned Spending amounts are based upon forecasts completed in 2016 as per the 2017–18 Departmental Plan (tabled in March 2017), and not the updated 2017 forecasts completed in fall 2017.
- Audits completed or planned:
- Audit of Disability Benefits Data (October 2018)
- Evaluations completed or planned:
- The next planned evaluation is in November of 2020.
- Engagements of applicants and recipients:
-
In 2017–18 Veterans Affairs Canada continued to engage its stakeholder network, including the six Ministerial Advisory Groups. Twenty (20) advisory group meetings were held to obtain stakeholder input, feedback and perspective on issues of importance to Veterans and their families. This included information and discussions on the new Pension for Life (PFL) benefits announced in December 2017 that will recognize and compensate Veterans for disability resulting from service-related injury and/or illness. These Advisory Groups are composed of both modern day and traditional Veterans, spouses, representatives of stakeholder organizations, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and subject-matter experts.
The Minister of Veterans Affairs and departmental officials also met with stakeholders, both virtually and face-to-face, in bi-lateral and multi-lateral settings, including technical briefings on new initiatives. Beginning in January 2018, the Minister and Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs hosted Town Halls and Stakeholder Round Tables in locations across the country to share information on Pension for Life and hear the concerns or other issues of Veterans, their families and stakeholder organizations. This also included two Pension for Life Facebook Live events.
Veterans Affairs Canada continues to conduct outreach activities through participation in seminars such as the Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) Seminars and presentations to CAF members, sharing information with releasing members during transition interviews, and participating in events such as the Canada Army Run and Family Activity Days on Canadian Forces Bases.
Earnings Loss and Supplementary Retirement Benefit (voted)
- Start Date:
- April 1, 2006
- End Date:
- Ongoing
- Type of transfer payment:
- Grant
- Type of appropriation:
- This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
- Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions:
- 2005-06
- Strategic Outcome:
- Financial, physical, and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
- Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture:
-
- 1.2 Financial Support Program
- 1.2.1 Earning Loss Benefit
- 1.2.2 Career Impact Allowance
- 1.2.3 Retirement Benefits
- 1.2 Financial Support Program
- Description:
-
The Earnings Loss benefit provides temporary income replacement benefits while the Canadian Forces Veteran participates in rehabilitation in preparation for employment in civilian life. Ongoing long-term income replacement benefits are provided to age 65 when the Veteran is unable to engage in any suitable employment due to total and permanent incapacity. At age 65, recipients of long-term income replacement benefits receive a lump-sum retirement benefit to compensate for lost opportunity to contribute to a retirement pension due to a career-ending or service-related disability. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
Performance indicators, targets, and results
1.2 Financial Support Program
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans and other program recipients have the financial means to fund food, shelter and other necessities.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of eligible Veterans and program recipients whose family income is above the Low Income Measure (LIM). Target is 90%. Result achieved is 96%.
1.2.1 Earnings Loss Benefit
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans are able to fund their basic needs.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of Veterans completing the Rehabilitation Services and Vocational Assistance Program who reported that their income during their participation in the Program was sufficient to meet their basic living expenses, or better. Target was 80%. Result achieved is not available as the data source for the results is no longer being used. The indicator has been changed for 2018–19.
1.2.2 Career Impact Allowance
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans receive timely decisions on applications for Career Impact Allowance
- Performance Indicator:
- % of Career Impact Allowance decisions rendered within 12 weeks. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 8%.
1.2.3 Retirement Benefits
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans receive timely decisions on applications for the Retirement Income Security Benefit and Supplementary Retirement Benefits.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of Retirement Benefit decisions rendered within 4 weeks. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 89%.
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework. Information on Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and lower-level programs results is available in the GC InfoBase.
| Type of transfer payment | 2015–16 Actual spending | 2016–17 Actual spending | 2017–18 Planned spending | 2017–18 Total authorities available for use | 2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 231,917,515 | 350,002,141 | 551,398,000 | 560,000,000 | 543,520,506 | (7,877,494) |
| Total contributions | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total other types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | 231,917,515 | 350,002,141 | 551,398,000 | 560,000,000 | 543,520,506 | (7,877,494) |
- Comments on Variance(s):
- Variances between planned and actual expenditures occur due to timing differences. VAC Benefit Programs/Services are funded under quasi-statutory authority based on actual demand, therefore VAC updates its client and expenditure forecasts by program each year, based on actual results, to adjust projected trends for future demand. The 2017–18 Planned Spending amounts are based upon forecasts completed in 2016 as per the 2017–18 Departmental Plan (tabled in March 2017), and not the updated 2017 forecasts completed in fall 2017.
- Audits completed or planned:
- None
- Evaluations completed or planned:
- Planned – September 2021
- Engagements of applicants and recipients:
-
In 2017–18 Veterans Affairs Canada continued to engage its stakeholder network, including the six Ministerial Advisory Groups. Twenty (20) advisory group meetings were held to obtain stakeholder input, feedback and perspective on issues of importance to Veterans and their families. This included information and discussions on the new Pension for Life (PFL) benefits announced in December 2017 that will recognize and compensate Veterans for disability resulting from service-related injury and/or illness. These Advisory Groups are composed of both modern day and traditional Veterans, spouses, representatives of stakeholder organizations, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and subject-matter experts.
The Minister of Veterans Affairs and departmental officials also met with stakeholders, both virtually and face-to-face, in bi-lateral and multi-lateral settings, including technical briefings on new initiatives. Beginning in January 2018, the Minister and Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs hosted Town Halls and Stakeholder Round Tables in locations across the country to share information on Pension for Life and hear the concerns or other issues of Veterans, their families and stakeholder organizations. This also included two Pension for Life Facebook Live events.
Veterans Affairs Canada continues to conduct outreach activities through participation in seminars such as the Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) Seminars and presentations to CAF members, sharing information with releasing members during transition interviews, and participating in events such as the Canada Army Run and Family Activity Days on Canadian Forces Bases.
Disability Awards and Allowances (voted)
- Start Date:
- April 1, 2006
- End Date:
- Ongoing
- Type of transfer payment:
- Grant
- Type of appropriation:
- This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
- Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions:
- 2005-06
- Strategic Outcome:
- Financial, physical, and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
- Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture:
-
- 1.1 Disability and Death Compensation
- 1.1.2 Disability Awards, Critical Injury and Death Benefits
- 1.1 Disability and Death Compensation
- Description:
-
Compensation is provided in the form of monetary awards for disability or death and/or monthly allowances for eligible Canadian Armed Forces members and Veterans, and in some cases surviving spouses/common-law partners and surviving dependent children, for death, detention and the non-economic effects of service-related disability including pain and suffering, functional loss and the effects of permanent impairment on the lives of members, Veterans and their families. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
Performance indicators, targets, and results
1.1 Disability and Death Compensation
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans receive the correct decision for disability benefits and allowances on first application.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of favourable disability and death compensation decisions that are made without requiring a level of review or appeal. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 83%.
1.1.2 Disability Awards, Critical Injury and Death Benefits
- Expected Result:
- Veterans, CAF members and other individuals receive timely decisions on applications for disability awards, critical injury and death benefits.
- Performance Indicators:
-
- % of Disability Award applications awaiting a decision that are less than16 weeks old. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 19%.
- % of Disability Award decisions rendered within 16 weeks. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 29%.
- % of Critical Injury Benefit decisions rendered within 12 weeks. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 28%.
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework. Information on Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and lower-level programs results is available in the GC InfoBase.
| Type of transfer payment | 2015–16 Actual spending | 2016–17 Actual spending | 2017–18 Planned spending | 2017–18 Total authorities available for use | 2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 659,960,662 | 699,964,297 | 1,491,817,000 | 1,628,276,000 | 1,621,406,562 | 129,589,562 |
| Total contributions | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total other types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | 659,960,662 | 699,964,297 | 1,491,817,000 | 1,628,276,000 | 1,621,406,562 | 129,589,562 |
- Comments on Variance(s):
-
Variances between planned and actual expenditures occur due to timing differences. VAC Benefit Programs/Services are funded under quasi-statutory authority based on actual demand, therefore VAC updates its client and expenditure forecasts by program each year, based on actual results, to adjust projected trends for future demand. The 2017–18 Planned Spending amounts are based upon forecasts completed in 2016 as per the 2017–18 Departmental Plan (tabled in March 2017), and not the updated 2017 forecasts completed in fall 2017.
- Audits completed or planned:
- Audit of Disability Benefits Data (October 2018)
- Evaluations completed or planned:
- Planned – November 2020
- Engagements of applicants and recipients:
-
In 2017–18 Veterans Affairs Canada continued to engage its stakeholder network, including the six Ministerial Advisory Groups. Twenty (20) advisory group meetings were held to obtain stakeholder input, feedback and perspective on issues of importance to Veterans and their families. This included information and discussions on the new Pension for Life (PFL) benefits announced in December 2017 that will recognize and compensate Veterans for disability resulting from service-related injury and/or illness. These Advisory Groups are composed of both modern day and traditional Veterans, spouses, representatives of stakeholder organizations, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and subject-matter experts.
The Minister of Veterans Affairs and departmental officials also met with stakeholders, both virtually and face-to-face, in bi-lateral and multi-lateral settings, including technical briefings on new initiatives. Beginning in January 2018, the Minister and Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs hosted Town Halls and Stakeholder Round Tables in locations across the country to share information on Pension for Life and hear the concerns or other issues of Veterans, their families and stakeholder organizations. This also included two Pension for Life Facebook Live events.
Veterans Affairs Canada continues to conduct outreach activities through participation in seminars such as the Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) Seminars and presentations to CAF members, sharing information with releasing members during transition interviews, and participating in events such as the Canada Army Run and Family Activity Days on Canadian Forces Bases.
War Veterans Allowances and Civilian War Allowances (voted)
- Start Date:
- September 1, 1930
- End Date:
- Ongoing
- Type of transfer payment:
- Grant
- Type of appropriation:
- This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
- Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions:
- 2005-06
- Strategic Outcome:
- Financial, physical, and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
- Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture:
-
- 1.2 Financial Support Program
- 1.2.5 War Veterans Allowance
- 1.2 Financial Support Program
- Description:
-
The War Veterans Allowance (WVA) is a form of financial assistance available to eligible Veterans, qualified civilians and their survivors, dependants and orphans. In recognition of war service, qualified persons are provided with regular, monthly income to meet basic needs. WVA is based on income, domestic status and number of dependants. Recipients are paid at a single, married or orphan's rate. Payments are indexed annually to the CPI. Eligibility for WVA is determined by the wartime service of a Veteran or qualified civilian, age or health, income or residency. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
Performance indicators, targets, and results
1.2 Financial Support Program
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans and other program recipients have the financial means to fund food, shelter and other necessities.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of eligible Veterans and program recipients whose family income is above the Low Income Measure (LIM). Target is 90%. Result achieved is 96%.
1.2.5 War Veterans Allowance
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans and their survivors receive timely decisions on applications for War Veterans Allowance.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of War Veterans Allowance decisions rendered within 4 weeks. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 72%.
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework. Information on Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and lower-level programs results is available in the GC InfoBase.
| Type of transfer payment | 2015–16 Actual spending | 2016–17 Actual spending | 2017–18 Planned spending | 2017–18 Total authorities available for use | 2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 7,490,919 | 6,522,429 | 6,366,000 | 6,262,000 | 6,101,466 | (264,534) |
| Total contributions | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total other types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | 7,490,919 | 6,522,429 | 6,366,000 | 6,262,000 | 6,101,466 | (264,534) |
- Comments on Variance(s):
-
Variances between planned and actual expenditures occur due to timing differences. VAC Benefit Programs/Services are funded under quasi-statutory authority based on actual demand, therefore VAC updates its client and expenditure forecasts by program each year, based on actual results, to adjust projected trends for future demand. The 2017–18 Planned Spending amounts are based upon forecasts completed in 2016 as per the 2017–18 Departmental Plan (tabled in March 2017), and not the updated 2017 forecasts completed in fall 2017.
- Audits completed or planned:
- None
- Evaluations completed or planned:
- Planned – March 2019
- Engagements of applicants and recipients:
-
In 2017–18 Veterans Affairs Canada continued to engage its stakeholder network, including the six Ministerial Advisory Groups. Twenty (20) advisory group meetings were held to obtain stakeholder input, feedback and perspective on issues of importance to Veterans and their families. These Advisory Groups are composed of both modern day and traditional Veterans, spouses, representatives of stakeholder organizations, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and subject-matter experts.
The Minister of Veterans Affairs and departmental officials also met with stakeholders, both virtually and face-to-face, in bi-lateral and multi-lateral settings, including technical briefings on new initiatives. Beginning in January 2018, the Minister and Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs hosted Town Halls and Stakeholder Round Tables in locations across the country to share information and hear the concerns or other issues of Veterans, their families and stakeholder organizations.
Veterans Affairs Canada continues to conduct outreach activities through participation in seminars such as the Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) Seminars and presentations to CAF members, sharing information with releasing members during transition interviews, and participating in events such as the Canada Army Run and Family Activity Days on Canadian Forces Bases.
Contributions to Veterans, under the Veterans Independence Program (VIP) (voted)
- Start Date:
- 1981
- End Date:
- Ongoing
- Type of transfer payment:
- Contribution
- Type of appropriation:
- This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
- Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions:
- 2012–13
- Strategic Outcome:
- Financial, physical, and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
- Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture:
-
- 1.3 Health Care Program and Re-establishment Services
- 1.3.3 Intermediate and Long Term Care
- 1.3.4 Veterans Independence Program
- 1.3 Health Care Program and Re-establishment Services
- Description:
-
The Department's Veterans Independence Program is a national home care program that assists eligible clients to remain independent in their own homes or communities by offering a variety of programs and services, such as housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and personal care. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
Performance indicators, targets, and results
1.3 Health Care Program and Re-establishment Services
- Expected Result:
- Payments for health care/ treatment benefits are processed in an efficient manner that reduces financial burden on program recipients.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of payments made directly to providers through use of the Veterans Health Care Card (reducing out of pocket expenses for Veterans). Target is 80%. Result achieved is 98%.
1.3.3 Intermediate and Long Term Care
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans receive timely decisions on Long Term Care support.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of Long Term Care decisions completed within 10 weeks. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 26%.
1.3.4 Veterans Independence Program
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans' needs for home care and support are met.
- Performance Indicators:
-
- % of Veterans Independence Program recipients who rely on the program to remain in their homes. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 99%.
- % of Veterans Independence Program recipients who report that the Veterans Independence Program meets their needs. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 81%.
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework. Information on Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and lower-level programs results is available in the GC InfoBase.
| Type of transfer payment | 2015–16 Actual spending | 2016–17 Actual spending | 2017–18 Planned spending | 2017–18 Total authorities available for use | 2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total contributions | 81,270,261 | 81,325,607 | 75,731,000 | 79,277,000 | 79,153,058 | 3,422,058 |
| Total other types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | 81,270,261 | 81,325,607 | 75,731,000 | 79,277,000 | 79,153,058 | 3,422,058 |
- Comments on Variance(s):
-
Variances between planned and actual expenditures occur due to timing differences. VAC Benefit Programs/Services are funded under quasi-statutory authority based on actual demand, therefore VAC updates its client and expenditure forecasts by program each year, based on actual results, to adjust projected trends for future demand. The 2017–18 Planned Spending amounts are based upon forecasts completed in 2016 as per the 2017–18 Departmental Plan (tabled in March 2017), and not the updated 2017 forecasts completed in fall 2017.
- Audits completed or planned:
- None
- Evaluations completed or planned:
- Intermediate and Long Term Care – January 2019: Veterans Independence Program – March 2021
- Engagements of applicants and recipients:
-
In 2017–18 Veterans Affairs Canada continued to engage its stakeholder network, including the six Ministerial Advisory Groups. Twenty (20) advisory group meetings were held to obtain stakeholder input, feedback and perspective on issues of importance to Veterans and their families. These Advisory Groups are composed of both modern day and traditional Veterans, spouses, representatives of stakeholder organizations, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and subject-matter experts.
The Minister of Veterans Affairs and departmental officials also met with stakeholders, both virtually and face-to-face, in bi-lateral and multi-lateral settings, including technical briefings on new initiatives. Beginning in January 2018, the Minister and Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs hosted Town Halls and Stakeholder Round Tables in locations across the country to share information and hear the concerns or other issues of Veterans, their families and stakeholder organizations.
Veterans Affairs Canada continues to conduct outreach activities through participation in seminars such as the Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) Seminars and presentations to CAF members, sharing information with releasing members during transition interviews, and participating in events such as the Canada Army Run and Family Activity Days on Canadian Forces Bases.
Housekeeping and Grounds Maintenance (VIP) (voted)
- Start Date:
- January 1, 2013
- End Date:
- Ongoing
- Type of transfer payment:
- Grant
- Type of appropriation:
- This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
- Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions:
- 2012–13
- Strategic Outcome:
- Financial, physical, and mental well-being of eligible Veterans
- Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture:
-
- 1.3 Health Care Program and Re-establishment Services
- 1.3.4 Veterans Independence Program
- 1.3 Health Care Program and Re-establishment Services
- Description:
-
The Housekeeping and Grounds Maintenance grant provides assistance to eligible clients to remain independent in their own homes or communities by providing payments for housekeeping and grounds maintenance services. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
Performance indicators, targets, and results
1.3 Health Care Program and Re-establishment Services
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans are able to remain in their own homes and communities.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of Veterans in receipt of the Veterans Independence Program who remain in their homes. Target is 90%. Result achieved is 94%.
- Expected Result:
- Payments for health care/ treatment benefits are processed in an efficient manner that reduces financial burden on program recipients.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of payments made directly to providers through use of the Veterans Health Care Card (reducing out of pocket expenses for Veterans). Target is 80%. Result achieved is 98%.
1.3.4 Veterans Independence Program
- Expected Result:
- Eligible Veterans' needs for home care and support are met.
- Performance Indicators:
-
- % of Veterans Independence Program recipients who rely on the program to remain in their homes. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 99%.
- % of Veterans Independence Program recipients who report that the Veterans Independence Program meets their needs. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 81%.
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework. Information on Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and lower-level programs results is available in the GC InfoBase.
| Type of transfer payment | 2015–16 Actual spending | 2016–17 Actual spending | 2017–18 Planned spending | 2017–18 Total authorities available for use | 2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 271,345,644 | 268,825,825 | 275,733,000 | 275,913,000 | 265,450,023 | (10,282,977) |
| Total contributions | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total other types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | 271,345,644 | 268,825,825 | 275,733,000 | 275,913,000 | 265,450,023 | (10,282,977) |
- Comments on Variance(s):
-
Variances between planned and actual expenditures occur due to timing differences. VAC Benefit Programs/Services are funded under quasi-statutory authority based on actual demand, therefore VAC updates its client and expenditure forecasts by program each year, based on actual results, to adjust projected trends for future demand. The 2017–18 Planned Spending amounts are based upon forecasts completed in 2016 as per the 2017–18 Departmental Plan (tabled in March 2017), and not the updated 2017 forecasts completed in fall 2017.
- Audits completed or planned:
- None
- Evaluations completed or planned:
- Veterans Independence Program – March 2021
- Engagements of applicants and recipients:
-
In 2017–18 Veterans Affairs Canada continued to engage its stakeholder network, including the six Ministerial Advisory Groups. Twenty (20) advisory group meetings were held to obtain stakeholder input, feedback and perspective on issues of importance to Veterans and their families. These Advisory Groups are composed of both modern day and traditional Veterans, spouses, representatives of stakeholder organizations, Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and subject-matter experts.
The Minister of Veterans Affairs and departmental officials also met with stakeholders, both virtually and face-to-face, in bi-lateral and multi-lateral settings, including technical briefings on new initiatives. Beginning in January 2018, the Minister and Deputy Minister of Veterans Affairs hosted Town Halls and Stakeholder Round Tables in locations across the country to share information and hear the concerns or other issues of Veterans, their families and stakeholder organizations.
Veterans Affairs Canada continues to conduct outreach activities through participation in seminars such as the Second Career Assistance Network (SCAN) Seminars and presentations to CAF members, sharing information with releasing members during transition interviews, and participating in events such as the Canada Army Run and Family Activity Days on Canadian Forces Bases.
Last Post Fund (voted)
- Start Date:
- N/A
- End Date:
- Ongoing
- Type of transfer payment:
- Grant
- Type of appropriation:
- This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
- Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions:
- 2016–17
- Strategic Outcome:
- Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada's efforts during war, military conflict and peace.
- Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture:
-
- 2.1 Canada Remembers Program
- 2.1.4 Funeral and Burial Program
- 2.1 Canada Remembers Program
- Description:
- The Last Post Fund (LPF) is a non-profit corporation that delivers the Funeral and Burial Program for Veterans Affairs Canada. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
Performance indicators, targets, and results
2.1 Canada Remembers Program
- Expected Result:
- Canadian Veterans and those who died in service are honoured and the memory of their achievements and sacrifices is preserved.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of Canadians who feel that VAC's remembrance programming effectively honours Veterans and those who died in service, and preserves the memory of their achievements and sacrifices. Target is 70%. Result achieved is 74%.
2.1.4 Funeral and Burial Program
- Expected Result:
- Financial support is provided to eligible Veterans for funeral and burial expenses.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of times that decisions are made and payments are processed for means-tested funeral and burial benefits within the published service standard of 30 calendar days. Target is 80%. Result achieved is 89%.
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework. Information on Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and lower-level programs results is available in the GC InfoBase.
| Type of transfer payment | 2015–16 Actual spending | 2016–17 Actual spending | 2017–18 Planned spending | 2017–18 Total authorities available for use | 2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 9,050,000 | 9,098,755 | 11,514,000 | 10,317,000 | 9,120,000 | (2,394,000) |
| Total contributions | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total other types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | 9,050,000 | 9,098,755 | 11,514,000 | 10,317,000 | 9,120,000 | (2,394,000) |
- Comments on Variance(s):
-
Variances between planned and actual expenditures occur due to timing differences. VAC Benefit Programs/Services are funded under quasi-statutory authority based on actual demand, therefore VAC updates its client and expenditure forecasts by program each year, based on actual results, to adjust projected trends for future demand. The 2017–18 Planned Spending amounts are based upon forecasts completed in 2016 as per the 2017–18 Departmental Plan (tabled in March 2017), and not the updated 2017 forecasts completed in fall 2017.
- Audits completed or planned:
- None
- Evaluations completed or planned:
- Planned – March 2022
- Engagements of applicants and recipients:
- National meetings specific to the LPF are held with VAC officials on a regular basis to discuss issues surrounding these files. In addition, the Director General, Commemoration, sits on the Governing Council and the Executive Committee of the LPF. The Department also engages this organization through regular correspondence.
Commonwealth War Graves Commission (voted)
- Start Date:
- N/A
- End Date:
- Ongoing
- Type of transfer payment:
- Grant
- Type of appropriation:
- This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
- Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions:
- N/A
- Strategic Outcome:
- Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada's efforts during war, military conflict and peace.
- Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture:
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- 2.1 Canada Remembers Program
- 2.1.3 Memorials and Cemetery Maintenance
- 2.1 Canada Remembers Program
- Description:
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The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) was established by Royal Charter in 1917. Its duties are to mark and maintain the graves of the members of the forces of the Commonwealth who were killed in the two World Wars, to build memorials to those who have no known grave and to keep records and registers of Canadian war dead. VAC maintains Canadian war graves and cemeteries through a partnership with the CWGC. There are 110,358 Canadian war dead commemorated in 75 countries around the world, including Canada. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
Performance indicators, targets, and results
2.1 Canada Remembers Program
- Expected Result:
- Canadian Veterans and those who died in service are honoured and the memory of their achievements and sacrifices is preserved.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of Canadians who feel that VAC's remembrance programming effectively honours Veterans and those who died in service, and preserves the memory of their achievements and sacrifices. Target is 70%. Result achieved is 74%.
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework. Information on Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and lower-level programs results is available in the GC InfoBase.
2.1.3 Memorial and Cemetery Maintenance
NOTE: The CWGC provides VAC with an annual report that outlines the work accomplished for Canada. VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework does not include a performance indicator or target specific to the CWGC transfer payment program.
| Type of transfer payment | 2015–16 Actual spending | 2016–17 Actual spending | 2017–18 Planned spending | 2017–18 Total authorities available for use | 2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 12,040,538 | 11,086,868 | 12,848,000 | 11,199,000 | 10,697,195 | (2,150,805) |
| Total contributions | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total other types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | 12,040,538 | 11,086,868 | 12,848,000 | 11,199,000 | 10,697,195 | (2,150,805) |
- Comments on Variance(s):
-
The variance between planned spending and actual spending in 2017–18 is a result of fluctuations in exchange rates in effect at the time payments are rendered. Forecasts are updated annually and future planned spending amounts will be adjusted accordingly.
- Audits completed or planned:
- None
- Evaluations completed or planned:
- Memorials completed - March 2018; Cemetery Maintenance planned - March 2022
- Engagements of applicants and recipients:
- National and international meetings specific to the CWGC are held with VAC officials on a regular basis to discuss issues surrounding these files. The Department also engages this organization through regular correspondence.
Contributions under the Commemorative Partnership Program (voted)
- Start Date:
- June 2000
- End Date:
- Ongoing
- Type of transfer payment:
- Contribution
- Type of appropriation:
- This program is appropriated annually through Estimates
- Fiscal Year for Terms & Conditions:
- 2016–17
- Strategic Outcome:
- Canadians remember and demonstrate their recognition of all those who served in Canada's efforts during war, military conflict and peace.
- Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture:
-
- 2.1 Canada Remembers Program
- 2.1.2 Commemorative Partnership Program
- 2.1 Canada Remembers Program
- Description:
-
The Commemorative Partnership Program expands the reach of remembrance programming by providing financial assistance for commemorative initiatives. These initiatives are undertaken by organizations that wish to ensure that the achievements of our Veterans and the fallen are not forgotten. As a result, Canadians have more opportunities to participate in remembrance activities. This program is delivered through operating funds, as well as funding from the following transfer payments: Grant for Commemorative Partnerships and contributions under the Commemorative Partnership Program. The TPP does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
Performance indicators, targets, and results
2.1 Canada Remembers Program
- Expected Result:
- Canadian Veterans and those who died in service are honoured and the memory of their achievements and sacrifices is preserved.
- Performance Indicator:
- % of Canadians who feel that VAC's remembrance programming effectively honours Veterans and those who died in service, and preserves the memory of their achievements and sacrifices. Target is 70%. Result achieved is 74%.
2.1 Commemorative Partnership Program
- Expected Result:
- Canadians have opportunities to participate in remembrance activities
- Performance Indicator:
- # of projects that received financial support under the Commemorative Partnership Program. Target is 225. Result achieved is 233.
The Performance Indicators and Targets listed above are based on VAC's 2017–18 Performance Measurement Framework. Information on Veterans Affairs Canada's programs and lower-level programs results is available in the GC InfoBase.
| Type of transfer payment | 2015–16 Actual spending | 2016–17 Actual spending | 2017–18 Planned spending | 2017–18 Total authorities available for use | 2017–18 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2017–18 actual minus 2017–18 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total contributions | 3,066,326 | 7,847,467 | 1,612,000 | 9,281,385 | 9,281,385 | 7,669,385 |
| Total other types of TPs | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | 3,066,326 | 7,847,467 | 1,612,000 | 9,281,385 | 9,281,385 | 7,669,385 |
- Comments on Variance(s):
- The variance between planned spending and actual spending in 2017–18 is primarily attributed to additional funding required for Invictus Games.
- Audits completed or planned:
- None
- Evaluations completed or planned:
- Completed March 2018
- Engagements of applicants and recipients:
- The Department engages applicants and recipients by posting program information and guidelines on its website and by liaising with current funding recipients and interested parties.