Minister of International Development appearance before the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and International Development (FAAE) on supplementary estimates (C) 2023-24 and main estimates 2024-25 - Supplementary estimates (C)

May 6, 2024
Published: September 3, 2024

Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development - Organization Summary

Explanation of Requirements (dollars)

Budgetary

Listing of Transfer Payments

Listing of Statutory Authorities

Items for inclusion in the Proposed Schedule 1 to the Appropriation Bill

(for the financial year ending March 31, 2024)

Supplementary estimates (C), 2023-24

Statutory Forecasts

Supplementary estimates (C), 2023-24

Expenditures by Purpose

Supplementary estimates (C), 2023-24

Budgetary Expenditures by Standard Object

This table shows the forecast of total expenditures by Standard Object, which includes the types of goods or services to be acquired, or the transfer payments to be made and the funds to be credited to the vote.

Definitions of standard objects available at: http://www.tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca/recgen/pceaf-gwcoa/2324/7-eng.html

Horizontal Items

The items listed in this table are horizontal initiatives and other jointly funded items. Both types of horizontal items generally involve two or more organizations with a formal funding agreement (e.g. Memorandum to Cabinet or Treasury Board submission). Through horizontal initiatives, the organizations work in partnership toward the achievement of shared outcomes. In jointly funded items, organizations receive incremental funding, and each independently contributes to the realization of the stated objective(s).

Supplementary estimates (C), 2023-24

Frozen Allotments in Voted Authorities

Parliamentary authority typically expires at the end of the fiscal year. For example, authorities approved through all appropriation acts for the fiscal year 2023–24 will expire on March 31, 2024 for most organizations.

During the fiscal year, the government can take decisions to adjust priorities or the implementation of individual initiatives. These decisions are effected by using frozen allotments to constrain appropriated authorities where necessary. At the end of the fiscal year, these frozen allotments are included in the lapse shown in Public Accounts.

For the fiscal year 2023-24, the total amount frozen in voted authorities is $X,XXX,XXX,XXX as of January XX, 2024. Most of these frozen allotments are due to the planned reprofiling of funds to future years as well as reductions stemming from the Budget 2023 Refocusing Government Spending and Realigning Previously Announced Spending exercises.

This annex summarizes, by category and department, all permanently frozen allotments included in voted authorities.

Categories of Frozen Allotments Reprofile

Reprofiling provides for unused authorities from one fiscal year to be made available in subsequent fiscal years, to reflect changes in the expected timing of program implementation. Unused funds in the current fiscal year are put into a frozen allotment. New Parliamentary authority is required for each future year of planned spending.

Transferred or reallocated

Throughout a fiscal year, organizations may transfer or reallocate funds between votes within their organization and to other organizations. Such adjustments may be effected through frozen allotments.

Reduction

An organization’s authorities are reduced when the funds are no longer available for the original purpose. This could happen because an initiative or program is canceled, or savings are identified to be returned to the fiscal framework.

Other

Other forecasted lapses are generally related to uncommitted authorities in the Treasury Board central votes.

2023-24 Supplementary estimates(C) By vote

• In the 2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C), Global Affairs Canada sought a total of $185.4M in funding including:
  • $123.6M in Vote 1 – Operating;
  • $26.7M in Vote 5 – Capital;
  • $14.8M in Vote 10 - Grants and Contributions;
  • $5.2M in Vote 15 – LES Pension; and
  • $15.1M in Statutory
• Funding being sought mainly includes the following:

Vote 1 - Operating

• $60.1M for increased costs related to inflation on foreign service allowance, locally engaged staff salaries and related benefits, currency fluctuations on operations incurred at missions abroad and increased payment and currency fluctuations of assessed contributions;
• $22.2M for Canada's response to the crisis in Haiti (horizontal item); and
• $12.5M to strengthen Canada's sanctions capacity and leadership (horizontal item).

Vote 5 - Capital

• $15.0M for an internal reallocation of resources for the Grants and Contributions Transformation project;
• $6.7M for the reinvestment of revenues from the sale or transfer of real property; and
• $3.8M to strengthen Canada's sanctions  capacity and leadership (horizontal item).

Vote 10 - Grants and Contributions

• $39.4M for increased costs related to inflation on foreign service allowance, locally engaged staff salaries and related benefits, currency fluctuations on operations incurred at missions abroad and increased payment and currency fluctuations of assessed contributions;
• $6.0M for Canada's response to the crisis in Haiti (horizontal item); and
• ($20.0M) for an internal reallocation of resources for the Grants and Contributions Transformation project.

Vote 15 - LES Pension

• $5.2M for increased costs related to inflation on foreign service allowance, locally engaged staff salaries and related benefits, currency fluctuations on operations incurred at missions abroad and increased payment and currency fluctuations of assessed

Statutory Funding

• $15.1M for contributions to employee benefit

Supplementary messages

• Global Affairs Canada has six different Votes:
  • Vote 1 is to fund the operations of the department, which is comprised of salaries, the operating costs to deliver our programs (Trade, Development, and Foreign Affairs), including operating expenditures at missions abroad, and other operational expenses such as travel and professional services.
  • Vote 5 is to cover capital expenditures, which are largely related to our Real Property program.
  • Vote 10 funds our grants and contributions expenditures including programming for international development and our assessed
  • Vote 15 is for expenditures relating to the costs of pension, insurance and benefits for locally engaged staff (LES).
• The following two Votes are technical in nature:
  • Vote 20 allows Global Affairs to make direct payments to International Financial Institutions, which are typically development banks.
  • The Statutory Vote includes the following items:
    • Direct payments for International Financial Institutions
    • Contributions to employees benefit plan
    • Minister’s salary and motor car allowances
    • Payments under the Diplomatic Service (special) Superannuation Act

Supporting facts and figures

• The following items represent the increases by Vote

(in thousands of dollars)

• The following items represent the transfer payments for Vote 10:

(in thousands of dollars)

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Statutory funding

• Through these 2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C), Global Affairs Canada is receiving a total of $15.1M in Statutory funding which only includes contributions to employee benefit plans.

Supplementary messages

• The total of $391.4M in statutory budgetary authorities are comprised of the following items:
  • Payments to International Financial Institutions – Direct Payments ($241.1M);
  • Contributions to employee benefit plans (EBP) ($149.1M);
  • Payments under the Diplomatic Service (Special) Superannuation Act, a legislative grant used to provide pension benefits to senior Global Affairs Canada officials posted abroad ($900,000); and
  • Ministers’ salaries and motor car allowances ($284,100).
• The $201.0M in statutory non-budgetary authorities is for the payments to International Financial Institutions – Capital subscriptions.

Background

• Expenditure authority is provided in two ways: Appropriation Acts that specify the amounts and purposes for which funds can be spent; and other specific statutes that authorize payments and set out the amounts and time periods for those payments. The amounts approved in Appropriation Acts are referred to as voted amounts, and the expenditure authorities provided through other statutes are called statutory authorities.

Supporting facts and figures

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Funding for Canada's response to the crisis in Haiti

• Global Affairs Canada is requesting funding of $28.6M for 2023- 24 via Supplementary Estimates C to support Canada’s initial response to supporting the crisis in Haiti.
• In May 2023, following an off-cycle funding decision, the Department of Finance allocated up to $22.5M in operating funding for 2023-24.
• In October 2023, through a second off-cycle funding decision, the Department of Finance allocated up to $20.3M in Grants and contributions funding over three years, beginning in 2023-24 to support and facilitate the training and, if necessary, for infrastructure rehabilitation of the Haitian National Police.

Supplementary messages

In total, Global Affairs Canada is seeking $42.8M (excluding PSPC Accommodations and SSC Information Technology costs) over 3 years (2023- 24 to 2025-26).

Global Affairs Canada is seeking Treasury Board Authority to access the following:

1. $22.5M to support establishment of the International Security Assistance Coordination Group. Through the Group, Canada will lead and facilitate collaboration among partners from Haiti, donors’ nations and international organizations in order to effectively respond to current crisis, and;
2. $20.3M over three years, beginning in 2023-24, to support and facilitate the training and, if necessary, for infrastructure rehabilitation of the Haitian National Police.

Expected results

Canada has developed a whole-of-government response in Haiti integrating four thematic pillars: 1) Diplomatic Engagement 2) Sanctions and Other Legal Measures; Humanitarian and Development Assistance; and 4) Security The overall objective of this approach is to support Haitian authorities' efforts to ensure the free and sustainable movement of fuel and humanitarian goods, and by extension, to help create the conditions for Haiti's greater political stability and an inclusive political dialogue leading towards restoration of democratic institutions through elections. Canada is to facilitate the functioning of structures and implementation of activities in support of Canada’s whole-of-government response to the crisis in Haiti by:

1. staffing the Haiti Interdepartmental Task Force;
2. standing up the International Security Assistance Group;
3. supporting the Haiti Integrated Intelligence Cell;
4. supporting training solutions for the Haitian National Police; and
5. enabling the department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces provide protection and other activities included in the whole-of-government

Background

Haiti faces an escalating political, humanitarian, and security catastrophe. Multiple political crises, systematic impunity, and a lack of public capacity and resources to provide basic services to vulnerable communities have caused widespread poverty and acute fragility.

The departure of United Nations forces in October 2021 and the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021 have led to increased insecurity. Gang violence and territory control have caused the relocation of tens of thousands of Haitians, one of the world's highest per capita kidnapping rates, increased conflict-related sexual violence, and over 2100 homicides in 2022 (a 35% rise from 2021).

Despite political unrest, 200 gangs continue to grow operations and territory with access to increasingly sophisticated weapons, including heavy weapons smuggled into Haiti. Gangs rule over 60% of Port-au-Prince and are expanding elsewhere. The security situation is worse than in decades and is worsening.

In March 2023, following the approval and ratification of a Memorandum to Cabinet, an off-cycle funding decision approved up to $95M in 2023-24 for Global Affairs Canada, funded through the existing 2023-24 International Assistance Envelope Crisis Pool to provide non-lethal equipment and financial assistance to the Haitian National Police, and up to $5M from the department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces existing resources to support lethal and non-lethal military aid to the Haitian National Police. Prime Minister Trudeau announced the $100M would be used "to bolster Haitian-led solutions to the crisis and support peace and security".

In May 2023, through a second off-cycle funding decision, the Department of Finance allocated up to $23.6M in 2023-24 to Global Affairs Canada, less $1.1M from Global Affairs Canada’s existing resources, to continue staffing the Interdepartmental Task Force and support the stand-up of the International Security Assistance Group and up to $7.7M to the department of National Defence and Canadian Armed Forces for force protection and support to the Interdepartmental Task Force. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police was allocated $2.1M for 2023-24 to support the Haiti Integrated Intelligence Cell.

In October 2023, through a third off-cycle funding decision, the Department of Finance allocated up to $20.3M funding over three years, beginning in 2023-24 to Global Affairs Canada, to support and facilitate the training and, if necessary, for infrastructure rehabilitation of the Haitian National Police. These activities were announced by Prime Minister Trudeau during the CARICOM summit meeting in Ottawa on October 18, 2023.

Supporting facts and figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

Allocation by Transfer Payments:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Funding to strengthen Canada's sanctions capacity and leadership (horizontal item)

• Global Affairs Canada is requesting funding of $17.5M for 2023- 24 via Supplementary Estimates C to strengthen its capacity to effectively implement and manage Canada’s sanctions regime.
• In October 2022, the Prime Minister announced new funding of $76M over six years (since re-profiled to five years), and $8.9M ongoing thereafter, to Global Affairs Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Department of Finance to strengthen Canada’s capacity to implement sanctions.
• In addition, a funding decision was taken in June 2023 to provide $28.1M over three years, with no funding ongoing thereafter, to Global Affairs Canada to manage the seizure, application for forfeiture and possible disposal of physical assets believed to be owned by sanctioned persons.

Supplementary messages

• In total, Global Affairs Canada will be requesting $66.8M (excluding PSPC Accommodations and SSC Information Technology costs) over 5 years (2023-24 to 2027-28), and $3.8M ongoing thereafter.
• This funding will be used to:
  • Strengthen Canada’s capacity to implement sanctions, including through a dedicated bureau at Global Affairs Canada (adding up to 37 full time equivalents); and
  • Establish a source of funds to manage the seizure, application for forfeiture and possible disposal of assets believed to be owned by sanctioned individuals and entities, pursuant to new authorities under Canadian autonomous sanctions legislation.
• The pressing need to access the funding, including to reimburse Public Services and Procurement Canada for ongoing costs related to the management of an aircraft seized by the Government of Canada in June 2023, underscores the importance of receiving the funding via Supplementary Estimates (C).

Expected results

• Through this initiative, Global Affairs Canada will:
  Immediate Outcomes
  • Augment its operational capacity to coordinate Canada’s sanctions;
  • Increased its capacity to provide guidance to the Canadian public, including the private sector; and
  • Process requests for sanctions-related permits, certificates, and de- listings in a timely manner.
• Intermediate Outcomes
  • Increase tracking and assessment capacity of Canada’s sanctions regime; and
  • Increase evidence-based research on the impact and effectiveness of sanctions
• Ultimate Outcome
  • Increase awareness among the Canadian public and private sector of how to engage in international business and international assistance in accordance with sanctions.

Background

• Since the passage of the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act in 2017, Canada’s approach to sanctions as a targeted diplomatic tool of last resort has shifted significantly to become a foreign policy tool that is used more frequently to address the most pressing and egregious international issues, including human rights violations and threats to international peace and security.
• Canada’s use of sanctions has increased significantly since the beginning of This is largely attributable to the rapid expansion of sanctions measures in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine but is also linked to the development of important new sanctions measures to respond to ongoing crises in Haiti, Iran, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.
• A knock-on effect of the increase in the number and frequency of sanctions measures has been a related increase in the resources needed to implement the measures. Since the beginning of 2022, Global Affairs Canada has seen an unprecedented increase in the number of:
  • Delisting applications, from individuals/entities seeking their removal from Canadian sanctions;
  • Permit applications, from individuals/entities seeking an exemption for activities that could potentially be impacted by sanctions;
  • Referrals from the Canada Border Services Agency, to review imports and exports of good potentially prohibited by sanctions; and
  • Inquiries and requests for information, including from other government departments, crown corporations, provinces and territories, enforcement agencies and Canada’s mission abroad, regarding now to navigate
• In June 2022, changes to the Justice for Victims of Corrupt Foreign Officials Act and the Special Economic Measures Act came into force providing the Government of Canada with the authorities to seize and forfeit assets of individuals and/or entities sanctioned under these pieces of legislation. Under these authorities, proceeds from the disposal of forfeited assets are required to be used to compensate victims, fund recovery or reconstruction efforts, or support the restoration of international peace and security. Although seizure and forfeiture of sanctioned property not linked with criminality is actively discussed among G7 partners, Canada is the first G7 country to pass legislation specifically related to the seizure and forfeiture of property belonging to sanctioned persons.
• The funding being sought will help to:
  • address the ongoing resource constraints within Global Affairs Canada to effectively implement an ever-increasing suite of sanctions measures; and
  • provide a source of funds to manage the seizure, application for forfeiture and possible disposal of assets believed to be owned by sanctioned persons (funding was not originally allocated to do so when the authorities themselves entered into force).

Supporting Facts and Figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Funding for hosting the Canada-CARICOM Summit and the North American Leaders' Summit

• Global Affairs Canada is requesting funding of 11.6M for 2023- 24 via Supplementary Estimates C to host the Canada- Caribbean Community Summit and the North American Leaders’ Summit. The latter is being postponed to 2024-25.
• In November 2023, the Minister of Finance approved this funding request.

Supplementary messages

• In total, Global Affairs Canada will be requesting $11.6M (excluding PSPC Accommodations and SSC Information Technology costs) in 2023-24
• The government of Canada is committed to global engagement as a cornerstone of Canadian foreign At a time of sharper geopolitical and economic competition, rising security concerns, pressures on supply chains and a climate crisis, Canada has a heightened interest in strengthening relationships with key international partners, building the trust and collaboration needed to face shared challenges. In that context, Canada committed to the Canada-Caribbean Community Summit (held in Ottawa, October 17-19, 2023) and the eleventh North American Leaders’ Summit during fiscal year 2023-24 (location and dates remain to be confirmed).

Expected results

The Canada-Caribbean Community Summit and the eleventh North American Leaders’ Summit will contribute to Global Affairs Canada’s core responsibility to promote Canada’s interests and values through diplomacy, advocacy, and engagement. They align with Global Affairs Canada’s Departmental Plan 2023-24, the Minister of Foreign Affairs’ Mandate Letter, and the Performance Information Profile for the Americas Policy and Diplomacy Program. Past Summits have helped to advance discussions on bilateral irritants or resolved outstanding requests.

The Canada-Caribbean Community Summit (held in Ottawa, Oct. 17-19) helped Canada build consensus with the participating countries on issues of common interest. The Summit has delivered important results at the immediate and intermediate outcome levels; most of these results have exceeded expectations. For instance, 105 key influencers and decision-makers (39 female and 66 male) were reached during the Summit – more than three times the number originally targeted. Canada also facilitated 36 engagements during the Summit period - triple the number targeted. Agreement was reached at the Summit on seven deliverables advanced by Canada, one more than originally planned. Coverage in traditional and social media have also exceeded expectations.

The eleventh North American Leaders Summit is expected to further strengthen trilateral cooperation on shared priorities among Canada, the United States and Mexico. A robust eleventh North American Leaders Summit Action Plan with deliverables would be a key outcome and would guide trilateral cooperation in 2024.

Background

• The Caribbean Community is a regional grouping of 15 full members, and 5 associate members whose mandate is to promote economic integration, foreign policy coordination, human and social development and security. The Canada- Caribbean Community Summit would be restricted to the 14 full sovereign members.
  
  As an influential regional bloc and ally, the Caribbean Community can help Canada advance key elements of our foreign policy agenda, including political, economic, and security interests, and counter destabilizing forces in the region and hemisphere. Canada-Caribbean Community collaboration on restoring security in Haiti is an example of this strategic cooperation.

Supporting Facts and Figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

Since the North American Leaders Summit has been postponed, the funding received in 2023-24 will be carry forward to 2024-25.

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Funding to establish the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence (horizontal item)

• Global Affairs Canada is requesting $7.6M for 2023-24 via Supplementary Estimates C to support the establishment of the NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence.
• The 2023 Federal Budget announced funding of $40.4M over 5 years ($20.2M for Global Affairs Canada and $20.2M for the Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces) and $7.0M ongoing thereafter ($2.5M for Global Affairs Canada and $4.5M for the Department of National Defence/Canadian Armed Forces).

Supplementary messages

• In total, Global Affairs Canada will be requesting $15.2M (excluding PSPC Accommodations and SSC Information Technology costs) over 5 years (2023-24 to 2027-28) and $1.8M per year thereafter.
• Two Memorandum to Cabinet approved respectively in May 2021 and in February 2023 supported new funding to establish and launch the Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence
• The new resources are required for Global Affairs Canada and the Department of National Defence, the departmental co-leads of this initiative, to support Canada’s leadership in the Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence and the required level of Canadian policy expertise on climate and security issues to inform this role.

Expected results

Through this initiative, Global Affairs Canada will support the realization of the Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence’s unique potential to convene and collaborate with experts from across the climate change and security nexus and facilitate a multidisciplinary policy development environment. It will contribute to:

• Enhancing climate change and security understanding and coordination;
• Collaborating with international organizations;
• Advancing and improving NATO’s work on climate and security;
• Assisting in the development of NATO policies, doctrine, standards and best practices;
• Integrating the expertise of non-military subject matter experts with defence and military actors; and
• Establishing partnerships with diverse groups, including academia, civil society and

Background

Prime Minister Trudeau announced Canada’s proposal to establish and become Framework Nation for a NATO Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence at the June 2021 NATO Summit. NATO officially accepted Canada’s formal offer to establish the Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence in May 2022. On July 2023, Canada joined 11 Allies to launch the Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence by signing its Operational Memorandum of Understanding at the NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania.

The Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence will enable NATO, its Allies and Partners, and other global actors, to better understand and address the security challenges associated with climate change. The Centre will support NATO’s work on climate and security; provide Allies with a central location to pool their knowledge; develop effective responses to the security impacts of climate change; and can provide a platform for outreach with diverse global actors addressing elements of this same challenge.

In September 2023, Global Affairs Canada hosted 11 Sponsoring Nations of the Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence to participate in the first meeting of the Centre’s governing Steering Committee. Director General for International Security Policy Alison Grant chaired the meeting for Canada as the Framework Nation, with the Department of National Defence’s Director General for International Security Major General Greg Smith as Canada’s voting representative on the committee. As part of the Meeting outcomes, the Steering Committee validated five Climate Change and Security Centre of Excellence foundational documents, paving the way for the Centre to achieve full NATO accreditation.

Supporting facts and figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Reinvestment of revenues from the sale or transfer of real property

• Global Affairs Canada is seeking access to $6.7M of proceeds for sale in the Capital Vote to address in-year pressures.
• Results shows that Global Affairs Canada is currently facing significant financial pressures in the Capital Vote. This can mostly be explained by the Global Affairs Canada’s capital

Supplementary messages

• The current investment plan was developed based on only utilizing confirmed revenue sources, to complete the projects listed, which included a conservative approach with respect to the identification of proceeds of sale. As such, it was decided to access the available proceed of sales instead of doing a vote transfer from the Operating vote which is already under in-year financial pressures.
• We can confirm that reducing the available Proceeds of Sale would not have an impact on the capacity of the department to implement the projects included in the investment plan.

Supporting facts and figures

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2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Funding for the Renewal of the Business Women in International Trade Initiative

• Global Affairs Canada is requesting funding of $2.0M for 2023- 24 via the Supplementary Estimates C to support the funding renewal of the Business Women in International Trade
• In August, an off-cycle funding decision approved $6.4M over three years, starting in 2023-24, to support the renewal of the Business Women in International Trade initiative.

Supplementary messages

• In total Global Affairs Canada will be requesting $5.9M (excluding PSPC and SSC costs), over three years, from 2023-24 to 2025-26.
• Delivered by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service within Global Affairs Canada, Business Women in International Trade is a longstanding initiative that provides support for Canadian women-owned and women- led businesses to help them export to international markets.
• Renewed funding will support eight full-time equivalents and operating funds to ensure the continuation of the Business Women in International Trade initiative.
• The Business Women in International Trade initiative aligns with the priorities and commitments of the Government of Canada, including priorities outlined in the Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade, and Economic Development’s 2021 Mandate Letter: to pursue opportunities more broadly for market diversification; to advance Canada's export diversification strategy; and to ensure that Canadian workers and businesses receive necessary support.

Expected results

The continuation of the Business Women in International Trade initiative will allow the Trade Commissioner Service to continue to provide support for women-owned and women-led businesses to help them access international export opportunities. The initiative supports Government of Canada priorities, including the Export Diversification Strategy and the advancement of an inclusive approach to trade, as well as Global Affairs Canada’s Core Responsibility of ensuring “Canadian exporters and innovators are successful in their international business development efforts”. Existing Trade Commissioner Service Key Performance Indicators will be used to monitor and assess the outcomes of this initiative as they relate to Departmental Results Framework.

Background

The Business Women in International Trade initiative was established in 1997 to support Canadian women entrepreneurs in their international business expansion efforts. The Business Women in International Trade initiative is managed by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service within Global Affairs Canada. In 2018, Innovation, Science, and Economic Development launched the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a $6B investment seeking to double the number of women-owned enterprises by 2025. This strategy allocated $10M over five years (commencing in 2018-19) to expand the Trade Commissioner Service’s Business Women in International Trade. Funding for the Business Women in International Trade initiative sunset on March 23, 2023. In August 2023, the Business Women in International Trade initiative was renewed through an off-cycle decision to receive $6.4M over three years, starting in 2023-24.

Supporting facts and figures

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2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Funding to support national security and intelligence review requirements (horizontal item)

• Global Affairs Canada is requesting funding of $1.8M for 2023- 24 via Supplementary Estimates C to support resourcing departments and agencies to meet national security and intelligence review requirements.
• Budget 2023 announced funding of $5.8M over two years and nothing thereafter.

Supplementary messages

• In total, Global Affairs Canada will be requesting $4.0M (excluding PSPC Accommodations and SSC Information Technology costs) over two years from 2023-24 to 2024-25.
• Global Affairs Canada is a core member of the security and intelligence community and among the top five most impacted of the 18 organizations obligated to respond to requests for review by the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians and the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency.
• Through this initiative, Global Affairs Canada will strengthening the overall accountability framework in national security and intelligence.
• The funds will be used to expand the External Review and Transparency Unit from the current level of seven Full Time Employes to 12.8 positions in 2023- 24 and a total of 17.3 positions for 2024-25.

Expected results

While the Department has made substantial progress in responding to the new review requirements through temporary resourcing, funding an ongoing unit is no longer sustainable. The proposal augments the capacity of Global Affairs Canada to meet the ongoing and growing external review requirements by expanding the External Review and Transparency Unit to better enabling functions supporting the review process and enhance coordination with other agencies. It serves as a “single window” and is a best practice in supporting external review. Liaison units have proven to be the most efficient way to triage review body requests, and the model also mirrors the approach that the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency and the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians have indicated as their preference.

Background

This proposal follows up the 2017 Memorandum to Cabinet “Protecting Rights and Freedoms and Enhancing Canada’s National Security Framework”. In 2022, a government-wide process to seek permanent funding for departments’ external review activities was led by Privy Council Office and was signaled as a priority for the Clerk. The total cost of the proposal is $42.6M over two years, $18.3M in 2023-24 and $24.3M in 2024-25.

Supporting facts and figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Transfers from various organizations to support departmental staff located at missions abroad

• Through the Supplementary Estimates (C), Global Affairs Canada will receive the following transfers from Other Government Departments to provide support to departmental staff located at missions abroad:
  

  Partner	Total
  Canadian Security Intelligence Service	2,600,000
  Communications Security Establishment	142,310
  Royal Canadian Mounted Police	67,228
  Total	2,809,538

• Global Affairs Canada is a common service provider for Government of Canada operations abroad and receives compensation for the increased cost of operations resulting from additional staff being posted at Canadian missions abroad by other government departments.
• Transfers to Global Affairs Canada are to cover the common services costs for new staff posted abroad to support Canada’s network, including those related to: Foreign Services Directives and relocation, Real Property, Security, Information Management and Information Technology and all the common services costs incurred at missions abroad to support their staff.

Supporting facts and figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Transfer to the Treasury Board Secretariat for the Financial Community Developmental programs and initiatives

• Global Affairs Canada is transferring $10,000 to the Treasury Board Secretariat for 2023-24 via Supplementary Estimates C to support the Financial Management Community Development Team Programs and Initiatives.
• To ensure the leadership development needs would be met as the Financial Management community matured and the environment evolved, a three-year costing model and a resulting Memorandum of Understanding was approved. This funding enabled the Office of the Comptroller General to support program delivery and services from 2023-24 to 2028-29.
• The renewal of the Memorandum of Understanding with an enhanced funding model was presented and approved at the June 23, 2023, Chief Financial Officer Talent Management Advisory Committee meeting.

Supplementary messages

• In total, Global Affairs Canada will be transferring $196,755 over six years (from 2023-24 to 2028-29).
• Recruitment efforts will be further A recruitment strategy will be developed and implemented to increase collaboration and partnership across the Financial Management community. This will have a positive impact on both departments and applicants, as a united strategy will improve consistency in hiring practices, reduce duplication of efforts and identify critical skillsets that are required of the future workforce. It will further strengthen the Financial Management Community Development brand within the Financial Management community and beyond.

Expected results

The Memorandum of Understanding renewal will provide the Financial Management Community Development team, within the Office of the Comptroller General, the critical resources to continue and strengthen programming and community support at a central level. The Office of the Comptroller General will play an enhanced leadership role in a fast-paced and changing landscape, ensuring the community possesses the relevant skillsets to adapt and thrive through their programming and community support.

Global Affairs Canada will be responsible to:

• Promote various developmental programs within the department;
• Promote collective staffing initiatives within the department;
• If necessary, participate in various collective staffing initiatives; and
• Promote IDEA initiatives throughout their respective.

The TBS will be responsible to:

• Fully administer all developmental programs mentioned above;
• Develop and implement a staffing and data strategy as mentioned above;
• Report on an annual basis to Talent Management Advisory Committee; and
• Assess the success of the initiatives and the possibility of renewing the Memorandum of Results of the assessment will be provided to all contributing departments and agencies.

Background

To ensure the leadership development needs would be met as the Financial Management community matured and the environment evolved, a three-year costing model and a resulting Memorandum of Understanding transferring funds was approved. This funding enabled the Office of the Comptroller General to support program delivery and services from 2021-22 to 2023-24.

To ensure we continue to innovate and ensure relevance, and alignment to the Data Strategy for the Federal Public Service, a data strategy will be developed and will provide leaders with a clearer understanding of the community. Through data collection and analysis, systemic gaps and barriers can be identified and inform leaders of any necessary changes to ensure a vibrant and sustainable workforce.

Supporting facts and figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Transfer to the Treasury Board Secretariat for the Transfer Payments Innovation Agenda

• Global Affairs Canada is transferring $15,000 to the Treasury Board Secretariat for 2023-24 via Supplementary Estimates C to support the Policy on Transfer Payments Innovation Agenda.

Supplementary messages

• In total, Global Affairs Canada will be transferring $165,000 over 4 years (2023-24 to 2026-27).
• The Policy on Transfer Payments Innovation Agenda will enable Treasury Board Secretariat-Office of Comptroller General, in collaboration with departments and agencies, to build upon its existing capacity and establish a centralized, enabling function for Treasury Board Secretariat leadership across the federal family in the agenda’s key domains of digital and data; policies and processes; and people and culture.
• It contributes to enterprise-wide harmonization and standardization. It will also support the identification of systemic efficiencies, leveraging work across Grants and Contributions communities.

Expected results

Contributing departments will support the Office of the Comptroller General’s Policy on Transfer Payments Innovation Agenda. The agenda will be led by the Office of the Comptroller General-Financial Management Service, in partnership with the transfer payment community. Financial support from the largest seventeen Grants and Contributions delivery departments to cover incremental costs was identified as the most cost-effective strategy to support the broader transfer payment community.

Global Affairs Canada will be responsible to:

• Work collaboratively with the Treasury Board Secretariat and departmental colleagues to advance key deliverables of this Memorandum of Understanding including the identification and ranking of priorities for an annual evergreen workplan, leveraging the existing Director/Director General and Assistant Deputy Minister Interdepartmental Committees on Transfer Payments;
• Promote the Policy on Transfer Payments Renewal and Innovation Agenda, providing departmental feedback as needed; and
• Participate actively in various workshops or planning sessions.

The Treasury Board Secretariat will be responsible to:

• Develop and implement a resourcing strategy to deliver on the above;
• Report on an annual basis to the Assistant Deputy Minister Interdepartmental Committee on Transfer Payments; and
• Perform an assessment during 2026-27, to review overall results and explore the possibility of renewal. Results of the assessment will be provided to all contributing departments and agencies.

Background

Lessons learned from the Grants and Contributions design and delivery of pandemic- related programming over the past three years, advances in technology for both internal and external service delivery, and the Budget 2023 imperative to realize efficiency savings, have all resulted in an increased focus and opportunity for an enterprise-wide Policy on Transfer Payments Renewal and Innovation Agenda.

Based on consultations, in order for the Office of the Comptroller General’s-Financial Management Services to successfully deliver an Innovation Agenda, the Transfer Payment Policy Centre will need to build upon its existing capacity which currently leads the development of guidance, advice and interpretation of the Policy to departments and agencies, including related policy instruments and guidance documents, and which provides policy guidance, interpretation and advice for Memorandums to Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions through liaison with Program Sector analysts in their advice to departments. The existing team also supports communities of practice across government, in part through the Director\Director General and Assistant Deputy Minister Interdepartmental Steering Committees it leads.

This Memorandum of Understanding has been developed following a meeting of the Assistant Deputy Minister Committee on Transfer Payments held on May 4th, 2023, where we collectively recognized that a centralized function was vital to support a more enabling leadership role for the Treasury Board Secretariat across the federal family, beyond the core Policy oversight and renewal function, to support enterprise- wide harmonization and alignment. In particular, the direction established the need to rebuild capacity within the Treasury Board Secretariat to play an integration role and to support the mandate for modernization within the domain of grants and contributions, while also acknowledging the value of departments working together and leveraging work across the system.

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Allocation by Core Responsibility:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Transfer to the National Arts Centre Corporation for Canada's participation at World Expo Osaka 2025

• Global Affairs Canada is transferring $2.0M to the National Arts Centre for 2023-24 via Supplementary Estimates C in support of Canada’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka.

Supplementary messages

Per the Memorandum of Understanding financial arrangement, the amount is allotted to develop, plan, program and produce Canadian cultural and artistic performances in the context of Expo 2025 Osaka, an international event to be held in Japan from April 13, 2025, to October 13, 2025. These funds are not to be used to finance ongoing operations in the delivery of the National Arts Centre's mandate for which it has been appropriated funds from Parliament.

Expected results

The National Arts Centre will collaborate with Global Affairs Canada and its Canada Pavilion contractors and partners on presenting the Cultural programming for Canada at Expo 2025 Osaka as part of an integrated design concept, starting at the development phase, by providing cultural and technical input, by curating and producing performing arts programming on site, and by seeking opportunities for cross-collaborations and partnerships that can help deliver a relevant and successful Cultural Program at Expo 2025 Osaka.

Background

Global Affairs Canada, on behalf of the Government of Canada, has the mandate to plan, coordinate and implement Canada’s participation in Expo 2025 Osaka. The theme of the expo, Designing Future Society for Our Lives, and its 3 subthemes, Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives, are the focus for the Expo Organiser and international participants to develop their pavilion programming to engage visitors, both physically and virtually.

The purpose of the transfer is to establish the activities, including roles and responsibilities, for the Memorandum of Understanding participants to explore collaborative initiatives or similar activities related to the National Arts Centre advice on and execution of curated cultural programme and live performances as part of Canada’s participation at Expo 2025 Osaka.

The main attraction of the Canada Pavilion will be the Public Presentation and exhibition area, which will be central to the integrated visitor experience. Canada’s diverse cultural offering will be on display with dedicated stages/performance areas at the Pavilion and at Expo site. The stage and/or performance area will be designed for a variety of possible disciplines and audiences and be adaptable and suitable for various weather conditions. Performances/activities may be live, virtual or hybrid and include amateur and professional shows, as well as activities such as culinary or collaborative presentations that actively engage audiences.

While the Public Presentation is the main exhibit and attraction for visitors, the related complementary/event programming (for example, cultural performances and thematic events) is an important dimension of the Canada Pavilion experience. All key pavilion spaces and surfaces must be designed to be programmable (sound, light, video, etc.) and adaptable to new or temporary programming options, such as experiential art installations, temporary exhibits, or sound and light shows. Canada will develop complementary programming to be delivered during the Expo, including cultural, trade and promotional events, and other special experiences for the public and/or invited guests.

Supporting facts and figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Transfer to the Department of Natural Resources to support the Forests and Climate Leaders' Partnership

• Global Affairs Canada is transferring $2.5M to Natural Resources Canada for 2023-24 via Supplementary Estimates C to support the climate finance project Forests and Climate Leader’s Partnership Country packages for forest, nature and climate.
• This funding falls under the Emerging Priorities Fund of the $5.3B 2021-2026 Climate Finance commitment.

Supplementary messages

• In total, Global Affairs Canada will be transferring $2.5M for 2023-24
• Country Packages for Forests, Nature and Climate are integrated packages of technical, financial, and diplomatic support; investment; and business partnerships. They engage a range of public, private, multilateral and philanthropic institutions in an actively coordinated arrangement to support the implementation of a country’s raised ambitions on climate, forests and biodiversity. Country Packages begin based on a trusting dialogue between host countries and their international Packages have the potential to match the scale of the challenge faced by a country in meeting its raised ambition by pooling, coordinating, and catalyzing new and additional international sources of funding. Enhanced coordination between international partners, domestic institutions and implementing agencies and the private sector operating in those areas will help ensure that scarce concessional and grant capital is fit-for-purpose and deployed in efficient instruments to mobilize the necessary scale of finance. Country packages also aim to reduce transaction costs for all actors involved. A Country Package will be bespoken to the priorities and circumstances of the host country. The content, structure, and coordination approach of a Package would be driven by the host country and therefore be highly customized to reflect the ambitions, capacities, challenges, and current programs of the host, and capacities of interested partners. Country Packages could help drive support for conservation, restoration, and sustainable agriculture, and other economic activities consistent with host government Nationally Determined Contributions and National Biodiversity Strategies and Action Plans. For other partners, country packages could help reduce overlaps (and gaps) in programs and financing, generate opportunities for co-investment and blended finance, help unlock barriers to investment, and help better synchronize policy, finance, and investment around a mutually recognized set of goals. Options are being explored with the United Nations Development Fund on the best Country Package to support that will meet Canada’s international priorities and those of the Forests and Climate Leader’s Partnership.

Expected results

Through this funding, Global Affairs Canada will contribute to global efforts to reduce deforestation and improve climate outcomes in Africa where needs for innovative solutions to deal with deforestation and land degradation issues are the most urgent. The Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership, a leader level commitment, is committed to accelerating momentum to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation by 2030. The Action Aras of the Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership are designed to address the climate and biodiversity crises and are aligned with Canada’s international priorities. This funding will demonstrate Canada’s commitment to advancing efforts to halt deforestation.

Background

The Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership will support Canada’s $5.3B climate finance commitment objectives on climate change adaptation, climate-smart agriculture, nature-based solutions and deforestation. The Forest and Climate Leaders Partnership will also align with Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy and the climate finance commitment’s policy objective of at least 80% of climate projects integrating gender equality.

Supporting facts and figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

Allocation by Transfer Payments:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Transfer to the Department of Environment to support the Africa Adaptation Initiative Food Security Accelerator

• Global Affairs Canada is transferring $5M to Environment and Climate Change Canada for 2023-24 via Supplementary Estimates C to support the Africa Adaptation Initiative Food Security Accelerator.
• The funding falls under the Emerging Priorities Fund (2023-24) from the $5.3B (2021-2026) climate finance commitment.

Supplementary messages

• In total, Global Affairs Canada is transferring $5M for 2023-24
• This $5M will provide support to the Africa Adaptation Initiative Food Security Accelerator which is implemented by the Africa Adaptation Initiative. The program will be led by Environment and Climate Change Canada and delivered as a The initiative will build on Canada’s efforts to tackle food security. This includes support for technical assistance, and research, pilot and demonstration interventions for adaptation projects as well as using grants towards a blended finance facility to catalyze capital for local agricultural small and medium enterprises in Africa.

Expected results

The facility will ensure a strong alignment and will contribute to the objectives of existing and new adaptation initiatives targeting agriculture in Africa. The Accelerator will help identify, structure, and de-risk a pipeline of transformative adaptation investments in food security, helping to unlock private capital that is already standing ready to invest in these innovative solutions, ranging from cold storage logistics to climate resilient agriculture and post harvesting processes.

Background

The Africa Adaptation Initiative Food Security Accelerator was announced at an event co-hosted by the United States of America and Egypt in conjunction with COP27. The United States of America is providing $20M in support of this initiative.

Supporting facts and figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

Allocation by Transfer Payments:

Supplementary estimates (C), 2023-24 Public Accounts 2022-23 – Overview

• The Public Accounts of Canada is a report prepared annually by the Receiver General of Canada.
• The Public Accounts contain all government expenditures and revenues, accounts receivables, loans, assets and related reserves that are deemed necessary to present a fair picture of the Government of Canada’s financial position. They also highlight, among other things, any losses of public money and property and explain the nature of lapses at year-end.
• The financial information of each individual department and agency are rolled up into the Public Accounts of Canada.

Supplementary messages

• Each year, the President of the Treasury Board tables a detailed report of the financial transactions of all government departments and agencies, entitled the Public Accounts of Canada.
• The report must be tabled on or before December 31 following the end of the fiscal year to which the accounts apply; or, if the House is not sitting, on any of the first 15 subsequent sitting As a matter of tradition only, the Public Accounts are addressed to the Governor General.
• The fundamental purpose of the Public Accounts of Canada is to provide information to Parliament, and thus to the public, which will enable them to understand and evaluate the financial position and transactions of the
• Two constitutional principles underlie the public accounting system: that duties and revenues accruing to the Government of Canada form one Consolidated Revenue Fund, and that the balance of the Fund after certain prior charges is appropriated by the Parliament of Canada for the public service.

Supplementary estimates (C), 2023-24 Public Accounts 2022-23 – Losses

• The Public Accounts of Canada reports losses of public money or property due to offenses, illegal acts, accidents or accidental destruction. Total losses of public money and property reported in the Public Accounts for Global Affairs Canada in 2022-23 were $89,000.
• Global Affairs Canada has strengthened internal controls around the use of mobile devices and promoted awareness around fraud and the safeguarding of its assets.

Supporting facts and figures

Losses reported in the 2022-23 Public Accounts include:

• Loss, theft or misappropriation of cash and unauthorized or fraudulent use of acquisition or travel card ($8,000); and
• Accidental losses or damages of smartphones, laptops, SecurID tokens, materials, tools or supplies ($81,000).

Supplementary estimates (C), 2023-24 Public Accounts 2022-23 – Travel and Conferences

• Travel information is disclosed as part of the Public Accounts of Canada, including Travel of Ministers’ Offices (Volume III-Section 10).
• These expenditures are incurred by ministers, Parliamentary Secretaries, and Ministers’ staff in the course of their duties on behalf of Global Affairs Canada.
• Expenditures, including travel, for Canadian representation at International Conferences and Meetings are also reported in Volume III-Section 11 of the Public Accounts of Canada.

Supplementary messages

• Expenditures for Canadian Representation at International Conferences and Meetings are also included in the Public Accounts (Vol III - Section 11). This includes expenditures such as travel, hospitality and conference fees that are covered under the department’s International Conference Allotment that is approved by Cabinet to fund the protocol activities of the Governor General and the Prime Minister of Canada during official visits abroad. The allotment also supports the participation of Global Affairs Canada portfolio ministers and their official delegations in major multilateral international conferences defined as a congress, convention, briefing seminar or other formal gathering in one location outside Canada, that deals with topics related to government of Canada objectives and priorities.
• This statement also contains travel costs incurred during each visit or conference that appear separately on the “Travel Expenditures for Canadian Representation at International Conferences and Meetings” statement which lists the travelling delegates.

Supporting facts and figures

• The most significant travel expenditures for Governor General, Prime Minister of Canada and delegates who attend the event reported for Canadian representation at international conferences and meetings are the following:
  • 77^th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, September 2022 ($762,000);
  • State Funeral for Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, September 16-19, 2022 ($649,000); and
  • G20 Leaders' Summit, November 14-17, 2022 ($481,000).
• The most significant expenditures for hospitality and conference fees for Governor General, Prime Minister of Canada and delegates who attend the event reported for Canadian representation at international conferences and meetings are the following:
  • 77^th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), September 2022 ($764,000);
  • State Funeral for Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II, September 16-19, 2022 ($659,000); and
  • G20 Leaders' Summit, November 14-17, 2022 ($485,000).

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) 2022-23 Public accounts lapses

• In the Public Accounts of Canada, Global Affairs Canada’s Operating budget (Vote 1) was $2,106.2 M in 2022-23. The Public Accounts show an unspent amount of $65.3 M (3.1%). A total of $51.1 M (2.4%) will be carried forward to 2023-24 and $11.5 M (0.5%) will be reprofiled to 2024-25 and 2025-26.
• Global Affairs Canada’s Capital budget (Vote 5) was $240.8 M in 2022-23. The Public Accounts show an unspent amount of $123.5 M (51.3%). A total of $14.9 M (6.2%) will be carried forward to 2023-24 and $106.9 M (44.4%) will be reprofiled to 2024-25 and 2025-26.
• Global Affairs Canada’s Grants and Contributions budget (Vote 10) was $6,608.5 M in 2022-23. The Public Accounts show an unspent amount of $196.1 M (0.3%). Not eligible for carry forward.

Supplementary messages

• The Department’s three primary votes are highlighted in the Public Accounts are as follows:
  • Vote 1 is to fund the operations of the Department, which is comprised of salaries, the operating costs to deliver our programs (Trade, Development, and Foreign Affairs), including operating expenditures at missions abroad, and other operational expenses such as travel and professional services.
  • Vote 5 is to cover capital expenditures, which are largely related to the Real Property program.
  • Vote 10 is for grants and contributions expenditures including programming for international development and assessed
• Departments are able to use portions of their operating and capital lapses in future fiscal years through the Operating and Capital Budget Carry Forward
• Grants and Contributions surpluses are not eligible to be carry forward to future fiscal years.

Supporting facts and figures

Operating - Vote 1:

• GAC’s Operating budget (Vote 1) was $2,106.2 M in 2022-23. The Public Accounts show an unspent amount of $65.3 M (3.1%). From that amount, $51.1 M (2.4%) will be carried forward to 2023-24, and $11.5 M reprofiled to 2024-25 and 2025-26. The remaining unused amount is $2.7 M (0.1%). The surplus of $65.3 M can be broken down as follows:
  • Frozen allotment ($32.9M)
    • Conversion Factor (to allow for conversion of Operating to Salary Funds) ($13.9M);
    • Protecting our people at Canadian Missions Abroad through Infrastructure, Mission Readiness, and Securing our Information (Known as Duty of Care at missions abroad) ($11.5 M) reprofiled to 2024-25 and 2025-26;
    • Currency Gains for Operating and Foreign Services Directives Operations ($5.2M);
    • Protecting Canada’s National Security ($0.9M);
    • Crisis Pool - Quick release mechanism ($0.6M);
    • Appointment of the Special Envoy ($0.5M); and
    • Financial Management Transformation ($0.3M).
  • Special purpose allotments (SPA) ($16.2M)
    • Protecting our people at Canadian Missions Abroad through Infrastructure, Mission Readiness, and Securing our Information (Known as Duty of Care at missions abroad) ($9.2M);
    • Softwood Lumber Agreement litigation ($5.7M);
    • Innovative Solutions Canada ($0.8M); and
    • Dispute Resolution Panelist (NAFTA) ($0.5M).
  • Programming and others ($16.2M)
    • Delays in projects approvals and cancellations of project/travel/training ($10.9M);
    • Canada’s participation at World Expo Osaka 2025 ($3.6M);
    • Peace and Stabilization Operations ($0.8M);
    • Address the crises in Iraq and Syria and the impacts on the region (Known as Middle East Strategy) ($0.3M);
    • Foreign Services Directives ($0.2M); and
    • Canada Fund Local Initiative ($0.4M).

Capital - Vote 5:

• GAC’s Capital budget (Vote 5) was $240.8M in 2022-23. The Public Accounts show an unspent amount of $123.5M (51.3%). From that amount, $14.9M (6.2%) will be carried forward to 2023-24 and $106.9M reprofiled to 2024-25 and 2025-26. The remaining unused amount is $1.7M (0.7%). The surplus of $123.5M can be broken down as follows:
  • Frozen allotment ($108.6M)
    • Protecting our people at Canadian Missions Abroad through Infrastructure, Mission Readiness, and Securing our Information (Known as Duty of Care at missions abroad) ($106.9M) reprofiled to 2024-25 and 2025-26; and
    • Conversion Factor (to allow for conversion of Capital to Salary Fund) ($1.7M).
  • Capital Projects ($14.9M)
    • GAC 125 Sussex Renovation Projects ($9.1M);
    • Delays in several planned acquisitions of SQs and the development of major capital projects ($2.9M);
    • GAC International Assistance Transformation Project; ($2.3M); and
    • Electronic Client Relationship Management (eCRM3) system ($0.6M).

Grants and Contributions - Vote 10:

• GAC’s Grants and Contributions budget (Vote 10) was $6,608.5M in 2022-23. The Public Accounts show an unspent amount of $196.1M (0.3%) which can be broken down as follows:
  • Frozen allotments ($114.8M)
    • International Financial Institutions ($80.8M);
    • Crisis Pool Quick Release Mechanism ($24.4M) reprofiled to 2023-24;
    • Sovereign Loan Program ($6.8M) reprofiled to 2023-24;
    • CanExport Program ($1.9M) reprofiled to 2024-25 to 2026-27;
    • Canadian International Innovation Program ($0.5M) reprofiled to 2024-25; and
    • Aid of Academic Relations ($0.4M) reprofiled to 2024-
  • Grants ($19.6M)
  • Assessed Contributions ($60.2M)
    • World Health Organization ($27.7M including $0.6M for currency loss)
    • United Nations peacekeeping operations ($18.6M including $5.9M for currency loss); and
    • Other Assessed Contributions ($13.9M including $6.2M for currency loss).
  • Non-Assessed Contributions ($2.0M)
    • International Youth Internship Program ($1.2M); and
    • Other non-assessed contributions ($0.8M).

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Briefing note on Departmental Results Report 2022-23

• Canada continued to address Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine by advocating for Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity in key multilateral forums (such as the UN, G7, and NATO); working with international partners to investigate human rights violations and hold Russia accountable; sanctioning Russian and Russia- connected individuals and entities; and sanctions on Russian imports and exports of technology and services.
• Global Affairs Canada launched the integrated Indo-Pacific Strategy that focuses on diplomatic, economic, security and defence partnerships, international assistance, and strategic partnerships with key regional partners, such as Japan and the Republic of Korea, as well as an evolving China Policy Framework.
• Canada advanced negotiations toward free trade agreements with the UK, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Indonesia and India. Canada also concluded negotiations on the UK’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership and modernized its free trade agreement with Ukraine.
• The Trade Commissioner Service abroad and in Canada delivered over 57,000 services to more than 11,000 Canadian clients, of which 87% were small and medium-sized enterprises, resulting in new export deals with an estimated value of $3.8B.
• Canada contributed nearly $650M for emergency food and nutrition needs which helped the World Food Programme to reach 158 million food insecure people in 2022. Canada also provided over $143M in humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan and the surrounding region, reaching 22.3 million vulnerable people with lifesaving food assistance.
• Global Affairs Canada managed almost 162,000 new consular cases, including close to 5,900 cases concerning Canadians who required urgent consular assistance while travelling or residing abroad.
• The department also continued to improve its international network infrastructure at missions, tripling its Internet bandwidth, deploying Wi-Fi at 40 mission sites and On-Net Wi-Fi capabilities at 25 sites, and continuing the rollout of the Virtual Mission Model at 13 new sites.

Supplementary messages

Global Affairs Canada’s results highlights include the following:

• Canada concluded a first successful Canada-African Union Commission High-Level Dialogue which served to deepen Canada’s partnership with the continent including the announcement of over $223M in project funding, $37M of which will be allocated for peace and security, $18M to bolster economic development and $168M for sustainable development initiatives.
• Canada implemented sanctions on 19 Haitian elites who support criminals instigating violence and undertook programming in the areas of food security and education, including $13M for emergency response.
• The Trade Commissioner Service helped bring about 157 foreign investment projects in Canada, representing a value of more than $15.8B and the creation of approximately 13,000 jobs, and facilitated the establishment of 175 international innovation partnerships worth at least $170M.
• Canada’s $220M contribution to the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access (COVAX) Facility enabled the delivery of over 500 million doses to COVAX participating countries and helped avert 28% of total COVID-related deaths in participating COVAX economies.
• In December 2022, Canada hosted the UN Biodiversity Conference (COP15) during which parties adopted the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and instructed the Global Environment Facility to develop a new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund. Canada announced $350M in new and additional funding to support developing countries to implement the framework.
• Canada continued to advance cooperation against arbitrary arrest, detention and sentencing, securing 4 new endorsements for the Canada-led Declaration Against Arbitrary Detention in State-to-State Relations (bringing the total to 71), as well as financing to create an Office of Arbitrary Detention Initiative to advance the initiative

Background

• The Departmental Results Report describes the department’s achievements for the fiscal year against the priorities and expected results established in the corresponding Departmental It highlights several significant accomplishments achieved by the department over fiscal year 2022-23.
• The Departmental Results Report was tabled on November 9, 2023, and is available online. More information on departmental results can be found in the supplementary information tables available on the department’s website and on the Government of Canada’s InfoBase website.

Supporting facts and figures

• Global Affairs Canada’s total actual spending in 2022-23 of $9.2B was within its total authorities of $9.7B.
• From 2021-22 to 2022-23, an increase of $1.2B in actual spending is attributable to the following initiatives for which the funding increased:
  • Funding to support Canada’s response to the global food and nutrition crisis, with a focus in sub-Saharan Africa;
  • Funding for Canada’s response to advance Ukrainian resilience and early recovery;
  • Funding to support Canada’s Feminist International Assistance Policy implementation;
  • Funding to protect individuals at Canadian missions abroad (duty of care);
  • Funding of pandemic responses related to COVID-19;
  • Funding to help developing countries address the impact of climate change;
  • Funding in support of the financial intermediary fund for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response; and
  • Funding for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.
• The variance of $2.2B between planned spending ($7.5B) and total authorities ($9.7B) in 2022-23 is related to the supplementary funding received during the fiscal year including:
  • Funding to support developing countries’ access to vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics to fight COVID-19;
  • Funding to help developing countries address the impact of climate change;
  • Funding to support Canada’s response to the global food and nutrition crisis, with a focus in sub-Saharan Africa;
  • Funding for Canada’s response to advance Ukrainian resilience and early recovery;
  • Funding for Canada’s Middle East Strategy to address the crises in Iraq and Syria and the impacts on the region;
  • Funding for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan;
  • Funding for Canada’s Engagement in United Nations Peace Operations and Peacebuilding; and
  • Operating and capital budget carry-forward from the previous fiscal

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Overview – Funding by CORE responsibility

• Consistent with the Policy on Results, departments are required to obtain deputy head and TBS approval on all amendments to their Departmental Results Framework.
• Global Affairs Canada’s Departmental Results Framework consists of six Core Responsibilities, which are the basis from which the new funding received through the 2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) is reported against. The breakdown by Core Responsibilities is as follows:
  • $87.5M – Internal Advocacy and Diplomacy;
  • $10.6M – Trade and Investment;
  • $2.4M – Development, Peace and Security Programming;
  • $1.7M – Help for Canadians Abroad;
  • $73.2M – Support for Canada’s Presence Abroad; and
  • $10.0M - Internal
• The Department’s total authorities requested in the 2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) is $185.4M.

Background

• As of April 1, 2018, the Policy on Results requires that all departments have a new reporting framework, which includes a Departmental Results Framework, a Program Inventory and Performance Information Profiles.
• Global Affairs Canada’s Departmental Results Framework came into effect starting in fiscal year 2018-19.
• The Core Responsibilities outlined in the Departmental Results Framework stem from Global Affairs Canada’s legislative framework and describe high- level domains in which Global Affairs Canada acts or has authority to operate on behalf of Canadians.
• International Advocacy and Diplomacy: Global Affairs Canada promotes Canada’s interests and values through policy development, diplomacy, advocacy, and effective engagement.
• Trade and Investment: Global Affairs Canada supports increased and more diverse trade and investment to raise the standard of living for all Canadians and to enable Canadian businesses to grow internationally and to create economic opportunities.
• Development, Peace and Security Programming: Global Affairs Canada programming contributes to reducing poverty, increasing opportunity for people around the world, alleviating suffering in humanitarian crises, and fostering peace and security, and in so doing, advances the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Help for Canadians Abroad: Global Affairs Canada provides timely and appropriate consular services for Canadians abroad, contributing to their safety and security.
• Support for Canada's Presence Abroad: Global Affairs Canada manages and delivers resources, infrastructure and services enabling Canada’s presence abroad, including at embassies, high commissions, and
• Internal Services: Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the federal government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refers to the activities and resources of the 10 distinct service categories that support Program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department.

Supporting facts and figures

Allocation by Core Responsibility:

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Development, peace and security programming

• Through the Development, Peace and Security Programming Core Responsibility, Global Affairs Canada programming contributes to reducing poverty, increasing opportunity for people around the world, alleviating suffering in humanitarian crises, and fostering peace and security, and in so doing, advances the Sustainable Development Goals.
• The current 2023-24 funding for this Core Responsibility is $5,442.4M. Through Supplementary Estimates (C), Global Affairs Canada will receive an additional $2.4M, bringing the total 2023-24 funding to $5,444.8M within Development, Peace and Security Programming.

Background

• Global Affairs Canada seeks to advance five high level results through this area of departmental spending: 1) Improved physical, social and economic well-being for the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly for women and girls, in countries where Canada engages; 2) Enhanced empowerment and rights of women and girls in countries where Canada engages; 3) Reduced suffering and increased human dignity in communities experiencing humanitarian crises; 4) Improved peace and security in countries and regions where Canada engages; and, 5) Canada’s international assistance is made more effective by leveraging diverse partnerships, innovation, and experimentation.
• Highlights from 2023-24 Departmental Plan for this area include:
  • In 2023-24, Global Affairs Canada, in coordination with key international and Canadian global health stakeholders, will continue to support COVID-19 response and recovery and strengthen pandemic preparedness and response, including by donating surplus COVID-19 vaccine doses, where feasible;
  • Canada will contribute up to $1B and work with other donors on the implementation of the Climate Investment Funds’ Accelerating Coal Transition Program to advance a just transition from coal power to clean energy in emerging economies;
  • To help address the consequences and root causes associated with systemic gender inequality, Global Affairs Canada will continue to play a leadership role in advancing the rights of women and girls and gender equality in the poorest and most fragile It will remain a strong voice on the international stage and work to further leverage its position in key international institutions;
  • To address this unprecedented level of humanitarian needs, Global Affairs Canada will continue to step up and respond to increasing and deteriorating humanitarian crises, delivering humanitarian assistance that saves lives, alleviates suffering and maintains the dignity of those most affected.
  • To help progress towards peace and stabilization in societies around the world, Canada is committed to addressing the drivers of conflict through gender- responsive, integrated approaches to conflict prevention, stabilization and peacebuilding, and to state and institutional capacity building. The department will continue to work with partners to scale up support to address immediate needs and mitigate the impact of invasions on vulnerable populations.
• The department will report on results against the 2023-24 Departmental Plan in fall 2024 via the Departmental Results Report.

Supporting facts and figures

(in dollars)

2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Support for Canada's presence abroad

• Through the Support for Canada's Presence Abroad Core Responsibility, Global Affairs Canada manages and delivers resources, infrastructure and services enabling Canada’s presence abroad, including at embassies, high commissions, and
• The current 2023-24 funding for this Core Responsibility is $1,276.3M. Through Supplementary Estimates (C), Global Affairs Canada will receive an additional $73.2M, bringing the total 2023- 24 funding to $1,349.5M within Support for Canada's Presence Abroad.

Background

• Global Affairs Canada seeks to advance two high level results through this area of departmental spending: 1) Sound management and delivery of resources, infrastructure and services enables Canada’s presence abroad; and 2) Personnel are safe, missions are more secure and government and partner assets and information are protected.
• Highlights from 2023-24 Departmental Plan for this area include:
  • Continuing to implement its Digital Strategy to modernize mission networks, improving digital security and helping employees work more efficiently.
  • Continuing efforts at greening government operations by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and overall environmental footprint by reducing energy consumption, carbon emissions and water consumption; planning for climate resilience; reducing printing in all offices and missions abroad; and waste and landfill diversion through recycling and composting programs at HQ and at missions;
  • Continuing to enhance cyber security capabilities and upgrading IT security and infrastructure to better prevent, detect and respond to cyber threats on networks, platforms and devices; and
  • Continuing the implementation of the 10-year Duty of Care initiative to improve the infrastructure, readiness and information security at missions abroad.
  • The department will report on results against the 2023-24 Departmental Plan in fall 2024 via the Departmental Results Report.

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2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) International advocacy and diplomacy

• Through the International Advocacy and Diplomacy Core Responsibility, Global Affairs Canada promotes Canada’s interests and values through policy development, diplomacy, advocacy, and effective engagement.
• The current 2023-24 funding for this Core Responsibility is $909.7M. Through Supplementary Estimates (C), Global Affairs Canada will receive an additional $87.5M, bringing the total 2023- 24 funding to $997.2M within International Advocacy and Diplomacy.

Background

• Global Affairs Canada seeks to advance four high-level results through this area of departmental spending: 1) Canada builds and maintains constructive relationships that advance Canada's interests; 2) Canada's leadership on global issues contributes to a just and inclusive world; 3) Canada helps build strong international institutions and respect for international law; and 4) Canada’s global influence is expanded and strengthened.
• Highlights from 2023-24 Departmental Plan for this area include:
  • Global Affairs Canada continues to refine its advocacy and diplomacy mechanisms to advance and defend Canada’s interests and values and to better respond to the rapidly evolving global environment. As the department adapts its advocacy and diplomacy mechanisms to respond to the modern global environment, maintaining and building relationships with all stakeholders will remain at the forefront;
  • Global Affairs Canada will continue to advance Canadian international interests in the Arctic, and support for a stable and rules-based approach to the region;
  • Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy presents a comprehensive road map to deepen our engagement in the Indo-Pacific over the next decade: increasing our contributions to regional peace and security; strengthening inclusive economic growth and resilience; enhancing our significant people-to-people ties; and supporting sustainable development across the Through clear policy and multifaceted regional investments, Canada will enhance its presence, visibility and influence in this critical region.
  • Strong institutions are the cornerstones of well-functioning governments. Canada will continue to help developing countries around the world strengthen their institutions to better serve all members of their population, including the most Canada will also continue to serve as a strong voice within multi-stakeholder forums to advocate for good governance.
  • Global Affairs is exploring ways to renew and strengthen Canada’s engagement on democracy. This will take into consideration the pressures on democratic principles in a contested geopolitical world and what it means to build democratic resilience in this context. Canada will reinforce, augment and modernize its policy tools to meet rapidly evolving challenges and will actively contribute recognized Canadian expertise on democracy, human rights and related issues.
  • Canada will continue its strong advocacy for human rights, including through its leadership in multilateral forums, bringing countries to consensus and speaking out on important issues. This will include sponsoring resolutions on: the Situation of Human Rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran and Child, Early and Forced Marriage at the UN General Assembly and on Violence Against Women and Girls Resolution at the Human Rights Canada will also leverage its long-standing memberships in the Equal Rights Coalition and the Media Freedom Coalition.
• The department will report on results against the 2023-24 Departmental Plan in fall 2024 via its Departmental Results Report.

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2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Trade and investment

• Through the Trade and Investment Core Responsibility, Global Affairs Canada aims to increase and diversify trade and investment to raise the standard of living for all Canadians and to enable Canadian businesses to grow internationally and to create economic opportunities.
• The current 2023-24 funding for this Core Responsibility is $397.3M. Through Supplementary Estimates (C), Global Affairs Canada will receive an additional $10.6M, bringing the total 2023- 24 funding to $407.9M within Trade and Investment.

Background

• Global Affairs Canada seeks to advance three high level results through this area of departmental spending: 1) building and safeguarding an open and inclusive rules-based global trading system; 2) canadian exporters and innovators are successful in their international business development efforts; and, 3) foreign direct investment is facilitated, expanded or retained.
• Highlights from 2023-24 Departmental Plan for this area include:
  • The department will strengthen collaboration with other government departments and agencies, provinces and territories, bilateral and multilateral partners, and other relevant stakeholders to combat protectionism, unfair trade practices and economic coercion around the world, and to strengthen and secure critical supply chains;
  • Global Affairs Canada will continue to position Canada as an innovative, responsible and competitive partner by providing enhanced support to high-potential, high-growth Canadian exporters, including through the Canadian Technology Accelerator initiative and the Global Mentor program. It will provide funding through CanExport to small and medium- sized enterprises, associations and innovators to help businesses diversify their exports and protect Canadian intellectual property in foreign markets.
  • The department will continue to develop online and digital communications with Canadian businesses to raise awareness about its activities and support for exporters, innovators, and foreign investors. The department will continue to invest in information technology tools to provide the best service to Canadians.
  • The Trade Commissioner Service will continue activities that raise foreign investor knowledge, awareness and interest in investing in Canada, by targeting investment projects from foreign-based multinationals to fill gaps in existing supply chains in key priority sectors, placing sustainable growth at the centre of our efforts to support the transition to a low carbon economy.
• The department will report on results against the 2023-24 Departmental Plan in fall 2024 via it’s Departmental Results Report.

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2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Help for canadians abroad

• Through the Help for Canadians Abroad Core Responsibility, Global Affairs Canada provides timely and appropriate consular services for Canadians abroad, contributing to their safety and
• The current 2023-24 funding for this Core Responsibility is $66.7 Through Supplementary Estimates (C), Global Affairs Canada will receive an additional $1.7M, bringing the total 2023-24 funding to $68.5M within Help for Canadians abroad.

Background

• Global Affairs Canada seeks to advance two high level results through this area of departmental spending: 1) Canadians have timely access to information and services that keep them safer abroad; and 2) Canadians abroad receive timely and appropriate government services.
• Highlights from 2023-24 Departmental Plan for this area include:
  • Global Affairs Canada will provide timely and essential information to Canadians on its travel website and related social media accounts to help them make informed decisions about their travel;
  • Sharing information and advice for Canadians affected by crises and emergencies abroad via its Emergency Watch and Response Centre, the Registration of Canadians Abroad system, the department’s social media messages and other online information on Canada’s global network of consular officials;
  • Continuing to provide timely and appropriate consular services to all Canadians abroad, including those in potentially vulnerable situations, including women, children and members of the Indigenous and 2SLGBTQ1+ communities.
• The department will report on results against the 2023-24 Departmental Plan in fall 2024 via the Departmental Results Report.

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2023-24 Supplementary estimates (C) Internal services

• Internal services are the services that are provided within a department so that it can meet its corporate obligations and deliver its programs.
• The current 2023-24 funding for this Core Responsibility is $301.0M. Through the Supplementary Estimates (C), Global Affairs Canada will receive an additional $10.0M, bringing the total 2023- 24 funding to $311.0 M within Internal Services Programming.

Background

• The department has five core responsibilities that stem from Global Affairs Canada’s legislative framework and describe high-level domains in which Global Affairs Canada acts or has authority to operate on behalf of Canadians.
• Internal Services refers to the activities and resources that support program delivery in the They are composed of ten distinct internal service categories, defined by Treasury Board Secretariat, which are:
  • Management and Oversight Services;
  • Communications Services;
  • Legal Services;
  • Human Resources Management Services;
  • Financial Management Services;
  • Information Management Services;
  • Information Technology Services;
  • Real Property Management Services;
  • Materiel Management Services; and,
  • Acquisition Management Services.
• The department will focus its efforts and resources on four critical corporate priorities in 2023-24 and beyond:
  • Sustain COVID response and prepare for future pandemics;
  • Strengthen operations and asset management;
  • Develop the workforce of the future; and,
  • Enable a digital transformation.

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