Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs Results-based Plan Briefing Book 2008-2009 (Ontario)

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RESULTS-BASED PLAN BRIEFING BOOK 2008-09

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Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I: PUBLISHED RESULTS-BASED PLAN 2008-09 4MINISTRY OVERVIEW 4

Ministry Vision, Mission/Mandate, Key Priorities & Results ... 4Ministry Organization Chart . 7Legislation . 8Agencies, Boards and Commissions (ABCs) .. 8

MINISTRY FINANCIAL INFORMATION ... 9

Table 1: Ministry Planned Expenditures 2008-09 ($M) .. 9Table 2: Operating and Capital Summary by Vote ... 10

APPENDIX I: ANNUAL REPORT 2007-08 11Table 1: Ministry Interim Actual Expenditures 2007-08 .. 12


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PART I: RESULTS-BASED PLAN 2008-09

Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs

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PART I: PUBLISHED RESULTS-BASED PLAN 2008-09

MINISTRY OVERVIEW

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The June 2007 creation of the Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs signalled the commitment of thegovernment to addressing the issues of Aboriginal peoples in Ontario, In his June 21, 2007announcement, Premier Dalton McGuinty identified the creation of the stand-alone ministry,which replaced the Ontario Secretariat of Aboriginal Affairs, as a significant and symbolicstep that reflected the importance of developing a stronger, broader partnership withOntarios Aboriginal peoples.

Since the creation of the ministry, the government has made formal commitments and takenconcrete actions to address Aboriginal affairs in Ontario.

The Throne Speech of November 29, 2007 included a focus on Aboriginal Affairs,committing to forge a stronger, more positive relationship with Ontarios First Nationsto improve the quality of life and expand opportunities for all Aboriginal peoples, bothon- and off-reserve.

In November 2007, the provincial government appointed its first Minister of AboriginalAffairs

The ministry is also expected to deliver on previous commitments including:

a Relationship Fund announced by the Premier in June 2007 to help Aboriginal peoplestrengthen their skills and resources to work seamlessly with government

acting on recommendations of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry announced on May31, 2007

the development of proposals for Aboriginal people to share in the benefits of naturalresource development announced in the Fall 2005 Throne Speech and

the New Approach to Aboriginal Affairs released in 2005.

The new ministry has, in addition to a dedicated minister, its own deputy minister anddedicated resources. As well, the ministry strategically coordinates government policiesrelated to Aboriginal people in Ontario.

Corporate Leadership on Aboriginal Affairs Initiatives

The Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs is responsible for leading new corporate government

initiatives on Aboriginal affairs, and coordinating cross-ministry Aboriginal policy initiativesand multi-lateral relationship processes.

The ministry also provides support to other ministries in their areas of specific responsibilitiesby providing. Aboriginal policy development and relationship expertise.


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KEY PRIORITIES

Stronger Aboriginal relationships

The relationships function involves developing, coordinating and managing constructiverelationships with Aboriginal peoples and organizations, both on- and off-reserve. It alsoguides Ontarios relationships with the federal government and other provincial/territorialgovernments with regard to Aboriginal matters.

The Relationships function provides corporate coordination of Aboriginal matters for thegovernment in the areas of:

Aboriginal relations coordination;

Federal/provincial/territorial/Aboriginal (FPTA) relations; and

Advice on corporate Aboriginal program delivery and management of priorityAboriginal initiatives with government-wide implications

Specific activities will include:

Maintaining and building on existing relationship tables;

Exploring opportunities to develop new relationship tables;

Implementing the Ipperwash New Relationship Fund;

Enhancing the ministrys ability to provide advice on consulting with Aboriginal people;and

Developing new ways to respond to disputes/direct action.

Improving social conditions

Improving the social conditions of Aboriginal people will involve:

Exploring new ways to improve the social conditions of Aboriginal children and youthin Ontario;

Developing new programs for urban Aboriginal people;

Enhancing the delivery of on-reserve services and infrastructure priorities; and

Administering the First Nations Gaming Revenue Sharing Agreement (signedFebruary 2008).

Economic sustainability

Creating economic opportunities and sustainable Aboriginal economies will involve:

Exploring proposals related to Resource Benefits Sharing (RBS) framework in Ontario;and

Linking to Premiers Five-point Economic plan by focusing on opportunities to supportinnovation and business partnerships


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Enhanced land claims settlements and reconciliation

Goals for settling land claims and fostering reconciliation include:

Resolving the use of Ipperwash Park;

Consulting with First Nations and Mtis on Ipperwash recommendations through the

Ipperwash Implementation Priorities and Action Committee; Coordinating other interministerial Ipperwash Report recommendations; and

Beginning the implementation of the ministry plan for reform of the land claim process.

The ministry undertakes the following land claims and land-related activities province-wide,including:

Conducting land claim negotiations, and implementing land claim settlementagreements on behalf of the province;

Considering Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal interests through a public involvementprocess;

Creating greater certainty with respect to property rights; and Participating on behalf of Ontario in federally-led self-government negotiations where

appropriate.

Where supported by a historical and legal basis, the ministry participates in land claimnegotiations to achieve resolutions that:

Address outstanding historical grievances which are the subject of claims;

Take into consideration First Nation and non-Aboriginal interests through an enhancedpublic involvement process;

Create greater clarity with respect to property rights;

Satisfy Ontarios legal obligations; and Promotes social harmony and economic development in communities affected by land

claims.

The ministry also provides emergency response coordination; and Aboriginal issuesidentification, coordination and management.

Highlights of Achievements

Highlights include considerable progress on improving relationships with the Aboriginalcommunity in Ontario, such as:

Agreement with Nishnawbe-Aski Nation (NAN), NAN First Nations and Ontario(Ministries of Aboriginal Affairs, Natural Resources, Northern Development and Mines,Energy and Environment) to establish a political forum to address outstanding issuesof priority to the parties;

Ongoing support for relationship processes including tripartite discussions on agreed-upon agenda items (Ontario, Canada and First Nations and Ontario, Canada andMetis Nation of Ontario);


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Establishment of the Ipperwash Inquiry Priorities and Action Committee (IIPAC) towork with First Nation and Metis leadership to determine priorities for implementationof Ipperwash recommendations;

Commitment and announcement to transfer Ipperwash Provincial Park to theChippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation;

Conclusion of settlements related to Hunters Point and Michipicoten land issues;

Enhancements to land claim negotiation processes designed to expedite settlement ofland and land-related claims;

MNO Framework Agreement; and

Anishinabek Framework Agreement.

The ministry has provided corporate coordination of the governments response to therelease of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry (the Linden Report) and has implementedspecific initiatives in a range of areas in response to specific recommendations of the report.

The ministry has continued to coordinate the governments response to the situation atCaledonia/Douglas Creek Estates, including participating in ongoing negotiations on the

overall Six Nations Haldimand land claim.

The new Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs was established in June 2007.

Ministry Organization Chart

Executive Assistant

Legal Services BranchDirector

Corporate ManagementChief Administrative

Officer and ADM

Policy and Relationship DivisionADM

Land Claims andNegotiations Division

ADM

Communication ServicesBranchDirector

Chief InformationOfficer

Deputy Minister

Minister


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Legislation

The Minister of Aboriginal Affairs has responsibility for the following legislation: An Act to implement the Terms of a Settlement of all Claims arising out of the Contamination

by Mercury and other Pollutants of the English and Wabigoon and Related River Systems(English and Wabigoon River Systems Mercury Contamination Settlement Agreement Act,

1986)

Confirms a statutory agreement relating to the discharge of mercury into the English andWabigoon Rivers and creates the Mercury Disability Board, which awards compensation toFirst Nation members demonstrating symptoms consistent with mercury poisoning.

An Act respecting Land on Manitoulin Island, Barrie Island and Cockburn Island(Manitoulin, Barrie and Cockburn Islands Land Act, 1990)

Not proclaimed in force. Once proclaimed, it will implement in part the 1990 Manitoulin IslandSettlement Agreement by Ontario and five First Nations by transferring land.

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Grassy Narrows and Islington Bands Mercury Disability Board: The Grassy Narrows andIslington Bands Mercury Disability Board (MDB) was established under the terms of theEnglish and Wabigoon River Systems Mercury Contamination Settlement Agreement Act,1986.

The MDB administers the Grassy Narrows and Islington Bands Mercury Disability Fund(MDF). It reviews applications from those members of the Grassy Narrows and Islington FirstNations claiming to suffer the effects of mercury poisoning from pollution of the English andWabigoon River system and recommends disbursements from the Fund to compensate

approved applicants.

The Ministry provides an annual contribution to the operating expenditures of the Board,matched by the federal government. The Ministry is also responsible for monitoring andmaintaining the Fund on an annual basis, and for providing sufficient funding to meet theforecast disbursement demand on the Fund as determined by the Fund Administrator.

2008-09 Expenditure

Estimates

($M)

2008-09 Revenue

Estimates

($M)

2007-08

Expenditure

Interim Actuals

($M)

2007-08

Revenue Interim

Actuals

($M)

2006-07

Expenditure

Actuals

($M)

2006-07

Revenue

Actuals

($M)Fund: 1.2010

Board: 0.0750

Not applicable Fund: 0.6960

Board: 0.0651

Not applicable Fund: 0.0010

Board: 0.0610

Not applicable


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MINISTRY FINANCIAL INFORMATION

The following chart depicts the Ministrys investment in 2008-09 by major operatingexpenditure. The operations of the Ministry can be shown in key areas:

Salary and Benefit Expenditures

Travel and Communications Expenditures

Services Expenditures

Supplies and Equipment Expenditures

Transfer Payment Expenditures (including Capital Program Expenditures)

MAA Financial Information by Standard Account -- 2008/09

Vote/Items 2001-01, 2001-02 and 2001-03

($ Millions)

12.83

2.47

20.94

0.53

18.73 Salary and Benefit Expenditures

Travel and Communications Expenditures

Services Expenditures

Supplies and Equipment Expenditures

Transfer Payment Funds (including Capital Progra

Table 1: Ministry Planned Expenditures 2008-09 ($M)

Operating 51.5618Capital 4.0000TOTAL 55.5618


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MINISTRY OF ABORIGINAL AFFAIRSTTaabbllee 22:: OOppeerraattiinngg aanndd CCaappiittaall SSuummmmaarryy bbyy VVoottee

The Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs works to enhance the governments approach in Aboriginal matters, protectthe governments interests, address legal obligations, and work cooperatively with the federal government tobenefit Aboriginal people in Ontario.

Estimates2008-09

$

Change fromEstimates2007-08

$

Change

%

Estimates2007-08

$

InterimActuals*2007-08

$

Actuals2006-07

$

Votes/Programs

OPERATING AND CAPITAL

Vote 2001 55,497,800 27,132,800 95.7 28,365,000 235,696,500 25,389,666

Total Including Special Warrants 55,497,800 27,132,800 95.7 28,365,000 --- ---

Less: Special Warrants --- (7,366,000) (100.0) 7,366,000 --- ---

Total Operating and CapitalExpense to be Voted

55,497,800 34,498,800 164.3 20,999,000 235,696,500 25,389,666

Special Warrants --- (7,366,000) (100.0) 7,366,000 --- ---

Statutory Appropriations 64,014 64,014 100.0 --- --- ---

Ministry Total Operating &Capital Expense

55,561,814 27,196,814 95.7 28,365,000 235,696,500 25,389,666

Consolidation & OtherAdjustments

--- --- --- --- --- ---

Total Including Consolidation& Other Adjustments

55,561,814 27,196,814 95.9 28,365,000 235,696,500 25,389,666

Assets

Vote 2001 --- --- --- --- --- ---

Total to be Voted --- --- --- --- --- ---

Statutory Appropriations --- --- --- --- --- ---

* Estimates for the previous fiscal year are re-stated to reflect any changes in ministry organization and/or

program structure. Interim actuals reflect the numbers presented in the Ontario Budget.

For more information, you can access the Ministrys web site, atwww.aboriginalaffairs.gov.on.ca
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APPENDIX I: ANNUAL REPORT 2007-08

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Key Activities

Of primary importance in 2007-08 was the creation of the new Ministry of Aboriginal Affairson June 21, 2007, elevating the former Ontario Secretariat for Aboriginal Affairs to fullministry status with a stand-alone Minister and Deputy Minister. The creation of the newministry directly addressed one of the recommendations contained in the Report of theIpperwash Inquiry (the Linden Report) and reflected the governments recognition of theneed to establish a ministry with the mandate to build a stronger relationship with Aboriginalpeople and speed up the resolution of outstanding issues.

Three key activities were identified with the creation of the new ministry:

Work with the federal government on a new process that would expedite land claims

in Ontario; Launch a New Relationship Fund, which will help Aboriginal communities strengthen

their skills and resources to work more seamlessly with governments; and

Work towards resolving the future use of Ipperwash Park by the end of the year together with First Nations, local residents and the federal government in a way thatis fair, transparent and inclusive.

Since the creation of the Ministry, considerable progress has been made in fiscal 2007-08 ina range of areas, with particular emphasis on the following areas.

Improving relationships with the Aboriginal Community

Specific initiatives in the area of improved relationships with the Aboriginal community inOntario include:

Reaching an agreement with Northern Table chiefs and key ministries (Ministry ofNorthern Development and Mines, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ministry of Energyand Ministry of the Environment) to put in place a framework for the Table. TheNorthern Table is a forum for issues impacting on a major portion of Ontario.

Ongoing support for relationship processes including tripartite (Ontario, Canada andAboriginal) discussions with Chiefs and Canada on agreed-upon agenda items ofeducation and relationships.

Expediting the Land Claims Process

In addition to continued negotiations on a number of land claims across Ontario, the Ministryspecifically:

Concluded settlements related to Hunters Point and Michipicoten land issues;


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Proceeded with negotiations towards resolving the future use of Ipperwash Park,involving First Nations and the local non-Aboriginal community;

Continued coordination of the Governments response to the situation atCaledonia/Douglas Creek Estates, including ongoing negotiations on the overall SixNations Haldimand land claim, as well as ongoing dispute resolution in otherlocations, including Deseronto, Frontenac and Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug;

Began work both internally and with the federal government on developingenhancements to land claim negotiation processes designed to expedite settlement ofland and land-related claims.

Corporate Aboriginal Policy and CoordinationThe Ministry has provided corporate coordination of the Governments response to therelease of the Report of the Ipperwash Inquiry (the Linden Report) and has implementedspecific initiatives in a range of areas in response to specific recommendations of the Report.One of these specific initiatives involves the development of the parameters for the NewRelationship Fund announced by Premier McGuinty on June 21, 2007 at the time of the

creation of the new Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs.

Work is proceeding with the establishment of the new Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs asannounced in June 2007. This includes the provision of additional staff and operatingresources as well as the consolidation of existing small offices of the Ministry located inToronto into a single location, to be completed in the 200809 fiscal year.

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Ministry Interim Actual Expenditures ($M) 2007-08

Operating 232.0

Capital 3.7

Staff Strength

(as of March 31, 2008)

112.8

* Interim actuals reflect the numbers presented in the Ontario Budget.


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