Supplementary Estimates 2013

The Estimates Documents
Each year, the government prepares Estimates in support of its request to Parliament for authority to spend public
funds. This request is formalized through the introduction of appropriation bills in Parliament. The Estimates, which
are tabled in the House of Commons by the President of the Treasury Board, consist of the following:
Part I – The Government Expenditure Plan provides an overview of federal spending and summarizes the key
elements of the Main Estimates.
Part II – The Main Estimates directly support the Appropriation Act. The Main Estimates identify the spending
authorities (Votes) and amounts to be included in subsequent appropriation bills. Parliament will be asked to
approve these Votes to enable the government to proceed with its spending plans. Parts I and II of the Estimates
are tabled on or before March 1.
Part III – Departmental Expenditure Plans are divided into two components:
1) Reports on Plans and Priorities (RPP) are individual expenditure plans for each department and agency
(excluding Crown corporations). These reports provide increased levels of detail over a three-year period
on an organization’s main priorities by strategic outcome(s), program activity(ies) and planned/expected
results, including links to related resource requirements. The RPPs also provide additional details on risk
management, operational and management priorities, transformational projects and grants and contributions,
etc. These documents are tabled in Parliament in the s