Summary of the Corporate Plan for the 2019-20 to 2023-24 Planning Period and Operating and Capital Budgets for 2019-20 Table of Contents
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qwewrt SUMMARY OF THE CORPORATE PLAN FOR THE 2019-20 TO 2023-24 PLANNING PERIOD AND OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS FOR 2019-20 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 2. OVERVIEW 5 3. OPERATING ENVIRONMENT 8 4. OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES AND PERFORMANCE MEASURES 13 5. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, 2019-2020 TO 2023-2024 28 SUMMARY OF THE CORPORATE PLAN OF THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 2 EXECUTIVE 1 SUMMARY SUMMARY OF THE CORPORATE PLAN OF THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Canadian Museum of History (CMH) was established through the Museums Act of July 1, 1990, amended on December 12, 2013. The CMH is an autonomous Crown corporation that operates at arm’s length from the government in its day-to-day operations, activities and programming. It reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage. The mandate of the CMH is to: To deliver on these strategic directions and core responsibilities, Enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding and the Corporation will conduct research on key topics in appreciation of events, experiences, people and objects that Canadian history, pursue the acquisition of objects of reflect and have shaped Canada’s history and identity and national significance, and present exhibitions on themes of also to enhance their awareness of world history and cultures. relevance to Museum visitors. Leveraging the opening of the Canadian History Hall, the Corporation will strengthen related The Corporation’s activities and programs are guided by the educational offerings, outreach activities and digital tools. It will following five strategic directions established by the Board continue to work with others – collaborating with Indigenous of Trustees: communities, bringing exhibitions that add community perspectives to the National Capital Region from other 1 Establish the Museum as a hub of Canadian history Canadian museums, and forging partnerships with likeminded for Canada and the world. institutions, nationally and internationally. It will also renew the Canadian Children’s Museum to ensure it is inclusive and 2 Connect Canadians to their history and reflect this personal connection in all aspects of the accessible to all Canadians and visitors. Finally, it will continue Museum experience. to develop innovative and responsible strategies to diversify revenue streams and to cultivate, solicit and steward donors 3 Develop a collection that best reflects Canada’s and Museum supporters. history and distinctiveness. 4 Engage dynamic partnerships and networks across Canada and internationally for mutual benefit. 5 Ensure that the Museum has the financial resources to carry out its mandate. The Corporation plans and reports through three core responsibilities: 1 Exhibition, Education and Communication of Canada’s history 2 Collection and Research related to Canadian history 3 Canadian Museum of History Facilities SUMMARY OF THE CORPORATE PLAN OF THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 4 2 OVERVIEW SUMMARY OF THE CORPORATE PLAN OF THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 5 OVERVIEW The Canadian Museum of History (CMH) was established as an autonomous Crown corporation by the Museums Act of July 1, 1990, amended on December 12, 2013. The CMH is a distinct legal entity, wholly owned by the Crown, • Exhibition, Education and Communication that operates at arm’s length from the government in its day-to- of Canada’s History day operations, activities and programming. The Corporation The Canadian Museum of History develops, maintains encompasses two museums: the Canadian Museum of History and communicates exhibitions, programs and activities (CMH) and the Canadian War Museum (CWM). Use of the to further knowledge, critical appreciation and respect terms “the Museums” and “the Corporation” in this document for experiences, people and objects that reflect and have refers to the CMH as a corporate entity. shaped Canada’s history and identity and also to enhance awareness of world history and culture. The Corporation is governed by the Crown corporation control and accountability regime established under Part X • Collection and Research Related to Canadian History of the Financial Administration Act, and its corporate By-law The Canadian Museum of History acquires and collects 1. It also complies with other statutes including the Federal artifacts to preserve, research and document human, Accountability Act, the Access to Information Act, the Privacy social, cultural, military and political history that represent Act, the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act, the Official Canada’s heritage, history and identity. Languages Act and Regulations, and the Canada Labour • Canadian Museum of History Facilities Code, and aligns with the Values and Ethics Code for the The Canadian Museum of History manages and maintains Public Sector through the Corporation’s Code of Conduct. its facilities, and related security and hosting services, in The Corporation reports to Parliament through the Minister order to protect its visitors and staff, and to showcase, of Canadian Heritage. preserve and safeguard artifacts of historical significance The mandate of the CMH is to: for Canadians. Enhance Canadians’ knowledge, understanding and As a member of the Canadian Heritage Portfolio, the appreciation of events, experiences, people and objects Corporation contributes to achievement of the Government of that reflect and have shaped Canada’s history and identity Canada’s broad cultural policy objectives. Its public policy role and also to enhance their awareness of world history is set out in the preamble to the Museums Act, which states and cultures. that each national museum (1) “plays an essential role . in preserving and promoting the heritage of Canada and all its The Corporation achieves its mandate through the following peoples throughout Canada and abroad and in contributing to three core responsibilities, which replace the former Program the collective memory and sense of identity of all Canadians,” Alignment Architecture: and (2) “is a source of inspiration, research, learning and SUMMARY OF THE CORPORATE PLAN OF THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 6 entertainment that belongs to all Canadians and provides, in remembering and celebrating the country’s vibrant diversity, both official languages, a service that is essential to Canadian and to contribute to the strengthening of Canada’s creative culture and available to all.” The CMH is proud to help tell industries. the stories of Canada, both at home and abroad, thereby SUMMARY OF THE CORPORATE PLAN OF THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 7 Operating 3 Environment SUMMARY OF THE CORPORATE PLAN OF THE CANADIAN MUSEUM OF HISTORY 8 OPERATING ENVIRONMENT When establishing objectives and planning its activities, the Corporation considers a broad range of factors, internal and external, that affect the Museums while presenting both challenges and opportunities. Internal Environment Fiscal Planning The Corporation continues to be challenged by escalating Renewal of the Canadian Children’s Museum non-discretionary accommodation costs and capital repairs. The Corporation launched a major renewal of the Canadian It is responsible for two iconic national sites, one of which, Children’s Museum (CCM) in 2018-2019, 30 years after its the CMH, is 30 years old. As a result, a number of its opening in 1989. Scheduled to open in the summer of 2021, components have reached, or will soon be reaching, the end the renewed museum will provide children and families with of their expected life-cycles. Over the past three years, the Canadian-inspired playful learning experiences that nurture Government of Canada has provided funding to the CMH their curiosity and creativity; it will reflect current approaches to for capital improvement projects at both sites: more than $15 play and learning, respond to the needs of today’s children and million has been approved, and 12 capital projects are in various families, and be more inclusive and accessible. stages of development or completion. Nonetheless, the funding has been consistently below the levels required to keep the The renewal presents an important opportunity to find and Museums’ entire aging infrastructure in fair to good condition. implement new and creative ways of engaging with young The Corporation’s appropriation remains constant and, despite visitors and their families. The Museum is undertaking extensive the robustness of recent attendance and revenue generation engagement activities, including consultations with staff, the results, the Corporation will not be able to rely on revenue public and an advisory committee. To offset the closure of the growth to cover these costs. CCM in January, 2020, it has planned a robust temporary offer, including two borrowed exhibitions from leading children’s Governance museums and the development of an in-house exhibition on The Corporation was pleased to welcome two new Trustees in the theme of games and play. October 2018 and January 2019, furthering the Board renewal that began in the previous year. The recent appointments Workforce Capacity and Talent Management address gaps that the Board of Trustees had identified in its The Corporation has benefitted from a relatively stable team skills matrix, bringing a welcome diversity of age, skill sets and of executives and senior managers in recent years; however, perspectives. In addition, terms have been staggered in order professional staff in some of the Museums’ core subject areas, to ensure continuity as Trustees’ terms expire. as well as key executives, are nearing