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2013-14 Tourism, Parks and Recreation Annual Report Tourism, Parks and Recreation Annual Report 2013-2014 Note to Readers: Copies of the annual report are available on the website or by contacting: Tourism, Parks and Recreation Communications 6th Floor, Commerce Place 10155 – 102 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5J 4L6 Phone: 780-644-5589 Fax: 780-644-5586 Website: www.tpr.alberta.ca ISBN: 978-1-4601-1748-4 ISSN: 1918-428X Tourism, Parks and Recreation Annual Report 2013-14 CONTENTS Preface 2 Minister’s Accountability Statement 3 Message from the Minister 4 Management’s Responsibility for Reporting 5 Results Analysis 6 Ministry Overview 6 Review Engagement Report (Auditor General’s Report) 9 Performance Measures Summary Table 10 Discussion and Analysis of Results 11 Financial Information 35 Financial Statements 37 Other Information 135 Statements of Writeoffs 135 Public Interest Disclosure Act 135 Acts Administered by Tourism, Parks and Recreation 136 Performance Measures: Data Sources and Methodology 137 Readership Survey 139 2013-2014 Tourism, Parks and Recreation Annual Report 1 Preface The Public Accounts of Alberta are prepared in accordance with the Financial Administration Act and the Fiscal Management Act. The Public Accounts consist of the annual report of the Government of Alberta and the annual reports of each of the 19 ministries. The annual report of the Government of Alberta contains ministers’ accountability statements, the consolidated financial statements of the province and Measuring Up report, which compares actual performance results to desired results set out in the government’s strategic plan. On December 6, 2013, the government announced new ministry structures. The 2013-14 ministry annual reports and financial statements have been prepared based on the new ministry structure. This annual report of the Ministry of Tourism, Parks and Recreation contains the minister’s accountability statement, the audited consolidated financial statements of the ministry and a comparison of actual performance results to desired results set out in the ministry business plan. This ministry annual report also includes: • the financial statements of entities making up the ministry including the Department of Tourism, Parks and Recreation and provincial agencies for which the minister is responsible; and • other financial information as required by the Financial Administration Act and Fiscal Management Act, either as separate reports or as a part of the financial statements, to the extent that the ministry has anything to report. 2 2013-2014 Tourism, Parks and Recreation Annual Report Minister’s Accountability Statement The ministry’s annual report for the year ended March 31, 2014, was prepared under my direction in accordance with the Fiscal Management Act and the government’s accounting policies. All of the government’s policy decisions as at June 3, 2014, with material economic or fiscal implications of which I am aware have been considered in the preparation of this report. [Original signed by] Dr. Richard Starke Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation 2013-2014 Tourism, Parks and Recreation Annual Report 3 Message from the Minister More than four million people have made Alberta their province of choice – with another million expected to call our province home in the next decade. People choose to live here because of our strong economy and because of our high quality of life. In 2013-14, Tourism, Parks and Recreation contributed to building Alberta in both areas through collaboration with our many partners. I am very proud of the resourcefulness and commitment of ministry staff in their response to the June flooding in southern Alberta. Our parks staff helped evacuate over 1,200 people from the area, with approximately 400 air lifted with assistance from the Canadian military over a four day period. We made sure travellers got the information they needed online, by phone or in over 130 visitor information centres. Staff from across the ministry collaborated with industry to launch the Alberta Strong campaign, which highlighted the spirit and resilience of Albertans while sending a clear message that the province was open for business. As soon as the waters receded, work started to restore our provincial parks and ensure our tourism economy recovered from the disaster. Parks staff supervised volunteer efforts that were instrumental in the work repairing pathways and recreation trails with approximately 87 per cent of Kananaskis trails reopened by October. I am also inspired by the stories of determination and collaboration in the face of tragedy, like the thousands people who rolled up their sleeves to make sure the Calgary Stampede happened “come hell or high water.” Or when Tourism Calgary’s office was damaged, Travel Alberta opened their doors and shared their space. This demonstrates the resourcefulness and creative thinking of the tourism industry that will build a better Alberta. In 2013-14, we released Pathway to Growth – Alberta’s Tourism Framework 2013-2020, which sets the path to grow Alberta’s tourism industry to $10.3 billion by 2020. It calls for government and industry collaboration to create, enhance and market compelling tourism experiences to attract visitors in a competitive, global marketplace. This was a great year for amateur sport. Alberta hosted many successful sport events, including the 2014 Alberta Winter Games in Banff and Canmore, and the Alberta 55 Plus Summer Games in Barrhead- Westlock. In the months leading up to the 2014 Olympic Games, the ministry supported several World Cup events. We also began the process of renewing the Alberta Sport Plan, which will guide amateur sport in the province for the next 10 years. Our provincial parks system provided opportunities for both visitors and residents to connect with nature, be active, spend time with friends and families and have fun. Those visits are made more memorable through innovative initiatives such as the First Nations Internship Program at Writing-on-Stone Provincial Park, which took first place in the Institute of Public Administration of Canada/Deloitte Public Sector Leadership Awards. In 2013-14, Tourism, Parks and Recreation helped make Alberta a great place to live. Tourism continues to grow and diversify Alberta’s economy, provide opportunities for Albertans and visitors to discover our province, and to proudly tell our story to visitors from around the world. We improved park facilities and encouraged Albertans and visitors to enjoy our beautiful landscapes. We provided opportunities for Albertans of all ages to be active and promoted excellence in sport. We look forward to building on our successes in the upcoming year. [Original signed by] Dr. Richard Starke Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation 4 2013-2014 Tourism, Parks and Recreation Annual Report Management’s Responsibility for Reporting The Ministry of Tourism, Parks and Recreation includes: the Department of Tourism, Parks and Recreation; Travel Alberta and the Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation, now operating as the Alberta Sport Connection. The executives of the individual entities within the ministry have the primary responsibility and accountability for the respective entities. Collectively, the executives ensure the ministry complies with all relevant legislation, regulations and policies. Ministry business plans, annual reports, performance results and the supporting management information are integral to the government’s fiscal and strategic plan, annual report, quarterly reports and other financial and performance reporting. Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the consolidated financial statements and performance results for the ministry rests with the Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation. Under the direction of the minister, I oversee the preparation of the ministry’s annual report, including consolidated financial statements and performance results. The consolidated financial statements and the performance results, of necessity, include amounts that are based on estimates and judgments. The consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Canadian public sector accounting standards. The performance measures are prepared in accordance with the following criteria: • Reliability – information agrees with underlying data and the source used to prepare it. • Understandability and Comparability – current results are presented clearly in accordance with the stated methodology and are comparable with previous results. • Completeness – performance measures and related targets match those included in Budget 2013. As deputy minister, in addition to program responsibilities, I am responsible for the ministry’s financial administration and reporting functions. The ministry maintains systems of financial management and internal control which give consideration to costs, benefits, and risks that are designed to: • provide reasonable assurance that transactions are properly authorized, executed in accordance with prescribed legislation and regulations, and properly recorded so as to maintain accountability of public money; • provide information to manage and report on performance; • safeguard the assets and properties of the province under ministry administration; • provide Executive Council, the President of Treasury Board, the Minister of Finance and the Minister of Tourism, Parks and Recreation information needed to fulfil their responsibilities; and • facilitate preparation of ministry business plans and annual reports required under the Fiscal Management
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