National Capital Commission
Real Property Institute of Canada (RPIC)
November 19th, 2015 Who We are
¡ The NCC is responsible for planning, as well as taking part in the development, conservation and improvement of Canada’s Capital Region. It fulfills this role through the following areas of activity:
l Setting the long-term urban planning direction for federal lands in Canada’s Capital Region;
l Guiding and controlling the use and development of federal lands in Canada’s Capital Region;
l Managing, conserving and protecting NCC over 1600 real property assets (including Gatineau Park, the Greenbelt, real property, and other assets such as bridges, pathways and parkways); and
l Maintaining heritage sites in Canada’s Capital Region, such as
the official residences and commemorative sites. 2 NCC Governance
NCC Board of Directors: 15 members with national representation
3 Legislative and Accountability Framework
¡ The NCC has its own legislation:
• The NCC is a federal Crown corporation created by Canada’s Parliament in 1959 under the National Capital Act.
¡ A Crown corporation under the Financial Administration Act (FAA)
• Operational autonomy from the Government
• Portfolio Minister sets the Corporation’s broad orientations
• The NCC reports to Parliament through the Minister of Canadian Heritage, who is designated as the minister responsible for the National Capital Act.
4 The National Capital Region
¡ Two provinces
¡ First Nations
¡ Two major municipalities
¡ 11 other municipalities
¡ Federal Partners
¡ Special Interest Groups
¡ General Public
5 Principal Activities of the NCC
¡ Planning of the Capital Region.
¡ Stewardship and Protection of the Capital Region.
6 NCC’s Program Structure
7 Capital Planning
¡ Approving proposals for land use changes, designs and transactions involving federal lands in the National Capital Region (FLUDA).
l 200-300 requests per year
¡ Developing long term plans for federal lands in the Capital.
¡ Identifying and managing lands of national interest.
¡ Facilitating federal involvement in transportation and transit.
¡ Environmental Stewardship.
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Capital Stewardship and Protection
¡ Rehabilitating, managing, developing and safeguarding cultural, natural and heritage assets
¡ Promoting and regulating public activities on federal lands.
¡ Acquiring and disposing of lands in accordance with the vision for the Capital.
¡ Environmental Protection/Conservation.
¡ Management of the real property portfolio including Official Residences, roads, bridges, parks and commercial/residential/agricultural properties.
9 Official Residences
10 Official Residences Cont’d
¡ In 1987 responsibility for management of the six Official Residences was transferred to the NCC from PWGSC.
¡ NCC’s overall objective is to: l ensure that the official residences are furnished, maintained and rehabilitated to safeguard their national heritage;
l provide safe and appropriate accommodation for Canada’s official leaders; and
l serve as inspiring properties and grounds for the conduct of state events and ceremonies.
¡ The Official Residences are all designated heritage properties
l Rideau Hall and 24 Sussex have the highest heritage designation.
¡ Crown Collection
11 Land and assets of the NCC • Largest land owner in the National Capital Region
• Owns and manages 536km2 of land, which represents about 11% of land in Canada’s Capital Region on both sides of the Ottawa River, in Ontario and Quebec.
• Gatineau Park;
• the Greenbelt; • Parkway corridors; • Interprovincial bridges; • 106 kilometres of parkways; • Over 200 kilometres of NCC-owned recreational pathways;
• 553 properties leased for residential, agricultural, institutional, recreational and commercial purposes.
• When leased and non-leased portfolios are combined, the number of properties managed by the NCC totals 1090. 12 • 1661 total real property assets. Recent Changes at the NCC
¡ Refocused mandate of stewardship and planning by rationalizing its main business lines and reviewing its organizational structure.
l As a result, the NCC consolidated its activities from seven (7) operational and internal services branches to four (4), thereby also reducing the overall size and hierarchy of the executive group.
¡ Implemented the Owner/Investor Model
¡ Enhanced project management through adapting Treasury Board’s Investment Policy (i.e. gating system).
13 Corporate Priorities for 2015-2016 to 2019-2020
¡ LeBreton Flats and the Islands
¡ Shorelines and waterways
¡ Planning Framework and Plan for Canada’s Capital
¡ Environmental Stewardship
¡ Value-added partner
¡ Corporate excellence
14 LeBreton Flats Redevelopment
Today, the LeBreton Flats are poised to become a signature destination for visitors to Canada’s Capital and a point of civic pride for its residents.
15 What is Next
¡ Restoration of the Tin House Court and 445-465 Sussex Drive.
¡ Confederation Pavilion's Program for 2017 including: l 7 Clarence Street l Moore Farm l Strutt House
¡ Capital Illumination Plan.
¡ Plan for Canada’s Capital 2017-2067.
¡ Beautifying the Capital (i.e. Canada 150, Confederation Boulevard.
16 LeBreton Flats Redevelopment
Option Lands (12.3 ha)
North and South parcels (9.3 ha)
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