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1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to support environment research and development*

2. Start date: June 1999

3. End date: March 31, 2010*

4. Description: The purpose of this class contribution is to stimulate, increase or improve scientific knowledge and information, to support the promotion and coordination of research and development in areas that support Environment Canada's objectives, such as wildlife, toxicology, climate change and atmospheric studies.

5. Strategic Outcome: Not applicable*

6. Results Achieved: Environment Canada funds contributions to support environmental research and development that are aligned with departmental and program priorities. The Department continued ongoing relationships with a number of Canadian universities on a wide variety of initiatives, resulting in increases in knowledge in atmospheric sciences, toxic chemicals, water and the impacts of pollutants on water, as well as wildlife and the impacts of pollutants on wildlife.

The progress made is reflected through the delivery of Environment Canada's programs and results reported in Section II of the 2009–2010 Departmental Performance Report.

13. Program Activity:
($ millions)

	7. Actual Spending 2007-2008	8. Actual Spending 2008-2009	9. Planned Spending 2009-2010	10. Total Authorities 2009-2010	11. Actual Spending 2009-2010	12. Variance(s)
14. Total Grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
14. Total Contributions	4.4	5.7	0	8.4	8.4	(8.4)
14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
15. Total Program Activity(ies)	4.4	5.7	0	8.4	8.4	(8.4)

*Note: Treasury Board approved Environment Canada’s redesign of the existing class transfer payment programs (i.e. Contributions to Support Environmental Research and Development, Contributions to Support Environmental and Sustainable Development Initiatives and Contributions to Support Canada's international commitments) so that they align to the Department’s revised 2010-2011 Program Activity Architecture (PAA). The redesign and alignment to the PAA will improve performance measurement and reporting and clarify accountability arrangements.

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to support environmental and sustainable development initiatives*

2. Start date: June 1999

3. End date: March 31, 2010*

4. Description: The objective of this class contribution is to enable Canadian groups, associations and organizations to become actively involved in environmental and sustainable development initiatives while accommodating regional ecosystem and socio-economic considerations. Contributions enable recipients to plan, manage and complete environmental and sustainable development initiatives at the regional or ecosystem level. This funding also serves to increase awareness and understanding of environmental and sustainable development issues and to encourage environmentally responsible action.

5. Strategic Outcome: Not applicable*

6. Results Achieved: Environment Canada funds contributions to support environmental and sustainable development initiatives that are aligned with departmental and program priorities.  The contributions facilitate access, on a national level, to existing knowledge, tools and methods for making good decisions on the environment and sustainable development that are appropriate, given the social, cultural and economic contexts.

The progress made is reflected in the delivery of Environment Canada's programs and results, reported in Section II of the 2009–2010 Departmental Performance Report.

13. Program Activity:
($ millions)

	7. Actual Spending 2007-2008	8. Actual Spending 2008-2009	9. Planned Spending 2009-2010	10. Total Authorities 2009-2010	11. Actual Spending 2009-2010	12. Variance(s)
14. Total Grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
14. Total Contributions	26.3	25.8	28.2	25.6	23.0	5.2
14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
15. Total Program Activity(ies)	26.3	25.8	28.2	25.6	23.0	5.2

*Note: Treasury Board approved Environment Canada’s redesign of the existing class transfer payment programs (i.e. Contributions to Support Environmental Research and Development, Contributions to Support Environmental and Sustainable Development Initiatives and Contributions to Support Canada's international commitments) so that they align to the Department’s revised 2010–2011 Program Activity Architecture (PAA). The redesign and alignment to the PAA will improve performance measurement and reporting and clarify accountability arrangements.

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to Support Canada’s International Commitments

2. Start date: June 1999

3. End date: March 31, 2010

4. Description: The purpose of this class contribution is to sustain and enhance Canada's participation in international multilateral and bilateral environmental organizations, agreements and protocols; ensure that Canadian interests are represented in international forums relating to environmental issues; facilitate the participation of developing countries in global environmental and sustainable development issues; and build, strengthen and maintain Canada's links with the international community on global environmental and sustainable development issues.

5. Strategic Outcomes:

• Canada's natural capital is restored, conserved, and enhanced
• Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians
• Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste

6. Results Achieved: The results achieved and progress made are reflected through program delivery. This class contribution facilitates access on a national level to existing knowledge tools and methods for making good policy decisions on the environment and health that are appropriate, given the social, cultural and economic contexts.

13. Program Activity:
($ millions)

	7. Actual Spending 2007-2008	8. Actual Spending 2008-2009	9. Planned Spending 2009-2010	10. Total Authorities 2009-2010	11. Actual Spending 2009-2010	12. Variance(s)
14. Total Grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
14. Total Contributions	8.5	7.3	8.7	10.5	10.5	(1.8)
14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
15. Total Program Activity(ies)	8.5	7.3	8.7	10.5	10.5	(1.8)

*Note: Treasury Board approved Environment Canada’s redesign of the existing class transfer payment programs (i.e. Contributions to support Environmental Research and Development, Contributions to support Environmental and Sustainable Development Initiatives and Contributions to support Canada's international commitments) so that they align to the Department’s revised 2010-2011 Program Activity Architecture (PAA). The redesign and alignment to the PAA will improve performance measurement and reporting and clarify accountability arrangements.

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Long range planning for the Asia-Pacific Partnership program resulted in a $1M shift of spending from prior years into the current 2009–2010 fical year. The Aisa-Pacific Partnership program's overall 4 years budget is on target.  Increased United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) negotiation meetings and support to developing countries for climate change resulted in an additional $0.8M.

17. Audit completed or planned: An audit of contributions related to Asia-Pacific Partnership program is planned for 2010–2011.

18. Evaluation completed or planned: Evaluation of the International Actions Theme (IAT) included an evaluation of the contributions under the Asia-Pacific Partnership program. Results of the Evaluation will be available to the public in 2010–2011.

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk (HSP)

2. Start Date: August 20, 2000

3. End Date: Program is ongoing. March 2012 is the end date for a portion of HSP funding ($4 M)

4. Description: The purpose of the HSP is to contribute to the recovery of endangered, threatened and other species of concern, and to prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife. The HSP fosters partnerships among organizations interested in the recovery of species at risk and provides funding for implementing activities that protect or conserve habitats for species at risk. It enables non-government organizations, landowners, the private sector, Aboriginal organizations, educational institutions, community groups and other levels of government to plan, manage and complete projects that will achieve the program goal.

5. Strategic Outcome: Canada’s natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced

6. Results Achieved: From April 2009 to March 2010, the Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) contributed $12.1million to 229 projects addressing terrestrial and aquatic species-at-risk issues in all provinces and territories. The HSP directed $37 million (program plus matching funds) to projects addressing both habitat conservation and threat mitigation issues. These stewardship activities benefited approximately 396 species at risk designated by the Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC), 354 of which were listed under the Species at Risk Act (SARA). Activities such as monitoring, surveys and inventory work as well as the collection of traditional ecological knowledge, evaluation, and program planning and development activities directly involved more than 15 000 people, and 19 500 people participated in projects aiming at reducing or mitigating threats to species at risk. More than 4295 landowners participated in conservation activities leading to the protection of 13 367 ha of habitat through legally binding protection measures and to an additional 321 710 ha through non‑binding protection measures. Nearly 21 436 ha of habitat and 243 km of shoreline were improved due to the efforts of 6000 project participants.

Overall, since its inception in 2000, the HSP has contributed over $90 million to more than 1600 projects, leveraging an additional $232 million in matching funds from project partners. In its first ten years, the HSP has contributed to the protection of nearly 150 000 ha of land through legally binding protection measures, and has improved approximately 31 000 ha of habitat for species at risk every year.

13. Program Activity:
($ millions)

	7. Actual Spending 2007-2008	8. Actual Spending 2008-2009	9. Planned Spending 2009-2010	10. Total Authorities 2009-2010	11. Actual Spending 2009-2010	12. Variance(s)
14. Total Grants
14. Total Contributions	8.8	11.0	13.0	13.0	12.1	0.9
14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
15. Total Program Activity(ies)	8.8	11.0	13.0	13.0	12.1	0.9

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The approved yearly budget is $13M in contributions; however, with normal program operational slippage and withdrawal/cancellation of some projects over $100K in the fourth quarter due to delayed approvals, final expenditures can vary yearly. Looking ahead, with the Department’s new contribution management system in place, more program funding will be provided to recipients and in a timely fashion.

17. Evaluation Completed or Planned: A program evaluation led by Environment Canada’s Audit and Evaluation Branch, with the participation of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) and Parks Canada Agency (PCA) was undertaken from October 2008 to March 2009 and completed in September 2009. The evaluation examined the overall effectiveness of the HSP from fiscal years 2004–2005 to 2007–2008, focusing on issues of relevance, success, cost-effectiveness and design and delivery. This evaluation revealed that the program is highly relevant to federal government roles and priorities, and is also a particularly appropriate means of federal government intervention for addressing the needs of species at risk on non-federal lands because of its collaborative approach. While similar programs co‑exist with the HSP, none duplicate the program’s targeted activities. In its current form, the program is well managed and administered with a clear and effective governance structure. It was observed that the program would benefit from adopting a more strategic approach toward habitat protection for species at risk. The evaluation is posted at: http://ec.gc.ca/doc/ae-ve/2009-2010/966/toc_eng.htm.

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: EcoAction 2000 – Community Funding Initiative

2. Start Date: 1998; the program’s Terms and Conditions were renewed and approved by the Minister of the Environment, December 1, 2009.

3. End Date: Terms and Conditions apply for the duration of the program, provided that an evaluation is completed at least once every five years. Next evaluation is scheduled for 2013–2014.

4. Description: Provides financial support to non-profit organizations to undertake environmental projects that yield positive, measurable results; increase capacity and engagement at the community level; and support Canadians to take action for the environment.

5. Strategic Outcome: Canada’s natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced

6. Results Achieved: The EcoAction Community Funding Initiative delivered 206 projects through contribution agreements in 2009–2010. Of these, 125 were new projects representing a departmental investment of $4.2 million. These projects leveraged $10.3 million in cash and in‑kind support, which translates to $2.45 leveraged for every dollar of federal funding, with an average of 5.6 partner sectors involved in each project. The program funded 54% of project applications received. In support of the International Year of Biodiversity 2010, 54 biodiversity‑related projects were funded, for a total of $1.65 million in federal funding. These projects will reduce biodiversity loss, protect wildlife and improve species habitat, and increase urban re‑naturalization. Climate change projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions represented 35% of new projects funded, for a total of $1.7 million in federal funding. The remaining projects focused on clean water (23%) and clean air (4%) initiatives. Over 420 000 individuals were engaged in EcoAction projects across Canada, including 2574 volunteers. An additional 108 jobs were created.

Environmental results achieved by projects completed in 2009–2010:

Nature: 1470 hectares of habitat were permanently protected; 277 hectares of habitat were created, restored or rehabilitated; over 61 000 native plants, trees and shrubs were planted; and 211 wildlife structures were installed.

Clean water: 1476 kilograms of toxic or harmful waste (fertilizers, pesticides) were diverted or reduced; over 1 million litres of water were re-used or conserved; 9154 hectares of shoreline were protected, stabilized or improved; and 10 572 hectares were covered by Environmental Management Plans.

Clean air and climate change: Greenhouse gas emissions were reduced by 595 tonnes (CO₂ equivalent); emissions of other air pollutants (sulphur dioxide, nitrous oxide, etc.) were reduced by 20 tonnes; 537 445 kilowatt hours/year of energy were conserved; and 22 807 kilograms of organic waste were composted/diverted from landfill.

13. Program Activity:
($ millions)

	7. Actual Spending 2007-2008	8. Actual Spending 2008-2009	9. Planned Spending 2009-2010	10. Total Authorities 2009-2010	11. Actual Spending 2009-2010	12. Variance(s)
14. Total Grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
14. Total Contributions	3.99	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.46	0.04
14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
15. Total Program Activity(ies)	3.99	4.3	4.5	4.5	4.46	0.04

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The small variance in contribution spending is a result of lapsed funds due to changes in project delivery or timing.

17. Audit Completed or Planned: n/a

18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: A program evaluation led by Environment Canada’s Audit and Evaluation Branch was undertaken from October 2008 to March 2009 and completed in May 2009. The evaluation examined the overall effectiveness of the EcoAction program from fiscal years 2004–2005 to 2007–2008, focusing on issues of relevance, success, cost-effectiveness and design and delivery. Overall, the evaluation of the program was positive. Key findings indicated that: the program is aligned with federal priorities and is working towards achieving its intended outcomes; it provides good value for money (leveraging $2.26:$1); it is successful in reaching its intended audience; and it has achieved high client satisfaction. The evaluation noted that some areas required improvement: addressing confusion among program staff on the decision-making process; improving program monitoring activities; and assessing the longer-term impact of funded projects. The evaluation acknowledged that high administrative costs of the program are a result of program design and the focus on client service; however some improvements could be made to increase cost-efficiency. Recommendations focused on improving program forms and tools; examining roles, responsibilities and processes; and improving the program’s ability to demonstrate results. The action plan to implement these improvements was approved by the responsible senior management board. The evaluation is posted at: http://www.ec.gc.ca/doc/ae-ve/2009-2010/954/toc_eng.html.

The next program evaluation is planned for 2013–2014.

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology for the Next-Generation Biofuels Fund™

2. Start Date: April 1, 2007

3. End Date: September 30, 2027 (the last appropriation by Parliament will be in fiscal year 2014–2015, with the last disbursement to Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) by March 31, 2017)

4. Description: The Foundation will provide grants with conditional repayment terms to eligible recipients for the establishment of first-of-kind, large, demonstration-scale facilities producing next-generation renewable fuels. These facilities must involve both non-conventional technologies and non-traditional feedstocks and be built in Canada, using representative Canadian feedstock. Selection will be based on an in-depth due diligence process developed to assess applications for funding using a roster of biofuels experts and a Project Review Committee.

Since next-generation technologies are capital equipment intensive, they constitute a greater debt financing risk. The support provided by the Next-Generation Biofuels Fund™ will encourage the retention and growth of technology expertise and innovation capacity for next-generation renewable fuels production in Canada.

Of the $500M in total funding, $200M is statutory, with the remaining $300M being appropriated funding which is spread over seven fiscal years, beginning in FY 2008–2009 and ending in FY 2014–2015. The funding is equally divided between Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada.

5. Strategic Outcome: Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste.

6. Results Achieved: To date, SDTC has received one formal Application for Funding (AFF) under the Next-Generation Biofuels Fund™ (NGBF). At this time SDTC is tracking approximately 100 companies as potential applicants both from Canada and abroad.

The Next-Generation Biofuels Fund™ adopted a project assurance process based on best practices used by multinational companies. From end to end, there are seven phases and five decision gates. The Fund also assembled a roster of biofuels experts to assist with the in-depth due diligence exercises required to assess applications for funding. The Project Review Committee was created to support the review of applications. The SDTC Board of Directors approved the Next-Generation Biofuels Fund™ Evaluation Framework

13. Program Activity:
($ millions)

	7. Actual Spending 2007-2008	8. Actual Spending 2008-2009	9. Planned Spending 2009-2010	10. Total Authorities 2009-2010	11. Actual Spending 2009-2010	12. Variance(s)
14. Total Grants	1.6	31.5	12.5**	0	0***	12.5
14. Total Contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
15. Total Program Activity(ies)	1.6	31.5	12.5**	0**	0***	12.5

*These grants are Environment Canada’s portion of payment made to SDTC based on cash flow statements received from the Foundation. Funding is divided equally between Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada.

**The $12.5M that was appropriated by Parliament in 2009-10 was reprofiled forward to 2010–2011.

***No payments were made to SDTC in 2009–2010. The Next-Generation Biofuels Fund™ had an opening balance of $65.3M, as of December 31, 2008. Accordingly, SDTC had on hand the funds that it had estimated as its requirement for the period January 1, 2009 to March 31, 2010. Actual spending by SDTC was significantly less than its estimates in Cash Flow Statements, because the anticipated payments to projects have been delayed by the proponents.

16. Audit completed or planned: There was no performance audit or evaluation in FY 2009–2010, except for the standard financial audit required for the financial data in the Annual Report.

17. Evaluation completed or planned: There were no evaluations in FY 2009–2010. Three interim evaluations will be performed by an independent third party selected by the Foundation (November 30, 2012, November 30, 2017 and November 30, 2022); a final evaluation is due by September 30, 2027. The federal government may choose to evaluate the foundation at any time to determine whether it is meeting its objectives. A value-for-money (performance) audit may be conducted by the government at least once every five years.

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Initiatives of the Action Plan on Clean Water—Freshwater Programs—Contributions

2. Start Date: April 1, 2008

3. End Date: March 31, 2013

4. Description: The objective of this class contribution is to enable the remediation of contaminated sediment in eight Areas of Concern (AOCs), to fully restore and remove these sites from the list of Great Lakes AOCs, and advance clean-up efforts to restore Lake Winnipeg and Lake Simcoe. Transfer payments made under the Program will be in the form of contributions to a broad range of entities to support the remediation of contaminated sediment in Great Lakes AOCs and/or rehabilitation measures that reduce nutrient loads to Lake Winnipeg and Lake Simcoe and their tributaries including: domestic or international non-profit organizations, provincial and municipal governments, regional conservation authorities, Canadian individuals, businesses, post-secondary institutions, First Nations and Aboriginal organizations and associations.

5. Strategic Outcome: Canada’s natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced.

6. Results Achieved:

• Under the Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund, a public advisory committee was established to oversee and provide project funding recommendations for stewardship projects. By the end of 2009–2010, two funding rounds had been completed and 14 projects had been funded to reduce pollutants, particularly nutrients loads, in priority areas of the Lake Winnipeg Basin, with recommended projects for a third round awaiting approval. (grants and contributions [G&C] spending in 2009–2010 of $583,000).

• Under the Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund, in the second two rounds of funding, a total of twenty-six new projects were approved to receive a total of $4.73 million as part of an overall investment of $30 million over five years, which was announced in February 2008 to restore Lake Simcoe. This funding supports projects by federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as the conservation authority, non-governmental and community organizations, and landowners. The projects contribute to meeting the Government of Canada's Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund objectives of reducing rural and urban non-point sources of pollution, rehabilitating priority habitats to restore the health of the aquatic ecosystem and coldwater fishery in Lake Simcoe, and improving information and monitoring for decision makers. (G&C spending in 2009–2010 of $6.01 million)

• Under the Great Lakes Contaminated Sediment Removal Program, based on assessment of project status at AOCs, funds were reallocated to future years and to projects via the Annual Reference Level Update process. AOCs where projects are proceeding more slowly than expected are Thunder Bay, Peninsula Harbour and Randal Reef. However, the Detroit River project was completed in FY 2008–2009 at a cost of $0.2M (G&C) from Environment Canada. In FY 2009–2010, G&C funding ($50K) was provided for the Niagara River Lyon’s Creek East contaminated sediment management project.

13. Program Activity:
($ millions)

	7. Actual Spending 2007-2008	8. Actual Spending 2008-2009	9. Planned Spending 2009-2010	10. Total Authorities 2009-2010	11. Actual Spending 2009-2010	12. Variance(s)
14. Total Grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
14. Total Contributions	0	2.1	10.9	11.1	6.6	4.3
14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
15. Total Program Activity(ies)	0	2.1	10.9	11.1	6.6	4.3

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):

• Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Fund: Total Authority was $956,000 followed by reprofiling to 2011–2012, leaving planned spending for 2009–2010 at $607,000, of which all but $23,000 was spent.

• Lake Simcoe: $573,000 was reprofiled from fiscal year 2009–2010 to 2010–2011, bringing planned spending down to $6.01 million, which was spent.

• Great Lakes: Total authority in 2009–2010 was $2.99 million followed by reprofiling to future fiscal years and vote transfers between O&M and G&C; final planned spending in 2009–2010 was $50,000, which was spent.

17. Audit completed or planned: The Lake Winnipeg Basin Initiative was included in the freshwater resources audit undertaken in 2009–2010 by the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Office of the Auditor General (audit report pending). An audit and evaluation of the Great Lakes Contaminated Sediment Removal Program will be conducted as per the Program Evaluation Plan developed by Environment Canada’s Audit and Evaluation Branch. The proposed date of the audit and evaluation is not known at this time.

18. Evaluation completed or planned: A third-party program evaluation will be conducted for the Lake Winnipeg and Lake Simcoe initiatives (2010–2011).

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: National Vehicle Scrappage Program - Contributions

2. Start date: April 1, 2007

3. End date: March 31, 2011

4. Description: The National Vehicle Scrappage Program is primarily a contribution program that provides funding to a national not-for-profit organization for program delivery and incentives to encourage Canadians to retire their old, high-polluting personal vehicles

5. Strategic Outcome: Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste

6. Results Achieved:

• About 64,000 old, high-polluting vehicles of model year 1995 and earlier were retired through the program, known as Retire Your Ride, resulting in a reduction of 2900 tonnes of smog-forming emissions.

• Canadians in every province were offered one of a selection of rewards for retiring their older vehicles, including $300 cash, free transit passes, rebates on a bicycle or replacement vehicle, car sharing membership, etc. The cash reward is the most popular incentive, selected by 86% of participants.

• In August 2009, vehicle manufacturers began to offer program participants rebates ranging in value from $500 to $3000 on the purchase of one of their new vehicles. These rebates have had a significant and positive impact on program participation.

• About 300 recyclers (or 17% of the known Canadian automobile recycling companies) are collecting vehicles retired through Retire your Ride. To participate in the program, vehicle recyclers must respect Environment Canada’s national code of practice, which outlines environmental requirements for processing retired vehicles. Training sessions for participating vehicle recyclers were held across the country, and an on-line training tool was implemented.

13. Program Activity:
($ millions)

	7. Actual Spending 2007-2008	8. Actual Spending 2008-2009	9. Planned Spending 2009-2010	10. Total Authorities 2009-2010	11. Actual Spending 2009-2010	12. Variance(s)
14. Total Grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
14. Total Contributions	0.2	4.6	35.1	35.1	25.8	9.3
14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
15. Total Program Activity(ies)	0.2	4.6	35.1	35.1	25.8	9.3

16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Amount set aside in contribution agreements was not entirely spent by recipients. An amount of $7,165,000 has been reprofiled to fiscal year 2010-11. Moreover, some expenditures related to the Vehicle Scappage program are also presented under the “Contributions to support environmental and sustainable development initiative.

17. Audit completed or planned: Third-party recipient audit of financial report until September 2009 to be completed in Summer 2010.

18. Evaluation completed or planned: Third-party program evaluation to be completed by March 31, 2011.