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1. Name of Recipient: Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC)

2. Start Date: March 2001 (SD Tech Fund™) and April 2007 (NextGen Biofuels Fund™)

3. End Date: June 2015 (SD Tech Fund™) and September 2027 (NextGen Biofuels Fund™)

4. Total Funding: $1.05 billion* ($550 M for SD Tech Fund™ and $500M for NextGen Biofuels Fund™) shared equally between Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada.

* Environment Canada’s share is one-half or $550 M.

5. Description: SDTC is a not-for-profit foundation created by the Government of Canada. It finances and supports development and demonstration of clean air technologies that provide solutions to issues related to climate change, clean air, water and soil quality, delivering economic, environmental and health benefits to Canadians. SDTC operates two funds aimed at development and demonstration of innovative technological solutions:

1. SD Tech Fund™ - To stimulate the development and demonstration of Canadian technologies aimed at climate change, clean air, clean water and clean soil;
2. NextGen Biofuels Fund™ - to establish first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities producing next-generation renewable fuels.

6. Strategic Outcome(s): Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste

7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient:

1. SD Tech Fund™
   In 2009**, under the SD Tech Fund™, SDTC announced that 33 projects were approved for funding, with SDTC providing $114M or 34% of the total eligible project value of $336M. In 2009, under the SD Tech Fund™, SDTC saw the completion of another 7 projects, for a total of 33 since the Foundation’s inception. Since its inception, the SD Tech Fund™ has announced $463M for 183 projects, for a total project value of $1.6 billion and the potential for 7 to 17 megatonnes of CO₂ emission reductions annually by 2015. Project disbursement payments from the SD Tech Fund™ are expected to increase with the number of completed projects. Disbursement payments are projected to be $70M in 2010 and $100M in 2011, compared to $47M in 2009 and $42M in 2008. As of December 2009, $172M had been disbursed under the SD Tech Fund™. As required by legislation, SDTC submitted the annual report documents on time to Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada and posted these on the SDTC website, making them available to the public.
2. NextGen Biofuels Fund™
   Under the new NextGen Biofuels Fund™, SDTC received one formal application in 2008. Currently, SDTC is tracking 100 companies as potential applicants, but there were no allocations in 2009. (See also Supplementary Table “Details of Transfer Payment Programs” for NextGen Biofuels Fund™)

** Unless specified otherwise, SDTC yearly results and data refer to calendar year as per SDTC annual reports.

14. Program Activity: Legislation and Information Program
($ millions)

8. Actual Spending 2007-2008	9. Actual Spending 2008-2009	10. Planned Spending 2009-2010	11. Total Authorities 2009-2010	12. Actual Spending 2009-2010	13. Variance(s)
1.6	31.5	12.5M***	0****	0	0

***Planned spending 2009-2010 has been restated to reflect Environment Canada's planned contribution of $12.5 M to SDTC. The 2009-2010 Report on Plans and Priorities data inadvertently included, in this column, 2009-2010 Foundation planned allocations: SD Tech Fund: $100 Million; NGBF: $200-250 Million.

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

15. Comments on Variance(s): The $ 12.5 million for the NextGen Biofuels Fund was reprofiled from 2009-2010 to 2010-2011 because anticipated payments to projects have been delayed by the proponents.

16. Significant Evaluation findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: As per the Funding Agreement Three for the SD Tech Fund™, SDTC has conducted an independent third party interim evaluation which is the second of its kind since the Fund’s inception. The evaluation report was submitted on June 30, 2009, and covered operations up to December 31, 2008. The evaluation concluded that the Fund is meeting its purposes and objectives and no major adjustments to the program are required. An "Evaluation by Canada" is optional at any time. For NextGen Biofuels Fund™, there was no evaluation in 2009. The first of three interim evaluations for NextGen Biofuels Fund™ is required in November 2012.

17. Significant Audit findings by the recipient during the reporting year and future plan: A "Value-for-money (Performance) Audit" for the SD Tech Fund™ was initiated by the government in FY 2009–2010 (which is equivalent to once every 5 years as per Funding Agreement Three). Results will be reported, upon completion of the audit, in FY 2010–2011. In addition, a standard financial audit was completed as required for the financial data in the SDTC Annual Report.

18. URL to Recipient’s Website: www.sdtc.ca

1. Name of Recipient: Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Green Municipal Fund (GMF); formerly known as the Green Municipal Enabling Fund and the Green Municipal Investment Fund

2. Start Date: February 2000

3. End Date: In perpetuity

4. Total Funding: $550 million (Environment Canada's share is $275 million)

5. Description: The Green Municipal fund is a $550 million revolving fund, administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), that supports grants, loans and loan guarantees to encourage investment in environmental municipal infrastructure. The Government of Canada endowed the FCM with the $550 million and this amount was fully paid out in prior years.

The priorities of the GMF are to have a positive impact on the health and quality of life of Canadians by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving local air, water and soil quality, and promoting the use of renewable resources by supporting environmental studies and projects within the municipal sector. Eligible projects may include one or more of the following categories of activity: energy; water; waste; sustainable transportation; brownfields and integrated community projects. Of the total amount of this fund, $150 million is to be used exclusively to provide loans for the cleanup and redevelopment of brownfields.

The amount of GMF financing available to municipalities is directly related to the environmental benefits and/or innovation of the projects undertaken, with grant-loan combinations of up to 80 percent of eligible costs available for projects with exceptional environmental benefits.

The GMF is co-funded equally by Natural Resources Canada and Environment Canada, which manage the fund at arm's length, creating a strong partnership between the FCM and the Government of Canada. The FCM Board of Directors, formally designated as the decision-making body for the funds, is advised by a 15-member council that includes five federal appointees. The council plays a key role, supported by the FCM Secretariat and the GMF Peer Review Committee.

6. Strategic Outcome(s): Canadians and their environment are protected from the effects of pollution and waste

7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: Findings on the results achieved by the recipient are available in the recipient's annual report.

14. Program Activity: Legislation and Information Program
($ millions)

8. Actual Spending 2007-2008	9. Actual Spending 2008-2009	10. Planned Spending 2009-2010	11. Total Authorities 2009-2010	12. Actual Spending 2009-2010	13. Variance(s)
-	-	N/A	-	-	-

15. Comments on Variance(s): N/A

16. Significant Evaluation Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: Section 11.05 of the Funding Agreement stipulates that the FCM agrees to obtain and make public and forward to each Minister, for tabling in Parliament, an independent review using recognized evaluation standards according to the following timeline: an initial review within six months following March 31, 2009; and subsequent reviews every five years from the date of the first review.

An independent review, conducted by KPMG, observed that, since its inception, the GMF has made, and continues to make important contributions towards supporting municipalities in achieving their sustainable environmental and infrastructure objectives. Funding recipients have realized environmental, economic, and social benefits, resulting in numerous success stories to date. The report, entitled Review of the Green Municipal Fund – Final Review Report, September 25, 2009, is available on the recipient’s website.

17. Significant Audit Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: Section 11.05 of the Funding Agreement stipulates that the FCM agrees to have carried out an independent performance (value-for-money) audit to ensure the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which funds have been used. An initial review must be carried out within six months following March 31, 2009, and subsequent reviews every five years from the date of the first review.

An independent performance (value-for-money) audit, conducted by KPMG, found that the GMF has implemented and follows practices and processes to achieve the audit objectives that help ensure the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of funds used. The report, entitled Performance Audit of the GMF – Final Audit Report, September 25, 2009, is available on the recipient’s website.

18. Recipient's Site: http://www.sustainablecommunities.fcm.ca

1. Name of Recipient: Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC)

2. Start Date: March 2007

3. End Date:  In perpetuity (until the total funding is expended)

4. Total Funding: $225 million

5. Description: The Nature Conservancy of Canada works to ensure the long-term protection of biodiversity by placing funds into a stewardship endowment to support the ongoing management and restoration of habitat and the recovery of species at risk. The Conservancy focuses on working with private landowners to secure ecologically significant lands that have been identified as priorities for conservation action. To that effect, the Conservancy acquires and preserves land through one of four methods: land purchase, land donations, conservation easements or relinquishment of rights. The goal of the program is to secure 200 000 hectares of private land for conservation.

6. Strategic Outcome(s): Canada’s natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced

7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: As of the end of December 2009, the Conservancy has drawn $145.6 million under the federal allocation (equivalent to 65% of the total Natural Areas Conservation Program (NACP) funding available). To date, the Conservancy and its partners have raised more than $96 million in matching funds and pledges from private and other public sources, and received donations of conservation lands and easements valued at $132 million from private landowners, for a total of $228 million. The Conservancy and its partners have already reached the goal to match the federal investment of $225 million over the life of the program. The Conservancy and its partners have now secured more than 138 600 hectares of land, through more than 630 land transactions. These lands are found in every province and provide habitat for at least 79 species at risk.

14. Program Activity: Biodiversity and Wildlife Program
($ millions)

8. Actual Spending 2007-2008	9. Actual Spending 2008-2009	10. Planned Spending 2009-2010	11. Total Authorities 2009-2010	12. Actual Spending 2009-2010	14. Variance(s)
70.2	46.1	0.0	29.3	29.3	(29.3)

15. Comments on Variance(s): This conditional grant was fully accounted for in the 2006–2007 fiscal year. Payments made under the grant are based on the Conservancy’s fiscal year, which commences on July 1. Installments under the grant were $70.2 million in 2007–2008, $46.1 million in 2008–2009 and $29.3 million in 2009–2010.

16. Significant Evaluation Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: The second annual progress report, spanning April 1, 2007, to June 30, 2009, was received from the Conservancy on December 22, 2009, and was deemed to be satisfactory. Under the grant, program evaluations are to be carried out no less frequently than every five years from the date of the agreement and when the funding has been expended.      

17. Significant Audit Findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: A financial audit, dated June 30, 2009, was conducted by Ernst & Young to inform the second annual progress report on the program, spanning July 1, 2008, to June 30, 2009. The auditor’s report indicated that “...the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Fund as at June 30, 2009, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles … except for the effect of adjustments, if any, which we might have determined to be necessary had we been able to obtain detailed supporting documentation for expenses incurred by Ducks Unlimited Canada” as per the sub-agreement between the Conservancy and Ducks Unlimited Canada.

18. URL to Recipient’s Site: www.natureconservancy.ca

1. Name of Recipient: Canadian Foundation for Climate and Atmospheric Sciences (CFCAS)

2. Start Date: February 2000

3. End Date: March 2012

4. Total Funding: $110 million (a one-time $60 million grant to be disbursed over six years was received in 2001; a second grant of $50 million to be disbursed by the end of March 2011 was received in 2004); the Minister of the Environment approved a one-year no-cost extension to CFCAS’s mandate, which will allow the Foundation to operate until March 31, 2012.

5. Description: To invest strategically in excellent university-based research in climate and atmospheric sciences to do the following:

• provide relevant scientific information to support federal policymaking;
• generate better knowledge of climate change and its impacts on the natural environment;
• provide results to help Canada respond to its international environmental commitments; and
• ensure a supply of skilled human resources to meet future environmental challenges.

6. Strategic Outcome: Weather and environmental predictions and services reduce risks and contribute to the well-being of Canadians

7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: In the fiscal year 2009–2010, the Foundation actively supported 12 research networks and 77 projects. The outputs of these initiatives and research were showcased during the year at workshops and conferences.  In addition, a workshop on data management was held in November 2009 to discuss data archiving and accessibility of the Foundation’s funded networks. The Foundation also funded 14 short-term outreach projects and supported, or was involved in, various international programs and organizations. These activities demonstrated the continued commitment of the Foundation to developing and disseminating new knowledge and expertise in relevant areas of national priority, which is consistent with the federal Science and Technology Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada’s Advantage.

14. Program Activity: Environmental Science and Monitoring Program
($ millions)

8. Actual Spending 2007-2008	9. Actual Spending 2008-2009	10. Planned Spending 2009-2010	11. Total Authorities 2009-2010	12. Actual Spending 2009-2010	13. Variance(s)
0	0	0	0	0	0

15. Comments on Variance(s): N/A

16. Significant Evaluation Findings by the Recipient during the Reporting Year and Future Plan: The Foundation tracks the progress, management and outputs of networks and projects through meetings, reports and audits. An independent program evaluation for the Foundation was completed in March 2010, which indicated that the Foundation has contributed well and remains relevant to developing expertise in the area of climate and atmospheric science, and that it was able to achieve the intended outputs from its program. The evaluation also indicates that the Foundation has contributed to transferring knowledge gained from research to the international science community, which provides an indication of the impact of the research that it has supported.

17. Significant Audit findings by the Recipient During the Reporting Year and Future Plan: The Foundation received independent audit reports on its financial status in fiscal year 2009–2010. The financial audit indicates that the Foundation had good financial controls and that the reporting of its financial position as at March 31, 2010, regarding the results of its operation and its cash flows in FY 2009–2010, were in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in Canada. 

18. URL to Recipient’s Website: www.cfcas.org

1. Name of Recipient: Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT)

2. Start Date: February 2000

3. End Date: In perpetuity

4. Total Funding: $12 million

5. Description: Creation of an endowment fund for the Clayoquot Biosphere Trust (CBT)—the cornerstone of the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The CBT uses the income from the endowment fund to support local research and education in the Biosphere Reserve region.

6. Strategic Outcome(s): Canada’s natural capital is restored, conserved and enhanced

7. Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: The CBT has successfully focused on its core priorities of Healthy Food, Healthy Communities; Youth and the Biosphere; and the Biosphere Centre. The CBT has also secured additional revenue through external funding sources. Projects funded during 2009 help build local capacity for community action and respond to specific needs in the core priority areas. These projects included a Clayoquot Sound Biosphere Reserve economic analysis; Healthy Food, Healthy Communities workshops; a Clayoquot Biosphere Region Food Action Plan project; and a Cha-me-ta-Ha-uuk Hesquiaht project. In addition, the CBT provided grants to local schools to help them leverage funds for Biosphere-related projects and funded First Nations youth participation at a Parks Canada conference on protected places. During 2009, the CBT engaged in larger projects with a greater diversity of partners and made significant progress in establishing collaborative ventures with federal, provincial and local organizations, including other NGOs and foundations.

14. Program Activity: Ecosystems Initiatives Program
($ millions)

8. Actual Spending 2007-2008	9. Actual Spending 2008-2009	10. Planned Spending 2009-2010	11. Total Authorities 2009-2010	12. Actual Spending 2009-2010	13. Variance(s)
0	0	0	0	0	0

15. Comments on Variance(s): N/A

16. Significant Evaluation Findings by the Recipient during the Reporting Year and Future Plan: Realignment of the annual call for projects to the beginning of the fiscal year resulted technically in a skipped year of funding during the worst of the recession. However, the CBT still contributed over $65,000 in grants and contracts to eligible local organizations through the 2008 call for projects and multi-year funding commitments from 2006. The Clayoquot Biosphere Trust Society (the Society) operated with four volunteer advisory committees instead of five during 2009. The Community Development Committee was disbanded in favour of new approaches for improved local capacity building.

In the midst of a market downturn, the CBT continued to exercise what fiscal restraint it could in 2009 without jeopardizing its relevance and effective functioning in the community. External fundraising efforts on the part of staff and board members has resulted in steady progress in offsetting increasingly reduced monthly dividend withdrawals from the fund.

17. Significant Audit Findings by the Recipient during the Reporting Year and Future Plan: As per the CBT’s audited financial statements, the funding agreement obligation at December 31, 2009, was $14,697,093. This is represented by the original federal contribution of $12,000,000 plus a cumulative cost of living allowance adjustment of $2,697,093 for inflation using the Consumer Price Index. The cost of living allowance requirements of the federal funding agreement must be met within a three-year period, with the exception of the first period beginning on May 5, 2000, and ending on December 31, 2003. At December 31, 2009, the funding agreement obligation was not adequately funded when the market value of the endowment fund is considered. (2009 market value of investments being $13,034,386 less funding agreement obligation of $14,697,093 = 2009 funding agreement deficit of $1,662,707). While this is largely due to market conditions beyond the control of the Society, the CBT is taking actions to improve the financial health of the endowment fund as markets continue to gain strength. These actions include reducing the monthly withdrawals from $40,000.00 to $35,000.00; pursuing relevant grants and funding programs to offset operational and program expenses currently funded through the endowment; implementing a donor strategy and pursuing individual and corporate donations; and reducing annual operational expenses while maintaining effective and efficient performance in support of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation.

18. URL to Recipient’s Website: www.clayoquotbiosphere.org