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Details on Transfer Payment Programs (TPPs)
Infrastructure Canada manages the following transfer payment programs:
- Contributions under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF);
- Contributions under the Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF);
- Contributions under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF);
- Transfer Payments under the Gas Tax Fund (GTF);
- Transfer Payments under the Provincial-Territorial Base Funding Program (PT Base);
- Contributions under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component;
- Contributions under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component;
- Contributions under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up;
- Contributions under the Research, Knowledge and Outreach Program;
- Contributions under the Green Infrastructure Fund;
- Contributions under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund;
- Contributions under the Support for the G8 Summit 2010; and
- Contributions under the National Trails Coalition Fund.
As prescribed by the Policy on Transfer Payments, as of June 30, 2009 the summary of the Three-Year Plan for Transfer Payment Programs is available at: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/tpp-ppt/index-eng.html.
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2003-2004
3. End Date: 2012-2013
4. Description: Directed to projects of major federal and regional significance in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth and enhancing the quality of life of Canadians.
5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: In 2009-2010, Infrastructure Canada continued to manage and monitor the progresses of 41 projects, representing a total federal allocation of over $3 billion and almost $9 billion in total project costs. These projects were in categories such as highways or rail infrastructure, local transportation, tourism and urban development, advanced telecommunication and high-speed broadband, water and sewage treatment and northern infrastructure.
Out of the 41 ongoing projects, seven projects representing a total federal allocation of almost $300 million, started construction. These seven projects represents almost $700 million in total cost. Among these seven projects, two signed their contribution agreements in 2009-2010 (Corner Brook Waterfront and Hamilton Harbour Clean Up). The contribution agreement for Conception Bay South Bypass was also signed during this fiscal year, but the construction phase of this project is scheduled to start in the next fiscal year. The total federal contribution of this project is of $6.5 million and has total project cost of $17.2 million.
In 2009-2010, seven projects were completed. These projects received over $375 million in total federal contribution and represented nearly $1.3 billion in total cost.
13. Program Activity: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $922.4 | $505.4 | $513.4 | $648.9 | $419.6 | $229.3 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $922.4 | $505.4 | $513.4 | $648.9 | $419.6 | $229.3 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to contribution agreements being signed later than anticipated, and for decreased cash flow requirements for existing agreements.
17. Audit completed or planned: The Audit of the Management Control Framework of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund was completed in 2007-2008.Please refer to this website for details: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/ia-vi/mcf-finrep-ccg-rapfin-eng.html. There are currently no new audits planned.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A joint formative evaluation of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Border Infrastructure Fund was completed in 2009. Please refer to the web site for more information: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/eval/20090205csifbif-fcisfif-eng.html. A joint Strategic Evaluation of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Border Infrastructure Fund is planned, and the expected completion date is 2012-2013.
Border Infrastructure Fund
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Border Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2003-2004
3. End Date: 2013-2014
4. Description: This fund targets Canada-United States border crossing points and activity funding for investments in physical infrastructure, intelligent transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity.
5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: To date, the entire $675 million funding under the Border Infrastructure Fund has been committed for 11 projects accounting for a total investment of more than $1 billion for all partners. In partnership with Infrastructure Canada, Transport Canada completed projects worth over $80 million in federal contributions under the Border Infrastructure Fund to help improve the safety and efficiency of the transportation network leading to our international borders. During the course of the fiscal year, projects from provinces across Canada were completed including:
- Final components of the St. Stephen Bypass including a four-lane section of Route 1 from Church Street to the new Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) border crossing and a new international bridge between New Brunswick and Maine;
- Intelligent Transportation System in Windsor;
- Construction of the Walker Road Rail Grade Separation in the Windsor-Essex corridor in Ontario;
- Geotechnical Studies to support the Detroit River International Crossing Project;
- Environmental assessment and detailed design for the widening of County Road 19 (Manning Road) from Hwy 401 to County Road 22;
- Highway 39 North Portal, Saskatchewan;
- Highway 401 Widening - Puce Road to Belle River Road, in Ontario; and
- Highway 402 reconstruction between Lambton Road 26 and Highway 21, Phase 1 in Ontario.
13. Program Activity: Border Infrastructure Fund.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $69.9 | $81.1 | $66.7 | $100.0 | $80.8 | $19.2 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $69.9 | $81.1 | $66.7 | $100.0 | $80.8 | $19.2 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Economic conditions caused construction costs to be lower than anticipated, thus resulting in lower than expected bids on tenders. Furthermore, regulatory compliance and requirements on contract amendments resulted in project delays.
17. Audit completed or planned: The Audit of the Management Control Framework of the Border Infrastructure Fund was completed in 2007-2008. Please refer to this web site for details: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/ia-vi/mcf-finrep-ccg-rapfin-eng.html. There are currently no new audits planned.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A joint formative evaluation of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Border Infrastructure Fund was completed in 2009. Please refer to the web site for more information: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/eval/20090205csifbif-fcisfif-eng.html. A joint Strategic Evaluation of the Border Infrastructure Fund and the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund is planned, and the expected completion date is 2012-2013.
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2004-2005
3. End Date: 2013-2014
4. Description: Federal funding is provided to support municipal infrastructure projects to improve the quality of life sustainable development and economic opportunities of smaller communities.
5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: Under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) program, the federal government is contributing more than $1 billion for over 2,000 projects, with a total project value of $2.5 billion. While the program is substantially completed with respect to project selection, construction continues across Canada for many of these projects.
The main project categories;of investment under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, based on total federal funding were: Wastewater Infrastructure with $31.8 million of total federal funding, followed closely by Water Infrastructure with 28.1% of total federal funding, while Local Road Infrastructure ranked third, with 14.5% of total federal funding. The remaining 25.6% in total federal funding under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund were spread among the following project categories: Community Energy Systems, Connectivity, Culture, Municipal Capacity Building, Public Transit, Recreation, Service, Solid Waste Management and Tourism Infrastructure.
In 2009-2010, 81 projects were approved under this program. These are not the result of new funding injected in the program, but from money becoming available after previously approved projects were cancelled. The total federal allocation for these 81 projects represented $18.9 million for a total projects value of $58.5 million.
13. Program Activity: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $143.3 | $220.3 | $483.8 | $483.8 | $221.2 | $262.6 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $143.3 | $220.3 | $483.8 | $483.8 | $221.2 | $262.6 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to decreased cash-flow requirements for existing contribution agreements.
17. Audit completed or planned: An Assurance Audit of the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund is in progress is expected to be completed in 2010.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A joint Strategic Evaluation of the Municipal Rural Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component is planned, and the expected completion date is 2011-2012.
Gas Tax Fund
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Gas Tax Fund
2. Start Date: 2005-2006
3. End Date: Ongoing
4. Description: The Gas Tax Fund program strives to meet the diverse infrastructure needs of all communities while contributing to national environmental outcomes. The Gas Tax Fund makes capital investments in environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure to improve water and air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is designed to build competitive and sustainable communities by providing reliable, predictable up-front funding for eligible investments in water, wastewater, solid waste, public transit, community energy systems, local roads and bridges, and capacity-building.
5. Strategic Outcome: Provinces, territories and municipalities have federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities.
6. Results Achieved: In fiscal year 2009-2010, Infrastructure Canada managed the implementation of Gas Tax Fund agreements, including the coordination and collaboration with provinces, territories and municipalities for its administration. It completed amendments to the Gas Tax Fund agreements to extend funding until 2014 and determined annual transfer payment allocations for the extension period, thereby allowing for predictable, long-term infrastructure planning. Furthermore, Infrastructure Canada supported all signatories in developing their Outcomes Reports and reviewed the 13 of those reports that were published during 2009-2010. The department held National Workshops to further partnerships with stakeholders and address horizontal issues.
In 2009-2010, Infrastructure Canada transferred Gas Tax Funding, via signatories, to over 3,600 Canadian municipalities.
13. Program Activity: Gas Tax Fund.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $778.2 | $984.8 | $1,975.0 | $1,975.0 | $1,872.4 | $102.6 |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $778.2 | $984.8 | $1,975.0 | $1,975.0 | $1,872.4 | $102.6 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Conditions for payment in 2007-2008 for three provinces/territories were only met in 2008-2009, and therefore funding was carried forward to 2008-2009. Some funding was carried forward to 2009-2010 because the conditions for payment for 2008-2009 for two provinces/territories were not met.
17. Audit completed or planned: An Assurance Audit of the Gas Tax Fund Management Control Framework was completed in June 2009. Please refer to this web site for details: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/ia-vi/gtf-fte-eng.html. There are currently no new audits planned.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A joint National Summative Evaluation of the Gas Tax Fund (GTF) and the Public Transit Fund (PTF) was completed in August 2009. Please refer to this web site for details: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/eval/nse-esn/nse-esn-eng.html. A joint Strategic Evaluation of the Provincial-Territorial Base Fund and the Gas Tax Fund is planned, and the expected completion date is 2012-2013.
Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund
2. Start Date: 2007-2008
3. End Date: 2013-2014
4. Description: These funds will provide greater flexibility to address infrastructure needs, particularly for the benefit of smaller jurisdictions which need to respond to basic needs regardless of the size of their populations.
5. Strategic Outcome: Provinces, territories and municipalities have federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities.
6. Results Achieved: In fiscal year 2009-2010, with the exception of Ontario, Infrastructure Canada concluded Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund (PT-Base Fund) funding agreements with all jurisdictions that had not yet signed agreements. The federal government also negotiated and concluded agreements to allow for program acceleration with the following eight jurisdictions: Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Northwest Territories.
In fiscal year 2009-2010, Infrastructure Canada approved 20 Capital Plans, covering all jurisdictions, except Ontario. Collectively, these Capital Plans resulted in federal funding commitments of more than $1,104 million and more than $1,648 million leveraged from funding partners for 318 initiatives. During fiscal year 2009-2010 more than $671 million was transferred to provinces and territories.
In terms of funds committed during fiscal year 2009-2010 for approved initiatives, by far the category for which the most federal funds were accessed was national highway system infrastructure, followed by water and wastewater infrastructure. While these types of infrastructure investments remain a key priority for jurisdictions during 2009-2010, a number of provinces and territories submitted Capital Plans that also included priority initiatives in other infrastructure categories including sport, culture and tourism as well as green energy, shortline rail and short-sea shipping infrastructure, local and regional airports, connectivity and broadband, solid waste management and disaster mitigation.
13. Program Activity: Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $390.6 | $823.6 | $771.8 | $671.9 | $100.0 |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $ | $390.6 | $823.6 | $771.8 | $671.9 | $100.0 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending was lower than planned due to delays in the signing of a funding agreement in one jurisdiction and delays in the submission and approval of one Annual Capital Plan in a separate jurisdiction.
17. Audit completed or planned: An Assurance Engagement Internal Audit is planned for 2011-2012.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A joint Strategic Evaluation of the Provincial-Territorial Base Fund and the Gas Tax Fund is planned, and the expected completion date is 2012-2013.
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component
2. Start Date: 2008-2009
3. End Date: 2016-2017
4. Description: To invest in provincial and community infrastructure to address both national, provincial-territorial and community priorities.
5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: In 2009-2010, the Government of Canada announced funding for 382 infrastructure projects under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component, with a total federal commitment of $524.4 million. $1.1 billion has been leveraged from partners for the implementation of these projects and the total investment is $1.6 billion.
These new commitments have fully allocated the funds under the program, and brings the total number of projects to 859, which are provided with federal funding since the launch of the program. The overall federal contribution is approximately $1.01 billion, for a total investment of $3.1 billion.
In addition, eight projects have been approved under the Large Urban Centres Component (LUCC) of the Building Canada Fund. This Component of the Building Canada Fund is aimed at supporting infrastructure in Quebec’s nine biggest cities and involves a federal contribution of approximately $200 million.
13. Program Activity: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $ | $0.8 | $117.5 | $207.9 | $99.8 | $108.2 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $ | $0.8 | $117.5 | $207.9 | $99.8 | $108.2 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to contribution agreements being signed later than anticipated.
17. Audit completed or planned: An Assurance Engagement Internal Audit is planned for 2010-2011.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A joint Strategic Evaluation of the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component and the Municipal Rural Strategic Infrastructure Fun is planned, and the expected completion date is 2011-2012.
Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component
2. Start Date: 2008-2009
3. End Date: 2016-2017
4. Description: This fund targets larger, strategic infrastructure projects of national and regional significance.
5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: Investments under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC) promote a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and stronger and safer communities. Since its launch in Budget 2007, $5.7 billion, representing approximately 84 percent of the funds available under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component program, has been committed to 125 major projects across the country. As of March 31, 2010, 48 major projects, worth $10.2 billion ($3.14 billion federal), have begun construction. Construction has been completed for six projects worth $35.7 million ($13.85 million federal).
In light of the commitment to accelerate funding under the Building Canada Plan, the federal funding approval process and environmental processes were accelerated and streamlined for the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component. These measures have considerably reduced the time needed to provide federal approvals for projects funded through the Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund. As a result of these efforts, program funding is almost completely committed in six of the ten provinces.
In 2009-2010 alone, Infrastructure Canada announced funding for 65 major infrastructure projects with a total federal commitment of approximately $1.84 billion. Funding for these projects will leverage $5.3 billion in funding from our funding partners. Furthermore, under the new streamlined process, more than $2.3 billion in federal funding was approved for 84 major projects in 2009-2010 alone. Beyond accelerating commitments and approvals for projects, the streamlining of processes allowed for funding to flow and for proponents to begin construction sooner. As a result, in 2009-2010 approximately 34 major projects worth $6.6 billion ($2.1 billion federal contribution) began construction. In this same period, six major projects worth $35.7 million ($13.85 federal contribution) completed construction.
It is worth noting that the federal government is a funding partner. Once the federal government has approved the project, the pace at which a project gets built will depend on the proponent, and is not within the federal government's control.
13. Program Activity: Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $ | $55.4 | $861.9 | $603.1 | $194.8 | $408.4 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $ | $55.4 | $861.9 | $603.1 | $194.8 | $408.4 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to contribution agreements being signed later than anticipated.
17. Audit completed or planned: An Assurance Engagement Internal Audit is planned for 2010-2011.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A joint Strategic Evaluation of the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component and the Green Infrastructure Fund is planned, and the expected completion date is for 2013-2014.
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up
2. Start Date: 2008-2009
3. End Date: 2010-2011
4. Description: To invest in provincial and community infrastructure to address both national, provincial-territorial and community priorities.
5. Strategic Outcome: Construction-ready infrastructure projects are provided with federal funding support.
6. Results Achieved: In 2009-2010, Infrastructure Canada amended the Communities Component Agreements with all provinces in order to set the top-up funding allocations and reflect the new requirements of the program. During this fiscal year, funding was announced for 529 projects with a federal contribution of $486.3 million. An additional $1.03 billion has been leveraged from funding partners, and total costs are $1.5 billion.
13. Program Activity: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $ | $ | $250.0 | $30.0 | $30.0 | $0 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $ | $ | $250.0 | $30.0 | $30.0 | $0 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
17. Audit completed or planned: An Assurance Engagement Internal Audit of the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component is planned for 2010-2011.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A Cluster Evaluation that includes the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up, and the Fund for National Trails Coalition is ongoing, and the expected completion date is August 2011.
Research, Knowledge and Outreach Program
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Research, Knowledge and Outreach Program
2. Start Date: 2004-2005
3. End Date: 2009-2010
4. Description: The Researh Knowledge and Outreach program supports strategic research capacity and knowledge generation and applications at the national level, as well as cooperation with other orders of government in addressing their unique research and capacity-building needs. It levers research resources and expertise across various orders of government and stakeholder groups to address the infrastructure challenges and proposed solutions for Canada’s economy, environment and communities.
5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: In 2009-2010, Infrastructure Canada continued to deliver high quality and timely policy support and advice to develop strategic policies based on sound knowledge and strong partnerships. Over its five-year duration, the Research, Knowledge and Outreach program funding provided $12.5 million towards 77 externally-generated research projects. The federal contributions also leveraged an additional 80% from other funders.
13. Program Activity: Economic Analysis and Research.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $3.2 | $1.7 | $2.1 | $1.1 | $1.1 | $0 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $3.2 | $1.7 | $2.1 | $1.1 | $1.1 | $0 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
17. Audit completed or planned: There are currently no audits planned for the 2010 to 2013 period.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: To be determined.
Green Infrastructure Fund
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Green Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2009-2010
3. End Date: 2013-2014
4. Description: Directed to projects of major federal or regional significance that promote cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner water.
5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: The Green Infrastructure Fund provides targeted investments in green infrastructure that can improve the quality of the environment and lead to a more sustainable economy over the longer term. This fund focuses on green priorities such as green energy generation and transmission infrastructure, building and upgrading wastewater treatment systems and improving solid waste management.
The program was officially launched on May 29, 2009 with the announcement of funding for the Mayo Hydro facility along with Phase 2 of the Carmacks-Stewart transmission line, approximately 17 weeks after the announcement of the program under Budget 2009. Since the launch of the program, $627 million has been committed to 18 projects. In sum, these federal commitments have leveraged $1.5 billion from our funding partners.
In 2009-2010, seven projects valued at $980 million received approval under the Green Infrastructure Fund for $301 million in federal funding. Although construction for these projects has not yet begun, it is worth noting that the federal government is a funding partner. It does not manage the construction of infrastructure projects. As with all other infrastructure programs, federal funding for approved projects flows as construction proceeds and costs are incurred. Once the federal government has approved the project, the pace at which a project gets built and funds flow will depend on receipts submitted for completed work by the proponent, and is not within the federal government's control.
13. Program Activity: Green Infrastructure Fund.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $ | $ | $200.0 | $5.2 | $5.2 | $0 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $ | $ | $200.0 | $5.2 | $5.2 | $0 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
17. Audit completed or planned: An Assurance Engagement of the Green Infrastructure Fund Internal Audit is planned for 2012-2013.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A joint Strategic Evaluation of the Green Infrastructure Fund and the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component is planned, and the expected completion date is for 2013-2014.
Infrastructure Stimulus Fund
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Infrastructure Stimulus Fund
2. Start Date: 2008-2008
3. End Date: 2010-2011
4. Description: Budget 2009 established a new $4 billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to provide funding to provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure rehabilitation projects. Funding was made available for two years for projects that began construction during the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons.
5. Strategic Outcome: Construction-ready infrastructure projects are provided with federal funding support.
6. Results Achieved: During 2009-2010, Infrastructure Canada signed contribution agreements with the 13 jurisdictions. It has also fully committed the federal funding of $4 billion under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund to almost 4,000 projects. With an additional $6 billion leveraged from funding partners, these projects will provide a substantial stimulus to the economy, with an injection of $10 billion.
13. Program Activity: Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $ | $ | $2,000.0 | $496.7 | $490.7 | $6.0 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $ | $ | $2,000.0 | $496.7 | $490.7 | $6.0 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to decreased cash-flow requirements for existing contribution agreements.
17. Audit completed or planned: An Assurance Engagement of the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF) Internal Audit is planned for 2010-2011.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A Cluster Evaluation that includes the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up, and the Fund for National Trails Coalition is ongoing, and the expected completion date is August 2011.
Support for the G8 Summit (2010)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Support for the G8 Summit (2010)
2. Start Date: 2009-2010
3. End Date: 2010-2011
4. Description: Announced in Budget 2009, this program provided up to $50 million in funding for infrastructure projects that supported the hosting of the G8 Summit in June 2010 in Huntsville, Ontario, and provided a legacy to local communities and the region as a result of hosting the Summit. The maximum share of federal funding is up to one hundred percent (100%) of total eligible costs. The funds have enhanced local infrastructure and enabled the region to showcase itself to visitors and media during the Summit.
5. Strategic Outcome: Construction-ready infrastructure projects are provided with federal funding support.
6. Results Achieved: The G8 Summit initiative enhanced local infrastructure and enabled the region to showcase its positive attributes to the participants and media who attended the Summit. The funding was provided as a legacy to the region, not only in order to help the region to prepare for the event but also as form of compensation for the inconveniences faced by host residents during such high-profile events. G8 funding investments were used for an airport, media centre, and to rehabilitate roads and sidewalks, to improve signage and lighting, to update streetscape furniture, and for improvements to public parks and beautification projects
13. Program Activity: Support for the G8 Summit (2010).
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $ | $ | $ | $50.0 | $40.6 | $9.4 |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $ | $ | $ | $50.0 | $40.6 | $9.4 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The program was extended to 2010-2011 to finalize spending.
17. Audit completed or planned: A Review of the G8 Legacy Fund is in progress, and is expected to be completed in 2010.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: The G8 program is a two-year specifically targeted program, and as such, an evaluation is not required.
National Trails Coalition Fund
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: National Trails Coalition Fund
2. Start Date: 2009-2010
3. End Date: 2009-2010
4. Description: This program provides funding for public infrastructure projects that promote cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and cleaner land and water.
5. Strategic Outcome: Construction-ready infrastructure projects are provided with federal funding support.
6. Results Achieved: In 2009-2010, Infrastructure Canada fully committed the $25 million under the National Coalition Trails Fund to 480 projects. $36 million was leveraged from funding partners, for overall investments totaling $60 million.
As of March 31, 2010, all projects were completed. Over $21 million of federal funding had flowed to the recipient. The remaining balance of the federal contribution will be provided when the final audit report is received.
During the fiscal year, ultimate recipients under the National Trails Coalition Fund built over 2,000 kilometers of all-terrain vehicles, snowmobile or non-motorized rails, while upgrading 14,000 kilometers and rehabilitating 4,000 kilometers. These works have translated in substantial economic activity and job creation all over the country.
13. Program Activity: National Trails Coalition.
| 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. Variances | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14. Total Grants | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 14. Total Contributions | $ | $ | $ | $25.0 | $25.0 | $ |
| 14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ | $ |
| 15. Total Program Activity(ies) | $ | $ | $ | $25.0 | $25.0 | $ |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s):
17. Audit completed or planned: An Assurance Audit of the National Trails Coalition is in progress, and is expected to be completed in 2010. The National Trails Coalition will submit a compliance and financial audit report in 2010-2011.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A cluster evaluation that includes the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up, and the Fund for National Trails Coalition Fund is ongoing, and the expected completion date is August 2011.
