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Transport

Ministry Summary

Vote   (thousands of dollars)   2010–11   2009–10   Difference  
    Main Estimates   Main Estimates    





  Transport        
  Department        
1   Operating expenditures   612,522   331,313   281,209  
5   Capital expenditures   221,127   80,930   140,198  
10   Grants and contributions   840,113   860,718   (20,605)  
(S)   Contributions to employee benefit plans   69,558   66,340   3,218  
(S)   Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities –        
          Salary and motor car allowance   79   78   . . . . .  
(S)   Minister of State – Motor car allowance   2   . . . . .   2  
(S)   Payments in respect of St. Lawrence Seaway agreements        
          under the Canada Marine Act   62,800   47,700   15,100  
(S)   Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment under        
          the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act   57,771   57,771   . . . . .  
(S)   Payments to the Canadian National Railway Company in        
          respect of the termination of the collection of tolls on        
          the Victoria Bridge, Montreal and for rehabilitation        
          work on the roadway portion of the Bridge   3,300   3,300   . . . . .  


  Total Department   1,867,272   1,448,150   419,122  





  Canada Post Corporation        
15   Payments to the Canada Post Corporation for special        
          purposes   22,210   72,210   (50,000)  
20   In accordance with section 28 of the Canada Post        
          Corporation Act and section 101 and subsection        
          127(3) of the Financial Administration Act , to        
          authorize the Canada Post Corporation to borrow        
          otherwise than from the Crown not exceeding from        
          time to time an aggregate outstanding amount        
          of $2,500,000,000 in accordance with terms and        
          conditions approved by the Minister of Finance   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .  


  Total Agency   22,210   72,210   (50,000)  





  Canadian Air Transport Security Authority        
25   Payments to the Canadian Air Transport Security        
          Authority for operating and capital expenditures   243,556   262,479   (18,923)  


  Total Agency   243,556   262,479   (18,923)  





  Canadian Transportation Agency        
30   Program expenditures   23,923   22,933   990  
(S)   Contributions to employee benefit plans   3,387   3,219   168  


  Total Agency   27,310   26,152   1,158  





  Federal Bridge Corporation Limited        
35   Payments to the Federal Bridge Corporation Limited   55,639   40,895   14,744  


  Total Agency   55,639   40,895   14,744  





  Marine Atlantic Inc.        
40   Payments to Marine Atlantic Inc.   108,202   101,283   6,919  


  Total Agency   108,202   101,283   6,919  





  National Capital Commission        
45   Payments to the National Capital Commission for        
          operating expenditures   83,173   79,627   3,546  
50   Payments to the National Capital Commission for capital        
          expenditures   34,188   30,513   3,675  


  Total Agency   117,361   110,140   7,221  





  Office of Infrastructure of Canada        
55   Operating expenditures   56,131   40,283   15,849  
60   Contributions   6,685,292   4,117,074   2,568,219  
(S)   Contributions to employee benefit plans   5,156   3,357   1,799  
(S)   Infrastructure Stimulus Fund   874,499   . . . . .   874,499  
(S)   Provincial – Territorial Infrastructure Base Funding        
          Program   240,000   . . . . .   240,000  
(S)   Green Infrastructure Fund   186,334   . . . . .   186,334  
(S)   Building Canada Fund Communities Component Top Up   135,245   . . . . .   135,245  


  Total Agency   8,182,658   4,160,714   4,021,944  





  Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.        
65   Payments to the Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. for        
          operating and capital expenditures   28,073   19,800   8,273  


  Total Agency   28,073   19,800   8,273  





  The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges        
          Incorporated        
70   Payments to the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges        
          Inc.   60,558   46,618   13,940  


  Total Agency   60,558   46,618   13,940  





  Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada        
75   Program expenditures   1,293   1,219   73  
(S)   Contributions to employee benefit plans   124   118   6  


  Total Agency   1,417   1,337   79  





  VIA Rail Canada Inc.        
80   Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc.   523,721   351,917   171,804  


  Total Agency   523,721   351,917   171,804  





Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

Department

Strategic Outcome

An Efficient Transportation System.

Program Activity Descriptions

Gateways and Corridors

Guided by the National Policy Framework for Strategic Gateways and Trade Corridors, the Gateways and Corridors Program Activity aims at supporting Canada's international trade and international supply chains by creating more efficient, reliable and seamless trade-related transport systems in Canada. The Program: Sets strategies and frameworks for improving and integrating transportation networks in key regions; Fosters partnerships between all levels of government and the private sector; Supports and oversees projects that contribute to the increased capacity and efficiency of gateway and corridor infrastructure; Develops and puts in place measures that remove impediments to the effective development of gateways and corridors; and Promotes the use of gateways and corridors.

Transportation Infrastructure

The Transportation Infrastructure Program looks after transportation infrastructure for Canada to improve efficiency and ensure service. It: Acts as the steward of certain commercial transportation assets operated by third parties on behalf of the federal government (airport authorities, port authorities, federal bridges, Via Rail, Seaway, Marine Atlantic); Provides funding for Canada's strategic transportation infrastructure, targeted to support federal objectives; Supports essential services to some remote communities; Manages legacy commitments; and Divests assets and contracts out operations, where needed.

Transportation Innovation

The Transportation Innovation Program Activity aims to make the Canadian Transportation System more efficient and competitive. Working in partnership with stakeholders, the Program aims to enhance the capacity of the transportation sector to research and implement innovative solutions to current and emerging transportation challenges. The Program sets and implements policy and strategic direction for technology research, development and deployment (R&DD) and develops and manages collaborative departmental R&D programs. This includes: Advancing and disseminating scientific knowledge and the application of transportation technologies; Partnering and collaborating with other federal government departments, provinces and territories, the academic community and other national and international stakeholders; Supporting skills development and capacity building initiatives for a highly qualified transportation workforce.

Transportation Marketplace Frameworks

The Transportation Marketplace Framework Program Activity encourages transportation efficiency by fostering a competitive and viable transportation sector. Program activities include: Setting the regimes governing the economic behavior of carriers in all modes of transportation; Setting the rules of governance for all the transportation infrastructure providers falling under the authority of Parliament; Monitoring the transportation system; and, Representing the interests of Canada in international transportation fora and other international bodies.

Strategic Outcome

A Clean Transportation System.

Program Activity Descriptions

Environmental Stewardship of Transportation

The Environmental Stewardship program fulfills Transport Canada's responsibilities in working towards a cleaner and healthier environment for Canadians, with regard to its own operations. These responsibilities include: Developing a departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS); Managing contaminated sites; Fulfilling environmental responsibilities at TC owned or operated ports and airports; and Greening TC operations (internal).

The program: Develops and implements policies and programs for TC activities that further environmental objectives and promote sustainable transportation; Provides functional support for environmental assessments, including for major resource projects, and; Promotes compliance with environmental laws, federal government policies and best practices in Transport Canada's stewardship activities.

Clean Air from Transportation

Transport Canada's Clean Air from Transportation Program Activity advances the federal government's clean air agenda in the transportation sector and complements other federal programs designed to reduce air emissions for the health of Canadians and the environment for generations to come. The program: Regulates air emissions from the transportation sector; Oversees TC clean air program obligations and commitments; Demonstrates and promotes clean transportation technologies; Promotes environmentally responsible best practices and behaviours; and Builds stakeholder knowledge and capacity to reduce air emissions.

Clean Water from Transportation

Guided by the Canada Shipping Act , the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act , the Marine Liability Act and international conventions, the Clean Water from Transportation program helps to protect the marine environment and the health of Canadians by reducing the pollution of water from transportation sources. The program: Regulates and monitors the impact of discharges from marine vessels into the marine environment; Regulates ballast water; and Contributes to setting domestic and international rules that govern limits to liability of marine pollution incidents.

Strategic Outcome

A Safe Transportation System.

Program Activity Descriptions

Aviation Safety

The Aviation Safety Program Activity develops, administers and oversees the policies, regulations and standards necessary for the safe conduct of civil aviation within Canada's borders in a manner harmonized with the international aviation community.

Marine Safety

The Marine Safety Program Activity, under the authority of the Canada Shipping Act 2001 , the Navigable Waters Protection Act , the Safe Containers Act , the Pilotage Act , the Coasting Trade Act and the Arctic Waters Pollution Prevention Act develops, implements and administers regulations, policies and standards necessary for the safe, environmentally sound conduct of marine activities in a manner harmonized with the International Maritime Organization. This program promotes safety and provides safety oversight of the marine industry including domestic and foreign vessels as well as pleasure craft; enforces international conventions signed by Canada; protects the marine environment and the public right to navigate on Canadian waterways.

Road Safety

Guided by the Motor Vehicle Safety Act and the Motor Vehicle Transport Act , the Road Safety Program Activity develops standards and regulations, provides oversight and engages in public outreach in order to: Reduce the deaths, injuries and social costs caused by motor vehicle use; and·Improve public confidence in the safety of Canada's road transportation system.

Rail Safety

Under the authority of the Railway Safety Act , the Rail Safety Program Activity develops, implements and promotes safety policy, regulations, standards and research. The program provides oversight of the rail industry and promotes public safety at crossings and identifies the risks of trespassing. It also provides funds to improve safety at grade crossings.

Transportation of Dangerous Goods

Required by the Transportation of Dangerous Goods Act, 1992 , the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) Program Activity, based on risk, develops safety standards and regulations, security regulations, provides oversight and gives expert advice (e.g. Canadian Transport Emergency Centre (CANUTEC)) on dangerous goods incidents to: Promote public safety and security in the transportation of dangerous goods by all modes of transport in Canada; Identify threats to public safety and security, and enforce the Act and its regulations; Guide emergency response and limit the impact of incidents involving the transportation of dangerous goods; and Develop policy and conduct research to enhance safety and security.

Strategic Outcome

A Secure Transportation System.

Program Activity Descriptions

Aviation Security

The Aviation Security Program Activity develops, administers and oversees policies, programs, regulations and standards necessary for a secure Canadian aviation system in a manner harmonized with the international aviation community.

Marine Security

The Marine Security Program Activity, with partners, enforces the Marine Transportation Security Act to protect Canada and Canadians in a way that respects Canadian values. It safeguards the integrity and security; and preserves the efficiency of Canada's Marine Transportation System against unlawful interference, terrorist attacks or from being used as a means to attack our allies.

Surface and Intermodal Security

Guided by the Rail Safety Act , the International Bridges and Tunnels Act and the federal government's transportation security mandate, the Surface and Intermodal Security Program Activity enhances the security of surface and intermodal transportation–mainly rail and urban transit–against direct terrorist attack. Working with partners to protect Canada and Canadians in a way that respects Canadian values and preserves the efficiency of the transportation system, the program: provides federal leadership; develops and enforces regulatory and voluntary frameworks (regulations, codes of practice, memoranda of understanding) and financial contributions.

Strategic Outcome

The following program activity supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.

Program Activity Descriptions

Internal Services

Internal Services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are: Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Materiel Services; Acquisition Services; and Travel and Other Administrative Services. Internal Services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)       2010–11 Main Estimates       2009–10  





      Budgetary       Total   Main  






  Operating   Capital   Grants Contributions Less:     Estimates  
        and other   Revenues      
        transfer   credited      
        payments   to the vote      








Gateways and Corridors   11,662   131,268   . . . . .   669,281   . . . . .   812,211   658,599  
Transportation Infrastructure   126,736   35,727   27,382   133,761   27,073   296,533   40,355  
Aviation Safety   224,844   18,773   . . . . .   38,050   41,918   239,749   238,097  
Internal Services   161,404   15,093   . . . . .   . . . . .   1,181   175,316   171,060  
Marine Safety   76,474   1,506   . . . . .   3,370   7,434   73,916   73,655  
Environmental Stewardship of                
        Transportation   69,196   523   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   69,719   33,766  
Road Safety   23,019   16,070   . . . . .   4,693   3,655   40,127   35,581  
Rail Safety   24,663   194   300   11,395   66   36,486   28,087  
Aviation Security   25,960   1,527   . . . . .   1,582   . . . . .   29,068   61,526  
Clean Air from Transportation   15,627   167   . . . . .   6,733   . . . . .   22,527   32,924  
Marine Security   21,028   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   21,028   29,002  
Transportation of Dangerous Goods   13,954   280   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   14,234   14,000  
Transportation Innovation   9,764   . . . . .   . . . . .   4,637   261   14,140   9,541  
Transportation Marketplace Frameworks   9,467   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   9,467   9,060  
Surface and Intermodal Security   6,458   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   6,458   6,577  
Clean Water from Transportation   6,292   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   6,292   6,319  








  826,548   221,127   27,682   873,502   81,588   1,867,272   1,448,150  








Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

Transfer Payments

        (dollars)   2010–11   2009–10  
  Main Estimates   Main Estimates  



Grants      
        Grant to the Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of      
                ferry and coastal freight and passenger services   27,382,068   27,285,000  
        Grant to close grade crossings   300,000   300,000  


Total grants   27,682,068   27,585,000  



Contributions      
        Gateways and Border Crossings Fund   425,954,784   413,632,736  
        Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund   241,899,462   227,763,539  
        (S) Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment under the      
                Northumberland Strait Crossing Act   57,771,301   57,771,301  
        Airports Capital Assistance Program   38,000,000   36,176,367  
        Port Divestiture Fund   27,046,136   35,136,136  
        Ferry Services Contribution Program   20,320,318   16,720,000  
        Contributions to provinces toward highway improvements to enhance      
                overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging industrial      
                development and tourism from a regional economic perspective:      
                Outaouais Road Development Agreement   14,962,141   2,632,000  
        Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the      
                Railway Safety Act   11,145,000   7,145,000  
        Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America   4,607,000   3,228,000  
        National Safety Code   4,392,940   4,392,940  
        Contribution program for operating, capital and start-up funding      
                requirement for regional and remote passenger rail services   3,400,000   16,400,000  
        (S) Payments to the Canadian National Railway Company in respect      
                of the termination of the collection of tolls on the Victoria Bridge,      
                Montreal and for rehabilitation work on the roadway portion of the      
                Bridge   3,300,000   3,300,000  
        Newfoundland – Construct runways and related facilities in Labrador      
                (Nain, Davis Inlet, Hopedale, Postville, Makkovik, Rigolet,      
                Cartwright, Black Tickle, Charlottetown, Port Hope Simpson, Mary's      
                Harbour, Fox Harbour and Williams Harbour)   2,925,000   1,800,000  
        Contribution to the Provinces for the modernization of marine training      
                simulators   2,870,000   3,400,000  
        Contributions for the operation of municipal or other airports: Original      
                Program   2,400,000   2,391,161  
        ecoTRANSPORT Strategy – Marine Shore Power Program   1,395,000   1,000,000  
        Airports policing contribution program   1,331,360   15,620,360  
        ecoTRANSPORT Strategy – ecoMOBILITY Program   1,300,000   1,300,000  
        ecoTRANSPORT Strategy – Freight Technology Demonstration Fund   1,263,336   2,749,201  
        ecoTRANSPORT Strategy – Freight Technology Incentives   1,249,856   3,636,561  
        ecoTRANSPORT Strategy – National Harmonization Initiative for      
                the Trucking Industry   850,000   1,150,000  
        Transportation Association of Canada   760,893   616,500  
        Contribution to selected stakeholder groups in British Columbia to      
                support a Regional Public Engagement Strategy Program   750,000   . . . . .  
        Moving on Sustainable Transportation   675,000   1,100,000  
        Allowances to former employees of Newfoundland Railways, Steamships      
                and Telecommunications Services transferred to Canadian National      
                Railways   607,000   662,000  
        Contribution to the Sauder School of Business to support the Asia-Pacific      
                Gateway and Corridor Initiative Research Consortium   553,063   . . . . .  
        Contribution in support of boating safety   500,000   250,000  
        Contribution to the Province of Prince Edward Island for policing      
                services in respect of the Confederation Bridge   268,000   262,000  
        Contribution to NAV CANADA to support security for the 2010 Winter      
                Olympic Games   250,000   17,900,000  
        Canada's National Road Safety Vision   250,000   250,000  
        Contributions to the Railway Association of Canada for Operation      
                Lifesaver   250,000   250,000  
        Contribution to Supply Chain and Logistics Association Canada   125,000   . . . . .  
        Payments to other governments or international agencies for the operation      
                and maintenance of airports, air navigation and airways facilities   50,000   100,000  
        Contribution to the Canadian Council of Motor Transport      
                Administrators – Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CMVA)   50,000   50,000  
        Canadian Transportation Research Forum's scholarship program   18,000   18,000  
        Northern Transportation Infrastructure Research and Development Project      
                with the University of Laval   11,550   34,650  


Total contributions   873,502,140   878,838,452  



Items not required      
        Marine Security Contribution Program   . . . . .   12,500,000  
        Contribution to the regional Municipality of Durham for a Long-term      
                Transit Strategy   . . . . .   1,881,500  
        Contribution to the Thompson Regional Airport Authority for the cost      
                associated with the rehabilitation of runway 05/23 of the Thompson      
                airport   . . . . .   854,491  
        Grant to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for      
                Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing      
                Airworthiness Program (COSCAP)   . . . . .   130,000  


Total items not required   . . . . .   15,365,991  



Total   901,184,208   921,789,443  



Canada Post Corporation

Strategic Outcome

Provision of parliamentary mailing privileges, services to the blind and declining transitional funding for the Canada Post Corporation pension plan.

Program Activity Descriptions

Concessionary Governmental Services

Payment associated with services provided at rates free of postage by the Corporation in support of government policy programs: Government Free Mail and Materials for the use of the Blind.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Operating     Estimates  




Concessionary Governmental Services   22,210   22,210   22,210  
Transition Funding for Canada Post pension plan   . . . . .   . . . . .   50,000  




  22,210   22,210   72,210  




Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

Canadian Air Transport Security Authority

Strategic Outcome

Critical elements of the air transportation system as assigned by the government are secured.

Program Activity Descriptions

Securing critical elements of the Canadian air transportation system

The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is a parent Crown corporation that provides effective and efficient screening of persons who access aircraft or restricted areas, the property in their possession or control, and the belongings or baggage that they give to an air carrier for transport.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Operating   Capital     Estimates  





Securing critical elements of the Canadian air          
        transportation system   234,354   9,202   243,556   262,479  





  234,354   9,202   243,556   262,479  





Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.g.

Canadian Transportation Agency

Strategic Outcome

Transparent, fair and timely dispute resolution and economic regulation of the national transportation system.

Program Activity Descriptions

Economic Regulation

The Agency helps to protect the interests of users, service providers and others affected by the national transportation system through economic regulation of air, rail and marine transportation through the administration of laws, regulations, voluntary codes of practice, educational and outreach programs.

Adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution

The Agency helps to protect the interests of users, service providers and others affected by the national transportation system through access to a specialized dispute resolution system of formal and informal processes for rail, air and marine transportation matters within the national transportation system. Where possible, the Agency encourages the resolution of disputes through informal processes such as facilitation, mediation, and arbitration. As a quasi-judicial tribunal, the Agency also has the authority to issue decisions and orders on matters within its jurisdiction of federally-regulated modes of transportation through formal adjudication.

Strategic Outcome

The following program activity supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.

Program Activity Descriptions

Internal Services

Internal Services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are: Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Materiel Services; Acquisition Services; and Travel and Other Administrative Services. Internal Services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Operating     Estimates  




Economic Regulation   12,809   12,809   11,902  
Internal Services   7,495   7,495   7,666  
Adjudication and Alternative Dispute Resolution   7,006   7,006   6,584  




  27,310   27,310   26,152  




Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

Federal Bridge Corporation Limited

Strategic Outcome

Safe and efficient transit on the infrastructure maintained, operated and managed by Federal Bridge Corporation Limited.

Program Activity Descriptions

Construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall, Ontario as well as related infrastructure improvements

This program activity encompasses the construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall, to replace the deteriorating North Channel Span of the Seaway International Bridge, as well as related infrastructure improvements on Cornwall Island.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Capital     Estimates  




Construction of a new low-level bridge in Cornwall,        
        Ontario as well as related infrastructure improvements   55,639   55,639   40,895  




  55,639   55,639   40,895  




Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

Marine Atlantic Inc.

Strategic Outcome

A safe, reliable, efficient, affordable and environmentally responsible ferry service between the Island of Newfoundland and the Province of Nova Scotia.

Program Activity Descriptions

Ferry Services

Marine Atlantic Inc. is a parent Crown Corporation that fulfills Canada's constitutional obligation to Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) to provide a year-round ferry service between North Sydney, Nova Scotia and Port aux Basques, NL. It also operates a non-constitutional seasonal service between North Sydney and Argentia, NL.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Operating   Capital     Estimates  





Ferry Services   52,481   55,721   108,202   101,283  





  52,481   55,721   108,202   101,283  





Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

National Capital Commission

Strategic Outcome

Optimum contribution of federal lands and public programs in creating a Capital as a source of pride and of national significance.

Program Activity Descriptions

Real Asset Management

The NCC manages and protects physical assets of national significance in CCR as a legacy for future generations of Canadians. Its objectives are to enhance the rich cultural heritage and natural environment of Canada's Capital and to optimize the contribution of the NCC's extensive lands and buildings in support of the programs and mandate of the Corporation, while ensuring NCC assets are appropriately accessible to the public. Environmental assets and liabilities are managed in a sustainable and responsible manner. The NCC owns over 470 square kilometres or 10% of CCR, as well as 27 roads and parkways, 570 kilometres of pathways, 1,639 buildings and 110 bridges. The NCC also manages close to 650 leases and the ground operations for most federal organizations in CCR. The NCC manages its assets through the application of relevant policies and regulations and by means of a life-cycle maintenance and rehabilitation program. The NCC's duties with regard to its real asset base include: safeguarding and preserving the Capital's most treasured cultural, natural and heritage assets (including the Official Residences); the promotion and regulation of public activities on federal lands; natural resource protection and management; environmental stewardship; and the delivery of visitor and recreational services and programs. Where appropriate, the assets are used to generate a stream of revenues to complement federal appropriations in supporting the work of the Corporation (e.g. leasing, land use permits). Land development projects are carried out to enhance the Capital for future generations. This activity is also responsible for the acquisition of national interest properties and disposal of surplus properties. These activities are carried out in close cooperation with the cities of Ottawa and Gatineau and federal organizations (e.g. Public Works and Government Services Canada, Royal Canadian Mounted Police). The NCC also pays Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) to municipalities and school boards in Quebec. Clients include senior political figures (for Official Residences), government bodies at all levels, visitors to the Capital, local residents and all Canadians who benefit from a meaningful Capital.

Animating and Promoting the Capital

The objective is to generate pride and promote unity through programming in the Capital. The main products are a series of high-impact events (notably Canada Day and Winterlude), interpretative programs and commemorations. As well, this activity works to increase Canada-wide awareness of the Capital by means of national marketing and communications campaigns that present the Capital as a place where Canadians can experience Canadian heritage, culture and achievements.

Planning, Design and Land Use

This activity guides the use and physical development of federal lands, coordinates development and ensures excellence in design and planning on federal lands in order that it is appropriate to the role and significance of the Capital. Products include long-term visionary plans, prepared in consultation with other planning jurisdictions and departments, to guide land uses, development and management of Capital lands as well as the identification of the National Interest Land Mass to be held in trust for future generations. Under the National Capital Act , the National Capital Commission (NCC) is responsible for the review and approval of all proposals for land-use changes, designs and land disposals on federal lands in Canada's Capital region (CCR) to ensure that they are appropriate to their significance, natural environment and heritage. The NCC develops strategies and facilitates federal involvement in CCR transportation and transit, and participates in joint studies with provincial and municipal partners to address inter-provincial and urban transportation issues. Programs also include management of the NCC's built heritage, cultural landscapes, archaeological assets and collections, as well as approval of heritage building designations in the Capital. Clients include the NCC, all government organizations with interests in CCR, Canadians, and other visitors, plus international and private agencies, all of whom benefit from a meaningful Capital of international quality.

Strategic Outcome

The following program activity supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.

Program Activity Descriptions

Internal Services

Internal Services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are: Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Materiel Services; Acquisition Services; and Travel and Other Administrative Services. Internal Services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)     2010–11 Main Estimates     2009–10  



    Budgetary     Total   Main Estimates  



  Operating   Capital   Less:      
      Revenues      
      credited      
      to the vote      






Real Asset Management   60,417   37,304   22,869   74,852   67,946  
Internal Services   29,449   819   11,001   19,267   20,907  
Animating and Promoting the Capital   18,667   1,065   1,086   18,646   17,325  
Planning, Design and Land Use   4,621   . . . . .   25   4,596   3,962  






  113,154   39,188   34,981   117,361   110,140  






Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

Office of Infrastructure of Canada

Strategic Outcome

Construction-ready infrastructure projects are provided with federal funding support.

Program Activity Descriptions

Infrastructure Stimulus Fund

This program activity provides funding to accelerate and increase the number of provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure projects, as well as infrastructure projects submitted by not-for-profit and for profit entities. The primary focus of the fund is to provide timely and targeted short-term stimulus to the Canadian economy through the provision of funding for provincial, territorial and municipal, not-for-profit and for-profit infrastructure projects that are construction-ready and can be built over the next two years. The Fund focuses on the rehabilitation of existing assets and new infrastructure that can begin and be materially completed by March 31, 2011. Categories for investments under the Stimulus Fund include infrastructure projects such as water, wastewater, public transit, solid waste management, highways, roads, culture, community centers and services, temporary shelter infrastructure, parks and trails, rail and port infrastructure. The Infrastructure Stimulus Fund is designed as a broad and flexible program to include both new infrastructure and rehabilitation of existing assets, in keeping with its objectives of providing timely and targeted short-term stimulus to the economy.

Building Canada Fund – Communities Component Top-Up

This program activity provides additional funding in the amount of $500 million (added to the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component) to fund additional infrastructure projects in communities with populations of less than 100,000 persons and with infrastructure needs related to 18 approved categories of project investment. The additional Top-Up funds were initiated in view of the current economic crisis when the government undertook to accelerate funding over the next two years to provide stimulus to the economy, under the Economic Action Plan (Budget 2009). As part of this, there was a Top-Up to the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component with an additional $500 million for the next two years. The funds are to be allocated to projects that are ready to get started and be materially completed by March 31, 2011, and provide provinces with additional infrastructure funding for smaller communities, for projects that will be materially completed by 2011. All Building Canada Fund-Communities Component funding must be committed before access to Top-Up funding can occur. Projects are eligible under the existing 17 categories, plus a new Recreation category. Projects are selected through an application-based process, and are cost-shared on a one-third basis, typically, among federal, provincial and municipal counterparts. Municipalities are able to participate in the applications-based programs that are best suited to individual circumstances in each province.

Strategic Outcome

Provinces, territories and municipalities have federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities.

Program Activity Descriptions

Gas Tax Fund

This program activity provides municipalities with reliable, predictable and multi-year funding that will enable them to make investments in infrastructure projects that address local needs and help to produce the outcomes of cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. The Gas Tax Fund is administered through agreements between the federal government and provincial/territorial governments that set out eligible infrastructure investment categories and provide recipients with a pre-determined annual allocation based on a per-capita distribution across jurisdictions. Recipients are responsible for providing aggregate reporting to Canada on the use of funds and results achieved on an annual basis. Funded projects fall in one of the following categories: Water, wastewater, solid waste, public transit, community energy systems, local roads and bridges, and capacity development to enable communities to design and implement integrated community sustainability plans. Funds are paid to a province or territory, a municipal association and the City of Toronto. Provinces and territories or municipal associations in turn provide funding to municipalities.

Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund

This program activity provides a pre-determined level of base funding to provinces and territories for infrastructure initiatives, balancing the Building Canada Fund's per capita allocations. The Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund was designed to contribute to the restoration of the fiscal balance while at the same time contribute to the enhancement of Canada's public infrastructure system. Each jurisdiction receives funding based on Capital Plans accepted by the Minister, and the Plans outline infrastructure initiatives that support priorities in a given jurisdiction within the scope of eligible federal investment categories. While payments are made to provinces and territories, ultimate recipients may include local and regional governments or private sector bodies. Payments are made in advance and provinces and territories may pool, bank, or cash-manage these funds in a manner that will afford them greater flexibility in implementing their Annual Capital Plans.

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.

Program Activity Descriptions

Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component

This program activity targets larger, strategic projects of national and regional significance. The Building Canada Fund was designed to increase investment in public infrastructure and contribute to broad federal objectives of economic growth, a cleaner environment and strong and prosperous communities. Two-thirds of funding under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component, on a national basis, is targeted to national priorities of water, wastewater, public transit, the Core National Highway System and green energy. The Major Infrastructure Component has 11 additional eligible categories of investment, and priority projects are identified through discussion with provinces, and eligible recipients include provinces, municipalities, and private sector bodies (not-for-profit and for-profit). All projects must be supported by a project overview that includes an assessment of the following five key areas: Basic eligibility, financial and legal requirements, benefits, risk mitigation and minimum federal requirements. Once a project review is completed and a project is approved, funds are delivered through contribution agreements with eligible recipients. Projects under this program activity contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure to build infrastructure capacity in partnership with recipients.

Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

This program activity provides funding for projects of major federal and regional significance in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth and enhancing the quality of life of Canadians. Investments are made in cooperation with the provinces, territories, municipalities and the private sector and contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure to build infrastructure capacity in partnership with recipients. Eligible project costs are defined under the terms of standard contribution agreements between the Crown and a recipient government and/or private-sector entity, and support federal priorities for public infrastructure development, through investments in targeted projects. Project proposals are reviewed against policy leveraging criteria to ensure that federal objectives are advanced. Funds are delivered through contribution agreements with eligible recipients.

Green Infrastructure Fund

This program activity provides funding for green infrastructure priorities such as clean energy generation and transmission infrastructure, building and upgrading wastewater treatment systems, and improving solid waste management. Projects that are eligible are those that promote cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and cleaner water, and fall within any of the following categories: Wastewater infrastructure, green energy generation infrastructure, green energy transmission infrastructure, solid waste infrastructure and carbon transmission and storage infrastructure. Projects under this program activity contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure in partnership with recipients.

Eligible recipients for this fund include provinces, territories, local or regional governments, public sector bodies, non-profit organizations and private companies, either alone or in partnership with a province, territory or a government. Funding under the Green Infrastructure Fund is provided on a cost-shared basis. Projects are selected based on merit and evaluated against assessment criteria such as eligibility, leveraging financial investments and project benefits.

Building Canada Fund – Communities Component

This program activity provides funding to address the unique infrastructure pressures facing smaller communities, and focuses on project investments in communities with populations of less than 100,000. Projects under this program activity contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure to build infrastructure capacity in partnership with recipients. Eligible project costs are defined under the terms of program contribution agreements, pursuant to approved TB authorities between the Crown and a recipient government and/or private-sector entity, and support federal priorities for public infrastructure development, through investments in targeted projects. Projects are selected through an application-based process governed in each province by an umbrella federal-provincial contribution agreement. Federal funds are provided to provincial governments when claims for eligible costs are received, and these funds are in turn delivered to ultimate recipients through agreements between each province and eligible recipients. Projects under this program activity contribute to funding for basic infrastructure needs such as potable water, wastewater treatment, local roads and other infrastructure needs of residents of functioning small communities, including rural citizens' areas.

Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund

This program activity provides funding for small-scale municipal infrastructure projects designed to promote and improve quality of life in both urban and rural communities. It was augmented with additional funds in January 2007. Its long-term commitment to public infrastructure is to help promote sustainable economic growth, innovation and healthy communities.

Projects under this program activity contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure to build infrastructure capacity in partnership with recipients. Eligible project costs are defined under the terms of standard contribution agreements between the Crown and a recipient government and/or private-sector entity, and support federal priorities for public infrastructure development, through investments in targeted projects. The program is governed in each province/territory by an umbrella federal-provincial-territorial contribution agreement. Federal funds are provided to provincial-territorial governments as eligible costs are incurred, and these funds are in turn delivered to ultimate recipients through agreements between each province-territory and the eligible recipient. Eligible communities are those with populations of 250,000 people or less.

Border Infrastructure Fund

This program activity provides funding for investments in physical infrastructure, intelligent transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity at the largest surface border crossings between Canada and the United States, as well as several other crossings points in Canada. Established in 2002, the fund reflects the importance of Canada's border crossings and highway approaches to economic growth, trade and security both nationally and internationally.

Projects under this program activity contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure to build infrastructure capacity in partnership with recipients. Eligible project costs are defined under the terms of standard contribution agreements between the Crown and a recipient government and/or private-sector entity, and support federal priorities for public infrastructure development, through investments in targeted projects.

Economic Analysis and Research

This program activity helps to ensure that Canada's infrastructure investment priorities and activities include the building, connecting and sharing of applied knowledge and research on infrastructure issues, projects and programs. It targets key gaps in infrastructure knowledge and information, promotes the development of an enhanced evidence base for sound decision making at all levels of government, and contributes to improved measurement of the impacts of infrastructure policy and investment decisions. This program activity supports strategic research capacity and knowledge generation and applications at the national level, as well as cooperation with other levels of government in addressing their unique research and capacity- building needs. It levers research resources and expertise across various levels of government and stakeholder groups to address the infrastructure challenges and proposed solutions for Canada's economy, environment and community.

Strategic Outcome

The following program activity supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.

Program Activity Descriptions

Internal Services

Internal Services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are: Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Materiel Services; Acquisition Services; and Travel and Other Administrative Services. Internal Services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Operating Contributions     Estimates  
    and other      
    transfer      
    payments      





Infrastructure Stimulus Fund   3,312   2,862,749   2,866,060   . . . . .  
Gas Tax Fund   2,209   2,001,775   2,003,983   1,976,488  
Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component   8,788   950,312   959,100   . . . . .  
Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund   758   589,768   590,526   329,131  
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund   4,613   498,820   503,433   . . . . .  
Green Infrastructure Fund   1,849   386,334   388,183   . . . . .  
Building Canada Fund – Communities Component Top-Up   2,312   385,245   387,557   . . . . .  
Building Canada Fund – Communities Component   2,429   262,635   265,064   . . . . .  
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund   1,133   122,524   123,657   . . . . .  
Border Infrastructure Fund   463   50,041   50,504   . . . . .  
Internal Services   29,092   . . . . .   29,092   18,223  
Economic Analysis and Research   4,331   11,167   15,498   . . . . .  
Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   1,826,474  
Knowledge and Research   . . . . .   . . . . .   . . . . .   10,398  





  61,288   8,121,370   8,182,658   4,160,714  





Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

Transfer Payments

        (dollars)   2010–11   2009–10  
  Main Estimates   Main Estimates  

Contributions      
        Contributions under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund   1,988,250,000   . . . . .  
        Contributions under the Building Canada Fund Major Infrastructure      
                Component   950,312,462   776,758,000  
        (S) Contributions under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund   874,498,759   . . . . .  
        Contributions under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund   498,820,318   484,239,295  
        Contributions under the Building Canada Fund Communities Component   262,635,444   . . . . .  
        Contributions under the Building Canada Fund Communities Component      
                Top Up   250,000,000   . . . . .  
        Contributions under the Green Infrastructure Fund   200,000,000   . . . . .  
        (S) Contributions under the Green Infrastructure Fund   186,334,000   . . . . .  
        (S) Contributions under the Building Canada Fund Communities      
                Component Top Up   135,245,089   . . . . .  
        Contributions under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund   122,523,606   483,763,231  
        Contributions under the Border Infrastructure Fund   50,040,976   66,714,638  
        Contributions under the Building Canada Fund for Feasibility and      
                Planning Studies   6,666,667   . . . . .  
        Contributions under the Building Canada Fund for Strategic Research and      
                Partnership   4,500,000   . . . . .  


Total contributions   5,529,827,321   1,811,475,164  


Other Transfer Payments      
        Gas Tax Fund Transfer Payment Program   2,001,774,736   1,974,980,000  
        Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Funding Program   349,768,000   328,563,000  
        (S) Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Funding Program   240,000,000   . . . . .  


Total other transfer payments   2,591,542,736   2,303,543,000  


Items not required      
        Contributions under the Research, Knowledge and Outreach Program   . . . . .   2,055,393  


Total items not required   . . . . .   2,055,393  


Total   8,121,370,057   4,117,073,557  


Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc.

Strategic Outcome

An urban park dedicated to recreational, tourist and cultural activities that safeguard and promote the Old Port of Montreal's cultural heritage while facilitating public access to the waterfront.

Program Activity Descriptions

Management of the Old Port of Montreal as an urban park, a tourist destination offering recreational and cultural activities

The Old Port of Montreal Corporation Inc. (OPMC) is mandated to promote and develop the lands of the Old Port of Montreal in accordance with the approved Master Development Plan. The Plan is, among other things, to ensure free pedestrian access to the site, public sector control on its development and development of the historical, maritime and port character of the site. The OPMC administers, manages, and maintains the property of Her Majesty under a management agreement with Public Works and Government Services Canada, the custodian of the property.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Operating   Capital     Estimates  





Management of the Old Port of Montreal as an urban park,          
        a tourist destination offering recreational and cultural          
        activities   17,123   10,950   28,073   19,800  





  17,123   10,950   28,073   19,800  





Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated

Strategic Outcome

Safe and efficient transit on the infrastructure maintained, operated and managed by the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated.

Program Activity Descriptions

Management of federal bridge, highway and tunnel infrastructure, and properties in the Montreal area

This program activity encompasses the operation and maintenance of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain bridges, the federally-owned section of the Honoré-Mercier Bridge, a section of the Bonaventure Expressway, the Melocheville Tunnel, and the Champlain Bridge Ice Control Structure by carrying out regular and major maintenance work.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Operating   Capital     Estimates  





Management of federal bridge, highway and tunnel          
        infrastructure, and properties in the Montreal area   4,778   55,780   60,558   46,618  





  4,778   55,780   60,558   46,618  





Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

Transportation Appeal Tribunal of Canada

Strategic Outcome

The Canadian transportation community is provided with the opportunity to have enforcement and licensing decisions of the Minister of Transport reviewed in a fair manner by unbiased hearing officers.

Program Activity Descriptions

Review and Appeal Hearings

Provides for the operation of an independent Tribunal to respond to requests from the transportation community for review of enforcement and licensing decisions taken by the Minister of Transport under various transportation Acts; and to conduct hearings into such appeals. At the conclusion of a hearing, the Tribunal may confirm the Minister's decision, substitute its own decision, or refer the matter back to the Minister for reconsideration.

Strategic Outcome

The following program activity supports all strategic outcomes within this organization.

Program Activity Descriptions

Internal Services

Internal Services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are: Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Materiel Services; Acquisition Services; and Travel and Other Administrative Services. Internal Services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Operating     Estimates  




Review and Appeal Hearings   1,212   1,212   1,132  
Internal Services   205   205   205  




  1,417   1,417   1,337  




Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.

VIA Rail Canada Inc.

Strategic Outcome

A national passenger rail transportation service that is safe, secure, efficient, reliable, and environmentally sustainable and that meets the needs of travellers in Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Operation of a national network of rail passenger services

Provision of year-round services in the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor, transcontinental passenger services between Halifax and Montreal and between Toronto and Vancouver, and the regional and remote services in northern and outlying areas of the country.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)   2010–11 Main Estimates   2009–10  

  Budgetary   Total   Main  

  Operating   Capital     Estimates  





Operation of a national network of rail passenger services   206,588   317,133   523,721   351,917  





  206,588   317,133   523,721   351,917  





Note: Details may not add to totals due to rounding.