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At Transport Canada headquarters, five Assistant Deputy Ministers - Policy, Programs, Corporate Services, Safety and Security, and one Associate Assistant Deputy Minister, Safety and Security - report to the Deputy Minister; in addition to Corporate Management comprising the Communications Group, Departmental General Counsel and an Associate Deputy Minister. Five Regional Directors General - Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, Prairie and Northern, and Pacific - also report directly to the Deputy Minister. Each of these organizational heads is accountable for the management of his/her organization and for the delivery of results associated to the program activities as set out in the Program Activity Architecture.
DEPARTMENTAL ORGANIZATION CHART
Program Activity ($ thousands) |
2007-08 Budgetary1 |
Adjustments (planned spending not in Main Estimates) |
Total |
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Operating |
Capital |
Grants |
Contribu- tions and Other Transfer Payments |
Gross |
Respendable Revenue | Net = Total Main Estimates |
|||
1 - Policies, rulemaking, monitoring and outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
519,399 |
28,830 |
430 |
126,901 |
675,560 |
(42,704) |
632,856 |
8,669 |
641,525 |
2 - Policies, programs and infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
151,377 |
38,970 |
25,909 |
205,369 |
421,625 |
(320,433) |
101,192 |
267 |
101,459 |
3 - Policies and programs in support of sustainable development |
106,519 |
5,460 |
- |
13,112 |
125,091 |
(112) |
124,979 |
34 |
125,013 |
Total |
777,295 |
73,260 |
26,339 |
345,382 |
1,222,276 |
(363,249) |
859,027 |
8,970 |
867,997 |
Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.
Program Activity #1 contributes to the achievement of the Government of Canada's "Safe and Secure Communities" outcome area.
Program Activity #2 contributes to the achievement of the Government of Canada's "A Fair and Secure Market-Place" outcome area.
Program Activity #3 contributes to the achievement of the Government of Canada's "A Strong Economic Growth" outcome area.
1. Further to TB decision # 832871 dated June 22, 2006, Crown Corporations were moved outside of Transport Canada's Program Activity Architecture to stand as separate entities within the Ministry.
Table 1: Departmental Planned Spending and Full Time Equivalents
($ thousands) |
Forecast Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
|
547,857 |
675,560 |
556,392 |
534,929 |
|
446,962 |
- |
- |
- |
|
392,363 |
421,625 |
465,047 |
414,341 |
|
30,293 |
- |
- |
- |
|
84,980 |
- |
- |
- |
|
169,001 |
- |
- |
- |
|
65,710 |
125,091 |
60,869 |
54,056 |
Budgetary Main Estimates (gross) |
1,737,166 |
1,222,276 |
1,082,308 |
1,003,326 |
Less: Respendable revenue 4 |
381,443 |
363,249 |
351,824 |
337,660 |
Total Main Estimates |
1,355,723 |
859,027 |
730,484 |
665,666 |
Adjustments: |
|
|
|
|
|
- |
- |
(275) |
(275) |
|
- |
(100) |
(100) |
(100) |
|
- |
2,300 |
2,500 |
- |
|
- |
660 |
686 |
707 |
|
- |
382 |
393 |
535 |
|
- |
529 |
545 |
566 |
|
- |
130 |
135 |
140 |
|
- |
342 |
- |
- |
|
- |
4,727 |
3,348 |
2,842 |
Table 1: Departmental Planned Spending and Full Time Equivalents (continued)
($ thousands) |
Forecast Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Planned Spending |
Total Adjustments |
- |
8,970 |
7,232 |
4,415 |
Total Planned Spending |
1,355,723 |
867,997 |
737,716 |
670,081 |
Total Planned Spending |
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Less: Non-Respendable revenue4 |
32,734 |
33,186 |
33,960 |
33,960 |
Plus: Cost of services received without charge 5 |
25,493 |
59,668 |
59,330 |
58,652 |
Total Departmental Spending |
1,348,482 |
894,479 |
763,086 |
694,773 |
Full Time Equivalents |
4,936 |
5,090 |
5,012 |
4,902 |
Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.
The planned spending difference from 2007-08 to 2006-07 is mainly due to the Crown corporations not being part of the Transport Canada Program Activity Architecture. For the planned spending over the three-year period, the factors that contributed to the decrease spending are mainly because of: the continued divestiture of ports and airports; the winding down of transfer payment programs such as the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program, the Marine Security Contribution Program and Action plan 2000 for Climate Change; and increasing annual reductions for efficiency and procurement imposed by the Expenditure Review Committee of Cabinet.
Table 2: Voted and Statutory Items listed in Main Estimates
2007-08 |
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Vote or Statutory Item |
|
Main Estimates 2007-08 |
Main Estimates 2006-07 ($ thousands) |
1 |
Operating expenditures |
318,413 |
234,692 |
5 |
Capital expenditures |
73,260 |
76,455 |
10 |
Grants and contributions |
313,145 |
296,228 |
(S) |
Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities - salary and motor car allowance |
75 |
73 |
(S) |
Payments to Canadian National Railway Company in respect of the termination of the collection of tolls on the Victoria Bridge, Montreal and for the rehabilitation work on the roadway portion of the Bridge |
3,300 |
3,300 |
(S) |
Contributions to employee benefit plans |
68,658 |
66,781 |
(S) |
Payments in respect of St. Lawrence Seaway agreements |
26,900 |
23,900 |
(S) |
Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment |
55,276 |
53,928 |
Appropriations not required | |||
- |
Payments to VIA Rail Canada Inc.1 |
- |
169,001 |
- |
Payments to the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority1 |
- |
381,366 |
- |
Payments to Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Inc.1 |
- |
30,488 |
- |
Payments to Marine Atlantic Inc.1 |
- |
80,980 |
Total Department |
859,027 |
1,417,192 |
Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.
(S): Statutory
1. Further to TB decision # 832871 dated June 22, 2006, Crown Corporations were moved outside of Transport Canada's Program Activity Architecture to stand as separate entities within the Ministry.
Table 3: Services Received Without Charge
($ thousands) |
2007-08 |
|
25,957 |
|
25,979 |
|
4,247 |
|
3,485 |
Total 2007-08 Services received without charge |
59,668 |
Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.
Table 4: Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity
($ thousands) |
Forecast Spending 2006-071 |
Planned Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
|
37,486 |
28,830 |
12,112 |
18,440 |
|
96,091 |
- |
- |
- |
|
37,478 |
38,970 |
58,550 |
52,890 |
|
2,836 |
- |
- |
- |
|
8,907 |
- |
- |
- |
|
16,000 |
- |
- |
- |
|
3,496 |
5,460 |
4,338 |
3,670 |
Total |
202,294 |
73,260 |
75,000 |
75,000 |
Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.
Table 5: Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue
Respendable Revenue
($ thousands) |
Forecast Spending 2006-071 |
Planned Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Policies, rulemaking, monitoring and outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
|
|
|
|
|
8,018 |
8,375 |
8,328 |
8,332 |
|
31,651 |
23,770 |
23,770 |
23,770 |
|
7,884 |
7,621 |
7,591 |
7,591 |
|
4,000 |
755 |
755 |
755 |
|
1,279 |
379 |
379 |
379 |
|
280 |
280 |
280 |
280 |
|
1,022 |
808 |
649 |
598 |
|
719 |
812 |
812 |
812 |
|
844 |
- |
- |
- |
|
815 |
75 |
75 |
75 |
56,511 |
42,875 |
42,639 |
42,592 |
|
Policies, programs and infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
|
|
|
|
240 |
160 |
160 |
160 |
|
7,830 |
8,415 |
8,431 |
8,431 |
|
5,220 |
5,150 |
5,165 |
5,165 |
|
302,175 |
298,048 |
287,317 |
273,267 |
|
1,230 |
1,154 |
1,154 |
1,154 |
|
7,792 |
7,105 |
6,637 |
6,576 |
|
103 |
110 |
110 |
110 |
|
172 |
120 |
120 |
120 |
|
324,761 |
320,262 |
309,094 |
294,983 |
Table 5: Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue (continued)
Respendable Revenue (continued)
($ thousands) |
Forecast Spending 2006-071 |
Planned Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Policies and programs in support of sustainable development |
|
|
|
|
|
100 |
103 |
82 |
76 |
|
3 |
- |
- |
- |
|
68 |
10 |
10 |
10 |
171 |
112 |
91 |
85 |
|
Total Respendable Revenue |
381,443 |
363,249 |
351,824 |
337,660 |
Non-Respendable Revenue
($ thousands) |
Forecast Spending 2006-071 |
Planned Spending 2007-08 |
Planned Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Policies, programs and infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
|
|
|
|
5,200 |
5,200 |
5,200 |
5,200 |
|
12,534 |
12,986 |
13,760 |
13,760 |
|
- |
- |
- |
|
|
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
15,000 |
Total Non-respendable Revenue |
32,734 |
33,186 |
33,960 |
33,960 |
Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue |
414,177 |
396,435 |
385,784 |
371,620 |
Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.
1. Reflects best forecast of planned spending to the end of the fiscal year based on actual information at December 31, 2006.
Table 6: Resource Requirements by Branch or Sector
2007-081 |
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($ thousands) |
Policies, rulemaking, monitoring and outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, programs and infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable development |
Total Planned Spending |
Assistant Deputy Minister - Safety and Security |
407,231 |
- |
2,584 |
409,815 |
Assistant Deputy Minister - Policy |
- |
135,404 |
- |
135,404 |
Assistant Deputy Minister - Programs2 |
- |
(98,898) |
102,382 |
3,484 |
Regional Director General Atlantic |
40,787 |
7,925 |
3,009 |
51,721 |
Regional Director General Quebec |
46,763 |
31,049 |
3,246 |
81,058 |
Regional Director General Ontario |
50,518 |
10,506 |
2,906 |
63,929 |
Regional Director General Prairie and Northern Region |
51,083 |
8,844 |
5,209 |
65,136 |
Regional Director General Pacific |
45,144 |
6,629 |
5,677 |
57,450 |
Total |
641,525 |
101,459 |
125,013 |
867,997 |
Due to rounding, columns may not add to total shown.
Note:
Table 7: Department's Regulatory Plan
Regulations |
Expected Results |
Amendments to the Aeronautics Act are underway to address fatigue management, liability insurance, aviation companies' management systems, analysis and reporting of safety data, protection for voluntary non-punitive reporting, and new compliance and enforcement tools (medium impact). |
Modernized legislative requirements to respond to industry needs. This will be achieved by providing an up-to-date legislative framework that is responsive to the economic needs of its business sector while maintaining the safety of the travelling public. |
Amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations to introduce a requirement for airports, flight training units, air traffic services providers and smaller commercial operations to have a safety management system in place that integrates operations and technical systems with financial and human resource management (medium impact). |
Safe operations and compliance with the Canadian Aviation Regulations. This will be achieved by the establishment of a systematic, explicit and comprehensive process for the management of safety risks, which integrates operations and technical systems (with financial and human resources management), for all activities related to an enterprise. The process - referred to as a safety management system (SMS) - aims at improving the safety of an enterprise as a whole, by identifying and correcting any problems that could contribute to a reduction of safety margins. |
Amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations will replace current requirements for Ground Proximity Warning Systems (GPWS) with requirements for the installation of Terrain Avoidance Warning Systems (TAWS) in commercial aeroplanes and in non-commercial turbine-powered aeroplanes with seats for six or more passengers. TAWS is based on more sophisticated technology than GPWS (medium impact). |
Improved protection of passengers and crew by reducing the risk of accidents. Canadian requirements will be brought into greater conformity with those of other jurisdictions in which TAWS is already required. This will be achieved by the installation of TAWS which will provide earlier alerts to flight crew to enable action to be taken to prevent flight into terrain or water. |
Amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulations to ensure a consistent approach to winter runway maintenance and surface condition reporting at major airports (medium impact). |
Safer winter aviation operations at Canadian Airports. This will be achieved by requiring the reporting of runway friction measurements at Canadian airports and by standardizing technical aspects of winter maintenance requirements with those mandated by the United States. |
Amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulationswill consolidate existing regulations and standards governing the certification process for aeronautical products (medium impact). |
A globally harmonized process for the certification of aeronautical products. This will be achieved with more user-friendly, less cumbersome processes which are harmonized with equivalent foreign certification processes to obtain maximum benefit for Canadian industry. |
Amendments to the Canadian Aviation Regulationswill introduce certification standards specific to water aerodromes that will be equivalent to similar standards in place for land aerodromes (medium impact). |
New regime to certify water aerodromes which will lead to safer operations at water aerodromes. This will be achieved by a new certification regime for water aerodromes. |
Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208 - Occupant Restraint Systems in Frontal Impact: Further research and a cost-benefit study are underway to ensure that seat belts and air bags are designed to provide optimal protection to belted occupants and that any injuries due to occupant protection system are minimized (high impact). |
Improved occupant protection in frontal collisions. |
The Motor Vehicle Tire Safety Regulations (MVTSR) will be amended by introducing three Technical Standards Documents (TSD), which will include a new and more stringent standard covering all new tires for use on vehicles up to 4536 kg (medium impact). |
Improvement in road safety will result from fewer tire failures, which could cause crashes. Canadian and U.S. tire safety performance requirements will also be harmonized. |
Amend Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS) 110 and 120, governing tire and rim selections for all motor vehicles (medium impact). |
Help vehicle owners and operators to determine more easily vehicle carrying capacity and tire inflation pressure, and to identify defective tires in the event of a recall. Canadian and U.S. tire and rim selection requirements will also be harmonized. |
Amend the Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 216 relating to vehicle roof crush to improve the safety of vehicle occupants in the event of a vehicle rollover. This amendment will update the roof crush safety standards that currently apply to both passenger vehicles and school buses (medium impact). |
Harmonization with safety standards recently proposed by the United States government through amendment to the corresponding Canadian safety standard. |
Amend Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 206 "Door Locks and Door Retention Components" (medium impact). |
Allows options in Canada to either harmonize Canadian safety requirements with those of the U.S., or adopt a Global Technical Regulation promulgated by the World Forum for Harmonization of Vehicle Regulations. |
New Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 126 - Electronic Stability Control Systems:The proposed amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations would harmonize Canada's equipment and performance requirements for Electronic Stability Control (ESC) systems with those proposed in the U.S. by introducing a new Technical Standards Document (TSD) (high impact). |
Reduction of deaths and injuries that result from single vehicle crashes caused by loss of vehicle control. |
Section 4(2) of Motor Vehicle SafetyRegulations - Extending from 15 to 25 years the admission age of vehicles not respecting Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (medium impact). |
In response to demand from provincial and territorial governments, limit importation of potentially unsafe, old technology vehicles not build or certified to Canadian safety or emission standards. |
Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 500 "Low Speed Vehicles" - Adding requirement for the slow moving vehicle emblem (medium impact). |
Clearly identify low speed vehicles as vulnerable partners if provinces or territories allow them to mix with other classes of vehicles. Help consumers to conform to provincial and territorial requirements of identifying slow moving vehicle. |
Interim Order for child restraint systems (medium impact). |
By publishing an Interim Order, the department expects to allow child restraint systems that can accommodate children up to 65 lbs, rather than up to 48 lbs. This will align with the U.S. recent amendments to their regulations. |
Final submission for Part II publication in Canada Gazette for introduction of child seat tether anchors in convertibles. Also aligning with many U.S. requirements for child seat anchors in different classes of vehicles. This publication will also address many of the proposals made by the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations (SJC) (medium impact). |
This will align with many of the U.S. requirements for child seat anchors in vehicles, and will address many of the concerns raised by the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations. This submission will also provide the public with a means to properly restrain their child while traveling in a convertible vehicle. |
Proposal for Part I publication in Canada Gazette to align with U.S. requirements for child restraint systems (medium impact). |
With a publication in the Part I of the Canada Gazette, the department will invite stakeholders to comment on the department's initiative to align with the U.S. child restraint system requirements and testing procedures. This will enable to Canadian consumers to purchase products similar to those sold in the U.S. |
Amend Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 114- Locking and Immobilization Systems (medium impact). |
Harmonization with the new requirements in the U.S. regulation that has been recently revised. |
Transport Canada's pollution prevention program will undergo a major update through the Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships and for Dangerous Chemicals (new) under the existing Canada Shipping Act (CSA). These new Regulations will put Canada in a position to accede to the optional Annexes IV, V and VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Shipping (MARPOL) and the Anti-fouling Systems Convention (medium impact). |
Reduction in incidents related to the pollution of the environment from ship sources. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Boating Restriction Regulations (revised) to provide for the establishment of restrictions to boating activities and navigation in Canadian waters (CSA and CSA 2001) (medium impact). |
Enhanced marine safety. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations (revised), impose competency requirements on operators of pleasure craft with amendments underway, under the current act, to improve the administration of the testing process to be followed by a reformed regulation, under the new act, to deal with the issue of course provider accreditation (CSA and CSA 2001) (medium impact). |
Enhanced marine safety for pleasure craft operators and boating community. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Administrative Monetary Penalties Regulations (new), to provide a graduated enforcement scheme and effective deterrents for violations on vessels operating in Canadian waters (CSA 2001) (medium impact). |
Enhanced marine safety and compliance. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Cargo, Fumigation and Tackle Regulations (new), to rationalize existing rules for loading and stowing cargo (CSA) (medium impact). |
Enhanced marine safety. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Collision Regulations (revised), to promote uniform measures and safe conduct of vessels (CSA 2001) (medium impact). |
Improved consistency of regulations and enhanced safety related to the conduct of vessels. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Marine Personnel Regulations (new): To streamline the existing crewing and certification requirements into one regulation and add a labour component (CSA 2001) (medium impact). |
More streamlined and harmonized regulations and enhanced safety for passengers and crew. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Pursuant to the Pilotage Act, the four pilotage authorities have to provide safe and efficient pilotage services. The proposed amendments to their Pilotage Regulations result from distinct pilotage risk studies carried out by these authorities since 2001, on a series of recommendations contained in the 1999 report of the Ministerial review of pilotage issues. The various regulatory initiatives aim at improving pilotage practices and procedures in the four pilotage regions to the benefit of service users (medium impact). |
Safe and efficient pilotage service to commercial vessels in Canadian compulsory pilotage waters. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Proposed amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations to enhance domestic ferry security will be developed as a result of further risk analysis and industry consultations in 2007 (medium impact). |
Enhanced domestic ferry security. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Amendments to the Marine Transportation Security Regulations to establish certification requirements for Ships' Security Officers, as required by the International Maritime Organization (high impact). |
Consistency in Ships' Security Officer certification. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
As adopted by the International Maritime Organization, Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS) ships will be required to transmit information including ship's identity, location, and date and time of position in support of international security requirements. The purpose of the Long Range Identification Tracking will be to increase security of international shipping by tracking vessels via satellite (high impact) . |
Increased security of international shipping and domain awareness. This will be accomplished through the introduction and implementation of the new Regulations. |
Bring into force of regulations and/or security measures to support the screening of all checked baggage, as per the Minister's commitment to achieve 100% screening of checked baggage at all designated airports which began January 1, 2006 (high impact). |
Enhanced aviation security; alignment with international standards. This will be accomplished through the implementation of the new Regulations. |
The Transportation of Dangerous Goods Regulations will be amendedto harmonize with international agreements, improve reciprocity between Canada and the U.S., to adopt changes to means of containment standards to reflect new engineering developments and construction designs, and to address emerging issues (medium impact). |
Improved level of safety in the transportation of dangerous goods. |
New regulations will be developed and implemented under the Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption Standards Act, as amended by the proposed Canada's Clean Air Act,to take effect for the 2011 model year. The Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities and the Minister of Natural Resources, will develop regulations building on the voluntary commitment made by the auto industry in 2005 that calls for a reduction of 5.3MT of GHGs by 2010, through ongoing improvements in fuel consumption performance. High impact, particularly with respect to industry and consumers. Impacts on fuel consumption and emission reductions will be dependent on the standards, once set following national stakeholder consultations and in-depth analytical work to be done within 2007-2008. |
Transport Canada will distribute a discussion paper on regulatory options in advance of national stakeholder consultations. Incorporating the comments received during stakeholder consultations and resulting from studies and other analytical work, Transport Canada will draft regulations for publication in Canada Gazette. |
Strategic Environmental Assessment
Consistent with the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals and the Transport Canada Strategic Environmental Assessment Policy Statement; every proposed policy, plan and program that requires approval by the Minister or Cabinet, including regulatory initiatives, must go through the Strategic Environmental Assessment process.
More information can be found at the following website address: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/environment/EnvironmentalAssessment/seapolicy/SEAprocess.htm
Table 8: Details on Transfer Payment Programs
Over the next three years, Transport Canada will manage the following transfer payment programs in excess of $5 million:
2007-08
1. Grant to Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services
2. Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the Railway Safety Act
3. Marine Security Contribution Program
4. Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services
5. Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program:
6. Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund
7. Outaouais Road Development Agreement
8. Airports Capital Assistance Program
9. Contribution program for operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services
10. Passenger Rail and Urban Transit Security Contribution Program
11. Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)
12. Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change - Urban Transportation Showcase Program
2008-09
1. Grant to Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services.
2. Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the Railway Safety Act
3. Marine Security Contribution Program
4. Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services
5. Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund
6. Contribution program for operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services
7. Outaouais Road Development Agreement
8. Airports Capital Assistance Program
9. Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)
10. Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change - Urban Transportation Showcase Program
2009-10
1. Grant to Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services.
2. Payments in support of crossing improvements approved under the Railway Safety Act
3. Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services
4. Contribution program for operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services
5. Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund
6. Airports Capital Assistance Program
7. Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)
For further information on the above-mentioned transfer payment programs see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp
Over the next three years, Transport Canada will manage the following transfer payment programs (TPP) in excess of $5 million:
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Province of British Columbia for ferry and coastal freight and passenger services. |
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2) Start Date: 1977 |
3) End Date: ongoing |
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4) Description: The Province of British Columbia assumes the entire responsibility for the operation of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results: Transportation links to the national surface transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of British Columbia. |
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
12) Total Grants |
25,426 |
25,909 |
25,909 |
25,909 |
|
12) Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
25,426 |
25,909 |
25,909 |
25,909 |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the program was completed in 2005. |
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15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services |
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2) Start Date: 1941 |
3) End Date: ongoing |
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4) Description: Operating funding for two regional passenger and vehicle ferry services, CTMA Traversier Ltee and Northumberland Ferry Ltd. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results:
|
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
10,494 |
8,649 |
8,734 |
8,821 |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
10,494 |
8,649 |
8,734 |
8,821 |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the program was completed in 2004. The next evaluation is planned for 2010. |
||||
15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Name of Transfer Payment Program Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Highway Component Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Border Crossing Transportation Initiative Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Transportation Planning/Modal Integration (TPMI) Initiative Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative |
|||||
2) Start Date: March 29, 2001 |
3) End Date: SHIP Highway Component ends March 31, 2009. SHIP Border Crossing Transportation Initiative and Transportation Planning and Modal Integration (TPMI) Initiative have been extended until March 31, 2009. SHIP Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative has been extended until March 31, 2009. |
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4) Description: SHIP Highway Component: Provide federal funding under cost-shared contribution agreements with provincial and territorial governments for highway improvement projects to address the needs of Canada's National Highway System. SHIP Border Crossing Transportation Initiative and TPMI Initiative: Provide federal funding under cost-shared contribution agreements with provincial, territorial, municipal governments and other partners to improve the access to land border crossings, mobility, modal integration and transportation efficiency. SHIP Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative: Provide federal funding under cost-shared contribution agreements with provincial, territorial, municipal governments and other partners to enable the undertaking of the research and development, and deployment and integration of intelligent transportation systems to make Canada's urban and rural transportation infrastructure safe, efficient, integrated and sustainable. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results: SHIP - Highway Component: Sustained strategic infrastructure investments in all regions, enhanced safety performance, support to trade and economic development and promotion of sustainable transportation. This funding will provide an efficient, integrated and accessible transportation system. SHIP - Border Crossing Transportation Initiative and TPMI Initiative: Increased operational and regulatory efficiencies for system users and public agencies, improved mobility and traveller information, enhanced safety and security for passengers and freight including inter-modal connections, reduced congestion and enhanced trade and economic development. SHIP Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative: Improved mobility and transportation efficiencies, and enhanced safety performance and sustainable transportation. |
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
14,065 |
24,057 |
2,061 |
- |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
14,065 |
24,057 |
2,061 |
- |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of all three SHIP components was completed in 2006. |
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15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Outaouais Road Development Agreement |
|||||
2) Start Date: January 7, 1972 |
3) End Date: No sunset clause |
||||
4) Description: Contributions to the Province of Quebec related to the Outaouais Roads Agreement toward highway improvements are made to enhance overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging regional and industrial development and tourism. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results:. An improved National Capital transportation system by reducing congestion and improving safety, while encouraging regional, industrial development and tourism. |
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
11,750 |
18,232 |
15,075 |
2,632 |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
11,750 |
18,232 |
15,075 |
2,632 |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation was completed in 2005. The next evaluation is planned for 2009-10. |
||||
15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Airports Capital Assistance Program |
|||||
2) Start Date: April 1st, 1995 |
3) End Date: March 31st, 2010 |
||||
4) Description: Airports Capital Assistance Program(ACAP) assists eligible applicants in financing capital projects related to safety, asset protection and operating cost reduction. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results: Maintained or increased safety, contribution to asset protection, reduction in operating cost and increased use of environmentally sustainable practices at airports, where possible. |
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
38,000 |
38,000 |
38,000 |
38,000 |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
38,000 |
38,000 |
38,000 |
38,000 |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation was completed in 2004-05. The next evaluation is planned for 2008-09. |
||||
15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution Program for operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services |
|||||
2) Start Date: June 1, 2004 |
3) End Date: March 31, 2010 |
||||
4) Description: Provide operating funding for the regional and remote passenger rail services not provided by VIA Rail, for capital and start-up costs for regional and remote passenger rail services, and to address potential costs of transferring regional services. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results: Continuation of safe, viable, reliable and sustainable regional and remote passenger rail services. |
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
14,000 |
8,100 |
5,600 |
5,600 |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
14,000 |
8,100 |
5,600 |
5,600 |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the program was completed in 2004. The next evaluation is planned for 2009-10. |
||||
15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory) |
|||||
2) Start Date: May 31, 1997 |
3) End Date: April 1, 2032 |
||||
4) Description: Subsidy payments are made to bridge operator to honor constitutional obligations to provide a transportation link between Prince Edward Island and the mainland. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results: Federal funding is provided for continuous and efficient year-round transportation of people and goods between Prince Edward Island and the mainland to support an efficient, integrated and accessible transportation system. |
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
54,265 |
55,276 |
56,287 |
57,425 |
|
13) Total Program Activity |
54,265 |
55,276 |
56,287 |
57,425 |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
This is a statutory payment and therefore, no evaluation is planned. |
||||
15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund |
|||||
2) Start Date: 19 October 2006 |
3) End Date: 31 March 2014 |
||||
4) Description: Contributions to assist in the establishment of the best transportation network facilitating global supply chains between Asia and North America. Contributions will target transportation infrastructure investments to address near term capacity problems and build strategically for the future. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth and trade objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results: Increases in Canada's commerce with the Asia-Pacific region and the Gateway's share of North American bound container imports. Improved efficiency and reliability of the Gateway for Canadian and North American exports. |
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
|
43,800 |
82,200 |
42,600 |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
|
43,800 |
82,200 |
42,600 |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the Transportation Infrastructure Fund is planned for 2013-14. |
||||
15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grade Crossing Improvement Contribution Program (approved under Railway Safety Act) |
|||||
2) Start Date: 1989 |
3) End Date: ongoing |
||||
4) Description: Payments made to railway companies, municipalities to improve the safety at public road/railway grade crossings. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results: Safety Improvements at Grade crossings that result in accident reductions. |
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
|
12) Total Grants |
300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
|
12) Total Contributions |
3,345 |
7,145 |
7,145 |
7,195 |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
3,645 |
7,445 |
7,445 |
7,495 |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the program was completed in 2005. The next evaluation is planned for 2010-11. |
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15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Marine Security Contribution Program |
|||||
2) Start Date: Dec. 1, 2004 |
3) End Date: Nov. 30, 2009 |
||||
4) Description: Financial assistance to aid in the speedy implementation of security measures and to help offset the costs of operators who would not have the financial capacity to cover security costs without significantly affecting operating costs. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results:
|
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
15,000 |
47,563 |
20,300 |
5,000 |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
15,000 |
47,563 |
20,300 |
5,000 |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the program was conducted in 2006, as part of the larger evaluation of all Marine Security initiatives in Transport Canada. |
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15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Passenger Rail and Urban Transit Security Contribution Program |
|||||
2) Start Date: June 22, 2006 |
3) End Date: March 31, 2008 |
||||
4) Description: The Program is designed to enhance the security of Canada's passenger rail and urban transit system by providing incentives to operators of passenger rail and urban transit services to implement new and enhanced security measures rapidly. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social development and security objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results: Security of passenger rail and urban transit in Canada is enhanced with respect to prevention, detection, response and recovery from terrorist attacks. Increased public confidence in the passenger rail and urban transit sector. |
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
10,000 |
67,400 |
- |
- |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
10,000 |
67,400 |
- |
- |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the program is planned for 2007-08. |
||||
15) Planned Audits |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change - Urban Transportation Showcase Program |
|||||
2) Start Date: June 21, 2001 |
3) End Date: March 31, 2009 |
||||
4) Description: To test and measure the impacts of strategies to reduce urban Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from transportation, so as to lay a foundation for the adoption of effective, integrated GHG reduction strategies in urban centres across Canada by 2010. |
|||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's sustainable development objectives. |
|||||
6) Expected Results: Intermediate:
Long-term:
|
|||||
($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
|
11) Program Activity |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
|
12) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
12) Total Contributions |
3,600 |
9,712 |
5,043 |
- |
|
12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
|
|
|
|
|
13) Total Program Activity |
3,600 |
9,712 |
5,043 |
- |
|
14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the program is planned for 2008-09. |
||||
15) Planned Audits |
Note:
1. The Forecast Spending 2006-2007 reflects best forecast of planned spending to the end of the fiscal year based on actual information at December 31, 2006.
Table 9: Alternative Service Delivery
Over the next three years, Transport Canada will be renewing the existing initiative for the following program:
1. Motor Vehicle Test Centre (renewing)
For further information on services and their use of alternative service delivery see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/estime.asp
Name of ASD Initiative |
Current Status |
Projected Implementation Date |
Contact |
---|---|---|---|
Government Owned Contractor Operated (GOCO) ASD for the Motor Vehicle Test Center (MVTC) located in Blainville, Quebec. |
Renewal of a contracting out initiative started in 1996. The service contract ends October 2007. |
A request for proposal process is ongoing with the objective of having a long term contract in place starting October 2007. |
Robert Malo |
Table 10: Horizontal Initiatives
Over the next three years, Transport Canada will be involved in the following horizontal initiatives with other government departments or agencies as either the lead or as a partner:
1. Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (lead)
2. Marine Security Horizontal Initiative (lead)
3. Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (partner)
4. Border Infrastructure Fund (partner)
5. Mackenzie Gas Project and induced oil and gas exploration and development activities in the Northwest Territories (partner)
6. North America Security and Prosperity Partnership (SPP) (partner)
For further information on the above-mentioned horizontal initiatives, please see http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/eppi-ibdrp/hrdb-rhbd/dep-min/dep-min-eng.asp
Horizontal Initiative |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|
1) Name of Horizontal Initiative: |
2) Name of Lead Department(s): |
||||
3) Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: |
4) End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: |
||||
5) Total Federal Funding Allocation: Not Applicable |
|||||
6) Description of the Horizontal Initiative: Marine Security is a horizontal initiative that is linked to the Government's key priority of "continuing to better protect Canadians". Its aim is to improve the security of Canada's marine transportation system, including territorial waters, inland waterways, and at Canadian ports. Elements of this initiative include:
|
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7) Shared Outcome(s): Key areas include:
Ultimate Outcome:
|
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8) Governance Structure(s): The Government of Canada created the Interdepartmental Marine Security Working Group (IMSWG), chaired by Transport Canada, to identify and coordinate federal government actions in support of Canada's objectives concerning public security and anti-terrorism in the marine realm, as well as its international marine security obligations. Under the guidance of the IMSWG, key departments are responsible for the following: TRANSPORT CANADA Leads the Government's initiatives in marine security enhancements, including:
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS/CANADIAN COAST GUARD Contributor to the enhancement of the level of domain awareness within the Canadian exclusive economic zone through increased surveillance activities and the implementation of shore-based Automatic Identification System infrastructure and the development of a long-range vessel tracking capability. As well, increased its level of on-water capability for response to marine security incidents. Also participates in the Marine Security Operations Centres. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CANADA Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada (PSEPC) is Canada's lead department for public safety. PSEPC coordinates efforts with Portfolio agencies, federal partners, other levels of government (including international allies), and stakeholders in building national policies and programs dealing with national security, emergency management, law enforcement, corrections, crime prevention and border integrity. This includes, for example, the development and implementation of marine-based counter-terrorism exercises. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY The Canada Border Services Agency's (CBSA) mandate is to manage the nation's borders at ports of entry by administering and enforcing the domestic laws that govern trade and travel, as well as international agreements and conventions. The work of the CBSA includes identifying and interdicting high-risk individuals and goods, working with law enforcement agencies to maintain border integrity, and engaging in enforcement activities, including seizure of goods, arrests, detentions, investigations, hearings and removals. ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is responsible for enforcing federal statutes, leading national security and organized crime investigations across Canada, both on land and waterside, and for maintaining border integrity between ports of entry. DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE Contributes to enhanced domain awareness of the strategic high-traffic coastal area. . Leads the Marine Security Operations Centres (MSOCs) on the coasts, and participates in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway MSOC. |
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9) Federal Partners Involved in Each Program | 10) Names of Programs |
11) Total Allocation |
12) Planned Spending for 2007-2008 |
13) Expected Results (Refer to the four key areas listed in section 7 above). | |
1. Transport Canada | a)Marine Security Coordination Fund |
$16,200
|
$4,674
|
|
|
b) Marine Security Regulatory Oversight Program |
$54,070
|
$ 11,270
|
|
||
c) Marine Security Enhanced Policy Coordination |
$5,000
|
$1,000
|
|
||
d) Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program |
$11,800
|
$2,000
|
|
||
e) Marine Security Contribution Program |
$125,000
|
$31,100
|
|
||
f) Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Operations Centre |
$1,440
|
$480
|
|
||
2. Department of Fisheries and Oceans | a) Funding of Additional Fleet Operations |
$10,000 (annually and ongoing)
|
$10,000
|
|
|
b) Automated Identification System and Long Range Vessel Identification and Tracking Project |
$27,500
|
$13,500
|
|
||
c) Great Lakes/ St. Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Operations Centres |
$1,060
|
$360
|
|
||
d) Interim Measures - Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Enforcement Teams |
$18,000
|
$4,500
|
|
||
e) Acquisition of Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway mid-shore patrol vessels |
$68,500
|
$8,000
|
|
||
f) Enhanced Conservation & Protection Air Surveillance Flights |
$7,000 (annually and ongoing)
|
$7,000
|
|
||
3. Canada Border Services Agency | a) Installation of Radiation Equipment at key Canadian Marine Container Terminals |
$31,670 (over 5 years)
|
$5,420
|
|
|
b) Passenger and Crew Screening Initiative |
$34,900 |
$7,224 |
|
||
c) Cruise Ship Inspections |
$2,350 annually
|
$2,350 annually
|
|
||
4. Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada | a) Marine-Based Counter-terrorism Exercises (sometimes referred to as scenario based training) |
$1,000
|
$200
|
|
|
b) Great Lakes / St. Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Operations Centres |
$280
|
$140
|
|
||
5. Department of National Defence | a) Marine Security Operations Centres |
$165,000 |
$30,400 |
|
|
b) IMIC3 |
$10,000 +7,000 recurring PO&M yearly
|
$500 (for definition phase)
|
|
||
6. Royal Canadian Mounted Police | a)National Ports Project |
$1,029 |
$1,029 |
|
|
b) National Ports Enforcement Teams |
$6,010 |
$6,010 |
|
||
c) Emergency Response Team Marine Operations Training |
$600 |
$600 |
|
||
d) Marine Security Response Teams Re-profiled funding carried forward to 2007-2008 |
$7,410
$2,706
|
$7,410
$2,706
|
|
||
e) Marine Transportation Clearance Program |
$180
|
$180
|
|
||
f) Interim Great Lakes Marine Security Operations Centre Re-profiled funding carried forward to 2007-2008 |
$1,118
$660
|
$1,118
$660
|
|
||
g) National Waterside Security Coordination Program |
$839 |
$839 |
|
||
h) Marine Security Enforcement Teams |
$5,842 |
$5,842 |
|
||
15) Contact Information: Hamida Charania, Chief Planning and Resource Management - Marine Security, Transport Canada; (613) 949-0597; mailto:charanh@tc.gc.ca |
16) Approved by: Laureen Kinney, Director General - Marine Security, Transport Canada; (613) 990-3651. |
17) Date Approved: |
Horizontal Initiative |
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---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1) Name of Horizontal Initiative: |
2) Name of Lead Department(s): |
|||||
3) Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: |
4) End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: |
|||||
5) Total Federal Funding Allocation: $591 million |
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6) Description of the Horizontal Initiative: The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI) is intended to strengthen Canada's competitive position in global commerce. It is an integrated package of investment and policy measures that will advance the capacity and efficiency of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor and Canada's ability to take advantage of it. It reflects the Government of Canada's undertaking to work in partnership with provincial governments, private sector leaders and other stakeholders to further develop and exploit the Gateway. The Initiative seeks to establish Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor as the best transportation network facilitating global supply chains between North America and Asia. |
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7) Shared Outcome(s): The following are planned shared outcomes and activities for the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. Key areas include:
Ultimate Outcome:
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8) Governance Structure(s): Two Ministers are jointly responsible for the APGCI. The Minister for the Pacific Gateway is the political lead, with support in this effort provided by Transport Canada. The Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities is accountable for the management of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund. The APGCI is horizontal initiative and its development and implementation involves a number of other key federal departments/agencies. While each is ultimately accountable for its own programs/activities and associated resources from the APGCI funding, the implicated federal departments/agencies are also responsible for contributing to the overarching objectives of the APGCI. All federal partners in this initiative are accountable for the day-to-day management of their respective component of the APGCI. Furthermore, each department/agency is expected to provide regular updates to the two lead Ministers, via the DG-level Interdepartmental Steering Committee on the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. Partner departments and their role in the Initiative are as follow: TRANSPORT CANADA Transport Canada (TC), as the lead department, reports to the Minister for the Pacific Gateway and to the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. TC's Pacific Gateway Coordination Branch is responsible for the on-going coordination, management, integration, and strategic development and implementation of the Initiative overall. Other federal departments and agencies, the four western provinces, and stakeholders from the private sector are consulted and involved in building consensus on decisions related to the Initiative. TC is responsible for the development and implementation of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF), whose primary objective is to address capacity challenges facing the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor. The projects funded under TIF will enhance the competitiveness, efficiency and capacity of Canada's multi-modal transportation network and will be focused specifically on the movement of international commerce between the Asia-Pacific region and North America. While transportation infrastructure is at the core, the Initiative also focuses on interconnected issues that impact on the further development and exploitation of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor. As part of a fast track planning and consultative process to inform future decisions and the development of long-term strategic directions for this initiative, TC is engaged in a number of non-infrastructure / competitiveness measures, including:
FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade(DFAIT) Pacific Gateway and 2010 Winter Olympic Games Co-ordinating Group is responsible for the ongoing development and implementation of an international marketing strategy in co-ordination with all stakeholders. The objective is to promote greater use of the Gateway as Asia-Pacific travel and supply chain route of choice for North American and Asia-Pacific importers, exporters, investors and transportation companies. This strategy, developed in consultation with stakeholders, will include targeted communication products, outgoing and incoming missions and showcase the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor's advantages at key trade, investment and technology shows, conferences and seminars in Canada, Asia-Pacific, Europe and North America. Key DFAIT missions abroad will be actively engaged in advancing Canada as the gateway and corridor of choice through dialogue with transportation companies, producers, exporters and/or importers in each of their respective regions to showcase the strengths of the Canadian transportation network, encouraging investment and technology transfer, playing an advocacy role on key APGCI issues such as security and border efficiency, providing intelligence back to Canada to support policy development and help determine what messages resonate in their markets. DFAIT will establish a core group of Trade Commissioners from Asia-Pacific, North American and European missions who will understand the gateway and the opportunities it presents for Canada's economy and are, thereby, able to support the government's objective of establishing Canada as the gateway and corridor of choice between North America and Asia-Pacific. CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is responsible for the implementation of a marine container inspection operation located at the Port of Prince Rupert. The marine container inspection operation will allow CBSA to develop operations to ensure containers arriving from other countries are properly inspected by means of effective processes and state of the art technology. CBSA's marine container inspection operation will play a vital and strategic role, integrated within the overall Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative. PARKS CANADA AGENCY Parks Canada is responsible for the maintenance and recapitalization of highways that pass through national parks, including the Trans Canada Highway (TCH). The TCH is a major pan-Canadian highway that connects the west coast and its Asia-Pacific linkages to the rest of Canada, especially markets in the western provinces. Parks Canada is in the process of four-laning (twinning) a 10 km section of the congested TCH through the Banff National Park of Canada that will result in improved capacity and efficiency. The funding provided by the APGCI will help ensure the timely completion of this section of highway upgrading and hence support the initiative's objective of improving the movement of goods through the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor. WESTERN ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION The Western Economic Diversification (WD) is responsible for two elements of the APGCI; a business opportunities and awareness-raising initiative entitled "Seizing the Gateway Opportunity: Western Canada and the Asia Pacific Challenge", and funding dredging work on the Fraser River to maintain a competitive shipping channel. As part of "Seizing the Gateway Opportunity", WD is consulting with provincial governments, business and other stakeholders and sponsoring research on the impacts, challenges and opportunities of Asia-Pacific commerce on Western Canada in areas such as business practices and labour. To support the APGCI, WD will be undertaking a range of activities such as workshops, studies and partnerships to explore topics such as Asian market opportunities by industry sector and an assessment of the needs of western small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to effectively compete against Asian firms. WD is providing a $4 million grant over two years to the Fraser River Port Authority to support dredging activities on the Fraser River shipping channel. This funding will provide the Fraser River Port Authority with the capacity to maintain its existing business and position itself to attract new business, thereby taking advantage of the Asia-Pacific Gateway opportunities. This temporary measure will enable the port to accommodate the increasingly large shipping vessels, until a long-term solution is developed that would provide for self-sustaining access to port facilities. |
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9) Federal Partners Involved in Each Program | 10) Names of Programs | 11) Total Allocation* | 12) Planned Spending for 2007-2008 * |
13) Expected Results (Refer to the five key areas listed in section 7 above). | ||
1. Transport Canada | a) Transportation Infrastructure Fund |
$477,500,000 |
$45,802,214 |
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b) On-going coordination and management, and Fast Track Process (private sector perspective, experts roundtables and international conference, security review) |
$6,500,000
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$1,300,000
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c) Competitiveness Investments |
$28,300,000 |
$4,000,000 |
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2. Foreign Affairs and International Trade |
Marketing the APGCI |
$7,000,000 |
$1,500,000 |
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3. Canada Border Services Agency | Marine Container Inspection Operation at Port of Prince Rupert |
$28,000,000
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$15,300,000
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4. Parks Canada | Banff Trans Canada Highway Twinning | $37,000,000 | $10,000,000 |
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5. Western Economic Diversification | Seizing the Gateway Opportunity |
$400,000 |
$300,000 |
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Dredging the Fraser River | $4,000,000 | $2,000,000 |
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15) Contact Information:
Virginia Leung, A/Director Pacific Gateway Coordination - Strategic Policy, Transport Canada; (613) 998-1930
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16) Approved by:
Brian Bohunicky, Director General - Strategic Policy, Transport Canada; (613) 991-6513. |
17) Date Approved:
February 15,2007 |
* All amounts include accommodation costs, when appropriate.
Table 11: Sustainable Development Strategy
Transport Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy 2007-2009 responds to key issues and focuses on areas where the department can make a real difference towards achieving sustainable transportation. The department has chosen to focus its efforts on three themes at the heart of sustainable transportation : urban transportation; commercial freight transportation; and marine transportation. Issues and a response plan have been developed for each theme.
The strategy includes an action plan, which is structured around seven strategic challenges:
1) Encourage Canadians to make more sustainable transportation choices;
2) Enhance innovation and skills development;
3) Increase system efficiency and optimize modal choices;
4) Enhance efficiency of vehicles, fuels and fuelling infrastructure;
5) Improve performance of carriers and operators;
6) Improve decision-making by governments and the transportation sector; and
7) Improve management of Transport Canada operations and lands.
For each strategic challenge, Transport Canada has outlined the sustainable development commitments, targets and performance measures the department will use to measure the success.
For further information on Transport Canada's updated sustainable development strategy, visit http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/Environment/SD/menu.htm .
Federal SD Goal including GGO goals |
Department's Expected Results 2007-08* |
Performance Measure from current SDS |
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Challenge 1: Encourage Canadians to make more sustainable transportation choiceshttp://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/Environment/SD/sds0709/challenge1.htm |
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1.1 Active Transportation |
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Goal 2 - Clean Air - Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well. Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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1.2 Green Commute |
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Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Goal 4 - Sustainable Communities - Communities enjoy a prosperous economy, a vibrant and equitable society, and a healthy environment for current and future generations. |
Provide support to enable commuter options within other federal departments and agencies across Canada by:
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1.3 Explore Use of Economic Measures |
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Goal 2 - Clean Air - Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well. Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Goal 6 - Strengthen federal governance and decision making to support sustainable development. |
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Challenge 2: Enhance innovation and skills developmenthttp://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/Environment/SD/sds0709/challenge2.htm |
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2.1 Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation |
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Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Challenge 3: Increase system efficiency and optimize modal choices. http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/Environment/SD/sds0709/challenge3.htm |
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3.1 Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) |
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Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Challenge 4: Enhance efficiency of vehicles, fuels and fuelling infrastructure. http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/Environment/SD/sds0709/challenge4.htm |
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4.1 Promote Advanced Technology Vehicles |
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Goal 2 - Clean Air - Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well. Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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4.2 Motor Vehicle Fuel Consumption |
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Goal 2 - Clean Air - Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well. Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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4.3 Reduction of Emissions from the Rail Industry |
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Goal 2 - Clean Air - Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well. Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Challenge 5: Improve performance of carriers and operators. http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/Environment/SD/sds0709/challenge5.htm |
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5.1 Promote Best Practices for Environmental Management in the Transport Sector |
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Goal 1 - Water - Clean and secure water for people, marine and freshwater ecosystems. Goal 2 - Clean Air - Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well. Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. |
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Goal 1 - Water - Clean and secure water for people, marine and freshwater ecosystems. |
HNS spill response regime
National Aerial Surveillance Program
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Challenge 6: Improve decision-making by governments and the transportation sector. http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/Environment/SD/sds0709/challenge6.htm |
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6.1 Transportation Data and Information |
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Goal 6 - Strengthen federal governance and decision making to support sustainable development. |
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Challenge 7: Improve management of Transport Canada operations and lands. http://www.tc.gc.ca/programs/Environment/SD/sds0709/challenge7.htm |
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7.1 Transport Canada Environmental Management System |
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Goal 1 - Water - Clean and secure water for people, marine and freshwater ecosystems. Goal 3 - Reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Goal 4 - Sustainable Communities - Communities enjoy a prosperous economy, a vibrant and equitable society, and a healthy environment for current and future generations. Goal 5 - Sustainable development and use of natural resources. Goal 6 - Strengthen federal governance and decision making to support sustainable development. Building Energy Vehicle Fleet Green Procurement |
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* Note that this includes targets for the 2007-08 period. For more information, please refer to the sustainable development strategy.
Table 12: Internal Audits and Evaluations
The Audit and Advisory Services is currently developing the audit plan for 2007-08 to 2009-10. Potential internal audits are identified based on a detailed assessment of risks and controls, and take into account external audits conducted by e.g., the Office of the Auditor General and the Public Service Commission. Internal audits may examine issues related to the department's strategic objectives, programs, activities and management processes. As per Government policy, audit reports are posted on Transport Canada's web site, subject to the provisions of the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
Departmental Evaluation Services will conduct the following evaluations in 2007-08[1]:
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Aviation and Other, Non-Marine, Security Initiatives Under the Public Security and Anti-Terrorism Strategy |
Operating Program and Transfer Payments |
In-progress |
December 2007 |
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Marine Safety |
Operating Program and Transfer Payments |
In-progress |
August 2007 |
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National Safety Code |
Transfer Payments |
In-progress |
June 2007 |
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Advanced Technology Vehicle Program* |
Operating Program |
Planned |
December 2007 |
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Canadian Business Aviation Association* |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2008 |
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Sustainable Development Strategy |
Operating Program |
Planned |
September 2008 |
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Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (Environment Canada Lead) |
Operating Program |
Planned |
March 2008 |
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Air Cargo Security Program |
Operating Program |
Planned |
March 2008 |
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Non-National Airport System (Non-NAS) Airport Divestiture Program |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2008 |
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Ridesecure Contribution Program |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2008 |
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Grant to Close grade Crossings Program |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2008 |
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Transport of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Road Safety |
Operating Program and Transfer Payments |
Planned |
December 2008 |
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Labrador Airstrip Program |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2008 |
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Contribution to PEI for Policing Services to the Confederation Bridge |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2008 |
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Competency-based Management |
Other |
Planned |
March 2008 |
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Transport Canada's Innovation and Skills Development |
Operating Program |
Planned |
March 2009 |
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Urban Transportation Showcase Program |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2009 |
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Airports Capital Assistance Program |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2009 |
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Airports Operation and Maintenance Subsidy Program |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2009 |
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Civil Aviation |
Operating Program and Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2009 |
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Strategic Highway and Infrastructure Program - Border Crossing and ITS |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2009 |
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Subsidized Ferry Services in Atlantic Canada |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2010 |
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Funding for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2010 |
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National Airports System |
Policy |
Planned |
March 2010 |
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Outaouais Road Agreement Contribution |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2010 |
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Denmark Iceland Contribution |
Transfer Payments |
Planned |
March 2010 |
* These evaluations were originally scheduled to begin in 2006-07 but were rescheduled to allow time for further collection of performance data.