General information
Name of transfer payment program |
Airports Capital Assistance Program |
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Start date |
April 1, 2010 |
End date |
Ongoing |
Type of transfer payment |
Contribution |
Type of appropriation |
Appropriated annually through Estimates |
Fiscal year for terms and conditions |
2010–11 |
Strategic Outcome |
An efficient transportation system |
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture |
Program 1.3: Transportation Infrastructure Sub-program 1.3.1: Airport Infrastructure Sub-sub-program 1.3.1.3: Small Aerodrome Support |
Description |
The Airports Capital Assistance Program assists eligible applicants in financing capital projects related to safety to ensure the continued safety of the Canadian travelling public. |
Expected results |
Eligible airports meet the safety standards required for continued operation. |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation |
2014–15 |
Decision following the results of last evaluation |
Continuation |
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation |
2019–20 |
General targeted recipient groups |
Airports that meet the program's eligibility criteria (i.e., they are not owned or operated by the federal government; they meet certification requirements; they have at least 1,000 regularly scheduled commercial passengers per year). |
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
The Program is posted on the departmental website. An information brochure for applicants is sent to all eligible airports. |
Planning Information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment | Forecast spending 2015–16 | Planned spending | ||
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2016–17 | 2017–18 | 2018–19 | ||
Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total contributions | 46,000,000 | 37,850,000 | 38,000,000 | 38,000,000 |
Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Total program | 46,000,000 | 37,850,000 | 38,000,000 | 38,000,000 |