| Name of transfer payment program | Contribution to the Oshawa Harbour Commission |
|---|---|
| Start date | September 28, 2010 |
| End date | December 31, 2015 |
| 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 1.3.2: Marine Infrastructure Sub-Sub-program 1.3.2.1: Canada Port Authority Stewardship |
| Description | The contribution to the Oshawa Harbour Commission is part of the settlement agreement between the City of Oshawa and the Crown. The funding is being used to transfer the more industrial activities at the Port of Oshawa from the west wharf to the east wharf and to cover fencing and landscaping costs. The contribution is being made to the Oshawa Harbour Commission because it is the most appropriate entity to oversee and manage construction on Oshawa Harbour Crown lands, since the commission already administers and manages the Crown’s port lands. |
| Results achieved | The Port Consolidation project was in its construction phase in 2014–15. At the end of the year, construction was 62% complete and the project is on-track to be completed on time and within budget. |
| Comments on variances | Minor delays were encountered in the construction phase due to the necessity to adopt new drilling methods based on the initial results achieved, as well as extreme cold weather and ice causing a longer than anticipated shutdown period during the winter months. These delays resulted in less funds being spent than planned. |
| Audits completed or planned | No audit was completed during the reporting period. |
| Evaluations completed or planned | No evaluation was completed during the reporting period. |
| Engagement of applicants and recipients | Activities include informing of service standards and reporting requirements based on the risk profile of the recipient; maintaining an ongoing dialogue to assess change and the progress of each project; following-up as required on project activities, funding requirements and reporting requirements. |
| Type of Transfer Payment | 2012–13 Actual spending | 2013–14 Actual spending | 2014–15 Planned spending | 2014–15 Total authorities available for use | 2014–15 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2014–15 planned minus 2014–15 actual) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 747,257 | 748,281 | 6,341,904 | 8,396,568 | 5,899,253 | 442,651 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 747,257 | 748,281 | 6,341,904 | 8,396,568 | 5,899,253 | 442,651 |