Details on Transfer Payment Programs under $5 million

July 1972

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2016-17

Transport Canada manages its assets effectively and provides an efficient transportation system.

Transportation Infrastructure Program 

The program supports the priorities of the federal government and TC by:

• Looking after transportation infrastructure for Canada to improve efficiency and ensure service,
• Supporting essential services to some remote communities; and
• Supporting and advancing Transport Canada’s mandate of having a transportation system in Canada that is recognized worldwide as safe and secure, efficient, and environmentally responsible.

Specific immediate and intermediate outcomes are that:

• Airports are open year-round; and
• Safety levels are maintained or enhanced.

The ultimate outcome is that:

• Airports are certified to be operational.

Airports remained certified, operational, and open year-round.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was last evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

• Discuss with the beneficiaries to ensure that the terms of the contribution agreement are clear and understood;
• Complete an annual review of the budget by comparing the income and expenses from previous years for budgeted items;
• Maintain a permanent dialogue with the recipients.
• Follow up with the recipients on project activities, funding requirements and reporting requirements.

Total grants

Total contributions

1,977,781

2,461,492

1,600,000

1,985,366

1,978,356

378,356

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

1,977,781

2,461,492

1,600,000

1,985,366

1,978,356

378,356

Actual spending in 2021-2022 was more than planned because of the following:

• Decrease in airport revenues caused by reduced traffic and difficulties in collecting revenues from carriers;
• Increase in non-discretionary expenses for recipients to meet their obligations in their lease and the requirements of a certified aerodrome operator such as safety management system, airport security regulations, environmental management system; and

• Other unplanned expenses due to equipment breakdown or inclement weather.

June 22, 1954

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2015-16

The Program is a legacy program that is not linked directly to a departmental result.

Transportation Infrastructure Program

The objective of this Program is to make supplemental pension payments to former employees of Newfoundland Railways, Steamships and Telecommunications Services who transferred to Canadian National Railway following the union of Newfoundland with Canada. Transport Canada assumed responsibility for the portion of pension costs not payable by Canadian National Railway or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for the transferred employees.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

All payments to pensioners were paid on time in 2021-22.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Not applicable

Total grants

Total contributions

134,236

111,141

259,000

111,141

90,903

(168,097)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

134,236

111,141

259,000

111,141

90,903

(168,097)

Expenditures are based upon the number of surviving pensioners. As this number declines, the amount paid out annually declines accordingly.

October 20, 2006

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2012-13

Transportation corridors get products reliably to market

National Trade Corridors Program

The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund aims to address capacity challenges facing Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor transportation system by providing funding for strategic infrastructure projects in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba that:

• Improve the competitiveness, efficiency, and capacity of Canada’s multimodal transportation network; and
• Are focussed on increasing international commerce with the Asia-Pacific region.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

There was only one project remaining under the Fund in 2021-22. It was completed by the end of the fiscal year.

The project was located in Prince Rupert, BC. It improved traffic flows and safety within the City of Prince Rupert and facilitated the movement goods in the region.

This Program is now considered complete.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was last evaluated in 2017-18. It is scheduled for an upcoming evaluation in 2023-24.

There are no further engagement activities with applicants and recipients planned for this Program.

Total grants

Total contributions

5,944,388

13,342,871

1,498,573

2,174,117

2,174,116

675,543

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

5,944,388

13,342,871

1,498,573

2,174,117

2,174,116

675,543

The variance is due to technical challenges as well as impacts of COVID-19 pandemic to one of the projects in 2020-21, which did not allow sufficient time to spend the funds as planned in 2020-21. The lapsed funding was moved to 2021-22 and was fully spent in that year.

April 1, 2015

Ongoing

Grant

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2017-18

Canada's oceans and marine environments are protected from marine shipping impacts

Protecting Oceans and Waterways

The overall objective of the Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) is to encourage the effective participation of Indigenous and local communities (as well as increase the capacity of those communities) to engage and share their knowledge and expertise in the development and improvement of Canada’s marine transportation system, including area response planning activities.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, fewer than expected CPFP-related consultations took place. In 2021-22, 70  projects were funded. Projects in 2021-22 primarily focused on:

• The Cumulative Effects of Marine Shipping initiative; and
• Oceans Protection Plan (OPP) Dialogue Forums. The Forums, which began in 2017, are an opportunity to receive information about, and get engaged in OPP initiatives.

In 2020-21, TC looked at ways to streamline the CPFP. As a result of this analysis, starting in 2021-22 changes were made to the delivery of the program which have enabled:

• Improved client service as payments to project recipients are now, on average, faster;
• Better forecasting CPFP grant expenditures;
• Reduced administrative burden for both the recipient and for Transport Canada; and
• Improved efficiency and effectiveness of the Program as lapsed (i.e., unclaimed) funding per project has largely been eliminated.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program has never been evaluated. It will be evaluated in 2022-23 as part of the Oceans Protection Plan.

Officials responsible for this transfer payment program consult with applicants and recipients regarding the funding of CPFP grant program and offers information sessions and various meetings.

Applicants and recipients also have access to a Program email inbox and Project Advisors are in place to ensure that the funding is used for its intended purposes.

The differences between actual activities undertaken and planned activities outlined in the 2021-22 Departmental Plan are that activities/consultations have been reduced due to COVID restrictions and Indigenous capacity to engage due to the COVID 19 pandemic.

Total grants

645,382

289,284

500,000

500,000

253,577

(246,423)

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

645,382

289,284

500,000

500,000

253,577

(246,423)

Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the number of consultations related to improvements of Canada’s marine transportation system was greatly reduced. As such, expenditures were much lower than originally forecast.

April 1, 2009

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2015-16

A safe transportation system

Marine Safety Oversight Program

The goal of this Program, which is known publicly as the Boating Safety Contribution Program (BSCP), is to promote boating safety and advance boating safety among waterway users through education and awareness. The Program consists of three components:

• Recreational boating safety;
• Commercial fishing safety; and
• Small vessel safety.

 The Program does not have repayable contributions.

Under the Small Vessel Safety Component, 14 projects were funded that increase the safety of small vessels that regularly interact with larger ships.

Under the Recreational Boating Safety Component:

• • a call for proposals was launched and 11 new projects were approved;
  • two projects were completed; and
  • multiple projects received a one-year extension to complete their projects as a result of delays due to COVID 19.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was evaluated in 2015-16. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Applicants and recipients were engaged through the following:

• Information sessions aimed at providing advice on the program and the application process;
• Variety of meetings and committees; and
• Project reports and annual and final reimbursement requests.

Applicants and recipients also have access to the Program's e-mail advisors mailbox and project desks to ensure that project implementation, monitoring and progress reporting functions are available.

Consultations are also offered by the Office of Boating Safety for relevant subject matter expert questions.

Total grants

Total contributions

839,301

289,154

3,225,000

4,169,920

3,175,620

(49,380)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

839,301

289,154

3,225,000

4,169,920

3,175,620

(49,380)

As noted above, the COVID-19 global pandemic created challenges for the BSCP. For the:

• Recreational boating safety component, eight projects encountered delays, primarily due to COVID-19. This required amending their agreements and delaying some of their planned 2021-22 spending until 2022-23 and/or 2023-24; and
• Small vessel safety component, several projects were completed under budget.

January 7, 1972

Ongoing (until all planned projects are completed)

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2009-10

An efficient transportation system

Transportation Infrastructure Program

The Outaouais Road Development Agreement (ORA) makes contributions to the Government of Quebec for highway efficiency and safety improvements in the Outaouais region, while encouraging regional and industrial development and tourism in the National Capital Region.
The Program does not have repayable contributions.

Most projects under the ORA contribution agreement are complete. The remaining projects have progressed steadily and documentation to request reimbursement claims are still being collected. TC is anticipating requests in future years to cover work already done and projects not yet started.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Until recently, there have been no plan to engage the Recipient concerning the design, delivery, and evaluation of the Program. However, TC will continue to consult with the Recipient on project implementation and budget.

Total grants

Total contributions

135,968

13,789,677

10,789,677

4,283,677

(9,506,000)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

135,968

13,789,677

10,789,677

4,283,677

(9,506,000)

The planning of the Highway 5 project has been in the works since 2015-16 but final design is not completed. Other considerations, including labour market challenges delayed the completion of the project design and pushed construction dates further. The surplus of $9,506,000 from 2021-22 has been reprofiled to 2026-27.

1995-1996

Ongoing

Grant

Appropriated annually through the Estimates.

2011-12

A safe transportation system.

Aviation safety regulatory framework program.

To provide funding to projects that improve the safety of air transport operations in parts of the world that require assistance.

The projects under this Program involve cooperative agreements between defined groups of states, with the goal of achieving a safe, efficient and sustainable aviation system.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

Transport Canada contributed funding to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Multi-Region Civil Aviation Assistance Program (MCAAP) which enables ICAO to improve aviation safety through technical assistance to member States.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Transport Canada works with ICAO to determine where the COSCAP money can be directed to improve aviation safety within the Americas region.

Total grants

59,368

85,126

130,000

130,000

31,625

(98,375)

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

59,368

85,126

130,000

130,000

31,625

(98,375)

Civil Aviation is looking at programs within ICAO where the funds can be directed to improve aviation safety.

April 1, 2012

Ongoing

Grant and Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2017-18

Harmful air emissions from transportation in Canada are reduced

Climate Change and Clean Air Program

This Program:

• Promotes a clean transportation system by reducing air pollutants and/or greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by measuring or improving the intensity of these emissions; and
• Encourages the transportation sector to innovate, develop and/or adopt technologies and practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and/or the emissions intensity of air pollutants.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

In 2021-22, this Program:

• Approved 13 new projects for grant funding from a call for proposals that was launched in February 2021.
• Signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), providing a contribution of $150,000 per year over five years.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was evaluated in 2021-22. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Program details are posted on the program’s  website and disseminated through outreach activities, such as emails to stakeholders. Ongoing meetings occur with recipients on project progress.

Total grants

683,535

435,935

600,000

1,042,540

954,432

354,432

Total contributions

150,000

150,000

150,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

683,535

435,935

750,000

1,192,540

1,104,432

354,432

The variance is due to the funding approval of 13 projects in 2021-22 from the call for proposals that was launched in late 2020-21. This resulted in larger funding requirement for 2021-22.

September 2011

Sunset March 31, 2020

Grant and contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2018-19

Harmful air emissions from transportation in Canada are reduced

Climate Change and Clean Air Program

The purpose of the Northern Transportation Adaptation Initiative  (NTAI) is to provide federal support, in the form of grants or contributions, for a series of measures designed to develop and implement new innovative technologies, advance knowledge and ensure capacity-building, and enhance the resilience of existing and future northern transportation infrastructure to climate change.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

The COVID-19 pandemic affected recipients’ ability to travel and subsequently affected overall ability to complete the project, with many recipients having sought out agreement extensions, additional funding from NTAI or third-party sources to work around travel restrictions, and/or concluding the project under scope with leftover funding. Given that this initiative officially sunset in March 2020, efforts primarily focused on closing out existing projects and completing final reporting under the initiative.

No audit was conducted in 2021-22.

This initiative was evaluated in 2021-22 under the “Evaluation of the Transportation Adaptation and Resilience Initiatives”. The evaluation found that: the initiative was uniquely situated in federal adaptation efforts, it met departmental and federal government priorities, and it has been aware of and responsive to the needs of its recipients and has bolstered the capacity in territorial governments and academia to address climate change adaptation. As the initiative has sunset, there are no current plans to act on the recommendations and actions emanating from the evaluation.

Engagement with applicants and recipients on the design, delivery, and evaluation of the Program.

Total grants

128,558

170,633

Total contributions

1,123,565

616,554

936,562

608,531

608,531

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

1,252,123

787,187

936,562

608,531

608,531

For Grants, payments under NTAI were completed in 2020-21.

For Contributions, COVID-19 restrictions impacted projects negatively by limiting travel to project sites. Project were completed with no impact to the project scope; however, less travel to project sites meant that some projects were completed under budget.

April 1, 2018

March 31, 2022

Grant and Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2018-19

A transportation system that supports innovation

Climate Change and Clean Air Program

The overall objective of the Transportation Assets Risk Assessment Initiative Program is to provide funding for projects that focus on improving the understanding of climate change related-risks and vulnerabilities to federally-owned and/or federally-managed transportation ets. The program has the following specific objectives:

• Increase the resiliency of federally owned and/or federally managed transportation assets by giving decision-makers the information they need to make informed decisions; and,
• Support research and analysis that identifies and remedies gaps or barriers to assessing climate risk.

These objectives help to strengthen the resilience of Canada's transportation system and supports the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

In 2021-22, the program:

• funded 5 new contribution projects from the call for proposals launched in 2020-21. 
• funded 9 contribution and grant projects the calls for proposals launched in 2019-20.
• completed 4 contribution projects and 4 grant projects.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was evaluated in 2020-21.

The 2020-21 evaluation findings indicate that the TARA program addresses ongoing needs for climate change adaptation in the transportation sector. The TARA initiative is aligned with departmental and government roles and priorities, complementing other federal efforts in climate change adaptation. More detailed information on the evaluation can be found at:
https://tc.canada.ca/en/corporate-services/transparency/corporate-management-reporting/evaluation-reports/evaluation-transportation-adaptation-resilience-initiatives

There are no future plans to engage with applicants and recipients on the design, delivery, and evaluation of the Program.

Total grants

49,000

1,049,880

277,419

174,040

(875,840)

Total contributions

471,076

516,404

307,712

2,116,490

895,392

587,680

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

520,076

516,404

1,357,592

2,393,909

1,069,432

(288,160)

The variance is due to project delays related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which impacted project activities and timelines.

December 14, 2017

Ongoing

Grant

Appropriated annually through Estimates

2019-20

A transportation system that supports innovation

Transportation Innovation

To support the scale up of Canadian small businesses through early-stage, pre-commercial research and development. The objectives of the Program are to:

• Help develop a domestic market for early-stage, pre-commercial innovations;
• Provide a mechanism for government to partner with innovative small businesses on the creation of unique intellectual property and novel solutions challenges faced by participating departments/agencies; and
• Facilitate the subsequent testing and validation of prototypes, as well as prepare a pathway to commercialization and purchase of novel new products by government and non-government customers.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

In 2021-22, the program:

• Funded five Phase 1 grant projects from a call for proposals launched in 2020-21.
• Evaluated five proposals for Phase 2 grant funding, in collaboration with the National Research Council (NRC) – Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP).

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Program information is posted on the Innovative Solutions Canada website under Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED). Further outreach activities were undertaken by ISED, such as newsletters to stakeholders.

Total grants

850,000

1,150,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

1,015,329

(984,671)

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

850,000

1,150,000

2,000,000

2,000,000

1,015,329

(984,671)

The variance is due projects starting later than expected which did not allow sufficient time to spend the funds as planned in the 2020-21 and 2021-22 fiscal years.

1982

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2015-16

Transportation corridors get products reliably to market

Transportation Infrastructure Program

The Program fulfills the Government of Canada’s commitments under the 1982 Labrador Air/Marine Services Agreement with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador to support the restoration of airstrips along the Labrador coast. This transfer payment ensures the operational capability of the airstrips are maintained at the level necessary to meet Transport Canada airport certification requirements.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

• Airport infrastructure is maintained and restored to original operational capability; and
• Labrador coastal communities continue to have air transportation that is safe, accessible and efficient year-round.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was last evaluated in 2007-08. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department

• Maintained an ongoing dialogue with recipient to assess change and progress via quarterly calls;
• Followed-up with recipient as required on project activities, funding requirements and reporting requirements.

Total grants

Total contributions

1,267,759

1,387,276

1,000,000

1,360,000

1,360,000

360,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

1,267,759

1,387,276

1,000,000

1,360,000

1,360,000

360,000

The cost of the project undertaken in 2021-22 was greater than anticipated following a request for proposal. Future work plans have been adjusted to account for this year’s variance.

November 26, 2020

March 31, 2024

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2020-21

Transport Canada manages its assets effectively

Transportation Infrastructure Program

This program provides funding to support major rehabilitation work on the Victoria Bridge related to the roadway, including the repair of structural elements and the improvement of its approaches and signalization. These activities will ensure the bridge remains safe and that commuters in the Montreal region can access its roadway.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

Given that CN started construction work in April 2021, some expected results regarding this specific initiative should be achieved in 2022-23. The results aim to maintain the bridge open to road traffic by keeping it in good condition to ensure its longevity and public safety.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program has never been evaluated. It will be considered as part of the 2022-23 Departmental Evaluation Plan.

Officials monitor the progress of the work through bi-annual meetings with the recipient and through the production of annual reports by the recipient.

Total grants

Total contributions

3,525,000

7,321,500

1,903,051

1,621,949

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

3,525,000

7,321,500

1,903,051

1,621,949

This difference is due to the delay between the time the charges are incurred by CN in their financial system and the time the claim is made to Transport Canada. TC and CN have had discussions to adjust the forecast to prevent these issues in the future.

1956

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates.

2011-12

A safe transportation system.

Aviation Safety Regulatory Framework Program.

To increase the safety of air transport operations by ensuring that funds are available to cover the operation and financing of facilities and services for the safety of international air traffic provided by Denmark and Iceland for civil aircraft flying across the North Atlantic.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

Transport Canada contributed to the Denmark and Iceland Joint Financing Agreements, which are administered by ICAO. Two Joint Financing Agreements cover the operation and financing of facilities and services provided by Denmark and Iceland respectively for civil aircraft flying across the North Atlantic, north of the 45-degree N latitude between meridians 15 degrees W and 50 degrees W. These services comprise air traffic control, communications and meteorology.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was last evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Not applicable. ICAO allocates funds as per Agreements.

Total grants

Total contributions

35,563

62,635

100,000

100,000

27,616

(72,384)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

35,563

62,635

100,000

100,000

27,616

(72,384)

Cost is demand driven. As a result, the invoice from ICAO varies from year to year.

1963

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

1998-99

Transport Canada manages its assets effectively

Transportation Infrastructure Program

In 1963, an agreement was put in place with CN once tolls were no longer collected from owners or operators of vehicles using the bridge. The purpose of the agreement is to enable CN to continue to make the roadway facilities on the Victoria Bridge in Montreal available for public use. The agreement has not affected CN’s:

• Right of ownership of the bridge and the roadway facilities; nor
• Power to regulate and control the vehicular traffic allowed to use the bridge.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

The work carried out allowed the bridge to remain open to road traffic, keeping it in good condition to ensure public safety and the longevity of the bridge

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Officials monitor the progress of the works through meetings with the recipient.

Total grants

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

3,300,000

3,300,000

3,300,000

3,300,000

3,300,000

Total program

3,300,000

3,300,000

3,300,000

3,300,000

3,300,000

Not applicable

April 1, 2019

Ongoing

Grant and Contribution

Appropriated annually through Estimates

2019-20

Canada's oceans and marine environments are protected from marine shipping

Protecting Oceans and Waterways

The Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic (PADVT) provides federal funding to facilitate projects and activities that mitigate the impacts of navigation on the marine environment.

The Program includes two components. The first component includes two named recipients under the PADVT for which we have:

• A contribution agreement with the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority to provide financial compensation to shipping companies for the added expense of seasonally slowing down vessels voluntarily when Southern Resident killer whales (SRKWs) are present in key shipping corridors; and
• A grant agreement with the Ocean Wise Coastal Ocean Research Institute (CORI), to develop and strengthen the Whale Report Alert System (WRAS).

The second component is an accommodation measure program in response to the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion (TMX) project called the Quiet Vessel Initiative (QVI). It includes two streams, with one directed to Indigenous groups and the other to industry and academia to support the following activities:

• Research and development that aims to develop vessel noise reducing technologies; and
• Study the impacts of vessel noise on the marine environment and Indigenous coastal communities.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

In 2021-22, for the:

• Voluntary vessel slowdown, during the summer of 2021, a participation rate of over 85% of vessels was observed;
• WRAS, the fourth $100,000 grant installment was provided to the CORI to continue to make enhancements to the alert system; and
• QVI:
  • Under the industry and academia stream, 22 contribution agreements were approved for funding with a commencement date starting April 1  2022; and
  • For the Indigenous groups’ stream, five projects started their activities in 2021-22.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Officials responsible for this transfer payment program consult with applicants and recipients regarding the funding of this Program through:

• Information sessions;
• Various meetings and committees; and
• Progress/yearly reports.

Applicants and recipients also have access to a Program email inbox and Project Advisors are in place to ensure project implementation, monitoring and progress reporting functions are available.

Consultations are also provided by the Environmental Policy group for subject matter expert-related information.

The differences between actual activities undertaken and planned activities outlined in the 2021-22 Department Plan are that activities/consultations have been reduced/delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Total grants

100,000

100,000

100,000

100,000

100,000

Total contributions

214,800

1,216,784

2,750,000

3,750,676

995,017

(1,754,983)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

314,800

1,316,784

2,850,000

3,850,676

1,095,017

(1,754,983)

Lower than forecast expenditures are due to:

• For the voluntary vessel slowdown component, overestimating the number of vessels that would be passing through the affected waterways while SRKWs are present; and
• For the QVI component, the start date for 22 projects under the Industry & Academia streams’ schedules was delayed and will now commence in 2022-23.

April 1, 2018

Ongoing

Grant and Contribution

Appropriated annually through Estimates

2019-20

Canada's oceans and marine environments are protected from marine shipping impacts
A safe transportation system

Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement; and

Protecting Oceans and Waterways

The Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) advances reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples by encouraging effective Indigenous participation, knowledge sharing and collaboration regarding transportation-related policies, processes, regulations, legislation and directives.

There are currently four separate initiatives under this Program, including:

• The Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program that provides funding for equipment and training to eligible Indigenous communities to improve vessel safety and build an understanding of safety on the water along the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMX) marine shipping route;
• The Indigenous Participant Funding Program, which provides:
  • Grants for short-term consultations with Indigenous groups regarding policies and potential projects that could impact, rail safety, the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and/or the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA); and
  • Contributions for consultations that seek to:
    • Support ongoing (i.e., longer-term) dialogue with National Indigenous Organizations on the implementation of the CNWA and WHAVA;
    • Inform the planned Lac-Mégantic rail bypass; and
    • Provide input into the future of the Quai de Portneuf;
• The Joint Arctic Maritime Management Capacity Building Program, which encourages effective engagement with communities and provides funding to undertake related maritime studies; and
• The Marine Protected Areas Initiative, which supports participation, capacity building and preparations for consultation and engagement processes for nearby communities.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

Below is a summary of the results achieved in 2021-2022:

• Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program, one grant agreement was signed with the T’Sou-ke First Nation and seven project proposals for 2022-23 were recommended for funding. Additional agreements are expected in 2022-23. In addition:
  • Uptake from Indigenous groups was slower than expected due to competing Indigenous priorities, impacts from the fall 2021 flooding in British Columbia, impacts of COVID-19 on community staffing levels and challenges with the application process;
  • In November 2021, Natural Resources Canada arranged a third-party resource to help Indigenous groups mitigate the challenge with the application process; and
  • The Program’s delivery model is being simplified for the 2022-23 fiscal year; and
• Indigenous Participant Funding Program, under the:
  • Grants component, we provided funding for:
    • 13 short-term projects related to consultations with Indigenous groups regarding policies and potential projects that could impact the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and/or the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA); and
    • Six projects related to rail safety consultations; and
  • Contributions component, we provided funding for:
    • Three projects to support ongoing (i.e., longer-term) dialogue with National Indigenous Organizations on the implementation of the CNWA and WHAVA;
    • Two projects to support the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass consultations; and
    • Three projects to support the Quai de Portneuf consultations;
• Joint Arctic Maritime Management Capacity Building Program, one multi-year grant agreement was signed with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association. This project is scheduled to get underway in 2022-23; and
• Due to delays identifying marine protected areas by the lead department, the launch of the Transport Canada Marine Protected Areas Initiative was delayed until 2022-23.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program has never been evaluated. It is scheduled for evaluation in 2022-23 under the Review of Indigenous Engagement.

Marine Safety Equipment and Training Program: Departmental officials work together to ensure that engagement activities are planned to not place undue pressure on eligible groups. As such, any engagement activities include all implicated groups to reduce the number of meetings and presentations, which have been done via different online platforms since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indigenous Participation Funding Program (IPFP): Program Officials consult with applicants and recipients regarding this funding Program through:

• Information sessions;
• Various meetings and committees; and
• Progress/yearly reports.

IPFP consultations are also provided by the Indigenous Relations and Navigation Protection group for subject matter expert-related information.

Applicants and recipients also have access to a Program email inbox and Project Advisors are in place to ensure that project implementation, monitoring and progress reporting functions are available for both programs.

For both programs under the Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation, the differences between actual activities undertaken and planned activities outlined in the 2021-22 Departmental Plan are due to the COVID-19 pandemic:

• Activities/consultations were reduced due to restrictions; and
• Indigenous groups’ capacity to engage was adversely affected.

Total grants

518,460

354,906

5,836,000

6,225,048

331,585

(5,504,415)

Total contributions

138,636

70,069

1,250,000

1,827,108

553,688

(696,312)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

657,096

424,975

7,086,000

8,052,156

885,273

(6,200,727)

The COVID-19 global pandemic presented many challenges for the initiatives under the Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation. This included:

• For the $2,800,000 allocated to the Marine Safety Equipment and Training (MSET) Program, only a small portion of this funding was expended due to slow participation uptake. Indigenous groups were impacted by other competing priorities, the effects of COVID-19 on community staffing levels, challenges with the application process as well as by the fall 2021 flooding;
• For the Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP), the pandemic caused uncertainty as to when consultations could take place, which resulted in much slower than anticipated uptake for the IPFP; and
• For the Marine Protected Areas Initiative, due to delays identifying marine protected areas by the lead department, the launch of the Initiative has been delayed until 2022-23.

April 1, 2017

Ongoing

Grant and Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2017-18

A transportation system that supports innovation

Transportation Innovation

The primary objective of the Program to Advance Transportation Innovation is to contribute to the competitiveness and productivity of Canada and its transportation system through investments in activities that promote and enable innovation in the transportation sector.

The Program consists of two separate initiatives, including the:

• Program to Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System (ACATS), that:
  • Aims to increase awareness of the safety, security, environmental, social and other considerations of connected and automated vehicles, which is intended to support a Canadian transportation system that embraces innovative technologies; and
  • Is expected to result in traditional and innovative investments in trade-related transportation infrastructure that help sustain and support environmentally responsible economic growth and jobs for middle-class Canadians; and
• Canadian Transportation Research Forum that provides funding assistance to students by awarding scholarships with the aim of promoting and encouraging transportation research in Canada and supporting capacity building within the transportation sector.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

In 2021-22, the following was achieved:

• Funding assistance was provided for four (4) scholarships awarded by the Canadian Transportation Research Forum, which facilitated postgraduate research on traffic safety, data fusion techniques for accurate travel behaviour and demand analysis, relationship between transportation network companies and public transit, and assisting system for winter road maintenance operations; and
• One grant and one contribution project to advance transportation innovation were completed. These are the final projects for the ACATS Program. We will be exploring options to possibly continue the Program in future years.

An evaluation was not completed during this reporting year.

Officials engaged with recipients as required on project activities, funding requirements, and reporting requirements.

Total grants

65,309

6,250

75,000

6,250

6,250

(68,750)

Total contributions

1,601,412

488,330

674,000

434,074

230,505

(443,495)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

1,666,721

494,580

749,000

440,324

236,755

(512,245)

Since the ACATS Program had a sunset date of March 31, 2022, surplus funding was not utilized as the window to launch a call for proposals and complete projects was deemed too narrow.

March 2, 2020 (for Transport Canada)

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated from other contribution program surpluses

2020-21

A transportation system that supports innovation

Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement

The overall objective of the Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) is to increase economic development opportunities for Indigenous communities and businesses. Indigenous Services Canada is the lead department for the SPI which is a whole-of-government (i.e., across multiple departments) innovative Program launched in 2010 to:

• Increase Indigenous participation in large, complex, multiyear economic opportunities that span a range of sectors; and
• Promote partnerships between multiple federal partners (over 20 federal departments and agencies), provincial and territorial governments, and non-federal groups in key economic areas.

Transport Canada joined the SPI as a partner department on March 2, 2020.

One project was funded to produce a core set of resources and tools that could be used to increase the successful participation of Indigenous communities, businesses, and labour in the National Procurement Strategy to address wrecked, abandoned and/or hazardous vessels all over Canada.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

Currently the SPI at Transport Canada operates on an ad-hoc basis without any dedicated funding, and all engagement is directly with the existing or potential project recipient.

Total grants

Total contributions

107,892

107,892

107,892

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

107,892

107,892

107,892

The SPI Program with Transport Canada currently does not receive any funding through the Main Estimates. As noted above, it is funded on an ad-hoc basis from other contribution program surpluses.

March 6, 2008

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2012-13

• A secure transportation system
• A safe transportation system
• Harmful air emissions from transportation in Canada are reduced
• A transportation system that supports innovation

Transportation Infrastructure Program

The purpose of this program is to contribute to a safe, secure, efficient, and environmentally friendly transportation system by providing financial support to the Transportation Association of Canada (TAC) for various activities including:

• Management and operation of TAC;
• Technical Projects and Research; and
• TAC Foundation.

The Program does not have repayable contributions.

• Enhanced capacity and knowledge base facilitating decision-making, intergovernmental relations, and coordination amongst transportation jurisdictions.
• Increased awareness of the role and importance of transportation in achieving Canada’s social and economic goals.
• Increase in the number and quality of trained transportation professionals and in partnerships and outreach for innovation and skills development.
• Developing and publishing guidelines and best practices related to road transportation design, operations, and maintenance.

There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.

This Program was last evaluated in 2012-13. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.

TC officials engage in discussions with TAC representatives to discuss possible future projects on an ongoing, as needed, basis.

Total grants

Total contributions

352,804

228,419

425,310

425,310

203,170

(222,140)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

352,804

228,419

425,310

425,310

203,170

(222,140)

The variance is primarily due to funds not used for technical projects and research activities, as projects proposed projects lacked strong alignment with departmental priorities and objectives.