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- Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program
- Allowances to Former Employees of Newfoundland Railways, Steamships and Telecommunications Services Transferred to Canadian National Railways
- Community Participation Funding Program
- Contribution in Support of Boating Safety
- Contributions to Quebec Toward Highway Improvements to Enhance Overall Efficiency and Promote Safety While Encouraging Industrial Development and Tourism from a Regional Economic Perspective: Outaouais Road Development Agreement
- Grant for the Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy
- Grant to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Program (COSCAP)
- Grants and Contributions to Support the Clean Transportation Program
- Grants and Contributions to Support the Transportation Assets Risk Assessment Initiative
- Innovative Solutions Canada
- Labrador Coastal Airstrips Restoration Program
- Payments to Other Governments or International Agencies for the Operation and Maintenance of Airports, Air Navigation and Airways Facilities
- Payments to the Canadian National Railway Company in Respect of the Termination of the Collection of Tolls on the Victoria Bridge, Montreal and to Maintain and Repair the Roadway Portion of the Bridge
- Ports Asset Transfer Program
- Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic
- Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation
- Program to Advance Transportation Innovation
- Transportation Association of Canada
Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program
Start date: July 1972
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2016-17
Link to departmental result(s): Transport Canada manages its assets effectively and provides an efficient transportation system.
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Transportation Infrastructure Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To assist designated airports in financing eligible operating deficits to ensure essential operations and maintenance are completed at those airports. The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: Airports remained certified, operational, and open year-round.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: 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.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23:
- Discuss with the recipients 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;
- Validate the budget with the analysis of annual audited financial statements;
- Maintain a permanent dialogue with the recipients.
- Follow up with the recipients on project activities, funding requirements and reporting requirements.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 2,461,492 | 1,978,356 | 1,600,000 | 2,329,951 | 2,329,951 | 729,951 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 2,461,492 | 1,978,356 | 1,600,000 | 2,329,951 | 2,329,951 | 729,951 |
Explanation of variances
Rising inflation has led to increased operating costs that were not offset by revenues due to a slow recovery in airport activity in these remote areas.
Allowances to Former Employees of Newfoundland Railways, Steamships and Telecommunications Services Transferred to Canadian National Railways
Start date: June 22, 1954
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2015-16
Link to departmental result(s): The Program is a legacy program that is not linked directly to a departmental result.
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Transportation Infrastructure Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment 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.
Results achieved: All payments to pensioners were paid on time in 2022-23.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Not applicable
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 111,141 | 90,903 | 259,000 | 70,294 | 70,294 | (188,706) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 111,141 | 90,903 | 259,000 | 70,294 | 70,294 | (188,706) |
Explanation of variances
Expenditures are based upon the number of surviving pensioners. As this number declines, the amount paid out annually declines accordingly.
Community Participation Funding Program
Start date: April 1, 2015
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017-18
Link to departmental result(s): Canada's oceans and marine environments are protected from marine shipping impacts
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Protecting Oceans and Waterways
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: 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 systemFootnote 1, including area response planning activities. The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: Under the CPFP in 2022-23, we:
- Undertook the planning to add three new marine-related funding components that were approved as part of the Oceans Protection Plan’s (OPP) renewal in Budget 2022, including for:
- Places of Refuge, which will examine locations where a vessel needing assistance can be temporarily moved to, and where actions can then be taken to stabilize the vessel, protect human life, reduce a hazard to navigation and/or protect sensitive natural resources and other uses of the area (e.g., subsistence harvesting, commercial fishing, recreational boating);
- Cumulative Effects of Marine Shipping (CEMS). The CEMS initiative is being designed to help develop a better understanding of the past, present, and future effects that marine shipping has on coastal and marine environments and Indigenous ways of life; and
- OPP Engagement Hubs and Marine Dialogue Forums to support short-term consultations (e.g., meetings) for certain initiatives under the Indigenous and Local Communities Engagement and Partnership Program (ILCEPP); and
- Provided funding for 120 marine-related projects.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program was evaluated as part of the Oceans Protection Plan evaluation in 2022-23. There are no immediate plans for another upcoming evaluation as it is a low priority/risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Officials responsible for this transfer payment program consult with applicants and recipients regarding the funding of the CPFP grant program and offer 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.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 289,284 | 253,577 | 2,000,000 | 625,693 | 625,692 | (1,374,308) |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 289,284 | 253,577 | 2,000,000 | 625,693 | 625,692 | (1,374,308) |
Explanation of variances
The entire CPFP surplus was reallocated to cover off a deficit in an OPP contribution program, specifically the Program to Enhance Maritime Situational Awareness.Footnote 1
Contribution in Support of Boating Safety
Start date: April 1, 2009
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2015-16
Link to departmental result(s): A safe transportation system
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Marine Safety Oversight Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment 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.
Results achieved: In 2022-23, the program:
- Launched a call for proposals resulting in the approval of funding for 11 projects;
- sixteen projects were completed; and
- a second call for proposals was launched for project starting in 2023-24.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program was evaluated in 2015-16. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Applicants and recipients were engaged through the following:
- Call for proposals
- Individual information sessions aimed at providing advice on the program and the application process;
- Variety of meetings; and
- Project reports and quarterly, annual, and final reimbursement requests.
Applicants and recipients also have access to the Program's e-mail advisor's mailbox 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.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 289,154 | 3,175,621 | 1,300,000 | 2,455,047 | 2,455,047 | 1,155,047 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 289,154 | 3,175,621 | 1,300,000 | 2,455,047 | 2,455,047 | 1,155,047 |
Explanation of variances
In 2021-22, many recipients experienced project delays due the pandemic and requested to transfer funding to 2022-23 which resulted in actual 2022-23 spending being higher than initially planned.
Contributions to Quebec Toward Highway Improvements to Enhance Overall Efficiency and Promote Safety While Encouraging Industrial Development and Tourism from a Regional Economic Perspective: Outaouais Road Development Agreement
Start date: January 7, 1972
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2009-10
Link to departmental result(s): An efficient transportation system
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Transportation Infrastructure Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment 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.
Results achieved: The Ministère des Transports et de la Mobilité durable continues to carry out the construction of projects yet to be completed. The road network on which work has been completed is enjoying an increase in traffic flow and safety.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program was evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Transport Canada continued to support the recipient in the implementation of its projects.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 4,283,677 | 8,436,915 | 5,583,420 | 1,488,503 | (6,948,412) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 0 | 4,283,677 | 8,436,915 | 5,583,420 | 1,488,503 | (6,948,412) |
Explanation of variances
A project under the program did not start as initially planned in 2022-23 resulting in less actual spending than planned.
Grant for the Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Tragedy
Start date: October 25, 2022
End date: March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimate
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s): Safe and Secure Transportation System
Link to the department’s program inventory: Aviation Security Oversight Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The objective of the program is intended to honour and preserve the memory of the Victims in a visible and meaningful way with long lasting and impactful results related to causes aligned with the interests and passions of the Victims. The program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: Funding has been committed to a scholarship program and ten commemorative projects.
Findings of audits completed in 2022–23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022–23: This program has not been evaluated and there are no plans for an evaluation.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022–23: During 2022-23, the program successfully launched a call for proposals and selected recipients.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total Authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 Actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 479,525 | 479,525 | 479,525 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 0 | 0 | 0 | 979,525 | 979,525 | 979,525 |
Explanation of variances
In 2022-23, actual spending was more than planned which is due to the Program accessing funding in-year through the Supplemental Estimates (B) process.
Grant to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Program (COSCAP)
Start date: 1995-1996
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011-12
Link to departmental result(s): A safe transportation system
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Aviation safety regulatory framework program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment 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.
Results achieved: 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.
Furthermore, funds from the grant were allocated to the new ICAO Training Initiative: for aviation professionals from Civil Aviation Authorities (CAAs) in targeted Developing Countries to enroll in the ICAO Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and Their Families (AAAVF).
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program was evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Transport Canada works with ICAO to determine highest priority projects to improve aviation safety within the Americas region.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 85,126 | 31,625 | 130,000 | 92,324 | 92,324 | (37,676) |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 85,126 | 31,625 | 130,000 | 92,324 | 92,324 | (37,676) |
Explanation of variances
Civil Aviation is splitting some funds between Fiscal years 22-23 and 23-24 to meet the pace that other Member States can absorb in terms of training. Civil Aviation is working closely with ICAO on this endeavour.
Grants and Contributions to Support the Clean Transportation Program
Start date: April 1, 2012
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s): Harmful air emissions from transportation in Canada are reduced
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Climate Change and Clean Air
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The objectives of the Clean Transportation Program (CTP) are to:
- Support Canada's provinces and territories to develop, align and modernize curricula, guidelines, codes, standards, and regulations that enable and accelerate the safe deployment of zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty trucking in Canada, as well as their associated charging and refuelling infrastructure;
- Promote 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
- Encourage 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.
Results achieved: In 2022-23, this program:
- Continued to administer funding agreements for thirteen ongoing projects that advance new clean technology innovations, practices or research in the marine, rail, and aviation transportation modes, for a total of $1,000,808 in federal funding; and
- Approved two new projects with a funding commitment of $520,000 over two fiscal years.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program was evaluated in 2021-22. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Program information is posted on the program’s website and disseminated through outreach activities, such as emails to stakeholders. Ongoing meetings occur with recipients on project progress.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 435,935 | 954,432 | 600,000 | 850,808 | 850,808 | 250,808 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 150,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 | 150,000 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 435,935 | 1,104,432 | 750,000 | 1,000,808 | 1,000,808 | 250,808 |
Explanation of variances
The program received additional funding through the 2022-23 Supplementary Estimates B and C to accommodate newly approved projects.
Grants and Contributions to Support the Transportation Assets Risk Assessment Initiative
Start date: April 1, 2018
End date: March 31, 2022
Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018-19
Link to departmental result(s): A transportation system that supports innovation
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Climate Change and Clean Air Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment 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 assets. 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.
Results achieved: In 2022-23, the program saw the completion of seven contribution projects and one grant project.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program was last evaluated in 2020-21. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as the program’s remaining funding is intended to close out ongoing projects.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: There are no future plans to engage with applicants and recipients on the design, delivery, and evaluation of the Program. The program sunset at the end of 2022-23.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 174,040 | 0 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Total contributions | 516,404 | 895,392 | 536,290 | 1,536,327 | 1,536,327 | 1,000,037 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 516,404 | 1,069,432 | 536,290 | 1,586,327 | 1,586,327 | 1,050,037 |
Explanation of variances
The program ended on March 31, 2023; the variance is attributed to impacts of Covid-19 pandemic causing delays to a number of projects resulting in their later-than-expected completion.
Innovative Solutions Canada
Start date: December 14, 2017
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019-2020
Link to departmental result(s): A transportation system that supports innovation
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Transportation Innovation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: 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.
Results achieved: In 2022-23, following the completion of the evaluation of five projects, three Phase 2 projects were approved under the program for a total of $2,966,046 in federal funding.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: 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.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 1,150,000 | 1,015,329 | 2,100,000 | 2,100,000 | 0 | (2,100,000) |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,150,000 | 1,015,329 | 2,100,000 | 2,100,000 | 0 | (2,100,000) |
Explanation of variances
The variance is due projects being approved later than expected which did not allow sufficient time to spend the funds as planned in the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Labrador Coastal Airstrips Restoration Program
Start date: 1982
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2015-16
Link to departmental result(s): Transportation corridors get products reliably to market
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Transportation Infrastructure Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Objective: To fulfill 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.
Results achieved: Supported the restoration of airstrips and along the Labrador coast ensuring operational capabilities were maintained.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: 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
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23:
- Maintained an ongoing dialogue with recipient to assess change and progress via quarterly calls; and
- Followed-up with recipient as required on project activities, funding requirements and reporting requirements.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 1,387,276 | 1,360,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,360,000 | 1,360,000 | 360,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,387,276 | 1,360,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,360,000 | 1,360,000 | 360,000 |
Explanation of variances
The variance is due to re-alignment and prioritization of projects over the five years of the agreement. Total contribution over 5 years will remain at $5 million.
Payments to Other Governments or International Agencies for the Operation and Maintenance of Airports, Air Navigation and Airways Facilities
Start date: 1956
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011-12
Link to departmental result(s): A safe transportation system
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Aviation Safety Regulatory Framework Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment 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.
Results achieved: Transport Canada contributed to the Denmark and Iceland Joint Financing Agreements, which are administered by International Civil Aviation Organization (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.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: 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.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Not applicable. ICAO allocates funds as per Agreements.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 62,635 | 27,616 | 100,000 | 0 | 0 | (100,000) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 62,635 | 27,616 | 100,000 | 0 | 0 | (100,000) |
Explanation of variances
Cost is demand driven and depends on routes and volumes of traffic. As a result, the invoice from ICAO varies from year to year and will increase as traffic builds up to pre-pandemic levels.
Payments to the Canadian National Railway Company in Respect of the Termination of the Collection of Tolls on the Victoria Bridge, Montreal and to Maintain and Repair the Roadway Portion of the Bridge
Start date: 1963
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 1998-99
Link to departmental result(s): Transport Canada manages its assets effectively
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Transportation Infrastructure Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: In 1963, an agreement was put in place with Canadian National Railway (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.
Results achieved: The work carried out allowed the bridge to remain open to road traffic, maintaining the bridge in good condition to ensure public safety and the longevity of the bridge.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Transport Canada monitors the progress of the works through meetings with the recipient.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 3,300,000 | 3,300,000 | 3,300,000 | 3,300,000 | 3,300,000 | 0 |
| Total program | 3,300,000 | 3,300,000 | 3,300,000 | 3,300,000 | 3,300,000 | 0 |
Explanation of variances
N/A
Ports Asset Transfer Program
Start date: 2015
End date: March 31, 2022
Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020-21
Link to departmental result(s): Transport Canada manages its assets effectively
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Transportation Infrastructure Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Ports Asset Transfer Program (PATP) was developed to facilitate the transfer of the remaining Transport Canada administered local port facilities. Ports can be acquired through sales or divestiture of the facility. Divestitures can include grant or contribution funding for acquiring parties. As of March 31, 2023, there were 33 ports remaining in Transport Canada inventory.
Results achieved: As the PATP is unfunded, it is limited in its ability to achieve transfers. The program activities are largely focused on engaging with interested parties, with a view to reaching an agreement in principle on the parameters of a transfer, subject to approval and available funding.
Over the course of 2022-23, the PATP continued its engagement with interested parties. Meaningful advancements were made for the sites of Pelee Island, ON and Les Méchins, QC. These interested parties have both undergone changes in leadership, essentially resetting negotiation discussions. In the case of Les Méchins, additional funding to support pre-transfer due diligence activities was provided so that the acquiring party can revise its business case and costing assumptions. For Pelee Island, the changes in mayor and council have resulted in renewed focus on executing the transfer.
New interest was fostered for sites such as Fort Chipewyan, AB, St-François, QC and Bamfield West, BC.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: No audit was completed during the reporting year.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program was last evaluated in 2021-22. With no new funding beyond 2022-23, it is not a consideration for future evaluation.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Some of the Transport Canada port facilities have long-standing interest. PATP officials have continued to advance discussions with these interested parties. These discussions focus in key areas such as the condition of the facilities, environmental considerations, Indigenous interests, financial support, and the development of a port proposal/business case.
Transport Canada has also generated interest by proactively reaching out to potential interested parties in an effort to initiate discussions on the opportunity to acquire port facilities and how the PATP can assist throughout the transfer process.
Engagement with stakeholders is ongoing throughout the Program’s lifecycle, with a particular emphasis on keeping Indigenous groups informed on the status of ports in proximity to their communities.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 44,816,732 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 | |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 0 | 44,816,732 | 0 | 60,000 | 60,000 | 60,000 |
Explanation of variances
The variance is attributed to the unfunded status of the program and one unplanned expense. The Program borrowed funds from another program to supplement pre-transfer funding for the port of Les Méchins, QC.
Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic
Start date: April 1, 2019
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019-20
Link to departmental result(s): Canada's oceans and marine environments are protected from marine shipping impacts
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Protecting Oceans and Waterways
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: 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:
- A contribution agreement with the Port of Vancouver 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 a separate PADVT program called the Quiet Vessel Initiative (QVI) that includes two streams, 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.
Results achieved: In 2022-23, this program:
- Voluntary vessel slowdown, during the summer of 2022, a participation rate of 93% of vessels was observed;
- WRAS, the final $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 signed, and projects started on April 1, 2022; and
- For the Indigenous groups’ stream, eight projects were ongoing in 2022-23 including two that were completed.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low priority/risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Transport Canada consulted with recipients regarding the funding of this Program through:
- Various meetings and committees; and
- Progress/yearly reports.
Applicants and recipients also have access to a program electronic inbox and project advisors ensure project implementation, monitoring and progress reporting functions are available.
Transport Canada also offers consultations for information relating to subject matter experts.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 100,000 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 1,216,784 | 995,017 | 3,150,000 | 2,701,320 | 2,658,371 | (491,629) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,316,784 | 1,095,017 | 3,250,000 | 2,801,320 | 2,758,371 | (491,629) |
Explanation of variances
Actual expenditures are lower than the planned spending is due to:
- For the voluntary vessel slowdown component, overestimating the additional pilotage costs; and
- For the QVI component, some projects under the program encountered delays and requested that funding be transferred to 2023-24.
Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation
Start date: April 1, 2018
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019-20
Link to departmental result(s): Canada's oceans and marine environments are protected from marine shipping impacts.
Transportation corridors enable the efficient movement of products to market.
A safe transportation system.
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement, Rail Safety Oversight and Protecting Oceans and Waterways
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: 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 six separate initiatives under this Program, including:
- The Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative 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 the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and/or the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA); and
- Contributions that seek to:
- Support ongoing (i.e., longer-term) dialogue with National Indigenous Organizations on the implementation of the CNWA and WHAVA;
- Inform the Lac-Mégantic rail bypass project; and
- Provide input into the future of the Port of Portneuf;
- The Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) that encourages and supports the effective participation of Indigenous and local communities (as well as to increase the capacity of those communities) to engage and share their knowledge and expertise in the development and improvement of Canada’s rail transportation systemFootnote 1, including in the areas of:
- Rail safety across Canada; and
- The High Frequency Rail (HFR) project that is planned for the Quebec City-Windsor corridor;
- The Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement is designed to provide contribution funding to Indigenous and local communities for larger and/or longer-term rail safety and security projects;
- The Joint Arctic Maritime Management Capacity Building Program encourages effective engagement with communities and provides funding to undertake related maritime studies in the North; 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.
Results achieved: Under the PAIR in 2022-23, we:
- Provided Marine Safety Equipment and Training (MSET) Program funding to 10 of the 29 eligible Indigenous communities along the expanded TMX pipeline corridor. Uptake for the MSET Program has been slower than expected due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic until the spring of 2022;
- Received confirmation in Budget 2023 that the Government of Canada approved our request to extend the Indigenous Participant Funding Program for an additional three fiscal years;
- Launched two new rail-related initiatives under the Community Participation Funding Program, including:
- The High Frequency Rail (HFR) initiative for consultations with Indigenous groups and communities located along the proposed HFR project along the Quebec City-Windsor corridor; and
- The Rail Safety initiative that is a mechanism for Indigenous groups and local communities to provide input into rail safety and security matters throughout Canada;
- Did not fund any Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement (PERSE) projects given that the planning and Call for Proposals phases for the PERSE took longer than expected. We do expect multiple project proposals will be received in the Call and will be funded in 2023-24 and 2024-25;
- Provided funding to an ongoing long-grant under the Joint Arctic Maritime Management Capacity Building Program (JAMMCB) project with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association that is enabling them to attend conferences and learning activities and tour facilities (e.g., harbours). These engagements will provide them with both insight and feedback that will go into a "lessons learned" document in support of building the marine management capacity of Tallurutiup Imanga communities;
- Received our Minister’s approval to commence the first Marine Protected Areas project in 2023-24 with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association; and
- Provided funding for 89 projects, including:
- 14 MSET projects;
- 21 IPFP grant and 35 contribution projects;
- 1 JAMMCB project;
- 13 CPFP rail safety-related projects; and
- 5 CPFP HFR-related projects.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program was last evaluated in 2022-23. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Engagement activities within the Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation (PAIR) typically include consultations with applicants and recipients regarding the various funding programs. These engagement activities are usually conducted via:
- Information sessions;
- Various meetings and committees; and
- Progress/yearly reports.
For all PAIR programs, Project Advisors are in place to ensure that project implementation, monitoring and progress reporting functions are available, and in most instances applicants and recipients also have access to a program-specific email inbox.
In addition, specifically for the:
- 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; and
- Indigenous Participation Funding Program, the Indigenous Relations and Navigation Protection group also engages with Indigenous communities and organizations to provide subject matter expert-related information.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 354,906 | 331,585 | 6,600,000 | 9,030,663 | 2,020,333 | (4,579,667) |
| Total contributions | 70,069 | 553,688 | 1,900,000 | 2,530,357 | 2,530,356 | 630,356 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 424,975 | 885,273 | 8,500,000 | 11,561,020 | 4,550,689 | (3,949,311) |
Explanation of variances
The 2022-23 surplus is primarily attributable to the longer than expected lead times to commence the new rail-related grant and contribution programming under the Community Participation Funding Program and Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement. We intend on seeking approval to reprofile (i.e., move) all these surplus funds to future fiscal years through the 2024-25 Annual Reference Level Update exercise.
Program to Advance Transportation Innovation
Start date: April 1, 2017
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions2017-18
Link to departmental result(s): A transportation system that supports innovation
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Transportation Innovation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: 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.
Results achieved: In 2022-23, this program: Provided funding assistance for four (4) scholarships awarded by the Canadian Transportation Research Forum, which facilitated postgraduate research in the following transportation-related subject areas: Economics, Transportation Safety and Security, and Sustainable Transportation.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: This Program has never been evaluated. It is scheduled for upcoming evaluation as part of the Evaluation of Road Safety Programs in 2024-25.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Transport Canada engaged with recipients as required on project activities, funding requirements, and reporting requirements.
Financial information (dollars)
Program to Advance Transportation Innovation - Advance Connectivity and Automation in the Transportation System
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 6,250 | 6,250 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 464,330 | 206,505 | 0 | 4,506 | 4,506 | 4,506 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 470,580 | 212,755 | 0 | 4,506 | 4,506 | 4,506 |
Explanation of variances
Due to unforeseen setbacks for a project under ACATS, a small amount was disbursed in 2022-23 instead of 2021-22.
Program to Advance Transportation Innovation - Canadian Transportation Research Forum’s Scholarship Program
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 24,000 | 0 |
Explanation of variances
N/A
Transportation Association of Canada
Start date: March 6, 2008
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2012-13
Link to departmental result(s):
- A secure transportation system
- A safe transportation system
- Harmful air emissions from transportation in Canada are reduced
- A transportation system that supports innovation
Link to the department’s Program Inventory: Transportation Infrastructure Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment 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.
Results achieved:
- 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; and
- Development and publishing of guidelines and best practices related to road transportation design, operations, and maintenance.
Findings of audits completed in 2022-23: There is no audit work planned for this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23: 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.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23: Transport Canada engaged in discussions with TAC representatives to renew the contribution agreement under this program for a new five-year period starting April 01, 2022, and ending on March 31, 2027.
| Type of transfer payment | 2020–21 Actual spending |
2021–22 Actual spending |
2022–23 Planned spending |
2022–23 Total authorities available for use |
2022–23 Actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 228,419 | 203,170 | 425,310 | 308,376 | 308,376 | (116,934) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 228,419 | 203,170 | 425,310 | 308,376 | 308,376 | (116,934) |
Explanation of variances
The program spent less than initially planned in fiscal year 2022-23 as projects did not progress as quickly as anticipated.