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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
- Canadian Transportation Research Forum’s Scholarship Program
- Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Tragedy
- 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
- Gateways and Border Crossing Fund
- 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
- Green Shipping Corridor Program
- Innovative Solutions Canada
- Labrador Coastal Airstrips Restoration Program
- Major Rehabilitation Work on the Victoria Bridge
- 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 Advance Indigenous Reconciliation
- Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic
- Transportation Association of Canada
Airports Operations and Maintenance Subsidy Program
General information
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 are open year-round and safety levels are maintained or enhanced. Thus, airports are certified to be operational.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was last evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: All budget expenditure items are reviewed and negotiated each year; continuous dialogue was maintained with recipients to assess requests and respond as needed; monitoring of project activities and results as well as financing needs was carried out with recipients, including analysis of required information and reports.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 1,978,356 | 2,329,951 | 1,600,000 | 3,088,793 | 3,088,792 | 1,488,792 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,978,356 | 2,329,951 | 1,600,000 | 3,088,793 | 3,088,792 | 1,488,792 |
Explanation of variances
The program expended its available funding in 2023-24.
Allowances to Former Employees of Newfoundland Railways, Steamships and Telecommunications Services Transferred to Canadian National Railways
General information
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 (CN) following the union of Newfoundland with Canada. Transport Canada assumed responsibility for the portion of pension costs not payable by CN or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador for the transferred employees. The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: Continued making supplemental pension payments to former employees of Newfoundland Railways, Steamships and Telecommunications Services who transferred to CN following the union of Newfoundland with Canada. All payments to pensioners were paid on time in 2023-24.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Not applicable.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 90,903 | 70,294 | 259,000 | 60,080 | 60,080 | (198,920) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 90,903 | 70,294 | 259,000 | 60,080 | 60,080 | (198,920) |
Explanation of variances
Expenditures are based on the number of surviving pensioners. As this number declines, the amount paid out declines accordingly.
Canadian Transportation Research Forum’s Scholarship Program
General information
Start date: April 1, 2017
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Contribution
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017-18
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 Canadian Transportation Research Forum’s Scholarship Program is to provide 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 2023-24, this Program provided funding assistance for four 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 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program has never been evaluated. It is included in the Evaluation of Road Safety Programs being conducted and expected to be completed in August 2024.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Transport Canada engaged with recipients as required on project activities, funding requirements, and reporting requirements.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 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
Not applicable.
Commemoration Fund for the Victims of the Ethiopian Airlines Tragedy
General information
Start date: October 25, 2022
End date: March 31, 2027
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022-23
Link to departmental result(s): Efficient Transportation System
Link to the department’s program inventory: Transportation Infrastructure
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: For the scholarship stream, Universities Canada launched the Flight 302 Legacy Award Scholarship Program, resulting in 42 award recipients in its first year. As for the commemoration project stream, out of the ten approved projects one is successfully completed.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Transport Canada engaged with recipients as required on project activities, funding requirements, and reporting requirements. Transport Canada also engaged with families as required.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 479,525 | 1,000,000 | 732,191 | 732,191 | (267,809) |
| Total contributions | 0 | 500,000 | 0 | 969,097 | 969,097 | 969,097 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 0 | 979,525 | 1,000,000 | 1,701,288 | 1,701,288 | 701,288 |
Explanation of variances
The Program expended its available funding to maximize reach to ensure alignment with families wishes.
Contribution in Support of Boating Safety
General information
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, is to promote boating safety and advance boating safety among waterway users through education and awareness. The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved:
- Continued the delivery of 22 education and awareness boating safety projects;
- 11 projects were completed; and
- Undertook a new Call for Proposals that was launched and announced on June 6, 2023, and completed in 2023-24.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited, and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was evaluated in 2015-16. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: 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.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 3,175,621 | 2,455,047 | 1,225,000 | 1,548,359 | 1,548,358 | 323,358 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 3,175,621 | 2,455,047 | 1,225,000 | 1,548,359 | 1,548,358 | 323,358 |
Explanation of variances
The Program fully expended its available funding in 2023-24.
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
General information
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 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 Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility continued 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 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Transport Canada continues to support the recipient in the implementation of its projects.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 4,283,677 | 1,488,503 | 8,627,528 | 9,033,060 | 583,505 | (8,044,023) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 4,283,677 | 1,488,503 | 8,627,528 | 9,033,060 | 583,505 | (8,044,023) |
Explanation of variances
This financial variance is due to a budget adjustment that deferred funds from fiscal years 2022-23 and 2023-24 to fiscal year 2027-28. Furthermore, there was repayment of funds borrowed from another program.
Gateways and Border Crossing Fund
General information
Start date: February 7, 2008
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: National Trade Corridors Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Gateways and Border Crossings Fund (GBCF) is a merit-based Program that funds transportation infrastructure and other related initiatives to:
- Develop and exploit Canada's strategic gateways, trade corridors, and border crossings; and
- Better integrate the national transportation system.
The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: All but one project has been completed and administratively closed.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was last evaluated in 2017-18. It will not be further evaluated as it sunsetted in 2023-24. The National Trade Corridors Fund represents the next generation of trade corridor funding. The ongoing evaluation is scheduled to be approved in August 2024.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: There are no future plans to engage with applicants and recipients on the design, delivery, and evaluation of the Program.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 13,095,587 | 0 | 23,900,000 | 23,900,000 | 0 | (23,900,000) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 13,095,587 | 0 | 23,900,000 | 23,900,000 | 0 | (23,900,000) |
Explanation of variances
The remaining project under the program has experienced implementation delays.
Grant to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) for Cooperative Development of Operational Safety and Continuing Airworthiness Program (COSCAP)
General information
Start date: 1995-96
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 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 in targeted Developing Countries to enroll in the ICAO Assistance to Aircraft Accident Victims and their Families and Implementation Packages were purchased. A contribution was made to support the ICAO Transformational Objective specifically, the Gender Equality Project.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment Program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Transport Canada worked with ICAO to determine where the COSCAP money can be directed to improve aviation safety within the Americas region.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 31,625 | 92,324 | 130,000 | 130,000 | 129,539 | (461) |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 31,625 | 92,324 | 130,000 | 130,000 | 129,539 | (461) |
Explanation of variances
Not applicable.
Grants and Contributions to Support the Clean Transportation Program
General information
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 objective of the Clean Transportation Program is to:
- Promote a clean transportation system by reducing air pollutants and/or greenhouse gas emissions from transportation, including by measuring or improving the intensity of these emissions.
- Encourage the transportation sector to innovate, develop and/or adopt technologies and practices that reduce emissions or emissions intensity of air pollutants and/or greenhouse gases.
The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: In 2023-24, the Zero Emission Trucking Program (ZETP) continued to work with Canadian Provinces and Territories, Municipalities, Port Authorities and Standards Development Organizations to accelerate readiness for zero emission trucking technology.
Following the Provinces and Territories Call for Proposals, the ZETP signed two contribution agreements with the provinces of British Columbia and Nova Scotia in 2023-24, for a total Transport Canada contribution amount of $1,262,500. Implementation of these projects has begun with the British Columbia initiative supporting commercial vehicle pilots, training, knowledge-sharing activities, and outreach and with the Nova Scotia initiative assessing the province's technical needs pertaining to provincial fleet decarbonization, including the types and number of vehicles and refueling/recharging stations required and the development of guidelines to inform the adoption of medium and heavy duty zero emission vehicles.
The ZETP organized a second Call for Proposals in fiscal year 2023-24 resulting in five additional projects being approved for funding in May 2024.
Through both Call for Proposals, the ZETP is now supporting seven contribution funding projects across four provinces and one project that is national in scope to advance medium and heavy duty decarbonization.
In 2023-24, the Clean Transportation Systems – Research and Development Program (CTS-RD) received approval for a new $300,000 contribution.
The CTS-RD Program continued to administer funding agreements for ten ongoing projects that advance new clean technology innovations, practices or research in the marine, rail, and aviation transportation modes, for a total of $797,950.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was evaluated in 2021-22 under the Evaluation of the Transportation Adaptation and Resilience Initiatives. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: In 2023-24, under the ZETP, engagement activities included:
Engagement for the launch of the Call for Proposals, notification to applicants regarding funding decisions, negotiation of funding agreements and project progress meetings. Internal and external stakeholders have access to the ZETP inbox to ask questions related to the Program (for example, application process, funding decision updates, requests for meetings, etc.)
Information on the CTS-RD Program is posted on the Program’s website. Meetings were held with recipients on project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 954,432 | 850,808 | 557,300 | 647,950 | 647,950 | 90,650 |
| Total contributions | 150,000 | 150,000 | 3,650,000 | 3,650,000 | 166,017 | (3,483,983) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,104,432 | 1,000,808 | 4,207,300 | 4,297,950 | 813,967 | (3,393,333) |
Explanation of variances
For ZETP, a recipient encountered unexpected project delays and the resulting FY 2023-24 surplus will be transferred to future fiscal years within the Program. With respect to the grant funding variance, the Program received additional funding through the 2023-24 Supplementary Estimates B to accommodate an approved project.
Green Shipping Corridor Program
General information
Start date: December 1, 2023
End date: March 31, 2028
Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation: The Program is appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2023-24
Link to departmental result(s): Green and Innovative Transportation System
Link to the department’s program inventory: Climate Change and Clean Air Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The purpose of this Program is to provide federal funding in the form of grants and contributions through the Clean Ports Stream and the Clean Vessel Demonstration Stream components of this Program for projects designed to support domestic efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the marine sector. The objective of the Program is to advance the establishment of green shipping corridors and the decarbonization of the marine sector along the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway as well as Canada’s East and West Coasts by helping to address the barriers towards the adoption of emission reduction technologies and infrastructure. The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: On December 1, 2023, the Department launched a Call for Proposals under this Program. The Program will establish green shipping corridors and help decarbonize the marine sector in major shipping areas along the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, and Canada’s east and west coasts. The Program includes two streams:
- The Clean Ports Stream will provide $127.2M in contribution funding over four years between 2024-25 to 2027-28 for projects targeting onshore equipment and infrastructure investments at ports and terminals and funding to ports to establish/augment incentive programs to help attract clean vessels.
- On December 1st, 2023, Transport Canada launched a call for proposals for contribution funding under the Clean Ports Stream. Proposals were accepted until March 11, 2024.
- The Clean Vessel Demonstration Stream will provide $22.5M in grant and contribution funding over five years from 2023-24 to 2027-28 for projects with the goal of increasing the technology readiness of leading-edge low- and zero-emission vessel technologies; addressing potential barriers to the deployment of clean vessel innovations in Canada; and building Canadian industry's capacity to adopt decarbonization solutions for their vessels.
- On December 1, 2023, Transport Canada issued a call for proposals for grants and contributions under the Clean Vessel Demonstration stream. Proposals were accepted until January 22, 2024, for grants and March 11, 2024 for contributions.
- 14 proposals were recommended and approved for funding.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program has never been evaluated. It is scheduled for upcoming evaluation to be approved in 2027-28.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Applicants were engaged through the following:
- Information session (June 2023) prior to Program launch and information sessions post Program launch during the Call for Proposals (i.e., how to apply and Q&As about the application process);
- Call for Proposals; and
- Notification of funding decision (only for the grant component of the Clean Vessel Demonstration stream).
The public has access to the Program’s inbox to ask questions related to the application process, funding decisions, requests for meetings, and other questions related to the Program.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,707,880 | 1,707,880 | 1,707,880 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,707,880 | 1,707,880 | 1,707,880 |
Explanation of variances
The planned spending was $0 as the Program was launched in December 2023. The funding was allocated in March 2023. The funding profile above is only for the grant funding of the Clean Vessel Demonstration Stream.
Innovative Solutions Canada
General information
Start date: December 14, 2017
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grant
Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019-20
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.
- 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 2023-24, grant agreements were executed for three Phase 2 projects that were previously approved under the Program, for a total of $2,966,046 in federal funding. All projects are underway.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: 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.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 1,015,329 | 0 | 866,046 | 1,950,000 | 1,950,000 | 1,083,954 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,015,329 | 0 | 866,046 | 1,950,000 | 1,950,000 | 1,083,954 |
Explanation of variances
The program expended its available funding in 2023-24.
Labrador Coastal Airstrips Restoration Program
General information
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: The Program fulfills the Government of Canada’s commitment under the 1982 Labrador Air/Marine Services Agreement with the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador to restore the airstrips along the Labrador coast to ensure the operational capability of the airstrips is 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 along the Labrador coast ensuring operational capabilities were maintained.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was last evaluated in 2007-08. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Transport Canada maintained an ongoing dialogue with the recipient to assess change and progress via quarterly calls; followed up with recipient as required on project activities, funding requirements, and reporting requirements.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 1,360,000 | 1,360,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,260,000 | 1,260,000 | 260,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,360,000 | 1,360,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,260,000 | 1,260,000 | 260,000 |
Explanation of variances
The program expended its available funding in 2023-24.
Major Rehabilitation Work on the Victoria Bridge
General information
Start date: November 26, 2020
End date: March 31, 2025
Type of transfer payment: 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: 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.
Results achieved: The work carried out allowed the bridge to remain open to road traffic and maintain it in good condition to ensure public safety and the longevity of the bridge.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program has never been evaluated. With no new funding beyond 2023-24, it is not a consideration for future evaluation.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Transport Canada engaged with the recipient as required on project activities, funding requirements, and reporting requirements.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 1,903,051 | 8,321,344 | 4,381,571 | 3,960,457 | 1,236,852 | (3,144,719) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,903,051 | 8,321,344 | 4,381,571 | 3,960,457 | 1,236,852 | (3,144,719) |
Explanation of variances
The variance is due to constraints related to the procurement of certain equipment and longer delivery times than anticipated in the initial schedule.
Payments to Other Governments or International Agencies for the Operation and Maintenance of Airports, Air Navigation and Airways Facilities
General information
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: The objective of the Program is 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 the 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 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was last evaluated in 2016-17. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Not applicable. ICAO allocates funds as per agreements.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 27,616 | 0 | 100,000 | 99,999 | 63,858 | (36,142) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 27,616 | 0 | 100,000 | 99,999 | 63,858 | (36,142) |
Explanation of variances
Cost is demand-driven. As a result, the invoice from ICAO varies from year to year.
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
General information
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 the Canadian National (CN) Railway 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.
- 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 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Transport Canada monitored the progress of the work through meetings with the recipient.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 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
Not applicable.
Ports Asset Transfer Program
General information
Start date: 2015
End date: March 31, 2026
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. The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: When additional grant and contribution funding was provided in 2020, three ports were specifically identified for divestiture within an anticipated two-year timeframe. One of these ports (Baie-Comeau, QC) was transferred in 2020, while the other two remain in Transport Canada’s inventory though transfer discussions have continued. While Transport Canada was unable to reprofile and repursue its funding and with no other source of grants and contributions monies, the Program was limited in its ability to transfer ports to interested parties. The Program has since been focussed on engaging interested parties with a view to reaching an agreement in principle contingent upon financial availability and authorities. Over the course of 2023-24, Transport Canada has continued its engagement with interested parties. Meaningful advancements were made at about a dozen sites across the country.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: 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 2023–24: About half of all the port facilities under PATP have long-standing interest. Transport Canada officials have continued to advance discussions with these interested parties. While each facility has its own unique set of issues to work through, the discussions focus on key areas related to the condition of the facilities, environmental considerations, Indigenous interests, financial support, and the development of a port proposal/business case.
In addition, Transport Canada has endeavored to generate interest by proactively reaching out to potential interested parties to initiate discussions on the opportunity to acquire port facilities.
Transport Canada has engaged stakeholders on an ongoing basis throughout the Program’s lifecycle, with a particular importance on keeping local Indigenous groups informed on the status of ports near their communities if the interesting party is unrelated to those communities. There are four port facilities that are under discussions with Indigenous groups for potential transfers.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 44,816,732 | 60,000 | 0 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 44,816,732 | 60,000 | 0 | 50,000 | 50,000 | 50,000 |
Explanation of variances
Not applicable.
Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation
General information
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
- A safe transportation system
Link to the department’s Program Inventory:
- Indigenous Partnerships and Engagement
- Protecting Oceans and Waterways
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Program to Advance Indigenous Reconciliation’s (PAIR) primary objective is to encourage effective Indigenous participation, knowledge sharing and collaboration regarding transportation-related policies, processes, regulations, legislation, and directives. There are currently several separate initiatives under the PAIR, including:
- The Community Participation Funding Program (CPFP) to provide short-term grant funding for Indigenous groups and local communities to engage and share their knowledge and expertise in the development and improvement of Canada’s transportation systems;
- The Program to Enhance Rail Safety Engagement (PERSE) to provide longer-term rail safety contribution funding to Indigenous and local communities;
- The Joint Arctic Maritime Management Capacity Building Program (JAMMCB), to provide longer-term grant funding to organizations to build Inuit marine management capacities in the High Arctic;
- Grants and contributions to provide funding to Indigenous groups/organizations in supporting the development of new Marine Protected Areas (MPA) and in the protection of existing MPAs;
- The Marine Safety Equipment and Training Initiative (MSET) to provide 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; and
- The Indigenous Participant Funding Program (IPFP) to provide:
- Grants for short-term consultations with Indigenous groups on policies and decisions made under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act (CNWA) and the Wrecked, Abandoned or Hazardous Vessels Act (WAHVA) that could impact Indigenous or treaty rights; and
- Contributions that seek to support longer-term:
- Dialogue with National Indigenous Organizations; and
- Capacity building within Indigenous groups and communities for issues related to the CNWA, WAHVA and/or for longer-term transportation-related projects.
The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: In 2023-24, programs and initiatives under the PAIR continued to deliver on their objectives and worked to ensure 295 funded projects across seven streams of programming were progressing as planned. New project applicants were aware of and supported through the application processes. Under PAIR, continuous intakes were open in 2023-24 under the CPFP, the MSET and the IPFP. Additionally, service improvements were implemented to reduce administrative burdens including launching a new online application portal for the CPFP and collaborating with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans on a joint funding agreement under MPA.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was last reviewed in 2022-23, jointly with evaluation services, as part of the Transport Canada Indigenous Engagement Review. There are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was last reviewed in 2022-23, jointly with internal audit, as part of the Transport Canada Indigenous Engagement Review. There are no immediate plans to evaluate it as an evaluation was recently completed.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Engagement activities within the 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:
- MSET, 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; and
- IPFP, the Indigenous Relations and Navigation Protection group also engages with Indigenous communities and organizations to provide subject matter expert-related information.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 331,585 | 2,020,333 | 10,259,800 | 11,009,800 | 3,359,057 | (6,900,743) |
| Total contributions | 553,688 | 2,530,356 | 650,000 | 1,614,534 | 210,051 | (439,949) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 885,273 | 4,550,689 | 10,909,800 | 12,624,334 | 3,569,108 | (7,340,692) |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending was lower than planned spending primarily because of reduced demand on the program in 2023-24.
Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic
General information
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 three components. The first component includes two named recipients.
- A contribution agreement with the Port of Vancouver Authority to continue the Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation (ECHO) Program. The Program conducts ground-breaking research and provides financial compensation to shipping companies for the added expense of seasonally slowing down vessels voluntarily when Southern Resident killer whales are present in key shipping corridors; and
- A grant agreement with the Ocean Wise Coastal Ocean Research Institute, to enhance and promote the Whale Report Alert System (WRAS).
The second component is a separate PADVT Program called the Quiet Vessel Initiative (QVI) to support the following objectives:
- Create opportunities to engage Indigenous groups about quiet vessel solutions and include traditional knowledge and participation in the project;
- Research or testing projects to evaluate “quiet” technologies on marine vessels; and
- Monitor underwater noise to assess the effectiveness of operational and technical mitigations aimed at addressing underwater noise.
The third component is a new stream under the grant CPFP in support of shorter-term, small projects (i.e., usually under $5,000) with activities related to Southern Resident killer whales (e.g., funding for Indigenous and local communities to participate at a whale protection conference). The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: In 2023-24, this Program noted:
- For the voluntary vessel slowdown, during the summer of 2023, a participation rate of 87% of vessels was observed. Funding under this initiative was renewed under Budget 2023 until 2025-26;
- For the WRAS, a $100,000 grant installment was provided to the Coastal Ocean Research Institute to continue to make enhancements and promote the whale alert system. The initiative was renewed under Budget 2023 until 2025-26; and
- Under the QVI:
- For the industry and academia stream, 17 projects were completed. Transport Canada continued to administer funding agreements for 21 ongoing projects; and
- For the Indigenous stream, Transport Canada continued to administer funding agreements for 6 projects and launched a Call for Proposals that was announced on December 13, 2023. This program component was renewed under Budget 2023 until 2025-26.
- A first project has been funded as part of the new component under the CPFP’s Whales Initiative stream. This component is temporary and is currently funded until March 31, 2026.
Findings of audits completed in 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program has never been evaluated. There are no immediate plans to evaluate it as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Transport Canada consulted with applicants and recipients regarding the funding of this Program through:
- Call for Proposals;
- Various meetings and committees; and
- Progress/yearly reports.
Applicants and recipients also have access to Program-specific electronic inboxes and project advisors ensure project implementation, monitoring and progress reporting functions are available. Transport Canada also offer consultations for information relating to subject matter experts.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 100,000 | 100,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 995,017 | 2,658,371 | 3,150,000 | 3,274,271 | 3,274,271 | 124,271 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,095,017 | 2,758,371 | 3,150,000 | 3,274,271 | 3,274,271 | 124,271 |
Explanation of variances
The program expended its available funding in 2023-24.
Transportation Association of Canada
General information
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 Programs objective 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;
- Trained transportation professionals and undertook outreach to foster 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 2023–24: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2023–24: This Program was last evaluated in 2012-13. There are no immediate plans to evaluate as it is a low risk to the department.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2023–24: Transport Canada officials engaged in discussions with TAC representatives on the implementation and progress of activities receiving funding under this Program.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2021–22 actual spending |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2023–24 total authorities available for use |
2023–24 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2023–24 actual minus 2023–24 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 203,170 | 308,376 | 425,310 | 350,755 | 350,755 | (74,555) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 203,170 | 308,376 | 425,310 | 350,755 | 350,755 | (74,555) |
Explanation of variances
The variance between actual and planned Program spending in the 2023-24 fiscal year is primarily associated with delays in funded technical/research projects.