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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Link to the department’s program inventory: Transportation Infrastructure
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 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program was last evaluated in 2016-17. There are no plans for upcoming evaluation due to low departmental priority.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged its recipients by hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress, flag key activities, and review performance objectives and budget requirements.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
2,329,951 |
3,088,792 |
1,600,000 |
2,818,427 |
2,818,427 |
1,218,427 |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
2,329,951 |
3,088,792 |
1,600,000 |
2,818,427 |
2,818,427 |
1,218,427 |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending exceeded planned spending due to an increase in funding support due to increased demand from recipients. The Program fully expended its available funding in 2024–25.
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
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 2024-25.
Findings of audits completed in 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program has never been evaluated due to low departmental priority.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
70,294 |
60,080 |
70,294 |
70,294 |
48,846 |
(21,448) |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
70,294 |
60,080 |
70,294 |
70,294 |
48,846 |
(21,448) |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending was lower than planned, as 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 2024-25, 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 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program was last evaluated in 2016-17. There are no plans for upcoming evaluation due to low departmental risk.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Not applicable
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 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): Not applicable. The Program is a unique commemorative program that is not linked directly to a departmental result.
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 its second cohort for the Flight 302 Legacy Award Scholarship Program, resulting in 42 award recipients in its second year. As for the commemoration project stream, out of the ten approved projects three are successfully completed.
Findings of audits completed in 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program has never been evaluated due to low departmental priority.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged applicants and recipients by posting information on the Transport Canada website, and hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
479,525 |
732,191 |
1,000,000 |
565,072 |
565,072 |
(434,928) |
| Total contributions |
500,000 |
969,097 |
0 |
693,976 |
693,976 |
693,976 |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
979,525 |
1,701,288 |
1,000,000 |
1,259,048 |
1,259,048 |
259,048 |
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
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:
- Funded three new projects to support organizations that work to raise public awareness about boating safety; advance knowledge of boating safety issues, practices and behaviours in Canada; and support regulatory compliance.
- Continued the delivery of 14 education and awareness boating safety projects (5 projects were completed).
- More than 300,000 Canadians were reached through boating safety awareness campaigns and activities which included boating safety awareness videos, boating safety social media messaging, print advertisements in local newspaper, the distribution of information brochures, radio events, marine patrol engagement on the water and at community events, personal flotation device lending stations and classroom visits.
Findings of audits completed in 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program was last evaluated in 2015-16. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental priority.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engages applicants and recipients by posting information on the Transport Canada website, providing information sessions to stakeholders, and hosting regular meetings to provide information on the program, and discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
2,455,047 |
1,548,358 |
958,000 |
997,812 |
997,811 |
39,811 |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
2,455,047 |
1,548,358 |
958,000 |
997,812 |
997,811 |
39,811 |
Explanation of variances
The Program fully expended its available funding in 2024-25.
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): Transport Canada manages its assets effectively
Link to the department’s program inventory: Transportation Infrastructure
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The purpose of the Program is to provide contribution funding related to roads and highways in the Outaouais region of the National Capital Region. The Outaouais Road Development Agreement makes contributions to the Government of Quebec. Transport Canada supports improvement of the road system in order to close the gap in quality between the Ontario and Québec sections. The financial contributions made by Transport Canada towards the ongoing projects under the Agreement increase the safety of the highway system, improve mobility and transportation efficiency, enhance economic development, trade and enhance sustainable development.
These objectives reflect Transport Canada’s key commitments to provide a safe, effective and environmentally-sound transportation system and to contribute to socio-economic growth and development in Canada. The Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: The Minister of Transport and Sustainable Mobility continued to carry out ongoing construction on three remaining projects (Chemin Pink, Boulevard de la Vérendrye and Autoroute 5) yet to be completed. The road network on which work has been completed is enjoying an increase in traffic flow and safety. A total of ten projects have been completed since the inception of the agreement in 1972.
Findings of audits completed in 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program was last evaluated in 2016-17. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental priority.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged the recipient by hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
1,488,503 |
583,505 |
2,632,000 |
2,084,435 |
94,444 |
(2,537,556) |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
1,488,503 |
583,505 |
2,632,000 |
2,084,435 |
94,444 |
(2,537,556) |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending was lower than planned due to delays in project plan development and postponed assessments.
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
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To provide funding to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to support initiatives that improve the safety of air transport operations in parts of the world that require assistance, 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 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 support ICAO’s Regional Aviation Safety Group – Pan America, ICAO’s program and symposium on assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families, and the development and deployment of ICAO Implementation Packages on assistance to aircraft accident victims and their families and aviation safety and security in conflict zones. A contribution was made to support the ICAO Transformational Objective, specifically, the Gender Equality Project.
Findings of audits completed in 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program was last evaluated in 2016-17. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental priority.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged the recipient by hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
92,324 |
129,539 |
130,000 |
130,000 |
129,562 |
(438) |
| Total contributions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
92,324 |
129,539 |
130,000 |
130,000 |
129,562 |
(438) |
Explanation of variances
Not applicable as the variance is not significant.
Grants and Contributions to Support the Clean Transportation Program
General information
Start date: April 1, 2012
End date: March 31, 2027
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:
- 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 2024-25, 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.
Under the first call for proposals in 2023-24, two contribution agreements were signed with British Columbia and Nova Scotia representing $1.3M in contribution funding. The second call for proposals resulted in the funding approval for five additional projects in 2024-25 with the Government of Alberta, Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, CSA Group, City of Edmonton, and Ville de Montreal for a total Transport Canada contribution amount of $2.8M. Implementation of these projects is ongoing.
These initiatives support commercial vehicle pilots, training, knowledge-sharing activities, outreach, and the development of guidelines to inform the adoption of medium and heavy duty zero emission vehicles.
Through both Call for Proposals, the ZETP is providing $4.1M in contribution funding to support seven projects across four provinces to advance medium and heavy duty decarbonization.
The Clean Transportation Systems – Research and Development Program continued to administer funding agreements for three ongoing projects that advance new clean technology innovations, practices or research in the marine, rail, and aviation transportation modes, for a total of $450,000 in federal funding.
Findings of audits completed in 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This Program was last evaluated in 2021-22. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental risk.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged applicants and recipients by posting information on the Transport Canada website, providing information sessions to stakeholders, and hosting regular meetings to provide information on the program and discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
850,808 |
647,950 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
150,000 |
166,017 |
700,000 |
2,291,378 |
843,529 |
143,529 |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
1,000,808 |
813,967 |
700,000 |
2,291,378 |
843,529 |
143,529 |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending was higher than planned spending when the total program budget was adjusted. The adjusted budget reflects planned spending and firm commitments made throughout the fiscal year. The Program remained within its available funding authorities.
Innovative Solutions Canada
General information
Start date: December 14, 2017
End date: March 31, 2026
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 solution 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: Three Phase 2 projects signed in 2023-24 are ongoing and are scheduled to be completed by December 2025. Under fiscal year 2024-25, 11 Phase 1 grant agreements were signed; 8 under the Vehicle Theft Prevention Challenge, and 3 under the Trailer of the Future Challenge for a total of $1.6M in federal grant funding. All projects are underway.
Findings of audits completed in 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program has never been evaluated. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental priority.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged applicants and recipients by posting information on the Innovative Solutions website, sharing stakeholder newsletters, and hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
0 |
1,950,000 |
1,466,046 |
2,666,046 |
2,593,340 |
1,127,294 |
| Total contributions |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
0 |
1,950,000 |
1,466,046 |
2,666,046 |
2,593,340 |
1,127,294 |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending exceeded planned spending due to additional challenges being launched. Spending remained within the program’s available authorities for 2024-25.
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 enable efficient movement of products to market
Link to the department’s program inventory: Transportation Infrastructure
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 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program has never been evaluated. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental priority.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged the recipient by hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
1,360,000 |
1,260,000 |
1,000,000 |
510,000 |
510,000 |
(490,000) |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
1,360,000 |
1,260,000 |
1,000,000 |
510,000 |
510,000 |
(490,000) |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending was lower than planned as the Program identified a surplus related to prior year commitments, which led to a downward adjustment of the available authorities for 2024–25. The Program fully expended its available funding in 2024-25.
Major Rehabilitation Work on the Victoria Bridge
General information
Start date: November 26, 2020
End date: March 31, 2027
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
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 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program has never been evaluated. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental priority.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged the recipient by hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
8,321,344 |
1,236,852 |
2,723,604 |
3,286,752 |
1,503,791 |
(1,219,813) |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
8,321,344 |
1,236,852 |
2,723,604 |
3,286,752 |
1,503,791 |
(1,219,813) |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending was lower than planned due to ongoing delays related to land use issues and outstanding authorizations.
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
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 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program was last evaluated in 2016-17. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental risk.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged the recipient by hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
0 |
63,858 |
100,000 |
100,000 |
82,379 |
(17,621) |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
0 |
63,858 |
100,000 |
100,000 |
82,379 |
(17,621) |
Explanation of variances
ICAO invoices vary annually due to demand-driven costs.
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
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 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program has never been evaluated. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental risk.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged the recipient by hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 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 |
9,913,270 |
9,913,270 |
6,613,270 |
| Total program |
3,300,000 |
3,300,000 |
3,300,000 |
9,913,270 |
9,913,270 |
6,613,270 |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending exceeded planned spending due to an annual budget increase approved under Budget 2024, as well as a lump sum payment of $5.4 million to the Canadian National Railway Company to cover accumulated and deferred deficits from previous years. Spending remained within the program’s available authorities for 2024-25.
Program to Address Disturbances from Vessel Traffic
General information
Start date: April 1, 2019
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: 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 includes two 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 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 Program does not have repayable contributions.
Results achieved: In 2024-25, this Program noted:
- For the funding to the Enhancing Cetacean Habitat and Observation Program:
- During 2024, the voluntary slowdown was activated on June 1 and ended on November 15. During that period, 2434 out of 2839 vessel transits participated in the voluntary slowdown for a participation rate of 86%. Funding under this initiative was renewed under Budget 2023 until 2025-26.
- Renewed funding for Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Enhancing Cetacean Habitat Observation (ECHO) Program for research to better understand and reduce the impacts of commercial shipping on at-risk whales off the coast of British Columbia.
- For the WRAS, a $150,000 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:
- Funded 8 new projects under the Quiet Vessel Initiative – Indigenous Stream to help address Indigenous group’s concerns related to shipping impacts on the marine environment and endangered marine mammals.
- For the industry and academia stream, 4 projects were completed.
Findings of audits completed in 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program has never been evaluated. There are no plans to evaluate due to low departmental risk.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged applicants and recipients by posting information on Transport Canada websites, providing information sessions to stakeholders, and hosting regular meetings to provide information on the program, and discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
100,000 |
0 |
150,000 |
150,000 |
150,000 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
2,658,371 |
3,274,271 |
2,800,500 |
3,767,824 |
2,218,577 |
(581,923) |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
2,758,371 |
3,274,271 |
2,950,500 |
3,917,824 |
2,368,577 |
(581,923) |
Explanation of variances
Actual spending was lower than projected due to implementation delays resulting from additional measures taken to support Indigenous communities.
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
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Program’s 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
- The 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 publication of guidelines and best practices related to road transportation design, operations and maintenance, and practices for reference for various jurisdictions across Canada.
Findings of audits completed in 2024–25: This Program was not audited and there are no current plans to audit this transfer payment program.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2024–25: This program was last evaluated in 2012-13. There are no plans for evaluation due to low departmental risk.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2024–25: Transport Canada engaged the recipient by hosting regular meetings to discuss, monitor, and measure project progress.
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment |
2022–23 actual spending |
2023–24 actual spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2024–25 total authorities available for use |
2024–25 actual spending (authorities used) |
Variance (2024–25 actual minus 2024–25 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total contributions |
308,376 |
350,755 |
425,310 |
825,310 |
410,640 |
(14,670) |
| Total other types of transfer payments |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total program |
308,376 |
350,755 |
425,310 |
825,310 |
410,640 |
(14,670) |
Explanation of variances
Not applicable as the variance is not significant.