Details on Transfer Payment Programs of $5 million or more

From: Transport Canada

From: posted on the Transport Canada website

Airports Capital Assistance Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Airports Capital Assistance Program (voted)
Start date	April 1, 1995
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated on a yearly basis through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2010-11
Link to department's Program Inventory	Transportation Infrastructure Program
Description	The Airports Capital Assistance Program helps eligible applicants to fund safety-related capital projects to help keep the Canadian public safe when they travel.
Results Achieved	Eligible airports met the safety standards to stay operational.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	There was no audit during the reporting year and none are currently planned.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No evaluation was done during the reporting year. An evaluation is planned for March 2023.
General targeted recipient groups	Airports that meet the program's eligibility requirements, which require that they: Are not owned or operated by the federal government Meet certification requirements Have at least 1,000 regularly scheduled commercial passengers per year
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	We have posted program details on our website and an information brochure for applicants was sent to all eligible airports.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	32,323,739	34,929,182	38,000,000	41,211,392	38,685,347	685,347
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	32,323,739	34,929,182	38,000,000	41,211,392	38,685,347	685,347

Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund (voted)
Start date	October 20, 2006
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated on a yearly basis through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2012-13
Link to department's Program Inventory	National Trade Corridors Program
Description	The main goal of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund is to deal with capacity challenges for Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor transportation system. The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund gives funding for strategic infrastructure projects in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. The projects: improve the competitiveness, efficiency and capacity of Canada’s air, marine, rail and road transportation networks; and are focused on increasing international commerce with the Asia-Pacific region.
Results Achieved	In 2018-19, the program: Improved end-to-end transit time of freight in containers coming from ports in Asia; and Improved end-to-end transit time of certain commodities, such as grains, leaving Canada for Asia. Most of the projects under the Fund have already been completed. That said, in 2018-19 this program: Completed six projects; and The majority of the remaining projects are expected to be complete in 2019-20.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	No audit was done in 2018-19.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No audit was done in 2018-19. An evaluation is planned for March 2022.
General targeted recipient groups	The targeted recipients are: Provinces and territories, including provincial and territorially-owned transportation organizations; Municipalities, including municipally-owned transportation organizations; Public sector organizations, including transit agencies, commissions and boards, but excluding federal Crown corporations; Not-for-profit organizations; and Industry-related organizations, including for-profit organizations and Canada Port Authorities (subject to Canada Marine Act amendments).
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	Engagement initiatives included: Calls for project proposals; and Consultations and meetings with partners and stakeholders. Agreement management committees are responsible for the management and administration of contribution agreements between Transport Canada and Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund recipients.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	9,510,920	13,171,371	16,000,000	16,000,000	5,758,227	(10,241,772)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	9,510,920	13,171,371	16,000,000	16,000,000	5,758,227	(10,241,772)
Explanation of variances	Variance is because of many factors including: projects that experienced delays; construction scheduling and complications; agreement retention (holdback) release; negotiations of contribution agreements; and savings in project costs.

Ferry Services Contribution Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Ferry Services Contribution Program (voted)
Start date	1941
End date	March 31, 2022
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated on a yearly basis through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2017-18
Link to department's Program Inventory	Transportation Infrastructure Program
Description	The Ferry Services Contribution Program gives financial assistance to maintain three inter-provincial ferry services in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec. More specifically, the contributions are for these services: Across the Northumberland Strait between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia operated by Northumberland Ferries Ltd.; Between Cap-aux-Meules, Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec and Souris, Prince Edward Island operated by CTMA Traversier Ltée.; and Between Saint John, New Brunswick and Digby, Nova Scotia operated by Bay Ferries Ltd.
Results Achieved	In 2018-19, this program: Ensured that ferry services in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec continued to be operational; Provided some remote communities with access to regional transportation options; and Made sure that safe, efficient and reliable ferry services was available between Cap-aux-Meules, Îles de la Madeleine and Souris, Prince Edward Island; Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island and Caribou, Nova Scotia; and Saint John, New Brunswick and Digby, Nova Scotia.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	There was no audit during the reporting year and none are currently planned.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No evaluation was done during the reporting year. An evaluation is planned for July 2019.
General targeted recipient groups	Industry-related. This program was developed for three ferry services operated by: CTMA Traversier Ltée; Northumberland Ferries Ltd.; and Bay Ferries Ltd.. All three recipients are private companies.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	We: Discussed and gave recipients clear template-based contribution agreements, leases and charter party agreements; Annually reviewed and negotiated the performance objectives and budget needed to deliver the ferry services according to the terms of the agreements; Told recipients about service standards and reporting requirements based on each recipient’s risk profile; Kept in contact with recipients on a regular basis to assess change and progress during monthly conference calls; Followed-up with recipients as needed on project activities, funding requirements and reporting requirements; and Told recipients about the requirement to do audits and tell us the results of the audit.

Financial Information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	40,595,398	38,718,245	41,884,680	44,088,356	39,648,891	(2,235,789)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	40,595,398	38,718,245	41,884,680	44,088,356	39,648,891	(2,235,789)

Gateways and Border Crossings Fund

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Gateways and Border Crossings Fund (voted)
Start date	February 7, 2008
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated on a yearly basis through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2015-16
Link to department's Program Inventory	National Trade Corridors Program
Description	The Gateways and Border Crossings Fund is a program based on merit. It funds transportation infrastructure and other related initiatives to: Develop and take advantage of Canada's strategic gateways, trade corridors and border crossings; and Improve the integration of the national transportation system.
Results Achieved	In 2018-19, the program: Identified bottlenecks, capacity constraints and other factors that slow the flow of goods and people; Completed projects that improved highway, rail, air and marine capacity, intermodal links and connectors, and technology to improve efficiency; Improved the integration of the transportation system; Improved economic competitiveness and productivity; and One project was completed this year, all other projects are ongoing.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	There was no audit during the reporting year and none are currently planned.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No evaluation was done in 2018-19. An evaluation is planned for March 2022.
General targeted recipient groups	The Program gives funding to: Provinces and Territories; Municipalities and local organizations; Non-profit organizations; Industry-related organizations; Others including: Regional/provincial/national/international associations and committees; and Federal Crown corporations that own international bridges.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	Engagement initiatives included consultations and meetings with partners and stakeholders. Several “Agreement Management Committees” are responsible for the management and administration of contribution agreements between Transport Canada and Gateways and Border Crossings Fund recipients.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	147,664,998	45,818,832	77,340,913	76,734,913	18,292,925	(59,047,989)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	147,664,998	45,818,832	77,340,913	76,734,913	18,292,925	(59,047,989)
Explanation of variances	Actual spending in 2018-19 was $59,047,988 less than planned because of the following: Delays in construction work from provincial counterparts; Holdbacks for uncompleted projects; Negotiations and approvals of settlement agreements; and Small savings for project completed under budget. The program will work with the stakeholders on an ongoing basis to reduce delays.

Rail Safety Improvement Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Rail Safety Improvement Program (voted)
Start date	April 1, 2016
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grants & Contributions
Type of appropriation	Appropriated each year through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2016-17
Link to department's Program Inventory	Rail Safety Improvement Program
Description	The Rail Safety Improvement Program gives grant and contribution funding to improve rail safety and reduce injuries and fatalities related to rail transportation. The Program funds: Safety improvements to existing rail lines; The use of innovative technologies; Research and studies to improve safety; Closures of grade crossings; and Initiatives to raise awareness about rail safety issues across Canada. The Program has two key parts: Infrastructure, Technology and Research; and Public Education and Awareness.
Results Achieved	In 2018-19, the following results for this Program were achieved: Increased awareness of grade crossing and trespassing hazards; Adoption of new technology to improve rail safety; Adoption of safe practices at road/railway grade crossings and on railway property; Safer railway grade crossings, rail lines and rail property; Funding of more than $20 million for 103 projects that focus on infrastructure, technology and research, including 98 grade-crossing improvements across the country and five technology and research projects; and Two rail safety education and awareness initiatives that focus on reducing injuries and fatalities in communities across Canada.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	There was no audit during the reporting year and none are currently planned.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No evaluation was done during the reporting year. An evaluation is planned in March 2020.
General targeted recipient groups	Eligible recipients for both components of this program include: Provinces, territories, municipalities and local governments; Road/transit authorities and Crown corporations; For-profit and not-for-profit organizations; Indigenous groups, communities, and organizations; and Individuals
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	These include: Quarterly meetings and conference calls with key recipients; Transport Canada’s website and outreach activities; Publicity during Rail Safety Week, and Communicating with the public by using electronic communications, social media and targeted presentations.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	125,000	49,000	800,000	2,226,000	86,000	(714,000)
Total contributions	9,565,294	16,206,260	21,075,000	26,675,378	18,321,402	(2,753,598)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	9,690,294	16,255,260	21,875,000	28,901,378	18,407,402	(3,467,598)
Explanation of variances	Variances between actual spending and planned spending are due to contribution agreements that experienced delays, agreement retention (holdback) release, and final project costs that were less than anticipated. Secondly, the Province of Quebec is currently in negotiations with Canada on a standardized template agreement which would be applied for a number of contributions within that province. Negotiations on the template agreement are approaching completion as the final draft is currently being reviewed by the three key Quebec departments. Once the final template agreement is approved, the Province of Quebec will provide authorizations to the recipients to sign agreements based on this new template. Despite the delay in receiving the authority to sign agreements, the Quebec recipients have been incurring costs and completing their rail safety projects.

Grant to the Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Grant to the Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services (voted)
Start date	April 18, 1977
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2005-06
Link to department's Program Inventory	Transportation Infrastructure Program
Description	The grant gives the Province of British Columbia financial help for ferry services. This is part of a federal obligation to provide transportation links to the national transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of the province.
Results Achieved	The grant supported transportation links to the national surface transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of British Columbia.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	There was no audit during the reporting year and none are currently planned.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No evaluation was completed during the reporting year. An evaluation is planned for March 2023.
General targeted recipient groups	Provinces and Territories - Province of British Columbia
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	Under the terms of the agreement, the recipient is not required to provide financial or performance information to the federal government.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	29,157,898	29,782,285	30,488,126	30,503,800	30,503,800	15,674
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	29,157,898	29,782,285	30,488,126	30,503,800	30,503,800	15,674

Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (statutory)
Start date	May 31, 1997
End date	April 1, 2032
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (S.C., 1993, c. 43)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2016-17
Link to department's Program Inventory	Transportation Infrastructure Program
Description	The Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payments are made to the bridge operator, to honour a constitutional obligation to provide a transportation link between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.
Results Achieved	In 2018-19, this program: Provided federal funding for continuous and efficient year-round transportation of people and goods between Prince Edward Island and the mainland, to support an efficient, integrated, and accessible transportation system.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	No audit was completed during the reporting period, based on the contract between the Government of Canada and Strait Crossing Inc.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No evaluation was completed during the reporting year, as an evaluation is not required for statutory payments.
General targeted recipient groups	Industry-related (The contractual agreement is between the Government of Canada and Strait Crossing Development Inc., a private company).
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	Not applicable

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	63,588,278	64,942,486	67,543,835	66,045,713	66,045,713	(1,498,122)
Total program	63,588,278	64,942,486	67,543,835	66,045,713	66,045,713	(1,498,122)
Explanation of variances	Actual spending in 2018-19 was less than planned, due to a difference between the forecasted inflation rate used when the planned spending was calculated and the actual inflation rate when the subsidy was paid.

Ports Asset Transfer Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Ports Asset Transfer Program (voted)
Start date	2015
End date	March 31, 2020
Type of transfer payment	Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2017-18
Link to department's Program Inventory	Transportation Infrastructure Program
Description	The Ports Asset Transfer Program helps Transport Canada transfer the port facilities it still administers. New owners can acquire the ports through sales, or divestiture of the facility. Divestitures can include grant or contribution funding for new owners. Transport Canada has 42 ports remaining in its inventory.
Results Achieved	In 2018-19, this program: Transferred two ports (Carleton, QC; Hartley Bay, B.C.); Reached a final transfer agreement with the Province of Quebec for four ports (Gaspé, Gros-Cacouna, Matane, and Rimouski) with the transfer slated for March 31, 2020; Reached “Agreements in Principle” for two ports in British Columbia: Quatsino, which will be transferred in 2019-20, and Kingcome Inlet, which will be transferred in 2020-21; Demolished three ports (Terrenceville, NL, Berens-River, ON and Sandspit, B.C.); and Four ports (Chandler, QC, Miguasha, QC, Pelee Island, ON, Bamfield West, B.C.) have Pre-Transfer-Funding Agreements expected to lead to transfer negotiations.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	There was no audit during the reporting year and none are currently planned.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No evaluation was completed during the reporting year. An evaluation is planned for March 2022.
General targeted recipient groups	This program is open to public and private companies. We expect that most interest will come from municipalities or current users of the ports.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	As part of the engagement phase, we: Sent letters or held meetings with federal, provincial and municipal counterparts, Indigenous groups and other interested parties; Issued news releases and public notices; and Posted information on the Internet. We regularly engage with stakeholders, with a particular emphasis on keeping Indigenous groups informed on the status of ports in their areas.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	0	0	68,203,329	68,203,329	0	(68,203,329)
Total contributions	5,375,382	840,251	23,065,000	23,065,000	342,830	(22,722,170)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	5,375,382	840,251	91,268,329	91,268,329	342,830	(90,925,499)
Explanation of variances	In July 2018, a Transfer Agreement for four ports between Transport Canada and the Province of Quebec was signed. A transition period was negotiated and the ports will be transferred to the Province on March 30, 2020. The variance in spending is a result of needing grant monies in 2019-20 to support the transfer of the four ports. TC re-profiled 2018-19 funds available under the program to 2019-20 which will be spent once the transfer to the Province occurs.

National Trade Corridors Fund

General information
Name of transfer payment program	National Trade Corridors Fund (voted)
Start date	June 22, 2017
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2017-18
Link to department's Program Inventory	National Trade Corridors Program
Description	The National Trade Corridors Fund provides funding to help infrastructure owners and users invest in strategic projects that: Support the flow of goods and passengers by reducing bottlenecks and addressing capacity issues; Help the transportation system deal with the effects of climate change and make sure it’s able to support new technologies and innovation; Address the unique transportation needs of Canada's North, to improve safety and support economic and social development; and Build on investments made by a variety of public and private sector partners.
Results Achieved	In 2018-19, this program: Delivered projects on time, in scope, and on budget; Provided value for every dollar of grants and contributions funding we invested in trade corridor projects; Completed the first call for proposals, committing more than $800 million to 39 projects in all provinces and territories, and involving all modes of transportation; Designed and launched two more calls for proposals, one for projects in the territorial North, and another for trade diversification projects; Sped-up more than $750 million in funding over the next five years for projects that will strengthen trade corridors to Asia and Europe, in support of the Government’s Export Diversification Strategy and its objective of increasing Canada’s overseas exports by 50% by 2025; and Received an additional $400 million in new funding to increase National Trade Corridor Fund investments in Arctic and northern regions through Budget 2019.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	There was no audit during the reporting year and none are currently planned.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No evaluation was completed during the reporting year. An evaluation is planned for March 2021.
General targeted recipient groups	Recipients of this program include: All provinces, territories, municipalities, and local, regional, provincial and territorial entities; Indigenous governments, tribal councils and other forms of regional government, national or regional Indigenous organizations or development corporations; Public sector organizations; Federal Crown corporations or agencies; For-profit and not-for-profit private sector organizations; Canada Port Authorities; National Airport System airport authorities; and Universities and colleges.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	Program details are posted on the Transport Canada website and have been shared through public outreach activities, including roundtable discussions and webinars.

Financial Information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	0	0	1,000,000	1,000,000	0	(1,000,000)
Total contributions	0	0	98,319,090	96,983,489	24,632,461	(73,686,629)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	0	0	99,319,090	97,983,489	24,632,461	(74,686,629)
Explanation of variances	The budget was set prior to final decisions on projects, and was based on initial forecasts provided by applicants. There are differences because projects started later than expected, due to construction scheduling and complications, and negotiations of contribution agreements. We expect this difference will decrease in future years of the Fund, after contribution agreements are signed and more precise information about construction timing is provided.

Program to Protect Canada’s Coastlines and Waterways (Oceans Protection Plan)

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Program to Protect Canada’s Coastlines and Waterways (Oceans Protection Plan) (Voted)
Start date	April 1, 2017
End date	March 31, 2022
Type of transfer payment	Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2016-17
Link to department's Program Inventory	Protecting Oceans and Waterways Program
Description	The Program provides funding to improve the safety of Canada’s marine transportation system and protect Canada’s coastlines and waterways, through projects that: Protect Canada’s coasts and waterways from hazards. Support safer marine operations in the North and protect northern communities from marine pollution incidents. Increase the participation of Canadians in the marine sector, particularly Indigenous, coastal and local communities.
Results Achieved	In 2018-19, the program: Increased the number of schools offering marine training to underrepresented groups (Indigenous and Inuit peoples, Northerners and women) by approving new Marine Training Program agreements with two schools that will begin teaching students under this program in 2019-20) Improved the availability, accessibility and reliability of marine traffic information shared with non-federal entities (such as, Indigenous and coastal communities, provinces) by approving ten pilot projects under the Enhanced Maritime Situational Awareness Initiative. Increased the number of Northern communities that directly benefit from new safety equipment and basic marine infrastructure, as well as from larger-scale projects. Raised awareness of vessel owner responsibilities and of research supporting environmentally responsible vessel end-of-life management by approving: Five agreements to support education and awareness initiatives; and Three agreements for research related to the recycling of boat materials, including fibreglass. Strengthened the prevention and response to marine safety and pollution incidents by: Providing over 100 Community Participation Funding Program grants for Indigenous groups and other communities to participate in Canada’s marine safety system; Reducing the likelihood of marine incidents and spills related to marine resupply, and the associated negative impacts; and with funding under Basic Marine Infrastructure; and Providing funding through the Abandoned Boats Program to remove 33 additional abandoned, derelict and wrecked vessels in Canadian waters.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	No audit was completed during the reporting year.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	No evaluation was completed during the reporting year. An evaluation is planned for March 2023.
General targeted recipient groups	Provinces and territories, including provincially and territorially-owned entities Municipalities, including municipally-owned entities, and local and regional government Indigenous communities and entities Canada Port authorities For-profit private organization Not-for-profit private organizations (e.g., St. Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation Public sector organizations Academia Individuals
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	Notably: Information about the program is posted on the Transport Canada website We held information sessions to promote the program and engage with potential recipients. We issued a number of calls for proposals.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	0	173,658	1,200,000	1,150,000	831,539	(368,461)
Total contributions	0	1,341,171	13,600,000	32,986,271	5,063,991	(8,536,009)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	0	1,514,829	14,800,000	34,136,271	5,895,531	(8,904,470)
Explanation of variances	For grants: The Abandoned Boats Program received fewer applications than expected in 2018-19. Unspent funds will be allocated to projects next year. For contributions: A few agreements were signed later than planned this fiscal year, while others begin next year. As a result, fewer costs were incurred and reported at the end of the fiscal year than were planned at the beginning of the reporting period Unspent 2018-19 funding will be required next year to meet existing commitments.

Remote Passenger Rail Program

General information
Name of transfer payment program	Remote Passenger Rail Program
Start date	April 1, 2013
End date	June 30, 2021
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through the Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2013-14
Link to department's Program Inventory	Transportation Infrastructure Program
Description	This program provides funding to ensure that safe, reliable, viable and sustainable passenger rail services are provided to certain areas of the country where these services are the only means of surface transportation for remote communities. Funding for both operating and capital projects is provided.
Results Achieved	In 2018-19, the program: Supported two passenger rail services to make sure that remote communities can access the national transportation system, medical services, education, and employment opportunities.
Findings of audits completed in 2018–19	No audit was completed during the reporting year.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2018–19	An evaluation was completed in 2018-19. The evaluation confirmed the need for a surface connection to national transportation systems for Canadians living in remote communities. The program was found to be administered efficiently.
General targeted recipient groups	Passenger rail service operators Railway line owners Aboriginal businesses and groups Provinces, territories and municipalities.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2018–19	Engagement activities included ongoing communication with recipients. As per the agreements, the parties will establish a Committee, which must meet on an annual basis.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2016–17 Actual spending	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Planned spending	2018–19 Total authorities available for use	2018–19 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2018–19 actual minus 2018–19 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	11,191,999	10,030,455	11,200,000	11,200,000	11,694,136	494,136
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	11,191,999	10,030,455	11,200,000	11,200,000	11,694,136	494,136
Explanation of variances	Delays from stakeholder to submit claims in fiscal year 2017-18 created a surplus that was reprofiled in 2018-19.

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