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 | 2005–2006 |
| Link to department's Program Inventory |
CR 3: Efficient Transportation System - Supports efficient market access to products through investment in Canada's trade corridors; adopts rules to ensure Canadian air travellers have sufficient choice and increased service; and manages transportation assets to ensure value for Canadians. Program Inventory: Transportation Infrastructure |
| Description |
The grant to the Province of British Columbia gives financial assistance to provide ferry services in the waters of the province as part of a federal obligation to provide transportation links to the national transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of British Columbia. |
| Expected results |
The grant is expected to result in transportation links to the national surface transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of British Columbia. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | 2016–2017 |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Continuation |
| Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation | Under consideration in the 5-year plan |
| General targeted recipient groups |
Provinces and Territories - Province of British Columbia |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients |
There are no provisions that require the recipient to provide financial or performance information to federal government as per the terms of the agreement. |
Planning Information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | Forecast spending 2017–2018 | Planned spending | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2019 | 2019–2020 | 2020–2021 | ||
| Total grants | 29,784,793 | 30,488,126 | 30,488,126 | 30,488,126 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 29,784,793 | 30,488,126 | 30,488,126 | 30,488,126 |