Name of transfer payment program: Remote Passenger Rail Program
Start date: April 1, 2013
End date: March 31, 2018
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.
Strategic outcome: An efficient transportation system
Results achieved: Funding for capital projects for ongoing railway rehabilitation and equipment purchases was provided to Keewatin Railway Company and Tshiuetin Transportation Inc. to ensure continued safety and reliability of their passenger rail lines. Funding was also provided to Algoma Central Railway and Tshiuetin Transportation Inc. for operating expenditures related to their respective passenger rail services.
| 2011-12
Actual spending |
2012-13
Actual spending |
2013-14
Planned spending |
2013-14
Total authorities |
2013-14
Actual spending |
Variance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total contributions | 14.6 | 13.9 | 0.0 | 13.4 | 12.8 | -12.8 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total program | 14.6 | 13.9 | 0.0 | 13.4 | 12.8 | -12.8 |
Comments on variance: Planned spending for 2013-14 was originally $0 as the $13.4 million in funding provided through Budget 2013 had not yet been announced. The variance between the actual spending of $12.8 million and the total authority of $13.4 million is due to less than expected capital expenditures under Tshiuetin Transportation’s railway rehabilitation work. Due to construction delays, Tshiuetin was not able to complete all planned capital projects.
Audits completed or planned: not applicable
Evaluations completed or planned: 2015–16
Engagement of applicants and recipients: Ongoing communication with recipients.