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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to EcoAction Community Funding Initiative.

Start Date: 1998. The program’s terms and conditions were renewed and approved by the Minister of the Environment on December 1, 2009.

End Date: Terms and conditions apply for the duration of the program, provided an evaluation is completed at least once every five years. The next evaluation scheduled for 2012–2013.

Description: Provides financial support to non-profit organizations to undertake environmental projects that yield positive, measurable results; increases capacity and engagement at the community level; and supports Canadians to take action for the environment.

Strategic Outcome(s): Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations.

Results Achieved: The EcoAction Community Funding delivered 196 projects through contribution agreements in 2010–2011. Of these, 125 were new projects representing a departmental investment of $4.47 million. These projects leveraged $9.1 million in cash and in-kind support, which translates into $2.04 leveraged for every dollar of federal funding with an average of 5.6 partner sectors involved in each project. The program funded 41.4% of project applications received. In support of the 2010 International Year of Biodiversity, 53 biodiversity-related projects were funded for a total of $1.84 million in federal funding. These projects will reduce biodiversity loss, protect wildlife and improve species habitat, and increase urban re-naturalization. Clean water projects to reduce or divert toxic or harmful waste, reduce water consumption or to protect, stabilize or improve shorelines represented 31% of new projects funded for a total of $1.4 million in federal funding. The remaining projects (23%) focused on climate change and clean air initiatives. Approximately 385,000 individuals were engaged in EcoAction projects across Canada, including participants and volunteers.

Program Activity: 1.3 Sustainable Ecosystems
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Contributions	$4.3	$4.46	$5.1	$4.5	$4.1	$1.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Program Activity(ies)	$4.3	$4.46	$5.1	$4.5	$4.1	$1.0

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance in contribution spending is a result of internal reallocation to other departmental priorities ($0.6M) as well as some lapses in projects ($0.4M).

Audit Completed or Planned: Not required.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None in 2010–2011. The next evaluation is planned for 2012–2013.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to support Canada's international commitments.

Start Date: June 1999.

End Date: March 31, 2010.

Description: The objectives of this class contribution are to ensure that Canadian interests are represented in international environmental fora; to sustain and enhance Canada's participation in international multilateral and bilateral environmental organizations, agreements and protocols; to facilitate developing countries' participation in global environmental and sustainable development issues; and to build, strengthen and maintain Canada's linkages with the international community on global environmental and sustainable development issues.

Strategic Outcome(s): Not applicable.

Results Achieved: The results achieved and progress made are reflected through program delivery. This class contribution facilitated access on a national level to existing knowledge tools and methods for making good policy decisions on the environment and health that are appropriate, given the social, cultural and economic contexts.

In June 2010, this program was a part of the Department’s redesign of the class transfer payment programs in order to align with the Department’s revised Program Activity Architecture. Projects that commenced during 2010–2011, including projects between April and June, are reflected under the new programs.

Program Activity:
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0
Total Contributions	$7.3	$10.5	$8.8	$13.8	$0.0	$13.8
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0
Total Program Activity(ies)	$7.3	$10.5	$8.8*	$13.8*	$0.0*	$13.8*
Total Program Activity adjusted*	$7.3	$10.5	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0

* The $8.8M in planned spending, originally stated in the 2010-2011 RPP, was approved under the transfer payment program “Contributions to support Canada's international commitments”.

It is important to note that Environment Canada’s transfer payment programs were redesigned in 2010–2011 mid-year to align with the Department’s revised 2010–2011 Program Activity Architecture (PAA). As a result all funding was allocated to a new class of transfer payments: Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat; Water Resources; Sustainable Ecosystems; Weather and Environmental Service; Substances and Waste Management; and Climate Change and Clean Air, expenditures for which are reported in the Public Accounts.

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Please see note following table.

Audit Completed or Planned: None.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Evaluation of the International Actions Theme of the Clean Air Agenda was published in 2010–2011 and can be found at http://www.ec.gc.ca/doc/ae-ve/2010-2011/1268/COM-1268-eng.doc.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to support environment research and development.

Start Date: June 1999.

End Date: March 31, 2010.

Description: The purpose of this class is to stimulate, increase or improve scientific knowledge and information, and to support the promotion and coordination of research and development in areas that support Environment Canada objectives such as wildlife, toxicology, climate change and atmospheric studies.

Strategic Outcome(s): Not applicable.¹

Results Achieved: Environment Canada funds contributions to support environmental research and development that are aligned with departmental and program priorities. The Department continued ongoing relationships with a number of Canadian universities on a wide variety of initiatives, resulting in increases in knowledge in atmospheric sciences, toxic chemicals, water and the impacts of pollutants on water, as well as wildlife and the impacts of pollutants on wildlife.

Contributing to these organizations enables the Department to leverage its investment in science, technology and monitoring systems, as well as to influence access to other data, science and technology to better serve Canadian interests.

The progress made is reflected through the delivery of Environment Canada programs and results reported in Section II of the 2010–2011 Departmental Performance Report.

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1 See “Comment(s) on Variance(s)” below. This transfer payment program was redesigned in 2010–2011 to align with the Department’s revised 2010–2011 Program Activity Architecture (PAA). The redesign and alignment to the PAA will improve performance measurement and reporting in the 2011–2012 DPR.

Program Activity:
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants		$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0
Total Contributions	$5.7	$8.4	$10.6	$15.4	$1.5	$9.1
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments		$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0
Total Program Activity(ies)	$5.7	$8.4	$10.6*	$15.4*	$1.5*	$9.1*
Total Program Activity adjusted*	$5.7	$8.4	$1.8	$1.8	$1.5	$0.3

* The $10.6M in planned spending, originally stated in the 2010-2011 RPP, was approved under the transfer payment program “Contribution to Support Environmental Research and Development”.

It is important to note that Environment Canada’s transfer payment programs were redesigned in 2010–2011 mid-year to align with the Department’s revised 2010–2011 Program Activity Architecture (PAA). As a result, the “Contribution to Support Environmental Research and Development” program had already been approved and funded for a total of $1.8M.

The remaining $8.8M was allocated to a new class of transfer payments: Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat; Water Resources; Sustainable Ecosystems; Weather and Environmental Service; Substances and Waste Management; and Climate Change and Clean Air, expenditures for which are reported in the Public Accounts.

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Please see note following table.

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to support environmental and sustainable development initiatives.

Start Date: June 1999.

End Date: March 31, 2010.

Description: The objective of this class contribution is to enable Canadian groups, associations and organizations to become actively involved in environmental and sustainable development initiatives, while accommodating regional ecosystem and socio-economic considerations. Contributions enable recipients to plan, manage and complete environmental and sustainable development initiatives at the regional or ecosystem level. This funding also serves to increase awareness and understanding of environmental and sustainable development issues and to encourage environmentally responsible action.

Strategic Outcome(s): Not applicable.²

Results Achieved: Environment Canada funds contributions to support environmental and sustainable development initiatives that are aligned with departmental and program priorities. The contributions facilitate access, on a national level, to existing knowledge, tools and methods for making good decisions on the environment and sustainable development that are appropriate, given the social, cultural and economic contexts.

Through various scientific projects, advances were made on furthering our understanding of how climate change will affect Canada and how Canadians, their businesses and their institutions can adapt to take advantage of the possibilities offered by future climates while reducing their adverse impacts. Other projects have furthered our understanding of the various processes occurring within the atmosphere or between the atmosphere and the surface. In time, these will lead to better forecasts of the weather, climate or air quality. Other projects have furthered the Department's outreach initiatives to increase Canadians' understanding of matters like air quality and the Air Quality Health Index.

The progress made is reflected in the delivery of Environment Canada's programs and results, reported in Section II of the 2010–2011 Departmental Performance Report.

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2 See “Comment(s) on Variance(s)” below. This transfer payment program was redesigned in 2010–2011 to align with the Department’s revised 2010–2011 Program Activity Architecture (PAA). The redesign and alignment to the PAA will improve performance measurement and reporting in the 2011–2012 DPR.

Program Activity:
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants		$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0
Total Contributions	$25.8	$23.0	$22.8	$22.5	$1.1	$21.7
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments		$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0	$0.0
Total Program Activity(ies)	$25.8	$23.0	$22.8*	$22.5*	$1.1*	$21.7*
Total Program Activity adjusted*	$25.8	$23.0	$1.1	$1.1	$1.1	$0.0

* The $22.8M in planned spending, originally stated in the 2010-2011 RPP, was approved under the transfer payment program “Contributions to support environmental and sustainable development initiatives”.

It is important to note that Environment Canada’s transfer payment programs were redesigned in 2010–2011 mid-year to align with the Department’s revised 2010–2011 Program Activity Architecture (PAA). As a result, the “Contributions to support environmental and sustainable development initiatives” program had already been approved and funded for a total of $1.1M.

The remaining $21.7M was allocated to a new class of transfer payments: Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat; Water Resources; Sustainable Ecosystems; Weather and Environmental Service; Substances and Waste Management; and Climate Change and Clean Air, expenditures for which are reported in the Public Accounts.

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Please see note following table.

Audit Completed or Planned: None

Evaluation Completed or Planned: None

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology for the Next-Generation Biofuels Fund™ (NGBF).

Start Date: April 1, 2007.

End Date: September 30, 2027 (the last appropriation by Parliament will be in fiscal year 2014–2015, with the last disbursement by Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) by March 31, 2017).

Description: The $500M NGBF is one of two funds managed by SDTC. It supports the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities for production of next-generation renewable fuels. As sponsoring departments for the federal government, Environment Canada (EC) and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) provide federal oversight to SDTC to ensure it complies with the two funding agreements and the founding legislation. Under the NGBF, SDTC provides grants with conditional repayment terms to eligible recipients for the establishment of facilities that involve both non-conventional technologies and non-traditional feedstocks, and that are built in Canada using representative Canadian feedstock. Selection is based on the potential of the technology (rather than of the plant) for environmental and other benefits (social or economic).

Of the $500M in total funding, $200M is statutory, with the remaining $300M being appropriated funding, to be spread over 7 fiscal years, beginning in 2008–2009 and ending in 2014–2015. The funding is equally divided between EC and NRCan.

While the spending listed below captures the funds transferred from EC to the foundation, the actual planned disbursements to NGBF projects in 2011–2012 are $28.5M. According to the 2011 Corporate Plan, SDTC plans to disburse $200M to NGBF projects between 2012 and 2015.

Strategic Outcome(s): Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized.

Results Achieved: No allocations from NGBF were made in 2010. However, four applications were in the NGBF project assurance process, which is based on best practices used by multinational companies and includes a review by a roster of biofuels experts. SDTC received indications of interest from 5 proponents working towards eligibility for funding. Some 20 high-potential candidates are aligned with promising technology rollouts, while more than 100 companies are being tracked.

Program Activity: 3.2 Climate Change and Clean Air
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	$31.5	$0	$37.5	$37.5	$0	$37.5
Total Contributions
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total Program Activity(ies)	$31.5	$0	$37.5	$37.5	$0	$37.5

*These grants are EC’s portion of the payment made to SDTC based on cash flow statements received from the Foundation. Funding is divided equally between EC and NRCan.

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The $25M that was appropriated by Parliament for NGBF in 2010–2011 was re-profiled forward to 2012–2013. In addition to this $25M, $12.5M for NGBF was previously re-profiled from 2009–2010 to 2010–2011 and again to 2012–2013.

No payments were made to SDTC in 2010–2011. The NGBF had an opening balance of $64.2M, as of December 31, 2009. Accordingly, SDTC had on hand the funds that it had estimated as its requirement for the period January 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011. Actual spending by SDTC was significantly less than its estimates in cash flow statements, because the anticipated payments to projects have been delayed by the proponents (see also “Up-front Multi-year Funding” for SDTC).

Audit Completed or Planned: There was no performance audit in fiscal year 2010–2011, except for the standard financial audit required for the financial data in the annual report. A value-for-money (performance) audit may be conducted by the government at least once every five years.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: There were no evaluations in fiscal year 2010–2011. Three interim evaluations will be performed by an independent third party selected by the Foundation (November 30, 2012; November 30, 2017; and November 30, 2022). A final evaluation is due by September 30, 2027. The federal government may choose to evaluate the foundation at any time to determine whether it is meeting its objectives.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) for Species at Risk.

Start Date: August 20, 2000.

End Date: Program is ongoing. March 2012 is the end date for a portion of HSP funding ($4 M).

Description: The purpose of the HSP is to contribute to the recovery of endangered, threatened and other species of concern, and to prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife. HSP fosters partnerships among organizations interested in the recovery of species at risk and provides funding for implementing activities that protect or conserve habitats for species at risk. It enables non-governmental organizations, landowners, the private sector, Aboriginal organizations, educational institutions, community groups and other levels of government to plan, manage and complete projects that will achieve the program goal.

Strategic Outcome(s): Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations.

Results Achieved: From April 2010 to March 2011, the Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) contributed $12.4 million to 228 projects addressing terrestrial and aquatic species-at-risk issues in all provinces and territories. The HSP directed $42 million (program plus matching funds) to projects addressing both habitat conservation and threat mitigation issues. These stewardship activities benefited more than 300 SARA-listed or COSEWIC-assessed species through increased awareness of species at risk and through the development of strategies, guidelines and practices or the completion of monitoring, surveying and inventorying studies. A total of 2607 landowners participated in conservation activities, leading to the protection of 10 264 ha of habitat through legally binding protection measures and to the protection of an additional 151 104 ha through non-binding protection measures. Nearly 11 486 ha of habitat and 3942 km of shoreline were improved through vegetation planting, exotic species removal and other habitat improvement activities.

Overall, since its inception in 2000, HSP has contributed over $106 million to more than 1800 projects, leveraging an additional $261 million in matching funds from project partners.

Program Activity: 1.1 Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants
Total Contributions	$11.8	$12.1	$13.0	$12.4	$12.0	$1.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total Program Activity(ies)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): As a result of Environment Canada's reallocation to government-wide priorities, the budget was reduced by $606,000. Additional variance results from normal program operational slippage and the withdrawal or cancellation of some projects in the fourth quarter due to delayed approvals, so that final expenditures can vary yearly.

Audit Completed or Planned: N/a.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: N/a.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Initiatives of the Action Plan on Clean Water—Freshwater Programs—Contributions

Start Date: April 1, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2013

Description: The objective of this class contribution is to enable the remediation of contaminated sediment in eight Areas of Concern (AOCs) to fully restore and remove these sites from the list of Great Lakes AOCs, and advance clean-up efforts to restore Lake Winnipeg and Lake Simcoe. Transfer payments made under the program will be in the form of contributions to a broad range of entities to support the remediation of contaminated sediment in Great Lakes AOCs and/or rehabilitation measures that reduce nutrient loads to Lake Winnipeg and Lake Simcoe and their tributaries, including domestic or international non-profit organizations, provincial and municipal governments, regional conservation authorities, Canadian individuals, businesses, post-secondary institutions, First Nations, and Aboriginal organizations and associations.

Strategic Outcome(s): Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations

Results Achieved: Under the Lake Winnipeg Basin Stewardship Fund, a public advisory committee oversaw and provided project funding recommendations for stewardship projects. In 2010–2011, rounds three and four of funding were completed and 19 new projects were funded to reduce pollutants, particularly nutrients loads, in priority areas of the Lake Winnipeg Basin. A list of recommended projects was established and approved for round five (grants and contributions (G&C) spending in 2010–2011 totalling $946,887).

Under the Lake Simcoe Clean-up Fund, in 2010–2011, the processing was completed for rounds five and six proposals, leading to the approval of 43 projects for funding, totalling $8,326,181 over 2010–11 and 2011–2012. This is part of an overall investment of $30 million over five years, which was announced in February 2008 to restore Lake Simcoe. This funding supports projects by federal, provincial and municipal governments, as well as universities, conservation authorities, non-governmental and community organizations, and landowners. The projects contribute to meeting the objectives of reducing rural and urban non-point sources of pollution, rehabilitating priority habitats to restore the health of the aquatic ecosystem and coldwater fishery in Lake Simcoe, and improving information and monitoring for decision makers (G&C spending in 2010–2011 totalling $6.99 million) (62 active projects).

Under the Great Lakes Contaminated Sediment Removal Program, based on the assessment of project status at AOCs, funds were reallocated to future years via the Annual Reference Level Update (ARLU) process. Project initiation for the Randle Reef Contaminated Sediment project in Hamilton Harbour is delayed pending confirmation of local funding. In fiscal year 2010–2011, G&C funding ($25K) was provided for the Niagara River Lyon’s Creek East contaminated sediment management project.

Program Activity: 1.3 Sustainable Ecosystems
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Contributions	$2.1	$6.6	$8.4	$8.4	$8.0	$0.4
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Program Activity(ies)	$2.1	$6.6	$8.4	$8.4	$8.0	$0.4

Comment(s) on Variance(s):

• Lake Winnipeg Stewardship Fund: Total Authorities were originally $706,000 but the 2010–2011 budget reached $956,000 because of reprofiling from a previous year. In fiscal year 2010–2011, expenditures were $946,887.
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• Lake Simcoe: Total Authorities were originally $ 6,892,927 but the 2010–2011 budget reached $7,465,883 because of reprofiling from a previous year of $572,956. In fiscal year 2010–2011, $6.99 million was spent and $375,000 was reprofiled to fiscal year 2011–2012.
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• Great Lakes: Total Authorities in 2010–2011 were originally $5.3M million, followed by reprofiling to future fiscal years and vote transfers between O&M and G&C, leaving $25,000 as planned spending (ARLU 2010–2011) in 2010–2011, which was spent.

Audit Completed or Planned: The Lake Winnipeg Basin Initiative was included in the Monitoring Water Resources Chapter of the 2010 Fall Report of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, Office of the Auditor General.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation of Freshwater Initiatives (Action Plan on Clean Water—Lake Simcoe, Lake Winnipeg, Great Lakes Contaminated Sediment Removal) is being conducted as per the Program Evaluation Plan developed by Environment Canada’s Audit and Evaluation Branch. The report should be available in 2011.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: National Vehicle Scrappage Program – Contributions.

Start Date: April 1, 2007.

End Date: March 31, 2011.

Description: The National Vehicle Scrappage Program is primarily a contribution program that provides funding to a national not-for-profit organization for program delivery and incentives to encourage Canadians to retire their old, high-polluting personal vehicles.

Strategic Outcome(s): Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized.

Results Achieved:

• Just over 70,000 vehicles were retired, resulting in an estimated reduction of 2,550 tonnes of smog-forming emissions.
• Canadians in every province were offered one of a selection of rewards for retiring their older vehicles, including $300 cash, free transit passes, bicycle rebates and car-sharing memberships. Cash was the most popular reward, selected by 92% of participants. In addition, vehicle manufacturers continued to offer vehicle rebates, ranging in value from $500 to $3,000 on the purchase of one of their new vehicles.
• The program was successfully promoted through outreach activities, national advertising, public relations initiatives, and a public awareness campaign on buses and bus shelters.
• 348 vehicle recyclers were audited for adherence with the code of practice for vehicle recycling and only 3% of these recyclers failed this audit and had to leave the program.

Program Activity: 3.2 Climate Change and Clean Air
($ millions)

	Actual Spending 2008-2009	Actual Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011	Total Authorities 2010-2011	Actual Spending 2010-2011	Variance(s)
Total Grants	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Contributions	$4.6	$25.8	$41.2	$41.2	$28.8	$12.4
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Program Activity(ies)	$4.6	$25.8	$41.2	$41.2	$28.8	$12.4

Comment(s) on Variance(s): $11.2M in contribution funding that was not going to be spent by the National Vehicle Scrappage Program was reallocated to unfunded departmental priorities with the consent of the Minister and Treasury Board Secretariat. Treasury Board Secretariat approved a $1.2M re-profiling request to allow the program to complete the processing of all vehicles retired and to wrap up its activities in 2011–2012.

Audit Completed or Planned: Third-party recipient audit of financial report until September 2009. The final report was completed in July 2011.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Third-party program evaluation to be completed by July 2011.