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Details of Transfer Payment Programs
- Transfer Payment Program: Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP)
- Transfer Payment Program: Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP)
- Transfer Payment Program: Community Futures Program
- Transfer Payment Program: Official Languages Minority Communities (OLMCs)
- Transfer Payment Program: Potable Water Program (OPWP)
- Transfer Payment Program: Brantford Greenwich-Mohawk Remediation Project
- Transfer Payment Program: Development Projects for Communities and Businesses – Community Adjustment Fund
- Transfer Payment Program: Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP)
- Transfer Payment Program: Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program in Southern Ontario (RInC)
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP)
Start Date: August 13, 2009
End Date: March 31, 2014
Description: SODP was established as a core program of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario). It builds upon the assets and strengths of communities to create an environment where businesses can thrive, and maximizes southern Ontario's potential to succeed in the knowledge-based economy. Funding under this program is aimed at projects that can stimulate local economies and enhance the growth and competitiveness of local businesses and communities. Seven new Southern Ontario Advantage (SOA) initiatives were created under the umbrella of SODP in 2010. One initiative was launched in April; the remaining six were launched in the fall of 2010:
| Southern Ontario Advantage | Objective(s) |
|---|---|
| People Advantage | |
| Youth STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) | Encourage youth to pursue education and careers in STEM. Improve youth's understanding of the business of science |
| Graduate Enterprise Internship | Develop business and management skills in graduate students/recent graduates of STEM programs to complement their technical skills |
| Scientists and Engineers in Business | Develop improved business and management skills of STEM entrepreneurs in southern Ontario. Improve access to financing and/or business support services needed to successfully launch and manage start-up small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in southern Ontario. |
| Knowledge Advantage | |
| Applied Research and Commercialization Initiative | Encourage greater collaboration between SMEs and post-secondary institutions (PSIs). Accelerate innovation, improve productivity and competitiveness of SMEs. |
| Technology Development Program | Increase investment to bridge the gap between research and development and commercialization of market-driven and "game-changing" technologies. |
| Entrepreneurial Advantage | |
| Investing in Business Innovation | Accelerate the commercialization of new products, processes, and practices. Increase, stimulate and leverage private sector investment. Encourage growth of angel investment funds. |
| Prosperity Advantage | |
| Prosperity Initiative | Increase economic diversification, improved productivity and enhance competitiveness of southern Ontario regions. |
Results Achieved: Communities in southern Ontario are viable and businesses in the region are competitive
| 2008–09 Actual Spending |
2009–10 Actual Spending |
2010–11 Planned Spending |
2010–11 Total Authorities |
2010–11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | n.a. | 43.5 | 176.2 | 159.2 | 72.2 | 104.0 |
| Total Program Activity(ies) | n.a. | n.a. | 176.2 | 159.2 | 72.2 | 104.0 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Funding for SODP was initially allocated evenly over the Agency's five-year mandate, which did not account for the need to staff the Agency, develop programs and build capacity. Given the effort required to create seven new initiatives under SODP (the Southern Ontario Advantage initiatives), these initiatives were not ready to be announced and rolled out until the fall of 2010. As a result, a limited number of 1) applications were received; and 2) agreements put in place before the end of the 2010–11 fiscal year, which accounts for the variance in actual spending. In addition, $17 million from 2010–11 planned spending was transferred to the National Research Council's Industrial Research Assistance Program, which enabled the Agency to further extend its reach to SMEs.
Audit Completed or Planned: No audits relative to this funding have been conducted to date.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation is planned in 2014–15.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP)
Start Date: October 12, 2004
End Date: EODP was renewed for two years in Budget 2011 (to March 31, 2013)
Description: EODP supports the economic development and diversification of rural eastern Ontario communities. The program makes funding available through repayable and non-repayable contribution agreements to businesses and not-for-profit organizations [including Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) and the Eastern Ontario CFDC Network] for activities in six priority areas: innovation and deployment of information and communication technologies, business development, community development, skills development, attraction and retention of youth, and improved access to capital and leveraged capital. Applicant projects are assessed against program criteria and decisions are made by EODP staff, the CFDCs, and the eastern Ontario CFDC network based on local and/or regional needs, priorities and opportunities.
Results Achieved: Communities and businesses in rural eastern Ontario are sustainable and competitive.
| 2008–09 Actual Spending |
2009–10 Actual Spending |
2010–11 Planned Spending |
2010–11 Total Authorities |
2010–11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 0 |
| Total Program Activity(ies) | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 0 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): N.A.
Audit Completed or Planned: No audits relative to this funding have been conducted to date.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation of the EODP was undertaken in 2010–11.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Community Futures Program
Start Date: 1986
End Date: N.A. (ongoing program)
Description: The Community Futures Program supports community economic development and builds the capacity of non-metropolitan communities in Ontario. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario administers and delivers the program within its geographic mandate. The program makes funding available through contribution agreements to Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in Ontario that provide services relating to: strategic community planning; community economic development; business services; and business investment funds.
Results Achieved: Through the Community Futures Program, 2,233 businesses were created, expanded, maintained or strengthened in rural southern Ontario. For every Community Futures dollar invested by the Agency, $1.70 was leveraged.
| 2008–09 Actual Spending |
2009–10 Actual Spending |
2010–11 Planned Spending |
2010–11 Total Authorities |
2010–11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | n.a. | n.a. | 9.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | (2.9) |
| Total Program Activity(ies) | n.a. | n.a. | 9.6 | 12.5 | 12.5 | (2.9) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance between planned and actual spending is a result of the Community Futures program receiving additional ongoing funding. Planned spending was originally based on the funding allocation received from Industry Canada/FedNor when the agency was created. This funding split between Industry Canada and the agency was readjusted and additional funding announced in Budget 2010.
Audit Completed or Planned: None
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation will be conducted in 2014.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Official Languages Minority Communities (OLMCs)
Start Date: June 2009
End Date: March 31, 2013
Description: The OLMC Development program is delivered through the Economic Development Initiative as part of the Government of Canada's Roadmap for Linguistic Duality 2008–2013: Acting for the Future. The Economic Development Initiative is intended to create jobs and economic growth in southern Ontario by providing funding to promote the development of new expertise through innovation, diversification of economic activities, partnerships and increased support of small- and medium-sized businesses in southern Ontario Francophone communities. Contribution agreements with businesses and organizations encourage sustainable growth in OLMCs by focusing on community strategic planning initiatives, incremental project based activities, and business and economic development initiatives that foster economic growth in sectors such as Francophone tourism, cultural, knowledge-based and manufacturing industries.
Results Achieved: Small and medium-sized businesses in official language minority communities have improved access to economic development projects.
| 2008–09 Actual Spending |
2009–10 Actual Spending |
2010–11 Planned Spending |
2010–11 Total Authorities |
2010–11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | n.a. | n.a. | 1.9 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
| Total Program Activity(ies) | n.a. | n.a. | 1.9 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 1.4 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): A significant portion of the variance between planned and actual spending can be explained by the temporary suspension of program delivery. Program elements were redesigned to improve program delivery, including a move to a continuous intake of applications. As a result, only a limited number of applications were received, assessed and approved by the end of 2010–11.
Audit Completed or Planned: No audits are currently planned.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: A results report was conducted in May 2011. A full evaluation is planned for the spring of 2012.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Ontario Potable Water Program1 (OPWP)
Start Date: December 13, 2007
End Date: March 31, 2011
Description: OPWP provides financial assistance in the form of grants to Ontario municipalities that incurred additional costs in the development of their Canada–Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) drinking water projects to meet Ontario drinking water regulations. The program ended on March 31, 2011.
Results Achieved: OPWP supports municipal investments in drinking water projects to meet Ontario drinking water regulations. In this reporting period FedDev Ontario's focus was to close out the program.
| 2008–09 Actual Spending |
2009–10 Actual Spending |
2010–11 Planned Spending |
2010–11 Total Authorities |
2010–11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | 10.4 | 12.0 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 12.2 | 10.3 |
| Total Program Activity(ies) | 10.4 | 12.0 | 22.5 | 22.5 | 12.2 | 10.3 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): A variance of $10.3 million is due to savings in the final costs of the individual projects administered by the program. Total authorities were based on the costing provided by recipients.
Audit Completed or Planned: No audits relative to this funding have been conducted or planned to date.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: There are no planned evaluations for this program.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Brantford Greenwich-Mohawk Remediation Project
Start Date: May 8, 2008
End Date: March 31, 2013
Description: The project provides a total federal grant of $12 million for the remediation of 50 acres of land spread over three sites in Brantford, Ontario. Once remediated, the land will be redeveloped according to a community design plan that has been developed in consultation with the residents of Brantford. The plan includes residential development and some light commercial development with a heritage/cultural component. Funding payments are aligned with the achievement of project milestones.
Results Achieved: The project will result in 50 acres of remediated land in Brantford. Funding payments are aligned with the achievement of project milestones and the project plan has several milestones over the 2008–2012 period. A payment of $404,488 was made to the city in 2008–09.
| 2008–09 Actual Spending |
2009–10 Actual Spending |
2010–11 Planned Spending |
2010–11 Total Authorities |
2010–11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | 0.4 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 10.4 | 0 | 2.3 |
| Total Program Activity(ies) | 0.4 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 10.4 | 0 | 2.3 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Although negotiations were completed during the 2010–11 fiscal year, as of March 31, 2011, the recipient was still in the process of organizing the implementation of the project. The total authorities amount of $10.4 million for 2010–11 has been re-profiled to 2011–12.
Audit Completed or Planned: No audits relative to this funding have been conducted to date.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation is planned for 2011–12.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Development Projects for Communities and Businesses – Community Adjustment Fund
Start Date: June 11, 2009
End Date: March 31, 2011
Description: Projects funded under the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) aim to improve the quality of life in southern Ontario. The Development Projects for Communities and Businesses program delivers short-term, targeted community and business development projects, primarily through the delivery and administration of contribution agreements to communities, not-for-profit organizations and small and medium-sized businesses from the private sector.
Results Achieved: In 2010–11, $123 million was committed for 130 projects to enhance and accelerate community development. Funding was provided for small and medium-sized businesses, social enterprises, communities, post-secondary institutions and aboriginal organizations. The majority of projects were completed by the end-date, however, some infrastructure related projects have been continued into the 2011–12 fiscal year under the Southern Ontario Development Program.
| 2008–09 Actual Spending |
2009–10 Actual Spending |
2010–11 Planned Spending |
2010–11 Total Authorities |
2010–11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | 116.0 | 152.8 | 167.4 | 139.3 | 13.5 | |
| Total Program Activity(ies) | 116.0 | 152.8 | 167.4 | 139.3 | 13.5 |
Comments on Variance: The variance between the planned and the actual spending is due to an additional $42.5 million re-profile provided under supplementary estimates. It also includes a projected re-profile amount of $7.5 million to fiscal 2011–12 for 18 projects continuing under the Southern Ontario Development Program. The remainder of the variance reflects uncommitted funds, lapsed funds, and the completion of projects under budget.
Audit Completed or Planned: The Office of the Auditor General completed Phase I of their audit of selected Economic Action Plan (EAP) programs which included CAF. The objective of the first phase of the audit was to determine whether selected federal entities adequately managed certain programs under Canada's EAP, by ensuring appropriate management practices were implemented and ensuring that recipients were eligible.
Phase II of the OAG audit is underway. The objective of this second phase is to determine whether selected federal entities have adequately monitored and reported on the approved projects. The final report of findings is expected in the fall of 2011.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation of CAF is underway. The objective of the evaluation is to determine the relevance and performance of the program. A report of findings is expected in the fall of 2011.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP)
Start Date: October 25, 2000
End Date: March 31, 2011
Description: COIP provides funding to local governments and public or private-sector corporate bodies for the construction, renewal, expansion or materials enhancement of infrastructure that will contribute to improving the quality of life for Ontarians through investments that enhance the quality of the environment, support long-term economic growth, enhance community infrastructure, and build 21st-century infrastructure through using new approaches and the best technologies. FedDev Ontario delivers the program on behalf of Infrastructure Canada, and in partnership with the Province of Ontario. The program was due to sunset on March 31, 2011.
Results Achieved: COIP supports infrastructure investments in a number of investment categories that improve the quality of life for Ontarians. In this reporting period FedDev Ontario's focus was to close out the program, process payments to recipients, and ensure projects completed construction and final reporting requirements by March 31, 2011. In total, $680.7 million was allocated for the program to over 500 projects.
| 2008–09 Actual Spending |
2009–10 Actual Spending |
2010–11 Planned Spending |
2010–11 Total Authorities |
2010–11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | 11.8 | 6.2 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Total Program Activity(ies) | 11.8 | 6.2 | 0.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Comments on Variance: In order to support the need for project recipients to file their final claims and reach completion, the program received an extension to March 31, 2011, and a re-profile of funds in 2010–11. All funds authorized were expended.
Audit Completed or Planned: There were no audits required or planned in 2010–11.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: There were no evaluations required or planned in 2010–11.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program in Southern Ontario (RInC)
Start Date: May 2009
End Date: October 31, 2011
Description: RInC, launched in May 2009, is a two-year economic stimulus program which was part of Canada's Economic Action Plan. RInC was designed to create jobs and spur construction activity related to recreational infrastructure. In 2010–2011, FedDev Ontario continued to work with the Ontario government to administer and deliver the Ontario portion of RInC. This program supports the renewal and rehabilitation of recreational infrastructure projects in the following categories of investment: arenas, gymnasia, swimming pools, sports fields and courts, parks, fitness trails, bike paths and other multi-purpose recreational facilities.
Results Achieved: The RInC program in Ontario supports the renewal and rehabilitation of 761 recreational infrastructure projects representing a federal investment of $188 million in Ontario. In 2010–11, $121.7 million was paid out to recipients including local and First Nation governments, and non-profit private sector entities. By March 31, 2011, 342 projects were completed, and the program was still awaiting final reports of completion from 417 projects. A total of 230 projects were approved for an extension until October 31, 2011.
| 2008–09 Actual Spending |
2009–10 Actual Spending |
2010–11 Planned Spending |
2010–11 Total Authorities |
2010–11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Contributions | n/a | 30.0 | 94.6 | 161.1 | 121.6 | (27.0) |
| Total Program Activity(ies) | n/a | 30.0 | 94.6 | 161.1 | 121.6 | (27.0) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Despite best efforts by recipients to launch RInC projects immediately in 2009–10, most of the expenditure took place in 2010–11. In addition to the planned spending, $66.5 million was re-profiled from 2009–10 to 2010–11. With the program receiving an extension to October 31, 2011, the variance along with additional funding totaling $35 million has been re-profiled from 2010–11 into 2011–12.
Audit Completed or Planned: EAP audit done in May 2010 included RInC.
Evaluation Completed or Planned: No evaluation is required. A summary report is planned for 2011–12.
1 – The Ontario Potable Water Program (OPWP) was incorrectly labelled as "New Architecture for Infrastructure Support – Building Canada Fund Ontario Potable Water Program (OPWP)". This program is separate from the Building Canada Fund and has been corrected to reflect this. return to text