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Details of Transfer Payment Programs
Infrastructure Canada manages the following Transfer Payment Programs[1]:
- Contributions under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF);
- Contributions under the Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF);
- Contributions under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF);
- Transfer Payments under the Gas Tax Fund (GTF);
- Transfer Payments under the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund Program (PT Base Fund);
- Contributions under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component (BCF-CC);
- Contributions under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC);
- Contributions under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up (BCF-CC Top-Up);
- Building Canada Fund-Strategic Research and Strategic Partnership;
- Building Canada Fund-Feasibility and Planning Studies;
- Contributions under the Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF);
- Contributions under the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF); and
- Contributions under the Support for the G8 Summit 2010.
As prescribed by the Policy on Transfer Payments, as of June 30, 2009 the summary of the Three-Year Plan for Transfer Payment Programs is available at: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/tpp-ppt/index-eng.html.
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2003-04
3. End Date: 2012-13
4. Description: Provides funding for projects in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth and enhancing the quality of life of Canadians. The CSIF leverages additional contributions from other partners by providing up to 50 percent funding for eligible projects.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: In 2010-11 Infrastructure Canada collaborated with Federal Delivery Partners and project recipients to pursue the implementation of the projects funded under the CSIF. During 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada completed six projects and provided funding to 35 projects already underway.
13. Program Activity: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$505.4 |
$419.6 |
$523.7 |
$689.5 |
$335.3 |
$354.2 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$505.4 |
$419.6 |
$523.7 |
$689.5 |
$335.3 |
$354.2 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The large and complex nature of CSIF projects makes them more vulnerable to experience unforeseen delays during their construction. In 2010-11, a number of CSIF projects encountered delays due to lengthier environmental processes, inclement weather, as well as acquisition issues and other construction-related reasons. Therefore, the amount of funding claimed by recipients for a number of projects has been significantly lower than forecasted. This has translated into variances between the total authorities and the actual amount of funding spent under the program during the fiscal year.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: The Management Control Framework Audit of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund was completed in 2007-08. Please refer to this website for details: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/ia-vi/mcf-finrep-ccg-rapfin-eng.html. There are currently no new audits planned.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: A joint formative evaluation of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Border Infrastructure Fund was completed in 2009. Please refer to the web site for more information: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/eval/20090205csifbif-fcisfif-eng.html. A joint evaluation of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Border Infrastructure Fund is planned, and is expected to be completed in 2012-13.
Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Border Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2003-04
3. End Date: 2013-14
4. Description: Provides funding for investments in physical infrastructure, transportation system infrastructure, and improved analytical capacity at surface border crossings. The fund provides up to 50 percent federal funding.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: In 2010-11 Infrastructure Canada continued to work closely with Transport Canada to provide federal funding in support of infrastructure projects at border crossing under the Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF). During 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada spent $67.8 million in support of $135.6 million in eligible infrastructure costs by funding partners.
13. Program Activity: Border Infrastructure Fund.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$81.1 |
$80.8 |
$50.0 |
$69.3 |
$67.8 |
$1.5 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$81.1 |
$80.8 |
$50.0 |
$69.3 |
$67.8 |
$1.5 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Variances encountered during the period are not significant and reflect the normal contingency reserves that are considered for large and complex infrastructure projects.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: The Management Control Framework Audit of the Border Infrastructure Fund was completed in 2007-08. Please refer to this web site for details: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/ia-vi/mcf-finrep-ccg-rapfin-eng.html. There are currently no new audits planned.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: A joint formative evaluation of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Border Infrastructure Fund was completed in 2009. Please refer to the web site for more information: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/eval/20090205csifbif-fcisfif-eng.html. A joint evaluation of the Border Infrastructure Fund and the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund is planned, and is expected to be completed in 2012-13.
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Base Fund
2. Start Date: 2004-05
3. End Date: 2013-14
4. Description: Provides funding for small-scale, municipal infrastructure projects designed to promote and improve quality of life in both urban and rural communities. For most projects, the MRIF provides up to one-third federal funding for eligible projects.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: n 2010-11 Infrastructure Canada collaborated with Federal Delivery Partners, provinces and territories to pursue the implementation of projects funded under the MRIF. Although no new projects were approved in 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada spent $146 million of federal funding on projects under the MRIF, supporting over $292 million in eligible infrastructure costs by funding partners. In addition, 101 MRIF projects were completed during 2010-11 throughout Canada, of which 39 percent were water or wastewater projects.
13. Program Activity: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Base Fund.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$220.3 |
$221.2 |
$122.5 |
$306.7 |
$146.1 |
$160.6 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$220.3 |
$221.2 |
$122.5 |
$306.7 |
$146.1 |
$160.6 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Construction delays, such as inclement weather, geological challenges, technical and other construction-related complexities prevented several proponents from meeting their project schedule. As a result, variances were encountered between actual and forecasted spending at the program level.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: An Assurance Audit of the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund was completed in 2010-11, and the audit report was approved by the Deputy Minister on January 25, 2011.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: A joint evaluation of the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund and the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component is planned, and is expected to be completed in 2013-14.
Gas Tax Fund (GTF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Gas Tax Fund
2. Start Date: 2005-06
3. End Date: Ongoing
4. Description: Through provincial and other agreements, the Gas Tax Fund provides municipalities with predictable and long-term funding, coupled with local decision-making, to enable municipalities to build and rehabilitate public infrastructure that achieves environmental outcomes. GTF was launched in 2005-06 and extended in Budget 2007 as part of the Building Canada Plan. Through Budget 2011 the government committed to legislate the $2 billion per year under this program on a permanent basis.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Provinces, territories, and municipalities have federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities.
6. Results Achieved: In 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada collaborated with provinces and territories to ensure that recipients have access to stable and predictable funding to build and improve infrastructure. In support of the Economic Action Plan, the department accelerated the second and final payment of $869.4 million helping municipalities to take better advantage of the second spring and summer construction seasons.
13. Program Activity: Gas Tax Fund.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
$984.8 |
$1,872.4 | $2,001.8 |
$2,104.4 |
$1,751.0 |
$353.4 |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$984.8 |
$1,872.4 |
$2,001.8 |
$2,104.4 |
$1,751.0 |
$353.4 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Two jurisdictions, accounting for ten percent of all municipal recipients, representing eight percent of federal funding under the GTF, did not receive their annual Gas Tax transfers due to outstanding Annual Expenditure Reports, in accordance with conditions set out in the Gas Tax Fund Agreements. Of the two jurisdictions affected, one has received its allocations in early 2011-12, while important progress is being made with the final jurisdiction.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: An Assurance Audit of the Gas Tax Fund Management Control Framework was completed in June 2009. Please refer to this web site for details: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/ia-vi/gtf-fte-eng.html. There are currently no new audits planned.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: A joint National Summative Evaluation of the Gas Tax Fund (GTF) and the Public Transit Fund (PTF) was completed in August 2009. Please refer to this web site for details: http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/eval/nse-esn/nse-esn-eng.html. An evaluation of the Gas Tax Fund is planned, and is expected to be completed in 2012-13.
Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund (PT-Base Fund)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund
2. Start Date: 2007-08
3. End Date: 2013-14
4. Description: Provides funding ($175 million per jurisdiction over the life of the program) to provinces and territories for infrastructure priorities identified in each jurisdiction’s Capital Plan. In addition, over $26 million in per capita funding under the Building Canada Fund for the three territories is managed under this fund. The PT Base Fund was mostly designed to contribute towards the restoration of fiscal balance, particularly for smaller jurisdictions. Under the Economic Action Plan, jurisdictions could choose to accelerate their PT Base funding to focus on initiatives that could begin construction over fiscal years 2009-10 and 2010-11.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Provinces, territories, and municipalities have federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities.
6. Results Achieved: In 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada continued to focus on providing timely, accelerated funding to the jurisdictions that opted to accelerate their funding under the PT Base Fund. At the same time, the department continued to work with those jurisdictions that chose to remain under the original terms of the program. Overall, over $437 million of federal funding was spent on infrastructure under this program in 2010-11. The department leveraged nearly $424 million in additional funding from provinces, territories and other funders, bringing the total value of initiatives approved under this fund in 2010-11 to almost $799 million. The department also negotiated and signed the last remaining Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund Agreement.
13. Program Activity: Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
$390.6 |
$671.9 | $589.8 |
$507.9 |
$437.3 |
$70.6 |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$390.6 |
$671.9 |
$589.8 |
$507.9 |
$437.3 |
$70.6 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Under the PT Base Fund, the Government of Canada’s flow of funding to the provinces and territories is subject to the submission and federal acceptance of Annual Capital Plans and Expenditure Reports. Actual spending was lower than planned in fiscal year 2010-11 due to delays in submitting and approving these Annual Capital Plans and Expenditure Reports, as well as delays in the signing of a funding agreement in one jurisdiction (which was signed in late 2010-11).
17. Audit Completed or Planned: A Program Change Analysis Internal Audit of the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Funding Initiative (Acceleration) was completed in 2010-11, and the results presented to the Departmental Audit Committee (DAC) for discussion/information on June 28, 2010.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation of the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund is planned, and is expected to be completed in 2011-12.
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component (BCF-CC)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component.
2. Start Date: 2008-09
3. End Date: 2016-17
4. Description: Provides funding to address the unique infrastructure pressures facing smaller communities focusing on project investments in communities with populations of less than 100,000. The BCF-CC leverages additional contributions from other partners by normally limiting the maximum federal share for funded projects to one-third, with matching contributions from both the provinces and municipalities.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: In 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada collaborated with Federal Delivery Partners and provinces to advance the project selection for the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component (BCF-CC), and signed a Service Level Agreement with its Federal Delivery Partners in August 2010. During 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada completed 160 projects and provided funding to 560 projects already underway.
13. Program Activity: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$0.8 |
$99.8 |
$262.6 |
$328.3 |
223.5 |
$104.7 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$0.8 |
$99.8 |
$262.6 |
$328.3 |
223.5 |
$104.7 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending lags behind forecasted amount due to a number of factors including:
- Approval Delays
- Forecasts are typically provided before all approvals are secured
- Negotiation of Contribution Agreements (without signed agreement claims cannot be paid)
- Inclement weather, limited supply of contractors/skilled workers
- Failure of recipients to submit invoices
- Differences in fiscal cycle between the federal, provincial and municipal governments
Moving forward, Infrastructure Canada is placing a greater emphasis on financial management and program ownership of forecasts and expenditures. Starting in 2011-12, INFC is implementing a Financial Management Action Plan aimed at reducing this historical trend of program spending lagging so significantly behind target forecasts.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: An Assurance Engagement Internal Audit was planned for 2010-2011, and is currently underway/ongoing in 2011-12.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation of the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component is planned, and is expected to be completed in 2013-14.
Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component
2. Start Date: 2008-09
3. End Date: 2016-17
4. Description: Targets larger infrastructure projects of national and regional significance. At least two-thirds of the funding is targeted to national priorities: water, wastewater, public transit, the core National Highway System, and green energy. By providing federal funding on a cost-shared basis, it leverages additional contributions from other partners to promote increased investment in large infrastructure projects.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: With the streamlining of the federal review process, in 2009-10, program funding was almost completely committed in six of the ten provinces (90% – 100% committed), and at least 70 percent of every province’s allocation was committed. In 2010-11, more than $863 million in federal funding was committed for 21 BCF-MIC projects worth $3.5 billion, leveraging funding commitments of over $2.6 billion.
13. Program Activity: Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$55.4 |
$194.8 |
$950.3 |
$1,154.8 |
$403.8 |
$751.1 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$55.4 |
$194.8 |
$950.3 |
$1,154.8 |
$403.8 |
$751.1 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Proponents have experienced delays for a variety of reasons in finalizing plans for projects and starting construction. In addition, there have been a number of delays in the negotiation of contribution agreements. Until contribution agreements are signed, and proponents incur eligible costs related to project activity, the Government of Canada cannot make any payments.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: A Program Change Analysis Internal Audit of the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC) was completed in 2010-11, and the results presented to the Departmental Audit Committee (DAC) for discussion/information on June 14, 2011.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation of the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component is planned, and is expected to be completed in 2015-16.
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up (BCF-CC Top-Up)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up
2. Start Date: 2008-09
3. End Date: 2010-11
4. Description: Provides additional funding in the amount of $500 million (added to the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component) to fund additional infrastructure projects in communities with populations of less than 100,000. All Building Canada Fund-Communities Component funding had to be committed in order to access Top-Up funding.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Construction-ready infrastructure projects are provided with federal funding support.
6. Results Achieved: In 2010-11 Infrastructure Canada collaborated with Federal Delivery Partners, provinces and municipalities to complete the project selection for the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top- Up (BCF-CC Top-Up). As part of the Economic Action Plan, this fund provided needed stimulus to Canada’s economy, accelerated infrastructure projects in small communities, and amended Contribution Agreements to account for the project construction deadline extension from March 31, 2011 to October 31, 2011. During 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada re-allocated $1.5 million in federal funds to nine new projects, leveraging $3 million in infrastructure investment.
13. Program Activity: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$0 |
$30.0 |
$385.2 |
$470.0 |
$303.5 |
$166.5 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$0 |
$30.0 |
$385.2 |
$470.0 |
$303.5 |
$166.5 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Construction delays, such as inclement weather, geological challenges, technical and other construction-related complexities prevented several proponents from meeting their project completion dates. Consequently, the additional seven months of construction not only realized project cost-saving by delaying work initially planned for winter months, but also allowed Infrastructure Canada to re-allocate these savings to a few additional projects, further meeting the needs of Canadian communities. As a result, proponents re-focused their resources towards completing construction during the extension period and submitting their final invoices in the 2011-12 fiscal year.
17. Audit completed or planned: A Program Change Analysis Internal Audit of the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up (BCF-CC Top-Up) for the top-up and acceleration funding was completed in 2010-11, and the results presented to the Departmental Audit Committee (DAC) for discussion/information on April 8, 2010.
18. Evaluation completed or planned: A Cluster Evaluation that includes the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up, and the National Trails Coalition Fund is ongoing, and is expected to be completed in November 2011.
Building Canada Fund-Strategic Research and Strategic Partnership
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Strategic Research and Strategic Partnership
2. Start Date: 2008-09
3. End Date: 2016-17
4. Description: To strengthen the information base for decision-making, support long-term solutions and sustainability, and support innovation and efficiency.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: Not applicable, as the program was not launched given the department’s general focus on the delivery of the EAP and related initiatives.
13. Program Activity: Economic Analysis and Research.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11[2] |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$0 |
$0 |
$4.5 |
$4.5 |
See Footnote 2 |
$4.5 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$0 |
$0 |
$4.5 |
$4.5 |
See Footnote 2 |
$4.5 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not applicable.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: There are currently no audits planned for the period of 2010 to 2013.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: To be determined.
Building Canada Fund-Feasibility and Planning Studies
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Feasibility and Planning Studies
2. Start Date: 2008-09
3. End Date: 2016-17
4. Description: To support feasibility and planning studies on public infrastructure projects and issues.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: Infrastructure Canada funded one feasibility study under the Feasibility and Planning Studies program.
13. Program Activity: Economic Analysis and Research.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$0 |
$0 |
$6.7 |
$6.7 |
$0.1 |
$6.6 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$0 |
$0 |
$6.7 |
$6.7 |
$0.1 |
$6.6 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): To date, one feasibility study has been funded. The Economic Action Plan greatly accelerated decision-making by all partners, with a focus on jointly funded projects that were known to be construction ready, and able to contribute to job creation. As a result, the requirement for feasibility studies was greatly reduced.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: There are currently no audits planned for the period of 2010 to 2013.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: To be determined.
Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Green Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2009-10
3. End Date: 2013-14
4. Description: Provides funding over five years for infrastructure projects that promote cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and cleaner water. The Green Infrastructure Fund provides up to 50 percent of eligible project costs to promote increased funding of infrastructure investment in support of a more sustainable economy.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.
6. Results Achieved: In 2010-11, a total of nearly $116 million was committed in support of projects under the Green Infrastructure Fund and an additional $170 million was transferred to other departments for high-priority initiatives, for a total of $286 million. Since the program launch in 2009, over $617 million had been committed in support of 17 large-scale infrastructure projects of regional significance under the Green Infrastructure Fund.
13. Program Activity: Green Infrastructure Fund.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$0 |
$5.2 |
$386.3 |
$233.3 |
$33.5 |
$199.8 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$0 |
$5.2 |
$386.3 |
$233.3 |
$33.5 |
$199.8 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): In 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada focused on the transition of the fund from start up to project approval and the negotiation of funding agreements. While ten projects, representing a total of $358 million in committed federal funding, are currently underway, the majority of these projects have yet to incur significant construction costs.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: A Preliminary Survey for Review of the Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF) was completed in 2010-11, and the results presented to the Departmental Audit Committee (DAC) for discussion/information on April 8, 2010.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation of the Green Infrastructure Fund is planned, and is expected to be completed in 2014-15.
Infrastructure Stimulus Fund (ISF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Infrastructure Stimulus Fund
2. Start Date: 2009-10
3. End Date: 2010-11
4. Description: The ISF was intended to accelerate and increase the number of provincial, territorial, municipal and some not-for-profit infrastructure projects. ISF focuses on the rehabilitation of existing assets and new infrastructure that is construction-ready and can be substantially completed by October 31, 2011. By providing up to 50 percent federal funding to projects, the ISF leverages funding from other partners, generating a much greater overall effect to the Canadian economy through infrastructure spending.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Construction-ready infrastructure projects are provided with federal funding support.
6. Results Achieved: As part of the Economic Action Plan, in 2010-11, the ISF provided needed stimulus to Canada’s economy. The completion date for ISF projects was extended from March 31, 2011 to October 31, 2011, allowing for one more construction season to complete projects without incurring additional government spending. In 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada re-allocated $184.3 million in federal funds to projects, leveraging $270 million in infrastructure investment. The funding commitments reflect Infrastructure Canada’s ability to reinvest funds resulting from project cancellations or cost savings realized by proponents.
13. Program Activity: Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$0 |
$490.7 |
$2,862.8 |
$3,268.5 |
$2,476.8 |
$791.7 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$0 |
$490.7 |
$2,862.8 |
$3,268.5 |
$2,476.8 |
$791.7 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): Construction delays, such as inclement weather, geological challenges, technical difficulties and other construction-related complexities, prevented several proponents from meeting their project completion dates. Consequently, the additional seven months of construction not only realized project cost-savings by delaying work initially planned for winter months, but also allowed Infrastructure Canada to re-allocate these savings to additional projects, further meeting the needs of Canadian communities. As a result, proponents re-focused their resources towards completing construction during the extension period and submitting their final invoices in the 2011-12 fiscal year.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: A first compliance audit was completed and a second portion of the compliance audit is underway. The completed report should be available in winter 2012. Infrastructure Canada will focus oversight on projects deemed to be high or medium risk during the extension period.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: A Cluster Evaluation that includes the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up, and the National Trails Coalition Fund is ongoing, and is expected to be completed in November 2011.
Support for the G8 Summit 2010
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Support for the G8 Summit 2010
2. Start Date: 2009-10
3. End Date: 2010-11
4. Description: This program provides funding for infrastructure projects that support the hosting of the G8 Summit in June 2010 in Huntsville, Ontario, and provides a legacy to help compensate local communities and residents as a result of hosting the Summit. The program provides $45.7 million to contribute to a safe, secure and successful hosting of the Summit. The maximum share of federal funding is up to one hundred percent (100%) of total eligible costs.
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Construction-ready infrastructure projects are provided with federal funding support.
6. Results Achieved: G8 funding investments were used for an airport, media centre, and to rehabilitate roads and sidewalks, to improve signage and lighting, to update streetscape furniture, and for improvements to public parks. In 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada paid $4.6 million towards eligible project costs, and 17 contribution agreement amendments were signed with municipal and provincial partners. All 32 projects were substantially completed by June 25, 2010, in advance of the June 2010 G8 Summit.
13. Program Activity: Support for the G8 Summit 2010.
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7. Actual Spending 2008-09 |
8. Actual Spending 2009-10 |
9. Planned Spending 2010-11 |
10. Total Authorities 2010-11 |
11. Actual Spending 2010-11 |
12. Variance(s) |
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14. Total Grants |
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14. Total Contributions |
$0 |
$40.6 |
$9.4 |
$9.4 |
$4.6 |
$4.9 |
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14. Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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15. Total Program Activity |
$0 |
$40.6 |
$9.4 |
$9.4 |
$4.6 |
$4.9 |
16. Comment(s) on Variance(s): The $50 million fund was not fully allocated. The bulk of the variance represents the amount that was not allocated to projects; a small portion represents cost savings from projects that came in under budget.
17. Audit Completed or Planned: A Review of the G8 Legacy Fund was completed in 2010-11, and the results presented to the Departmental Audit Committee (DAC) for discussion/information on January 26, 2011.
18. Evaluation Completed or Planned: The G8 program is a two-year specifically targeted program, and as such, an evaluation is not required.
[1] Allocations for Transfer Payment Programs include Contributions only, and do not include Operating and Maintenance (O&M).
[2] There was no Actual Spending 2010-11, as the program has not yet been launched.