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Horizontal Initiatives

• Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF)
• Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)
• Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)
• Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP)
• Building Canada Fund (BCF)

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Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF)

 

1. Name of Horizontal Initiative:  Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

2. Name of Lead Department(s):  Infrastructure Canada

3. Lead Department Program Activity:  Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

4. Start Date:  2003-04

5. End Date:  2012-13

6. Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date):  $4.3 Billion^[1]

7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):

The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund, which received funding in the 2001 and 2003 federal budgets, is a cost-shared contribution program for strategic infrastructure projects.  To date, funding has been approved to support 76 projects.

Investments are directed to projects of major national and regional significance and are to be made in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth and supporting an enhanced quality of life for Canadians.  The CSIF is delivered through negotiated agreements with provincial, territorial or local governments, private partners or non-governmental organizations.  Contribution agreements are tailored based on the project requirements.

The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Act outlines the prime categories of investments in projects that involve fixed capital assets that are used or operated for the benefit of the public.  The categories eligible under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund are:

• Highway and Rail Infrastructure;
• Local Transportation Infrastructure;
• Tourism or Urban Development Infrastructure;
• Water or Sewage Infrastructure; and
• Other categories approved by regulation, e.g. Advanced Telecommunications and High-Speed Broadband, Northern Infrastructure.

8. Shared Outcome(s):

The overall planned results Infrastructure Canada expects to achieve through CSIF are to invest in projects which:

• facilitate the movement of goods and people on Canada’s National Highway System for the purposes of increasing the productivity, economic efficiency, and safety of Canada’s surface transportation system;
• facilitate the safe and efficient movement of goods and people, ease congestion, or reduce greenhouse gases and airborne pollutants;
• ensure that tourism continues to contribute to the economic well-being of Canadians and to serve as a bridge between Canada and the world;
• ensure that drinking water is safe, clean and reliable at drinking water facilities, and ensure sustainable treatment of wastewater; and expand broadband networks in Canada.

9. Governance Structure(s):

All CSIF projects are selected under the authority of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.  Prior to selecting projects, the Minister consults other Ministers who have an interest in the region or in the substantive project area.  After project selection, Treasury Board approval is sought for each contribution.  At the same time, incremental operating funds required for project oversight and management by the implementing departments/agencies are identified and sought in the Treasury Board submission.

The fund is delivered in partnership involving primarily three sets of key collaborators:

1. Infrastructure Canada:  As the coordinating and funding agent for the contribution, Infrastructure Canada is responsible for project review, selection, approval, public announcements, environmental assessment in some cases, and program evaluation.  It leads the negotiation of contribution agreements with each of the funding recipients.  It also develops, in coordination with the implementing department/agency, the submission to Treasury Board for the approval of funds.  To monitor activities and milestones throughout the project life cycle, an Infrastructure Canada representative will sit on the project’s Agreement Steering Committee usually as the federal co-chair, except for transportation projects where Transport Canada is the lead.
2. An implementing department/agency: Infrastructure Canada’s relationship with each implementing department or agency varies with the capacity and the complexity of the project.  Responsibilities are also negotiated specifically for each project.  The implementing department/agency may provide technical assistance in the analysis of the business case, determining the costs and benefits to be realized, and providing advice on the development of the contribution agreement and Treasury Board submission.  The implementing department/agency will support implementation of CSIF projects in a manner that upholds federal due diligence in such areas as overseeing the implementation of mitigation measures identified in the environmental assessment, assessing the eligibility and reasonability of project costs, providing information pertaining to cash flow and budget, approving claims, making payments, and conducting audits and evaluation of projects.  The implementing department/agency is normally represented on the project’s Agreement Steering Committee.  The implementing department/agency also ensures adherence to information management requirements, including the use of the Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure, which captures, monitors and reports on project information. The implementing department/agency also provides communication support.
3. The funding recipient:  The recipient may be a provincial, territorial, or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization, or a combination thereof.  Once the project has been selected, Infrastructure Canada or Transport Canada leads the negotiations to develop a contribution agreement.  The funding recipient is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed as per the Terms and Conditions of the Contribution Agreement.

10. Performance Highlights:

• In 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada continued to manage the federal contributions under the fund to support the construction, renewal and enhancement of public infrastructure;
• Obtained assurance that the construction work of projects under the fund are completed; and
• Continued to manage the program at the federal level in a collaborative fashion, in cooperation with the respective Federal Delivery Partners.

 

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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
1. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)	PA1	A.	$158.2 Million	$18.7 Million	$10.9 Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency will continue to co-manage approximately 11 projects still underway across the four Atlantic provinces.  The construction of three new wastewater treatment plants in Halifax, Dartmouth and Herring Cove, which are designed to eliminate the flow of raw sewage into the Halifax Harbour and is supported by a federal contribution of $60 million, is scheduled to be completed during the 2010-11 fiscal year.	Infrastructure Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency completed two projects during the fiscal year 2010-11. One of these projects is the wastewater treatment plant in Nova Scotia comprised of a wastewater collection system, including 19 combined sewer outflows, seven pumping stations, a 1.1km tunnel under downtown Halifax, 16 km of interceptor piping and forcemains, outfalls, diffusers and access roads, in addition to the design and construction of wastewater treatment facilities in Halifax, Dartmouth and Herring Cove.  The new facilities utilize advanced-primary wastewater treatment technology to remove up to 70 percent of suspended solids from the wastewater and eliminate the flow of raw sewage into the Halifax Harbour.  All eligible costs were incurred prior to March 31, 2010 and final certificates of substantial completion were issued during the 2010-11 fiscal year.  Federal share is $60 million.  A $6 million holdback remains to be released upon completion of the reporting and audit requirements, payable from a PAYE set up for that purpose.
Total			$158.2 Million	$18.7 Million	$10.9 Million
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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
2. Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec	PA1	A.	$144.2 Million	$33.7 Million	$19.3 Million	Several co-managed projects are ongoing in the Province of Quebec.  The sanitary drainage and river bank re-naturalization of the Rivière St-Charles, which is designed to minimize future wastewater overflows and to recreate a more natural riverbank habitat, and is supported by a federal contribution of $36.5 million, is scheduled to be completed during the 2010-11 fiscal year.	Infrastructure Canada and the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec completed one project during the fiscal year 2010-11.  This project is the sanitary drainage and river bank re-naturalization of the Rivière St-Charles with a federal contribution of $36.5 million, leveraging an additional $47.3 million from funding partners.
Total			$144.2 Million	$33.7 Million	$19.3 Million
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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
3. Western Economic Diversification (WED)	PA1	A.	$656.1 Million	$54.0 Million	$24.9 Million	Approximately 15 co-managed projects are ongoing across the Provinces of Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.  Work on enhancing the Manitoba Floodway, which is designed to increase flood protection for the City of Winnipeg and includes a federal contribution of $332.5 million, is scheduled for completion in 2010-11.  Work on the development and upgrading of water treatment and regional distribution facilities in rural Saskatchewan, which involves a federal contribution of $27.3 million, is also scheduled for completion in the regions of Caronport and La Ronge.	To date, Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Diversification have completed four CSIF projects; three in Saskatchewan (SK South Downtown, Regina Exhibition and Wascana Lake) and one in British Columbia, namely the Vancouver Convention Centre.  At the beginning of fiscal year 2011-12, three projects remain underway.  One of these is the Saskatchewan Regional Rural Water Supply System composed of four smaller components, supported by total federal contribution of $27.3 million.  One of the components (La Ronge) was completed in fiscal year 2010-11, with the federal share of $4.2 million.  Construction is underway for the remaining three components (Water Waste Pipeline, Saskatchewan Landing and Caron-Mortlach), supported by a total federal contribution of $23.1 million.
Total			$656.1 Million	$54.0 Million	$24.9 Million
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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
4. Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)	PA1	A.	$288.0 Million	$48.5 Million	$51.7 Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) will continue to co-manage several ongoing projects in the Province of Ontario.  The re-development of the former Don Valley Brick Works Site in Toronto, Ontario into a multi-use, multi-component building complex that will serve as an environmental education and community-focused centre, is scheduled for completion in the spring of 2011.  The work is supported by a federal contribution of $20 million.	Infrastructure Canada and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario completed four projects during the fiscal year 2010-11.  One of these is Evergreen at the Brick Works Project, supported by a federal share of $20 million. This project includes a 16-hectare park with the Weston Quarry Garden, wetlands, hiking trails, wildflower meadows, and 15 heritage buildings, all  aimed at increasing environmental awareness, stimulating creativity and innovation, while improving the quality of life and economic development in Canada’s communities.
Total			$288.0 Million	$48.5 Million	$51.7 Million
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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
5. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)	PA1	A.	$41.1 Million	$2.3 Million	$8.1 Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) will continue to co-manage several projects across the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.  An example of this work is the urban development initiatives underway to upgrade the function and appearance of the waterfronts in Whitehorse and Carcross, which is supported by a federal contribution of $11 million.	Construction of urban development initiatives to upgrade the function and appearance of the waterfronts in Whitehorse and Carcross has been extended to 2013, while increasing the federal contribution by an additional $9 million.  The additional funding will be going towards Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre on the Whitehorse waterfront, as well as funding additional upgrades in Carcross.
Total			$41.1 Million	$2.3 Million	$8.1 Million
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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
6. Transport Canada	PA1	A.	$3,525.1 Million	$247.7 Million	$217.1 Million	Transport Canada will continue to serve as the lead partner in the management of programs across the country that deal with highways and other major transportation projects.  Transport Canada will continue to manage 11 active projects under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund.  None of the construction projects are expected to be completed in 2010-11.	Infrastructure Canada and Transport Canada completed one project during the fiscal year 2010-11, with another 14 projects underway at the beginning of 2011-12.
Total			$3,525.1 Million	$247.7 Million	$217.1 Million

19. Comments on Variances:  The large and complex nature of the 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 the recipient 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 2010-11 fiscal year.

20. Results Achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable):  n/a.

21. Contact Information: Claude Blanchette, Director General, Program Integration, Tel: (613) 948-9392, E-Mail: claude.blanchette@infc.gc.ca.

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Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)

 

1. Name of Horizontal Initiative:  Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)

2. Name of Lead Department(s):  Infrastructure Canada

3. Lead Department Program Activity:  Border Infrastructure Fund

4. Start Date:  2003-04

5. End Date:  2013-14

6. Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date):  $600 Million^[2]

7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): 

The Border Infrastructure Fund, which was announced in Budget 2001, is a cost-shared contribution program.  It complements some of the Government of Canada’s other infrastructure programs such as the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program, a Transport Canada program.

As part of  “Canada’s commitment to address land border pressures, such as traffic congestion, and to continue to facilitate the large volume of trade across the Canada – United States border”, the Border Infrastructure Fund contributions are directed at or on routes leading to Canada’s border crossings, with a particular focus on the six largest:

• Windsor, Ontario;
• Sarnia, Ontario;
• Fort Erie, Ontario;
• Niagara Falls, Ontario;
• Douglas, British Columbia; and
• Lacolle, Quebec.

The fund also directs some funding toward smaller and regionally important border crossings throughout Canada.  Once completed, projects supported under BIF will help alleviate traffic congestion, increase system capacity and further the Smart Border Declaration (a Canada – US Declaration; see http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/anti-terrorism/declaration-en.asp).

8. Shared Outcome(s):

The overall planned results expected to achieve through BIF are to invest in projects that contribute to safe and efficient border crossings.  Expected outcomes are to alleviate border congestion and increase border crossing capacity and to increase security and safety at border crossings, leading to cross border trade efficiencies.

9. Governance Structure(s): 

All BIF projects are selected under the authority of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.  Prior to selecting projects, the Minister consults with other Ministers who have an interest in the region or in the substantive project area.  After project selection, public announcements are made by the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.  Treasury Board approval is sought for each contribution.  At the same time, incremental operating funds required for project oversight and management by Transport Canada are identified and sought in the Treasury Board submission.

The fund is delivered in partnership involving primarily three sets of key collaborators:

1. Infrastructure Canada:  As the coordinating and funding agent for the contribution, Infrastructure Canada is responsible for project review and selection.  It leads the negotiation of contribution agreements with each of the funding recipients and is responsible for the evaluation of the program.  To monitor activities and milestones throughout the project life cycle, an Infrastructure Canada representative sits on the project’s Agreement Steering Committee.
2. Transport Canada:  This department has the project-specific technical knowledge with regard to each project.  Transport Canada provides analysis and advice for the review and approval of projects.  It is responsible for implementing the Border Infrastructure Fund projects in a manner that upholds federal due diligence in such areas as: environmental assessment, the eligibility and reasonability of project costs, the provision of information pertaining to cash flow and budget, the approval of invoices, making payments, the conducting of audits and evaluation of the projects.  Transport Canada reviews the business case for the project, and determines the costs and benefits.  It works with Infrastructure Canada to jointly negotiate the project agreement and prepares the Treasury Board submission; the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities signs both documents. Transport Canada is the federal co-chair of the project’s Agreement Steering Committee.  It also ensures adherence to information management requirements to capture, monitor and report on project information.
3. The funding recipient:  The recipient may be a provincial, territorial or local government, private partner or a combination thereof.  Once the project has been selected, the funding recipient enters into negotiations with Infrastructure Canada to develop a contribution agreement.  The funding recipient is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed as per the terms and conditions of the contribution agreement.

10. Performance Highlights: 

• In 2010-11, Infrastructure Canada worked with its portfolio partner, Transport Canada, to oversee the implementation of the remaining projects announced under the Border Infrastructure Fund; and
• In partnership with its portfolio partner, Transport Canada, the Infrastructure Canada continued to oversee the implementation of project-specific agreements, ensuring that the terms of agreements are respected and that claims for payment are processed efficiently to meet the program’s scheduled end date of 2013.

 

 

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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
1. Transport Canada	PA1	A.	$614.5 Million	$83.8 Million	$67.8 Million	Transport Canada will continue to serve as the lead partner in the management of programs across the country that deal with highways and other major transportation projects.  Transport Canada will continue to manage 13 active projects under the Border Infrastructure Fund.  It is expected that construction of two projects will be completed in the 2010-11 fiscal year, including:  Truck Ferry Infrastructure and Signage Project in Windsor, Ontario; and the Widening of the Highway 401 from Highway 3 to West County Road 17 near Windsor, Ontario.	Infrastructure Canada and Transport Canada completed two component of the Let's Get Windsor Essex Moving Strategy project during the fiscal year 2010-11.  One of these is the Truck Ferry Infrastructure and Signage Project in Windsor, Ontario.  The Widening of the Highway 401 from Highway 3 to West Country Road 17 near Windsor, Ontario, supported by a federal contribution of $9.6 million has been delayed due to CN Rail work restrictions and is now scheduled to be completed in 2011-12.
Total			$614.5 Million	$83.8 Million	$67.8 Million

19. Comments on Variances:  none.

20. Results Achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable):  n/a.

21. Contact Information: Claude Blanchette, Director General, Program Integration, Tel: (613) 948-9392, E-Mail:  claude.blanchette@infc.gc.ca.

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Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)

 

1. Name of Horizontal Initiative:  Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)

2. Name of Lead Department(s):  Infrastructure Canada

3. Lead Department Program Activity:  Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund

4. Start Date:  2004-05

5. End Date:  2013-14

6. Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date):  $1.2 Billion^[3]

7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): 

The $1.2 billion Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund has been structured to provide a balanced response to local infrastructure needs in urban and rural Canada and will ensure that all Canadians, whether they live in large, small or remote communities, will share in the benefits of infrastructure investments.

The fund improves and increases the stock of core public infrastructure in areas such as water, wastewater, culture, recreation, and those very things that make our communities vibrant and productive places to live, work and raise families.  It targets communities of less than 250,000 residents as well as First Nation communities.  Like other infrastructure programs, MRIF seeks to ensure that the projects it funds support the goals of the Government of Canada, encourages new and innovative approaches and favours partnerships, including an emphasis on ‘green’ projects which are sustainable and reduce greenhouse gases.

Through MRIF, the Government of Canada continues to work in productive partnerships with provinces, territories, and municipalities, as well as First Nations and the private sector, to invest in local infrastructure projects.  These projects will be vital to sustaining economic growth and supporting an enhanced quality of life in Canadian communities.

The fund is cost-shared, with the Government of Canada contributing, on average, one-third of total project eligible costs.  Provinces and municipalities contribute the remainder of these costs.  In recognition of the unique circumstances of the First Nations and the Territories, where many communities have no tax base, the Government of Canada may contribute a higher percentage of total project eligible costs.

8. Shared Outcome(s):  

The overall expected outcomes are:

• Improved and increased core public infrastructure in areas such as water, wastewater, culture and recreation; and
• Improved quality of life and economic opportunities for smaller communities and First Nations.

9. Governance Structure(s): 

The MRIF is based on a federal partnership arrangement between Infrastructure Canada and five federal partners:  Western Economic Diversification, Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario, and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency.  It involves 14 sub-programs, one joint sub-program for each province and territory and a sub-program for First Nations communities.  Each of the 14 sub-programs follows the same general conditions, priorities and approaches.  Also, recognizing the individual nature of each sub-program, the various agreements reflect the nature of the partnership as it relates to the order of government. 

To affect expected outcomes, MRIF eligible projects must conform to a policy leveraging framework, based on a common baseline, but adapted for each jurisdiction.  To ensure broad support and effective, innovative project delivery, partnerships of various types, including public-private partnerships are encouraged in the formulation and delivery of the fund projects.  The program relies on strong input from local and rural municipalities, including the support of the locally elected councils.  In addition, municipal representatives are involved in the processes and management of the program in the respective province or territory.

10. Performance Highlights:

• In 2010-11, the program continued its long-term commitment to public infrastructure designed to promote economic growth, innovation and healthy communities, as per the Fund’s recent extension until March 31, 2013;
• This commitment has continued to be focused on projects, such as water and wastewater treatment or cultural and recreation projects, for smaller and First Nations communities; and
• Projects have continued to be managed in a collaborative manner through the respective umbrella of federal-provincial-territorial contribution agreements

 

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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
1. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)	PA1	A.	$143.4 Million	$17.8 Million	$19.4 Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency will continue to co-manage the over 250 projects likely underway during the 2010-11 fiscal year.  Over 60 percent of the federal contribution is committed to green projects, which support and maintain a healthy and sustainable environment.	Infrastructure Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency completed 74 projects during the fiscal year 2010-11.  One of these projects is Nova Scotia New Germany Sewer System Upgrade, supported by federal contribution of $205,400.  Work included in this project/phase was the engineering design, and the purchase and installation of process equipment for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.  The upgrade of the Wastewater Treatment Plant enables the facility to treat wastewater to a higher level.
Total			$143.4 Million	$17.8 Million	$19.4 Million
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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
2. Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec	PA1	A.	$241.8 Million	$5.6 Million	$28.3 Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec will continue to co-manage the over 200 projects likely underway during the 2010-11 fiscal year.  Over 60 percent of the total federal contribution is committed to green projects.	Infrastructure Canada and the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec completed 40 projects during the fiscal year 2010-11.  One of these projects is the upgrade to Boulevard Constable in McMasterville, Québec, supported by a federal contribution of $1.4 million.
Total			$241.8 Million	$5.6 Million	$28.3 Million
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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
3. Western Economic Diversification (WED)	PA1	A.	$286.3 Million	$38.4 Million	$47.9 Million	Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Diversification will continue to co-manage the over 250 projects likely underway in the Provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba during the 2010-11 fiscal year.  Over 55 percent of the total federal contribution is committed to green projects.	Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Diversification completed 85 MRIF projects during the fiscal year 2010-11 and will continue working together to complete the remaining 159 projects underway in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
Total:			$286.3 Million	$38.4 Million	$47.9 Million
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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
4. Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)	PA1	A.	$373.2 Million	$62.1 Million	$40.7 Million	Infrastructure Canada and Industry Canada will continue to co-manage the over 500 projects likely underway, including the 35 projects which have been allocated the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up funding, and are mostly scheduled for completion in the 2010-11 fiscal year.  Over 85 percent of the total federal contribution is committed to green projects.	Infrastructure Canada and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario completed 99 MRIF and six MRIF Top-Up projects during the fiscal year 2010-11. One of these is the improvement to the water distribution system in the Town of Kapuskasing, Ontario, supported by a federal contribution of $1.9 million.  The project involved the replacement of the elevated storage tank, as well as a construction of a new water transmission main to connect the existing distribution system, resulting in significant improvements in the availability and quality of drinking water.
			$373.2 Million	$62.1 Million	$40.7 Million
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11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
5. Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)	PA1	A.	$59.1 Million	$0 Million	$9.9 Million	Infrastructure Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) will continue to co-manage the over 50 projects likely underway in the 2010-11 fiscal year.  Over 50 percent of the total federal contribution is committed to green projects.	Infrastructure Canada and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency completed 22 projects during the fiscal year 2010-11.  One of these was the community centre in Repulse Bay, Nunavut, supported by a federal contribution of $2.5 million.  This project will act as a public gathering space for important community events, as well as an activity centre for youth.  In addition, as of April 1, 2011, there are eight projects underway in Yukon and Nunavut, while all MRIF projects in the Northwest Territories are now substantially completed.
Total:			$59.1 Million	$0 Million	$9.9 Million

19. Comments on Variances:  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.

20. Results Achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable):  n/a.

21. Contact Information: Claude Blanchette, Director General, Program Integration, Tel: (613) 948-9392, E-Mail:  claude.blanchette@infc.gc.ca.

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Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP)

 

1. Name of Horizontal Initiative:  Infrastructure Canada Program

2. Name of Lead Department(s):  Infrastructure Canada

3. Lead Department Program Activity:  Not applicable.  Funds are transferred to Federal Delivery Partners.

4. Start Date:  2000-01

5. End Date:  2010-11

6. Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date):  $2.05 Billion^[4]

7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):

The Infrastructure Canada Program is a contribution program introduced in 2000 for local municipal infrastructure projects.  The Government of Canada matches the provincial/territorial governments’ contributions, providing up to one-third of the cost of each municipal infrastructure project.  It is a $2.05 billion program in effect until 2010-11.  The fund sunsetted on March 31, 2011 and all projects are now complete across the country.  All the funding has been committed and effectively spent.

The fund’s first priority for funding is “green municipal projects”, i.e. projects with environmental benefits that enhance the quality of the environment or health benefits that enhance the quality of human life.  Other priorities include affordable housing, culture, tourism and recreation, rural and remote telecommunication, high-speed access for local public institutions and local transportation.  Recognizing that individual communities know their needs best, the program operates in a "bottom-up" fashion, with the flexibility for municipalities and First Nations to identify their own infrastructure priorities.  It also includes provisions to ensure an equitable balance of funding between urban and rural communities.

8. Shared Outcome(s):  

The overall planned results are that urban and rural municipal infrastructure in Canada is enhanced and Canadians’ quality of life is improved through investments that protect the environment and support long-term community and economic growth.

9. Governance Structure(s): 

The key roles and responsibilities of partners are as follows:

• Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities – overall program management and accountability to Parliament, including media relations, appointment of Management Committee members, project approval for projects where the federal share is between $1 million - $10 million;
• Infrastructure Canada – oversight and monitoring of the program ensuring effective management and a coordinated approach to communications and provision of services including operational services, information management, and communications services;
• Ministers or Ministers of State responsible for delivery (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario); Western Economic Diversification; Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor), Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development (AANDC) with the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities joint authority to enter into contribution agreements with provinces/territories, and project approval where federal share is less than $1 million;
• Federal-Provincial/Territorial Management Committees (one per jurisdiction) – administration and management of the Infrastructure Canada Program in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable federal-provincial/territorial agreement;
• Provinces/Territories – signatories to the negotiated agreements with the federal government;
• Local governments – main applicants for Infrastructure Canada Program projects; also responsible for sponsoring projects with non-governmental organizations and/or private sector;
• Non-governmental organizations and private sector – eligible to propose projects that are sponsored either by a municipality, a province/territory or the federal government; and

Other government departments - provide key expertise for all or some types of Infrastructure Canada Program projects (e.g., Transport Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency).

10. Performance Highlights:

• In 2010-11, the final year of the program, it continued to support the enhancement of municipal infrastructure in urban and rural communities across the country while improving quality of life for Canadians through investments that protect our environment and support long-term economic growth.
• The program’s focus on innovation and efficiency means commitment to the continued use of existing infrastructure while allowing for the introduction of new approaches and best practices.
• Infrastructure Canada has continued to manage this program in collaboration with Federal Delivery Partners, provinces, territories, municipalities and First Nations and will remain committed to the regular and strong audit and evaluation of the program.

 

($ millions)

11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
1. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)	PA1	A.	$188.2 Million	$0 Million	$0 Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency will continue to co-manage the federal funds allocated across the Atlantic provinces.  All funds allocated have been claimed as expenses as of the beginning of the 2009-10 fiscal year.	At the end of 2010-11, all projects with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency have been completed.
Total:			$188.2 Million	$0 Million	$0 Million
($ millions)
11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
2. Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec	PA1	A.	$525.3 Million	$2.1 Million	10.3 Million$	Infrastructure Canada and the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec will continue to co-manage the federal funds allocated across the Province of Quebec.  Nearly $500 million of the allocation had been claimed as expenses as of the beginning of the 2009-10 fiscal year.	Infrastructure Canada and the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec completed 35 projects during the fiscal year 2010-11 of which four projects are awaiting final claims.  One of these projects is the relocation of the Tazmahal, Roulodome and Skate Park in Montreal, Quebec.  The federal contribution of $2.5 million helped renovate the old building, develop land for a snow park, as well as established facilities to accommodate the activities of young enthusiasts of in-line skating, skateboards, BMX motor bikes and other wheeled sports.
Total:			$525.3 Million	$2.1 Million	$10.3 Million
($ millions)
11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
3. Western Economic Diversification (WED)	PA1	A.	$568.3 Million	$0.0 Million	$1.0 Million	Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Diversification will continue to co-manage the federal funds allocated across the western provinces.  Almost the entire allocation had been claimed as expenses as of the beginning of the 2009-10 fiscal year.	Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Diversification completed the last 34 ICP projects during the fiscal year 2010-11.
Total:			$568.3 Million	$0.0 Million	$1.0 Million
($ millions)
11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
4. Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)	PA1	A.	$693.8 Million	$0.0 Million	$1.9 Million	Infrastructure Canada and Industry Canada will continue to co-manage the federal funds allocated across the Province of Ontario.  The entire allocation had been claimed as expenses as of the beginning of the 2009-10 fiscal year.	At the start of fiscal year 2011-12, four projects were underway, two of which have since been completed.  The remaining two projects are the Burlington Waterfront Project which was halted due to unforeseen circumstances and has now resumed with expected completion in 2013, and Abilities Centre in Durham, Ontario, which is expected to be completed in 2011-12.
Total:			$693.8 Million	$0.0 Million	$1.9 Million

19. Comments on Variances:  None.

20. Results Achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable):  n/a.

21. Contact Information:  Claude Blanchette, Director General, Program Integration, Tel: (613) 948-9392, E-Mail:  claude.blanchette@infc.gc.ca.

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Building Canada Fund

 

1. Name of Horizontal Initiative:  Building Canada Fund

2. Name of Lead Department(s):  Infrastructure Canada

3. Lead Department Program Activity:  Building Canada Fund-Communities Component and Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Fund

4. Start Date:  2007-08

5. End Date:  2016-17

6. Total Federal Funding Allocation (from start date to end date):  $8.8 Billion^[5]

7. Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): 

The Building Canada Fund focuses on projects that deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits to Canadians.

The national priorities for funding are the core National Highway System, drinking water, wastewater, public transit and green energy.  Other eligible categories include projects that support economic growth and development (short-line rail and short-sea shipping, connectivity and broadband, tourism and regional and local airports), environmental projects (solid waste management), as well as projects that contribute to the ongoing development of safe and strong communities (disaster mitigation, culture, sport, recreation, local roads and bridges, and brownfield re-development).  Funding is used to support public infrastructure owned by provincial, territorial and municipal governments and entities, as well as the non-profit sector and private industry, in certain cases.

Funding is allocated for projects in the various provinces and territories based on their population (as of the 2006 Census).  In the provinces, the program operates through two components: the Major Infrastructure Component and the Communities Component.  In the territories, in recognition of their very low per capita allocations, the Building Canada funding has been rolled into the Provincial-Territorial Base Funding Program and is managed under the terms of this latter program in each territory.

The Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC) targets larger, strategic projects of national and regional significance.  Under this component, two-thirds of national funding is directed to the above-mentioned national priorities.  Projects under the Major Infrastructure Component are selected jointly through a federal-provincial/territorial negotiation process with all projects required to meet minimum federal eligibility criteria. 

The Communities Component (BCF-CC) is focused on projects in communities with populations of less than 100,000.  Projects are selected through an application-based process and, like projects under the Major Infrastructure Component, are evaluated on the extent to which they meet minimum federal eligibility criteria. This will significantly help smaller communities address their infrastructure pressures and serve as a complementary instrument to the Gas Tax Fund.

More information on the Building Canada Fund can be found at: http://www.buildingcanada-chantierscanada.gc.ca/funprog-progfin/target-viser/bcf-fcc/bcf-fcc-eng.html.

8. Shared Outcome(s):  

The expected outcomes are to deliver results that matter to Canadians - including cleaner air and water, safer roads, shorter commutes -  while supporting broad federal priorities of a stronger economy, cleaner environment, and better communities.

9. Governance Structure(s): 

i.  Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund

 

All BCF-MIC projects are selected under the authority of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities.  Priorities are identified through discussions with provinces.  Prior to selecting projects, the Minister consults other Ministers who have an interest in the region or in the substantive project area.  Following due diligence, Treasury Board approval is required for contributions to any projects above the delegated threshold (i.e. $100 million federal contribution) or that require exemptions to program terms and conditions.  At the same time, should they be required for transportation projects, incremental operating funds required for project oversight and management by Transport Canada are identified and sought in the Treasury Board submission.

BCF-MIC is delivered in partnership involving primarily three sets of key collaborators:

• Infrastructure Canada:  As the coordinating and funding agent for the contribution, Infrastructure Canada is responsible for identifying priorities, recommending approval of all BCF-MIC projects to the Minister, public announcements, environmental assessment in some cases, and program evaluation. Infrastructure Canada is responsible for project selection and review/due diligence for all projects.  For non-transportation projects, Infrastructure Canada is also responsible for the preparation of Treasury Board submissions (where required), the negotiation of contribution agreements with each of the funding recipients, and the oversight of these agreements.  To monitor activities and milestones throughout the project life cycle, an Infrastructure Canada representative sits on the project’s Agreement Steering Committee.  Infrastructure Canada oversees the implementation of mitigation measures identified in the environmental assessment, assesses the eligibility and reasonability of project costs, monitors information pertaining to cash flow and budget, approves claims, make payments, and conducts audits and evaluations of the projects.  Infrastructure Canada will use Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure to capture, monitor and report project information.
• Transport Canada: For non-transportation projects, Transport Canada drafts a project review/due diligence for Infrastructure Canada’s review, prepares any required Treasury Board submissions, and leads the negotiations of contribution agreements.  Transport Canada monitors activities and milestones throughout the project life cycle, and nominates federal representatives to sit on projects’ Agreement Steering Committees.  Transport Canada oversees the implementation of mitigation measures identified in the environmental assessment, assesses the eligibility and reasonability of project costs, monitors information pertaining to cash flow and budget, approves claims, makes payments, and conducts audits and evaluations of the projects.  Transport Canada will also ensure adherence to Infrastructure Canada’s information management requirements, including the use of Infrastructure Canada’s Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure, which captures, monitors and reports project information. Transport Canada also provides communication support to Infrastructure Canada.
• The funding recipient: The recipient may be provincial, territorial, or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization or a combination thereof.  The funding recipient is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed as per the Terms and Conditions of the Contribution Agreement, and is also responsible for the ongoing operation and maintenance of the asset. 

ii.  Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund

BCF-CC is governed by separate federal-provincial contribution agreements, each of which is managed by an Oversight Committee established by the Infrastructure Framework Committee that includes both federal and provincial senior officials. To support the operation of the Communities Component and Oversight Committees, each jurisdiction has a federal-provincial Joint Secretariat staffed by Federal Delivery Partners and provincial officials.

All project applications under BCF-CC are subject to a competitive, application-based process. This process is administered by the Joint Secretariat, but a material role for the respective provincial municipal association (for those provinces that have municipal associations) may also have been established as part of the application review process.  Allowing some implementation flexibility to the Joint Secretariats and Oversight Committees, all competitive processes issue calls for applications (either one open window for applications or multiple shorter windows with set closing dates).  Some provinces may limit the number of applications per community within and/or across all intakes.

Joint Secretariats provide the first level of due diligence, including engineering, environmental, and legal review of the applications, and prepare briefing material for the Oversight Committees.  The Oversight Committees review and rank the application against the mandatory and additional leveraging criteria established in the Policy Leveraging Framework of the Building Canada Fund.  The Oversight Committee presents the recommended list of projects to the Minister or the Federal Delivery Partner Minister for consideration, in accordance with the delegations of authority.  After consulting with other Ministers who have a mandate in the substantive project area, the Minister or the Federal Delivery Partner Minister provide feedback on the list of projects to the Oversight Committee.  The Oversight Committee then performs a final review of the list and makes a recommendation to the appropriate Minister, in accordance with the delegations of authority. Federal funding for projects is announced once final approval has been granted in writing.

The Framework Agreements stipulate that individual federal-provincial Contribution Agreements govern the Communities Component in each province, and that these agreements are managed by an Oversight Committee, established under the Infrastructure Framework Committee.  Each Oversight Committee includes both federal and provincial senior officials and may also include representatives from provincial municipal associations (where applicable).  The federal co-chair of the Oversight Committee is a senior official from Infrastructure Canada appointed by the Minister.

In the federal-provincial contribution agreement, the parties agreed to establish a Joint Secretariat to support the Oversight Committee and administer BCF-CC. This secretariat is staffed by officials from the provincial government and the Federal Delivery Partner.

10. Performance Highlights: 

Under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC), Infrastructure Canada has continued to work with federal and provincial partners to expeditiously identify, approve and fund projects in the key national priority areas of water, wastewater, public transit, the core National Highway System and green energy, as well as in other eligible categories of investment.  The implementation of each project-specific funding agreement is being conducted in a streamlined manner to ensure that the terms of agreements are respected while claims for payment are processed efficiently.

Under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component (BCF-CC), construction began on several hundred projects nation-wide dealing with wastewater treatment, potable water, local roads and other infrastructure needs.  This construction was supported not only by the over $1 billion in federal contributions now fully allocated under the original Communities Component agreements, but also by the further $500 million in federal Top-Up funding introduced under the Economic Action Plan.

 

 

($ millions)

11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
1. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)	PA1	A. BCF-MIC	$76.6 Million	$1.8 Million	$9.4 Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency will continue to co-manage seven of the announced Major Infrastructure Component projects in the Atlantic Region.  Three projects are scheduled for completion in the 2010-11 fiscal year, including the development of a wind-farm in Summerside, Prince Edward Island, and the construction of the Halifax Canada Game Centre.  These projects are supported by federal contributions of $4.5 million and $12 million respectively.	In June 2010, all BCF-MIC projects being co-managed with the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency were transferred to Infrastructure Canada.  Going forward, Infrastructure Canada will be responsible for the administration and implementation of all BCF-MIC projects in the Atlantic region.
		B. BCF-CC	$149.8 Million	$31.0 Million	$37.1 Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency will continue to co-manage over 100 projects underway in the Provinces of Newfoundland, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.  A further approximately 100 projects are scheduled to start construction in the 2010-11 fiscal year.  All 77 projects funded under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up stimulus are scheduled for completion by October 31, 2011.	Infrastructure Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency completed 104 projects during the fiscal year 2010-2011. One of these is the upgrade and paving of 11 municipal roads in the Town of Reidville, Newfoundland. This project improved transportation efficiency and safety of local roads in the area.  Given that these municipal, highly-travelled roads were initially gravel roads, paving such roads will now require less maintenance and upkeep while eliminating the use of chemical products for dust control.
		C. BCF-CC Top-Up	$34.6 Million	$23.8 Million	$21.2 Million
Total:			$261.0 Million	$56.6 Million	$67.7 Million
($ millions)
11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
2. Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec	PA1	A. BCF-MIC	$422.2 Million	$80.3 Million	$22.7 Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec will continue to co-manage the 11 announced Major Infrastructure Component projects in Quebec.  Two projects are scheduled for completion in the 2010-11 fiscal year, including the expansion of the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, and the modernization of the Desjardins drinking water treatment facilities in Lévis.  These projects are supported by federal contributions of $13 million and $10.8 million respectively.	In June 2010, allBCF-MIC projects being co-managed with the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec were transferred to Infrastructure Canada.  Going forward, Infrastructure Canada will be responsible for the administration and implementation of allBCF-MIC projects in Quebec.
		B.BCF-CC	$412.6 Million	$43.3 Million	$6.1  Million	Infrastructure Canada and the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec will continue to co-manage the 120 announced projects in the Province of Quebec.  An agreement between the federal and provincial governments to provide top-up funding for projects ready to begin construction is expected.  In addition, progress on the six projects announced under the Large Urban Centres Component of the Building Canada Fund will continue. These projects, which focus on financing infrastructure development in communities of 100,000 inhabitants or more, are supported by a federal contribution of approximately $33.5 million.	Infrastructure Canada and the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec completed three projects during the fiscal year 2010-11. One of these is the water treatment and distribution facility, improving the quality of drinking water in Farnham, Quebec, supported by a federal contribution of $164,000.
		C. BCF-CC Top-Up	$116.0 Million	$116.0 Million	$83.9 Million
Total:			$950.8 Million	$239.6 Million	$112.7 Million
($ millions)
11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
3. Transport Canada	PA1	A.BCF-MIC	$3,507.2 Million	$579.4 Million	$286.4 Million	Transport Canada will continue to serve as the lead partner in the management of transportation projects under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC), and will continue to work with partners to execute project specific contribution agreements and to manage the day-to-day implementation of the projects.  Transport Canada and Infrastructure Canada will work together to announce one new project for funds remaining under the BCF-MIC, and will work with partners to have the projects formally approved.  Transport Canada will continue to manage 37 transportation projects announced under the Building Canada Fund.  It is currently expected that 26 projects will commence construction and six projects will be completed in 2010-11.	Seven projects, involving a federal contribution of approximately $716 million, were announced for public transportation infrastructure projects in 2010-11. Transport Canada is now managing 82 transportation projects announced under the Building Canada Fund.  Of these, in 2010-11, 20 projects began construction, and three projects were completed.
Total:			$3,507.2 Million	$579.4 Million	$286.4 Million
($ millions)
11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
4. Western Economic Diversification	PA1	A.BCF-MIC	$221.5 Million	$37.7 Million	$46.7 Million	Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Diversification will continue to co-manage the nine announced Major Infrastructure Component projects across the western provinces.  Four projects are scheduled for completion in the 2010-11 fiscal year, including the expansion of the Red River Floodway in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and the construction of the Kinnear Centre for Creativity in Banff, Alberta.  These projects are supported by federal contributions of $332.5 million and $15 million respectively.	In June 2010, six BCF-MIC projects being co-managed with Western Economic Diversification were transferred to Infrastructure Canada.  Three BCF-MIC projects, which were nearing completion in 2010-11, continued to be delivered by Western Economic Diversification.  Two of the co-managed projects, Northlands Exhibition Facility in Edmonton, Alberta and Evraz Place in Regina, Saskatchewan, completed construction in 2010-11. One BCF-MIC project, the Kinnear Centre for Creativity in Banff, Alberta, continues to be co-managed with Western Economic Diversification.  With the exception of the three aforementioned projects, going forward Infrastructure Canada will be responsible for the administration and implementation of all BCF-MIC projects in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
		B. BCF-CC	$367.3 Million	$110.0 Million	$77.7 Million	Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Diversification will continue to co-manage the approximately 100 projects underway in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.  Around 200 projects are scheduled to start construction in the 2010-11.  All 166 projects funded under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up stimulus are scheduled for completion by October 31, 2011.	Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Diversification completed 27 BCF-CC projects during the fiscal year 2010-11 in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.  Another 226 projects were reported underway at the beginning of fiscal year 2011-12.
		C. BCF-CC Top-Up	$149.9 Million	$118.7 Million	$101.2 Million		Infrastructure Canada and Western Economic Diversification completed 40 BCF-CC Top-Up projects during the fiscal year 2010-11. The remaining 121 projects are scheduled for completion by October 31, 2011.
Total:			$738.7 Million	$266.4 Million	$225.6 Million
($ millions)
11. Federal Partners	12. Federal Partner Program Activity	13. Names of Programs for Federal Partners	14. Total Allocation (from start date to end date)	15. Planned Spending for 2010-11	16. Actual Spending for 2010-11	17. Expected Results for 2010-11	18. Results Achieved in 2010-11
5. Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)	PA1	A.BCF-MIC	$275.4 Million	$37.7 Million	$38.6 Million	Infrastructure Canada and Industry Canada will continue to co-manage the nine announced Major Infrastructure Component projects in Ontario.  Two projects are scheduled for completion in the 2010-11 fiscal year, including the improvements to the Ottawa River sewage system and the construction of the Clarence-Rockland Event and Training Centre.  These projects are supported by federal contributions of $9.4 million and $6.4 million respectively.	In June 2010, all BCF-MIC projects being co-managed with the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario were transferred to Infrastructure Canada.  Going forward, Infrastructure Canada will be responsible for the administration and implementation of all BCF-MIC projects in Ontario.
		B. BCF-CC	$365.6 Million	$80.0 Million	$58.1 Million	Infrastructure Canada and Industry Canada will continue to co-manage the approximately 140 projects underway in Ontario.  Approximately a further 170 projects are scheduled to start construction in the 2010-11 fiscal year.  All 182 projects funded under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Top-Up stimulus are scheduled for completion by October 31, 2011.	Infrastructure Canada and the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario completed 88 projects during 2010-11.  One of these is the Municipality of Marmora and Lake projects supported by a federal contribution of $268,300.  The replacement of single lane bridge with a two lane bridge, significantly reduced traffic congestion, allowing for safer and more efficient travel for township residents.
		C.BCF-CC Top-Up	$196.0 Million	$130.3 Million	$48.4 Million
Total			$837.0 Million	$248.0 Million	$145.1 Million

19. Comments on Variances:  Infrastructure Canada typically reprofiles 20-30 percent of its Grants and Contributions budget to future

2010-11. 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.

20. Results Achieved by Non-Federal Partners (if applicable):  n/a.

21. Contact Information: Claude Blanchette, Director General, Program Integration, Tel: (613) 948-9392, E-Mail:  claude.blanchette@infc.gc.ca.

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^[1]  This represents amounts committed under previous Government of Canada Budgets.  Note, additional funds have been transferred into this program to administer specific projects under the CSIF terms and conditions.  Column 14 of the table below reflects the actual project funding delivered by federal delivery partners, under the CSIF terms and conditions, as well as their associated administrative costs.

^[2]  This represents amounts committed under previous Government of Canada Budgets.  Note that additional funds have been transferred into this program to administer specific projects under the BIF terms and conditions.  Column 14 of the table below reflects the actual project funding delivered by federal delivery partners, under the BIF terms and conditions, as well as their associated administrative costs.  Support for the G8 Summit (2010) funding is accounted separately from BIF in this document.

^[3]  This represents amounts committed under previous Government of Canada Budgets.  Note that additional funds have been transferred into this program to administer specific projects under the MRIF terms and conditions.  Column 14 of the table below reflects the actual project funding delivered by federal delivery partners, under the MRIF terms and conditions, as well as their associated administrative costs.

^[4]  This represents amounts committed under previous Government of Canada Budgets.  Note that additional funds have been transferred into this program to administer specific projects under the ICP terms and conditions.  Column 14 of the table below reflects the actual project funding delivered by federal delivery partners, under the ICP terms and conditions, as well as their associated administrative costs.

^[5]  This represents amounts committed under previous Government of Canada Budgets.  Note that funds have been transferred from this program to administer specific projects under the terms and conditions of other programs.  Column 14 of the table below reflects the actual project funding delivered by federal delivery partners, under the BCF terms and conditions, as well as their associated administrative costs.

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