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Details of Transfer Payment Programs




Name of Transfer Payment Program: Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund

Start Date: October 20, 2006

End Date: March 31, 2014

Description: The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund is intended to establish the best transportation network, facilitating global supply chains between Asia and North America. The transportation infrastructure investments address near-term capacity problems and build strategically for the future.

Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system

Results Achieved:

Asia-Pacific Gateway Corridor and Initiative Investments Map

Significant progress has been made over the past year, including the following:

  • Six projects were completed:
    • Pitt River Bridge and Mary Hill Interchange;
    • Highway 97 — Wright Station Curves;
    • River Road Improvements — Foley Crescent to CN Fraser River Bridge;
    • Derwent Way left turn lanes;
    • Chester Road Centre left turn lane; and
    • Rail Barge Ramp.
  • Two contribution agreements were signed:
    • Port Metro Vancouver; and
    • Corporation of Delta 80th Street.
  • Four projects began construction:
    • RBRC #3 152nd Street Overpass;
    • RBRC #8 80th St. Overpass;
    • NSTA : Brooksbank Avenue Underpass; and
    • the CentrePort Canada Way Project.

Transport Canada has conducted research on industry best practices in the innovation and development of reliability indicators and performance metrics. These indicators are intended to measure the reliability of transit times for containers originating from Asian ports through Asia-Pacific Gateway ports. The indicators will quantify Canada’s international trade supply chain performance and will provide the starting point for targeting bottlenecks.

Program Activity: Gateways and Corridors
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Contributions $56.6 $73.6 $241.9 $220.0 $122.3 $119.67
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $56.6 $73.6 $241.9 $220.0 $122.3 $119.67

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund program resulted from delays in project design, approval the start of construction and finalizing the contribution agreements; the need to secure additional funding partners; and, finally, the need to undertake due diligence.

Audit Completed or Planned: Not at the present time

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Transport Canada’s Departmental Evaluation Services will complete an evaluation of the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund in 2013-2014. The evaluation will examine a number of issues to determine the relevance, success and cost-effectiveness of the program.



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Gateways and Border Crossings Fund

Start Date: February 7, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2014

Description: The Gateways and Border Crossings Fund is a merit-based program that funds transportation infrastructure and other related initiatives to develop and exploit Canada’s strategic gateways, trade corridors and border crossings, and to better integrate the national transportation system.

Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system

Results Achieved: The majority of the $2.1 billion fund has been committed to projects in each of Canada’s gateways. Recent commitments have included investments in core National Highway System infrastructure, strategic border crossings, as well as major ports and airports. These projects are intended to enhance the flow of people and goods between Canada and the rest of the world by improving and integrating Canada’s transportation system.

In 2010-2011, a total of 16 new commitments were announced under the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund, including 13 new projects in support of the Atlantic Gateway. Four contribution agreements were signed between Canada and its infrastructure project partners.

In 2010-2011, Transport Canada has also continued to progress on studies and research projects financially supported by the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund that seek to identify challenges and opportunities in Canada’s transportation network.

Program Activity: Gateways and Corridors
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Contributions $4.2 $36.9 $425.9 $431.6 $100.0 $325.9
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $4.2 $36.9 $425.9 $431.6 $100.0 $325.9

Comment(s) on Variance(s): In 2010-2011, construction schedules and forecasts for several planned and ongoing infrastructure projects under the Gateways and Border Crossings Fund changed during the fiscal year. This is the main cause of the reported variance. Unforeseen changes in circumstances relating to provincial priorities, as well as construction, administrative and other logistical issues resulted in some approved projects being delayed. For certain announced projects, business cases were not received when expected, which delayed the federal due diligence process.

Audit Completed or Planned: In May 2009, Transport Canada undertook a risk and control assessment of Canada’s Economic Action Plan initiatives specific to the department. The Gateways and Border Crossings Fund was included in this assessment. This fund was also included in Transport Canada’s audit of selected departmental Economic Action Plan initiatives presented to the Departmental Audit Committee in June 2010, which indicated that the department reasonably and appropriately distributed Economic Action Plan funding to eligible recipients and projects, and that suitable monitoring measures were in place.

The Gateways and Border Crossings Fund will be the subject of an audit in 2012-2013 as a part of the department’s Internal Audit Plan.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: An interim evaluation is planned for 2012-2013.



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)

Start Date: May 31, 1997

End Date: April 1, 2032

Description: The Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payments are made to the bridge operator to honour a constitutional obligation to provide a transportation link between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.

Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system

Results Achieved: Federal funding is provided for continuous and efficient year-round transportation of people and goods between Prince Edward Island and the mainland to support an efficient, integrated and accessible transportation system.

Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Contributions $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $56.1 $56.7 $57.8 $57.7 $57.7 $0.1
Total Program Activity(ies) $56.1 $56.7 $57.8 $57.7 $57.7 $0.1

Comment(s) on Variance(s): N/A

Audit Completed or Planned: N/A

Evaluation Completed or Planned: N/A



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Port Divestiture Fund

Start Date: April 18, 1996

End Date: March 31, 2012

Description: The Port Divestiture Fund was created to facilitate the divestiture process by providing new owners/operators with the resources to continue port operations for the foreseeable future.

Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system

Results Achieved: Ports have been successfully transferred to local communities and users, and are more responsive to local needs. In 2010-2011, Transport Canada transferred one regional/local port (Port Stanley, Ontario) and partially transferred one remote port (Bamfield West, British Columbia).

Program Activity: Marine Security
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Contributions $0.4 $23.8 $27.0 $21.1 $14.5 $12.5
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $0.4 $23.8 $27.0 $21.1 $14.5 $12.5

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Port divestitures are subject to negotiation with local entities and there were unexpected delays in reaching agreements on expected divestitures in 2010-2011. This resulted in actual spending being less than planned.

Audit Completed or Planned: Transport Canada conducted an internal audit on the Port Divestiture Fund in 2009.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: The program will be evaluated in 2011-2012 as part of the Marine Infrastructure evaluation.



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution program for the operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for regional and remote passenger rail services

Start Date: June 1, 2004

End Date: March 31, 2012

Description: The Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services Class Contribution Program supports operating, capital and start-up funding requirements for regional and remote passenger rail services by ensuring the continuation of non-via remote and regional passenger rail services.

Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system

Results Achieved: Continuation of safe, viable and reliable regional and remote passenger rail services

Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Contributions $16.5 $20.0 $3.4 $18.3 $17.9 ($14.5)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $16.5 $20.0 $3.4 $18.3 $17.9 ($14.5)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Budget 2010 provided additional funding of $14.1 million to the program for 2010-2011. The planned spending of $3.4 million represents the 2010-2011 Economic Action Plan funding from Budget 2009.

Audit Completed or Planned: The Economic Action Plan portion of the program was audited in 2010.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Evaluation of sub-subactivity 1.3.3.1 (Rail Passenger Stewardship and Support), under which the program falls, was completed in 2010.



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Province of British Columbia for ferry and coastal freight and passenger services

Start Date: April 18, 1977

End Date: Grant in perpetuity

Description: The grant provides financial assistance to the Province of British Columbia to provide ferry services in the waters of the province as part of a federal obligation to provide transportation links to the national transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of British Columbia.

Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system

Results Achieved: The grant helps maintain transportation links to the national surface transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of British Columbia.

Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $26.3 $26.9 $27.4 $27.4 $26.9 $0.5
Total Contributions $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $26.3 $26.9 $27.4 $27.4 $26.9 $0.5

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The grant amount is indexed annually to the Consumer Price Index, which was lower than expected in 2010-2011.

Audit Completed or Planned: Transport Canada did not conduct an internal audit of this grant in 2010-2011. The department will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation was completed in 2010-2011. The final report is not yet available.



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Ferry Services Contribution Program

Start Date: 1941

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: The Ferry Services Contribution Program provided financial assistance to maintain interprovincial ferry transportation in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec, more specifically for the service across the Northumberland Strait, between Wood Islands, Prince Edward Island, and Caribou, Nova Scotia, operated by Northumberland Ferries Ltd.; the service between Cap-aux-Meules, Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec, and Souris, Prince Edward Island, operated by CTMA Traversier Ltée; and the service between Saint John, New Brunswick, and Digby, Nova Scotia, operated by Bay Ferries Ltd.

Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system

Results Achieved:

  • Ferry services are operated more efficiently.
  • Certain remote communities have access to national transportation options.
  • Canadians in Atlantic Canada and Eastern Quebec benefit from more reliable ferry services.
Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Contributions $16.1 $23.0 $20.3 $25.2 $24.5 $(4.2)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $16.1 $23.0 $20.3 $25.2 $24.5 $(4.2)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Additional funding was received from Budget 2010 for safety-related projects.

Audit Completed or Planned: Recipient audits were undertaken in 2010-2011 for the 2009-2010 fiscal years. The final reports are not yet available.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation of the program was completed in 2009-2010. The evaluation will be posted online in the near future.



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Airports Capital Assistance Program

Start Date: April 1, 1995

End Date: No sunset clause

Description: The Airports Capital Assistance Program assists eligible applicants in financing capital projects related to safety, while contributing to asset protection and operating cost reduction.

Strategic Outcome: A safe transportation system

Results Achieved: The program maintained or increased safety, contributed to asset protection, reduced operating costs and increased the use of environmentally sustainable practices at non-federal airports, where possible.

Program Activity: Aviation Safety
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Contributions $ 51.1 $26.3 $38.0 $38.0 $9.6 $28.4
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $51.1 $26.3 $38.0 $38.0 $9.6 $28.4

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The renewal of the Airports Capital Assistance Program was delayed until June 2010 and as a result the completion of many of the projects originally scheduled for 2010-2011 were delayed to 2011-2012. In some cases, entire projects were postponed by a year. The majority of the funds were re-profiled to allow for the completion of these projects.

Audit Completed or Planned: Audits are conducted periodically; some projects will be audited in 2012-2013.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation was completed in 2009.



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Outaouais Road Development Agreement

Start Date: January 7, 1972

End Date: The agreement will end once all projects have been completed.

Description: To improve the highway system in the Outaouais region, as per a 50-50 cost sharing agreement concluded on January 7, 1972, between the National Capital Commission and the Ministère des Transports du Québec (subsequently amended September 15, 1972, and again December 4, 1978). Transport Canada has been responsible for administering the agreement since 1996, when Cabinet authorized the transfer of the agreement from the National Capital Commission to Transport Canada. There were no resources provided with the transfer. Ongoing resources of $2.6 million were subsequently obtained; further resources are sought through the Treasury Board submissions for specific projects. Over the past 38 years, the federal government has contributed $263 million to the Outaouais Roads Agreement, of which $85 million has been spent since the administration of the agreement was transferred to Transport Canada in 1996.

Strategic Outcome: An Efficient Transportation System

Results Achieved: Construction of Phase 1 of Highway 5 to extend the divided highway was completed in 2009-2010, and this segment is open to traffic. Construction of Phase 2 of the project started in 2010-2011 and is expected to be complete in 2013-2014. This project will enhance the safety and efficiency of the Outaouais road network.

Program Activity: Highway and Border Infrastructure Support
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Contributions $7.3 $3.3 $15.0 $15.0 $1.8 $13.2
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $7.3 $3.3 $15.0 $15.0 $1.8 $13.2

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The environmental assessment for Phase 2 of the Highway 5 project was scheduled to be complete in 2009-2010. However, the completion of the environmental assessment was delayed due to extensive environmental analysis required by the Crown corporation owner of adjacent federal parklands. The additional analysis was needed to properly assess the impacts of the project on these parklands that are ecologically sensitive. The environmental assessment was completed in January 2011 and construction started in February 2011. Initially, the Ministère des Transports du Québec planned a full construction season for 2010-2011 (with planned spending of $15 million). Unfortunately, delays in completing the environmental assessment did not permit construction to start until late in 2010-2011 (resulting in actual spending of $1.8 million).

Audit Completed or Planned: An audit was completed in 2005.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: Evaluations were performed in 2005 and 2009. A new evaluation is planned in 2012-2013.



Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grade Crossing Improvement and Closure Program (approved under the Railway Safety Act)

Start Date: January 1, 1989

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: Payments made to railway companies and municipalities to improve the safety at public road-railway grade crossings.

Strategic Outcome: A safe transportation system

Results Achieved: Safety improvements at grade crossings that result in accident and incident reductions.

Program Activity: Rail Safety
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0.1 $0.1 $0.3 $0.3 $0.2 $0.1
Total Contributions $7.3 $13.7 $11.1 $8.6 $7.4 $3.7
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $7.4 $13.8 $11.4 $8.9 $7.6 $3.8

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Some Grade Crossing Improvement and Closure Program projects were not completed in time and these delays were reported late in the fiscal year to Transport Canada, which did not allow the department time to move other projects forward. For the Grade Crossing Improvement and Closure Program, not enough requests were received to spend the entire $300,000, and one project was delayed to 2011-2012.

Audit Completed or Planned: No audit is planned in the near future.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: The evaluation was completed in 2010.



Name of Transfer Payment Program: National Safety Code Contribution Program

Start Date: 1987

End Date: March 31, 2015

Description: The purpose of this program is to provide federal support in the form of contributions to projects and recipients that support the national transportation policy to improve the safety of roadways, road users and motor vehicles in Canada. The National Safety Code is intended to ensure commercial motor carrier safety. The National Safety Code is a comprehensive set of 15 standards that provides the minimum performance requirements for all aspects of commercial vehicle, driver and motor carrier safety. The standards address key safety aspects of commercial vehicle operations as set out in the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, such as the Motor Carrier Safety Fitness Certificate Regulations and the Commercial Vehicle Drivers Hours of Service Regulations.

Strategic Outcome: A safe transportation system

Results Achieved:

  • Provinces and territories enforce and maintain the safety fitness framework and associated National Safety Code standards for extra-provincial motor carriers, as per the Motor Vehicle Transport Act, including the development and provision of a national Canadian-based training program for commercial drivers and inspectors.
  • Motor carriers in all jurisdictions comply with uniform safety standards and operate safely.
  • Uniform and quality inspections are undertaken on federal motor carriers.
  • The ultimate outcome of this program is the improved safety of our Canadian roads and a reduction in deaths, injuries, collisions and the associated social costs. This supports Transport Canada’s strategic objective of a safe transportation system.
Program Activity: Road Safety
($ millions)
  2008-09
Actual
Spending
2009-10
Actual
Spending
2010-11
Planned
Spending
2010-11
Total
Authorities
2010-11
Actual
Spending
Variance(s)
Total Grants $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Contributions $4.3
$0 $4.4 $8.8 $8.8 ($4.4)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0
Total Program Activity(ies) $4.3 $0 $4.4 $8.8 $8.8 ($4.4)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): The funding for 2009-2010 was received late in the year and could not be used by year end. For that reason, the 2009-2010 funding was fully re-profiled to 2010-2011. The 2010-2011 Planned Spending, Authorities and Actual Spending cover the fiscal years 2009-2010 and 2010-2011 under Treasury Board submission number 835944.

Audit Completed or Planned: There is no requirement for an audit of the program.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: An evaluation of the program was completed in 2009. There is an evaluation planned for 2013.