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Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Agricultural Bioproducts Innovation Program
Agri-Opportunities Program (New Opportunities for Agriculture Initiatives)
AgriInsurance Program
AgriInvest Program
AgriStability Program
Payments in connection with the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act (Statutory) - Advance Payments Program
Canadian Cattlemen's Association Legacy Fund (Statutory)
Business Development (Contributions to enable Competitive Enterprises and Sectors)
Cover Crop Protection Program
Agricultural Disaster Relief Program (ADRP) / AgriRecovery
AgriMarketing (Contributions to transform Canada's Strengths into Domestic and Global Success)
EcoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative
Canadian Integrated Food Safety Program (Contributions to Enhance the Safety and Security of Canada's Food System)
Canadian Integrated Food Safety Program (Contributions to Minimize the Occurrence and Extent of Risk Incidents)
Facilitating the Disposal of Specified Risk Materials
Control of diseases in the hog industry - Phase II
Growing Forward (Official names to be determined) (Contributions to promote environmentally responsible agriculture)
Orchards & Vineyards Transition Program
Plum Pox Eradication Program (PPEP)
Growing Forward (Contributions for Rural and Co-operatives)
Growing Canadian Agri-Innovations Program (Pace of Innovation and Facilitate the Adoption of New Technologies)

Strategic Outcome(s): An innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector

Program Activity: Science, Innovation and Adoption

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Agricultural Bioproducts Innovation Program (Voted)

Start Date: December 14, 2006

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: The Agricultural Bioproducts Innovation Program (ABIP) is an initiative designed to strengthen the capacity of Canadian science providers and industry through the creation of networks for research, technology development, and commercialization of agricultural bioproducts and bioprocesses.

Expected result(s):
- Signed agreements that support the establishment, development and operation of bioproducts research networks;
- Leading-edge research and development related to feedstock production including crop platforms and cropping systems suitable for conversion to bioproducts;
- Leading-edge research and development related to effective and efficient technologies for biomass conversion, and agricultural bioproduct diversification.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Science, Innovation and Adoption        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 7.3 20.7 15.7 -
Total Transfer Payment Program 7.3 20.7 15.7 -

Planned Evaluations: An impact evaluation is proposed to be conducted in fiscal year 2010/11.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): An innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector

Program Activity: Science, Innovation and Adoption

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Agri-Opportunities Program (New Opportunities for Agriculture Initiatives) (Voted)

Start Date: December 14, 2006

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: A $134 million program, ending March 2011, that focuses on new innovative value-added agricultural, agri-food and agri-based products, services or processes that are currently not commercially produced or available in Canada and that are ready to be introduced into the marketplace. The program provides repayable contributions for commercialization projects that are expected to increase market opportunities for the Canadian agricultural industry across the value chain and to increase demand for primary agricultural products.

Expected result(s): To promote new opportunities for agriculture through assistance to help the sector diversify or move into promising new markets with prospects for long term sustainability. Performance measures for this program include:
- increased number of facilities established, modernized or expanded;
- increased number of new products, processes and services that are brought to market;
- increased knowledge and skills of recipient organizations;
- increased demand for primary agricultural products;
- increased number of new revenue streams among recipient organizations;
- increased level and quality of employment for recipient organizations and
- increased producer participation in value added industries.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Science, Innovation and Adoption        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 13.8 46.8 31.1 -
Total Transfer Payment Program 13.8 46.8 31.1 0.0

Planned Evaluations: An evaluation for this program is planned for 2009/2010 fiscal year. No prior evaluations have been completed for this program.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome: A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Business Risk Management

Name of Transfer Payment Program: AgriInsurance Program (Statutory)

Start Date: April 1, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2012

Description: Under Growing Forward, AgriInsurance (AI) is one of four core federal-provincial-territorial Business Risk Management programs available to Canadian producers. AgriInsurance (formally the Production Insurance program), will aim to reduce financial impact on producers of production losses caused by uncontrollable natural perils.

Expected Results: Increased number of new programs and options available to farmers, including new plans for horticulture and livestock sectors. Increased producer participation in provinces and territories that have amended existing plans and that are implementing new plans and options.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity:  Business Risk Management        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 388.7 440.6 452.0 452.0
Total Transfer Payment Program 388.7 440.6 452.0 452.0

Planned Evaluations:

There is no planned evaluation for AgriInsurance in 2009-10. In accordance with FIPA the next environmental assessment will be completed no later than January 2012. Compliance audits of provincial delivery agencies are ongoing, rotating through all provinces at a maxium cycle of every five years.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Business Risk Management

Name of Transfer Payment Program: AgriInvest Program (Statutory)

Start Date: December 19, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2013

Description: The Program is designed to help producers stabilize their farm income on an individual basis by providing producers the opportunity to deposit money annually into their savings account and receive matching government contributions. Producers can make withdrawals from the funds they have set aside to help stabilize income shortfalls and pro-actively manage their risks on the farm. Government contributions and the costs of administration are cost-shared between the federal and provincial/territorial governments on a 60:40 basis, respectively.

Expected result(s): To provide producers with flexibilty in how they choose to manage and/or mitigate small income losses (losses of up to 15% relative to their historical reference margin) through the availability of timely and predictable funds.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity:  Business Risk Management        
Total Grants - 139.4 139.4 139.4
Total Contributions 159.5   20.1   20.1   20.1
Total Transfer Payment Program 159.5 159.5 159.5 159.5

Planned Evaluations:

It is currently expected that AgriInvest will be evaluated in 2010/11, together with the Cost of Production element. These two programs may be evaluated individually or together with a cluster of other Business Risk Management programs.

Note:
As required, the allocations to Grant versus Contribution may be adjusted and these would be reflected in the Supplementary Estimates, the Departmental Performance Report and Public Accounts.

Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Business Risk Management

Name of Transfer Payment Program: AgriStability Program (Statutory)

Start Date: December 19, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2013

Description: The AgriStability program is a margin-based program that helps producers protect their farming operations from larger income declines (more than 15%) due to circumstances beyond their control. In combination with the AgriInvest program it is the successor to the Canadian Agricultural Income Stability program (CAIS). The AgriStability program commenced in the 2007 program year.

Expected result(s):
To mitigate the impacts of larger income losses (losses of over 15% relative to their historical reference margin) with margin-based assistance.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity:  Business Risk Management        
Total Grants - 225.1 225.1 225.1
Total Contributions 655.2 369.2 370.2 371.3
Total Transfer Payment Program 655.2 594.3 595.3 596.4

Planned Evaluations:

It is currently expected that AgriStability will be evaluated in 2010/11. This program may be evaluated individually or together with a cluster of other Business Risk Management programs.

Note:
As required, the allocations to Grant versus Contribution may be adjusted and these would be reflected in the Supplementary Estimates, the Departmental Performance Report and Public Accounts.

Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Business Risk Management

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Payments in connection with the Agricultural Marketing Programs Act (Statutory) - Advance Payments Program

Start Date: 1997

End Date: On-going under the AMPA legislation

Description: The Advance Payments Program (APP) guarantees cash advances to eligible producers (2006 amendments to AMPA increased the interest free portion of advances from $50,000 to $100,000, and the maximum advance from $250,000 to $400,000) to enable them to produce and market their agricultural products when market conditions are most ideal. Amendments also now allow livestock producers the ability to receive an advance under AMPA. In February 2008, amendments to the AMPA allowed for emergency advances for livestock producers to address the needs of the livestock industry during unfavourable competitive circumstances. The amendments allowed for a reduced legislative requirements for emergency advances which are issued up to March 31st, 2009.

Expected results:

  • Provide producers with greater access to credit (supplying advances to over 35,000 producers)
  • Improved cash flow for producers receiving APP advances (achieving advance amount of approximately $2.5B)
  • Administer the program in a prudent manner for eligible producers (achieving a default rate of under 2% of total amount advanced)

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity:  Business Risk Management        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 152.1 165.0 227.5 149.5
Total Transfer Payment Program 152.1 165.0 227.5 149.5

Planned Evaluations: An evaluation of APP was conducted and tabled in Parliament in 2005 by the Minister. AMPA legislation requires an evaluation be completed every 5 years. Following the 2005 evaluation, cross-Canada consultations took place in order to make the appropriate changes to the APP, from which the legislative amendments were made to the program. The next evaluation of AMPA will take place in the fiscal year 2011-2012.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Trade and Market Development

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Cattlemen's Association Legacy Fund (Statutory)

Start Date: June 27, 2005

End Date: March 31, 2015

Description: The purpose of the Canadian Cattlemen's Association Legacy Fund is to support to the Canadian beef sector to develop markets for beef cattle, beef cattle genetics, beef and beef products in a post-BSE environment. A grant totalling $50 million over 10 years will be provided.

Expected result(s): Growth in traditional, existing, new and emerging markets for Canadian beef and genetics products; and to maximize the total value realized by the Canadian beef and cattle genetics industry through optimization of genetics products values.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Trade and Market Development        
Total Grants 7.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Total Contributions        
Total Transfer Payment Program 7.0 5.0 5.0 5.0

Planned Evaluations: There are no planned evaluations until the conclusion of the program in 2014-2015.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): An innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector

Program Activity: Agri-Business Development

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Business Development (Contributions to enable Competitive Enterprises and Sectors) (Voted)

Start Date: Original start date under APF: April 1, 2003
Proposed start date under the new Growing Forward Framework: April 1, 2009

End Date: Proposed expiry March 31, 2013

Description: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) will cost share provincial and territorial activities and provide federal-only support to national organizations that aim to increase the use of sound business management practices by producers and agri-businesses in order to enable businesses to be profitable. Eligible activities will equip producers and agri-businesses with the skills, knowledge and expertise needed to understand their businesses' financial situation, assess opportunities, respond to change and realize business goals.

Expected result(s): To build awareness of the benefits and encourage the use of sound business management practices, while also enabling businesses in the sector to be profitable and invest where needed to manage the natural resource base sustainably and to market and produce safe food and other products.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Agri-Business Development        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 9.9 14.9 - -
Total Transfer Payment Program 9.9 14.9 - -

Planned Evaluations:

An evaluation of federal-only support to national organizations will be conducted during fiscal year 2008-09. Timing for further evaluations will be determined by the Office of Audit and Evaluation of AAFC.

Note:

Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Growing Forward is the new 5-year policy framework that replaces APF programming as of the 2008-09 fiscal year through a transitional continuity framework until the new policy and programs are in place in 2009-10. Only funding for 2008-09 and 2009-10 has been secured through Estimates (along with internal reallocations) with subsequent TB Submissions to follow for each functional area, spanning the full five years of the Framework. Between the two Frameworks, programming may have been modified to reflect a new strategic direction.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Business Risk Management

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Cover Crop Protection Program (Voted)

Start Date: June 13, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: The Cover Crop Protection Program (CCPP) is a Federal only program that provides five dollars per acre to producers whose lands are adversely affected by excess soil moisture and flooding with the added costs of improving and protecting the soil until a commercial crop can be planted.

Expected result(s):
- Increased capacity of affected producers to meet increased costs associated with land restoration and amelioration due to flooding.
- Reduced soil erosion by increasing the affected acres seeded to cover crops through the promotion of information in order to educate producers.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng.


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Business Risk Management        
Total Grants 7.1 7.1 7.1 -
Total Contributions        
Total Transfer Payment Program 7.1 7.1 7.1 -

Planned Evaluations:

The year of the evaluation will be in accordance with the five year OAE 5-year evaluation plan and is being finalized.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Business Risk Management

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Agricultural Disaster Relief Program (ADRP) / AgriRecovery (Statutory)

Start Date: December 6, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: The ADRP will allow federal-provincial-territorial governments to quickly develop and implement cost-shared initiatives in response to disasters affecting Canada's agriculture industry. The ADRP will assist eligible recipients to recover from a disaster situation, quickly resume business operations, containing long-term impacts when disasters occur. ADRP is also aimed at reducing the overall impact of the disaster on existing BRM programs. The federal government can access up to $20 million in federal funding for each initiative developed under the program, up to the $125 million fiscal year limit. Participating provinces-territories are expected to cost-share these initiatives on a 60:40 federal-provincial basis.

Expected result(s):

  • Provide a rapid financial response to assist with the immediate recovery from a disaster situation;
  • Help producers quickly resume business operations after a disaster; and
  • Enable short-term actions to minimize/contain the impacts of the disaster on producers.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Business Risk Management        
Total Grants -   54.2   54.2 -
Total Contributions 108.4   54.2   54.2 -
Total Transfer Payment Program 108.4 108.4 108.4 -

Planned Evaluations: Nature and timing of the evaluation of ADRP will be set in accordance with the Policy on Evaluation, the Policy on Transfer Payments and Managements, Resources and Results Structure Policy. Depending on the completion of disaster initiatives under the ADRP, the program is currently expected to be evaluated in 2011-12.

Note:
As required, the allocations to Grant versus Contribution may be adjusted and these would be reflected in the Supplementary Estimates, the Departmental Performance Report and Public Accounts.

Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Trade & Market Development

Name of Transfer Payment Program: AgriMarketing (Contributions to transform Canada's Strengths into Domestic and Global Success) (Voted)

Start Date: Original start date under APF: April 1, 2003
Proposed start date under the new Growing Forward Framework: April 1, 2009

End Date: Proposed expiry March 31, 2013

Description: The AgriMarketing Program helps to achieve the objectives of the "Transforming Canada's Strengths into Domestic and Global Success" initiative by leveraging the Canada Brand and providing a platform to equip industry, including Small And medium -sized enterprises, for success in global markets. AgriMarketing will provide funding for them to lead and deliver international market development and branding strategies, brand building and enhancement initiatives, market innovative products and address international advocacy needs.

Expected result(s):To have enhanced opportunities for producers and processors in the Canadian agriculture and agri-food, fish and seafood sectors in key international markets.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Trade & Market Development        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 23.2 35.5 12.8 12.8
Total Transfer Payment Program 23.2 35.5 12.8 12.8

Planned Evaluations: Risk-based compliance auditing is scheduled for 2009-2010.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Growing Forward is the new 5-year policy framework that replaces APF programming as of the 2008-09 fiscal year through a transitional continuity framework until the new policy and programs are in place in 2009-10. Only funding for 2008-09 and 2009-10 has been secured through Estimates (along with internal reallocations) with subsequent TB Submissions to follow for each functional area, spanning the full five years of the Framework. Between the two Frameworks, programming may have been modified to reflect a new strategic direction.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): An innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector

Program Activity: Science, Innovation and Adoption

Name of Transfer Payment Program: EcoAgriculture Biofuels Capital Initiative (Voted)

Start Date: March 29, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: The ecoAgriculture Biofuels Capital initiative (ecoABC) is a four-year, $200 million federal initiative that provides repayable contributions of up to $25 million per project for the construction or expansion of renewable transportation biofuel production facilities in which agricultural producers invest.

Expected result(s): To provide agricultural producers with an opportunity for equity investment in biofuel production facilities, and to facilitate achieving the federal government's target of achieving renewable fuel content equal to 5% of the gasoline pool by 2010 and 2% in diesel and heating oil by 2012 through domestic production. Expected results include:
- new biofuels facilities are built;
- increased (domestic) ethanol production;
- broadened economic base of communities where facilities are built; and
- increased and diversified off-farm revenues for producers.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Science, Innovation and Adoption        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 27.3 66.4 92.4 -
Total Transfer Payment Program 27.3 66.4 92.4 0.0

Planned Evaluations: An evaluation is planned for the 2010/2011 fiscal year. No prior evaluations have been completed for this program.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Integrated Food Safety Program (Contributions to Enhance the Safety and Security of Canada's Food System) (Voted)

Start Date: Original start date under APF: April 1, 2003
Proposed start date under the new Growing Forward Framework: April 1, 2009

End Date: Proposed expiry March 31, 2013

Description:

This sector of the program involves two components as follows:

Food Safety Systems Development
Food Safety Systems Development focuses on the development of science-based food safety systems by national organizations to effectively minimize food safety risks. It supports national (or equivalent) organizations in developing on-farm and/or post-farm Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point based food safety systems

Food Safety Systems Implementation
Food Safety Systems Implementation will facilitate the adoption of government-recognized food safety systems by producers and non-federally registered food-processing enterprises.

The Canadian Integrated Food Safety Program also involves a sector tied to "Contributions to Minimize the Occurrence and Extent of Risk Incidents" in the same program activity. Both sectors work under the same program name (Canadian Integrated Food Safety Program).

Expected result(s):

Food Safety Systems Development
National on- and post-farm organizations have food safety systems ready to submit to Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA).

Food Safety Systems Implementation
Increased participation of on and post-farm sector in food safety implementation.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 5.3 18.6 - -
Total Transfer Payment Program 5.3 18.6 - -

Planned Evaluations:

In the Department's five-year Evaluation Plan, the components for the National Biosecurity Systems, Food Safety Systems and National Traceability Systems G&C programs will be evaluated in a cluster evaluation titled "Food Safety Continuum" in 2009-10.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Growing Forward is the new 5-year policy framework that replaces APF programming as of the 2008-09 fiscal year through a transitional continuity framework until the new policy and programs are in place in 2009-10. Only funding for 2008-09 and 2009-10 has been secured through Estimates (along with internal allocations) with subsequent TB Submissions to follow for each functional area, spanning the full five years of the framework. Between the two Frameworks, programming may have been modified to reflect a new strategic direction.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Integrated Food Safety Program (Contributions to Minimize the Occurrence and Extent of Risk Incidents) (Voted)

Start Date: Original start date under APF: April 1, 2003
Proposed start date under the new Growing Forward Framework: April 1, 2009

End Date: Proposed expiry March 31, 2013

Description:

This sector of the program involves three components as follows:

Biosecurity Standards Implementation
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency approved national Biosecurity Standards will form the basis for implementation of the minimum requirements for a particular sector at the farm-level. Provinces and territories will be responsible for farm-level implementation.

Traceability Industry Infrastructure
Investment in Traceability Industry Infrastructure will enhance the ability to follow the movement of a food through production, processing and distribution. It will support the development and implementation of industry infrastructure to participate in the National Agriculture and Food Traceability System (NAFTS). This element would invest in the development of industry-led systems that collect and verify identification and movement data, and would accelerate industry capacity.

Traceability Enterprise Infrastructure
Traceability Enterprise Structure will provide funding to individual businesses to assist in the purchase and installation of traceability infrastructure and the training of staff to implement traceability systems for plants, animals and products. These actions will enable recipients to participate fully in NAFTS.

The Canadian Integrated Food Safety Program also involves a sector tied to "Contributions to Enhance the Safety and Security of Canada's Food System" in the same program activity. Both sectors work under the same program name (Canadian Integrated Food Safety Program).

Expected result(s):

Biosecurity Standards Implementation
Increased capability of producers and related service providers to manage the Biosecurity risks at farm level.

Traceability Industry Infrastructure
Organizations and private entities implementing industry-led traceability systems.

Traceability Enterprise Infrastructure
On-farm and post-farm businesses implementing traceability systems.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 35.4 27.9 0.0 0.0
Total Transfer Payment Program 35.4 27.9 0.0 0.0

Planned Evaluations:

In the Department's five-year Evaluation Plan, the components for the National Biosecurity Systems, Food Safety Systems and National Traceability Systems G&C programs will be evaluated in a cluster evaluation titled "Food Safety Continuum" in 2009-10.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Growing Forward is the new 5-year policy framework that replaces APF programming as of the 2008-09 fiscal year through a transitional continuity framework until the new policy and programs are in place in 2009-10. Only funding for 2008-09 and 2009-10 has been secured through Estimates (along with internal reallocations) with subsequent TB Submissions to follow for each functional area, spanning the full five years of the Framework. Between the two Frameworks, programming may have been modified to reflect a new strategic direction.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Facilitating the Disposal of Specified Risk Materials (Voted)

Start Date: December 14, 2006

End Date: March 31, 2009 (extended to March 31, 2010)

Description: The federal government continues to provide BSE related assistance to Canada's cattle industry to support its efforts to recover from the impacts of Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) first discovered in Canada in May 2003. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has implemented an enhanced feed ban, which is a significant step towards eliminating BSE from the national cattle herd.

This program will help the beef industry mitigate the cost of adapting to the July 12, 2007 enhancements to the feed ban enforced by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. The enhancements regulate the disposal of specified risk material (SRM) and adequate disposal infrastructure is required.

Cost-shared federal-provincial programs are in place and offer $127.5 million in financial assistance to the industry (federal: $76.5 million; provincial: $51 million). The program is administered provincially and federal funds are used to support projects that have been approved through the provincial government process.

Expected results Enhancing the Canadian infrastructure for disposal of Specified Risk Material and the capability for Canada to address BSE concerns.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 21.0 17.5 - -
Total Transfer Payment Program 21.0 17.5 - -

Planned Evaluations: A planned evaluation for SRM program is targeted by the 3rd quarter of the 08-09 fiscal year.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Control of diseases in the hog industry - Phase II (Voted)

Start Date: September 4, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: The Initiative for the Control of Diseases in the Hog Industry Phase II is a mid to long-term strategy to establish the foundation of a risk management framework for the Canadian hog sector.

Expected result(s):
- The establishment of a National biosecurity and best management practices standard.
- Funding of research on circovirus and other emerging diseases.
- Establishment of long-term risk management solutions to help mitigate the impacts of emerging diseases.
- Industry establishment of a foundation for a risk management framework.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 2.6 22.4 22.9 -
Total Transfer Payment Program 2.6 22.4 22.9 -

Planned Evaluations:

An evaluation will be completed for the program in compliance with the Treasury Board's Evaluation Policy.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): An environmentally sustainable agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector

Program Activity: On-Farm Action

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Growing Forward (Official names to be determined) (Contributions to promote environmentally responsible agriculture) (Voted)

Start Date: Original start date under APF: April 1, 2003
Proposed start date under the new Growing Forward Framework: April 1, 2009

End Date: Proposed expiry March 31, 2013

Description: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada supports farmers through direct on-farm programming that identifies environmental risks and opportunities and promotes the continuous growth of the stewardship ethic within the sector.

Expected result(s): This program activity will help achieve a cleaner and healthier environment for all Canadians, and address the environmental commitments detailed in the government's November 2008 Speech from the Throne. Canadians will realize the benefits of this program activity through the actions taken on the agricultural landscape.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: On-Farm Action        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 114.2 61.1 5.4 5.4
Total Transfer Payment Program 114.2 61.1 5.4 5.4

Planned Evaluations: There are currently no planned evaluations for this program.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Growing Forward is the new 5-year policy framework that replaces APF programming as of the 2008-09 fiscal year through a transitional continuity framework until the new policy and programs are in place in 2009-10. Only funding for 2008-09 and 2009-10 has been secured through Estimates (along with internal reallocations) with subsequent TB Submissions to follow for each functional area, spanning the full five years of the Framework. Between the two Frameworks, programming may have been modified to reflect a new strategic direction.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): An innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector

Program Activity: Agri-Business Development

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Orchards & Vineyards Transition Program (Voted)

Start Date: October 25, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: This program funds plant removal which is the very first step towards replanting orchards and vineyards or planting other crops to help producers compete in the changing global markets. The program also responds to the market pressure by funding strategic planning activities which will increase the industry's knowledge and help the industry make decisions. The program operates in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

Expected result(s) To ensure acreage is readily available for replanting of more marketable crops, and to develop an improved understanding of the opportunities for the orchards and vineyards sector. This will encourage producers to make the adjustments necessary to become more competitive.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Agri-Business Development        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 13.4 11.7 9.2 -
Total Transfer Payment Program 13.4 11.7 9.2 -

Planned Evaluations: A recipient audit will be determined based on an audit work plan. The need for an internal audit will be determined by the Office of Audit and Evaluation of AAFC. A summative evaluation will also be conducted during fiscal year 2010/11.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): A competitive agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector that proactively manages risk

Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Plum Pox Eradication Program (PPEP) (Voted)

Start Date: April 19, 2004

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: The purpose of this seven-year program (2004-05 to 2010-11) is to eradicate the Plum Pox Virus (PPV) in Canada while ensuring the viability of the industry. This program is a follow-up of the expired three-year program (2001-02 to 2003-04) which showed that the eradication of PPV was possible. Additional funding for the PPEP program was approved by Treasury Board in September 2007. This additional funding will be used to continue intensive sampling activites of trees and to compensate producers for the removal of infected trees in the quarantine area.

Expected result(s): Eradication of the Plum Pox Virus in Canada while maintaining the viability of the industry.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Food Safety and Biosecurity Risk Management Systems        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 8.6 8.6 8.6 -
Total Transfer Payment Program 8.6 8.6 8.6 -

Planned Audits: An evaluation is currently planned for the 2010-11, the last year of the program.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): An innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector

Program Activity: Rural & Co-operatives Development

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Growing Forward (Contributions for Rural and Co-operatives) (Voted)

Start Date: Original start date under APF: April 1, 2003
Proposed start date under the new Growing Forward Framework: April 1, 2009

End Date: Proposed expiry March 31, 2013

Description: The programming covers the following two initiatives:
- Rural development programming, whose objective is to support local, regional, and/or national stakeholders to develop collaborative activities that contribute to the engagement, knowledge development and knowledge transfer activities of the Canadian Rural Partnership.
- The Co-operative Development Initiative which provides support for the development capacity of the co-op sector and funds innovative co-operative projects in public policy priority areas.

Expected result(s):
- For Rural stakeholders to have access to new and updated/adapted rural development information, expertise and tools that help respond to barriers to innovative development.
- Access to services across the country, creating an enabling environment for co-operative development and growth.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Rural & Co-operatives Development        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 7.4 6.9 - -
Total Transfer Payment Program 7.4 6.9 - -

Planned Evaluations: Rural & Co-operatives Development programming are scheduled to be evaluated in 2011-12.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Growing Forward is the new 5-year policy framework that replaces APF programming as of the 2008-09 fiscal year through a transitional continuity framework until the new policy and programs are in place in 2009-10. Only funding for 2008-09 and 2009-10 has been secured through Estimates (along with internal reallocations) with subsequent TB Submissions to follow for each functional area, spanning the full five years of the Framework. Between the two Frameworks, programming may have been modified to reflect a new strategic direction.

Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPPs) for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada

Strategic Outcome(s): An innovative agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector

Program Activity: Science, Innovation & Adoption

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Growing Canadian Agri-Innovations Program (Pace of Innovation and Facilitate the Adoption of New Technologies) (Voted)

Start Date: Proposed start date April 1, 2009

End Date: Proposed expiry March 31, 2013

Description: Accelerate the Pace of Innovation and Facilitate the Adoption of New Technologies (Voted)

Expected result(s): The proposed Growing Canadian Agri-Innovations Program key outcomes are i) to increase promotion of foresight capacity and coordinated action resulting in a sector that is better equipped with the information, knowledge and capacities necessary for success in an increasingly demanding and complex business environment.

ii) to support the development of national agricultural industry-led collaborations of specialized government, academic and industry science resources and talent and to enhance capacity in agri-based applied science.

iii) to encourage the agriculture sector to develop new, or expand existing, value - chains, create new opportunities and to commercialize agri - products, practices and processes.

iv) to encourage greater interaction between investors and the agriculture industry resulting in greater investment in the commercialization and marketing of innovative practices, products and processes.

As per section 6.6.1 of the 2008 Policy on Transfer Payments, a summary of a three-year plan for this program can be found (as of April 1, 2009) by searching: http://www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id=1204137480722&lang=eng


($ millions) Forecast Spending
2008-2009
Planned Spending
2009-2010
Planned Spending
2010-2011
Planned Spending
2011-2012
Program Activity: Science, Innovation & Adoption        
Total Grants        
Total Contributions 29.4 45.7 0.7 0.7
Total Transfer Payment Program 29.4 45.7 0.7 0.7

Planned Evaluations: There is a planned evaluation for this program scheduled for 2012-2013.

Note:
Planned spending for 2009-10 to 2011-12 reflects only the funding presented in the 2009-10 ARLU. It does not include any additional amounts that may be brought into the Department's reference levels.

Growing Forward is the new 5-year policy framework that replaces APF programming as of the 2008-09 fiscal year through a transitional continuity framework until the new policy and programs are in place in 2009-10. Only funding for 2008-09 and 2009-10 has been secured through Estimates (along with internal reallocations) with subsequent TB Submissions to follow for each functional area, spanning the full five years of the Framework. Between the two Frameworks, programming may have been modified to reflect a new strategic direction.