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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions in support of Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat

Start date: June 10, 2010

End date: Ongoing – Evaluation to be completed by March 31, 2015

Fiscal Year for Ts and Cs: 2010–2011

Strategic Outcome: Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations

Program Activity: 1.1 Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat

Description: Contributions in support of Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat are proposed in order to encourage and support individuals and organizations engaged in activities to maintain or restore wildlife populations, in particular migratory birds and species at risk, to target levels.

Expected results: Projects funded under these terms and conditions will contribute, together with other departmental activities and the actions of others, to the following key expected results:

Applicable to all Sub-Activities:

Expected Result	Performance Indicator
a) Individuals and organizations are increasingly engaged in priority activities related to the conservation of wildlife, in particular migratory birds and species at risk.	Total time invested by individuals in funded projects (person-years).
b) Increased Aboriginal participation in wildlife and habitat conservation.	Number of Aboriginal organizations participating in funded projects related to migratory birds, species at risk or their habitats.
c) New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to the conservation of migratory birds, species at risk and their habitat.	Proportion of species for which primary data to establish population status and trends are provided through funded projects.
d) Priority habitats for migratory birds and species at risk are conserved by partners through stewardship and protection.	Land area conserved through funded projects.
e) Factors limiting priority species at risk and migratory bird populations are reduced by partners.	Proportion of threats addressed through funded projects.
f) Increased collaboration within Canadian and international research and policy communities related to Environment Canada’s biodiversity priorities.	Number of formal collaborations regarding transnational conservation issues undertaken or maintained as a direct result of funded projects.
g) Compliance with the requirements of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards.	Canada and Competent Authorities (provinces and territories) remain compliant to the requirements of the Agreement.

Projects that have different expected results but that support the objectives of these terms and conditions may be undertaken. Evaluation and performance measurement of such projects, which tend to be unique and non-recurring, will focus on the specific expected results identified in individual funding agreements.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Total Grants	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Contributions	$16.4	$15.3	$14.0	$14.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Transfer Payments	$16.4	$15.3	$14.0	$14.0

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010–2011

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending, or N/A): Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014–2015

General Targeted Recipient Group: Domestic or international not-for-profit organizations; domestic or international Aboriginal organizations; research, academic and educational institutions; Canadian or foreign individuals; domestic or international for-profit organizations; and other levels of government.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Environment Canada engages applicants and recipients under this program in two ways: applicant through applications related to specific program elements; and recipients through single or named recipients identified on the basis of their unique ability to address targeted program results. The Department employs one or a combination of the following initiatives to provide access to the program in a clear, understandable and useable manner: publicity in news media, information provided on the departmental website, letter-writing activities, and meetings with targeted recipient communities. Administrative requirements have been tailored to evaluated risk levels, and efficiency is being addressed through simplified agreement templates.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to Sustainable Development Technology Canada (SDTC) for the NextGen Biofuels Fund^TM (NGBF). Payments are both statutory and voted.

Start date: April 2007

End date: September 30, 2027 (the last appropriation by Parliament will be in fiscal year 2014–2015, with the last disbursement by SDTC by March 31, 2017)

Fiscal Year for Ts and Cs: 2007–2008

Strategic Outcome: Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized.

Program Activity: Climate Change and Clean Air

Description: The $500M NGBF is one of two funds managed by SDTC. It supports the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities for production of next-generation renewable fuels. As sponsoring departments for the federal government, Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada provide federal oversight to SDTC to ensure it complies with the two funding agreements and the founding legislation. Under the NGBF, SDTC provides grants with conditional repayment terms to eligible recipients for the establishment of facilities that involve both non-conventional technologies and non-traditional feedstocks, and that are built in Canada using representative Canadian feedstock. Selection is based on the technology’s (rather than the plant’s) potential for environmental and other benefits (social or economic).

Of the $500M in total funding, $200M is statutory. The remaining $300M is appropriated funding spread over 7 fiscal years, beginning in 2008–2009 and ending in 2014–2015. The funding is equally divided between Environment Canada and Natural Resources Canada.

While the spending listed below captures the funds transferred from Environment Canada to the SDTC foundation, the actual planned disbursements to NGBF projects in 2012–2013 are $31.9M (based on cash flow statement of October 20, 2011). According to the 2012 Corporate Plan, SDTC plans to allocate $500M by the end of December 2012 and to disburse $500M to NGBF projects between 2012 and March 31, 2017.

Expected results:

	($ millions) by Environment Canada1
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Total grants (NGBF)2	03	62.54	50.03	25.0
Total Transfer Payments	0	62.5	50.0	25.0

¹ All amounts in this table represent the amounts transferred to SDTC’s NGBF by Environment Canada. An equivalent amount is transferred by Natural Resources Canada.
² Please also see Up-Front Multi-Year Funding for SDTC table.
³ $25.0 million was reprofiled from 2011–2012 to 2013–2014
⁴ $37.5 million was reprofiled from 2010–2011 to 2012–2013.

Based on cash flow statement of October 20, 2011, SDTC will have sufficient funds on hand to cover its NGBF requirements for 2012–2013 (unless SDTC issues an amendment by August 15, 2012 for additional cash requirements). Accordingly, it is likely that the entire $62.5 million available in 2012–2013 will need to be reprofiled forward by 1 or 2 years.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: So far there has been no evaluation completed for NGBF. The first of three interim evaluations that SDTC is required to conduct according to the NGBF funding agreement, is scheduled for completion by November 30, 2012.

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending, or N/A): N/A

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2012–2013

General Targeted Recipient Group: For-profit corporation, partnership, limited partnership, or business trust, with legal capacity in Canada and with access to expertise in next-generation renewable fuels production pathways.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: This is responsibility of the SDTC Foundation.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to Support Climate Change and Clean Air

Start date: June 10, 2010

End date: Ongoing – Evaluation to be completed by March 31, 2015

Fiscal Year for Ts and Cs: 2010–2011

Strategic Outcome: Threats to Canadians and their environment from pollution are minimized.

Program Activity: 3.2 Climate Change and Clean Air

Description: The purpose and overall objective of contributions made under these terms and conditions are to encourage and support international organizations and foreign states engaged in activities that advance international action, improve Canadian air quality, reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and promote change towards sustainable environmental development and policies.

Expected Results:

Projects funded under these terms and conditions will contribute, together with other departmental activities and the actions of others, to the following key expected results:

Applicable to all Sub-Activities:

Expected Result	Performance Indicator
a) New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to improved air quality and/or reduced greenhouse gas emissions	A national baseline of ambient and emission levels of targeted pollutants is developed with sufficient scope and accuracy to enable the assessment of the effectiveness of the industrial strategy on air pollutant emissions. Use of information developed through contribution agreements in determining air pollutant reduction targets. Use of information developed through contribution agreements to enhance the understanding of the significance of a changing climate on air quality. Percentage of research priorities (by program) implemented in whole or in part by funded projects. Percentage of funded projects (by program) whose findings have been applied to Environment Canada research, operational models, policies, regulations or activities.
b) Verification of environmental claims of Canadian technologies	Annual number of verification certificates issued under the Canadian Environmental Technology Verification Program.
c) Mentoring services are available to small and medium-sized enterprises producing environmental technologies	Annual number of clients served by Canadian Environmental Technology Advancement Centres.
d) Engagement of international organizations that promote the reduction of emissions of air pollutants and/or greenhouse gases	Number of international partnerships or institutions related to the reduction of emissions of air pollutants and/or greenhouse gases in which the Government of Canada participates. International credits received by Canada and/or Canadian institutions under Kyoto Protocol market-based mechanisms.
e) Engagement of partners, in particular the Canadian private sector, in projects that advance the role of clean technology in addressing emissions of air pollutants and/or greenhouse gases	Number and total value of projects in which Canada or Canadian private-sector firms participate. Percentage of total project value provided by Canadian private-sector firms. Number of individual Canadian firms participating.
f) Canada’s environmental interests and priorities are addressed by international institutions	Percentage of Canadian interventions and/or negotiating positions that are adopted by the United National Environment Program (UNEP) Governing Council and/or incorporated into the UNEP biennial Program of Work and Budget.
g) New information and analysis supporting the development of policy on sustainable development and the effective governance of environmental issues in Canada and internationally	Number of research publications on sustainable development policy or environmental governance (peer-reviewed and non-peer-reviewed) produced by non-governmental organizations in Canada.
h) Increased public access to information and research findings pertaining to sustainable development and environmental governance	Number of reports and other policy documents available to the public without charge through funded non-governmental organization websites.

 

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Total Grants	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Contributions	$7.1	$29.6	$4.7	$4.7
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Transfer Payments	$7.1	$29.6	$4.7	$4.7

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010–2011

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014–2015

General Targeted Recipient Group: Domestic or international not-for-profit organizations; domestic or international Aboriginal organizations; research, academic and educational institutions; Canadian or foreign individuals; domestic or international for-profit organizations; and other levels of government.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Environment Canada engages applicants and recipients under this program in two ways: applicants through applications related to specific program elements, and recipients through single or named recipients identified on the basis of their unique ability to address targeted program results. The Department employs one or a combination of the following initiatives to provide access to the Program in a clear, understandable and accessible manner: publicity in news media; information provided on the departmental website; letter-writing activities; and meetings with targeted recipient communities. Administrative requirements have been tailored to evaluated risk levels, and efficiency is being addressed through simplified agreement templates.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Habitat Stewardship Program (HSP) for Species at Risk

Start date: August 20, 2000

End date: Program is ongoing. A portion of HSP funding ($4M) sunsets March 2012.

Fiscal Year for Ts & Cs: 2009–2010

Strategic Outcome: Canada’s natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations.

Program Activity: 1.1 Biodiversity – Wildlife and Habitat

Description: The purpose of the HSP is to contribute to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, and to prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife. HSP fosters partnerships among organizations interested in the recovery of species at risk and provides funding for implementing activities that protect or conserve habitats for species at risk. The Program enables non-governmental organizations, landowners, the private sector, Aboriginal organizations, educational institutions, community groups and other levels of government to plan, manage and complete projects that will achieve the program goal.

Expected Results:

Important habitat is secured, protected, improved and/or restored to enhance the recovery of species at risk. Specifically, by 2014, target 30,000 ha and 300 km of shoreline of total land area to be improved or restored to benefit wildlife each year, and target 250,000 ha of land area to be secured to enhance the recovery of species at risk.

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Total Grants
Total Contributions	11.6	7.8	7.8	7.8
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments
Total Transfer Payments	11.6	7.8	7.8	7.8

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2009

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014

General Targeted Recipient Group:

• Aboriginal organizations/First Nations councils
• Educational or research institutions (universities, museums, zoos/aquariums)
• Government agencies or Crown corporations (provincial/territorial/municipal)
• Environmental non-governmental organizations (ENGOs)
• Private-sector organizations (corporations/association/utilities)
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) or non-profit organizations

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:

Annually, the Department, in collaboration with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Parks Canada, issues a call for proposals.

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to Support Sustainable Ecosystems

Start date: June 10, 2010

End date: Ongoing – Evaluation to be completed by March 31, 2015

Fiscal Year for Ts and Cs: 2010–2011

Strategic Outcome: Canada's natural environment is conserved and restored for present and future generations.

Program Activity: 1.3 Sustainable Ecosystems

Description: Contributions under the Sustainable Ecosystems Program Activity are proposed in order to encourage and support individuals and organizations engaged in activities to manage ecosystem resources in a manner consistent with ecosystem sustainability.

Expected Results: The purpose and overall objective of contributions made under these terms and conditions is to enhance or maintain the sustainability of ecosystems in Canada, through collaboration with other levels of government (provinces and territories as well as regional, municipal and local governments), Aboriginal peoples and other stakeholders (such as non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, industry and businesses).

Projects funded under these terms and conditions will contribute, together with other departmental activities and the actions of others, to the following key expected results

Applicable to the Ecosystems Initiatives Sub-Activity:

Expected Result	Performance Indicator
Engagement of governments, citizens and stakeholders in the development and implementation of ecosystem-based management plans as well as in ecosystem governance processes	Percentage of planning units that have a functioning multi-stakeholder governance structure. Percentage of planning units with a functioning multi-stakeholder governance structure where the governance structure includes all interests relevant to the identified environmental issues. Percentage of planning units that have an ecosystem-based management plan that has been approved by the relevant multi-stakeholder governance structure. Percentage of total costs of ecosystem initiatives multi-stakeholder governance structures that is contributed by Environment Canada.
Implementation of environmental remediation, protection and conservation projects required to meet the goals and objectives identified in ecosystem-based management plans or to achieve ecosystem objectives	Percentage of environmental issues identified in approved ecosystem-based management plans or by ecosystem governance processes that are addressed by funded projects. Percentage of total estimated costs of all management actions identified in approved ecosystem-based management plans represented by funded projects. Percentage of actions identified in approved ecosystem-based management plans or ecosystem governance processes that have been completed. Percentage of the total value of funded projects contributed by Environment Canada.
Participation of individuals and organizations in activities contributing to the achievement of goals and objectives identified in ecosystem-based management plans or to achieve ecosystem objectives	Number of individual participants in projects or activities undertaken in support of approved ecosystem-based management plans or under the auspices of an ecosystem-based multi-stakeholder governance structure. Number of organizational participants in projects or activities undertaken in support of approved ecosystem-based management plans or under the auspices of an ecosystem-based multi-stakeholder governance structure.

Applicable to all Sub-Activities:

Expected Result	Performance Indicator
New knowledge and data produced by collaborating organizations contribute to the management and sustainability of Canadian ecosystems	Percentage of research priorities (by program) implemented in whole or in part by funded projects.

 

	($ millions)
	Forecast Spending 2011-2012	Planned Spending 2012-2013	Planned Spending 2013-2014	Planned Spending 2014-2015
Total Grants	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Contributions	$7.8	$7.9	$7.9	$7.9
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	$0	$0	$0	$0
Total Transfer Payments	$7.8	$7.9	$7.9	$7.9

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010–2011

Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending, or N/A): Continuation

Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014–2015

General Targeted Recipient Group: Domestic or international not-for-profit organizations; domestic or international Aboriginal organizations; research and academic and educational institutions; Canadian or foreign individuals; domestic or international for-profit organizations; and other levels of government.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Environment Canada engages applicants and recipients under this program in two ways: applicants through applications related to specific program elements, and recipients through single or named recipients identified on the basis of their unique ability to address targeted program results. The Department employs one or a combination of the following initiatives to provide access to the program in a clear, understandable and accessible manner: publicity in news media; information provided on the departmental website; letter-writing activities; and meetings with targeted recipient communities. Administrative requirements have been tailored to evaluated risk levels, and efficiency is being addressed through simplified agreement templates.