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Details of Transfer Payment Programs

Infrastructure Canada manages the following Transfer Payment Programs:[1]


Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

2. Start Date:  2003-04

3. End Date: 2016-17

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[2] 2011-12

5. Strategic Outcome(s): Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.

6. Program Activity: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund.

7. Description: This program supports projects that sustain economic growth and enhance the quality of life of Canadians. Investments are made in cooperation with the provinces, territories, municipalities, and the private sector, and contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure. CSIF leverages additional contributions from other partners by providing up to 50 percent funding for eligible projects.[3]

8. Expected Results:  Infrastructure Canada funding through the CSIF leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners; large-scale infrastructure is implemented that supports a competitive economy; large-scale infrastructure is implemented that supports liveable communities; and large-scale infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions $266.8 $409.8 $235.5 $167.2
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments        
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $266.8 $409.8 $235.5 $167.2

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2008-09

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2012-13

18. General Targeted Recipient Group: The recipient may be a provincial, territorial or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization, or a combination thereof. 

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Not applicable as all program funding available for projects has been committed.


Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Border Infrastructure Fund

2. Start Date: 2003-04

3. End Date: 2015-16

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[4] 2011-12

5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.

6. Program Activity: Border Infrastructure Fund

7. Description:  This program provides funding for investments in physical infrastructure, transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity at the largest surface border crossings between Canada and the United States, as well as several other crossing points in Canada. Established in 2002, the fund provides up to 50 percent funding to support eligible projects at Canada’s border crossings. Transport Canada is the federal partner for this program.[5]

8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through BIF leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners; and transportation system infrastructure is implemented that improves the flow of people and goods at border crossings.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions $46.6 $41.7 $33.1 $11.3
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments        
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $46.6 $41.7 $33.1 $11.3

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2008-09

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2012-13

18. General Targeted Recipient Group: The recipient may be a provincial, territorial or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization, or a combination thereof. 

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Not applicable as this program is expected to sunset in 2013-14.


Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Base Fund

2. Start Date: 2004-05

3. End Date: 2013-14

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[6] 2010-11

5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.

6. Program Activity: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund

7. Description: This program supports small-scale municipal infrastructure projects designed to promote and improve quality of life in both urban and rural communities. The program initially provided $1 billion in federal funding and was augmented with an additional $200 million in January 2007. At least 80 percent of funding under the fund has been dedicated to municipalities with a population of less than 250,000. For most projects, the MRIF provides up to one-third funding for eligible projects. Its long-term commitment to public infrastructure helps promote sustainable economic growth, innovation and healthy communities. Projects contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure to build capacity in partnership with recipients. It is delivered through a partnership with federal regional development agencies.[7]

8. Expected Results:  Infrastructure Canada funding through MRIF leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners; small-scale infrastructure is implemented that supports a competitive economy for rural and urban communities; small-scale infrastructure is implemented that promotes liveable rural and urban communities; and small-scale infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment for rural and urban communities.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions $109.4 $95.8 $0.0 $0.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments        
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $109.4 $95.8 $0.0 $0.0

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2007-08

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2013-14

18. General Targeted Recipient Group: The recipient may be a regional or local government, a provincial or territorial entity, a private partner, a non-government organization or a combination thereof.

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Not applicable as this program is expected to sunset in 2013-14.


Gas Tax Fund (GTF)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Gas Tax Fund

2. Start Date: 2005-06

3. End Date: Ongoing[8]

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[9] 2011-12

5. Strategic Outcome: Provinces, territories, and municipalities have federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities.

6. Program Activity: Gas Tax Fund

7. Description: This program provides municipalities with predictable long-term funding, enabling local decision-making in the building and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. The federal government entered into the Gas Tax Fund Agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the City of Toronto. These Agreements establish an accountability framework allowing the Government of Canada to flow Gas Tax Fund money twice a year to signatories which in turn, flow funds to municipalities based on an agreed-upon allocation formula. For their part, municipalities decide which projects to prioritize within established investment categories. Projects focus on environmental objectives, including cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing communities’ long-term planning capacities. Municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this funding, providing significant additional financial flexibility. Eligible recipients are required to report annually on their use of funds and their compliance to terms and conditions of the Gas Tax Fund Agreements.

8. Expected Results: Provinces, territories and municipal associations are accountable for funding provided to local governments through the Gas Tax Fund (GTF); municipalities have access to stable and predictable funding to build and improve infrastructure; and the GTF promotes investments in environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions        
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $2,320.3 $1,974.5 $1,974.5 TBD10
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $2,320.3 $1,974.5 $1,974.5 TBD  

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2008-09

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2012-13

18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Under the GTF, the Government of Canada has entered into bilateral funding agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the City of Toronto. Co-signatories to these agreements (with the exception of the City of Toronto) then transfer funding to recipient municipalities within their jurisdiction, based on an agreed-upon allocation formula and through individual agreements with recipient municipalities. 

Project selection is made at the municipal level, approved by the province and reported to the federal government in the Annual Expenditure Report. In this way, over 3,600 municipalities receive Gas Tax funding. In some cases, signatories to the GTF Agreements can also be a recipient when funding specific provincial initiatives.

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Department is engaging partners and stakeholders on the development of a new long-term infrastructure plan, which could inform the GTF or future programming.


Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund (PT-Base Fund)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund

2. Start Date: 2007-08

3. End Date: 2013-14

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[10] 2008-09

5. Strategic Outcome: Provinces, territories, and municipalities have federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities.

6. Program Activity: Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund

7. Description: This program provides $175 million in base funding to each province and territory for core infrastructure priorities. In addition, over $26 million in per capita funding under the Building Canada Fund for three territories is managed under this fund. The PT-Base Fund was designed to help restore fiscal balance while enhancing Canada’s public infrastructure system. It also supports economic competitiveness and productivity, and promotes cleaner air, water and land, and stronger and healthier communities. While payments are made to provinces and territories, ultimate recipients can also include local and regional governments or private sector bodies. In order for federal funding to flow, provinces and territories submit a list of infrastructure initiatives through a capital plan which must be accepted by the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Payments are made in advance and cost-sharing provisions apply to a capital plan as a whole, and not individual initiatives. Provinces and territories may pool, bank, or cash-manage these funds to give them flexibility in implementation.

8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the PT-Base Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners; recipient organizations are accountable for funding provided through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund; and capital plans submitted by the provinces and territories are accepted, allowing infrastructure initiatives to proceed.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions        
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $390.0 $233.2 $152.5 $0.0
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $390.9 $233.2 $152.5 $0.0

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A.

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: Not available

18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Under the PT-Base Fund, the eligible initial recipients of federal funding are provinces and territories that have signed a Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base funding agreement with the Government of Canada. Moreover, provinces and territories may identify through their capital plans if funding will be provided to ultimate recipients, which include:

  • Local or regional governments established by or under a provincial/territorial statute;
  • Public sector bodies established by or under provincial/territorial statute or by regulation or is wholly owned by a province, territory or municipality; and,
  • Private sector bodies, which include First Nations, either alone or in partnership with a province, a territory or a government referred to above.

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Department is engaging partners and stakeholders on the development of a new long-term infrastructure plan, which could inform the PT-Base Fund or future programming.


Building Canada Fund-Communities Component (BCF-CC)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component.

2. Start Date: 2008-09

3. End Date: 2016-17

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[11] 2010-11

5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.

6. Program Activity: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component.

7. Description: This program addresses the unique infrastructure pressures facing smaller communities with populations of less than 100,000. Project costs are cost-shared with provincial, territorial and municipal governments, with each order of government generally contributing one-third of the eligible costs. The fund supports the construction, renewal and enhancement of basic infrastructure such as potable water, wastewater treatment, local roads and other infrastructure needs of small communities.

8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the BCF-CC leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners; infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment for smaller communities; infrastructure is implemented that supports a competitive economy for smaller communities; and infrastructure is implemented that promotes liveable small communities.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions $241.0 $249.5 $142.6 $102.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments        
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $241.0 $249.5 $142.6 $102.0

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A.

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2013-14

18. General Targeted Recipient Group: The recipient may be a regional or local government, a provincial entity which provides municipal-type services, a public sector body, a private partner, a non-government organization or a combination thereof. Eligible recipients under the CC are restricted to those whose project is situated within, and/or for the benefit of, local or regional governments or communities with a population of 100,000 or less as per the 2006 Census. The Government of Canada signs Contribution Agreements with provincial partners who are responsible for ensuring that the project is completed as per the terms and conditions of the Contribution Agreement.

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:  The Department is engaging partners and stakeholders on the development of a new long-term infrastructure plan, which could inform the BCF-CC or future programming.


Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component

2. Start Date: 2008-09

3. End Date: 2016-17

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[12] 2010-11

5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.

6. Program Activity: Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component

7. Description: This program targets larger infrastructure projects of national or regional significance. It increases overall investment in public infrastructure and contributes to broad federal objectives: economic growth, a cleaner environment, and strong and prosperous communities. At least two-thirds of the funding is targeted to national priorities: water, wastewater, public transit, the core national highway system and green energy. The Major Infrastructure Component has 13 additional eligible categories of investment, and priority projects are identified through discussions with provinces. By providing federal funding on a cost-shared basis, it leverages additional contributions from other partners to increase overall investment in infrastructure. Eligible recipients include provinces, local or regional governments and private sector bodies, including non-profit organizations. Projects must be supported by a business case and undergo a federal review against key program criteria.

8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the BCF-MIC leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners; large infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment; large infrastructure is implemented that supports a competitive economy and large infrastructure is implemented that supports a competitive economy; and large Infrastructure is implemented that promotes liveable communities.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions $802.1 $1,960.5 $936.9 $605.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments        
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $802.1 $1,960.5 $936.9 $605.0

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A.

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2015-16

18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Recipients of funding under BCF-MIC include provincial, regional, or municipal governments, public sector bodies established or owned by one of the aforementioned governments, non-profit organizations, or private sector bodies.

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Department is engaging partners and stakeholders on the development of a new long-term infrastructure plan, which could inform the BCF-MIC or future programming.


Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Green Infrastructure Fund

2. Start Date: 2009-10

3. End Date: 2013-14

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[13] 2009-10

5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.

6. Program Activity: Green Infrastructure Fund

7. Description: This program supports environmental infrastructure projects that promote cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner water. Targeted investments in green infrastructure can contribute to improving the quality of the environment and to a more sustainable economy over the longer term. There are five eligible categories of investment: wastewater infrastructure, green energy generation infrastructure, green energy transmission infrastructure, solid waste infrastructure, and carbon transmission and storage infrastructure. By providing up to 50 percent funding on a cost-shared basis, the fund leverages additional investments from other partners. Eligible recipients include provinces, territories, local or regional governments, public sector bodies, other eligible non-profit organizations and private sector companies, either alone or in partnership with a province, territory or a government body.

The Green Infrastructure Fund was announced in Budget 2009 (Canada’s Economic Action Plan) to provide $1 billion over five years. Since that time, the Government of Canada has made a policy decision to transfer $169.98 million from the Green Infrastructure Fund to other departments to support high priority initiatives. These reallocations are being considered by Parliament through a combination of main estimates and supplementary estimates as the funding is required. The proposed transfers, and amounts that have been approved by Parliament prior to 2012-2013, are as follows:

Natural Resources Canada
Transfer Out – Forestry Industry Transformation Program $100 million
Approved by Parliament – prior to 2012-13 $ 50 million
2012-13 Main Estimates $ 25 million
Balance to be transferred out in a future Estimates process $ 25 million
Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec
Transfer Out - Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec’s Forest Economies $30 million
Approved by Parliament - prior to 2012-13 $15 million
2012-13 Main Estimates $15 million
Transfer Out - Natural Gas Pipeline between Vallée Jonction and Thetford Mines $18.15 million
2012-13 Main Estimates $14.50 million
Balance to be transferred out in a future Estimates process  $3.65 million
Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada
Transfer Out - Beaufort Regional Environmental Assessment $21.83 million
Approved by Parliament – prior to 2012-13  $5.45 million[14]
2012-13 Main Estimates  $7.34 million
Balance to be transferred out in a future Estimates process  $9.04 million

In addition, the Government decided to re-direct $45 million from the GIF as part of the Strategic Review. This decision was confirmed in Budget 2011. As well, in the 2012-13 Main Estimates, it is proposed that $58. 70 million be reallocated from the GIF as a source of funds for the operating requirements of the Department. This leaves $726. 34 million[15] specifically for the GIF program.

8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the GIF leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners; and infrastructure is implemented that supports cleaner air, cleaner water and cleaner land.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions $59.6 $80.6 $117.3 TBD
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments        
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $59.6 $80.6 $117.3 TBD

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A.

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:  2014-15

18. General Targeted Recipient Group:  Potential eligible recipients of the GIF include provinces, territories, local or regional governments, public sector bodies, and not-for-profit and for-profit private sector entities, either alone or in partnership with a province, territory or a government.

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Department is engaging partners and stakeholders on the development of a new long-term infrastructure plan, which could inform the GIF or future programming.


Building Canada Fund-Strategic Research and Partnership (BCF-SRP)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Strategic Research and Strategic Partnership

2. Start Date: 2008-09

3. End Date:  2016-17

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[16] 2007-08

5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.

6. Program Activity: Economic Analysis and Research

7. Description: To invest in provincial and community infrastructure to address both national, provincial/territorial and community priorities. This sub-component of the Economic Analysis and Research program activity supports research, knowledge and capacity-building undertaken at the national level to promote innovation and progress in delivering world-class public infrastructure and fills priority infrastructure knowledge gaps. This initiative addresses fundamental, persistent and emerging infrastructure issues including: strengthening the information base for decision-making; supporting long-term solutions and sustainability; supporting innovation and efficiency; and measuring impacts and effectiveness.[17]

8. Expected Results: To promote a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and stronger and safer communities.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13[18]
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments        
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A. No evaluation has been done.

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A. No evaluation has been done.

18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Eligible recipients of funding include: Provincial, territorial, or local or regional government established by or under provincial statute or territorial statute; Public sector bodies that are established by or under provincial or territorial statute or by regulation or are wholly owned by a province, territory or local or regional government; Private sector, for profit organizations, carrying on business within Canada, alone or in partnership with a province, territory or other government referred to above; Canadian not-for-profit organizations, such as professional and industry associations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and educational institutions; Individuals from Canada or other countries such as researchers and students (undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate (doctoral)); and International organizations. Federal departments, agencies and Crowns Corporations are not eligible for contribution funding.

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Department is engaging partners and stakeholders on the development of a new long-term infrastructure plan, which could inform the Building Canada Fund-Strategic Research and Partnerships program or future programming.


Building Canada Fund-Feasibility and Planning Studies (BCF-FPS)

 

1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Feasibility and Planning Studies

2. Start Date: 2008-09

3. End Date:  2016-17

4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):[19] 2007-08

5. Strategic Outcome: Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment, and liveable communities is provided.

6. Program Activity:  Economic Analysis and Research

7. Description:  This sub-component of the Economic Analysis and Research program activity supports the development of effective and innovative studies that will better focus infrastructure investments at the federal, provincial/territorial, and municipal levels. The objectives of this initiative are to support feasibility and planning studies on public infrastructure projects and issues. To that end, this funding will support studies that may examine potential infrastructure solutions to local, regional and national issues as well as a variety of planning studies that support infrastructure management and investment. Targeted feasibility studies may also be utilized to examine specific infrastructure issues and projects/priorities. These investments will result in better information on potential projects and improved planning as it relates to infrastructure (on a broad and sectorial basis). Information gained from the feasibility studies could also support more effective performance of project due diligence at a later date.[20]

8. Expected Results: To promote a stronger economy, a cleaner environment and stronger and safer communities.

($ millions)
  9. Forecast Spending
2011-12
10. Planned Spending
2012-13[21]
11. Planned Spending
2013-14
12. Planned Spending
2014-15
13. Total Grants        
Total Contributions $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments        
14. Total Total Transfer Payments $0.0 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0

15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A. No evaluation has been done.

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

17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A. No evaluation has been done.

18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Eligible recipients of contribution funding include: Provincial, territorial, or local or regional government established by or under provincial statute or territorial statute; Public sector bodies that are established by or under provincial or territorial statute or by regulation or are wholly owned by a province, territory or local or regional government; Private sector, for profit organizations, carrying on business within Canada, alone or in partnership with a province, territory or other government referred to above; and Not-for-profit organizations, such as professional and industry associations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and educational institutions. Federal departments, agencies and Crown Corporations are not eligible for contribution funding.

19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Department is engaging partners and stakeholders on the development of a new long-term infrastructure plan, which could inform the Building Canada Fund-Feasibility and Planning Studies program or future programming.


[1] Allocations for Transfer Payment Programs include Contributions only, and do not include Operating and Maintenance (O&M).

[2] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[3] Of the $4.3 billion originally allocated to the CSIF, approximately $50 million has been transferred to Parks Canada Agency to support a high priority infrastructure project. These funds were reallocated through Main Estimates prior to 2012-13. 

[4] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[5] Of the $600 million originally allocated to the BIF, approximately $18 million has been transferred to Canada Border Services Agency for border projects. These funds were reallocated through Main Estimates prior to 2012-13.

Under the 2010 Strategic Review process, $10.4 million in unallocated funds from the Border Infrastructure Fund was identified for reallocation to other Government priorities. Prior to 2012-13, $5.2 million was removed from departmental reference levels through the 2011-12 Supplementary Estimates. An additional $5.2 million will be removed through the 2012-13 Main Estimates, subject to Parliamentary approval. No projects have been cancelled or otherwise affected as result of this reallocation.

While additional funding to support the G8 Summit (2010) was appropriated by Parliament through the Border Infrastructure Fund, it has been reported separately through the 2010-11 Departmental Performance Report since no border funding was used for G8 Summit-related projects.

[6] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[7] Under the 2010 Strategic Review process, $23 million in unallocated funds from MRIF was reallocated to other Government priorities. These funds were removed from departmental reference levels through 2011-12 Supplementary Estimates. No projects have been cancelled or otherwise affected as result of this reallocation.

[8] Legislation enacting permanent funding for the Gas Tax Fund received Royal Assent on December 15, 2011. Contribution funding under this program for 2014-15 is not reflected above but will be reflected in future documents after funding is approved by Parliament through a future Estimates process.

[9] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[10] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[11] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[12] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[13] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[14] To date, $7.12 million has been reallocated from Infrastructure Canada.  This includes $2.14 million reallocated within the Fiscal Framework (of which $0.47 million has been approved by Parliament in the 2011-12 Supplementary Estimates B, an additional$1.34 million will be reallocated through the 2012-13 Main Estimates and the balance will be included in future Estimates processes, subject to Parliamentary approval) and an additional $4.98 million also processed through 2011-12 Supplementary Estimates B – for a combined $5.45 million approved by Parliament.

[15] Due to rounding, numbers presented above do not add to $1 billion.

[16] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[17] Under the 2010 Strategic Review process, $25 million from the Strategic Research and Partnerships program was identified for reallocation to other Government priorities. Prior to 2012-13, $9.45 million was removed from departmental reference levels through Supplementary Estimates. An additional $4.5 million will be removed through 2012-13 Main Estimates, with the balance expected to be transferred out in the 2013-14 Main and Supplementary Estimates. The requirements for planned spending beyond 2012-13 will be addressed through future Estimates processes. All transfers are subject to Parliamentary approval.

[18] In support of the engagement process, involving provinces, territories, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and other stakeholders, towards development of a new long-term infrastructure plan, it is expected that additional funds, including Transfer Payment funds, will be reprofiled into this program through a Supplementary Estimates process in 2012-13. The requirements for planned spending for 2012-13 and beyond will be addressed through future Estimates processes. All transfers are subject to Parliamentary approval.

[21] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved/continued/amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.

[22] Under the 2010 Strategic Review process, $10.75 million from the Feasibility and Planning Studies program was identified for reallocation to other government priorities. Prior to 2012-13, these funds were removed from departmental reference levels through the Estimates processes.

[21] In support of the engagement process, involving provinces, territories, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and other stakeholders, towards development of a new long-term infrastructure plan, it is expected that additional funds , including Transfer Payment funds may be reprofiled into this program through a Supplementary Estimates process in 2012-13. The requirements for planned spending for 2012-13 and beyond will be addressed through future Estimates processes. All transfers are subject to Parliamentary approval.