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Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to support environmental and sustainable development initiatives
Start Date: August 1999		End Date: March 31, 2009
Description: The objective of this class contribution is to enable Canadian groups, associations and organizations to become actively involved in environmental and sustainable development initiatives while accommodating regional ecosystem and socio-economic considerations. Contributions enable recipients to plan, manage and complete environmental and sustainable development initiatives at the regional or ecosystem level. This funding also serves to increase awareness and understanding of environmental and sustainable development issues and to encourage environmentally responsible action.
Strategic Outcomes and Expected Results: Reduced adverse human impact on the atmosphere and on air quality Understanding, and prevention or reduction of the environmental and human health threats posed by toxic substances of concern Conservation of biological diversity Understanding and reduction of human impacts on the health of ecosystems Conservation and restoration of priority ecosystems Reduced impact of weather and related hazards on health, safety and the economy Adaptation to day-to-day and longer-term changes in atmospheric, hydrological and ice conditions
Program Activities ($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2007-2008		Planned Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011
Biodiversity is conserved and protected	17.4		16.1	16.2	15.1
Water is clean, safe and secure	1.4		0.5	0.0	0.0
Canadians adopt approaches that ensure the sustainable use and management of natural capital and working landscapes	2.1		5.4	5.4	5.4
Improved knowledge and information on weather and environmental conditions influences decision-making	0.1		0.2	0.2	0.2
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions	2.4		1.3	1.1	1.1
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced	4.6		3.2	3.4	3.7
Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches	2.7		0.9	0.9	1.0
Risks to Canadians, their health, and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced	1.2		3.2	3.3	3.3
Total Contributions	31.8		30.7	30.4	29.7

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Habitat Stewardship Contribution Program
Start Date: August 20, 2000		End Date: March 31, 2008 (Environment Canada plans to seek Treasury Board approval to renew the program)
Description: Contribute to the recovery of endangered, threatened, and other species of concern, and prevent other species from becoming a conservation concern, by engaging Canadians in conservation actions to benefit wildlife. Enable non-government 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.
Strategic Outcomes and Expected Results: Support for habitat projects that benefit species at risk Facilitation of Canadian's active and concrete involvement in stewardship projects for species at risk that will result in tangible, measurable environmental benefits Improvement of scientific, sociological, and economic understanding of the stewardship's role as a conservation tool Securing or protection of important habitat to protect species at risk and support their recovery Mitigation of threats to species at risk caused by human activities Measurable results that support of Environment Canada's Clean Environment and Nature business lines
Program Activities ($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2007-2008		Planned Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011
Biodiversity is conserved and protected	13.0		13.0	13.0	13.0
Total Contributions	13.0		13.0	13.0	13.0

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to EcoAction Community Funding Initiative
Start Date: 1998		End Date: March 31, 2009
Description: Provide financial support to non-profit organizations to undertake environmental projects that yield positive, measurable results and increase public capacity and awareness at the community level.
Strategic Outcomes and Expected Results: Support for and promotion of environmental improvements through funding to community groups undertaking action, outreach and/or capacity building activities that address the Government of Canada and Environment Canada priorities of climate change, nature, water quality and air quality Leveraging of monetary and voluntary in-kind support for environmental activities that have measurable environmental benefits Provision of tools Canadians need to act on their knowledge and values as individuals and members of communities in support of sustainable development The successfully completion of community-based projects that support action, capacity building and outreach on priority environmental issues at the local and regional levels Measurable results that support the Government of Canada's climate change objectives, as detailed in the Climate Change Plan for Canada and the One-Tonne Challenge Support for the implementation of other priority activities in recovery strategies or action plans, where these are in place or under development
Program Activities ($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2007-2008		Planned Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions	5.0		5.0	5.0	5.0
Total Contributions	5.0		5.0	5.0	5.0

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to support Canada's international commitments
Start Date: June 1999		End Date: March 31, 2009
Description: The objectives of this class contribution are to ensure that Canadian interests are represented in international environmental fora; to sustain and enhance Canada's participation in international multilateral and bilateral environmental organizations, agreements and protocols; to facilitate developing countries' participation in global environmental and sustainable development issues; and to build, strengthen and maintain Canada's linkages with the international community on global environmental and sustainable development issues.
Strategic Outcomes and Expected Results: Reduced adverse human impacts on the atmosphere and on air quality Understanding, and prevention or reduction of the environmental and human health threats posed by toxic substances and other substances of concern Conservation of biological diversity Understanding and reduction of human impacts on the health of ecosystems Conservation and restoration of priority ecosystems Reduced impact of weather and related hazards on health, safety and the economy Adaptation to day-to-day and longer-term changes in atmospheric, hydrological and ice conditions
Program Activities ($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2007-2008		Planned Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011
Biodiversity is conserved and protected	0.3		0.3	0.3	0.3
Canadians are informed of, and respond appropriately to, current and predicted environmental conditions	2.0		2.0	2.0	2.0
Risks to Canadians, their health and their environment posed by toxic and other harmful substances are reduced	0.1		0.1	0.1	0.1
Risks to Canadians, their health, and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced	5.2		4.6	4.6	4.7
Total Contributions	7.6		7.1	7.1	7.2

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development Technology
Start Date: April 1, 2007		End Date: March 31, 2015
Description: The Foundation will provide grants with conditional repayment terms to eligible recipients for the establishment of first-of-kind large demonstration-scale facilities producing next-generation renewable fuels. These facilities must involve both non-conventional technologies and non-traditional feedstocks and be built in Canada, using representative Canadian feedstock. Selection will be based on the technology's (rather than the plant's) potential for environmental and other (socio-economic) benefits.
Strategic Outcomes and Expected Results: This grant will demonstrate the technological and economic feasibility of large-scale bio-fuels production. Such production will have improved environmental benefits such as reduced greenhouse gas emissions and will encourage the retention and growth of Canadian technology expertise and innovation capacity. Investing in more efficient and effective bio-fuel production will position Canada to become a world leader in the development and commercialization of next-generation fuels, and will be pivotal to increasing the renewable content of conventional fuels.
Program Activities ($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2007-2008		Planned Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011
Canadians adopt sustainable consumption and production approaches	1.6		12.5	12.5	25.0
Total Contributions	1.6		12.5	12.5	25.0

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution to the Harbourfront Centre
Start Date: March 2006		End Date: March 31, 2011
Description: The primary objective of the Harbourfront Centre funding program is to provide operational funding support to the Harbourfront Centre until March 31, 2011. Such support will assist the Harbourfront Centre in covering its fixed operational costs. It will also facilitate its ability to leverage funding from other levels of government and pursue other revenue-generating strategies that allow the organization to provide the general public with continued access to cultural, recreational and educational programs and activities on the Toronto waterfront.
Strategic Outcomes and Expected Results: Stable foundation for Harbourfront Centre administration and operation. Ongoing community access to the Harbourfront Centre site and its capital facilities
Program Activities ($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2007-2008		Planned Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011
Harbourfront Corporation	5.0		5.0	5.0	5.0
Total Contributions	5.0		5.0	5.0	5.0

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative
Start Date: April 2007		End Date: March 31, 2011
Description: The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (TWRI) is both an infrastructure and an urban renewal investment. The goals of the initiative include positioning Canada, Ontario and Toronto in the new economy and thus ensuring Canada's continued success in the global economy. This includes increasing economic growth and development opportunities; recognizing the intrinsic links between economic, social and environmental health; enhancing the quality of life in Toronto; and encouraging sustainable urban development.
Strategic Outcomes and Expected Results: Social and economic benefits for the Toronto region Increased accessibility to public transit, affordable housing, recreation and tourism, and commercial space Revitalized urban infrastructure that includes new or improved recreation facilities, an enhanced or expanded transportation system, enhanced or expanded water and sewage treatment facilities, and new or improved commercial and residential developments Increased economic opportunities such as new employment opportunities, increased private-sector investment, enhanced marketability of land and increased tourism. Better environmental management, for example land reclamation, soil and general remediation, increased or enhanced parkland or green space, and increased or enhanced stormwater management / flood protection
Program Activities ($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2007-2008		Planned Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011
Revitalization of the Toronto Waterfront	84.7		85.0	124.0	14.4
Total Contributions	84.7		85.0	124.0	14.4

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Vehicle scrappage
Start Date: April 1, 2007		End Date: March 31, 2011
Description: The National Vehicle Scrappage Program will provide incentives to entice Canadians to retire their old vehicles sooner. These incentives will promote sustainable transportation and will provide Canadians with an opportunity to take concrete actions to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Strategic Outcomes and Expected Results: Reduction in air pollutants by removing older, high polluting personal vehicles from the road Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by promoting alternative transportation alternatives Prevention of releases of toxic substances into the environment Reduction in smog-forming emissions Increased awareness and understanding among Canadians of the environmental impacts of their transportation choices Increased use of sustainable transportation alternatives which may result in further reductions of greenhouse gas emissions Increased responsible recycling resulting in the prevention of the release of toxic substances
Program Activities ($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2007-2008		Planned Spending 2008-2009	Planned Spending 2009-2010	Planned Spending 2010-2011
Risks to Canadians, their health, and their environment from air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions are reduced	0.7		23.0	28.7	27.6
Total Contributions	0.7		23.0	28.7	27.6

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