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Over the next three years, Transport Canada will manage the following transfer payment programs (TPP) in excess of $5 million:
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Province of British Columbia for ferry and coastal freight and passenger services.
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2) Start Date: 1977
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3) End Date: Ongoing | ||||
4) Description: The Province of British Columbia assumes the entire responsibility for the operation of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada’s economic growth and trade objectives.
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6) Expected Results: Transportation links to the national surface transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of British Columbia.
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
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12) Total Grants |
25,856 |
26,447 |
26,447 |
26,447 |
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12) Total Contributions |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
25,856 |
26,447 |
26,447 |
26,447 |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation of the program was completed in 2005. The report can be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/BCPFS/menu.htm | ||||
15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight services
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2) Start Date: 1941
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3) End Date: Ongoing | ||||
4) Description: Operating funding for two regional passenger and vehicle ferry services, CTMA Traversier Ltee and Northumberland Ferry Ltd.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada’s economic growth and trade objectives.
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6) Expected Results:
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
13,221 |
11,243 |
10,243 |
10,243 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
13,221 |
11,243 |
10,243 |
10,243 |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation of the program was completed in 2004. The 2004 report can be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/SFSAC/menu.htm The next evaluation is planned for 2010. | ||||
15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Outaouais Road Development Agreement
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2) Start Date: January 7, 1972 |
3) End Date: No sunset clause
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4) Description: Contributions to the Province of Quebec related to the Outaouais Roads Agreement toward highway improvements made to enhance overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging regional and industrial development and tourism.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada’s economic growth and trade objectives.
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6) Expected Results: An improved National Capital transportation system by reducing congestion and improving safety, while encouraging regional, industrial development and tourism.
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
15,386 |
15,075 |
2,632 |
2,632 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
15,386 |
15,075 |
2,632 |
2,632 |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation was completed in 2005. The next evaluation is planned for 2009-2010. The 2005 evaluation report ca be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/ORA/menu.htm | ||||
15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Airports Capital Assistance Program
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2) Start Date: April 1, 1995 | 3) End Date: March 31, 2010 | ||||
4) Description: Airports Capital Assistance Program(ACAP) assists eligible applicants in financing capital projects related to safety, asset protection and operating cost reduction.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada’s economic growth and trade objectives.
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6) Expected Results: Maintained or increased safety, contribution to asset protection, reduction in operating cost and increased use of environmentally sustainable practices at airports, where possible.
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
33,906 |
49,800 |
38,000 |
38,000 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
33,906 |
49,800 |
38,000 |
38,000 |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation was completed in 2005. The report can be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/ACAP2004/toc.htm The next evaluation is planned for 2008-2009. | ||||
15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution Program for operating, capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services
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2) Start Date: June 1, 2004
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3) End Date: March 31, 2010 | ||||
4) Description: Provide operating funding for the regional and remote passenger rail services not provided by VIA Rail, for capital and start-up costs for regional and remote passenger rail services, and to address potential costs of transferring regional services.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada’s economic growth and trade objectives.
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6) Expected Results: Continuation of safe, viable, reliable and sustainable regional and remote passenger rail services. | |||||
($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
12,670 |
5,600 |
5,600 |
- |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
12,670 |
5,600 |
5,600 |
- |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation of the program was completed in 2004. The next evaluation is planned for 2009-2010. | ||||
15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)
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2) Start Date: May 31, 1997
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3) End Date: April 1, 2032 | ||||
4) Description: Subsidy payments are made to bridge operator to honor constitutional obligations to provide a transportation link between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada’s economic growth and trade objectives.
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6) Expected Results: Federal funding is provided for continuous and efficient year-round transportation of people and goods between Prince Edward Island and the mainland to support an efficient, integrated and accessible transportation system.
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory) |
55,276 |
54,897 |
54,897 |
54,897 |
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13) Total Program Activity |
55,276 |
54,897 |
54,897 |
54,897 |
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14) Planned Evaluations | As this is a statutory payment, no evaluation is planned. | ||||
15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund (TIF)
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2) Start Date: October 19, 2006
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3) End Date: March 31, 2014 | ||||
4) Description: To establish the best transportation network facilitating global supply chains between Asia and North America. Transportation infrastructure investments to address near term capacity problems and build strategically for the future.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada’s economic growth and trade objectives.
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6) Expected Results: Canada’s commerce with the Asia-Pacific region is increased; The Gateway’s share of North American bound container imports is increased; and Efficiency and reliability of the Gateway for Canadian and North American exports is improved.
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
43,800 |
82,100 |
42,600 |
70,000 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory) |
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13) Total Program Activity |
43,800 |
82,100 |
42,600 |
70,000 |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation is planned for 2013-2014. | ||||
15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Port Divestiture Fund | |||||
2) Start Date: April 1, 1996
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3) End Date: March 31, 2012 | ||||
4) Description: Facilitate the divestiture process by providing a new owner with the resources to take over the port. | |||||
5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada’s economic growth and trade objectives.
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6) Expected Results: Ports are successfully transferred to local communities and users, and are more responsive to local needs.
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
Transportation Policy Development and Infrastructure Programs |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
15,939 |
33,000 |
4,100 |
2,800 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
15,939 |
33,000 |
4,100 |
2,800 |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation was completed in 2007. The report can be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/PortsDivestiture/toc.htm The next evaluation is planned for 2009-2010. | ||||
15) Planned Audits | TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grade Crossing Improvement Contribution Program (approved under Railway Safety Act)
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2) Start Date: 1989
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3) End Date: Ongoing | ||||
4) Description: Payments made to railway companies and municipalities to improve the safety at public road/railway grade crossings.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada’s social development and security objectives.
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6) Expected Results: Safety improvements at grade crossings that result in accident and incident reductions.
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Transportation Safety and Security |
Transportation Safety and Security |
Transportation Safety and Security |
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12) Total Grants |
300 |
300 |
300 |
300 |
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12) Total Contributions |
7,145 |
7,145 |
7,195 |
7,195 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
7,445 |
7,445 |
7,495 |
7,495 |
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14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the program was completed in 2005. The report can be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/GCIP/menu.htm The next evaluation is planned for 2009-2010. |
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15) Planned Audits | TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Marine Security Contribution Program
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2) Start Date: December 1, 2004
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3) End Date: November 30, 2009 | ||||
4) Description: Financial assistance to aid in the speedy implementation of security measures and to help offset the costs of operators who would not have the financial capacity to cover security costs without significantly affecting operating costs.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada’s social development and security objectives.
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6) Expected Results:
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Transportation Safety and Security |
Transportation Safety and Security |
Transportation Safety and Security |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
32,700 |
28,046 |
5,000 |
- |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
32,700 |
28,046 |
5,000 |
- |
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14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation of the program was conducted in 2006 as part of the larger evaluation of all Marine Security initiatives in Transport Canada. The results of the evaluation may be found at the following site: http://www.tc.gc.ca/ProgramEvaluation/reports/marine_security/menu.htm. The next evaluation is planned for 2009-2010. |
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15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Transit - Secure formerly called Passenger Rail and Urban Transit Security Contribution Program (name change only) | |||||
2) Start Date: June 22, 2006
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3) End Date: March 31, 2009
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4) Description: The program is designed to enhance the security of Canada’s passenger rail and urban transit system by providing incentives to operators of passenger rail and urban transit services to implement new and enhanced security measures rapidly.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada’s social development and security objectives.
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6) Expected Results:
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Transportation Safety and Security |
Transportation Safety and Security |
Transportation Safety and Security |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
8,000 |
61,400 |
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- |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
8,000 |
61,400 |
- |
- |
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14) Planned Evaluations |
An evaluation was completed in 2007. The results of the evaluation will be posted once approved at the following site: http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/menu.htm
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15) Planned Audits |
An audit is being conducted by Audit and Advisory Services. The fieldwork of the planning stage was completed November 2007, with the conduct phase expected to be completed by January 2008 and the draft report to be available by end of February 2008. Once completed and approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee, copies of audit reports
will be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Airports Policing Contribution Program
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2) Start Date: April 2008
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3) End Date: Ongoing | ||||
4) Description: The Program was established in 2002 under the responsibility of the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA). In 2007, a decision was made to transfer the program to Transport Canada. The program was created to assist eligible, designated airports in financing the heightened cost of security-related policing in
accordance with Transport Canada’s regulated security measures.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada’s social development and security objectives
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6) Expected Results: Increased security to domestic and international airport passengers and non-passengers; Increased public confidence in the security of the aviation system; and Consistent police response.
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Transportation Safety and Security |
Transportation Safety and Security |
Transportation Safety and Security |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
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15,645 |
15,645 |
15,645 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
- |
15,645 |
15,645 |
15,645 |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation is planned for 2012-2013. | ||||
15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change – Urban Transportation Showcase Program
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2) Start Date: June 21, 2001
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3) End Date: March 31, 2009 | ||||
4) Description: To test and measure the impacts of strategies to reduce urban Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from transportation, so as to lay a foundation for the adoption of effective, integrated GHG reduction strategies in urban centres across Canada by 2010.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada’s sustainable development objectives.
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6) Expected Results: Intermediate:
Long-term:
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | |
11) Program Activity |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Sustainable Transportation Development and the Environment |
Sustainable Transportation Development and the Environment |
Sustainable Transportation Development and the Environment |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
9,471 |
5,043 |
- |
- |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
9,471 |
5,043 |
- |
- |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation of the program is planned for 2008-2009. | ||||
15) Planned Audits | TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: ecoTRANSPORT Strategy
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2) Start Date: March 29, 2007
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3) End Date: March 31, 2011 | |||||
4) Description: The ecoTRANSPORT Strategy involves a series of initiatives designed to reduce the amount of fuel consumed, improve transportation efficiency and introduce cleaner transportation technologies. Launched as part of the Government’s Environmental Agenda, this strategy features the ecoMOBILITY program; the ecoTECHNOLOGY for Vehicles Program
and the ecoENERGY for Personal Vehicles Program; and the ecoFREIGHT program. The ecoAUTO Rebate Program was introduced separately but is complementary to the programs for personal vehicles.
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada’s sustainable development objectives.
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6) Expected Results:
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($ thousands) | 7) Forecast Spending 2007‑2008 1 | 8) Planned Spending 2008‑2009 | 9) Planned Spending 2009‑2010 | 10) Planned Spending 2010‑2011 | ||
11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs in support of Sustainable Development |
Sustainable Development and the Environment |
Sustainable Development and the Environment |
Sustainable Development and the Environment |
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12) Total Grants |
84,000 |
100,200 |
- |
- |
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12) Total Contributions |
- |
11,569 |
8,986 |
3,417 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
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13) Total Program Activity |
84,000 |
111,769 |
8,986 |
3,417 |
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14) Planned Evaluations | An evaluation is planned for 2010-2011. | |||||
15) Planned Audits |
TC will determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports approved by the department’s Audit and Review Committee may be found at: http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
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The Forecast Spending 2007 2008 reflects best forecast of planned spending to the end of the fiscal year based on actual information
at December 31, 2007.