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2009-10
Report on Plans and Priorities



Infrastructure Canada





Supplementary Information (Tables)





Table of Contents




Table 1: Details on Transfer Payments Programs (TPP)

Infrastructure Canada will manage the following transfer payment programs in excess of $5 million annually:

The summary of the Three-Year Plan for Transfer Payment Programs, as prescribed by the Policy on Transfer Payments, will be available at the latest June 30, 2009, at: http://www.infc.gc.ca/infc-eng.html/.

Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

1. Name of transfer payment program: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

2. Start date: 2003-04

3. End date: 2012-13

4. Description: Directed to projects of major federal and regional significance in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth and enhancing the quality of life of Canadians.

5. Strategic outcome(s): Quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities.

6. Expected results: Safer and improved water quality in major communities; safer and faster movement of people and goods on Canada's major land transportation routes; reduced production of greenhouse gases and airborne pollutants; more-effective urban development; increased economic activity including tourism.


(in $ thousands) 7. Forecast Spending
2008-09		 8. Planned Spending
2009-10		 9. Planned Spending
2010-11		 10. Planned Spending
2011-12
11. Program activity Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding        
12. Total grants        
12. Total contributions 732,502 513,410 385,851 268,981
12. Total other types of transfer payments        
13. Total program activity1 732,502 513,410 385,851 268,981
14. Planned evaluations Formative Formal    
15. Planned audits   Assurance Follow-up Audit    

1 Total program activity numbers include $81.7 million in 2008-09, $89.1 million in 2009-10, $47.8 million in 2010-11, and $2.2 million in 2011-12, from funds provided under the Building Canada Fund.

Border Infrastructure Fund

1. Name of transfer payment program: Border Infrastructure Fund

2. Start date: 2003-04

3. End date: 2013-14

4. Description: Targets Canada-United States border crossing points and activity funding for investments in physical infrastructure, intelligent transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity.

5. Strategic outcome(s): Quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities.

6. Expected results: A reduction in border bottlenecks; greater uptake of border fast tracking programs by frequent users; expansion or improvement in border/system capacity.


(in $ thousands) 7. Forecast Spending
2008-09		 8. Planned Spending
2009-10		 9. Planned Spending
2010-11		 10.Planned Spending
2011-12
11. Program activity Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding        
12. Total grants        
12. Total contributions 114,383 66,715 46,722 39,069
12. Total other types of transfer payments        
13. Total program activity 114,383 66,715 46,722 39,069
14. Planned evaluations Formative Formal    
15. Planned audits   Assurance Follow-up Audit    

Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund

1. Name of transfer payment program: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund

2. Start date: 2004-05

3. End date: 2010-11

4. Description: To support smaller-scale municipal infrastructure projects that improve the quality of life, sustainable development and economic opportunities, particularly of smaller communities.

5. Strategic outcome(s): Quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities.

6. Expected results: Improved and increased stock of core public infrastructure in areas such as water, wastewater, culture and recreation; improved quality of life and economic opportunities for smaller communities.


(in $ thousands) 7. Forecast Spending
2008-09		 8. Planned Spending
2009-10		 9. Planned Spending
2010-11		 10. Planned Spending
2011-12
11. Program activity Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding        
12. Total grants        
12. Total contributions 399,885 483,763 36,233 0
12. Total other types of transfer payments        
13. Total program activity1 399,885 483,763 36,233 0
14. Planned evaluations Formative Formal   Summative
15. Planned audits Assurance Audit   Assurance Follow-up Audit  

1 Total program activity numbers include $50.4 million in 2008-09, $113.6 million in 2009-10, and $25.0 million in 2010-11, from funds provided under the Building Canada Fund.

Research, Knowledge and Outreach Program

1. Name of transfer payment program: Research, Knowledge and Outreach Program

2. Start date: 2004-05

3. End date: 2009-10

4. Description: To enhance implementation of Infrastructure Canada's Research Strategy, which focuses on three components: knowledge generation, community-building, and knowledge transfer.

5. Strategic outcome(s): Quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities.

6. Expected results: Greater understanding of the role and significance of infrastructure and infrastructure issues; more informed policy and decision making; increased knowledge of infrastructure, including infrastructure development, governance arrangements, best practices, shared federal experiences and emerging challenges and opportunities.


(in $ thousands) 7. Forecast Spending
2008-09		 8. Planned Spending
2009-10		 9. Planned Spending
2010-11		 10. Planned Spending
2011-12
11. Program activity Knowledge and Research        
12. Total grants        
12. Total contributions 3,408 2,055 0 0
12. Total other types of transfer payments        
13. Total program activity 3,408 2,055 0 0
14. Planned evaluations   Summative    
15. Planned audits   Assurance Audit Assurance Follow-up Audit  

Gas Tax Fund

1. Name of transfer payment program: Gas Tax Fund

2. Start date: 2005-06

3. End date: Ongoing

4. Description: The Gas Tax Fund program strives to meet the diverse infrastructure needs of all communities while contributing to national environmental outcomes. The Gas Tax Fund makes capital investments in environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructure to improve water and air quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. It is designed to build competitive and sustainable communities by providing reliable, predictable up-front funding for eligible investments in water, wastewater, solid waste, public transit, community energy systems and local roads and bridges.

5. Strategic outcome(s): Quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities.

6. Expected results: To support environmentally sustainable infrastructure in support of shared national outcomes. Theses outcomes are cleaner air, cleaner water, and reduced greenhouse gas emissions.


(in $ thousands) 7. Forecast Spending
2008-09		 8. Planned Spending
2009-10		 9. Planned Spending
2010-11		 10. Planned Spending
2011-12
11. Program activity Gas Tax Fund        
12. Total grants        
12. Total contributions        
12. Total other types of transfer payments 1,012,134 1,974,980 1,974,452 1,974,452
13. Total program activity 1,012,134 1,974,980 1,974,452 1,974,452
14. Planned evaluations Process, Summative Formal Value-for-Money  
15. Planned audits Assurance audit   Assurance Follow-up Audit  

Provincial-Territorial Base Funding Program

1. Name of transfer payment program: Provincial-Territorial Base Funding Program

2. Start date: 2007-08

3. End date: 2013-14

4. Description: These funds will provide greater flexibility to address infrastructure needs, particularly for the benefit of smaller jurisdictions which need to respond to basic needs regardless of the size of their population.

5. Strategic outcome(s): Quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities.

6. Expected results: To promote enhanced competitiveness and productivity of the economy; cleaner air, water and land; stronger and healthier communities; and to support the restoration of the fiscal balance.


(in $ thousands) 7. Forecast Spending
2008-09		 8. Planned Spending1
2009-10		 9. Planned Spending1
2010-11		 10.Planned Spending1
2011-12
11. Program activity Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund        
12. Total grants        
12. Total contributions        
12. Total other types of transfer payments 654,486 823,563 824,196 0
13. Total program activity 654,486 823,563 824,196 0
14. Planned evaluations     Formative  
15. Planned audits   Assurance Audit    

1. Actual annual spending levels will be based on the number of jurisdictions that agree to match accelerated P\T Base funds.

Building Canada Fund

1. Name of transfer payment program: Building Canada Fund

2. Start date: 2008-09

3. End date: 2016-17

4. Description: To invest in provincial and community infrastructure to address both national, provincial/territorial and community priorities.

5. Strategic outcome(s): Quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities.

6. Expected results: To promote a stronger economy, a cleaner environment, and stronger and safer communities.


(in $ thousands) 7. Forecast Spending
2008-09		 8. Planned Spending1
2009-10		 9. Planned Spending1
2010-11		 10.Planned Spending1
2011-12
11. Program activity Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding        
12. Total grants        
12. Total contributions 522,776 1,229,394 1,575,817 1,641,427
12. Total other types of transfer payments        
13. Total program activity2 522,776 1,229,394 1,575,817 1,641,427
14. Planned evaluations       Joint Formative
15. Planned audits     Assurance Audit  

1. Actual annual spending levels will be based on the number of jurisdictions that agree to match accelerated BCF funds.

2. Total program activity numbers include $132.1 million in 2008-09, $202.6 million in 2009-10, $72.9 million in 2010-11 and $2.2 million for 2011-12 in funding for projects which are managed under CSIF and MRIF program mechanisms.

Green Infrastructure Fund

1. Name of transfer payment program: Green Infrastructure Fund

2. Start date: 2009-10

3. End date: 2013-14

4. Description: Green infrastructure includes infrastructure that supports a focus on the creation of sustainable energy such as modern energy transmission lines. Budget 2009 provides $1 billion over five years for the Green Infrastructure Fund. Funding will be allocated based on merit to support green infrastructure projects on a cost-shared basis.

5. Strategic outcome(s): Quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities.

6. Expected results: Targeted investments in green infrastructure can improve the quality of the environment and will lead to a more sustainable economy over the longer term. Sustainable energy infrastructure will contribute to improved air quality and lower carbon emissions.


(in $ thousands) 7. Forecast Spending
2008-09		 8. Planned Spending
2009-10		 9. Planned Spending
2010-11		 10. Planned Spending
2011-12
11. Program activity Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding        
12. Total grants        
12. Total contributions   200,000 200,000 200,000
12. Total other types of transfer payments        
13. Total program activity   200,000 200,000 200,000
14. Planned evaluations        
15. Planned audits        

Infrastructure Stimulus Fund

1. Name of transfer payment program: Infrastructure Stimulus Fund

2. Start date: 2009-10

3. End date: 2010-11

4. Description: Budget 2009 establishes a new $4-billion Infrastructure Stimulus Fund that will provide funding to provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure rehabilitation projects. Funding will be available for two years for projects that will begin construction during the 2009 and 2010 construction seasons. Should agreements not be reached expeditiously with a province or territory, funding may be used to support the rehabilitation of federal or other infrastructure.

5. Strategic outcome(s): Quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a clean environment and liveable communities.

6. Expected results: The rehabilitation work will help maintain the safety and prolong the economic life of assets that were built decades ago.


(in $ thousands) 7. Forecast Spending
2008-09		 8. Planned Spending
2009-10		 9. Planned Spending
2010-11		 10. Planned Spending
2011-12
11. Program activity Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding        
12. Total grants        
12. Total contributions   2,000,000 2,000,000 0
12. Total other types of transfer payments        
13. Total program activity   2,000,000 2,000,000 0
14. Planned evaluations        
15. Planned audits        



Table 3: Green Procurement

The Policy on Green Procurement which came into effect April 1, 2006, established environmental performance considerations as a key factor in procurement decisions that occur throughout the life cycle of assets and acquired services. The objective of this policy is to advance the protection of the environment and to support sustainable development by integrating environment performance considerations into the procurement decision-making process. Deputy Heads are accountable to ensure that the objectives of the policy are realized and are required to report on green procurement performance through the annual Report on Plans and Priorities and the Departmental Performance Report.

Green Procurement

  1. How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement?

    Infrastructure Canada recently repatriated certain key contracting and procurement functions from its shared services providers, giving the Department more control of its procurement practices and facilitating implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement.

    Infrastructure Canada is working with Public Works and Government Services Canada’s Client Engagement sector to analyze its spending patterns and to identity opportunities for improved procurement practices. In 2009-10, Infrastructure Canada’s Contracting and Procurement Unit will explore options for updating the contracting module of SAP to identify and track all green procurement. This will allow the Department to set targets based on prior-year spending. In the meantime, the Department continues to consider green procurement objectives when purchasing the following commodities:

    Computers, printers and photocopiers:

    • Purchasing or leasing energy-efficient equipment from companies with environmental programs that have recycled content and a recycling program
    • Using multi-function machines to reduce energy consumption
    • Using recycled toner cartridges
    • Developing policy on personal versus shared printers
    • Ensuring default settings on the printers and photocopiers are duplex and print in black ink only.

    Furniture:

    • Using products that meet or exceed environmental norms established by Public Works and Government Services Canada
    • Reusing and recycling old furniture.

    Office Supplies:

    • Using paper that is 30% recycled or higher
    • Ensuring business cards are printed on recycled paper and bear the Eco Logo symbol
    • Ensuring nameplates are printed on 100% recycled paper and placed in reusable plastic holders.

    Travel & Meetings:

    • Using government travel services and encouraging travelers to use sustainable methods of transportation and to select Green hotels
    • Promoting Green meetings within the Department
    • Participating in the Ecopass Public-Transit Program
    • Encouraging staff to use other modes of transportation such as cycling and walking, by making showers available at the Department’s offices at 90 Sparks Street, Ottawa.

    Recycling:

    • Implementing material recycling in all locations
    • Implementing a program in place at 90 Sparks where the employees can drop off used batteries
    • All defective and end-of-life telecommunications devices and accessories are sent to the vendors for recycling. About 20% are re-used as telecommunication devices.

    Contracting:

    • Using green clauses for service contracts.
  2. Has your department established green procurement targets?

    Specific targets will be identified once Infrastructure Canada has implemented a contract management system that allows tracking and reporting on green procurement. This will allow the Department to forecast spending based on historical spending trends.

    • _ Yes
    • _ No
    • X In progress
  3. Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated.

    Not Applicable



Table 5: Horizontal Initiatives

Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

1. Name of horizontal initiative: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

2. Name of lead department(s): Infrastructure Canada

3. Lead department program activity: Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding

4. Start date of the horizontal initiative: 2003-04

5. End date of the horizontal initiative: 2012-13

6. Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $4.8 billion

7. Description of the horizontal initiative (including funding agreement):

The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund, which received funding in the 2001 and 2003 federal budgets is a cost-shared contribution program for strategic infrastructure projects. To date, the fund provided federal support to 71 projects.

Investments are directed to projects of major national and regional significance, and are to be made in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth and supporting an enhanced quality of life for Canadians. The fund is delivered through negotiated agreements with provincial, territorial or local governments, private partners or non-governmental organizations. Contribution agreements are tailored based on the project requirements.

The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Act outlines the prime categories of investments in projects that involve fixed capital assets that are used or operated for the benefit of the public. The categories eligible under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund are:

  • Highway and Rail Infrastructure;
  • Local Transportation Infrastructure;
  • Tourism or Urban Development Infrastructure;
  • Water or Sewage Infrastructure; and
  • Other categories approved by regulation, e.g. Advanced Telecommunications and High-Speed Broadband, Northern Infrastructure.

More information on the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund can be found at: http://www.infc.gc.ca/ip-pi/csif-fcis/csif-fcis-eng.html

8. Shared outcome(s):

The overall planned results Infrastructure Canada expects to achieve through the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund are to invest in projects which:

  • facilitate the movement of goods and people on Canada’s National Highway System for the purposes of increasing the productivity, economic efficiency, and safety of Canada’s surface transportation system;
  • facilitate the safe and efficient movement of goods and people, ease congestion, or reduce greenhouse gases and airborne pollutants;
  • ensure that tourism continues to contribute to the economic well-being of Canadians and to serve as a bridge between Canada and the world;
  • ensure that drinking water is safe, clean, and reliable at drinking water facilities, and ensure sustainable treatment of wastewater; and
  • expand broadband networks in Canada.

9. Governance structure(s):

All Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund projects are selected under the authority of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Prior to selecting projects, the Minister consults other Ministers who have an interest in the region or in the substantive project area. After project selection, Treasury Board approval is sought for each contribution. At the same time, incremental operating funds required for project oversight and management by the implementing departments/agencies are identified and sought in the Treasury Board submission.

The fund is delivered in partnership involving primarily three sets of key collaborators:

  1. Infrastructure Canada: As the coordinating and funding agent for the contribution, Infrastructure Canada is responsible for project review, selection, approval, public announcements, environmental assessment in some cases, and program evaluation. It leads the negotiation of contribution agreements with each of the funding recipients. It also develops, in coordination with the implementing department/agency, the submission to Treasury Board for the approval of funds. To monitor activities and milestones throughout the project life cycle, an Infrastructure Canada representative will sit on the project’s Agreement Steering Committee usually as the federal co-chair, except for transportation projects where Transport Canada is the lead.
  2. An implementing department/agency: Infrastructure Canada’s relationship with each implementing department or agency varies with their capacity and the complexity of the project. Responsibilities are also negotiated specifically for each project. The implementing department/agency may provide technical assistance in the analysis of the business case, determining the costs and benefits to be realized, and providing advice on the development of the contribution agreement and Treasury Board submission. The implementing department/agency will support implementation of the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund projects in a manner that upholds federal due diligence in such areas as: overseeing the implementation of mitigation measures identified in the environmental assessment, assessing the eligibility and reasonability of project costs, providing information pertaining to cash flow and budget, approving claims, making payments, and conducting audits and evaluation of projects. The implementing department/agency would normally be represented on the project’s Agreement Steering Committee. The implementing department/agency will also ensure adherence to information management requirements, including the use of the Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure, which captures, monitors and reports on project information. The implementing department/agency also provides communication support.
  3. The funding recipient: The recipient may be provincial, territorial, or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization or a combination thereof. Once the project has been selected, Infrastructure Canada leads the negotiations to develop a contribution agreement. The funding recipient is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed as per the terms and conditions of the contribution agreement.

10. Federal Partners 11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)1 14. Planned Spending for 2009-101 15. Expected Results for 2009-10
1. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) PA 1 a. $152.8 Million $9.3 Million The Halifax Harbour project will result in the construction of sewer treatment plants at Dartmouth and Herring Cove which will meet or exceed effluent quality requirements identified by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment and Labour. The enhanced primary treatment and the associated UV disinfection of wastewater will greatly reduce the introduction of sewage-related human pathogens into the harbour. The harbour’s water quality and the benthic habitat will be improved, leading to an overall positive impact on the fisheries. Wastewater treatment will remove 75 percent of the sewage-related particles.
2. Canada Economic Development – Quebec (CED-Q) PA 1 a. $144.5 Million $43.1 Million The Rivière Saint Charles Wastewater Project in Québec City will aid in the protection of the river environment by minimizing the quantity of contaminated wastewater that overflows into it and reestablishing the riverbanks natural habitat, making them more suitable for recreational purposes.
3. Western Economic Diversification (WED) PA 1 a. $655.5 Million $69.1 Million  
4. Industry Canada PA 1 a. $398.0 Million $34.6 Million The Toronto Soccer Stadium, with a seating capacity of 20,000, is expected to increase tourism as well as the capacity to host soccer events of a world-caliber.
5. Indian and Northern Affairs (INAC) PA 1 a. $41.0 Million $12.6 Million The Nunavut Social Housing project is for 182 new housing units with all 25 communities in Nunavut having at least one housing unit built. It will increase the supply of social housing and therefore shortened waiting lists, reduce over-crowding and improve housing quality.
6. Transport Canada PA 1 a. $3,340.5 Million $332.6 Million  
      Total $4,732.3 Million Total $501.3 Million  

16. Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): n/a

17. Contact information:

Jocelyne St Jean
Director General of Intergovernmental Operations
(613) 948-8003 jocelyne.stjean@infc.gc.ca

1 Includes $89.1 million for project funding provided under the Building Canada Fund.

Border Infrastructure Fund

1. Name of horizontal initiative: Border Infrastructure Fund

2. Name of lead department(s): Infrastructure Canada

3. Lead department program activity: Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding

4. Start date of the horizontal initiative: 2003-04

5. End date of the horizontal initiative: 2013-14

6. Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $600 Million

7. Description of the horizontal initiative (including funding agreement):

The Border Infrastructure Fund, which was announced in Budget 2001, is a $600-million cost-shared contribution program. It complements some of the Government of Canada’s other infrastructure programs such as the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund and the Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program, a Transport Canada program.

As part of “Canada’s commitment to address land border pressures, such as traffic congestion, and to continue to facilitate the large volume of trade across the Canada – United States border”, the Border Infrastructure Fund contributions are directed at or on routes leading to Canada’s border crossings, with a particular focus on the six largest:

  • Windsor, Ontario;
  • Sarnia, Ontario;
  • Fort Erie, Ontario;
  • Niagara Falls, Ontario;
  • Douglas, British Columbia; and,
  • Lacolle, Quebec.

The fund also directs some funding toward smaller and regionally important border crossings throughout Canada. Once completed, projects supported under the Border Infrastructure Fund will help alleviate traffic congestion, increase system capacity and further the Smart Border Declaration (a Canada – US Declaration; see http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/anti-terrorism/declaration-en.asp).

More information on this fund can be found at: http://www.infc.gc.ca/ip-pi/bif-fsif/bif-fsif-eng.html.

8. Shared outcome(s):

The overall planned results that Infrastructure Canada expects to achieve through the Border Infrastructure Fund are to invest in projects that contribute to safe and efficient border crossings. Expected outcomes are to alleviate border congestion and increase border crossing capacity, and to increase security and safety at border crossings, leading to cross border trade efficiencies.

9. Governance structure(s):

All Border Infrastructure Fund projects are selected under the authority of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Prior to selecting projects, the Minister consults with other Ministers who have an interest in the region or in the substantive project area. After project selection, public announcements are made by the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Treasury Board approval is sought for each contribution. At the same time, incremental operating funds required for project oversight and management by Transport Canada are identified and sought in the Treasury Board submission.

The fund is delivered in partnership involving primarily three sets of key collaborators:

  1. Infrastructure Canada: As the coordinating and funding agent for the contribution, Infrastructure Canada is responsible for project review and selection. It leads the negotiation of contribution agreements with each of the funding recipients and is responsible for the evaluation of the program. To monitor activities and milestones throughout the project life cycle, an Infrastructure Canada representative will sit on the project’s Agreement Steering Committee.
  2. Transport Canada: This department has the project-specific technical knowledge with regard to each project. Transport Canada provides analysis and advice for the review and approval of projects. It is responsible for implementing the Border Infrastructure Fund projects in a manner that upholds federal due diligence in such areas as: environmental assessment, the eligibility and reasonability of project costs, the provision of information pertaining to cash flow and budget, the approval of invoices, making payments, the conducting of audits and evaluation of the projects. Transport Canada reviews the business case for the project, and determines the costs and benefits. It works with Infrastructure Canada to jointly negotiate the project agreement and prepares the Treasury Board submission; the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities signs both documents. Transport Canada is the federal co-chair of the project’s Agreement Steering Committee. It also ensures adherence to information management requirements to capture, monitor and report on project information.
  3. The funding recipient: The recipient may be a provincial, territorial or local government, private partner or a combination thereof. Once the project has been selected, the funding recipient enters into negotiations with Infrastructure Canada to develop a contribution agreement. The funding recipient is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed as per the terms and conditions of the contribution agreement.

10. Federal Partners 11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 15. Expected Results for 2009-10
1. Transport Canada PA 1   $542 Million $66.7 Million The Windsor/VACIS is a joint project with Canadian Pacific Railway and secures the 7.5km CPR rail corridor from Walker Road in Windsor to the United States’ border by protecting that length of track and preparing the site for the installation of a Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System by the United States Government.
      Total $542 Million Total $66.7 Million  

16. Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): n/a

17. Contact information:

Jocelyne St Jean
Director General of Intergovernmental Operations
(613) 948-8003 jocelyne.stjean@infc.gc.ca

Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund

1. Name of horizontal initiative: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund

2. Name of lead department(s): Infrastructure Canada

3. Lead department program activity: Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding

4. Start date of the horizontal initiative: 2004-05

5. End date of the horizontal initiative:2009-11

6. Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $1.2 billion

7. Description of the horizontal initiative (including funding agreement):

The $1.2-billion Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund has been structured to provide a balanced response to local infrastructure needs in urban and rural Canada and will ensure that all Canadians, whether they live in large, small or remote communities will share in the benefits of infrastructure investments.

The fund improves and increases the stock of core public infrastructure in areas such as water, wastewater, culture, recreation, and those very things that make our communities vibrant and productive places to live, work and raise families. It targets communities of less than 250,000 residents as well as First Nation communities. Like other infrastructure programs, the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund seeks to ensure that the projects it funds support the goals of the Government of Canada, encourages new and innovative approaches and favours partnerships, including an emphasis on ‘green’ projects which are sustainable and reduce greenhouse gases.

Through the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, the Government of Canada continues to work in productive partnerships with provinces, territories, and municipalities, as well as First Nations and the private sector, to invest in local infrastructure projects. These projects will be vital to sustaining economic growth and supporting an enhanced quality of life in Canadian communities.

The fund is cost-shared, with the Government of Canada contributing, on average, one-third of total project eligible costs. Provinces and municipalities contribute the remainder of these costs. In recognition of the unique circumstances of the First Nations and the Territories, where many communities have no tax base, the Government of Canada may contribute a higher percentage of total project eligible costs.

More information on the fund can be found at: http://www.infc.gc.ca/ip-pi/mrif-fimr/mrif-fimr-eng.html.

8. Shared outcome(s):

The overall expected outcomes are:

  • Improved and increased core public infrastructure in areas such as water, wastewater, culture and recreation; and
  • Improved quality of life and economic opportunities for smaller communities and First Nations.

9. Governance structure(s):

The Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund is based on a federal partnership arrangement between Infrastructure Canada and five federal departments: Western Economic Diversification, Industry Canada (for Ontario projects), Canada Economic Development – Quebec, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. It involves 14 sub-programs, one joint sub-program for each province and territory and a sub-program for First Nations communities. Each of the 14 sub-programs follows the same general conditions, priorities and approaches. Also, recognizing the individual nature of each sub-program, the various agreements reflect the nature of the partnership as it relates to the order of government.

To stimulate expected outcomes, the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund eligible projects must conform to a policy leveraging framework, based on a common baseline, but adapted for each jurisdiction. To ensure broad support and effective, innovative project delivery, partnerships of various types, including public-private partnerships, are encouraged in the formulation and delivery of the fund projects. The program relies on strong input from local and rural municipalities, including the support of the locally elected councils. In addition, municipal representatives are involved in the processes and management of the program in the respective province or territory.


10. Federal Partners 11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date)1 14. Planned Spending for 2009-101 15. Expected Results for 2009-10
1. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) PA 1 a. $143.4 Million $37.5 Million The City of Bathurst New Brunswick’s Water and Wastewater System Expansion will connect approximately 450 new households to municipal water service.

Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Regional Municipality’s Dominion Sanitary Sewer and Treatment will treat approximately 1,100 households to a higher quality of water and increase the capacity to treat wastewater by approximately 1,360,000 M3 per annum.

The Mealy Mountain Auditorium in Newfoundland and Labrador is a cultural facility that should attract approximately 5,000 visitors per annum.

The Montague Wellness Centre in Prince Edward Island should attract approximately 15,000 visitors per annum and will be used by approximately 25,000 people per annum.
2. Canada Economic Development – Quebec (CED-Q) PA 1 a. $241.8 Million $166.3 Million An industrial park in the City of New Richmond is expected to have approximately 7 new businesses and 200 permanent jobs will be created as a direct result of this project.

The Maison des jeunes Kekpart will support users by offering workshops and practical training in the arts and multimedia. Once the project has been completed, the building will benefit at least 6,000 young people.

The Patro de Lévis Community Centre will be able to better respond to the increasing demand for activities and services for the growing population of Lévis.

The repairs to Royal Avenue between the bridge at the Montmorency River and la Côte de l’Église are replacing 1,000 meters of sewer underneath Royal Avenue and will result in 4,500 people having access to a higher standard of drinking water.
3. Western Economic Diversification (WED) PA 1 a. $286.3 Million $151.3 Million The Drayton Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility Upgrade will connect approximately 300 new households to municipal wastewater treatment systems and increase the number of industries, commercial establishments and institutions connected to these systems. It will meet the future capacity for the Town of Drayton Valley and surrounding rural areas of Brazeau County with higher effluent quality release to the environment.

Manitoba’s Grand Rapids Sewer and Water Project will connect 140 new households to municipal water service and improve the quality of water to 30 more. The facility should reduce the number of health related water incidents by approximately 20 incidents per annum.

The Water System Improvements for the City of Yorkton in Saskatchewan will improve the quality of potable water to 6,800 new households.

The Chiliwack-Evans Road Connector in British Columbia will decrease traffic accidents by approximately 20 per annum. It will also reduce congestion, estimated at saving 1.1 million vehicle-hours per year, and save approximately 6,553 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions per year.
4. Industry Canada PA 1 a. $373.3 Million $99.1 Million In Ontario, the North Bay Water Filtration Plant will improve the quality of potable water to 22,500 houses while improving the quality of 230,000 meters of pipe within the wastewater distribution system.

The upgrading of the Renfrew Wastewater Treatment Plant will connect 395 new houses to municipal wastewater collection and treatment systems while improving quality to 3,460 more.
5. Indian and Northern Affairs (INAC) PA 1 a. $59.1 Million $29.5 Million The Wood Box Utilidor Replacement Program in Inuvik, Northwest Territories, will improve service reliability of wastewater treatment facilities and collection systems. It will also reduce Operations and Management costs and minimize service interruptions.

The Pond Inlet Community Centre will provide residents with a new location for meetings and social interactions as well as increasing programming of activities, both educational and recreational for youth and children of the community.
      Total $1,103.9 Million Total $483.7 Million  

16. Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): n/a

17. Contact information:

Jocelyne St Jean
Director General of Intergovernmental Operations
(613) 948-8003 jocelyne.stjean@infc.gc.ca

1 Includes $113.6 million for program funding provided under the Building Canada Fund.

Infrastructure Canada Program

1. Name of horizontal initiative: Infrastructure Canada Program

2. Name of lead department(s): Industry Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Western Economic Diversification Canada and Indian and Northern Affairs (INAC). In 2002, Infrastructure Canada was created and assumed the coordination role played, up to then, by the Treasury Board Secretariat.

3. Lead departments program activity: Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding

4. Start date of the horizontal initiative: 2000-01

5. End date of the horizontal initiative: 2010-11

6. Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $2.05 billion

7. Description of the horizontal initiative (including funding agreement):

The Infrastructure Canada Program is a contribution program introduced in 2000 for local municipal infrastructure projects. The Government of Canada matches the provincial/territorial governments’ contribution, providing up to one-third of the cost of each municipal infrastructure project. It is a $2.05-billion program in effect over seven fiscal years. The fund is well underway and projects are ongoing across the country. Most of the funding has either been committed to approved projects or notionally allocated to those that are under review.

The fund’s first priority for funding is “green municipal projects”, i.e. projects with environmental benefits that enhance the quality of the environment or health benefits that enhance the quality of human life. Other priorities include affordable housing, culture, tourism and recreation, rural and remote telecommunication, high-speed access for local public institutions and local transportation. Recognizing that individual communities know their needs best, the program operates in a "bottom-up" fashion, with the flexibility for municipalities and First Nations to identify their own infrastructure priorities. It also includes provisions to ensure an equitable balance of funding between urban and rural communities.

Further information may be obtained at http://www.infc.gc.ca/ip-pi/icp-pic/icp-pic-eng.html.

8. Shared outcome(s):

The overall planned results are that urban and rural municipal infrastructure in Canada is enhanced and Canadians’ quality of life is improved through investments that protect the environment and support long-term community and economic growth.

9. Governance structure(s):

The key roles and responsibilities of partners are as follows:

  • Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities – overall program management and accountability to Parliament, including media relations, appointment of Management Committee members, project approval for projects where the federal share is between $1M - $10M;
  • Infrastructure Canada – oversight and monitoring of the program ensuring effective management and a coordinated approach to communications and provision of services including operational services, information management, and communications services;
  • Ministers or Ministers of State responsible for delivery (Industry Canada; Western Economic Diversification; Canada Economic Development – Quebec; Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency; Indian and Northern Affairs Canada) – with Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities joint authority to enter into contribution agreements with provinces/territories, and project approval where federal share is less than $1M;
  • Federal-Provincial/Territorial Management Committees (one per jurisdiction) – administration and management of the Infrastructure Canada Program in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable federal-provincial/territorial agreement;
  • Provinces/Territories – signatories to the negotiated agreements with the federal government;
  • Local governments – main applicants for Infrastructure Canada Program projects; also responsible for sponsoring projects with non-governmental organizations and/or private sector;
  • Non-governmental organizations and private sector – eligible to propose projects that are sponsored either by a municipality, a province/territory or the federal government; and
  • Other government departments - provide key expertise for all or some types of Infrastructure Canada Program projects (e.g., Transport Canada, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency).

10. Federal Partners 11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for 2009-10 15. Expected Results for 2009-10
1. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) PA 1 a. $188.2 Million $0 Million In Nova Scotia, the Municipality of the County of Victoria –Baddeck, the upgrades to its wastewater treatment system will treat 287 houses to a higher quality of wastewater while connecting 80 more to wastewater treatment systems.

The upgrades to New Brunswick’s Village of Dorchester’s water system will allow it to provide potable water to the residences there.

The Glenwood-Applewood Sewage Treatment Plant in Newfoundland and Labrador will increase the quality of potable water to 540 houses.
2. Canada Economic Development – Quebec (CED-Q) PA 1 a. $525.3 Million $12.4 Million  
3. Western Economic Diversification (WED) PA 1 a. $568.3 Million $6.8 Million  
4. Industry Canada PA 1 a. $693.8 Million $0 Million  
5. Indian and Northern Affairs (INAC) PA 1 a. $40.0 Million $0 Million  
      Total $2,015.6 Million Total $19.2 Million  

16. Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): n/a

17. Contact information:

Jocelyne St Jean
Director General of Intergovernmental Operations
(613) 948-8003 jocelyne.stjean@infc.gc.ca

Building Canada Fund

1. Name of horizontal initiative: Building Canada Fund

2. Name of lead department(s): Infrastructure Canada

3. Lead department program activity: Targeted Project-Based Infrastructure Funding

4. Start date of the horizontal initiative: 2007-08

5. End date of the horizontal initiative:2016-17

6. Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $8.8 billion

7. Description of the horizontal initiative (including funding agreement):

The Building Canada Fund focuses on projects that deliver economic, environmental, and social benefits to all Canadians.

The national priorities for funding are core national highway system routes, drinking water, wastewater, public transit and green energy. Other eligible categories include projects that support economic growth and development (short-line rail and short-sea shipping, connectivity and broadband, tourism and regional and local airports), environmental projects (solid waste management), as well as projects that contribute to the ongoing development of safe and strong communities (disaster mitigation, culture, sport, local roads and bridges, and brownfield redevelopment). Funding is used to support public infrastructure owned by provincial, territorial and municipal governments and entities, as well as the non-profit sector and private industry, in certain cases.

Funding is allocated for projects in the various provinces and territories based on their population (as of the 2006 Census). In the provinces, the program operates through two components: the Major Infrastructure Component and the Communities Component. In the territories, in recognition of their very low per capita allocations, the Building Canada funding has been rolled into the Provincial-Territorial Base Funding Program and is managed under the terms of this latter program in each territory.

The Major Infrastructure Component targets larger, strategic projects of national and regional significance. Under this component, two-thirds of national funding is directed to the above-mentioned national priorities. Projects under the Major Infrastructure Component are selected jointly on the basis of merit through a federal-provincial/territorial negotiation process, and all projects are required to meet criteria targeting environmental, economic and quality-of-life objectives. Innovative technologies and partnerships will also be emphasized.

The Communities Component is focused on projects in communities with populations of less than 100,000. Projects will be selected through an application-based process and, like projects under the Major Infrastructure Component, will be evaluated on the extent to which they meet environmental, economic and quality of life objectives. This will significantly help smaller communities address their infrastructure pressures and serve as a complementary instrument to the Gas Tax Fund.

More information on the Building Canada Fund can be found at: http://www.buildingcanada-chantierscanada.gc.ca/funprog-progfin/target-viser/bcf-fcc/bcf-fcc-eng.html

8. Shared outcome(s):

The overall expected outcomes are to deliver results that matter to Canadians—cleaner air and water, safer roads, shorter commutes, and prosperous, liveable communities while supporting the Canada's priorities—a stronger economy, cleaner environment and better communities.

9. Governance structure(s):

  1. Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund

    All Major Infrastructure Component projects are selected under the authority of the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Priorities are identified through discussions with provinces, territories, including through the Infrastructure Framework Committees. Prior to selecting projects, the Minister consults other Ministers who have an interest in the region or in the substantive project area. Following due diligence, Treasury Board approval is required for contributions to any projects above the delegated threshold (e.g. $50 million federal contribution). At the same time, incremental operating funds required for project oversight and management by the implementing departments/agencies are identified and sought in the Treasury Board submission.

    The Major Infrastructure Component is delivered in partnership involving primarily three sets of key collaborators:

    • Infrastructure Canada: As the coordinating and funding agent for the contribution, Infrastructure Canada is responsible for identifying priorities, recommending approval of all Major Infrastructure Component projects to the Minister, public announcements, environmental assessment in some cases, and program evaluation. In the case of non-transportation projects, Infrastructure Canada is also responsible for project review/due diligence, selection, and the negotiation of contribution agreements with each of the funding recipients. Infrastructure Canada develops, in coordination with the implementing department/agency, the submission to Treasury Board for the approval of funds. For transport-related projects, Transport Canada completes a project review/due diligence for Infrastructure Canada, negotiates the contribution agreements and the Treasury Board submissions. To monitor activities and milestones throughout the project life cycle, an Infrastructure Canada representative will sit on the project’s Agreement Steering Committee. Infrastructure Canada is responsible for general oversight of all projects in this program.
    • An implementing department/agency: Infrastructure Canada’s relationship with each implementing department or agency varies with their capacity and the complexity of the project. Responsibilities are also negotiated specifically for each project. The implementing department/agency may provide technical assistance in the analysis of the business case, determining the costs and benefits to be realized, and providing advice on the development of the contribution agreement and Treasury Board submission. The implementing department/agency will support Infrastructure Canada in the implementation of the Major Infrastructure Component projects in a manner that upholds federal due diligence in such areas as: overseeing the implementation of mitigation measures identified in the environmental assessment, assessing the eligibility and reasonability of project costs, providing information pertaining to cash flow and budget, approving claims, making payments, and conducting audits and evaluations of the projects. The implementing department/agency would normally be represented on the project’s Agreement Steering Committee. The implementing department/agency will also ensure adherence to Infrastructure Canada’s information management requirements, including the use of Infrastructure Canada’s Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure, which captures, monitors and reports project information. The implementing department/agency also provides communication support to Infrastructure Canada.
    • The funding recipient: The recipient may be provincial, territorial, or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization or a combination thereof. Once the project has been selected, Infrastructure Canada leads the negotiations to develop a contribution agreement, except for transportation items which are handled by Transport Canada. The funding recipient is responsible for ensuring that the project is completed as per the terms and conditions of the contribution agreement.
  2. Communities Component of the Building Canada Fund

    The Communities Component is governed by separate federal-provincial contribution agreements, each of which is managed by an Oversight Committee established by the Infrastructure Framework Committee that includes both federal and provincial senior officials. To support the operation of the Communities Component and Oversight Committees, each jurisdiction has a federal-provincial Joint Secretariat staffed by Federal Delivery Partners and provincial officials.

    All project applications under the Communities Component are subject to a competitive, application-based process. This process is administered by the Joint Secretariat, but a material role for the respective provincial municipal association (for those provinces that have municipal associations) may also have been established as part of the application review process. Allowing some implementation flexibility to the Joint Secretariats and Oversight Committees, all competitive processes issue calls for applications (either one open window for applications or multiple shorter windows with set closing dates). Some provinces may limit the number of applications per community within and/or across all intakes.

    Joint Secretariats provide the first level of due diligence, including engineering, environmental, and legal review of the applications, and prepare briefing material for the Oversight Committees. The Oversight Committees review and rank the application against the mandatory and additional leveraging criteria established in the Policy Leveraging Framework of the Building Canada Fund. The Oversight Committee presents the recommended list of projects to the Minister or the Federal Delivery Partner Minister for consideration, in accordance with the delegations of authority. After consulting with other Ministers who have a mandate in the substantive project area, the Minister or the Federal Delivery Partner Minister provide feedback on the list of projects to the Oversight Committee. The Oversight Committee then performs a final review of the list and makes a recommendation to the appropriate Minister, in accordance with the delegations of authority. Federal funding for projects is announced once final approval has been granted in writing.

    The Framework Agreements stipulate that individual federal-provincial contribution agreements govern the Communities Component in each province, and that these agreements are managed by an Oversight Committee, established under the Infrastructure Framework Committee. Each Oversight Committee includes both federal and provincial senior officials, and may also include representatives from provincial municipal associations (where applicable). The federal co-chair of the Oversight Committee is a senior official from Infrastructure Canada appointed by the Minister.

    In the federal-provincial contribution agreement, the parties agreed to establish a Joint Secretariat to support the Oversight Committee and administer the Communities Component. This secretariat is staffed by officials from the provincial government and the Federal Delivery Partner.


10. Federal Partners 11. Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) 12. Names of Programs for Federal Partners 13. Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) 14. Planned Spending for 2009-101 15. Expected Results for 2009-10
1. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) PA 1 a. BCF MIC $12.0 Million $5.4 Million Nova Scotia - Design and construction of a 176,000-square-foot multi-purpose athletic facility and space for the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic to provide services to the community and to host the 2011 Canada Winter Games.
b. CSIF $26.6 Million $9.3 Million St. John’s Harbour.
c. BCF CC $148.3 Million $30.0 Million New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador
d. MRIF $23.2 Million $8.5 Million  
2. Canada Economic Development – Quebec (CED-Q) PA 1 a. BCF MIC $40.0 Million $11.0 Million Quartier des spectacles in Montreal.
b. BCF CC $210 Million $0 Québec
c. MRIF $39.8 Million $19.8 Million  
3. Transport Canada PA 1 a. BCF MIC $1,517.7 Million $239.2 Million Toronto-York Spadina -Supporting long-term economic prosperity by providing for an efficient, cost-effective, reliable multi-modal transportation system that is integrated with adjacent systems and other jurisdictions.

Québec A30 Phase II, BC Highway 1, BC Highway 97, BC Highway 97A, BC Kicking Horse Canyon, NB Highways, Nova Scotia Antigonish Bypass.
b. CSIF $100.0 Million $32.6 Million NB Highways
4. Western Economic Diversification (WED) PA 1 a. BCF MIC $100.0 Million $47.4 Million Northlands (AB) Exhibition Facility –

Will help meet current and forecasted demand for exhibit, conference and catering space; enhance ability to attract international conventions, as well as to compete for regional and national events.

AB Banff Centre –

Increased number of professional development opportunities in all arts disciplines and resulting heightened enrolment.

Calgary Olympic Development Association (CODA) –

Provide long-term training and competition opportunities and improve opportunities for Canadian athletes to compete for and win Olympic and Paralympics medals by centralizing coaching and supporting excellence.

IPSCO Place (formerly Regina Exhibition Park)-

Enhances capacity of Saskatchewan’s largest events facility to retain long standing clients and to attract new, large scale events.
b. CSIF $170.5 Million $47.2 Million Red River Floodway
c. BCF CC $359.5 Million $47.5 Million Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Saskatchewan
d. MRIF $58.5 Million $46.0 Million  
5. Industry Canada PA 1 a. BCF MIC $50.1 Million $24.8 Million The Ottawa Congress Centre –

The new congress centre will be better able to accommodate large events and attract a larger number of visitors to the region.
b. BCF CC $362 Million $35 Million Ontario
c. MRIF $64.0 Million $33.0 Million  
6. Indian and Northern Affairs (INAC) PA 1 a. MRIF $9.5 Million $6.3 Million  
      Total $3,399.7 Million Total $643.0 Million  

16. Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): n/a

17. Contact information:

Jocelyne St Jean
Director General of Intergovernmental Operations
(613) 948-8003 jocelyne.stjean@infc.gc.ca

1 Includes $202.7 million in funding for projects which are managed under CSIF and MRIF program mechanisms.



Table 6: Internal Audits

Infrastructure Canada’s Internal Audit Plan for 2008-20 to 2010-11 is summarized below. This three-year plan was approved by the Departmental Audit Committee on June 19, 2008. It is currently being updated and will include audit engagements for the fiscal year 2011-12.

Audits completed or started during 2008-09:

  • An assurance audit of HR Staffing and Classification (http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/ia-vi/staffing-personnel-2008-eng.html) was completed in June 2008. The audit concluded that Infrastructure Canada has some moderate issues related to the adequacy and effectiveness of the control framework for classification and staffing (recruitment, hiring and promotion) and its alignment with the Human Resources Strategy as outlined in the Report on Plans and Priorities, 2008-09. While the control deficiencies were significant, it was noted that the exposure was limited.
  • An assurance audit of the Financial Management Accountability Framework with regard to: “Financial Coding”, “Monitoring of Operating Budget”, and “Implementation of Action Plan for Delegation of Signing Authority (DOA) Policy and Procedures” (http://www.infc.gc.ca/pd-dp/ia-vi/fma-gf-2008-eng.html) was completed in June 2008. The audit found that Infrastructure Canada had moderate issues requiring management focus.
  • A consulting engagement of Contracting and Procurement was completed in August 2008. This engagement is a carry-over from the 2007-08 plan where it had been scheduled as an assurance audit. The preliminary audit assessment identified a number of key control deficiencies. It was therefore decided to perform a consulting engagement. It was generally observed that improvement in contracting procedures, delegation of authority and proper file documentation is required. It should be noted that the period of the review was from April 2006 to September 2007 at which time Industry Canada provided contracting services to Infrastructure Canada. As of April 1, 2008 the new Infrastructure Canada Contracting and Procurement Unit has been established and management action plans have been put in place to address the weaknesses identified.
  • Audits initiated in 2008-09, but not yet completed, include assurance audits of the management control frameworks for the Gas Tax Fund, Public Transit Fund, and Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund, an assurance audit of the Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure and a follow-up audit of Travel, Hospitality and Acquisition Cards.

Key Upcoming Internal Audits (includes audits in progress)


Name of Internal Audit Audit Type Status as of January 11, 2009 Expected Completion Date
Assurance Audit of Contribution Management Control Framework for Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF) Transfer payment Planning phase March 2009
Assurance Audit of Contribution Management Control Framework for Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP) Transfer payment On hold Unknown
Assurance Audit of the Gas Tax Fund (GTF) Management Control Framework Transfer payment Nearing completion of planning phase March 2009
Assurance Audit of the Public Transit Fund (PTF) Management Control Framework Transfer payment Nearing completion of planning phase March 2009
Follow-up Audit of Travel, Hospitality and Acquisition Cards Finance Planning phase has been initiated April 2009
Assurance Audit of Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure (SIMSI) Information technology Finalizing planning phase April 2009
Assurance Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of the Research, Knowledge and Outreach (RKO) Program Transfer payment Not yet started.

To be carried over to 09/10

 July 2009
Assurance Audit of Information Technology (IT) Security Information technology Not yet started to be carried over to 09/10 July 2009
Assurance Audit of Selected Components of the Infrastructure Canada Financial Management and Accountability Framework (including a Follow-up Audit of Financial Coding, Monitoring of the Operating Budget, and Implementation of Action for Delegation of Signing Authority) Finance Planned April 2009 September 2009
Assurance Audit of Human Resources Control Framework (including a Follow-up Audit of Staffing and Classification) Human resources Planned April 2009 September 2009
Assurance Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of the Building Canada Plan-Provincial Territorial Base Funding Program Transfer payment Planned August 2009 March 2010
Assurance Audit of the Information Management (IM) Function Information management Planned August 2009 January 2010
Assurance Follow-up Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF) Transfer payment Planned September 2009 March 2010
Assurance Follow-up Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF) Transfer payment Planned September 2009 March 2010
Assurance Audit of Values and Ethics Values and ethics Planned September 2009 March 2010
Assurance Audit of Infrastructure Canada’s Strategic and Operational Planning Process and Practices Management Planned September 2009 March 2010
Assurance Audit of the Infrastructure Canada Governance and Organizational Structure Governance Planned September 2009 March 2010
Assurance Audit of the Infrastructure Policy Framework and Strategic Policy Capacity Policy Planned November 2009 March 2010
Assurance Audit of the Human Resources Control Framework (including a follow-up to the previous year’s audit) Human resources Planned April 2010 September 2010
Assurance Audit of Selected Components of the Infrastructure Canada Financial Management and Accountability Framework (including a follow-up to the previous year’s audit) Finance Planned April 2010 September 2010
Follow-up Assurance Audit of IT Security Information technology Planned June 2010 October 2010
Follow-up Assurance Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of the RKO Program Transfer payment Planned June 2010 October 2010
Assurance Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of the Building Canada Fund – Major Infrastructure Component, Communities Component, and National Infrastructure Knowledge Component Transfer payment Planned August 2010 March 2011
Follow-up Assurance Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of MRIF Transfer payment Planned September 2010 January 2011
Follow-up Assurance Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of ICP Transfer payment Planned September 2010 January 2011
Follow-up Assurance Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of GTF Transfer payment Planned September 2010 January 2011
Follow-up Assurance Audit of the Contribution Management Control Framework of PTF Transfer payment Planned September 2010 January 2011



Table 7: Evaluations

Infrastructure Canada’s Evaluation Plan for 2007-08 to 2010-11, approved by the departmental Evaluation Advisory Committee, is summarized in the table below. The three year plan is in process of being updated to include evaluation studies for the fiscal year 2011-12.

To date in 2008-09, the departmental Evaluation Services is engaged in evaluating five programs within Infrastructure Canada including the following: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF), Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF), Infrastructure Canada Program (ICP) and its First Nations component (ICP-FN), Gas Tax Fund (GTF) and Public Transit Fund (PTF). Evaluations for three programs (CSIF, BIF and ICP-FN) are in final draft stage, running the course of internal approval processes. As such, findings and conclusions have been drafted. All three studies have concluded that programs were well-designed, managed, and delivered. Regarding program success, from a qualitative standpoint and based on available quantified measures of substantive program benefits, there is evidence of the achievement of immediate and intermediate outcomes of programs. With regards to program cost-effectiveness, a series of qualitative measures portrayed programs as cost-effective.

Despite an overall positive message about the findings of these evaluations, there are some weaknesses concerning the management of these programs that, if improved, would ensure even greater program efficiency with respect to design, delivery, success and cost-effectiveness. Action plans are in process of completion for approval by the Departmental Evaluation Committee.

Current and Upcoming Program Evaluations


Name of Evaluation Program Type Status as of January 11, 2009 Expected Completion Date
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund / Border Infrastructure Fund (CSIF/BIF) formative evaluation Transfer Payment Approvals stage February 2009
Infrastructure Canada Program-First Nations (ICP-FN) Summative Evaluation Transfer Payment Approvals stage February 2009
Gas Tax Fund (GTF) and Public Transit Fund (PTF) Summative Evaluation, roll-up of 14 separate joint evaluation studies based in each province territory Transfer payment Final research June 2009
Infrastructure Fund Program (ICP) summative evaluation Transfer payment Research August 2009
Formal evaluation of all infrastructure programs under the responsibility of Infrastructure Canada: ICP, Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (MRIF), CSIF, BIF, GTF, and PTF Transfer Payment Planned December 2009
Pilot evaluation of water projects funded through infrastructure programs Transfer Payment Planned January 2010
Evaluation of the “Research, Knowledge and Outreach” contribution program Transfer Payment Planned March 2010
Formative evaluation of Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund Transfer Payment Planned September 2011
Value-for-money evaluation of GTF Transfer Payment Planned 2011
Summative evaluation of MRIF Transfer Payment Planned 2011
Joint formative evaluation of Building Canada Fund (BCF) Transfer Payment Planned September 2012