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Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

Compensation to Canadian Agencies or Entities Established by an Act of Parliament for Reduction of Debts of Debtor Countries (Vote 5)

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (Vote 5)

Harbourfront Centre Funding Program (Vote 5)

Payments to the International Development Association

Fiscal Equalization (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Territorial Formula Financing (Part I.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Canada Health Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Canada Social Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Wait Times Reduction Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Statutory Subsidies (Constitution Act, 1867—1982, and Other Statutory Authorities)

Youth Allowances Recovery (Federal-Provincial Fiscal Revision Act, 1964)

Alternative Payments for Standing Programs (Part VI—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Incentive for Provinces to Eliminate Taxes on Capital (Part IV—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Establishment of a Canadian Securities Regulation Regime and Canadian Regulatory Authority (Budget Implementation Act, 2009)

Debt Payment on Behalf of Poor Countries to International Organizations pursuant to section 18(1) of the Economic Recovery Act

Payments to Provinces Regarding Sales Tax Harmonization (Part III.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Additional Fiscal Equalization to Nova Scotia (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payment to Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Act)

Transitional Payment to Newfoundland and Labrador (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Act)

International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Agriculture Advance Market Commitment (Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act, section 8)


Name of transfer payment program: Compensation to Canadian Agencies or Entities Established by an Act of Parliament for Reduction of Debts of Debtor Countries (Vote 5)

Start date: 1991–92

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011–12

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Compensation to Export Development Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board for reduction of debts of debtor countries

Expected results: Payments to Canadian creditors consistent with Government of Canada commitments

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants 10.000 210.000 5.000 5.000
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments
Total transfer payments 10.000 210.000 5.000 5.000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2009–10

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2014–15

General targeted recipient group: Export Development Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (Vote 5)

Start date: April 2001

End date: March 31, 2014

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2010–11

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative is both an infrastructure and an urban renewal investment. The goals of the initiative include positioning Canada, Ontario, and Toronto in the new economy, thereby ensuring Canada’s continued success in the global economy. This includes increasing economic growth and development opportunities; recognizing the intrinsic links between economic, social, and environmental health; enhancing the quality of life in Toronto; and encouraging sustainable urban development.

Expected results: Sustainable urban development and infrastructure renewal in Toronto’s waterfront area, including increased accessibility to, and use of, the waterfront area, and a revitalized urban infrastructure

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions 30.483 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total other types of transfer payments
Total transfer payments 30.483 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2008–09

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2013–14

General targeted recipient group: Non-profit

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Harbourfront Centre Funding Program (Vote 5)

Start date: March 2006

End date: March 31, 2016

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011–12

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The primary objective of the Harbourfront Centre Funding Program is to provide operational funding to Harbourfront Centre until March 31, 2016. Such support assists the Harbourfront Centre in covering its fixed operational costs. The funding program also facilitates Harbourfront Centre’s ability to leverage funding from other levels of government and to pursue other revenue-generating strategies that allow the organization to provide the general public with continued access to cultural, recreational, and educational programs and activities held in Toronto’s waterfront area.

Expected results: A self-reliant and financially viable organization that supports the economic, social, and cultural development of Toronto’s waterfront area

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions 7.000 5.000 5.000 5.000
Total other types of transfer payments
Total transfer payments 7.000 5.000 5.000 5.000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2010–11

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Continuation

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2013–14

General targeted recipient group: Non-profit

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Payments to the International Development Association

Start date: 1960

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: This program provides encashment of demand notes to allow the International Development Association (IDA) to disburse concessional financing for development projects and programs in the world’s poorest countries.

Expected results: Payments to international organizations consistent with Government of Canada commitments

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 384.280 441.620 441.610 441.610
Total transfer payments 384.280 441.620 441.610 441.610

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: World Bank Group

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Spring and annual World Bank Group meetings each year and IDA replenishment cycle negotiations every three years. The Official Development Assistance Accountability Act also requires broad consultations on Canada’s Official Development Assistance, which include contributions to the IDA, every two years.



Name of transfer payment program: Fiscal Equalization (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 1957

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Formula-based Equalization payments are made to eligible provincial governments to enable them to provide reasonably comparable levels of public services at reasonably comparable levels of taxation. Equalization payments are unconditional.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of Equalization payments to provinces

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12*
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 15,610.677 15,422.503 16,192.175 16,999.825
Total transfer payments 15,610.677 15,422.503 16,192.175 16,999.825

* Forecast spending for 2011–12 includes Total Transfer Protection payments of $952,107,000.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Territorial Formula Financing (Part I.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 1985

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Territorial Formula Financing payments are made to territorial governments to provide the resources they need to deliver services comparable to those delivered by provincial governments, taking into account the high costs and unique challenges in the North. Territorial Formula Financing payments are unconditional.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to territories

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 2,876.083 3,110.680 3,230.166 3,330.268
Total transfer payments 2,876.083 3,110.680 3,230.166 3,330.268

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 201112

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Canada Health Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2004

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Canada Health Transfer (CHT) provides equal per capita support for health care through cash and tax transfers to provincial and territorial governments. The CHT supports the government’s commitment to maintain the Canada Health Act’s national criteria (comprehensiveness, universality, portability, accessibility, and public administration), conditions, and prohibitions against user fees and extra-billing.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of CHT payments to provinces and territories

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 26,951.863 28,568.975 30,283.114 32,100.101
Total transfer payments 26,951.863 28,568.975 30,283.114 32,100.101

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Canada Social Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2004

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Canada Social Transfer (CST) provides equal per capita cash support to provincial and territorial governments to assist them in financing social assistance and social services, post-secondary education, and programs for children. The CST gives provinces and territories the flexibility to allocate payments to those areas according to their own priorities and supports the government’s commitment to prohibit minimum residency requirements for social assistance.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of CST payments to provinces and territories

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 11,514.064 11,859.486 12,215.271 12,581.729
Total transfer payments 11,514.064 11,859.486 12,215.271 12,215.271

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Wait Times Reduction Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2004–05

End date: 2013–14

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: As part of the 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care, the Government of Canada committed to support provinces and territories to help reduce wait times in the health care system—primarily in support of human resources and tools to manage wait times. A total of $4.25 billion was provided through a third-party trust fund in 2004 and was notionally allocated over 5 years, from 2004–05 to 2008–09. This amount has been paid in full. From 2009–10 to 2013–14, annual funding of $250 million will be provided to provinces and territories through a transfer on an equal per capita basis.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 250.000 250.000 250.000 0.0
Total transfer payments 250.000 250.000 250.000 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Statutory Subsidies (Constitution Act, 18671982, and Other Statutory Authorities)

Start date: 1867

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The statutory subsidies provide a source of funding to provinces in accordance with their terms of entry into Confederation.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces  

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 32.149 32.149 32.200 32.200
Total transfer payments 32.149 32.149 32.200 32.200

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Youth Allowances Recovery (Federal-Provincial Fiscal Revision Act, 1964)

Start date: 1964

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Youth Allowances Recovery is a recovery from the Province of Quebec for an additional tax point transfer (three points) above and beyond the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer tax point transfers. In the 1960s, Quebec chose to use the federal government’s contracting-out arrangements for certain federal-provincial programs. Taken together, the Alternative Payments for Standing Programs and the Youth Allowances Recovery are known as the “Quebec Abatement.” These arrangements ensure that all provinces and territories are treated the same through cash and tax transfers in support of health and social programs.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of recoveries from the Province of Quebec

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments (693.597) (746.180) (777.878) (824.047)
Total transfer payments (693.597) (746.180) (777.878) (824.047)

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Alternative Payments for Standing Programs (Part VI—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 1977

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Alternative Payments for Standing Programs is a recovery from the Province of Quebec for an additional tax point transfer (13.5 points) above and beyond the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer tax point transfers. In the 1960s, Quebec chose to use the federal government’s contracting-out arrangements for certain federal-provincial programs. Taken together, the Alternative Payments for Standing Programs and the Youth Allowances Recovery are known as the “Quebec Abatement.” These arrangements ensure that all provinces and territories are treated the same through cash and tax transfers in support of health and social programs.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of recoveries from the Province of Quebec

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments (3,147.547) (3,388.677) (3,533.155) (3,740.732)
Total transfer payments (3,147.547) (3,388.677) (3,533.155) (3,740.732)

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Incentive for Provinces to Eliminate Taxes on Capital (Part IV—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2007–08

End date: 2010–11

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Financial incentive to encourage provinces to eliminate provincial capital taxes or restructure an existing capital tax on financial institutions into a minimum tax

Expected results: Increase the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by strengthening Canada’s business tax advantage

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 86.390 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total transfer payments 86.390 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: This measure was announced in Budget 2007, and the program had an applicable time frame from March 2007 to December 2010. Work is currently underway with participating provinces to determine preliminary and final payments.



Name of transfer payment program: Establishment of a Canadian Securities Regulation Regime and Canadian Regulatory Authority (Budget Implementation Act, 2009)

Start date: 2009–10

End date: 2011–12

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Economic and Fiscal Policy Framework

Description: In Budget 2009, the Government of Canada committed to move forward quickly with willing provinces and territories to establish a Canadian securities regulator that respects regional interest and expertise as well as constitutional jurisdiction. These funds were be used to compensate participating provinces and territories for matters relating to the transition toward a Canadian securities regulator. In light of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision on the proposed Securities Act (Reference re Securities Act), the payment planned for 2011–12 will not take place.

Expected results: A more efficient and streamlined regulatory system that reinforces financial stability, strengthens enforcement, protects investors, and is more accountable

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 150.000 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total transfer payments 150.000 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Participating provinces and territories

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: In light of the Supreme Court of Canada decision on December 22, 2011, the Government of Canada is reaching out to provinces and territories to gauge their interest in working cooperatively to establish a Canadian securities regulator.



Name of transfer payment program: Debt Payment on Behalf of Poor Countries to International Organizations pursuant to section 18(1) of the Economic Recovery Act

Start date: 2010

End date: 2054

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2010–11

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: Payments for Canada’s commitment to the G8-led Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative

Expected results: Payments to international organizations and Canadian creditors consistent with Government of Canada commitments

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 51.200 51.200 51.200 51.200
Total transfer payments 51.200 51.200 51.200 51.200

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2009–10

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2014–15

General targeted recipient group: International organizations and Canadian creditors

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Payments to Provinces Regarding Sales Tax Harmonization (Part III.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2011

End date: 2014

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreements with Ontario and British Columbia provided for transitional assistance payments. The $1.88 billion represents the final payments made on July 1, 2010, of $1.3 billion to Ontario and $580 million to British Columbia.

On September 30, 2011, the Province of Quebec and the Government of Canada announced a Memorandum of Agreement whereby Quebec agrees to make a number of changes to the Québec Sales Tax (QST) in order to harmonize it with the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Government of Canada has committed to make payments totalling $2.2 billion to Quebec—$733 million upon implementation of the amended QST, planned for January 1, 2013, and $1.467 billion one year later.

Expected results: A more competitive and efficient sales tax system across Canada through the replacement of provincial retail sales taxes with value-added taxes harmonized with the GST, and the harmonization of the QST with the GST

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 1,880.000 733.000 1,467.000 0.0
Total transfer payments 1,880.000 733.000 1,467.000 0.0

Note: The return of the $1.599 billion in transitional assistance that British Columbia received for entering into the harmonized value-added tax framework is not reflected in this table.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable

General targeted recipient group: Provinces that harmonize their sales tax with the GST

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreements are signed with harmonizing provinces. The Agreements provide for the rights and obligations of the parties in respect of harmonized taxes.



Name of transfer payment program: Additional Fiscal Equalization to Nova Scotia (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)

Start date: 2008–09

End date: 2011–12 with possible extension to 2019–20

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: In Budget 2007, the Government of Canada introduced a new formula for Equalization (the current formula). Subsequently, the Province of Nova Scotia was guaranteed that on a cumulative basis beginning in 2008–09, the current formula would not reduce its Equalization payments and 2005 Offshore Accord payments when compared with what the province would have received under the formula that was in place when it signed its 2005 Offshore Arrangement with the Government of Canada.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to the Province of Nova Scotia

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 17.988 325.779 172.031 142.872
Total transfer payments 17.988 325.779 172.031 142.872

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payment to Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Act)

Start date: 2005–06

End date: 2011–12 with possible extension to 2019–20

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: On February 14, 2005, the Government of Canada signed offshore arrangements with the governments of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. These arrangements guaranteed that for those two provinces, their Equalization payments would not be reduced because of offshore oil and gas revenues that entered the Equalization formula.

For Nova Scotia, the cumulative drawdown ($863.695 million) has now exceeded the advance payment of $830 million, and $33,695,000 is payable to that province in 2011–12.

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to the Province of Nova Scotia

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 33.695 146.059 69.945 54.258
Total transfer payments 33.695 146.059 69.945 54.258

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 201617

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable




Name of transfer payment program: Transitional Payment to Newfoundland and Labrador (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Act)

Start date: 2011–12

End date: 2011–12

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The 2005 Offshore Arrangement between the Government of Canada and Newfoundland and Labrador includes a transitional payment in 2011–12 if that province does not receive Equalization in that fiscal year. 

Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 536.121 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total transfer payments 536.121 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17

General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable



Name of transfer payment program: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Agriculture Advance Market Commitment (Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act, section 8)

Start date: 2010–11

End date: 2014–15

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment

Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians

Program activity: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs

Description: The Agriculture Advance Market Commitment bridges the gap between public and private investment in the agriculture sector in support of global food security though the use of pull mechanisms, such as advanced market commitments, which make payment once results are achieved. 

Expected results: Payments to international organizations consistent with Government of Canada commitments

  ($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending
2012–13
Planned Spending
2013–14
Planned Spending
2014–15
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments 9.000 0.0 0.0 0.0
Total transfer payments 9.000 0.0 0.0 0.0

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable

Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2012–13

General targeted recipient group: World Bank Group

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable