Departmental Plan 2017-18
Details of Transfer Payment Programs of $5 Million or More

Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund

2003-2004

2019-2020^Footnote2

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2011-2012

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.4: Large-Scale Infrastructure Investments

This program supports projects that sustain economic growth and enhance the quality of life of Canadians. Investments are made in cooperation with the provinces, territories, municipalities, and the private sector, and contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure. The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund leverages additional contributions from other partners by providing up to 50 percent funding for eligible projects.^Footnote4

Infrastructure Canada funding through the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners. Large-scale Infrastructure is implemented that promotes a competitive economy, liveable communities, and a cleaner environment.

2014-2015

Continuation

2018-2019

The recipient may be a provincial, territorial or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization, or a combination thereof.

Not applicable as all funding available for projects under this program has been committed.

Border Infrastructure Fund

2003-2004

2019-2020^Footnote5

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2011-2012

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities

This program provides funding for investments in physical infrastructure, transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity at the largest surface border crossings between Canada and the United States, as well as several other crossing points in Canada. Announced in Budget 2001, the fund provides up to 50 percent federal funding to support eligible projects at Canada’s border crossings. Transport Canada is the federal delivery partner for this program.^Footnote7

Infrastructure Canada funding through the Border Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners, and transportation system infrastructure is implemented that improves the flow of people and goods at the border crossings.

2014-2015

Continuation

N/A

The recipient may be a provincial, territorial or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization, or a combination thereof.

Not applicable as all funding available for projects under this program has been committed.

Gas Tax Fund

2005-2006

Ongoing^Footnote8

Other Transfer Payment

Statutory through the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act

2013-2014^Footnote9

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.2: Permanent and Flexible Infrastructure Funding

This program provides municipalities with predictable long-term funding, enabling construction and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. The federal government has concluded Gas Tax Fund Agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the City of Toronto, which were in effect from 2005-2006 to 2013-2014. Moreover, all Gas Tax Fund Agreements have been renewed and signed for the permanent Gas Tax Fund, starting in 2014-2015. Gas Tax Fund Agreements establish an accountability framework allowing the Government of Canada to flow Gas Tax Fund money twice a year to signatories which, in turn, flow funds to municipalities based on an agreed-upon allocation formula. For their part, municipalities decide which projects to prioritize within established investment categories. In addition to supporting environmental objectives, the permanent Gas Tax Fund supports increased productivity and economic growth and strong cities and communities via an expanded list of eligible investment categories. Municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this funding, providing significant additional financial flexibility. Eligible recipients are required to report annually on their use of funds and their compliance to terms and conditions of the Gas Tax Fund Agreements. As announced in Economic Action Plan 2013, the renewed Gas Tax Fund is now indexed at 2 percent per year, and will give municipalities greater flexibility to spend federal funding on a broader range of infrastructure priorities.

Provinces, Territories and Municipal Associations are accountable for funding provided to local governments through the Gas Tax Fund. Municipalities have access to stable and predictable funding to build and improve infrastructure and Gas Tax Fund promotes investments in increased productivity and economic growth, a clean environment, and strong cities and communities.

2015-2016

Continuation

2020-2021

Under the renewed GTF, the Government of Canada has renewed bilateral administrative agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, and the City of Toronto. Co-signatories to these agreements (with the exception of the City of Toronto) then transfer funding to recipient municipalities within their jurisdictions, based on an agreed-upon allocation formula and through individual agreements with recipient municipalities. Project selection is made at the municipal level, approved by the province and reported to the federal government in an annual report. In this way, over 3,600 municipalities receive Gas Tax funding.

All renewed GTF agreements have been signed and INFC will continue collaborating with provinces, territories, the City of Toronto and municipal associations through agreement monitoring activities such as oversight committees and program workshops.

Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund

2007-2008

2018-2019^Footnote10

Other Transfer Payment

Voted annually through Estimates

2013-2014^Footnote11

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.1: Funding for Provincial-Territorial Priorities

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

Infrastructure Canada funding through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners, and recipient organizations are accountable for funding provided through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund.

2012-2013

Continuation

2018-2019

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

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

All funding available for projects under this program has been committed. The Department continues to work with jurisdictions to flow funding, including final payments, under the PT-Base Fund.

Building Canada Fund-Communities Component

2008-2009

2019-2020^Footnote12

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2013-2014^Footnote13

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.5: Infrastructure Investments in Small Communities and Rural Areas

This program supports infrastructure needs of smaller communities with populations of less than 100,000. Projects costs are shared with provincial, territorial and municipal governments, with each order of government generally contributing one-third of the eligible costs. The fund supports the construction, renewal, and enhancement of basic infrastructure such as potable water, wastewater treatment, local roads, and other infrastructure needs of small communities.^Footnote14

Infrastructure Canada funding through the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners. Infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment, a competitive economy, and liveable small communities.

2015-2016

Continuation

2019-2020

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

All provinces and territories were given until March 31, 2016 to prioritize funding under Building Canada Fund-CC toward proposed projects.

As per Budget 2016, Infrastructure Canada is planning to transfer remaining uncommitted funds from older federal infrastructure programs to the Gas Tax Fund by March 31, 2017.

The Department is working with partners and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component.

Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component

2008-2009

2019-2020^Footnote15

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2013-2014^Footnote16

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.4: Large-Scale Infrastructure Investments

This program targets larger infrastructure projects of national or regional significance. It increases overall investment in public infrastructure and contributes to broad federal objectives: economic growth, a cleaner environment and strong and prosperous communities. At least two-thirds of the funding is targeted to national priorities: water, wastewater, public transit, the core national highway system, and green energy. The Major Infrastructure Component has 12 additional eligible categories of investment, and priority projects are identified through discussions with provinces. By providing federal funding on a cost-shared basis, it leverages additional contributions from other partners to increase overall investment in infrastructure.^Footnote17

Funding through the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners. Large infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment, a competitive economy and liveable communities.

N/A

N/A

2018-2019

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

All provinces and territories were given until March 31, 2016 to prioritize funding under Building Canada Fund-MIC toward proposed projects. As per Budget 2016, Infrastructure Canada is planning to transfer remaining uncommitted funds from older federal infrastructure programs to the Gas Tax Fund by March 31, 2017.

The Department is working with partners and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects under the Building Canada Fund-MIC.

Green Infrastructure Fund

2009-2010

2021-2022^Footnote18

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2013-2014^Footnote19

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities

This program supports environmental infrastructure projects that promote cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner water. Targeted investments in green infrastructure can contribute to improving the quality of the environment and a more sustainable economy over the longer term. There are five eligible categories of investment: wastewater infrastructure, green energy generation infrastructure, green energy transmission infrastructure, solid waste infrastructure, and carbon transmission and storage infrastructure. By providing up to 50 percent federal funding on a cost-shared basis, the fund leverages additional investments from other partners.^Footnote20

Infrastructure Canada funding through the Green Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners, and infrastructure is implemented that promotes cleaner air, cleaner water and cleaner land.

2016-2017

Continuation

N/A

Eligible recipients of the GIF include provinces, territories, local or regional governments, public sector bodies, and not-for-profit and for-profit private sector entities, either alone or in partnership with a province, territory or a government.

As of July 2011, Infrastructure Canada had received sufficient proposals for the remaining funds, and will contact applicants as necessary. This program is no longer accepting new applications.

Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program

2013-2014

2017-2018^Footnote21

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016-2017^Footnote22

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities

The objective of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program is to construct a 137 kilometre all-season road between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk. This includes upgrading a 19 kilometre access road to highway standards, as well as new embankment construction and related structures with final surface topping and additional work to return the land to its original state.

The Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway project is expected to contribute and generate economic and social opportunities and benefits for Aboriginal people, Northerners and their communities. Some examples of these opportunities are: creation of short-term employment opportunities; more affordable, easier and safer access to regional services; reduction in the cost of living; increase in tourism; and an increase in Arctic sovereignty.

N/A

N/A

2018-2019

Recipients of funding under the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program include the Government of the Northwest Territories.

N/A

New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects (PTIC-NRP)

2014-2015

2023-2024

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016-2017^Footnote23

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.4: Large-Scale Infrastructure Investments

This program provides funding to support infrastructure projects of national and regional significance that contribute to economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. The PTIC-NRP is an allocation-based program that recognizes and supports the important role that provinces, territories, and municipalities play in helping to build Canada's public infrastructure.

The PTIC-NRP supports projects of national, regional and local significance that contribute to the objectives of economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. Projects will allow people and goods to move more freely, increase the potential for innovation and economic development, and help to improve the environment and support stronger, safer communities.

N/A

N/A

2017-2018

Recipients of funding under the PTIC-NRP include provincial, territorial, and regional governments, band councils, public sector bodies established or owned by one of the aforementioned governments, public or not-for-profit institutions that deliver post-secondary courses or programs, or private sector bodies.

A business case guide is available on the Infrastructure Canada website outlining all necessary information required. Infrastructure Canada works with provinces and territories to identify priorities and to ensure timely review of projects. Provinces and territories are required to prioritize projects for all outstanding NBCF-PTIC funding allocations by April 1, 2018.

New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-Small Communities Fund (PTIC-SCF)

2014-2015

2023-2024

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016-2017^Footnote24

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.5: Infrastructure Investments in Small Communities and Rural Areas

The PTIC-SCF represents 10 percent (10%) of the overall Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component funding envelope, and will make $964,240,000 in contribution funding available to provinces and territories for local infrastructure. This Sub-Program will provide contribution funding for infrastructure projects in small communities with populations of 100,000 or less. Infrastructure Canada enters into funding agreements with provinces and territories for the implementation of the PTIC-SCF. In turn, the provinces and territories administer the project identification process in keeping with SCF program parameters. PTIC-SCF is designed to leverage the resources and existing processes of provinces and territories in managing local projects, while ensuring federal accountability and oversight for the funding envelope.

The PTIC-SCF supports projects of national, regional and local significance that contribute to the objectives of economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. Projects will allow people and goods to move more freely, increase the potential for innovation and economic development, and help to improve the environment and support stronger, safer communities.

N/A

N/A

2017-2018

The PTIC-SCF will provide contribution funding for infrastructure projects in small communities with populations of 100,000 or less.

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces and territories to implement the program. In turn, provinces and territories are administering the project identification process in keeping with PTIC-SCF program parameters. Provinces and territories are required to prioritize projects for all outstanding NBCF-PTIC funding allocations by April 1, 2018.

New Building Canada Fund-National Infrastructure Component (NBCF-NIC)

2014-2015

2023-2024

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016-2017^Footnote25

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities

This program supports projects of national significance, that have broad public benefits, and that contribute to Canada's long-term economic growth and prosperity. The NIC is a merit-based application-driven program, and as such there are no pre-determined provincial or territorial allocations.

To generate positive economic activity and productivity gains for the Canadian economy, or reduce potential economic disruptions or foregone economic activity.

N/A

N/A

2017-2018

Recipients of funding under the NBCF-NIC include provincial, territorial, and regional governments, band councils, public sector bodies established or owned by one of the aforementioned governments, private sector bodies, and Canada Port Authorities, International Bridge and/or Tunnel Authorities, and U.S. federal and state-level transportation authorities.

At this time, Infrastructure Canada is no longer accepting additional applications under the 2014 NBCF–National Infrastructure Component (NIC).

Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF)

2016-2017

2018-2019

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016-2017

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities

This program provides short-term funding of $3.4 billion to shorten commute times, cut air pollution, strengthen communities and grow Canada's economy. Infrastructure Canada enters into contribution agreements with all provinces and territories for the delivery of PTIF. In turn, provinces and territories enter into agreements with eligible ultimate recipients to manage projects. As this is a cost-share program, federal funding from all sources can be up to 50% in provinces and 75% in territories of total eligible costs per project. All eligible projects are approved for PTIF funding by Infrastructure Canada and provinces and territories are required to report on progress at least on a semi-annual basis. The PTIF is designed to leverage funding through project partners to accelerate investments in public transit, while ensuring federal accountability and oversight for the funding envelope.

The PTIF supports projects focused on accelerating municipal investments in public transit systems and asset management that contribute to the objectives of economic growth, strong communities and a clean environment. Projects will help reduce traffic congestion and improve transit system efficiency to allow goods to move more freely, build stronger communities and to help reach Canada's global GHG targets.

N/A (New Program)

N/A

N/A

The PTIF will provide contribution funding for public transit-related infrastructure investments to provinces and territories. Other eligible recipients include: organizations designated by a province or territory and agreed to by Infrastructure Canada; municipal or regional governments established by provincial or territorial statute; or a transit agency or authority established by a provincial, territorial, or local government.

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces and territories to implement the program.

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF)

2016-2017

2019-2020

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016-2017

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities

This program provides short-term funding of $2 billion to provide communities with more reliable water and wastewater systems so that both drinking water and effluent meet legislated standards. Infrastructure Canada enters into contribution agreements with all provinces and territories for the delivery of CWWF. In turn, provinces and territories enter into agreements with eligible ultimate recipients to manage projects. Under this cost-share program, federal funding from all sources can be up to 50% in provinces and 75% in territories of total eligible costs per project. All eligible projects are approved for CWWF funding by Infrastructure Canada and provinces and territories are required to report on progress at least on a semi-annual basis. The CWWF is designed to leverage funding through project partners to accelerate investments in capital water, wastewater, and storm water system projects, while ensuring federal accountability and oversight for the funding envelope.

The CWWF supports projects focused on accelerating municipal investments in capital water, wastewater, and storm water system and in planning for future system improvements, which contribute to the objectives of clean economic growth and prosperity. Projects will lay the foundation for system upgrades which will allow municipalities to meet or exceed applicable water and wastewater guidelines and regulations.

N/A (New Program)

N/A

N/A

The CWWF will provide contribution funding for water and wastewater infrastructure investments to provinces and territories. Other eligible recipients include: organizations designated by a province or territory and agreed to by Infrastructure Canada; municipal or regional governments established by provincial or territorial statute; or other entities providing water or wastewater services to communities, as designated by provinces and territories.

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces and territories to implement the program.

Asset Management Fund (AMF)

2016-2017

2020-2021

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016-2017

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities

The AMF provides $50 Million for local asset management capacity building, supporting the development and implementation of municipal infrastructure asset management practices that will result in reliable data on infrastructure assets to bolster greater evidence-based decision making for strategic investments in communities across the country.

Infrastructure Canada entered into an agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which is responsible for delivering the program under the name of "Municipal Asset Management Program". The FCM will then transfer funding to recipient municipalities. Project selection is made at the municipal level, approved by the FCM and reported to the federal government.

The AMF supports projects that contribute to the development of community capacity for asset management, which provides access to more reliable data and asset management practices to enable evidence-based decision making to help improve the quality of public infrastructure services for Canadians in the future.

N/A (New Program)

N/A

N/A

The Federation of Canadian municipalities is a direct recipient of the fund as they will be delivering the program and activities. First nations and Indigenous communities may also be eligible recipients.

INFC is working collaboratively with the FCM through agreement monitoring activities such as the Agreement Management Committee.

Capacity Building for Climate Change Challenges Fund (CB3CF)

2016-2017

2020-2021

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016-2017

Public Infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada

Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities

The CB3CF provides $75 Million to support increased municipal capacity to make low carbon and climate resilient infrastructure investments. Infrastructure Canada entered into an agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which is responsible for delivering the program under the name of "Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program". The FCM will then transfer funding to recipient municipalities. Project selection is made at the municipal level, approved by the FCM and reported to the federal government.

The CB3CF supports local activities and projects that contribute to awareness-building of climate change risks, integration of climate change mitigation and improve climate resilience in the considerations of investment and planning decisions.

N/A (New Program)

N/A

N/A

The FCM is the direct recipient of the fund as they will be delivering the program and activities. Through the FCM, funding will generally be provided to Canadian municipalities and community partners including local non-profits, provincial and territorial associations and organizations such as EcoWest and Sustainability Co-Lab, ICLEI, the Canadian Network of Asset Managers, Ouranos, Engineers Canada, etc. First nations and Indigenous communities may also be eligible recipients.

INFC will continue collaborating with the FCM through agreement monitoring activities such as Oversight Committees.