2018-19
Departmental Plan - Planned results: what we want to achieve this year and beyond

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This section describes Infrastructure Canada's core responsibility and how the department will contribute to achieving the six results under its new reporting structure, the Departmental Results Framework, as required by the Treasury Board Policy on Results. This new structure replaces the Program Alignment Architecture used in previous planning cycles. This section also identifies the risks that may affect the Department's ability to achieve its plans and results. It outlines how gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness are addressed, and how reconciliation is advanced. Finally, it discusses how evidence-based information and experimentation will be used to make improvements in program design and delivery.

Core responsibility

Public infrastructure

Description

Implement the Government of Canada's infrastructure plan to enable strategic investments in core public infrastructure that will create long-term growth; improve the resilience of communities and transition to a clean growth economy; and improve social inclusion and socio-economic outcomes of Canadians.

This work is done in partnership with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities, other federal departments and agencies, private sector and not-for-profit organizations, and includes delivering funding to infrastructure projects as well as building capacity for improved asset management and evidence-based planning.

Planning highlights

Result 1: Infrastructure projects are funded and supported by Infrastructure Canada

Infrastructure demand has outpaced investments for several decades. In response, the Government of Canada is making historic $180 billion investments in infrastructure through the Investing in Canada Plan to build the communities of the 21st century. In 2018–19, the Department will have signed Integrated Bilateral Agreements with provinces and territories to provide $33 billion in long-term, flexible financing to be delivered over 10 years,Footnote4 in addition to its ongoing Gas Tax Fund payments of more than $2 billion per year. The Department will also begin committing funds to new projects under these agreements, adding to the 4,000 infrastructure projects already being supported as of January 2018.

Result 2: Public infrastructure is managed in a more sustainable way

In 2018–19, the five-year, $50-million Asset Management FundFootnote5 will be in its third year of supporting Canadian municipalities and communities to make informed infrastructure investment decisions based on stronger asset management practices. Results of Canada's Core Public Infrastructure survey will be published, to document the state and performance of Canada's core public infrastructure. In addition, Statistic Canada's Capital and Repair Expenditure Survey will be enhanced to provide data in 2019-2020 on the infrastructure investments made by various levels of government.

Result 3: Rate of economic growth is increased in an inclusive and sustainable way

To foster more inclusive economic growth, the Department will implement a Community Employment Benefits Reporting Framework as part of the Investing in Canada plan. This framework will require those who plan and build infrastructure projects with support from the Department to report on measures encouraging the employment of federal targeted groups such as: apprentices, veterans, women, youth, persons with disabilities, new Canadians and Indigenous peoples; and measures supporting small and medium enterprises and social enterprises.

Result 4: Improved urban mobility in Canadian communities

To advance urban mobility, $3.4 billion was provided to transit projectsFootnote6 in the early stage of the Investing in Canada plan. Moreover, through the long-term component of this plan, another $20 billion in funding will be available to support transitFootnote7 over the next 10 years.

Result 5: Environmental quality is improved, GHG emissions are reduced and resilience of communities is increased

The five-year, $75-million Capacity-Building for Climate Change Challenges FundFootnote8 will enter its third year of operation in 2018–19 to help municipalities adapt to the impacts of climate change, reduce GHG emissions and integrate climate change considerations in their asset management practices. The five-year, $40-million Climate-Resilient Buildings and Core Public Infrastructure Project will continue to progress in 2018–19. It integrates climate resiliency into building and infrastructure design, guides, and codes, and its results will inform future infrastructure builds and rehabilitation work in Canada.

In 2018–19, the $2-billion Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund will be available to help mitigate the potential economic, environmental and social impacts of climate change, disasters triggered by natural hazards, and extreme weather events.

The first phase of the Investing in Canada plan provided $2 billion for clean water and wastewater projects,Footnote9 many of which were underway as of January 2018. The long-term component of this plan will provide an additional $9.2 billion in green infrastructure fundingFootnote10 to provinces and territories over the next 10 years. Finally, a climate lens will be introduced in the project review process to ensure GHG emissions and climate risks are duly considered before important capital projects receive funding.

Result 6: Canadian communities are inclusive and accessible

The Integrated Bilateral Agreements will deliver $1.3 billion for community, cultural and recreational infrastructure,Footnote11 including dedicated funding for infrastructure benefitting urban Indigenous Peoples. Investments of $2.0 billion in rural and northern infrastructureFootnote12 and of $400 million in arctic energy infrastructureFootnote13 will also help build stronger, more inclusive communities, in addition to growing local economies and safeguarding the environment and the health of Canadians. The newly launched Smart Cities Challenge will receive proposals to leverage the benefits of data and connected technologies to increase openness, integration and collaboration in communities across Canada.

RisksFootnote14

The risks that may affect the Department's ability to achieve its plans and results are:

  • Diminished ability to provide timely internal services solutions;
  • Inability to report meaningful investment results/outcomes;
  • Delays in bringing new federal bridges into service or failure in maintaining the integrity of the existing Champlain Bridge; and
  • Inability to effectively implement Infrastructure Canada programs under the Investing in Canada plan.
Gender equality, diversity and inclusiveness

The Department is applying a Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA+) lens to all six result areas under its core responsibility,Footnote15 and is creating the Community Employment Benefits Reporting Framework to help achieve a more equitable distribution of employment benefits from infrastructure investments.

Reconciliation

The new suite of funding programs has been designed to advance reconciliation with Indigenous peoples through a number of key measures: a minimum investment of $150 million in cultural and recreational infrastructure benefitting urban Indigenous Peoples; a distinct federal cost-share of 75 percent for all Indigenous recipients; a more inclusive description of Indigenous recipients; exceptional project eligibility for health and education projects that address Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action; as well as Indigenous-specific prizes as part of the Smart Cities Challenge.

Experimentation, evidence-based approaches

Infrastructure Canada will shift the focus of its programs from an activity-based approach to one centred on outcomes. For example, Integrated Bilateral Agreements will include eligibility requirements so projects are aligned with specific outcomes. In 2022-23, a mid-program review will assess the success of the new funding model. Later, a final evaluation will be performed to assess how the Integrated Bilateral Agreements succeeded in delivering benefits to Canadians.

The Smart Cities Challenge is part of a whole-of-government initiative to try new approaches in program delivery. Close monitoring and evaluation will help the Department to identify any issues with the innovative approach and mitigate them. The information and the results of the funded projects will be used to make improvements in future program design and delivery, which will help improve the lives of Canadians.

Planned Results

This table shows the 6 results Infrastructure Canada is advancing, along with indicators that provide a measure of Infrastructure Canada's contribution and progress.

Departmental Results

Departmental result indicators

TargetFootnote16

Date to achieve target

2014–15 Actual results

2015–16 Actual results

2016–17 Actual results

Result 1: Infrastructure projects are funded and supported by Infrastructure Canada

1.1: INFC funding committed to projectsFootnote17

$4,915,229,800

2018–19

$342,603,407

$1,219,334,757

$9,260,180,546

1.2: Value of INFC's funding contribution in the fiscal yearFootnote18

$6,093,494,958

2018–19

$3,059,746,551

$3,150,825,820

$3,159,474,911

1.3: Implementation status and oversight of major bridge projects

YesFootnote19

March 31, 2019

Not available

Not available

Not available

Result 2: Public infrastructure is managed in a more sustainable way

2.1: Total annual investments from all levels of government in infrastructure projects supported by INFCFootnote20

$8,894,195,903

2018–19

$878,045,004

$4,518,385,445

$21,395,912,044

2.2: Percentage of municipalities that strengthened their asset management practices as a result of federal funding

5%Footnote21

2018-19

4.21%

2.15%

1.92%

2.3: Change in remaining useful life of infrastructure assets

Not availableFootnote22

Not available

Not available

Not available

Not available

Departmental Results

Departmental result indicators

Target

Date to achieve target

2014–15 Actual results

2015–16 Actual results

2016–17 Actual results

Result 3: Rate of economic growth is increased in an inclusive and sustainable way

3.1: Change in real GDP attributable to federal investments in infrastructure

To be determinedFootnote23

To be determined

Not available

Not available

Not available

Result 4: Improved urban mobility in Canadian communities

4.1: Percentage of Canadians living within 400 metres of a transit station or stop

Not availableFootnote24

Not available

Not available

Not available

Not available

4.2: Modal share of public transit and active transportation

24.2%

2028

Not available

Not available

19.3%Footnote25

Result 5: Environmental quality is improved, GHG emissions are reduced and resilience of communities is increased

5.1: Percentage of municipalities that built or enhanced their capacity to reduce GHG emissions and adapt to climate change as a result of federal funding

5.3%Footnote26

2018-19

3.19%

3.70%

3.33%

5.2: Percentage of municipalities that built or enhanced their drinking water system as a result of federal funding

5.8%Footnote27

2018–19

3.63%

5.42%

4.58%

5.3: Percentage of municipalities that built or enhanced their wastewater treatment system as a result of federal funding

4.75%Footnote28

2018–19

6.35%

1.94%

3.83%

Result 6: Canadian communities are inclusive and accessible

6.1: Number of community, cultural and recreational facilities that were enhanced or built as a result of federal funding, and are accessible

78Footnote29

2018–19

29

312

138

6.2: Number of public transit systems that were enhanced or built as a result of federal funding, and are accessible

190Footnote 30

2018–19

145

52

68

Budgetary financial resources (dollars)

2018–19 Main Estimates

2018–19 Planned spending

2019–20 Planned spending

2020–21 Planned spending

6,093,494,958Footnote31

6,093,494,958Footnote31b

7,549,257,795

7,307,467,745

Human resources (full-time equivalents)

2018–19 Planned full-time equivalents

2019–20 Planned full-time equivalents

2020–21 Planned full-time equivalents

262

214

206

Financial, human resources and performance information for Infrastructure Canada's Program Inventory is available in the GC InfoBase.

Internal Services

Description

Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the federal government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refers to the activities and resources of the 10 distinct service categories that support Program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department. The 10 service categories are: Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Materiel Services; and Acquisition Services.

Planning highlights

The Department will bolster its research and policy-making functions in order to promote the sustainable management of infrastructure to achieve its economic, environmental and community benefits. A new web portal will help shift the focus of reporting from an activity-based approach to one centered on outcomes.

The Department will continue to strengthen its relationship with Indigenous Peoples through its policy-making, program design and delivery. It will also build its capacity in the area of Gender-based Analysis Plus.

Infrastructure Canada will develop a new a People Management Strategy focusing on recruitment, organizational development, talent management, as well as employee retention and wellness. The goal is to continue to support a strong and effective workforce, in a healthy and inclusive workplace.

Budgetary financial resources (dollars)

2018–19 Main Estimates

2018–19 Planned spending

2019–20 Planned spending

2020–21 Planned spending

57,324,059

57,324,059

53,314,070

58,150,505
Human resources (full-time equivalents)

2018–19 Planned full-time equivalents

2019–20 Planned full-time equivalents

2020–21 Planned full-time equivalents

258

212

204

Footnotes

Footnote 4

This funding is delivered under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.

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Footnote 5

The Asset Management Fund is administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities under the name of Municipal Asset Management Program.

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Footnote 6

This funding is delivered through the Public Transit infrastructure Fund.

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Footnote 7

This funding is delivered under the Public Transit stream of the Integrated Bilateral Agreements.

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Footnote 8

The Capacity-Building for Climate Change Challenges Fund is administered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities under the name of Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program.

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Footnote 9

This funding is delivered through the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund.

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Footnote 10

This funding is delivered through the Green stream of the Integrated Bilateral Agreements.

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Footnote 11

This funding is delivered through the Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure stream of the Integrated Bilateral Agreements.

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Footnote 12

This funding is delivered through the Rural and Northern Communities stream of the Integrated Bilateral Agreements.

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Footnote 13

This funding is delivered through the Arctic Energy Fund, under the Rural and Northern Communities stream of the Integrated Bilateral Agreements.

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Footnote 14

A summary of the risks identified for 2018–19 is available on Infrastructure Canada's website

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Footnote 15

Details on the Department's GBA+ results areas are provided in the supplementary tables.

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Footnote 16

All targets are minimums except for the Yes/No Target in 1.3.

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Footnote 17

Total federal funding committed (or approved) to new projects in the fiscal year. It excludes funding delivered through the Gas Tax Fund, since the latter has no review process to formally approve specific projects.

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Footnote 18

This is the total amount of INFC's Actual Spending (Authorities Used, excluding internal services) in the fiscal year.

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Footnote 19

Work plans are to be established internally as part of the Integrated Business Plan with activities and milestones for each bridge. A "yes" value will be attributed if 60% of milestones and activities in the combined work plans have been achieved at the end of the fiscal year.

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Footnote 20

This indicator captures the total value of the infrastructure projects that were approved by Infrastructure Canada in the fiscal year. It reflects the total investments from all levels of government in these projects, including Infrastructure Canada's own investments.

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Footnote 21

This target is for immediate results and performance within a fiscal year. It represents the percentage of municipalities who, in the course of fiscal year 2018–19, are to strengthen their asset management practices as a result of federal funding.

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Footnote 22

This target relies on the Canadian Core Public Infrastructure Survey. Results will be available in 2018–19.

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Footnote 23

This target is under development.

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Footnote 24

This target relies on data generated by the Canadian Core Public Infrastructure Survey. Results will be available in 2018–19.

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Footnote 25

The 2016–17 results for modal share are drawn from the 2016 Census. Before this, modal share was measured at 19% through the 2011 National Household Survey.

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Footnote 26

This target is for immediate results and performance within a fiscal year. It represents the percentage of municipalities who, in the course of fiscal year 2018–19, are to build or enhance their capacity to reduce GHG emissions and adapt to climate change as a result of federal funding.

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Footnote 27

This target is for immediate results and performance within a fiscal year. It represents the percentage of municipalities who, in the course of fiscal year 2018–19, are to build or enhance their drinking water system as a result of federal funding.

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Footnote 28

This target is for immediate results and performance within a fiscal year. It represents the percentage of municipalities who, in the course of fiscal year 2018–19, are to build or enhance their wastewater treatment system as a result of federal funding.

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Footnote 29

This target is for immediate results and performance within a fiscal year. It represents the number of community, cultural and recreational facilities that will be enhanced or built as a result of federal funding in the course of fiscal year 2018–19.

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Footnote 30

This target is for immediate results and performance within a fiscal year. It represents the number of transit systems that will be enhanced or built as a result of federal funding in the course of fiscal year 2018–19.

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Footnote 31

The 2018–19 Main Estimates and 2018–19 Planned Spending do not include funds being transferred to Infrastructure Canada from PPP Canada, a Crown Corporation established in 2008 to support the development of public-private partnerships (P3), which is being dissolved effective March 31, 2018. Funds related to the Crown Corporation being transferred to Infrastructure Canada will be obtained through 2018–19 Supplementary Estimates processes. As well, the 2018–19 Main Estimates and 2018-19 Planned Spending do not include two other programs under the Investing in Canada plan, that are anticipated to start in 2018–19. Funding for these programs will be obtained through the 2018–19 Supplementary Estimates processes.

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