Departmental Plan 2022-23
Core responsibilities: planned results and resources
2022-23 Infrastructure Canada Departmental Plan
Core responsibilities: planned results and resources
Core Responsibility 1: Footnote1 Public Infrastructure, and Communities
Description
Infrastructure Canada sets policies for public infrastructure and that targets the needs of Canadians and stakeholders (public/private partners) while considering finite resources. Policies are set through strategies, plans, and consideration of alternative financing models, funding programs, and eligibility requirements. Outcomes are monitored to inform future decision-making. Policy solutions determine how the federal government supports public infrastructure development, bridges, public transit, clean water and wastewater and disaster mitigation, among other areas, which have impacts on Canadians’ quality of life.
Planning highlights
Result 1.1: Infrastructure and communities policies are evidence-based
In support of the above result, Infrastructure Canada will:
provide evidence and tools to support the development of evidence-based infrastructure policies.
- work to launch the NIA in 2022-23, targeting a publication of the final advice and recommendations by 2024-25.
- work to mitigate the impacts of natural disasters and invest in climate-ready infrastructure using evidence informed by current environmental science, ongoing research, and close collaboration with key partners.
- fund NIF projects of diverse sizes and support communities and municipalities to implement natural or hybrid infrastructure projects that deliver multiple co-benefits, such as climate change resilience, reduced pollution, enhanced biodiversity and habitats, as well as increasing jobs and economic growth, carbon sequestration, and access to nature. Projects will be assessed on their ability to demonstrate, with evidence, how community co-benefits will be delivered.
- advance transit knowledge, research base and analytical tools that inform transit policy and support current and future transit programming.
- serve as a policy centre of expertise for the Government of Canada as it conducts research and analysis of trends and innovations in project finance and alternative partnerships models -- both domestically and internationally. This will include the provision of advice, guidance, intelligence and expertise to assist partners in the development of their public-private partnership (PPP) projects -- including management of the P3 Canada Fund. The Department will also provide analysis and advice in support of better utilization of alternative finance in Canada by provinces, municipalities as well as private and institutional investors.
- Infrastructure Canada will provide strategic advice on the effective management of P3 contracts for two major federal bridge projects -- the Samuel De Champlain Bridge Corridor and the Gordie Howe International Bridge -- including matters related to construction, operations, engagement, international advocacy and commercial oversight. It will ensure secretariat support and governance for the two major bridge Crown corporations in the Department’s portfolio, the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA).
Result 1.2: Infrastructure improves the quality of life for all Canadians
In support of the above result, Infrastructure Canada will undertake the following:
- Research, data and economic analysis will help decision-makers prioritize infrastructure investments that have the largest positive impact on Canadians’ quality of life.
- Activities seeking to achieve the priority titled, “Mitigating impacts of natural disasters and investing in climate-ready infrastructure for Canadians to be able to adapt and build resilience to climate change” as well as the priority titled, “Protecting our environment by investing in natural infrastructure, green and inclusive community buildings, clean power, and sustainable water and wastewater to improve the quality of life of Canadians and drive towards a net-zero carbon, climate resilient future”, all ensure that Canada's built infrastructure continues to uphold its service standard to Canadians even during times of extreme natural events. It will also ensure that environmental indicators are also considered more fulsomely in relation to the economic indicators during decision making.
- Provide evidence-based policy leadership to help Canadian communities and municipalities implement accessibility strategies and agendas through infrastructure projects, thereby helping them achieve the goal of socio-economic inclusiveness for all Canadians.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify transit needs and linked transportation and housing considerations that will inform how policy and programming can improve Canadians’ quality of life in communities of all sizes.
- Harness the capacity of the private sector to make efficient use of financial resources and bring commercial discipline to the planning and design of public infrastructure.
- Maintain effective stewardship over the construction, operations, and maintenance of major federal bridge infrastructure to foster economic development, improve efficiency in traffic flow and support international trade to improve Canadians’ quality of life.
Departmental Results |
Departmental result indicator |
Target |
Date to achieve target |
2018–19 |
2019–20 actual |
2020–21 actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1.1 Infrastructure and communities |
1.1.1: Percentage of assessments that find Infrastructure Canada’s policies assist in the development of effective programs and federal initiatives |
100% |
March 31, 2022 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
1.1.2: Percentage of management action plan (MAP) items implemented as planned |
100% |
March 31, 2022 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
1.2: Infrastructure improves the ‘quality of life’ for all Canadians |
1.2.1: Change in real Gross Domestic Product attributable to federal investments in infrastructure |
$45.9B |
March 31, 2022 |
$45.0B |
$48.1B |
$46.3 billion |
1.2.2: Change in the remaining useful life of infrastructure assets |
Greater than 50% |
March 31, 2022 |
56.6% |
56.1% |
55.8% |
|
1.2.3 GHG emissions per capita in current year less 0.0000085 megatons (2005 reference year) |
Greater than 0 MT |
March 31, 2022 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
1.2.4: Remaining useful life of public infrastructure assets particularly relevant to vulnerable populations: public transit, and recreational and sports facilities |
Greater than 50% |
March 31, 2022 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Financial, human resources and performance information for the Infrastructure Canada’s program inventory is available in the GC InfoBase.Endnotei
2022–23 |
2022–23 planned spending |
2023–24 |
2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
56,104,481 |
56,104,481 |
54,546,111 |
51,044,579 |
Financial, human resources and performance information for the Infrastructure Canada’s program inventory is available in the GC InfoBase. Endnoteii
2021–22 | 2022–23 |
2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
299 |
290 |
267 |
Financial, human resources and performance information for the Infrastructure Canada’s program inventory is available in the GC InfoBase. Endnoteiii
Core Responsibility 2: Public Infrastructure and Communities Investments
Description
Infrastructure Canada identifies investment opportunities across a range of funding mechanisms aimed to maximize value-for-money as the Government of Canada directs investment into infrastructure.
- Allocation-based programs (ICIP, Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, Gas Tax Fund, etc.) offer funding for projects that balance both national priorities with local needs of provinces and territories.
- Merit-based programs (DMAF, Smart Cities Challenge (SCC), etc.) award funding to projects that are selected through an application process.
- Alternative financing arrangements (P3, Crown corporations, etc.) identify projects that are delivered in partnership with either private sector or non-government organization and Infrastructure Canada or Crown corporations under the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
Planning highlights
Result 2.1: Investments in public infrastructure meet national interests and community needs
In support of the above result, Infrastructure Canada will undertake the following:
- The ICIP will promote strong collaboration between all orders of government by advancing outcomes in a manner that is flexible and responsive to unique local, provincial and territorial circumstances, and supporting local and regional decision-making in the realm of public infrastructure. The program is designed to support both medium- and large-scale infrastructure priorities, as well as small rural and northern communities-based projects.
- Infrastructure Canada’s suite of ongoing legacy programs will continue to contribute to national priorities such as supporting economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities through investments that include highways and roads, water, wastewater, public transit, and green energy projects.
- The CCBF will continue to provide municipalities with predictable, long–term funding that enables the construction and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. Municipalities are using this stable, predictable source of funding to build and improve infrastructure that supports productivity, economic growth, and the environment, in order to build stronger cities and communities.
- The PPTP will continue to contribute to national priorities such as the move towards a growing and carbon-neutral economy, and supports community needs such as ability to access jobs, services, active transportation, and public transportation. Other transit related funds include the following:
- The ZETF is investing $2.75 billion over five years, starting in 2021, to support the electrification of public transit and school bus fleets, including the purchase of 5,000 zero emission buses, and building supporting infrastructure.
- The ATF will make available $400 million over five years to help build new and expanded networks of pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, as well as support Active Transportation planning and stakeholder engagement activities.
- The RTSF will deliver $250 million over 5 years, beginning in 2021, to support the development of locally-driven transit solutions for rural communities.
- Through the $3.4B DMAF, Infrastructure Canada will continue to contribute to national priorities to help build resilient communities through investments in disaster mitigation and adaptation. These investments will ensure Canadian communities mitigate and adapt to impacts of natural disaster triggered by climate change, and will building infrastructure that improves Canadians’ quality of life.
- The GICB Program supports the national priorities of advancing the Strengthened Climate Plan, a healthy environment and a healthy economy. It will support communities in making green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings, and in the construction of new publicly accessible community buildings that serve high-needs, underserved communities across Canada.
- The NIFwill invest in the delivery of real actions to address climate change across Canada. The program will support diverse organizations to build resilient and healthy communities through the implementation and installation of natural infrastructure and other natural assets. The program promotes local actions confronting climate change risks while simultaneously reducing the driver of climate change through the creation of natural carbon sinks.
- The CHCI supports Canada’s recovery from the pandemic and supports communities in dealing with the immediate and ongoing challenges posed by COVID-19. It will continue to contribute to adapting community spaces so Canadians can safely and easily engage in public activities, access local services and move around in their communities.
- The SCC continues to support communities in implementing innovative projects to improve the lives of Canadians through the use of connected technology and data to advance a variety of community social, environmental and economic goals.
- The Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) helps municipalities make coordinated decisions about maintaining, replacing and repairing municipal infrastructure. This practice allows municipalities to handle their assets in a sustainable way and provide reliable services to their residents.
- Additionally, the Department will support Canadian cities and municipalities implement an accessibility agenda as they work on infrastructure projects, thereby helping them achieve the goal of socio-economic inclusiveness for all Canadians.
- Infrastructure Canada will ensure that its cadre of public transit programming is designed to promote sustainable and modern public transit systems from coast-to-coast-to-coast while advancing transit project of national importance as well as those that contribute significantly to economic, environmental and social federal outcomes.
- The Department will work through the Canada Infrastructure Bank as it seeks to generate revenue and foster economic growth by contributing to the sustainability of infrastructure in Canada.
- Additionally, Infrastructure Canada will ensure governance to support delivery of the GHIB by the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority while advocating for the GHIB in collaboration with external stakeholders. It will also provide stewardship as the GHIB project prepares to transition from the construction phase to the operations phase, including providing guidance on its tolling policy.
- In terms of the Samuel De Champlain Bridge Corridor, Infrastructure Canada will collaborate with the Private Partner to complete its construction and transition the Bridge to stable long-term operations and maintenance. It will also facilitate construction of the Réseau express métropolitain light rail transit project in the Bridge’s dedicated transit corridor in collaboration with the Private Partner and CDPQ Infra. Finally, it the Department will support the JCCBI as it advances with the deconstruction of the original Samuel de Champlain Bridge and ensures the life-cycle management of its other assets.
Departmental results |
Departmental result indicators |
Target |
Date to achieve target |
2018–19 |
2019–20 actual |
2020–21 actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2.1: Investments in public infrastructure meet national interests and community needs |
2.1.1: Infrastructure Canada funding committed to projects |
$8,100,000,000 |
March 31, 2022 |
$8,472,838,904 |
$6,037,912,300 |
$3,610,134,441 |
2.1.2: Number of transactions and amount of private investment in public infrastructure |
Greater than 0 projects |
March 31, 2022 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Financial, human resources and performance information for the Infrastructure Canada’s program inventory is available in the GC InfoBase. Endnoteiv
2022–23 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
37,186,565 |
37,186,565 |
36,152,099 |
33,144,425 |
Financial, human resources and performance information for the Infrastructure Canada’s program inventory is available in the GC InfoBase. Endnotev
2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
295 |
286 |
261 |
Financial, human resources and performance information for the Infrastructure Canada’s program inventory is available in the GC InfoBase. Endnotevi
Core Responsibility 3: Public Infrastructure and Communities Investment Oversight and Delivery
Description
Conduct oversight to ensure recipients comply with project requirements and projects are delivered according to agreements. Infrastructure Canada oversees programs and projects as well as major bridges, Crown corporations and alternative financing arrangements. While Crown corporations operate at arm's length, the Department plays a secretariat role in supporting them. Across all programming, numerous monitoring activities are used to oversee projects and ensure they are delivered as expected for Canadians.
Result 3.1: Infrastructure investments and assets are managed through their lifecycle
In support of the above result:
- Infrastructure Canada will establish and oversee the overall framework, mechanisms and systems for the delivery of Infrastructure Canada’s major infrastructure funding programs. It will ensure the proper implementation of program requirements and specific projects funded under these programs, including providing project-level and program-level oversight and reporting. It will also help ensure a coordinated, results-based approach to infrastructure consistent with the Government of Canada’s priorities to support long-term economic growth, inclusive communities and a low-carbon, green economy.
- Infrastructure Canada will collect and review, within its reporting systems, data on project outcomes and expected results. This will enable the Department to support Parliamentary, departmental reports and provide valid and reliable information to the public.
- Additionally, the Department will provide expertise to help develop innovative approaches to infrastructure delivery, particularly on alternative approaches to funding, financing and procurement, as well as opportunities to partner with the private sector, in order to deliver public infrastructure projects through their full lifecycle.
- In terms of major bridges, Infrastructure Canada will continue to conduct due diligence and stewardship in relation to the construction and preparations for the transition to operations of the GHIB by the WDBA to ensure delivery in accordance with authorities and agreements and will also manage the Samuel De Champlain Bridge Corridor P3 Project Agreement to ensure that construction and operations are delivered safely and efficiently in keeping with the contract terms.
Departmental results |
Departmental result indicators |
Target |
Date to achieve target |
2018–19 |
2019–20 actual |
2020–21 actual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3.1: Infrastructure investments and assets are managed through their lifecycle |
3.1.1: Percentage of projects completed |
60% |
March 31, 2022 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
3.1.2: Percentage of programs / projects that comply with funding documents |
100% |
March 31, 2022 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
|
3.1.3: Value of Infrastructure Canada’s funding contribution disbursed in the fiscal year |
$6,607,504,217 |
March 31, 2022 |
$5,449,773,453 |
$7,616,737,618 |
$5,300,448,253 |
|
3.1.4: Percentage of transfer payment program service standards that are met |
80% |
March 31, 2022 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
Financial, human resources and performance information for the Infrastructure Canada’s program inventory is available in the GC InfoBase. Endnotevii
2022–23 |
202–23 planned spending |
2023–24 |
2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
9,197,797,866 |
9,197,797,866 |
10,824,873,985 |
10,198,364,706 |
Financial, human resources and performance information for the Infrastructure Canada’s program inventory is available in the GC InfoBase. Endnoteviii
2021–22 | 2022–23 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
330 |
322 |
298 |
Financial, human resources and performance information for the Infrastructure Canada’s program inventory is available in the GC InfoBase. Endnoteix
Gender-Based Analysis Plus
Infrastructure Canada will continue to conduct Gender-Based Analysis Plus (GBA Plus) as part of its commitment to ensure equitable outcomes of its infrastructure investments. GBA plus will help the Department ensure that its policies, programs and assessments are inclusive and benefit diverse communities across the country. It will also help to strengthen the analysis of priority issues facing Canadians, such as the need for climate-resilient infrastructure, housing affordability, chronic homelessness, the creation of sustainable and inclusive communities, and public transportation. Dedicated staff in the Department will provide GBA Plus training and support to Departmental employees and will continue to review memoranda to Cabinet and Treasury Board submissions to assess the quality of GBA Plus considerations. This will help to foster the equitable creation of, and access to, infrastructure for diverse groups of people in communities across Canada.
United Nations’ (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The 2019 to 2022 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada’s sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. Infrastructure Canada adheres to the principles of the FSDS and has developed the Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS) which communicates its plans relating to the Sustainable Development Goals. The report on results achieved during 2020-2021 is posted on Infrastructure Canada’s website.
Experimentation
The SCC is an experimental program which consists of a pan-Canadian competition open to all municipalities, local or regional governments, and Indigenous communities. It empowers communities to adopt a smart cities approach to improve the lives of their residents through innovation, data, and connected technology. It is part of a whole of-government initiative called the Impact Canada Initiative (ICI) which encourages innovative approaches toward Government of Canada programming.
As part of this initiative, Infrastructure Canada works closely with participating communities to track and monitor performance outcomes and lessons learned. The experimental outcomes of the SCC will be measured over its eleven-year life cycle and seeks to assess the value of smart cities approaches in Canada and its benefits for Canadians.
The Department has committed resources to experimentation including human resources to perform a methodological review of the Smart Cities Challenge and to collect and disseminate best practices from it. The Department is also monitoring all aspects of the Smart Cities Challenge for opportunities to evolve and improve the design and delivery of this unique program. The results being sought reflect the priorities in communities, align to the Department’s core priorities, and aim to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as: making cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable; and taking urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts.
The second round of the SCC was delayed as communities turned their attention to the COVID-19 pandemic. Noting this on-going delay in 2021, the Department continues to work with communities and to monitor and evaluate outcomes from the first round of the SCC on an ongoing basis. In 2022–23, a mid-program review will be conducted to assess its performance. The current year and future program evaluations will examine how successful the Department was at integrating these elements into program design and implementation.
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