Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF)

2002-03

2020-21 ^{Footnote 2}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2011–12

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

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, except for advanced telecommunications and high-speed broadband and northern infrastructure projects, where the total contribution cannot exceed 75 percent. ^{Footnote 3}

Through contribution agreements, the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund delivers funding to implement large-scale Infrastructure that promotes a competitive economy, livable communities, and a cleaner environment.

2020-21

N/A

N/A

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

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

12,550,000

2,520,005

1,659,646

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

12,550,000

2,520,005

1,659,646

0

Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)

2003–04

2023–24

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2011–12

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

This program provides funding for investments in physical infrastructure, intelligent 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. ^{Footnote 4}

Through contribution agreements, the Border Infrastructure Fund delivers funding to support transportation infrastructure that improves the flow of people and goods at the border crossings.

2020-21

N/A

N/A

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

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

0

10,754,154

0

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

0

10,754,154

0

0

Canada Community Building Fund (formerly the Gas Tax Fund)

2005–06

Ongoing ^{Footnote 5}

Other Transfer Payment

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

2021-22

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

This program provides municipalities with predictable, long-term funding, enabling construction and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. The Government of Canada has agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the City of Toronto. Those agreements remain in effect until 2023–24. The program supports increased productivity and economic growth as well as strong cities and communities. 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 the terms and conditions of the agreements.

Provinces, territories and municipal associations are accountable for funding provided to local governments through the Canada Community Building Fund. Municipalities use this stable, predictable source of funding as they build and improve infrastructure that supports productivity, economic growth, the environment, as well as their efforts to build strong cities and communities.

2022-23

Continuation

2027-28

Municipalities and other types of regional and local government

INFC continues to collaborate with provinces, territories, the City of Toronto and municipal associations through agreement monitoring activities such as oversight committees and discussions regarding outcome reporting and ongoing data quality standards.

Total grants

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

2,268,966,610

2,367,617,331

2,170,596,375

2,170,596,375

Total program

2,268,966,610

2,367,617,331

2,170,596,375

2,170,596,375

Building Canada Fund–Communities Component (BCF-CC)

2007–09

2027-28 ^{Footnote 6}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018–19

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation- Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

This program supports the infrastructure needs of smaller communities with populations of less than 100,000. Project 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.

Through contribution agreements, the Building Canada Fund–Communities Component delivers funding to implement infrastructure that promotes a cleaner environment, a competitive economy, and livable small communities.

2020-21

N/A

N/A

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.

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

2025-26 planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

15,218,893

10,553,956

10,481,729

13,566,741

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

15,218,893

10,553,956

10,481,729

13,566,741

Building Canada Fund–Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC)

2007-08

2027-28

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018-19

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

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: drinking water, wastewater, public transit, the core national highway system and green energy. By providing federal funding on a cost–shared basis, it leverages additional contributions from other partners to increase overall investment in infrastructure.

Through contribution agreements, the Building Canada Fund–Major Infrastructure Component delivers funding to implement large infrastructure that promotes a cleaner environment, a competitive economy and livable communities.

2020-21

N/A

N/A

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, and private sector bodies.

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

230,238,003

125,069,843

83,118,698

71,953,210

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

230,238,003

125,069,843

83,118,698

71,953,210

Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF)

2009-10

2028-29

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2013–14

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

This program supports environmental infrastructure projects that promote cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner land and 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.

Through contribution agreements, the Green Infrastructure Fund delivers funding to implement infrastructure that promotes cleaner air, cleaner water and cleaner land.

2020-21

Continuation

N/A

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

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

22,636,776

33,116,561

3,603,089

13,614,936

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

22,636,776

33,116,561

3,603,089

13,614,936

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

2013-14

2027-28

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2020-21

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

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.

Through contribution agreements, the PTIC–NRP delivers funding to support 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; help to improve the environment and support stronger, safer communities.

2020-21

Continuation

2024-25

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; private sector bodies and designated airport authorities.

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

850,113,867

972,025,351

650,326,597

486,856,194

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

850,113,867

972,025,351

650,326,597

486,856,194

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

2013-14

2027-28

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2020-21

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

The PTIC–SCF provides 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 PTIC–SCF program parameters. SCF 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.

Through contribution agreements, the PTIC–SCF delivers funding to support 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.

2020-21

Continuation

2024-25

Initial recipients are the provinces and territories who enter into agreements with the ultimate recipients.

Eligible ultimate recipients 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; private sector bodies and designated airport authorities.

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

127,261,174

61,792,792

26,215,300

51,238,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

127,261,174

61,792,792

26,215,300

51,238,000

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

2013-14

2030-31

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016-17

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

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.

Through contribution agreements, the NBCF–NIC delivers funding to support projects that generate positive economic activity and productivity gains for the Canadian economy, and reduces potential economic disruptions or foregone economic activity.

2020-21

Continuation

2024-25

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; Canada Port Authorities; International Bridge and/or Tunnel Authorities; and U.S. federal and state–level transportation authorities.

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

181,064,546

177,936,156

154,433,594

133,677,755

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

181,064,546

177,936,156

154,433,594

133,677,755

P3 Canada Fund (P3CF)

2009

2022-23 ^{Footnote 7}

Contribution

Special purpose allotment

2017-18

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Alternative Financing Oversight

The P3 Canada Fund was created at PPP Canada, a Crown corporation, to advance the public-private partnership procurement (P3) model by provinces, territories, municipalities and First Nations in Canada.

In 2017-18, PPP Canada was dissolved and the P3 Canada Fund became a special purpose allotment in Infrastructure Canada's Vote 10. Twenty-four legacy projects were transferred to Infrastructure Canada, which has the mandate to manage the agreements created under the P3 Canada Fund.

The P3 Canada Fund was designed to leverage private sector expertise and capital in support of efficient, innovative and timely infrastructure investments.

In so doing, the Fund will help in managing public sector exposure to project risks, including cost overruns; increase private sector capital financing for infrastructure renewal; and act as a catalyst for the development of the P3 market in Canada.

At the same time, similar to other New Building Canada Plan initiatives, the P3 Canada Fund will also support broader government objectives such as:

• Fostering economic growth: This will be accomplished by investing in projects that enhance competitiveness and productivity (e.g., improvements to the Core National Highway System that benefit the trucking industry).
• Supporting a cleaner environment: Improvements to wastewater systems, the expansion of public transit systems, the development of green energy and the better management of solid waste will result in cleaner air, water and land.

Promoting stronger communities: Better local roads, increased access to water systems and the redevelopment of brownfields will help strengthen Canada's communities.

2022-23

A special examination was conducted by Auditor General in 2015, which concluded that based on the criteria established, there is reasonable assurance that during the period covered by the examination there were no significant deficiencies in PPP Canada Inc.'s systems and practices that we selected for examination. The Corporation has maintained these systems and practices in a manner that provides it with reasonable assurance that its assets are safeguarded and controlled, its resources are managed economically and efficiently, and its operations are carried out effectively.

N/A

Eligible recipients of the program included:

A province, territory or a municipal or regional government established by or under provincial or territorial statute;

A band council within the meaning of section 2 of the Indian Act, or a government or authority established pursuant to a self-Government Agreement or a Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement between His Majesty the King in Right of Canada and an Aboriginal people of Canada, that has been approved, given effect and declared valid by federal legislation;

A public sector body that is established by or under provincial or territorial statute or by regulation, or is wholly owned by a province, territory, municipality or regional government; and

A private sector body, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. In the case of for-profit organizations, they will need to be in partnership with one or more of the entities referred to above.

In 2021-22, INFC continued to manage the portfolio of projects in accordance with the Financial Agreements, including providing payments for claims at Substantial Completion. Project recipients were regularly engaged by INFC in order to gather intelligence on project status during the pandemic and lessons learned from the P3 approach.

In 2022-23, a comprehensive audit and evaluation of the P3 Canada Fund was conducted by INFC. One of the recommendations was the Department document and implement a performance measurement strategy that aligns to the existing program structure and available financial and performance information, given the requirements of the Financial Agreements. This will enable effective long-term results tracking and reporting on P3CF projects over the full monitoring period. The Department will look to implement this recommendation in the coming year.

Total grants

Total contributions

7,279,352

12,987,430

0

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

7,279,352

12,987,430

0

0

Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF)

2016–17

2024-25 ^{Footnote 8}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2019–20

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

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 entered into contribution agreements with all provinces and territories for the delivery of PTIF. In turn, provinces and territories entered into agreements with eligible ultimate recipients to manage projects.

Through funding agreements, the PTIF delivers funding to support projects that accelerate municipal investments in public transit systems and asset management, and contribute to the objectives of economic growth, strong communities and a clean environment. Projects are helping 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 greenhouse gas targets.

2020-21

N/A

N/A

The PTIF provides 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.

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

105,948,472

92,604,902

1,000,000

1,000,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

105,948,472

92,604,902

1,000,000

1,000,000

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF)

2016–17

2024-25 ^{Footnote 9}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2019–20

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

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 has entered into contribution agreements with all provinces and territories for the delivery of CWWF. In turn, provinces and territories entered into agreements with eligible ultimate recipients to manage projects.

Through funding agreements, the CWWF delivers funding to support projects that accelerate municipal investments in capital water, wastewater, and storm water systems. It also supports planning for future system improvements that 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.

2020-21

N/A

N/A

The CWWF provides 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.

No additional project funding proposals are being accepted under this program. The Department continues to work with recipients to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

40,363,318

21,690,249

500,000

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

40,363,318

21,690,249

500,000

0

Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP)

2016–17

2024–25 ^{Footnote 10}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2019-20

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

The Asset Management Fund (AMF) is an eight-year, $110 million program that supports Canadian municipalities and communities to make informed infrastructure investment decisions based on stronger asset management practices.

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”. AMF will support an estimated 1,600 municipalities in all provinces and territories to manage their infrastructure more strategically, thereby contributing to the success of new federal investments in municipal infrastructure.

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

2020-21

N/A

N/A

The program delivery partner, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), offers financial support as part of a comprehensive program of project grants, capacity building in the form of training and support and knowledge mobilization across Canada. Funding is available to all Canadian municipalities, Indigenous communities applying in partnership with a Canadian municipality and municipal partners including non-profits, provincial and territorial associations and organizations such as the Canadian Network of Asset Managers, Centre d'expertise et de recherche en infrastructures urbaines (CERIU) and WaterTAP to provide locally relevant asset management training and expertise to the municipal sector.

Direct funding is offered via FCM's website and promoted via e–bulletins to FCM's membership, via partner organization bulletins, Municipal Infonet and other media outlets. A range of in-person and online learning opportunities are offered and promoted by both FCM and partner organizations across Canada.

Total grants

Total contributions

0

25,405,256

0

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

0

25,405,256

0

0

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (TWRI)

2017-18

2023-24 ^{Footnote 11}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2017-18

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Alternative Financing Oversight

The Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project (the Project) is a comprehensive project to protect southeastern portions of downtown Toronto from flooding – including parts of the Port Lands, South Riverdale, Leslieville, south of Eastern Avenue and the First Gulf/Unilever development site under a provincially-defined Regulatory Storm event. The Project scope includes earthworks, roads, utilities, bridges, dockwall structures, parks and natural habitat works.

The Project will protect approximately 240 hectares of land from flooding, and about 73 hectares of brownfields will be redeveloped. Additionally, over 36 hectares of green space will be available for public use. The Project will also effectively upgrade municipal infrastructure in the area making improvements to roads, bridges, and water and wastewater systems. In the long-term, the Project will provide opportunities for residential and commercial development, access to affordable housing, and public transit.

The intended outcomes of the TWRI include: enhanced storm water management and flood protection; remediation of underdeveloped brownfields; improved public access; more inclusive and accessible public spaces; increased capacity to adapt to climate change impacts, natural disasters and extreme weather events; increased opportunities for economic growth and development; and, improved environmental management and quality.

2022-23 ^{Footnote 12}

N/A

N/A

The recipient is Waterfront Toronto (formerly the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation)

Infrastructure Canada continues to work with the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation on the administration of this program.

Total grants

Total contributions

115,148,215

35,792,061

19,208,333

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

115,148,215

35,792,061

19,208,333

0

Smart Cities Challenge (SCC)

2017-18

2026-27

Grants and Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2017-18

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

The Smart Cities Challenge has a budget of $165,597,048 over 10 years, and began in 2017-18. It encourages communities of all sizes from across the country to take bold action to improve outcomes for their residents by applying a smart cities approach that leverages connected technologies and data. The Challenge model provides incentive to communities to adopt a multi-sectoral approach to problem solving. Communities are encouraged to engage their residents and submit proposals that include the private, public and research sectors as well as demonstrate real and measurable outcomes for residents. The process requires the full engagement of residents while requiring that communities mobilize themselves to overcome historic institutional barriers to innovation. In conjunction with the Challenge, the Smart Cities Community Support Program funds Evergreen, which delivers the Community Solutions Network with its partners – an initiative that provides smart city advisory and capacity-building services to communities of all sizes across the country.

The Smart Cities Challenge will deliver positive outcomes for communities in terms of improved economic opportunities, sustainability and inclusiveness. Selected projects are expected to advance a variety of community social, environmental and economic goals and improve communities' capacity to sustainably manage their infrastructure assets. The Smart Cities Community Support Program complements the Smart Cities Challenge by helping to increase innovation capacity in communities through the broader dissemination and replication of solutions that have been shown to work to other communities and through the creation of multi-stakeholder partnership and networks.

N/A

N/A

2023-24

The following entities can apply for the Smart Cities Challenge: municipalities (local, or regional governments established by or under provincial or territorial statute) and Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis and Inuit). Applicants are eligible if they represent an identifiable community and are responsible for services in that community. A combination of organizations listed above can also apply for prizes.

The four winning communities of Competition One are implementing their smart cities projects. INFC officials are monitoring progress towards the successful completion of agreed-upon project outcomes and making adjustments with the winners when course corrections are necessary. Through its Smart Cities Community Support Program INFC funds activities that provide advisory and capacity-building services to all communities (not merely participants in the Challenge) as they explore and implement smart cities approaches.

Total grants

0

0

0

Total contributions

25,028,844

15,677,135

6,147,650

7,352,650

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

25,028,844

15,677,135

6,147,650

7,352,650

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP)

2017–18

2033-34

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2021-22

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

The $33 billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), will be instrumental in meeting INFC's overarching objectives to rebuild Canada's infrastructure for the 21st century. The program acknowledges that provinces, territories, municipalities and Indigenous communities are key partners for investments in infrastructure. To this end, the ICIP is delivered through Integrated Bilateral Agreements (IBAs) between INFC and provinces/territories that rely on a strong collaborative approach to successfully implement infrastructure projects.

Federal funding under the ICIP is being disbursed under four funding streams: public transit; green infrastructure; community, culture and recreation infrastructure; and rural and northern communities infrastructure. In addition, ICIP offers a time-limited, COVID-19 Resilience stream, which includes additional ventilation funding.

Through Integrated Bilateral Agreements, the ICIP delivers funding to support public transit; green infrastructure; community, culture and recreation infrastructure; and rural and northern communities infrastructure, with the overarching objective to rebuild Canada's infrastructure for the 21st century. Also, the COVID-19 Resiliency stream will help address impacts from the pandemic and support economic stability.

N/A

N/A

2023-24

Provinces and territories are recipients of funding under the Integrated Bilateral Agreements (IBAs). Eligible ultimate recipients of funding under the ICIP program include provinces and territories, municipalities, public and private sector bodies (including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations), and Indigenous entities. ICIP promotes strong collaboration between all levels of government by advancing federally-established outcomes in a manner that is responsive to unique local, provincial and territorial circumstances. Provinces and Territories, in consultation with municipalities and Indigenous communities, are responsible for identifying, prioritizing and submitting projects to Infrastructure Canada.

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces and territories to implement the program in line with the accelerated timeline for provinces to fully commit their remaining funding to priority projects by March 31, 2023.

Total grants

Total contributions

2,152,895,158

3,547,403,491

3,097,213,441

2,949,195,195

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

2,152,895,158

3,547,403,491

3,097,213,441

2,949,195,195

Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF)

2018–19

2032-33

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2022-23

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

DMAF is a national, competitive direct-delivery contribution program designed to support infrastructure projects that can mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by natural hazards, such as floods, wildfires, droughts, and seismic events.

The overall objective of the DMAF is to strengthen the resilience of Canadian communities at risk of infrastructure failure that could result in:

• Threats to health and safety;
• Threats to critical infrastructure, including interruptions in essential services;
• Significant disruptions in economic activity; and/or
• Increasingly high cost for recovery and replacement of infrastructure assets.

The DMAF will increase the capacity of infrastructure (both structural and natural) to adapt to climate change impacts, disasters triggered by natural hazards and extreme weather events. It will increase the ability of communities to adapt and withstand climate change impacts, disasters triggered by natural hazards and extreme weather events. Overall, it will lead to increased economic, environmental, and social resilience, and help ensure that infrastructure is managed in a more sustainable way.

N/A

N/A

2023-24

The DMAF provides contribution funding for infrastructure investments to the eligible recipients, including; provincial, territorial, municipal or regional governments established by or under provincial or territorial statute; a public sector body, a private sector body, including for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations; Indigenous recipients (i.e., Indigenous governing body; a not-for-profit organization whose central mandate is to improve Indigenous outcomes; and an Indigenous development corporation).

DMAF will continue to engage with project proponents and potential applicants through engagement and program and application support.

Total grants

Total contributions

291,173,351

295,350,211

319,713,912

319,899,949

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

291,173,351

295,350,211

319,713,912

319,899,949

Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI)

2018-19

2024-25 ^{Footnote 13}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2022-23

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

This Initiative supports projects in research, knowledge-sharing, collaborations and partnerships to deepen understanding of infrastructure needs, challenges, and opportunities relevant to Canadians.

The Research and Knowledge Initiative will:

• Strengthen the evidence base on infrastructure and community issues;
• Increase the exchange of knowledge and ideas on infrastructure and communities to foster new collaborations and cultivate innovative solutions; and,
• Facilitate the integration and use of new knowledge and evidence in infrastructure decision-making to support long-term economic growth, a low-carbon green economy, and inclusive communities.

N/A

N/A

2024-25

Eligible recipients under the program:

• Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada such as:
• Canadian academic institutions
• Industry, research, and professional associations
• Indigenous Organizations
• Community and regional organizations;
• Other non-profit or for-profit organizations;
• Provincial, territorial, regional, municipal or Indigenous governments;
• International not-for-profit legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad; and,
• Individuals not affiliated with an organization.

Proposals will be solicited primarily through open and competitive processes. However, in certain circumstances, the Department may also consider proposals that are not part of an open process. These situations may include when an open process does not yield sufficient high-quality proposals or when an unsolicited proposal is received that does not fit within the scope of recent or planned call for proposals.

Total grants

Total contributions

1,509,268

3,881,187

0

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

1,509,268

3,881,187

0

0

Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF)

2022-23

2023-24 ^{Footnote 14}

Grants and Contributions

Voted annually through Estimates

2022-23

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

The Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF) is a grants and contributions program that aims to support the use, creation, and enhancement of natural infrastructure and hybrid infrastructure delivering community services and co-benefits. Natural infrastructure and hybrid infrastructure are increasingly recognized for their ability to provide services such as:

• climate change resilience;
• access to nature and wellbeing;
• jobs and economic growth
• environmental quality;
• protection of biodiversity; and,
• carbon sequestration.

The objective of the NIF is to:

• Build community awareness of the opportunities offered by natural infrastructure; and,
• Increase the use of natural infrastructure delivering multiple community services and benefits across the country.

This will be achieved by supporting investments in a variety of natural infrastructure or hybrid infrastructure projects that demonstrate provision of services and benefits for communities.

The NIF will build community awareness of the opportunities offered by natural infrastructure and increase the use of natural infrastructure delivering multiple community services and benefits across the country. Ultimately, it will increase co-benefits resulting from the use of Natural and hybrid infrastructure.

This will be achieved by supporting investments in a variety of natural infrastructure or hybrid infrastructure projects that demonstrate provision of services and benefits for communities.

Announced in June 2021, the NIF will fund large (above $3M in total eligible costs) and small-scale (between 30K and $3M in total eligible costs) natural and hybrid infrastructure projects. Six cities with natural infrastructure strategies were invited to apply under the large stream submitted project applications.

N/A

N/A

N/A

Eligible recipients under the program include: provincial, territorial, municipal, local or regional governments established by or under provincial or territorial statute; a private for-profit body if working in collaboration with another public eligible recipient (contributions only); federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit private organizations; Indigenous recipients (i.e., Indigenous governing body; a not-for-profit organization whose central mandate is to improve Indigenous outcomes; and an Indigenous development corporation).

Ineligible recipients under the program include: individuals / private citizens; for-profit private organizations that are not working in collaboration with another public eligible recipient; federal entities, including federal Crown corporations.

NIF engages with project proponents and potential applicants through engagement, and through program and application support.

Total grants

0

15,000,000

10,000,000

0

Total contributions

0

53,780,839

71,590,612

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

0

68,780,839

81,590,612

0

Permanent Public Transit Program (PPTP)

2021-22 (Phase 1), 2026-27(Phase 2)

2025-26 (Phase 1), ongoing (Phase 2)

Grants and Contributions

Voted annually through Estimates

2021-22

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

The PPTP provides $14.9 Billion over 8 years in reliable, fast, affordable and clean public transit. This funding includes $3 Billion per year in permanent, predictable funding which will be available to support transit solutions in 2026-27. The PPTP is a national program providing near-term support through three direct application funds (Phase 1): the Zero-Emission Transit Fund, the Active Transportation Fund, and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund. Funding is also being made available to accelerate future major projects and support the expansion of large urban transit systems. Permanent funding investment will be delivered thereafter .

The PPTP is intended to support economic, environmental, and social benefits by funding sustainable mobility infrastructure such as public transit systems, active transportation networks, and other transit solutions in communities of all sizes across Canada.

The program will:

• Help Canadians move around easier, create new jobs by building major public transit projects, provide dedicated planning funding to accelerate future major projects, and support the expansion of large urban transit systems that many Canadians depend on every day.
• Reduce pollution by enhancing public transit systems and switching them to cleaner electrical power, including supporting the use of zero-emission vehicles and related infrastructure. Part of the funding is closely coordinated with the Canada Infrastructure Bank's $1.5B commitment to invest in zero emission buses as part of its three-year Growth Plan.
• Support healthy lifestyles in communities and meet the growing demand for active transportation projects by building pathways, bike lanes, trails and pedestrian bridges, in addition to supporting active transportation planning activities.
• Help Canadians living in rural and remote areas travel to and from work more easily and access essential services, by working with rural, remote, and Indigenous communities to identify and create transit solutions that meet their needs.
• Fill existing gaps in the federal suite of transit programming and lay the foundation for future programs to support improved public transportation for all Canadians.

PPTP investments will support public transit systems and active transportation networks, create jobs, and make communities more accessible and livable to all. These investments will help to provide clean and affordable transportation that will allow people to access social and economic opportunities, and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

Detailed data received through the application process, progress reports, annual reports, and final reports where applicable will be collected and used to report and communicate results to Canadians.

N/A

N/A

2025-26

The Department may enter into agreements with eligible recipients as direct recipients, who will directly undertake eligible projects.

• Government
• Aboriginal recipients
• For-profit organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations and charities

Each Fund also has additional requirements for Eligible Recipients.

The public engagement on the permanent public transit envelope of $3 billion annually was launched from July 29, 2022, to October 14, 2022. A summary report of what was heard will be available in winter 2022-23. Feedback was sought from multiple stakeholders to help inform the design of the permanent public transit funding.

Once in place, permanent funding will help improve access to public transit and active transportation and support the development of more affordable, sustainable, and inclusive communities by creating good jobs, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and addressing housing affordability.

Total grants

5,810,456

5,000,000

3,000,000

2,000,000

Total contributions

3,490,686

475,333,152

1,620,003,368

2,544,594,170

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

9,301,142

480,333,152

1,623,003,368

2,546,594,170

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB)

2021-22

2025-26

Grants and Contributions

Voted annually through Estimates

2021-22

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program aims to build more community buildings and improve existing ones – in particular in areas with populations experiencing higher needs – while also making the buildings more energy efficient, lower carbon, more resilient, and higher performing. This five-year $1.5 billion program will support green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and the construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings that serve high-needs, underserved communities across Canada.

Funding is available for municipal or regional governments, public sector bodies, not-for-profit organizations, provincial or territorial governments and Indigenous recipients for eligible projects. Individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible to apply.

The GICB program supports the first pillar of the Strengthened Climate Plan by making it easier for Canadians to improve the places in which they live and gather (e.g., making community buildings more inclusive and more accessible, by cutting pollution; reducing GHG emissions, increasing energy efficiency, building resiliency to climate change and encouraging new builds to adopt net zero standards), making life more affordable and supporting thousands of good jobs.

N/A

N/A

2025-26

Applicants with small and medium retrofit projects to existing community buildings with total eligible costs ranging from $100,000 to $2,999,999 will be accepted on a continuous intake basis until February 28, 2023.

Applicants with large retrofit projects to existing community buildings or new community building projects with total eligible costs ranging from $3 million to $25 million will be accepted through a competitive intake process. The second intake closed on February 28, 2023.

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with eligible project proponents and approved project proponents to ensure that impactful projects are approved and funded under this program. Infrastructure Canada is working with proponents of approved projects and will do so through to program close-out in 2026.

GICB engagement includes a distinct Indigenous engagement strategy to support the commitment to allocate 10% of the program funding envelope for Indigenous recipients.

Total grants

 0

135,656,646

0

0

Total contributions

25,000,000

288,470,283

362,256,500

585,998,292

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

25,000,000

424,126,929

362,256,500

585,998,292

Reaching Home Program

2019-20

2027-28

Grants and Contributions

Voted annually through Estimates

2019-20

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Homelessness Funding Oversight

Reaching Home supports community-based responses to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. Communities and service providers receive grants and contributions funding to support services targeted to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness in urban centres, rural communities and in the territories.

Reaching Home works with communities to develop and deliver data-driven system plans with clear outcomes. Communities are asked to report publicly on community-wide outcomes. The program also collects and analyzes national homelessness data, and shares knowledge with communities, partners and stakeholders. Federally-funded projects, and federal leadership that fosters transformation of the sector, together promote the prevention and reduction of homelessness in Canada.

The Government of Canada is one of many funding partners addressing homelessness, and performance indicators and expected results are impacted by multiple factors. The program is a transfer payment program with non-repayable grants and contributions; however, some repayment clauses are outlined in the Reaching Home Terms and Conditions.

Reaching Home will result in:

• Homeless individuals and families being placed in more stable housing
• Improved housing stability for homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless; and,
• Homelessness being prevented and reduced.

Note: As the Government of Canada does not have sole jurisdiction over homelessness, this last expected result is considered a shared one with attribution distributed across a range of stakeholders, community service providers, and other orders of government.

2018-19 (Homelessness Partnering Strategy)

Amendment (launch of new program: Reaching Home)

2022-23

The program targets individuals, families and Indigenous peoples who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in urban centres, rural communities and in the territories.

The following recipients are eligible for funding:

• not-for-profit organizations;
• individuals;
• municipalities;
• for-profit organizations;
• public health and educational institutions;
• Indigenous organizations; and
• provincial and territorial governments and their entities, including institutions and agencies.

These groups are eligible to receive funding and act as coordinators for activities. In Quebec, health and social services agencies are eligible for funding consistent with a formal Canada-Quebec agreement.

For-profit organizations may be eligible for funding provided that the nature and intent of the activity are

• non-commercial;
• not intended to generate profit;
• based on fair market value.

The nature and intent of for-profit activities must also support program priorities and objectives. In addition, it must fit within the community plan (or identified local need where community plans are not required).

Reaching Home undertakes extensive stakeholder engagement with community partners, provinces and territories, Indigenous governments and organizations, the not-for-profit sector and the private sector. In the 2023-24 fiscal year, this engagement will focus on the following:

• The evolving needs of the homeless-serving sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflationary pressures;
• Additional investments in Reaching Home provided through Budgets 2021 and 2022;
• Research about further measures that could contribute to achieving the Government of Canada's commitment to end chronic homelessness by 2030;
• Developing and delivering training and support on program requirements, including implementation of Coordinated Access, a Homelessness Management Information System and an outcomes-based approach, as well as submission of the annual Community Homelessness Report;
• Ensuring that funding recipients are aware of, and leverage other federal funding opportunities, including other National Housing Strategy initiatives, to maximize federal support for addressing homelessness; and,
• The response to encampments, including those led by funding recipients.

Total grants

7,566,670

11,115,295

4,606,294

4,606,294

Total contributions

471,893,157

486,101,501

215,039,005

213,839,198

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

479,459,827

497,216,796

219,645,299

218,445,492

Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI)

2020-21

2024-25

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2021-2022

3.1 Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

The Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) is a COVID-19 response initiative that will provide up to $60.4 million in contribution funding over five years to Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), a not-for-profit organization selected through an open and transparent call for applications. CFC is working directly with communities to identify and fund local projects that can be put into place quickly to improve the lives of Canadians by creating safer and more vibrant public spaces, improving mobility options and enabling digital solutions. Municipalities, local governments, and Indigenous communities as well as not-for-profit community partners are able to apply directly to CFC with their project proposals. The Initiative helps communities by supporting innovative ideas for small-scale, community-led infrastructure projects across Canada. Local projects must be infrastructure-related and must respond directly to needs arising from COVID-19.

CHCI investments will improve access to and increase quality of community, cultural and recreational infrastructure with communities of all sizes across Canada getting timely access to funds to help address COVID-19 related infrastructure needs.

N/A

N/A

2024-25

The following entities can apply for and be eligible for contribution funding under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative: Non-governmental not-for-profit organizations. The selected recipient(s) will administer funding to the following eligible ultimate recipients: local governments (e.g., Indigenous communities, municipalities) and community not-for-profit organizations.

CFC provides information and support for CHCI nationally through its website and media releases as well as through an extensive Canada-wide network consisting of 191 local community foundations.

Total grants

Total contributions

27,115,250

1,320,000

1,200,000

0

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

27,115,250

1,320,000

1,200,000

0