Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada 2025-26 Departmental Plan
Details of Transfer Payment Programs of $5 Million or More

Start Date

2003-04

End Date

2023-24^{Footnote 2}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2011-12

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.1: Canadian communities have high-quality infrastructure

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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 of federal funding to support eligible projects at Canada’s border crossings. Transport Canada is the federal delivery partner for this program.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2020-21

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

Not applicable

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

-

-

-

-

Total contributions

-

351,000

770,000

2,595,000

Total other types of transfer payments

-

-

-

-

Total program

-

351,000

770,000

2,595,000

Start Date

2007-08

End Date

2027-28^{Footnote 3}  

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2018-19

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2020-21

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2027-28

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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 Communities Component 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.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

20,838,630

15,662,272

27,066,741

25,866,548

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

20,838,630

15,662,272

27,066,741

25,866,548

Start Date

2007-08

End Date

2027-28

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2018-19

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2021-22

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2027-28

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

62,160,659

39,653,399

25,458,194

23,517,027

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

62,160,659

39,653,399

25,458,194

23,517,027

Start Date

2005-06

End Date

Ongoing^{Footnote 4}

Type of transfer payment

Other Transfer Payment

Type of appropriation

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

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2024-25

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.1: Canadian communities have high-quality infrastructure;
2.2: Canadians increase the use of public transit or active transportation relative to personal vehicles; and,
2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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.

Agreements were renegotiated with all provinces and territories for the 2024-2034 period. The 2014-2024 ten-year agreements ended on March 31, 2024, and work is underway to implement the renegotiated agreements with provinces and territories. The program supports increased productivity, economic growth, and strong cities and communities, as well as housing outcomes in line with direction in Budget 2022 and reiterated in the 2023 Fall Economic Statement. 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.

Expected Results

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, strong cities, communities, and housing.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2022-23

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2026-27

General Targeted Recipient Groups

Municipalities and other types of regional and local government.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

HICC continues to collaborate with provinces, territories, the City of Toronto and municipal associations through agreement monitoring activities such as oversight committees, annual workshops and discussions regarding outcome reporting and ongoing data quality standards. HICC is also actively working with signatories to implement the renewed agreements for the 2024-34 period.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

2,368,157,557

2,466,830,789

2,466,830,789

2,565,504,020

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

2,368,157,557

2,466,830,789

2,466,830,789

2,565,504,020

Start Date

2024-25

End Date

2033-34

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2024-25

Link to Departmental Results Framework

1.1: Facilitating housing supply in communities across Canada

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Housing Policy and Programming

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The $6 billion Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund (CHIF) has been created to support the accelerated construction and upgrading of essential infrastructure to support housing development to help to address the impacts of the housing crisis in communities of all sizes across Canada. CHIF aims to enable sustainable community growth through actions that enable housing densification and increase supply such as expanding existing system capacity to serve densifying populations, increasing system capacity through repairs and rehabilitation, and preserving functionality of systems already built to accommodate population growth.

The CHIF invests in both capital and planning projects that provide the infrastructure needed to support growing communities and denser neighbourhoods. Core infrastructure that enables housing includes treatment and distribution systems for drinking water, wastewater and stormwater collection (including natural infrastructure), treatment and disposal systems, and systems to process, sort, divert, and dispose of solid waste.

Expected Results

Through contribution agreements (direct delivery) and integrated bilateral agreements (provinces and territories), CHIF will contribute to the Government of Canada's commitment to address the impacts of the housing crisis on communities of all sizes across Canada by supporting the creation of new homes and increasing densification.

This will be achieved through investments in a variety of projects related to the construction and upgrading of housing-enabling drinking water, wastewater, stormwater and solid-water infrastructure.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

Not applicable, new program approved in 2024-25.

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2029-30

General Targeted Recipient Groups

The CHIF is delivered in two streams:

• The $1 billion direct delivery stream: municipalities, Indigenous organizations or communities, and other eligible applicants can access funds directly from HICC to support pressing infrastructure needs that will enable more housing; and,
• The $5 billion provincial and territorial agreement stream delivered via agreements with the provinces and territories to support provincial and territorial priorities while advancing federal housing priorities as set out in bilateral agreements.

Thus, the Department may enter into agreements with eligible recipients such as:

• Provincial and territorial governments
• Municipal or regional governments
• Indigenous recipients
• For-profit organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

The CHIF will engage with and provide support to project proponents throughout the lifecycle of approved and funded projects under the direct delivery stream. Under the provincial and territorial agreement stream, CHIF will provide support to the provinces and territories for which agreements have been finalized.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

-

196,774

436,488

716,597

Total contributions

-

93,999,064

260,997,139

442,871,613

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

-

94,195,838

261,433,627

443,588,210

Start Date

2021-22

End Date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2024-25

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.2: Canadians increase the use of public transit or active transportation relative to personal vehicles

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Public Transit and Active Transportation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

In July 2024, the Canada Public Transit Fund (CPTF) was launched.  The CPTF builds on investments made under the Permanent Public Transit Program (PPTP) and will continue to support the projects approved under the PPTP. The now permanent program will continue supporting transit and active transportation with on-going predictable funding to address long-term transit goals.

The core objectives of the CPTF are to increase the use of public transit and active transportation relative to car travel; increase housing supply and affordability as part of complete, transit-oriented communities; contribute to climate change mitigation and resilience and; improve transportation options for all, especially equity-deserving groups. Ultimately, these core objectives will contribute to economic growth and prosperity, GHG emissions reductions and environmental sustainability, and a more inclusive Canada.

Expected Results

Funding for public transit and active transportation infrastructure provides tangible benefits to Canadians by offering clean and affordable mobility options. In addition, agreements made between HICC and funding recipients will contain conditions related to housing, which will help to increase the supply of housing and support transit-oriented communities.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

Not applicable, new program.

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2025-26 (Partial evaluation - transit funds listed under former PPTP)

2028-29 (full program evaluation)

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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

• Government
• Indigenous recipients
• For-profit organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations and charities
• Each stream also has additional requirements for Eligible Recipient

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

The Department will continue to engage with applicants and recipients and will provide program support to project proponents through their project lifecycle.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

3,000,000

3,050,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

Total contributions

491,890,681

610,332,295

2,026,904,079

2,781,253,494

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

494,890,681

613,382,295

2,031,904,079

2,786,253,494

Start Date

2002-03

End Date

2025-26^{Footnote 5}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year For Terms And Conditions

2011-12

Link To Departmental Results Framework

2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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 6}

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2020-21

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Sunsetting

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

Not applicable, as funding falls outside the Financial Administration Act minimal requirement of $5 million per year over 5-years.

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

4,200,000

2,750,000

-

-

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

4,200,000

2,750,000

-

-

Start Date

2016-17

End Date

2026-27^{Footnote 7}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2019-20

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.1: Canadian communities have high-quality infrastructure

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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. Housing, Infrastructure and Communities 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.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2021-22

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Sunsetting

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2024-25

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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 the Department; 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.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

8,434,959

19,235,243

130,420

-

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

8,434,959

19,235,243

130,420

-

Start Date

2018-19

End Date

2032-33

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2023-24

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.4: Canadian communities are planning for the impacts of climate change

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Resilient Infrastructure

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2024-25

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2030-31

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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).

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

DMAF will continue to engage with and provide program support to project proponents through their project lifecycle.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

360,000,000

440,174,117

440,225,826

445,558,992

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

360,000,000

440,174,117

440,225,826

445,558,992

Start Date

2021-22

End Date

2028-29

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2021-22

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.1: Canadian communities have high-quality infrastructure;
2.3: Communities across Canada are better prepared to meet net-zero emissions goals; and,
2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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, more resilient, and higher performing. Budget 2024 extended the initial $1.5 billion five-year program and provided an additional $500 million in funding. This program supports 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.

Expected Results

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 creating thousands of good jobs.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

Not applicable

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2025-26

General Targeted Recipient Groups

Eligible recipients under the program include: provincial, territorial, municipal, local or regional governments established by or under provincial or territorial statute; 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 not for profit Indigenous development corporation).

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

The GICB will continue to engage and work collaboratively with recipients to ensure that contribution agreements are negotiated and signed for approved and funded projects under this program. The program will also continue to engage with and provide program support to project proponents through their project lifecycle.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

360,000,000

403,380,580

405,307,762

369,519,962

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

360,000,000

403,380,580

405,307,762

369,519,962

Start Date

2009-10

End Date

2029-30^{Footnote 8}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2013-14

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.3: Communities across Canada are better prepared to meet net-zero emission goals

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Resilient Infrastructure

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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.

Expected Results

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

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2021-22

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2027-28

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

23,468,653

23,614,936

31,143,922

50,000,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

23,468,653

23,614,936

31,143,922

50,000,000

Start Date

2017-18

End Date

2033-34

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2021-22

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.1: Canadian communities have high-quality infrastructure
2.2: Canadians increase the use of public transit or active transportation relative to personal vehicles;
2.4: Canadian communities are planning for the impacts of climate change; and,
2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Public Transit and Active Transportation (Public Transit Infrastructure Stream);
Community Building (Community, Culture and Recreation Infrastructure Stream; Rural and Northern Communities Infrastructure Stream; and, Arctic Energy Fund); and,
Water, Wastewater and Solid Waste (Green Infrastructure Stream)

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The over $33 billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), will be instrumental in meeting  HICC'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  HICC 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.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2023-24

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2028-29

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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 HICC.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

HICC continues to work collaboratively with provinces and territories on the administration of this program.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

2,332,491,079

2,750,966,334

3,163,976,870

4,187,389,882

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

2,332,491,079

2,750,966,334

3,163,976,870

4,187,389,882

Start Date

2021-2022

End Date

2025-2026

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2024-25

Link To Departmental Results Framework

2.4: Canadian communities are planning for the impacts of climate change

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Resilient Infrastructure

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The 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; environmental quality; protection of biodiversity; jobs and economic growth; and carbon sequestration.

The objectives of the NIF are 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.

Expected Results

The NIF will build community awareness of the opportunities natural infrastructure offers 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, such as creating jobs and enhancing access to nature.

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

Not applicable

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2025-2026

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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).

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

NIF will continue to engage with and provide program support to project proponents through their project lifecycle.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

376,738

-

-

-

Total contributions

29,738,626

-

-

-

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

30,115,364

-

-

-

Start Date

2013-14

End Date

2030-31

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2016-17

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2018-19

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Sunsetting

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2024-25

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

78,130,916

89,289,516

94,274,955

110,534,080

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

78,130,916

89,289,516

94,274,955

110,534,080

Start Date

2013-14

End Date

2032-33^{Footnote 9}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2020-21

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2018-19

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Sunsetting

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2024-25

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

613,506,645

787,336,918

528,156,208

438,128,518

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

613,506,645

787,336,918

528,156,208

438,128,518

Start Date

2013-14

End Date

2029-30

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2020-21

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The PTIC-SCF provides contribution funding for infrastructure projects in small communities with populations of 100,000 or less. Housing, Infrastructure and Communities 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. The SCF is designed to leverage the resources and existing processes of provinces and territories in managing local projects, while ensuring federal accountability and oversight for the funding envelope.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2018-19

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Sunsetting

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2024-25

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

57,499,236

63,854,849

66,900,970

64,108,032

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

57,499,236

63,854,849

66,900,970

64,108,032

Start Date

2016-17

End Date

2025-26^{Footnote 10}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2019-20

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.2: Canadians increase the use of public transit or active transportation relative to personal vehicles

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Public Transit and Active Transportation

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program provides short-term funding of $3.4 billion to shorten commute times, cut air pollution, strengthen communities and grow Canada's economy. Housing, Infrastructure and Communities 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.

Expected Results

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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2021-22

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Sunsetting

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2024-25

General Targeted Recipient Groups

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 HICC; municipal or regional governments established by provincial or territorial statute; or a transit agency or authority established by a provincial, territorial, or local government.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

6,625,913

77,982,517

-

-

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

6,625,913

77,982,517

-

-

Start Date

2019-20

End Date

2027-28

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2019-20

Link to Departmental Results Framework

1.2: Homelessness is reduced across Canada

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Homelessness Policy and Programming

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy 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 or at risk of homelessness in urban centres, rural and remote communities and the territories. This includes targeted supports to address homelessness among Indigenous peoples.

Reaching Home helps communities address local homelessness priorities using a more systems-based and data-driven approach. Communities must 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 to help address 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.

Expected Results

Expected results for Reaching Home include:

• Individuals and families experiencing homelessness are placed in more stable housing
• Individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness are provided with support
• Improved housing stability for individuals experiencing homelessness and those at imminent risk of homelessness
• Homelessness is prevented and reduced
• Improved well-being for people experiencing unsheltered homelessness
• People experiencing unsheltered homelessness have access to more appropriate shelter options and stable housing
• Unsheltered homelessness and encampments are 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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2022-23

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2025-26

General Targeted Recipient Groups

The program targets individuals, families and Indigenous peoples who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in urban centers, rural communities and 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, the Centres intégrés (universitaires) de santé et de services sociaux 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 is:

• 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).

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

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 2025-26 fiscal year, this engagement will focus on the following:

• The evolving needs of the homeless-serving sector as a result of ongoing economic pressures;
• Developing and delivering training and support on program requirements, including to implement, maintain and improve 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;
• Strengthening collaboration and coordination between Indigenous and non-Indigenous partners at the community level, specifically in the context of data management and service coordination;
• Continuing to collaborate with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners to support the co-development of distinctions-based approaches to preventing and reducing homelessness; and,
• Co-developing unique projects in collaboration with Indigenous partners to advance Indigenous-specific approaches to supporting Reaching Home program objectives.
• Continuing to strengthen relationships with Provinces and Territories to facilitate alignment and coordination on homelessness-related issues.
• Supporting the Homelessness Data Community of Practice, which engages with community data leads on data quality challenges and how they might be overcome.
• Supporting communities conducting the first annual Point-in-Time enumeration through webinars and periodic “Office Hours”, giving them an opportunity to ask questions about the methodology and to learn from peers.
• Supporting RH funding recipients with the collection and reporting of homelessness data related to RH projects via training resources posted to homelessnesslearninghub.ca , training sessions and maintenance of an inbox to support recipients with their data-related questions.

In Quebec, most of Reaching Home is being implemented under a Canada-Quebec Agreement which aligns with the policies and priorities of both governments on preventing and reducing homelessness. A Joint Management Committee, composed of representatives from the Government of Canada and the Government of Quebec serves as the official forum for strategic decision-making and discussions regarding homelessness and the implementation of Reaching Home.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

16,981,988

18,383,795

18,571,191

18,571,191

Total contributions

709,121,167

689,067,761

616,308,406

589,330,513

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

726,103,155

707,451,556

634,879,597

607,901,704

Start Date

2018-19

End Date

2025-26^{Footnote 11}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2023-24

Link To Departmental Results Framework

1.1: Facilitating housing supply in communities across Canada

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

 Housing Policy and Programming

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

RKI funds projects focused on key Government of Canada research and data priorities related to housing, infrastructure and communities.

Expected Results

The Research and Knowledge Initiative will lead to:

• Increased partnerships, research collaborations and knowledge-sharing opportunities to generate innovative research, thinking and solutions for infrastructure, housing affordability, and homelessness priorities
• Greater availability of a stronger evidence base to help address current and emerging infrastructure issues including housing affordability and homelessness
• Solutions that are implemented locally and shape approaches more broadly across communities through actionable research in the form of scalable projects.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2024-25

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2030-31

General Targeted Recipient Groups

Eligible recipients under the program include:

• Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, such as:
• Non-governmental (not-for-profit) organizations, including:
• Industry, research and professional associations
• National Indigenous organizations and Indigenous communities
• Community and regional organizations
• Other not-for-profit organizations
• Canadian academic institutions
• Provincial, territorial, regional, municipal or Indigenous governments
• Private (for-profit) organizations
• International not-for-profit legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad, including:
• Industry, research and professional associations 
• International organizations (e.g., Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) 
• Academic institutions
• Other not-for-profit organizations

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

As the most recent call for proposals has closed, the RKI will engage recipients to disseminate the knowledge and tools produced by their projects, through its program management activities and by fostering ongoing collaboration and partnerships among housing and infrastructure stakeholders.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

6,032,957

6,000,000

-

-

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

6,032,957

6,000,000

-

-

Start Date

2024-25

End Date

2026-27

Type of transfer payment

Grants

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2024-25

Link To Departmental Results Framework

1.1: Facilitating housing supply in communities across Canada

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Housing Policy and Programming

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

STREF was created to provide financial support to municipalities and Indigenous communities to enforce their short-term rental regimes, with a particular focus on ensuring that only principal residences are used to provide short-term rentals (STR). It is expected that, as enforcement improves, and the visibility of short-term rental operations improves, participant municipalities will see reductions in the number of units used exclusively for STRs, and by extension an increase in the number of units available for longer-term occupancy. 

Expected Results

Agreements are expected to be signed by the end of 2024-25, meaning that by Fiscal Year 2025-26, the agreements and payments are expected to be implemented. The program is expected to end by 2026-27. The targets below reflect progress as of that year.

The immediate outcome of the program is that Regulatory jurisdictions with strict STR regimes and defined need have increased capacity to address STR enforcement.

The intermediate outcomes are:

• Enhanced enforcement leads to greater compliance of STR restrictions related to principal residence and other rules which assist in protecting housing supply and affordability;
• STR listings are reduced, as a share of the overall housing market.

The ultimate outcome of the program is Improved enforcement leads to more opportunities for households to live in Acceptable Housing.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

Not applicable, new program approved in 2024-25.

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

Not applicable, program is three-years only and therefore falls outside of the Financial Administration Act five-year scope.

General Targeted Recipient Groups

The STREF is an application-based program with eligibility for municipalities (including upper-tier municipalities, which are formed by two or more municipalities within its boundaries) and Indigenous communities with STR activity and related enforcement and compliance challenges (i.e., lack of capacity and data to identify, monitor and bring into compliance non-compliant STRs), and strict regulatory regimes that could have an impact on returning short-term rental back to the long-term housing market.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

When designing the program, there were two phases of engagement undertaken. Phase one included exploratory discussions with key stakeholders as part of an information-gathering process on issues related to short-term rentals to help inform HICC’s approach to program design work. Phase two included in-depth consultations with PTs and municipalities to validate findings from research and engagement to date and the proposed approach to designing and delivering the STREF, as well as to identify any key risks or unintended outcomes.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

14,365,381

15,731,422

15,818,548

-

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

14,365,381

15,731,422

15,818,548

-

Start Date

2017-18

End Date

2026-27

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2017-18

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.5: Canadians have access to community assets

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Community Building

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Launched in 2017, the Smart Cities Challenge 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.

Expected Results

The Smart Cities Challenge delivers positive outcomes for communities in terms of improved economic opportunities, sustainability and inclusiveness. Winning projects 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. The four winning communities of Competition One continue to implement their smart cities projects, with one of them due to finish in 2025-26. HICC officials are monitoring progress towards the successful completion of agreed-upon project outcomes and making adjustments with the winners when course corrections are necessary.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

2023-24

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Continuation

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

Not applicable, as funding falls outside the Financial Administration Act minimal requirement of $5 million per year over 5-years.

General Targeted Recipient Groups

The Smart Cities Challenge was open to applicants from the following entities: municipalities (local, or regional governments established by or under provincial or territorial statute) and Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis and Inuit). Applicants were eligible if they represented an identifiable community and were responsible for services in that community. Consortiums formed by combination(s) of the entities listed above were also eligible to apply.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

Through the Smart Cities Community Support Program, HICC 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.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

10,025,000

7,020,000

4,218,135

-

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

10,025,000

7,020,000

4,218,135

-

Start Date

2023-24

End Date

2027-28

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2023-24

Link to Departmental Results Framework

2.1: Canadian communities have high-quality infrastructure;
2.3: Communities across Canada are better prepared to meet net-zero emissions goals; and,
2.4: Canadian communities are planning for the impacts of climate change

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Resilient Infrastructure

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The purpose of this initiative is to support evidence-based action on climate resilience and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction of public infrastructure.

The objective of the SCRI initiative is to increase the capacity of infrastructure decision-makers to include low-carbon climate resilience considerations in infrastructure projects across Canada. HICC will support this objective by distributing funding to eligible recipients to create tools and resources, mobilize knowledge sharing to advance understanding of the impacts of climate change on infrastructure and share tangible actions and best practices to reduce these risks.

This program doesn’t have any repayable contributions.

Expected Results

The SCRI initiative is expected ultimately to result in strengthening the overall resilience of infrastructure to climate change hazards leading to safer, more prosperous communities. It is also expected to facilitate collaborative partnerships and knowledge-sharing among infrastructure practitioners and climate experts.

Immediate Outcome: Users have access to data, resources, and tools to support low carbon climate resilient infrastructure planning.

Intermediate Outcome: Communities are using data, resources, and tools to inform climate resilience and mitigation in their infrastructure assessments and have enhanced capacity to consider climate impacts in planning and design activities.

Ultimate Outcome: Communities are implementing climate resilience and mitigation measures into their infrastructure projects.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

Not applicable, new program.

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2026-27

General Targeted Recipient Groups

Individuals, and legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including: 

• Academic institutions; 
• Industry, research, and professional associations; 
• Non-governmental (not-for-profit) organizations;
• National and regional Indigenous Organizations, and Indigenous communities;
• Community and regional organizations.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

The engagement approach for HICC's SCRI is a comprehensive strategy that spans different phases of development and implementation. It involves proactive outreach to various stakeholders, including experts, government entities, Indigenous communities, and end-users.

Engagement activities includes:

• Presentations in conferences and workshops;
• Focus Groups with multiple stakeholders that are working directly with municipalities and Indigenous organization;
• Web presence, social media and webinars;
• Meetings with key organizations that have a national mandate on climate resilience and mitigation;
• Ongoing engagement with subject matter experts.

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

4,274,698

16,759,646

16,648,179

8,352,998

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

4,274,698

16,759,646

16,648,179

8,352,998

Start Date

2023-24

End Date

2027-28

Type of transfer payment

Contributions 

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2023-24

Link to Departmental Results Framework

1.2: Homelessness is reduced across Canada

Link to the department’s Program Inventory

Homelessness Policy and Programming

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The purpose of the Veteran Homelessness Program is to prevent and reduce Veteran homelessness in Canada. The program delivers contribution funding through two streams:

• Recipients funded under the Services and Supports Stream  provide rent supplements and wrap-around services (such as counselling and addiction treatment) to Veterans experiencing or at imminent risk of homelessness.
• The Capacity Building Stream funds Recipients to research and improve data collection on Veteran homelessness, as well as increase capacity of organizations to deliver tailored initiatives to address the needs of Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

The Veteran Homelessness Program has adopted a “Housing First” approach that will support Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness and is designed to meet their specific needs. The program also provides ongoing and comprehensive services and supports to Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness over a five-year period, in order to maximize their chances of long-term success in being rehoused.

Expected Results

The Veteran Homelessness Program will result in:

• Veterans experiencing homelessness obtain more stable housing;
• Veterans at risk of homelessness maintain more stable housing;
• Improved housing stability for Veterans experiencing or at risk of experiencing homelessness; and,
• Veteran homelessness is 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.

Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation

Not applicable, new program.

Decision Following the Results of Last Evaluation

Not applicable

Fiscal Year of Next Planned Evaluation

2026-27

General Targeted Recipient Groups

General Targeted Recipient Groups:

• Not‑for‑profit organizations;
• Municipalities;
• Indigenous organizations*;
• Public health, research organizations, educational institutions; and,
• Provincial and territorial governments and their entities, including departments, agencies and Crown corporations.

*Indigenous organizations may include, but are not limited to, Indigenous Development Corporations** and not‑for‑profit Indigenous controlled organizations, Indian Act Bands, Tribal Councils and Indigenous self‑government entities.

**Indigenous Development Corporations are normally set-up by an Indigenous community organization/government. These corporations constitute the business/economic component of Indigenous communities/governments and typically count the members of the community as their shareholders. Their primary role is to develop the economic activity of the Indigenous community that established them. Indigenous development corporations generally fall under two categories: for-profit and not-for-profit. The for-profit model however is unique in that profits are then re-invested in the community.

Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients

The Department is meeting monthly with each Recipient under the Services and Supports Stream to provide an opportunity to discuss implementation challenges and successes.

In 2025-2026, the Department will establish a platform for VHP Recipients to come together to discuss their projects, collectively problem solve, share solutions, and improve sector integration to ensure all Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Canada receive timely services and supports. 

Type of transfer payment

2024-25
forecast spending

2025-26
planned spending

2026-27
planned spending

2027-28
planned spending

Total grants

Total contributions

15,474,760

20,860,487

20,860,487

20,860,487

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

15,474,760

20,860,487

20,860,487

20,860,487