2017-18 Departmental Results Report
Results: what we achieved
Programs
Program 1.1: Funding for Provincial-Territorial Priorities
Description
This program provides predictable funding to each province and territory to enhance Canada's public infrastructure system. Federal payments to provinces and territories are made in accordance with the terms and conditions of signed funding agreements, including federal acceptance of Capital Plans and Expenditure Reports. Funding through this program leverages additional contributions from other funding partners to increase overall investment in public infrastructure for Canadians. Payments may be made up-front and cost-sharing provisions apply to a Capital Plan as a whole, and not the individual initiatives within a Capital Plan. This program uses funding from the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund transfer payment.
Results
All funds available under the Provincial - Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund ($2.3 billion) were committed as of March 31, 2015. The program has predominantly provided funding for highway projects.
By March 31, 2018, three of thirteen jurisdictions completed all reporting obligations and received their final payments. Since then, three additional jurisdictions have submitted final reporting obligations and are in the process of receiving their final payment. Funding agreements for the remaining jurisdictions have been extended to allow them to complete all initiatives and reporting requirements and reconcile the cost-sharing requirements against final initiative costs. These extended funding agreements are expected to close out over the next three years, ending by March 31, 2021.
Infrastructure Canada and provincial and territorial governments continue to work closely to provide guidance on completing reporting requirements and to ensure that cost-sharing program requirements are met as initiatives continue to be completed.
|
Expected results |
Performance indicators |
Target |
Date to achieve target** |
2017-18 Actual results** |
2017-17 Actual results** |
2016-17 Actual results** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Funding for provincial - territorial priorities leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners to increase overall investment in public infrastructure for Canadians |
Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding for provinces |
100% |
March 31, 2018 |
154% |
158% |
156% |
|
Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding for territories |
33% |
March 31, 2018 |
68% |
51% |
51% |
* Cumulative targets over the life of the program, estimated up to March 31, 2018.
** Canada supports up to 50% of identified costs in Provinces, or 75% in Territories. Infrastructure Canada's target is to have 100% of federal funding matched by provinces, however provision of additional funding from partners would therefore increase the leverage of federal funds to over 100%.
|
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
56,608,537 |
56,608,537 |
31,608,537Footnote 1 |
22,108,537Footnote 2 |
(34,108,537) |
|
2017-18 Planned |
2017-18 Actual |
2017-18 Difference |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
1 |
0 |
Program 1.2: Permanent and Flexible Public Infrastructure Funding
Description
In support of community infrastructure for Canadians, this program provides long-term and predictable funding for municipalities, supporting the construction and rehabilitation of public infrastructure while also investing in long-term municipal planning and asset management. Funding is provided based on overall compliance with the terms and conditions of the governing agreements. Federal funding is provided up-front and does not need to be used in the year it is provided. This program uses funding from the Gas Tax Fund transfer payment.
Results
The projects funded by the federal Gas Tax Fund fall into a wide range of categories. In 2017 18, a total of 3,029 projects were completed. Roads were the most commonly funded projects, followed by public transit and wastewater projects.
The Department took steps to improve performance reporting for the federal Gas Tax Fund. In December 2017, Infrastructure Canada hosted a Gas Tax Fund workshop, which provided an opportunity for discussion and collaboration between federal, provincial, territorial and municipal officials, as well as officials from two municipal associations.
The workshop focused on reporting on outcomes and was the first step in working with signatories to update performance measurement and results reporting for the Gas Tax Fund. Following the workshop, the Department provided signatories with additional information on the proposed new approach to performance measurement. The proposed changes will require amendments to Gas Tax Fund agreements and the Department is in ongoing discussions with signatories.
In 2017-18, all jurisdictions received their payments. In total, over $2.1 billion flowed through signatories according to federal Gas Tax Fund Administrative Agreements.
Rural Ontarians benefit from the launch of their community's first bus route
The southern Ontario township of Clearview is proof that public transit can make a positive impact in a community, regardless of its size. Transit was non-existent in this rural township until the community used its Gas Tax funding to launch its first bus route, which serves 4,500 residents. "We wouldn't have had the opportunity to even look at any type of transportation hub if we didn't get that Gas Tax money," said Clearview mayor Christopher Vanderkruys. "People are able to get to the places they want to go, whether it's to the doctor, the grocery store, or just to work." The route launched as a pilot project in late 2016 and became permanent in 2017 when Gas Tax funding enabled the township to purchase its first bus and a ticketing system to support the service. Since then, ridership has grown to a consistent level of more than 1,000 riders each month. Clearview is now developing plans to expand service as the community continues to grow. The Association of Municipalities of Ontario has recognized Clearview's efforts by awarding it the 2018 Gas Tax Fund award for an infrastructure project that makes a difference to the community.
Living an active life in rural Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia port town of Lunenburg has made it easier for its 24,000 residents to live a more active life. The community has used its Gas Tax funding to create a walking and biking lane along the scenic road that connects Lunenburg to the neighbouring fishing village of Blue Rocks. These dedicated lanes along the shoulders of the road encourage walkers and cyclists to enjoy the spectacular coastal view that has inspired artists and photographers for decades.
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Expected results |
Performance indicators |
Target |
Date to achieve target |
2017-18 Actual results |
2016-17 Actual results |
2015-16 Actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Provinces and territories and municipal associations are accountable for funding provided to local governments through Permanent and Flexible Public Infrastructure Funding |
Percentage of jurisdictions in compliance with agreement reporting requirements |
100% |
March 31, 2018 |
100% |
100% |
93% |
|
Municipalities have access to Permanent and Flexible Infrastructure Funding to build and improve infrastructure |
Percentage of Gas Tax Fund allocation flowed to agreement signatories |
100% |
March 31, 2018 |
100% |
100% |
100% |
|
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2,074,765,524 |
2,074,765,524 |
2,074,732,375 |
2,072,595,796 |
(2,169,728) |
|
2017-18 Planned |
2017-18 Actual |
2017-18 Difference |
|---|---|---|
|
22 |
15 |
(7) |
Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities
Description
This program funds infrastructure projects that help to advance national priorities. Funding is provided through merit-based review of proposals-by Infrastructure Canada or the Federation of Canadian Municipalities-or through notional allocations to provinces and territories. Funding through this program leverages additional contributions from other funding partners for eligible infrastructure projects or capacity-building initiatives. Payments are provided as work progresses under the terms of signed contribution agreements. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: the New Building Canada Fund-National Infrastructure Component, Green Infrastructure Fund, Border Infrastructure Fund, Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Fund, Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, Clean Water and Wastewater Fund, Asset Management Fund, Capacity Building for Climate Change Challenges Fund, Smart Cities Challenge, Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative, and the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program.
Results
During the reporting period, Infrastructure Canada made considerable progress in delivering the new programs under the Investing in Canada plan, which were announced in Budget 2016 and 2017. A summary of the results achieved are as follows:
New manufacturing jobs for Quebec workers
Quebec manufacturer Nova Bus has expanded its operations as a result of federal investments made under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund. The company is investing more than $90 million over six years to modernize its plants and strengthen its research and development work on next-generation buses.
In response to orders for new buses from across the country, Nova Bus has ramped up its production schedule and hired more staff to fill 200 new jobs at its two plants in Quebec. This growth has resulted in more than 200 additional buses being produced annually, meaning communities across Canada are receiving their new buses sooner. The increased demand for buses also has spinoff benefits for Ontario, where more than 65 manufacturers in Greater Toronto supply parts and components to Nova Bus. This spending is worth millions of dollars every year.
The growth of Nova Bus is one example of how federal investments in infrastructure create well-paying jobs throughout the supply chain.
Public Transit Infrastructure Fund
This program provides short-term funding to upgrade and improve public transit systems across Canada. Since its inception there have been 1,130 projects approved with a federal contribution of over $2.5 billion and a combined total investment of over $5.1 billion. To date, 137 projects have been completed. Investments made through the program have helped municipalities across Canada acquire over 3,300 new buses and rehabilitate or enhance over 3,700 existing buses.
Faster, more frequent service for Greater Vancouver transit riders
In Metro Vancouver, federal investments under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund are enabling faster, more frequent bus service to be rolled out to 12 communities and more than 500 bus drivers are being hired to service these new routes. That's the largest recruitment drive since the 2010 Olympics.
Federal funding is also enabling 80 new light-rail transit cars to be purchased, with 28 of them being purchased three years sooner than originally planned. This fast-track purchase is happening at a time when transit use has reached an all-time high in Metro Vancouver. The first batch of cars will be rolled out in 2019, followed by more in 2020.
In total, commuters will benefit from an additional 8,200 spaces every hour during peak periods. Along with the new cars will come significant upgrades to major transit hubs, all supported by federal investments.
In 2017-18, 552 new projects were approved with a federal contribution of over $1.4 billion and a combined total investment of over $2.8 billion. Construction began on 486 projects with a federal contribution of over $505 million and a combined total investment of $1.0 billion. Of these projects, 113 have been completed which carried a federal contribution of over $61 million and a combined total investment of over $125 million.
The program was extended to allow recipients to incur eligible costs up to March 31, 2020. This extension was granted to jurisdictions that met the agreed-upon reporting requirements prior to March 31, 2018.
Clean Water and Wastewater Fund
This program provides short-term funding of $2 billion to provide communities with more reliable water and wastewater systems so that drinking water and effluent meet legislated standards. Since its inception 2,359 projects have been approved with a federal contribution of over $1.9 billion and a combined total investment of over $3.8 billion. To date, 198 projects have been completed. Investments made through the program have helped to rehabilitate or enhance over 750 drinking water and 650 wastewater facilities throughout Canada.
In 2017-18, 1,467 new projects were approved with a federal contribution of over $649 million and a combined total investment of over $1.4 billion. Construction began on 875 projects with a federal contribution of over $827 million and a combined total investment of $1.6 billion. Overall, 189 projects have been completed with a federal contribution of over $107 million and a combined total investment of over $217 million.
The program was extended to allow recipients to incur eligible costs up to March 31, 2020. This extension was granted to all jurisdictions that met the agreed-upon reporting requirements prior to March 31, 2018.
Asset Management Fund
The program is a five-year, $50-million initiative that will help Canadian municipalities and communities 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 this program under the name of Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP). MAMP will help an estimated 1,000 municipalities across Canada manage their infrastructure more strategically, thereby contributing to the success of new federal investments in municipal infrastructure.
A total of 249 projects with a federal contribution of over $12.7 million and a combined total investment of over $17.6 million were approved. Work began on 217 of these projects with a federal contribution of over $11.3 million and a combined total investment of over $15.4 million. Overall, 25 projects were completed with a federal contribution of over $948,000 and a combined total investment of over $1.3 million.
Capacity Building for Climate Change Challenges Fund
This program is a five-year, $75-million initiative that will help increase municipal capacity to make low carbon and climate resilient infrastructure investments. Infrastructure Canada entered into another agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which is responsible for delivering the program under the name of Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MICP). The FCM reviews and approves projects, and transfers funding to municipal recipients.
A total of 93 projects with a federal contribution of over $17 million and a combined total investment of over $35.5 million were approved. Work began on 78 of these projects with a federal contribution of over $13.6 million a combined total investment of over $30.7 million. Overall, 15 projects were completed with a federal contribution of over $2.4 million and a combined total investment of over $3.4 million.
Smart Cities Challenge
In 2017-18, communities from across Canada participated in the first Smart Cities Challenge competition, which called on communities to bring forward their best ideas for improving the lives of their residents through innovation, data and connected technology. Additionally, during the reporting period, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities appointed an independent jury to recommend finalists and winners for the Smart Cities Challenge.
The Smart Cities Challenge application process encouraged municipalities and local governments to include diverse views in the development of their proposals, particularly in the areas of resident engagement and project design.
Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program
Infrastructure Canada's Integrated Bilateral Agreements with provinces and territories establish the terms and conditions by which $33 billion in new infrastructure funding will be delivered under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program. Four agreements were signed by the end of 2017-18 with the remaining ones signed in 2018. The Agreements stipulate that the provincial or territorial government must agree to report on community employment benefits provided to at least three federal target groups (i.e., women, apprentices, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, veterans, youth, recent immigrants, or small-medium-sized enterprises and social enterprises). The agreements also incorporate a performance indicator as part of the project submission process that will collect data and allow Infrastructure Canada to report on the number of projects that take gender into consideration during the design and/or construction phases of projects. Finally, under the Community, Culture and Recreation stream of the Integrated Bilateral Agreements, projects must have an immediate outcome aligning with improved access to and/or quality of cultural, recreational and/or community infrastructure for Canadians, including Indigenous Peoples and vulnerable populations. These outcomes will be reported on in the coming years.
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative
This program is delivered through a commitment between the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario, and the City of Toronto. Investments under this initiative will lead to more inclusive and accessible public spaces by implementing flood protection measures aimed at increasing the capacity of the waterfront area to adapt to climate change impacts, natural disasters and extreme weather events. These flood protection measures will include the restoration of several hectares of naturalized land and the remediation of former industrial and underdeveloped spaces. Funding provided through the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (TWRI) will effectively upgrade municipal infrastructure in the area, making improvements to roads, bridges, and water and wastewater systems. In the longer term, funding under the TWRI will improve opportunities for residential and commercial development, access to affordable housing, and public transit.
In 2017-18, $384.2 million in federal funding (derived from the Investing in Canada plan) was approved for the Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project. Negotiations with the multiple parties involved in the contribution agreement for the project were underway during the reporting period.
New Building Canada Fund - National Infrastructure Component
In 2017-18, one new project was approved with a federal contribution of over $247 million and a combined total investment of over $457 million.
In total nine projects have been approved under the program, totalling over $1.6 billion in federal contributions and a combined total investment of over $4.3 billion. Of these, the largest categories for investment are Highways and Roads and Marine infrastructure. These projects are of national significance, and will contribute to Canada's long-term prosperity. Infrastructure Canada is no longer accepting applications for this program. However, the Department continues to implement and monitor project-specific agreements and ensures that claims are efficiently processed in compliance with internal program control frameworks.
Green Infrastructure Fund
A total of 21 projects have been approved under the program which represent over $743 million in federal contributions and a combined total investment of over $2.3 billion. To date, six projects have been completed which represents 29% of the approved projects. The largest category of investment, in terms of total eligible costs, is Wastewater infrastructure, which is expected to reduce the volume and/or improve the level of treatment of wastewater effluent and support a clean environment. The second largest category of investment is Green Energy infrastructure, which is expected to have a positive impact on the security of the electricity supply in the respective jurisdictions. Infrastructure Canada continues to implement and monitor project-specific agreements, and to ensure that claims are efficiently processed in compliance with internal program control frameworks.
In 2017-18, one new project with a federal contribution of over $11.3 million and a combined total investment of over $34.1 million completed construction.
Owen Sound Secondary Sewage Upgrade Project
Completed in August 2017, the City's existing primary wastewater treatment facility was upgraded to include a second stage of treatment to improve the quality of the facility's water outflow.
The federal contribution for this project was $1.5 million.
Border Infrastructure Fund
A total of 12 projects have been approved under this fund which represent over $591 million in federal contributions and a combined total investment of over $1.3 billion. To date, nine projects have been completed which represents 75% of the approved projects. Transport Canada will continue to implement, on behalf of Infrastructure Canada, the final three projects which represent a federal contribution of over $221 million and a combined total investment of over $475 million. Infrastructure Canada will continue to work with Transport Canada in the monitoring and due diligence of ongoing projects to ensure they are completed as part of the closeout activities of the program.
Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Fund
The construction was substantially completed on the first all-season road between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk connecting southern Canada to the Arctic Coast of the Beaufort Sea. The highway opened for use in November 2017.
|
Expected results |
Performance indicators |
Target |
Date to achieve target |
2017-18 Actual results |
2016-17 Actual results |
2015-16 Actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Infrastructure Canada's funding leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners to increase overall investment in public infrastructure for Canadians |
Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding (committed) |
101% |
March 31, 2018 |
107% |
110% |
201% |
|
National priority infrastructure projects delivered using traditional procurement are implemented that promote economic growth, livable communities and a cleaner environment |
Number of national infrastructure priority projects completed |
655 |
March 31, 2018 |
343Footnote 3 |
35 |
2 |
|
Value of national infrastructure priority projects completed |
$3.6 billion |
March 31, 2018 |
$382 million%Footnote 3 |
$275 million |
$71.7 million |
|
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3,058,211,074 |
3,058,211,074 |
3,157,667,575Footnote 4 |
(2,328,930,584) |
115,105,480 |
|
2017-18 Planned |
2017-18 Actual |
2017-18 Difference |
|---|---|---|
|
46 |
23 |
Transfer Infrastructure Fund. It is important to note that the disbursement of federal contributions occurs once claims have been received.
Program 1.4: Large-Scale Infrastructure Investments
Description
This program invests in infrastructure projects of national and regional significance. Funding through this program leverages additional contributions from other funding partners for eligible infrastructure projects. For the most part, funding is jurisdictionally allocated under this program. Actual payments are provided as work progresses under the terms of signed contribution agreements. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment programs: the New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-National and Regional Projects, Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component and the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund.
Edmonton Valley Line Light Rail Project
The Light Rail project in Edmonton's Southeast called the Valley Line will improve Edmonton's accessibility through public transit. It is an agreement between the Government of Canada, the City of Edmonton, and TransEd Partners.
Stage one of the Agreement was signed in September 2017 to provide a 13 km stretch connecting to the downtown core using Light Rail vehicles.
As of March 31, 2018 the project is on budget and on track. The federal contribution for this project stage is $400 million.
Results
Large-scale infrastructure investments funded through the transfer payments under this Program are helping to improve transport mobility and safety, drinking water, disaster mitigation infrastructure, broadband connectivity, wastewater treatment, innovation and green energy. They are also supporting economic growth and enhancing the quality of life of Canadians. Below is a summary of the key program-specific achievements in 2017-18.
New Building Canada Fund - Provincial - Territorial Infrastructure Component - National and Regional projects
The program provides funding to support infrastructure projects of national and regional significance that contribute to economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. Since its inception there have been 185 projects approved with a federal contribution of over $6.3 billion and a combined total investment of over $15.8 billion.
In 2017-18, construction began on 52 projects with a federal contribution of over $861 million and a combined total investment of over $2 billion. Fourteen projects were also completed in 2017-18 bringing the total of completed projects to 20.
Building Canada Fund - Major Infrastructure Component
This program targets larger infrastructure projects of national or regional significance. It increases overall investment in public infrastructure and contributes to broad federal objectives: economic growth, a cleaner environment and strong and prosperous communities. At least two-thirds of the funding is targeted to national priorities: water, wastewater, public transit, the core national highway system, and green energy. Since its inception there have been 199 projects approved with a federal contribution of over $6.5 billion and a combined total investment of over $19.7 billion.
In 2017-18, construction began on nine projects with a federal contribution of over $228 million and a combined total investment of $619 million. Four projects with a federal contribution of over $45.8 million and a combined total investment of over $100 million were completed, bringing the total completed projects to 145.
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
This program supports projects that sustain economic growth and enhance the quality of life for Canadians. Investments are made in cooperation with provinces, territories, municipalities, and the private sector, and contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure. The program leverages additional contributions from other partners by providing up to 50% funding for eligible projects. Since its inception, there have been 91 projects approved with a federal contribution of over $4.6 billion and a combined total investment of over $12.4 billion. To date, 74 projects have been completed which represents 81% of the approved projects.
In 2017-18, the Department continued to monitor and deliver this program with provincial and territorial partners and Transport Canada. Infrastructure Canada has largely met its targets under the program and as part of the closeout activities will continue the monitoring and due diligence of ongoing projects to ensure that they are completed.
|
Expected results |
Performance indicators |
Target |
Date to achieve target |
2017-18 Actual results |
2016-17 Actual results |
2015-16 Actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Infrastructure Canada's funding leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners to increase overall investment in public infrastructure for Canadians |
Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding (committed) |
165% |
March 31, 2018 |
136% |
188% |
177% |
|
Large-scale infrastructure projects delivered using traditional procurement are implemented that promote a stronger economy, livable communities and a cleaner environment |
Number of large-scale infrastructure projects completed |
45 |
March 31, 2018 |
28 |
33 |
|
|
Value of large-scale infrastructure projects completed |
$2.9 billion |
March 31, 2018 |
$276 millionFootnote 6 |
$3.37 billion |
$1.5 billion |
|
|
Large-scale infrastructure projects delivered using traditional procurement are implemented that promote a stronger economy, livable communities and a cleaner environment (P3) are implemented that promote economic growth |
Number of large-scale projects delivered as a P3 |
2 |
March 31, 2018 |
1 |
1 |
|
|
Value of large-scale projects delivered as a P3 |
$2.6 billion |
March 31, 2018 |
$848 million |
$165 million |
|
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1,026,254,190 |
1,026,254,190 |
951,296,925Footnote 7 |
627,976,150Footnote 8 |
(398,278,039) |
|
2017-18 Planned |
2017-18 Actual |
2017-18 Difference |
|---|---|---|
|
84 |
86 |
2 |
Program 1.5: Infrastructure Investments in Small Communities and Rural Areas
Description
This program invests in infrastructure projects in small communities and rural areas to support local and/or regional priorities and economies. Funding through this program leverages additional contributions from other funding partners for eligible infrastructure projects. Funding is jurisdictionally allocated. Payments are provided based on eligible costs incurred with respect to signed contribution agreements. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment programs: the New Building Canada Fund-Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component-Small Communities Fund and the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component.
Results
Infrastructure projects funded through this program are contributing to small communities and enhancing the quality of life for Canadians by improving roads, wastewater treatment, drinking water, public transit, recreation, culture, capacity building, solid waste management, green energy and disaster mitigation. Below is a summary of key achievements by transfer payment program.
New Building Canada Fund - Provincial - Territorial Infrastructure Component - Small Communities Fund (PTIC-SCF)
This program makes funding available to provinces and territories for local infrastructure. PTIC-SCF is designed to leverage the resources and existing processes of provinces and territories in managing these infrastructure projects, while ensuring federal accountability and oversight for the funding envelope. Since its inception, there have been 767 projects approved with a federal contribution of over $1.2 billion and a combined total investment of over $3.3 billion. To date, 140 projects have been completed which represents 18% of the approved projects.
In 2017-18, 204 new projects with a federal contribution of over $233 million and a combined total investment of over $575 million were approved. Construction began on 82 projects with a federal contribution of over $107 million and a combined total investment of $302 million. Construction was completed for 52 projects with a federal contribution of over $37.7 million and a combined total investment of over $99 million.
Provinces and territories were required to prioritize projects for all outstanding funding allocations by March 31, 2018. Any funds that are not approved by March 31, 2019 will be transferred to the Gas Tax Fund to ensure that funds are directed towards municipal infrastructure priorities.
Building Canada Fund - Communities Component (BCF - CC) and Building Canada Fund - Large Urban Centres Component (LUCC) in Quebec only
The Building Canada Fund-Communities Component supports infrastructure needs of smaller communities. Project costs are shared with provincial, territorial and municipal governments, with each order of government generally contributing one-third of the eligible costs. The program supports the construction, renewal, and enhancement of basic infrastructure such as drinking water, wastewater treatment, local roads, and other infrastructure needs.
The Building Canada Fund - Large Urban Centres Component invests in infrastructure projects in Quebec communities of 100,000 inhabitants or more. This Component was designed to help Quebec's nine big cities (Montreal, Quebec City, Laval, Gatineau, Longueuil, Sherbrooke, Saguenay, Lévis, Trois-Rivières) meet their urgent infrastructure needs.
In most jurisdictions, the construction completion deadline was March 31, 2016. The deadline has been extended until 2020. Since their inception, 982 projects with federal funding of over $1.2 billion have been approved with a combined total investment of over $3.7 billion. A total of 907 projects have already been completed.
|
Expected results |
Performance indicators |
Target |
Date to achieve target |
2017-18 Actual results |
2016-17 Actual results |
2015-16 Actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Infrastructure Canada's funding leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners to increase overall investment in public infrastructure for Canadians |
Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding (committed) |
194% |
March 31, 2018 |
185% |
197% |
221% |
|
Infrastructure projects are implemented that promote a cleaner environment for small communities and rural areas |
Number of small communities/rural areas infrastructure projects completed |
74 |
March 31, 2018 |
43 |
44 |
|
|
Value of small communities/rural areas infrastructure projects completed |
$213 million |
March 31, 2018 |
$24.6 millionFootnote 9 |
$86 million |
$235 million |
|
|
Infrastructure projects are implemented that promote liveable small communities and rural areas |
Number of small communities/rural areas infrastructure projects completed |
86 |
March 31, 2018 |
58 |
57 |
|
|
Value of small communities/rural areas infrastructure projects completed |
$227 million |
March 31, 2018 |
$31.2 millionFootnote 9 |
$122 million |
$218 million |
|
|
Infrastructure projects are implemented that promote stronger, small and rural economies |
Number of small communities/rural areas infrastructure projects completed |
26 |
March 31, 2018 |
20 |
21 |
17 |
|
Value of small communities/rural areas infrastructure projects completed |
$118 million |
March 31, 2018 |
$43.3 millionFootnote 9 |
$49.5 million |
$117 million |
|
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
162,625,742 |
162,625,742 |
177,188,196Footnote 10 |
177,099,875 |
14,474,133 |
|
2017-18 Planned |
2017-18 Actual |
2017-18 Difference |
|---|---|---|
|
15 |
15 |
0 |
Program 1.6: New Bridge for the St. Lawrence Corridor Project (commonly known as the New Champlain Bridge Corridor Project)
Description
In support of the Government of Canada's economic and safety priorities, this program ensures the overall delivery of the new bridge for the St. Lawrence corridor project in Montréal, Quebec. Infrastructure Canada is the project authority charged with overseeing the delivery of this project which will provide a safe, secure and efficient crossing for local residents, commuters and commercial traffic. The new bridge and its corridor will contribute to the increased capacity and efficiency of gateway and corridor infrastructure regionally and nationally. The project is being carried out as a public-private partnership.
Results
In 2017-18 the schedule for the new Champlain Bridge project was put under pressure, due to unforeseen challenges with construction timelines. In March 2018, Infrastructure Canada reached a settlement agreement worth $235M with its private partner, Signature on the St-Lawrence (SSL).
It also settled all claims regarding transportation issues and put an end to the legal action taken in Superior Court by SSL.
|
Expected results |
Performance indicators |
Target |
Date to achieve target |
2017-18 Actual results |
2016-17 Actual results |
2015-16 Actual results |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Champlain Trade Corridor infrastructure projects are implemented that promote a more prosperous Canada (safe and efficient transportation system that supports trade) |
Number of completed infrastructure projects |
4
|
October 31, 2019 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Number of key structural components of the bridge fully constructed |
November 30, 2017 |
12 |
N/A |
N/A |
||
|
P3 procurements of the Corridor projects are implemented that promote value-for-money for Canadian taxpayers through on-time and on-budget delivery of projects |
Percentage of corridor projects completed on-time |
100% |
October 31, 2019 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
Project is completed on-budget |
$3.977B |
December 1, 2049Footnote 12 |
N/A |
N/A |
Budget for the Project Agreement is $3.977 billion, including $2.246 billion for construction |
|
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
590,744,529 |
590,744,529 |
704,693,188Footnote 13 |
639,731,575 |
48,987,046 |
|
2017-18 Planned |
2017-18 Actual |
2017-18 Difference |
|---|---|---|
|
89 |
64 |
(25) |
Internal Services
Description
Internal Services are those groups of related activities and resources that the federal government considers to be services in support of programs and/or required to meet corporate obligations of an organization. Internal Services refer to the activities and resources of the 10 distinct service categories that support Program delivery in the organization, regardless of the Internal Services delivery model in a department. The 10 service categories are: Management and Oversight Services; Communications Services; Legal Services; Human Resources Management Services; Financial Management Services; Information Management Services; Information Technology Services; Real Property Services; Materiel Services; and Acquisition Services.
Results
Internal Services contribute to the effective and efficient delivery of the Department's programs and services by providing essential support to the Department as a whole. During the reporting period, the Department continued to strengthen its effectiveness through several achievements.
The Department's results and accomplishments are due to a large extent to the dedicated employees who have worked to transition the department into a results-based organization that is focused on outcomes for Canadians. Recognizing the importance of our people, the Department developed a Strategic HR Management Plan which identifies priorities and actions to enhance recruitment, retention, career development and talent management and workplace wellbeing. In addition, the Department continued to make efforts and support employees affected by the Phoenix Pay System, establish a healthy, respectful and supportive work environment, and focus efforts to stabilize resources.
To support openness and transparency, the Department took steps to communicate the results and benefits of infrastructure investments to Canadians through various platforms. In April 2018, the Department published Investing in Canada: Canada's Long-Term Infrastructure Planx, which provides information to Canadians on the Plan and key programs funded and delivered by federal partners. The Department launched the Investing in Canada plan Project Mapxi which features a broad cross-selection of projects approved through the Investing in Canada plan. As of March 31, 2018, there were 7,953 projects mapped. These activities complement the Department's efforts to make project information available to Canadians through the Government's Open Data Portal.
The Department made progress in moving towards a results culture by elaborating on the horizontal reporting framework for the Investing in Canada plan and developing a new Departmental Results Framework. A robust data strategy and research agenda is under development to establish the evidence base needed to inform future program developments. In the summer of 2017, Infrastructure Canada launched the first national survey on Canada's Core Public Infrastructure. The Department worked closely with Statistics Canada to develop this survey which will provide a picture of the current state and performance of public infrastructure across Canada. Baseline data to be released in fall 2018 based on over a 90% response rate. Work was also done on the Capital and Repair Expenditures Survey to address a data gap. This will allow for a more detailed analysis of expenditure by infrastructure asset for each jurisdiction.
The Department implemented its 2017-18 to 2021-22 Integrated Audit and Evaluation Plan. A list of internal audits and engagement is included in the Supplementary Information Tables, and are available on INFC's website.
There was significant work done to prepare for the launch of the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (i.e., Integrated Bilateral Agreements). Infrastructure Canada worked with Environment and Climate Change Canada, provinces and territories, and other partners and stakeholders to develop the Climate Lens. When applicable, the Climate Lens will help infrastructure project proponents design better projects by assessing their opportunities to reduce carbon pollution and identify when they should be adapting project design to better withstand severe weather, floods, and other possible natural disasters. The Department is also developing a new online portal called Infrastructure Recipients Information System (IRIS), which will modernize and streamline the management of INFC funding programs and be a 'single window' for INFC funding program recipients. IRIS will provide the ability for INFC funding recipients to securely share information online and to communicate with INFC on infrastructure plans, project submissions, performance and results reporting, as well as submission of claims.
The Department provided support and oversight to Crown corporations within the Infrastructure Portfolio, including the new Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB). The CIB was successfully established, under the Canada Infrastructure Bank Act, on June 22, 2017. As part of the Government of Canada's Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, the CIB is a new and innovative tool that provincial, territorial, municipal and Indigenous partners can use to build more infrastructure for their communities. Under its legislation, the CIB's purpose is to make investments in revenue-generating infrastructure projects that are in the public interest, and to seek to attract investment in those projects from private sector and institutional investors.
During the 2017-18 fiscal year, the CIB's Board of Directors was appointed, including the Chairperson and ten directors. The CIB moved into its physical premises, launched its website and developed corporate capabilities, including financial services, general counsel, information technology, accounting and audit, and other key functions. The Board implemented its governance mechanisms, adopted key policies and created four committees, as well as launched a leadership search to begin the selection process for the inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who was announced in spring 2018.
The CIB continues to follow up on proposals and develop its capabilities and capacity to engage with provinces, territories and municipalities, Indigenous groups, and private sector partners to advance a new partnership model and transform the way infrastructure is planned, funded and delivered in Canada. In addition to delivering on its three business lines - Advisory, Investment, and Data and Information, the CIB will also be developing the National Project Pipeline.
The Department continued to support the good governance of the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority by ensuring they had access to the parliamentary appropriations needed to address their priorities and various board appointments. For the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, five Directors were appointed to the Board and one interim CEO. For the Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated, three Directors were appointed to the Board.
The Department successfully led the wind-down of P3 Canada, which transferred 24 agreements from the P3 Canada Fund to be managed by Infrastructure Canada.
The Department's mandate continues to be supported by Communications through the Infrastructure Canada website, social media and public events and announcements. In 2017-18, the Department engaged with Canadians, stakeholders and the media to tell the story of federal infrastructure investments and their positive outcomes on Canadian communities.
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2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
2017-18 |
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42,454,205 |
42,454,205 |
57,414,906Footnote 14 |
57,113,123 |
14,658,918 |
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2017-18 Planned |
2017-18 Actual |
2017-18 Difference |
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158 |
179Footnote 15 |
21 |
Footnotes
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Crown corporations are public institutions or entities that operate at arm's length from the Government of Canada. As public institutions, they are ultimately accountable to the Government. Crown corporations follow a different planning cycle than the government planning cycle and report to Parliament through two key documents: the corporate plan summary including budget summaries, and the annual report.
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The 2017-18 Total Authorities available for use were less than the 2017-18 Main Estimates and Planned Spending figures because funding was re-profiled to future years.
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The 2017-18 Actual Spending was lower than anticipated as the Department received fewer claims for completed projects than expected. Funding remains committed to projects and was re-profiled to future years.
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Some transfer payment programs under program 1.3 have experienced delays in implementation. Provinces and territories requested additional time in order to complete projects and in the fall of 2017 an extension was granted by Infrastructure Canada for Clean Water and Wastewater Fund and Public Transfer Infrastructure Fund. It is important to note that the disbursement of federal contributions occurs once claims have been received.
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The 2017-18 Total Authorities available for use were higher than the 2017-18 Main Estimates and Planned Spending figures as additional funding was obtained through Supplementary Estimates for new programs.
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The actual number of Full-Time Equivalents was higher in 2017-18 with the implementation of new programs.
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Program 1.4 provides significant funding for large, complex projects. It is typical for these projects to require a significant amount of upfront planning, design and procurement. These processes may occur, in whole or in part, after funding commitments are announced. As a result, there is often a period of time that will pass between project announcements and the start of construction. Even when construction has started, a number of factors beyond the control of funding recipients can result in lower spending than forecasted, which in turn cause claims to lag and be submitted for reduced amounts. It is also important to note that actual spending lags behind the actual rate of construction of projects since recipients are reimbursed only once claims are submitted, even though eligible costs may have already been incurred.
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The 2017-18 Total Authorities available for use was lower than the 2017-18 Main Estimates and Planned Spending figures as the operating amount was readjusted.
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The 2017-18 Actual Spending was lower than anticipated as the Department received fewer claims for completed projects than expected. Funding remains committed to projects and was re-profiled to future years.
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This variance can be attributed to a number of factors including project delays resulting from inclement weather and from technical and other construction-related complexities.
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The 2017-18 Total Authorities available for use are higher than 2017-18 Main Estimates and Planned Spending figures because additional funding was obtained through Supplementary Estimates.
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Target is based on the number of components linked to milestones in the contract with the Private Partner.
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The performance target and the target date are based on the value and the timeframe of the Project Agreement signed with the Private Partner.
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The 2017-18 Total Authorities available for use was higher than the 2017-18 Main Estimates and Planned Spending figures because additional funding was obtained through Supplementary Estimates.
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The 2017-18 Total Authorities available for use are higher than the 2017-18 Main Estimates and Planned Spending figures because additional funding was obtained through Supplementary Estimates to support new programs.
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The number of Full-Time Equivalents increased in 2017-18 in view of new programs being implemented.
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