Start Date

2002–2003

End Date

2019–2020^{Footnote 2}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year For Terms And Conditions^{Footnote 3}

2011–2012

Link To Departmental Results Framework

• Historical programs

Description

• 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.^{Footnote 3}

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2003-04, a total of 91 projects with a federal contribution of over $4.6 billion and total value of over $12.4 billion have been approved. A total of 84 projects have already been completed which represents 92% of the approved projects.
The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of over $1.7 billion, and
• Public Transit, with a total federal investment of over $1.5 billion.

In 2019-2020, the Department continued to monitor and deliver the program with provincial and territorial partners and Transport Canada, and intends to continue the monitoring and due diligence of ongoing projects to ensure their completion as part of the closeout activities of the program.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

This program is part of a combined Audit and Evaluation of the Impacts of INFC Programs in the Territories which was completed in August 2019. That engagement found there was an effective project submission and review process in place within INFC for the territories. There was also a good governance structure in place at INFC to make decisions on eligibility or other issues.  The engagement also noted that while recipient and project risks were assessed at the project approval phase, there was a lack of evidence to support the periodic review of those risks as projects are implemented.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

This program is part of a combined Audit and Evaluation of the Impacts of INFC Programs in the Territories which was completed in August 2019. That engagement found that INFC's programs addressed territorial priorities related to infrastructure and are contributing to economic growth, stronger communities and a cleaner environment. Program design features that were most effective in addressing the unique socio-economic and geographic challenges of the territories were broad eligible funding categories; funding formulae that include a base amount; access to additional administrative funds; and streamlined administration and reporting requirements.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Not applicable as all funding available for projects under this program has been committed.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Program spending was lower than planned. This can be attributed to a number of factors, including inclement weather, technical and other construction-related complexities. These lead to construction delays, which in turn may cause claims to lag and be submitted for reduced amounts. It is also important to note that the disbursement of federal contributions follows the actual construction of projects as recipients are reimbursed for incurred expenditures only once they submit claims.

Start Date

2003–2004

End Date

2019–2020^{Footnote 4}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2011–2012

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Historical Programs

Description

This program provides funding for investments in physical infrastructure, transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity at the largest surface border crossings between Canada and the United States, as well as several other crossing points in Canada. Announced in Budget 2001, the fund provides up to 50 percent federal funding to support eligible projects at Canada's border crossings. Transport Canada is the federal delivery partner for this program.^{Footnote 5}

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2003-2004, a total of 12 projects with a federal contribution of over $591 million and total value of over $1.3 billion have been approved.  A total of 10 projects have already been completed which represents 83% of the approved projects.
In 2019-2020, the Department continued to monitor and deliver the program with Transport Canada. Through the program, Infrastructure Canada has contributed to quality, cost-effective public infrastructure in support of a competitive economy through investments in physical and intelligent transportation system infrastructure to reduce border bottlenecks and expand or improve border/system capacity. Infrastructure Canada intends to continue to work with Transport Canada in the monitoring and due diligence of ongoing projects to ensure their completion as part of the closeout activities of the program.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

This program was part of the Evaluation of the Impact of INFC Programs in the Vancouver Area which was completed in June 2020.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Not applicable as all funding available for projects under this program has been committed.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Start Date

2005–2006

End Date

Ongoing^{Footnote 6}

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

2018–2019^{Footnote 7}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Gas Tax Fund – Permanent Funding for Municipalities

Description

This program provides municipalities with predictable, long-term funding, enabling local decision-making in the building and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. The federal government has entered into Gas Tax Fund administrative agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the City of Toronto. These agreements establish an accountability framework with terms and conditions allowing the Government of Canada to flow Gas Tax Fund investments twice a year to signatories which in turn, flow funds to municipalities based on an agreed-upon allocation formula. The agreements remain in effect until 2023-2024. The permanent Gas Tax Fund contributes to increased productivity and economic growth, a clean environment as well as strong cities and communities. Municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this funding, providing significant additional financial flexibility. Eligible recipients are required to report annually on their use of funds and their compliance to the terms and conditions of the Gas Tax Fund agreements.

Results achieved

The Gas Tax Fund provides over $2.2 billion in predictable and permanent funding each year for local governments to invest in community infrastructure.
In 2019-2020, the Gas Tax Fund is estimated to have delivered funding to 3,600 communities across the country and the funding has supported approximately 4,000 projects.
In 2019-2020, a one-time top-up of $2.2 billion was provided through the Gas Tax Fund in accordance with the program terms and conditions

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

The GTF was included in the scope of an evaluation completed in 2019-2020 assessing the impact of INFC programs in the Vancouver area over a ten year period. The evaluation found that INFC programs collectively made a positive impact on economic growth, urban mobility, environmental quality and building inclusive and accessible communities. It also found challenges associated with differing application and reporting requirements across programs with similar objectives, noting that GTF was among the most liked programs among municipal and provincial stakeholders given its flexibility and wide range of project categories.
The next GTF evaluation is scheduled for completion in FY 2021-2022.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

All renewed GTF agreements were signed by July 15, 2014 and Infrastructure Canada continues collaborating with provinces, territories, the City of Toronto and municipal associations through agreement monitoring activities such as oversight committees and program workshops.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

Explanation of variances

Start Date

2007–2008

End Date

2020–2021^{Footnote 8}

Type of transfer payment

Other Transfer Payment

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2013–2014^{Footnote 9}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Historical Programs

Description

This program provides base funding to each province and territory for core infrastructure priorities. In addition, funding under the Building Canada Fund for the three territories is managed under this Fund. The Provincial–Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund supports economic growth and productivity, and promotes a cleaner environment and prosperous communities. Payments are made in advance and cost–sharing provisions apply to a capital plan as a whole, and not individual initiatives. Provinces and territories may pool, bank, or cash–manage these funds to give them flexibility in implementation.

Results achieved

Actual results for the program show that provinces and territories have contributed well beyond the program's cost sharing requirements. Infrastructure Canada continues to work with provincial and territorial governments and provide guidance to them to ensure that the required annual expenditure and audit reports are submitted. By March 31, 2020, 10 of thirteen jurisdictions have completed all reporting obligations and have received their final payments under the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund. The funding agreements for the remaining jurisdictions have been extended to allow for the completion of all initiatives and reporting requirements, as well as the reconciliation of cost sharing requirements against final initiative costs. These extended funding agreements are expected to close out over the next year.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

This program is part of a combined Audit and Evaluation of the Impacts of INFC Programs in the Territories which was completed in August 2019. That engagement found that INFC's programs addressed territorial priorities related to infrastructure and are contributing to economic growth, stronger communities and a cleaner environment. Program design features that were most effective in addressing the unique socio-economic and geographic challenges of the territories were broad eligible funding categories; funding formulae that include a base amount; access to additional administrative funds; and streamlined administration and reporting requirements.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

All funding available for projects under this program has been committed. The Department continues to work with jurisdictions to flow funding, including final payments, under the PT-Base Fund.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

Explanation of variances

Program spending was lower than planned. This can be attributed to a number of factors, including inclement weather, technical and other construction-related complexities. These lead to construction delays, which in turn may cause claims to lag and/or be submitted for reduced amounts. It is also important to note that the disbursement of federal contributions follows the actual construction of projects as recipients are reimbursed for incurred expenditures only once they submit claims.

Start Date

2008–2009

End Date

2019–2020^{Footnote 10}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2018–2019^{Footnote 11}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Historical Programs

Description

The Building Canada Fund - Communities Component Building Canada Fund 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.
The Building Canada Fund - Large Urban Centres Component (LUCC) invests in infrastructure projects in Quebec's 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) to meet their urgent infrastructure needs.

Results achieved

Since the programs began, a total of 980 projects with a federal contribution of over $1.1 billion and total value of over $3.6 billion have been approved. A total of 956 projects have already been completed which represents 98% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Wastewater, with a total federal investment of over $387 million, and
• Drinking Water, with a total federal investment of over $341 million.

In most jurisdictions, the BCF-CC construction completion deadline was March 31, 2016. In Quebec, both the BCF-CC and LUCC had the deadlines extended to 2020.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

This program was part of the Evaluation of the Impact of INFC Programs in the Vancouver Area which was completed in June 2020.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

All provinces and territories were given until March 31, 2016 to prioritize funding under Building Canada Fund-CC toward proposed projects.
As per Budget 2016, Infrastructure Canada completed transfer of remaining funds from older federal infrastructure programs to the Gas Tax Fund by March 31, 2017.
The Department is working with partners and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Program spending was lower than planned. This can be attributed to a number of factors, including inclement weather, technical and other construction-related complexities. These lead to construction delays, which in turn cause claims to lag and/or be submitted for reduced amounts. It is also important to note that the disbursement of federal contributions follows the actual construction of projects as recipients are reimbursed for incurred expenditures only once they submit claims.

Start Date

2008–2009

End Date

2024-2025

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2013–2014^{Footnote 12}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Historical Programs

Description

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. By providing federal funding on a cost–shared basis, it leverages additional contributions from other partners to increase overall investment in infrastructure.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2008-09, a total of 201 projects with a federal contribution of over $6.5 billion and total value of over $19.5 billion have been approved. A total of 166 projects have already been completed which represents 83% of the approved projects.
The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Public Transit, with a total federal investment of over $2.9 billion
• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of over $1.9 billion.

In 2019-2020, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 1 projects with a federal contribution of $333 million and total value of over $1.1 billion began construction; and
• 5 projects with a federal contribution of over $ 1.1 billion and total value of over $3.1 billion completed construction.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

An evaluation is currently underway and is expected to be completed in January 2021.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

All provinces and territories were given until March 31, 2016 to prioritize funding under Building Canada Fund-MIC toward proposed projects.
As per Budget 2016, Infrastructure Canada completed transfer of remaining uncommitted funds from older federal infrastructure programs to the Gas Tax Fund by March 31, 2017.
The Department is working with partners and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects under the Building Canada Fund-MIC.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Program spending was lower than planned. This can be attributed to a number of factors including project delays resulting from inclement weather and from technical and other construction-related complexities. These lead to construction delays, which in turn cause claims to lag and/or be submitted for reduced amounts. It is also important to note that the disbursement of federal contributions follows the actual construction of projects as recipients are reimbursed only for incurred expenditures and once they submit claims.

Start Date

2009–2010

End Date

2027-2028

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2013–2014^{Footnote 13}

Link To Departmental Results Framework

• Historical Programs

Description

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

Results achieved

Since the program began, a total of 19 projects with a federal contribution of over $713 million and total value of over $2.3 billion have been approved. A total of 11 projects have already been completed which represents 58% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Wastewater, with a total federal investment of over $290 million; and
• Green Energy, with a total federal investment of over $265 million.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

An evaluation is currently underway and is expected to be completed in January 2021.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

As of July 2011, Infrastructure Canada had received sufficient proposals for the remaining funds, and will contact applicants as necessary. This program is no longer accepting new applications.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Start Date

2014-2015

End Date

2027-2028

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms And Conditions

2018-2019^{Footnote 14}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• New Building Canada Fund–Funding Allocations for Provinces and Territories

Description

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.

Results achieved

Since the program began, a total of 295 projects with a federal contribution of over $9 billion and total value of over $24 billion have been approved. A total of 74 projects have already been completed which represents 25% of the approved projects.
The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of over $4.5 billion, and
• Public Transit, with a total federal investment of over $3.1 billion.

In 2019-2020, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 23 projects with a federal contribution of over $551 million and total value of over $1.5 billion were approved;
• 39 projects with a federal contribution of over $2.1billion and total value of over $6.4 billion began construction; and
• 28 projects with a federal contribution of over $204 million and total value of over $509 million completed construction.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

This program is part of a combined Audit and Evaluation of the Impacts of INFC Programs in the Territories which was completed in August 2019. That engagement found there was an effective project submission and review process in place within INFC for the territories. There was also a good governance structure in place at INFC to make decisions on eligibility or other issues.  The engagement also noted that while recipient and project risks were assessed at the project approval phase, there was a lack of evidence to support the periodic review of those risks as projects are implemented.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year as an evaluation was completed in 2018-19.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

A business case guide is available on the Infrastructure Canada website outlining all necessary information required. Infrastructure Canada works with provinces and territories to identify priorities and to ensure timely review of projects. Provinces and territories were required to prioritize projects for all outstanding NBCF-PTIC funding allocations by April 1, 2018.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

The program provides significant funding for large, complex projects, which typically require significant upfront planning, design and procurement, and time to obtain approvals from various orders of government. Once construction has started, a number of factors beyond the control of recipients can lower forecasted yearly spending like project delays from inclement weather, technical, and other construction-related complexities that cause claims to lag and/or be submitted for reduced amounts. Recipients are only reimbursed once claims are submitted, and eligible costs have been incurred. Provincial negotiations of contribution agreements have also caused delays and affected cash flows.

Start Date

2014–2015

End Date

2027–2028

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2018–2019^{Footnote 15}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• New Building Canada Fund–Funding Allocations for Provinces and Territories

Description

The PTIC–SCF provides contribution funding for infrastructure projects in small communities with populations of 100,000 or less. Infrastructure Canada enters into funding agreements with provinces and territories for the implementation of the PTIC–SCF. In turn, the provinces and territories administer the project identification process in keeping with SCF program parameters. PTIC–SCF represents 10 percent (10%) of the overall Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component funding envelope, and makes $964,240,000 in contribution funding available to provinces and territories for local infrastructure. This Sub-Program provides contribution funding for infrastructure projects in small communities with populations of 100,000 or less. The PTIC–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.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2014-2015, a total of 974 projects with a federal contribution of over $1.4 billion and total value of over $3.6 billion have been approved. A total of 505 projects have already been completed which represents 52% of the approved projects.
The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of over $331 million; and
• Wastewater, with a total federal investment of over $252 million.

 
In 2019-2020, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 14 new projects with a federal contribution of over $10 million and total value of over $30 million were approved;
• 103 projects with a federal contribution of over $269 million and total value of over $557 million began construction; and
• 136 projects with a federal contribution of over $107 million and total value of over $328 million completed construction.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

This program is part of a combined Audit and Evaluation of the Impacts of INFC Programs in the Territories which was completed in August 2019. That engagement found there was an effective project submission and review process in place within INFC for the territories. There was also a good governance structure in place at INFC to make decisions on eligibility or other issues.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year as an evaluation was completed in 2018-19.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces and territories to implement the program. In turn, provinces and territories are administering the project identification process in keeping with PTIC–SCF program parameters.  Provinces and territories are required to prioritize projects for all outstanding NBCF-PTIC funding allocations by April 1, 2018.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Every year INFC works closely with its recipients to develop a program-level forecast for the current and the subsequent fiscal years. The program-level forecast is an aggregate of all project-level funding requirements under the program. Forecasts are based on the best information available at the time, and as infrastructure projects can be very complex and subject to many unknown or uncontrollable circumstances outside of INFC or the recipient's control during the course of the fiscal year, deviations of actual expenditures from the original forecast. (i.e. weather events, contractor/labour and materials availability or quality issues, etc.) can take place.

Start Date

2014–2015

End Date

2023–2024

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2016–2017^{Footnote 16}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• New Building Canada Fund–National Infrastructure Component

Description

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.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2014-2015, a total of 9 projects with a federal contribution of over $1.6 billion and total value of over $4.4 billion have been approved.
The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of over $1.5 billion; and
• Marine infrastructure, with a total federal investment of over $111 million.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

This program is part of a combined Audit and Evaluation of the Impacts of INFC Programs in the Territories which was completed in August 2019. That engagement found there was an effective project submission and review process in place within INFC for the territories. There was also a good governance structure in place at INFC to make decisions on eligibility or other issues.  The engagement also noted that while recipient and project risks were assessed at the project approval phase, there was a lack of evidence to support the periodic review of those risks as projects are implemented.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year as an evaluation was completed in 2018-19.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Infrastructure Canada is no longer accepting additional applications under the 2014 NBCF–National Infrastructure Component (NIC).

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Program spending was lower than planned. This can be attributed to a number of factors, including inclement weather, technical and other construction-related complexities. These lead to construction delays, which in turn may cause claims to lag and/or be submitted for reduced amounts. It is also important to note that the disbursement of federal contributions follows the actual construction of projects as recipients are reimbursed for incurred expenditures only once they submit claims.

Start Date

2016–2017

End Date

2020–2021

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2017–2018

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Investing in Canada Phase 1–Funding Allocations for Provinces and Territories

Description

This program provides short-term funding of $3.4 billion to shorten commute times, cut air pollution, strengthen communities and grow Canada's economy. Infrastructure Canada entered into contribution agreements with all provinces and territories for the delivery of PTIF. In turn, provinces and territories entered into agreements with eligible recipients to manage projects. As this is a cost-share program, federal funding from all sources can be up to 50% in provinces and 75% in territories of total eligible costs per project. All eligible projects are approved for PTIF funding by Infrastructure Canada and provinces and territories are required to report on progress at least on a semi-annual basis. The PTIF is designed to leverage funding through project partners to accelerate investments in public transit, while ensuring federal accountability and oversight for the funding envelope.
In the fall of 2017, provinces and territories were informed that the program was to be extended. And as such, recipients may incur eligible costs up to and including March 31, 2020.

Results achieved

Since the program began, a total of -1158 projects with a federal contribution of over $3 billion and total value of over $6.2 billion have been approved. A total of 837 projects have already been completed which represents 72% of the approved projects. The entire program's investment are directed to improving public transit throughout Canada.

Investments made through the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund have translated into the acquisition of over 2121 new buses and the rehabilitation or enhancement to over 3607 existing buses.

In 2019-2020, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 43 projects with a federal contribution of over $72 million and total value of over $144 million began construction; and
• 255 projects with a federal contribution of over $975 million and total value of over $1.9 billion completed construction

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

This program is part of a combined Audit and Evaluation of the Impacts of INFC Programs in the Territories which was completed in August 2019. That engagement found there was an effective project submission and review process in place within INFC for the territories. There was also a good governance structure in place at INFC to make decisions on eligibility or other issues. The engagement also noted there was an opportunity to improve the guidance to INFC analysts related to the review of program reporting and claims.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

An evaluation is currently underway and is expected to be completed in January 2021.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces and territories to implement the program.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Like its partner program, CWWF, PTIF was originally designed as a two-year program but has been extended twice. The most recent extension allowed individual projects to incur eligible costs beyond March 31, 2020, if approved by the Minister. Early requests for extensions cited exceptional reasons for project delays such as limited availability of contractors due to high demand, capacity challenges, and inclement weather.  However, the emergence of COVID caused many projects being unable to complete by the March 31 2020 deadline and requiring an extension, and many final claims to be pushed into future fiscal years.

Start Date

2016–2017

End Date

2020–2021

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2017–2018

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Investing in Canada Phase 1–Funding Allocations for Provinces and Territories

Description

This program provides short–term funding of $2 billion to provide communities with more reliable water and wastewater systems so that both drinking water and effluent meet legislated standards. Infrastructure Canada has entered into contribution agreements with all provinces and territories for the delivery of CWWF. In turn, provinces and territories entered into agreements with eligible ultimate recipients to manage projects. Under this cost–share program, federal funding from all sources can be up to 50% in provinces and 75% in territories of total eligible costs per project. All eligible projects are approved for CWWF funding by Infrastructure Canada and provinces and territories are required to report on progress at least on a semi–annual basis. The CWWF is designed to leverage funding through project partners to accelerate investments in capital water, wastewater, and storm water system projects, while ensuring federal accountability and oversight for the funding envelope.

Results achieved

Since the program began, a total of 2367 projects with a federal contribution of over $1.8 billion and total value of over $3.8 billion have been approved. A total of 1761 projects have already been completed which represents 74% of the approved projects.
The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Drinking Water, with a total federal investment of over $1.0 billion, and
• Wastewater, with a total federal investment of over $821 million.

In 2019-2020, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 102 projects with a federal contribution of over $64 million and total value of over $130 million began construction; and
• 454 projects with a federal contribution of over $366 million and total value of over $728 million completed construction.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

This program is part of a combined Audit and Evaluation of the Impacts of INFC Programs in the Territories which was completed in August 2019. That engagement found there was an effective project submission and review process in place within INFC for the territories. There was also a good governance structure in place at INFC to make decisions on eligibility or other issues. The engagement also noted there was an opportunity to improve the guidance to INFC analysts related to the review of program reporting and claims.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

An evaluation is currently underway and is expected to be completed in January 2021.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces and territories to implement the program.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Like its partner program, PTIF, CWWF was originally designed as a two-year program but has been extended twice. The most recent extension allowed individual projects to incur eligible costs beyond March 31, 2020, if approved by the Minister. Early requests for extensions cited exceptional reasons for project delays such as limited availability of contractors due to high demand, capacity challenges, and inclement weather.
However, the emergence of COVID caused many projects being unable to complete by the March 31 2020 deadline and requiring an extension and many final claims for projects to be pushed into the future fiscal years. 

Start Date

2016–2017

End Date

2020–2021

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2016–2017

Link to Departmental Results Framework

Investing in Canada Phase 1–Funding for Federation of Canadian Municipalities

Description

The Asset Management Fund (AMF) is a five–year, $50 million program that supports Canadian municipalities and communities to make informed infrastructure investment decisions based on stronger asset management practices.
Infrastructure Canada entered into an agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which is responsible for delivering the program under the name of “Municipal Asset Management Program”. AMF will support an estimated 1,000 municipalities in all provinces and territories to manage their infrastructure more strategically, thereby contributing to the success of new federal investments in municipal infrastructure.

Results achieved

Since the program began, a total of 700 projects with a federal contribution of $39,868,726 and total value of $58,973,868 have been approved. A total of 526 projects have already been completed which represents 75% of the approved projects.
In 2019-20:

• 157 projects with a federal contribution of over $11,359,413 and total value of over $18,925,537 began; and,
• 272 projects with a federal contribution of over $14,564,264 and total value of over $20,957,394 completed.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

An evaluation was completed in June 2020.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with the FCM through agreement monitoring activities such as the Agreement Management Committee.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

AMF received a $60 million top up in 2019-2020. The additional commitment of $60 million to the AMF from Budget 2019 was made as a one-time payment to the FCM subject to the coming into force of Bill C-94 (the Budget Implementation Act, 2019, No. 1).
The variance between the actual spending and planned spending is attributed to the timing of grant disbursements to municipalities  partner grants.

Start Date

2016–2017

End Date

2020–2021

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2016–2017

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Investing in Canada Phase 1–Funding for Canadian Federation of Municipalities

Description

The CB3CF provides $75 million to increase municipal capacity to make low carbon and climate resilient infrastructure investments. Infrastructure Canada entered into an agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which is responsible for delivering the program under the name of “Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program.” The FCM reviews and approves projects, and transfers funding to recipient municipalities. The FCM shares program and project information with Infrastructure Canada so the department can report results under this program to Canadians.

Results achieved

Since the program began, 322 projects with a federal contribution of $57,333,126 and total value of $129,076,315 have been approved. A total of 160 projects have already been completed which represents 49% of the approved projects.

In 2019-20:

• 72 projects with a federal contribution of $11,181,064 and total value of $22,592,889 began;
• 95 projects with a federal contribution of $18,018,817 and total value of $50,020,164 completed.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

An evaluation was completed in June 2020.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Infrastructure Canada will continue collaborating with the FCM through agreement monitoring activities such as Oversight Committees.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

The variance between the actual spending and planned spending is attributed to the timing of grant disbursements to municipalities and lower personnel costs as a result of activities being rescheduled in to 2020-2021.

Start Date

2017–2018

End Date

2023–2024

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2017–2018^{Footnote 17}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

Description

The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (TWRI) will provide a federal contribution of $384.2 million to Waterfront Toronto to implement the Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project (the Project). The Project is designed to flood protect southeastern portions of downtown Toronto.  The Project will result in two additional outlets for the Don River, in addition to other flood protection measures, providing critical flood protection that will lay the groundwork for future economic growth and development.

Results achieved

Not applicable – No results are available as reporting occurs at the end of each distinct project component. No components were completed in 2019-20.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

An evaluation is planned for 2020-21, with expected completion in September 2021.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

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

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

The funding profile for TWRI was established through a Tri-partite Contribution Agreement and fund the Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project in May of 2018. During subsequent refinement of the project plan by the proponent, it was necessary to re-sequence work to shorten the overall schedule and ensure the project can be completed on time. Re-sequencing has been necessary due to delays in securing access to property, late municipal approvals for road closures, and productivity challenges on a major excavation contract. In addition, the original plan allocated project contingency equally across the schedule and actual contingency utilization has been minimal to date. These challenges are typical on large, complex projects and not indicators of underlying risks to successful completion.

Start Date

2017–2018

End Date

2026–2027

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2017–2018^{Footnote 18}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Smart Cities Challenge

Description

The Smart Cities Challenge was launched in 2017-18 with a budget of $300 million over 10 years. It encourages communities of all sizes from across the country to take bold action to improve outcomes for their residents by applying a smart cities approach that leverages connected technologies and data. The Challenge model provides incentive to communities to adopt a multi–sectoral approach to problem solving. Communities are encouraged to engage their residents and submit proposals that include the private, public and research sectors as well as demonstrate real and measurable outcomes for residents. The process requires the full engagement of residents while requiring that communities mobilize themselves to overcome historic institutional barriers to innovation. In conjunction with the Challenge, the Smart Cities Community Support Program (SCCSP) funds Evergreen, which delivers the Community Solutions Network (CSN) with its partners – an initiative that provides smart city advisory and capacity-building services to communities of all sizes across the country.

Results achieved

• Results achieved included the announcement of the winners of the first round of the Smart Cities Challenge (SCC), continuing experimental and innovative efforts in the implementation of the SCC and winning proposals, contributing to the dissemination of information about lessons learned and smart cities issues in part through the Smart Cities Community Support Program, and promoting inclusivity and accessibility in communities.
• Four (4) winners of the first round of the Smart Cities Challenge were announced in May 2019 and approved in principle. The winners were selected for the following amounts :
• $5 million: The Town of Bridgewater (Nova Scotia)
• $10 million: The City of Guelph and Wellington County (Ontario)
• $10 million: Nunavut Communities (Nunavut)
• $50 million: The City of Montreal (Quebec)
• By March 2020, two winners' contribution agreements were approved and signed while two others were in negotiation.
• As of March 2020, winning communities had collectively secured 3 multisector partnerships and leveraged $270,272 in external funding to further develop and support their projects; while significant additional partnerships remained in negotiations.

2019-20 was a baseline setting year for the Smart Cities Challenge. Data was collected to support a year over year increase in the number of communities of all sizes across all Canadian regions taking part in Smart Cities Challenge activities, with 225 communities applying to the Challenge. In addition, at least 143 Canadian communities were directly involved in services and events offered by the Community Solutions Network, made possible through funding provided by the Smart Cities Community Support Program.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Officials of the SCC Program consulted with applicants and recipients in multiple ways in this period:

• Finalists workshop prior to the winners announcement, to collect and share experiences
• Finalist Showcase and Winners announcement event
• Site visits of the winning communities by ADM and SCC staff
• A follow up survey with applicant communities
• Follow-up phone calls with non-winning communities
• Follow-up phone calls with jury members from Round 1
• Ongoing communication with winning communities throughout CA negotiations and progress reports
• Collaboration with the winning communities for joint promotional events nationally and internationally, including the Barcelona Smart Cities Expo and World Congress and Future Cities Summit in Fall 2019

Total grants

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

0

Total program

Explanation of variances

The funding profile for SCC was based on planned budgets from four winning Finalist Proposals that were announced in May 2019.  Actual spending was lower than planned spending because contribution agreements with two of the four SCC winners were not finalized in 2019-20 as planned. SCC contributions were re-profiled to reflect the delayed start to payments to these two winners.

Start Date

2017–2018

End Date

2027–2028

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2017–2018^{Footnote 19}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

• Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

Description

The $33.1 billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), to be delivered over 10 years, will be instrumental in meeting Infrastructure Canada'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 that are best positioned to prioritize investments in infrastructure. To this end, the ICIP is delivered through Integrated Bilateral Agreements (IBAs) between Infrastructure Canada and provinces/territories that rely on a strong collaborative approach to successfully implement infrastructure projects.
Federal funding under the ICIP will be disbursed under four funding streams: public transit; green infrastructure; community, culture and recreation infrastructure, as well as rural and northern communities infrastructure.

Results achieved

In 2019-2020*, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 65 projects with a federal contribution of $450,075,189 and total value of $997,856,921 began construction; and
• 15 projects with a federal contribution of $29,225,748 and total value of $52,208,112 completed construction.

*The caveats below have been considered:

• Approved (includes approved and non-announced projects)
• "started project" including completed projects.

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.

Findings of audits completed in
2019–20

A Just-In-Time ICIP Audit titled Project Review And Approval Phase was completed in 2019-20.  The audit established that elements related to the project review and approval process and governance were in place and working as expected.  It also iterated that the risk based approach was working well and was proactively modified over time as the program matured.  While the overall approach works well, some efficiencies and clarifications were recommended, which included a revision to the role of the Other Government Departments Steering Committee, improved evidence and decision tracking, increased clarity around certain requirements (e.g. climate lens and project risk) and updating the Performance Information Profile (PIP).

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces and territories to implement the program.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

The 2019-20 Planned Spending level for this program was set in the fall of 2018, in anticipation of provincial and territorial roll out of the program over the course of fiscal year 2019-20.  Record numbers of project were approved in 2019-20 – 65 projects with a federal contribution of $450,075,189 and total value of $997,856,921 began construction and 15 projects with a federal contribution of $29,225,748 and total value of $52,208,112 completed construction.  However, provincial and federal elections caused delays in approval processes, and many projects were unable to begin.  Construction and payments requests from the provinces and territories have not advanced to INFC at the rate that was anticipated.

Start Date

2018–2019

End Date

2027–2028

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2018–2019^{Footnote 20}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund

Description

The Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund is a $2 billion merit based program with the objective of increasing communities resilience by mitigating potential economic, environmental and social impacts of climate change, disasters triggered by natural hazards, and extreme weather events

Results achieved

A total of 59 projects, representing a federal contribution of over $1.7 billion, were approved and announced in 2019-20 under the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund.

Findings of audits completed in 2019–20

An audit of part of the Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund was underway during 2019-20, and is anticipated to be completed in July 2020.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces, municipalities, indigenous groups and other stakeholders for a successful implementation of this program.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

The variance between the actual spending and planned spending is attributed to the timing of the intake as well as the additional time required to successfully negotiate and finalize contribution agreements with project recipients for a new merit-based program. INFC continues to build on its internal contribution agreement processes to enhance program delivery.

Start Date

2018-2019

End Date

2023-2024

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2018-2019^{Footnote 21}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

Research and Knowledge Initiative

Description

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

Results achieved

The Research and Knowledge Initiative was not yet launched in 2019-20.

Findings of audits completed in 2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

An advisory engagement related to the Research and Knowledge Initiative is scheduled from January to June 2021.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

The Research and Knowledge Initiative was not yet launched 2019-20.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

Start Date

2009

End Date

2022-2023

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions

2017-2018^{Footnote 22}

Link to Departmental Results Framework

Historical programs

Description

The P3 Canada Fund was created at PPP Canada, a Crown corporation, to advance the public-private partnership procurement (P3) model by provinces, territories, municipalities and First Nations in Canada.
In 2017-18, PPP Canada was dissolved and the P3 Canada Fund became a special purpose allotment in Infrastructure Canada's Vote 10. Twenty-four legacy projects were transferred to Infrastructure Canada, which has the mandate to manage the agreements created under the P3 Canada Fund.

Results achieved

From 2019-2020, three P3 Canada Fund projects reached substantial completion, with all completed on time and under budget.

Findings of audits completed in 2019–20

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019–20

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2019–20

In 2019-20 Infrastructure Canada conducted regular Management Committee meetings and site visits in accordance to the Financial Agreement of the P3 Canada Fund projects

Total grants

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Total program

Explanation of variances

From 2019 to 2020, Infrastructure Canada made payments to four P3 Canada Fund projects that reached substantial completion. The amounts are outlined in the table below. The difference between the planned spending and the actual spending can be attributed to two key reasons: 1) through Value for Money or savings achieved through the outcomes of the P3 model resulting in a project coming in under-budget; or 2) delayed claims where recipients may submit additional claims within one year from the substantial completion date.