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 2020-2021, 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.

Since the programs began, a total of 979 projects with a federal contribution of ($1,187,397,223) and total value of ($3,693,402,228) have been approved. A total of 957 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 ($387,460,983), and
• Drinking Water, with a total federal investment of over ($340,288,113.80).

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.

• Public Transit, with a total federal investment of $2,951,422,365
• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of $1,960,056,046.

In 2020-2021, Infrastructure Canada made progressin the implementation of the program:

• 5 projects with a federal contribution of $155,656,677 and total value of $397,177,618 completed construction

Since  the program began in 2003-04, a total of 91 projects with a federal contribution of $4,616,816,274 and total value of $12,428,281,129 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 then following:

• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of $1,724,380,498, and
• Public Transit, with a total federal investment of $1,514,372,653.

In 2020-2021, 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.

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.

In the fall of 2017, provinces and territories were informed that the program was to be extended. And as such, recipients could incur eligible costs up to and including March 31, 2020. Further to this extension, in the summer of 2019, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities was granted the authority to extend projects beyond the March 31, 2020 deadline for eligible costs for projects where a demonstrated need exists. A demonstrated need would involve the inability to advance a project for reasons beyond a recipient’s control.

Since the program began, a total of 2347 projects with a federal contribution of $1,826,559,162 and total value of $3,836,429,286 have been approved. A total of 2125 projects have already been completed which represents 91% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Drinking Water, with a total federal investment of $1,022,819,020, and
• Wastewater, with a total federal investment of $803,273,376.

In 2020-2021, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 5 projects with a federal contribution of $1,195,968 and total value of $2,489,748 began construction; and
• 145 projects with a federal contribution of $194,361,349 and total value of $399,501,222 completed construction

This program is part of the Review of the Territories, Management Action Plan follow-up of the 2018-19 Combined Audit and Evaluation which was completed in March 2021. The engagement focused on management actions taken in response to recommendations made in the previous engagement. Significant improvements were noted. There remains opportunities to further strengthen governance and controls specifically, in the completion of formal risk assessments during project implementation and management signoffs on key controls following monitoring processes for strategic projects under NBCF-NIC/NRP funding streams. More details are provided under these programs.

DMAF is a national, competitive merit-based program designed to support investments that will mitigate current and future climate-related risks and disasters triggered by natural hazards, such as floods, wildfires, droughts, and seismic events.

Ultimately, the DMAF aims to reduce the socio-economic impacts of disasters triggered by natural hazards on Canadians by focusing investments on vulnerable communities at high risk of infrastructure failure that result in threats to: health and safety; interruptions in essential services; significant disruptions in economic activity; and the increasingly high cost for recovery and replacement to frequent and intense climate events and disasters triggered by natural hazards.

• Under the DMAF, a total of 69 infrastructure projects from communities of all sizes across Canada have been approved since 2019. In 2020-21alone, ten (10) projects, representing a total federal contribution of $205,813,517 were approved. This includes projects that protect communities against flood, storm, erosion, and extreme temperatures.
• 100% of the DMAF approved projects are expected to increase the capacity of structural and/or natural infrastructure to strengthen community resilience by mitigating against climate-related risks of extreme weather events.

An audit of the DMAF program was completed in June, 2020. The audit covered the period between May 1, 2018 and September 30, 2019, which captured the first competitive intake of the DMAF program, as well 21 projects assessed outside of the competitive process.

The Audit concluded that the DMAF program has put in place processes, controls and a governance structure that ensured projects were assessed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the program and aligned with the expected results. The audit found project assessments were conducted in a fair and consistent manner, and projects submitted to the Minister for consideration were in accordance with the program’s terms and conditions.

The two (2) audit recommendations were as follows:

• The application of additional filter(s) should be included in the program application documentation to ensure potential applicants are aware.

Finalize the update to the DMAF Management Control Framework (MCF) as well as related material, prior to the next DMAF intake to ensure practices and controls are in place to meet program objectives.

Further audit and evaluation of the DMAF is scheduled for 2021-22 through 2025-26.

• INFC continues to work collaboratively with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders for the successful implementation of this program.
• Several initiatives have been undertaken in 2020-21, including consultations with community stakeholders and other government departments to ensure that shared priorities are met and that the administration of the DMAF benefits from the lessons learned since its inception.

• Infrastructure Canada continues to work collaboratively with provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous groups and other stakeholders for the successful implementation of this program.
• Several initiatives have been undertaken in 2020-21, including consultations with community stakeholders and other government departments to ensure that shared priorities are met and that the administration of the DMAF benefits from the lessons learned since its inception.

The Canada Community-Building Fund provides over $2.2 billion in predictable and permanent funding each year for local governments to invest in community infrastructure.

In 2020-2021, the Canada Community-Building Fund is estimated to have delivered funding to 3759 communities across the country and the funding has supported approximately 4,000 projects.

Since the program began, a total of 19 projects with a federal contribution of $713,308,803 and total value of $2,362,146,436 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 $290,693,980; and
• Green Energy, with a total federal investment of $265,652,567.

The variance related to recipient's increased funding requirements during 2020-21.

The results achieved from the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway include the following:

• Approximately 120 people have benefited from training opportunities, which include the operation of heavy equipment.
• Residents of Tuktoyaktuk are benefiting from reduced living costs as goods can now be delivered by road year-round.
• A round trip from Tuktoyaktuk to Inuvik has decreased by approximately 70% since the highway opened in 2017.The price of a return flight between the communities is approximately $420 compared to $124 if driving.
• A positive reduction of the carbon footprint has been achieved by using road rather than air travel.
• Tourism has increased in both Tuktoyaktuk and Inuvik. 
• Completion of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway provides year-round road access to the Beaufort Sea, providing an opportunity for a strengthened military presence in the region.

The $33.1 billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), to be delivered over 10 years, will be instrumental in meeting INFC’s overarching objectives to rebuild Canada’s infrastructure for the 21st century. The program acknowledges that provinces, territories, municipalities and Indigenous communities are key partners that are best positioned to prioritize investments in infrastructure. To this end, the ICIP is delivered through Integrated Bilateral Agreements (IBAs) between INFC and provinces/territories that rely on a strong collaborative approach to successfully implement infrastructure projects.

Federal funding under the ICIP will be disbursed under four funding streams: public transit; green infrastructure; community, culture and recreation infrastructure, as well as rural and northern communities infrastructure.

• 440 projects with a federal contribution of $3,266,982,471 and total value of $8,036,325,099 began construction; and
• 121 projects with a federal contribution of $69,603,256 and total value of $135,958,554 completed construction.

*The caveats below have been considered:

• Public projects only
• "started projects " include completed projects

Under the Investing in Canada Infrastructure program, the planned spending is based  on the forecasts provided by recipients, which includes both approved projects, as well as projects that recipients anticipate will be approved during the year.  The forecasts that informed the planned spending during 2020-21 were received prior to the pandemic.  The variance was largely the result of direct and indirect COVID related delays.

The Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is an eight–year, $1,150 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”. MAMP will support an estimated 2,8501,000 municipalities in all provinces and territories to manage their infrastructure more strategically, thereby contributing to the success of new federal investments in municipal infrastructure.

Since the program began, a total of 1020 projects with a federal contribution of $54,269,855 and total value of $79,007,113 have been approved. A total of 663 projects have already been completed which represents 65% of the approved projects.
In 2020-21:

• 287 projects with a federal contribution of over $14,025,629 and total value of over $20,815,909 began; and,
• 139 projects with a federal contribution of over $6,283,101 and total value of over $8,769,483 completed.

An evaluation was completed in 2020-21.The evaluation found that MAMP aligned with INFC's priority for public infrastructure to be managed in a more sustainable way and with the Government of Canada's priorities related to a clean environment and stronger municipalities.

MAMP hasmade progress towards its outcomesand is contributing to INFC's expected results of strengthened municipal asset management practices.

MAMP aligned with internationally recognized best practices related to asset management.The third-party design and delivery approach of MAMP has been effectiveas the Federation of Canadian Municipalitieswas able to deliver the program at favorable operating costs.

Since the program began, 322 projects with a federal contribution of $57,373,006 and total value of $129,086,882 have been approved. A total of 208 projects have already been completed which represents 49% of the approved projects.

In 2020-21:

• 3 projects with a federal contribution of $347,600 and total value of $434,500 began;
• 60 projects with a federal contribution of $13,095,362 and total value of $38,994,793 completed.

An evaluation was completed in 2020-21.The evaluation found that MCIP aligned with INFC's priority for public infrastructure to be managed in a more sustainable way and with the Government of Canada's priorities related to a clean environment and stronger municipalities.

MCIP has made progress towards itsoutcomes and is contributing to INFC's expected results of enhanced municipal capacity to reduce GHG emissions and adapt to climate change.

MCIP aligned with internationally recognized best practices related to asset management and capacity building to prepare for climate resiliency.The third-party design and delivery approach of MCIP has been effectiveas the Federation of Canadian Municipalitieswas able to deliver the programs at favorable operating costs.

Since the program began in 2014-2015, a total of 9 projects with a federal contribution of $1,646,078,924 and total value of $4,437,413,788 have been approved.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of $1,509,112,257; and
• Marine infrastructure, with a total federal investment of $1,646,078,924.

A follow-up Review of the 2018-19 Combined Audit andEvaluation on the Impacts of INFC’s Programs in the Territories was completed. Being a follow-up engagement, the focus was on the management actions taken in response to recommendations made in the previous engagement. Significant improvements were made as the result of management action plan (MAP) items generated from the 2018-19 Combined Audit and Evaluation of the Territories. However, given one of the MAC items was not fullyeffective inaddressing all issues, there remains opportunities to further strengthen governance and controls over INFC Programs delivered in the Territories.

The main areas of concern continue to be the completion of formal risk assessments during project implementation, management signoffs on key controls and following monitoring processes for strategicprojects under NBCF–NIC/NRP funding streams. Of note, the risks associated with program oversight have decreased due to the implementation of informal compensating controls specially in the North region. To reflect current practices, these should be formerly documented in existing program guidance and/or the Management Control Framework for strategic legacy programs.

Since the program began, a total of 292 projects with a federal contribution of $9,234,990,281 and total value of $23,943,786,784 have been approved. A total of 116 projects have already been completed which represents 40% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of $4,637,461,590, and
• Public Transit, with a total federal investment of $3,156,507,100.

In 2020-2021, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 25 projects with a federal contribution of over $523,772,416 and total value of $1,258,464,361 began construction; and
• 34 projects with a federal contribution of $412,240,659 and total value of $907,522,139 completed construction.

A follow-up Review of the 2018-19 Combined Audit andEvaluation on the Impacts of INFC’sPrograms in the Territories wascompleted. Being a follow-up engagement, the focus was on the management actions taken in response to recommendations made in the previous engagement. Significant improvements were made as the result of management action plan (MAP) items generated from the 2018-19 Combined Audit and Evaluation of the Territories. However, given one of the MAP items was not fullyeffective inaddressing all issues, there remains opportunities to further strengthen governance and controls over INFC Programs delivered in the Territories.

The main areas of concern continue to be the completion of formal risk assessments during project implementation, management signoffs on key controls and following monitoring processes for strategicprojects under NBCF-NIC/NRP funding streams. Of note, the risks associated with program oversight have decreased due to the implementation of informal compensating controls specially in the North region. To reflect current practices, these should be formerly documented in existing program guidance and/or the Management Control Framework for strategic legacy programs.

Since the program began in 2014-2015, a total of 970 projects with a federal contribution of $1,484,766,197 and total value of $3,629,120,049 have been approved. A total of 645 projects have already been completed which represents 66% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with a total federal investment of $331,295,355; and
• Wastewater, with a total federal investment of over $251,756,350.

 
In 2020-2021, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 62 projects with a federal contribution of $43,327,664 and total value of $115,256,878 began construction; and
• 112 projects with a federal contribution of $125,070,930 and total value of $406,055,261 completed construction.

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

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

The variance is primarily due to postponed substantial completion date for Edmonton LRT, unresolved eligibility cost issue for PSC, and projects (Hamilton Biosolids and Winnipeg Transit) being completed under budget.

This program provides short–term funding of $3.4 billion to shorten commute times, cut air pollution, strengthen communities and grow Canada's economy. Infrastructure Canada entered into contribution agreements with all provinces and territories for the delivery of PTIF. In turn, provinces and territories entered into agreements with eligible ultimate recipients to manage projects.

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 could incur eligible costs up to and including March 31, 2020. Further to this extension, in the summer of 2019, the Minister of Infrastructure and Communities was granted the authority to extend projects beyond the March 31, 2020 deadline for eligible costs for projects where a demonstrated need exists. A demonstrated need would involve the inability to advance a project for reasons beyond a recipient’s control.

Since the program began, a total of 1151 projects with a federal contribution of $3,006,170,822 and total value of $6,182,883,517 have been approved. A total of 941 projects have already been completed which represents 82% 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 3235 new buses and the rehabilitation or enhancement to over 3674 existing buses.

In 2020-2021, Infrastructure Canada made progress in the implementation of the program:

• 3 projects with a federal contribution of $1,403,852 and total value of $3,165,704 began construction; and
• 59 projects with a federal contribution of $453,170,466 and total value of $914,660,478 completed construction

The Data for Canadian Cities Pilot Project is a three-year project funded under the Research and Knowledge Initiative (RKI), launched in 2019, which aims to improve data capacity across 15 Canadian cities through the development and use of standardized data on municipal services delivery and quality of life. In 2020-21, the second year of the pilot, participating cities made progress in the area of standardized city-level data collection, and participated in data workshops and other capacity-building activities.

An open, competitive call for proposals for the Research and Knowledge Initiative that was initially planned for 2020-21 was postponed due to COVID-19. An open, competitive call for proposals was launched on August 12, 2021.

• Seven (7) milestone payments were issued to four winners of the Smart Cities Challenge representing a total of $8,572,619 in contribution funding
• Winners participated in a panel at Unexpected Solutions:  Catching up with the Winners, one of many capacity-building events delivered by Evergreen, the funding recipient of the Smart Cities Community Support Program (SCCSP).
• Two (2) milestone payments totalling $2,300,00 were issued to Evergreen’s Open Smart Cities project which shifted as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and experienced increased engagements via its virtual resources.  Since 2019, over 310 municipalities and Indigenous communities were directly involved in services and events offered by the project.
• Unspent funds from the Smart Cities Challenge in2020-21 were repurposed toward the Canada Health Communities Initiative (CHCI) which was launched to respond to the impacts of COVID-19. 

• 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

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

Following completion of the evaluation, an update may be done of the results.