Start date

2002-03

End date

2025-26^{Footnote 2}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2011-12

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program supports projects that sustain economic growth and enhance the quality of life of Canadians. Investments are made in cooperation with the provinces, territories, municipalities, and the private sector, and contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure. The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund leverages additional contributions from other partners by providing up to 50 percent funding for eligible projects, except for advanced telecommunications and high-speed broadband and northern infrastructure projects, where the total contribution cannot exceed 75 percent.^{Footnote 3}

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2002-03, a total of 91 projects with a federal contribution of over $4.6 billion and total value of $12.4 billion has been approved. A total of 88 projects have already been completed which represents 97% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with over 37% of the total federal investment,
• Public Transit, with nearly 33% of the total federal investment, and
• Wastewater, with nearly 8% of the total federal investment.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

Eligible projects have been approved and no additional project proposals are being accepted under this program. The department continues to work with recipients to distribute funding, including final payments.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

189,163

5,657,410

4,200,000

20,192,035

20,192,035

15,992,035

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

189,163

5,657,410

4,200,000

20,192,035

20,192,035

15,992,035

Start date

2003-04

End date

2023-24

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2011-12

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program provides funding for investments in physical infrastructure, intelligent transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity at the largest surface border crossings between Canada and the United States, as well as several other crossing points in Canada. Announced in Budget 2001, the fund provides up to 50 percent federal funding to support eligible projects at Canada's border crossings. Transport Canada is the federal delivery partner for this program.^{Footnote 4}

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2003-04, a total of 12 projects with a federal contribution of over $588 million and total value of over $1.3 billion has been approved. A total of 11 projects have already been completed which represents 92% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Border Infrastructure, with over 87% of the total federal investment, and
• Highways and Roads, with nearly 13% of the total federal investment.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

-

-

5,593,403

-

-

(5,593,403)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

-

-

5,593,403

-

-

(5,593,403)

Start date

2005-06

End date

Ongoing^{Footnote 5}

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

2021-22

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program provides municipalities with predictable, long–term funding, enabling construction and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. The Government of Canada has agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the City of Toronto. Those agreements remain in effect until March 2024. The program supports increased productivity and economic growth as well as strong cities and communities. Municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this funding, providing significant additional financial flexibility. Eligible recipients are required to report annually on their use of funds and their compliance to the terms and conditions of the agreements.

Results achieved

The Canadian Community-Building Fund (CCBF) provides $2.3 billion in predictable and permanent funding each year for local governments to invest in community infrastructure.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

In 2022-23, the evaluation report was posted on INFC’s website with the following findings:

• Collaborative efforts on performance measurement and reporting have been helpful.
• The predictable funding and flexibility of CCBF allows signatories and ultimate recipients to direct funds towards their highest priorities as needed, while supporting long term national objectives of productivity and economic growth, clean environment, and strong cities and communities
• CCBF is an important source of capacity building and asset management support.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

INFC continues to collaborate with provinces, territories, the City of Toronto and municipal associations through agreement monitoring activities such as oversight committees and program workshops. Discussions regarding outcome reporting, existing data, and agreement amendments are ongoing.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

2,170,315,887

4,490,082,497

2,268,966,610

2,268,966,610

2,268,966,610

-

Total program

2,170,315,887

4,490,082,497

2,268,966,610

2,268,966,610

2,268,966,610

-

Start date

2007-08

End date

2027-28^{Footnote 6}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-19

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program supports the infrastructure needs of smaller communities with populations of less than 100,000. Project costs are shared with provincial, territorial and municipal governments, with each order of government generally contributing one–third of the eligible costs. The fund supports the construction, renewal, and enhancement of basic infrastructure such as potable water, wastewater treatment, local roads, and other infrastructure needs of small communities.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2007-08, a total of 950 projects with a federal contribution of over $994 million and total value of over $3 billion has been approved. A total of 948 projects have already been completed which represents over 99% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Wastewater, with nearly 34% of the total federal investment.
• Drinking Water, with over 25% of the total federal investment, and
• Highways and Roads, with over 17% of the total federal investment.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was conducted on this program in 2022-23.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

5,390,959

1,161,072

22,398,186

12,693,128

12,693,128

(9,705,058)

Total program

5,390,959

1,161,072

22,398,186

12,693,128

12,693,128

(9,705,058)

Start date

2007-08

End date

2027-28

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-19

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program targets larger infrastructure projects of national or regional significance. It increases overall investment in public infrastructure and contributes to broad federal objectives: economic growth, a cleaner environment and strong and prosperous communities. At least two–thirds of the funding is targeted to national priorities: drinking water, wastewater, public transit, the core national highway system and green energy. By providing federal funding on a cost–shared basis, it leverages additional contributions from other partners to increase overall investment in infrastructure.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2007-08, a total of 201 projects with a federal contribution of over $6.5 billion and total value of over $19.5 billion has been approved. A total of 178 projects have already been completed which represents 89% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Public Transit, with nearly 45% of the total federal investment.
• Highways and Roads, with nearly 30% of the total federal investment, and;
• Culture, with over 7% of the total federal investment.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

In 2022-23, the evaluation report was posted on INFC’s website with the following findings:

• BCF-MIC has addressed infrastructure needs through funding for larger projects.
• BCF-MIC has leveraged funding from partners.
• BCF- MIC has funded infrastructure projects that promote economic growth.
• BCF-MIC has funded infrastructure projects that promote a cleaner environment.
• BCF-MIC has funded infrastructure projects that promote strong and prosperous communities
• BCF-MIC benefitted communities of diverse sizes.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

205,715,266

151,774,468

154,059,658

224,351,592

224,351,592

70,291,934

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

205,715,266

151,774,468

154,059,658

224,351,592

224,351,592

70,291,934

Start date

2009-10

End date

2029-30^{Footnote 7}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually trough Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2013-14

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program supports environmental infrastructure projects that promote cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner land and water. Targeted investments in green infrastructure can contribute to improving the quality of the environment and a more sustainable economy over the longer term. There are five eligible categories of investment: wastewater infrastructure, green energy generation infrastructure, green energy transmission infrastructure, solid waste infrastructure, and carbon transmission and storage infrastructure. By providing up to 50 percent federal funding on a cost–shared basis, the fund leverages additional investments from other partners.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2009-10, a total of 19 projects with a federal contribution of over $713 million and total value of over $2.3 billion has been approved. A total of 13 projects have already been completed which represents 68% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Wastewater, with over 40% of the total federal investment.
• Green Energy, with over 37% of the total federal investment, and
• Solid Waste Management, with 22% of the total federal investment.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

In 2022-23, the evaluation report was posted on INFC’s website with the following findings:

• GIF addressed needs for green infrastructure.
• It is not possible to fully assess the extent of the progress made with available performance data and in the absence of established targets. However, progress has been made towards GIF’s outcomes:

• GIF has leveraged more funding from partners than other INFC green programs, particularly for projects in the green energy and solid waste asset categories.
• GIF has made progress in helping to improve environmental quality. From April 2009 to March 2019, INFC spent over $441 million on 21 green energy, solid waste and wastewater projects in five provinces and one territory, of which 12 were completed as of March 31, 2019.
• GIF met the government’s gender-based analysis requirements in its development and implementation.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

33,465,254

24,334,000

60,585,149

21,271,252

21,271,252

(39,313,897)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

33,465,254

24,334,000

60,585,149

21,271,252

21,271,252

(39,313,897)

Start date

2013-14

End date

2032-33^{Footnote 8}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2020-21

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program provides funding to support infrastructure projects of national and regional significance that contribute to economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. The PTIC–NRP is an allocation–based program that recognizes and supports the important role that provinces, territories, and municipalities play in helping to build Canada's public infrastructure.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2013-14, a total of 291 projects with a federal contribution of over $9.4 billion and total value of over $25 billion has been approved. A total of 167 projects have already been completed which represents 57% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with nearly 49% of the total federal investment,
• Public Transit, with 33% of the total federal investment, and
• Wastewater, with over 6% of the total federal investment.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

954,155,887

1,192,693,013

1,497,444,332

1,177,525,110

701,132,142

(796,312,190)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

954,155,887

1,192,693,013

1,497,444,332

1,177,525,110

701,132,142

(796,312,190)

Start date

2013-14

End date

2029-30

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2020-21

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The PTIC-SCF provides contribution funding for infrastructure projects in small communities with populations of 100,000 or less. 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 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 2013-14, a total of 964 projects with a federal contribution of over $1.4 billion and total value of over $3.6 billion has been approved. A total of 801 projects have already been completed which represents 83% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with over 22% of the total federal investment,
• Wastewater, with nearly 17% of the total federal investment, and
• Drinking Water, with nearly 14% of the total federal investment.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

173,864,736

161,828,287

150,239,018

155,222,473

155,222,473

4,983,455

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

173,864,736

161,828,287

150,239,018

155,222,473

155,222,473

4,983,455

Start date

2013-14

End date

2030-31

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016-17

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program supports projects of national significance, that have broad public benefits, and that contribute to Canada's long–term economic growth and prosperity. The NIC is a merit–based application–driven program, and as such, there are no pre–determined provincial or territorial allocations.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2013-14, a total of 9 projects with a federal contribution of over $1.6 billion and total value of over $4.5 billion has been approved. 1 project has been completed which represents 11% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Highways and Roads, with nearly 92% of the total federal investment, and
• Marine, with nearly 7% of the total federal investment

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

217,994,628

228,924,894

224,622,460

225,404,565

225,404,565

782,105

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

217,994,628

228,924,894

224,622,460

225,404,565

225,404,565

782,105

Start date

2016-17

End date

2025-26^{Footnote 9}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2016-17, a total of 1,148 projects with a federal contribution of over $2.9 billion and total value of over $6 billion has been approved. A total of 1,124 projects have already been completed which represents 98% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Public Transport, with nearly 98% of the total federal investment, and
• Active Transportation, with over 2% of the total federal investment

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

In 2022-23, the evaluation report was posted on INFC’s website with the following findings:

• PTIF has addressed public transit needs
• Communities benefited from incremental PTIF funding
• PTIF led to progress towards the planning and implementation of transit system improvements and expansions
• PTIF led to progress towards the rehabilitation, optimization, modernization, efficiency, accessibility and safety of public transit systems
• Public transit ridership increased by the end of 2018
• For future programming, proximity of social housing and public transit stops and stations could be considered.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

400,772,299

303,994,202

468,815,032

211,404,292

76,832,595

(391,982,437)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

400,772,299

303,994,202

468,815,032

211,404,292

76,832,595

(391,982,437)

Start date

2016-17

End date

2024-25^{Footnote 10}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This program provides short–term funding of $2 billion to provide communities with more reliable water and wastewater systems so that both drinking water and effluent meet legislated standards. 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.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2016-17, a total of 2,348 projects with a federal contribution of over $1.8 billion and total value of over $3.8 billion has been approved. A total of 2,269 projects have already been completed which represents 97% of the approved projects.

The largest categories of investment are the following:

• Drinking Water, with nearly 56% of the total federal investment, and
• Waste Water, with over 44% of the total federal investment

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

In 2022-23, the evaluation report was posted on INFC’s website with the following findings:

• CWWF has addressed needs for drinking water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure.
• Communities benefitted from incremental funding
• CWWF has made progress towards wastewater treatment infrastructure meeting federal regulatory requirements.
• CWWF made progress towards system optimization and improved asset management.
• CWWF made progress towards the rehabilitation of water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure.
• CWWF made progress towards sewer separation and sewer overflow control.
• When looking at drinking water advisories and Indigenous populations off-reserve, the need for water infrastructure was not always targeted through provincial distribution of CWWF funding
  

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

242,862,744

69,865,354

159,459,744

82,493,311

18,778,624

(140,681,120)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

242,862,744

69,865,354

159,459,744

82,493,311

18,778,624

(140,681,120)

Start date

2016-17

End date

2024-25^{Footnote 11}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20^{Footnote 12}

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The purpose of the program is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian municipalities to make informed infrastructure investment decisions based on sound asset management practices.

The program provides:

• Funding for municipalities and the municipal sector to improve asset management practices.
• Funding for partners (e.g. not-for profits, professional and/or municipal associations) to provide direct technical assistance for municipalities.

The program is delivered by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities through a contribution agreement with Infrastructure Canada.

Results achieved

Since the program began, a total of 1,676 projects with a federal contribution of nearly $89 million, and total value of $122 million have been approved. A total of 1,090 projects have been completed, which represents 65% of the approved projects.

In 2022-23:

• 238 projects with a federal contribution of over $10,618,931 and total value of $13,919,662 were initiated; and,
• 326 projects with a federal contribution of $13,563,979 and total value of $22,934,627 were completed.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

-

-

-

-

-

-

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

-

-

-

-

-

-

Start date

2017-18

End date

2024-25^{Footnote 13}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2017-18

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Alternative Financing Oversight

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project (the Project) is a comprehensive project for flood protecting southeastern portions of downtown Toronto – including parts of the Port Lands, South Riverdale, Leslieville, south of Eastern Avenue and the First Gulf/Unilever development site that are at risk of flooding under a provincially-defined Regulatory Storm event. The Project scope includes earthworks, roads, services and utilities, bridges and dock wall structures, and parks, public realm, and natural habitat works.

The Project will remove approximately 240 hectares of land from flooding, and approximately 32 hectares of brownfields will be redeveloped. Additionally, over 36 hectares of green space will be available for public use. The Project will also effectively upgrade municipal infrastructure in the area making improvements to roads, bridges, and water and wastewater systems. In the long-term, the Project will provide opportunities for residential and commercial development, access to affordable housing, and public transit.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2017-18, a total of $384 million in federal contributions have been allocated, representing 32% of the total eligible project costs (approximately $1.27 billion).

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

In 2022-23, the evaluation report was posted on INFC’s website with the following findings:

• The project is well positioned under the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative and supports the Government of Canada's continued environmental priorities, with a focus on resilience.
• The PLFP project is making progress toward its expected outcomes.
• The four-party project delivery mechanism is an efficient and effective model given the PLFP project’s type, scale and complexity.
• The PLFP project is leveraging extensive engagement and best practices in order to create inclusive public spaces.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

60,000,000

50,439,840

115,148,216

167,896,185

115,147,969

(247)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

60,000,000

50,439,840

115,148,216

167,896,185

115,147,969

(247)

Start date

2017-18

End date

2026-27

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2017-18^{Footnote 14}

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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

Results achieved

In 2022-23, the four winners continued to implement their projects and achieve milestones The Department monitored Contribution agreements through regular Agreement Management Committee meetings and progress reports.

Budget 2023 committed to launch a second round of the Smart Cities Challenge on climate resilience.

The Smart Cities Community Support Program – through Evergreen, a not-for-profit organization selected through an open and transparent request for proposals – continues to provide capacity building, training and support to communities across Canada. Key highlights include:

• 470 community engagements through one-to-one advisory support;
• New Community Solutions online portal launched, with an increase in the number of registered users to over 1,000 and over 2,000 resources downloaded (cumulative) and 810 during reporting period; and
• 8 virtual events completed during reporting period, with the participation of approximately 147 communities and additional varied government bodies, academic institutions, organizations, and authorities across Canada.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

An evaluation is underway with expected completion in 2023-24.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

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

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

-

-

6,250,000

6,250,000

-

(6,250,000)

Total contributions

10,872,619

18,829,143

54,544,472

27,528,844

25,028,844

(29,515,628)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

10,872,619

18,829,143

60,794,472

33,778,844

25,028,844

(35,765,628)

Start date

2017-18

End date

2033-34

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2021-22

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The $33 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; and rural and northern communities infrastructure. In addition, ICIP offers a time-limited, COVID-19 Resilience stream, which includes additional ventilation funding.

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2017-18, 5,456 projects with a federal contribution of nearly $25 billion and total value of nearly $60 billion have been approved. A total of 1,625 projects have already been completed which represents 30% of the approved projects.

Of the projects funded under the program, the breakdown by project type is as follows:

• 426 projects to improve public transit, representing $13.1 billion in federal investments
• 1,406 green infrastructure projects, representing $6.6 billion in federal investments
• 796 projects to improve community, culture and recreational spaces, representing $1.2 billion in federal investments
• 672 projects such as roads, broadband, food security, and Indigenous health and education projects in rural and northern communities, representing $1.7 billion in federal investments
• 15 projects in the territories to reduce reliance on fossil fuels for energy generation, representing $260 million in federal investments
• 2,162 projects that contributed to COVID-19 pandemic response or economic recovery, representing $1.9 billion in federal investments

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

An internal audit of the COVID-19 Resilience Stream was completed in 2022-23.

The audit found that the governance and internal control processes established under the CVRIS to assess and recommend project submissions for funding approval were generally efficient and effective.

INFC has designed adequate monitoring controls for managing the CVRIS and project-level risks in accordance with the Policy on Transfer Payments, and to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions under IBAs and the ICIP.

Opportunities for improvement that were identified related to:

• Transitioning program delivery, including clarity on roles and responsibilities, updated processes and tools;
• Reassessing program risks, including effective ongoing monitoring controls and quality assurance processes (as required).

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

A joint audit and evaluation of the program is underway with expected completion in 2023-24.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with provinces and territories to implement the program. All ICIP funding has been fully committed as of March 2023.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

650,830,302

1,543,486,307

2,453,518,523

3,511,661,598

1,894,973,848

(558,544,675)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

650,830,302

1,543,486,307

2,453,518,523

3,511,661,598

1,894,973,848

(558,544,675)

Start date

2018-19

End date

2032-33

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2022-23

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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

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

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

Results achieved

Since the program began in 2018-19, a total of 115 projects with a federal contribution of nearly $2.7 billion and total value of over $5.8 billion have been approved.

Once completed, 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.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

DMAF will continue to engage with project proponents and potential applicants through correspondence and proactive engagement and program and application support, including through the use of a DMAF program inbox that allows applicants to contact Infrastructure Canada program staff with their questions, one-on-one meetings with potential applicants, bilateral discussions with PTs, webinars and presentations.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

52,373,303

43,340,988

336,430,545

254,301,201

227,796,552

(108,633,993)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

52,373,303

43,340,988

336,430,545

254,301,201

227,796,552

(108,633,993)

Start date

2018-19

End date

2024-25

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2022-23

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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

Following the Research and Knowledge Initiative's (RKI) 2021 open, competitive call for proposals, 12 projects were selected for funding and 11 of these projects got underway with signed contribution agreements in 2022-23 (the remaining project was signed in early 2023-24).

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

The launch of the RKI’s open call was announced publicly in Summer 2021, including information on INFC's website such as the Applicant Guide and FAQs. In June 2022, Approval-in-principle letters were sent to 12 recipients selected for RKI funding and letters were sent to all applicants notifying them that a funding decision was made. Meetings with recipients were held during the year for the purpose of completing contribution agreements with the recipients. Following signing of the contribution agreements, recipients have been sent program updates via email and have participated in agreement management committee meetings.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

1,299,989

718,997

2,800,000

2,800,000

1,427,766

(1,372,234)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

1,299,989

718,997

2,800,000

2,800,000

1,427,766

(1,372,234)

Start date

2022-23

End date

2023-24^{Footnote 15}

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2022-23

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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

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

Results achieved

Since announced in June 2021, the NIF has approved a total of 5 projects submitted in the Large Projects Stream with a federal contribution of $65 million and total value of over $95 million. Project assessments are underway and decisions will be taken in the coming months.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

The NIF engages with project proponents and potential applicants through engagement, and through program and application support. NIF uses both a program inbox and individual calls that allows applicants to contact Infrastructure Canada program staff with questions, and will offer bilateral discussions and presentations.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

-

-

15,000,000

Total contributions

10,000,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

25,000,000

Start date

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

End date

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

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2021-22

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The PPTP is a national program providing near-term support through three direct application funds (Phase 1): the Zero-Emission Transit Fund, the Active Transportation Fund, and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund. Funding is also being made available to accelerate future major projects and support the expansion of large urban transit systems. Additionally, starting in 2026-27, an average of $3 billion a year will be delivered through the permanent programming (Phase 2).

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

The program will:

• Help Canadians move around easier and create new jobs by building major public transit projects, providing dedicated planning funding to accelerate future major projects, and supporting the expansion of large urban transit systems that many Canadians depend on every day.
• Reduce pollution by enhancing public transit systems and switching them to cleaner electrical power, including supporting the use of zero-emission vehicles and related infrastructure. Part of the funding would be closely coordinated with the Canada Infrastructure Bank's $1.5 billion commitment to invest in zero emission buses as part of its three-year Growth Plan.
• Fill existing gaps in the federal suite of transit programming and lay the foundation for future programs to support improved public transportation for all Canadians.

Results achieved

Projects funded since the program was announced in 2022-23, are as follows:

• Active Transportation Fund (ATF)
• a total of 497 projects with a federal contribution of $367 million and total value of under $602 million has been approved. 8 projects have been completed.   
• Rural Transit Solution Fund (RTSF)
• a total of 136 projects with a federal contribution of over $74 million and total value of $91 million has been approved. No projects have been completed within the reporting period.
• Zero Emissions Transit Fund (ZETF)
• a total of 32 projects with a federal contribution of over $1.1 billion and total value of over $2.7 billion has been approved. 1 project has been completed.  

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

Infrastructure Canada is working collaboratively with eligible project proponents and approved project proponents to ensure that impactful projects are approved and funded under this program.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

-

-

9,132,870

Total contributions

10,191,999

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

19,324,869

Start date

2021-22

End date

2025-26

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2021-22

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program aims to build more community buildings and improve existing ones by making buildings more energy efficient, more climate resilient, and higher performing. This five-year $1.5 billion program supports green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and the construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings that serve high-needs, underserved communities across Canada.

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

Results achieved

A total of 192 projects with a federal contribution of $909 million and total value of over $1.7 billion has been approved. A total of 4 projects have already been completed.

Infrastructure Canada launched a second competitive intake in December 2022 for large retrofit and new build projects and received a strong response from communities across Canada. Decisions are expected later in 2023.

Findings of audits completed in

2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

Infrastructure Canada has offered a total of 12 public information webinars (in both official languages) to potential GICB applicants. The program continues to work collaboratively with recipients to ensure that contribution agreements are negotiated and signed for approved and funded projects under this program.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

-

-

50,905,762

Total contributions

83,659,002

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

134,564,764

Start date

2019-20

End date

2027-28

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Homelessness Funding Oversight

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Reaching Home: Canada’s Homelessness Strategy supports community-based responses to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. Communities and service providers receive grants and contributions funding to support services targeted to individuals and families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness in urban centres, rural and remote communities and the territories. This includes targeted supports to address homelessness among Indigenous peoples.

Reaching Home helps communities address local homelessness priorities using a more systems-based and data-driven approach. Communities must report publicly on community-wide outcomes. The program also collects and analyzes national homelessness data, and shares knowledge with communities, partners and stakeholders. Federally-funded projects, and federal leadership that fosters transformation of the sector, together promote the prevention and reduction of homelessness in Canada.

Results achieved

The COVID-19 pandemic and ongoing economic pressures have exacerbated homelessness, including chronic homelessness, in Canada. For example, between 2016 and 2021, the estimated number of shelter users experiencing chronic homelessness has increased by 6.6%.

Reaching Home provides funding and support to help address and prevent homelessness. In 2022-23, The program funded projects that helped place 12,483 people in more stable housing. Of those placed in more stable housing, 12 months later, 79% of people contacted remained housed or successfully exited the program.

As homelessness is a shared responsibility, the Government of Canada does not have sole jurisdiction and attribution is distributed across a range of stakeholders, community service providers, and other orders of government. The Government continues to expand its collaboration with provincial and territorial counterparts through bilateral and multilateral fora to advance better coordination and alignment on homelessness.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

An evaluation is underway with expected publication in 2023-24.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

The program continued to work closely with stakeholders and community partners, provinces and territories, Indigenous governments and organizations, the not-for-profit sector and the private sector.

Overall, engagement focused on the following in 2022-23:

• The evolving needs of the homeless-serving sector as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and inflationary pressures;
• Additional investments in Reaching Home provided through Budget 2021;
• Research about further measures that could contribute to achieving the Government of Canada’s commitment to end chronic homelessness by 2030;
• Developing and delivering training and support on program requirements, including implementation of Coordinated Access, a Homelessness Management Information System and an outcomes-based approach, as well as submission by recipients of annual reports reflecting on Coordinated Access and outcomes-based approach implementation progress (e.g., Community Homelessness Reports);
• Grant agreements for projects and activities to address homelessness in place with 17 Self-Governing First Nations and four Inuit regions; and,
• Strengthening and deepening relationships with Indigenous partners in support of program implementation.
  

Over the course of 2022-23, additional guidance was provided related to Reaching Home implementation, to clarify the program requirements and help communities to self-assess their progress. This included new guidance and training provided through the 2021-22 and 2022-23 Community Homelessness Report cycles, for relevant communities.

Additionally, to support each community with their implementation of Coordinated Access, the department:

• Met with each community in fall 2022;
• Ensured each community had an action plan in place by December 31, 2022;
• Hosted subsequent meetings with communities to provide support and technical assistance for Coordinated Access implementation; and,
• Encouraged communities to work with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness to help them move forward with their plan to meet the minimum requirements.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

3,092,335

12,436,763

11,189,357

10,274,748

(2,162,015)

Total contributions

206,024,649

486,475,236

487,796,706

472,455,466

(14,019,770)

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

209,116,984

498,911,999

498,986,063

482,730,214

(16,181,785)

Start date

2009-10

End date

2022-23^{Footnote 16}

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Special Purpose Allotment

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2017-18

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Alternative Financing Oversight

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

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.

Results achieved

The P3 Canada Fund projects continue to provide benefits to Canadians through the delivery of safe drinking water, clean waste water, maintained roads and bridges and reliable public transit. The Department continues to work with provinces and territories, for example, the Department worked with a fund recipient that experienced delays on its LRT project. The Department visited the project team to better understand the issues facing the project and lessons learned for future projects. The insights have been shared with colleagues in the Department engaged on the development of next generation transit funding.

Findings of audits completed in 2022-23

In 2022-23 the Department undertook a combined internal audit and evaluation of the P3 Canada Fund (P3CF). It was found that:

• P3CF has elements of an effective long-term project management framework in place to support the successful delivery of the 24 legacy projects inherited by INFC following the dissolution of PPP Canada Inc. 
• P3CF is aligned with the Government of Canada's priorities, supported municipalities, provinces and territories in meeting their needs, and has made progress towards achieving its objectives.

In support of the audit results, the Department will continue to work on the following recommendations in 2023-24:

• document a complete risk-based forward-looking management control framework, incorporating existing documented processes (e.g., Program Overview and Standard Operating Procedures), and in collaboration with the Grants & Contributions Centre of Expertise, Corporate Services Branch, re-evaluate the program risks and include the following key elements
• document and implement a performance measurement strategy that aligns to the existing program structure and available financial and performance information, given the requirements of the FA. This will enable effective long-term results tracking and reporting on P3CF 's projects over the full monitoring period.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

A joint Audit and Evaluation was completed in 2022-23. The engagement found that:

The P3CF is aligned with the Government of Canada's priorities, supported municipalities, provinces and territories in meeting their needs, and has made progress towards achieving its objectives

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

As mentioned previously, the Department worked with a fund recipient that experienced delays on its LRT project. INFC officials directly engaged the project team to better understand the issues facing the project and lessons learned for future projects. The insights have been shared broadly and will be used to inform the development of next generation transit funding.

The Department will continue to work with provinces and territories to support P3 Canada Fund applicants and recipients by continuing to collect annual reports and monitor projects under construction. The Department will continue to support the
2022-23 audit recommendations as noted above and report on its results in the 2023-24 fiscal year.

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

56,757,280

89,548,188

-

7,279,352

7,279,352

7,279,352

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

56,757,280

89,548,188

-

7,279,352

7,279,352

7,279,352

Start date

2020-21

End date

2024-25

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Voted annually through Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2021-22

Link to departmental result(s)

3.1: Investments are delivered with appropriate stewardship

Link to the department's Program Inventory

Allocation-Based and Direct Funding Stewardship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) is a COVID-19 response initiative that will provide up to $61.28 million in contribution funding over five years to Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), a not-for-profit organization selected through an open and transparent call for applications. CFC is working directly with communities to identify and fund local projects that can be put into place quickly to improve the lives of Canadians.

Results achieved

In 2022-23, the CHCI provided up to $30 million in federal funding to support and additional 401 projects, which brings the total number of projects to 1,060 across Canada.

Of the three funding streams, Creating Safe and Vibrant Public Spaces received the highest number of applications and largest amount of funded projects (64.9%), followed by Digital Solutions (27.6%) and Improving Mobility Options (7.4%).

Findings of audits completed in

2022-23

No audit was completed during the reporting year.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2022-23

No evaluation was completed during the reporting year.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2022-23

CFC engaged with applicants and recipients through online awareness raising events, one-on-one applicant support, selection of recipients, funding agreements, and ultimate recipient reporting

Type of transfer payment

2020–21 Actual
spending

2021–22 Actual
spending

2022–23 Planned
spending

2022–23 Total
authorities available for use

2022–23 Actual
spending (authorities used)

Variance (2022–23 actual minus 2022–23 planned)

Total grants

Total contributions

19,193,000

11,555,750

-

27,115,250

27,115,250

27,115,250

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

19,193,000

11,555,750

-

27,115,250

27,115,250

27,115,250