Report on Plans and Priorities
2013-14
Section 2
Section II: Analysis of Programs by Strategic Outcomes
2.1 Programs and Strategic Outcomes
Infrastructure Canada's Program Alignment Architecture has two Strategic Outcomes and eight active Programs, as well as Internal Services in support of its mandate. The information presented in this section is organized according to Infrastructure Canada's Program Alignment Architecture structure:
1) Provinces, territories and municipalities have federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities.
Programs:
- Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund
- Gas Tax Fund
2) Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment and liveable communities is provided.
Programs:
- Building Canada Fund-Communities Component
- Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component
- Green Infrastructure Fund
- Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
- Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
- Border Infrastructure Fund
Project Spotlight: Investing in Public Transit
Project location: York Region, Ontario
Encompassing more than nine towns and cities, the Regional Municipality of York in the Greater Toronto Area now has more than a million residents.
To support ongoing growth and prosperity in the area, York Region has been working steadily to expand and enhance its public transit services. It launched a large-scale transit expansion initiative in 2005 called VIVA, which introduced Bus Rapid Transit services to help reduce traffic congestion and improve transit efficiency for users.
The second phase of transit expansion in the area—VivaNext—includes extending two subway lines, building two light rail transit lines, and expanding the Bus Rapid Transit network using dedicated bus lanes.
The second phase is being supported by an $85-million federal funding contribution from the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund. The funding will go towards the purchase of 6 articulated Bus Rapid Transit vehicles and the construction of a new 32,200-square-metre operations control, maintenance and storage facility with sufficient room for 180 vehicles. It will also support the building of a new terminal in Cornell that will provide connections to local transit, Durham Transit and GO bus services.
This "smart growth" initiative reflects the Region's commitment to the principles of new urbanism, which seeks to reduce urban sprawl by integrating active transportation and public transit into planning decisions and better integrating residential and commercial zones.
2.2 Strategic Outcome 1
Provinces, territories and municipalities have federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities.
Under Strategic Outcome 1, the Gas Tax Fund and the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund continue to provide stable, predictable funding for jurisdictions and offers them significant flexibility in funding their core infrastructure priorities.
Project Spotlight: Expo Line Upgrade
Project location: Metro Vancouver, British Columbia
SkyTrain is an electrically powered system that produces no greenhouse gases or other emissions. Operational since 1986, it has grown from a single, 15-station line to an interconnected transit network serving a metropolitan population of more than two million.
In the years since it was first built, two new lines have been added and a fourth is under construction, making it one of the longest, fully automated rapid transit systems in the world.
Traffic gridlock, environmental concerns and the rising costs of operating private vehicles are contributing to an ever-growing demand for public transit services. To accommodate the growing demands, TransLink steadily increased the number of vehicles in the SkyTrain fleet and introduced larger, heavier vehicles, increasing the demand for power on its more than 25-year-old power supply system. Extensive electrical upgrades along the Expo Line were required.
Thanks to funding from the province's annual share of the federal Gas Tax Fund, TransLink is now moving forward with the much-needed power upgrades along the backbone of Metro Vancouver's transit network. These improvements will help ensure the system can meet rising demand for years to come.
2.2.1 Program: Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund
2013-14 Main Estimates - $265,490,056
Predictable funding for Provinces and Territories
Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund Program Description:
This program provides base funding to each province and territory for core infrastructure priorities. In addition, funding under the Building Canada Fund for the three territories is managed under this fund. The Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund was designed to help restore fiscal balance while enhancing Canada's public infrastructure system. It also supports economic growth and productivity, and promotes a cleaner environment and prosperous communities. While payments are made to provinces and territories, ultimate recipients can also include local and regional governments or private sector bodies. In order for federal funding to flow, provinces and territories submit a list of infrastructure initiatives through a capital plan which must be accepted by the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. Payments are made in advance and cost-sharing provisions apply to a capital plan as a whole, and not individual initiatives. Provinces and territories may pool, bank, or cash-manage these funds to give them flexibility in implementation.
Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund Financial Resources (in $ thousands)
| Total Budgetary Expenditures (Main Estimates) 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
Planned Spending 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,924,706 | 265,490 | 0 | 0 |
Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents–FTE)
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Program Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Canada funding through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners | Funding leveraged from the Provinces, and other partners, as a percentage of federal funding | ≥ 100% |
| Funding leveraged from the Territories, and other partners, as a percentage of federal funding | ≥ 33% | |
| Recipient organizations are accountable for funding provided through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund | Number of jurisdictions in compliance with annual expenditure reporting requirements in accordance with signed Funding Agreements | 13 |
Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund Planning Highlights
In order to provide provinces and territories with federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities, key planning highlights under this program include:
- Work with provinces and territories to commit all remaining funding by the end of fiscal year 2013-14. In advance of the planning period, at least 11 jurisdictions will have fully committed the balance of their Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base funding. By the end of fiscal year 2013-14, all program funding ($2.3 billion) is expected to be committed;
- Review and, when ready, approve provincial/territorial Expenditure Reports, including any planned final Expenditure Reports required in order to release final federal payments to jurisdictions under the program;
- Prepare for program close-out in provinces and territories that meet all applicable program end requirements; and
- Ensure the sound administration of the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund by maintaining ongoing focus on program stewardship and prudent management.
The Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund will continue to provide predictable funding to provinces and territories to help them address their core infrastructure priorities.
2.2.2 Program: Gas Tax Fund
2013-14 Main Estimates - $1,976,235,536
Stable, Predictable and Long-Term Funding for Municipalities
Gas Tax Fund Program Description:
This program provides municipalities with predictable long-term funding, enabling local decision-making in the building and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. The federal government entered into Gas Tax Fund Agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the City of Toronto, which are in effect from 2005-06 to 2014-15. These agreements establish an accountability framework allowing the Government of Canada to flow Gas Tax Fund money twice a year to signatories which, in turn, flow funds to municipalities based on an agreed-upon allocation formula. For their part, municipalities decide which projects to prioritize within established investment categories. Projects focus on environmental objectives, including cleaner air, cleaner water and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and increasing communities' long-term planning capacities. 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 terms and conditions of the Gas Tax Fund Agreements.11
Gas Tax Fund Financial Resources (in $ thousands)
| Total Budgetary Expenditures (Main Estimates) 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
Planned Spending 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,924,706 | 1,976,236 | 2,000,070 | 2,000,071 |
Gas Tax Fund Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents–FTE)
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | TBD | TBD |
| Program Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets |
|---|---|---|
| Provinces, Territories and Municipal Associations are accountable for funding provided to local governments through the Gas Tax Fund | Percentage of jurisdictions in compliance with annual expenditure reporting and periodic outcomes reporting requirements | 100% |
| Municipalities have access to stable and predictable funding to build and improve infrastructure | Amount of provincial/territorial allocation flowed to municipalities for spending on municipal infrastructure priorities (as a % of annual allocation) | 95%* |
| Gas Tax Fund promotes investments in environmentally sustainable municipal infrastructures | Value of spending on projects that promote a cleaner and sustainable environment and makes communities more liveable | $1.98 billion** |
* Calculation based on previous year amounts flowed to municipalities.
** Calculation is based on spending reported by municipalities in most recent reporting period.
Gas Tax Fund Planning Highlights
In order to provide municipalities with federal financial support for their infrastructure priorities, key planning highlights under this program include:
- Collaborate with provincial, territorial and municipal partners to ensure that municipal governments have ongoing access to funds for infrastructure and that recipient organizations have access to funding to build and improve municipal infrastructure; and
- Obtain Treasury Board approval for the terms and conditions of the permanent Gas Tax Fund allocation, as set out in Bill C-13, and work with partners to renew agreements allowing municipalities across the country to continue receiving stable, annual funding for Infrastructure.
In 2013-14, projects funded under the Gas Tax Fund will continue to contribute to cleaner water and air as well as reduced greenhouse gas emissions in Canada's cities and communities and, in doing so, address municipal infrastructure priorities.
2.3 Strategic Outcome 2
Funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians in a competitive economy, a cleaner environment and liveable communities is provided.
This Strategic Outcome reflects the Department's longer term infrastructure programs, comprising targeted programs like the Green Infrastructure Fund and the Building Canada Fund. The Department provides funding to partners for large- and small scale projects as well as those with national and regional benefits, and funding is leveraged from partners and invested in the construction, renewal and enhancement of infrastructure in communities across the nation.
Project Spotlight: Twinning the Trans-Canada Highway
Project location: Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador
In Newfoundland and Labrador, the federal government is providing over $5.4 million from the Major Infrastructure Component of the Building Canada Fund to support the expansion of the Trans-Canada Highway to four lanes between the Massey Drive Interchange and the Corner Brook Industrial Access Road.
Work also includes reconfiguring on- and off-ramps to accommodate the twinning, building an underpass for all-terrain vehicles and snowmobile traffic, and creating an access road to the site of the future Corner Brook water treatment plant.
This is a busy section of highway in a growing area of the province. Corner Brook is the largest population center outside the Avalon Peninsula and functions as a service hub for western and northern Newfoundland. It is home to extensive retail outlets, government offices, a Memorial University campus, and the region's largest hospital.
This project will greatly enhance the flow of people and goods in the area, further contributing to its growth and prosperity.
2.3.1 Program: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component
2013-14 Main Estimates - $188,733,842
Supporting the Infrastructure Needs of Smaller Communities
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Program Description:
This program supports 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.12
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Financial Resources (in $ thousands)
| Total Budgetary Expenditures (Main Estimates) 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
Planned Spending 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,924,706 | 188,734 | 115,418 | 213,005 |
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents–FTE)
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | TBD | TBD |
| Program Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets* |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Canada funding through the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners | Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding (committed) | ≥ 200% |
| Infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment for smaller communities | Number of projects completed that promote cleaner air, water and land and contribute to green energy | 206 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote cleaner air, water and land and contribute to green energy | $737.6 million | |
| Infrastructure is implemented that promotes a competitive economy for smaller communities | Number of projects completed that promote a stronger, competitive and a sustainable economy | 7 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote a stronger, competitive and a sustainable economy | $14 million | |
| Infrastructure is implemented that promotes liveable small communities | Number of projects completed that promote safety in communities and makes communities more liveable | 485 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote safety in communities and makes communities more liveable | $1.4 billion |
* Cumulative number/value of projects to be completed under the program, up to and including March 31, 2014.
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component Planning Highlights
In order to provide funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians, key planning highlights under this program include:
- Oversee program implementation, in collaboration with our Federal Delivery Partners through the Service Level Agreement (signed August 2010), to ensure that proponents are supported and that projects begin, work continues, and projects complete as planned; and
- Develop and implement nationally consistent tools and best practices to improve program monitoring and ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the program.
Projects funded under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component will help smaller communities invest in projects that support the national priorities of a competitive economy, cleaner environment and prosperity in small communities.
2.3.2 Program: Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component
2013-14 Main Estimates - $942,955,457
Supporting Nationally and Regionally Significant Projects
Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component Program Description:
This program targets larger infrastructure projects of national or regional significance. It increases overall investment in public infrastructure and contributes to broad federal objectives: economic growth, a cleaner environment and strong and prosperous communities. At least two-thirds of the funding is targeted to national priorities: water, wastewater, public transit, the core national highway system, and green energy. The Major Infrastructure Component has 12 additional eligible categories of investment, and priority projects are identified through discussions with provinces. By providing federal funding on a cost-shared basis (typically up to one-half of eligible costs for provincial projects and up to one-third of eligible costs for municipal projects), it leverages additional contributions from other partners to increase overall investment in infrastructure. Eligible recipients include provinces, local or regional governments and private sector bodies, including non-profit organizations. Projects must be supported by a business case and undergo a federal review against key program criteria.13
Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component Financial Resources (in $ thousands)
| Total Budgetary Expenditures (Main Estimates) 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
Planned Spending 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,924,706 | 942,955 | 612,324 | 547,498 |
Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents–FTE)
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | TBD | TBD |
| Program Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets* |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Canada funding through the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners | Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding (committed) | ≥ 100% |
| Large infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment | Number of projects completed that promote cleaner air, water and land and contribute to green energy | 6 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote cleaner air, water and land and contribute to green energy | $310 million | |
| Large infrastructure is implemented that promotes a competitive economy | Number of projects completed that promote efficiency and integration of Canada's transportation networks, expand broadband networks and economic development | 47 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote efficiency and integration of Canada's transportation networks, expand broadband networks, and economic development | $4.5 billion | |
| Large infrastructure is implemented that promotes liveable communities | Number of projects completed that promote safety in communities and makes communities more liveable | 37 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote safety in communities and makes communities more liveable | $1.5 billion |
* Cumulative number/value of projects to be completed under the program, up to and including March 31, 2014.
Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component Planning Highlights
In order to provide funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians, key planning highlights under this program include:
- Continue to work with provincial governments to identify major infrastructure projects for funding in order to commit the remaining provincial allocations. By the end of fiscal period 2013-14, over 97 percent (or approximately $6 billion) of program funding is expected to be committed;
- Continue to expedite approved major infrastructure projects through streamlined federal evaluations;
- Continue to sign project-specific contribution agreements for major infrastructure projects announced as funding priorities under the Building Canada Fund; and
- Continue to oversee the implementation of project-specific agreements, ensuring that the terms of agreements are respected, that claims for payment are processed efficiently and that close-out of projects is completed.
Projects funded under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component will contribute to a competitive economy, cleaner environment and liveable communities by targeting larger infrastructure projects of national or regional significance.
2.3.3 Program: Green Infrastructure Fund
2013-14 Main Estimates - $125,029,718
Investing in Environmental Infrastructure
Green Infrastructure Fund Program Description:
This program supports environmental infrastructure projects that promote cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner water. Targeted investments in green infrastructure can contribute to improving the quality of the environment and a more sustainable economy over the longer term. There are five eligible categories of investment: wastewater infrastructure, green energy generation infrastructure, green energy transmission infrastructure, solid waste infrastructure, and carbon transmission and storage infrastructure. By providing up to 50 percent federal funding on a cost-shared basis, the fund leverages additional investments from other partners. Eligible recipients include provinces, territories, local or regional governments, public sector bodies, non-profit organizations and private sector companies, either alone or in partnership with a province, territory or a government body.
In keeping with the Government of Canada's commitment to address priority initiatives within existing funding envelopes, the Government of Canada made a policy decision to transfer $169.98 million14 from the Green Infrastructure Fund to other federal departments to support high-priority initiatives.
As part of the 2010 Strategic Review process, $45 million in unallocated funds from the Green Infrastructure Fund was removed from departmental reference levels, and made available for other Government of Canada priorities. This was approved in Budget 2011. As well, in the 2012-13 Main Estimates, $58.7 million was reallocated from the Green Infrastructure Fund as a source of funds for the operating requirements of the Department. No announced infrastructure projects have been cancelled or otherwise affected as a result of these reallocations.
While some project announcements are still to follow, all remaining project funding under the Green Infrastructure Fund has now been allocated.15
Green Infrastructure Fund Financial Resources (in $ thousands) for Section 2.2.1
| Total Budgetary Expenditures (Main Estimates) 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
Planned Spending 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,924,706 | 125,030 | 89,646 | 81,249 |
Green Infrastructure Fund Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents–FTE)
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | TBD | TBD |
| Program Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets* |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Canada funding through the Green Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners | Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding (committed) | ≥ 100% |
| Infrastructure is implemented that promotes cleaner air, cleaner water and cleaner land | Number of projects completed that reduce environmental impacts to air, water and land | 1 project |
| Value of projects completed that reduce environmental impacts to air, water and land | $142 million |
* Cumulative number/value of projects to be completed under the program, up to and including March 31, 2014.
Green Infrastructure Fund Planning Highlights
In order to provide funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians, key planning highlights under this program include:
- Continue to sign project-specific agreements for green infrastructure projects announced as funding priorities under the Green Infrastructure Fund; and
- Continue to oversee the implementation of project-specific agreements, ensuring that the terms of agreements are respected and that claims for payment are processed efficiently.
Projects funded under the Green Infrastructure Fund will contribute to cleaner air, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and cleaner water, and will support a more sustainable economy over the long term.
2.3.4 Program: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
2013-14 Main Estimates - $289,102,148
Enhancing Quality of Life and Economic Prosperity
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Program Description:
This program supports projects that sustain economic growth and enhance the quality of life of Canadians. Investments are made in cooperation with the provinces, territories, municipalities, and the private sector, and contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure. The Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund leverages additional contributions from other partners by providing up to 50 percent funding for eligible projects.16
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Financial Resources (in $ thousands)
| Total Budgetary Expenditures (Main Estimates) 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
Planned Spending 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,924,706 | 289,102 | 266,089 | 170,408 |
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents–FTE)
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | TBD | TBD |
| Program Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets* |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Canada funding through the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners | Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding (committed) | ≥ 100% |
| Large-scale infrastructure is implemented that promotes a competitive economy | Number of projects completed that promote a stronger, competitive and a sustainable economy | 10 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote a stronger, competitive and a sustainable economy | $859.3 million | |
| Large-scale infrastructure is implemented that promotes liveable communities | Number of projects completed that promote liveable communities | 36 projects |
| Value of projects completed that contributes to liveable communities | $4.5 billion | |
| Large-scale infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment | Number of projects completed that promote environmentally sustainable treatment of wastewater | 13 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote environmentally sustainable treatment of wastewater | $2.8 billion |
* Cumulative number/value of projects to be completed under the program, up to and including March 31, 2014.
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund Planning Highlights
In order to provide funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians, key planning highlights under this program include:
- Oversee the implementation of project-specific agreements, in collaboration with partners as appropriate, ensuring that the terms of the agreements are respected and that claims are processed efficiently;
- Collaborate with partners to complete amendments to individual project funding agreements, to allow sufficient time for recipients to complete all projects;
- Oversee project completion and close-out adhering to consistent monitoring and review procedures; and
- Assemble and analyze project information for reporting purposes.
Projects funded under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund will improve the quality of life of Canadians while contributing to economic prosperity, thus contributing to a competitive economy, cleaner environment and liveable communities.
2.3.5 Program: Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund
2013-14 Main Estimates - $78,763,106
Investing in Communities
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Program Description:
This sunsetting program supports small-scale municipal infrastructure projects designed to promote and improve quality of life in both urban and rural communities. At least 80 percent of funding has been dedicated to municipalities with a population of less than 250,000. For most projects, the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund provides up to one-third federal funding for eligible projects. Its long-term commitment (since 2003) to public infrastructure helps to promote sustainable economic growth, innovation and healthy communities. Projects contribute to the construction, renewal and/or enhancement of public infrastructure to build capacity in partnership with recipients. It is delivered through a partnership with federal regional development agencies.17
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Financial Resources (in $ thousands)
| Total Budgetary Expenditures (Main Estimates) 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
Planned Spending 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,924,706 | 78,763 | 0 | 0 |
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents–FTE)
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Program Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets* |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Canada funding through the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure | Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding (committed) | ≥ 200% |
| Small-scale infrastructure is implemented that promotes a competitive economy for rural and urban communities | Number of projects completed that promote a stronger, competitive and a sustainable economy | 21 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote a stronger, competitive and a sustainable economy | $70 million | |
| Small-scale infrastructure is implemented that promotes liveable rural and urban communities | Number of projects completed that promote liveable communities | 1,417 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote liveable communities | $2.2 billion | |
| Small-scale infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment for rural and urban communities | Number of projects completed that promote a cleaner environment | 403 projects |
| Value of projects completed that promote a cleaner environment | $1.1 billion |
* Cumulative number/value of projects to be completed under the program, up to and including March 31, 2014.
Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund Planning Highlights
In order to provide funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians, key planning highlights under this program include:
- Continue to work with Federal Delivery Partners on project and program close-out; and
- Assemble and analyze project information for reporting purposes.
Projects funded under the Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund will contribute to improved drinking water, solid waste management, public transit, local roads, culture, tourism and green energy, in order to contribute to a competitive economy, cleaner environment and liveable communities.
2.3.6 Program: Border Infrastructure Fund
2013-14 Main Estimates - $22,965,393
Improving Canada's Border Crossings
Border Infrastructure Fund Program Description:
This program provides funding for investments in physical infrastructure, transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity at the largest surface border crossings between Canada and the United States, as well as several other crossing points in Canada. Announced in Budget 2001, the fund provides up to 50 percent federal funding to support eligible projects at Canada's border crossings. Transport Canada is the federal delivery partner for this program.18
Border Infrastructure Fund Financial Resources (in $ thousands)
| Total Budgetary Expenditures (Main Estimates) 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2014-15 |
Planned Spending 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,924,706 | 22,965 | 51,032 | 0 |
Border Infrastructure Fund Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents–FTE)
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBD | 0 |
| Program Expected Results | Performance Indicators | Targets* |
|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure Canada funding through the Border Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners | Funding leveraged from partners as a percentage of federal funding (committed) | ≥ 100% |
| Transportation system infrastructure is implemented that improves the flow of people and goods at the border crossings | Number of transportation systems projects completed that promote improvements in the efficiency and capacity at border crossings | 10 projects |
| Value of transportation infrastructure systems projects completed that promote improvements in the efficiency and capacity of border crossings | $301 million |
* Cumulative number/value of projects to be completed under the program, up to and including March 31, 2014.
Border Infrastructure Fund Planning Highlights
In order to provide funding for quality, cost-effective public infrastructure that meets the needs of Canadians, key planning highlights under this program include:
- Monitor the implementation of project-specific agreements in partnership with Transport Canada;
- Oversee project completion and close-out adhering to consistent monitoring and review procedures; and
- Assemble and analyze project information for reporting purposes.
Projects funded under the Border Infrastructure Fund will enhance border infrastructure and improve the efficiency of the flow of trade between Canada and the United States, contributing to a competitive economy while improving federal security and increased safety for Canadians.
2.4 Program: Internal Services
2013-14 Main Estimates - $35,430,532
Internal Services Program Description:
Internal Services are groups of related activities and resources that are administered to support the needs of programs and other corporate obligations of an organization. These groups are: Management and Oversight Services, Communications Services and Legal Services, Human Resources Management Services, Financial Management Services, Information Management Services, Information Technology Services, Real Property Services, Material Services, Acquisition Services, and Travel and Other Administrative Services. Internal Services include only those activities and resources that apply across an organization and not to those provided specifically to a program.
Internal Services Financial Resources (in $ thousands)19
| Total Budgetary Expenditures (Main Estimates) 2013-14 |
Planned Spending 2013-1420 |
Planned Spending 2014-1520 |
Planned Spending 2015-1620 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,924,706 | 35,43121 | 1,861 | 1,981 |
Internal Services Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents–FTE)
| 2013-14 | 2014-15 | 2015-16 |
|---|---|---|
| 231 | TBD | TBD |
Internal Services Planning Highlights
The planning highlights for Internal Services focus on eight key activities, described below, which help strengthen the services that support the Department in its mandate.
Governance and Management Support
Management and Oversight:
Internal Audit:
During the planning period, the Department will:
- Proactively monitor the audit universe (coverage of the "auditable" environment comprised of the Department's major risks and activities) and identify emerging risks;
- Implement approved risk-based audit plan, and report audit findings to an external Audit Committee; and
- Provide an enhanced evidence-based management action plan follow-up process for all outstanding audit recommendations.
Evaluation:
During the planning period, the Department will:
- Implement approved risk-based evaluation plan, and report evaluation findings to an Evaluation Committee; and
- Provide an enhanced evidence-based management action plan follow-up process for all outstanding evaluation recommendations.
Risk Management:
During the planning period, the Department will:
- Monitor and report on the implementation and effectiveness of the risk responses; and
- Review and update the Department's Corporate Risk Profile through its established risk management approach including an environmental scan, risk identification and assessment, risk responses and risk monitoring.
Communications:
During the planning period, the Department will:
- Communicate the results of our significant infrastructure investments to Canadians, in particular the $2 billion annual Gas Tax Fund;
- Communicate, as required, decisions related to future infrastructure programming;
- Continue to ensure that key information is readily available to local and national media through announcements and other public affairs activities;
- Continue to update and improve the public website with information for Canadians and stakeholders;
- Undertake outreach with stakeholder organizations through conferences, key ministerial engagements and other means; and
- Provide internal communications that continue to support organizational effectiveness and employee engagement.
Access to Information and Privacy Services:
During the planning period, the Department will:
- Ensure timely responses to Access to Information and Privacy inquiries through adequate resourcing and ongoing training for employees; and
- Implementation of the Privacy Management Framework.
Resource Management Services
Information Management/Information Technology:
During the planning period, the Department will:
- Support Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure evergreening to prevent "rust out": a number of maintenance projects will be completed to support the evergreening of the Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure, and position the Department to support the Government of Canada's move towards greater use of customized "off the shelf" solutions;
- Support the Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure migration: Infrastructure Canada will ensure the successful migration of the Shared Information Management System for Infrastructure data hosting to Shared Services Canada, in support of Shared Services Canada's mandate, to provide cost savings to Canadians, and in preparation for the delivery of future infrastructure programs;
- Support the Government of Canada's Directive on Recordkeeping: An Infrastructure Canada recordkeeping management project will be concluded to ensure compliance with the Treasury Board Secretariat Directive by March 31, 2015; and
- Pursue operational savings by reducing its Information Management/Information Technology contract budget and building internal capacity in 2013-14 for application services, while continuing to engage the private sector where cost-effective.
Financial Management:
During the planning period, the Department will:
- Continue to strengthen the overall effectiveness of financial management by:
- Working with the Treasury Board Secretariat and Finance Canada to confirm operating funding for 2014-15 and future years;
- Finalizing the implementation of the Department's Action Plan for the Policy on Internal Control (PIC) by focusing on the testing of design and operating effectiveness of key controls, the testing of its entity-level controls and its information technology general controls, and the ongoing monitoring and reporting of the effectiveness of Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR), with an overarching goal to complete the full assessment of the Department's control environment by the end of fiscal year 2014-15; and
- Continuing to efficiently support program delivery by implementing the Department's detailed corporate costing model to determine new resource requirements for departmental activities and to justify existing resource levels.
Human Resource Management:
During the planning period, the Department will:
- Deliver on the Department's Integrated Business and Human Resources Plan and People Management strategies as well as foster a healthy workplace and a representative workforce; and
- Develop and implement innovative ways to operate in the context of fiscal restraint, while continuing to make progress in addressing the priorities set out in the Public Service Renewal Action Plan, which includes engaging employees in the excellence agenda, continuing efforts to renew the workforce and support and develop our employees, and ensuring that the workplace supports the well-being, wellness and productivity of our employees.
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