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2014-15 - Supplementary Information Table: Details of Transfer Payment Programs
Supplementary Information Table: Details of Transfer Payment Programs
Infrastructure Canada manages the following Transfer Payment Programs:1
- Contributions under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF);
- Contributions under the Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF);
- Transfer Payments under the Gas Tax Fund (GTF);
- Transfer Payments under the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund (PT Base Fund);
- Contributions under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component (BCF-CC);
- Contributions under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC);
- Contributions under the Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF); and
- Contributions under the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Fund.
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2003-2004
3. End Date: 2016-20172
4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):3 2011-2012
5. Strategic Outcome(s): Public infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada
6. Program, Sub-Program and Sub-Sub-Program: Large-Scale Infrastructure Investments
7. 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.4
8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners. Large-scale Infrastructure is implemented that promotes a competitive economy, liveable communities, and a cleaner environment.
| 9. Forecast Spending 2013-15 |
10. Planned Spending 2014-2015 |
11. Planned Spending 2015-2016 |
12. Planned Spending 2016-2017 |
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| 13. Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | $341.6 | $251.7 | $139.8 | $49.0 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| 14. Total Transfer Payments | $341.6 | $251.7 | $139.8 | $49.0 |
15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2008-2009
16. Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): Continuation.
17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2013-2014 (end of March 2014)
18. General Targeted Recipient Group: The recipient may be a provincial, territorial or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization, or a combination thereof.
19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Not applicable as all funding available for projects under this program has been committed.
Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Border Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2003-2004
3. End Date: 2014-20155
4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):6 2011-2012
5. Strategic Outcome: Public infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada
6. Program, Sub-Program and Sub-Sub Program: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities
7. 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.7
8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the Border Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners, and transportation system infrastructure is implemented that improves the flow of people and goods at the border crossings.
| 9. Forecast Spending 2013-2014 |
10. Planned Spending 2014-2015 |
11. Planned Spending 2015-2016 |
12. Planned Spending 2016-2017 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13. Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | $36.6 | $51.0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| 14. Total Transfer Payments | $36.6 | $51.0 | $0 | $0 |
15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2008-2009
16. Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): Continuation.
17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2013-2014 (end of March 2014)
18. General Targeted Recipient Group: The recipient may be a provincial, territorial or local government, a private partner, a non-government organization, or a combination thereof.
19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Not applicable as all funding available for projects under this program has been committed.
Gas Tax Fund (GTF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Gas Tax Fund
2. Start Date: 2005-2006
3. End Date: Ongoing8
4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):9 2013-2014
5. Strategic Outcome: Public infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada
6. Program, Sub-Program and Sub-Sub Program: Permanent and Flexible Public Infrastructure Funding
7. Description: This program provides municipalities with predictable long-term funding, enabling local decision-making in the building and rehabilitation of public infrastructure. The federal government is seeking to enter into new administrative agreements for the renewed Gas Tax Fund announced as part of Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act, and the Economic Action Plan 2013. These administrative agreements will in effect replace the expiring agreements signed with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the City of Toronto, which were in effect from 2005-2006 to 2013-2014. These administrative agreements establish the terms and conditions associated with the administration of the Gas Tax Fund. Once the administrative agreements are in place, the Government of Canada can then transfer funds 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 will contribute to increased productivity and economic growth, a clean environment, and 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 terms and conditions of the Gas Tax Fund Agreements.
8. Expected Results: Provinces, Territories and Municipal Associations are accountable for funding provided to local governments through the Gas Tax Fund. Municipalities have access to stable and predictable funding to build and improve infrastructure and Gas Tax Fund promotes investments in increased productivity and economic growth, a clean environment, and strong cities and communities.
| 9. Forecast Spending 2013-2014 |
10. Planned Spending 2014-2015 |
11. Planned Spending 2015-2016 |
12. Planned Spending 2016-2017 |
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| 13. Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | ||||
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $2,106.9 | $1,973.3 | $1,973.3 | $2,071.9 |
| 14. Total Transfer Payments | $2,106.9 | $1,973.3 | $1,973.3 | $2,071.9 |
15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2009-2010
16. Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): Continuation.
17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014-2015
18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Under the GTF, the Government of Canada is renewing bilateral administrative agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, and the City of Toronto. Co-signatories to these agreements (with the exception of the City of Toronto) then transfer funding to recipient municipalities within their jurisdictions, based on an agreed-upon allocation formula and through individual agreements with recipient municipalities. Project selection is made at the municipal level, approved by the province and reported to the federal government in an annual report. In this way, over 3,600 municipalities receive Gas Tax funding.
19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: With program design for the permanent GTF now approved, negotiations have been taking place with all jurisdictions to finalize bilateral agreements for the beginning of this fiscal year. The negotiations come on the heels of various engagement initiatives with provinces and territories, the initial recipients of GTF funds. Once agreements are in place, new funds from the permanent GTF can begin to flow, with the first allocation being transferred no later than July 15, 2014.
Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund (PT-Base Fund)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund
2. Start Date: 2007-2008
3. End Date: 2014-201510
4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):11 2013-2014
5. Strategic Outcome: Public infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada
6. Program, Sub-Program and Sub-Sub Program: Funding for Provincial-Territorial Priorities
7. 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 Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, and Minister of the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec. 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.
8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners, and recipient organizations are accountable for funding provided through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund.
| 9. Forecast Spending 2013-2014 |
10. Planned Spending 2014-2015 |
11. Planned Spending 2015-2016 |
12. Planned Spending 2016-2017 |
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| 13. Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | ||||
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | $320.8 | $55.3 | $0 | $0 |
| 14. Total Transfer Payments | $320.8 | $55.3 | $0 | $0 |
15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation 2012-2013
16. Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): N/A.
17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: No evaluation is planned.
18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Under the PT-Base Fund, the eligible initial recipients of federal funding are provinces and territories that have signed a Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base funding agreement with the Government of Canada. Moreover, provinces and territories may identify through their capital plans if funding will be provided to ultimate recipients, which include:
- Local or regional governments established by or under a provincial/territorial statute;
- Public sector bodies established by or under provincial/territorial statute or by regulation or is wholly owned by a province, territory or municipality; and,
- Private sector bodies, which include First Nations, either alone or in partnership with a province, a territory or a government referred to above.
19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Department continues to work with jurisdictions to flow funding, including final payments, under the PT-Base Fund.
Building Canada Fund-Communities Component (BCF-CC)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Communities Component.
2. Start Date: 2008-2009
3. End Date: 2016-201712
4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):13 2013-2014
5. Strategic Outcome: Public infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada
6. Program, Sub-Program and Sub-Sub Program: Infrastructure Investments in Smaller Communities
7. Description: This program supports infrastructure needs of smaller communities with populations of less than 100,000. Projects 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.14
8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners. Infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment, a competitive economy, and liveable small communities.
| 9. Forecast Spending 2013-2014 |
10. Planned Spending 2014-2015 |
11. Planned Spending 2015-2016 |
12. Planned Spending 2016-2017 |
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| 13. Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | $157.6 | $139.3 | $234.7 | $0.3 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| 14. Total Transfer Payments | $157.6 | $139.3 | $234.7 | $0.3 |
15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A.
16. Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): N/A.
17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014-2015
18. General Targeted Recipient Group: The recipient may be a regional or local government, a provincial entity which provides municipal-type services, a public sector body, a private partner, a non-government organization or a combination thereof. Eligible recipients under the CC are restricted to those whose projects are situated within, and/or for the benefit of, local or regional governments or communities with a population of 100,000 or less as per the 2006 Census. The Government of Canada signs Contribution Agreements with provincial partners who are responsible for ensuring that the project is completed as per the terms and conditions of the Contribution Agreement.
19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Department is working with partners and stakeholders to ensure timely completion of projects under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component.
Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component (BCF-MIC)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component
2. Start Date: 2008-2009
3. End Date: 2018-201915
4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):16 2013-2014
5. Strategic Outcome: Public infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada
6. Program, Sub-Program and Sub-Sub Program: Large Scale Infrastructure Investments
7. 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, 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.17
8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners. Large infrastructure is implemented that promotes a cleaner environment, a competitive economy and liveable communities.
| 9. Forecast Spending 2013-2014 |
10. Planned Spending 2014-2015 |
11. Planned Spending 2015-2016 |
12. Planned Spending 2016-2017 |
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| 13. Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | $850.6 | $706.7 | $695.9 | $288.0 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| 14. Total Transfer Payments | $850.6 | $706.7 | $695.9 | $288.0 |
15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A.
16. Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): N/A.
17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2015-2016
18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Recipients of funding under BCF-MIC include provincial, regional, or municipal governments, public sector bodies established or owned by one of the aforementioned governments, non-profit organizations, or private sector bodies.
19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Although most funding has been committed, Infrastructure Canada continues to work with provinces to identify priorities for remaining funding.
Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF)
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Green Infrastructure Fund
2. Start Date: 2009-2010
3. End Date: 2018-201918
4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):19 2009-2010
5. Strategic Outcome: Public infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada
6. Program, Sub-Program and Sub-Sub Program: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities
7. 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, other eligible non-profit organizations and private sector companies, either alone or in partnership with a province, territory or a government body.20
8. Expected Results: Infrastructure Canada funding through the Green Infrastructure Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners, and infrastructure is implemented that promotes cleaner air, cleaner water and cleaner land.
| 9. Forecast Spending 2013-2014 |
10. Planned Spending 2014-2015 |
11. Planned Spending 2015-2016 |
12. Planned Spending 2016-2017 |
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| 13. Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | $105.6 | $89.4 | $81.1 | $88.0 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| 14. Total Transfer Payments | $105.6 | $89.4 | $81.1 | $88.0 |
15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A.
16. Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): N/A.
17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2016-2017
18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Potential eligible recipients of the GIF include provinces, territories, local or regional governments, public sector bodies, and not-for-profit and for-profit private sector entities, either alone or in partnership with a province, territory or a government.
19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: As of July 2011, Infrastructure Canada had received sufficient proposals for the remaining funds, and will contact applicants as necessary.
Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program
1. Name of Transfer Payment Program: Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program
2. Start Date: 2013-2014
3. End Date: 2017-201821
4. Fiscal Year for Terms and Conditions (Ts and Cs):22 2013-1014
5. Strategic Outcome: Public infrastructure for a More Prosperous Canada
6. Program, Sub-Program and Sub-Sub Program: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities
7. Description: The objective of the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program is to construct a 137 kilometre all-season road between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk. This includes upgrading a 19 kilometre access road to highway standards, as well as new embankment construction and related structures with final surface topping and additional work to return the land to its original state.
8. Expected Results: The Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway project is expected to contribute and generate economic and social opportunities and benefits for Aboriginal people, Northerners and their communities. Some examples of these opportunities are: creation of short-term employment opportunities; more affordable, easier and safer access to regional services; reduction in the cost of living; increase in tourism; and an increase in Arctic sovereignty.
| 9. Forecast Spending 2013-2014 |
10. Planned Spending 2014-2015 |
11. Planned Spending 2015-2016 |
12. Planned Spending 2016-2017 |
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| 13. Total Grants | ||||
| Total Contributions | $45.0 | $52.5 | $52.5 | $45.0 |
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
| 14. Total Transfer Payments | $45.0 | $52.5 | $52.5 | $45.0 |
15. Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A.
16. Decision following the Results of Last Evaluation (Continuation, Amendment, Termination, Pending or N/A): N/A.
17. Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A.
18. General Targeted Recipient Group: Recipients of funding under the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program include the Government of the Northwest Territories.
19. Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: N/A.
Notes
[1] Allocations for Transfer Payment Programs include Contributions only, and do not include Operating and Maintenance (O&M).
[2] The funding profile under the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund was extended until 2016-2017 for certain projects.
[3] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved, continued or amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.
[4] Of the $4.3 billion originally allocated to the CSIF, $50 million was transferred to the Parks Canada Agency to support a high priority infrastructure project. These funds were reallocated through Estimates processes prior to 2014-2015. In addition, $12.8 million was also removed from the CSIF funding envelope through various government-wide reduction and reallocation exercises prior to the 2010 Strategic Review.
[5] The funding profile under the Border Infrastructure Fund was extended until 2014-2015 for certain projects.
[6] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved, continued or amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.
[7] Of the $600 million originally allocated to the BIF, approximately $18 million was transferred to the Canada Border Services Agency for border projects. These funds were reallocated through Estimates processes prior to 2014-2015. Under the 2010 Strategic Review process, $10.4 million in unallocated funds from the Border Infrastructure Fund was identified for reallocation to other government priorities. These funds were reallocated through Estimates processes prior to 2014-2015. No infrastructure projects have been cancelled or otherwise affected as result of these reallocations.
[8] Legislation enacting permanent funding for the Gas Tax Fund received Royal Assent on December 15, 2011.
[9] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved, continued or amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.
[10] The funding profile under the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund was extended until 2014-2015 for certain projects.
[11] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved, continued or amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.
[12] The funding profile under the Building Canada Fund-Communities Component was extended until 2016-2017 for certain projects.
[13] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved, continued or amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.
[14] As a result of the 2010 Strategic Review, Infrastructure Canada is saving $5.4 million on administration by improving the delivery of the BCF-CC. These funds are available for other Government of Canada priorities. The funding for infrastructure projects remains unchanged.
[15] The funding profile under the Building Canada Fund-Major Infrastructure Component was extended until 2018-2019 for certain projects.
[16] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved, continued or amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.
[17] As a result of the 2010 Strategic Review, Infrastructure Canada is saving $4.9 million on administration by improving the delivery of the BCF-MIC. These funds are available for other Government of Canada priorities. The funding for infrastructure projects remains unchanged.
[18] The funding profile under the Green Infrastructure Fund was extended until 2018-2019 for certain projects.
[19] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved, continued or amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.
[20] Of the $1 billion originally allocated to the GIF, $169.98 million was transferred to other federal departments to support high-priority initiatives. These departments were Natural Resources Canada ($100 million for the Forestry Industry Transformation Program), Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec ($30 million for the Temporary Initiative for the Strengthening of Quebec's Forest Economies and $18.15 million for the Natural Gas Pipeline between Vallée Jonction and Thetford Mines), and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada ($21.83 million for the Beaufort Regional Environmental Assessment). These funds were reallocated through Estimates processes prior to 2014-2015.
In addition, as part of the 2010 Strategic Review process, $45 million in unallocated funds from the GIF 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 2012-2013 Main Estimates, $58.7 million was approved and reallocated from the GIF 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.
[21] The funding profile under the Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway Program is provided until 2017-2018.
[22] Fiscal year in which the terms and conditions were last approved, continued or amended by Treasury Board or the Minister.
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