Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF)

2002-2003

2020-2021

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2011–2012

Historical programs

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.

Through contribution agreements, the Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund delivers funding to implement large–scale Infrastructure that promotes a competitive economy, livable communities, and a cleaner environment.

An evaluation will be completed in 2020-2021

N/A

N/A

The recipient may be a provincial, territorial or municipal government, a private partner, a non–government organization, or a combination thereof.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)

2003–2004

2019–2020

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2011–2012

Historical Programs

Historical Programs

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.

Through contribution agreements, the Border Infrastructure Fund delivers funding to support transportation infrastructure that improves the flow of people and goods at the border crossings.

An evaluation will be completed in 2020-2021

N/A

N/A

The recipient may be a provincial or local government, a private partner, a non–government organization, or a combination thereof.

Not applicable as all funding available for projects under this program has been committed. The Department continues to work with jurisdictions to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

Gas Tax Fund

2005–2006

Ongoing^{Footnote 9}

Other Transfer Payment

Statutory through the Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act

2013–2014^{Footnote 10}

Gas Tax Fund – Permanent Funding for Municipalities

This program provides municipalities with predictable, long–term funding, enabling construction and rehabilitation of core public infrastructure. The federal government has Gas Tax Fund 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 2023–24. The permanent Gas Tax Fund 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 Gas Tax Fund agreements.

Provinces, territories and municipal associations are accountable for funding provided to local governments through the Gas Tax Fund. Municipalities use this stable, predictable source of funding as they build and improve infrastructure that supports productivity, economic growth, the environment, as well as their efforts to build strong cities and communities.

2015-2016

Continuation

2021-2022

Other government organizations (provincial, territorial, and municipal or other local governments) and Not-for-profit

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

Provincial–Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund

2007–2008

2020–2021

Other Transfer Payment

Voted annually through Estimates

2013–2014^{Footnote 11}

Historical Programs

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

Through funding agreements, the Provincial–Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund leverages investments in infrastructure by other partners. Recipient organizations are accountable for funding provided through the Provincial–Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund.

2019–2020

Continuation

N/A

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; and
• 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.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

Building Canada Fund–Communities Component (BCF–CC)

2008–2009

2020–2021^{Footnote 13}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018–2019^{Footnote 14}

Historical Programs

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.

Through contribution agreements, the Building Canada Fund–Communities Component delivers funding to implement infrastructure that promotes a cleaner environment, a competitive economy, and livable small communities.

An evaluation will be completed in 2020-2021

N/A

N/A

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.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

Building Canada Fund–Major Infrastructure Component (BCF–MIC)

2008–2008

2024-2025

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018–2019^{Footnote 16}

Historical Programs

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.

Through contribution agreements, the Building Canada Fund–Major Infrastructure Component delivers funding to implement large infrastructure that promotes a cleaner environment, a competitive economy and livable communities.

An evaluation will be completed in 2020-2021

N/A

2024-2025

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, and private sector bodies.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF)

2009–2010

2027-2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2013–2014^{Footnote 18}

Historical Programs

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.

Through contribution agreements, the Green Infrastructure Fund delivers funding to implement infrastructure that promotes cleaner air, cleaner water and cleaner land.

An evaluation will be completed in 2020-2021

N/A

2025-26

Eligible recipients of the GIF include provinces, territories, local or regional governments, public sector bodies, not–for–profit private sector entities as well as for–profit private sector entities, either alone or in partnership with a province, territory or a government.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

New Building Canada Fund–Provincial–Territorial Infrastructure Component–National and Regional Projects (PTIC–NRP)

2013–2014

2027-2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018–2019^{Footnote 20}

New Building Canada Fund–Funding Allocations for Provinces and Territories

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.

Through contribution agreements, the PTIC–NRP delivers funding to support projects of national, regional and local significance that contribute to the objectives of economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. Projects will allow people and goods to move more freely; increase the potential for innovation and economic development; help to improve the environment and support stronger, safer communities.

2020-2021

N/A

2024-2025

Recipients of funding under the PTIC–NRP include provincial, territorial, and regional governments; band councils, public sector bodies established or owned by one of the aforementioned governments; public or not–for–profit institutions that deliver post–secondary courses or programs; private sector bodies, and designated airport authorities.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

New Building Canada Fund–Provincial–Territorial Infrastructure Component–Small Communities Fund (PTIC–SCF)

2013–2014

2027–2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018–2019^{Footnote 22}

New Building Canada Fund–Funding Allocations for Provinces and Territories

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.

Through contribution agreements, the PTIC–SCF delivers funding to support projects of national, regional and local significance that contribute to the objectives of economic growth, a clean environment and stronger communities. Projects will allow people and goods to move more freely, increase the potential for innovation and economic development, and help to improve the environment and support stronger, safer communities.

2020-2021

N/A

2024-2025

Initial recipients will be the provinces and territories. It will be the province or territory that will enter into an agreement with the ultimate recipient.
Eligible ultimate recipients include provincial, territorial, and regional governments; band councils, public sector bodies established or owned by one of the aforementioned governments; public or not–for–profit institutions that deliver post–secondary courses or programs; private sector bodies, and designated airport authorities.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

New Building Canada Fund–National Infrastructure Component (NBCF–NIC)

2013–2014

2027–2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016–2017^{Footnote 24}

New Building Canada Fund–National Infrastructure Component

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.

Through contribution agreements, the NBCF–NIC delivers funding to support projects that generate positive economic activity and productivity gains for the Canadian economy, and reduces potential economic disruptions or foregone economic activity.

2020–2021

N/A

2024-2025

Recipients of funding under the NBCF–NIC include provincial, territorial, and regional governments; band councils, public sector bodies established or owned by one of the aforementioned governments; private sector bodies; Canada Port Authorities; International Bridge and/or Tunnel Authorities; and U.S. federal and state–level transportation authorities.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway (ITH) Program

2013–2014

2021–2022

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2019–2020

Program 1.3: Investments in National Infrastructure Priorities

The Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway forms the northern terminus of the Mackenzie Valley Highway.  When it opened in November 2018, the 137 kilometre road between Inuvik and Tuktoyaktuk created the first all-season access between the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic coasts for the National Highway System.

The intended outcomes of the ITH include: capacity building – increased opportunity for skill building; affordable access to southern Canada; increased tourism; reduced carbon footprint; and strengthening of Arctic sovereignty.

2018–2019
The ITH program was part of a larger joint audit and evaluation on the impact of Infrastructure Canada programs in the Territories.

Continuation

N/A

N/A

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

Total Grants

Total Contributions

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF)

2016–2017

2020–2021^{Footnote 27}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2019–2020

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

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.

Through funding agreements, the PTIF delivers funding to support projects that accelerate municipal investments in public transit systems and asset management, and contribute to the objectives of economic growth, strong communities and a clean environment. Projects are helping reduce traffic congestion and improve transit system efficiency to allow goods to move more freely, build stronger communities and to help reach Canada’s global greenhouse gas targets.

An evaluation will be completed in 2020-2021

N/A

2020-2021

The PTIF provides contribution funding for public transit–related infrastructure investments to provinces and territories. Other eligible recipients include: organizations designated by a province or territory and agreed to by Infrastructure Canada; municipal or regional governments established by provincial or territorial statute; or a transit agency or authority established by a provincial, territorial, or local government.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

344,497,316

0

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

344,497,316

0

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF)

2016–2017

2020–2021^{Footnote 29}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2019–2020

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

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.

Through funding agreements, the CWWF delivers funding to support projects that accelerate municipal investments in capital water, wastewater, and storm water systems.  It also supports planning for future system improvements that contribute to the objectives of clean economic growth and prosperity. Projects will lay the foundation for system upgrades which will allow municipalities to meet or exceed applicable water and wastewater guidelines and regulations.

An evaluation will be completed in 2020-2021

N/A

2020-2021

The CWWF provides contribution funding for water and wastewater infrastructure investments to provinces and territories. Other eligible recipients include: organizations designated by a province or territory and agreed to by Infrastructure Canada; municipal or regional governments established by provincial or territorial statute; or other entities providing water or wastewater services to communities, as designated by provinces and territories.

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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

212,771,219

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

212,771,219

Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP)

2016–2017

2024–2025

Contribution and Other Transfer Payment

Voted annually through Estimates

Statutory Through Budget 2019

2016–2017

Updated 2018-2019 to reflect MAMP extension

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

The Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP) is an eight–year, $110 million program that supports Canadian municipalities and communities to make informed infrastructure investment decisions based on stronger asset management practices.

Infrastructure Canada entered into an agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which is responsible for delivering the Asset Management Fund under the name of “Municipal Asset Management Program”. MAMP will support an estimated 2,850 municipalities in all provinces and territories to manage their infrastructure more strategically, thereby contributing to the success of new federal investments in municipal infrastructure.

The MAMP supports projects that contribute to the development of community capacity for asset management. This will provide access to more reliable data, improve asset management practices and enable evidence–based decision making. Overall, it will help improve the quality of public infrastructure services for Canadians in the future.

2020-2021

Continuation

Total Grants

Total Contributions

382,902

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

382,902

Municipalities for Climate Innovation Program (MCIP)

2016–2017

2021–2022

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016–2017
Updated 2018-2019 to reflect MAMP extension

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

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

The CB3CF supports local activities and projects that contribute to awareness–building of climate change risks.  The program promotes the integration of climate change mitigation and climate resilience considerations in investment and planning decisions.

2020-2021

Continuation

No further evaluation planned at this time

The program delivery partner, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), offers financial support to municipalities and their partners through a direct funding program. It also offers capacity building in the form of peer exchange, training and support and knowledge mobilization across Canada. Funding is available to all Canadian municipalities; Indigenous communities applying in partnership with a Canadian municipality; and not–for–profit partners of municipalities or the FCM – including provincial and territorial municipal associations and organizations such as EcoWest, Réseau Environnement and others.

Direct funding is 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.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

19,128,078

362,885

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

19,128,078

362,885

3 year plan for the P3 Canada Fund

2009

2022–2023

Contribution

Special purpose allotment

2017–2018

Historical Programs

N/A

The P3 Canada Fund has been designed to leverage private sector expertise and capital in support of efficient, innovative and timely infrastructure investments.

In so doing, the Fund will help in managing public sector exposure to project risks, including cost overruns; increase private sector capital financing for infrastructure renewal; and act as a catalyst for the development of the P3 market in Canada.

At the same time, similar to other New Building Canada Plan initiatives, the P3 Canada Fund will also support broader government objectives such as:

• Fostering economic growth: This will be accomplished by investing in projects that enhance competitiveness and productivity (e.g., improvements to the Core National Highway System that benefit the trucking industry).
• Supporting a cleaner environment: Improvements to wastewater systems, the expansion of public transit systems, the development of green energy and the better management of solid waste will result in cleaner air, water and land.

2023-24

A special examination was conducted by Auditor General in 2015, which concluded that based on the criteria established, there is reasonable assurance that during the period covered by the examination there were no significant deficiencies in PPP Canada Inc.'s systems and practices that we selected for examination. The Corporation has maintained these systems and practices in a manner that provides it with reasonable assurance that its assets are safeguarded and controlled, its resources are managed economically and efficiently, and its operations are carried out effectively.

TBD

Eligible recipients of the program include:

A province, territory or a municipal or regional government established by or under provincial or territorial statute;

A band council within the meaning of section 2 of the Indian Act, or a government or authority established pursuant to a self-Government Agreement or a Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement between her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada and an Aboriginal people of Canada, that has been approved, given effect and declared valid by federal legislation;

A public sector body that is established by or under provincial or territorial statute or by regulation, or is wholly owned by a province, territory, municipality or regional government; and

In 2020-21 INFC continued to manage the portfolio of projects in accordance with the Financial Agreements, including providing payments for claims at Substantial Completion. Additionally, INFC worked with P3 Canada Fund recipients on the impacts of COVID-19 on projects in both construction and operations.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

      109,539,188

-

         53,300,000

-

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

      109,539,188

-

          53,300,000

-

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

2017–2018

2023–2024

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2017–2018^{Footnote 30}

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

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 dockwall structures, and parks, public realm, and natural habitat works.

The intended outcomes of the TWRI include: enhanced storm water management and flood protection; remediation of underdeveloped brownfields; improved public access; more inclusive and accessible public spaces; increased capacity to adapt to climate change impacts, natural  disasters and extreme weather events; increased opportunities for economic growth and development; enhanced critical infrastructure; and, improved environmental management and quality.

2013–2014^{Footnote 31}

N/A

2021-2022

The recipient is Waterfront Toronto (formerly the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation)

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

Total Grants

Total Contributions

60,000,000

50,440,233

81,000,000

55,000,000

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

60,000,000

50,440,233

81,000,000

55,000,000

Smart Cities Challenge

2017–2018

2026–2027

Grants and Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2017–2018^{Footnote 32}

Smart Cities Challenge

The Smart Cities Challenge has a budget of $229,632,600 million over 10 years, and began in 2017–18. It encourages communities of all sizes from across the country to take bold action to improve outcomes for their residents by applying a smart cities approach that leverages connected technologies and data. The Challenge model provides incentive to communities to adopt a multi–sectoral approach to problem solving. Communities are encouraged to engage their residents and submit proposals that include the private, public and research sectors as well as demonstrate real and measureable 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.

The Smart Cities Challenge will deliver positive outcomes for communities in terms of improved economic opportunities, sustainability and inclusiveness. Selected projects will advance a variety of community social, environmental and economic goals and improve communities’ capacity to sustainably manage their infrastructure assets. The Smart Cities Community Support Program will complement the Smart Cities Challenge by helping to increase innovation capacity in communities through the broader dissemination and replication of solutions that have been shown to work to other communities and through the creation of multi-stakeholder partnership and networks.

N/A

N/A

2022-2023

The following entities can apply for the Smart Cities Challenge: municipalities (local, or regional governments established by or under provincial or territorial statute) and Indigenous communities (First Nations, Métis and Inuit). Applicants are eligible if they represent an identifiable community and are responsible for services in that community. A combination of organizations listed above can also apply for prizes.

The Smart Cities Challenge is authorized to conduct up to three competitions over the lifetime of the program. The four winning communities of Competition One are starting to implement their smart cities projects. INFC officials will track progress towards the successful completion of agreed-upon project outcomes and will make 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. INFC continues to actively promote the Smart Cities Challenge at conferences and outreach events across Canada and internationally in anticipation of the launch of a second competition. 

Total Grants

6,250,000

Total Contributions

 8,740,413

       18,109,000

53,800,000

29,632,650

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

 8,740,413

       18,109,000

60,050,000

29,632,650

Canada Healthy Communities Initiative:

2020-2021

2023–2024

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2020-2021

Canada Healthy Communities Initiative

The Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI) is a COVID-19 response initiative that will provide up to $31.284 million in contribution funding over two years to one or more non-governmental not-for-profit organization(s). The selected contribution recipient(s) will work directly with communities to identify and fund local projects that can be put into place quickly to improve the lives of Canadians. Municipalities, local governments, and Indigenous communities as well as not-for-profit community partners will be able to apply directly to the CHCI contribution recipient(s) with their project proposals.The Initiative will help communities by supporting innovative ideas for small-scale, community-led infrastructure projects across Canada. Local projects must be infrastructure-related and must respond directly to needs arising directly from COVID-19, by creating safer and more vibrant public spaces, improving mobility options and enabling digital solutions.

CHCI investments will improve access to and increase quality of community, cultural and recreational infrastructure with communities of all sizes across Canada getting timely access to funds to help address COVID-19 related infrastructure needs.

N/A

N/A

A decision with respect to an evaluation of this new program will be made as part of the annual update of the Integrated Audit and Evaluation Plan, which will take place in March 2021.

The following entities can apply for and be eligible for contribution funding under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative: Non-governmental not-for-profit organizations.

An open, public call for applications for contribution funding was launched on September 11, 2020 and closed on October 16th 2020. 

Total Grants

Total Contributions

 14,352,095

       12,091,000

-

-

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

 14,352,095

       12,091,000

-

-

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

2017–2018

2027–2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2019-2020^{Footnote 33}

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

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

Through Integrated Bilateral Agreements, the ICIP delivers funding to support public transit; green infrastructure; community, culture and recreation infrastructure; and rural and northern communities infrastructure, with the overarching objective to rebuild Canada’s infrastructure for the 21st century.  Also, the Covid-19 Resiliency stream will help address the current health crisis and support economic stability.

N/A

N/A

2022-2023

Provinces and territories are recipients of funding under the Integrated Bilateral Agreements (IBAs).  Eligible ultimate recipients of funding under the ICIP program include provinces and territories, municipalities, public and private sector bodies (including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations), and Indigenous entities. ICIP promotes strong collaboration between all levels of government by advancing federally-established outcomes in a manner that is flexible and responsive to unique local, provincial and territorial circumstances. Provinces and Territories, in consultation with municipalities and Indigenous communities, are responsible for identifying, prioritizing and submitting projects to Infrastructure Canada.

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

Total Grants

Total Contributions

643,550,723

1,654,475,784

2,277,470,848

3,224,961,924

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

643,550,723

1,654,475,784

2,277,470,848

3,224,961,924

Disaster Adaptation and Mitigation Fund (DMAF)

2018–2019

2027–2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018–2019^{Footnote 34}

Disaster Adaptation and Mitigation Fund

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

The DMAF will increase the capacity of infrastructure (both structural and natural) to adapt to climate change impacts, disasters triggered by natural hazards and extreme weather events.  It will increase the ability of communities to adapt and withstand climate change impacts, disasters triggered by natural hazards and extreme weather events.  Overall, it will lead to increased economic, environmental, and social resilience, and help insure that infrastructure is managed in a more sustainable way.

N/A

N/A

2022–2023

Eligible Recipients under the program:

• A province or territory or a municipal or regional government established by or under provincial or territorial statute;
• A public sector body that is established by or under provincial or territorial statute or by regulation or is wholly-owned by a province, territory, municipal or regional government;
• When working in collaboration with a municipality, a public or not-for-profit institution that is directly or indirectly authorized, under the terms of provincial, territorial or federal statute, or Royal Charter, to deliver post-secondary courses or programs that lead to recognized and transferable post-secondary credentials;
• A private sector body, including for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations. In the case of for-profit organizations, they will need to work in collaboration with one or more of the entities referred to above or an Indigenous recipient listed below.
• Indigenous recipients, including:
• An Indigenous governing body* including but not limited to:
• A band council within the meaning of section 2 of the Indian Act;
• A First Nation, Inuit or Métis government or authority established pursuant to a Self-Government Agreement or a Comprehensive Land Claim Agreement between Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada and an Indigenous People of Canada, that has been approved, given effect and declared valid by federal legislation;
• A First Nation, Inuit or Métis government that is established by or under legislation whether federal, provincial or territorial that incorporates a governance structure;
• An Indigenous Development Corporation, and
• A not-for-profit organization whose central mandate is to improve Indigenous outcomes.

* “Indigenous governing body” means a council, government or other entity that is authorized to act on behalf of an Indigenous group, community or people that holds rights recognized and affirmed by section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Indigenous peoples of Canada has the meaning assigned by the definition Aboriginal peoples of Canada in subsection 35(2) of the Constitution Act, 1982.

Federal entities, including federal Crown corporations, are not eligible for funding.

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

Total Grants

Total Contributions

83,957,107

199,167,800

199,167,800

249,167,800

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

83,957,107

199,167,800

199,167,800

249,167,800

Research and Knowledge Initiative

2018-19

2024-25

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018-19^{Footnote 35}

Research and Knowledge Initiative

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

The Research and Knowledge Initiative will:

• strengthen the evidence base for infrastructure issues;
• shed light on infrastructure needs, challenges and opportunities relevant to Canadians;
• generate new ideas and facilitate innovation in the infrastructure space to help better position Canada for the future;
• facilitate collaboration among infrastructure stakeholders
• contribute to robust policies and strategic decision-making that support long-term economic growth, a low carbon and green economy, and inclusive communities

N/A

N/A

N/A (coverage not required per Policy on Results)

Eligible recipients under the program:

• Individuals and legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including for-profit and not-for-profit organization such as:
• Canadian academic institutions
• Industry, research, and professional associations
• Non-governmental (not for profit) organizations
• Private (for profit) organizations
• National Indigenous Organizations and Indigenous communities
• Community and regional organizations; and,
• Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies.

• International not-for-profit legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad, such as:
• Academic institutions
• Industry, research and professional associations; and
• International organizations (e.g. OECD).

Proposals will be solicited through primarily open and competitive processes. Should this approach not result in a sufficient number of high-calibre proposals in total number or types of proposals, potential applicants will then be invited to apply through a targeted process.

Total Grants

Total Contributions

1,300,000

2,300,000

1,750,000

1,500,000

Total Other Types of Transfer Payments

Total Transfer Payments

1,300,000

2,300,000

1,750,000

1,500,000