Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund (CSIF)

2002-2003

2020-2021^{Footnote 2}

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.^{Footnote 4}

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.

The program was part of a larger evaluation on the impact of Infrastructure Canada programs in the Vancouver area in 2020-21.

N/A as the program is sunsetting

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

11,730,187

4,200,000

16,531,720

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

11,730,187

4,200,000

16,531,720

Border Infrastructure Fund (BIF)

2003–2004

2023–2024^{Footnote 5}

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.^{Footnote 6}

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.

The program was part of a larger evaluation on the impact of Infrastructure Canada programs in the Vancouver area in 2020-21.

N/A as the program is sunsetting

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. Infrastructure Canada continues to work with Transport Canada to flow funding, including final payments, under this Fund.

Total grants

Total contributions

700,000

5,593,403

10,754,154

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

700,000

5,593,403

10,754,154

Canada Community Building Fund (formerly the Gas Tax Fund)

2005–2006

Ongoing^{Footnote 7}

Other Transfer Payment

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

2013–2014^{Footnote 8}

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 Government of Canada has agreements with provinces, territories, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, the Union of British Columbia Municipalities and the City of Toronto. Those agreements remain in effect until 2023–24. The program supports increased productivity and economic growth as well as strong cities and communities. Municipalities can pool, bank and borrow against this funding, providing significant additional financial flexibility. Eligible recipients are required to report annually on their use of funds and their compliance to the terms and conditions of the agreements.

Provinces, territories and municipal associations are accountable for funding provided to local governments through the Canada Community Building 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.

2015-16

Continuation

2021-2022

Municipalities and other types of regional and local government

INFC continues to collaborate with provinces, territories, the City of Toronto and municipal associations through agreement monitoring activities such as oversight committees and discussions regarding outcome reporting and data quality standards are ongoing.

Total grants

Total contributions

Total other types of transfer payments

4,490,082,497

2,268,966,610

2,367,617,331

2,170,596,375

Total program

4,490,082,497

2,268,966,610

2,367,617,331

2,170,596,375

Provincial–Territorial Infrastructure Base Fund

2007–2008

2022-2023

Other Transfer Payment

Voted annually through Estimates

2013–2014^{Footnote 10}

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

N/A as the program is sunsetting

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.

Building Canada Fund–Communities Component (BCF-CC)

2007–2009

2020–2021^{Footnote 11}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018–2019^{Footnote 12}

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.

The program was part of a larger evaluation on the impact of Infrastructure Canada programs in the Vancouver area in 2020-21.

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

1,337,322

22,398,186

39,909,493

1,938,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

1,337,322

22,398,186

39,909,493

1,938,000

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

2007–2008

2024-2025

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018–2019^{Footnote 13}

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 was completed in 2020-2021

N/A

N/A

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

179,643,443

154,059,658

131,601,594

215,998,351

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

179,643,443

154,059,658

131,601,594

215,998,351

Green Infrastructure Fund (GIF)

2009–2010

2027-2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2013–2014^{Footnote 14}

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

N/A

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

4,130,000

60,585,149

14,302,278

5,869,200

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

4,130,000

60,585,149

14,302,278

5,869,200

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

2013–2014

2027-2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2020–2021^{Footnote 15}

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.

The program was part of a larger evaluation on the impact of Infrastructure Canada programs in the Vancouver area in 2020-21.

Continuation

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

654,166,449

1,497,444,332

1,472,821,551

819,812,689

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

654,166,449

1,497,444,332

1,472,821,551

819,812,689

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

2013–2014

2027–2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2020–2021^{Footnote 16}

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.

The program was part of a larger evaluation on the impact of Infrastructure Canada programs in the Vancouver area in 2020-21.

Continuation

2024-2025

Initial recipients are the provinces and territories who enter into agreements with the ultimate recipients.

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

141,385,532

150,239,018

182,334,531

48,254,421

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

141,385,532

150,239,018

182,334,531

48,254,421

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

2013–2014

2030-2031

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2016–2017^{Footnote 17}

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 as the program is sunsetting

N/A

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

169,616,483

224,622,460

171,979,395

120,305,783

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

169,616,483

224,622,460

171,979,395

120,305,783

Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk Highway (ITH) Program

2013–2014

2021-2022

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2019-2020^{Footnote 18}

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 kilometer 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 (sunset program)

N/A

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

Total grants

Total contributions

1,000,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

1,000,000

Public Transit Infrastructure Fund (PTIF)

2016–2017

2020–2021^{Footnote 19}

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.

2020-2021

N/A as the program is sunsetting

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

286,595,095

468,815,032

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

286,595,095

468,815,032

Clean Water and Wastewater Fund (CWWF)

2016–2017

2020–2021^{Footnote 20}

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2020-21

N/A as the program is sunsetting

2020-21

2020-2021

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 as the program is sunsetting

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

62,751,609

159,459,744

2,731,047

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

62,751,609

159,459,744

2,731,047

Municipal Asset Management Program (MAMP)

2016–2017

2024–2025

Contribution and Other Transfer Payment

Voted annually through Estimates

Statutory Through Budget 2019

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

The Asset Management Fund (AMF) is an eight–year, $1150 million program that supports Canadian municipalities and communities to make informed infrastructure investment decisions based on stronger asset management practices.

Infrastructure Canada entered into an agreement with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), which is responsible for delivering the program under the name of “Municipal Asset Management Program”. AMF will support an estimated 2,8501,000 municipalities in all provinces and territories to manage their infrastructure more strategically, thereby contributing to the success of new federal investments in municipal infrastructure.

The AMF 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.

2020-21

Continuation

N/A

The program delivery partner, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), offers financial support as part of a comprehensive program of project grants, capacity building in the form of 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 municipal partners including non–profits, provincial and territorial associations and organizations such as the Canadian Network of Asset Managers, Centre d'expertise et de recherche en infrastructures urbaines (CERIU) and WaterTAP to provide locally relevant asset management training and expertise to the municipal sector.

Ongoing discussions with delivery partners through MAMP governance structure.

Total grants

Total contributions

25,405,256

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

25,405,256

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

N/A

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

9,258,368

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

9,258,368

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

2017–2018

2023–2024

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2017–2018^{Footnote 21}

Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative

The Port Lands Flood Protection and Enabling Infrastructure Project (the Project) is a comprehensive project to protect southeastern portions of downtown Toronto from flooding – including parts of the Port Lands, South Riverdale, Leslieville, south of Eastern Avenue and the First Gulf/Unilever development site under a provincially-defined Regulatory Storm event. The Project scope includes earthworks, roads, utilities, bridges, dockwall structures, parks and natural habitat works.

The Project will protect approximately 240 hectares of land from flooding, and about 73 hectares of brownfields will be redeveloped. Additionally, over 36 hectares of green space will be available for public use. The Project will also effectively upgrade municipal infrastructure in the area making improvements to roads, bridges, and water and wastewater systems. In the long-term, the Project will provide opportunities for residential and commercial development, access to affordable housing, and public transit.

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; and, improved environmental management and quality.

N/A

N/A

2021-22

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

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

Total grants

Total contributions

50,440,233

115,148,216

55,000,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

50,440,233

115,148,216

55,000,000

Smart Cities Challenge

2017–2018

2026–2027

Grants and Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2017–2018^{Footnote 22}

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 measurable outcomes for residents The process requires the full engagement of residents while requiring that communities mobilize themselves to overcome historic institutional barriers to innovation. In conjunction with the Challenge, the Smart Cities Community Support Program funds Evergreen, which delivers the Community Solutions Network with its partners – an initiative that provides smart city advisory and capacity-building services to communities of all sizes across the country.

The Smart Cities Challenge will deliver positive outcomes for communities in terms of improved economic opportunities, sustainability and inclusiveness. Selected projects are expected to 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 complements 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 implementing their smart cities projects. INFC officials are monitoring progress towards the successful completion of agreed-upon project outcomes and making adjustments with the winners when course corrections are necessary. Through its Smart Cities Community Support Program INFC funds activities to provide advisory and capacity-building services to all communities (not merely participants in the Challenge) as they explore and implement smart cities approaches.

Total grants

6,250,000

Total contributions

13,180,399

54,544,472

29,632,650

53,632,650

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

13,180,399

60,794,472

29,632,650

53,632,650

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

2017–2018

2027–2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2021-2022^{Footnote 23}

Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program

The $33.5 billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), to be delivered over 10 years, will be instrumental in meeting INFC's overarching objectives to rebuild Canada's infrastructure for the 21st century. The program acknowledges that provinces, territories, municipalities and Indigenous communities are key partners that are best positioned to prioritize investments in infrastructure. To this end, the ICIP is delivered through Integrated Bilateral Agreements (IBAs) between INFC and provinces/territories that rely on a strong collaborative approach to successfully implement infrastructure projects.

Federal funding under the ICIP will be disbursed under four funding streams: public transit; green infrastructure; community, culture and recreation infrastructure; and rural and northern communities infrastructure. In addition, ICIP offers a time-limited, COVID-19 Resilience stream, which includes additional ventilation funding.

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

2,237,819,984

2,453,518,523

3,903,807,645

4,485,497,499

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

2,237,819,984

2,453,518,523

3,903,807,645

4,485,497,499

Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF)

2018–2019

2027–2028

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018–2019^{Footnote 24}

Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund

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

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

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

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

The DMAF provides contribution funding for infrastructure investments to the eligible recipients, including: provincial, territorial, municipal or regional governments established by or under provincial or territorial statute; a public sector body, a private sector body, including for-profit organizations and not-for-profit organizations; Indigenous recipients (i.e., Indigenous governing body; a not-for-profit organization whose central mandate is to improve Indigenous outcomes; and an Indigenous development corporation).

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

Total grants

Total contributions

206,075,560

336,430,545

324,770,777

410,856,306

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

206,075,560

336,430,545

324,770,777

410,856,306

Research and Knowledge Initiative

2018-19

2024-25

Contribution

Voted annually through Estimates

2018-19^{Footnote 25}

Departmental Result 1.1: Infrastructure, communities and rural economic development policies are evidence-based

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 on infrastructure and community issues;
• Increase the exchange of knowledge and ideas on infrastructure and communities to foster new collaborations and cultivate innovative solutions; and,
• Facilitate the integration and use of new knowledge and evidence in infrastructure decision-making to 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:

• Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada such as:
• Canadian academic institutions
• Industry, research, and professional associations
• Indigenous Organizations
• Community and regional organizations;
• Other non-profit or for-profit organizations;
• Provincial, territorial, regional, municipal or Indigenous governments;
• International not-for-profit legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad; and,
• Individuals not affiliated with an organization.

Proposals will be solicited through primarily open and competitive processes. Proposals outside of an open process may be funded when an open process does not result in a sufficient number of high-calibre proposals in total number or types of proposals or when an unsolicited proposal is received that does not fall within the scope of recent or planned call for proposals.,

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

1,000,000

2,800,000

2,300,184

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

1,000,000

2,800,000

2,300,184

Natural Infrastructure Fund (NIF)

TBD

2023-2024

Grants and Contributions

Voted annually through Estimates

2021-2022

This initiative will support INFC's Department Results 1.2 Infrastructure improves the quality of life for all Canadians.

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

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

The NIF will build community awareness of the opportunities offered by natural infrastructure and increase the use of natural infrastructure delivering multiple community services and benefits across the country. Ultimately, it will Increased co-benefits resulting from the use of Natural and hybrid infrastructure.

This will be achieved by supporting investments in a variety of natural infrastructure or hybrid infrastructure projects that demonstrate provision of services and benefits for communities.

N/A

N/A

To be determined

Eligible recipients under the program include: provincial, territorial, municipal, local or regional governments established by or under provincial or territorial statute; a private for profit body if working in collaboration with another public eligible recipient (contributions only); federally or provincially incorporated not-for-profit private organizations; Indigenous recipients (i.e., Indigenous governing body; a not-for-profit organization whose central mandate is to improve Indigenous outcomes; and an Indigenous development corporation).

Ineligible recipients under the program include: individuals / private citizens; for profit private organizations that are not working in collaboration with another public eligible recipient; federal entities, including federal Crown corporations.

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

Total grants

15,000,000

15,000,000

Total contributions

53,700,992

53,781,232

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

68,700,992

68,781,232

Permanent Public Transit Program

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

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

Grants and Contributions

Voted annually through Estimates

2021-2022

Departmental Result 1.2: Infrastructure improves the ‘quality of life' for all Canadians ;
Departmental Result 2.1: Investments in public infrastructure meet national interests and community needs

The PPTP provides $14.9 Billion over 8 years with $3 Billion per year ongoing starting in 2026-2027. The PPTP is a national program providing near-term support through three direct application funds (Phase 1): the Zero-Emission Transit Fund, the Active Transportation Fund, and the Rural Transit Solutions Fund. Funding is also being made available to accelerate future major projects and support the expansion of large urban transit systems permanent funding investment of this transfer payment program will be delivered thereafter (Phase 2).

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

The program will:

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

PPTP investments will support public transit systems and active transportation networks, create jobs, and make communities more accessible and liveable to all. These investments will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide health benefits, and better serve disadvantaged groups including women, seniors, youth and those with low incomes.

INFC will deliver the PPTP program, Phase 1, through direct to recipient grant and contribution processes.

Detailed data received through the proposal process, progress reports, annual reports, and final reports where applicable will be collected and stored in an accessible format and used to report and communicate results to Canadians. This data may also be used by Canada or third parties for analysis and evaluation of the program.

N/A

N/A

To be determined

Canada may enter into agreements with eligible recipients as direct recipients, who will directly undertake eligible projects.

• Government.
• Aboriginal recipients.
• For-profit organizations.
• Not-for-profit organizations and charities.

Each Fund also has additional requirements for Eligible Recipients.

Planning is underway for engagements during FY 2022-23 that will target multiple stakeholders, including provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous communities, researchers, academics, and private sector organizations on the design of the permanent component of the PPTP, to begin in 2026-27.

Total grants

6,500,000

5,000,000

3,000,000

Total contributions

79,573,000

911,298,840

1,451,003,368

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

86,073,000

916,298,840

1,454,003,368

Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB)

2021-2022

2025-2026

Grants and Contributions

Voted annually through Estimates

2021-2022

1.2: Infrastructure improves the ‘quality of life' for all Canadians

The Green and Inclusive Community Buildings (GICB) program aims to build more community buildings and improve existing ones – in particular in areas with populations experiencing higher needs – while also making the buildings more energy efficient, lower carbon, more resilient, and higher performing. This five-year $1.5 billion program will support green and accessible retrofits, repairs or upgrades of existing public community buildings and the construction of new publicly-accessible community buildings that serve high-needs, underserved communities across Canada.

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

The GICB program supports the first pillar of the Strengthened Climate Plan by making it easier for Canadians to improve the places in which they live and gather, by cutting pollution (e.g. reducing GHG emissions, increasing energy efficiency, building resiliency to climate change and encouraging new builds to net zero standards), making life more affordable and supporting thousands of good jobs.

N/A

N/A

As per the departmental Integrated Audit and Evaluation Plan, an evaluation of the Green and Inclusive Community Buildings Program is planned for 2025-26.

Applicants with small and medium retrofit projects to existing community buildings with total eligible costs ranging from $100,000 to $2,999,999 will be accepted on a continuous intake basis.

Applicants with large retrofit projects to existing community buildings or new community building projects with total eligible costs ranging from $3 million to $25 million will be accepted through a competitive intake process.

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

Total grants

50,979,826

21,848,497

Total contributions

384,579,107

464,522,068

64,158,127

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

435,558,933

486,370,565

64,158,127

April 1, 2019

March 31, 2028

Grants and Contributions

Voted annually through Estimates

2019 to 2020

Homelessness in Canada is prevented and reduced

Homelessness Policy, Homelessness Investment, Homelessness Funding Oversight

Reaching Home supports community-based responses to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. Communities and service providers receive grants and contributions funding to support services targeted to individuals and families who are experiencing homelessness or are at risk of homelessness in urban centers, rural communities and in the territories.

Outside of Quebec, federal funding is prioritized based on input from Community/Regional Advisory Boards, as communities are best placed to identify their needs. In Quebec, Reaching Home is administered through Canada-Quebec Agreements that respects the jurisdiction and priorities of both governments.

Reaching Home works with communities to develop and deliver data-driven system plans with clear outcomes. Communities are asked to report publicly on community-wide outcomes. The program also collects and analyzes national homelessness data, and shares knowledge with communities, partners and stakeholders. Federally-funded projects, and federal leadership that fosters transformation of the sector, together promote the prevention and reduction of homelessness in Canada.

The government of Canada is one of many funding partners addressing homelessness, and performance indicators and expected results are impacted by multiple factors. The program is a transfer payment program with non-repayable grants and contributions; however, some repayment clauses are outlined in the Reaching Home Terms and Conditions.

Expected Result: Homeless individuals and families are placed in more stable housing

Performance indicator: Number of people placed in more stable housing

Expected Result: Improved housing stability for homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless

Performance indicator: Percentage of clients who were placed in more stable housing and, 12 months later, have remained housed, or have successfully exited the program

Expected Result: Homelessness is prevented and reduced.

Performance indicator: Reduction in the estimated number of shelter users who are chronically homeless

Note: As the Government of Canada does not have sole jurisdiction over homelessness, this last expected result is considered a shared one with attribution distributed across a range of stakeholders, community service providers, and other orders of government.

2018 to 2019 (Homelessness Partnering Strategy)

Amendment (launch of new program: Reaching Home)

2022 to 2023

The program targets individuals, families and Indigenous peoples who are homeless or at imminent risk of homelessness in urban centers and rural communities.

The following recipients are eligible for funding:

• not-for-profit organizations;
• individuals;
• municipalities;
• for-profit organizations;
• public health and educational institutions;
• Indigenous organizations; and
• provincial and territorial governments and their entities, including institutions and agencies.

These groups are eligible to receive funding and act as coordinators for activities. In Quebec, health and social services agencies are eligible for funding consistent with a formal Canada-Quebec agreement.

For-profit organizations may be eligible for funding provided that the nature and intent of the activity is:

• non-commercial;
• not intended to generate profit;
• based on fair market value.

The nature and intent of for-profit activities must also support program priorities and objectives. In addition, it must fit within the community plan (or identified local need where community plans are not required).

As a community-based and partnership-enhancing program, Reaching Home engages and seeks to build relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders. The Department hosts a range of regular engagement activities to receive feedback and foster innovation.

The Department hosts the Community Entities' Forum, an annual event gathering Reaching Home Community Entities from across Canada. The Forum focuses on supporting communities to implement Reaching Home and exchanging best practices.

Recognizing that Indigenous community leaders operate in a unique policy and cultural context, the Department hosts meetings of the National Indigenous Homelessness Forum to discuss Reaching Home programming, implementing coordinated access, and approaches to data collection.

The Department will continue to host Homelessness Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) Workshops to drive effective adoption and use of Homeless Management Information Systems. Workshops are based on adult learning principles and cover a variety of topics that support the implementation and use of HIFIS in communities.

Reaching Home will continue to support the Homelessness Data Advisory Committee that was established 2018-19 to support the development framework for a National Homelessness Data Strategy to address critical knowledge gaps, providing a more comprehensive portrait of homelessness across Canada.

Total grants

120,000,000

12,436,763

11,936,769

4,500,000

Total contributions

486,475,236

484,281,023

210,500,000

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

120,000,000

498,911,999

496,217,792

215,000,000

3 year plan for the P3 Canada Fund

2009

2022-2023

Contribution

Special purpose allotment

2017-18

Historical Programs

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

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

The 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.

Promoting stronger communities: Better local roads, increased access to water systems and the redevelopment of brownfields will help strengthen Canada's communities.

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

A private sector body, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. In the case of for-profit organizations, they will need to be in partnership with one or more of the entities referred to above.

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. Project recipients were regularly engaged by INFC in order to gather intelligence on project status during the pandemic and lessons learned from the P3 approach.

Total grants

Total contributions

96,827,660

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

96,827,660

Name of Transfer Payment Program

Canada Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI)

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 Community Foundations of Canada (CFC), a one or more non-governmental not-for-profit organization(s) selected through an open and transparent call for applications. The selected contribution recipient(s) will CFC is working directly with communities to identify and fund local projects that can be put into place quickly to improve the lives of Canadians. Municipalities, local governments, and Indigenous communities as well as not-for-profit community partners will are able to apply directly to the CHCI contribution recipient(s) CFC with their project proposals. The Initiative will is helping 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

The completion of the Evaluation of the INFC's Programmatic Response to the Covid-19is planned for 2024-25 as per the Integrated Audit and Evaluation Plan.

The following entities can apply for and be eligible for contribution funding under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative: Non-governmental not-for-profit organizations. The selected recipient(s) will administer funding to the following eligible ultimate recipients: local governments (e.g. Indigenous communities, municipalities) and community 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

11,555,750

Total other types of transfer payments

Total program

11,555,750