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Start Date: 2003-2004
End Date: 2012-2013
Directed to projects of major federal and regional significance in areas that are vital to sustaining economic growth and enhancing the quality of life of Canadians.
Safer and improved water quality in major communities; safer and faster movement of people and goods on Canada's major land transportation routes; reduced production of greenhouse gases and airborne pollutants; more-effective urban development; increased economic activity including tourism.
During 2007-2008, nine projects were announced with a total federal allocation of $210.1 million. As of March 31, 2008, a total of 71 projects have been announced, with a value of almost $4.5 billion.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2005-06 | Actual Spending 2006-07 | Planned Spending 2007-08 | Total Authorities 2007-08 | Actual Spending 2007-08 | Variance(s) between 9) and 11) |
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Total Contributions | 417,530 | 681,218 | 1,029,344 | 1,275,908 | 922,363 | 106,981 |
Total for Program Activity | 417,530 | 681,218 | 1,029,344 | 1,275,908 | 922,363 | 106,981 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 417,530 | 681,218 | 1,029,344 | 1,275,908 | 922,363 | 106,981 |
The variance is due to contribution agreements being signed later that anticipated and for decreased cashlow requirements for existing agreements.
December 2008.
Start Date: 2003-2004
End Date: 2013-2014
Targets Canada-United States border crossing points and provides funding for investments in physical infrastructure, intelligent transportation system infrastructure and improved analytical capacity.
A reduction in border bottlenecks; greater uptake of border fast tracking programs by frequent users; expansion or improvement in border/system capacity.
Since inception, there have been 12 BIF agreements, with a total federal commitment to date of $550.1 million.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2005-06 | Actual Spending 2006-07 | Planned Spending 2007-08 | Total Authorities 2007-08 | Actual Spending 2007-08 | Variance(s) between 9) and 11) |
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Total Contributions | 72,301 | 53,060 | 127,167 | 160,770 | 69,903 | 57,264 |
Total for Program Activity | 72,301 | 53,060 | 127,167 | 160,770 | 69,903 | 57,264 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 72,301 | 53,060 | 127,167 | 160,770 | 69,903 | 57,264 |
The variance is due to contribution agreements being signed later that anticipated and for decreased cashlow requirements for existing agreements.
December 2008.
Start Date: 2004-2005
End Date: 2010-2011
To support smaller scale municipal infrastructure projects that improve the quality of life, sustainable development and economic opportunities, particularly of smaller communities.
Improved and increased stock of core public infrastructure in areas such as water, wastewater, cultural and recreation; improved quality of life and economic opportunities for smaller communities and First Nations.
During 2007-2008, 821 projects were approved, valued at $212.4 million. As of March 31, 2008, a total of 1,778 projects have been approved, with a total federal investment of $871.3 million.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2005-06 | Actual Spending 2006-07 | Planned Spending 2007-08 | Total Authorities 2007-08 | Actual Spending 2007-08 | Variance(s) between 9) and 11) |
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Total Contributions | 11,067 | 81,566 | 885,143 | 511,824 | 143,320 | 741,823 |
Total for Program Activity | 11,067 | 81,566 | 885,143 | 511,824 | 143,320 | 741,823 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 11,067 | 81,566 | 885,143 | 511,824 | 143,320 | 741,823 |
The variance is due decrease from announcement of MRIF Top Up from Budget 2006 to Budget 2007 and cashflow requirements for existing contribution agreements.
A formative evaluation was completed in March 2008, which assessed results achieved to date and also included a review of issues related to implementation and administration.
Start Date: 2005-2006
End Date: 2009-2010
These funds will enable municipalities to make long-term financial commitments needed to help contain urban sprawl and to invest in new sustainable infrastructure projects in areas such as transit, clean water and sewers.
To support environmentally stainable infrastructure in support of shared national outcomes. These outcomes are cleaner air, cleaner water, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
$778 million of the GTF allocation ($790 million) was transferred to the provinces/territories, to be in turn allocated to their municipalities. The first GTF extension agreement was signed with British Columbia in March 2008. 1,967 new GTF projects were reported in 2006-2007 with a cumulative total of 2,233 projects funded since the GTF began in 2005 , benefiting over 2,700 municipalities.
($ thousands) | Actual Spending 2005-06 | Actual Spending 2006-07 | Planned Spending 2007-08 | Total Authorities 2007-08 | Actual Spending 2007-08 | Variance(s) between 9) and 11) |
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Total Contributions | 581,928 | 590,205 | 799,999 | 802,848 | 778,203 | 21,796 |
Total for Program Activity | 581,928 | 590,205 | 799,999 | 802,848 | 778,203 | 21,796 |
Total Transfer Payment Program | 581,928 | 590,205 | 799,999 | 802,848 | 778,203 | 21,796 |
Some doncitions for payment in 2006-07 for four provinces were only met in 2007-08. Funding is being carried forward to 2007-08.
A formative evaluation was completed in March 2008, which assessed the implementation of the initiative and to ensure that the management and reporting systems have been set up properly.