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Over the next three years, Transport Canada will manage the following transfer payment programs (TPP) in excess of $5 million:
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Province of British Columbia for ferry and
coastal freight and passenger services. |
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2) Start Date: 1977 |
3) End Date: ongoing |
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4) Description: The Province of British Columbia assumes the entire responsibility for the operation of
ferry and coastal freight and passenger services. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth
and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results:
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
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12) Total Grants |
$24,890 |
$25,426 |
$ 25,426 |
$25,426 |
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12) Total Contributions |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$24,890 |
$25,426 |
$ 25,426 |
$25,426 |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An audit of the program will be considered in the next risk based annual Audit Plan development cycle of Audit and Advisory Services. An evaluation of the program was completed in 2005. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution for ferry and coastal passenger and freight
services |
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2) Start Date: 1941 |
3) End Date: ongoing |
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4) Description: Operating funding for two regional passenger and vehicle ferry services, CTMA Traversier
Ltee and Northumberland Ferry Ltd. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth
and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results:
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
$9,355 |
$8,466 |
$8,649 |
$8,734 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$9,355 |
$8,466 |
$8,649 |
$8,734 |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An audit was carried out in 2004. A follow-up of the status of the management action plan will be carried out and the program will be considered for audit in the next Annual Audit Plan development cycle. An evaluation of the program was completed in 2004. The next evaluation is planned for 2010. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Name of Transfer Payment Program
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2) Start Date: March 29, 2001 |
3) End Date:
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4) Description:
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth
and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results:
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
$155,834 |
$90,317 |
- |
- |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$155,834 |
$90,317 |
- |
- |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
The program components will be considered for audit work in the next Annual Audit Plan development cycle of Audit and Advisory Services. An evaluation of all three SHIP components is currently underway and will be completed in 2006. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Outaouais Roads Agreement |
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2) Start Date: January 7, 1972 |
3) End Date: No sunset clause |
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4) Description: Contributions to the Province of Quebec related to the Outaouais Roads Agreement toward
highway improvements are made to enhance overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging regional and
industrial development and tourism. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth
and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results:. An improved National Capital transportation system by reducing congestion and
improving safety, while encouraging regional, industrial development and tourism. |
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
$14,344 |
$11,773 |
$12,588 |
$3,075 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$14,344 |
$11,773 |
$12,588 |
$3,075 |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
A limited scope audit of this program was completed in the 2005‑2006 fiscal year. An evaluation was completed in 2005. The next evaluation is planned for 2009-10. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution in support of the divestiture of the non-National
Airport System (Non-NAS) airports |
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2) Start Date: April 1st, 2005 (Original program started July 1994) |
3) End Date: March 31st, 2007 |
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4) Description: The Contribution Program allows offering, as part of the transfer of Non-NAS airports,
funding for base capital expenditures and operational deficits for a transition period. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth
and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results: Funding to new airport operators during a transition period for base capital
expenditures and operating deficits to ensure a viable system of airports in Canada. |
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
- |
$5,600 |
- |
- |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
- |
$5,600 |
- |
- |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An audit of the program will be considered in the next risk based annual Audit Plan development cycle of Audit and Advisory Services. An evaluation was completed in 2004. The next evaluation is tentatively planned for 2007-08. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Airports Capital Assistance Program |
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2) Start Date: April 1st, 1995 |
3) End Date: March 31st, 2010 |
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4) Description: Airports Capital Assistance Program(ACAP) assists eligible applicants in financing capital
projects related to safety, asset protection and operating cost reduction. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth
and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results: Maintained or increased safety, contribution to asset protection, reduction in
operating cost and increased use of environmentally sustainable practices at airports, where possible. |
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
$35,400 |
$38,000 |
$38,000 |
$38,000 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$35,400 |
$38,000 |
$38,000 |
$38,000 |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
Project specific audits are planned for the spring of 2006. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contribution Program for operating, capital and start-up
funding requirement for Regional and Remote Passenger Rail Services |
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2) Start Date: June 1, 2004 |
3) End Date: March 31, 2010 |
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4) Description: Provide operating funding for the regional and remote passenger rail services not provided
by VIA Rail, for capital and start-up costs for regional and remote passenger rail services, and to address
potential costs of transferring regional services. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth
and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results: Continuation of safe, viable, reliable and sustainable regional and remote passenger
rail services. |
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
$25,292 |
$8,100 |
$8,100 |
$5,600 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$25,292 |
$8,100 |
$8,100 |
$5,600 |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An audit of the program will be considered in the next risk based annual Audit Plan development cycle of Audit and Advisory Services. An evaluation of the program was completed in 2004. The next evaluation is planned for 2009-10. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment (Statutory) |
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2) Start Date: April 1, 1997 |
3) End Date: April 1, 2032 |
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4) Description: Subsidy payments are made to bridge operator to honour constitutional obligations to
provide a transportation link between Prince Edward Island and the mainland. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's economic growth
and trade objectives. |
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6) Expected Results: Federal funding is provided for continuous and efficient year-round transportation of
people and goods between Prince Edward Island and the mainland to support an efficient, integrated and
accessible transportation system. |
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
Policies, Programs and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
$52,790 |
$53,928 |
$55,023 |
$56,119 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$52,790 |
$53,928 |
$55,023 |
$56,119 |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
The program is included in Audit and Advisory Service's Annual Audit Plan 2005-2006 and the audit is scheduled to be completed early in 2006-07. This is a statutory payment and therefore, no evaluation is planned. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grade Crossing Improvement Contribution Program (approved
under Railway Safety Act) |
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2) Start Date: 1989 |
3) End Date: ongoing |
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4) Description: Payments made to railway companies, municipalities to improve the safety at public
road/railway grade crossings. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social
development and security objectives. |
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6) Expected Results: Safety Improvements at Grade crossings that result in accident reductions. |
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
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12) Total Grants |
$200 |
$300 |
$300 |
$300 |
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12) Total Contributions |
$11,045 |
$7,145 |
$7,145 |
$7,145 |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$11,245 |
$7,445 |
$7,445 |
$7,445 |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An audit of the program will be considered in the next risk based annual Audit Plan development cycle of Audit and Advisory Services. An evaluation of the program was completed in 2005. The next evaluation is planned for 2010-11. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Marine Security Contribution Program |
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2) Start Date: Dec. 1, 2004 |
3) End Date: Nov. 30, 2007 |
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4) Description: Enhanced Marine Security |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to Canada's social
development and security objectives. |
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6) Expected Results: Output:
Expected Results (Immediate):
Outcomes:
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
Policies, Rulemaking, Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation system |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
$17,403 |
$56,000 |
$15,000 |
- |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$17,403 |
$56,000 |
$15,000 |
- |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An audit of the program will be considered in the next risk based annual Audit Plan development cycle of Audit and Advisory Services. An evaluation of the program is planned for 2006-07. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change - Urban Transportation
Showcase Program |
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2) Start Date: June 21, 2001 |
3) End Date: March 31, 2007 |
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4) Description: To test and measure the impacts of strategies to reduce urban Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
emissions from transportation, so as to lay a foundation for the adoption of effective, integrated GHG
reduction strategies in urban centres across Canada by 2010. |
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5) Strategic Outcome(s): An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's
sustainable development objectives. |
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6) Expected Results: Intermediate:
Long-term:
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
$6,986 |
$21,432 |
- |
- |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$6,986 |
$21,432 |
- |
- |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An audit of the program will be considered in the next risk based annual Audit Plan development cycle of Audit and Advisory Services. An evaluation is planned for 2006-07. |
1) Name of Transfer Payment Program: Climate Change: Emission Reduction Package -
non-roads freight initiatives. |
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2) Start Date: April 23, 2004 |
3) End Date: March 31, 2007 |
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4) Description: The Freight Efficiency Program is a four-year, $11 million program that aims to reduce the
growth of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada's freight transportation sector through: i) providing financial
incentives to encourage the use of efficiency-enhancing technologies, equipment and practices in the rail,
marine and aviation sectors; ii) facilitating the sharing of information; and iii) establishing new awareness
programs for shippers and freight forwarders to help them make more informed modal choices. |
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5) Strategic Outcome: An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes to Canada's
sustainable development objectives. |
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6) Expected Results:
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($ thousands) |
7) Forecast |
8) Planned |
9) Planned |
10) Planned |
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11) Program Activity |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
Policies and Programs in support of sustainable transportation |
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12) Total Grants |
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12) Total Contributions |
$282 |
$5,308 |
- |
- |
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12) Total Other Types of Transfer |
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13) Total Program Activity |
$282 |
$5,308 |
- |
- |
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14) Planned Audits and Evaluations |
An audit of the program will be considered in the next risk based annual Audit Plan development cycle of Audit and Advisory Services. A Climate Change Review was completed by TBS in 2005 in lieu of a program evaluation. |
Note:
1) Name of Horizontal Initiative: |
2) Name of Lead Department(s): |
3) Start Date of the Horizontal |
4) End Date of the Horizontal |
5) Total Federal Funding Allocation: Not Applicable |
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6) Description of the Horizontal Initiative: The Marine Security Initiative is a horizontal initiative that is linked to the Government's key priority of "protecting the security of Canadians". It is a major initiative to improve security at Canadian ports, in waterways and in territorial waters. Elements of this initiative include:
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7) Shared Outcome(s): The following are planned shared outcomes and activities in Key areas include:
Ultimate Outcome:
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8) Governance Structure(s): The Government of Canada created the Interdepartmental Marine Security Working Group (IMSWG), chaired by Transport Canada, to identify and coordinate federal government actions in support of Canada's objectives concerning public security and anti-terrorism in the maritime realm, as well as its international marine security obligations. Under the guidance of the IMSWG, each partnering department is responsible for the following: TRANSPORT CANADA Leads the Government's initiatives in marine security enhancements, including: Policy coordination:
DEPARTMENT OF FISHERIES AND OCEANS/CANADIAN COAST GUARD Contributor to the enhancement of the level of domain awareness within the Canadian exclusive economic zone
(EEZ) through increased surveillance activities and the implementation of shore based Automatic Identification
System (AIS) infrastructure and the development of a long range vessel tracking capability. As well, increased
its level of on-water capability for response to marine security incidents. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CANADA Counter-Terrorism Training Exercises CANADA BORDER SERVICES AGENCY
ROYAL CANADIAN MOUNTED POLICE National Ports Project; Emergency Response Team training and a partner in the Marine Transportation
Security Clearance Program. DEPARTMENT OF NATIONAL DEFENCE Contributes to improve collaboration and coordination though a Maritime Information Management and Data
Exchange and enhanced domain awareness employing High Frequency Surface Wave Radar network for the
surveillance of strategic high traffic coastal area. |
9) Federal Partners Involved in Each Program |
10) Names of Programs |
11) Total Allocation ($000's) |
12) Planned Spending for |
13) Expected Results (Refer to the four key areas listed in section 7 above). |
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1. Transport Canada |
a)Marine Security Coordination Fund |
$16,200 |
$2,000 |
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b) Marine Security Regulatory Oversight Program |
$54,070 |
$12,818 |
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c) Marine Security Enhanced Policy Coordination |
$5,000 |
$1,000 |
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d) Marine Transportation Security Clearance Program (MTSCP) |
$11,800 |
$2,000 |
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e) Marine Security Contribution Program |
$125,000 |
$56,000 |
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f) Security Enhancement to Crown-Owned Public Ports and Public Facilities |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
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2. Department |
a) Funding of Additional Fleet Operations |
$10,000 (annually and ongoing) |
$10,000 |
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b) Automated Identification System and Long Range Vessel Identification and Tracking Project |
$27,500 |
$13,500 |
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c) Enhanced Conservation & Protection Air Surveillance Flights |
$7,000 (annually and ongoing) |
$7,000 |
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3. Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) |
a) Installation of Radiation Equipment at key Canadian Marine Container Terminals |
$9,500 (over 5 years) |
$1,000 |
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b) Passenger and Crew Screening Initiative |
$5,315 |
$5,315 |
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c) Cruise Ship Inspections |
$541 |
$541 |
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4. Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada |
a) Marine-Based Counter-terrorism Exercises (sometimes referred to as scenario based training) |
$400 |
$195 |
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b) Great Lakes / St.Lawrence Seaway Marine Security Operations Centres |
$420 |
$140 |
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5. Department of National Defence |
a) Marine Information Management Data Exchange Program (MIMDEX) |
$7,600 capital $1,200 O&M scheduled to start in April 2008. |
$4,400 |
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b) High Frequency Surface Wave Radar |
$43,100
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Not available |
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c) Marine Security Operations Centres |
$165,000 |
$19,900 |
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d) IMIC3 |
$17,000 |
$453 |
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6. Royal Canadian Mounted Police |
a)National Port Project |
$1,029 |
$1,029 |
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b) National Ports Enforcement Team |
$4,260 |
$4,260 |
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c) Marine Intervention Program Training |
$500 |
$500 |
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d) Marine Intervention Program |
$7,710 |
$7,710 |
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e) Marine Transportation Clearance Program |
$280 |
$280 |
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f) Marine Security Operations Centres |
$1,108 |
$1,108 |
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g) National Waterside Security Coordination Program |
$839 |
$839 |
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h) Marine Security Enforcement Teams |
$3,202 |
Not available |
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15) Contact Information: |
16) Approved by: |
17) Date Approved: |