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Strategic Outcome: An Efficient Transportation System

Program Activity: Gateways and Corridors

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund

Start date: October 20, 2006

End date: March 31, 2014

Description:

The Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Transportation Infrastructure Fund is intended to establish the best transportation network to facilitate global supply chains between Asia and North America. The transportation infrastructure investments address short and long-term capacity issues.

Expected results:

• Completion of projects to improve highway, rail and marine capacity, as well as inter-modal links and connectors to increase the efficiency and reliability of Canada’s Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor; and
• Identification of bottlenecks, capacity constraints and other impediments to the flow of goods.

($ thousands)

	Forecast Spending 2010-11 [1]	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Total grants
Total contributions	111,708	338,064	203,558	57,521
Total other types of transfer payments
Total Transfer payments	111,708	338,064	203,558	57,521

Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/finance-553.htm

Strategic Outcome: An Efficient Transportation System

Program Activity: Gateways and Corridors

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Gateways and Border Crossings Fund

Start date: February 7, 2008

End date: March 31, 2014

Description:

The Gateways and Border Crossings Fund is a merit-based program that funds transportation infrastructure and other related initiatives to develop and exploit Canada’s strategic gateways, trade corridors and border crossings and to better integrate the national transportation system.

Expected results:

• Identification of bottlenecks, capacity constraints and other impediments to the flow of goods and people;
• Completion of projects to improve highway, rail and marine capacity, inter-modal links and connectors and technology to improve efficiency;
• Enhancement of the integration of the transportation system; and
• Enhancement of the economic competitiveness and productivity.

($ thousands)

	Forecast Spending 2010-11 [1]	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Total grants
Total contributions	127,248	162,887	819,647	604,459
Total other types of transfer payments
Total Transfer payments	127,248	162,887	819,647	604,459

Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/finance-553.htm

Strategic Outcome: An Efficient Transportation System

Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)

Start date: May 31, 1997

End date: April 1, 2032

Description:

The Northumberland Strait Crossing Subsidy Payments are made to the bridge operator to honour a constitutional obligation to provide a transportation link between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.

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.

($ thousands)

	Forecast Spending 2010-11 [1]	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Total grants
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments	57,721	59,175	60,379	61,633
Total Transfer payments	57,721	59,175	60,379	61,633

Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/finance-553.htm

Strategic Outcome: An Efficient Transportation System

Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Port Divestiture Fund

Start date: April 18, 1996

End date: March 31, 2012

Description:

The Port Divestiture Fund was created to facilitate the divestiture process by providing new owners/operators with the resources to continue port operations for the foreseeable future.

Expected results:

• Ports successfully transferred to local communities and users, and are more responsive to local needs.

($ thousands)

	Forecast Spending 2010-11 [1]	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Total grants
Total contributions	14,486	6,600
Total other types of transfer payments
Total Transfer payments	14,486	6,600

Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/finance-553.htm

Strategic Outcome: An Efficient Transportation System

Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grant to the Province of British Columbia in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and passenger services.

Start date: April 18, 1977

End date: No sunset clause

Description:

The Grant to the province of British Colombia gives financial assistance to provide ferry services in the waters of the Province as part of a federal obligation to provide transportation links to the national transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of British Columbia.

Expected results:

• Transportation links to the national surface transportation system from various regions and isolated areas of British Columbia.

($ thousands)

	Forecast Spending 2010-11 [1]	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Total grants	26,924	27,697	27,697	27,697
Total contributions
Total other types of transfer payments
Total Transfer payments	26,924	27,697	27,697	27,697

Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/finance-553.htm

Strategic Outcome: An Efficient Transportation System

Program Activity: Transportation Infrastructure

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Contributions to provinces toward highway improvements to enhance overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging industrial development and tourism from a regional economic perspective: Outaouais Roads Development Agreement

Start date: January 7, 1972

End date: No sunset clause

Description:

Contributions to the Province of Quebec related to the Outaouais Roads Development Agreement toward highway improvements are made to enhance overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging regional and industrial development and tourism.

Expected results:

• An improved and efficient Outaouais transportation system by reducing congestion and improving safety, while encouraging regional, industrial development and tourism.

($ thousands)

	Forecast Spending 2010-11 [1]	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Total grants
Total contributions	565	21,195	16,580	14,640
Total other types of transfer payments
Total Transfer payments	565	21,195	16,580	14,640

Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/finance-553.htm

Strategic Outcome: A Safe Transportation System

Program Activity: Aviation Safety

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Airports Capital Assistance Program

Start date: April 1, 1995

End date: No sunset clause

Description:

Airports Capital Assistance Program assists eligible applicants in financing capital projects related to safety, while contributing to asset protection and operating cost reduction.

Expected results:

• Maintained or increased safety, contribution to asset protection, reduction in operating costs and increased use of environmentally sustainable practices at non-federal airports, where possible.

($ thousands)

	Forecast Spending 2010-11 [1]	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Total grants
Total contributions	10,500	60,000	47,500	38,000
Total other types of transfer payments
Total Transfer payments	10,500	60,000	47,500	38,000

Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/finance-553.htm

Strategic Outcome: A Safe Transportation System

Program Activity: Rail Safety

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Program in support of crossing improvements approved under the Railway Safety Act

Start date: January 1, 1989

End date: Ongoing (Ongoing program funding was approved by Minister in October 2010.)

Description:

Payments made to railway companies and municipalities to improve the safety at public road/railway grade crossings.

Expected results:

• Safety improvements at grade crossings that result in accident and incident reductions.

($ thousands)

	Forecast Spending 2010-11 [1]	Planned Spending 2011-12	Planned Spending 2012-13	Planned Spending 2013-14
Total grants
Total contributions	9,220	12,345	12,845	12,845
Total other types of transfer payments
Total Transfer payments	9,220	12,345	12,845	12,845

Summary of the 3 Year Plan: http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/corporate-services/finance-553.htm