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Contributions in support of Accommodation Measures for the Trans Mountain Expansion project (voted)
Start date July 31, 2019
End date* March 31, 2024
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2019-20
Link to departmental result Canadians are engaged in the future of the new and inclusive resource economy
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Resource Partnerships Sector Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The objective of this program is to support active and meaningful Indigenous involvement in issues related to the Trans Mountain Expansion project to address potential project-related impacts and cumulative effects.

This Transfer Payment Program does not include any repayable contributions.

Expected results

Expected results include:

  • building capacity in Indigenous communities and providing opportunity for co-development of initiatives;
  • supporting long-term relationship building and meaningful two-way dialogue between Indigenous groups and the Government of Canada;
  • addressing cumulative effects in the terrestrial environment; and,
  • addressing interest in terrestrial studies.

In 2022-23, a key focus is on completion of Contribution Agreements established with eligible groups.

Results will be measured by:  

  • the number of contribution agreements signed by eligible groups;
  • the percentage of funding disbursed versus offered; and,
  • the percentage of Indigenous groups who completed the activities funded in their Contribution Agreements. 
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2021-22
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients include:

  • Indigenous groups on the Crown consultation list for the Trans Mountain Expansion Project.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients include:

  • Terrestrial Studies Initiative;
  • Terrestrial Cumulative Effects Initiative Capacity Funding;
  • Aquatic Habitat Restoration Fund Capacity Funding;  and,
  • Participant funding for Phase IV engagement activities

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $31,290,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $31,290,000 $6,000,000 $6,000,000 0
Payments to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (statutory)
Start date 1985-86
End date* Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Statutory: Contribution to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board (Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions Not applicable
Link to departmental result Access to new and priority markets for Canada’s natural resources is enhanced
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Statutory Offshore Payments
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

NRCan pays 50% of the operating costs of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board. The province pays the other 50%. This is done pursuant to section 27 of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act. The funds are drawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund. Cost recovery regulations put in place in 2016 allow the Board to cost recover up to 100% of eligible costs from industry, which are remitted to the government of Canada and the province of Newfoundland and Labrador on a 50-50 basis.

This transfer payment program does not have any repayable contributions.

Expected results NRCan’s share of the Board’s operating budget is made in four quarterly payments throughout the course of each fiscal year.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable – statutory payments are exempt from evaluation.
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups Joint federal-provincial board (independent regulator)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients In respect of each fiscal year and pursuant to the Accord Acts, the Board is required to submit a budget request to Governments for approval by the Minister of NRCan and his provincial counterpart. NRCan officials engage with the Board to understand the budgetary request and also consults with the province.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $0 $0 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $11,677,000 $11,187,500 $11,187,500 $11,187,500
Total program $11,677,000 $11,187,500 $11,187,500 $11,187,500
Grants and Contributions in support of Clean Energy for Rural and Remote Communities (voted)
Start date April 1, 2018
End date* March 31, 2031
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to departmental result Canada’s natural resource sectors are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Electricity Resources
  • Energy Innovation and Clean Technology
  • Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The program will reduce reliance on diesel and fossil fuels in rural and remote communities by deploying and demonstrating renewable energy projects, encouraging energy efficiency and building skills and capacity.

Contribution payments made under this program may be repayable or non-repayable based on program stream.

Expected results

Expected results for this program include:

  • Deployment project funding leveraged at an average of 2:3 ($81M: $121M), total from 2018-19 to 2025-26.
  • Demonstration project funding leveraged at an average of 3:2 ($55M: $37M), total from 2018-19 to 2025-26.
  • 10-15 renewable energy demonstration projects supported from 2018-19 to 2025-26.
  • Over 40 projects involving newly installed or retrofitted bioheating systems supported by 2025-26.
  • Maintain 2 co-operative arrangementsFootnote 1 on information products and expertise on energy efficiency with other federal departments (annually from 2018-19 to 2025-26).
  • Demonstration of 10-15 renewable energy projects from 2018-19 to 2025-26.
  • 40 megawatts of renewable energy capacity across all projects by 2025.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2023-24
General targeted recipient groups

Targeted recipient groups include:

  • remote communities
  • Indigenous communities
  • remote industrial sites, regional and community development corporations, utilities
  • provinces and territories

The capacity building and bioheat streams also target rural communities.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The program continues to engage actual and potential applicants through the Remote Energy Inbox, calls with potential applicants when requested, and engagement sessions at conferences and through other platforms, such as the Pan-Canadian Framework.
Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $7,500,000 $7,500,000 $7,500,000
Total contributions $42,411,965 $60,397,864 $47,156,077 $44,034,860
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $42,411,965 $67,897,864 $54,656,077 $51,534,860
Contributions in support of the Clean Fuels Fund and Codes and Standards Program (voted)
Start date June 16, 2021
End date* March 31, 2026
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2021-22
Link to departmental result(s) Canada’s natural resource sectors are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Lower Carbon Transportation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

To meet our net-zero goal, Canada’s economy will need to be powered by two equally important energy sources – clean power and clean fuels (e.g. clean hydrogen, advanced biofuels, liquid synthetic fuels, and renewable natural gas). Clean fuels are expected to play a critical role in ‘hard-to-decarbonize’ sectors such as industry and medium- and heavy-duty freight. Clean fuels make up less than 6% of Canada’s total energy supply, but between 10%-51% or more (up to 60% according to some projections) of Canada’s national energy demand is expected to be met with clean fuels in 2050 to reach its net-zero goal. The rapid and steady deployment of clean fuels will be necessary for Canada to meet its GHG mitigation targets for 2030 and 2050. To achieve the ambitious climate targets and grow the economy, Canada has introduced key measures to incentivize the production and use of clean fuels, such as the Clean Fuels Fund.

The Clean Fuels Fund provides the private sector with cost-shared, conditionally repayable contributions to support the build out of new or retrofit or expand existing, clean fuel production facilities in Canada.

The Clean Fuels Fund has also established a dedicated funding stream for Indigenous-led clean fuel production projects.

Non-repayable contributions are also available for feasibility studies, basic engineering studies and detailed front-end engineering studies for new facilities, facility expansions or facility conversions.

To ensure clean fuel producers have access to a consistent supply of biomass feedstocks, non-repayable support is also available for the establishment of biomass supply chains to improve logistics for the collection, supply, and distribution of biomass materials (e.g., forest residues, municipal solid waste, and agriculture crop residues) as a feedstock in clean fuel production facilities.

Non-repayable contributions are also available to address gaps and misalignment in codes, standards and regulations related to the production, distribution and end-use of clean fuels. This support ensures that, as new technologies evolve and enter the market, they can do so reliably, efficiently and effectively production, distribution, and use of clean fuels while ensuring they are compatible across jurisdictions.

Expected results

By March 2026, the program aims to support:

  • Liquid production: 6 - 8 projects – 2.5 – 3.0 billion litres of new annual capacity
  • Hydrogen production: 10 projects - 0.5 – 0.75 million litres of new annual capacity
  • Seven biomass HUBs
  • 40 to 50 new or revised codes, standards, regulation and best-practices.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation To be determined. Further evaluation work will be considered during the annual multi-year planning exercise, in accordance with program development and the Treasury Board Policy on Results.
General targeted recipient groups
  • For-profit organizations
  • Utilities
  • Not-for profit organizations
  • Indigenous recipients
  • International (non-government)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Program has undertaken a comprehensive approach to engaging potential applicants.

Before the program officially launched, information sessions were held to finalize elements of program design, and to signal that calls for proposals would be forthcoming.

Information sessions were held on the day of program launch, as well as twice during the call for proposals, to address questions from the potential applicants.

A comprehensive social media campaign was also undertaken, to raise awareness at each stage of the process.

The program has a dedicated funding stream for Indigenous led projects, and also delivered several Indigenous engagement sessions to build awareness and address questions.

When projects are selected and activities begin, the program will also undertake quarterly meetings with all proponents, to review progress.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $6,600,000 $348,400,000 $354,800,000 $353,100,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $6,600,000 $348,400,000 $354,800,000 $353,100,000
Contribution in support of the clean-up of the Gunnar uranium mining facilities (voted)
Start date March 7, 2007
End date* March 31, 2056
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2006-07
Link to departmental result(s) Canada’s Natural Resources are Sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

To advance the decommissioning of legacy uranium mine and mill tailings in the Province of Saskatchewan according to current regulatory standards.

To provide financial contributions to the Government of Saskatchewan for it to undertake decommissioning activities at the Gunnar uranium mine site. **

This program does not contain any repayable contributions.

Expected results

That cost effective and timely action be taken to address the current environmental condition associated with the Cold War Legacy Uranium Mine and Mill Sites.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2012-13
Decision following the results of last evaluation Project funding will be expended as per the terms in the Memorandum of Agreement.
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation To be determined. Next evaluation will be identified when five-year total of actual expenditures averages over $5M per year.
General targeted recipient groups Province of Saskatchewan
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Yearly meetings between NRCan and Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy officials to discuss progress on the project.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

**Canada is not required to provide any funding for the Lorado project. Under the terms of the 2006 Memorandum of Agreement, all funding for the remediation of the Lorado Mill site is to be provided by third parties. Subsequent to the signing of the MOA, EnCana Corporation, which held the mining leases for the Lorado site, provided funding to Saskatchewan for remediation. Saskatchewan then proceeded with remediation of the Lorado Mill site under a separate project. The Saskatchewan Research Council began remediation of the Lorado Mill Site in June 2014. For more information, please contact the Government of Saskatchewan.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $0 $11,170,000 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $0 $11,170,000 $0 $0
Grants and Contributions in support of Critical Minerals (voted)
Start date November 15, 2021
End date* March 31, 2024
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2021-22
Link to departmental results Natural Resource sectors are innovative
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Green Mining Innovation (GMI)
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Contributions are targeted to support pilot plant projects and demonstration for critical minerals.

Grants are going to primarily targeted to prize challenge.

Expected results

Technical progress will occur as a result of supported RD&D projects and will be evidenced by advancement as measured by the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) scale, a standard methodology developed by the US government to measure a new technology or product’s maturity or position along the innovation chain, based on nine pre-defined stages.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation Although there is no mandatory requirement for evaluation under the 2016 Treasury Board Policy on Results, spending under this transfer payment program will be considered within the context of evaluations of the NRCan inventory programs that include the funded projects.
General targeted recipient groups
  • For-profit organizations
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities
  • Academia and public institutions
  • Aboriginal recipients
  • Government
  • International (non-government)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Engagement and consultations will be conducted, to define areas of technical challenges and best potential of progress toward commercialization.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $1,050,000 $0
Total contributions $0 $7,000,000 $3,950,000 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $0 $7,000,000 $5,000,000 $0
Contributions in support of Earthquake Early Warning (voted)
Start date April 1, 2020
End date* March 31, 2034Footnote 2
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2019–20
Link to departmental results Communities and officials have the tools to safeguard Canadians from natural hazards and explosives
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Geoscience to Keep Canada Safe
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The installation of sensors in key-targeted areas will provide a basic earthquake early warning infrastructure and will permit monitoring of federal-critical infrastructure.

Funding will be made through Grants & Contributions to provinces, territories and municipalities in areas of high seismic hazard in order to strengthen the robustness of the national earthquake early warning system.

Contribution payments are non-repayable.

Expected results

Expected results aim to:

  • Enhance disaster response capacity and coordination and foster the development of new capabilities.

Performance measures and indicators to measure these expected results:

  • Alerts issued for all earthquakes above threshold magnitude within a defined time period (where magnitude & time to be established based on integrated system testing in 2021-22 and 2022-2023)
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2026-27
General targeted recipient groups

Provincial, territorial and regional departments and agencies, municipalities, Indigenous communities, not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions and for-profit organizations.

For Research and Development proposals only, eligible International Recipients could also include not-for-profit organizations, Treaty organizations, and academic institutions.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Workshops are being organized with stakeholders to provide background on the earthquake early warning program, to validate plans, and to initiate partnerships for development and implementation of the sensor network including participation in the Grants and Contributions program.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $4,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000 $0
Contributions in support of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program (voted)
Start date April 14, 2016
End date* March 31, 2029
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to departmental results
  • Natural resources sectors are innovative
  • Clean technologies and energy efficiencies enhance economic performance
  • Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Energy Innovation and Clean Technology
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration (EVID) Program supports the demonstration of innovative solutions to technical challenges and other barriers for the deployment of electric vehicle charging infrastructure, including in multi-residential buildings, for cold-weather operation, public transit, autonomous vehicles and hydrogen trucks.

Key outcomes from the program are expected to address potential technical and non-technical barriers for the deployment of charging and refuelling infrastructure for zero emissions vehicles (ZEVs). Outcomes for the EVID Program include:

  • Reduced cost and improved performance (e.g. speed), operational safety, and interoperability of charging stations in Canadian climatic conditions;
  • Improved performance, operational safety and reliability of H2 refuelling systems for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in Canadian climatic conditions;
  • Increased knowledge of non-technical barriers and innovative approaches, leading to improved business cases.

Contribution payments made under this program are non-repayable.

Expected results

This program will build on results achieved by previous NRCan programs which contributed significantly to the early demonstration of charging infrastructure in Canada to date. Expected results in 2022-23 include:

  • Project funding leveraged at an average of 1:1

Longer-term results include:

  • At least one replication per technology demonstrated by 2025
  • 5-8 demonstration projects, completed by 2024

The program is expected to result in real world demonstration of ZEV infrastructure and/or solutions to technical challenges and other barriers for the uptake of ZEVs in numerous applications, including in the urban environment, for fleets, and for public transit.

Examples include: load management at multi-unit residential buildings and workplaces; curbside charging; charging infrastructure for autonomous vehicles; bi-directional charging with energy storage; fast-charging in a Northern community; standard development for electric bus overhead charging; and repurposing e-bus batteries for fast-charging.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2021-22
General targeted recipient groups

Recipients include legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including electricity and gas utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, standards organizations, Indigenous and community groups, Canadian academic institutions, and provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The program conducts extensive engagement with industry, associations, provinces and territories, and research and policy groups to help inform the design and scope of calls for proposals including: bilateral engagement with provinces and territories to identify priorities; leveraging pan-Canadian stakeholder consultations to confirm barriers and technological challenges for EV infrastructure; and outreach at national and international stakeholder conferences and fora.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $12,476,312 $8,092,709 $3,971,734 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $12,476,312 $8,092,709 $3,971,734 $0
Contributions in support of the Emerging Renewable Power Program (voted)
Start date April 1, 2018
End date* March 31, 2030
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to departmental results Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

This Program will help expand the portfolio of renewable energy technologies available to reduce emissions in Canada’s electricity sector and provide job opportunities along the entire length of their supply chains.

The Emerging Renewable Power Program funding is conditionally repayable should the project yield a return on investment above and beyond the total project costs less the federal contribution.

Expected results
  • Five contribution agreements are signed and two regional assessments are completed and released publicly;
  • Projects using at least three different technologies are supported by the program; and,
  • Two provincially-led support mechanisms (e.g. regulatory frameworks for Geothermal Energy in Alberta, power purchase agreements for Tidal Energy in Nova Scotia).
  • Increase in the deployment of Emerging Renewable Power Projects in Canada by 2026-2028;
  • Reduce barriers to deployment of emerging renewable power projects in Canada;
  • Increase in renewable technology supply chains in Canada;
  • Increase in awareness and understanding of regional energy resources and impacts from emerging renewable power projects; and,
  • Improved environmental performance through GHG reductions of Canadian electricity sector.

Performance Indicators:

  • Number of projects installed and commissioned;
  • Number of different emerging renewable technologies supported;
  • Private Investment in emerging renewable power projects and downstream activities
  • Provincial/ territorial support for emerging renewable projects
  • 1 megatonne of GHG emissions reductions attributable to emerging renewable energy sources
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2022-23
General targeted recipient groups
  • Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including for profit and not-for-profit organizations, system operators and transmission owners and operators, local distribution companies, industry associations, research associations, regional, and community development corporations.
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments, and their departments and agencies, where applicable. Indigenous communities, councils or governments and Indigenous for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Departmental officials have contacted industry organizations, spoken to individual developers upon request, and have attended industry events. In addition, the Department has contacted provincial government representatives, both at the working and management level to solicit general feedback or verify project acceptance and priority alignment.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $32,730,210 $14,769,353 $13,066,123 $10,066,124
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $32,730,210 $14,769,353 $13,066,123 $10,066,124
Contributions in support of the Emissions Reduction Fund (voted)
Start date Aug 14, 2020
End date* March 31, 2028
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2020-21
Link to departmental results Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Lower Carbon Transportation
  • Energy Innovation and Clean Technology
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The $750 million Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) supports capital investments and research to reduce GHG emissions, with a focus on methane, from onshore and offshore oil and gas operations in Canada.

The ERF provides funding primarily in the form of repayable contributions.

  • Onshore deployment program ($675 million): uses a mix of repayable and non-repayable contributions.
  • Offshore deployment program ($42 million): repayable contributions.
  • Offshore RD&D program ($33 million): non-repayable contributions.
Expected results

Onshore Investments and Deployment

Conventional onshore oil and gas companies:

  • Show interest / uptake;
  • Complete projects that reduce GHG emissions; and,
  • Remain financially viable and fulfill repayment obligations.

Immediate (0-2 years)

  • Percentage of eligible companies that apply to the program in the first three months.

Intermediate (3-5 years)

  • Percentage of completed ERF-funded projects
  • GHG emissions reduced from ERF-funded projects in megatonnes (Mt CO2e).

Offshore research, development and demonstration (RD&D)

  • Increased collaboration between academia, industry and the public sector for the research, development and demonstration of energy technologies, as measured by the average number of partners signed per sub-project by ultimate recipients.
  • Offshore oil and gas RD&D projects will result in the development of research for energy innovation, increased efficiency, and/or improved environmental performance (by 2025).
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2025-26
General targeted recipient groups

Onshore program
All Canadian upstream conventional, tight and shale oil and/or gas companies as well as midstream gathering and processing infrastructure companies with projects to lower or eliminate routine intentional venting of methane rich natural gas can apply.

Offshore Deployment Program
Companies or organizations that operate in, or directly support, upstream oil and gas companies in the offshore area adjacent to Newfoundland and Labrador. This includes third-party entities that provide support and services including, but not limited to engineering, procurement, construction, installation, and assessment.

Offshore RD&D program
Eligible ultimate recipients include:

  • Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including: For-profit and not-for-profit organizations, companies, industry associations, research associations, and standards organizations; Indigenous organizations and groups; community groups; and Canadian academic institutions; and,
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

NRCan conducted outreach activities with stakeholders (provincial, oil and gas companies, energy-related associations and environmental NGOs) following the Government of Canada’s announcement regarding the ERF. These activities took the form of broad discussions through teleconference calls and email exchanges with stakeholders about the opportunities offered by the ERF, and to help confirm program design features, including technical requirements.

Additional outreach leading up to the launch of application intake periods for the Onshore Program in October 2020, April 2021, and August 2021 included email communications to potential applicants, posts on social media and targeted meetings with provincial and industry stakeholders. Technical information sessions were also held for potential applicants to clarify program requirements.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $187,665,895 $384,000,000 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $187,665,895 $384,000,000 $0 $0
Grants and Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency (voted)
Start date April 1, 2017
End date* Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to departmental results
  • Clean technologies and energy efficiencies enhance economic performance
  • Natural resources sectors are innovative
  • Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Energy Efficiency
  • Energy Innovation and Clean Technology 
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The objectives of the program are to:

  • increase the energy efficiency of consumer and commercial products
  • enhance commercial, institutional and residential building sector performance
  • encourage the implementation of cleaner and more energy efficient technologies and practices in the industrial sector
  • support low carbon options for the on-road transportation sector.

Contribution payments made under this program are non-repayable.

Expected results

The ultimate outcome of the program is improved energy efficiency in target sectors (industry, equipment, building, housing and transportation).

This will be measured through the total annual energy savings in petajoules (PJ) resulting from the adoption of energy efficiency codes, standards and practices.

Expected results in 2022: 600 PJ in total annual energy savings by 2030.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2020-21
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2025-26
General targeted recipient groups

The general audience is individuals and legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including for profit and not-for-profit organizations such as:

  • Electricity and gas utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, standards organizations, Indigenous and community groups, Canadian academic institutions; and,
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies, where applicable.

International legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad, including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, such as:

  • Industry associations;
  • Research associations;
  • Standards organizations; and,
  • Academic institutions.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Energy Efficiency Program

Working closely with provinces and territories, industry, associations, and research groups, NRCan advances long-term energy efficiency efforts that drive Canada’s transformation to a low-carbon economy.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients include:

  • hosting workshops and webinars;
  • undertaking targeted outreach and engagement, including engagement sessions and award recognition nominations; and,
  • knowledge and capacity-building activities such as case studies.

The Office of Energy Efficiency is also supporting policy, program and service experimentation to drive energy efficiency across all sectors and to encourage energy efficient behaviours to Canadians. Programming includes activities and partnerships to:

  • improve energy efficiency standards for equipment and appliances;
  • develop and drive adoption of more stringent national energy codes for new and existing homes and buildings, in collaboration with provinces, territories, and industry;
  • implement energy management systems in large buildings and industrial facilities to improve energy efficiency and reduce costs; and,
  • support energy labelling and disclosure initiatives using EnergGuide Rating System.

Energy Efficient Buildings Research Development and Demonstration Program:

The program has conducted extensive engagement with industry, associations, provinces and territories, and research and policy groups to help inform the scope of calls for proposals. This included commissioning four consultation contracts to conduct extensive interviews with a broad range of stakeholders to identify the latest barriers to the implementation of high-efficiency and net-zero energy building technologies, in order to help best direct future calls for proposals.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $441,145 $391,000 $391,000 $391,000
Total contributions $15,828,751 $22,974,962 $16,471,543 $15,844,922
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $16,269,896 $23,365,962 $16,862,543 $16,235,922
Grants and Contributions in support of the Energy Innovation Program (voted)
Start date April 14, 2016
End date* Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to departmental results
  • Natural resources sectors are innovative
  • Clean technologies and energy efficiency enhance economic performance
  • Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Energy Innovation and Clean Technology
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Energy Innovation Program (EIP) advances clean energy technologies that will help Canada meet its climate change targets while supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy. It funds research, development and demonstration projects and other related scientific activities. Through the EIP, clean energy innovation is supported across four missions:

  1. Improving efficiency and processes to reduce emissions from energy end use;
  2. Accelerating electrification and maximizing benefits of low emitting heat and power;
  3. Developing cleaner hydrocarbon and renewable fuels pathways; and,
  4. Maintaining safe and resilient energy systems to protect Canadians in the changing energy landscape.

The EIP runs targeted calls and other strategic collaboration and investment programs. Recent years have included funding calls under Breakthrough Energy Solutions Canada (BESC) and the Canadian Emissions Reduction Innovation Network (CERIN), as well as other grants and contributions addressing a variety of energy technology innovation topics. Budget 2021 announced new funding under the EIP to focus on carbon capture, utilization and storage (CCUS); a first call for proposals related to CCUS was launched in 2021-22.

Contributions under this program are non-repayable, since the activities and benefits from the contributions are pre-commercial.

Expected results

Activities are expected to contribute to new R&D; demonstration projects and associated codes and standards; and new knowledge products, including studies and analyses.

Expected results in 2022-23 include:

  • Average of at least one partner other than NRCan or the proponent per project
  • Project funding leveraged at least 1:1

Expected longer-term results include:

  • Average technology readiness level advanced by one level by project completion
  • At least 5% of projects will produce an Intellectual Property (IP) product and/or will have an impact on revised codes, standards and regulations
  • 20-50 projects funded under the new CCUS EIP stream by 2026
  • 4.25 Mt direct GHG reductions per year by 2030
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2022-23
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible Canadian recipients could include:

  • Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including: for-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as electricity and gas utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, and standards organizations; Indigenous organizations and groups; community groups; and Canadian academic institutions; and,
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies, where applicable.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Under the EIP, NRCan has carried out extensive engagement with industry, associations, provinces and territories, and research and policy groups to help inform the scope of calls for proposals. Requests for project proposals are solicited from a broad range of eligible recipients including industry, academia and consortia via open, advertised proposal calls; non-advertised direct requests for proposals; and unsolicited proposals. To increase awareness about proposal solicitations, program officers:

  • Present at conferences, workshops and sector meetings;
  • Use NRCan’s Clean Growth Collaboration Community, an online integrative platform, to share information and encourage potential applicants to connect with other partners;
  • Leverage social media platforms, amplified by partners;
  • Host stakeholder engagement webinars and calls with involvement from provinces and territories;
  • Provide input and updates in the regularly circulated Clean Growth Hub Newsletter; and,
  • Host Accelerator Events and Expert Discussion Sessions (through the BESC program).

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $1,744,000 $1,744,000 $1,744,000 $1,744,000
Total contributions $30,691,941 $48,210,000 $46,710,000 $46,710,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $32,435,941 $49,954,000 $48,454,000 $48,454,000
Contributions in support of Expanding Market Opportunities (voted)
Start date April 1, 2020
End date* March 31, 2023
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2020-21
Link to departmental results Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The purpose of the Expanding Market Opportunities (EMO) program is to support the competitiveness of the Canadian forest sector by maintaining and growing international wood product markets, expanding wood use domestically in non-traditional construction, and promoting the strong environmental credentials of Canadian forest products.

This transfer payment program provides non-repayable contributions.

Expected results Providing funding to eligible recipients for eligible projects provides the resources to stakeholders that are needed to explore and pursue opportunities in target markets. These actions are intended to influence regulatory and policy recognition of Canadian wood products and systems in international markets, and ensure that end users and specifiers have the tools and information needed to use Canadian wood products and systems in their projects. In turn, these results are designed to lead to diversified international markets for Canadian forest products and broader domestic adoption and commercialization of wood in construction.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Targeted recipient groups include not-for-profit organizations, intergovernmental organizations, academia, indigenous groups, and other levels of government and municipal governments.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

EMO will issue its annual call for proposals (CFP) for fiscal year 22/23 by email, through its website, and through its online funding management system.

EMO staff consult with applicants and recipients based on a risk management approach according to the size of their initiative. Direct consultations and outreach Program Officers occurs at a minimum on a quarterly basis, and at a maximum of biweekly.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $17,685,000 $17,850,000 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $17,685,000 $17,850,000 $0 $0
Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation Program (voted)
Start date April 1, 2020
End date* March 31, 2023
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2020-21
Link to departmental results Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The purpose of the FIP is to enable transformation in the Canadian forest industry. More specifically, the FIP will help drive forest sector transformation, sparking enterprises in their move beyond a dependence on commodity products toward value-added, high-value and specialty products – sustainably extracting the maximum value from the fibre resource. To achieve this, the FIP will facilitate and promote a value-chain approach that addresses innovation from the seed to the end markets and products in which the right fibre is matched to the right product.

This transfer payment program does not have any repayable contributions.

Expected results Expected results from this program include a more resilient forest sector that produces a variety of low-carbon products adapted to new market needs and demands, and a sector that is better adapted to a changing fibre supply.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups Targeted recipient groups include not-for-profit organizations, intergovernmental organizations, academia, indigenous groups, and other levels of government and municipal governments.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Under the TTP, the primary recipient of contributions is FPInnovations, a not-for-profit national forest research institute. For the CWFC component, a public “Open Call” for proposal was launched in June 2020 and posted on the NRCan website. The “Call” was open for 30 business days. After thorough review by subject matter experts, 10 proposals were recommended and approved for support. Under the CWFC’s Technology Development Transfer activities, an additional 3 proposals from not-for-profit forestry organizations (FPInniovations, the Canadian Woodlands Forum and the Canadian Institute of Forestry) were also supported. In accordance with TBS direction regarding FIP renewal, diversity information and plans were requested from all proponents.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $24,813,000 $24,813,000 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $24,813,000 $24,813,000 $0 $0
Contributions in support of the Green Construction through Wood Program (voted)
Start date April 1, 2018
End date* March 31, 2025
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to departmental results Canadians are engaged in the future of the new and inclusive resource economy
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

NRCan’s Green Construction through Wood (GCWood) Program is aimed at supporting the use of wood in non-traditional construction projects, such as tall buildings, low-rise non-residential buildings and bridges. The GCWood Program launch follows the Government’s Budget 2017 announcement of $39.8M over four years, starting in April 2018, to undertake this initiative.

The GCWood Program supports Canada’s transition to a more wood-inclusive construction industry by funding projects that encourage:

  • Greater adoption and commercialization of wood-based products in the construction of innovative tall wood buildings, timber bridges, and low-rise non-residential wood buildings;
  • Replication of demonstrated innovative non-traditional wood-based buildings and timber bridges;
  • Research that addresses the gap in technical information needed to facilitate revisions to the 2020 and 2025 National Building Code of Canada (NBCC) to allow tall wood buildings beyond the current 6 storey limit; and,
  • Development and provision of training/education programs, life-cycle assessment and other tools for students, and design and construction professionals interested in building with wood and wood products.

The Program provides non-repayable contributions of up to 100% of a project’s eligible incremental costs for the demonstration of innovative engineered wood products and systems. The funding is intended to offset the cost of being the “first mover” of wood-intensive projects, and to fund the development of knowledge and tools to support the success of future projects.

Expected results

The GCWood Program will directly contribute to the following results:

  • Regulatory agencies and specifiers (engineers, designers and architects) have the information they need to determine product, performance and environmental credentials;
  • Architects, engineers, and builders have the information and tools necessary to pursue wood-based building projects; and,
  • Regulatory acceptance/recognition of Canadian wood products and building systems in building codes, standards, and policies.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2022-23
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients of the GCWood Program, and the primary targets for demonstration activities include:

  • For-profit and not-for-profit companies registered in Canada;
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies.

Eligible recipients and the target audience for education and code-related initiatives are:

  • Forest product associations (engaged in forest product promotion)
  • Provinces, provincial Crown corporations; and,
  • Not-for-profit organizations engaged in forest product research.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Program applicants are supported through the establishment of a dedicated program website, which includes access to program guides, eligibility requirements, and project announcements, as well as program administration contact details (nrcan.gcwood-cvbois.rncan@canada.ca).

GCWood issues a public Call for Expressions of Interest for each aspect of the demonstration component (tall wood, low-rise non-residential, and bridges) which is promoted through the NRCan website and social media, as well as through partner organizations across the country.

Selected program recipients are further engaged through regular contact with program administrators to monitor project progress and report against the set objectives.

Recipients also have access to regional communications working groups established by GCWood to support project promotion and dissemination of information.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $11,146,500 $13,500,000 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $11,146,500 $13,500,000 $0 $0
Grants and Contributions for Growing Canada’s Forests – 2 Billion Trees (voted)
Start date 2021-22
End date* 2030-31
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Appropriated annually through the Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2021-22
Link to departmental results Communities and industries are adapting to climate change
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Climate Change
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program 2BT has the objective of operationalizing the federal commitment to plant two billion incremental trees by engaging and involving a range of recipients, in order to contribute to Canada’s GHG emission reduction target in 2030 and net zero emissions target in 2050. 2BT also has the objective of achieving co-benefits, such as restoring habitat for species at risk and other species of interest, increasing forest resilience to climate change, and job creation.
Expected results Outcome Indicator
Reduce GHG emissions in Canada through planting 2 billion incremental trees Cumulative total number of incremental trees planted.
Cumulative total area planted with incremental trees.
Annual GHG emission reductions.
Projected long-term (2050) GHG emission reductions.
Achieve environmental co-benefits through tree planting Cumulative total area planted that contributes to habitat restoration for species at risk and other species of interest.
Cumulative total area planted that contributes to increased forest resilience to climate change.
Achieve human wellbeing co-benefits through tree planting Number of aggregate direct, indirect and induced jobs created.
Percent of large and medium organization funding recipients that have Diversity and Inclusion Plans.
Percent of under-represented groups in the tree planting and related activity workforce of large and medium organization funding recipients.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2025-26
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients are:

  • Provincial and territorial governments and their agencies including public sector bodies established by or under provincial or territorial statute or by regulation;
  • Municipal and local governments and their agencies, and regional municipal organizations;
  • Not-for-profit organizations, such as charitable organizations, volunteer organizations, community, professional, industry and other associations, land conservation organizations, and non-government organizations;
  • For-profit organizations; and,
  • Indigenous organizations (for profit and not-for-profit) and communities.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Early engagement to inform the design of the 2 Billion Tree Program has allowed NRCan to assess the interest and capacity of stakeholders across Canada in achieving the goal of planting two billion trees. A Request for Information (RFI) process was launched in February 2021 to gauge on-going interest in the 2BT program. The RFI resulted in 217 submissions from organizations across Canada and will allow the 2BT program to plan and design its programming to meet upcoming demand from stakeholders.

  • Engagement and Communications Strategy being developed in the fall of 2021:
    • A structured and proactive strategy to provide consistent and coherent messaging to external and internal stakeholders and inform next phases of the 2BT program;
    • Provide the opportunity for the 2BT program to clearly communicate its upcoming objectives so that stakeholders can anticipate the upcoming demand that will be created by the program, and adapt as required;
    • Gain a better understanding of stakeholders’ ability to participate in the 2BT program and conditions needed for them to be successful under the next call for proposals (CFP).
  • Key deliverables of this Strategy for 22/23 include:
    • Targeted outreach and webinars to build awareness and buy-in with priority stakeholder groups and support the launch of the next CFP, including completing a readiness and needs assessment of stakeholders;
    • Ongoing collaboration with the Knowledge Mobilization group to ensure that program recipients and collaborators have the knowledge and tools they need, including National Webinar series; and,
    • 2BT Website re-vamp and launch that will provide guidance on program parameters via interactive web content and social media strategy.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $222,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Total contributions $66,000,000 $194,000,000 $282,500,000 $338,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $66,222,000 $196,000,000 $284,500,000 $340,000,000
Grants and Contributions in support of Home Retrofits (voted)
Start date December 1, 2020
End date* 2025-26
Type of transfer payment Grants
Type of appropriation Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2020-21
Link to departmental results Clean technologies and energy efficiencies enhance economic performance
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Energy Efficiency Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Helping Canadians make their homes more energy efficient reduces energy demand and supports Canadian environmental objectives while making homes more comfortable and more affordable to maintain, as well as creating good, middle-class jobs in their communities.

The program will provide up to 700,000 grants of up to $5,000 to help homeowners undertake energy-efficient improvements to their homes supported by EnerGuide evaluations, which qualify for reimbursement of up to an additional $600.

Expected results Improved energy efficiency and reduced GHG emissions. Supporting economic recovery through cost savings to Canadians and job creation.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2026-27
General targeted recipient groups
  • Not-for-profit organizations and charities
  • Academia and public institutions
  • Indigenous recipients
  • Individual or sole proprietorships
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The Department will launch an engagement strategy to consult with stakeholders of the Canada Greener Homes Grant, including provincial and territorial governments, national Indigenous organizations, industry associations, and stakeholders representing diverse groups of Canadians to ensure that stakeholders are supportive of the program design and its complementarity with existing provincial programming.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $109,318,700 $531,550,178 $804,000,000 $805,000,000
Total contributions $74,094,000 $3,500,000 $3,000,000 $2,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $183,412,700 $535,050,178 $807,000,000 $807,000,000
Contributions in support of Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (voted)
Start date June 17, 2010
End date* March 31, 2023
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2019-20
Link to departmental results Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program offers non-repayable contributions towards capital projects, feasibility studies, and outreach activities undertaken by Canadian forest industry firms to implement first-in-kind technologies, products, and processes. IFIT contributions help to de-risk innovation and enable the forest sector to adopt a more diverse product mix including bioenergy, biomaterials, biochemicals, and next generation building products.

The Program funds innovative projects at the pilot and commercial scales that direct wood fibre and by-products from wood processing into higher value usages which:

  • Increase the total revenues available from wood fibre;
  • Diversify product lines for the forest industry, improving economic performance and job growth; and,
  • Produce renewable energy and other bioproducts that are beneficial to the environment and the emerging bioeconomy.

By providing funding to Canadian forest firms to advance these technologies towards full, commercial-scale implementation, IFIT will broaden and build upon previous investments in forest sector transformation.

Expected results

Expected IFIT program outcomes include:

  • The development of new wood-based products (including biomaterials, biochemicals, biofuels, building materials, and pulp and paper products) helps to diversify Canada’s forest sector, leading to enhanced market access;
  • Innovative technologies and products make the forest sector more commercially sustainable, competitive, and resilient, and contribute to the emerging bioeconomy; and,
  • Forest sector companies collaborate on bioproduct-related projects and processes with other sectors (i.e. energy, chemical, etc.).
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups

Companies that:

  • Produce forest products; and,
  • Have or will have existing forest product manufacturing facilities (for example, pulp, paper or panel mills) located in Canada.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients To date, IFIT projects are estimated to have secured approximately 6,600 jobs in the forest sector while creating 460 innovation related jobs. The program supports forest-reliant communities and improves the environmental performance of the sector.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $35,800,000 $77,805,268 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $35,800,000 $77,805,268 $0 $0
Contributions in support of Mountain Pine Beetle Management in Alberta (voted)
Start date September 17, 2020
End date* March 31, 2023
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2020-21
Link to departmental results Canadians have access to cutting-edge research to inform decisions on the management of natural resources
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Pest Risk Management
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Contribution Program is designed to support the Government of Alberta in the management of mountain pine beetle (MPB) in order to protect forest resources and communities from the negative socio-economic and environmental impacts of the current MPB infestation in Alberta.

The contribution agreement will be directed towards two activity streams: A) MPB management operations, and B) MPB research that support the efforts of the Government of Alberta to mitigate risks and impacts of the MPB infestation.

The objectives of the Program are to:

  • Limit the spread of MPB and mitigate negative consequences of the beetle in Alberta; and,
  • Generate knowledge and innovative management techniques through research on MPB.

This program provides non-repayable contributions.

Expected results

Expected results during the 2022-23 period include:

Effective control of MPB populations in Alberta’s forests

Performance indicator: An increased percentage of surveyed sites with decreasing or static MPB populations

Protection of Alberta’s pine forests at risk from MPB infestation

Performance indicator: Percentage change in the number of infested trees detected in Alberta.

Forest sector has access to enhanced scientific knowledge pertaining to MPB infestations and related risks

Performance indicator: Number of publications on MPB and related risks

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2023-24
General targeted recipient groups

Initial and direct recipient:

  • Government of Alberta

Ultimate recipients:

  • Not-for-profit research organizations
  • Canadian academic institutions (e.g., universities)
  • Other provincial and territorial governments and their agencies
  • Indigenous governments, communities or organizations
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Not applicable. The Government of Alberta is the only initial and direct recipient of a multi-year contribution agreement established in 2020-21.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $25,793,045 $25,873,044 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $25,793,045 $25,873,044 $0 $0
Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource Revenue Fund (statutory)
Start date April 1987
End date* Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Statutory: Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource Revenue Fund (Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions Not applicable
Link to departmental results Access to new and priority markets for Canada’s natural resources is enhanced
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Statutory Offshore Payments
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Minister of Natural Resources is responsible under section 214 of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act to make payments to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador equivalent to the revenue amounts received by Canada in relation to offshore oil and gas activities in the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador offshore. The federal Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource Revenue Fund Regulations prescribe the time and manner for making the transfer payments. The funds are drawn from the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

This transfer payment program does not have any repayable contributions.

Expected results

NRCan expects that 100% of the payments to Newfoundland and Labrador will be processed on time and in accordance with the applicable regulations.

The amount of money transferred to Newfoundland and Labrador is largely based on royalties from offshore oil production and is subject to change. Royalty amounts vary year-to-year as a result of fluctuations in the crude oil prices, exchange rates, changes in production levels, the timing of sales and Corporate Income Tax (CIT) collected.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable – statutory payments are excluded from evaluation
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients NRCan consults with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador when preparing its annual forecast of offshore revenues and transfers.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $0 $0 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $199,334,997 $526,799,780 $1,283,080,346 $1,762,844,932
Total program $199,334,997 $526,799,780 $1,283,080,346 $1,762,844,932
Contributions in support of the Smart Grids Program (voted)
Start date April 1, 2018
End date* March 31, 2029
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to departmental results
  • Natural resource sectors are innovative
  • Clean technologies and energy efficiencies enhance economic performance
  • Canada’s natural resources  are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
  • Energy Innovation and Clean Technology
  • Electricity Resources
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Smart Grid program is investing $100M over five years (2018-19 to 2022-23) to promote the modernization of grid infrastructure by funding the demonstration of promising, near-commercial smart grid technologies and the deployment of smart grid integrated systems across Canada in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and foster innovation and clean jobs.

The program will accelerate the transition to a clean growth economy by:

  • Better utilizing the existing capacity of electricity assets;
  • Increasing the penetration of renewable generation; and,
  • Increasing the reliability, resiliency, and flexibility of the power system while maintaining security of the systems.

This transfer payment program is repayable as follows:

  • Demonstration stream: Contributions under this Program are non-repayable, since the activities and benefits from the contributions are pre-commercial. 
  • Deployment stream: Repayable, if the deployment leads to a profit within five years following the project commissioning. The requirements for reporting profits are detailed in the contribution agreement, along with the process for repayment.
Expected results

Expected results in 2022-23 include:

  • For deployment stream: Ratio of project investments made by stakeholders to deployment project funding from the program leveraged at a minimum of 1:3.
  • For demonstration stream: Ratio of project investments made by stakeholders to demonstration project funding from the program leveraged at a minimum of 1:1.

Longer-term expected result by 2030:

GHG emission reductions of 0.9 megatonnes (Mt) through a clean, smart electricity grid.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2022-23
General targeted recipient groups

Legal entities validly incorporated in Canada including:

  • For-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as electricity and gas utilities, system operators and transmission owners and operators (including provincial crown corporations, agencies, co-ops and municipally-owned) and, local distribution companies;
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments, and their departments and agencies; and,
  • Indigenous (majority owned and controlled by Indigenous people), for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

In order to increase awareness of the Program, help gauge project eligibility and provide feedback to potential proponents at the time of the Program’s launch, NRCan conducted extensive stakeholder engagement with utilities/local distribution companies, associations, and provinces and territories.

The Program holds annual symposiums that bring together hundreds of stakeholders, including Program funding recipients and their partners. The symposiums aim to share knowledge about the Program; present project progress, results and impacts; and address topics such as Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in the smart grid sector. Discussions at the symposiums inform future Smart Grid policy and program design.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $20,391,345 $9,385,007 $0 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $20,391,345 $9,385,007 $0 $0
Grants and Contributions in support of Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program (voted)
Start date April 1, 2021
End date* March 31, 2025
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2021-22
Link to departmental results Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Smart Renewables and Electrification Program (SREPs) provides direct financial support to projects that support the transition towards electrification through the deployment of renewable energy projects capable of providing grid services and transformation of the Canadian electricity grid. The program will also decrease barriers to participation for those underrepresented in the energy sector through its equity, diversity and inclusion requirements. Furthermore, SREPs offers a Capacity Building Stream to support the equitable transition to a cleaner electrical grid, helping communities and organizations acquire the knowledge and tools needed to develop renewable energy and grid modernization projects.

SREPs funding is conditionally repayable for recipients who are for-profit and should the project generate profits within the first five years of operation.

Expected results

SREPs has no targets or expected results before FY 2024-25. As of November 25, 2021, results include eleven projects approved for a total of 630 Megawatts (MW) of renewable energy. Altogether, the total cost of these projects is $1.2 B, $209 M of which has been requested in SREPs funding. Over 90% of applicants have included an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan.

Performance Indicators:

  • Total number of projects supported by SREPs;
  • Megawatts (MW) of new renewable energy directly supported by SREPs;
  • Percentage of applicants including Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plans or making a public Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion commitment;
  • Number of job-years of employment generated by projects; and,
  • Total public and private investment in projects supported through the Program.

GHG emissions reductions directly attributable to SREPs and its supported projects.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups
  • Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, utilities, system operators and transmission owners, industry and research associations;
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies; and,
  • Indigenous communities, governments, tribal councils, for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

During program design, Departmental officials invited industry organizations, governments, academia, Indigenous organizations, and other potential proponents including private developers, electricity system operators, and utilities to information sessions on the program. Following program launch, the Department contacted these groups to notify them, and contacted provincial government representatives, both at the working and management level to solicit general feedback.

Program advisors regularly meet with provincial/territorial representatives in targeted provinces to ensure linkages between federal and provincial support for SREPs projects.

Indigenous representatives and non-government subject matter experts are involved in the evaluation process for capacity building stream proposals.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
Total contributions $74,038,040 $283,137,475 $282,251,413 $282,163,979
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $74,038,040 $283,337,475 $282,451,413 $282,363,979
Contributions in support of Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program (voted)
Start date April 1, 2021
End date* March 31, 2025
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2021-22
Link to departmental results Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Strategic Interties Predevelopment Program (SIPP) will help provincial electric utilities conduct necessary predevelopment work to clarify project costs, offer insight on system reliability and benefits, develop the knowledge base to support respective provincial regulatory processes, and identify relevant environmental and community engagement issues on potential intertie projects such as the Atlantic Loop and other interprovincial transmission projects. This will allow utilities to inform their respective processes needed to seek final investment decision approval from their respective regulators.

Contributions made under SIPP are non-repayable.

Expected results

Beyond the completion of select studies and related knowledge creation for utilities, SIPP has no targets or expected results before FY 2024-25, given the long-term nature of its program objectives (i.e., physical construction of strategic interties).

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation Although there is no mandatory requirement for evaluation under the 2016 Treasury Board Policy on Results, spending under this transfer payment program will be considered within the context of evaluations of the NRCan inventory programs that include the funded projects.
General targeted recipient groups Provincial Utilities of majority Canadian ownership.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients After receiving an application, NRCan will remain in contact with and engage the applicant as appropriate to guide them through the application process. NRCan will not be conducting additional engagement related to SIPP beyond that considered standard for a program of this scope.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $2,750,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $2,750,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $5,000,000
Contributions in Support of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (voted)
Start date 1997
End date* Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2021-22
Link to departmental results Enhanced competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Science and Technology Internship Program
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Since 1997, NRCan has contributed to the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) through the Science and Technology Internship Program (STIP), which supports youth between the ages of 15 and 30 develop the skills and gain the practical experience they need to join the natural resources sector workforce, including in Energy, Forestry, Mining and Earth Sciences sectors.

Using a third party delivery model, the program provides funding for youth placements through non-repayable contribution agreements. The third-party delivery organizations take responsibility for delivering the funding to employers.

The program has evolved over time to support the various government priorities as it relates to skills & employment, equity, diversity & inclusion, investing in the green economy and the economic recovery post COVID-19. This program also supports the Minister’s commitment to assist in the development and promotion of Canadian scientific and technological capabilities, and to address labour shortages in STEM fields.

Expected results For the 2022-23 fiscal period, the STIP will create 320 green jobs and training opportunities for youth in the natural resources. Employment Equity groups (i.e. Women, Indigenous youth, Youth with disabilities and Visible minorities) will make up a minimum of 50% of the youth participants; 70% of the participants to be employed/self-employed after their internship; and 5% of participants served to return to school following their internship.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2019-20
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups For-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, academia and public institutions, Indigenous recipients, and governments.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The Program continuously identifies opportunities to engage with program participants and/or their networks in order to re-evaluate STIP practices and make the program more accessible and inclusive for those experiencing barriers to employment (i.e. Women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, and persons living with disabilities). One way the Program does this is by administering a program participant exit survey at the end of placements.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $43,475,647 $8,958,000 $558,000 $558,000
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $43,475,647 $8,958,000 $558,000 $558,000
Contributions in support of Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure (voted)
Start date April 8, 2019
End date* March 31, 2024
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2020-21
Link to departmental results Canada’s natural resources are sustainable
Link to the department’s Program Inventory Lower Carbon Transportation
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

In support of Canada’s commitment for greater electrification of transportation, this program addresses key barriers (e.g. access to chargers and range anxiety) by supporting the deployment of the necessary infrastructure. These investments were made to support Canada’s zero emission vehicle sales targets.

Federal investments in the Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment initiative are supporting the establishment of a coast-to-coast network of fast-chargers (Level 3) along the national highway systems, natural gas refuelling stations along key freight corridors and hydrogen refuelling stations in major metropolitan areas. Building upon this, the ZEV Infrastructure program’s focus is to target market segments not previously addressed through federal investments giving Canadians access to EV charging infrastructure where they live, work and play.

The ZEV Infrastructure Program supports the deployment of new zero-emission vehicle recharging and hydrogen refuelling stations in public places, on-street, multi-unit residential buildings, workplace, as well as strategic infrastructure projects for mass transit, urban delivery, and fleet applications.

The initiative uses repayable contributions (with the Government of Canada providing up to 50% of total project costs) to decrease the risk of investing in EV and alternative fuel infrastructure. These projects will be monitored for ability to repay over 10 years, following project completion.

Expected results

The program deploys new zero-emission vehicle infrastructure in public places, on-street, at apartment buildings, retail outlets, and the workplace, as well as strategic projects for mass transit, urban delivery, and fleet applications.

The program has notional targets of 33,500 chargers, and 10 hydrogen refuelling completed by March 31, 2026. However, the actual number, type and location of charger supported depends on the proposals received and the strength of business cases.

Key performance measures include:

  • The number of recharging and refueling stations planned, under development and completed, by fuel type); and,
  • The amount of electricity, natural gas and hydrogen dispensed through the supported recharging/refueling infrastructure stations.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation 2024-25
General targeted recipient groups
  • Individuals and legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including: electricity or gas utilities, companies, industry associations, Indigenous and community groups, Canadian academic institutions, and provincial, territorial, regional or municipal governments or their departments or agencies, where applicable.
  • International legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad including: companies, industry associations, and academic institutions.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The project selection criteria for this initiative is informed by ongoing consultations with provinces and territories, as well as experience gained through the delivery of other EV and alternative fuel infrastructure programming.

The program engages potential applicants through a comprehensive communications plan, including social media, and email – levering an existing network of over 1000 stakeholders who have participated in past RFPs, as well as those involved in clean technology and transportation, and industry associations who have expressed interest.

There will be dedicated information sessions focused on growing interest and capacity in Indigenous businesses and communities.

All provincial/territorial (P/T) governments are engaged bilaterally to better understand their own programming plans. PT governments are also consulted on each project selected for funding in their jurisdiction.

The Program also works closely with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities to engage municipal governments.

*This date relates to the expiry date of the program policy authority which may be different from the actual funding end date.

Financial information
Type of transfer payment 2021–22
forecast spending
2022-23
planned spending
2023-24
planned spending
2024-25
planned spending
Total grants $0 $0 $0 $0
Total contributions $54,630,773 $96,433,812 $96,308,812 $0
Total other types of transfer payments $0 $0 $0 $0
Total program $54,630,773 $96,433,812 $96,308,812 $0

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