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General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of the Green Construction Through Wood (voted) Program
Start Date April 1, 2018
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2025
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Description

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; and,
  • 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.

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 support 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;
  • Regulatory acceptance/recognition of Canadian wood products and building systems in building codes, standards, and policies.

*****There are expected results that extend to 2025 and 2030, but those noted above are the core expected results that can be achieved by end of 2020*****

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable, new program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation (if applicable) 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 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.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $1,764,000 $6,071,000 $8,696,000 $15,719,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $1,764,000 $6,071,000 $8,696,000 $15,719,000
General information
Name of transfer payment program Grants and Contributions in support of Clean Technology Challenges (voted)
Start Date October 5, 2017
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Clean Growth in Natural Resource Sectors
Description

The Clean Technology Challenges form part of the Government of Canada’s Impact Canada Initiative (ICI), designed to help departments accelerate the adoption of innovative funding approaches to deliver meaningful results to Canadians. The Clean Technology program ($75M over 4 years) stream will address areas such as climate change, clean growth, and the application of new technologies to reduce negative environmental impacts. All five cleantech challenges were launched in 2018-19. For each challenge, a mix of tools (e.g., contribution agreements, grants, micro-grants) will be used, based on technical, market and environmental circumstances, in order to achieve breakthroughs in clean technology, and leverage as much innovation activity as possible from a given award level.

Contribution payments made under this program are non-repayable.

Expected results

The ICI Cleantech program is focused on unlocking breakthrough solutions to complex and persistent problems in developing clean technology. In the long term, the program is intended to contribute to improved environmental and economic performance in Canada’s natural resource and clean technology sectors. Short- and medium-term results include:

  • Increased awareness, participation and collaboration in clean technology challenges and projects;
  • Increased investment by stakeholders in clean technology research, development and demonstration (RD&D) projects;
  • Increased engagement with/among Canadians
  • Emerging technologies are closer to commercial readiness; and, new disruptive technologies, alternative business/funding models that can generate better outcomes, and/or capacity building activities to facilitate the adoption of clean technology solutions.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable, new program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2020-21
General targeted recipient groups

Funding is open to Canadian and international identified eligible recipients provided they meet the criteria established by each challenge or challenge stage.

Eligible recipients will include, but are not limited to:

  • Legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada or abroad such as:
  • Private sector 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;
  • Academic institutions;
  • Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies, where applicable;
  • Unincorporated groups, societies and coalitions; and,
  • Individuals.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Delivery of each ICI Challenge varies from challenge to challenge. The development and scoping of challenges involved extensive consultations with experts, partners and stakeholders, such as sector associations, industry, academia, and Indigenous governments and representative organizations and provinces/territories and other levels of government.

The program engages in a range of activities to help promote the challenges, encourage participation and provide guidance to potential challenge participants including: sharing challenge information on Natural Resources Canada website and the Impact Canada Initiative Prize and Challenge interactive website, using social media campaigns, targeted outreach, hosting webinars and delivering workshops.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants $1,211,921 $19,731,634 $29,683,155 0
Total contributions $3,070,640 $8,577,211 $5,227,718 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $4,282,561 $28,308,845 $34,910,873 0
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of Energy Efficiency Program (voted)
Start Date April 1, 2017
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Energy Efficiency
Energy Innovation Program
Description

The objectives of the program are to increase the energy efficiency of consumer and commercial products, to enhance commercial and residential building sector performance, to encourage the implementation of cleaner and more energy efficient technologies in the industrial sector and to 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 2021: 600 PJ in total annual energy savings by 2030.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Energy Efficiency: 2014-15
Lower Carbon Transportation: 2015-16
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
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

Residential Energy Efficiency

The Office of Energy Efficiency is supporting experimentation and the use of new policy instruments and approaches to drive residential energy efficiency.

Energy Efficient Buildings Research Development & Demonstration Program:

The program conducted extensive engagement with industry, associations, provinces and Territories, and research and policy groups to help inform the scope of calls for proposals.

In 2017-18, requests for project proposals were solicited from a broad range of eligible recipients including industry, academia and consortia via open, advertised proposal calls; non-advertised direct requests for proposals to allocate the first envelope of funding ($15M).

Other calls for proposals are planned on a bi-yearly basis until the remaining program funds are fully allocated.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $8,975,007 $10,411,317 $12,922,922 $12,895,234
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $8,975,007 $10,411,317 $12,922,922 $12,895,234
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Power (voted)
Start Date April 1, 2007
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2021
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2008-09
Link to department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Description The ecoENERGY for Renewable Power program is investing $1.4B over 14 years to increase Canada's supply of clean electricity from renewable sources such as wind, biomass, low-impact hydro, and solar photovoltaic energy. It is intended to help position low-impact renewable energy technologies to make an increased contribution to Canada’s energy supply and thereby contribute to a more sustainable and diversified energy mix. Although no new contribution agreements have been signed after March 31, 2011, projects with contribution agreements receive one cent per kilowatt-hour (kWh) incentive for eligible production during their first ten years of operation. The program itself will end on March 31, 2021.Footnote 1 This transfer payment program has repayable contributions.
Expected results The 74 projects still receiving the incentive under the program are expected to produce 7.4 terawatt hours of electricity from clean renewable resources in 2019-20.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2015-16
Decision following the results of last evaluation The evaluation stated that the program has been managed effectively and efficiently.
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
General targeted recipient groups A business, institution or organization (i.e., an independent power producer, provincial Crown corporation, electrical utility or energy cooperative) that meets the terms and conditions of the program.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Applications are no longer accepted for the ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program, as the commitment period ended on March 31, 2011. The Department continues to engage with recipients to ensure compliance with the requirements of the contribution agreements.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $103,124,593 $76,611,000 $39,851,000 $0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $103,124,593 $76,611,000 $39,851,000 $0
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contribution in support of the clean-up of the Gunnar uranium mining facilities
Start Date March 7, 2007
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2006-07
Link to department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Description

This program will advance the decommissioning of legacy uranium mine and mill tailings in the Province of Saskatchewan, to be in accordance with current regulatory standards. The program will provide financial contributions to the Government of Saskatchewan for it to undertake decommissioning activities at the Gunnar uranium mine site.Footnote 2

This program does not contain any repayable contributions.

Expected results Over the 2019-20 to 2020–21 period, Saskatchewan is expected to obtain regulatory approval for its decommissioning plans and advance implementation. Federal funding is tied to milestones and eligible expenditures specified in the Memorandum of Agreement for the Project and is established under the terms and conditions approved by Treasury Board.
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 planned completion of next evaluation Next evaluation will be identified when five-year spending total averages over $5M per year.
General targeted recipient groups Province of Saskatchewan
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Quarterly meetings between NRCan and Saskatchewan Ministry of the Economy officials to discuss progress on the project.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions 0 $9,731,000 $396,000 $398,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program 0 $9,731,000 $396,000 $398,000
General information
Name of transfer payment program Clean Growth in Natural Resource Sectors Innovation Program (voted)
Start Date April 1, 2018
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2028
Type of transfer payment Contributions
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Clean Growth in Natural Resource Sectors
Description

The Clean Growth Program will provide $155M over four years to support clean technology research and development (R&D), and demonstration projects in Canada’s energy, mining, and forest sectors. The program is designed to advance emerging clean technologies towards commercial readiness so that natural resource operations can better reduce their environmental impacts on air, land, and water, while enhancing competitiveness and creating jobs.

The program has conditionally repayable contributions for demonstration projects; R&D activities are non-repayable.

Expected results

The projects funded by the program are expected to reduce the environmental impact of natural resource operations, support the growth of Canada’s clean technology sector, and assist in sustaining Canadian resource industries as a source of jobs and opportunity.

  • Economic performance: cost reduction, new revenue
  • Move emerging technologies closer to commercial readiness.

*Dependent on projects received, success of projects, and on-going operation capacity by 2026+.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable, new program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible Canadian Recipients 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

Through an extensive multisector engagement initiative, the program engaged key industry and provincial/territorial stakeholders during the development of the program. This informed the technology agnostic scope of the program. In order to facilitate the co-funding of projects with provincial and territorial partners, the program has developed Trusted Partnerships with key provincial and territorial stakeholders.

To increase awareness about proposal solicitations, program officials have

  • Presented at conferences, workshops and sector meetings;
  • Held two webinars after program launch (approx. 1000 participants);
  • Launched an interactive social media platform to encourage potential applicants to collaborate with other partners, provinces/territories, and federal research centres; and,
  • Led social media campaigns and hosted stakeholder engagement webinars and calls with involvement from the provinces and territories.

Additionally, in 2017 the program established the Clean Growth Collaboration Community, an online community intended to foster collaboration among stakeholders on the innovation spectrum and to help them find the support they need to be successful.

In 2018, requests for letters of interests (LOI) were solicited from a broad range of eligible recipients such as industry, academia and consortia via open, advertised calls. Of the 761 LOI submitted, 104 applicants were invited to submit full project proposals. Projects were selected through a rigorous review process.

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $20,070,133 $56,231,780 $50,228,735 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $20,070,133 $56,231,780 $50,228,735 0
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of the Energy Innovation Program (voted)
Start Date April 14, 2016
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Energy Innovation Program
Description

The objective is to support the competitiveness of Canada’s natural resource sectors through a comprehensive suite of research, development, demonstration, and RSA (Related Scientific Activities) projects leading to advances in technology, increased knowledge and collaboration, input into codes, standards and associated policies and regulations, and ultimately improved environmental and economic performance.

The program has conditionally repayable contributions for demonstration projects; R&D and RSA are non-repayable.

Expected results

Activities are expected to contribute to new research, development, demonstration projects and associated codes and standards, and new knowledge products, including studies and analyses.

Performance measures include:

  • # of technology readiness levels advanced;
  • # of intellectual properties generated;
  • # of knowledge products generated;
  • # of partners and collaborators;
  • # codes, standards, regulations, and policies impacted;
  • GHG emissions reduced;
  • # jobs (person-years of employment generated);
  • Ratio of NRCan funding versus leveraged funding;
  • Project specific environmental and economic performance measures.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation New program, no previous evaluation
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible Canadian Recipients include:

  1. 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.
  2. Provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies where applicable.

Eligible International Recipients (for Mission Innovation activities only) will include treaty organizations and other international legal entities validly incorporated or registered abroad including: For-profit and not-for-profit organizations such as industry associations, agencies, research associations, standards organizations; and academic institutions.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The program conducted 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 were 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.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $19,715,921 $24,000,000 $24,000,000 $24,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $19,715,921 $24,000,000 $24,000,000 $24,000,000
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees for Energy Infrastructure Projects (voted)
Start Date June 8, 2017
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2023
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Indigenous Partnerships Office – West
Description

Funding is available to Indigenous groups potentially impacted by the Trans Mountain Expansion Pipeline Project (TMX) and the Line 3 Replacement Program (Line 3) to enhance their capacity to participate in the Indigenous Advisory and Monitoring Committees; to pursue other Committee objectives including those supporting their mandate to provide advice to regulators on environmental, safety, and socio-economic issues related to the performance of the projects and compliance with conditions; and to address other environmental concerns related to the broader pipeline corridor over the full lifecycle of development.

The transfer payment program has non-repayable contributions.

Expected results

To effectively respond to Indigenous issues and priorities related to the TMX and Line 3 pipeline projects through the provision of capacity and other supports that address objectives identified by Indigenous groups involved in the monitoring of these projects.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable, new program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2020-21
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients include:

  • Indigenous communities or governments;
  • Tribal Councils or entities that fulfill a similar function (e.g. general council);
  • National, provincial, regional, and local Indigenous organizations;
  • Indigenous validly incorporated or registered for-profit and not-for-profit organizations and corporations;
  • Where fully endorsed by an Indigenous partner organization or community:
    • Provincial, territorial, municipal, and regional governments;
    • Academic institutions and research associations working with an Indigenous partner organization; and,
    • Non-Indigenous validly incorporated or registered not-for-profit organizations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Proposals are accepted through a continuous intake process and calls for proposals (as determined by the Committees). Outreach is undertaken with the Committees and with those communities identified as potentially impacted through the relevant project Environmental Assessment consultation process led by the National Energy Board (NEB).
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $8,500,000 $14,500,000 $11,500,000 $8,250,923
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $8,500,000 $14,500,000 $11,500,000 $8,250,923
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of Electric Vehicle and Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Deployment (voted)
Start Date April 21, 2016Footnote 3
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2024
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Lower Carbon Transportation
Description

Lower carbon transportation is both an essential component of longer-term decarbonisation of the economy as well as a short-term means for reducing emissions. As outlined in the Pan Canadian Framework for Clean Growth and Climate Change, coordinated and targeted green infrastructure investments to support electrification and fuel switching in the light-and heavy-duty vehicle sectors correspond to two pillars of the framework to lower emissions from the transportation sector. These investments are required to eliminate barriers that currently impede the adoption of clean transportation choices and to spur the wide-scale deployment of low-carbon vehicles, which will enable further greenhouse gas emission reductions across the transportation sector.

This investment will support:

  • The installation of commercially available fast-charging electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure and other alternative fuel infrastructure (e.g. hydrogen and natural gas) along highly travelled routes to address consumer and commercial fleets’ concerns regarding the low availability of recharging/refuelling infrastructure investor concerns regarding the financial risk to investment. This will help to accelerate market deployment of electric and alternative fuel vehicles and fuels; and,
  • The development of codes and standards for low-carbon vehicles and refuelling infrastructure.

This initiative will use 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 ultimate outcome is that Canada transitions to a lower carbon transportation, which will be measured through a number of indicators, including the number of low-carbon recharging and refueling stations under development or completed.

The expected results for Phase II investments by 2024 are the following:

  • Nine hundred EV-charging stations along the national highway system and other identified strategic locations. Through this initiative, the objective will be for Canadians to be able to travel the length of the Trans-Canada Highway and key connection routes from Vancouver to Halifax and also to the United States by having access to charging stations at optimal distances (every 65 kilometres on both sides of these routes).
  • Twelve Hydrogen refuelling stations: in major metropolitan areas (e.g. Greater Toronto Area, Vancouver, and Montreal) which have been identified by vehicle manufacturers as the most likely for early deployment. This will ensure that the needed infrastructure is available as fuel cell EVs enter the market. The program will also include targeted deployment along the first inter-city hydrogen corridor in Canada (Montreal to Toronto).
  • Fifteen Natural Gas refuelling stations along major freight routes. The objective will be to establish natural gas refuelling stations along key east-west freight corridors covering more than 80 percent of truck freight movement in Canada, as well as strategic linkages to key North American transportation corridors, including:
    1. Halifax-Quebec-Windsor, and into the United States via Detroit;
    2. Toronto - Winnipeg into the United States. via Grand Forks; and,
    3. Edmonton – Calgary – Lower Mainland British Columbia into the United States via Seattle.

By March 2020, the initial projects supported by Phase 2 will have been completed.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable, new program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients include:

  • Individuals and legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada including: electricity or gas utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, standards organizations, 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, research associations, standards organizations, and academic institutions.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The project selection criteria for Phase II of this initiative was informed by consultations with provinces and territories, as well as through the mid-term review of Phase I deployment.

All provincial/territorial (P/T) governments were engaged bilaterally, prior to launching the requests for proposals (RFP) for Phase II, to better understand their own programming plans. PT governments are also consulted on each projected selected for funding in their jurisdiction.

The first Request for Proposals for Phase II was shared with over 100 stakeholders. Subsequent RFPs are planned on a yearly basis

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $16,700,000 $16,500,000 $22,840,000 $23,970,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $16,700,000 $16,500,000 $22,840,000 $23,970,000
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of the Smart Grid Program (voted)
Start Date April 1, 2018
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2029
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to department’s Program Inventory Energy Innovation Program
Electricity Resources
Description

The Smart Grid program will invest $100 M over four years (2018-19 to 2021-22) to support the deployment of existing smart grid integrated systems (which may include energy storage) and demonstration of promising near-commercial smart grid technologies 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 cyber security.

This transfer payment program is repayable as follows:

Demonstration: Repayable, if the demonstration leads to a profit within five years following the end of the project. The requirements for reporting profits will be detailed in the contribution agreement, along with the process for repayment.

Deployment: Repayable, if the deployment leads to a profit within five (5) years following the project commissioning. The requirements for reporting profits will be detailed in the contribution agreement, along with the process for repayment.

Expected results

Expected results for the 2019-20 to 2021-22 period are:

  • Ratio of project investments made by stakeholders to deployment project funding from the program leveraged at a minimum of 1:3.
  • 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 mega tonnes (Mt) from the electricity grid
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable, new program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2021-22
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 The program conducted extensive stakeholder engagement with utilities/local distribution companies, associations, and provinces and territories, including dissemination of a Project Concept Questionnaire (PCQ) that was returned by 100 potential applicants in order to increase awareness of the program, help gauge project eligibility and provide feedback to potential proponents. The program launched on January 15, 2018, and the Request For Proposal process closed on March 4, 2018, receiving eighty-six proposals, 74 of which were deemed eligible.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $28,260,013 $23,301,003 $23,227,465 $23,208,843
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $28,260,013 $23,301,003 $23,227,465 $23,208,843
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of Clean Energy for Rural and Remote (voted) Communities
Start Date April 1, 2018
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2031
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Description

The program will reduce reliance on diesel 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 are repayable.

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 2023-24;
  • Demonstration project funding leveraged at an average of 3:2 ($55M : $37M), total from 2018-19 to 2023-24;
  • Bioheating project funding leveraged at an average of 4:1 ($46M : $11M) , total from 2018-19 to 2023-24;
  • 10 communities newly installed or retrofitted bioheating systems (by 2019-20)
  • Maintain 2 co-operative arrangementsFootnote 4 on information products and expertise on energy efficiency with other federal departments (annually from 2018-19 to 2023-24);
  • Minimum of 10 energy literacy projects (by 2019-2020).
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable, new program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2022-23
General targeted recipient groups Targeted recipient groups include remote communities, rural communities (Bioheating), indigenous communities, remote industrial sites, regional and community development corporations, utilities and, provinces and territories.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Review and approval of new applications will continue through 2019-20. The program will announce newly funded projects in 2019-20.

The program continues to engage real 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. (2019-20)

Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $19,280,876 $21,434,903 $41,408,057 $42,495,360
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $19,280,876 $21,434,903 $41,408,057 $42,495,360
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of the Emerging Renewable Power Program (voted)
Start Date April 1, 2018
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2030
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to department’s Program Inventory Electricity Resources
Description

This program will support the deployment of renewable electricity technologies which have been established successfully abroad or have been demonstrated successfully in Canada but have not yet been deployed commercially. This program will help mitigate the risk of upfront capital investments in emerging renewable power projects.

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

Expected results for the 2018-2019 to 2020-2021 period are:

  • Three contribution agreements are signed and two regional assessments are completed and released publicly;
  • Projects using at least three different technologies (one technology per project) are supported by the program; and,
  • Two provincially-led support mechanisms (e.g. regulatory frameworks, power purchase agreements)
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable, new program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2021-22
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients include:

  • 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.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $13,242,544 $48,621,785 $48,604,374 $48,598,479
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $13,242,544 $48,621,785 $48,604,374 $48,598,479
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of Climate Change Adaptation (voted)
Start Date December 13, 2016
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2023
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Climate Change Adaptation
Description

The objective of the program is to position regions and sectors to undertake measures that will enable them to adapt to a changing climate.

This program does not have repayable contributions.

Expected results
  • Target stakeholders (e.g., communities, businesses in natural-resource sectors, and professionals such as engineers, planners) have access to information, expertise and tools.
  • Adaptation measures have been identified by targeted stakeholders.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2015-16
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients include:

  • Canadian academic institutions, non-governmental organizations, industry, research, and professional associations, companies, indigenous communities or governments, community, regional and national Indigenous organizations and, provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies.
  • International not-for-profit legal entities, valid academic institutions, industry, research, and professional associations and, non-governmental organizations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients The Adaptation Platform aims to create an enabling environment for adaptation, where decision-makers in regions and industry are equipped with the tools and information they need to adapt to a changing climate. Collaborative work planning occurs through the Adaptation Platform (a forum that brings together federal, provincial, and territorial governments, industry, communities, academia, indigenous organizations and non-for profits), newsletters, public posting of calls for proposals.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $6,000,000 $7,100,000 $6,330,000 $3,560,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $6,000,000 $7,100,000 $6,330,000 $3,560,000
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of Expanding Market Opportunities (voted)
Start Date September 28, 2017
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2020
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Fibre Solutions
Description

Expanding Market Opportunities (EMO) aims at maintaining and growing international wood product markets, expanding wood use in the North American non-residential and mid-rise construction market, and promoting the strong environmental credentials of Canadian forest products.

This transfer payment program provides non-repayable contributions.

Expected results

EMO will directly achieve the following results:

  • Investment of $45 million for the Softwood Lumber Action Plan to promote and grow Canadian wood products in global markets;
  • Regulatory agencies and buyers of Canadian forest products have the information they need to determine product performance and environmental credentials;
  • Industry has the information to identify emerging market trends and pursue market opportunities;
  • Industry supports EMO market development activities;
  • Cooperation and coordination is increased among key stakeholder groups; and,
  • There is increased awareness of Canadian forest products and construction technologies
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2015-16
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients include not-for-profit forest products associations (engaged in forest product promotion and exports), manufactured housing associations, provinces, provincial Crown corporations, and, not-for-profit organizations engaged in forest product research.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients EMO issues an annual call for proposals by email to all applicants registered in the program’s online system. Each year the call includes the Handbook for Applicants and the Evaluation Process and Criteria. The call is also advertised on the program website.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $16,473,000 $19,050,000 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $16,473,000 $19,050,000 0 0
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of the Forest Innovation program (voted)
Start Date September 28, 2017
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2020
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Fibre Solutions
Description

The Forest Innovation Program (FIP) supports the forest sector’s innovation agenda and priorities needed to continue the transformation of Canada’s forest sector to ensure its competitiveness.

This transfer payment program provides non-repayable contributions.

Expected results

The FIP will directly contribute to the following results:

  • Forest-based research and development and deployment programs address key opportunities and threats facing Canada’s forest sector;
  • Improved knowledge of the physical and environmental attributes of forest products;
  • Industry stakeholders are aware of and engaged in forest-based research; and
  • Collaboration among organizations working on forest-related research is optimized.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2014-15
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
General targeted recipient groups

The primary recipient of contributions is FPInnovations, a not-for-profit national forest research institute, and academia.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients There is no open call for proposals through FIP. Officials meet with the principal named recipient, FPInnovations, on a regular basis. Any other potential funding recipients are engaged directly by program officials. The Canadian Wood Fibre Centre, which is a component of FIP, receives $1M in Contribution funds from FIP, which it distributes through a competitive process.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $21,777,000 $21,600,000 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $21,777,000 $21,600,000 0 0
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (voted)
Start Date June 17, 2010
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2022Footnote 5
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Forest Sector Competitiveness
Description

The Investments in Forest Industry Transformation (IFIT) Program was renewed in 2017-2018 with an additional $55 M of funding to support transformations that will make the forest industry more economically viable and environmentally sustainable. The objective will be achieved by investing in innovative technologies that lead to a more diverse, higher-value product mix including bioenergy and renewable power, as well as biomaterials, biochemical and next generation building products.

The Program will fund innovative projects that are using transformative technologies 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 a log;
  • Diversify product lines for the forest industry, stabilizing economic performance; and,
  • Produce renewable energy and other products that are beneficial to the environment.

By providing funding to Canadian forest firms for capital investments in bioenergy and bio-product industrial processes to advance these technologies towards full, commercial-scale implementation, this Program will broaden and build upon previous investments in forest sector transformation.

This transfer payment program does not have any repayable contributions.

Expected results

Expected outcomes of the program include the following:

  • Canada’s forest sector is more commercially and environmentally sustainable with improved return on capital and environmental impacts;
  • New forest bio-products, including next generation building products, and processes are commercially available through an increased number of new bio-products and next generation building products and processes produced;
  • Canada’s forest sector has increased capacity to develop and supply commercial bio-products, including next generation building products, and processes through an increased number of new or modified facilities producing bio-products and next generation building products; and,
  • Forest sector companies collaborate on projects and processes related to bio-products with other sectors (e.g. energy and chemical) through an increased number of non-traditional partnerships.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation 2014-15
Decision following the results of last evaluation Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2019-20
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 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.ifit-ifit.RNCan@canada.ca). Calls for proposals were widely advertised through public press releases, e-mail distribution lists, and liaisons with a wide range of associations, government departments, and other stakeholders. Selected program recipients are further engaged through regular communication with program administrators to monitor progress on the achievement of program objectives. (Lead Sector to update as required)
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $12,000,000 $33,000,000 0 0
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $12,000,000 $33,000,000 0 0
General information
Name of transfer payment program Contributions in support of Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy - Phase II (voted)
Start Date April 1, 2018
End dateFootnote * June 30, 2022
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2018-19
Link to department’s Program Inventory Pest Risk Management
Description

Phase II of the Spruce Budworm Early Intervention Strategy is a research program investigating a new pest management approach that could avoid an outbreak and the associated socio-economic impacts in Atlantic Canada, where forestry is one of the largest economic sectors.

Phase II includes a suite of integrated research activities and operational insecticide applications to validate the early intervention strategy’s scientific foundation, enhance its efficacy for any emerging outbreaks of spruce budworm, and protect the region’s forests.

Through the Forest Pest Risk Management Program, the initiative will implement and validate a novel forest pest management approach supported by science knowledge and tools to address a forest pest issue that could have significant negative impacts on Canadian forest values and resources. This approach will be available to forest managers across Canada for application to any impeding outbreaks of spruce budworm in order to mitigate risks to forest resources or other related values.

This transfer payment program provides non-repayable contributions.

Expected results

Expected results over the 2019–20 to 2021–22 period include:

  • Effective annual treatment of Atlantic Canada’s forest at risk of a spruce budworm outbreak

Performance indicator: Percentage of forest areas eligible for treatment where spruce budworm population remain below outbreak threshold

  • Access to scientific knowledge, surveillance solutions, and response solutions pertaining to spruce budworm outbreaks and the Early Intervention Strategy

Performance indicator: Number of advisory committees and boards involving the sharing of knowledge and information on forest pests and related risks to governments, industry, and non-governmental organizations

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable, new program
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2021-22
General targeted recipient groups
  • Forest Protection Limited
  • Universities
  • Not-for-profit research institutions
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Applicants and recipients will be engaged through the Healthy Forest Partnership, a research consortium that includes NRCan, all four Atlantic Provinces, industry, and academia that formed for Phase 1 of the early intervention strategy initiative.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $5,451,810 $14,500,000 $19,500,000 $23,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $5,451,810 $14,500,000 $19,500,000 $23,000,000
General information
Name of transfer payment program Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource Revenue Fund (statutory)
Start Date April 1987
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Statutory authority
Fiscal year for terms and conditions Not applicable
Link to department’s Program Inventory Statutory Offshore Payments
Description

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 area. 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

Payments to the province of Newfoundland and Labrador pursuant to provisions of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act.

The program takes into consideration royalties, corporate income taxes and other revenues related to the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador offshore area. Planned spending is subject to changes to factors such as production levels, crude oil prices, currency exchange rates, and profitability.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients Not applicable
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $427,341,529 $374,165,337 $389,883,184 $484,126,910
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $427,341,529 $374,165,337 $389,883,184 $484,126,910
General information
Name of transfer payment program Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board (statutory)
Start Date 1985-86
End dateFootnote * Ongoing
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Statutory authority
Fiscal year for terms and conditions Not applicable
Link to department’s Program Inventory Statutory Offshore Payments
Description

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

Payments to the Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board are pursuant to provisions of the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Atlantic Accord Implementation Act.

The Canada-Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Board mandate centers on worker safety, environmental protection and safety, effective management of land tenure, maximum hydrocarbon recovery and value, and Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador benefits.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups Eligible recipients include joint federal-provincial board (independent regulator).
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients In respect of each fiscal year and pursuant to legislation, the Board is required to submit a budget request. Before the Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Offshore Petroleum Board proposes a budget for ministerial approval. NRCan officials engage with board officials to understand the budgetary request and also consult with provincial officials.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $9,475,000 $9,475,000 $9,475,000 $9,475,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $9,475,000 $9,475,000 $9,475,000 $9,475,000
General information
Name of transfer payment program Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration Program (voted)
Start Date April 14, 2016
End dateFootnote * March 31, 2029
Type of transfer payment Contribution
Type of appropriation Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions 2017-18
Link to department’s Program Inventory Energy Innovation Program
Description

The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstration component supports the demonstration of next-generation and innovative electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Canada.

The program will undertake Front End Engineering Design studies and demonstrations to reduce the costs, understand the impacts and address potential barriers for the deployment of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.

Projects funded under this program are conditionally 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 include:

  • Collaborations and leveraged funding for the advancement and demonstration of electric vehicle infrastructure technologies;
  • Increased scientific and technical knowledge to advance the development of electric vehicle infrastructure technologies; and,
  • Accelerated commercialization and uptake of electric vehicle charging technologies.

The program is expected to result in real world demonstration projects of innovative EV infrastructure and/or solutions to technical challenges and other barriers for the uptake of EVs in the urban environment (e.g. at multi-unit residential buildings), at workplaces and for public transit, including the installation of 200 next-generation charging stations.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation Not applicable, new program
Decision following the results of last evaluation Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation 2020-21
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, aboriginal 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 conducted extensive engagement with industry, associations, Provinces and Territories, and research and policy groups to help inform the 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 Electric Vehicle infrastructure; and outreach at national and international stakeholder conferences and fora. Requests for project proposals will be solicited from a broad range of eligible recipients such as industry, academia and consortia via open, advertised calls for expressions of interest (EOIs); and non-advertised direct requests for proposals resulting from the call for EOIs.
Planning information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment 2018-19 Forecast spending 2019-20 Planned spending 2020-21 Planned spending 2021-22 Planned spending
Total grants 0 0 0 0
Total contributions $10,800,000 $22,599,271 $13,215,014 $4,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments 0 0 0 0
Total program $10,800,000 $22,599,271 $13,215,014 $4,000,000

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