Horizontal initiatives

Natural Climate Solutions Fund

Name of horizontal initiative	Natural Climate Solutions Fund (NCSF)
Lead department	Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)
Federal partner organization(s)	Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC)
Start date	2021/2022
End date	2030/2031^{Footnote 1}
Description	Canada’s Natural Climate Solutions Fund (NCSF) is a horizontal initiative established to leverage the inherent ability of natural ecosystems to sequester carbon and reduce atmospheric greenhouse gas (GHG) concentrations. This initiative includes three separate, but related, programs: Natural Resources Canada’s (NRCan) 2 Billion Trees program, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s (ECCC) Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund, and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s (AAFC) Agricultural Climate Solutions. NRCan is the lead department for the Horizontal Initiative Framework, supported by ECCC and AAFC.
Governance structure	The Horizontal Initiative is governed by an ADM Oversight Committee that is chaired by the Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) of the Canadian Forest Service, NRCan and includes the ADM of the Canadian Wildlife Service, ECCC, and the ADM of Programs Branch, AAFC. The Oversight Committee is responsible for ensuring that the NCSF is properly managed, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, seeking conflict resolution, liaising with the central agencies and ensuring appropriate operation of an external Advisory Committee. A Director General Steering Committee chaired by NRCan, with representation from ECCC and AAFC, supports the ADM Oversight Committee to guide effective and efficient implementation of the initiative, ensure coordination across the three departments, and ensure timely and accurate reporting on results and financial information. Additionally, there are three Director-level working groups, all chaired by NRCan with representation from ECCC and AAFC: Coordination Working Group – this group oversees approaches to improving coordination across the three departments. Indigenous Collaboration Working Group – this group ensures coordinated and effective approaches to work with Indigenous peoples in a way that reduces administrative burden and reflects the Government’s commitment to reconciliation, for example through extensive engagement and meaningful consultation with Indigenous peoples. Horizontal Reporting Working Group – this group ensures coordination on and fulfillment of the requirements of the horizontal reporting framework and results tracking. This working group may establish a sub-group to provide specific oversight on the reporting of GHG emission reductions and removals due to NCSF activities.
Total federal funding allocated from start to end date (dollars)	$ 4,215,484,795^{Footnote 2}
Total federal planned spending to date (dollars)	$133,307,042
Total federal actual spending to date (dollars)	$104,393,173
Date of last renewal of initiative	Not Applicable
Total federal funding allocated at last renewal and source of funding (dollars)	Not Applicable
Additional federal funding received after last renewal (dollars)	Not Applicable
Total planned spending since last renewal	Not Applicable
Total actual spending since last renewal	Not Applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation	FY 2025/2026, led by NRCan with support from ECCC and AAFC.
Performance highlights	As lead department for the Natural Climate Solutions Fund (NCSF), Natural Resources Canada worked closely with Environment and Climate Change Canada and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to coordinate implementation and reporting on the three NCSF programs: 2 Billion Trees, Nature-Smart Climate Solutions, and Agricultural Climate Solutions. In 2021-22, 116 projects were supported by NCSF programs. Key performance highlights in the 2021-22 fiscal year for the NCSF include: Providing over $59M in funding to 72 projects through the 2 Billion Trees program, ranging from tree planting for restoration of habitat for species at risk, restoration of sites devastated by fire or insects, urban tree planting, and capacity-building. Of these projects, 18% were Indigenous-led and nearly 40% were led by conservation authorities and not-for-profit organizations. This funding supported the planting of approximately 28.9 million incremental trees across Canada in 2021-22, representing over 150 tree species across more than 500 planting sites. 2 Billion Trees launched a second Call for Proposals in December 2021, focusing on large multi-year agreements to fuel stable demand and investments in capacity expansion for tree nurseries and seed collection. This Call for Proposals resulted in over 200 proposals for the program’s tree-planting and capacity-building streams, with over $1B in funding requested for new projects and $30M requested for capacity-building. Of the 200 proposals received, 21% are Indigenous-led, and 26% are urban projects. Supporting 22 Nature-Smart Climate Solutions Fund projects through a directed funding process, with approximately $24.3M in funding distributed in 2021-22 and an additional $48.6M in funding commitments for the following 2 years. These projects are expected to conserve up to 30,000 hectares, restore up to 6,000 hectares, and contribute to the enhanced management of up to 18,000 hectares of wetlands, grasslands, and riparian areas. In 2021-22, the Nature-Smart Climate Solutions Fund established internal governance mechanisms for its Indigenous Partnerships stream using a distinctions-based approach with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners. Supported by the Indigenous Guardians Secretariat, these mechanisms are responsible for co-developing funding priorities, assessment criteria, application and selection processes, and application timelines. In 2021-22, early funding was provided to 6 Indigenous-led projects through a directed funding process. Establishing the Agricultural Climate Solutions Living Labs (ACS-LL), building off of the previous AAFC Living Laboratories Initiative which currently has active projects in four provinces (Manitoba (MB), Ontario (ON), Québec (QC) and Prince Edward Island (PEI). During the grant phase of the 2021-22 ACS-LL funding cycle, 43 eligible applications were received for grants of up to $100,000 to support the development of networks and proposals for contribution funding to establish a Living Lab, bringing together farmers, scientists, and other collaborators to develop, test and monitor Best Management Practices (BMPs) in a real-life context with consideration to farmers’ needs to increase the chance of implementation and uptake. Of these 43 applications, 26 were received from provinces that do not currently have a Living Lab, and development grants were approved for a total of 10 projects. The contribution phase of the 2021-22 funding cycle focuses on projects related to carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas mitigation practices, such as enhanced forest management, crop rotations and cropping systems, and optimization of fertilizer rates. Project approval for the contribution phase is ongoing, with contribution agreements expected to be signed in summer 2022. Developing the Agricultural Climate Solutions On-Farm Climate Action Fund (ACS-OFCAF), which will work with delivery organizations to distribute funding to support the adoption of best management practices (BMPs) in three areas (nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotation grazing).ACS-OFCAF launched a call for proposals in August 2021, receiving 89 applications of which 24 were invited to submit further project information for Phase 2 evaluation. In 2021-22, ACS-OFCAF announced $182.7M in funding for 12 projects, with recipients including a range of organizations from across Canada that are well-positioned to support producers in the adoption of specific BMPs through direct incentives, agronomic support, and peer-to-peer learning activities.
Contact information	Anne-Hélène Mathey Director, Natural Climate Solutions Division, Canadian Forest Service, Natural Resources Canada 580 Booth Street, Ottawa, ON, K1A 0E6 343-292-8466 anne-helene.mathey@nrcan-rncan.gc.ca

Shared outcomes:

Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme (dollars)^{Footnote 3}

Natural Climate Solutions Fund (NCSF)	T1: 2 Billion Trees (2BT)	T2: Nature Smart Climate Solutions (NSCS)	T3: Agricultural Climate Solutions (ACS)	Internal Services
Shared outcome(s)	Reduce GHG emissions in Canada through planting 2 billion incremental trees while achieving environmental and human wellbeing co-benefits	Conserve, restore and manage ecosystems to reduce GHG emissions	Reduce GHG emissions in Canada through climate smart ecosystems. Increase land area supporting reduced GHG emissions. Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the Canadian agriculture sector	N/A
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)	$3,199,392,648	N/A	N/A	$10,099,427
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC)	N/A	$ 631,092,147	N/A	$ 14,483,861
Agriculture and Agri-foods Canada (AAFC)	N/A	N/A	ACS – Living Labs: $185,000,000 over 10 years (2021-22 to 2030-31), ACS – OFCAF^{Footnote 4}: $200,000,000 over three years (2021-22 to 2023-24)	ACS – Living Labs: $6,284,034 ACS – OFCAF: $2,665,383 TOTAL: $8,949,420
Total	$ 3,199,392,648	$ 631,092,147	$385,000,000	$ 33,532,708

Performance Information

Name of horizontal initiative: Natural Climate Solutions Fund

Total federal funding allocated (dollars): $4,215,484,795

2021-22 Planned spending (dollars) : $133,307,042

2021-22 Actual spending (dollars): $104,393,173

Horizontal Initiative Overview^{Footnote 5}

Horizontal initiative shared outcome(s)	2021-22 Performance indicator(s)	2021-22 Target(s)	Date to achieve target^{Footnote 6}	2021-22 Actual results
Reduce GHG emissions in Canada through natural climate solutions	Annual GHG emission reductions through NCSF	Annually increasing emissions reductions, reaching 4-7 megatonnes (Mt) CO2e per year by 2030	Annual starting in 2023; final target in 2030 (reported in 2032)	N/A^{Footnote 7}
	Projected long-term (2050) GHG emission reductions through NCSF	Projected emission reduction of 13-17 megatonnes (Mt) CO2e per year by 2050	2030 (reported in 2032)	N/A^{Footnote 8}
Achieve environmental co-benefits through natural climate solutions	Cumulative total land area restored through NCSF	Annually increasing, with interim target TBD by 2022 and final target of 1.32 Mha restored	Annual starting in 2022; interim target in 2025-26 and final target in 2030-31	18,463 hectares
	Cumulative total land area conserved through NCSF	Annually increasing, with interim target TBD by 2022 and final target of 0.006 Mha conserved	Annual starting in 2022; interim target in 2025-26 and final target in 2030-31	N/A^{Footnote 9}
	Cumulative total land area under improved management through NCSF	Annually increasing, with interim target TBD by 2022 and final target of 0.14-0.2 Mha under improved management	Annual starting in 2022; interim target in 2025-26 and final target in 2030-31	N/A^{Footnote 10}
Achieve human well being co-benefits through natural climate solutions	Number of aggregate direct jobs created through NCSF	2175-2646 people directly employed each year.	Annual, starting in 2024.	N/A^{Footnote 11}

Theme 1 Details^{Footnote 12}

Name of horizontal initiative: 2 Billion Trees

Total federal funding allocated (dollars): $3,199,392,648

2021-22 Planned spending (dollars) : $75,147,060

2021-22 Actual spending (dollars): $67,877,789

Horizontal initiative shared outcome(s)	2021-22 Performance indicator(s)	2021-22 Target(s)	Date to achieve target^{Footnote 13}	2021-22 Actual results
Reduce GHG emissions in Canada through planting 2 billion incremental trees	Cumulative total number of incremental trees planted	Annually increasing, reaching cumulative total of 2 billion trees	Annual starting in 2022; final target in 2030-31	28,891,585 incremental trees.^{Footnote 14}
	Cumulative total area planted with incremental trees.	Annually increasing, reaching cumulative total of 1.1 million hectares	Annual starting in 2022; final target in 2030-31	18,463 hectares^{Footnote 15}
	Annual GHG emission reductions	Annually increasing emission reductions, reaching up to 2 megatonnes (Mt) CO2e per year by 2030	Annual starting in 2023; final target in 2030 (reported in 2032)	N/A^{Footnote 16}
	Projected long-term (2050) GHG emission reductions	Projected emission reduction of up to 11-12 megatonnes (Mt) CO2e per year by 2050	2030 (reported in 2032)	N/A^{Footnote 17}
Achieve environmental co-benefits through tree planting	Cumulative total area planted that contributes to forest habitat restoration for species at risk and other species of interest	Annually increasing, reaching cumulative total of 70,000-90,000 hectares (target to be confirmed by March 2022)	Annual starting in 2022; final target in 2030-31	750 hectares^{Footnote 18}
Achieve environmental co-benefits through tree planting	Cumulative total area planted that contributes to increased forest resilience to climate change	Annually increasing, with final target to be determined by 2023	Annual starting in 2022; final target in 2030-31	16,510 hectares^{Footnote 19}
Achieve human wellbeing co-benefits through tree planting	Number of aggregate direct, indirect and induced jobs created	3600-4300 people employed each year due to 2BT, starting in 2024	Annual, starting in 2024	N/A^{Footnote 20}
	Percent of large and medium organization funding recipients that have Diversity and Inclusion Plans	100% of large and medium organization funding recipients have Diversity and Inclusion Plans	Annual, starting in 2022	75%^{Footnote 21}
	Percent of under-represented groups in the tree planting and related activity workforce of large and medium organization funding recipients	Annually increasing; final targets of: 45% women, 9% immigrants, 6% visible minorities, 3% Indigenous women in tree planting and related activity workforce supported by 2BT	Annual, starting in 2022; final target 2030-31	18% Women; 3% Immigrants; 5% Visible Minorities; 3% Indigenous women^{Footnote 22}

Theme 1 Horizontal Initiative Activities^{Footnote 23}

Departments: NRCan

Link to department’s Program Inventory: Forest Climate Change Program

Note: Items in this table highlighted in green, are duplicate items of the blue item above.

Horizontal initiative activity (activities)	Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021–22 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021-22 Actual spending for each horizontal initiative activity	2021-22 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)	2021–22 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)	2021–22 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target^{Footnote 24}	2021-22 Actual results
2BT Activity 1: Provinces / territories (PT) stream	$1,350,000,000	$26,686,046	$31,544,095	PTs increase incremental tree planting	Cumulative total number of incremental trees planted through PT stream	Annually increasing; interim target TBD by 2022; final target of 1.16 - 1.19 billion trees	Annual starting in 2022; interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31	15,881,715 incremental trees^{Footnote 25}
2BT Activity 1: Private Land stream	$660,000,000	$13,046,512	$11,186,291	Incremental tree planting on private lands is increased	Cumulative total number of incremental trees planted on private lands through stream	Annually increasing; interim target TBD by 2022; final target more then 500 million trees	Annual starting in 2022; interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31	4,742,854 incremental trees^{Footnote 26}
2BT Activity 1: Private Land stream (Same item as above)	$660,000,000 (Same item as above)	$13,046,512 (Same item as above)	$11,186,291 (Same item as above)	Incremental tree planting on private lands is increased (Same item as above)	Number of landowners supported through Private Land stream	Interim and final targets TBD by 2022	Annual starting in 2022; interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31	163 landowners^{Footnote 27}
2BT Activity 1: Urban Land stream	$500,000,000	$9,883,721	$10,525,668	Community-led initiatives for urban tree planting and management across Canada are increased	Cumulative total number of incremental trees planted in urban environments through stream	Annually increasing; interim target TBD by 2022; final target 5-7 million trees	Annual starting in 2022; interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31	323,803 incremental trees^{Footnote 28}
2BT Activity 1: Urban Land stream (Same item as above)	$500,000,000 (Same item as above)	$9,883,721 (Same item as above)	$10,525,668 (Same item as above)	Community-led initiatives for urban tree planting and management across Canada are increased (Same item as above)	Number of communities supported through Urban Land stream	Interim and final targets TBD by 2022	Annual starting in 2022; Interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31	37 communities supported^{Footnote 29}
2BT Activity 1: Indigenous stream	$500,000,000	$9,883,721	$5,891,361	Indigenous-led initiatives for tree planting across Canada are increased	Cumulative total number of incremental trees planted through Indigenous stream	Annually increasing; final target 180 million trees	Annual starting in 2022; final target 2030-31	7,795,685 incremental trees^{Footnote 30}
2BT Activity 1: Indigenous stream (Same item as above)	$500,000,000 (Same item as above)	$9,883,721 (Same item as above)	$5,891,361 (Same item as above)	Indigenous-led initiatives for tree planting across Canada are increased	Number of Indigenous organizations supported through stream	Interim and final targets TBD by 2022	Annual starting in 2022; interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31	9 organizations^{Footnote 31}
2BT Activity 1: Federal Land stream	$50,000,000	$380,530	$1,382,910	Federal departments and agencies increase incremental tree planting	Cumulative total number of incremental trees planted through Federal Land stream	Annually increasing; interim and final targets TBD by 2022	Annual starting in 2022; interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31	141,360 incremental trees^{Footnote 32}
2BT Activity 2: Estimate and report on GHG impacts - new	$25,000,000	$2,576,194	$1,121,227	GCF reports on annual GHG impacts	Production of estimates of GCF- supported emission reductions for Canada’s GHG National Inventory Report	Estimates produced annually	Annual, starting in 2023-24	N/A^{Footnote 33}
2BT Activity 2: Estimate and report on GHG impacts - existing	$19,884,439	$1,973,836	N/A	GCF reports on annual GHG impacts	Production of estimates of GCF- supported emission reductions for Canada’s GHG National Inventory Report	Estimates produced annually	Annual, starting in 2023-24	N/A^{Footnote 33}
2BT Activity 3: NRCan research to improve 2BT outcomes - new	$7,200,000	$741,944	$322,912	NRCan research related to tree planting and carbon sequestration and monitoring is enhanced	Cumulative total number of scientific/ technical articles and reports published by NRCan supported through the stream	Annually increasing; interim and final target TBD by 2023	Annual starting in 2022; interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31	Six (6) scientific/technical articles and reports
2BT Activity 3: NRCan research to improve 2BT outcomes - existing	$11,961,506	$1,187,383	$305,601	NRCan research related to tree planting and carbon sequestration and monitoring is enhanced	Cumulative total number of scientific/ technical articles and reports published by NRCan supported through the stream	Annually increasing; interim and final target TBD by 2023	Annual starting in 2022; interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31	Six (6) scientific/technical articles and reports

Theme 1 Other Administrative Costs^{Footnote 34}

Departments: NRCan

Departments: Forest Climate Change Program

Horizontal initiative activity (activities)	Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021–22 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021-22 Actual spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)
2BT Other Costs – Support for Activity 1	$50,447,990	$5,198,551	$2,262,482
2BT Other 2BT Costs – Capital	$4,300,000	$700,000	$317,783
2BT Other Costs – Other	$19,697,518	$2,799,259	$2,928,076
2BT Other Costs – Other Existing	$901,195	$89,383	$89,383

Theme 2 Details^{Footnote 35}

Name of theme: Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund

Total federal theme funding allocated (dollars): $631,092,147

2021–22 Federal theme planned spending (dollars): $36,885,839

2021-22 Federal theme actual spending: $32,881,163

Theme outcome(s)	Theme performance indicator(s)	Theme target(s)	Date to achieve theme target^{Footnote 36}	2021-22 Actual results
Reduce GHG emissions in Canada through NSCS.	Annual GHG emission reductions (Mt)	Annually increasing emission reductions, reaching 2-4 megatonnes (Mt) CO2e per year	Annual starting in 2023; final target in 2030 (reported in 2032)	N/A^{Footnote 37}
Reduce GHG emissions in Canada through NSCS.	Projected long-term (2050) GHG emission reductions	Projected emission reduction of 2-4 megatonnes (Mt) CO2e per year by 2050	2030 (reported in 2032)	N/A^{Footnote 38}
Land area supporting reduced GHG emissions is increased.	Cumulative total area restored	Annually increasing, reaching cumulative total of 0.22 to Mha of area restored.	Annual starting in 2023; final targets in 2030-31	N/A
Land area supporting reduced GHG emissions is increased.	Cumulative total area conserved	Annually increasing, reaching cumulative total of 0.006 Mha of area conserved	Annual starting in 2023; final targets in 2030-31	N/A
Achieve human wellbeing co-benefits through climate smart activities	Number of direct jobs	41 direct jobs in year 1, 55 in year 2, 10 year target of 746 to 1,459 jobs; 75 to 146 people directly employed each year, starting in 2023 [to be confirmed in 2023-24]	Annual, starting in 2023	N/A^{Footnote 39}

Theme 2 Horizontal Initiative Activities^{Footnote 40}

Departments: ECCC

Link to department’s Program Inventory: Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation
Habitat Conservation and Protection

Note: Items in this table highlighted in green, are duplicate items of the blue item above.

Horizontal initiative activity (activities)	Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021-22 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021-22 Actual spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021-22 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)	2021-22 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)	2021-22 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target ^{Footnote 41}	2021-22 Actual results
NSCS Activity 1: Science for Initiative Delivery and Accountability	$50,068,622	$3,859,171	$2,741,530	Improved methodologies in the land sector of the GHG National Inventory Report (NIR)	Number of methodological improvements for the land sector implemented in each annual edition of the NIR	8 methodological improvements over 10 years	Annual, starting in 2023, final target by 2030-31	N/A^{Footnote 42}
NSCS Activity 2: Place-based Actions	$462,035,899	$28,287,860	$26,987,764	Partners carry out place-based climate smart ecosystem activities	Total area stewarded for GHG mitigation	2,200 km2	Annual, starting in 2023, final target by 2030-31	N/A
NSCS Activity 2: Place-based Actions (Same item as above)	$462,035,899 (Same item as above)	$28,287,860 (Same item as above)	$26,987,764 (Same item as above)	Partners carry out place-based climate smart ecosystem activities (Same item as above)	Total area secured for GHG mitigation	63 km2	Annual, starting in 2023, final target by 2032	N/A^{Footnote 43}
NSCS Activity 2: Place-based Actions	$40,877,470	$1,827,664	$1,381,049	Indigenous partners are engaged in climate smart ecosystems	Number of indigenous-led projects supported	TBD by 2022-23	Annual, starting in 2022, interim target by 2025-26, final target by 2030-31	N/A
NSCS Activity 3: Sector-based Policy	$78,110,156	$2,911,144	$1,770,820	Sector-based approaches influence partners to minimize land conversion (Sectors include: agriculture, forest, urban development, mining, oil and gas)	Net change in policies driving ecosystem conversion relative to the land-base	Positive trend in “policy-hectares”	Interim target by 2025-26; final target by 2030-31. Reported at least twice during the initiative.	N/A

Theme 3 Details^{Footnote 44}

Name of theme: Agriculture Climate Solutions^{Footnote 46}

Total federal theme funding allocated (dollars): $185,000,000

2021–22 Federal theme planned spending (dollars): $3,724,855

2021-22 Federal theme actual spending (dollars): $1,092,655

Theme outcome(s)	Theme performance indicator(s)	Theme target(s)	Date to achieve theme target ^{Footnote 45}	2021-22 Actual results
Reduce GHG emissions in Canada through climate smart ecosystems	Annual GHG emission reductions in 2030 (Mt)	Annually increasing emission reductions, reaching 0.2-1.78 megatonnes (Mt) CO2e per year	Annual starting in 2023; final target in 2030 (reported in 2032)	N/A^{Footnote 47}
	Projected long-term (2050) GHG emission reductions	Projected emission reduction of 0.2-1.78 megatonnes (Mt) CO2e per year by 2050	2030 (reported in 2032)	N/A^{Footnote 48}
Land area supporting reduced GHG emissions is increased.	Cumulative total area under improved management	Annually increasing, reaching cumulative total of 0.14-0.2 Mha under improved management	Annual starting in 2023; final targets in 2030-31	N/A^{Footnote 49}

Theme 3 Horizontal Initiative Activities

Departments: AAFC

Link to department’s Program Inventory: Environment and Climate Change Programs

Note: Items in this table highlighted in green, are duplicate items of the blue item above.

Horizontal initiative activity (activities)	Total federal funding allocated to each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021-22 Planned spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021-22 Actual spending for each horizontal initiative activity (dollars)	2021-22 Horizontal initiative activity expected result(s)	2021-22 Horizontal initiative activity performance indicator(s)	2021-22 Horizontal initiative activity target(s)	Date to achieve horizontal initiative activity target	2021-22 Actual results
Establishment of a pan-Canadian wide network of Living Labs^{Footnote 50}	$185,000,000	$3,724,855	$1,092,655	Develop partnerships with key stakeholders to encourage diversity in engagement and participation in co-developing	Number of partnerships established with various stakeholders, including breakdown for under-represented groups	TBD by 2022-23	Annual, starting in 2023. Final by 2030-31	N/A^{Footnote 51}
Establishment of a pan-Canadian wide network of Living Labs (Same item as above)	$185,000,000 (Same item as above)	$3,724,855 (Same item as above)	$1,092,655 (Same item as above)	Producers are adopting carbon-sequestering BMPs	Percentage of farms adopting carbon-sequestering BMPs in priority locations	Target will be set by 2022-23	Annual, starting in 2024. Final by 2030-31	N/A^{Footnote 52}
Establishment of a pan-Canadian wide network of Living Labs (Same item as above)	$185,000,000 (Same item as above)	$3,724,855 (Same item as above)	$1,092,655 (Same item as above)	Sequestration of GHGs on Canadian agricultural lands is increased	Increase in annual Land Sector GHG sink due to ACS by 2030-31 (end of NCSF).	0.2-1.78 MtCO2e	Annual, starting in 2024. Final by 2030-31	N/A^{Footnote 53}
Data strategy allowing for reporting of carbon sequestration and environmental co-benefits	$185,000,000 (Same item as above)	$3,724,855 (Same item as above)	$1,092,655 (Same item as above)	Incorporation of targeted farm practices into Canada’s GHG National Inventory Report (NIR)	Number of additional farm practices that are included in Canada’s NIR	Incorporate the following by 2024 NIR: Conservation Tillage, Summer Fallow and Perennial/ Annual Crop Mix Incorporate the following by 2026 NIR: Cover Cropping, Crop Rotations, Fertilizer Use, and Small Scale Features (shelterbelts, etc.)	Annual, starting in 2024. Final by 2030-31	N/A^{Footnote 54}
On-Farm Climate Action Fund^{Footnote 55}	$200,000,000	$17,549,288	$2,541,566	Increased adoption of beneficial management practices (fertilizer and nitrogen management, cover cropping, and rotational grazing).	Cumulative total land area under improved management	Preliminary analysis suggests that the program could lead to up to 792,000 hectares of land under improved management. The target will be finalized based on this preliminary analysis and the first year of performance reporting.	Annually, starting in 2023.	N/A^{Footnote 56}
On-Farm Climate Action Fund (Same item as above)	$200,000,000 (Same item as above)	$17,549,288 (Same item as above)	$2,541,566 (Same item as above)	Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are reduced in the Canadian agriculture sector.	Projected carbon sequestered in agricultural soils to 2030 due to adoption of BMPs in two areas: through adoption of cover crop BMPs through adoption of rotational grazing BMPs GHG emissions reduction projected to 2030 due to adoption of BMPs in two areas: through adoption of improved fertilizer/nitrogen management BMPs through adoption of cover crop BMPs	Preliminary analysis suggests that the Fund could lead to a cumulative total of up to 2 Megatonnes (Mts) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) of GHG emissions reduction, with a continuation of 1 Mt CO2e per year with the persistence of the adopted practices.	Annually, starting in 2023.	N/A^{Footnote 57}

Internal Services (IS)

Theme (Federal Organization)	Total federal funding allocated (dollars)	2021-22 Total federal planned spending (dollars)	2021-22 Actual spending (dollars)
2 Billion Trees (NRCan)	$10,099,427	$1,096,450	$1,096,450
Nature Smart Climate Solutions (ECCC)	$14,483,861	$1,561,098	$1,561,098
Agricultural Climate Solutions (AAFC)	ACS – Living Labs: $6,284,034 ACS – OFCAF: $2,665,386 TOTAL: $8,949,420	ACS – Living Labs: $211,286 ACS – OFCAF: $903,305 TOTAL: $1,114,591	ACS – Living Labs: $211,286 ACS – OFCAF: $903,305 TOTAL: $1,114,591
Total	$33,532,708	$3,772,139	$3,772,139

Total Spending, All Themes

Theme	Total federal funding allocated (dollars)	2021-22 Total federal planned spending (dollars)	2021-22 Total federal actual spending (dollars)
2 Billion Trees	$3,199,392,648	$75,147,060	$67,877,789^{Footnote 58}
Nature Smart Climate Solutions	$631,092,147	$36,885,839	$32,881,163
Agricultural Climate Solutions	ACS – Living Labs: $185,000,000 ACS – OFCAF: $200,000,000 TOTAL: $385,000,000	ACS – Living Labs: $3,724,855 ACS – OFCAF: $17,549,288 TOTAL: $21,274,143	ACS – Living Labs: $1,092,655 ACS – OFCAF: $2,541,566 TOTAL: $3,634,221
Total	$4,215,484,795	$133,307,042	$104,393,173

Footnotes

Footnote 1

AAFC’s ACS On-Farm Climate Action Fund stream is three years (2021-22 to 2023-24).

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Footnote 2

Total federal funding includes AAFC’s ACS-OFCAF program, which will be reported through the NCSF Horizontal Initiative.

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Footnote 3

Financial information presented under each theme represents the total federal funding allocated to each theme for all applicable fiscal years. The financial information includes all funding related to that theme, new and existing.

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Footnote 4

The On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is a $200M, three year (2021-22 to 2023-24) Stream of the Agricultural Climate Solutions Program that was established in response to a Budget 2021 commitment. Program reporting for the duration of OFCAF will align with the horizontal results framework of the NCSF, and has been included in the NCSF Horizontal Initiative SIT. The Emissions Reduction Plan and Budget 2022 included an additional $470M for OFCAF, over six years (2022-23 – 2027-28), which has not yet been incorporated into the table above.

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Footnote 5

Financial information represents the total federal funding allocated to the Horizontal Initiative for all applicable fiscal years, and planned and actual spending for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The financial information includes all funding related to that outcome, new and existing.

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Footnote 6

Because the requirement to begin reporting on each indicator varies, not all indicators will have results in the first year. By 2025, reporting will have started on all indicators.

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Footnote 7

There is a 2-year lag in the availability of data for this indicator and results for 2021-22 are anticipated to be available in 2023-24.

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Footnote 8

There is a 2-year lag in the availability of data for this indicator and results for 2021-22 are anticipated to be available in 2023-24.

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Footnote 9

Reporting to begin 2022-23.

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Footnote 10

Reporting to begin 2022-23.

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Footnote 11

Reporting to begin 2024-25.

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Footnote 12

Financial information represents the total federal funding allocated to the 2BT program for all applicable fiscal years, and planned spending for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The financial information includes all funding related to that theme, new and existing.

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Footnote 13

Because the requirement to begin reporting on each indicator varies, not all indicators will have results each year. By 2025, reporting will have started on all indicators.

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Footnote 14

Includes actual reporting for data received by the 2BT program by May 6, 2022. Where full final or activity reports were not received, estimates were used based on communication with recipients or using other data points already received. In addition to the trees planted through the 2BT program streams, an additional 6,168 trees were planted through grants. Adding the sum of trees planted by each program stream, plus the grants provides the total number of trees planted reported here.

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Footnote 15

Includes actual reporting for data received by the 2BT program by May 6, 2022. Estimates were used to complete data gaps based on known tree planting activities and planting activity types.

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There is a 2-year lag in the availability of data and results for 2021-22 are anticipated to be available in 2023-24.

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Footnote 17

There is a 2-year lag in the availability of data and results for 2021-22 are anticipated to be available in 2023-24.

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Footnote 18

Includes only actual reporting for data received by the 2BT program by May 6 2022. Sites where recipients chose “yes” to “Site is for habitat restoration” were then screened by 2BT for listing a specific Species at Risk. Those that were too general in nature, (e.g. “site is for habitat restoration”) were excluded. The shortened list was then sent to ECCC for validation. Out of 1285 potential ha for SARA habitat restoration, ECCC found 750 ha that is included here.

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Footnote 19

Includes actual reporting for data received by the 2BT program by May 6, 2022. Estimates were used to complete data gaps based on known tree planting activities and correspondence with recipients.

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Footnote 20

Reporting for this indicator to begin in 2024-25.

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Footnote 21

Data for this indicator was collected at time of application for funding. No estimates used. Counts as “yes” any organization that has a Diversity and Inclusion Plan for at least one under-represented employment group.

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Footnote 22

Data includes only those large and medium-sized organizations who provided data by the cut-off date of May 6, 2022. No estimates were used.

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Footnote 23

Financial information represents the total federal funding allocated to each activity (and stream, for Activity 1) for all applicable fiscal years, and planned spending for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The financial information includes all funding related to that activity, new and existing.

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Footnote 24

Because the requirement to begin reporting on each indicator varies, not all indicators will have results each year. By 2025, reporting will have started on all indicators.

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Footnote 25

Includes actual tree planting reporting for data received by the 2BT program by May 6, 2022. Estimates were used to complete data gaps based on known tree planting activities and correspondence with recipients.

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Footnote 27

Includes only landowners supported by Private Land Stream projects. Duplicate landowners were removed. Lands owned by Conservation Authorities were excluded given the intent of the indicator. Privately-owned lands (suburban) that fell within Municipal boundaries were included if they were funded through Private Land rather than Urban Land program stream.

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Footnote 29

Includes only communities supported through the Urban Land stream of the program. Includes funding given directly to a municipality, as well as umbrella agreements that planted in multiple cities. Duplicate communities were removed to avoid double-counting.

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Footnote 30

2BT Footnote: Includes actual tree planting reporting for data received by the 2BT program by Friday May 6th, 2022. Estimates were used to complete data gaps based on known tree planting activities and correspondence with recipients.

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Footnote 31

2BT Footnote: Only includes Indigenous Organizations that directly received funding from the 2BT program through the Indigenous program stream. An additional 4 grants were prepared with Indigenous Organizations in 2021/22, which are not reported here.

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Footnote 33

Reporting begins in 2023-24

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Footnote 34

This represents other operational costs associated with managing and implementing the 2 Billion Trees program.

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Footnote 35

Financial information represents the total federal funding for all applicable fiscal years, and planned and actual spending for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The financial information includes all funding related to that activity, new and existing.

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Footnote 36

Because the requirement to begin reporting on each indicator varies, not all indicators will have results each year. By 2025, reporting will have started on all indicators.

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Footnote 37

Annual reporting for this indicator will start in 2022-23, in addition to the establishment of a target.

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Footnote 38

Annual reporting for this indicator will start in 2022-23, in addition to the establishment of a target.

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Footnote 39

Annual reporting for this indicator will start in 2022-23, in addition to the establishment of a target.

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Footnote 40

Financial information represents the total federal funding allocated to each activity for all applicable fiscal years, and planned spending for the 2021/22 fiscal year. The financial information includes all funding related to that activity, new and existing.

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Footnote 41

Because the requirement to begin reporting on each indicator varies, not all indicators will have results each year. By 2025, reporting will have started on all indicators.

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Footnote 42

Please note that annual reporting for this indicator will start in 2022-23, in addition to the establishment of a target.

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Footnote 43

Annual reporting for this indicator will start in 2022-23, in addition to the establishment of a target.

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Footnote 44

Financial information represents the total federal funding for all applicable fiscal years, and planned and actual spending for the 2021/22 fiscal year. The financial information includes all funding related to that activity, new and existing, and also includes funding allocated to Public Works and Government Services Canada and Shared Services Canada F.

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Footnote 45

Because the requirement to begin reporting on each indicator varies, not all indicators will have results each year.

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Footnote 46

Does not include On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) Stream of the Agricultural Climate Solutions program

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Footnote 47

Not reporting until 2023-24

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Footnote 48

Not reporting until 2023-24

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Footnote 49

Not reporting until 2023-24

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Footnote 50

Please note the first phase of the Living Labs Stream projects did not receive approval until June 2022 and many projects are still awaiting approval.

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Footnote 51

Not reporting until 2023-24.

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Footnote 52

Not reporting until 2024-25.

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Footnote 53

Not reporting until 2024-25.

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Footnote 54

Not reporting until 2024-25.

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Footnote 55

The On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF) is a $200M, three year (2021-22 to 2023-24) Stream of the Agricultural Climate Solutions Program that was established in response to a Budget 2021 commitment. Therefore, program reporting for the duration of OFCAF (2021-22 to 2023-24) will align with the horizontal results framework of the NCSF. The Emissions Reduction Plan and Budget 2022 included an additional $470M for OFCAF, over six years (2022-23 – 2027-28), which has not been incorporated into the table above.

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Footnote 56

Not reporting until 2023-24.

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Footnote 57

Not reporting until 2023-24.

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Footnote 58

The increase in total authorities was due to in-year approval of new G&C funding (2 Billion Trees). Once this is taken into account, the % variance is negligible.

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Horizontal initiatives

Natural Climate Solutions Fund

Shared outcomes:

Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme (dollars)^{Footnote 3}

Performance Information

Horizontal Initiative Overview^{Footnote 5}

Theme 1 Details^{Footnote 12}

Theme 1 Horizontal Initiative Activities^{Footnote 23}

Theme 1 Other Administrative Costs^{Footnote 34}

Theme 2 Details^{Footnote 35}

Theme 2 Horizontal Initiative Activities^{Footnote 40}

Theme 3 Details^{Footnote 44}

Theme 3 Horizontal Initiative Activities

Internal Services (IS)

Total Spending, All Themes

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Horizontal initiatives

Natural Climate Solutions Fund

Shared outcomes:

Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme (dollars)Footnote 3

Performance Information

Horizontal Initiative OverviewFootnote 5

Theme 1 DetailsFootnote 12

Theme 1 Horizontal Initiative ActivitiesFootnote 23

Theme 1 Other Administrative CostsFootnote 34

Theme 2 DetailsFootnote 35

Theme 2 Horizontal Initiative ActivitiesFootnote 40

Theme 3 DetailsFootnote 44

Theme 3 Horizontal Initiative Activities

Internal Services (IS)

Total Spending, All Themes

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Horizontal initiative framework: departmental funding by theme (dollars)^{Footnote 3}

Horizontal Initiative Overview^{Footnote 5}

Theme 1 Details^{Footnote 12}

Theme 1 Horizontal Initiative Activities^{Footnote 23}

Theme 1 Other Administrative Costs^{Footnote 34}

Theme 2 Details^{Footnote 35}

Theme 2 Horizontal Initiative Activities^{Footnote 40}

Theme 3 Details^{Footnote 44}