Details on Transfer Payment Programs of $5 Million or More

Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED)

General Information

Name of transfer payment program	Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) - voted
Start date	April 1, 2009
End date	March 31, 2018
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2014-15
Strategic Outcome	Developed and diversified territorial economies that support prosperity for all Northerners.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	Program 1.1: Economic Development; Sub-Program 1.1.1: Business Development
Description	Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development is a project-based program to strengthen the driver sectors of the territorial economies; diversify them; and encourage Northerners’ participation in the economy. Eligible recipients include social enterprises, individuals, other levels of government and other non-federal entities, public or private, that have an interest in economic development in the North.
Results achieved	In 2015-16, through SINED, CanNor funded a total of 60 projects, of which 31 were multi-year projects, totaling more than $17.4 million. These investments supported economic diversification across the following areas; $5.34 million in Geoscience $5.02 million in Tourism $2.98 million in Capacity Development $1.15 million in Forestry $1.28 million in Economic Diversification $1.08 million in Fisheries $321 thousand in Cultural Industries $227 thousand in Small & Medium Enterprises $103 thousand in Greenhouses Highlights include: Supporting a Yukon-based incubator that will foster northern entrepreneurship through training, events and providing a space for new businesses and innovative ideas to flourish; Supporting clean technology adoption through a feasibility study of a privately owned, independent solar power generation model in Nunavut. A submission to seek renewal of SINED was completed and culminated with the Budget 2016 announcement to renew the program for two additional years.
Comments on variances	The $16,218,435 variance is a result of lower planned spending identified in the Agency’s 2015-16 Report on Plans and Priorities due to the sunset of the majority of the SINED program funding. In 2014-15, funding for SINED was renewed for a two year period.
Audits completed or planned	No audits were completed during the reporting year. No audits are planned for 2016-17.
Evaluations completed or planned	No evaluations were completed in 2015-16. An evaluation is planned for 2017. Last evaluation completed in 2013. See: CanNor's website.
Engagement of applicants and recipients	Structured engagement was undertaken with partners and stakeholders in 2015-16. The public engagement process for SINED’s renewal was completed on June 30, 2015. Challenges and opportunities were identified, including what adjustments could be made to the program to increase support for SMEs.

Performance Information (dollars)

Type of Transfer Payment	2013–14 Actual spending	2014–15 Actual spending	2015–16 Planned spending	2015–16 Total authorities available for use	2015–16 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2015–16 actual minus 2015–16 planned)
Total grants	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total contributions	17,456,734	17,704,339	1,157,000	18,157,000	17,375,435	16,218,435
Total other types of transfer payments	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total program

Planned spending as identified in the Agency’s 2015-16 Report on Plans and Priorities was lower due to the sunsetting of the majority of the SINED program funding.
In 2015-16, funding for SINED was renewed for a two year period.

Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP) – voted

General Information

Name of transfer payment program	Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP) – voted
Start date	April 2, 2014
End date	Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2013–14
Strategic Outcome	Developed and diversified territorial economies that support prosperity for all Northerners.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	Program 1.1: Economic Development; Sub-Program 1.1.1: Business Development; Sub-Program 1.1.2: Community Development
Description	Through the Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP), CanNor supports increased participation by Inuit, Métis and First Nations communities and businesses in the territories in economic opportunities. NAEOP comprises two program streams: 1) Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning (CROP), which provides project-based support to First Nations and Inuit communities and organizations, including organizations providing business development, financial or economic development services under this authority, for capacity and readiness activities so that communities are able to plan for, pursue and participate in economic opportunities; and 2) Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD), which assists Indigenous entrepreneurs, Indigenous businesses and Indigenous organizations in the pursuit of economic opportunities for the benefit of Indigenous people. The stream includes project-based support for activities that facilitate the establishment or expansion of Indigenous businesses.
Results achieved	Through NAEOP, CanNor supports increased participation by northern Inuit, Métis and First Nations communities and businesses in economic opportunities. NAEOP is made up of two program streams: The Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning (CROP) fund; and The Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) Fund Support to Indigenous businesses continued in 2015-16 through EBD program service delivery agreements. Alternate Service Delivery arrangements totaling $604,252 for 2015-16 were signed for multiple years with Kakivak Association, Kivalliq Partners in Development, Dana Naye Ventures, and the NWT Metis Dene Development Fund. An additional $2,966,666 was provided as equity funds for these organizations to support Indigenous business applicants. 55 projects totaling $5,053,520 were funded under the CROP fund. The funding was used for developing and maintaining economic development capacity for northern Indigenous organizations and communities as well as developing strategic economic development plans or accessing professional and technical economic development expertise. CanNor completed planning work towards a formative evaluation of the NAEOP which will be undertaken during the 2016-17 fiscal year.
Comments on variances	The variance of $1,990,875 is as a result of total contribution funding available having not been distributed. CanNor’s funding programs are proposal driven, therefore, some years some programs may be over- or under-subscribed
Audits completed or planned	An audit was undertaken during 2013-14 by the Office of the Auditor General. Results released in the 2014 Spring Report of the Auditor General of Canada.
Evaluations completed or planned	An evaluation is planned for 2016-17.
Engagement of applicants and recipients

Performance Information (dollars)

Type of Transfer Payment	2013–14 Actual spending	2014–15 Actual spending	2015–16 Planned spending	2015–16 Total authorities available for use	2015–16 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2015–16 actual minus 2015–16 planned)
Note: Actual Spending amounts in 2013-14 were under the previous funding program: Aboriginal Economic Development (AED).
Total Grants	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total contributions	8,236,386	8,760,000	10,800,000	10,800,000	8,809,125	(1,990,875)
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total program

Northern Adult Basic Education Program (NABEP)

General Information

¹2015-16 data unavailable at the time of writing the DPR.
Name of transfer payment program	Northern Adult Basic Education Program (NABEP) - voted
Start date	November 10, 2011
End date	March 31, 2017
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2011-12
Strategic Outcome	Developed and diversified territorial economies that support prosperity for all Northerners.
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	Program 1.1: Economic Development; Sub Program 1.1.2: Community Development
Description	The Northern Adult Basic Education Program (NABEP) is a program that spans five fiscal years and supports the territorial colleges in delivering an expanded suite of learning opportunities to working-age Northerners to enhance their basic education skills to enable them to obtain jobs or take further vocational training.
Results achieved	CanNor’s Northern Adult Basic Education Program (NABEP) provided $3,562,925 in funding to the three territorial colleges for the delivery of Basic Adult Education in 2015-16. Since 2011, this support helped position over 3,400¹ northern adults to take advantage of employment opportunities, increasing northern residents’ labour market participation. A summative evaluation of the NABEP was initiated in 2015-16 and will be completed in 2016-17. NABEP received renewed funding in the amount of $3.9 million for one year to be delivered in 2016-17. Government will review the program with a view to determine how to best support the participation of Northerners in the labour market.
Comments on variances	N/A
Audits completed or planned	No audits were completed or planned during the 2015-16 reporting period.
Evaluations completed or planned	An evaluation is underway and will be completed in 2016-17.
Engagement of applicants and recipients	An engagement process was undertaken with the three accredited northern colleges, and included the respective education departments of the territorial governments. Consultations were undertaken with Indigenous groups, where required, and engagement was launched with other stakeholders.

Performance Information (dollars)

Type of Transfer Payment	2013–14 Actual spending	2014–15 Actual spending	2016–17 Planned spending	2015–16 Total authorities available for use	2015–16 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2015–16 actual minus 2015–16 planned)
Total grants	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total contributions	6,507,119	6,604,803	3,563,634	3,563,634	3,562,925	(709)
Total other types of transfer payments	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Total program

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Date modified:: 2016-11-21