Details on Transfer Payment Programs
1. Contributions to Support Aboriginal Participation in the Northern Economy (Voted)
| Start date | April 1, 2014 |
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| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Contributions |
| Type of appropriation | Annually through Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2013-14, revised 2017 |
| Link to departmental result(s) | People and communities participate in the economy in the Territories Business are developing in the Territories |
| Link to the department's Program Inventory | Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP) |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | Through this transfer payment authority, CanNor delivers the Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program, which supports increased participation by Indigenous communities and businesses in the territories in economic opportunities. The Program is comprised of two streams:
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| Results achieved | Through CROP, in 2020-21, CanNor provided 23 Indigenous communities in the territories with approximately $6.5 million to enhance community economic infrastructure, increase employment, and improve conditions for community economic development. Through EBD in 2020-21, CanNor provided $3.9 million to 14 Indigenous-led projects, including $2.4 million to 3 Alternate Service Delivery partners and $372,000 to two external delivery partners, which in turn supported Indigenous businesses across the territories. These partners are third party Indigenous service providers with direct linkages into northern communities. CanNor's financial support afforded these Indigenous service providers greater capacity to assist Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses and commercial entities to continue to cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship and increase the number of sustainable Indigenous businesses. |
| Findings of audits completed in 2020-21 | No audits were completed in 2020-21. |
| Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21 | No evaluations were completed in 2020-21. This transfer payment program was last evaluated in 2018-19 and is planned to be evaluated again in 2021-22. |
| Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21 | CanNor worked with Indigenous communities to increase their capacity to participate in and benefit from economic opportunities. The Agency communicated with communities, businesses, and Alternate Service Delivery Partners to deliver programming, cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship, and provide support to Indigenous commercial entities. |
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2018–19 Actual spending | 2019–20 Actual spending | 2020–21 Planned spending | 2020–21 Total authorities available for use | 2020–21 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2020–21 actual minus 2020–21 planned) |
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| Total grants | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total contributions | 10,163,636 | 10,799,999 | 10,800,000 | 10,800,000 | 10,434,007 | (365,993) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total program | 10,163,636 | 10,799,999 | 10,800,000 | 10,800,000 | 10,434,007 | (365,993) |
| Explanation of variances: The variance of (365,993) between 2020-21 actual and planned spending is due to a reduction in project demand and the associated decrease in spending under NAEOP, than originally planned. | ||||||
2. Grants and Contributions for Promoting Regional Development in Canada's Three Territories (Voted and Statutory)
| Start date | April 1, 2009 |
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| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grants and Contributions (Voted); Other (Statutory) |
| Type of appropriation | Annually through Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2014-15 |
| Link to departmental result(s) | People and communities participate in the economy in the Territories Business are developing in the Territories |
| Link to the department's Program Inventory |
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| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | Through this transfer payment authority, CanNor delivers a range of northern economic development contribution programs / funding initiatives to promote the economic development of the North, in order to strengthen territorial economies and increase participation by Northerners. The IDEANorth program makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. In 2020-21, IDEANorth supported projects that fostered the sustainable growth of existing sectors such as resource extraction sectors and their supply chains, as well as the development and growth of new sectors (e.g. tourism, fisheries) in a manner which increased community capacity, and helped maximize jobs and the retention of wealth within the territories. IDEANorth also promoted infrastructure investments and development through projects that used local and regional opportunities and improved small-scale economic infrastructure. The Northern Business Relief Fund provided short term support, in the form of a non-repayable grant, for ongoing operational costs to small- and medium-sized territorial businesses impacted by economic disruptions due to COVID-19. The Regional Relief and Recovery Fund is a financial support initiative implemented by the six Regional Development Agencies. In the territories, the Fund provided targeted relief and stabilization support in key sectors including, but not limited to, tourism, fisheries, the mining supply chain, local food production and processing, regional innovation ecosystems and community infrastructure, as well as support to Community Futures Networks in Nunavut and Northwest Territories and relevant stakeholders in Yukon. The NICI program supports food security in territorial communities by strengthening regional food systems and seeking out creative solutions to nutritional challenges in the North. The CEF program supports communities as they create, improve, or enhance tourism products, facilities, and experiences in priority areas. The EDI program provides funding for projects that encourage economic growth in the North's Francophone communities. This transfer payment program may be repayable. Considerations for repayment are outlined in the program's terms and conditions. |
| Results achieved | In 2020-21, through IDEANorth excluding relief and recovery programming, CanNor provided $13.6 million to enterprises across the territories. These projects were funded to strengthen key sectors of the economy. Under the Northern Business Relief Fund and the Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, CanNor provided $9.8 million and $32.8 million respectively. This relief and recovery funding was used to provide short term relief for small- and medium-sized enterprises' ongoing operational costs amid the pandemic, to provide targeted stabilization support in key sectors, and to support Community Futures Networks in Nunavut and Northwest Territories and relevant stakeholders in Yukon. Under the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund, CanNor provided $1.8 million, which was used to strengthen regional food systems in the territories, reduce food insecurity, and seek out creative solutions to nutritional challenges. Under the Canadian Experiences Fund, CanNor spent $3 million which was used to create, improve, and enhance tourism products, facilities, and experiences. Under EDI, CanNor spent $80 thousand to facilitate sustainable economic growth and enhance the vitality of official language minority communities (OLMCs) in the three territories. The EDI program funding is instrumental for OLMCs to support leveraging additional funds from other funding partners and programs. |
| Findings of audits completed in 2020-21 | No audits were completed in 2020-21. |
| Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21 | No evaluations were completed in 2020-21. This transfer payment program was last evaluated in 2017-18 and is planned to be evaluated again in 2022-23. |
| Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21 | CanNor worked directly with social enterprises, individuals, other levels of government, and other non-federal entities, public and private, to deliver economic development programming under this transfer payment program in a manner which increased community capacity, promoted investment, and maximized jobs and the retention of wealth within the territories. |
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2018–19 Actual spending | 2019–20 Actual spending | 2020–21 Planned spending | 2020–21 Total authorities available for use | 2020–21 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2020–21 actual minus 2020–21 planned) |
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| Total grants | N/A | 0 | 3,500,000 | 26,000,000 | 20,362,366 | 16,862,366 |
| Total contributions | 15,539,784 | 25,487,927 | 28,891,950 | 51,191,950 | 35,701,789 | 6,809,839 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | N/A | N/A | 0 | 4,999,951 | 4,999,951 | 4,999,951 |
| Total program | 15,539,784 | 25,487,927 | 32,391,950 | 82,191,901 | 61,064,106 | 28,672,156 |
| Explanation of variances: The total program variance of 28,672,156 between 2020-21 actual and planned spending is mainly due to additional spending of 32,780,090 to address the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, as delivered through RRRF, which was not included in 2020-21 planned spending. | ||||||
3. Contributions for advancing adult basic education in Canada's territories (Voted)
| Start date | November 10, 2011 |
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| End date | March 31st, 2022 |
| Type of transfer payment | Contributions |
| Type of appropriation | Annually through Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2011-2012 |
| Link to departmental result(s) | People and communities participate in the economy in the Territories |
| Link to the department's Program Inventory | Northern Adult Basic Education Program (NABEP) |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | Through this transfer payment authority, CanNor delivers the Northern Adult Basic Education Program, an education support program designed to help Northerners get targeted training so they can participate more fully in the labour market. The goal of this program is to improve access to adult basic education, such as literacy and numeracy, so that working-age Northerners will be better-positioned to participate in the labour market. The program is delivered through the three territorial colleges in Canada's North: Aurora College, Yukon University, and Nunavut Arctic College. |
| Results achieved | In 2020-21, through NABEP, CanNor contributed $4.5 million to Aurora College, Yukon University, and Nunavut Arctic College. This funding supported the delivery of an enhanced and culturally appropriate curriculum that responds to the needs of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Northerners, increasing the availability of skilled labour across the territories |
| Findings of audits completed in 2020-21 | No audits were conducted in 2020-21. However, in 2020-21, CanNor began an evaluation of the NABEP program from 2015-2016 to 2019-2020. The evaluation was completed in July 2021. |
| Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21 | An evaluation of NABEP was completed in July 2021. The recommendations are outlined below. Recommendations:
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| Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21 | 2020-21, CanNor began an evaluation of the NABEP program from 2015-2016 to 2019-2020. This evaluation, completed July 2021, included components of engagement with the three delivery partners. Its findings are visible above. |
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2018–19 Actual spending | 2019–20 Actual spending | 2020–21 Planned spending | 2020–21 Total authorities available for use | 2020–21 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2020–21 actual minus 2020–21 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total contributions | 4,537,297 | 4,537,297 | 0 | 4,537,297 | 4,537,297 | 4,537,297 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total program | 4,537,297 | 4,537,297 | 0 | 4,537,297 | 4,537,297 | 4,537,297 |
| Explanation of variances: The variance of 4,537,297 between 2020-21 actual and planned spending is due to the sunsetting of NABEP on March 31, 2020. As a result NABEP was not included in 2020-21 planned spending. The program was later renewed and approved during the course of 2020-21. | ||||||
4. Grants and Contributions under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program (Voted)
| Start date | October 18, 2018 |
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| End date | REGI – Ongoing WES Ecosystem Fund – March 31, 2023 |
| Type of transfer payment | REGI – Grants and Contributions WES – Contributions |
| Type of appropriation | Annually through Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2019-20 |
| Link to departmental result(s) | People and communities participate in the economy in the Territories Business are developing in the Territories |
| Link to the department's Program Inventory | Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | Through this transfer payment authority, CanNor delivers the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, which is comprised of two streams:
This transfer payment program may be conditionally or unconditionally repayable. Considerations for repayability are outlined in the program's terms and conditions. |
| Results achieved | In 2020-21, CanNor provided approximately $1.6 million under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program, supporting business growth and innovation, and helping the territorial economies diversify. Under the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, CanNor provided $758,000 toward supporting women-owned businesses. |
| Findings of audits completed in 2020-21 | No audits were completed in 2020-21. |
| Findings of evaluations completed in 2020-21 | No evaluations were completed in 2020-21. |
| Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2020-21 | CanNor worked with northern businesses, innovators, entrepreneurs, and women-owned businesses to deliver economic development programming under this transfer payment program in a manner which increased community capacity, promoted investment, and maximized jobs and the retention of wealth within the territories. |
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2018–19 Actual spending | 2019–20 Actual spending | 2020–21 Planned spending | 2020–21 Total authorities available for use | 2020–21 Actual spending (authorities used) | Variance (2020–21 actual minus 2020–21 planned) |
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| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 168,168 | 168,168 | 0 | (168,168) |
| Total contributions | 500,000 | 5,430,870 | 913,101 | 1,681,101 | 2,368,869 | 1,455,768 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total program | 500,000 | 5,430,870 | 1,081,269 | 1,849,269 | 2,368,869 | 1,287,600 |
| Explanation of variances: The total program variance of 1,287,600 between 2020-21 actual and planned spending is mainly due to a rise in project demand and associated increase in spending of 1,190,297 under the REGI program, over what had been originally planned. | ||||||