Details on Transfer Payment Programs

1. Contributions to Support Aboriginal Participation in the Northern Economy (Voted)

Start date	April 1, 2014
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Contributions
Type of appropriation	Annually through the 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 Businesses 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: Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning (CROP) stream, which provides project-based support to Indigenous communities and organizations for capacity and readiness activities so that communities are able to plan for, pursue and participate in economic opportunities; and Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) stream, which assists Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations in the pursuit of economic opportunities for the benefit of Indigenous peoples. The stream includes project-based support for activities that facilitate the establishment or expansion of Indigenous businesses. This transfer payment program may be conditionally or unconditionally repayable. Considerations for repayability are outlined in the program's terms and conditions.
Results achieved	Through CROP, in 2021-22, CanNor provided $6.1 million across 35 projects to enhance community economic infrastructure, increase employment, and improve conditions for community economic development. Through EBD in 2021-22, CanNor provided over $4.5 million to 13 Indigenous-led projects, including $3 million to 5 Approved Service 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 2021-22	No audits were completed in 2021-22.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2021-22	No evaluations were completed in 2021-22.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021-22	CanNor worked with Indigenous communities to increase their capacity to participate in and benefit from economic opportunities, and has engaged directly regarding the re-introduction of core funding to eligible recipients as a direct result of feedback gathered. The Agency communicated with communities, businesses, and Approved 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	2019–20 Actual spending	2020–21 Actual spending	2021–22 Planned spending	2021–22 Total authorities available for use	2021–22 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2021–22 actual minus 2021–22 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	10,799,999	10,434,007	10,800,000	10,800,000	10,728,988	71,012
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	10,799,999	10,434,007	10,800,000	10,800.000	10,728,988	71,012
Explanation of variances: The variance is negligible (less than 1%) and cannot be attributable to a single event.

2. Grants and Contributions for Promoting Regional Development in Canada's Three Territories (Voted and Statutory)

Start date	April 1, 2009
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grants and Contributions (Voted); Other (Statutory)
Type of appropriation	Annually through the Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2014-15
Link to departmental result(s)	People and communities participate in the economy in the Territories Businesses are developing in the Territories
Link to the department's Program Inventory	Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) Tourism Relief Fund Jobs and Growth Fund Canada Community Revitalization Fund Payments for the Community Futures Network pursuant to the Public Health Events of National Concern Payments Act (Statutory) Payments to provide financing support to small and medium-sized businesses pursuant to the Public Health Events of National Concern Payments Act (Statutory) Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund (NICI) Economic Development Initiative (EDI)
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 2021-22, 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 Jobs and Growth Fund provided funding to northern businesses and organizations to help create jobs and position local economies for long-term growth, the Canada Community Revitalization Fund aimed to help communities build and improve community infrastructure projects so they could rebound from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Tourism Relief Fund supported tourism businesses and organizations to adapt operations to meet public health requirements while investing in future growth. 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 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 2021-22, through IDEANorth, excluding $2 million in relief and recovery funding that flowed through the program, CanNor provided $29 million to enterprises across the territories. These projects were funded to strengthen key sectors of the economy. Under the Jobs and Growth Fund, the Canada Community Revitalization Fund, and the Tourism Relief Fund, CanNor provided $2.1 million, $1.9 million, and $2.2 million respectively to provide support and relief to businesses and communities recovering from the pandemic. Under the Northern Isolated Community Initiatives Fund, CanNor provided $2.4 million, which was used to strengthen regional food systems in the territories, reduce food insecurity, and seek out creative solutions to nutritional challenges. Under EDI, CanNor spent $80 thousand to facilitate sustainable economic growth and enhance the vitality of official language minority communities (OLMCs) in the territories.
Findings of audits completed in 2021-22	No audits were complete in 2021-22.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2021-22	No evaluations were completed in 2021-22.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021-22	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	2019–20 Actual spending	2020–21 Actual spending	2021–22 Planned spending	2021–22 Total authorities available for use	2021–22 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2021–22 actual minus 2021–22 planned)
Total grants	0	20,362,366	10,934,000	10,000,000	56,825	(10,877,175)
Total contributions	25,487,927	35,701,789	28,237,000	40,455,407	40,204,220	11,967,220
Total other types of transfer payments	0	4,999,951	0	0	0	0
Total program	25,487,927	61,064,106	39,171,000	50,455,407	40,261,045	1,090,045
Explanation of variances: The variance between actual and planned spending is mainly due to in-year resources received and internal reallocation from grants to support the increased demand for contributions.

3. Contributions for advancing adult basic education in Canada's territories (Voted)

Start date	November 10, 2011
End date	March 31, 2022
Type of transfer payment	Contributions
Type of appropriation	Annually through the 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	Through this program, CanNor provided over $4.5 million in 2021-22 to Aurora College in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut Arctic College, and Yukon University, to enhance availability of culturally appropriate programs and courses in adult basic education to better serve working-age Indigenous Peoples and Northerners.
Findings of audits completed in 2021-22	No audits were conducted in 2021-22.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2021-22	An evaluation of NABEP was completed in July 2021. The key recommendations are outlined below. Recommendations: CanNor: Continue support with an improved program management approach. CanNor: Seek federal partners to engage territories on a more appropriate solution to long-term ABE services in the North. Nunavut Arctic College: Re-examine the drop in student enrolment, including through the needs assessment process. CanNor: Improve program management by choosing either a centralized or decentralized model, but with adequate resources (quantity and expertise) to ensure accountability. CanNor: Improve the program results framework. Delivery Partners: Require all partners to document their approach to curriculum development, and where appropriate implement a collaborative, formal approach to the curriculum development process that involves adult educators and learners.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021-22	As part of the evaluation, CanNor completed 26 interviews with NABEP program stakeholders, who indicate that Delivery Partners continue to integrate lessons learned and best practices into program improvement. The findings of the evaluation and feedback generated through these engagements will continue to contribute to recommendations for future programming.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 Actual spending	2020–21 Actual spending	2021–22 Planned spending	2021–22 Total authorities available for use	2021–22 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2021–22 actual minus 2021–22 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	4,537,297	4,537,297	4,537,297	4,537,297	4,537,297	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	4,537,297	4,537,297	4,537,297	4,537,297	4,537,297	0
Explanation of variances: Not applicable

4. Grants and Contributions under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program (Voted)

Start date	October 18, 2018
End date	Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) – Ongoing Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (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 Businesses are developing in the Territories
Link to the department's Program Inventory	Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) - Ecosystem Fund
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: The business scale-up and productivity stream, which helps businesses to accelerate their growth and assists with the adoption of innovative technologies that support scale-up, productivity and global competitiveness as well as the development of and entry into new markets. The regional innovation ecosystems stream, which helps create, grow and develop strong and inclusive regional networks that support business growth and innovation. It also fosters the entrepreneurial environment necessary for more innovative regional economies and increases the competitiveness of small and medium-sized enterprises, women entrepreneurs and underrepresented groups. The Agency also delivers the Women Entrepreneurship Strategy, a whole-of-government strategy that continues to work toward the goal of increasing the number of women-owned businesses in Canada. 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 2021-22, CanNor provided approximately $1.1 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 $415 thousand toward supporting women-owned businesses.
Findings of audits completed in 2021-22	No audits were completed in 2021-22.
Findings of evaluations completed in 2021-22	No evaluations were completed in 2021-22.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2021-22	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	2019–20 Actual spending	2020–21 Actual spending	2021–22 Planned spending	2021–22 Total authorities available for use	2021–22 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2021–22 actual minus 2021–22 planned)
Total grants	0	0	168,168	168,168	0	(168,168)
Total contributions	5,430,870	2,368,869	2,743,161	4,368,161	4,555,243	1,812,082
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	5,430,870	2,368,869	2,911,329	4,536,329	4,555,243	1,643,914
Explanation of variances: The variance between actual and planned spending is mainly due to additional in-year resources received to support the increase in project demands under the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.

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Date modified:: 2022-12-02