Details on Transfer Payment Programs of $5 Million or More

Transfer Payments to support the advancement of Northern Science and Technology

Start date: June 2015

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grant and contribution

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2015-2016

Strategic Outcome: Canada has world-class Arctic science and technology to support the development and stewardship of Canada’s North and is recognized as a leader on circumpolar research issues.

Link to Department's Program Alignment Architecture: Program 1.1: Science and Technology for the North

Description: This program aims to create the conditions for Polar Knowledge Canada to anchor a strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic. Through both partnering and internal science and technology, POLAR will acquire the wide range of information needed for effective solutions to Arctic issues, policy and research program development in the North, and to advance Canada’s position as a leading Arctic nation. The depth of knowledge gained through scientific and technological research and training will support greater sustainable use of the North’s land and natural resources.

Expected results: Sustainable use of Arctic land and resources is supported by science and technology research and training activities facilitated by the Canadian High Arctic Research Station.

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: As POLAR is a new organization, established in June of 2015 and having completed the first year of G and C funding, the next planned evaluation for both programs will  occur in fiscal year 2019-20.

General targeted recipient groups:

• educational and academic institutions;
• provincial, territorial, regional, municipal, Aboriginal governments and organizations;
• businesses and industries and their professional associations;
• not-for-profit, non-governmental organizations;
• community groups (Aboriginal communities or organizations, voluntary groups, community organizations, associations and institutions); and
• individuals.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Initiatives are being established - new program