Details on Transfer payment programs — Departmental Plan 2020-21

List of acronyms

AAP: Athlete Assistance Program
ARAP: Anti Racism Action Program
BCAH: Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program
CMF: Canada Media Fund
CPF: Canada Periodical Fund
CSMARI: Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program
DCCP: Digital Citizen Contribution Program
DCI: Digital Citizen Initiative
IPTV: Internet Protocol Television
LJI: Local Journalism Initiative
MAP: Museums Assistance Program
NSOs: National Sport Organizations
N/A: Not applicable
YEC: Youth Exchanges Canada
YFC: Youth Forums Canada

Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of $5 million or more

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Start date

2001-02

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Arts: Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canada Arts Presentation Fund gives Canadians access to a variety of professional artistic experiences in their communities. It provides financial assistance to Canadian not-for-profit organizations that professionally present arts festivals or performing arts series, as well as their support organizations. The Canada Arts Presentation Fund also supports emerging presenters and presenter support organizations whose activities target underserved communities or artistic practices. The goal is to allow Canadians from all regions of the country to engage in and value a variety of professional artistic experiences. As well, a supplement to the Canada Arts Presentation Fund through the Creative Export Strategy will stimulate Canadian cultural export by increasing the visibility and discoverability of Canadian artists internationally as well as strengthen the ability of Canadian presenters to offer more diverse programming for Canadians. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund and Contributions under the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.

Expected results

Canadians have access to and experience the work of Canadian artists

Number of attendees to arts events funded by the Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Grouped Arts Evaluation: Canada Arts Presentation Fund, Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, and Canada Cultural Investment Fund 2013-14 to 2017-18 was approved on August 20th 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation. Date of change: June 28th 2019

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

To be determined in the 2020-21 to 2024-25 departmental evaluation plan.

General targeted recipient groups

Canadian not-for-profit organizations
Other levels of government (provinces/territories and municipalities)
Indigenous peoples organizations (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

In addition to ongoing activities, such as posting current guidelines on the website and guiding applicants by phone, email and site visits, the Canada Arts Presentation Fund also engages with program stakeholders throughout the year by attending relevant conferences and showcasing events; and by holding meetings with representatives from the arts presentation community.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	21,171,300	27,055,000	19,750,000	19,750,000
Total contributions	18,908,998	13,227,742	13,077,742	13,077,742
Total program	40,080,298	40,282,742	32,827,742	32,827,742

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Start date

2001-02

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2017-18

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Arts: Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canada Cultural Spaces Fund seeks to improve the physical conditions for arts- and heritage-related creation, collaboration, presentation, preservation and exhibition. The Program also aims to increase and improve access for Canadians to arts and culture. To achieve these objectives, the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund provides financial assistance in the form of grants and contributions for infrastructure projects for professional, not-for-profit organizations as well as municipal and provincial/territorial governments and agencies with a mandate for arts and heritage or to create and manage creative hubs, and equivalent Indigenous peoples’ organizations. The goal is to provide Canadians in all regions, including underserved communities, with access to new or improved cultural facilities in their communities for creation, collaboration, presentation, preservation and exhibition. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund and Contributions under the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund.

Expected results

Canadians have access to cultural facilities in their communities

Number of communities with improved cultural facilities

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Grouped Arts Evaluation: Canada Arts Presentation Fund, Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, and Canada Cultural Investment Fund 2013-14 to 2017-18 was approved on August 20th 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

The terms and conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

To be determined in the 2020-21 to 2024-25 departmental evaluation plan.

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit organizations
Other levels of government (provinces/territories and municipalities)
Indigenous peoples organizations (First Nations, Inuit and Métis)

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients through activities such as updating regional investment strategies, interacting with recipients, site visits and posting current guidelines on the website.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	4,334,548	7,000,000	7,000,000	7,000,000
Total contributions	51,006,613	47,168,717	47,168,717	47,168,717
Total program	55,341,161	54,168,717	54,168,717	54,168,717

Canada Arts Training Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Arts Training Fund

Start date

1997-98

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-19

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Arts: Canada Arts Training Fund

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canada Arts Training Fund contributes to the development of Canadian creators and future cultural leaders of the Canadian arts sector by supporting the training of artists with high potential through institutions that offer training of the highest caliber. It provides financial assistance to Canadian not-for-profit institutions that specialize in delivering focused, intensive and practice-based arts studies. These schools offer professional training at the highest level in disciplines such as dance, theatre, circus arts, visual arts and music (opera, orchestral). It also provides financial support to training in Indigenous and ethnocultural artistic practices. Canadians and the world benefit from high-quality artistic achievements by Canadian artists trained in Canada at institutions funded through the program. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Contributions to the Canada Arts Training Fund.

Expected results

Graduates of arts training institutions have professional careers in Canada and internationally.

Minimum percentage of arts graduates of institutions supported by the Canada Arts Training Fund that are employed professionally in their field in Canada or abroad.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Canada Arts Training Fund 2012-13 to 2017-18 was approved on February 20th 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation. Date of change: February 26th 2019

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

2022-23

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit arts training institutions/organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients through activities such as regular communications, site visits of funded training programs and posting current guidelines on the website. As of 2015, applications for funding are submitted through an online system. The program also conducts public opinion research of performing arts employers every four to five years.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	22,789,835	22,779,440	22,779,440	22,779,440
Total program	22,789,835	22,779,440	22,779,440	22,779,440

Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Start date

2001-02

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-19

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Arts: Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canada Cultural Investment Fund encourages private sector investment, partnership and sound business practices to help arts and heritage organizations become better rooted and recognized in their communities. This is achieved through three components. The Endowment Incentives component encourages private donors to contribute to endowment funds for professional arts organizations, so they can access new sources of funding in the future. The component provides matching funds of up to one dollar for every dollar raised from private donors. The Strategic Initiatives component provides financial assistance for projects involving multiple partners that will help arts and heritage organizations improve their business practices and diversify their revenues. By supporting collaborative projects, Strategic Initiatives encourages knowledge and resource sharing and strategic use of technologies that will strengthen the business operations of arts and heritage organizations, helping them make stronger contributions to Canadian society and the economy. The Limited Support to Endangered Arts Organizations component provides financial assistance in those rare instances where a professional arts organization faces the prospect of closure but there is a high degree of support for its continuation and a viable business/restructuring plan. Assistance through this component can enable an arts organization to restructure, so it can continue to contribute to the community it is serving. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants to the Canada Cultural Investment Fund and Contributions to the Canada Cultural Investment Fund.

Expected results

Arts and heritage organizations demonstrate sound organizational, administrative and financial health.

Minimum dollar amount, in millions, raised through private-sector donations by arts organizations applying to and eligible for Endowment Incentives component.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Grouped Arts Evaluation: Canada Arts Presentation Fund, Canada Cultural Spaces Fund, and Canada Cultural Investment Fund 2013-14 to 2017-18 was approved on August 20th 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation

The terms and conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

To be determined in the 2020-21 to 2024-25 departmental evaluation plan.

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit professional arts and heritage organizations
Equivalent Indigenous peoples institutions or organizations (including Inuit, Métis, Status and Non-Status people)
Registered charitable foundations

Initiatives to engage applications and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients through activities such as meetings with representatives from the arts and heritage sector, posting guidelines on the website and liaising with applicants about component funding requirements.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	18,532,205	20,000,000	20,000,000	20,000,000
Total contributions	3,440,000	1,972,205	1,972,205	1,972,205
Total program	21,972,205	21,972,205	21,972,205	21,972,205

Creative Export Canada

Name of transfer payment program

Creative Export Canada

Start date

2018

End date

2023

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

2018-2019 to 2022-2023 Treasury Board Transfer Payment to support the Creative Export Strategy

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2018-19

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Cultural Marketplace Framework: Creative Export Canada

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Creative Export Canada program offers annual funding for projects that help our creative industries reach more people around the world.

As more and more creative content is made available, Canadian creators and entrepreneurs are eager to stand out and have their works discovered by consumers everywhere.

This program supports projects that generate export revenues and help Canadian works shine whatever the platform or format. Due to its competitive nature, it focuses on high-potential projects, and encourages partnerships and innovative ideas. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Contributions under the Creative Export Canada program.

Expected results

Increased export activities through direct support to Canada's creative industries

Number of creative sector export activities supported by the program

Growth in export revenues of Canada's creative industries

Change in annual export revenues of funding recipients

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

Never been evaluated

Decision following the results of last evaluation

N/A (this is a new funding program)

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

2020-21

General targeted recipient groups

For-profit organizations
Non-for-profit organizations
Indigenous organizations

Initiatives to engage applications and recipients

Posting online program guidelines, application forms, video, quiz, etc. (on the program website).
Sending targeted emails to organizations (potential applicants) to inform them of the new program and deadlines.
Sending emails to professional associations whose members may be eligible for the transfer payment program, to inform them of the new program.
Sending reminders by email before the program deadline.
Organizing program seminar meetings in collaboration with the Department's regional offices, the Business Development Bank of Canada, Export Development Canada and Global Affairs Canada.
Promoting the program through the Department's and Minister's tweets, or through the promotional Creative Export Canada video.
Distribution of materials (flyers/posters) at trade fairs and industry events.

The Department also engages program stakeholders throughout the year as follows:

by guiding applicants by e-mail and telephone (a toll-free telephone number and program e-mail address are available to program applicants and recipients);
by participating in industry-organized conferences and organizing meetings with industry representatives.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	7,259,142	7,000,000	7,000,000	7,000,000
Total program	7,259,142	7,000,000	7,000,000	7,000,000

Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

Name of transfer payment program

Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

Start date

March 1, 2006

End date

March 31, 2026

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Arts: Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Harbourfront Centre Funding Program is a single-recipient program that provides operating funding to the Harbourfront Centre. The Harbourfront Centre creates cultural and artistic events and activities to enliven, educate and entertain the public on Toronto’s waterfront. Its mission is to present, commission and incubate the work of contemporary artists in all disciplines, foster learning and innovation through inter-disciplinary and international artistic exchange, deliver accessible, inspiring, and relevant artistic, cultural, educational, and recreational experiences and steward the transformation of its campus and strengthen Toronto’s identity as an international waterfront city. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Contribution to the Harbourfront Centre.

Expected results

Cultural, recreational and educational programs are organized and delivered at the Harbourfront Centre.

Number of cultural, recreational and educational programs at Harbourfront Centre
Number of cultural, recreational and educational events at Harbourfront Centre

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Harbourfront Centre Funding Program Evaluation 2014–15 to 2017–18 was approved on September 14th 2018.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation. Date of change: June 13th 2019

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

2022-23

General targeted recipient groups

Harbourfront Corporation

Initiatives to engage applications and recipients

Only one named recipient is eligible for funding from Harbourfront Centre Funding sub-program, the Harbourfront Corporation.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	12,500,000	5,000,000	6,500,000	6,500,000
Total program	12,500,000	5,000,000	6,500,000	6,500,000

Canada Media Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Media Fund

Start date

2010-11

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2010-11

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Cultural Industries Support and Development: Canada Media Fund

Purpose and objectives to transfer payment program

The Canada Media Fund is funded by the Government of Canada and the cable, satellite distributors and Internet Protocol Television (IPTV). It supports the creation of digital content across multiple platforms such as television, wireless devices or the Internet. The Canada Media Fund focuses investments on the creation of content Canadians want, and harnesses the opportunities provided by new technologies to deliver content to Canadians where and when they want it. Organizations supported by the Canada Media Fund include, but are not limited to, Canadian television and digital media production companies. Canadians as consumers of convergent programs and creators of leading-edge content and applications represent the ultimate target group. Indigenous communities, official-language minority communities and other diverse language groups are also targeted by specific production funding envelopes. This Program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Contributions under the Canada Media Fund.

Expected results

Innovative Canadian content and software applications are created for commercial potential or public use.
- Minimum number of innovative Canadian content and software application projects supported by the Canada Media Fund.
Canadians watch or interact with Canada Media Fund-supported television programs or digital convergent content.
- Number of hours viewed (in millions of hours annually) for Canada Media Fund-funded English-language and digital content television productions.
- Number of hours viewed (in millions of hours annually) for Canada Media Fund-funded French-language television and digital content productions.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Canada Media Fund 2010-11 to 2013-14 was approved on July 9th 2015.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation. Date of change: February 2019.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

Underway: the evaluation started in 2019-20

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit organizations (CMF corporation)

Initiatives to engage applications and recipients

The Canada Media Fund corporation is required to conduct ongoing, formal, meaningful consultations.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	157,793,710	134,146,077	134,146,077	134,146,077
Total program	157,793,710	134,146,077	134,146,077	134,146,077

Canada Music Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Music Fund

Start date

2001-02

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2020-21

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Cultural Industries Support and Development: Canada Music Fund

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canada Music Fund aims to foster an environment where a diversity of Canadian music artists connect with audiences everywhere by enhancing the career development of Canadian artists, the promotion of their music and the overall competitiveness of the Canadian independent music sector at home, abroad and on digital platforms. The program achieves its objectives through grants and contributions in support of the production and marketing of a wide range of music by new, emerging and established Canadian music artists, including national and international touring and showcasing activities, digital distribution, artist and business development, music publishing, music management, award shows and professional conferences.

This support is delivered through the following components:

Individual Initiatives: Helps ensure that diverse Canadian musical works are created and promoted by supporting activities of Canadian music artists and entrepreneurs ranging from sound recording production / marketing, music publishing, artist management, live performances and business development initiatives that are central to Canadian artist development, promotion and audience building.
Collective Initiatives: Helps Canadian artists and music entrepreneurs to gain a greater profile at home and abroad, increase artistic and business skills and build export-readiness and competitiveness. It supports music conferences, awards shows, export missions, digital market development initiatives, industry research and intensive skills development (Bootcamps).

This Program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants and Contributions under the Canada Music Fund.

Expected results

A broad range of Canadian music is consumed in Canada and abroad.
- Market share of Canadian artists on top 2,000 domestic album sales chart.
- Market share of Canadian artists on top 20,000 domestic streaming chart.
Canadian music supported by the Canada Music Fund is consumed in Canada and abroad.
- Market share of Canada Music Fund supported artists on the top 2,000 domestic album sales chart.
- Market share of Canada Music Fund-supported artists on the top 20,000 domestic streaming chart.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Canada Music Fund 2012-13 to 2017-18 was approved on July 26th 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

To be determined in the 2020-21 to 2024-25 departmental evaluation plan.

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit organizations
Other: Third-party administrators

Initiatives to engage applications and recipients

As third party administrators for the Canada Music Fund, FACTOR and Musicaction provides a single window access to funding in each linguistic market.

FACTOR and Musicaction are required to solicit applications from all regions of Canada, including from Official-Language Community Minority Groups, and from Indigenous Peoples.

FACTOR and Musicaction communicate with their respective potential and past recipients in various ways including posting, on their website, the programs changes, application guidelines and application forms, deadlines to submit funding applications, etc.

The Department also engages with program stakeholders throughout the year in the following ways:

Guiding applicants and recipients by phone and email (including toll-free phone number and program e-mail address available to applicants and recipients);
Attending industry conferences and holding meetings with industry representatives.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	36,389,231	36,649,231	26,799,231	26,799,231
Total program	36,389,231	36,649,231	26,799,231	26,799,231

Canada Book Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Book Fund

Start date

2010-11

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2015-16

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Cultural Industries Support and Development: Canada Book Fund

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canada Book Fund supports the activities of Canadian book publishers and other sectors of the book industry to ensure access to a broad range of Canadian-authored books. Through an additional investment of $22.8 million over 5 years (2019-20 to 2023-24), the Canada Book Fund has undertaken an initiative to support the sustainable production and distribution of accessible digital books that can be used by everyone, including persons with print disabilities. This support is delivered through the following streams of funding:

Support for Publishers, which provides funding distributed primarily through a formula that rewards success in delivering content that Canadians value. This funding contributes to the ongoing production and marketing of Canadian-authored books by offsetting the high costs of publishing in Canada and building the capacity and competitiveness of the sector.
Support for Organizations, which provides funding to develop the Canadian book industry and the market for its products by assisting industry associations and related organizations to undertake collective projects offering broad benefits to the industry and, ultimately, to readers everywhere.

This Program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Book Fund and Contributions under the Canada Book Fund.

Expected results

Readers everywhere have access to a broad range of Canadian-authored books.
- Number of new Canadian-authored titles published by recipients.
Readers everywhere consume a broad range of Canadian-authored books.
- Domestic and export sales ($) of Canadian-authored books published by recipients.
Canadians consume Canadian-authored accessible digital books.
- Percentage of recipients' domestic Canadian-authored digital sales ($) that derive from accessible digital books

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Canada Book Fund 2012-13 to 2017-18 was approved on July 31st 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

To be determined in the 2020-21 to 2024-25 departmental evaluation plan.

General targeted recipient groups

For-profit publishers
Not-for-profit publishers
- Book industry organizations

Initiatives to engage applications and recipients

When the program application guide for each funding stream component is released, the Department communicates with potential applicants and past recipients in the following ways:

Posting application information on the program website.
Emailing potential applicants to (a) notify them that application forms and other related documents are available and (b) inform them about key program changes.
Sending a reminder email shortly in advance of the funding application deadline.

The Department also engages with stakeholders throughout the year in the following ways:

Guiding applicants by phone and email (a toll-free phone number and a program email address are made available to program applicants and recipients);
Holding an annual consultation with industry stakeholders and organizing ad hoc meetings with recipients and potential applicants;
Attending industry events to improve the visibility and understanding of the program.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	2,876,385	37,750,000	38,500,000	37,000,000
Total contributions	38,455,786	4,416,301	4,666,301	4,166,301
Total program	41,332,171	42,166,301	43,166,301	41,166,301

Canada Periodical Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada Periodical Fund

Start date

2010-11

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2010-11

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Cultural Industries Support and Development: Canada Periodical Fund

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canada Periodical Fund supports the activities of Canadian paid magazine and non-daily newspaper publishers and organizations to ensure that Canadians have access to diverse Canadian magazines and non-daily newspapers.

The Fund is delivered through the following components:

Aid to Publishers: provides formula funding to Canadian paid print magazines and non-daily newspapers to support publishing activities, such as distribution, content creation, online activities and business development
Business Innovation: provides funding to print magazines and digital periodicals for business development and innovation projects
Collective Initiatives: provides funding to Canadian magazines and non-daily newspaper organizations for industry-wide projects to increase the overall sustainability of the Canadian magazine and non-daily newspaper industries.

This Program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Canada Periodical Fund and Contributions under the Canada Periodical Fund.

Expected results

A range of Canadian periodicals supported by the Canada Periodical Fund is produced.
- Number of funded titles published by Canada Periodical Fund recipients.
Canadian periodicals supported by the Canada Periodical Fund are accessed by Canadian readers.
- Number of copies, in millions, of funded titles distributed to Canadians per year.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for the period 2010-11 to 2014-15 was approved on June 23rd 2015.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation. Date of change: 2019.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

Underway: the evaluation started in 2019-20.

General targeted recipient groups

For-profit publishers
Not-for-profit publishers and organizations

Initiatives to engage applications and recipients

When the program application guide for each funding stream is released, the Department communicates with potential and past recipients in the following ways:

Posting the application guide and application forms on the program website;
Emailing recent recipients and organizations identified as potential applicants, notifying them that application documents are available;
Sending reminder emails shortly in advance of the funding application deadline;
Engaging with industry organizations so that they publicize program information to their members.

The Department also engages with program stakeholders throughout the year in the following ways:

Guiding applicants by phone and email (including toll-free phone number and program e-mail address available to applicants and recipients);
Holding informal meetings with various stakeholders to explain how the CPF works and to listen to issues and concerns;
Attending various industry events to improve the visibility and understanding of the program;
Updating the CPF website with program information.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	71,474,598	72,775,054	72,775,054	72,775,054
Total contributions	4,756,959	2,499,544	2,499,544	2,499,544
Total program	76,231,557	75,274,598	75,274,598	75,274,598

Local Journalism

Name of transfer payment program

Local Journalism

Start date

2019-20

End date

2023-24

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Cultural Industries Support and Development: Local Journalism Initiative

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) supports the creation of original civic journalism that covers the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada.

Funding is available to eligible Canadian media organizations to hire journalists or pay freelance journalists to produce civic journalism for underserved communities.

To protect the independence of the press, not-for-profit organizations representing different segments of the news industry have been mandated to administer the Initiative. These organizations will redistribute funding to media outlets charged with directly addressing coverage gaps through the hiring, freelancing and/or retention of journalists.

Expected results

Increase in journalistic capacity in underserved communities
- Number of journalists hired through the LJI who produce local civic journalism for underserved communities
Increased access to local news and civic journalism in underserved communities.
- Number of communities and/or municipalities covered by initiative-funded journalists

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

N/A (never been evaluated)

Decision following the results of last evaluation

N/A (this is a new funding program)

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

To be determined in the Departmental Evaluation Plan 2020-21 to 2024-25.

General targeted recipient groups

Independent not-for-profit organizations representing segments of the news industry

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The independent organizations are responsible for identifying underserved communities; selecting ultimate recipients; monitoring and reporting on progress.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000
Total program	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000

TV5

Name of transfer payment program

TV5

Start date

1990-91

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, Arts and Culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Cultural Industries Support and Development: TV5

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

TV5 supports the international TV5 partnership with France, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Switzerland, Québec and Canada. TV5 enables Canadian productions to be broadcast around the world through TV5MONDE. Moreover, through TV5 Québec Canada, it provides Canadians with access to a rich diversity of programming from the international Francophonie.

The additional investment to the Program announced in 2019 to support the creation, development and launch of a Francophone digital platform with TV5MONDE public broadcasters will provide an opportunity to increase its goals regarding the online presence and visibility of French-language content and the “discoverability” of Francophone Canadian content on the international stage.

This Program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grant to TV5MONDE and Contribution to TV5 Québec Canada.

Expected results

Canadian content is part of TV5MONDE's international programming.
- Percentage of Canadian content broadcast on TV5MONDE.
Canadians have access to the diversity of the international Francophonie through TV5 Québec Canada.
- Number, in millions, of Canadian households with access to TV5 Québec Canada.
- Maximum percentage of TV5 Québec Canada programming originating from the international Francophonie (except Canada).
French-language content, including Canadian content, is available on the Francophone digital platform.
- Number of hours of content available

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the funding allocated by the Department of Canadian Heritage to the TV5 Program 2011-12 to 2016-17 was approved on October 29th 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation only for component (4) contribution TV5QC-TV5 digital. Date of change: May 2019.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

To be determined in the 2020-21 to 2024-25 departmental evaluation plan.

General targeted recipient groups

Others: TV5 Québec Canada (a not-for-profit organization), TV5MONDE (a corporation under French law)

Initiatives to engage applications and recipients

Only two named recipients are eligible for funding from TV5 Program, TV5MONDE and TV5 Québec Canada.

Museums Assistance Program

Name of transfer payment program

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	8,000,000	8,000,000	8,000,000	8,000,000
Total contributions	8,960,900	4,960,900	4,960,900	4,960,900
Total program	16,960,900	12,960,900	12,960,900	12,960,900

Museums Assistance Program

Start date

1972-73

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2011-12

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 2: Heritage and Celebration

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Preservation of and Access to Heritage: Museums Assistance Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Museums Assistance Program (MAP) supports heritage institutions and workers in the preservation and presentation of heritage collections. MAP provides financial assistance to Canadian museums and related institutions for activities that facilitate Canadians’ access to our heritage, foster the preservation of Canada’s cultural heritage, including the preservation of representative collections of Indigenous cultural heritage, and foster professional knowledge, skills and practices related to key museum functions. In support of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, MAP helps heritage organizations create summer employment and internship opportunities for Canadian youth through the heritage components of Young Canada Works. MAP also provides grants through the Movable Cultural Property Program to assist designated institutions in acquiring cultural property threatened with export or available on international markets. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants under the Museums Assistance Program and Contributions under the Museums Assistance Program.

Expected results

Heritage exhibitions and other public programming products / activities are presented to the public.
- Number and distribution of locations.
Heritage institutions and workers have enhanced their professional knowledge, skills and practices.
- Percentage of recipients reporting improvement in knowledge, skills and practices.
Heritage objects and collections are better managed and preserved.
- Percentage of recipients reporting improvement in management and preservation of heritage.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Museums Assistance Program 2008-09 to 2012-13 was approved on December 10th 2015.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation. Date of change: January 2019.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

Underway: the evaluation started in 2019-20.

General targeted recipient groups

Incorporated non-profit Canadian museums and related service organizations and other heritage organizations;
Indigenous Governing Bodies and Indigenous organizations with a mandate related to heritage;
Designated institutions and public authorities including federal departments and Crown corporations (Movable Cultural Property Grants only).

Initiatives to engage applications and recipients

Updated information for the Museums Assistance Program, Young Canada Works-Heritage Program and Movable Cultural Property grants is available on the Department’s website. When additional communication activities are required, the national office delivers messages through the regional offices, delivery organizations, professional associations, etc. for dissemination to targeted organizations, or directly to applicants and recipients. Departmental representatives also promote heritage programs by participating in national and provincial museums associations’ conferences and meetings. Every five years, recipients and stakeholders are invited to contribute to program evaluation exercises.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	2,825,885	4,663,680	4,663,680	4,663,680
Total contributions	18,451,179	11,076,284	11,076,284	11,076,284
Total program	21,277,064	15,739,964	15,739,964	15,739,964

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Name of transfer payment program

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Start date

1996-97

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012-13

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 2: Heritage and Celebration

Link to department’s Program Inventory

National Celebrations, Commemorations and Symbols: Celebration and Commemoration Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Celebration and Commemoration Program provides funding through grants and contributions to organizations for community-based activities celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day on June 24, Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27 and Canada Day on July 1. Funding is also available for commemorations with a national scope that commemorate and celebrate nationally significant historical figures, places, events, and accomplishments. The program provides opportunities for Canadians to participate in national celebrations and commemorations and strengthen understanding of shared history. This program includes the following transfer payments: Grants and contributions in support of the Celebration and Commemoration Program and Contributions in support of the Celebration and Commemoration Program.

Expected results

Canadians participate in commemorations and celebrations of national significance.
- Number of participants at celebration and commemoration events/activities
Canadians have access to events and activities across Canada that celebrate Canadian identity.
- Number of opportunities for Canadians to celebrate during the Celebrate Canada period (June 21 to July 1).

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Celebration and Commemoration Program 2011-12 to 2015-16 was approved on March 27th 2018.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2021-22

General targeted recipient groups

Canadian not-for-profit organizations: corporations, cooperatives, and unincorporated associations, etc.;
Canadian business corporations where projects are non-commercial in nature;
Canadian educational institutions, Canadian municipal governments and other municipal, provincial or territorial institutions.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients by communicating program information through the departmental website and though written and verbal communication with current funding recipients and interested parties.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	8,257,687	15,335,000	8,000,000	8,000,000
Total contributions	11,945,803	4,794,367	2,494,367	2,494,367
Total program	20,203,490	20,129,367	10,494,367	10,494,367

Exchanges Canada Program

Name of transfer payment program

Exchanges Canada Program

Start date

2000-01

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2010-11

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 4: Diversity and Inclusion

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Youth Engagement: Exchanges Canada Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Exchanges Canada Program provides grants and contributions in support of youth participation initiatives that allow young Canadians to learn about Canada, create linkages with each other and better appreciate the diversity and shared aspects of the Canadian reality. The transfer payment program supports not-for-profit organizations to provide Canadian youth with a range of exchange and forum activities to strengthen their sense of belonging to Canada and therefore their sense of Canadian identity. The transfer payment program has two components: Youth Exchanges Canada (YEC) and Youth Forums Canada (YFC). YEC funds reciprocal homestay exchanges for youth, and includes the Summer Work / Student Exchange sub-component, which provides summer job opportunities for 16 and 17 year-olds in their second official language. YFC enables young Canadians to connect with one another through forums, study sessions and workshops on a range of relevant topics. This transfer payment program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants in support of Innovative Youth Exchange Projects and Contributions in support of the Exchanges Canada Initiative.

Expected results

Young participants enhance their knowledge and understanding of Canada.
- Percentage of participants who report enhanced knowledge and understanding of Canada.
Young participants connect and create linkages with one another.
- Percentage of participants who report having created new ties with other young Canadians as a result of the exchange.
Young participants enhance their appreciation of the diversity and shared aspects of the Canadian experience.
- Percentage of participants who report having a better understanding of what Canadians have in common.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Exchanges Canada Program 2009-10 to 2013-14 was approved on February 5th 2016.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Underway: the evaluation started in 2019-20

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit organizations
Other levels of government (provinces/territories)
Others: educational institutions

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Program sends an invitation letter annually to prospective applicants to submit a funding application to the Youth Forums Canada component of the Exchanges Canada Program. It also posts the information on the website and sends out notifications via the social media sites Twitter and Facebook. The Program works with recipients to ensure that all youth participants receive a message from the Minister congratulating them on participation in projects funded by the Exchanges Canada Program.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	57,000	100,000	100,000	100,000
Total contributions	18,187,382	18,086,359	18,086,359	18,086,359
Total program	18,244,382	18,186,359	18,186,359	18,186,359

Building Communities through Arts and Heritage

Name of transfer payment program

Building Communities through Arts and Heritage

Start date

2007-08

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2013-14

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 2: Heritage and Celebration

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Community Engagement and Heritage: Building Communities through Arts and Heritage

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program (BCAH) provides grants and contributions in support of local festivals, community anniversaries and capital projects. Funding is made available to stakeholders presenting arts and heritage festivals and events that emphasize local engagement. Its objective is to engage citizens in their communities through performing and visual arts as well as through the expression, celebration and preservation of local historical heritage. The BCAH has three components:

Local Festivals supports recurring festivals that involve the whole community and give opportunities to local artists and artisans to engage in their communities and/or celebrate local history and heritage;
Community Anniversaries supports one-time commemorations through activities that celebrate a major anniversary (100 years and then increments of 25 years) of a significant local person or event; and
Legacy Fund supports tangible, lasting capital projects that commemorate or celebrate a major anniversary (100 years and then increments of 25 years) of a significant local person or event. Projects are funded through the following transfer payments: Grants in support of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program and Contributions in support of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage Program.

Expected results

Canadians across the country are engaged in their communities through local arts and heritage.
- Average number of volunteer hours per project.
- Number of performers and volunteers in Building Communities through Arts and Heritage funded arts and heritage projects each year.
- Total attendance for Building Communities through Arts and Heritage funded arts and heritage projects each year.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Building Communities through Arts and Heritage for the period 2011-12 to 2014-15 was approved on October 17th 2016.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2020-21

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The program provides information to applicants and recipients through the departmental website and regional offices.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	13,748,410	21,355,000	14,355,000	14,355,000
Total contributions	10,676,590	3,300,000	3,300,000	3,300,000
Total program	24,425,000	24,655,000	17,655,000	17,655,000

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Name of transfer payment program

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Start date

1971-72

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012-13

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 4: Diversity and Inclusion

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Indigenous Languages and Cultures: Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program focuses on keeping Indigenous languages and Indigenous identity as living elements of Canadian society. By providing investments, it contributes to the efforts of Indigenous communities to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen their Indigenous languages and develop and deliver innovative and culturally appropriate projects under the Indigenous Languages component, Northern Aboriginal Broadcasting, Territorial Language Accords, National Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and Indspire. This program is funded through the following transfer payments: Grants in support of the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program and Contributions in support of the Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program.

Expected results

Indigenous language stakeholders implement projects to revitalize, preserve, and promote Indigenous languages.
- Percentage of participants in language-learning projects who report an improvement in their ability to use an Indigenous language in interpersonal communication.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Aboriginal Peoples’ Program 2009-10 to 2013-14 was approved on March 30th 2016.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation. Date of change: Amendments in June 2019.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Underway: the evaluation started in 2019-20.

General targeted recipient groups

Eligible recipients are Canadian not-for-profit, democratically held and managed:

Indigenous-controlled incorporated not-for-profit organizations;
Indigenous-controlled unincorporated not-for-profit organizations;
Indigenous governments and equivalent organizations, and their delegated authorities;
Indigenous-controlled ad hoc committees that have formed to do a specific project;
territorial and provincial governments;
non-self-governing Yukon First Nations;
individuals;
in exceptional circumstances to be approved by the Program, non-Indigenous-controlled not-for-profit organizations, in close partnership with Indigenous-controlled organizations;
for profit Indigenous controlled organizations, provided that the project for which they are requesting funding will not result in income generation for their sole benefit; and
Indigenous-led institutions including accredited programs.

For third party delivery, eligible recipients are Canadian:

Federal, provincial, or territorial crown corporations;
not-for-profit national, provincial, territorial or regional Indigenous-controlled cultural organizations;
for profit Indigenous controlled national, provincial, territorial, or regional organizations will also be considered, provided third party delivery activities do not result in income generation.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Program provides information through the departmental website and program officers. An email, including a complete application package, is sent to potential stakeholders.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	20,000,000	33,750,000	41,550,000
Total contributions	52,147,542	40,371,221	54,121,221	61,921,221
Total program	52,147,542	60,371,221	87,871,221	103,471,221

Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program

Name of transfer payment program

Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program

Start date

1982-83

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 4: Diversity and Inclusion

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Multiculturalism: Multiculturalism Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The objectives of the Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program are

Support communities in confronting racism and discrimination, promoting intercultural and interfaith understanding and fostering equitable opportunities to participate fully in Canadian society;
Promote and engage in discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination at the domestic and international levels; and
Strengthen research and evidence to build understanding of the disparities and challenges faced by racialized and religious minority communities, and Indigenous peoples.

The Program provides grants and contributions for projects, events and community capacity building that support these objectives.

Expected results

Canadians are provided access to the information and/or tools to engage in, and appreciate the value of, a multicultural society

Number of Canadians engaged in projects/events
Number of projects that contribute to the recipient’s ability to promote diversity and inclusion

Canadians are provided access to build their awareness of Canada’s diversity and issues of racism and discrimination

Number of projects that focus on learning materials, tools and training sessions developed or enhanced

Program participants have increased knowledge of Canada’s diversity and multiculturalism and have the capacity to address racism and discrimination

Number of participants engaged in Multiculturalism Program funded projects/events related to civic engagement and intercultural/interfaith understanding.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Multiculturalism Program 2011-12 to 2016-17 was approved on March 29th 2018.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation. Date of change: November 2018. Two additional components were added to the Program (Black Canadian Youth, Community Capacity Building), funding levels were temporarily increased, and eligibility and funding criteria were changed.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2020-21

General targeted recipient groups

Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations;
non-federal public institutions, such as boards of education, schools, colleges, universities, chambers of commerce, law enforcement and police agencies, hospitals and other health-care institutions;
provincial, regional and municipal governments and their agencies;
First Nations, Inuit and Métis governments, band councils, and organizations;
the private sector—private sector recipients are eligible for contributions only, and applications from the private sector must include at least one not-for-profit partner providing financial or in-kind support;
Federal Crown Corporations.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Posting program guidelines on website, as well as sending call letters to stakeholders.

The Department accepts applications for CSMARI Events on a continuous intake basis. Intakes for CSMARI Projects and Community Capacity Building are held every few years on a flexible schedule.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	12,053,082	8,894,608	7,000,000	4,500,000
Total contributions	20,018,085	7,339,418	6,128,109	4,065,766
Total program	32,071,167	16,234,026	13,128,109	8,565,766

Anti Racism Action Program

Name of transfer payment program

Anti-Racism Action Program

Start date

2019-20

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 4: Diversity and Inclusion

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Multiculturalism: Multiculturalism Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The objectives of the Anti-Racism Action Program are

Support communities in confronting racism and discrimination, promoting intercultural and interfaith understanding and fostering equitable opportunities to participate fully in Canadian society;
Promote and engage in discussions on multiculturalism, diversity, racism and religious discrimination at the domestic and international levels; and
Strengthen research and evidence to build understanding of the disparities and challenges faced by racialized and religious minority communities, and Indigenous peoples.

The Program provides contributions for a range of activities designed to help address barriers preventing the full and equitable access/participation among racialized communities, religious minorities and Indigenous peoples to employment, justice and social participation.

Expected results

Canadians are provided access to the information and/or tools to engage in, and appreciate the value of, a multicultural society

Number of Canadians engaged in projects/events
Number of projects that contribute to the recipient’s ability to promote diversity and inclusion

Canadians are provided access to build their awareness of Canada’s diversity and issues of racism and discrimination

Number of projects that focus on learning materials, tools and training sessions developed or enhanced

Program participants have increased knowledge of Canada’s diversity and multiculturalism and have the capacity to address racism and discrimination

Number of participants engaged in Multiculturalism Program funded projects/events related to civic engagement and intercultural/interfaith understanding.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

Never been evaluated

Decision following the results of last evaluation

N/A (this is a new funding program)

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

To be determined in the Departmental Evaluation Plan 2020-21 to 2024-25.

General targeted recipient groups

Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations;
non-federal public institutions, such as boards of education, schools, colleges, universities, chambers of commerce, law enforcement and police agencies, hospitals and other health-care institutions;
provincial, regional and municipal governments and their agencies;
private sector (for non-commercial purposes); and
Federal Crown Corporations.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Posting program guidelines on website, as well as sending call letters to stakeholders.

There is no established schedule for calls for proposals. The first call for proposals for ARAP was launched on September 3 2019 and closed on January 13, 2020.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending
Total grants	0	0
Total contributions	5,000,000	5,000,000
Total program	5,000,000	5,000,000

Development of Official Languages Communities Program

Name of transfer payment program

Development of Official Languages Communities Program

Start date

February 2015

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2015-16

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 5: Official Languages

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Official Languages: Development of Official Languages Communities Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Pursuant to section 43 Part VII of the Official Languages Act, the Development of Official Languages Communities Program fosters the vitality of Canada’s English- and French-speaking minority communities and enables them to participate fully in all aspects of Canadian life. The Program has two components: Through grants and contributions, the Community Life component supports the provision of activities and services for official-language minority communities by non-profit community organizations in various fields, particularly arts, culture, heritage, and youth. Through intergovernmental contribution agreements, this component also supports the provision of minority-language services by provincial and territorial governments. Through intergovernmental contribution agreements, the Minority-Language Education component supports the delivery of provincial and territorial educational programs and services in the language of the official-language minority communities. It includes all levels of education. This program also aims to increase the production and dissemination of knowledge, innovative methods and tools to support teaching in the language of the minority.

Expected results

Members of official-language minority communities have access to programs and services in their language, in their communities.

Percentage of official-language minority community members who live within 25 km of an arts and culture organization offering minority-language services.
Percentage of official-language minority community members who live within 25 km of an elementary minority-language school or a secondary minority-language school.
Percentage of official-language minority community members who live within 25 km of a local or regional community development organization offering minority-language services.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Official Languages Support Programs 2013-14 to 2016-17 was approved on May 16th 2017.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

The conditions have changed since the last evaluation. Date of change: January 2019. Approval received for changes in terms and conditions (maximum authorized amounts) as part of the Treasury Board submission of the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2020-21

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit organizations
Provincial and territorial governments and their creations
For-profit organizations (for not-for-profit activities)
Others: associations, institutions and foundations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Send call letters to client organizations and to provincial and territorial governments;
Inform client organizations on the application deadlines (Canadian Heritage website);
Offer grants and contributions to community organizations; and
Negotiate and manage agreements with provincial and territorial governments.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	57,877,118	59,312,973	60,742,973	62,592,973
Total contributions	240,156,724	240,341,079	243,091,079	243,091,079
Total program	298,033,842	299,654,052	303,834,052	305,684,052

Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Name of transfer payment program

Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Start date

February 2015

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2015-16

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 5: Official Languages

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Official Languages: Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Pursuant to section 43 of the Official Languages Act, the Enhancement of Official Languages Program supports the enhancement of the presence of both official languages in Canada. The Program has two components: Through grants and contributions for organizations in various sectors, the Promotion of Linguistic Duality component provides support to help undertake and carry out activities that promote a better understanding and appreciation of the linguistic and cultural benefits of knowing and using both of Canada’s official languages, and also aims to encourage the provision of services in both official languages and to build a bilingual operating capacity within non-governmental organizations. Through intergovernmental contribution agreements, the Second-Language Learning component supports the delivery of provincial and territorial programs and activities aimed at Canadian youth for learning English and French as second official languages.

Expected results

Canadians have a better understanding and appreciation of the advantages of Canada’s two official languages.

Number of Canadians who can conduct a conversation in their second official language.
Percentage of the population that recognizes that Canada’s two official languages are a source of cultural enrichment.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Official Languages Support Programs 2013-14 to 2016-17 was approved on May 16th 2017.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2020-21

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit organizations
Provincial and territorial governments and their creations
For-profit organizations (for not-for-profit activities)
Others: associations, institutions and foundations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Send call letters to client organizations and to provincial and territorial governments;
Inform client organizations on application deadlines (Canadian Heritage web site);
Offer grants and contributions to organizations for the promotion of linguistic duality and second-language learning; and
Negotiate and manage agreements with provincial and territorial governments.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	17,014,842	17,014,842	15,194,842	15,194,842
Total contributions	114,173,289	113,623,289	113,623,289	113,623,289
Total program	131,188,131	130,638,131	128,818,131	128,818,131

Hosting Program

Name of transfer payment program

Hosting Program

Start date

1967

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012-13

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 3: Sport

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Sport Development and High Performance: Hosting Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Hosting Program is a key instrument in the Government of Canada’s overall approach to sport development in Canada and aims to enhance the development of sport excellence and the international profile of sport organizations by providing assistance for the hosting of the Canada Games and international sport events in Canada. The Hosting Program offers Canada-at-large a planned and coordinated approach to realizing direct and significant benefits, from bidding and hosting projects in the areas of sport development, economic, social, and cultural and community impacts, across a broad range of government priorities. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Contributions for the Games’ Hosting program.

Expected results

Canadian athletes, coaches and officials have opportunities to participate at sport events in Canada funded by Sport Canada.

Number of Canadian athletes, coaches and officials participating at funded events.

Canadian athletes, coaches and officials have opportunities to participate at sport events in Canada funded by Sport Canada.

Number of new or improved venues that became available for athletes development and hosting competitions.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Grouped Evaluation of Sport Canada Programs: Sport Support Program, Hosting Program and Athlete Assistance Program 2010-11 to 2014-15 was approved on March 30th 2016.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Underway: the evaluation started in 2019-20.

General targeted recipient groups

Non-profit organizations

Contributions are made to organizations that are incorporated as non-profit corporations under federal or provincial law, including eligible National Sport Organizations and Multisport Service Organizations, and organizations created for a specific bidding or hosting project.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients by communicating program information through: the departmental website; formal written communication to current funding recipients and interested parties; and informal verbal and written communication between program officers and current funding recipients/interested parties.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	21,671,768	24,085,833	19,865,000	19,865,000
Total program	21,671,768	24,085,833	19,865,000	19,865,000

Sport Support Program

Name of transfer payment program

Sport Support Program

Start date

1961

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2011-12

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 3: Sport

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Sport Development and High Performance: Sport Support Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Sport Support Program is the primary funding vehicle for initiatives associated with the delivery of the Government of Canada’s commitments to the Canadian Sport Policy. Funding is aimed at developing athletes and coaches at the highest international levels; providing sound technically-based sport programming for all athletes; increasing the number of Canadians from all segments of society involved in sport; and advancing Canadian interests and values in Canada and abroad. This funding is provided to eligible organizations, such as National Sport Organizations (NSOs) in support of programming that supports the goals of the Canadian Sport Policy. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Contributions for the Sport Support program.

Expected results

Canadian children and youth are enrolled in a sport activity.

Number of Canadian children and youth enrolled in a sport activity.

Canadian athletes succeed at the highest levels of competition.

Ranking of Canada relative to other countries in Combined Ranking Index for Olympic Sports.
Ranking of Canada relative to other countries in Combined Ranking Index for Paralympic Sports

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Grouped Evaluation of Sport Canada Programs: Sport Support Program, Hosting Program and Athlete Assistance Program 2010-11 to 2014-15 was approved on March 30th 2016.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Underway: the evaluation started in 2019-20

General targeted recipient groups

Contributions are made to the following recipients, with a particular focus on programs and services that have a direct impact on athletes, athlete development or that offer children and youth their first experience in sport:

National Non-Profit
- National Sport Organizations and Multisport Service Organizations that are incorporated as non-profit corporations under federal law.
- Canadian Sport Centres that are incorporated as non-profit corporations under provincial law.
Provincial/Territorial
- Provincial/Territorial governments and their representative organizations, such as the Interprovincial Sport and Recreation Council.
Other
- Universities; colleges; government research councils; and other incorporated not-for-profit institutions or organizations conducting research relevant to the Canadian Sport Policy; and
- Other incorporated not-for-profit organizations or foundations delivering programs or pilot projects or providing services relevant to the goals of the Canadian Sport Policy.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	180,119,605	178,917,679	179,697,679	165,195,679
Total program	180,119,605	178,917,679	179,697,679	165,195,679

Athlete Assistance Program

Name of transfer payment program

Athlete Assistance Program

Start date

1971

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Subvention

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012-13

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 3: Sport

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Sport Development and High Performance: Athlete Assistance Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Athlete Assistance Program (AAP) contributes to the pursuit of excellence through its support for improved Canadian athlete performances at major international sporting events, enabling athletes to combine their sport and academic or working careers while training intensively in pursuit of world-class performances. To this end, the Program identifies and supports athletes already at or having the potential to be in the top 16 in the world in their sport. This Program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants to the Athlete Assistance Program.

Expected results

Canadian athletes access academic opportunities.
- Number of currently and formerly carded athletes using tuition grant (including deferred tuition).
Canadian high performance athletes are optimally prepared to achieve podium level performance at Olympic and Paralympic Games and the respective sports’ Senior World Championships
- Number of athletes receiving AAP funding who have achieved a top eight finish at the Olympics, Paralympics, or World Championships.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Grouped Evaluation of Sport Canada Programs: Sport Support Program, Hosting Program and Athlete Assistance Program 2010-11 to 2014-15 was approved on March 30th 2016.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Modification

The terms and conditions have changed in 2017-18 to increase the grants maximum, and a few indicators.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Underway: the evaluation started in 2019-20

General targeted recipient groups

Other

Grants under the AAP will be provided directly to:

Canadian high-performance athletes, identified by their National Sport Organizations, who have met the AAP requirements;
Post-secondary educational institutions on behalf of carded athletes;
Retired, previously carded, Canadian high performance athletes.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Department engages applicants and recipients by communicating program information to funding recipients and National Sports Organizations, through: the departmental website; formal written communication to current funding recipients and interested parties; and informal verbal and written communication between program officers and current funding recipients/interested parties.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	33,000,000	33,000,000	33,000,000	33,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total program	33,000,000	33,000,000	33,000,000	33,000,000

Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of less than $5 million

Canada History Fund

Name of transfer payment program

Canada History Fund

Start date

1984

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2013-14

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 2: Heritage and Celebration

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Learning About Canadian History

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Canada History Fund encourages Canadians to learn about Canada’s history, civic life, and public policy. The Fund provides funding through agreements in support of the development and/or enhancement of learning materials, the organization of learning and the establishment and maintenance of networks. Through various partnerships within government and through national history and civics sector organizations and post-secondary educational institutions, the Fund gives Canadians opportunities to enhance their understanding of Canada, thus building an informed and engaged citizenry. This Fund uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants in support of the Canada History Fund and Contributions in support of the Canada History Fund.

Expected results

Canadians are exposed to knowledge on Canada’s history, civics and public policy.

Number of Canadians accessing learning materials.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Canadian Studies Program/ Canada History Fund 2009-10 to 2013-14 was approved on July 14th 2015.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Underway: the evaluation started in 2019-20

General targeted recipient groups

Organizations with mandates that focus on Canadian history, civics, or public policy, and a demonstrated track record of successfully delivering programming nationally; and postsecondary educational institutions.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Program provides information through the departmental website.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	1,150,060	1,150,060	1,150,060
Total contributions	8,351,390	2,787,330	2,787,330	2,787,330
Total program	8,351,390	3,937,390	3,937,390	3,937,390

Youth Take Charge

Name of transfer payment program

Youth Take Charge

Start date

2010-11

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2012-13

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 4: Diversity and Inclusion

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Youth Engagement

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The objective of the Youth Take Charge Program is to strengthen youth attachment to Canada through engagement in the fields of history and heritage, civic engagement and youth service, arts and culture, and economic activities. The Program provides grants and contributions to eligible organizations in support of youth-led projects involving youth generally aged 7 to 30, which demonstrate the ability to strengthen attachment to Canada while addressing one or more of the above-mentioned thematic areas. It is expected that the Program will increase awareness among youth participants of the importance of being an active and engaged citizen; will increase relevance of youth-serving organizations to youth; and will increase youth engagement in communities. These outcomes will, in the long-term, lead to increased youth attachment to Canada and an increased sense of shared Canadian identity among youth. This Program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Grants in support of the Youth Take Charge Program and Contributions in support of the Youth Take Charge Program.

Expected results

Youth have a sense of attachment to Canada.

Youth participants in the Youth Take Charge Program indicate a greater sense of attachment to Canada.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Youth Take Charge Program 2010-11 to 2013-14 was approved on December 29th 2015.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2021-22

General targeted recipient groups

Not-for-profit or charitable organizations with a strong track record in serving youth on a significant national or provincial/territorial scale.
Indigenous governments (First Nations, Inuit and Métis) or equivalent organizations with a strong track record in serving youth on a significant national or provincial/territorial scale.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Program sends an invitation letter annually to prospective applicants to submit a funding application to the Program. It also posts information on the website.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	5,511,240	200,000	100,000	100,000
Total contributions	3,535,500	3,753,023	1,353,023	1,353,023
Total program	9,046,740	3,953,023	1,453,023	1,453,023

Digital Citizen Contribution Program

Name of transfer payment program

Digital Citizen Contribution Program

Start date

May 30, 2019

End date

March 31, 2023

Type of transfer payment

Contribution

Type of appropriation

Transfer payments

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2019-20

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 1: Creativity, arts and culture

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Cultural Marketplace Framework

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Digital Citizen Contribution Program (DCCP) will support the priorities of the Digital Citizen Initiative by providing time-limited financial assistance to research and programming across Canada in order to enhance and/or support countering online disinformation and other online harms and threats to our country’s democracy and social cohesion. The DCCP will include opportunities for local communities, organizations, and academics to obtain funds for new and existing related initiatives.

The objective of the DCCP is to enhance cooperation and innovation in research and programming by:

Enhancing research capacity to support policy development, programming and engagement activities in the countering online disinformation and other online harms and threats to our country’s democracy and social cohesion space;
Supporting evidence-based models and promising practices which address known risk and help to develop the tools and skills necessary to better equip Canadians in the face of online disinformation and other online harms and threats to our country’s democracy and social cohesion;
Building capacity to address online disinformation, other online harms, and threats to our country’s democracy and social cohesion through expert knowledge, enhanced cooperation and knowledge transfer to key stakeholders; and
Empowering the academic community, as well as Canadians to take steps to mitigate against the potential impact of online disinformation, other online harms, and threats to our country’s democracy and social cohesion.

Expected results

Short-term Results

Canadians awareness of digital media literacy is increased through events and products
- Indicator: % of participants at funded events that indicate having increased awareness as a result of the events
Researchers are better connected and have access to information on how online disinformation affects Canadians
- Indicator: Number of research and/or data collection products produced by funding recipients related to online disinformation accessible to researchers available via a GoC website

Medium-term Results

Participants are satisfied with citizen-focussed activities.
- Indicator: % of participants satisfied with citizen-focused activities
Research on online disinformation is made publicly accessible to Canadians and is relevant to government research needs
- Indicator: Number of new research products on the scope and impact of online disinformation in the Canadian context produced by recipients with DCI funding made publicly available

Long-term Results

Canadians and the Government are better equipped to counter the effects of online disinformation
- Indicator: Number of new research projects produced by recipients showing the reach and impact of online disinformation on Canadians and available to inform government policy

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

N/A (Never been evaluated)

Decision following the results of last evaluation

N/A (this is a new funding program)

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

To be determined in the Departmental Evaluation Plan 2020-21 to 2024-25.

General targeted recipient groups

The following are the eligible recipients as noted in the Terms and Conditions of the DCCP. The targeted groups for each call will be further specified in the Program Guidelines, which will be updated each year:

National, provincial, territorial, municipal, Indigenous, community or professional organizations, societies and associations which have voluntarily associated themselves for a not-for-profit purpose, and which have the mandate to represent their membership or community;
Not-for-profit organizations including non-governmental organizations, non-profit corporations, community groups, umbrella organizations, and regulatory bodies and apprenticeship authorities, as well as associations serving the private sector;
A provincial or local police service, including an indigenous police service, and/or its governing authority (also known as a board or police commission);
Provincial, territorial, municipal, regional, and indigenous governments and their agencies;
Universities and educational institutions;
Individual researchers, acting in their personal capacity;
Research institutions, domestic or international, with established record in relevant field(s), pursuing a Canadian focus;
International non-governmental organizations, including bodies associated/affiliated with organizations of which Canada is a member, which have their purpose supporting domestic anti-hate, and countering disinformation, social isolation, and other online harms, and threats to our democracy and social cohesion as a priority; and
For-profit Canadian and Canadian owned institutions with a record of developing and delivering programming, and performing research or related activities relevant to the goals of the Department of Canadian Heritage’s Digital Citizen Initiative. These for-profit institutions may be eligible provided that the nature and the intent of the activity is non-commercial.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The Digital Citizen Initiative team will hold an annual conference with all recipients and key stakeholder organizations being invited. This conference will allow the program to consult with applicants, recipients, and other funding organizations in order to identify potential improvements to the program design and process.
The program has also created an email list containing all applicants and recipients that will be used to solicit feedback on the program process.
In addition, the program plans to attend events planned and organized by recipients as part of their funding.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	2,205,113	2,082,263	2,082,263	2,082,263
Total program	2,205,113	2,082,263	2,082,263	2,082,263

State Ceremonial and Protocol (formerly identified as Lieutenant Governors of Canada)

Name of transfer payment program

State Ceremonial and Protocol (formerly identified as Lieutenant Governors of Canada)

Start date

1952

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants

Type of appropriation

Statutory

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

N/A

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 2: Heritage and Celebration

Link to department's Program Inventory

National Celebrations, Commemorations and Symbols

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

Support to defray cost incurred in the exercise of their duties.

Expected results

Lieutenant Governors carry out constitutional obligations, ceremonial duties and community outreach functions.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

The last Evaluation of the Lieutenant Governor’s Program (State Ceremonial and Protocol) 2012-13 to 2016-17 was approved on May 10th 2018.

Decision following the results of last evaluation

Continuation.

The Terms & Conditions have not changed since the last evaluation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

Beyond the five-year ministerial evaluation plan

General targeted recipient groups

Lieutenant Governors of the provinces of Canada.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

N/A

Planned spending for 2020-21

Total	836,080
Newfoundland and Labrador	77,590
Prince Edward Island	57,071
Nova Scotia	64,199
New Brunswick	62,947
Quebec	147,372
Ontario	105,627
Manitoba	73,762
Saskatchewan	73,758
Alberta	75,940
British Columbia	97,814

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	836,080	836,080	836,080	836,080
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total program	836,080	836,080	836,080	836,080

Court Challenges Program

Name of transfer payment program

Court Challenges Program

Start date

2019-20

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Contributions

Type of appropriation

Annually through Main Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions

2016-17

Core Responsibility

Core Responsibility 4: Diversity and Inclusion

Link to department’s Program Inventory

Human Rights

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program

The Court Challenges Program provides individuals and groups in Canada with financial support to access the courts for the litigation of test cases of national significance to assert and clarify certain constitutional and quasi-constitutional official language rights and human rights. Table 1 below describes the rights and freedoms covered by the Court Challenges Program.

Three main activities contribute to the achievement of the Court Challenges Program’s objective:

Development of test cases that have the potential to clarify rights covered by the Program, in order to support individuals and groups in Canada in accessing the courts. Funding could be used to cover activities such as legal research and writing, consultation and evidence development.
Test case litigation to support individuals and groups in Canada in presenting their views to the courts as well as to facilitate court decisions on novel issues. Funding could be used to cover legal fees, research costs, or other cost related to presenting cases in court.
Intervention funding will be available for individuals or groups in Canada wishing to make arguments in test cases that are broader or have a different focus than the ones presented by the parties to the cases, with a view to clarifying rights.

In addition to providing funding for these three activities, the Court Challenges Program also provides financial resources to the University of Ottawa to administer the program and engage in promotion to ensure that program access is maximized. This program uses funds from the following transfer payment: Contributions in support of the Court Challenges Program

Expected results

Individuals or groups access funding to initiate or participate in test cases pertaining to rights and freedoms covered by the Program; and the perspectives of individuals or groups who receive funding are presented before the courts in test cases.
Rights and freedoms covered by the Program are clarified.
Constitutional and official language rights are strengthened.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation

N/A (new program 2017-18)

Decision following the results of last evaluation

N/A

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation

2022-23

General targeted recipient groups

Canadian incorporated organizations that are independent of the federal government. The University of Ottawa administers the Program.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

The University of Ottawa is responsible for promotional activities.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	4,979,734	4,979,734	4,979,734	4,979,734
Total program	4,979,734	4,979,734	4,979,734	4,979,734

Supplementary Retirement Benefits – Former Lieutenant-Governors

Name of transfer payment program: Supplementary Retirement Benefits - Former Lieutenant-Governors
Start date: 1952
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grants
Type of appropriation: Statutory
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: N/A
Core Responsibility: Core Responsibility 2: Heritage and Celebration
Link to department’s Program Inventory: National Celebrations, Commemorations and Symbols
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Support to defray cost incurred in the exercise of their duties.
Expected results: Lieutenant Governors carry out constitutional obligations, ceremonial duties and community outreach functions.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not subject to the Policy on Results
Decision following the results of last evaluation: N/A
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: N/A
General targeted recipient groups: Lieutenant-Governors of the provinces of Canada.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: N/A

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	182,000	182,000	182,000	182,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total program	182,000	182,000	182,000	182,000

Payments under Lieutenant-Governors Superannuation Act

Name of transfer payment program: Payments under Lieutenant-Governors Superannuation Act
Start date: 1952
End date: Ongoing
Type of transfer payment: Grants
Type of appropriation: Statutory
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: N/A
Core Responsibility: Core Responsibility 2: Heritage and Celebration
Link to department’s Program Inventory: National Celebrations, Commemorations and Symbols
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Support to defray cost incurred in the exercise of their duties.
Expected results: Lieutenant Governors carry out constitutional obligations, ceremonial duties and community outreach functions.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not subject to the Policy on Results
Decision following the results of last evaluation: N/A
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: N/A
General targeted recipient groups: Lieutenant-Governors of the provinces of Canada
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: N/A

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2019–20 planned spending	2020–21 planned spending	2021–22 planned spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	637,000	637,000	637,000	637,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total program	637,000	637,000	637,000	637,000

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Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of $5 million or more

Canada Arts Presentation Fund

Canada Cultural Spaces Fund

Canada Arts Training Fund

Canada Cultural Investment Fund

Creative Export Canada

Harbourfront Centre Funding Program

Canada Media Fund

Canada Music Fund

Canada Book Fund

Canada Periodical Fund

Local Journalism

TV5

Museums Assistance Program

Celebration and Commemoration Program

Exchanges Canada Program

Building Communities through Arts and Heritage

Indigenous Languages and Cultures Program

Community Support, Multiculturalism, and Anti-Racism Initiatives Program

Anti Racism Action Program

Development of Official Languages Communities Program

Enhancement of Official Languages Program

Hosting Program

Sport Support Program

Athlete Assistance Program

Transfer payment programs with total planned spending of less than $5 million

Canada History Fund

Youth Take Charge

Digital Citizen Contribution Program

State Ceremonial and Protocol (formerly identified as Lieutenant Governors of Canada)

Court Challenges Program

Supplementary Retirement Benefits – Former Lieutenant-Governors

Payments under Lieutenant-Governors Superannuation Act

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