Archived - Report on Plans and Priorities 2013–14: Supplementary Tables: page 1
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (Vote 5)
Harbourfront Centre Funding Program (Vote 5)
Payments to the International Development Association
Fiscal Equalization (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Territorial Formula Financing (Part I.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Canada Health Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Canada Social Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Wait Times Reduction Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Statutory Subsidies (Constitution Act, 1867—1982, and Other Statutory Authorities)
Youth Allowances Recovery (Federal-Provincial Fiscal Revision Act, 1964)
Alternative Payments for Standing Programs (Part VI—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Additional Fiscal Equalization to Nova Scotia (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Name of transfer payment program: Compensation to Canadian Agencies or Entities Established by an Act of Parliament for Reduction of Debts of Debtor Countries (Vote 5)
Start date: 1991–92
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011–12
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: Compensation to Export Development Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board for reduction of debts of debtor countries
Expected results: Payments to Canadian creditors consistent with Government of Canada commitments
Compensation to Canadian Agencies or Entities Established by an Act of Parliament for Reduction of Debts of Debtor Countries
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 210.0 | |||
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | — | — | — | — |
| Total transfer payments | 210.0 | — | — | — |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2009–10
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2014–15
General targeted recipient group: Export Development Canada and the Canadian Wheat Board
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative (Vote 5)
Start date: April 2001
End date: March 31, 2014
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2010–11
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: The Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative is both an infrastructure and an urban renewal investment. The goals of the initiative include positioning Canada, Ontario, and Toronto in the new economy, thereby ensuring Canada's continued success in the global economy. This includes increasing economic growth and development opportunities; recognizing the intrinsic links between economic, social, and environmental health; enhancing the quality of life in Toronto; and encouraging sustainable urban development.
Expected results: Sustainable urban development and infrastructure renewal in Toronto's waterfront area, including increased accessibility to, and use of, the waterfront area, and a revitalized urban infrastructure
Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Initiative
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | 9.987 | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | — | — | — | — |
| Total transfer payments | 9.987 | — | — | — |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2008–09
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2013–14
General targeted recipient group: Non-profit
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Harbourfront Centre Funding Program (Vote 5)
Start date: March 2006
End date: March 31, 2016
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011–12
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: The primary objective of the Harbourfront Centre Funding Program is to provide operational funding to Harbourfront Centre until March 31, 2016. Such support assists the Harbourfront Centre in covering its fixed operational costs. The funding program also facilitates Harbourfront Centre's ability to leverage funding from other levels of government and to pursue other revenue-generating strategies that allow the organization to provide the general public with continued access to cultural, recreational, and educational programs and activities held in Toronto's waterfront area.
Expected results: A self-reliant and financially viable organization that supports the economic, social, and cultural development of Toronto's waterfront area
Harbourfront Centre Funding Program
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | — | — | — | — |
| Total transfer payments | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.0 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2010–11
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2013–14
General targeted recipient group: Non-profit
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Payments to the International Development Association
Start date: 1960
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: This program provides encashment of demand notes to allow the International Development Association (IDA) to disburse concessional financing for development projects and programs in the world's poorest countries.
Expected results: Payments to international organizations consistent with Government of Canada commitments
Payments to the International Development Association
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 441.620 | 441.610 | 441.610 | 441.610 |
| Total transfer payments | 441.620 | 441.610 | 441.610 | 441.610 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17
General targeted recipient group: World Bank Group
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Spring and annual World Bank Group meetings each year and IDA replenishment cycle negotiations every three years. The Official Development Assistance Accountability Act also requires broad consultations on Canada's Official Development Assistance, which include contributions to the IDA, every two years.
Name of transfer payment program: Fiscal Equalization (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Start date: 1957
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: Formula-based Equalization payments are made to eligible provincial governments to enable them to provide reasonably comparable levels of public services at reasonably comparable levels of taxation. Equalization payments are unconditional.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of Equalization payments to provinces
Fiscal Equalization
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13* |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 16,102.163 | 16,105.194 | 16,916.017 | 17,673.097 |
| Total transfer payments | 16,102.163 | 16,105.194 | 16,916.017 | 17,673.097 |
| * Forecast spending for 2012–13 includes Total Transfer Protection payments of $679,660,000. | ||||
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Territorial Formula Financing (Part I.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Start date: 1985
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: Territorial Formula Financing payments are made to territorial governments to provide the resources they need to deliver services comparable to those delivered by provincial governments, taking into account the high costs and unique challenges in the North. Territorial Formula Financing payments are unconditional.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to territories
Territorial Formula Financing
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 3,110.680 | 3,288.282 | 3,427.380 | 3,510.934 |
| Total transfer payments | 3,110.680 | 3,288.282 | 3,427.380 | 3,510.934 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Canada Health Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Start date: 2004
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: The Canada Health Transfer (CHT) provides equal per capita support for health care through cash and tax transfers to provincial and territorial governments. The CHT supports the government's commitment to maintain the Canada Health Act's national criteria (comprehensiveness, universality, portability, accessibility, and public administration), conditions, and prohibitions against user fees and extra-billing.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of CHT payments to provinces and territories
Canada Health Transfer
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 28,568.975 | 30,283.114 | 32,100.101 | 34,026.107 |
| Total transfer payments | 28,568.975 | 30,283.114 | 32,100.101 | 34,026.107 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Canada Social Transfer (Part V.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Start date: 2004
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: The Canada Social Transfer (CST) provides equal per capita cash support to provincial and territorial governments to assist them in financing social assistance and social services, post-secondary education, and programs for children. The CST gives provinces and territories the flexibility to allocate payments to those areas according to their own priorities and supports the government's commitment to prohibit minimum residency requirements for social assistance.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of CST payments to provinces and territories
Canada Social Transfer
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 11,859.486 | 12,215.271 | 12,581.729 | 12,959.181 |
| Total transfer payments | 11,859.486 | 12,215.271 | 12,581.729 | 12,959.181 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Start date: 2004–05
End date: 2013–14
Fiscal Year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: As part of the 10-Year Plan to Strengthen Health Care, the Government of Canada committed to support provinces and territories to help reduce wait times in the health care system—primarily in support of human resources and tools to manage wait times. A total of $4.25 billion was provided through a third-party trust fund in 2004 and was notionally allocated over 5 years, from 2004–05 to 2008–09. This amount has been paid in full. From 2009–10 to 2013–14, annual funding of $250 million will be provided to provinces and territories through a transfer on an equal per capita basis.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces and territories for targeted support
Wait Times Reduction Transfer
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 250.0 | 250.0 | — | — |
| Total transfer payments | 250.0 | 250.0 | — | — |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Statutory Subsidies (Constitution Act, 1867—1982, and Other Statutory Authorities)
Start date: 1867
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: The statutory subsidies provide a source of funding to provinces in accordance with their terms of entry into Confederation.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to provinces
Statutory Subsidies
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 32.149 | 32.149 | 32.200 | 32.200 |
| Total transfer payments | 32.149 | 32.149 | 32.200 | 32.200 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Youth Allowances Recovery (Federal-Provincial Fiscal Revision Act, 1964)
Start date: 1964
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal Year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: The Youth Allowances Recovery is a recovery from the Province of Quebec for an additional tax point transfer (three points) above and beyond the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer tax point transfers. In the 1960s, Quebec chose to use the federal government's contracting-out arrangements for certain federal-provincial programs. Quebec continues to receive the value of these tax points through its own income tax system and reimburses the Government of Canada for the discontinued programs for which it had received a tax point transfer. Taken together, the Alternative Payments for Standing Programs and the Youth Allowances Recovery are known as the “Quebec Abatement.” These arrangements ensure that all provinces and territories are treated the same through cash and tax transfers in support of health and social programs.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of recoveries from the Province of Quebec
Youth Allowances Recovery
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | (732.730) | (770.280) | (841.358) | (887.459) |
| Total transfer payments | (732.730) | (770.280) | (841.358) | (887.459) |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Alternative Payments for Standing Programs (Part VI—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Start date: 1977
End date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: The Alternative Payments for Standing Programs is a recovery from the Province of Quebec for an additional tax point transfer (13.5 points) above and beyond the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer tax point transfers. In the 1960s, Quebec chose to use the federal government's contracting-out arrangements for certain federal-provincial programs. Since Quebec, like other provinces, receives its full cash entitlement under the Canada Health Transfer and Canada Social Transfer, the value of these tax points is reimbursed to the Government of Canada each year. Taken together, the Alternative Payments for Standing Programs and the Youth Allowances Recovery are known as the “Quebec Abatement.” These arrangements ensure that all provinces and territories are treated the same through cash and tax transfers in support of health and social programs.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of recoveries from the Province of Quebec
Alternative Payments for Standing Programs
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | (3,328.003) | (3,499.933) | (3,818.800) | (4,026.300) |
| Total transfer payments | (3,328.003) | (3,499.933) | (3,818.800) | (4,026.300) |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Debt Payment on Behalf of Poor Countries to International Organizations pursuant to section 18(1) of the Economic Recovery Act (stimulus)
Start date: 2010
End date: 2054
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2010–11
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: Payments for Canada's commitment to the G8-led Multilateral Debt Relief Initiative
Expected results: Payments to international organizations and Canadian creditors consistent with Government of Canada commitments
Debt Payment on Behalf of Poor Countries to International Organizations pursuant to section 18(1) of the Economic Recovery Act (stimulus)
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 |
| Total transfer payments | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 | 51.2 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2009–10
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2014–15
General targeted recipient group: International organizations and Canadian creditors
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Payments to Provinces Regarding Sales Tax Harmonization
(Part III.1—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Start date: 2011
End date: 2014
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: On March 28, 2012, the Province of Quebec and the Government of Canada entered into a Comprehensive Integrated Tax Coordination Agreement (CITCA) whereby Quebec agrees to make a number of changes to the Quebec Sales Tax (QST) in order to harmonize it with the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The Government of Canada has committed to make payments totaling $2.2 billion to Quebec—$733 million upon implementation of the amended QST on January 1, 2013 (2012–13), and $1.467 billion one year later (2013–14).
In addition, on November 26, 2012, the Province of Prince Edward Island (PEI) and the Government of Canada entered into a CITCA, which provides for the adoption of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) in the province on April 1, 2013. The Government of Canada has committed to make payments totaling $39 million to PEI—$25 million was paid on November 30, 2012, and $14 million will be paid upon implementation of the HST (2013–14).
Expected results: A more competitive and efficient sales tax system across Canada through the replacement of provincial retail sales taxes with value-added taxes harmonized with the GST, and the harmonization of the QST with the GST
Payments to Provinces Regarding Sales Tax Harmonization
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 758.0 | 1,481.0 | — | — |
| Total transfer payments | 758.0 | 1,481.0 | — | — |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable
General targeted recipient group: Provinces that harmonize their sales tax with the GST
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: CITCAs are signed with harmonizing provinces and outline the signatories' rights and obligations for harmonized taxes.
Name of transfer payment program: Additional Fiscal Equalization to Nova Scotia (Part I—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Start date: 2008–09
End date: 2011–12, with a possible extension from 2012–13 to 2019–20
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: In Budget 2007, the Government of Canada introduced a new formula for Equalization (the current formula). Subsequently, the Province of Nova Scotia was guaranteed that on a cumulative basis beginning in 2008–09, the current formula would not reduce its Equalization payments and 2005 Offshore Accord payments when compared with what the province would have received under the formula that was in place when it signed its 2005 Offshore Arrangement with the Government of Canada.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to the Province of Nova Scotia
Additional Fiscal Equalization to Nova Scotia
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 312.308 | 245.785 | 250.000 | 225.000 |
| Total transfer payments | 312.308 | 245.785 | 250.000 | 225.000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payment to Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payments Act)
Start date: 2005–06
End date: 2011–12 with possible extension for 2012–13 to 2019–20
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: On February 14, 2005, the Government of Canada signed offshore arrangements with the governments of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador. These arrangements guaranteed that for those two provinces, their Equalization payments would not be reduced because of offshore oil and gas revenues that entered the Equalization formula.
For Nova Scotia, the cumulative drawdown has exceeded the advance payment of $830 million, and payments have been made starting in 2011–12.
Expected results: Timely and accurate administration of payments to the Province of Nova Scotia
Additional Fiscal Equalization Offset Payment to Nova Scotia
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 146.059 | 89.461 | 63.000 | 40.000 |
| Total transfer payments | 146.059 | 89.461 | 63.000 | 40.000 |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2016–17
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Agriculture Advance Market Commitment (Bretton Woods and Related Agreements Act, Section 8)
Start date: 2010–11
End date: 2014–15
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: The Agriculture Advance Market Commitment bridges the gap between public and private investment in the agriculture sector in support of global food security though the use of pull mechanisms, such as advanced market commitments, which make payment once results are achieved.
Expected results: Payments to international organizations consistent with Government of Canada commitments
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development for the Agriculture Advance Market Commitment
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | — |
| Total transfer payments | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | — |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2012–13
General targeted recipient group: World Bank Group
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
Name of transfer payment program: Incentive for Provinces to Eliminate Taxes on Capital (Part IV—Federal-Provincial Fiscal Arrangements Act)
Start date: 2007–08
End date: 2010–11
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: Financial incentive encouraging provinces to eliminate provincial capital taxes or restructure an existing capital tax on financial institutions into a minimum tax
Expected results: Increase the competitiveness of Canadian businesses by strengthening Canada's business tax advantage
Incentive for Provinces to Eliminate Taxes on Capital
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 74.100 | — | — | — |
| Total transfer payments | 74.100 | — | — | — |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable
General targeted recipient group: Provinces
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: This measure was announced in Budget 2007, and the program had an applicable time frame from March 2007 to December 2010. Work is currently underway with participating provinces to determine preliminary and final payments.
Start date: 2009–10
End date: 2010–11
Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Statutory commitment
Strategic outcome: A strong economy and sound public finances for Canadians
Program: Transfer and Taxation Payment Programs
Description: Direct payments are made to the Government of Ontario to ensure its per capita cash entitlements in relation to the Canada Health Transfer are the same as for other Equalization-receiving provinces.
Expected results: Timely and accurate payments that meet all the legislative requirements for financial support to Ontario
Payment to Ontario related to the Canada Health Transfer
($ millions)
| Forecast Spending 2012–13 |
Planned Spending 2013–14 |
Planned Spending 2014–15 |
Planned Spending 2015–16 |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | — | — | — | — |
| Total contributions | — | — | — | — |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 93.710 | — | — | — |
| Total transfer payments | 93.710 | — | — | — |
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011–12
Decision following the results of last evaluation (continuation, amendment, termination, pending, or not applicable): Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: Not applicable
General targeted recipient group: Other levels of government
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Not applicable
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