Details on transfer payment programs

6.1 Naval and Army Bases, Air force Wings enable military operations and defence activities

6.2 Defence infrastructure is well-managed throughout its lifecycle

The Department of National Defence (DND) uses the CAP to optimize its infrastructure by seeking cost-effective solutions with eligible recipients who have the mandate and capacity to operate and maintain the infrastructure and who may also benefit from joint use opportunities. Contributions are made to:

• Upgrade infrastructure (e.g. roads, sidewalks, and sewers in residential quarters; water treatment plants and water distribution systems that serve operational and non-operational requirements) after it has been transferred from DND to the eligible Recipient;
• Expand and/or upgrade existing local infrastructure to better support DND requirements (e.g. water treatment plants, water distribution systems, airport runway extensions, roads); and/or
• Construct new local infrastructure, such as:
  • Community-oriented facilities for shared-use by the Base/Wing and local authorities (e.g. arenas, gymnasiums, swimming pools, community centers);
  • Infrastructure to support non-operational requirements such as for residential accommodation (e.g. roads, sidewalks, sewers); and
  • Infrastructure to support operational requirements (e.g. new access to the Base/Wing).

The immediate expected result is:

• Collaborations with local authorities to upgrade/expand/construct and own and operate public infrastructure and services that DND requires.

The intermediate results are:

• Reduced DND non-core infrastructure;
• Cost-effective development and maintenance of infrastructure, which involves one of the following:
• reduced operating/capital costs;
• or cost avoidance;
• or minimized DND liability; and
• Improved/new/maintained infrastructure for use by DND members and their families.

The final expected results are:

• The optimization of DND infrastructure to support the evolving force structure; and
• Enhanced quality of life in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Expected results of this contribution program are:

• Enhance peace support operations interoperability among Canada’s partners to lessen the operational burden on Canada;
• Expand and reinforce Canadian bilateral defence relations;
• Promote Canadian democratic principles, the rule of law and the protection of human rights in the international arena; and
• Achieve influence in areas of strategic interest to Canada.

The purpose of the IDEaS Grants and Contribution Program is to support, increase and sustain Science and Technology (S&T) community capacity external to DND that can generate new ideas and formulate solutions to Canada’s current and future defence and security requirements. This will be achieved by funding S&T initiatives that are in line with defence and security S&T priority areas. The objectives are as follows:

• Support basic and applied research, analysis, technology development and knowledge transfer leading to innovative solutions to key S&T challenges for defence and security identified by DND and the Public Safety Portfolio;
• Mobilize, engage and support national academic, public and industry researchers to advance innovation toward S&T challenges for defence and security; and
• Encourage, enhance, sustain and support innovation networks and collaborations between other levels of government, industry, and academia to help build a critical mass of expertise, knowledge and solutions for the defence and security of Canada.

Short-term: DND to have effective mechanisms to engage innovators, solicit ideas, and initiatives to address defence and security challenges. This will be measured by the percentage of posted S&T challenges that succeed in soliciting responses from innovators.

Medium-term: Canadian innovators will be engaged in solving defence and security challenges. This will be measured by evaluating the percentage of posted defence and security problems or questions that result in projects or initiatives addressing them.

Long-term: Canadian S&T networks in defence and security are sustained and primed to develop advice and innovative solutions to protect, secure and defend Canada and its citizens.

Eligible recipients for funding are:

• Canadian universities and educational institutions chartered in Canada;
• Incorporated Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations;
• Provincial/territorial or municipal government organizations;
• Incorporated Canadian for-profit companies, organizations or associations; and
• Any group, cluster or consortium composed of eligible recipients, and their researchers and professionals, including their international S&T collaborators. All eligible recipients must possess the legal status necessary to enter into a Contribution Agreement.

Federal and provincial crown corporations are not eligible for funding under the Grants and Contribution Program.

The IDEaS program strives to communicate to its stakeholders effectively, through a wide range of products and to a number of different audiences across Canada. Program applicants are supported through a dedicated program website (www.canada.ca/defence-IDEaS) which provides access to calls for proposals, program guides, eligibility requirements and program administration contact details (DND.IDEaS-IDEeS.MDN@forces.gc.ca).

Calls for proposals were widely advertised through public press releases, e-mail distribution lists, and liaison with a wide range of associations, other government departments, and other stakeholders. For example, since the launch of the program in April 2018, the program has held more than 40 information sessions, presentations and discussions with thousands of innovators in various forums across Canada, including conferences, discussion panels, information sessions and meetings with companies and associations that are interested in IDEaS.

The program continues to engage with innovators to ensure it disseminates information that is coherent, relevant and results oriented.

Canada’s financial contributions to the Alliance help to ensure Canadian security and provide leverage and influence within the multi-national body. They also provide access to military capabilities which Canada can leverage.

The contributions further serve to help protect and strengthen the freedom and security of all Alliance members by political and military means in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

The benefits of Canada’s investment in NATO include access to strategic information, intelligence, capabilities, interoperability with allied forces and an equal voice in high-level decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability.

There is no planned internal evaluation. The TBS Policy on Results exempts assessed contributions to international organizations from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

At the end of fiscal year 2021-22, the 2021 financial statements will be presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN).

This program has only one recipient, thus the engagement process is done directly through the ongoing relationship.

To contribute to the Canadian share of the NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) – a common funded program that finances the capital costs for the provision of physical and information technology infrastructure that enables NATO to: 

• Conduct/sustain Alliance operations and missions; 
• Provide deployable forces; 
• Provide logistic support and sustainment capabilities for deploying forces; 
• Provide training/exercise/education in support of operations and deployable forces; 
• Provide Research and Development for NATO transformation; 
• Provide NATO-wide C3 capabilities; 
• Maintain NATO Command Structure; 
• Develop Cooperation initiatives; and 
• Maintain nuclear deterrent posture.

NSIP funds projects that meet NATO’s essential purpose, which is to safeguard the freedom and security of all its members by political and military means in accordance with the North Atlantic Treaty and the principles of the United Nations Charter.

The benefits of Canada’s investment in NATO include access to strategic information, intelligence, capabilities, interoperability with allied forces and an equal voice in high-level decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability. It also includes a potential return on some of Canada’s eligible infrastructure projects in support of NATO operations.

There is no planned internal evaluation. The TBS Policy on Results exempts assessed contributions to international organizations from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

At the end of fiscal year 2021-22, the 2021 financial statements will be presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN).

This program has only one recipient, thus the engagement process is done directly through the ongoing relationship.

The objectives of the Contribution Program are as follows:

• Support basic and applied research, analysis and knowledge transfer that can inform the development of military concepts and doctrine necessary to implement the VP;
• Mobilize, engage and support national academia and non-government organizations in advancing the adoption and implementation of the VP, with the aim of establishing the VP as a set of international norms; and
• Encourage, enhance, sustain and support collaborations between government, national academia and non-government organizations to prevent the recruitment and use of child soldiers and ensuring UN peacekeepers are held accountable for meeting the highest standards of conduct.

DND/CAF has effective means to engage academics and other experts on issues addressed by the Vancouver Principles on Peacekeeping and the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Child Soldiers and in support Canada’s pledge.

Indicator: Reports produced, workshops/ conference conducted.

Target: Minimum of two major research reports each year, one workshop/conference.

DND/CAF integrates expert advice and guidance into doctrine, training and education strategies related to peacekeeping to ensure their effectiveness with respect to child soldiers, including the prevention of the recruitment and use of child soldiers, as well as clear guidance regarding interactions with children associated with armed forces or armed groups.

Indicator: Number of doctrinal gaps analyses completed, number of doctrinal changes sponsored (either new doctrine or modification of existing doctrine)

Target: up to five doctrinal changes over five years

3.2 The health and well-being of the Defence team is well supported

3.4 Military families are supported and resilient

The Expected Results are identified through the Program Outcomes. The following are shared outcomes under Canada’s Strategy to Prevent and Address Gender-Based Violence:

Short/Medium-term Outcome:

• Intervention participants access information, training, and support.
• Indicator: # of funding agreements signed with recipients to enhance services to Defence Team members (CAF members, DND civilian employees, CAF family members, and Cadets) as per Terms and Conditions.
• Target: 10 agreements in total; Data Strategy: Funding agreements under DND Terms and Conditions in support of various Sexual Assault Centres in Canada Program.
• Projects funded by the Program reach the local CAF community.
• Indicator: Number of CAF community members served.
• Target: To be determined once Sexual Assault Centres have finalized their Performance Measurement Frameworks. CAF community includes current and former CAF members, family members, civilian defence employees, or individuals affected by sexual violence by CAF members.
• Sexual Assault Centres (SACs) are more integrated within the CAF network of support services to survivors of sexual assault.
• Indicator: Qualitative response to the following question ‘Please describe the current state and sustainability of your engagement with the CAF base’.
• Target: 80% of SACs report strong and enduring engagement with partners on local CAF bases.
• CAF community members who are affected by sexual assault are able to access a wider range of specialized support services.
• Indicator: Count of Contribution Program funded initiatives implemented.
• Target: 80% of each SAC’s full suite of proposed activities are implemented within one year of receiving first allocation of funding.

Long-term Outcome:

• Those impacted by or at risk of Gender-Based Violence, including survivors, are better supported across the justice and social sectors.
• Indicator 1: % of CAF community members who report satisfactory experiences with services provided by sexual assault centres receiving funding under this program
• Target: 70% of those who access care programs or services; Sexual assault centres can/will gather anonymous and aggregated data from clients who are willing to self-identify as members of the “CAF community”.
• Indicator 2: # of supported sexual assault centres reporting compliance with Terms and Conditions and Funding agreements
• Target: 90% per year; Data Strategy: Funding agreements under DND Terms and Conditions in support of various Sexual Assault Centres in Canada Program and Recipient Reports.

Continued support of CAF SAR operations. Performance measurements/indicators will be taken from the number of missions that CASARA has effectively supported. Also, the number of training events and flying hours that CASARA has flown to remain operationally effective to support CAF operations.

Monitoring and review of CASARA reports will be conducted by the national CASARA Liaison Officer (CLO) and overseen by Senior Staff Officer Search and Rescue. Director Air Readiness 3-3 SAR will conduct annual review with CLO and Senior Staff Officer Search and Rescue.

The expected results are identified through the following program outcomes:

• Employers are compensated for operational losses when Reservists take time away from work to serve on military operations;
• Enhanced relationships with civilian employers; and,
• Internal and external stakeholders’ capability to support Reservists is strengthened.

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Note: New program was approved by TBS on September 2014.

Civilian employers of reservists, and self-employed reservists, within the following sectors: Non-profit organizations, Provinces and Territories, Industry-related, employers of the Primary reservists in Canadian Armed Forces.

Note: The program does not apply to civilian employers of reservists from the Federal Government, Federal Agencies and Crown Corporations.

DND/Canadian Forces Liaison Council (CFLC) efforts include:

• Information provided on CANADA.COM website;
• CERP promoted on Facebook and LinkedIn; and
• Briefings to reservists / employers at every opportunity.

Expected results are as follows:

• Improve League Management and Support, through the development of volunteer management, corporate governance, standardized policies and procedures and risk assessment/risk management practices;
• Increase Communications, through national information centre, web and paper based communications tools for internal and external communications and active recruiting to increase volunteer and cadet membership; and
• Promote Liaison with Government (at the National and International Levels), through attendance and participation in national forums such as the National Cadet Council, meetings with the National Cadets and Junior Canadian Ranger Support Group staff, international cadet organization activities and providing visibility at the federal level.

• Development of effective mechanisms to engage academics and other defence and security experts.

Indicator: aggregate number and value of transfer payments each fiscal year

• Defence and security challenges addressed through innovative solutions and/or expert advice.

Indicators: % of TPP recipients’ reports that meet % required for relevance; annual performance management reports on activities.

• Fosters next generation of Defence and Security experts

Indicator: % of TPP activities that involve students

• Increased Canadian public understanding of defence and security issues

Indicators: % TPP funded events that engage the public; no TPP activities promoted on social media; % funded projects/events that generate social media coverage

Expected results are based on the activities that Canada choose to participate:

Expected results of these activities are to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of the Canadian forces engagement with NATO and to enhance the inter-operability capabilities with other NATO member forces.

There is no planned internal evaluation. The TBS Policy on Results exempts assessed contributions to international organizations from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

At the end of FY 2021-22, the 2021 financial statements will be presented for verification by the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN).