Details on transfer payment programs

Table of Contents

• Transfer Payment Programs with total planned spending of $5 million or more
  • Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program
  • Contributions in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program Management Framework
  • Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program
  • Contributions in Support of the Military Training and Cooperation Program
  • Contributions in Support of the Remediation of Former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Quebec
  • Contributions in Support of the Remediation at North Bay, Jack Garland Airport and Water Treatment Plant
  • Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic
  • Funding of Temporary Water Treatment Units and New Drinking Water Infrastructure for the City of Saguenay
  • Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Grants and Contributions Program
  • Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security Program
  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Military Budget
  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Security Investment Program
  • North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Other Activities
• Transfer Payment Programs with total planned spending of less than $5 million
  • Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program
  • Contribution to the Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee.
  • Contribution to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association
  • Grant and Contribution of the Indigenous Reconciliation Program
  • Grants in Support of the Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program
  • Grant Program to the National Offices of the Cadet Leagues of Canada
  • Payments under Parts I-IV of the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act (R.S., 1970 c. D-3)
  • Payments under the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act

Transfer Payment Programs with total planned spending of $5 million or more

Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2025-26

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2025-26

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program Terms and Conditions

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

The purpose of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience (CDIR) program is to support the defence of Canada and safety of Canadians, by providing targeted support to Canadian businesses to increase their production capacity for defence related goods, equipment, services and materials. The Program will support Canadian businesses, such as Centres of Excellence in the Munitions Supply Program (MSP), in expanding their defence production capacity for ammunition and explosives, including components and materials, and in support of the Canadian ammunition supply chain.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: For-profit organizations

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental results:

• Canadians are protected against threats to and attacks on Canada
• Military equipment is ready for training and operations

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Equipment Support

Expected results:

• CDIR strategically invests through targeted agreements to strengthen the resilience, capacity, and sustainability of Canada's production ecosystem.
• Canadian Industry is enabled to produce qualified components and meet evolving operational and technological requirements.
• Domestic supply chain enables reliable sourcing and assembly of defence goods to meet the requirements of the CAF.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable

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Contributions in Support of the Canadian Coast Guard Integrated Program Management Framework

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2025-26

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2025-26

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Integrated Canadian Coast Guard Grants and Contributions Management Framework Terms and Conditions

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

The objectives of the Canadian Coast Guard's Transfer Payment Program are to enhance the capacity and facilitate the participation of partners and stakeholders in support of marine safety, security and marine environmental protection.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups:

• Federally incorporated non-profit Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary Corporations, and the Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue organization
• Indigenous organizations/communities
• Canadian coastal communities
• Non-federal stakeholders (e.g., provincial, territorial and municipal governments and agencies)
• Canadian non-profit organizations, volunteer associations
• Societies and coalitions
• Canadian post-secondary academic institutions
• International post-secondary academic institutions
• Emergency preparedness and response businesses and industry

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result:

• Canadian Coast Guard has the capability to respond to on-water incidents
• Enhanced relationships with, involvement of, and outcomes for Indigenous people

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Marine Environmental and Hazards Response
• Search and Rescue

Expected results:

• Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary members are available to respond to maritime search and rescue incidents
• Indigenous and Coastal communities have improved capacity to respond to marine incidents

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable

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Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1983-84

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2011-12

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions for Contributions in Support of the Capital Assistance Program

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

The Department of National Defence (DND) utilizes Capital Assistance Program 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 residential accommodation (e.g., roads, sidewalks, sewers), and
  • Infrastructure to support operational requirements (e.g., new access to the Base/Wing).

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Government (Provinces and territories; Municipalities) and local organizations; and Industry-related

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental results:

• Naval and Army Bases, Air force Wings enable military operations and defence activities
• Defence infrastructure is well-managed throughout its lifecycle

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Defence Infrastructure Program Management

Expected results:

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 expected 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,
• 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).

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2029-30

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Contributions in Support of the Military Training and Cooperation Program

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1992-93

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022-23

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions of the Contributions Program for the Military Training and Cooperation Program

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP) strives to provide training, capacity building, and military assistance to the militaries and national defence institutions of its member countries. The program objectives are:

• Enhance cooperation among Canada's partners;
• Expand and reinforce Canadian bilateral defence relations with countries of strategic priority;
• Promote democratic principles, the rule of law, the protection of human rights, and respect for diversity and gender equality in the international arena;
• Achieve influence in areas of strategic interest;
• Build partner capacity at defence institution and security force levels; and
• Administer enhanced military assistance during times of crisis.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Foreign participants, government entities and delivery partners

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental results: Canadian Armed Forces contribute to a more stable and peaceful world

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• International Operations
• Global Engagement

Expected results:

• Enhance bilateral and multilateral cooperation among Canada's partners to lessen the operational burden on Canada;
• Expand and reinforce Canadian bilateral defence relations with countries of strategic priority and those of diplomatic opportunity;
• Promote Canadian democratic principles, including civilian and democratic oversight of defence institutions, the rule of law, the protection of human rights, and respect for diversity and gender equality in the international arena;
• Achieve influence in areas of strategic interest to Canada;
• Build partner capacity at the defence institution and security force levels; and
• Administer enhanced military assistance during times of crisis when instructed by Cabinet and/or the Prime Minister.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2027-28

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Contributions in Support of the Remediation of Former Mid-Canada Line Radar Sites in Quebec

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2023-24

End date: 2029-30

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2023-24

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Contribution Agreement Remediation of former Mid-Canada Line radar sites in Quebec

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

The purpose of the program is to provide funding to the Government of Quebec for the remediation of environmental contamination at the former Mid-Canada Line radar sites in Quebec.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Government - The Province of Quebec

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Environmental Sustainability and Protection

Expected results: The expected result is that contamination will be remediated by the Province of Quebec to acceptable levels thereby improving human health and the environment in the local affected areas.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned DND evaluation. The program is governed by Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) FCSAP Secretariat. ECCC's Audit and Evaluation Branch is responsible for reviews of the Policy Framework for Shared-Responsibility Contaminated Sites Project Funding, in accordance with section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act or with the Treasury Board Policy on Results.

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Contributions in Support of the Remediation at North Bay, Jack Garland Airport and Water Treatment Plant

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2021-22

End date: 2036-37

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2025-26

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Contribution agreement Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substance at the North Bay airport lands, and Per– and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances Treatment at the North Bay Water Treatment Plant

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

The program provides funding to the City of North Bay for the remediation of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at the North Bay airport lands and to provide funding to North Bay for the design of a PFAS treatment solution at the North Bay Water Treatment Plant. This agreement was established under the Policy Framework for Shared-Responsibility Contaminated Sites Project Funding.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Government - The City of North Bay

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Defence carries out activities in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Environmental Sustainability and Protection

Expected results: The expected result is that PFAS contamination on the North Bay airport lands will be remediated by the City of North Bay to acceptable levels, to be determined through the contaminated site management process in accordance with Ontario Regulation 153/04. The remediation will thereby assist in minimizing risk of adverse effects to human health and the environment in the local affected areas. In addition, the program will help fund the City to complete a design for a PFAS treatment solution capable of achieving a maximum concentration of 30 nanograms per litre (ng/L) for a sum of 25 specific PFAS measured in drinking water.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned DND evaluation. The program is governed by Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) FCSAP Secretariat. ECCC's Audit and Evaluation Branch is responsible for reviews of the Policy Framework for Shared-Responsibility Contaminated Sites Project Funding, in accordance with section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act or with the Treasury Board Policy on Results.

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Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2025-26

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2025-26

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators of DIANA

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

The NATO Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) program is designed to strengthen and sustain the Alliance's science and technology capacity by fostering innovation and developing solutions to current and emerging defence and security challenges across all Allied nations. Following the Treasury Board approval of the establishment of Funding for Canadian Innovators and Accelerators (FCIA)-DIANA, this transfer payment program will provide funding to Canadian innovators and accelerators selected by NATO DIANA, in alignment with commitments made by all member nations. This support will advance their efforts, reinforce Canada's innovation ecosystem, and enable access to cutting-edge dual-use emerging and disruptive technologies.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups:

• Incorporated Canadian Small and Medium Sized Enterprise
• Canadian Accelerator and innovation hubs
• The organization must be a NATO DIANA-Approved innovator or accelerator

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental results:

• Canadian Armed Forces contribute to a more stable and peaceful world
• Defence and security challenges are addressed through innovative solutions

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Global Engagement
• Science, Technology and Innovation

Expected results:

• DND will track and report on Canadian interest and overall performance in DIANA. This includes reporting on the number of applications submitted to DIANA challenges by Canadian innovators, the number of those who are selected to join NATO DIANA and the Accelerator programme, as well as the participation of Canadian accelerators.
• DND will monitor and report on the number of NATO DIANA technology solutions successfully adopted by DND organizations through the NATO DIANA Rapid Adoption Service Program, as well as their subsequent engagement of the technologies in full-scale procurement via other NATO initiatives.
• By participating in DIANA, Canada and the CAF will gain valuable insights to inform and enhance capability planning while strengthening its national defence and technology sectors. This is achieved by leveraging the collective expertise, shared knowledge, and lessons learned from Canadian and allied technological solutions.
• Transfer payments will support R&D research, invest in Canada's defence innovation industry and contribute to meeting existing NATO commitments, including the 2% defence expenditure target.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable

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Funding of Temporary Water Treatment Units and New Drinking Water Infrastructure for the City of Saguenay

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2023-24

End date: 2032-33

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2024-25

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Contribution Agreement for the Installation and Operation of Temporary Treatment Units

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

The purpose of the program is for Canada to provide a financial contribution to the City of Saguenay for the construction of infrastructure needed for a new drinking water source not impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) contamination and to maintain the temporary treatment solution until the new plant is ready.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Government - The City of Saguenay

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Environmental Sustainability and Protection

Expected results: The expected result is that residents of La Baie will have access to municipal drinking water that is not impacted by PFAS contamination.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned evaluation. The program is governed by Environment and Climate Change Canada's (ECCC) Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan Secretariat. ECCC's Audit and Evaluation Branch is responsible for reviews of the Policy Framework for Shared-Responsibility Contaminated Sites Project Funding, in accordance with section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act or with the Treasury Board Policy on Results.

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Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Grants and Contributions Program

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2017-18

End date: 2036-37

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2025-26

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions for Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security Program

Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

Purpose: The purpose of the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) 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 sensitive and classified nature of some of defence and security requirements could also necessitate the provision of secure physical and/or digital collaborations spaces. This will be achieved by supporting initiatives aimed at establishing secure innovation hubs within Canadian academic institutions, incubators and accelerators.

Objectives:

• 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 incentivize national academic, public and industry researchers to advance innovation for defence and security;
• 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; and
• Enable and secure classified and sensitive collaboration and applied Research and Development (R&D) on defence and security projects.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups:

Eligible recipients for funding are:

• Canadian universities and educational institutions chartered in Canada;
• Incorporated Canadian not-for-profit organizations or associations;
• Canadian provincial/territorial or municipal government organizations;
• Incorporated Canadian for-profit companies, organizations or associations;
• Canadian individuals;
• Any group, cluster or consortium composed of eligible recipients, and
• As Ultimate Recipients only, International educational institutions, for-profit or not-for-profit organizations of defence allied nations.

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Defence and security challenges are addressed through innovative solutions

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Science, Technology and Innovation

Expected results:

• 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. Short term results will also track the availability of secure innovation hubs, as an enabler of medium- and long-term objectives.
• 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.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2027-28

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Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security Program

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2018-19

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018-19

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions for the Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security Program

Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program:

Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) enables opportunities for collaboration between the Defence Team and the external defence and security expert community through a program that:

• Responds to the need for relevant and timely advice from defence and security experts;
• Fosters the next generation of experts and scholars; and
• Contributes to improving Canadians' understanding of defence and security issues.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups:

• For-profit organizations;
• Not-for-profit organizations and charities;
• Academia and public institutions;
• Aboriginal recipients;
• International recipients (non-government);
• Individual or sole proprietorships; and
• Others in compliance with MINDS Terms and Conditions

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Defence and security challenges are addressed through innovative solutions

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Science, Technology and Innovation

Expected results:

• Ensure development of effective mechanisms to engage academics and other defence and security experts;
• Address Defence and security challenges through innovative solutions and/or expert advice;
• Foster next generation of Defence and Security experts; and
• Increase Canadian public understanding of defence and security issues.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026-27

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Military Budget

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1949

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2023-24

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: DND's share of common funding contributions finance North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution (NATO) military resources that benefit all Allies and NATO partners.

DND's NATO Military Budget contributions support the operating and maintenance costs of NATO's military headquarters and activities, including:

• International Military Staff;
• NATO's Command Structure, made up of bases and facilities across Europe and in the United States;
• NATO's key air fleets: NATO Airborne Warning and Control System, and Allied Ground Surveillance; and
• NATO operations and missions: including Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) deployments under Operations IMPACT (NATO Mission Iraq), KOBOLD and REASSURANCE.

Purpose and objectives

General targeted recipient groups: International organizations and foreign countries

Recipients

Link to departmental result(s): Canadians are protected against threats to and attacks on Canada

Departmental Results Framework

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Global Engagement

Expected results: 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.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned internal evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (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.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Security Investment Program

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1951

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2023-24

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Department of National Defence (DND)'s share of common funding contributions finances NATO military resources that benefit all Allies and NATO partners.

DND's NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) contributions support the capital costs for major infrastructure improvements, including:

• Airfield, fuel systems and harbor facilities to support deployed forces;
• Air command and control systems;
• Automated information systems; and
• Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: International organizations and foreign countries

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Canadians are protected against threats to and attacks on Canada

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Global Engagement

Expected results: Canada's financial contributions to the Alliance help to safeguard Canadian security, allow Canada to promote and defend its national interests within the Alliance, and provide access to military capabilities which Canada can leverage.

The contributions further serve to protect and strengthen the freedom and security of NATO Allies through 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 strategic decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned internal evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (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.

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North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Other Activities

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1949

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2023-24

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

Canada's contributions to NATO's Other Activities finance projects initiated by or completed for NATO. Canada's share of contributions is determined at the start of the activity with other participating nations through a Memorandum of Understanding.

The program provides funding for:

• NATO's Centres of Excellence;
• NATO's Naval Forces Sensor and Weapons Accuracy Check Sites;
• NATO's Rapidly Deployable Corps Headquarters; and
• NATO Production and Logistics Organizations.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: International organizations and foreign countries

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Canadians are protected against threats to and attacks on Canada

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Global Engagement

Expected results: Canada's financial contributions to the Alliance help to safeguard Canadian security, allow Canada to promote and defend its national interests within the Alliance, and provide access to military capabilities which Canada can leverage.

The contributions further serve to protect and strengthen the freedom and security of NATO Allies through 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 strategic decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned internal evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (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.

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Transfer Payment Programs with total planned spending of less than $5 million

Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2022-23

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021-22

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions for Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Grant Program

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

The purpose of the grant program is to increase accessibility across Canada to support services for those impacted by sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), through the provision of financial support to community-based service providers, including sexual assault centres.

The objectives are to increase the range of services available for survivors of sexual misconduct in the wider CAF community; and increase the collaboration between community-based and CAF service providers.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Recipients are not-for-profit Canadian, community-based service providers (e.g., sexual assault centres, online platforms, mental health providers, etc.), that have the capacity and expertise to provide services and initiatives for survivors and those impacted by sexual misconduct in the wider Defence community.

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: The Defence team reflects the values and diversity of Canadian society

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Defence Team Management

Expected results:

Immediate:

• Projects/services funded by the program reach the local CAF community.
• Participants are able to access additional options for information, training and support.
• The Sexual Misconduct Support and Resource Centre has effective mechanisms to support community-based supports for those impacted by CAF sexual misconduct.

Intermediate:

• Support is provided to those impacted by CAF sexual misconduct, through innovative service delivery.
• Those impacted by or at risk of Gender-Based Violence, including survivors, are better supported across the justice and social sectors.

Ultimate:

• Those impacted by CAF sexual misconduct are better supported through access to community-based programming.
• Community based service providers are more integrated within the CAF network of support services to survivors of sexual misconduct.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on Results exempts ongoing programs of grants and contributions that have five-year average actual expenditures of less than $5 million per year from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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Contribution to the Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1990

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2009-10

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions for the Contribution to the Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

To foster public confidence that Canadian Biological and Chemical Defence (BCD) activities are for defensive purposes, to present tangible evidence to the international bodies reinforcing Canada's declarations that its biological and chemical defence programs are for defensive purposes, and to provide independent non-government expert review of the Canadian biological chemical defence activities to improve program safety.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Other– committee

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Science, Technology and Innovation

Expected results:

• Canada's policy of maintaining a purely defensive biological and chemical warfare capability is fully respected by the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
• The BCD research, development and training activities undertaken by DND and the CAF are fully compliant with Canada's obligations as a State Party to the Biological and Toxin Weapons Convention and the Chemical Weapons Convention.
• The BCD research, development and training activities undertaken by DND and the CAF pose minimal risk to public safety or the environment. There is no covertness or duplicity within the BCD program.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on Results exempts ongoing programs of grants and contributions that have five-year average actual expenditures of less than $5 million per year from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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Contribution to the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1989

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2023-24

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions for Civil Air Search and Rescue Association Contribution

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

To prepare and train the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) volunteers in the fundamental techniques required to assist in Search and Rescue (SAR) response activities, to maintain the National Organization, and to interact with members of the general aviation community for the purpose of SAR awareness.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Non-profit organizations - Civil Air Search and Rescue Association

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: People in distress receive effective search and rescue response

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Operations in Canada

Expected results:

The main expected result is to continue the support of Canadian Armed Forces SAR operations. A performance measurement and evaluation framework has been established that is based on program relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, and economy. The performance measurement strategy identifies indicators required to monitor and gauge the performance of this program. This strategy supports the Program Manager in monitoring and assessing the results; to make informed decisions and take appropriate action when results deviate from expectations, providing effective and relevant reporting, and ensuring that the information gathered will effectively support evaluation.

CASARA continues to modernize its search and rescue operations by integrating traditional search methods with new technologies, including remotely piloted aircraft systems, advanced software for detecting search objects, and cell phone homing capabilities. Additional improvements include centralized online training, digital publications, financial auditing, and initiatives to strengthen organizational accountability and increase awareness of the search and rescue system within the civilian aviation community.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on Results exempts ongoing programs of grants and contributions that have five-year average actual expenditures of less than $5 million per year from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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Grant and Contribution of the Indigenous Reconciliation Program

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2023-24

End date: 2026-27

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022-23

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions for the Indigenous Reconciliation Program

Type of transfer payment: Grant and Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

To support the alignment of Department of National Defence (DND) and Canadian Armed Forces operations and engagements with United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples and with wider reconciliation goals. The Indigenous Reconciliation Program's key objectives are:

• Actively engage with Indigenous people and their communities and representative organizations in identifying joint priorities, co-development and progress monitoring of DND's legislative and policy agendas related to the UN Declaration;
• Improved information sharing between Indigenous people and their communities and representative organizations including their supporting members, elected officials and DND by establishing respectful relationships with partners early on. This includes building and maintaining trust through flexibility and ensuring transparency throughout project planning and implementation;
• Participation in consensus-building, co-development and co-management activities and projects with major impacts with Indigenous partners;
• Helping Indigenous communities plan for, provide feedback on, and participate in engagement processes, as part of a specific project, to identify concerns and offer solutions to a variety of challenges and/or problems; and
• Provide Indigenous groups with a broader understanding of the government's intentions in the implementation of the UN Declaration Act and UN Declaration.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Indigenous organizations, groups and communities

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Naval, Army, and Air Force Bases enable military operations and defence activities

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Indigenous Affairs

Expected results: Expected outcome is to improve engagement with Indigenous people, communities, and organizations on areas of common interest.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on Results exempts ongoing programs of grants and contributions that have five-year average actual expenditures of less than $5 million per year from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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Grants in Support of the Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 2014-15

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022-23

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions for the Grant in Support of the Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

To maintain the federal financial assistance that compensates civilian employers, builds bridges with businesses and other stakeholders, and ensures that reservists continue to be fully integrated and readily available for military duty which includes both Deployment on Named Operations as well as Military Skills Training. Note that Employment and Social Development Canada is a delivery partner of the Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program (CERP) program.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: 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.

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Canadian Armed Forces are ready to conduct concurrent operations

Link to the department's Program Inventory: The Employer Support Programmes

Expected results:

• Employers are compensated for operational losses when Reservists take time away from work to serve on military operations or for military skills training;
• Enhance relationships with civilian employers; and
• Strengthen internal and external stakeholder capabilities to support Reservists.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on Results exempts ongoing programs of grants and contributions that have five-year average actual expenditures of less than $5 million per year from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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Grant Program to the National Offices of the Cadet Leagues of Canada, as:

• Navy League of Canada
• Army Cadet League of Canada
• Air Cadet League of Canada

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1949

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013-14

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Terms and Conditions for the Grant Program to the National Offices of the Cadet Leagues of Canada

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through the Estimates

Purpose and objectives

To provide support to the National Offices of the Cadet Leagues (Navy League, Army Cadet League, and Air Cadet League) so they can coordinate efforts within their respective organizations to enable the Cadet Program at all levels. Emphasis is placed on the community level, where the Leagues play a critical role in providing support when not provided by the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Non-profit organizations - Cadet Leagues of Canada

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Youth in Canada are provided with experience and opportunities that enable a successful transition to adulthood

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (Youth Program)

Expected results:

• Participate in the mutually concurred consultative framework through attendance and participate in national forums (such as the National Cadet Council), regional forums (such as the Regional Cadet Advisor Groups), and community level forums (such as the Community Coordination Committees);
• Supervise and assist local committees;
• Support the Cadet Program by providing facilities, material, transportation and financial resources when not provided by the CAF;
• Support communication activities and engage with private industry, non-government organizations and provincial, territorial and municipal governments; and
• Provide awards, recognition, bursaries and grants to Cadets and Cadet Corps and Squadrons.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on Results exempts ongoing programs of grants and contributions that have five-year average actual expenditures of less than $5 million per year from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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Payments under Parts I-IV of the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act (R.S., 1970 c. D-3)

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1970

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 1970-71

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Statutory program - legislative authority (no Treasury Board-approved Terms and Conditions or funding agreements)

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through a Statutory Authority - Parts I-IV of the Defence Services Pension Continuation Act (R.S., 1970 c. D-3)

Purpose and objectives

The Defence Services Pension Continuation Act provides for the payment of pensions to certain persons enrolled as members of the Regular Forces before the 1st day of April 1946.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Persons

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Military families are supported and resilient

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Defence Team Management

Expected results: Timely distribution of payments to eligible recipients under Defence Services Pension Continuation Act.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on Results exempts ongoing programs of grants and contributions that have five-year average actual expenditures of less than $5 million per year from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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Payments under the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act

Timeframe of the transfer payment program

Start date: 1982

End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 1982-83

Funding Details

Name of program terms and conditions: Statutory program - legislative authority (no Treasury Board-approved Terms and Conditions or funding agreements)

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Appropriated annually through a Statutory Authority - Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act

Purpose and objectives

The Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act provides supplementary retirement benefits for certain persons in receipt of pension payable out of the Consolidated Revenue Fund.

Recipients

General targeted recipient groups: Persons

Departmental Results Framework

Link to departmental result: Military families are supported and resilient

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Defence Team Management

Expected results: Timely distribution of payments to eligible recipients under Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act.

Evaluation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: There is no planned evaluation. The Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) Policy on Results exempts ongoing programs of grants and contributions that have five-year average actual expenditures of less than $5 million per year from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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