Details on transfer payment programs

Contributions in support of the Capital Assistance Program (CAP) – Voted Payments

1983-84

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2011-12

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

Defence Infrastructure Program Management

The Department of National Defence (DND) utilizes 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 centres);
  • 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).

Results achieved include:

• Collaborating with local authorities to upgrade/expand/construct and own and operate public infrastructure and services that DND requires;
• Reducing DND non-core infrastructure, minimizing DND liability and reducing future operating and capital costs by transferring the responsibility of municipal infrastructure to local municipalities;
• Improved/new/maintained infrastructure for use by DND members and their families;
• Supporting DND's operational requirements by contributing to the optimization of municipal infrastructure in use by DND's evolving force structure; and
• Enhancing the quality of life in the Canadian Armed Forces.

There was no audit completed in 2023-24.

An evaluation was initiated in 2023-24 planned to be finalized in 2024-25.

A two-step contribution agreement is used to facilitate and encourage recipients to engage early in the process as DND can now transfer funds at the design stage via a first contribution agreement. Once the design and any other aspects (e.g., asset transfer) are agreed upon, a second contribution agreement can be signed with the recipient and the project can be implemented.

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

31,132,623

32,550,910

35,950,000

35,950,000

35,950,000

0

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

31,132,623

32,550,910

35,950,000

35,950,000

35,950,000

0

Explanation of variances

No variance.

Contributions in support of the Military Training and Cooperation Program (MTCP) – Voted payments

1992-93

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2022-23

Canadian Armed Forces contribute to a more stable and peaceful world

International Operations Global Engagement

MTCP's strives to provide training and mentorship 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 quality 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.

During fiscal year 2023-24, the MTCP successfully delivered against its expanded mandate and objectives, which were approved in December 2022.

• The program trained nearly 2,000 candidates from 55 strategically relevant countries.
• MTCP provided $12.3M of international capacity building support under the Indo-Pacific Strategy, Operation PRESENCE, and Operation UNIFIER, in key areas like equipment donations, defence institution building, women, and security and peace support operations training.
• The program committed $1.15B of military assistance and equipment donations to Ukraine.

Assistant Deputy Minister (Review Services) initiated the last five-year audit of MTCP in August 2022 and signed in December 2023 making the following recommendations:

• Effective governance mechanisms should be brought into place to align the MTCP's scope and strategic direction.
• MTCP should improve its identification and collection of data to assess how its training contributes to Program objectives.
• MTCP need to coordinate its planning and activities with other departments and share information with similar programs run by Canada's allies.

As a result, management action plans were developed, and implementation is in progress.

The internal MTCP annual assessment for fiscal year 2023-24 will be finalized by fall 2024.

The program's beneficiaries are MTCP member countries approved by the Government of Canada that are not members of NATO. Program objectives are delivered by Canadian Defence Attaché (CDA) offices, which transmit training offers and assist them with candidate submissions, training requests, travel bookings, etc.

In fall 2023, MTCP sent the program's new terms and conditions to active member countries via CDA offices. Engagement was conducted through governance mechanisms such as the program's Military Assistance Steering Committee and MTCP Project Assessment Boards, and with its beneficiaries through defence talks and other international fora.

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

4,842,409

7,323,509

778,689,000

778,689,000

773,094,697

-5,594,303

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

4,842,409

7,323,509

778,689,000

778,689,000

773,094,697

-5,594,303

Explanation of variances

The program recorded gains in foreign exchange rates; however, the limited timeframe hindered the ability to plan spending.

Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) Grants and Contributions Program – Voted Payments

2017-18

2036-37

Grant and Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2017-18

Defence and security challenges are addressed through innovative solutions

Science, Technology, and Innovation

The purpose of the IDEaS Grants and Contribution Program is to support and access the Science and Technology community to generate new ideas and formulate solutions to Canada's current and future defence and security requirements. This will be achieved by providing contributions to:

• Seed the creation and support the sustainment of innovation networks;
• Fund successful proposals from not-for-profit organizations, academia and other government agencies and departments; and
• Fund successful Technology Readiness Level (level one through six) proposals from for-profit organizations to achieve defence initiatives.

In addition, the Grants Program will award funds to winners of IDEaS contests.

The program achieved the following results in fiscal year 2023-24:

• Selected six projects of $3M each for funding under the Innovation Network Challenge: Preparing for a Quantum World.
• The winners of Pop-Up City Contest: Integrating Energy, Water, and Wate Management Systems was selected and received a $2M award.
• $3.9M has been awarded to the eight finalists of the Robot Round-up Contest: Advanced Robotics Platforms and Control Solutions.
• Received 79 letters of intent and 38 full proposals for the Canadian Safety and Security Program call for proposals for Micro-nets Challenge: Lighting the Path with AI.
• Several research and development projects were funded as well.

There was no audit completed in 2023-24.

The formal evaluation conducted by Assistant Deputy Minister (Review Services) in 2022-23, yielded recommendations to explore the benefits of increasing the Transfer Payment Program. As such, IDEaS is currently leveraging its Vote 10 capacity to advance projects in new ways to test different investment models. IDEaS implemented new methods to optimize the use of Vote 10 funding.

The program continued with established multi-year projects and engaged applicants and recipients for the above noted challenges. The program also made a concerted effort to gather feedback from recipients that worked with IDEaS during one of the initial challenges. That feedback helped inform some of the refinements that continues to be implemented.

Total grants

25,023

125,000

5,000,000

5,000,000

2,075,000

-2,925,000

Total contributions

16,518,711

17,670,819

19,000,000

19,000,000

14,401,144

-4,598,856

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

16,543,734

17,795,819

24,000,000

24,000,000

16,476,144

-7,523,856

Explanation of variances

Following the program evaluation in 2022-23, IDEaS was completing a re-alignment of Vote 10 planning over several years and transitions were in progress in 2023-24 to fully utilize funding.

Mobilizing Insights in Defence and Security (MINDS) (previously Defence Engagement Program) – Voted Payments

2018-19

Ongoing

Grant and Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2018-19

Defence and security challenges are addressed through innovative solutions

Science, Technology, and Innovation

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 Canadians understanding of defence and security issues.

Responded to the need for relevant and timely advice from defence and security experts:

• Awarded 58 grants for various defence and security projects; and
• Supported nine collaborative networks.

Fostered the next generation of experts through the Young MINDS Grants which are open to undergraduate and master's students, young and new scholars and scholarship funding:

• Supported students, young and new scholars by awarding 19 scholarships and scholarship supplements in partnership with the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Contributed to public understanding on defence/security issues:

• 97% of projects funded in 2023-24 included plans for online/hybrid/in-person events or research accessible to the public; and
• 82% of funded projects have plans to disseminate information/results of projects on social media.

No audits were completed in 2023-24.

No evaluations were completed in 2023-24.

The MINDS team is regularly engaged with applicants and recipients of its grants and contributions funding. The MINDS team responded to questions to provide support on the application process. With respect to contribution recipients, each is assigned a liaison on the MINDS team to facilitate integration with Defence Team stakeholders.

Total grants

1,876,427

2,629,911

3,209,005

4,330,395

2,760,994

-448,011

Total contributions

2,250,000

2,250,000

2,250,000

2,250,000

2,250,000

0

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

4,126,427

4,879,911

5,459,005

6,580,395

5,010,994

-448,011

Explanation of variances

Approximately $450,000 was returned from recipients, and time constraints limited the ability to reallocate the funds in the fourth quarter.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Military Budget – Voted Payments

1949

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2023-24

Canadians are protected against threats to and attacks on Canada

Global Engagement

The Department of National Defence (DND)'s share of common funding contributions to finance 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 (AWACS), and NATO Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Force (NISRF); and
• NATO operations and missions: including Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) deployments under Operations IMPACT (NATO Mission Iraq), KOBOLD and REASSURANCE.

Canada's financial contributions to the Alliance continue to ensure Canadian security and provide leverage and influence within the multi-national body. These contributions also provided access to military capabilities that Canada can leverage.

The contributions further served 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 included access to strategic information, intelligence, capabilities, interoperability with allied forces and an equal voice in high-level decisions affecting Euro-Atlantic security and stability.

After the NATO calendar year end (January-December), the annual financial statements are presented for audit to the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN), which is an independent entity reporting directly to the North Atlantic Council (NAC). The IBAN is led by officials from six national audit institutions in member countries. The IBAN conducts audits annually on all Military Budget accounts commonly funded by NATO members. Designated committees in NATO, where Canada is well represented, analyzed all the IBAN reports and made recommendations to the relevant NATO entities to comply with IBAN findings. The 2022 results will be available in late 2024.

The Treasury Board Policy on Results exempts assessed contributions to international organizations from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

135,000,528

157,980,308

244,524,729

244,524,729

184,485,432

-60,039,297

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

135,000,528

157,980,308

244,524,729

244,524,729

184,485,432

-60,039,297

Explanation of variances

Delays in implementing NATO 2030 Agenda created a significant continuance of tasks to fiscal year 2024-25. The ascension of two new Allies (Finland and Sweden) reduced Canada's cost share percent. The Strategic Commands and Budget Holders submitted lower final estimates when budgets were submitted as compared to the figures used in the NATO 2030 Treasury Board submission.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Security Investment Program (NSIP) – Voted Payments

1951

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2023-24

Canadians are protected against threats to and attacks on Canada

Global Engagement

The Department of National Defence (DND)'s share of common funding contributions to finance 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.

NSIP continued to fund capital investments that meet NATO's essential purpose: 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.

The International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN) is an independent entity reporting directly to the North Atlantic Council (NAC), audits projects once they are completed and submitted for audit by the host nations.

The IBAN conducts financial audits on closed NSIP projects when they are presented by the host nation and has conducted performance audits on NSIP governance and capability delivery. Designated committees in NATO, where Canada is well represented, analyzed all the IBAN reports and made recommendations to the relevant NATO entities to comply with IBAN findings.

The Treasury Board (TB) Policy on Results exempts assessed contributions to international organizations from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

68,461,276

69,375,292

91,449,679

91,449,679

94,818,533

3,368,854

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

68,461,276

69,375,292

91,449,679

91,449,679

94,818,533

3,368,854

Explanation of variances

Unplanned projects were submitted for reimbursement at year-end, increasing the NSIP expenditures. The additional expenditures were funded from reallocation of Vote 10 contributions funding surplus in other programs.

Contribution to the Biological and Chemical Defence Review Committee (BCDRC) – Voted Payments

1990

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2009-10

Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

Science, Technology, and Innovation

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.

Publication of the BCDRC 2022-23 Annual Report was submitted to the Minister of National Defence for approval and was published in fiscal year 2023-24, which reported the following 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.
• While there is always room for improvement, the BCD program is conducted in a professional manner.
• There is no covertness or duplicity within the BCD program.

The recipient audit report for 2023-24 is yet to be completed.

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

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

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

139,747

141,844

143,971

143,971

143,971

0

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

139,747

141,844

143,971

143,971

143,971

0

Explanation of variances

No variance.

Contribution in Support of Civil Air Search and Rescue Association (CASARA) – Voted Payments

1989

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2023-24

People in distress receive effective search and rescue response

Operations in Canada

To prepare and train 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.

CASARA has continued to provide effective and efficient aeronautical support and resources to Joint Rescue Coordination Centres (JRCCs) coordinating SAR missions and influencing SAR outcomes. CASARA has independently recruited, organized, administered, and trained its civilian membership and engaged private sector air operators to continue providing capable and reliable air search resources. CASARA is in the process of maturing SAR initiatives and new capabilities, optimizing use of limited SAR resources for the RCAF, while maintaining responsiveness, safety and quality of SAR services offered. Total CASARA-assisted and/or CASARA-led tasks in 2023-24 included:

• 143 aircraft and ground vehicle tasks;
• Engaged with 1,878 total members;
• 271 Aircraft were part of the tasks;
• 65 Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) were involved; and
• A total of 135,500 volunteer hours were completed.

There was no audit completed in 2023-24.

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

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

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

3,100,000

3,100,000

4,000,000

4,000,000

3,875,561

-124,439

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

3,100,000

3,100,000

4,000,000

4,000,000

3,875,561

-124,439

Explanation of variances

Received approval for increase of funding three months prior to the fiscal year-end, leaving insufficient time to utilize funds.

Contribution in Support of the Remediation of former Mid-Canada Line radar sites in Quebec – Voted Payments

2023-24

2029-30

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2022-23

Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

Environmental Sustainability and Protection

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.

Remediation of the former radar sites has yet to begin.

There was no audit completed in 2023-24.

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.

Once work is underway, Department of National Defence and Quebec will establish a monitoring committee to monitor the implementation of the contribution agreement. The monitoring committee will meet at least once per year.

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

0

0

6,970,462

6,970,462

0

-6,970,462

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

0

0

6,970,462

6,970,462

0

-6,970,462

Explanation of variances

In 2023-24, the Government of Quebec decided to defer the project until the remediation of sites that are not eligible under the Policy Framework for Shared-Responsibility Contaminated Sites Project Funding is complete. The intent is to apply lessons learned from these ineligible sites to the sites included under the scope of the contribution agreement. The program has sought to reprofile the lapsed funding.

Contribution in Support of the Remediation of the North Bay Jack Garland Airport Site – Voted Payments

2021-22

2024-25

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2021-22

Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

Environmental Sustainability and Protection

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. This agreement was established under the Policy Framework for Shared-Responsibility Contaminated Sites Project Funding.

The City of North Bay retained a professional consultant who has worked on site characterization, a site-specific risk assessment and treatability studies.

There was no audit completed in 2023-24.

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.

Department of National Defence (DND) met with the City of North Bay (and the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks and the Health Unit) every two months in 2023-24. DND also met with the city and their consultant in January 2024 to discuss work completed to date and work plans for 2024-25.

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

237,742

1,681,159

1,358,000

1,358,000

1,352,477

-5,523

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

237,742

1,681,159

1,358,000

1,358,000

1,352,477

-5,523

Explanation of variances

The variance is minor. The project is progressing as planned.

Funding of Temporary Water Treatment Units for the City of Saguenay – Voted Payments

2023-24

2027-28

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2023-24

Defence activities are carried out in a safe and environmentally responsible manner

Environmental Sustainability and Protection

The purpose of the program is for Canada to provide a financial contribution to the City of Saguenay for the installation and operation of temporary treatment units at La Baie's drinking water production facilities.

All three filtration units are installed and have been operational since February 2024.

There was no audit completed in 2023-24.

There is no 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.

In 2023-24, Department of National Defence met with the City of Saguenay every two weeks to discuss the city's plans for temporary water treatment.

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

0

0

897,650

897,650

890,300

-7,350

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

0

0

897,650

897,650

890,300

-7,350

Explanation of variances

The variance is minor. The project is progressing as planned.

Grant and Contribution of the Indigenous Reconciliation Program (IRP) – Voted Payments

2023-24

2026-27

Grant and Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2022-23

The Defence team reflects the values and diversity of Canadian society

Indigenous Affairs

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

• Support the whole-of-government effort to advance reconciliation and implement the UN Declaration by creating opportunities for early engagement, collaboration, and co-development with Indigenous Peoples on matters of common interest.
• Leverage the unique expertise and traditional knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples across Canada in policy and program development, and in supporting DND/CAF operations.
• Collaborate with First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners using a distinctions-based approach in order to better understand diverse Indigenous perspectives and priorities.

The IRP funded 12 submissions in fiscal year 2023-24. $521,510 was distributed to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis organizations which:

• Supported engagement, collaboration and co-development on matters of common interest;
• Supported DND/CAF operations by understanding traditional knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples across Canada; and
• Acquired a better understanding of diverse priorities and perspectives.

There was no audit completed in 2023-24.

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

The IRP has met and continues to meet with Indigenous partners to inform them of potential funding opportunities via the IRP as part of Director General Indigenous Affairs Outreach Strategy.

Total grants

N/A

N/A

1,050,000

1,050,000

325,593

-724,407

Total contributions

N/A

N/A

450,000

450,000

195,917

-254,083

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

N/A

0

0

0

0

Total program

N/A

N/A

1,500,000

1,500,000

521,510

-978,490

Explanation of variances

The IRP was a brand-new program in fiscal year 2023-24. The program start was delayed to the second quarter, resulting in a reduced period to conduct outreach and receive applications.

Grant in support of the Community Support for Sexual Misconduct Survivors Program (SMSP) – Voted Payments

2022-23

Ongoing

Grant

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2022-23

The health and well-being of the Defence Team is well supported. Military families are supported and resilient

Total Health Care Defence Team Management

The purpose of the grant program is to increase accessibility to support services across Canada, 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.

In 2023-24, a second Call for Applications was launched; its goal was to complement the existing recipients to support a reach across Canada, in line with the objective of reaching traditionally underserved and remote communities. Out of 21 applicants, 11 were awarded funding. Projects now span nine provinces and will run for up to 2.5 years until September 2026.

No audits were completed in 2023-24.

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

The grant program team conducted extensive outreach activities throughout the summer of 2023, including multiple presentations with prospective applicants. Upon the identification of recipients, the grant program team hosted multiple presentations on the reporting requirements, provided many tools and templates to facilitate the administration component of their funded projects, and shared updates on programs and services.

The team hosted a knowledge-sharing session amongst existing recipients, as well as an onboarding session for new recipients to familiarize them with the SMSRC services and programs and general information about DND/CAF and Sexual Misconduct.

Total grants

N/A

1,982,657

2,000,000

2,000,000

1,994,208

-5,792

Total contributions

N/A

0

0

0

0

0

Total other types of transfer payments

N/A

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

N/A

1,982,657

2,000,000

2,000,000

1,994,208

-5,792

Explanation of variances

The variance is minor. The project is progressing as planned.

Grant in support of the Compensation for Employers of Reservists Program (CERP) – Voted Payments

2014

Ongoing

Grant

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2022-23

Canadian Armed Forces are ready to conduct concurrent operations

Canadian Forces Liaison Council and Employer Support

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 (ESDC) is a delivery partner of the CERP program.

CERP has completed a Ministerial Submission in 2022 to expand its program eligibility criteria. With expanded eligibility coming into effect on 1 April 2023 to include military skills training of over thirty days, such as career development training, the increased participation of recipients is expected to fully utilize funding levels.

No audits were completed in 2023-24.

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

Ongoing engagement is completed through ESDC and not DND.

Total grants

230,147

75,705

2,450,000

2,450,000

363,314

-2,086,686

Total contributions

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

230,147

75,705

2,450,000

2,450,000

363,314

-2,086,686

Explanation of variances

In fiscal year 2023-24, CERP was transitioning in the expansion of its program eligibility criteria, funds expended were comparable to previous years.

Grant Program to the National Offices of the Cadet Leagues of Canada – Voted Payments

1949

Ongoing

Grant

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2013-14

Youth in Canada are provided with experience and opportunities that enable a successful transition to adulthood.

Cadets and Junior Canadian Rangers (Youth Program)

To provide support to the Cadet Leagues through a Grant to each of the three National Offices (Navy League, Army Cadet League and Air Cadet League) to permit the Cadet Leagues to concentrate their efforts on attracting and developing an extensive volunteer network in support of the Cadet Movement.

The Cadet Leagues have participated in the mutually agreed consultative framework through attendance and participation in national forums, such as the National Cadet Council, regional forums, such as the Regional Cadet Advisory Groups, and community level forums, such as the Community Coordination Committees.

The Cadet Leagues have also actively participated in the League Support Working Group which aims to review and account for League resources and related performance measurement, at the local, Provincial and National levels to provide the National Cadets Steering Committee with recommendations with regards to the Leagues' responsibilities agreed upon in the Memorandum of Understanding between the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and the Cadet Leagues, which includes the development of a volunteer network to support local committees.

No audits were conducted in fiscal year 2023-24.

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

CAF continued to engage the Cadet Leagues through its formalized Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and related Consultative Framework.

Total grants

1,500,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

0

Total contributions

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

1,500,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

1,500,000

0

Explanation of variances

No variance.

North Atlantic Treaty Organization Contribution Program: NATO Other Activities – Voted Payments

1949

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2023-24

North America is defended against threats and attacks

Global Engagement

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 or Understanding. The program provides funding for:

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

Canada's financial contributions to NATO's Other Activities continue to ensure Canadian security and provide leverage and influence within the multi-national body.

The contributions further served to help protect and strengthen the freedom and security of Alliance members.

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

The annual financial statements are presented for audit to the International Board of Auditors for NATO (IBAN) or a National Independent Recognized Auditing Organization. The IBAN is an independent entity reporting directly to the North Atlantic Council (NAC). The IBAN is led by officials from six national audit institutions in member countries. Designated committees, where Canada is well represented, analyzed all the Auditor reports, and made recommendations to the relevant entities to comply with audit findings.

The Treasury Board Policy on Results exempts assessed contributions to international organizations from the five-year reviews required under section 42.1 of the Financial Administration Act.

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

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

5,311,464

3,404,340

4,709,222

4,709,222

4,071,207

-638,015

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

5,311,464

3,404,340

4,709,222

4,709,222

4,071,207

-638,015

Explanation of variances

The ascension of two new Allies (Finland and Sweden) reduced Canada's cost share percent, programs continued to watch closely their expenditures to exploit efficiencies and find cost savings and remain within their authorized budgets.

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

1970

Ongoing

Contribution

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

1970-71

Military families are supported and resilient

Defence Team Management

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.

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

There was no audit completed in 2023-24.

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

This is a statutory program under Defence Services Pension Continuation Act. Selection and communication with the recipients are conducted by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total other types of transfer payments

135,276

106,879

120,000

115,331

115,331

-4,669

Total program

135,276

106,879

120,000

115,331

115,331

-4,669

Explanation of variances

The number of annuitants continue to decrease. The program had 23 members in 2023-24.

Payments under the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act – Statutory Payments

1982

Ongoing

Contribution

Appropriated annually through a Statutory Authority - Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act

1982-83

Military families are supported and resilient

Defence Team Management

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

Timely distribution of payments to eligible recipients under the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act.

There was no audit completed in 2023-24.

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

This is a statutory program under the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act.Selection and communication with the recipients are conducted by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC).

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total other types of transfer payments

626,966

540,608

550,000

576,675

576,675

26,675

Total program

626,966

540,608

550,000

576,675

576,675

26,675

Explanation of variances

The expenditures increased due to indexation of benefits, as required by the Supplementary Retirement Benefits Act, while the forecast was for costs to continue to decline.

Vancouver Principles Contribution Program (VPCP) – Voted Payments

2019

2023-24

Contribution

Appropriated annually through the Estimates

2019-20

Canadian Armed Forces contribute to a more stable and peaceful world

Individual Training and Professional Military Education

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 VPCP;
• 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 VPCP 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 United Nations (UN) peacekeepers are held accountable for meeting the highest standards of conduct.

The 2023 International Symposium on Children, Peace and Security (Previously Knowledge for Prevention Symposium (K4P)), hosted in Kigali, Rwanda, brought together a regional collective of academics, policymakers, and practitioners to discuss the importance of prioritizing children's perspectives in global early warning on conflict prevention. The 2023-24 lessons learned report resulted in the update of their "Handbook for Defence and Security Sector Actors on the Prevention of the Recruitment and Use of Children by Armed Forces and Armed Groups". The major research project resulted in the production of a research workshop report "Children, Conflict and Early Warming in an African Context: Refining the Roadmap".

There were no audits completed during 2023-24.

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

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

Total grants

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total contributions

225,000

225,000

225,000

225,000

218,407

-6,593

Total other types of transfer payments

0

0

0

0

0

0

Total program

225,000

225,000

225,000

225,000

218,407

-6,593

Explanation of variances

The variance is minor and is due to interest accrued over the lifespan of the program from advance payments.