Details on Transfer Payment Programs

From: Employment and Social Development Canada

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

Allowances

Start date: 1975 for the Allowance; 1985 for the Allowance for the Survivor.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Old Age Security Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable.

Link to departmental results:

seniors have income support for retirement
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Pensions and benefits
program: Old Age Security

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Old Age Security (OAS) program is the first pillar of Canada’s retirement income system. Its objective is to ensure a minimum income for seniors, and to reduce income disruptions at retirement. The OAS program is funded by general tax revenues. The program includes 3 benefits: The OAS pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and the Allowances
the Allowances provide benefits to low-income 60 to 64 year-old individuals who are either the spouse or common-law partner of a GIS recipient or who are a widow/widower. The Allowances are income-tested to ensure that the highest benefits are paid to the lowest-income seniors

Expected results:

in existing data sources, it is not possible to identify individuals aged 60-64 who are married to, or who are common-law partners of, GIS recipients. It is also not possible to identify those who were married to, or were common-law partners of, deceased GIS recipients. Therefore it is not possible to establish a denominator for those entitled to the Allowances
consequently, a measure of take-up for the Allowances is no longer reported as the data does not allow for a clear distinction between near-seniors who are entitled to the Allowances and those who are not

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019 to 2020.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025 to 2026

General targeted recipient groups: low-income near-seniors aged 60 to 64.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities are planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 1: financial information for the Allowances program
Allowances	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	592,449,453	651,499,130	683,371,155	716,741,055
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	592,449,453	651,499,130	683,371,155	716,741,055

Apprenticeship Grants

Start date: January 1, 2007 for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant); January 1, 2009 for the Apprenticeship Completion Grant; April 11, 2018 for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women.

End date: ongoing - Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Apprenticeship Completion Grant. March 31, 2023 for the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (5-year pilot project).

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018 to 2019.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market
students, including those from low- and middle-income families, use federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education (PSE)
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Apprenticeship Grants

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Apprenticeship Grants program provides grants (up to $4,000 for all apprentices and up to $8,000 for women in trades where they are under-represented) to eligible apprentices in designated Red Seal trades. Grants are provided for completing their first and second year of their apprenticeship or upon receipt of their journeyperson certification. The program provides these grants through the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women, and the Apprenticeship Completion Grant
the objective of the program is to support entry/progression and certification within an apprenticeship program in a designated Red Seal trade
this TPP does not have repayable contributions

Expected results:

expected result: Red Seal trades apprentices access financial support to progress and complete their apprenticeship
performance indicator: number and proportion of apprentices in Red Seal trades receiving Apprentice Grants on a yearly basis (for Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women, and Apprenticeship Completion Grant).

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019 to 2020.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2024 to 2025

General targeted recipient groups: eligible recipients are registered apprentices who meet eligibility criteria for Apprenticeship Grants.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 2: financial information for Apprenticeship Grants
Apprenticeship Grants	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	112,204,322	112,204,322	112,204,322	112,204,322
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	112,204,322	112,204,322	112,204,322	112,204,322

Apprenticeship Service

Start date: 2021 to 2022.

End date: 2023 to 2024.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Apprenticeship Service

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Apprenticeship Service aims to address a lack of skilled tradespeople and diversity in the trades. To this end, it provides incentives for small and medium-sized employers (SMEs). This helps these employers to create first year apprenticeship opportunities and hire individuals from equity-deserving groups. These groups include women, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2+ communities, and racialized communities, including Black Canadians
this measure supports departmental objectives to help Canadians participate and succeed in apprenticeship and careers in the skilled trades. It also contributes to improving apprenticeship outcomes, including improving the participation and success of equity-deserving groups. It also increases employer engagement of apprentices
the program funds organizations targeting SMEs. These organizations will provide up to $5,000 for each eligible first-year apprentice hired in eligible Red Seal trade. This incentive will be doubled to $10,000 for SMEs that hire individuals from equity-deserving groups. Employers could also be offered additional supports to help their participation in the skilled trades, such as help to navigate the apprenticeship system

Expected results:

expected results: individuals and employers have the capacity to participate in apprenticeship training in the Red Seal trades
performance indicators:
- number of employers who access supports to hire apprentices, including those from equity-deserving groups
- number of individuals hired through the Apprenticeship Service, including those from equity-deserving groups (e.g. women, Indigenous peoples, newcomers, persons with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ2+ communities, and racialized communities, including Black Canadians)

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: no requirements to evaluate. Decision will be made according to departmental priorities.

General targeted recipient groups:

unions representing workers in Red Seal trades or organizations managing training funds for Red Seal trades workers (e.g., a joint training fund set up by a union or by a union and an employer association)
not-for-profit organizations
for-profit organizations
Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self government entities)
provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies and Crown Corporations

For-profit organizations are eligible provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non commercial, not intended to generate profit, and supports the Apprenticeship Service priorities and objectives.

Eligible recipients will redistribute the funding received from the Department of ESD to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program will continue to engage with stakeholders through the annual national stakeholder meeting and ad-hoc meetings to get their perspectives on the program.

Table 3: financial information for the Apprenticeship Service
Apprenticeship Service	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Total grants	0	0	0
Total contributions	32,192,000	213,600,000	213,800,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0
Total program	32,192,000	213,600,000	213,800,000

Canada Disability Savings Program – Grants and Bonds

Start date: December 2008.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Disability Savings Act and Canada Disability Savings Regulations).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable.

Link to departmental results:

persons with disabilities and their families have financial support
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Pensions and benefits
program: Canada Disability Savings Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Canada Disability Savings Grant is a limited matching grant. The government issues up to $3,500 a year per eligible beneficiary into a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) to match plan contributions. The limit is $70,000 of grants over the beneficiary’s lifetime. In addition, the government will issue a Canada Disability Savings Bond of up to $1,000 a year into the RDSPs of low and modest-income Canadians. The limit is $20,000 in bonds over the beneficiary’s lifetime. There is no annual RDSP contribution limit, but there is a maximum lifetime contribution limit of $200,000. No contributions are necessary to receive a bond. Grants and bonds may be issued to a plan until the end of the calendar year in which the beneficiary turns 49 years old
the objective of the program is to encourage long-term savings to help ensure the financial security of people with severe and prolonged disabilities. This is done by providing Government of Canada incentives (grants and bonds) to open and contribute to a RDSP. The grant and bond respond to long-standing and ongoing needs identified by people with disabilities, their families, and organizations supporting them to reduce barriers to saving for the future

Expected results:

expected result: Disability Tax Credit approved individuals with severe and prolonged disabilities (and their families/guardians) open a RDSP to save for the future.
performance indicator: total number of registered plans since the inception of the program

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2018 to 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023 to 2024.

General targeted recipient groups: Canadian residents under the age of 60 (if they are 59, they must open a Registered Disability Savings Plan by the end of the calendar year in which they turn 59) who have a valid Social Insurance Number and are eligible to claim the Disability Tax Credit.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 4: financial information for the Canada Disability Savings Program – Grants and Bonds
Canada Disability Savings Program – Grants and Bonds	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants – Canada Disability Savings Grant	458,389,169	491,473,134	524,557,098	557,641,063
Total grant – Canada Disability Savings Bond	186,580,135	199,577,385	212,574,634	225,571,883
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	644,969,304	691,050,519	737,131,732	783,212,946

Canada Education Savings Program – Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond

Start date: January 1, 1998 for the Canada Education Savings Grant; January 1, 2005 for the Canada Learning Bond.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Education Savings Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Canada Education Savings Act (S.C. 2004, c. 26), Canada Education Savings Regulations (SOR/2005-151).

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training and lifelong learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
students, including those from low- and middle-income families, are provided with federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Education Savings Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Government of Canada encourages Canadians to save for a child’s post-secondary education. The department administers 2 education savings incentives paid in Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP)
the Canada Education Savings Grant is available to all eligible children. It provides 20% (basic grant) on the first $2,500 of personal contributions made to an RESP each year. It also provides a supplementary amount (additional grant) for eligible children from middle- and low- income families. This amount corresponds to 10% or 20% on the first $500 of personal contributions made each year. The Canada Education Savings Grant is available until the calendar year in which the child turns 17. The maximum lifetime amount, including the additional grant, is $7,200
the Canada Learning Bond is available for children from low-income families born in 2004 or later. It provides an initial payment of $500 into an RESP. It also adds $100 for each subsequent year of eligibility, up to the age of 15, for a maximum of $2,000. It can be requested retroactively up to the age of 20. No personal contributions to the RESP are required to receive the Canada Learning Bond
these education savings incentives are delivered through a unique service delivery arrangement with financial institutions, banks, mutual fund companies, and scholarship foundations

Expected results:

expected result: Canadians, including those from low- and middle-income families, request and receive education savings incentives.
performance indicators:
- percentage of children under 18 (in the current calendar year) who have ever received the Canada Education Saving Grant (CESG participation rate)
- percentage of eligible children under 21 (in the current calendar year) who have ever received a Canada Learning Bond (CLB participation rate)

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021 to 2022.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027

General targeted recipient groups: Canada Education Savings Grant beneficiaries are children aged 0–17. The Canada Learning Bond is available to children born on or after January 1, 2004, from low-income families or in care of a child services agency.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: in fiscal year 2022 to 2023, the Canada Education Savings Program will share promising approaches being tested by projects funded in Phase II of the Canada Learning Bond Grants and Contributions Pilot Project. Along with insight gained through engagement with program applicants in 2021 to 2022, this will help community organizations learn what works, and what does not work, to help eligible Canadians access the Canada Learning Bond.

Table 5: financial information for the Canada Education Savings Program – Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond
Canada Education Savings Program – Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants – Canada Education Savings Grant	1,040,000,000	1,050,000,000	1,090,000,000	1,120,000,000
Total grants – Canada Learning Bond	143,000,000	181,000,000	205,000,000	230,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,183,000,000	1,231,000,000	1,295,000,000	1,350,000,000

Canada Emergency Response Benefit

Start date: March 15, 2020 (applications opened April 3, 2020).

End date: October 3, 2020.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Emergency Response Act) and ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020 to 2021.

Link to departmental results: Canadians receive financial support during employment transitions such as job loss, illness, or maternity/parental leave.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Emergency Response Benefit

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government announced the temporary Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). It provided taxable income support to eligible workers who stopped working or whose working hours were reduced for reasons related to COVID-19
although the deadline for CERB applications was December 2020, ongoing activities remain to close out the program
note: the CERB program was delivered by both the Canada Revenue Agency, under the authority of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit Act, and by Employment and Social Development Canada, under the authority of the Employment Insurance Act. The Government of Canada has committed to credit the EI Operating Account for the costs related to the CERB administered by Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected results:

expected result: Canadian workers were able to apply for CERB and received temporary income support quickly
performance indicator:
- given that the program is no longer available, no performance indicator is provided
- the benefit was created to provide emergency financial relief to eligible workers affected by the pandemic as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: no requirements to evaluate. Decision will be made according to departmental priorities

General targeted recipient groups: all Canadians; workers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned in fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 6: financial information for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Canada Emergency Response Benefit	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	190,206,740	130,000,680	43,333,560	43,333,560
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	190,206,740	130,000,680	43,333,560	43,333,560

Canada Emergency Student Benefit

Start date: May 2020.

End date: August 2020.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation:

statutory: (Public Health Events of National Concern Payments Act) and (Canada Emergency Student Benefit Act)
ESDC Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020 to 2021.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
students, including those from low- and middle-income families, use federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education (PSE)
student borrowers are able to repay their federal student debt
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, Skills Development and Employment
program: Canada Emergency Student Benefit

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Government of Canada introduced the Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB) to provide financial support to eligible post-secondary students and recent graduates. The support was provided between May and August 2020 to offset the effects of the pandemic on the labour market. Students had to be unable to work, seeking work but unable to find it, or working but expecting to earn less than $1,000 per benefit period. This transfer payment program does not have repayable contributions.

Although the deadline for CESB applications was September 30, 2020, ongoing activities remain to close out the program.

Expected results:

expected result: students and recent graduates use federal financial assistance to help finance their post-secondary education, pay their bills and stay connected to the labour market.
performance indicator:
- given that the program is no longer available, no performance measure is provided.
- the benefit was created to provide emergency financial relief to students and recent graduates as part of the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: no requirements to evaluate. Decision will be made according to departmental priorities.

General targeted recipient groups: low and middle-income students.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 7: financial information for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit
Canada Emergency Response Benefit	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	11,334,629	6,274,597	2,091,532	2,091,532
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	11,334,629	6,274,597	2,091,532	2,091,532

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit

Start date: September 27, 2020.

End date: May 7, 2022.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Recovery Benefits Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to departmental results: Canadians receive financial support during employment transitions such as job loss, illness, or maternity/parental leave.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Recovery Benefit

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Canada Recovery Benefits are a suite of 3 temporary income support measures for those not eligible for Employment Insurance or who required tailored support when their employment was affected by COVID-19
the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit provides income support for employed and self-employed workers who are unable to work at least 50% of the time that they would have otherwise worked or devoted to their work in the week for which they claim the benefit in order to provide care for a child or family member. The person requiring care must be a child under the age of 12 or another family member who requires supervised care because:
- their school, daycare, day program, or facility that they normally attend is unavailable, closed or open only certain times or for certain individuals due to COVID-19
- the care services or the person that usually cares for them is not available due to COVID-19
- they are sick and/or have been directed to quarantine for reasons related to COVID-19
- they are at high risk of serious health complications if they contracted COVID-19, as advised by a medical professional
the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit provides $500 per week for up to 44 weeks for eligible claimants
the program is delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of Employment and Social Development Canada

Expected results:

expected result: the Canada Recovery Benefits provide income support to Canadian workers unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19
performance indicators:
- percentage of workers in Canada who received Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
- total number of unique applicants for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
  - note: a unique applicant is an individual. Individuals can move between benefit programs over time. Regardless of which benefit program an individual moves to, they are only eligible to receive one type in the same period. As a result, summing the total number of unique applicants across benefit programs can lead to over counting
- total number of approved applications for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
  - note: approved applications are total number of applications approved for every eligibility period
- total gross dollar value of Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit paid

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: no requirements to evaluate. Decision will be made according to departmental priorities.

General targeted recipient groups: all Canadians, particularly women, caregivers and parents.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned in fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 8: financial information for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Total grants	2,903,690,000	303,000,000
Total contributions	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	2,903,690,000	303,000,000

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit

Start date: September 27, 2020.

End date: May 7, 2022.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Recovery Benefits Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to departmental results: Canadians receive financial support during employment transitions such as job loss, illness, or maternity/parental leave.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Recovery Benefit

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Canada Recovery Benefits are a suite of 3 temporary income support measures for those not eligible for Employment Insurance or who required tailored support when their employment was affected by COVID-19
the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit provides $500 per week for up to 6 weeks for workers who are unable to work for at least 50% of the time that they would have otherwise worked or devoted to their work in the week for which they claim the benefit, because they:
- are sick with or may have contracted COVID-19
- must self-isolate for reasons related to COVID-19
- have underlying conditions, are undergoing treatments, or have contracted other sicknesses that make them more susceptible to COVID-19
the program is delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of ESDC

Expected results:

expected result: the Canada Recovery Benefits provide income support to Canadian workers unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19
performance indicator:
- percentage of workers in Canada who received Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
- total number of unique applicants for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
  - note: a unique applicant is an individual. Individuals can move between benefit programs over time. Regardless of which benefit program an individual moves to, they are only eligible to receive one type in the same period. As a result, summing the total number of unique applicants across benefit programs can lead to over counting.
- total number of approved applications for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
  - note: approved applications are total number of applications approved for every eligibility period.
- total gross dollar value of Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit paid

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation : no requirements to evaluate. Decision will be made according to departmental priorities.

General targeted recipient groups: all Canadians, particularly women.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned in fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Tableau 9: financial information for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Total grants	799,370,000	85,500,000
Total contributions	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	799,370,000	85,500,000

Canada Service Corps

Start date: June 22, 2017.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018 to 2019.

Link to departmental results: Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Service Corps

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Canada Service Corps is a nationally delivered grants and contributions program. It aims to promote civic engagement among Canadian youth aged 15 to 30, in particular for Indigenous and under-served youth. It creates and facilitates access to volunteer service opportunities meaningful for youth that help them gain essential life skills and experience. These opportunities may take the form of either volunteer service placements or micro-grants for youth-led projects. These service opportunities will provide youth with the chance to make a difference in their communities.

Expected results:

expected result: youth service volunteers are engaged
performance indicator: number of volunteer service opportunities created

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023 to 2024

General targeted recipient groups: not-for-profit organizations and other eligible organizations under Canada Service Corps terms and conditions.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program will be engaging with the funded recipients using means that may include, but are not limited to: meetings, emails and surveys. The program will engage with the funded recipients on a quarterly basis, as well as hold bilateral meetings with CSC-funded organizations as needed. It will share key updates, receive feedback, leverage their networks, and review best practices. It will also discuss future policy direction for the design and delivery of the Canada Service Corps. The findings and feedback obtained during these meetings will be used to inform new policies and directives.

Table 10: financial information for Canada Service Corps
Canada Service Corps	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	78,925,000	81,937,500	92,787,500	92,787,500
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	78,925,000	81,937,500	92,787,500	92,787,500

Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – Canada Student Grants

Start date: August 1, 2009.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Student Financial Assistance Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Canada Student Financial Assistance Act (S.C. 1994, c. 28).

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training and lifelong learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
students, including those from low- and middle-income families, use federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and Canada Apprentice Loans

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

Canada Student Grants are predictable, up-front grants to assist and encourage participation in post-secondary education. These grants are aimed at students from low- and middle-income families, students who are parents and students with disabilities. The grants are managed in partnership with participating provinces and territories
while Canada Student Loans are repayable, Canada Student Grants provide non-repayable assistance

Expected results:

expected result: eligible students receive a Canada Student Grant to help them finance their post-secondary education
performance indicator: percentage and number of full-time and part-time post-secondary students in participating provinces/territories who used a Canada Student Grant to help finance their participation in post-secondary education

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups: low- and middle-income students, students who are parents and students with disabilities pursuing post-secondary education.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 11: financial information for the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – Canada Student Grants
Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – Canada Student Grants	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	3,206,299,936	3,414,307,523	1,937,859,143	1,604,600,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	3,206,299,936	3,414,307,523	1,937,859,143	1,604,600,000

Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – direct financing arrangement

Start date: August 1, 2020.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Student Financial Assistance Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Canada Student Financial Assistance Act (S.C. 24, c. 28).

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training and lifelong learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
students, including those from low- and middle-income families, use federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and Canada Apprentice Loans

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA Program) provides financial assistance to eligible students who have a demonstrated financial need. This assistance takes the form of grants and loans to help them participate in post-secondary education
the program also offers debt management measures to borrowers who are experiencing financial difficulty. As a result, they can continue to service their student loans in periods of unemployment or low income
the CSFA Program is delivered in partnership with participating jurisdictions (9 provinces and the Yukon). Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut do not participate in the CSFA Program. Students from these 3 jurisdictions do not qualify for Canada Student Grants or Loans. However, as per the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, the non-participating jurisdictions receive an alternative payment on an annual basis. This payment is meant to offset the costs of operating their own student financial assistance programs

Expected results:

expected results:
- post-secondary education students in the province of Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut continue to access financial assistance similar to the assistance provided to students in jurisdictions that participate in the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and Canada Apprentice Loans
- students in non-participating jurisdictions with financial difficulty are able to receive repayment benefits.
performance indicator: the total amount of alternative payments disbursed by the Government of Canada to non-participating provinces and territories to operate their own student financial assistance programs

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups: non-participating provinces and territories for the benefit of low- and middle-income students.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 12: financial information for the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – direct financing agreement
Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – direct financing agreement	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	1,103,618,705	1,209,397,417	1,347,710,572	947,319,039
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,103,618,705	1,209,397,417	1,347,710,572	947,319,039

Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime

Start date: January 1, 2013, and modified on September 30, 2018.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018 to 2019.

Link to departmental results: clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime (PYVC) provides income support to eligible parents or legal guardians who suffer a loss of income while taking time away from work to cope with the death or disappearance of their child (or children) under 25 years of age as the result of a probable Criminal Code offence. Eligible parents receive a payment of $450 per week for a maximum of 35 weeks during 2 years following the date of the incident. This program is not a repayable contribution.

Expected results:

expected result: the financial burden on parents of children who are deceased or missing due to a probable Criminal Code offence and who take time away from work to cope with the tragic situation is eased
performance indicator: proportion of applications received and processed within the prescribed timeframe

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2017 to 2018.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: not applicable. Actual program spending does not meet Financial Administration Act requirements.

General targeted recipient groups: parents of children who have disappeared or are deceased due to a probable Criminal Code offence.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the department will engage with key stakeholders who work with impacted families, such as law enforcement agencies and victim’s advocacy groups. Communication efforts use multiple existing channels (online, by telephone, by e-mail, or in person at Service Canada Centres).

Table 13: financial information for the Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000	10,000,000

Community Workforce Development Program

Start date: 2021 to 2022.

End date: 2023 to 2024.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental results: Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Community Workforce Development Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Community Workforce Development Program supports communities to develop local plans that identify high growth areas and connect employers with training providers to upskill and reskill jobseekers to fill current and emerging jobs in demand. It provides opportunities to test innovative community-based approaches to help communities recover and improve resiliency through workforce planning and skills training that aims to address regional and national priorities
the program will contribute towards strengthening local economic diversification efforts with a focus on addressing the needs of underrepresented groups

Expected results:

expected result: jobseekers and workers have access to training and wrap-around supports to pursue new job opportunities
performance indicator: number of jobseekers and workers (disaggregated data by demographic, geographic and sector-based variables) participating in training (disaggregated data by type of training, e.g. classroom, on-the-job training, online).

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable, new program.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable, new program.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: no requirements to evaluate. Decision will be made according to departmental priorities.

General targeted recipient groups: job seekers and workers, as well as small and medium enterprises.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the department is working with its partners to support the design and implementation of the program. These partners include regional development agencies, provinces and territories, and other government departments. This engagement aims to define regional priorities and outreach and promotion of funding opportunities for the national and regional streams of the program.

Table 14: financial information for the Community Workforce Development Program
Community Workforce Development Program	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Total grants	0	0
Total contributions	13,500,000	33,200,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	13,500,000	33,200,000

Early Learning and Child Care – data and research grants and contributions

Start date: April 2021.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: other transfer payments.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental results: access to early learning and child care is increased.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Early Learning and Child Care

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the ELCC Data and Research stream provides Grants and Contributions funding. It supports projects and initiatives that identify data and research gaps and improve data collection. Such projects also improve research, and information dissemination on ELCC, including Indigenous ELCC
the funding supports data and research projects in 3 priority streams: national, international and Indigenous. This work will be used to support policy development, and measure progress made towards improving the ELCC and IELCC system. It will also contribute to identifying gaps, and reporting on common quality and outcome indicators

Expected results:

expected results:
- more domestic and Indigenous governments, communities and organizations are funded and supported to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research on existing and emerging issues related to ELCC
- more international projects are funded and supported to conduct qualitative and quantitative research on existing and emerging issues related to ELCC
performance indicator: number of agreements signed through the program (under the domestic, international, and Indigenous streams of the program) resulting in at least one final product made public

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027

General targeted recipient groups:

provinces and territories (PTs)
municipal and Indigenous governments
not-for-profit and for-profit organizations
researchers
academics
international organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 15: financial information for Early Learning and Child Care – data and research grants and contributions
Early Learning and Child Care – data and research grants and contributions	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	850,000	1,250,000	1,250,000	1,250,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	850,000	1,250,000	1,250,000	1,250,000

Early Learning and Child Care - Innovation

Start date: April 2017.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grants and contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to departmental results: access to early learning and childcare is increased.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Early Learning and Child Care

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) Innovation funding provides grants and contributions funding to improve outcomes for children and their families. It provides funding to eligible organizations that support parents, families and communities in their efforts to ensure the best possible future for children and their families
ELCC Innovation funding supports early learning and child care programs and service delivery projects that explore, test, and develop new innovative approaches that aim to improve access to high-quality, affordable, flexible and inclusive ELCC programs and services across Canada
ELCC Innovation funding also supports official languages minority communities through the Action Plan for Official Languages 2018-2023: Investing in Our Future by ensuring that educators from French minority communities have access to training and are more skilled

Expected results:

expected results:
- more communities and child care organizations are able to undertake innovative projects that better support their ELCC needs
- increased stakeholder uptake and visibility of innovative ELCC practices
- best practices and lessons learned in innovation in the field of ELCC are shared with service providers and stakeholders
- more families and children have access to quality ELCC services
performance indicator:
- number of ELCC Innovation projects funded

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups:

not-for-profit organizations
provincial and territorial entities (including educational institutions and health and social services institutions)
municipalities
indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

the department will consult and share information with key stakeholders (such as experts, partners from provincial and territorial governments, and national and community-based organizations)
evidence-based best practices and lessons learned resulting from ELCC Innovation projects will be shared among key stakeholders such as experts, partners from provincial and territorial governments, and national and community-based organizations

Table 16: financial information for Early Learning and Child Care - Innovation
Early Learning and Child Care - Innovation	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	14,567,042	11,702,668	10,819,708	8,592,375
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	14,567,042	11,702,668	10,819,708	8,592,375

Early Learning and Child Care – transfer to provinces and territories

Start date: April 2017.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: other transfer payments.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to departmental results: affordability of early learning and child care is increased.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Early Learning and Child Care

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the objective of the program is to ensure all children and families have access to high-quality, affordable, flexible, and inclusive early learning and child care no matter where they live
this is accomplished through bilateral agreements with provinces and territories. These agreements are working towards a shared long-term vision as set out in the 2017 Multilateral Early Learning and Child Care Framework. The program also carries out a range of policy, data and research and activities. These include supporting innovative practices in early learning and child care, and funding data and research projects to better understand what child care looks like in Canada and track progress
a Canada-wide child care system aims to build on these existing investments, working with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners

Expected results:

expected result: access to early learning and child care is increased
performance indicator: number of children in regulated child care spaces and/or early learning programs and number of children receiving subsidies or other financial supports
note: in addition to space creation, affordability is a key goal of the Early Learning and Child Care program. The goal is to bring fees for regulated child care down to $10 per day on average by 2025 to 2026

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022 to 2023.

General targeted recipient groups: provinces and territories.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: engagement will occur through federal, provincial and territorial meetings. The Federal Secretariat on Early Learning and Child Care brings together governments, experts and stakeholders to collaborate in designing and implementing a Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care system.

Table 17: financial information for Early Learning and Child Care – transfer to provinces and territories
Early Learning and Child Care – transfer to provinces and territories	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	420,000,000	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	699,347,694	5,013,697,533	6,104,192,877	7,058,049,648
Total program	1,119,347,694	5,013,697,533	6,104,192,877	7,058,049,648

Enabling Accessibility Fund

Start date: the Enabling Accessibility Fund was introduced in Budget 2007. It was renewed in Budget 2010 for an additional 3 years. It was extended on an ongoing basis through Budget 2013.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grants and contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: new terms and conditions were approved in November 2017.

Link to departmental results:

barriers to accessibility for persons with disabilities are removed
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Enabling Accessibility Fund

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

persons with disabilities often experience barriers to their participation and inclusion in daily activities. To support their participation in society, the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) is taking concrete action to ensure greater accessibility and opportunities
the EAF provides funding for eligible capital projects that increase accessibility and eliminate barriers for persons with disabilities in communities and workplaces. The EAF creates more opportunities for persons with disabilities to participate in community activities, programs and services, or to access employment opportunities. Eligible recipients are not-for-profit, for-profit and Indigenous organizations, as well as municipal and territorial governments. They can apply for funding through periodic funding processes under 3 program components:
- the small projects component supports small-scale construction, renovation or retrofit projects that increase accessibility in communities or workplaces
- the youth innovation component empowers youth to identify accessibility barriers within their communities and work with local organizations to find solutions. The goal is to increase accessibility and safety in community spaces and workplaces
- the mid-sized projects component supports larger retrofit, renovation or construction projects of facilities or venues that house or will house programs and services geared towards addressing the social and/or labour market integration needs of persons with disabilities in a holistic manner

Expected results:

expected result: organizations undertake accessibility improvements to their facilities as a result of EAF funding
performance indicator: number of community spaces and workplaces that are more accessible due to Enabling Accessibility Fund funding

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2017 to 2018.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022 to 2023.

General targeted recipient groups: persons with disabilities across Canada through eligible funding recipients, that is:

not-for-profit organizations
for-profit organizations
municipalities
Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
territorial governments

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

the EAF program uses different methods to engage with applicants and recipients
the program, through the Youth Innovation Component, engages identified youth leaders with a ‘Youth Journey Journal’ to help guide them through their experience. The youth are invited to provide their completed Journal back to the program. This includes any photos and videos that they wish to share, to collect their views on:
- the channels/ways that they used to communicate with their partner organization(s)
- the steps they took to identify accessibility barriers
- the approach they chose to present their project idea to the organization(s) and whether they would have chosen the same approach again
- their personal support system throughout their experience
- the helpfulness of the Youth Journey Journal
outside of these strategies, the program also plans to engage specific stakeholders in the shelters industry to inform future call for proposals parameters. This engagement will involve a questionnaire sent to organizations as well as conversations with larger shelters stakeholders

Table 18: financial information for the Enabling Accessibility Fund
	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	78,634,300	78,015,100	20,650,000	20,650,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	78,634,300	78,015,100	20,650,000	20,650,000

Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities

Start date: April 1, 2005.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013 to 2014 (with the latest amendments made in 2019).

Link to departmental results:

Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) aims to enhance the development and vitality of OLMCs. The EF-OLMC provides funding to a network of 14 organizations across Canada, with more than 130 employees in 50 locations. The organizations help OLMCs to strengthen their capacity in the areas of human resource and community economic development by providing local leadership, promoting partnerships, implementing projects, and leveraging networks for concerted action
the EF-OLMC is the department’s main program to meet its Official Languages Act obligations. These are to enhance the vitality of the English and French linguistic minority communities in Canada and to support and assist their development. It is also the department’s main contribution under the Action Plan for Official Languages - 2018-2023: Investing in Our Future

Expected results:

expected result: official language minority communities are better able to implement and sustain community economic and human resource development
performance indicator: amount invested by non-Enabling Fund funded partners for every dollar invested by the Enabling Fund in community economic development and human resource development

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021 to 2022 (March 2022)

Decision following the results of last evaluation: adjustments were made to reduce the reporting burden, streamline performance measurements, and raise the sharing of best practices as recommended by the 2017 Evaluation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027

General targeted recipient groups: official language minority communities.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the department holds senior management-level meetings with key stakeholders 3-4 times annually. It consults with agreement holders to design and deliver programming for official language minority communities.

Table 19: financial information the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities
Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	14,450,000	14,650,000	13,900,000	13,900,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	14,450,000	14,650,000	13,900,000	13,900,000

Foreign Credential Recognition Program

Start date: May 26, 2010.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020 to 2021

Link to departmental results: Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Foreign Credential Recognition Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Foreign Credential Recognition Program supports the labour market integration of skilled newcomers by:
- enhancing the foreign credential recognition processes
- providing loans and support services to help navigate foreign credential recognition processes
- helping skilled newcomers gain their first Canadian work experience in their profession or field of study
its objective is to support skilled newcomers and reduce barriers that keep them from fully participating in the Canadian labour market
this TPP does not have repayable contributions

Expected results:

expected result: skilled newcomers benefit from Foreign Credential Recognition systems improvements and are directly supported in their labour market integration
performance indicator: proportion of participants in employment support projects (excluding Foreign Credential Recognition loans) who gain Canadian work experience relevant to their profession or field of study
expected result: skilled newcomers are working in occupations in their field of expertise
performance indicator: proportion of participants in employment support projects (excluding Foreign Credential Recognition loans) who found employment in their intended or related occupation

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

General targeted recipient groups: eligible recipients include, but are not limited to:

not-for-profit organizations
for-profit organizations
regulatory bodies
provincial/territorial governments
professional associations
industry associations
unions
municipal governments
public health institutions
Schoolboards, universities, colleges, collèges d'enseignement général et professionnel

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

the Foreign Credential Recognition (FCR) Program regularly engages provinces and territories and other key stakeholders. Stakeholders include regulatory bodies and immigrant-serving organizations. Engagement activities include developing systemic capacity, resources, and tools to improve FCR processes and labour mobility by coordinating efforts and information sharing at the national level
the program is committed to the development and dissemination of public information products and internal reports (including research reports) through funded projects and outreach activities undertaken by the program area itself. These include best practices in FCR processes and sharing these with key audiences such as regulators, employers, Canadians moving across the country and skilled newcomers. This contributes to the development and delivery of more effective projects

Tableau 20: financial information for the Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Foreign Credential Recognition Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	33,967,386	21,420,000	21,420,000	21,420,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	33,967,386	21,420,000	21,420,000	21,420,000

Future Skills

Start date: May 24, 2018.

End date: March 31, 2024.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018 to 2019

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Future Skills

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: rapid technological advancements (e.g. artificial intelligence) and new business models are now realities of the labour market. These are affecting job seekers’, workers’ and employers’ ability to adapt and keep up with the pace of change. Future Skills introduced proactive and innovative measures to support workforce development strategies that adapt to the pace and scope of changes in the workplace. The program works with governments, private sector, labour, educational and training institutions and not-for-profit organizations to adopt proven practices. Future Skills helps ensure Canada’s skills development programs are future-focused.

Expected results:

expected result: increase access to quality training and supports that address the changing nature of work, especially for underrepresented and disadvantaged groups
performance indicator: number of participants, disaggregated by gender, age, race, income, geographic location, etc., in Future Skills Centre innovation projects that are testing a skills development intervention

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022 to 2023.

General targeted recipient groups: targeted recipient groups include:

private sector
educational and training institutions
not-for-profit and Indigenous organizations
Canadians from demographic groups that are underrepresented in the labour market

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: program will engage with recipients through regular meetings with delivery partners, and surveys distributed to stakeholders, partners, and project participants.

Table 21: financial information for Future Skills
Future Skills	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Total grants	0	0	0
Total contributions	72,726,754	72,726,754	72,726,754
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0
Total program	72,726,754	72,726,754	72,726,754

Guaranteed Income Supplement

Start date: 1967.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Old Age Security Act)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable.

Link to departmental results:

seniors have income support for retirement
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Pensions and benefits
program: Old Age Security

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Old Age Security (OAS) program is the first pillar of Canada’s retirement income system. Its objective is to ensure a minimum income for seniors, and to reduce income disruptions at retirement. The OAS program is funded by general tax revenues. The program includes 3 benefits: The OAS pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and the Allowances
the GIS provides additional assistance to OAS pensioners with little or no income. Entitlement to the GIS is based on marital status and income of the individual, and their spouse or common-law partner for couples. The GIS is income-tested to ensure that the highest benefits are paid to the lowest-income seniors

Expected results:

expected result: seniors have income support for retirement
performance indicator: percentage of seniors receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement in relation to the estimated total number of eligible seniors

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

General targeted recipient groups: low-income seniors aged 65 and over.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 22: financial information for the Guaranteed Income Supplement
Guaranteed Income Supplement	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	14,194,423,024	15,432,851,588	16,489,033,538	17,523,274,827
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	14,194,423,024	15,432,851,588	16,489,033,538	17,523,274,827

Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative

Start date: September 2018.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020 to 2021.

Link to departmental results: access to early learning and childcare is increased.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Transformation Initiative supports the implementation of the co-developed Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework. This framework reflects the unique cultures and priorities of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis children across Canada. The IELCC Transformation Initiative allows for investments in a wide range of programs and services including daycare and Head Start programming. It aims to enhance early childhood development and school readiness for children regardless of where they live
Employment and Social Development Canada is the federal focal point guiding this horizontal initiative, with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) as signatories to the terms and conditions of the IELCC Transformation Initiative

Expected results:

expected result: joint results frameworks are being co-developed in collaboration with Indigenous partners, based on the principles, goals and distinctions-based priorities outlined in the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework. Framework development is targeted to be completed by 2024
performance indicator: performance indicators to be determined in collaboration with Indigenous partners

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023 to 2024

General targeted recipient groups: Indigenous children and families

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: national and regional partnership tables:

engage Indigenous citizens/communities
develop a vision for ELCC
identify priorities
develop plans (immediate, medium, long term transformative) aligned with the IELCC Framework
determine allocation formulas
provide recommendations to Indigenous leaders

Table 23: financial information for Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative
	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	182,623,019	299,362,645	379,722,343	420,762,879
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	182,623,019	299,362,645	379,722,343	420,762,879

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program

Start date: April 1, 2019.

End date: March 31, 2029.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019 to 2020.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program helps reduce skills and employment gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. Under the program, Indigenous service delivery organizations provide skills development and job training to First Nations, Inuit, Métis and urban/non-affiliated Indigenous people. Funding comes from both the Consolidated Revenue Fund and Employment Insurance Act, Part II. The ISET program is not a repayable contribution.

Expected results:

expected result: an increasing number of Indigenous people are employed and integrated into the Canadian labour market
performance indicator: number of clients who obtained employment following service interventions

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019 to 2020.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2024 to 2025.

General targeted recipient groups: Indigenous organizations, which may include:

incorporated for-profit and not-for-profit Indigenous-controlled organizations
Indigenous-controlled unincorporated organizations
Indian Act bands
tribal councils
Indigenous governments under modern treaties

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the department will continue to work with Indigenous contribution recipients throughout the life cycle of their contribution agreement at the national regional levels. This occurs through various channels, including through technical working group discussions and reporting on program results. It focuses on a range of issues to support program implementation and evaluation. In fiscal year 2022 to 2023, recipients will be engaged on plans for the evaluation to be completed by fiscal year 2024 to 2025.

Table 24: financial information for the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	383,316,600	247,586,021	247,586,021	247,586,021
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	383,316,600	247,586,021	247,586,021	247,586,021

Labour Funding Program

Start date: April 1, 2012.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment:

International Trade and Labour:
- grants for low- to moderate-risk proposals
- contributions for higher-risk proposals
Occupational Health and Safety:
- grants for low- to moderate-risk proposals
- contributions for higher-risk proposals
Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity
- grants for low- to moderate-risk proposals
- contributions for low, moderate and higher-risk proposals

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013 to 2014.

Link to departmental results:

work conditions are fair and inclusive
workplaces are safe and healthy
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Working conditions and workplace relations
programs:
- International Labour Affairs
- Labour Relations
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Labour Standards
- Workplace Equity

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: to work in collaboration with Canadian and international labour-related stakeholders to promote safe, healthy, fair and inclusive work conditions and cooperative workplace relations in Canada and abroad.

Expected results:

International Trade and Labour
- expected result: enhanced awareness by Canada and/or partner countries of fundamental international labour principles
- performance indicator: number of agreements, instruments, action plan and joint activities adopted, undertaken or implemented to strengthen respect for international labour standards
Occupational Health and Safety
- expected result: contribution to the building and sharing of knowledge on prevention of accident and illness for workers as well as fire protection, fire prevention and safety
- performance indicator: number of projects/activities that support knowledge building and sharing to address workplace accident and illness
Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity
- expected result 1: projects promote meaningful collaboration and dialogue between employers and stakeholders
- performance indicator 1: percentage of completed activities made possible by grants and/or contributions funding
- expected result 2: project-based tools and resources are developed to support capacity building among federally regulated private-sector employers and federal contractors
- performance indicator 2: percentage of projects developed to support capacity-building tools and resources
- expected result 3: employers and stakeholders have access to information concerning employment equity, diversity and inclusion in Canadian workplaces
- performance indicator 3: percentage of tools and resources made available to employers within 6 months of receiving final project deliverables from funding recipients

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

the Evaluation of Multilateral Labour Affairs was completed in 2018 to 2019.
the Evaluation of Occupational Health and Safety was completed in 2018 to 2019
the Evaluation of Labour Standards was completed in 2018 to 2019
the Evaluation of Employment Equity was completed in 2018 to 2019

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

the Evaluation of International Labour Affairs will be completed in 2023 to 2024
the Evaluation of Occupational Health and Safety will be completed in 2023 to 2024
the Evaluation of Labour Standards will be completed in 2023 to 2024
the Evaluation of Employment Equity will be completed in 2023 to 2024

General targeted recipient groups:

international labour or labour-related organizations
international and national organizations mandated to assist countries in meeting their Free Trade Agreements labour obligations
legally incorporated, national and international, not-for-profit organizations
publicly funded universities and colleges
Aboriginal organizations, including Band Councils
legally incorporated not-for-profit organizations with objectives that address workplace occupational health
non-governmental organizations
not-for-profit organizations and academic institutions
sector associations
employer associations
unions
labour associations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

International Trade and Labour: engagement is done through:
- dialogue with FTA partner countries, international and regional labour organizations, and other stakeholders, resulting in the design, delivery and evaluation of technical assistance projects in partner countries.
- Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity: no engagement activities are planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023

Table 25: financial information for the Labour Funding Program
Labour Funding Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	7,303,000	7,303,000	7,303,000	7,303,000
Total contributions	1,900,000	2,500,000	2,500,000	2,500,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	9,203,000	9,803,000	9,803,000	9,803,000

New Horizons for Seniors Program

Start date: original program; october 1, 2004; expanded program; September 27, 2007; enhance program; September 30, 2010.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grants and contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: terms and conditions were last amended in 2018.

Link to departmental results:

not for profit organizations, communities and other groups have an enhanced capacity to address a range of social issues such as the social inclusion of persons with disabilities, the engagement of seniors, and support for children and families
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: New Horizons for Seniors Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the New Horizons for Seniors Program enhances the quality of life and promotes the full participation of individuals in all aspects of Canadian society. These are 2 overarching social goals of the Government of Canada. Program initiatives are implemented at the national, regional and community level. They address seniors’ issues through partnerships and the engagement and contributions of seniors themselves. The program’s design includes 2 streams: Community-based grants and Pan-Canadian grants and contributions
community-based grants address social challenges ‘on the ground’ and recognize communities as the focal point for program and service delivery. Funded projects are volunteer-based; supported by communities; inspired or led by seniors; and, address one or more of the 5 program objectives. Selected through annual calls for proposals, one-year, community-based projects are eligible to receive up to $25,000 in grant funding
pan-Canadian grants and contributions support innovative projects that create a significant impact in communities. These projects invest in large initiatives that meet the growing social needs of seniors. Organizations can apply for projects up to 5 years in duration and up to $5 million in funding under the pan-Canadian stream

Expected results:

expected result: communities have the capacity to address local issues by engaging seniors
performance indicator: number of seniors who participated in community projects

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

General targeted recipient groups: the New Horizons for Seniors Program has a broad array of eligible recipients, including:

not-for-profit organizations
coalitions
for-profit enterprises
Indigenous organizations
lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and 2-spirit (LGBTQ2) organizations
official languages minority communities (OLMC)
municipal governments
research and educational institutions

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: to support pan-Canadian projects, a Community of Practice was put in place to engage with the 22 Collective Impact projects that are currently being funded through this stream. The Community of Practice will also help inform the design and delivery of programs based on the information shared by the organizations

Table 26: financial information for the New Horizons for Seniors Program
New Horizons for Seniors Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	61,340,000	64,340,000	64,340,000	64,340,000
Total contributions	1,800,000	12,372,578	33,965,317	26,562,105
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	63,140,000	76,712,578	98,305,317	90,902,105

Old Age Security Pension

Start date: 1952.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Old Age Security Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable.

Link to departmental results:

seniors have income support for retirement
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Pensions and benefits
program: Old Age Security

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Old Age Security (OAS) program is the first pillar of Canada’s retirement income system. Its objective is to ensure a minimum income for seniors, and to reduce income disruptions at retirement. The OAS program is funded through general tax revenues. The program includes 3 benefits: the OAS pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and the Allowances
the OAS pension is a monthly payment to all Canadians aged 65 or older who meet the residence and legal status requirements. To be eligible for the OAS pension, an individual must have resided in Canada for at least 10 years after the age of 18

Expected results:

expected result: seniors have income support for retirement
performance indicator: percentage of seniors receiving the OAS pension in relation to the estimated total number of eligible seniors

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019 to 2020.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

General targeted recipient groups: seniors aged 65 and over.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 27: financial information for the Old Age Security Pension
Old Age Security Pension	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	46,782,527,229	52,225,920,595	55,841,640,117	59,150,205,963
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	46,782,527,229	52,225,920,595	55,841,640,117	59,150,205,963

One-time grant payment for Guaranteed Income Supplement recipients

Start date: March 18, 2022

End date: the grant will sunset on March 31, 2023.

Type of transfer payment: grants.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022 to 2023.

Link to departmental results:

seniors have income support for retirement
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Pensions and Benefits
program: Old Age Security (OAS) program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Old Age Security (OAS) program is the first pillar of Canada’s retirement income system. Its objective is to ensure a minimum income for seniors, and to reduce income disruptions at retirement. The OAS program is funded by general tax revenues. The program includes three benefits: The OAS pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and the Allowances.
the GIS provides additional assistance to OAS pensioners with little or no income. Entitlement to the GIS is based on marital status and income of the individual, and their spouse or common-law partner for couples. The GIS is income-tested to ensure that the highest benefits are paid to the lowest-income seniors.
the Allowances are paid to low-income Canadians aged 60 to 64 who are the spouses/common-law partners of GIS recipients, or who are widows or widowers
in March 2020, the Government of Canada introduced pandemic benefits to support Canadians who lost employment or self-employment income for reasons related to COVID-19. These included the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB). These pandemic benefits are defined as taxable income under the Income Tax Act. Receiving a pandemic benefit in 2020 could have led to a loss or reduction of GIS or Allowance benefits, beginning in July 2021.
this loss or reduction has resulted in some financially vulnerable Canadian seniors facing financial hardship.
as a result, the 2021 Economic and Fiscal Update proposed a one-time grant payment to help GIS and Allowance recipients. This help will reduce the financial hardships that resulted from the unintended consequences of receiving federal pandemic benefits in 2020.

Expected results:

expected results:
- eligible GIS and Allowance recipients receive the grant payment.
performance measures:
- percentage of eligible GIS recipients who receive the one-time grant payment as a proportion of total eligible GIS recipients eligible for the one-time grant payment.
- percentage of eligible Allowance recipients aged 60 to 64 who receive the one-time grant payment as a proportion of total eligible Allowance recipients.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: an evaluation of the One-time non-taxable grant payment to GIS-CERB recipients could be considered as part of the overall evaluation of the GIS, scheduled to be completed by 2025 to 2026.

General targeted recipient groups: the grant would ultimately be issued to all individuals who were eligible to receive a GIS or Allowance payment in March 2022, and who:

received pandemic benefits in 2020
were in receipt of the GIS or the Allowances in June 2021, and
experienced a reduction or loss in GIS or Allowance benefits in July 2021

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities are planned

Table 28: financial information for the One-time grant payment for Guaranteed Income Supplement
One-time grant payment for Guaranteed Income Supplement	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	740, 000,000	0	0
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	0	740,000, 000	0	0

Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Start date: April 1, 1997.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental results:

Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market
Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities helps reduce skills and employment gaps between persons with disabilities and those without disabilities
this program helps persons with disabilities to get ready for, find and keep jobs, and advance their careers. The program also helps employers create inclusive and accessible workplaces and hire persons with disabilities. Projects funded by the program may provide training, job search help and job placements. Third-party organizations in the community deliver this program

Expected results:

expected result: persons with disabilities have enhanced their employability, obtained employment, become self-employed or returned to school
performance indicators:
- number of clients with enhanced employability
- number of clients employed or self-employed
- number of clients who return to school
expected result: participating employers have increased ability to hire and support persons with disabilities in the workplace
performance indicator: number and proportion of employers that hired one or more persons with a disability as part of their Opportunities Fund activities
expected result: participating employers hire, retain and promote persons with disabilities
performance indicator: proportion of employers who report hiring one or more persons with a disability as part of their Opportunities Fund activities

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020 to 2021

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023 to 2024

General targeted recipient groups: the program targets persons with disabilities and employers. Eligible recipients include:

individuals
other levels of government
provincial and territorial institutions
agencies
Crown corporations
not-for-profit organizations
for-profit organizations
Indigenous organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program will continue to engage with key stakeholders to ensure that programming remains responsive to the needs of persons with disabilities and employers.

Table 29: financial information for the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
The Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	105,334,420	66,965,043	40,733,372	36,751,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	105,334,420	66,965,043	40,733,372	36,751,000

Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program

Start date: June 17, 2021.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the objective of the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program (SWSP) is to help employers and workers. The program does this by supporting key sectors of the economy develop and implement solutions to address their immediate, emerging and longer-term workforce needs and challenges
the SWSP funds organizations to deliver sectoral projects that focus on a range of industry-driven activities such as training and reskilling workers, helping employers retain and attract a skilled and diverse workforce and other creative solutions to help sectors address labour market needs. This will help employers and connect Canadians with the training they need to access good jobs in sectors where employers are looking for skilled workers. It will also place priority on supporting equity-deserving groups (such as women, persons with disabilities, newcomers, LGBTQ+ communities, Indigenous peoples and racialized communities, including Black Canadians) and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce
this TPP does not have repayable contributions

Expected results:

expected results: Canadian workers participate in sectoral training and transition initiatives to enhance their skills and employability
performance indicators: number of Canadians who access or participate in training or transition initiatives, including those from equity-deserving groups

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2018 to 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023 to 2024.

General targeted recipient groups:

not-for-profit organizations
for-profit organizations
municipal governments
Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
provincial and territorial governments
institutions, agencies and crown corporations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program provides ongoing support to recipients throughout the lifecycle of their agreements. This includes sharing developments in key sectors to better inform and target sector supports and training initiatives. It also includes providing functional guidance on performance indicator and GBA+ data collection needs.

Table 30: financial information for the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	250,796,123	348,444,123	353,204,123	5,724,123
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	250,796,123	348,444,123	353,204,123	5,724,123

Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program

Start date: 2018 to 2019.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018 to 2019

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program encourages Canadians, particularly those facing barriers, to explore and prepare for careers in the skilled trades. These are women, Indigenous peoples, youth, newcomers, persons with disabilities, and racialized communities, including Black Canadians
the objectives of the program are to:
- build awareness of the trades as viable, good quality careers
- help equip individuals with the skills and supports they need to pursue a career in the skilled trades
- provide opportunities to explore the trades

Expected results:

expected result: participants, including equity-deserving groups, have access to information and opportunities to explore skilled trades as a career of choice, along with access to skills training and work experience opportunities
performance indicators:
- total number of participants in projects, including those from equity-deserving groups, that offer awareness and exploration activities
- total number of participants in projects, including those from equity-deserving groups, that offer skills training or enhancements
- total number of participants in projects, including those from equity-deserving groups, that offer work experience opportunities
expected result: participants, including equity-deserving groups, have increased awareness, an increase in skills and/or gained work experience
performance indicators:
- total number of individuals participating in funded projects, including those from equity-deserving groups, who report they have an increased awareness of the skilled trades as a career choice
- total number of individuals participating in funded projects, including those from equity-deserving groups, who report an increase in skills
- total number of individuals participating in funded projects, including those from equity-deserving groups, who report they have gained work experience

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022 to 2023.

General targeted recipient groups:

community and not-for-profit organizations
for profit organizations
Indigenous organizations
employers
municipal, provincial and territorial governments
colleges and training providers

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program will continue to engage with stakeholders through the annual National Stakeholder meeting and ad-hoc meetings to get their perspectives on the program. In addition, the program will continue to engage with provincial governments to implement measures to increase program efficiency.

Table 31: financial information for the Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program
Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	18,282,773	18,232,773	18,232,773	18,232,773
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	18,282,773	18,232,773	18,232,773	18,232,773

Skills and Partnership Fund

Start date: April 1, 2010.

End date: March 31, 2028.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2009 to 2010 (with the last amendment made in March 2016).

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Skills and Partnership Fund

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF) is a project-based fund that supports partnerships between Indigenous organizations and industry employers. These partnerships provide skills training for Indigenous people linked to economic opportunities at the local, regional and national level. By increasing access to training that is demand-driven, the SPF plays a key role in directly linking training efforts and Indigenous peoples to specific jobs to improve their employment outcomes.

Expected results:

expected result: an increasing number of Indigenous people are employed and integrated into the Canadian labour market
performance indicator: number of Indigenous people who obtained employment following service interventions

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019 to 2020.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2024 to 2025.

General targeted recipient groups: Indigenous organizations, which may include:

incorporated for-profit and not-for-profit Indigenous-controlled organizations
Indigenous-controlled unincorporated organizations
Indian Act bands
tribal councils
Indigenous governments under modern treaties

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program will provide support to new project recipients as agreements are put in place for new projects following the Call for Proposals implemented as part of the renewed approach to the Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF). This will include information with respect to reporting requirements to support program reporting and evaluation. In addition, extensive engagement was undertaken in 2021 to 2022 to develop the renewed approach to the program, which will be implemented in 2022 to 2023.

Table 32: financial information for the Skills and Partnership Fund
Skills and Partnership Fund	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	50,000,000	50,000,000	60,000,000	60,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	50,000,000	50,000,000	60,000,000	60,000,000

Skills for Success

Start date: April 1, 2006.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grants and contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Skills for Success

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Skills for Success program funds projects with organizations to deliver training to help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills. It also funds projects to develop assessment tools and skills resources. Project participants will be eligible to receive the services and supports they need to complete their training. They will also learn various skills so that they can adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing labour market. Assessment tools and training resources developed through the program will be made available to Canadians
in addition, the Skills For Success program includes the Women’s Employment Readiness Pilot Program, a 2-year pilot ending on March 31, 2023. The pilot funds organizations to provide and test pre-employment and skills development models to help women facing multiple barriers to employment and works with employers to test models to improve workplace inclusivity. Successful projects could inform future programming to better serve the unique needs of women

Expected results:

expected result: Canadians access employment supports and skills training opportunities to help them build their skills to better prepare for, participate and succeed in the labour market
performance indicator: total number of Canadians taking part in foundational and transferable skills training.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2017 to 2018.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022 to 2023.

General targeted recipient groups:

these projects support all Canadians, with a focus on underrepresented groups. These include women, Indigenous people, youth, newcomers, racialized Canadians, persons with disabilities and people from official language minority communities
eligible recipients for program funding include:
- not-for-profit organizations
- for-profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
- municipal governments
- provincial and territorial governments
- institutions, agencies and crown corporations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program will hold its annual Skills for Success Forum. Program representatives will discuss program objectives, common challenges, and share promising practices and lessons learned with stakeholders, provinces and territories. Furthermore, the program will host regular webinars and other fora to support recipients. These initiatives will address measuring outcomes and reporting on project progress. They will also be used to share broadly "what works" to support people in developing the foundational and transferable skills needed for the job market. The Office of Skills for Success will also lead a federal/provincial-territorial Skills Network that will meet quarterly. Members of the network will discuss best and emerging practices and common areas of interest in the field of foundational and transferable skills programming.

Table 33: financial information for Skills for Success
Skills for Success	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	26,925,400	39,183,400	42,550,000	18,300,000
Total contributions	64,585,876	119,786,792	100,209,000	3,209,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	91,511,276	158,970,192	142,759,000	21,509,000

Social Development Partnerships Program

Start date: April 1998.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grants and contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions:

Children and Families component - Summer 2020
Disability component - 2020 to 2021

Link to departmental results:

not-for-profit organizations, communities and other groups have an enhanced capacity to address a range of social issues such as the social inclusion of persons with disabilities, the engagement of seniors, and support for children and families
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

Children and Families component - Summer 2020
Disability component - 2020 to 2021

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Social Development Partnerships Program is a grants and contributions program. It supports Government of Canada priorities through investment in not-for-profit organizations. These organizations aim to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities, children and families, Black Canadian communities, and other vulnerable populations facing physical, economic and social pressures. The program has an annual budget supporting 2 components: Disability and Children and Families
grants and contributions support communities, not-for-profit, voluntary sector organizations, and Indigenous organizations. These organizations provide vulnerable Canadian populations with the tools and skills to respond to current and emerging social issues that they are facing. These issues include a limited ability to participate in the workplace or to contribute to their families and communities
the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative is delivered under the Children and Families component. It allows the federal government to strengthen the capacity and infrastructure of Black Canadian communities and organizations. These groups can then deliver much-needed programs and services, and reduce long-standing socio-economic disparities faced by marginalized communities
the Community Services Recovery Fund is a time-limited program that will be delivered in fiscal year 2022 to 2023 under the Social Development Partnerships Program. It will provide funding to Canadian charities and non-profits for projects that help them adapt and modernize. This will allow them to better support economic recovery in communities across the country

Expected results:

expected result: not-for-profit sector and partners have improved capacity to respond to existing and emerging social issues for target populations
performance indicator: percentage of Social Development Partnerships Program projects that leverage funds from non-federal partners
expected result: not-for-profit organizations, communities, and other groups have an enhanced capacity to address a range of social issues such as the social inclusion of persons with disabilities, the engagement of seniors and support for children and families
performance indicator: percentage of partnerships newly developed by recipient organizations to address a range of social issues such as the social inclusion of persons with disabilities, children and families and other vulnerable populations

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2018 to 2019.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation for both components.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2024 to 2025.

General targeted recipient groups:

the program targets persons with disabilities, children and families, Black Canadian communities, Indigenous communities and other vulnerable populations facing physical, economic and social pressures
eligible recipients include not-for-profit organizations, such as registered charities and social enterprises actively pursuing activities in line with SDPP objectives

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

to further engage with newly funded organizations, Community of Practice sessions will be developed and implemented. These sessions will help inform the design and delivery of programs. It will include when to launch the next call for proposals and what the focus of the call should be
the Social Development Partnerships Program – Disability stream (SDPP-D) will continue to engage and work with 28 national disability organizations. Throughout the duration of their funding agreements, program will help them to capture the reporting requirements on an as needed basis. In addition, SDPP-D will engage with regional operating funding recipients that are affiliated with Inclusion Canada. Program will support them with the new performance measurement framework under new agreements that started in 2021 to 2022

Table 34: financial information for the Social Development Partnerships Program
Social Development partnerships Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	103,092,790	23,728,540	20,891,707	15,891,707
Total contributions	430,545,900	418,207,539	26,541,135	7,956,707
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	533,638,690	441,936,079	47,432,842	23,848,414

Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy – Investment Readiness Program

Start date: April 1, 2021.

End date: March 31, 2023.

Type of transfer payment: grants and contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental results: Not for profit organizations, communities and other groups have an enhanced capacity to address a range of social issues such as the social inclusion of persons with disabilities, the engagement of seniors and support for children and families.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

based on the success of the pilot program, the renewed Investment Readiness Program (IRP) will continue to advance Social Innovation and Social Finance (SI/SF) in Canada. It will support Social Purpose Organizations (SPOs) to build their capacity to access social finance and to strengthen the SI/SF ecosystem. SPOs are organizations with a social or environmental mission. SPOs straddle the charitable and non-profit sector and the private sector
the program offers support to SPOs through 2 streams:
- stream 1 - Readiness support partners will provide funding to SPOs to build skills and capacity to access social finance investment. SPOs will use the funding to get help to do market analyses, develop new products and services, build business plans and acquire technical expertise
- stream 2 - Ecosystem builders do projects that help grow and strengthen the SI/SF ecosystem. This provides another layer of support to SPOs

Expected results:

expected result: social purpose organizations (e.g. non-profits, charities, co-operatives, hybrid social enterprises, and mission-focused for-profits) have an enhanced capacity to participate in the social finance market
performance indicator: number of social purpose organizations that accessed expert services and other resources with IRP funding to enhance their readiness to participate in the social finance market
expected result: the social innovation and social finance (SI/SF) ecosystem in Canada has been strengthened
performance indicator: percent of IRP recipients actively using IRP research and tools in their SI/SF work

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups: social purpose organizations (SPOs). This includes charities and non-profits, cooperatives, social enterprises, mission-based for-profits, and other mission-focused organizations.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 35: financial information for the Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy – Investment Readiness Program
Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy – Investment Readiness Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Total grants	2,000,000	2,000,000
Total contributions	20,988,918	20,826,508
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	22,988,918	22,826,508

Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy – Social Finance Fund

Start date: April 1, 2021.

End date: March 31, 2037.

Type of transfer payment: contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Social Finance Fund (SFF) seeks to accelerate the growth of a vibrant and self-sustaining social finance market in Canada. It seeks to attract new investment in social finance, and improve access to capital for Social Purpose Organizations. This will increase the capacity of those organizations to generate social and environmental impacts by providing repayable and non-repayable contributions to social finance wholesalers (i.e., professional investment managers).

Expected results:

expected result: increased private capital is leveraged by social finance wholesalers and intermediaries into the social finance market
performance indicator: sum value (in dollars) of private capital co-investment commitments
expected result: increased access to capital by social purpose organizations
performance indicator: number of investments in social purpose organizations

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable, new program.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups: Social Purpose Organizations. This includes:

charities and not-for-profits
cooperatives
social enterprises
mission-based for-profits
other mission-focused organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 36: financial information for the Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy - Social Finance Fund
Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy - Social Finance Fund	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	110,000,000	110,000,000	60,000,000	60,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	110,000,000	110,000,000	60,000,000	60,000,000

Student Work Placement Program

Start date: April 1, 2017.

End date: March 31, 2024.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020 to 2021.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Student Work Placement Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Student Work Placement Program funds a variety of work placements for post-secondary students in all academic disciplines
student work placements help students to develop the “work-ready” skills that Canadian employers are looking for. Student work placements funded by the program vary in length and intensity to accommodate the needs of student participants and employers. The program supports third party, sector-based organizations. These build partnerships between post-secondary education institutions and employers, to better align learning and demand. The majority of funding supports wage subsidies for employers to create new work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for students. Employers are eligible to receive 50% of wages (up to $5,000) for a standard placement. Increased wage subsidies of 70% (up to $7,000) encourage employers to hire students in under-represented groups and first-year students. Under-represented groups are defined as women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, with a focus on Black Canadians, and newcomers

Expected results:

expected result: increased number of post-secondary students participating in work placement opportunities and developing work ready skills
performance indicators:
- number of new work placement opportunities, created for post-secondary students, in all fields of study
- number of Innovative Work-Integrated Learning (I-WIL) activities created through the I-WIL initiative
expected result: increased engagement of employers, including small- and medium-sized employers, in adopting and implementing work placement opportunities
performance indicator: number of formalized post-secondary education and industry partnerships

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021 to 2022 (Completion of Phase 1).

Decision following the results of last evaluation: pending.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2024 to 2025 (Phase 2).

General targeted recipient groups:

employer consortia
not-for-profit organizations
for-profit organizations
Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
student organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program engages with funding recipients through regular meetings to discuss program policy issues. The program will also obtain feedback from post-secondary students and employers through exit surveys once they have participated in the program.

Table 37: financial information for the Student Work Placement Program
Student Work Placement Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Total grants	0	0	0
Total contributions	418,687,884	199,356,631	199,562,341
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0
Total program	418,687,884	199,356,631	199,562,341

Supports for Student Learning Program

Start date: June 13, 2019.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to departmental results: Canadians access education, training and lifelong learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need. Students, including those from low- and middle-income families, use federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Supports for Student Learning Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

Supports for Student Learning Program (SSLP) helps learners to access post-secondary education, training and lifelong learning supports. It helps them gain the skills and work experience they need to participate in a changing labour market
funding is provided to/for the following:
- youth-serving organizations working primarily in the after-school space, to support youth facing barriers to complete high school and transition to post-secondary education and/or employment
- Indspire supports Indigenous students with scholarships and bursaries to pursue post-secondary education. As well, the funding supports other Indspire programming such as mentorship and career development
- Outbound Student Mobility Pilot Program seeks to enable Canadian college and undergraduate university students to acquire in-demand skills through study or work abroad opportunities

Expected results:

expected results: more students receive financial and non-financial supports to help them succeed in their studies
performance indicators: percentage change in students receiving supports from the Supports for Student Learning Program
note: in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, full implementation of the Outbound Student Mobility Pilot has been delayed until travel can safely resume. The Pilot end date has been extended for an additional year, to March 31, 2025.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022 to 2023.

General targeted recipient groups:

not-for-profit organizations and charities
Aboriginal recipients
academia and public institutions: organizations that are involved provide education or that develop educational materials or tools

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: SSLP is engaging with youth serving organization recipients, at least once per year, to contribute to the measurement, tracking and reporting of results.

Table 38: financial information for the Supports for Student Learning Program
Supports for Student Learning Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	89,382,000	79,602,000	23,817,000	24,177,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	89,382,000	79,602,000	23,817,000	24,177,000

Union Training and Innovation Program

Start date: April 1, 2017.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grants and contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018 to 2019.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Union Training and Innovation Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Union Training and Innovation Program (UTIP) supports union-based apprenticeship training, innovation, and enhanced partnerships in the Red Seal Trades. The program has 2 streams of funding:
- Investments in Training Equipment (stream 1): unions are provided with up to 50% of the cost of purchasing new, up-to-date equipment and materials. This allows them to meet industry standards or invest in technology, leading to a more skilled, inclusive, certified and productive trades workforce
- Innovation in Apprenticeship (stream 2): unions and other partners are provided with support for innovative approaches and enhanced partnerships. This allows them to address long-standing challenges limiting apprenticeship outcomes. The funding is aimed at equity-deserving groups such as women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, newcomers, and racialized communities, including Black Canadians
this TPP does not have repayable contributions

Expected results:

expected result: participants have improved skills to succeed in the trades
performance indicators:
- number of participants in funded projects in stream 1 (equipment)
- number of participants in funded projects in stream 2 (innovation)
- percentage of participants in funded projects reporting an increase in skills after program intervention

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021 to 2022 (March 2022).

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups:

stream 1, eligible organizations are:
- unions representing workers in the Red Seal trades
- organizations managing training trust funds representing workers in the Red Seal trades (i.e., a joint training fund set up by a union or by a union and an employer association)
stream 2: unions representing workers in Red Seal trades must be involved as a project lead or project partner. Eligible recipients include:
- unions representing workers in Red Seal trades
- not-for profit organizations
- for profit organizations
- Indigenous organizations
- municipal, provincial and territorial governments
- institutions, agencies and crown corporations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program will continue to engage with stakeholders through the annual National Stakeholder meeting and ad-hoc meetings to solicit their perspectives on the program. In addition, the program will continue to engage with provincial governments to implement measures to increase program efficiency.

Table 39: financial information for the Union Training and Innovation Program
Union Training and Innovation Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	2,300,000	2,300,000	2,300,000	2,300,000
Total contributions	20,700,000	20,700,000	20,700,000	20,700,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	23,000,000	23,000,000	23,000,000	23,000,000

Wage Earner Protection Program

Start date: July 2008.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: statutory.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Wage Earner Protection Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2008 to 2009.

Link to departmental results:

work conditions are fair and inclusive
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Working conditions and workplace relations
program: Wage Earner Protection Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

this program is designed to reduce the economic insecurity of Canadian workers whose employer files for bankruptcy or has a receiver appointed to sell its assets. It protects workers who are owed unpaid wages, vacation pay, disbursements, termination pay and/or severance pay
workers can receive a one-time payment of up to a maximum amount equivalent to 7 times the maximum weekly insurable earnings under the Employment Insurance Act ($8,117 for 2022). When eligible workers receive payments under the Wage Earner Protection Program Act, they sign over their rights as creditors of the insolvent employer to the federal government, but only up to the amount of the payment received from the program. The federal government becomes the creditor and tries to recover the amount from the employer in the bankruptcy or receivership process. This program covers workers in all labour jurisdictions

Expected results:

expected result: Wage Earner Protection Program applicants receive a payment, or a non-payment notification, in a timely manner
performance indicator: percentage of initial Wage Earner Protection Program payments and non-payment notifications issued within 35 calendar days

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021 to 2022 (February 2022).

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups: all employed workers in Canada, irrespective of jurisdiction.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 40: financial information for the Wage Earner Protection Program
Wage Earner Protection Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	49,250,000	49,250,000	49,250,000	49,250,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	49,250,000	49,250,000	49,250,000	49,250,000

Workforce Development Agreements

Start date: April 1, 2017.

End date: in perpetuity, unless terminated in accordance with the agreement.

Type of transfer payment: other transfer payments.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017 to 2018.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Workforce Development Agreements

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

each year, the Government of Canada provides funding for individuals and employers through the Workforce Development Agreements (WDAs) with provinces and territories. Under the WDAs, skills training and employment programming can be offered to individuals regardless of their employment status. This includes individuals that have no ties to the Employment Insurance (EI) program. The agreements include specific funding targeted for persons with disabilities, and are used to support members of underrepresented groups
the agreements also allow for the provision of supports to employers seeking to train current or new employees. Under these agreements, provinces and territories consult with labour market stakeholders in their jurisdictions to inform the design and delivery of programs and services that meet the needs of their local labour markets

Expected results:

expected results: Canadians gain skills and become or remain employed and employers develop the skilled workforce they require
performance indicator: number of clients benefiting from programs and services funded by the WDAs

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021 to 2022 (March 2022).

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups:

individuals
employers
persons with disabilities
Indigenous people
youth
seniors

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the Government of Canada meets with provinces and territories on a regular basis to discuss agreements. Provinces and territories develop and deliver programs and services and work with employers and other stakeholders to implement programs.

Table 41: financial information for Workforce Development Agreements
Workforce Development Agreements	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	922,000,000	922,000,000	722,000,000	722,000,000
Total program	922,000,000	922,000,000	722,000,000	722,000,000

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

Start date: April 1, 2003, modified on May 30, 2019.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation:

ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions)
statutory (Public Health Events of National Concern Payments Act)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020 to 2021.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) helps youth aged 15 to 30, particularly those facing barriers to employment, transition into the labour market. It helps them access the information and gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to do so
the strategy includes 2 programs:
- YESS Program, which is an Employment and Social Development Canada-led horizontal initiative involving 11 other federal departments, agencies and crown corporations
- Canada Summer Jobs
- Employment and Social Development Canada’s YESS program is delivered through non-repayable contribution agreements

Expected results:

expected result: youth have access to programs that allow them to acquire the skills, learning experiences and opportunities they need to find and maintain employment or return to school
performance indicators:
- number of youth served
- percentage of youth employed / self-employed
- percentage of youth returned to school
- percentage of youth served facing barriers to employment:
  - indigenous youth
  - visible minority youth
  - youth with a disability
  - youth living in official language minority communities
  - youth living in rural and remote areas
  - women

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019 to 2020.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: amendment.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022 to 2023.

General targeted recipient groups: individuals, not-for-profit organizations and other eligible recipients under the YESS terms and conditions.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ESDC’s YESS will conduct engagement with youth living with disabilities, service providers, and employers in 2022 to 2023. The purpose is to inform future design and delivery of the YESS program, ensuring that the program evolves to best meet the needs of youth living with disabilities.

Table 42: financial information for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	865,257,565	714,270,275	294,624,772	218,554,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	865,257,565	714,270,275	294,624,772	218,554,000

Transfer payment programs of less than $5 million

Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – interest payment and liabilities

Start date: August 1, 1995.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Student Financial Assistance Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Canada Student Financial Assistance Act (S.C. 1994, c. 28)

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
students, including those from low- and middle-income families, use federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education (PSE)
student borrowers are able to repay their federal student debt
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Student Financial Assistance program (formerly known as the Canada Student Loans Program) and Canada Apprentice Loans

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: from August 1, 1995, to July 31, 2000, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (formerly known as the Canada Student Loans Program) operated a risk-shared loans regime with Canadian financial institutions. This transfer payment represents consolidated costs related to that regime. This includes interest subsidy, repayment assistance benefits, the amount of loans forgiven, risk premium put-backs and administrative costs net of recoveries on affected loans.

Expected results:

expected results:
- students who borrowed under the risk-shared regime continue to receive in-study student financial assistance and debt management assistance in repayment
- Canada meets its obligations as set out under the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act in agreements with financial institutions
- performance indicator: there are no performance indicators for this transfer payment because it is made up of consolidated costs from a former loan regime that ended on July 31, 2000

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: the Summative Evaluation of the Budget 2008 Canada Student Loans Program Enhancements was completed in fiscal year 2016 to 2017.

The Summative Evaluation of the Canada Apprentice Loan was completed in fiscal year 2017 to 2018.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023 to 2024.

General targeted recipient groups: financial institutions that provided Canada Student Loans to low- and middle-income students pursuing post-secondary education.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023. Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes.

Table 43: financial information for the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – interest payment and liabilities
Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – interest payment and liabilities	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	5,107,011	4,405,285	3,837,638	3,693,061
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	5,107,011	4,405,285	3,837,638	3,693,061

Payment of compensation respecting merchant seamen

Start date: the powers and duties of the Merchant Seamen Compensation Act were transferred to the Labour Program, who is responsible for the administration of the act since October 30, 2013.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: statutory.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Merchant Seamen Compensation Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable.

Link to departmental results:

work conditions are fair and inclusive
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Working conditions and workplace relations
program: Federal Workers’ Compensation

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: this program ensures that certain merchant seamen injured in work-related accidents can receive health benefits and medical compensation. The Merchant Seamen Compensation Act can also provide financial assistance for surviving dependents if a work-related injury results in the death of the seamen.

Expected results:

expected result: eligible merchant seamen receive the benefits (or support) to which they are entitled to under the act
performance indicator: there is no indicator because the timeliness of the calculations of eligible benefits depends on the type of injury and availability of medical documentation

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: not applicable.

General targeted recipient groups: injured merchant seamen, their survivors and dependants.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: there are no planned initiatives to engage Merchant Seamen Compensation Act (MSCA) applicants for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 44: financial information for Payments of compensation respecting merchant seamen
Payments of compensation respecting merchant seamen	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	5,000	5,000	5,000	5,000

Payments related to direct financing arrangement under the Apprentice Loans Act

Start date: January 2, 2015.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Apprentice Loans Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Apprentice Loans Act (S.C. 2014, c. 20, s. 483).

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
students, including those from low- and middle-income families, use federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education (PSE)
student borrowers are able to repay their federal student debt
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and Canada Apprentice Loans

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

Budget 2014 announced an expansion of the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (formerly known as the Canada Student Loans Program) to include the Canada Apprentice Loan. This is an interest-free loan of up to $4,000 per period of technical training that will help apprentices registered in Red Seal trades with the cost of training
per the Apprentice Loans Act, annual compensation is provided to jurisdictions in the form of a special payment where apprentices are not able to benefit from the Canada Apprentice Loan. Quebec is currently the only province with an apprenticeship system structured in such a way that apprentices are not able to qualify for the Canada Apprentice Loan. This transfer payment represents all costs related to these loans

Expected results:

expected result: eligible apprentices receive loans to participate in apprenticeship training, including students in non-participating jurisdictions
performance indicator: number of students receiving Apprentice Loans to help finance their apprenticeship training in a designated Red seal trade

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: not applicable. Red Seal Program spending does not meet Financial Administration Act requirements.

General targeted recipient groups: apprentices registered in Red Seal trades.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 45: financial information for Payments related to direct financing arrangement under the *Apprentice Loans Act*
Payments related to direct financing arrangement under the Apprentice Loans Act	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	1,271,703	2,133,405	2,642,281	1,929,821
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,271,703	2,133,405	2,642,281	1,929,821

Provision of funds for interest payments to lending institutions under the Canada Student Loans Act

Start date: November 1, 2019.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Student Loans Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
students, including those from low- and middle-income families, use federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education (PSE)
student borrowers are able to repay their federal student debt
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and Canada Apprentice Loans

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

budget 2019 proposed changes to the Canada Student Loans interest rate policy. These changes will provide relief to students during the repayment period. They will respond to today’s realities, including higher tuition, higher living costs and the changing nature of work faced by young workers. The government will lower the floating interest rate — used by 99% of student borrowers — to prime for all loans including guaranteed
budget 2021 proposed further changes to the Canada Student Loans interest rate policy. The government will waive the accrual of interest put in place in Bill C-14 for one additional year, between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2023. This will apply to all loans including guaranteed loans

Expected results:

this portfolio is comprised of guaranteed loans and will most likely end in the next few years
expected result: students who borrowed under the guaranteed regime continue to receive in-study student financial assistance and debt management assistance in repayment
performance indicator: there is no performance indicator for this program given that the loan regime will be extinguished in the next few years

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: not applicable.

General targeted recipient groups: financial institutions that have Canada Student Loans.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

Table 46: financial information for the Provision of funds for interest payments to lending institutions under the *Canada Student Loans Act*
Provision of funds for interest payments to lending institutions under the Canada Student Loans Act	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	45,599	31,855	22,678	15,983
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	45,599	31,855	22,678	15,983

Provision of funds for liabilities including liabilities in the form of guaranteed loans under the Canada Student Loans Act

Start date: not applicable.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Student Loans Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians access education, training, and life-long learning supports to gain the skills and work experience they need
students, including those from low- and middle-income families, use federally funded supports to help them participate in post-secondary education (PSE)
student borrowers are able to repay their federal student debt
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Canada Student Financial Assistance Program and Canada Apprentice Loans

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: between 1964 and 1995, the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program operated a guaranteed loans regime with Canadian financial institutions. If a student defaulted on a guaranteed loan, the government paid out the bank and the student’s debt was then owed directly to the government. This transfer payment represents consolidated costs related to that regime.

Expected results: there is no expected result or measurable performance indicator for this portfolio as it is comprised of guaranteed loans that were disbursed prior to August 1, 1995. The portfolio will most likely end in the next few years.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation

Evaluation of Canada Student Loans will be completed in 2023 to 2024.
Evaluation of Canada Apprentice Loan will be completed in 2024 to 2025.

General targeted recipient groups: students from low- and middle-income families. This is only for Class A interest payments and for the Repayment Assistance Plan Stage 1.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: not applicable. This portfolio is solely comprised of guaranteed loans disbursed prior to August 1, 1995. Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes.

Table 47: financial information for the Provision of funds for liabilities including liabilities in the form of guaranteed loans under the *Canada Student Loans Act*
Provision of funds for liabilities including liabilities in the form of guaranteed loans under the Canada Student Loans Act	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	(1,613,047)	(1,342,358)	(1,115,702)	(1,122,345)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	(1,613,047)	(1,342,358)	(1,115,702)	(1,122,345)

Strategic Engagement and Research Program

Start date: May 15, 2020.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grants and contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020 to 2021.

Link to departmental results: not applicable.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Strategic Engagement and Research Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Strategic Engagement and Research Program (SERP) is a grant and contribution program. The program funds research, and research-related events undertaken by, and with, international and domestic organizations. It is also used to fund assessed contributions to international organizations
to be considered for funding, research and activities must be related to the department’s mandate and priorities. In addition, they must not fit with the objectives of any other grant and contribution programs in the department. Finally, they must contribute to the overall knowledge base and dialogue on employment and social development issues for the benefit of Canadians

Expected results:

expected result: the department supports international and domestic research and activities
performance indicator: the percentage of the SERP annual funding envelope disbursed
expected result: Canada is able to access international organizations to contribute and share responsibility for the management of international issues related to employment and social development
performance indicator: SERP-International - the percentage of payments of assessed contributions to multilateral organizations of which Canada is a member that are paid in full and on time
expected result: public access to an expanded knowledge base related to current and emerging employment and social development issues is increased
performance indicator: SERP-Domestic - the percentage of completed projects funded through the domestic stream of the SERP resulting in at least one final product made public

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: not applicable. Program spending does not meet Financial Administration Act requirements.

General targeted recipient groups:

for-profit organizations
not-for-profit organizations and charities
academia and public institutions
aboriginal recipients
governments
international organizations (non-governmental)

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: not applicable.

Table 48: financial information for the Strategic Engagement and Research Program
Strategic Engagement and Research Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	1,100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,100,000	100,000	100,000	100,000

Support for Labour Market Information in Canada

Start date: 2017.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022.

Link to departmental results:

Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
program: Job Bank

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Labour Market Information Council (LMIC) has a mandate to improve the timeliness, reliability and accessibility of labour market information. This information facilitates decision-making by employers, workers, job seekers, academics, policy makers, educators, career practitioners, students, parents and under-represented populations.

Expected results:

expected result: labour market informational products, services and tools are provided in a timely manner to labour market information users and stakeholders
performance indicators:
- the timely online publication of the Annual Report
- the timely online publication of LMI products and research findings
expected result: increased awareness of labour market information products and insights among users
performance indicator: increased social media presence and website traffic

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: an independent review and assessment of the LMIC’s progress and achievements was conducted in fiscal year 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: key recommendations from the 2020 to 2021 review, include:

undertake projects of mutual interest to the LMIC and Forum of Labour Market Ministers that are consistent with the LMIC’s Strategic Plan
develop a performance indicator framework that responds to key stakeholders’ reporting requirements

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: no evaluations are currently planned for the upcoming fiscal year.

General targeted recipient groups: the Labour Market Information Council is the only eligible funding recipient.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the department engages regularly with the LMIC through various channels, including the Government Stakeholder Advisory Panel and the National Stakeholder Advisory Panel.

Table 49: financial information for Support for Labour Market Information in Canada
Support for Labour Market Information in Canada	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	1,100,000	1,100,000	1,100,000	1,100,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,100,000	1,100,000	1,100,000	1,100,000

Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program

Start date: 2018 to 2019.

End date: 2030 to 2031.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019 to 2020.

Link to departmental results: not-for-profit organizations, communities, and other groups have an enhanced capacity to address a range of social issues such as the social inclusion of persons with disabilities, the engagement of seniors and support for children and families.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the purpose of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Funding Program is to support the federal government's implementation of the 2030 Agenda. The program works with partners to build a more peaceful, inclusive and prosperous world that leaves no one behind. This includes provinces and territories, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, academia, the private sector, Indigenous people, women, youth and vulnerable and/or marginalized populations
the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program supports projects that aim to increase public awareness of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Projects also develop new partnerships and networks, improve knowledge, identify innovative approaches, and contribute to reconciliation with Indigenous people

Expected results:

expected result: knowledge and data gaps are identified and innovation is supported in furthering Canada’s implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals
performance indicator: number of supported projects that identify knowledge/data gaps or ways to support innovation to advance Canada's implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: not applicable. Program spending does not meet Financial Administration Act requirements.

General targeted recipient groups: eligible recipients of the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program include:

non-profit organizations
municipalities
provincial and territorial governments, institutions and crown corporations
Indigenous organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities)
international organizations
coalitions, networks and committees
research organizations and institutes
educational institutions
public health and social services institutions
environmental organizations
individuals
for-profit organizations
note: for-profit organizations may be eligible for funding provided that the nature and intent of the activity is non-commercial, not intended to generate profit, and supports program priorities and objectives.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) actively promotes the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program through communications and engagement activities with funding recipients. These include:
- supporting the 2022 edition of Together|Ensemble. This national conference is devoted to creating networks, sharing experiences and best practices and tracking progress on the Sustainable Development Goals
- supporting Alliance 2030 – a convener and facilitator of over 1,600 organizations. This organization enables horizontal partnerships and collaboration that promote the sharing of best practices, ideas and experiences. Such partnerships and collaborations also strengthen the capacity that will benefit all Canadians working to advance the Sustainable Development Goals
- continuing to meaningfully collaborate with 3 National Indigenous Organizations (Assembly of First Nations, the Métis National Council and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami) through regular meetings. This ensures a 2-way sharing opportunity on ongoing and planned activities that support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. These exchanges will help ensure that Indigenous relevant content and perspectives are included in key reporting activities. Such activities include the annual report on the Sustainable Development Goals and Canada’s participation to the United Nations High-Level Political Forum

Table 50: financial information for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program
Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	4,600,000	4,600,000	4,600,000	4,600,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	4,600,000	4,600,000	4,600,000	4,600,000

Universal Child Care Benefit

Start date: July 1, 2006.

End date: replaced by the Canada Child Benefit in July 2016. Employment and Social Development Canada continues to be responsible for retroactive claims, write-offs and adjustments of the Universal Child Care Benefit accounts receivable.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Universal Child Care Benefit Act).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2006 to 2007.

Link to departmental results: access to early learning and childcare is increased.

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social development
program: Early Learning and Child Care

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) provided financial support to help all Canadian families with young children choose the child care option that best suits their families’ needs
the UCCB was replaced by the Canada Child Benefit effective July 1, 2016. This transfer payment program ensures the department meet its administrative obligations related to retroactive claims, write-offs and adjustments of the Universal Child Care Benefit accounts receivable

Expected results: no longer applicable.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2011 to 2012.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: no longer applicable, as the program has been sunset.

General targeted recipient groups: families with children under the age of 18.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no longer applicable.

Table 51: financial information for the Universal Child Care Benefit
Universal Child Care Benefit	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	40,000	40,000	40,000	40,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	40,000	40,000	40,000	40,000

Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (formerly Labour-Management Collaboration Program)

Start date: 2018 to 2019.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grants and contributions.

Type of appropriation: ESDC Vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018 to 2019.

Link to departmental results:

workplaces are safe and healthy

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Working conditions and workplace relations
program: Occupational Health and Safety

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention (WHVP) Fund will provide grants and contributions to eligible organizations for the promotion and co-development of labour-management tools and resources. This financial assistance will enable the required culture shift and ensure the physical and psychological health and safety of the employees.

Expected results:

expected result: increase awareness of sector specific workplace practices that contribute to the development of positive workplace cultures
performance indicator: number of sector specific training programs, tools and resources developed
expected result: improve the capacity of employers and unions to communicate the new harassment and violence prevention provisions in the Canada Labour Code and associated regulations
performance indicator: number of tools and resources that have been integrated into the organizations' programs, policies and training
expected result: improve dissemination, transfer, and application of knowledge and information among partners, stakeholders, employers, and unions
performance indicator: number of events and information-sharing sessions delivered/facilitated

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: not applicable

General targeted recipient groups: program targets unions and federally regulated private sector organizations, as well as organizations associated with federally regulated private sector organizations.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: program will continue to communicate with current WHVP Fund recipients and engage new applicants to advance the co-development of tools and resources related to harassment and violence prevention and to further collaborative workplaces.

Table 52: financial information for the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2021 to 2022	Planned spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Total grants	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Total contributions	2,500,000	2,500,000	2,500,000	2,500,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	3,500,000	3,500,000	3,500,000	3,500,000

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

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Apprenticeship Grants

Apprenticeship Service

Canada Disability Savings Program – Grants and Bonds

Canada Education Savings Program – Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond

Canada Emergency Response Benefit

Canada Emergency Student Benefit

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit

Canada Service Corps

Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – Canada Student Grants

Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – direct financing arrangement

Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime

Community Workforce Development Program

Early Learning and Child Care – data and research grants and contributions

Early Learning and Child Care - Innovation

Early Learning and Child Care – transfer to provinces and territories

Enabling Accessibility Fund

Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities

Foreign Credential Recognition Program

Future Skills

Guaranteed Income Supplement

Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program

Labour Funding Program

New Horizons for Seniors Program

Old Age Security Pension

One-time grant payment for Guaranteed Income Supplement recipients

Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program

Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program

Skills and Partnership Fund

Skills for Success

Social Development Partnerships Program

Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy – Investment Readiness Program

Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy – Social Finance Fund

Student Work Placement Program

Supports for Student Learning Program

Union Training and Innovation Program

Wage Earner Protection Program

Workforce Development Agreements

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

Transfer payment programs of less than $5 million

Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – interest payment and liabilities

Payment of compensation respecting merchant seamen

Payments related to direct financing arrangement under the Apprentice Loans Act

Provision of funds for interest payments to lending institutions under the Canada Student Loans Act

Provision of funds for liabilities including liabilities in the form of guaranteed loans under the Canada Student Loans Act

Strategic Engagement and Research Program

Support for Labour Market Information in Canada

Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program

Universal Child Care Benefit

Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (formerly Labour-Management Collaboration Program)

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