Details on Transfer Payment Programs

From: Employment and Social Development Canada

Allowances
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund
Canada Disability Savings Program – Grants and Bonds
Canada Education Savings Program (Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond)
Canada Emergency Response Benefit
Canada Service Corps
Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – Canada Student Grants
Canada Student Loans – Direct Financing Arrangement
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime
Community Workforce Development Program
Early Learning and Child Care
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
Migrant Worker Support Program
New Horizons for Seniors Program
Old Age Security Pension
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program
Skills and Partnership Fund
Skills for Success
Social Development Partnership 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
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 payment to lending institution 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)

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

Allowances

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

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:

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 to 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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no initiatives are planned for fiscal year 2023 to 2024.

**Table 1: planning information for Allowances**
Allowances	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	544,000,000	646,000,000	736,000,000	829,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	544,000,000	646,000,000	736,000,000	829,000,000

Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

Start date: August 15, 2022.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

Type of appropriation: endowment funding.

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022 to 2023.

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: Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: The Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund seeks to provide a sustainable source of funding for Black communities in Canada. It will endow a Black-led and Black-serving recipient organization that would be responsible for investing the endowment and using the investment income to provide funding to Black-led, Black-focused and Black-serving organizations across the country, including those serving Black individuals at the intersection of multiple forms of oppression.

Expected results:

expected result: by March 31, 2025, the recipient will advance the Endowment Fund’s goals by funding projects delivered by Black organizations
performance indicator: investment returns sustain the endowment over time

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: as per the Directive on Transfer Payments, the Endowment Fund is required to conduct an independent evaluation.

General targeted recipient groups:

non-profit institutions and organizations, charities
non-governmental organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2023 to 2024.

**Table 2: planning information for the Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund**
Black-led Philanthropic Endowment Fund	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	0	0	0	0

Note: Although ESDC has received the authority and is planning to spend the amount of $199,476,227 for the “Black-Led Philanthropic Endowment Fund” in fiscal year 2022 to 2023, the final agreement with the recipient organization has to be approved by Treasury Board before the funding becomes available. As of the date of preparation of the Departmental Plan, this condition has yet to be met.

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 (Pensions and Benefits)

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 objective of the program is to encourage long-term savings to help ensure the financial security of persons with disabilities. This is done by providing Government of Canada incentives (grants and bonds) to encourage opening and contributing to a RDSP
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 grant and bond respond to long-standing and ongoing needs identified by persons 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 or 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 planned completion of next 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:

though program officials do not generally engage directly with applicants or recipients, they may engage with persons with disabilities and their families, stakeholder organizations and financial institutions through conferences, webinars, and social media to raise awareness of the program and foster an understanding of its benefits
over the next year and a half, the department will also directly engage with RDSP applicants and beneficiaries to gain input, perspective and lived experience as part of an ongoing program evaluation

**Table 3: planning information for the Canada Disability Savings Program**
Canada Disability Savings Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants – Canada Disability Savings Grant	576,378,227	631,444,065	691,011,944	714,759,905
Total grants – Canada Disability Savings Bond	236,225,437	265,962,674	236,231,112	223,137,900
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	812,603,664	897,406,739	927,243,056	937,897,805

Canada Education Savings Program (Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond)

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

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: grant.

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable.

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 (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

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 (CLB) 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. Eligible beneficiaries born in or after 2004 and aged between 18 and 20 years of age who have not received the CLB may open an RESP themselves and can apply for the CLB retroactively before the age of 21.
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 CESG (CESG participation rate)
percentage of eligible children under 21 (in the current calendar year) who have ever received a CLB (CLB participation rate)

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021 to 2022.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2023 to 2024.

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 2023 to 2024, the Canada Education Savings Program will continue to partner with community organizations on mailings and social media, and other opportunities, such as through the CLB Champions’ Network. Sharing lessons learned throughout the network and fostering discussions with partners will provide opportunities to explore for further program development. Ultimately, this will lead to improved outreach efforts and better engagement with potential recipients.

**Table 4: planning 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 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants – Canada Education Savings Grants	1,032,000,000	1,040,000,000	1,080,000,000	1,120,000,000
Total grants – Canada Learning Bond	151,000,000	180,000,000	195,000,000	215,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,183,000,000	1,220,000,000	1,275,000,000	1,335,000,000

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); 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:

Canada Emergency Response Benefit:

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 benefit ended in October 2020 and 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

Canada Emergency Student Benefit:

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

Expected results:

Canada Emergency Response Benefit:

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

Canada Emergency Student Benefit:

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 indicator 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 planned completion of next evaluation: no requirement to evaluate.

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: not applicable.

**Table 5: planning information for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit**
Canada Emergency Response Benefit	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	136,275,277	45,425,092	45,425,092	45,425,092
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	136,275,277	45,425,092	45,425,092	45,425,092

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: 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

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 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 planned completion of next 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: in 2023 to 2024, the Canada Service Corps program will maintain regular engagement with funded recipients through the organization of various initiatives (such as, stakeholder calls, ad hoc bilateral meetings, in addition to other initiatives) and will engage with external stakeholders to enhance the awareness and visibility of the program at large.

**Table 6: planning information for Canada Service Corps**
Canada Service Corps	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	81,937,500	92,787,500	92,787,500	92,787,500
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	81,937,500	92,787,500	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: not applicable.

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
student borrowers are able to repay their federal student debt
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2023 to 2024.

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 2023 to 2024.

**Table 7: planning information for the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (Canada Student Grants)**
Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (Canada Student Grants)	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	3,414,307,523	1,937,859,143	1,604,600,000	1,621,266,667
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	3,414,307,523	1,937,859,143	1,604,600,000	1,621,266,667

Canada Student Loans – Direct Financing Arrangement

Start date: August 1, 2000.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: contribution.

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable.

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
student borrowers are able to repay their federal student debt
clients receive high-quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2023 to 2024.

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 2023 to 2024.

**Table 8: planning information for the Canada Student Loans Program (Direct Financing Arrangement)**
Canada Student Loans Program (Direct Financing Arrangement)	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	1,202,595,726	1,351,899,468	1,061,740,679	1,010,207,512
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,202,595,726	1,351,899,468	1,061,740,679	1,010,207,512

Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy

Start date: fiscal year 2022 to 2023.

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: 2022 to 2023.

Link to departmental results:

Canadian access education, training, and lifelong 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: Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy provides grants and non-repayable contributions to support apprenticeship and the skilled trades. Eligible recipients for funding include individuals, unions representing workers in Red Seal trades or organizations managing training funds for Red Seal trades workers, non-profit organizations, for-profit organizations, municipal governments, Indigenous organizations, provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies and crown corporations. Its objectives are to:

promote the skilled trades as a good career option
support the development of apprenticeship initiatives that help workers to explore, prepare for, participate and succeed in apprenticeship
facilitate the participation of employers and unions in apprenticeship
encourage the development of innovative tools and approaches to better prepare pre-apprentices, apprentices and journeypersons for the jobs of tomorrow

Expected results:

expected result: individuals access information and opportunities to explore skilled trades as a career option
performance indicator: number of non-registered apprentices in funded projects that participate in awareness and exploration activities
expected result: individuals are able to participate and succeed in apprenticeship training in the Red Seal trades
performance indicators:
number of individuals in funded projects that participate in skills training activities
number of apprenticeship incentive grants issued based on attainment of outcome (such as completion of first year (level/block) or second year (level/block) of an approved apprenticeship program
expected result: Red Seal apprenticeship stakeholders are engaged
performance indicator: number of employers who access Apprenticeship Service supports to hire apprentices

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: an evaluation of the Apprenticeship Grants component of the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy is scheduled for fiscal year 2024 to 2025.

General targeted recipient groups:

apprentices in Red Seal trades
unions representing workers in Red Seal trades or organizations managing training funds for Red Seal trades workers
for-profit organizations
not-for-profit organizations and charities
governments
Indigenous organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: engagement with provinces and territories, through the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship (CCDA); ESDC consultations with stakeholders (such as National Stakeholder Meeting with employers associations, unions, training institutions, and industry associations); and participation in stakeholder events including the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF).

**Table 9: planning information for the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy**
Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	114,389,322	114,339,322	114,504,322	114,504,322
Total contributions	238,269,662	275,366,259	61,566,259	61,566,259
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	352,658,984	389,705,581	176,070,581	176,070,581

Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime

Start date: January 1, 2013; 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 (Social Development)

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.

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 planned completion of next 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: outreach and stakeholder engagement activities are ongoing through victim service providers. This is to ensure that families who find themselves in tragic circumstances are aware of this income support and to provide greater accessibility to the benefit. Victim service providers can also facilitate the application process for those who may be eligible.

**Table 10: planning 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 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
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
Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market

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 will 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 fund projects led by national and community-based organizations that address whole-of-government priorities. It will contribute towards strengthening local economic diversification efforts with a focus on addressing the needs of underrepresented groups

Expected results:

expected result: participants access tailored skills training
performance indicator: number of participants who access a training intervention

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: no requirement to evaluate.

General targeted recipient groups:

for-profit organizations
not-for-profit organizations and charities
academia and public institutions
Indigenous recipients
governments

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program will engage with recipients to monitor achievements of expected results.

**Table 11: planning information for the Community Workforce Development Program**
Community Workforce Development Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Total grants	0	0
Total contributions	2,000,000	33,200,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	2,000,000	33,200,000

Early Learning and Child Care

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:

framework set the foundation for federal, provincial and territorial governments to work towards a shared long term vision for early learning and child care. Per this vision, federal, provincial and territorial governments will work together to build and implement a Canada-wide early learning and child care system that aims at increasing access to high-quality, affordable, flexible, and inclusive early learning and child care
to advance this vision, Canada-wide agreements have been signed with all provinces and territories, where provinces and territories have committed to lowering fees for regulated child care by 50% on average by December 2022, with a further reduction to $10-a-day, on average, by March 2026. Provinces and territories have also committed to creating more than 250,000 child care spaces by March 2026, as well as a variety of measures to increase the quality and inclusiveness of child care across the country
provincial and territorial governments use federal funding under bilateral agreements to support the delivery of early learning and child care systems that reflect their particular needs in support of the objectives of the Multilateral Early Learning and Child Care Framework
in addition, the Federal Secretariat on Early Learning and Child Care provides grant and contribution funding to support projects that explore, test, and develop innovative approaches to early learning and child care to improve outcomes for children and their families. Grant and contribution funding also supports data and research projects that identify gaps and improve data collection in an effort to build capacity for reporting on common quality and outcome indicators

Expected results:

expected result: affordability of early learning and child care is increased
performance indicator: average fees for regulated child care spaces

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2022 to 2023.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: to be determined.

General targeted recipient groups:

government (provinces and territories)
academia and public institutions
not-for-profit, for-profit and international organizations
experts and stakeholders
Indigenous communities, government or organizations
others

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

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 (ELCC) system
engagement with provinces and territories occurs bilaterally through Implementation Committees, as well as multilaterally through federal, provincial and territorial (FPT) meetings such as the FPT Forum of Ministers most responsible for ELCC. Engagement with ELCC stakeholders takes place through Implementation Committees, as well as through the National Advisory Council on ELCC
evidence-based best practices and lessons learned from ELCC Innovation will be shared among key stakeholders such as experts, partners from provincial and territorial governments, and national and community-based organizations. Data and Research project results are disseminated via the ELCC Information Hub

**Table 12: planning information for Early Learning and Child Care**
Early Learning and Child Care	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	1,402,500	1,375,000	1,445,000	1,250,000
Total contributions	0	16,757,392	12,892,566	8,592,375
Total other types of transfer payments	5,206,333,000	6,104,192,877	7,058,049,648	7,718,943,823
Total program	5,207,735,500	6,122,325,269	7,072,387,214	7,728,786,198

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 September 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 (Social Development)

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) 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: 2022 to 2023.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2027 to 2028.

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 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, including any photos and videos that they wish to share, to collect their views on:

the channels or ways that they used to communicate with their partner organization(s)
the approach they chose to present their project idea to the organization(s) and whether they would choose the same approach again
their personal support system throughout their experience
the helpfulness of the Youth Journey Journal

**Table 13: planning information for the Enabling Accessibility Fund**
Enabling Accessibility Fund	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	78,015,100	20,650,000	20,650,000	20,650,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	78,015,100	20,650,000	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 upcoming amendments in 2023).

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 (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

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 objective of the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Community (EF-OLMC) is to enhance the development and vitality of OLMCs across Canada by strengthening their capacity in the areas of community economic development (CED) and human resource development (HRD). Launched in 2005, the EF-OLMC and its predecessor, the Support Fund (1999–2005), represent a sustainable effort to support OLMC organizations as part of an integrated approach to economic growth, environmental sustainability and social well-being. The program acts as a catalyst and facilitator for OLMCs recipients to provide local leadership, promote partnerships, implement projects, and leverage networks for concerted action
built on the “by and for” approach, EF-OLMC CED & HRD funding stream provides funding to 14 OLMCs not-for-profit organizations (one national organization and one organization in each province and territory)

Expected results:

expected result: OLMCs entities and individuals have access to, and make use of, expertise and services provided by local OLMCs stakeholders
performance indicator:

number and percentage of OLMCs benefiting from CED and HRD
number and type of services in the areas of CED and HRD provided to OLMCs members

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021 to 2022.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups: official language minority communities.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: EF-OLMC officials and funding recipients are invited to attend Dialogue Days every year and share relevant questions as well as make presentations, if needed. EF-OLMC has a policy to consult bilaterally with all its funding recipients at least once a year.

**Table 14: planning information for the Enabling Fund for Official Languages Minority Communities**
Enabling Fund for Official Languages Minority Communities	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	14,650,000	13,900,000	13,900,000	13,900,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	14,650,000	13,900,000	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 highly-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

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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2024 to 2025.

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 Program (FCRP) has established partnerships with provinces and territories and regularly engages key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, and immigrant-serving organizations through bilateral and multilateral meetings to share best practices and discuss challenges and opportunities for improving FCR processes and services to skilled immigrants. These meetings help inform program design and investment priorities.

**Table 15: planning information for the Foreign Credential Recognition Program**
Foreign Credential Recognition Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	24,220,000	38,420,000	47,820,000	46,820,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	24,220,000	38,420,000	47,820,000	46,820,000

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 (such as 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, Indigenous and not-for-profit organizations to adopt proven practices.

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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2022 to 2023 (March 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: ESDC engages with the Future Skills Centre through bilateral meetings with department officials.

**Table 16: planning information for Future Skills**
Future Skills	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Total grants	0	0
Total contributions	72,726,754	72,726,754
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	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:

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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no initiatives are planned for fiscal year 2023 to 2024.

**Table 17: planning information for the Guaranteed Income Supplement**
Guaranteed Income Supplement	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	15,484,000,000	17,779,000,000	19,154,000,000	20,523,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	15,484,000,000	17,779,000,000	19,154,000,000	20,523,000,000

Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative

Start date: September 2018.

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:

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. This will enhance early childhood development and school readiness for children regardless of where they live. Employment and Social Development Canada is the federal lead department guiding this horizontal initiative. Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC), and Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) are key federal partners. They also are signatories to the terms and conditions of the IELCC Transformation Initiative.

Expected results:

expected result: Indigenous partners have greater influence over Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care programming
performance indicator: number of National Partnership Tables established
note: additional performance indicators and targets to be determined in collaboration with Indigenous partners. 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 2025

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next 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 and communities in:

developing a vision for ELCC
identifying priorities
developing plans (immediate, medium, long term transformative) aligned with the IELCC Framework
determining allocation formulas

the partnership tables also:

provide recommendations to Indigenous leaders
provide forums for learning and sharing of innovations and best practices
enable Indigenous governance, capacity and self-determination in the ELCC sector

**Table 18: planning information for the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative**
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	230,241,768	391,369,429	412,756,006	484,107,754
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	230,241,768	391,369,429	412,756,006	484,107,754

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

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 through a distinctions-based approach. Funding comes from both the Consolidated Revenue Fund and Employment Insurance Act, Part II.

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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2024 to 2025.

General targeted recipient groups:

Indigenous organizations (may include incorporated for-profit and not-for-profit Indigenous-controlled organizations, governments and mandated organizations. Indigenous-controlled unincorporated organizations, Indian Act bands, tribal councils and Indigenous governments under modern treaties) and self-government entities). Recipients may also include provincial, territorial, and municipal* governments, institutions and agencies and Crown Corporation depending on the distinctions-based strategy
note: Kativik Regional Government is a municipal government in the province of Quebec

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the department will continue to work with Indigenous contribution recipients throughout the life cycle of their contribution agreements, at the national and regional levels. Engagement occurs through various channels, such as discussions with the technical working group. Engagement also takes place on a range of issues, such as reporting on program results, and ways to support program implementation and evaluation. In 2023 to 2024, recipients will be engaged on plans for the evaluation to be completed by 2024 to 2025.

**Table 19: planning information for the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program**
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	235,920,119	235,520,119	235,520,119	235,520,119
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	235,920,119	235,520,119	235,520,119	235,520,119

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
Employment 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: projects promote meaningful collaboration and dialogue between employers and stakeholders
performance indicator: percentage of completed activities made possible by grants and/or contributions funding
expected result: project-based tools and resources are developed to support capacity building among federally regulated private-sector employers and federal contractors
performance indicator: percentage of projects developed to support capacity-building tools and resources
expected result: employers and stakeholders have access to information concerning employment equity, diversity and inclusion in Canadian workplaces
performance indicator: 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 planned completion of next evaluation:

the Evaluation of International Labour Affairs will be completed in 2022 to 20232025 to 2026
the Evaluation of Occupational Health and Safety will be completed in 2022 to 20232024 to 2025
the Evaluation of Labour Standards will be completed in 2022 to 20232024 to 2025
the Evaluation of Employment the Workplace Equity Program will be completed in 2023 to 20242024 to 2025

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: the program will continue to engage with applicant/recipient organizations through virtual/in-person meetings where project ideas and progress are discussed
Workplace Opportunities: Removing Barriers to Equity: no new application initiatives are planned for 2023 to 2024

**Table 20: planning information for the Labour Funding Program**
Labour Funding Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	7,303,000	7,303,000	7,303,000	2,303,000
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	9,803,000	9,803,000	9,803,000	4,803,000

Migrant Worker Support Program

Start date: January 25, 2022.

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: 2022 to 2023.

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 (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, Skills Development and Employment
program: Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the purpose of the Migrant Worker Support (MWS) program is to provide migrant workers with accurate information and access to available services and supports. The program also assist them in learning about their rights and exercising them while living and working in Canada
the MWS program is part of a suite of measures aimed at addressing the power imbalance between migrant workers and employers, while supporting a stable labour supply for Canada. It supports the protection of workers and their well being, one of the core pillars of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program

Expected results:

temporary foreign workers increase their knowledge about their rights and the mechanisms and supports available to exercise their rights
temporary foreign workers exercise their rights when needed, or feel that they are able to exercise their rights hypothetically

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: this program sunsets on March 31, 2024. The Temporary Foreign Worker Program will look into conducting an assessment on the effectiveness of the funding program in order to plan for program renewal or termination or successor strategies in fiscal year 2024 to 2025.

General targeted recipient groups: not-for-profit organizations and charities.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

a survey of temporary foreign workers (TFWs) will be conducted in the 2023 to 2024 fiscal year. This survey will measure their understanding of, and ability to exercise their rights if the situation arises. It will also allow the department to gather demographic data and other variables that include gender, geographic location, language and nationality and support more robust gender-based analysis plus monitoring and reporting
the department will hold a roundtable on the Migrant Worker Support program. This will provide the Minister, as well as other government officials, with the opportunity to engage and consult with migrant workers, community organizations, temporary foreign workers advocates and service providers on issues facing these workers across Canada

**Table 21: planning information for the Migrant Worker Support Program**
Migrant Worker Support Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Total grants	0	0
Total contributions	18,578,332	17,584,428
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	18,578,332	17,584,428

New Horizons for Seniors Program

Start date: original program on October 1, 2004; expanded program on September 27, 2007; enhanced program on 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 (Social Development)

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 planned completion of next 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:

members of ESDC engage with recipients at various times throughout their projects
for the NHSP Community-Based stream, potential applicants are engaged as part of the community outreach activities performed by Service Canada. Adjusting service delivery processes, as well as examining community-based best practices, occur on an annual basis. The evaluations are informed through recipients’ evaluation forms and input from ESDC colleagues. The best practices are disseminated broadly, and are reflected in future CFPs
under the Pan-Canadian Projects stream, a Community of Practice and Evaluation Working Group are in place to support the 22 collective impact projects and recipients under the current cohort of this stream

**Table 22: planning information for the New Horizons for Seniors Program**
New Horizons for Seniors Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	71,340,000	74,340,000	64,340,000	64,340,000
Total contributions	1,800,000	24,965,317	35,562,105	12,372,578
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	73,140,000	99,305,317	99,902,105	76,712,578

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:

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
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 indicators:

percentage of seniors receiving the OAS pension at age 65 and over in relation to the estimated total number of eligible seniors aged 65 and over
percentage of seniors receiving the OAS pension at age 70 and over in relation to the estimated total number of eligible seniors aged 70 and over

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019 to 2020.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

General targeted recipient groups: seniors aged 65 and over.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no initiatives are planned for fiscal year 2023 to 2024.

**Table 23: planning information for the Old Age Security Pension**
Old Age Security Pension	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	52,975,000,000	58,126,000,000	61,685,000,000	65,223,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	52,975,000,000	58,126,000,000	61,685,000,000	65,223,000,000

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: 2022 to 2023.

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: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: this program helps persons with disabilities to get ready for, find and keep quality jobs, and advance their careers. The program also provides supports to employers to help them create more inclusive and accessible workplaces. 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 percentage of employers who report increased ability to hire and support persons with disabilities in the workplace
expected result: participating employers hire, retain and promote persons with disabilities
performance indicator: percentage of employers that hired one or more persons with a disability as part of their Opportunities Fund activities
expected result: participating persons with disabilities advance in their careers or have increased job responsibilities
performance indicator: percentage of participants who report a promotion or have increased responsibilities

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

General targeted recipient groups:

the program targets persons with disabilities and employers. Eligible recipients include:

individuals
provincial and territorial governments
agencies
Crown corporations
institutions
not-for-profit organizations
for-profit organizations
Indigenous organizations
municipal governments
organizations representing equity deserving groups

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. This may include key informant interviews and round table discussions with funded third-party organizations and employers on programming, design, and best practices to better serve and reach Canadians with disabilities in the labour market.

**Table 24: planning information for the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities**
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	72,541,568	98,633,372	94,651,000	94,651,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	72,541,568	98,633,372	94,651,000	94,651,000

Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program

Start date: January 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 SWSP is to help employers and workers by supporting key sectors of the economy to develop and implement solutions to address current and emerging, and workforce needs
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 find skilled workers and connect Canadians with the training they need to access good jobs in key sectors. It will also support equity-deserving groups by promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing wrap-around supports as needed to those facing barriers to participation

Expected results:

expected result: Canadian workers participate in sectoral training and transition initiatives to enhance their skills and employability
performance indicator: 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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2022 to 2023 (March 2023).

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 regular engagement on data collection and other key deliverables 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 25: planning information for the Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program**
Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	187,724,123	353,204,123	5,724,123	5,724,123
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	187,724,123	353,204,123	5,724,123	5,724,123

Skills and Partnership Fund

Start date: April 1, 2010.

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: 2009 to 2010 (with the latest 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 funds 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 clients who obtained employment following service intervention(s)

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2019 to 2020.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next 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 and regional levels, including with respect to reporting on program results
in addition, the department will work with Indigenous partners in 2023 to 2024 to test new approaches to investment coordination, priority setting and project/partnership development, while supporting sustainable employment, as part of a renewed approach to the Skills and Partnership Fund

**Table 26: planning information for the Skills and Partnership Fund**
Skills and Partnership Fund	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	50,000,000	60,000,000	60,000,000	60,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	50,000,000	60,000,000	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: EDSC vote 5 (grants and contributions).

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022 to 2023.

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: Skills for Success

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Skills for Success Program funds organizations to help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills so they can better prepare for, get and keep a job. The program funds organizations to deliver training, and to develop assessment tools and training resources. 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 which will end on March 31, 2024. The pilot funds organizations to provide and test pre-employment and skills development models to help women facing multiple barriers. The pilot also tests models to improve workplace inclusivity. Results of the pilot will be used to inform future programming to better serve women facing multiple barriers

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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2027 to 2028.

General targeted recipient groups:

these projects typically support people requiring extra assistance in increasing their skills, including underrepresented groups such as women, Indigenous people, youth, newcomers 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 Skills for Success (SFS) program will continue to engage funding recipients through virtual conferences, such as the SFS Forum, on the progress of projects and program priorities. Additional engagement sessions on various themes/populations (persons with disabilities, racialized Canadians, learning disabilities, etc.) will also take place throughout the year.

**Table 27: planning information for Skills for Success**
Skills for Success	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	39,183,400	42,550,000	18,300,000	18,300,000
Total contributions	119,786,792	113,084,276	3,209,000	3,209,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	158,970,192	155,634,276	21,509,000	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: 2020 to 2021
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 people with disabilities, the engagement of seniors, and support for children and families
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs (Social Development)

Link to department’s program inventory:

core responsibility: Social Development
program: Social Development Partnerships Program

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

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 (see note below)
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 (see note below)
note: although not included in the 2023 to 2024 Departmental Results Framework, this indicator about partnerships is the one the program is going to report on from now on. The program is no longer collecting data on leveraging

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2018 to 2019.

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

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2023 to 2024.

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:

ESDC officials engage with recipients at various times throughout their projects
SDPP-Disability (SDPP-D) will continue to engage and work with national disability organizations throughout the duration of their funding agreements to capture the reporting requirements on an as needed basis
in addition, SDPP-D will engage recipients of regional operating funding and project funding as needed to support them with their reporting
SDPP-CF projects started Summer/Fall 2022 and will be supported through a Community of Practice over the course of their 5-year projects

**Table 28: planning information for the Social Development Partnerships Program**
Social Development Partnerships Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	24,378,540	21,141,707	15,891,707	15,891,707
Total contributions	426,227,207	44,971,707	10,956,707	9,206,707
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	450,605,747	66,113,414	26,848,414	25,098,414

Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy - Investment Readiness Program

Start date: April 1, 2021.

End date: March 31, 2024.

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 applicable.

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. They 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 (such as 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 increased their investment readiness by accessing IRP funding
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 planned completion of next evaluation: no requirement to evaluate.

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the IRP policy team has monthly or bi-monthly check-in calls with all IRP recipients to gain an understanding of how the program is operating within the SI/SF sector. These calls help the IRP policy team to develop policy recommendations to further SI/SF in Canada.

**Table 29: planning 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 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Total grants	2,000,000	14,492
Total contributions	25,182,614	3,372,736
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	27,182,614	3,387,228

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 departmental results: not applicable.

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 (in other words, 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.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

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: the SFF policy team will work collaboratively with funding recipients to develop an impact data standard as well as a system for tracking investments advancing gender equality and social equity to support recipients’ ability to measure and report on results.

**Table 30: planning 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 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
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: contributions.

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

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: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

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: no engagement activities planned for 2023 to 2024.

**Table 31: planning information for the Student Work Placement Program**
Student Work Placement Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Total grants	0	0
Total contributions	199,356,631	199,562,341
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	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:

the Supports for Student Learning Program (SSLP) is an umbrella program that provides funding through contribution agreements to organizations that support youth at risk of educational disengagement to succeed in school, complete high-school and successfully transition to and succeed in post-secondary education and the 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 stay in school, complete high-school and transition to post-secondary education and/or employment
Global Skills Opportunity, also known as the Outbound Student Mobility Pilot, which seeks to enable Canadian college and undergraduate university students to acquire in-demand skills through study or work abroad opportunities

Expected results:

expected result: more students receive financial and non-financial supports to help them succeed in their studies
performance indicator: percentage change in students receiving supports from the Supports for Student Learning Program

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2018 to 2019 (Evaluation of Pathways to Education).

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2022 to 2023 (March 2023).

General targeted recipient groups: the SSLP aims to reach students who may face greater barriers to learning. This includes (but is not limited to): Indigenous students, racialized students, students living with disabilities, students living in a low-income household, and students identifying as 2SLGBTQ+.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the program will engage organizations serving youth through meetings, engagement sessions, Youth Dialogue Sessions, and the testing of pre- and post-intervention surveys.

**Table 32: planning information for the Supports for Student Learning Program**
Supports for Student Learning Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	79,411,894	37,811,625	28,253,214	3,817,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	79,411,894	37,811,625	28,253,214	3,817,000

Wage Earner Protection Program

Start date: July 2008.

End date: ongoing.

Type of transfer payment: statutory.

Type of appropriation: statutory (Wage Earner Protection Program 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 (Working Conditions and Workplace Relations)

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.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: the Labour Program and Service Canada will continue to consult program applicants and recipients, as well as trustees and other groups responsible for administration of the program, on an as-needed basis during fiscal year 2023 to 2024.

**Table 33: planning information for the Wage Earner Protection Program**
Wage Earner Protection Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
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
the WDAs enable provinces and territories to provide employment assistance and skills training with added flexibility to respond to the diverse needs of their respective clients. 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 also allow for the provision of supports to employers seeking to train current or new employees
these agreements include specific funding targeted for persons with disabilities. Each year, $225 million are set aside for persons with disabilities, which must be cost matched by provinces and territories. The agreements can also be used to support members of underrepresented groups such as Indigenous peoples, youth, older workers, and newcomers to Canada

Expected results:

expected result: Canadians gain skills, become or remain employed, and increase their income, while employers develop the skilled workforce they require
performance indicator: number of clients benefiting from programs funded by the WDAs

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021 to 2022.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: 2026 to 2027.

General targeted recipient groups:

individuals
employers
persons with disabilities
Indigenous people
youth
seniors
recent immigrants
racialized Canadians
women

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: WDAs require provinces and territories to consult annually with labour market stakeholders in their jurisdictions in order to inform the programming that best meets the needs of their respective jurisdictions.

**Table 34: planning information for Workforce Development Agreements**
Workforce Development Agreements	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	922,000,000	722,000,000	722,000,000	722,000,000
Total program	922,000,000	722,000,000	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

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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2024 to 2025.

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: no engagement activities planned for 2023 to 2024.

**Table 35: planning information for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy**
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	693,770,275	483,751,213	417,979,427	218,554,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	693,770,275	483,751,213	417,979,427	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: 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 (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

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: from August 1, 1995, to July 31, 2000, the Canada Student Financial Assistance 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: 2020 to 2021.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next 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 36: planning 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 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	4,545,255	347,209	(238,771)	(217,091)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	4,545,255	347,209	(238,771)	(217,091)

Payments 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 (Working Conditions and Workplace Relations)

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 planned completion of next evaluation: not applicable.

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2023 to 2024. Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes.

**Table 37: planning information for the payments of compensation respecting merchant seamen**
Payments of compensation respecting merchant seamen	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
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: 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 (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

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 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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2025 to 2026.

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: no engagement activities planned for fiscal year 2023 to 2024.

Table 38: planning information for the 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 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	1,943,295	2,795,544	2,217,309	2,416,306
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,943,295	2,795,544	2,217,309	2,416,306

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 (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

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 Loans Program was created in 1964 as a statutory spending program under the Canada Student Loans Act. Between 1964 and 1995, financial assistance in the form of loans was provided by financial institutions (such as banks), under the guaranteed loans regime. The Canada Student Loans Act continues to apply to loans issued prior to August 1, 1995
Budget 2019 proposed changes to the Canada Student Loans interest rate policy. These changes provide relief to students during the repayment period. They respond to today’s realities, including higher tuition, higher living costs and the changing nature of work faced by young workers. The government lowered the floating interest rate — used by 99% of student borrowers — to prime for all loans including guaranteed loans
in recognition of the ongoing hardships faced by students and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to make student loan repayment more manageable, the Government of Canada has waived interest on Canada Student Loans from April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2023. The Fall Economic Statement 2022 proposed to make this measure permanent. This reduces the monthly payments required from borrowers, and the total interest accrued will be substantially reduced over the lifetime of the loan. This applies 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 results:

students who borrowed under the guaranteed 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 Loans Act in agreements with financial institutions

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 planned completion of next evaluation: 2023 to 2024.

General targeted recipient groups: financial institutions that administer Canada Student Loans pursuant to the Canada Student Loans Act.

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 39: planning 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 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	31,855	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	31,855	0	0	0

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: contributions.

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 (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

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: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: not applicable.

General targeted recipient groups: financial institutions that administer Canada Student Loans pursuant to the Canada Student Loans Act.

Table 40: planning 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 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	(1,402,577)	(1,161,307)	(1,175,875)	(1,175,875)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	(1,402,577)	(1,161,307)	(1,175,875)	(1,175,875)

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 international 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 planned completion of next evaluation: not applicable.

General targeted recipient groups:

for-profit organizations
not-for-profit organizations and charities.
academia and public institutions
Indigenous recipients
governments
international (non-government)

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: not applicable.

**Table 41: planning information for the Strategic Engagement and Research Program**
Strategic Engagement and Research Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
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: grants.

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 (Learning, Skills Development and Employment)

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: continuation.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: no evaluations are currently planned.

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 42: planning information for the Support for Labour Market Information in Canada**
Support for Labour Market Information in Canada	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	1,215,000	1,265,000	1,100,000	1,100,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,215,000	1,265,000	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: grants.

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 SDG Funding Program supports projects that aim to increase public awareness and implementation of the SDGs. Projects also develop partnerships and networks, improve knowledge, support engagement in SDG-related events, 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 SDGs
performance indicator: number of supported and completed projects that identify knowledge/data gaps or ways to support innovation to advance Canada's implementation of 2030 Agenda and the SDGs

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: not applicable.

Decision following the results of last evaluation: not applicable.

Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation: not applicable.

General targeted recipient groups:

eligible recipients of the SDG 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 (see note below)

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:

the department will actively promote the SDG Funding Program through communications and engagement activities with funding recipients and applicants representing the whole-of-society. This includes:

continuing meaningful collaboration with 3 National Indigenous Organizations (the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Métis National Council) to support the implementation of the 2030 Agenda
building awareness by hosting the SDG Action Networking Series webinars that bring together stakeholders from academia, federal and provincial/territorial governments and civil society organizations to share their experiences in advancing the SDGs in Canada and abroad
sharing knowledge by attending national and international seminars, conferences, events to highlight local and national initiatives to advance the SDGs

**Table 43: planning information for the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program**
Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
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: grants.

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 planned completion of next 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 44: planning information for the Universal Child Care Benefit**
Universal Child Care Benefit	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
Total grants	1,600,000	900,000	40,000	40,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,600,000	900,000	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
clients receive high quality, timely and efficient services that meet their needs (Working Conditions and Workplace Relations)

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 planned completion of next 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: The Labour Program and Service Canada will continue to communicate with current WHVP Fund recipients to advance the co-development of tools and resources related to harassment and violence prevention and to further collaborative workplaces.

**Table 45: planning information for the Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund (formerly Labour-Management Collaboration Program)**
Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund	Forecast spending for fiscal year 2022 to 2023	Planned spending for fiscal year 2023 to 2024	Planned spending for fiscal year 2024 to 2025	Planned spending for fiscal year 2025 to 2026
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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