Details on Transfer Payment Programs - Departmental results report for 2024 to 2025 - Employment and Social Development Canada

Transfer payment programs 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 result:

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:
- OAS pension
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- Allowances
through the Allowances, the department provides benefits to low-income 60- to 64-year-old individuals who are either the spouse or common-law partner of a GIS recipient or a widow(er). The Allowances are income-tested to ensure the highest benefits are paid to the lowest-income seniors

Results achieved:

expected results:
- existing data sources don't allow us to identify individuals aged 60 to 64 who are married to / common-law partners of GIS recipients, or those who are widowed. As such, we can't establish a denominator for those entitled to the Allowances. Consequently, Allowances take-up 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
2024 to 2025 actual results: not applicable

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the OAG's December 2024 report on Programs to Assist Seniors, includes recommendation 11.45:

for the OAS Program, ESDC should determine whether the level of financial support provided to seniors through the program meets their needs

In response, the department agreed that regular analysis of the program's performance and impacts is important.

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2027 to 2028

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 1: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	575,161,168	608,695,612	748,000,000	631,884,378	631,884,378	(116,115,622)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	575,161,168	608,695,612	748,000,000	631,884,378	631,884,378	(116,115,622)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to a lower-than-anticipated average monthly number of beneficiaries. This difference is partially offset by a higher-than-expected average benefit amount, influenced by the income levels of the beneficiaries

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 result:

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 support the long-term financial security of persons with disabilities. The Government of Canada provides incentives (grants and bonds) to open and contribute to a Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
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
the Canada Disability Savings Grant is a limited matching grant. The government issues up to $3,500 a year per eligible beneficiary into a 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

Results achieved:

expected result: Disability Tax Credit approved individuals with severe and prolonged disabilities (and their families/guardians) open a RDSP to save for the future
performance indicator: total number of registered plans since the inception of the program
2024 to 2025 actual results: 338,000

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025:

none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025
the Office of Auditor General is conducting an audit (expected to be completed in 2025 to 2026) to determine the impact of the Canada Disability Savings Program on the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The Canada Disability Savings Program Evaluation Report will be completed in fiscal year 2025 to 2026

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the department used a variety of initiatives to engage with recipients and to raise awareness of the program

This included:

a mail-out strategy (over 31,000 promotional letters sent in October 2024)
sharing infographics
attending events
conducting webinars in partnership with the Canada Revenue Agency, Service Canada, and disability-related stakeholder organizations across Canada (73 webinars and workshops in 2024 to 2025)
sending annual Statement of Entitlement letters to all plan holders highlighting their grant entitlements and the contributions needed to maximize their grant that year (over 243,000 letters sent in 2024 to 2025)

**Table 2: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants - Canada Disability Savings Grant	466,813,648	497,774,642	505,020,056	646,256,360	646,256,360	141,236,304
Total grants - Canada Disability Savings Bond	177,800,665	185,889,682	224,054,179	216,344,120	216,344,120	(7,710,059)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	644,614,313	683,664,324	729,074,235	862,600,480	862,600,480	133,526,245

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is mainly due to an improved year-end accrual accounting methodology, as well as a higher volume of Registered Disability Saving Plans than anticipated

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

Start date: January 1998 (Canada Education Savings Grant); January 2005 (Canada Learning Bond)

End date: ongoing

Type of transfer payment: grant

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Education Savings Act)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable

Link to departmental result:

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 (CESG) is available to all eligible children. It provides 20% (basic grant) on the first $2,500 of personal contributions made to a RESP each year. It also provides a supplementary amount (additional grant) for eligible children from families with middle- and low-income. This amount corresponds to 10% or 20% on the first $500 of personal contributions made each year, depending on family income. 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 CLB. Eligible beneficiaries born in or after 2004 and aged between 18 and 20 years of age who have not received the CLB may open a 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

Results achieved:

expected result: Canadians, including those from families with low- and middle-income, request, and receive education savings incentives
performance indicator:
- 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)
2024 to 2025 actual results:
- CESG participation rate: 53.4%
- CLB participation rate: 43.4%

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2029 to 2030

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in 2024 to 2025, the department sent approximately 800,000 letters to Primary Caregivers of newly and previously eligible children and soon to be adult beneficiaries. This included approximately 200,000 mailings. Following program updates announced in Budget 2024, the department started updating letters to include information on automatic enrolment.

The department worked with Canada Revenue Agency to have the CLB inserts included in the Canada Child Benefit Notice of Assessment. The assessment notices were sent to 1.06 million households in July 2024.

In 2024 to 2025, the department launched a pilot project to centralize efforts and awareness of ESDC's student financial assistance supports for underrepresented students.

**Table 3: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants - Canada Education Savings Grants	1,031,795,731	1,056,760,569	1,070,000,000	1,198,830,535	1,198,830,535	128,830,535
Total grants - Canada Learning Bond	156,645,448	176,013,974	190,000,000	195,700,080	195,700,080	5,700,080
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,188,441,179	1,232,774,543	1,260,000,000	1,394,530,615	1,394,530,615	134,530,615

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to an improved year-end accrual accounting methodology as well as a higher Canada Education Savings Grant uptake and savings made by families with middle and high income in Registered Education Savings Plans

Canada Emergency Response Benefit

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

End date: October 2020

Type of transfer payment: grant

Type of appropriation:

statutory (Canada Emergency Response Benefits Act)
statutory (Employment Insurance Act)
ESDC vote 5 (grants and contributions)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020 to 2021

Link to departmental result:

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 (CERB):
- as part of its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government announced the temporary 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 ESDC, 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 ESDC
Canada Emergency Student Benefit (CESB):
- the Government of Canada introduced the 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 applications was September 30, 2020, ongoing activities remain to close out the program

Results achieved:

CERB:
- 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
- 2024 to 2025 actual results: not available - program concluded in October 2020
CESB:
- expected result: students and recent graduates use federal financial assistance to help finance their post-secondary education, pay their bills and stay connected to the labour market

Performance indicator:

given that the program is no longer available, no performance measure is provided
the benefit was created to provide emergency financial relief to students and recent graduates as part of the Government of Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan

2024 to 2025 actual results: not available, program concluded in October 2020

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: not applicable; the program is no longer available

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no requirement to evaluate

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 4: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Grants - Vote 5 - CERB - CESB	900,440	4,171,021	45,425,092	45,425,092	1,404,757	(44,020,335)
Grants - Statutory	(483,349,821)	(225,844,483)	0	(21,212,126)	(21,212,126)	(21,212,126)
Contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Other Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	(482,449,381)	(221,673,462)	45,425,092	24,212,966	(19,807,369)	(65,232,461)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is mainly attributable to the winding-down of the emergency benefits program after the emergency period, resulting in benefits expenditures lower than originally estimated; and to adjustments related to integrity and collection activities

Canada Service Corps

Start date: June 2017

End date: ongoing

Type of transfer payment: contribution

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2023 to 2024

Link to departmental result:

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: Canada Service Corps (CSC) is a grants and contributions program. Through the CSC, the department aims to promote civic engagement among Canadian youth aged 12 to 30, in particular for Indigenous and under-served youth. The program helps organizations to create and facilitate 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

Results achieved:

expected result: youth service volunteers are engaged
performance indicator: number of volunteer service opportunities created
2024 to 2025 actual results: 2,861 volunteer service opportunities were delivered to youth in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2028 to 2029

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the department regularly engaged with funding recipients and program participants through ad hoc meetings and multi-stakeholder events, including mini-symposiums in Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, and Edmonton. The efforts aimed to increase awareness and visibility of the program by leveraging external stakeholders and their networks. They also helped to improve understanding of project activities, inform program design, and improve data integrity

**Table 5: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	47,975,447	69,311,726	68,448,500	37,720,583	37,720,583	(30,727,917)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	47,975,447	69,311,726	68,448,500	37,720,583	37,720,583	(30,727,917)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is due to new projects starting later than anticipated leading to lower expenditures

Canada Student Financial Assistance Program – Canada Student Grants

Start date: August 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 result:

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: through Canada Student Grants, the department provides eligible students with up-front, non-repayable support 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

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: detailed data results for the academic year 2024 to 2025 will be available in the 2024 to 2025 Canada Student Financial Assistance Program Annual Report and Statistical Review which will be released in Summer 2026

The most recent results available are from 2023 to 2024:

42.1% of full-time post-secondary students (565,000 students) in participating provinces/territories used a Canada Student Grant to help finance their participation in post-secondary education
15.3% of part-time post-secondary students (45,000 students) in participating provinces/territories used a Canada Student Grant to help finance their participation in post-secondary education

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2028 to 2029

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the department has launched a pilot project to centralize efforts and increase under-represented students' awareness of ESDC's student financial assistance supports. Planning and initial implementation are already in progress

**Table 6: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	3,367,941,806	2,674,008,983	1,888,125,325	2,584,053,454	2,584,053,454	695,928,129
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	3,367,941,806	2,674,008,983	1,888,125,325	2,584,053,454	2,584,053,454	695,928,129

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is due to the measure announced in Budget 2024, extending by an additional year the increase to the maximum Canada Student Grants amount by 40% above pre-pandemic levels

Canada Student Loans – Direct Financing Arrangement

Start date: August 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 result:

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:

through the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (CSFA Program), the department 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 department 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 have opted out of the CSFA Program; therefore, students from these three jurisdictions do not qualify for Canada Student Grants or Canada Student Loans. However, as per the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act, these non-participating jurisdictions receive annual alternative payments from the Government of Canada to help administer their own student financial assistance measures. Alternative payments help to support the availability of student financial assistance across the country, while respecting provincial and territorial jurisdiction in the field of education

Results achieved:

expected results:
- post-secondary education students in the province of Quebec, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut can access jurisdiction-specific 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
2024 to 2025 actual results: $938 million was disbursed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025 based on expenses and revenues for the 2023 to 2024 academic year

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2028 to 2029

**Table 7: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	1,193,100,454	1,379,984,379	1,079,775,050	1,177,594,721	1,177,594,721	97,819,671
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,193,100,454	1,379,984,379	1,079,775,050	1,177,594,721	1,177,594,721	97,819,671

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy

Start date: July 2022

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 result:

Canadians 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

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: 2,132 non-registered apprentices participated in awareness and exploration activities through funded projects
expected result: individuals are able to participate and succeed in apprenticeship training in the Red Seal trades
performance indicator:
- number of individuals in funded projects that participate in skills training activities
- number of apprenticeship incentive grants issued based on attainment of outcome (e.g., completion of first year (level/block) or second year (level/block) of an approved apprenticeship program
2024 to 2025 actual results:
- 31,885 individuals participated in skills training activities through funded projects
- 43,430 Apprenticeship Incentive Grants were issued. The apprenticeship grants program ended on March 31, 2025
expected result: Red Seal apprenticeship stakeholders are engaged
performance indicator:
- number of employers who access Apprenticeship Service supports to hire apprentices
- percentage of funded projects that have partnerships
2024 to 2025 actual results: not available. The Apprenticeship Service sunset in March 2024

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the Evaluation of Apprenticeship Grants (AG) was completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. Apprenticeship Grants were previously an independent program prior to being included in the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy.

The evaluation of the Apprenticeship Grants program found:

apprentices reported limited impact of the AG program on starting or continuing an apprenticeship. However, recipients showed higher progression and certification rates than similar non-recipients. These outcomes were likely influenced by eligibility criteria and external factors such as personal motivation, alternative employment, and other financial supports
program recipients have higher post-apprenticeship incomes than similar non-recipients because they have higher certification rates due to various factors
since the introduction of the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women (AIG-W) in 2018, more women are choosing male-dominated Red Seal trades. This is likely due to multiple causes including the AIG-W pilot project
the pandemic delayed apprenticeship progression and certification and affected employment outcomes in several ways. For example, it prompted reductions in employment, income, new apprentice registrations, grant eligibility, and grant applications

The first evaluation of the Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2026 to 2027.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the department:

engaged with provinces and territories through the Canadian Council of Directors of Apprenticeship and the Forum of Labour Market Ministers
consulted with stakeholders such as the National Trades and Apprenticeship Meeting with employer associations, unions, training institutions, and industry associations
participated in stakeholder events including the Canadian Apprenticeship Forum

These activities were done through information sessions about calls for proposals, and on an ad hoc basis throughout the year. In addition, the department engaged with other levels of government (e.g., municipalities) on initiatives of shared interest.

**Table 8: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	81,144,518	83,700,604	114,339,322	98,874,321	82,960,431	(31,378,891)
Total contributions	243,749,328	131,670,027	80,566,646	83,173,425	83,173,425	2,606,779
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	324,893,846	215,370,631	194,905,968	182,047,746	166,133,856	(28,772,112)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to lower-than-expected uptake of the Apprenticeship Service and Apprenticeship Grants financial incentives

Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime

Start date: January 2013; modified on September 2018

End date: ongoing

Type of transfer payment: grant

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2023 to 2024

Link to departmental result:

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 $500 per week for a maximum of 35 weeks within the 3 years following the date of the incident

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: 100%

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: not requirement to evaluate. Actual program spending does not meet Financial Administration Act requirements

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, outreach and stakeholder engagement activities were ongoing through victim service providers to ensure that families who find themselves in these tragic circumstances are aware of this income support

**Table 9: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	593,190	728,350	10,000,000	10,000,000	680,000	(9,320,000)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	593,190	728,350	10,000,000	10,000,000	680,000	(9,320,000)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is due to fewer applications being received than forecasted at the grant's initiation in 2013. Changes to the program were made in Spring 2023 to enhance the grant by expanding eligibility criteria, increasing flexibility, and enhancing financial support for eligible working parents by raising the grant amount to $500 from $450. It is expected that, over time, these changes will have a modest but important impact on uptake of the grant

Community Workforce Development Program

Start date: June 2021

End date: March 2028

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 result:

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:

through the Community Workforce Development Program, the department supports communities to develop local plans that identify high growth areas and connects employers with training providers to upskill and reskill workers to fill current and emerging jobs in demand. It tests innovative community-based approaches to help communities recover and improve resiliency through workforce planning and skills training
the department funds projects led by national and community-based organizations that address whole-of-government priorities. It contributes towards strengthening local economic diversification efforts

Results achieved:

expected result: participants access tailored skills training
performance indicator: number of participants who accessed a training intervention
2024 to 2025 actual results: 422

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no requirement to evaluate

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the department gathered feedback from funding recipients on project implementation and the program overall

**Table 10: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0
Total contributions	27,949,972	18,259,242	(18,259,242)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0
Total program	27,949,972	18,259,242	(18,259,242)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is due to internal reallocations made to address the evolving needs of departmental programs

Early Learning and Child Care

Start date: April 2017

End date: ongoing

Type of transfer payment: other transfer payments, grants and contributions

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental result:

affordability of early learning and child care is increased

Link to department's Program Inventory:

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

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

the Multilateral Early Learning and Child Care Framework set the foundation for federal(F), provincial and territorial (P/T) governments to work towards a shared long-term vision for early learning and child care (ELCC). Per this vision, F/P/T governments are working together to implement a Canada-wide ELCC system that aims at increasing access to high-quality, affordable, flexible, and inclusive early learning
Canada-wide agreements have been signed with all provinces and territories, where provinces and territories have committed to:
- lowering fees for regulated child care to $10-a-day, on average, by March 2026
- creating more than 250,000 spaces by March 2026
- a variety of measures to increase the quality and inclusivity of child care across the country
P/T governments use federal funding under bilateral agreements to support the delivery of ELCC systems that reflect their needs in support of the objectives of the Multilateral ELCC Framework
the Federal Secretariat on ELCC provides grants and contributions 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 to build capacity for reporting on common quality and outcome indicators
since fiscal year 2023 to 2024, additional funding has been available through the ELCC Infrastructure Fund. This enables P/Ts to make additional investments in child care infrastructure that support underserved communities or those with barriers to access to increase inclusion in the Canada-wide ELCC system

Results achieved:

expected result: affordability of early learning and child care is increased
performance indicator: average fees for regulated child care spaces
2024 to 2025 actual results: as of March 31, 2025, 8 provinces and territories (Quebec, Yukon, Nunavut, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories) were delivering regulated child care for an average of $10-a-day or less. The remaining provinces and territories had all reduced fees by at least 50%

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

A performance audit of the Canada-wide ELCC system is currently underway by the Office of the Auditor General of Canada. The findings of the audit are scheduled to be published in the Report of the Auditor General of Canada, Fall 2025.

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. An Evaluation of the Early Learning and Child Care Innovation Program, is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2025 to 2026

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the department engaged with all P/Ts this year. Engagement took place during the implementation and administration of bilateral transfer payment agreements, as well as regular Canada-wide Implementation Committee meetings between officials, partners and stakeholders.

The department also participated in the F/T/P Forum of Ministers Most Responsible for ELCC to discuss topics like workforce and sustainability. The Minister of Families, Children and Social Development co-chaired the annual meeting of the F/P/T Forum in November 2024.

Additionally, the department engaged with over 200 stakeholders to inform the next phase of ELCC. This included written responses to discussion guides, meetings, roundtables, and targeted outreach focused on workforce challenges, system expansion, inclusion, and accessibility. Particular attention was given to the perspectives of Indigenous partners and Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs).

In addition, the Minister tasked the National Advisory Council on ELCC to gather insights from underrepresented groups in the sector. This led to the Council meeting with representatives from organizations supporting underserved communities across Canada, including Francophone and OLMCs, Black and racialized communities, persons with disabilities, immigrants, and low-income families. The Council produced a What We Heard Report, summarizing the main themes emerged from these discussions.

**Table 11: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Grants - Vote 5	240,000	726,944	1,695,000	378,497	371,616	(1,323,384)
Contributions - Vote 5	9,780,878	14,368,461	27,293,896	25,303,123	25,270,258	(2,023,638)
Other types of transfer payments - Vote 5	5,190,359,972	6,179,192,877	7,208,049,648	7,208,049,648	7,208,049,648	0
Total program	5,200,380,850	6,194,288,282	7,237,038,544	7,233,731,268	7,233,691,522	(3,347,022)

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

Enabling Accessibility Fund

Start date: the Enabling Accessibility Fund was introduced in Budget 2007, renewed for an additional 3 years in Budget 2010, and extended on an ongoing basis in 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: 2024 to 2025

Link to departmental result:

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 department provides funding for eligible capital projects that increase accessibility and eliminate barriers in communities and workplaces. The department 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-profits, Indigenous organizations including band councils, municipalities, and territorial governments. They can apply for funding through periodic funding processes under 3 program components:
- small projects: supports small-scale construction, renovation or retrofit projects that increase accessibility in communities or workplaces
- youth innovation: 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
mid-sized projects: 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

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: 425

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2027 to 2028

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in October 2024, an event was held to bring together Youth Accessibility Leaders (YALs) who received funding for an accessibility project. The event allowed youth to share their experiences, discuss disability issues advocacy for accessibility and youth leadership, as well as to recognize their contribution to creating a more accessible Canada. YALs suggested having a printable handout for them to provide to prospective partner organizations, explaining the Enabling Accessibility Fund and the youth innovation component. The program used this feedback and created a handout for the upcoming Call for Proposals.

**Table 12: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	77,798,896	20,253,284	24,772,000	24,287,143	24,287,143	(484,857)
Total contributions	4,987,830	3,829,892	0	5,367,719	5,367,719	5,367,719
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	82,786,726	24,083,176	24,772,000	29,654,862	29,654,862	4,882,862

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is mainly attributable to internal reallocations to support the program's needs to address higher-that-expected demand for the Enabling Accessibility Fund, which is an initiative that supports projects that improve access to jobs, services, and communities for persons with disabilities

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: 2023 to 2024

Link to departmental result:

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:

through the Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) Program, the department aims to enhance the development and vitality of official language minority communities (OLMCs). The EF-OLMC Program is centered on the "by and for" approach, supporting OLMC organizations to identify and respond to the needs of their communities
since the program's inception, the department has provided funding to fourteen OLMC organizations to engage in community economic development (CED) and human resources development (HRD) in support of their communities. Recipient organizations provide local leadership, promote partnerships, implement projects, fill gaps in services, and leverage networks for concerted action
a new stream was announced to support local OLMC organizations to deliver Employment Assistance Service (EAS). Recipient organizations will provide job search assistance, counselling, and case management, unassisted services and other services (e.g., job retention activities). The new EAS stream ensures a pan-Canadian approach to respond to OLMCs' EAS needs and demonstrates a strong commitment by the federal government to fulfill its duties under Part VII of the Official Languages Act

Results achieved:

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
- percentage of OLMC organizations that have new or increased capacity to provide the full suite of EAS
2024 to 2025 actual results:
- number and percentage of OLMCs benefiting from CED and HRD are not available. The program is not reporting on this indicator due to concerns about the accuracy, consistency, and validity of the available data. This indicator will be removed in the updated performance measurement strategy which is under current revision
- number and type of services in the areas of CED and HRD provided to OLMCs members: 29,368 services provided which include business services, services to entrepreneurs, services to not-for-profit organizations, services to jobseekers and general services (e.g., sector-development services, community-planning services, entrepreneurship awareness services)
- percentage of OLMC organizations that have new or increased capacity to provide the full suite of EAS is not available due to delays in the implementation of the new EAS stream. Reporting will start in 2026

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2026 to 2027

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, program officials engaged with Stream 1 funding recipients to understand their needs and priorities and to discuss yearly reporting requirements. Engagement with Stream 2 funding recipients also took place in 2024 to 2025 for the negotiation of contribution agreements

**Table 13: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	14,643,631	14,026,904	48,701,440	48,701,440	18,766,063	(29,935,377)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	14,643,631	14,026,904	48,701,440	48,701,440	18,766,063	(29,935,377)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is mainly attributable to the rigorous, longer than anticipated engagement and consultation process with Official Language Minority Community (OLMC) stakeholders and provinces and territories (PT) to ensure that Employment Assistance Services projects with OLMC organizations complement PT investments and can be integrated into PT labour market training systems. The department is aiming to reprofile unspent authority to future years

Foreign Credential Recognition Program

Start date: May 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 result:

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:

through the Foreign Credential Recognition Program, the department 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
the objectives of the program are to develop and strengthen Canada's foreign credential assessment and recognition capacity; contribute to improving the labour market integration outcomes of skilled newcomers; and support interprovincial labour mobility

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: of the employment support projects completed in 2024 to 2025, 61% of participants gained 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
2024 to 2025 actual results: Of the employment support projects completed in 2024 to 2025, 41% of participants found employment in their intended or related occupation

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2025 to 2026

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the department engaged with key stakeholders through federal, provincial, and territorial multilateral and bilateral meetings

**Table 14: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	31,123,413	30,925,292	47,820,000	41,315,451	41,315,451	(6,504,549)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	31,123,413	30,925,292	47,820,000	41,315,451	41,315,451	(6,504,549)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is primarily attributable to delays in project implementation, the late receipt of additional funding announced in Budget 2024, and the subsequent approval of new projects in February and March 2025, which limited the department’s ability to fully disburse the funds before year-end

Future Skills

Start date: May 2018

End date: March 2027

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 result:

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. Through Future Skills, the department introduced proactive and innovative measures to support workforce development strategies that adapt to the pace and scope of changes in the workplace. Under this program, the department works with governments, private sector, labour, educational, and training institutions, Indigenous and not-for-profit organizations to adopt proven practices

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: the total number of project participants that enrolled in a future skills-funded innovation project was 46,053. Of those, 20,313 self-identified as belonging to a group underrepresented in the labour market as follows:
- immigrants: 3,412
- Indigenous Persons: 264
- LGBTQ2S+ Persons: 386
- newcomers (arrived in Canada in last 5 years): 742
- people from Rural, Remote, & Northern Communities: 100
- persons with disabilities or Deaf Persons: 387
- racialized Persons: 3,185
- refugees: 457
- women: 2,667
- youth (aged 15-29): 912
- people with Essential Skills: 3,055
- people with no post secondary education: 366
- non-specified: 4,363 (all equity seeking groups)
- other: 17

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2028 to 2029

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, Future Skills Centre engaged with recipients through regular meetings with delivery partners, and surveys distributed to stakeholders, partners, and project participants

**Table 15: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	72,726,754	72,726,754	72,726,754	72,726,754	72,726,754
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	72,726,754	72,726,754	72,726,754	72,726,754	72,726,754

Explanation of variances: no variance

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 result:

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 reduce income disruptions at retirement. The OAS Program is funded by general tax revenues
the program includes 3 benefits:
- OAS pension
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
- Allowances
through the GIS, the department 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

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: 90.9% (2022)

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the OAG's December 2024 report on Programs to Assist Seniors, includes Recommendation 11.45:

for the Old Age Security program, Employment and Social Development Canada should determine whether the level of financial support provided to seniors through the program meets their needs

In response, the department agreed that regular analysis of the performance and impacts of the OAS Program is important.

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2027 to 2028

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the department continued to undertake initiatives to ensure individuals are aware of, and apply for, benefits they are entitled to. This included mailings to potential beneficiaries, inclusion of information with annual tax slips, enhancement of Service Canada channels (web, phone, in person), and outreach services for those potentially eligible

**Table 16: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	16,100,638,016	18,030,935,781	19,277,000,000	18,910,375,539	18,910,375,539	(366,624,461)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	16,100,638,016	18,030,935,781	19,277,000,000	18,910,375,539	18,910,375,539	(366,624,461)

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

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: the terms and conditions were last amended in 2023, while the initiative was made permanent and ongoing in 2021

Link to departmental result:

Affordability of early learning and childcare is increased

Link to department's Program Inventory:

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

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: through the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Transformation Initiative, the department supports the implementation of the co-developed IELCC Framework. This framework reflects the unique cultures and priorities of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation children across Canada.

The IELCC Transformation Initiative allows for investments in a wide range of programs and services including daycare and Head Start programming as well as governance and infrastructure. Indigenous leadership make decisions on regional funding allocations, work plans and priorities.

This initiative will enhance early childhood development and school readiness for children regardless of where they live. ESDC is the federal lead 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.

Results achieved:

expected result: Indigenous partners have greater influence over Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care programming
performance indicator: number of National Partnership Tables established
2024 to 2025 actual results: three National Partnership Tables are established and active, representing First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation
note: additional performance indicators to be determined in collaboration with Indigenous partners. Joint results frameworks have been co-developed with Indigenous partners, based on the principles, goals and distinctions-based priorities outlined in the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework. Implementation of the results frameworks is intended to begin in 2025 to 2026

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the Horizontal IELCC Evaluation was completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The main findings were:

through its design and implementation, the Initiative has contributed to fostering Indigenous influence and decision-making for IELCC programs and services
while the evaluation gathered limited findings due to the lack of distinction specific performance information, some documented examples point to the Initiative having contributed to improving the quality, cultural appropriateness, and accessibility of IELCC
the Initiative is contributing to increased collaboration and coordination of federal IELCC investments towards advancing the vision and priorities of Indigenous partners
the COVID-19 pandemic had significant impacts on the delivery and accessibility of ELCC services in Indigenous communities

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: engagement is ongoing and facilitated through national and regional partnership tables established with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation governments and organizations.

**Table 17: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	225,451,743	277,359,068	374,000,952	376,921,212	360,281,778	(13,719,174)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	225,451,743	277,359,068	374,000,952	376,921,212	360,281,778	(13,719,174)

Explanation of variances: no significant variance.

Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program

Start date: April 2019

End date: March 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 result:

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: through the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program, the department 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

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: 18,717

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2025 to 2026

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, discussions took place about issues impacting Indigenous labour market programming. This included engagement with Indigenous partners for co-development of the program evaluation through distinctions-based working groups and other meetings. The department also continued discussions with Indigenous contribution recipients throughout to provide support to them where needed

**Table 18: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	248,937,982	246,752,627	235,520,119	268,947,376	268,947,376	33,427,257
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	248,937,982	246,752,627	235,520,119	268,947,376	268,947,376	33,427,257

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to internal reallocations to support the program's needs aimed at supporting skills development and employment to Indigenous Labour Market programs

Labour Funding Program

Start date: April 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 result:

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

Results achieved:

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
- 2024 to 2025 actual results: results include five new multi-year technical assistance projects (in Indonesia, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Thailand, Cambodia, and Colombia) to advance compliance with international labour standards, in addition to active monitoring of ongoing projects in Mexico, Honduras, Colombia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Jordan, Ukraine, Costa Rica, Panama, Peru, Philippines, and Southeast Asia
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
- 2024 to 2025 actual results: one contribution agreement with the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) to support the development of national occupational health and safety (OHS) standards. The primary objective is to facilitate the harmonization of OHS standards across federal, provincial, and territorial jurisdictions, promoting consistency, worker protection, and regulatory alignment across Canada
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
- 2024 to 2025 actual results: 91%
- note: the planned number of project activities and participants could not be met due to limited interest/availability among targeted groups. The smaller group sessions were found to be better for in-person engagement and led to more openness and sharing amongst participants. Also, more partnerships were made than expected - 18 instead of the 4 planned
- 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
- 2024 to 2025 actual results: 100%
- 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
- 2024 to 2025 actual results: 100%

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. In fiscal year 2025 to 2026, evaluations will be completed on Occupational Health and Safety, Labour Standards, and the Workplace Equity Program.

The International Labour Affairs Program is exempt from evaluation.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the department continued to engage with applicant/recipient organizations to discuss project ideas and progress. For example, in August 2024, program officials met with International Labour Organization (ILO) representatives, Thai Ministry of Labour officials, and union and employer representatives in Bangkok to discuss their respective priorities and needs for capacity building and technical assistance. Similar discussions took place with recipient organizations overseeing projects in Ukraine, Jordan, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Panama, and Costa Rica. For example, six capacity-building projects were implemented in Mexico in 2024 to 2025 to support the country's labour reform efforts under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement.

On Workplace Opportunities: all funded organizations continued their project activities and reporting efforts. One project finished in March 2025. All remaining projects are scheduled to end no later than March 2026.

Since fall 2024, department officials have engaged with the Canadian Standards Association to discuss current and future priorities, as well as funding needs, resulting in a grant amendment for 2024 to 2025 finalized in March 2025.

**Table 19: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	7,303,000	11,385,787	11,885,787	11,885,787	11,885,787	0
Total contributions	625,059	3,243,327	2,500,000	3,981,722	3,981,722	1,481,722
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	7,928,059	14,629,114	14,385,787	15,867,509	15,867,509	1,481,722

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is mainly attributable to internal reallocations to support the program's needs

Migrant Worker Support Program

Start date: October 2022

End date: March 2026

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 result:

Canadians participate in an inclusive and efficient labour market

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 support temporary foreign workers (TFWs) in learning about and exercising their rights while living and working in Canada.

The overall objective of the MWS Program is to provide support to workers through the delivery of on-arrival orientation and referral services at major airports across Canada as well as for the provision of community-based direct support to TFWs living and working in Canada

Specifically, the funding will:

increase TFWs' awareness and understanding of their rights and responsibilities through educational activities and existing material
empower TFWs to exercise their rights by providing access to services available to them
foster inclusion of TFWs through social, cultural, and/or recreational events
support TFWs during emergency situations
foster new partnerships or leverage existing partnerships/networks, to support TFWs
develop and implement coordinated approaches among community organizations, and/or build their capacity and knowledge to provide resources and services to TFWs

Results achieved:

expected results:
- TFWs increase knowledge about their rights and the mechanisms and supports available to receive support to exercise those rights
- TFWs exercise their rights when needed or feel that they are able to exercise their rights hypothetically
performance indicators:
- number of service interactions with TFWs to provide services and information for them to learn about and exercise their rights, by funded organizations
2024 to 2025 actual results: the department funded organizations across Canada to support TFWs. This included on-arrival orientation and community-based services such as assistance in emergencies and helping workers understand and exercise their rights.

Currently, the program funds 10 recipients that have over 110 sub-agreement holders. During the 2024 to 2025 fiscal year, funding recipients recorded 335,829 service interactions. These activities include educational webinars, inclusion events, health, and legal clinics, mental health services, language support, emergency assistance, help with applying for government programs, such as the Open Work Permit for Vulnerable Workers, and support in changing jobs.

More precisely, under Stream 1 (airport orientation services), there were 53,765 service interactions where workers received orientation, information handouts, and referrals to local Migrant Worker Support Organizations. Under Stream 2 (community-based services), 282,064 service interactions were reported.

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2026 to 2027

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the department hosts quarterly meetings with recipient organizations to discuss policies issues related to the program.

These meetings allow stakeholders to:

raise policy issues to ESDC and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, regarding TFW protections
brainstorm solutions to challenges faced by organizations or migrant workers across Canada
foster transparency, partnerships, and understanding amongst meeting members
share important information and updates amongst meeting members
solicit feedback from recipient organizations on policy ideas under consideration

**Table 20: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	17,883,485	17,232,786	18,750,934	18,750,934	18,750,934
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	17,883,485	17,232,786	18,750,934	18,750,934	18,750,934

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to additional spending authorities accessed by the department during the year, following the announcement in Budget 2024 to extend the Migrant Worker Support Program

National School Food Program

Start date: August 2024

End date: March 2029

Type of transfer payment: other transfer payments and contributions

Type of appropriation:

statutory (Budget Implementation Act)
ESDC vote 5 (grants and contributions)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2024 to 2025

Link to departmental result:

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

Link to department's Program Inventory:

core responsibility: Social Development
program: National School Food Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

through bilateral funding agreements with the provinces and territories, the Government of Canada is expanding and enhancing existing school food programming across Canada. Funding agreements are guided by provincial, territorial, and Indigenous priorities in a manner that reflects the National School Food Policy's principles and objectives
federal investments also support Indigenous organizations and partners to build capacity for Indigenous school food policy and programming, as well as investments for data collection and research on school food programs

Results achieved:

expected result: establishment of a National School Food Program, through signed bilateral funding agreements with each province and territory, which outline the terms and conditions of federal investments in school food programming
performance indicator: number of bilateral funding agreements signed with provinces and territories
2024 to 2025 actual results: funding agreements were signed with all thirteen provinces and territories within fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal

year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2027 to 2028

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: this year the department engaged provinces and territories to establish bilateral funding agreements.

Additional engagements with provinces, territories, Indigenous partners and stakeholders are ongoing and will continue to inform program development and implementation.

**Table 21: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0
Total contributions	500,000	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments - Vote 5	19,935	19,935	19,935
Total other types of transfer payments - Statutory	70,100,000	70,100,000	70,100,000
Total program	70,619,935	70,119,935	70,119,935

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to spending authorities accessed by the department during the year, following the announcement in Budget 2024 to support transfer payments under bilateral agreements with provincial and territorial governments for the National School Food Program

New Horizons for Seniors Program

Start date: original program: October 2004; expanded program: September 2007; enhanced program: September 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 fiscal year 2018 to 2019

Link to departmental 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
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:

reduce social isolation among seniors by identifying and addressing barriers they face to social inclusion. The program links to the department's mission of supporting Canadians to live productive and rewarding lives and improving their quality of life. It supports projects at the national, regional and community levels
the program's design includes 2 streams:
- 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 projects to combat seniors' social isolation and build community capacity. Organizations can apply for projects up to 5 years in duration and up to $5 million in funding under the pan-Canadian stream

Results achieved:

expected result: communities have the capacity to address local issues by engaging seniors
performance indicator: number of seniors who participated in community projects
2024 to 2025 actual results: 943,850

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in the OAG's December 2024 report on Programs to Assist Seniors, recommendations for NHSP included:

improve the quality of information it collects from projects funded under the New Horizons for Seniors Program use the information it collects to assess results against the program's objectives, to assess the value for money of the program, and to inform future funding decisions

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2025 to 2026

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: 19 new projects funded under the Pan-Canadian stream started in February and March 2025. The department engaged applicants and recipients through meetings and other communications during the application and funding agreement process. After signing agreements, all funded organizations received information on project management, reporting, work plans, and other first-year deliverables

**Table 22: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	61,085,755	71,313,016	64,340,000	60,273,439	60,273,439	(4,066,561)
Total contributions	12,008,035	31,775,154	35,562,105	41,495,461	41,495,461	5,933,356
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	73,093,790	103,088,170	99,902,105	101,768,900	101,768,900	1,866,795

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

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 result:

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. It ensures a minimum income for seniors and reduces income disruption at retirement. It is funded through general tax revenues. The program includes 3 benefits: the OAS pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), and the Allowances.

The OAS pension is a monthly payment to all Canadians aged 65 or older who meet the residence and legal status requirements. To be eligible, an individual must have resided in Canada for at least 10 years after the age of 18.

Results achieved:

expected result: seniors have income support for retirement
performance indicator:
- 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 (OAS pension take-up rate)
- 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 (OAS pension take-up rate 70+)
2024 to 2025 actual results:
- OAS pension take-up rate: 95.8% (2022)
- OAS pension take-up rate 70+: 98.8% (2022)

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the OAG's December 2024 report on Programs to Assist Seniors, includes Recommendation 11.45:

for the Old Age Security Program, Employment and Social Development Canada should determine whether the level of financial support provided to seniors through the program meets their needs.

In response, the department agreed that regular analysis of the performance and impacts of the Old Age Security (OAS) Program is important.

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2027 to 2028

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 23: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	52,737,283,412	57,444,856,822	61,064,000,000	60,648,088,711	60,648,088,711	(415,911,289)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	52,737,283,412	57,444,856,822	61,064,000,000	60,648,088,711	60,648,088,711	(415,911,289)

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Start date: April 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 result:

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: under this program, the department helps persons with disabilities to get ready for, find, and keep quality jobs, and advance their careers. The department 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

Results achieved:

expected result: persons with disabilities have enhanced their employability, obtained employment, become self-employed or returned to school
performance indicator:
- number of clients with enhanced employability
- number of clients employed or self-employed
- number of clients who return to school
2024 to 2025 actual results:
- number of clients with enhanced employability: not available
- number of clients employed or self-employed: not available
- number of clients who return to school: not available
expected result: participating employers have increased ability to hire and support persons with disabilities in the workplace
performance indicator: number and percentage of employers who report increased ability to hire and support persons with disabilities in the workplace
2024 to 2025 actual results: not available
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
2024 to 2025 actual results: not available
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
2024 to 2025 actual results: not available

note: results for 2024 to 2025 were not available at the time of publication and will be reported in the next Departmental Results Report

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2025 to 2026

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 24: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	47,008,815	86,520,375	94,651,000	94,651,000	88,343,119	(6,307,881)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	47,008,815	86,520,375	94,651,000	94,651,000	88,343,119	(6,307,881)

Explanation of variances: no significant variance. The department is aiming to reprofile unspent authority to future years

Payments related to direct financing arrangement under the Apprentice Loans Act

Start date: January 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 result:

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, are provided with 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:

through the Canada Apprentice Loans (CALs), the department provides apprentices registered in listed Red Seal trades loans of up to $4,000 per technical training period for up to five periods of training. As of April 1, 2023, CALs are interest free. CALs help apprentices with the costs of technical training like such as foregone wages, educational fees, equipment, and living expenses and is intended to complement other supports for apprentices. CAL is administered as part of the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program
per the Apprentice Loans Act, special payment is provided to jurisdictions where apprentices are not able to access CALs. Quebec is currently the only province eligible for a special payment since their apprenticeship system is structured differently from the other P/Ts and as a result Quebec apprentices are not able to qualify for the CAL

Results achieved:

expected result: eligible apprentices receive loans to participate in technical training periods for their apprenticeship, and funding is provided to jurisdictions where CALs are not available to ensure apprentices in those jurisdictions have access to financial support
performance indicator: number of apprentices receiving Canada Apprentice Loans to help finance their apprenticeship training in a designated Red Seal Trade
2024 to 2025 actual results: the program reports on performance indicators by academic year, which ends on July 31. At the time of publishing this report, data for this year was not available.
In the 2023 to 2024 school year, 12,295 apprentices received Canada Apprentice Loans to help finance their apprenticeship training in a designated Red Seal Trade.

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. No evaluations are currently planned

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 25: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	2,031,329	3,801,346	3,224,392	5,184,148	5,184,148	1,959,756
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	2,031,329	3,801,346	3,224,392	5,184,148	5,184,148	1,959,756

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending reflects an increase in loan forgiveness, resulting from the resolution of a backlog at the Canada Revenue Agency related to apprentice loans in collection following the death of borrowers. The process has since been automated, allowing for more timely debt forgiveness going forward

Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program

Start date: June 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 result:

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:

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
through the SWSP, the department 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-denied groups by promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing wrap-around supports as needed to those facing barriers to participation

Results achieved:

expected result: Canadian participate in sectoral training and transition initiatives to enhance their skills and employability
performance indicator: number of Canadians, including those from equity-denied groups, who access or participate in training or transition initiatives
2024 to 2025 actual results: 13,982 individuals, including 6,713 individuals from equity-denied groups (48%)

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2027 to 2028

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the department held quarterly meetings with project proponents to review results reports and provide guidance on performance indicators and reporting methods. It also developed new reporting guidance and updated the recipient reporting tool to capture more detailed data-such as provincial/territorial results, types of wrap-around supports offered, and revised terminology

**Table 26: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	128,994,178	352,204,123	29,113,715	13,876,238	13,876,238	(15,237,477)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	128,994,178	352,204,123	29,113,715	13,876,238	13,876,238	(15,237,477)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is primarily attributable to delays in project implementation and internal reallocations made to address the evolving needs of departmental programs

Skills and Partnership Fund

Start date: April 2010

End date: March 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 result:

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: through the Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF), the department provides funding for time-limited projects to deliver training for in demand skills and employment for Indigenous people towards specific jobs through partnerships between Indigenous organizations and industry employers. The fund is an important federal lever for advancing Government of Canada and Indigenous priorities, including responding to changing and evolving market needs. 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 department plays a key role in directly linking training efforts and Indigenous people to specific jobs to improve their employment outcomes

Results achieved:

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)
2024 to 2025 actual results: 876

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: The Evaluation of the Skills and Partnership Fund was completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The evaluation found that the Skills and Partnership Fund:

addresses well-documented labour market needs, aligns with federal goals on economic reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, and incorporates insights from Indigenous partners
supports both the maintenance of existing and the development of new partnerships to improve Indigenous labour market outcomes, with partners contributing 46% of overall project resources-valued at approximately $176 million (in cash and in-kind contributions)
supports individuals with weak labour market attachment and those facing persistent employment barriers to increase their earnings and employment rates after participation
is resilient, as most projects adapted to pandemic related disruptions
positively impacts not only the participants, but also their families and communities

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the department provided ongoing support to project recipients to support program reporting and evaluation

**Table 27: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	32,262,394	49,879,275	60,000,000	55,010,809	54,366,075	(5,633,925)
Total other Transfer Payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	32,262,394	49,879,275	60,000,000	55,010,809	54,366,075	(5,633,925)

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

Skills for Success

Start date: April 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: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental result:

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: under the Skills for Success Program, the department funds organizations to help Canadians improve their foundational and transferable skills so they can better prepare for, get and keep a job. The department funds organizations to deliver training, and to develop assessment tools and training resources. Assessment tools and training resources developed through the program are made available to Canadians

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: 35,614 Canadians completed training

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2027 to 2028

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the department engaged with funding recipients through a variety of means, including email newsletters, surveys, showcases, workshops, a virtual forum, and bilateral meetings

**Table 28: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	18,300,000	0	0	(18,300,000)
Total contributions	113,282,453	136,890,381	3,209,000	31,526,526	31,526,526	28,317,526
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	113,282,453	136,890,381	21,509,000	31,526,526	31,526,526	10,017,526

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to internal reallocations to support the program's needs

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: 2024 to 2025 for both components

Link to departmental 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 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 and remove barriers to social inclusion for persons with disabilities, children and families, Black Canadian communities, and other vulnerable populations facing physical, economic and social barriers. The program has an annual budget that supports 2 components: Disability, and Children and Families
through grants and contributions, the department supports communities, not-for-profit, volunteer sector organizations, and National Indigenous organizations. These organizations provide vulnerable Canadian populations with the tools and skills to respond to current and emerging barriers to social issues that they face. These issues include a limited ability to participate in the workplace or to contribute to their families and communities
the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative is delivered under the Children and Families component. It allows the federal government to strengthen the capacity and infrastructure of Black Canadian communities and organizations. These groups can then deliver much-needed programs and services, and reduce long-standing socio-economic disparities faced by marginalized communities
the Community Services Recovery Fund is a one-time program being delivered under the Social Development Partnerships Program. It provides funding to community service organizations to help them adapt and modernize, so they can continue to support communities across Canada through COVID-19 pandemic recovery and beyond

Results achieved:

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 funded recipients that created or enhanced effective approaches to address social inclusion of persons with disabilities
2024 to 2025 actual results: to date, 73% of organizations submitted their reports with 82% demonstrating that they created or enhanced effective approaches to address social inclusion of persons with disabilities
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
2024 to 2025 actual results: to date, 96% of organizations submitted their reports with 88% demonstrating newly developed partnerships

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2028 to 2029

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 29: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	9,656,509	14,069,041	20,191,707	19,383,958	19,383,958	(807,749)
Total contributions	447,500,886	70,833,325	17,237,957	41,554,624	41,554,624	24,316,667
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	457,157,395	84,902,366	37,429,664	60,938,582	60,938,582	23,508,918

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is mainly attributable to funding received during the year from Budget 2023 to continue supporting the Supporting Black Canadian Communities Initiative

Social Finance Fund - Social Finance Fund

Start date: March 2023

End date: March 2039

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 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

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: through the Social Finance Fund (SFF), the department seeks to accelerate the growth of a vibrant and self-sustaining social finance market in Canada. The department also seeks to attract new investment in social finance and improve access to capital for social purpose organizations (SPOs). The SFF will provide repayable and non-repayable contributions to social finance wholesalers (in other words, professional investment managers) that will in turn, invest in social finance intermediaries and subsequently in SPOs, to increase the capacity of those organizations to generate social and environmental impacts

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: at least $322 million in private capital leveraged by wholesalers and intermediaries from private investors for the purpose of co-investment commitments (as of December 31, 2024)
expected result: increased access to capital by SPOs
performance indicator: number of investments in SPOs
2024 to 2025 actual results: at least 88 investments in SPOs and social finance projects (as of December 31, 2024)

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: not applicable

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2027 to 2028

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 30: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	109,373,426	110,000,000	60,000,000	64,049,063	64,049,063	4,049,063
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	109,373,426	110,000,000	60,000,000	64,049,063	64,049,063	4,049,063

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

Strategic Engagement and Research Program

Start date: May 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 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

Link to department's Program Inventory:

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

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program:

through this grants and contributions program, the department funds research and research-related events undertaken by, and with, international and domestic organizations. The department also uses it 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
- not fit with the objectives of any other departmental grant and contribution programs
- contribute to the overall knowledge base and dialogue on employment and social development issues for the benefit of Canadians

Results achieved:

expected result: the department supports international and domestic research and activities
performance indicator: the percentage of the SERP annual funding envelope disbursed
2024 to 2025 actual results: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, 100% of the funding envelope was disbursed for both SERP Domestic and SERP International funding streams
expected result: Canada is able to engage international organizations to contribute to 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
2024 to 2025 actual results: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, 100% of assessed contributions to international organizations of which Canada is a member were 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
2024 to 2025 actual results: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, 100% of completed projects made at least one final product available to the public

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no requirement to evaluate

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to

**Table 31: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	654,000	561,616	100,000	1,012,543	1,012,543	912,543
Total contributions	3,386,213	3,441,096	0	4,370,685	4,370,685	4,370,685
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	4,040,213	4,002,712	100,000	5,383,228	5,383,228	5,283,228

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending for the Strategic Engagement and Research Program is due to limited permanent funding, with only $0.1 million annually allocated for international grants to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). As the Program relies on internal resource reallocations to deliver its mandate, actual spending exceeded planned amounts. Total authorities were fully utilized

Student Work Placement Program

Start date: April 2017

End date: March 2026

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 result:

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 supports the creation of work-integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for students of all ages enrolled in any post-secondary education program at a college, university, or polytechnic in Canada. The program supports post-secondary students to develop work-ready skills, employers to hire and develop talent, and post-secondary institutions to keep pace with changing on-the-job expectations
the program supports two types of opportunities:
- work placements: paid opportunities in a student's chosen field of study for which the duration generally does not exceed four months
- Innovative-WIL (I-WIL) opportunities: shorter duration and/or high intensity; often delivered virtually and leverage new technologies; and offer flexibility of access for students who may otherwise not participate in traditional work placements
employers offering work placements are eligible to receive wage subsidies of 50% of the wage cost (up to $5,000) for a standard placement, and 70% (up to $7,000) for placements for first-year students and under-represented groups, which include women in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, persons with disabilities, newcomers, Indigenous students, and visible minorities. All students participating in I-WIL opportunities receive a stipend to compensate their efforts and/or cover some of their costs, with amounts ranging from $200 to a maximum of $2,000 per opportunity depending on its nature and length

Results achieved:

expected result: increased number of post-secondary students participating in work placement opportunities and developing work-ready skills
performance indicator:
- 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
2024 to 2025 actual results: in 2024 to 2025, the department supported the creation of a total of 51,320 WIL opportunities:
- 21,775 work placements
- 29,545 I-WIL opportunities

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal

year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2026 to 2027

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the department regularly engaged with youth and WIL focused organizations through stakeholder relations activities

**Table 32: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	199,305,054	199,562,341	193,832,882	193,832,882	193,761,449	(71,433)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	199,305,054	199,562,341	193,832,882	193,832,882	193,761,449	(71,433)

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

Supports for Student Learning Program

Start date: June 2019

End date: ongoing

Type of transfer payment: grants and contribution

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022 to 2023

Link to departmental result:

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 under which the department provides funding through contribution agreements to organizations that support youth at risk of educational disengagement in order to help them 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 Student and Afterschool Supports stream, which works with organizations to provide supports for youth facing barriers helping them stay in school, complete high school, and transition to post-secondary education and/or employment
- the Outbound Student Mobility Pilot stream, known as Global Skills Opportunity, which creates study and work abroad opportunities for Canadian college and undergraduate university students to acquire in-demand skills through study or work abroad opportunities

Results achieved:

expected result: program participants improve their educational outcomes and feel ready for the next step in their learning or employment
performance indicator: percentage of participants that are better prepared for their next steps in learning or employment after receiving SSLP funded supports
2024 to 2025 actual results: the Student and AfterSchool Supports Stream of the SSLP has compiled annual results from its funded-projects, which reported serving 147,734 learners, including Indigenous learners, racialized learners, learners with a disability, learners from low-income households, 2SLGBTQ+ learners, and learners from rural, remote, and Northern communities. In addition, the Global Skills Opportunity Stream of the SSLP supported 6,147 learners during the same period
- Student and AfteSchool Supports stream:
  - 85% of learners from three projects are on track to graduate high school
  - 90% of learners from National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) said SSLP funded scholarships helped reduce their financial stress in post-secondary education
  - 82% of learners from BGC Okanagan demonstrated an improvement of grades at school
  - 90% of learners from Success Beyond Limits agreed having access to SBL's Youth Space, they feel like they will do better in school
  - 97% of learners from Take a Hike expressed interest in post-secondary education, an increase from 73%
- Global Skills Opportunity stream:
  - 94% of Universities Canada surveyed participants report feeling more prepared for the labour market
  - 68% of Colleges and Institutes Canada surveyed participants who report feeling more prepared for the labour market as a result of their mobility experience

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2028 to 2029

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the department held bilateral meetings with funding recipients and provided tools (e.g., pre- and post-intervention surveys, annual results reporting guide) to help them show the benefits of SSLP programming for participants

**Table 33: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	9,500,000	9,500,000	0	9,500,000	9,500,000	9,500,000
Total contributions	84,374,011	64,975,411	47,753,214	67,864,195	67,864,195	20,110,981
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	93,874,011	74,475,411	47,753,214	77,364,195	77,364,195	29,610,981

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to funding increase announced in Budget 2024 for Pathways to Education Canada and Indspire, as well as the reprofile of Global Skills Opportunity funding from the previous fiscal year

Wage Earner Protection Program

Start date: July 2008

End date: ongoing

Type of transfer payment: grants

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable

Link to departmental result:

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, enters receivership, or other qualifying insolvency proceedings. Through this program, the department 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 ($8,844 for 2025). 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 insolvency process. This program covers workers in all labour jurisdictions

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: 89.9%

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2026 to 2027

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the trustee newsletter was sent in Fall 2024 and in January 2025 an email was sent to advise of the new Wage Earner Protection Program maximum payment. Additionally, the yearly Joint Liaison Committee meeting with internal and external stakeholders was planned for fiscal year 2024 to 2025 but had to be postponed to 2025 to 2026 due to scheduling conflicts and federal elections

**Table 34: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	19,150,841	60,443,879	49,250,000	63,409,776	63,409,776	14,159,776
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	19,150,841	60,443,879	49,250,000	63,409,776	63,409,776	14,159,776

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to the rising number of payments issued due to an increased number of applications, stemming from a higher number of bankruptcies compared to previous years. The amounts recovered from trustees remained stable

Workforce Development Agreements

Start date: April 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 result:

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:

the Government of Canada provides annual funding for individuals and employers through the Workforce Development Agreements (WDAs) with provinces and territories
under the WDAs, skills training and employment programming can be offered to individuals regardless of their employment status. This includes individuals who have no ties to the Employment Insurance (EI) Program. The WDAs also allow for the provision of supports to employers seeking to train current or new employees
the WDAs include specific funding for persons with disabilities. WDA funding can also be used to support members of underrepresented groups such as Indigenous peoples, youth, older workers, and newcomers to Canada

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: the latest available results, from 2023 to 2024, show a total of 304,604 Canadians were served under the WDAs. 489,926 training and employment supports were provided to these Canadians under the WDAs
note: as there is a 1-year lag in data availability, the results shown reflect the previous years' result

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be begin in fiscal year 2028 to 2029

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the Workforce Development Agreements with provinces and territories require them to consult annually with labour market stakeholders for program planning and delivery. Provinces and territories must also communicate their engagement activities and outcomes for applicants through annual reporting

in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, provinces and territories conducted multiple engagement activities with stakeholders and clients in their jurisdictions
consulted stakeholders include, but are not limited to, Indigenous partners, organizations supporting persons with disabilities, official language minority communities, employers, and labour organizations representing workers
in addition, bilateral and multilateral meetings were held at the Ministerial level and senior officials-level through the Forum of Labour Market Ministers and Workforce Development Committee meetings

**Table 35: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	922,000,000	922,000,000	722,000,000	722,733,435	722,733,435	733,435
Total program	922,000,000	922,000,000	722,000,000	722,733,435	722,733,435	733,435

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy

Start date: April 2003, modified in May 2019

End date: ongoing

Type of transfer payment: contribution

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2024 to 2025

Link to departmental result:

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 department aims to provide a flexible approach to employment services, including enhanced supports that are tailored to each individual, broad eligibility and a diverse range of programs offered to help youth (aged 15-30). In particular, the department focuses on youth facing multiple barriers to employment by supporting them to gain work experience and develop the skills they need to successfully transition into the labour market
the department encourages collaborations and innovation to increase capacity across the youth service provider network (e.g., employers, service delivery organizations and training providers), to better support youth, and to help employers hire and retain youth, in particular those who face barriers
the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS) includes two programs:
- the 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 (CSJ)

Results achieved:

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 indicator:
- 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
2024 to 2025 actual results:
- number of youth served:
  - ESDC YESS Program: 9,686
  - CSJ: 72,779
- percentage of youth employed / self-employed:
  - ESDC YESS Program: 47.2%
  - CSJ: 35%
- percentage of youth returned to school:
  - ESDC YESS Program: 9.8%
  - CSJ: 63.8%
- percentage of youth served facing barriers to employment:
  - Indigenous youth:
    - ESDC YESS Program: 20.5%
    - CSJ: 8.2%
  - visible minority youth:
    - ESDC YESS Program: 47.2%
    - CSJ: 24.8%
  - youth with a disability:
    - ESDC YESS Program: 16.9%
    - CSJ: 4.5%
  - youth living in official language minority communities:
    - ESDC YESS Program: 5.2%
    - CSJ: 5.9%
  - youth living in rural and remote areas:
    - ESDC YESS Program: 12.2%
    - CSJ: 24.8%
  - women:
    - ESDC YESS Program:44.4%
    - CSJ: 61.4%

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the Office of the Auditor General of Canada conducted a performance audit of Canada Summer Jobs, which was tabled in Parliament on December 2, 2024.

The audit found that youth who participated in CSJ earned more in the long-term then youth who did not participate. Specifically, 9 years after CSJ participation, youth who were aged 16 to 19 while in the program earned, on average, $6,000 more than non-participants. It also found that CSJ has surpassed its employment targets for visible minority youth and youth with disabilities in three of the last four fiscal years. Overall, CSJ has positively impacted youth success in the labour market.

The audit made seven recommendations to improve CSJ. Some of the recommendations focused on data collection. Other recommendations focused on making the program more accessible for diverse youth.

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the Horizontal Evaluation of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy was completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025 and its findings include:

Canada Summer Job participation leads to short-term increases in employment and earnings relative to similar non-participants, and it helps reduce reliance on government income supports. It is a good policy tool to help youth transition from school to work

for the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program (YESSP), work experience, either alone or combined with skills training, increases employment chances compared to non-participants. However, skills training alone does not strengthen participants' labour market attachment. Further analysis is needed to fully understand the medium-term impacts of YESSP interventions on participants

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, YESS engaged with stakeholders, including with funding recipients, potential recipients, and youth-serving organizations. Three stakeholder roundtables were also held on topics of relevance to youth employment policy

**Table 36: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	656,872,369	478,549,102	417,979,427	428,319,418	428,319,416	10,339,989
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	656,872,369	478,549,102	417,979,427	428,319,418	428,319,416	10,339,989

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

Transfer payment programs of less than $5 million

Canada Recovery Benefits

Start date: September 2020

End date: October 23, 2021

Type of transfer payment: grants

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Recovery Benefits Act)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental result:

Canadians receive financial support during employment transitions such as job loss, illness, or maternity/parental leave

Link to department's Program Inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, Skills Development and Employment
program: Canada Recovery Benefits

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Canada Recovery Benefits were a suite of three temporary income support measures for those not eligible for Employment Insurance or who required tailored support when their employment was affected by COVID-19.

The Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) was one of these measures. It provided up to 54 weeks of benefits and was payable at $500 per week for the first 42 weeks. Claimants who had already received CRB payments for 42 weeks, and new CRB claimants as of July 18, 2021, received a weekly benefit of $300.

The CRB provided benefits to 2 categories of workers:

workers who were not employed or self-employed due to COVID-19 and who were not eligible for Employment Insurance
workers who had their employment/self-employment income reduced by at least 50% due to COVID-19 and who were not eligible for Employment Insurance

The program was delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of ESDC

Results achieved:

expected result: Canadians who are not employed or self-employed due to COVID-19 and who are not eligible for Employment Insurance received income support
performance indicator: total unique applicants for the Canada Recovery Benefit
- total approved applications for the Canada Recovery Benefit
- total gross dollar value of Canada Recovery Benefit paid
2024 to 2025 actual results: not applicable. Program ended in October 2021

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. No evaluation is planned since it was a temporary program

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 37: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	(198,662,964)	(185,178,829)	(175,372,538)	(175,372,538)	(175,372,538)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	(198,662,964)	(185,178,829)	(175,372,538)	(175,372,538)	(175,372,538)

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit

Start date: September 2020

End date: May 2022

Type of transfer payment: grant

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Recovery Benefits Act)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental result:

Canadians receive financial support during employment transitions such as job loss, illness, or maternity/parental leave

Link to department's Program Inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, Skills Development and Employment
program: Canada Recovery Benefits

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Canada Recovery Benefits were a suite of 3 temporary income support measures for those not eligible for Employment Insurance or who required tailored support when their employment was affected by COVID-19.

The Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB) was one of these 3 measures. It provided income support for employed and self-employed workers who were unable to work at least 50% of the time that they would have otherwise worked or devoted to their work in the week for which they claimed the benefit in order to provide care for a child or family member. The person requiring care must have been a child under the age of 12 or another family member who requires supervised care because:

their school, daycare, day program, or facility that they normally attend was unavailable, closed or open only certain times or for certain individuals due to COVID-19
the care services or the person that usually cares for them was not available due to COVID-19
they were sick and/or have been directed to quarantine for reasons related to COVID-19
they were at high risk of serious health complications if they contracted COVID-19, as advised by a medical professional

The CRCB provided $500 per week for up to 44 weeks for eligible claimants.

The program was delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of ESDC.

Results achieved:

expected result: Canadian workers unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19 and who were not eligible for Employment Insurance received income support
performance indicator:
- percentage of workers in Canada who received Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit
- total number of unique applicants for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit

note: a unique applicant is an individual. Individuals can move between benefit programs over time. Regardless of which benefit program an individual moves to, they are only eligible to receive one type in the same period. As a result, summing the total number of unique applicants across benefit programs can lead to over counting

total number of approved applications for the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit

note: approved applications are total number of applications approved for every eligibility period

total gross dollar value of Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit paid

2024 to 2025 actual results: not applicable, program ended in May 2022

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluation was completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. No evaluation is planned since it was a temporary program

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025 as the program has ended

**Table 38: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	103,022,853	(19,878,531)	(23,767,108)	(23,767,108)	(23,767,108)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	103,022,853	(19,878,531)	(23,767,108)	(23,767,108)	(23,767,108)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is mainly attributable to the winding-down of the emergency benefits program after the emergency period, resulting in benefits expenditures lower than originally estimated; and to adjustments related to integrity and collection activities

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit

Start date: September 2020

End date: May 2022

Type of transfer payment: grant

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Recovery Benefits Act)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental result:

Canadians receive financial support during employment transitions such as job loss, illness, or maternity/parental leave

Link to department's Program Inventory:

core responsibility: Learning, Skills Development and Employment
program: Canada Recovery Benefits

The Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit was one of these 3 measures. It provided $500 per week for up to 6 weeks for workers who were unable to work for at least 50% of the time that they would have otherwise worked or devoted to their work in the week for which they claim the benefit, because they:

were sick with or may have contracted COVID-19
had to self-isolate for reasons related to COVID-19
had underlying conditions, are undergoing treatments, or have contracted other sicknesses that make them more susceptible to COVID-19

The program was delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of ESDC.

Results achieved:

expected result: Canadian workers unable to work for reasons related to COVID-19 and who were not eligible for Employment Insurance received income support
performance indicator:
- percentage of workers in Canada who received Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
- total number of unique applicants for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
  - note: a unique applicant is an individual. Individuals can move between benefit programs over time. Regardless of which benefit program an individual moves to, they are only eligible to receive one type in the same period. As a result, summing the total number of unique applicants across benefit programs can lead to over counting.
- total number of approved applications for the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit
  - note: approved applications are total number of applications approved for every eligibility period.
- total gross dollar value of Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit paid
2024 to 2025 actual results: not applicable. Program ended in May 2022

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluation was completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. No evaluation is planned since it was a temporary program

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 39: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	116,334,783	(7,574,498)	(6,148,703)	(6,148,703)	(6,148,703)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	116,334,783	(7,574,498)	(6,148,703)	(6,148,703)	(6,148,703)

Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (Interest Payment and Liabilities)

Start date: August 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 result:

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 department 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

Results achieved:

expected result:
- 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

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2028 to 2029

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 40: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	4,098,451	(110,192)	(2,084,284)	(2,103,761)	(2,103,761)	(19,477)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	4,098,451	(110,192)	(2,084,284)	(2,103,761)	(2,103,761)	(19,477)

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit

Start date: October 2021

End date: May 2022

Type of transfer payment: grant

Type of appropriation: statutory (Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit Act)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental result:

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 Worker Lockdown Benefit

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit provided temporary income support of $300 ($270 after taxes withheld) per week to workers in designated lockdown regions who earned at least $5,000 in 2020 or the 12-month period prior to applying, and, due to the COVID-19 lockdown measures in their region:

lost their job and were unemployed;
were self-employed, but unable to continue their work; or
were employed or self-employed but had a 50% reduction in average weekly income as compared to the previous year

Workers were able to apply for the benefit for each one-week period that they were affected by lockdown measures in a designated region. While the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit was available to both Employment Insurance (EI) eligible and non-EI eligible workers, claimants could not receive both benefits at the same time.

The benefit was available between October 24, 2021, and May 7, 2022, and was administered by the Canada Revenue Agency on behalf of Employment and Social Development Canada.

Results achieved:

expected result: workers whose income was interrupted as a result of a COVID-19 lockdown could have received temporary income support
performance indicator: number of unique applicants for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit
2024 to 2025 actual results: not applicable. Program ended in May 2022

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. No evaluation is planned since it was a temporary program

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 41: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	3,038,371	(2,565,470)	(2,609,202)	(2,609,202)	(2,609,202)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	3,038,371	(2,565,470)	(2,609,202)	(2,609,202)	(2,609,202)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is mainly attributable to the winding-down of the emergency benefits program after the emergency period, resulting in adjustments related to integrity and collection activities

One-time payment for older seniors (formerly Additional support for Canadian seniors)

Start date: August 2021

End date: March 2023

Type of transfer payment: grant

Type of appropriation: statutory (Budget Implementation Act)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental result:

seniors have income supports for retirement

Link to department's Program Inventory:

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

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the One-time payment for older seniors was issued as a first step towards implementing a permanent 10% increase to the OAS pension for seniors aged 75 and over, starting in July 2022.

It consisted of a one-time taxable payment of $500 to OAS pensioners who were aged 75 or over as of June 30, 2022.

The payment was issued in August 2021. Individuals who were eligible for the OAS pension in June 2021, and were at least 75 years old as of June 30, 2022, received the payment. Individuals did not need to apply to receive the payment.

Results achieved:

expected result: eligible OAS pensioners aged 75 and over receive the one-time grant payment
performance indicators: not applicable
2024 to 2025 actual results: not applicable. Program sunset on March 31, 2023

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: No evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. No requirement to evaluate. Actual program spending does not meet Financial Administration Act requirements.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: None in fiscal year 2024 to 2025.

**Table 42: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	621,825	(52,700)	(20,000)	(20,000)	(20,000)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	621,825	(52,700)	(20,000)	(20,000)	(20,000)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to the sunset of this measure in the fiscal year 2022 to 2023. For the fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the net decrease in actual spending represents adjustments made to payments to eligible recipients

One-time payment to persons with disabilities pursuant to An Act respecting further COVID-19 measures

Start date: August 2020

End date: March 2022

Type of transfer payment: grant

Type of appropriation: statutory (An Act respecting further COVID-19 Measures)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021 to 2022

Link to departmental result:

people with disabilities and their families have financial support

Link to department's Program Inventory:

core responsibility: Social Development
program: Social Development Partnerships Program

Purpose and objectives of the transfer payment program: the purpose of the one-time payment to persons with disabilities was to recognize the financial impact of the pandemic on persons with disabilities and help them cope with its effects. The objective of the one-time payment to persons with disabilities was to provide financial assistance to persons with disabilities to mitigate the additional financial costs incurred as a result of the pandemic

Results achieved:

expected result: it is expected that financial relief will be provided to eligible persons through the One-time payment to persons with disabilities to mitigate the increased costs caused by COVID-19
performance indicator: number of recipients of the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) Certificate, Canada Pension Plan Disability (CPPD) benefits, Québec Pension Plan Disability (QPPD) pension or one of the veterans disability support programs, as a proportion of the number of persons with disabilities who were eligible
2024 to 2025 actual results: no results to report. The One-time payment to persons with disabilities program ended on March 31, 2022

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. No requirement to evaluate. Actual program spending does not meet Financial Administration Act requirement

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 43: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	(52,700)	(11,100)	(300)	(300)	(300)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	(52,700)	(11,100)	(300)	(300)	(300)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to the sunset of this measure in the fiscal year 2021 to 2022. For the fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the net decrease in actual spending represents adjustments made to payments to eligible recipients

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: grants

Type of appropriation: statutory (Merchant Seamen Compensation Act)

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: not applicable

Link to departmental result:

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

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: no claims were submitted in 2024 to 2025

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no audits were completed in 2024 to 2025 and no audit currently planned

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: not applicable

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 44: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	5,000	(5,000)
Total contributions	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	5,000	(5,000)

Explanation of variances: no significant variance

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

Start date: November 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 result:

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, are provided with 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 Loan

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
as of April 2023, interest no longer accrues on Canada Student Loans. This reduces the monthly payments required from borrowers and applies to all loans including guaranteed loans

Results achieved: this portfolio was comprised of guaranteed loans and ended in 2024

expected result:
- 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 was extinguished in 2024, precluding the need for any subsequent transfers to financial institutions
2024 to 2025 actual results: not applicable

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: not applicable

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: not applicable

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 45: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending
Total grants	0	0
Total contributions	1,962	415
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	1,962	415

Explanation of variances: no variance

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 result:

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 department operated a guaranteed loans regime with Canadian financial institutions through the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program. 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

Results achieved: 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

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: not applicable

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: 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 46: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	(1,759,986)	(1,453,744)	(2,249,461)	(1,297,053)	(1,297,053)	952,408
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	(1,759,986)	(1,453,744)	(2,249,461)	(1,297,053)	(1,297,053)	952,408

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is attributable to the recoveries on defaulted loans being lower than previously anticipated as the portfolio of guaranteed loans continues to decline year over year

Social Finance Fund - Investment Readiness Program

Start date: April 2021

End date: March 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 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

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

Results achieved:

expected result: SPOs (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 SPOs that increased their investment readiness by accessing IRP funding
2024 to 2025 actual results: not applicable as the program sunset in 2023 to 2024
expected result: the 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
2024 to 2025 actual results: not applicable as the program sunset in 2023 to 2024

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2023 to 2024

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluation was completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. No evaluation is planned since it was a temporary program

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

**Table 47: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending
Total grants	1,722,198	0
Total contributions	26,086,990	3,385,782
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	27,809,188	3,385,782

Explanation of variances: no variance

Support for Labour Market Information in Canada

Start date: May 2017

End date: Ongoing

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 result:

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

Results achieved:

expected result: improved relevance of labour market information (LMI) and insights for Canadians
performance indicator:
- outcomes of a public opinion research project on specific groups of Canadians
- publication of reports following public opinion research
- LMI users' satisfaction rate
- Track and Monitor Website and social media performance
2024 to 2025 actual results: the LMIC will release its 2024 to 2025 Annual Report in the fall of 2025. Results will be made available through the Council's website. Results include:
- 13 engagement activities were held with labour market stakeholders, reaching thousands of labour market information users, including Canadian workers, employers, and career development practitioners
- 12 reports and articles were published on labour market topics such as earnings, diversity and inclusion, artificial intelligence, and the Labour Market Information needs of youth, newcomers, and other groups
- 231,363 visits to the LMIC website
- 118 media mentions across national, regional, and industry-specific outlets
- a combined social media reach of 415,898 across LinkedIn, Twitter, and other social media platforms, with a 9.7% average engagement rate
expected result: partnerships and networks have increased in the space of LMI
performance indicator: occurrence of LMI Council Board of Directors and National Stakeholder Advisory Panel in-person meetings and teleconference calls
2024 to 2025 actual results: the LMI Council Board of Directors met once in person over the reference period. The National Stakeholder Advisory Panel met once (virtual), and the FPT Government Stakeholder Advisory Panel met 11 times (virtual)
expected result: increased information sharing and collaboration among LMI stakeholders, practitioners as well federal, provincial, and territorial governments
performance indicator: publication of reports following public opinion research
2024 to 2025 actual results: 12 reports and articles were published following engagement activities with stakeholders and consultations with the LMIC's advisory panels

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluation completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025 and no evaluations currently planned

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, the department engaged regularly with the LMIC. This is done through various channels, including the FPT Government Stakeholder Advisory Panel

ESDC and Statistics Canada also have senior-level representation on the Council's Board of Directors.

**Table 48: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)
Total grants	1,215,000	1,265,000	1,265,000	1,265,000	1,265,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,215,000	1,265,000	1,265,000	1,265,000	1,265,000

Explanation of variances: no variance

Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program

Start date: 2018 to 2019

End date: 2030 to 2031

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 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

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. Through this program, the department 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 allows the department to support projects that aim to increase public awareness and implementation of the SDGs
projects recipients also develop partnerships and networks, improve knowledge, support engagement in SDG-related events, identify innovative approaches, and contribute to reconciliation with Indigenous people

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: 30 projects were funded through the recent SDG Funding Program call for proposals which support innovation to advance Canada's implementation of the 2030 Agenda and the SDGs
Funds from the SDG Funding Program were also provided to the three distinctions-based National Indigenous Organizations (the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Métis National Council) to ensure that Indigenous voices, views, perspectives and traditional knowledge are reflected in Canada's work to advance the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The first evaluation of the program was completed in fiscal year 2025 to 2026.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the department actively promotes the SDG Funding Program to whole of society partners and stakeholders through communications and engagement activities.

Ongoing discussions with funding recipients occur throughout their agreements through annual project review, meetings, and events.

Examples of engagement include:

participation in the 2024 edition of Together | Ensemble, Canada's annual national conference on the SDGs
the SDG Connections Series which featured 2 virtual events in 2024 to 2025. Organized by the department, the series brought together SDG practitioners, policy makers, and experts from across Canada to discuss building a more sustainable, just, inclusive, and resilient world
collaboration with 3 distinction-based National Indigenous Organizations (the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Métis National Council) to ensure that Indigenous perspectives are reflected in Canada's work to implement the 2030 Agenda
funding for the Métis National Council Global Summit held in February 2025 where departmental officials participated
participation in the United Nations High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development where 5 funding recipients were part of Canada's official delegation in July 2024 in New York City.

**Table 49: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	100,000	100,000	4,600,000	2,183,851	2,183,851	(2,416,149)
Total contributions	3,599,401	3,709,619	0	1,516,149	1,515,916	1,515,916
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	3,699,401	3,809,619	4,600,000	3,700,000	3,699,767	(900,233)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is due to internal reallocations from the Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program to Indigenous distinction-based Engagement Protocol Agreements

Universal Child Care Benefit

Start date: July 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 result:

affordability of 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: through the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB), the department provided financial support to help all Canadian families with young children choose the child care option that best suited their families' needs.

The Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) was replaced by the Canada Child Benefit effective July 1, 2016. The UCCB transfer payment program ensures the department meets its administrative obligations related to retroactive claims, write-offs and adjustments of the UCCB accounts receivable.

Results achieved:

expected result: no longer applicable

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: not applicable. The program has been sunset

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no requirement to evaluate. The program has been sunset

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no longer applicable, as the program has been sunset

**Table 50: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	(1,479,517)	(4,417,107)	1,400,000	(3,929,370)	(3,929,370)	(5,329,370)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	(1,479,517)	(4,417,107)	1,400,000	(3,929,370)	(3,929,370)	(5,329,370)

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is due to fluctuations in claims and adjustments. Although the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) replaced the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) on July 1, 2016, the Universal Child Care Benefit Act remains in force to allow for the processing of retroactive claims, adjustments, and remissions

Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund

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 result:

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

Results achieved:

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
2024 to 2025 actual results: in fiscal year 2024 to 2025, funded organizations integrated a range of tools and resources into their ongoing programs, policies, and training initiatives for both employees and management. These included sector-specific training programs, practical tools, information-sharing events, and literature reviews on topics such as trauma-informed workplaces, psychological safety, and culturally sensitive approaches to post-incident restoration. One organization also produced an academic paper on psychological safety in the workplace
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
2024 to 2025 actual results: following the 2022 to 2023 callout, funding was allocated to seven new multi-year projects. Six are ongoing and one cancelled this year due to inability to advance. All projects met established criteria and are advancing sector-specific tools, training, and knowledge-sharing initiatives. These projects will end by March 31, 2026
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
2024 to 2025 actual results: projects are ongoing. Results are expected in 2025 to 2026

Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: none in fiscal year 2024 to 2025

Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: no evaluations completed in fiscal year 2024 to 2025. The next evaluation of the Occupation Health and Safety Program is planned to be completed in fiscal year 2025 to 2026

Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2024 to 2025: the department continued to communicate with recipients on a regular basis, for quarterly and annual project updates

**Table 51: financial information (dollars)**
Type of transfer payment	2022 to 2023 Actual Spending	2023 to 2024 Actual Spending	2024 to 2025 Planned Spending	2024 to 2025 Total authorities available for use	2024 to 2025 Actual Spending (authorities used)	Variance (2024 to 2025 actual minus 2024 to 2025 planned)
Total grants	0	0	1,000,000	0	0	(1,000,000)
Total contributions	3,348,682	3,500,000	2,500,000	4,044,470	4,044,470	1,544,470
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	3,348,682	3,500,000	3,500,000	4,044,470	4,044,470	544,470

Explanation of variances: the variance between planned and actual spending is mainly attributable to internal reallocations to support the program's needs

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Details on Transfer Payment Programs - Departmental results report for 2024 to 2025 - Employment and Social Development Canada

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Transfer payment programs of $5 million or more

Allowances

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

National School Food Program

New Horizons for Seniors Program

Old Age Security Pension

Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

Payments related to direct financing arrangement under the Apprentice Loans Act

Sectoral Workforce Solutions Program

Skills and Partnership Fund

Skills for Success

Social Development Partnerships Program

Social Finance Fund - Social Finance Fund

Strategic Engagement and Research Program

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 Recovery Benefits

Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit

Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit

Canada Student Financial Assistance Program (Interest Payment and Liabilities)

Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit

One-time payment for older seniors (formerly Additional support for Canadian seniors)

One-time payment to persons with disabilities pursuant to An Act respecting further COVID-19 measures

Payments of compensation respecting merchant seamen

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

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

Social Finance Fund - Investment Readiness Program

Support for Labour Market Information in Canada

Sustainable Development Goals Funding Program

Universal Child Care Benefit

Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention Fund

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