Archived: Departmental Plan 2019 to 2020, supplementary tables, Environment and Climate Change Canada, chapter 1
Details on transfer payment programs
Canada Nature Fund
Start date
April 1, 2018
End date
March 31, 2023
Type of transfer payment
Contribution
Type of appropriation
The program is appropriated annually through Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2018-19
Link to department’s Program Inventory
Species at Risk; Biodiversity Policy and Partnerships; Migratory Birds and other Wildlife; Habitat Conservation and Protection;
Description
The Canada Nature Fund is a critical tool for advancing actions by others that conserve and protect Canada’s habitat and biodiversity
The Canada Nature Fund will secure private land, support provincial and territorial species protection efforts and help build Indigenous capacity to conserve land and species. It will support and enable others to undertake actions that conserve wildlife and protect and improve their habitat.
Expected results
The Canada Nature Fund will support and increase collaboration and momentum for conserving Canada’s biodiversity and habitat and demonstrate the federal government’s leadership in enabling the establishment of protected and conserved areas and preventing, protecting and recovering species at risk.
Projects funded will contribute to the departmental core responsibility of Conserving Nature, and will contribute to the following key expected results:
- Canada’s wildlife and habitat are conserved and protected
- Canada’s species at risk are recovered
- Indigenous peoples are engaged in conservation
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation
N/A
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
2022-23
General targeted recipient groups
Domestic or international not-for-profit organizations; domestic or international Indigenous organizations; domestic or international research, academic and educational institutions; Canadian or foreign individuals; domestic or international for-profit organizations; local organizations; Provincial, territorial, municipal and local governments and provincial Crown corporations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
A combination of directed funding and open calls for proposals to ensure the best recipient achieves the desired outcomes, maximize efficiencies, and streamline administration.
| Type of transfer payment | Forecast spending for 2018–19 ($) | Planned spending for 2019–20 ($) | Planned spending for 2020–21 ($) | Planned spending for 2021–22 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 27,696,600 | 101,300,597 | 109,175,597 | 106,035,597 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program |
27,696,600 | 101,300,597 | 109,175,597 | 106,035,597 |
Conserving Nature
Start date
April 1, 2018
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contribution
Type of appropriation
The program is appropriated annually through Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2018-19
Link to the department’s Program Inventory
Species at Risk; Biodiversity Policy and Partnerships; Migratory Birds and other Wildlife; Environmental Assessment; Habitat Conservation and Protection; Compliance Promotion and Enforcement - Wildlife
Description
The purpose is to advance conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development.The overall objective of the Conserving Nature Program is to conserve, protect and recover Canada’s wildlife including; species at risk and their habitat (including critical habitat); and healthy populations of migratory birds. Actions taken will also contribute to Canada’s biodiversity strategy and related domestic and international partnership interests, including the establishment and management of protected areas, other effective conservation measures, Indigenous protected and conserved areas and Indigenous people’s capacity and participation in conservation.
Expected results
- Canada’s wildlife and habitat are conserved and protected,
- Canada’s species at risk are recovered,
- Indigenous Peoples are engaged in conservation
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation
N/A
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
Unknown
General targeted recipient groups
Domestic or international not-for-profit organizations; domestic or international Indigenous organizations; domestic or international research, academic and educational institutions; Canadian or foreign individuals; domestic or international for-profit organizations; local organizations; Provincial, territorial, municipal and local governments and provincial Crown corporations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
A combination of directed funding and open calls for proposals to ensure the best recipient achieves the desired outcomes, maximizes efficiencies, and streamlines administration.
| Type of transfer payment | Forecast spending for 2018–19 ($) | Planned spending for 2019–20 ($) | Planned spending for 2020–21 ($) | Planned spending for 2021–22 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 42,968,788 | 29,358,460 | 29,588,177 | 30,370,302 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program |
42,968,788 | 29,358,460 | 29,588,177 | 30,370,302 |
Low Carbon Economy Fund
Start date
2018-19
End date
2021-22
Type of transfer payment
Contribution
Type of appropriation
The program is appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2018-2019
Link to department’s Program Inventory
Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation, International Climate Change Action and Climate Change Adaptation.
Description
The Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) is a critical tool for advancing incremental domestic mitigation action under the Pan-Canadian Framework (PCF) to support its implementation, transition Canada to a low-carbon economy, and work towards meeting or exceeding commitments under the Paris Agreement.
The Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) supports provincial and territorial mitigation action in the context of the PCF. Specifically the LCEF is to support actions that materially reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (includes actions that materially increase removals where relevant), are incremental to current plans, and achieve significant reductions within the period of Canada’s first Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. Also, where possible, resources will be allocated towards those projects that yield the greatest absolute greenhouse gas reductions for the lowest cost-per-tonne.
Expected results
Continue to support collaboration and maintain momentum with provinces and territories who are signatories to the PCF, while also demonstrating the Government’s leadership in addressing climate change; and effectively implementing proposals approved for funding under the LCEF in order to contribute to Canada’s transition to a resilient, low-carbon economy.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation
N/A
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
Unknown
General targeted recipient groups
Provincial, territorial, and municipal governments and provincial Crown corporations; Indigenous organizations and communities; not-for-profit non-governmental organizations; individuals; research, academic and educational institutions; private corporations and businesses.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
ECCC will continue to develop communications and engagement products to build awareness of projects funded by the LCEF. These will complement the work already done at the program development and launch stages during fiscal years 2017-18 and 2018-19.
| Type of transfer payment | Forecast spending for 2018–19 ($) | Planned spending for 2019–20 ($) | Planned spending for 2020–21 ($) | Planned spending for 2021–22 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 43,750,000 | 18,750,000 | 2,000,000 |
| Total contributions | 467,732,035 | 554,668.574 | 436,253,130 | 313,877,100 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program |
467,732,035 | 598,418,574 | 455,003,130 | 315,877,100 |
Predicting Weather and Environmental Conditions
Start date
April 1, 2018
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contribution
Type of appropriation
The program is appropriated annually through Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2018-19
Link to department’s Program Inventory
Weather and Environmental Observations, Forecasts and Warnings; Hydrological Services
Description
The purpose is to encourage and support international capacity building activities to enable access, understanding and use information on changing weather, water, air quality and climate conditions.
Expected results
Canadians use authoritative weather and related information to make decisions about their health and safety
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation
N/A
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
Unknown
General targeted recipient groups
Domestic or international not-for-profit organizations; domestic or international Indigenous organizations; domestic or international research, academic and educational institutions; Canadian or foreign individuals; provincial, territorial, municipal and local governments and provincial Crown corporations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Meteorological Services of Canada’s (MSC) funding approach is a mix of directed and application based. MSC is committed to explore opportunities for innovative approaches to delivering the Grants & Contributions and move away from legacy recipients. This approach will give special consideration to priority recipients/projects that impact climate change, youth, indigenous peoples, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
| Type of transfer payment | Forecast spending for 2018–19 ($) | Planned spending for 2019–20 ($) | Planned spending for 2020–21 ($) | Planned spending for 2021–22 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 4,971,564 | 5,027,628 | 5,035,128 | 3,012,628 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program |
4,971,564 | 5,027,628 | 5,035,128 | 3,012,628 |
Preventing and Managing Pollution
Start date
April 1, 2018
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contribution
Type of appropriation
The program is appropriated annually through Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2018-19
Link to department’s Program Inventory
Air Quality; Water Quality and Ecosystems Partnerships; Community Eco-Action; Substances and Waste Management; Compliance Promotion and Enforcement - Pollution
Description
The purpose is to protect, conserve and have a positive impact on the environment.
Expected results
- Canadians have clean air;
- Canadians have clean water;
- The Canadian environment is protected from harmful substances
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation
N/A
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
Unknown
General targeted recipient groups
Not-for-profit organizations; Indigenous organizations; research, academic and educational institutions; individuals; for-profit organizations; local organizations; provincial, territorial, municipal and local governments and provincial Crown corporations.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
Call for proposals, news releases and/or social media; program officers are available to answer public inquireies; information sessions with recipients; email to distribution lists announcing the next call for proposals.
| Type of transfer payment | Forecast spending for 2018–19 ($) | Planned spending for 2019–20 ($) | Planned spending for 2020–21 ($) | Planned spending for 2021–22 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 20,471,134 | 20,102,839 | 20,552,841 | 20,320,341 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program |
20,471,134 | 20,102,839 | 20,552,841 | 20,320,341 |
Science Horizon Youth Internship Program
Start date
1997
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contribution
Type of appropriation
The program is appropriated annually through Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2016-17
Link to department’s Program Inventory
Community Eco-Action
Description
The objective of the Program is to create opportunities for youth in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields by providing them with hands-on experience with potential employers. Eligible organizations evaluate potential employers who receive wages subsidies in order to hire youth as interns on projects that focus on environmental studies.
Expected results
Create up to 179 internships in 2018–19 and have 80% of past interns either obtain employment or return to advanced-level studies in STEM fields.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
2014–15 (Summative Evaluation of the Horizontal Youth Employment Strategy for 2012–15)
Decision following the results of last evaluation
As part of the Summative evaluation of YES, Recommendations #1 and #5 apply to the Science Horizons program.
Recommendation #1: It is recommended that all Youth Employment Services (YES) partner departments/agencies continue to monitor funding recipients and to ensure adherence to the Career Focus eligibility criteria.
Recommendation #5: It is recommended that Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) and YES partner departments/agencies work to improve the distribution of relevant labour market and career information to youth.
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
2019-20
General targeted recipient groups
The direct recipients of Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) funding are the Delivery Agents administering Science Horizons. Indirectly, recipients of the wage subsidy are for-profit organizations, not-for-profit organizations, municipal governments, Indigenous organizations, and post-secondary educational institutions.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
For 2019–20, ECCC held a more open call for organizations to apply to become Delivery Agents. Each Delivery Agent targets a specific market segment and uses its own network of organizations and educational institutions to promote Science Horizons. This includes sending informational emails to their networks, attending career or job fairs at colleges and universities, and participating in conferences and networking events with organizations in the environmental and clean technology industry.
In addition, ECCC uses social media and the Departmental internet site to promote success stories on employers and interns who have benefitted from the program and other information about Science Horizons.
| Type of transfer payment | Forecast spending for 2018–19 ($) | Planned spending for 2019–20 ($) | Planned spending for 2020–21 ($) | Planned spending for 2021–22 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 14,129,000 | 3,069,000 | 3,069,000 | 3,069,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program |
14,129,000 | 3,069,000 | 3,069,000 | 3,069,000 |
Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change
Start date
April 1, 2018
End date
Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
Contribution
Type of appropriation
The program is appropriated annually through Estimates.
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
2018-19
Link to department’s Program Inventory
Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation, International Climate Change Action and Climate Change Adaptation.
Description
To raise awareness of climate change and build capacity in order to increase climate actions that contribute to the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change.
Expected results
Awareness of climate change and capacity for climate action among youth, students, Indigenous people and organizations, and SMEs are increased.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation
N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation
N/A
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation
Unknown
General targeted recipient groups
Youth, students, Indigenous people and organizations, SMEs, research and educational institutions, and not-for-profits.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients
ECCC will develop communications and engagement products to build awareness of projects approved for CAF in 2018-19 and to announce the next intake launch for 2019-20.
| Type of transfer payment | Forecast spending for 2018–19 ($) | Planned spending for 2019–20 ($) | Planned spending for 2020–21 ($) | Planned spending for 2021–22 ($) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 2,473,065 | 3,000,000 | 3,000,000 | 0 |
| Total contributions | 25,741,358 | 15,443,265 | 20,445,765 | 13,613,266 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program |
28,214,423 | 18,443,265 | 23,445,765 | 13,613,266 |
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