Archived: Departmental Results Report 2019 to 2020, supplementary tables: Department of Environment, chapter 1

Canada Nature Fund

General Information

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 and 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.

Results achieved

• In 2019-20, 217 new and 26 ongoing Canada Nature Fund projects were funded. The majority of these projects were multi-year projects to maximize conservation results.
• In 2019-20, under the Priority Places component of the Species Stream, $3.6M was invested in 36 projects in 11 federal-provincial-territorial Priority Places that advanced collaborative multi-species and ecosystem-based conservation action planning, and implemented early priority actions on-the-ground. Additionally, $3.9M was invested in 15 complementary Community-Nominated Priority Places for Species at Risk projects to support multi-partner initiatives in priority places across Canada where there are opportunities to protect and recover species at risk and their habitat through multi-species and ecosystem-based conservation action.
• Addtionally, in 2019-20 under the Priority Places component of the Species Stream, $5M was invested in 7 projects that contribute to the recovery of wetland-dependent species at risk and the prevention of other priority species, such as migratory birds, from becoming a conservation concern by securing over 4,300 hectares of wetland and associated upland habitat.
• In 2019-20, under the Priority Species component of the Species Stream, just under $6.3 million was invested in 21 projects that supported the protection and recovery of several species at risk including six priority species, namely, Boreal Caribou, Peary caribou, Barren-ground caribou, Southern Mountain caribou, Greater sage-grouse and Wood bison.
• In 2019-20, under the Indigenous Partnerships component of the Species Stream, over $3.0 M was invested in 40 projects that advanced relationships with Indigenous Peoples. These projects enabled the recovery of Boreal and Southern Mountain caribou; the collaborative management of polar bear; and certified forest management, mapping, stewarding and restoring species at risk and their habitat on Indigenous lands.
• In 2019-20, under the Priority Sectors and Threats –domestic component of the Species Stream, $1.0M was invested in 9 projects that enabled strategic sectoral approaches for mainstreaming species at risk conservation through natural capital valuation, fiscal incentives, knowledge transfer, and integration of conservation targets into existing sectoral management and regulatory instruments. Additionally, under the Priority Sectors and Threats- international component, $400,000 was invested in 11 international projects that address threats outside of Canada to the recovery of migratory birds. Activities were undertaken throughout the Americas and results include outreach to private landowners, local communities and hunters, development of communication and outreach products, training of local individuals and community leaders, identifying key sites for protection, and habitat conservation planning.
• In 2019-20, under the Target 1 Challenge component of the Spaces Stream, $44.8M was invested in 68 projects that advance the establishment of protected or conserved areas which will contribute to Canada’s area-based conservation target.
• In 2019-20, under the Natural Heritage Conservation Program component of the Spaces Stream, $25M was invested with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to partner with Ducks Unlimited Canada, Wildlife Habitat Canada, and many regional and local land trusts resulting in approximately 13,000 hectares of ecologically sensitive private lands being secured.
• $30,000 Contribution to the Friends of the Royal Saskatchewan Museum to entice urban Canadians to explore Last Mountain Lake National Wildlife Area through the intensely personal process of songwriting and to build a community of stewards through online multimedia outreach.
• $50,000 Contribution to Ducks Unlimited Canada to enable the Canadian Conservation and Land Management Knowledge Network to create and launch a powerful online platform for sharing information and lessons learned related to boreal caribou conservation, wetland best practices, and land management.

Findings of audits completed in 2019-20

N/A

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019-20

N/A

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Environment and Climate Change Canada engages applicants and recipients under this program in two ways: applicants through applications related to specific program elements; and recipients through single or named recipients identified on the basis of their unique ability to address targeted program results. The Department employs one or a combination of the following initiatives to provide access to the program in a clear, understandable and accessible manner: publicity in news media; information provided on the departmental website; letter-writing activities; and meetings with targeted recipient communities. Administrative requirements have been tailored to evaluated risk levels, and efficiency is being addressed through simplified agreement templates.

Performance information (dollars)

Type of transfer payment	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Actual spending	2019–20 Planned spending	2019–20 Total authorities available for use	2019–20 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2019–20 actual minus 2019–20 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	0	25,717,254	101,300,597	100,140,828	98,368,113	-2,932,484
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	0	25,717,254	101,300,597	100,140,828	98,368,113	-2,932,484

Comments on variances

Normal program operational slippage and the withdrawal or cancellation of some projects in the fourth quarter accounts for some variance. CNF reprofile requests totaling $1.8M.

Conserving Nature

General Information

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.

Results achieved

• In 2019-20, the Aboriginal Species at Risk fund Species at Risk Stream awarded over $2.2 million to 23 new projects and 24 previously approved multi-year projects to support Indigenous capacity development and engagement in the implementation of the Species at Risk Act to protect species at Risk and their habitat.
• In 2019–20, The Aboriginal Fund for Species at Risk Prevention Stream awarded over $300,000 to 5 new projects and 3 previously approved multi-year projects to support Indigenous participation in projects that prevent other species, beyond those listed on the Species at risk Act, from becoming a conservation concern.
• In 2019-2020, the Habitat Stewardship Program Species at Risk Stream awarded over $5.2 million in funding to 22 new terrestrial projects and 73 previously approved multi-year projects to support aquatic and terrestrial stewardship projects for the recovery of species at risk and the protection of their habitat.
• $2.3M in Contributions were collectively provided to 5 different partners to support delivery of the North American Waterfowl Management Plan. Partners leveraged this funding into much more substantive investment by other federal and non-federal partners (in both Canada and the United States) in habitat conservation efforts.
• In 2019-20, the Species at Risk Partnership on Agricultural Lands Initiative invested over $2.3 million in 13 new projects and 4 previously approved multi-year projects to conserve and protect species at risk on agricultural lands through activities such as the development and implementation of best management practices, strategic and farm-level conservation action planning, and exploring tax incentives and payments for ecosystem services to enable species and habitat conservation.
• In 2019-20, the Indigenous Guardians Pilot Program invested $4.5M in 36 projects that provided Indigenous Peoples with greater opportunity to exercise responsibility in stewardship of their traditional lands, waters, and ice.
• In 2019-2020 under the Powley Initiative, $400,000 was awarded to six Métis organizations/governments in order to support capacity building and the collection and sharing of migratory game bird harvest data
• $10,000 Contribution to the Delta Marsh Bird Observatory to undertake Bird Migration Monitoring in the Delta Marsh area in Manitoba and train volunteers to assist in Migration Monitoring.
• $136,289 in Contributions were collectively provided to 5 national Indigenous organizations and governments to support them in engaging in and providing input on the development and implementation of policies and programs related to conservation, wildlife and biodiversity, including Canada’s positions regarding the post-2020 global biodiversity framework being developed under the Convention on Biological Diversity.
• $1.7M Contribution to Wildlife Habitat Canada to manage the Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp Initiative that enabled conservation partners to support waterfowl and migratory birds by conserving or restoring 11,542 hectares of their habitat across Canada and engaging over 31,000 Canadians in conservation and stewardship activities
• $60,000 Contribution to Sahtu Renewable Resources Board to build capacity in the Community of Tulita, Northwest Territoires related to Boreal, Barren-ground and Mountain Caribou Research and Monitoring Activities.
• $450,000 Contribution to the Earth Rangers Foundation to engage children aged 6-12 across the country in wildlife conservation, with a particular emphasis on species at risk education and stewardship.

Finding of audits completed in 2019-20

N/A

Finding of evaluations completed in 2019-20

N/A

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Environment and Climate Change Canada engages applicants and recipients under this program in two ways: applicants through applications related to specific program elements; and recipients through single or named recipients identified on the basis of their unique ability to address targeted program results. The Department employs one or a combination of the following initiatives to provide access to the program in a clear, understandable and accessible manner: publicity in news media; information provided on the departmental website; letter-writing activities; and meetings with targeted recipient communities. Administrative requirements have been tailored to evaluated risk levels, and efficiency is being addressed through simplified agreement templates.

Performance information (dollars)

Type of transfer payment	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Actual spending	2019–20 Planned spending	2019–20 Total authorities available for use	2019–20 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2019–20 actual minus 2019–20 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	1	0	0
Total contributions	0	42,798,676	29,358,460	28,062,220	27,450,598	-1,907,862
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	0	42,798,676	29,358,460	28,062,221	27,450,598	-1,907,862

Comments on variances

Normal program operational slippage and the withdrawal or cancellation of some projects in the fourth quarter accounts for some variance.

Low Carbon Economy Fund

General Information

Start date

April 1, 2017

End date

March 31, 2022

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

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

Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation

Description

The Low Carbon Economy Fund (LCEF) is a critical tool for advancing incremental domestic mitigation action under the Pan-Canadian Framework (the Framework) to support its implementation, transition Canada to a low-carbon economy, and work towards meeting or exceeding commitments under the Paris Agreement.

The LCEF supports the Framework by leveraging investments in projects that will generate clean growth, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

The LCEF is comprised of two components: the Leadership Fund that supports provincial and territorial actions; and the Challenge Fund, which is further divided into two streams (Champions and Partnerships) that supports climate action projects across a broader range of recipients (e.g., provinces, territories, municipalities, Indigenous organizations, and not-for-profit/for-profit businesses).

Results achieved

In 2019-20, ECCC continued working with provinces and territories to finalize projects being funded through the Leadership Fund. ECCC also launched and entered into agreements with retailers for the Energy Savings Rebate (ESR) program in Ontario to provide up to $228 million over two years to subsidize the purchase of energy-efficient products.

For the Champions stream, 47 funding agreements were entered into with recipients to support their projects, and additional funding agreements were in the late stages of drafting.

For the first intake of the Partnerships stream, 8 funding agreements were entered into with recipients, with additional agreements in the late stages of drafting. A second intake of the Partnerships stream, for small- and medium-sized businesses, launched on August 13, 2019 and closed to applications on November 15, 2019. Funding agreements will be signed with successful applicants to support their projects.

Projected long-term results for LCEF are being calculated in fiscal year 2020-21 and will be updated on an annual basis thereafter.

Findings of audits completed in 2019-20

An internal audit was conducted in 2019-20 and a preliminary draft of the results is being completed.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019-20

An evaluation of the Low Carbon Economy Fund is scheduled to begin in 2020-21.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

For the Leadership Fund, ECCC conducted meetings with provinces and territories to provide clarification on the program and to refine/adjust project proposals. ECCC hosted a series of webinars to support applicants to the Ontario ESR program.
ECCC also responded to applicant questions via email throughout the Champions and Partnerships stream application processes.
For the second intake of the Partnerships stream, ECCC hosted several webinar presentations to provide information on the application process and respond to applicant questions.

ECCC leveraged an External Advisory Committee, a group of private sector and non-profit representatives formed for another program, to notify potential recipients of new intakes for the LCEF.

Performance information (dollars)

Type of transfer payment	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Actual spending	2019–20 Planned spending	2019–20 Total authorities available for use	2019–20 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2019–20 actual minus 2019–20 planned)
Total grants	0	0	43,750,000	2,000,000	0	-43,750,000
Total contributions	7,293,000	232,755,371	564,668,574	580,773,822	278,850,099	-275,818,475
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	7,293,000	232,755,371	598,418,574	582,773,822	278,850,099	-319,568,475

Comments on variances

There was a year-end surplus of $302.4M due to provincial elections and delays in project implementation; a reprofile request has been submitted for future years. In addition, $10.7M was transferred to NRCan, $2.5M was a vote transfer to O&M, and $4M was transferred to Climate for PCF Expert Panel.

Preventing and Managing Pollution

General Information

Start date

April 1, 2019

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

Air Quality; Water Quality and Ecosystems Partnerships; Community Eco-Action; and Substances and Waste Management

Description

The purpose is to protect, conserve and have a positive impact on the environment.

Results achieved

Lake Winnipeg Basin Program (LWBP)

In 2019-20, the Lake Winnipeg Basin Program funded 19 projects ($2.2M over three years) to reduce excessive nutrients, and increase Indigenous engagement and stakeholder collaboration to protect Lake Winnipeg and its basin. The projects will see Indigenous peoples, watershed organizations, academics, and citizen scientists undertake projects to apply and share their knowledge and expertise to achieve tangible nutrient-reduction results by 2021-22.

The LWBP continued to support the Lake Winnipeg Research Consortium’s operation of the only in-lake science platform. The Program also supported the operation and efforts to expand awareness and use of the University of Manitoba’s Canadian Watershed Information Network (CanWIN), an open-access data and information portal that enables data sharing and analysis with residents, watershed managers and researchers in the Lake Winnipeg Basin.

Work continued with existing water governance bodies to explore options and opportunities to work collaboratively towards the development and implementation of a basin-wide nutrient strategy, including the development of transboundary nutrient objectives. This includes working with the Province of Manitoba to continue implementing the Canada-Manitoba Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Respecting Lake Winnipeg and the development of a new MOU post September 2020 when the current MOU expires. The MOUs provide for a long-term collaborative and coordinated approach between the two governments to support the sustainability and health of the Lake Winnipeg Basin. The MOU Steering Committee oversaw the development of an Adaptive Management Framework Report that provided recommendations for approaches to adaptive management in the Lake Winnipeg basin based on other case studies.

In 2019-20, ECCC continued to implement the Lake Winnipeg Science Plan which includes 16 research and monitoring projects in Lake Winnipeg and its basin. The plan’s research findings will improve the understanding of Lake Winnipeg’s response to nutrient reduction actions in the basin, the impact of climate variability on nutrient loading, and the impact of zebra mussels on nutrient cycling and the food web in Lake Winnipeg. It will also provide sound science to inform policy and nutrient management action.

To support knowledge transfer, ECCC continued to develop and share information on Lake Winnipeg-based research and science efforts including the annual Lake Winnipeg Basin Algal Bloom Severity Index Report. Additionally, ECCC and Manitoba collaborated on publishing the 2nd edition of the State of Lake Winnipeg Report.

Great Lakes Protection Initiative

In 2019-20, $5,508,194 was provided to support partner-led projects to address priorities for action (restoring Areas of Concern, preventing toxic and nuisance algae, reducing releases of harmful chemicals, engaging Indigenous Peoples, and increasing public engagement through citizen science). Highlights of results achieved in 2019 include:

• 100% of Great Lakes projects were delivered on time, on scope, and on budget
• 4 Indigenous organizations/communities and 2 Indigenous orgs (Chiefs of Ontario ann Metis Nation of Ontario) participated in Great Lakes decision-making processes and projects that support the restoration and protection of Great Lakes water quality.
• 7 stakeholder phosphorus reduction projects were supported that implement and promote broad application of best management practices and new technologies.
• 2 projects supported that demonstrate beyond compliance approaches to reduce releases of chemicals of mutual concern from Canadian sources.

Atlantic Ecosystems Initiatives (AEI)

AEI funding of $584,287 was provided to four new projects to enhance integrated ecosystem planning and decision-making, increase ecosystem knowledge and science, and undertake actions to conserve, restore and enhance water quality in two priority ecosystems: Saint John River Watershed and the Southern Gulf of St. Lawrence. Successful recipients included Saint Mary’s University, ACAP Saint John, PEI Watershed Alliance, and the University of New Brunswick.

In addition, five projects were succesfully completed in 2019-20. Project results included the assessment, monitoring, modeling, and/or mitigation of multiple stressors and their cumulative effects on water quality in Atlantic Canada ecosystems.

St. Lawrence

The Canada-Quebec Agreement on the St. Lawrence 2011–2026
PZIP (Programme Zone intervention prioritaire): 13 Agreements to engage communities along the St. Lawrence to have positive impact on the St. Lawrence ecosystems. $1,100,000.00 engaged.

PIC (Programme Interactions communautaires): 6 new agreements + 9 ongoing agreements in order to raise awarness and to conserve and restore the St. Lawrence ecosystems. $414,515.00 engaged.

EcoAction Community Funding Program

In 2019-20, the EcoAction Community Funding Program provided approximately $2.5 million over 36 months for new community-based projects that aim to deliver positive results related to the protection and conservation of Canada’s freshwater resources. The 32 new projects helped protect and conserve Canada’s freshwater by taking action to divert and reduce harmful substances and plastic waste, restore aquatic habitat and encourage actions to conserve freshwater resources. All projects involved one or more of the Departmental Priority Groups: Indigenous Peoples, Youth and Small Businesses.

In 2019-20, EcoAction continued funding 72 ongoing projects for a total contribution of approximately $2.3 million. Those projects help advance Departmental priorities by engaging Canadians in delivering positive environmental outcomes.

Finding of audits completed in 2019-20

N/A

Finding of evaluations completed in 2019-20

N/A

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Environment and Climate Change Canada engages applicants and recipients under this program in two ways: recipients through application-based process, and recipients on the basis of their unique ability to address targeted program results. The Department employs one or a combination of the following initiatives to provide access to the program in a clear, understandable and accessible manner: publicity in news media; information provided on the departmental website; promotion of Request for Proposals via email distribution to regional eligible recipients, letter-writing activities; and meetings with targeted recipient communities. Administrative requirements have been tailored to evaluated risk levels, and efficiency is being addressed through an online application system.

Performance information (dollars)

Type of transfer payment	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Actual spending	2019–20 Planned spending	2019–20 Total authorities available for use	2019–20 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2019–20 actual minus 2019–20 planned)
Total grants	Not applicable: new T&C started in 2018-19	0	0	1	0	0
Total contributions	Not applicable: new T&C started in 2018-19	20,554,881	20,102,839	25,200,218	21,530,418	1,427,579
Total other types of transfer payments	Not applicable: new T&C started in 2018-19	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	Not applicable: new T&C started in 2018-19	20,554,881	20,102,839	25,200,219	21,530,418	1,427,579

Comments on variances

Changes from notional planning in this TPP due to re-allocation of funding between TPPs for emerging priorities.

Taking Action on Clean Growth and Climate Change

General Information

Start date

April 1, 2018

End date

Ongoing

Type of transfer payment

Grants and Contributions

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

Clean Growth and Climate Change Mitigation, International Climate Change Action and Climate Change Adaptation

Description

The purpose is to promote change towards sustainable environmental development and policies.

Results achieved

In 2019-20, Environment and Climate Change Canada continued to work with provinces, territories, other government departments and with external partners to implement actions outlined in the Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change (PCF) both within Canada, and internationally.

Key results achieved include:

• Through the Climate Action Fund, supported projects delivered by students, youth, Indigenous peoples and organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and medium-small enterprises that increase awareness of climate change and build capacity for climate action;
• Launched a new climate information portal, ClimateData.ca, providing Canadians easier access to climate data and information to increase the consideration of climate change and its risks in decision-making. This is the result of a collaboration between the Computer Research Institute of Montréal, Ouranos, the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium, the Prairie Climate Centre, and Habitat Seven with support from the Canadian Centre for Climate Services (CCCS).
• As part of CCCS’ efforts to enhance regional climate service capacity across Canada, invested in the creation of a new Prairie climate expert network organization (to be formally launched in fall of 2020), which will deliver regionally tailored climate information, data and tools to meet the growing demand for climate services in support of adaptation to climate change.
• Continued effective partnership and constructive dialogue with the Assembly of First Nations, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami and the Métis National Council on the topic of clean growth and climate change. These partnerships are vital to the successful implementation of the PCF, and each of the three Indigenous tables informs the design of polices and programs to reflect and advance Indigenous peoples’ clean growth and climate change priorities;
• Supported capacity building and engagement with Indigenous peoples on clean growth and climate change;
• Collaborated with Global Affairs Canada in delivering $2.65 billion in funding over five years to support developing countries, the poorest and most vulnerable in particular, in their transition to clean and climate-resilient economies;
• Developed and maintained Canada’s international partnerships with organizations to help assist all countries in moving towards low-carbon economies.

Findings of audits completed in 2019-20

Not applicable

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019-20

Not applicable

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients

Environment and Climate Change Canada engages applicants and recipients under this program in two ways: applicants, through applications related to specific program elements; and recipients, through single or named recipients identified on the basis of their unique ability to address targeted program results. The Department employs one or a combination of the following initiatives to provide access to the program in a clear, understandable, and accessible manner: publicity in news media; information provided on the departmental website; letter-writing activities; and meetings with targeted recipient communities. Administrative requirements have been tailored to evaluated risk levels and efficiency is being addressed through simplified agreement templates.

Performance information (dollars)

Type of transfer payment	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Actual spending	2019–20 Planned spending	2019–20 Total authorities available for use	2019–20 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2019–20 actual minus 2019–20 planned)
Total grants	Not applicable: New T&C started in 2018-19	1,818,203	3,000,000	2,186,921	2,186,921	-813,079
Total contributions	Not applicable: New T&C started in 2018-19	25,650,733	15,443,265	24,541,789	24,541,789	9,098,524
Total other types of transfer payments	Not applicable: New T&C started in 2018-19	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	Not applicable: New T&C started in 2018-19	27,468,936	18,443,265	26,728,710	26,728,710	8,285,445

Comments on variances

Changes from notional planning in this TPP due to re-allocation of funding between TPPs for emergency priorities. In addition, CCCS amended a G&C agreements, reducing it by $56K, as some engagement-related activities were unable to be carried out due to COVID-19.

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (2019)

General Information

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 the department’s Program Inventory

Community Eco-Action

Description

Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (2019) (formerly Science Horizons) is funded through the Career Focus stream of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), overseen by Employment and Social Development Canada. Programs under the Career Focus stream aim to demonstrate federal leadership by investing in the skills required to meet the needs of the knowledge economy, facilitate the transition of highly skilled young people to a rapidly changing labour market, and promote the benefits of advanced studies.

The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program (Science Horizons), managed by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC), is part of the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). Science Horizons provides opportunities for youth up to age 30 with post-secondary education in science, technology, engineering or math ( STEM) to receive hands-on working experience.

Results achieved

The total number of jobs created in 2019-20 under Science Horizons was 949.

Findings of audits completed in 2019-20

N/A

Findings of evaluations completed in 2019-20

A 2020 Summative Horizontal Evaluation of YESS is planned. At this time, there are no findings of evaluations completed.

Engagement of applicants and recipients

On November 27, 2018, ECCC and Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) initiated a joint call for proposals from delivery agents for their respective youth employment programs for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 fiscal years. ECCC finalized contribution agreements with five delivery agents in mid-2019.

Each Delivery Agent targets a specific market segment and uses its own network of organizations and educational institutions to promote Youth Employment and Skills Strategy. 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 the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

Performance information (dollars)

Type of transfer payment	2017–18 Actual spending	2018–19 Actual spending	2019–20 Planned spending	2019–20 Total authorities available for use	2019–20 Actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2019–20 actual minus 2019–20 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	13,828,184	14,122,500	3,069,000	14,129,000	14,129,000	11,060,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	13,828,184	14,122,500	3,069,000	14,129,000	14,129,000	11,060,000

Comments on variances

ESDC transferred 11.06M to ECCC.