Details on transfer payment programs
Departments and agencies must complete the table below for each transfer payment program (TPP), including each statutory TPP. Up front multi year funding provided under a TPP with terms and conditions should also be included in this table (see subsection 6.6.3 of the Directive on Transfer Payments).
3 year plan for Transfer Payments to support the Advancement of Northern Science and Technology
| Start date | June 2015 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant and Contribution |
| Type of appropriation | Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2015–16 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
POLAR’s Transfer Payment Program supports all four of the Agency’s departmental results:
|
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Science and Technology |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | This program aims to anchor a strong research presence in Canada’s Arctic. It focuses on science, monitoring, and technology development and transfer. By partnering with key stakeholders and through its internal science and technology capacity, POLAR will acquire the wide range of information needed to pursue effective solutions to polar issues, policy and program development, and advance Canada’s position as a leading Arctic nation. This program will create an environment in which both traditional knowledge and science contribute to addressing challenges in the Arctic. |
| Expected results |
The expected result for this program is: Canada’s polar science and technology research is being applied. For more information on expected results, see GC Infobase. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | No evaluations have been completed. |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Not applicable |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | No evaluations planned. |
| General targeted recipient groups |
General targeted recipient groups for this funding program include:
For more information on eligible recipients, see the program’s terms and conditions. |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | Open and targeted calls for proposals are are used to solicit proposals from potential applicants. In-person and/or teleconference meetings with recipients promote ongoing collaboration and also provide opportunities to discuss project progress. POLAR monitors recipient compliance with the terms of active funding agreements through in-depth review of financial and project progress reports that are submitted in accordance with the approved project reporting plan. |
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2019–20 planned spending | 2020–21 planned spending | 2021–22 planned spending | 2022–23 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Total contributions | 4,227,749 | 6,040,000 | 6,040,000 | 6,040,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 4,237,749 | 6,050,000 | 6,050,000 | 6,050,000 |
3 year plan for Transfer Payments to support Research and Activities Relating to the Polar Regions
| Start date | June 2015 |
|---|---|
| End date | Ongoing |
| Type of transfer payment | Grant |
| Type of appropriation | Estimates |
| Fiscal year for terms and conditions | 2015–16 |
| Link to departmental result(s) |
POLAR’s Transfer Payment Program supports all four of the Agency’s departmental results:
|
| Link to the department’s Program Inventory | Knowledge Management and Engagement |
| Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program | The program aims to strengthen awareness and understanding of Arctic and Antarctic research, increase coordination and collaboration among the polar research community, and strengthen the next generation of polar researchers and highly qualified personnel, especially northern youth. |
| Expected results |
The expected result of this program is: Interest in polar science and technology is strengthened among youth. For more information on expected results, see GC Infobase. |
| Fiscal year of last completed evaluation | No evaluations have been completed. |
| Decision following the results of last evaluation | Not applicable. |
| Fiscal year of next planned evaluation | No evaluations planned. |
| General targeted recipient groups | Eligible recipients for the Scholarship Award for Polar Research are students who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada presently enrolled in a doctoral program at a recognized Canadian university.For more information on eligible recipients, see the program’s terms and conditions. |
| Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients | Open and targeted calls for proposals are posted on POLAR’s website. In-person or teleconference meetings with recipients promote ongoing collaboration and also provide opportunities to discuss project progress. POLAR monitors recipient compliance with the terms of active funding agreements through in-depth review of financial and project progress reports that are submitted in accordance with the approved project reporting plan. |
Financial information (dollars)
| Type of transfer payment | 2019–20 planned spending | 2020–21 planned spending | 2021–22 planned spending | 2022–23 planned spending |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 1,746,000 | 1,746,000 | 1,746,000 | 1,746,000 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total program | 1,746,000 | 1,746,000 | 1,746,000 | 1,746,000 |