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In 2005-2006, Transport Canada administered the following
transfer payment programs (TPP) in excess of $5 million:
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Grant to the Province of British Columbia
in respect of the provision of ferry and coastal freight and
passenger services. |
| 2) Start Date: 1977 |
3) End Date: ongoing |
| 4) Description:
The Province of British Columbia assumes the entire responsibility
for the operation of ferry and coastal freight and passenger
services. |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's
economic growth and trade objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
The ferry service was maintained allowing the transportation
of coastal freight and passenger. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Programs
and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework
|
| 14) Total Grants |
23,975
|
24,343
|
24,952
|
24,952
|
24,890
|
62
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
23,975
|
24,343
|
24,952
|
24,952
|
24,890
|
62
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): Planned spending based on estimate of B.C. consumer
price index. Final spending reflects actual consumer price index. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
The evaluation, completed in 2005, found that the grant agreement
in its current form is somewhat contrary to the National
Marine Policy. There is no constitutional obligation for
the federal government to support the service provided. There
would be a justification if there was a clear definition of
a remote community and if the grant were directed specifically
towards ferry routes serving these communities. Since the terms
of the agreement are not open for amendment, the cost of the
grant has not been reduced as mandated by the National Marine
Policy. Also, BC Ferries required the grant in the past
when it was a Crown Corporation. As an independent, regulated,
and self-financing company, BC Ferries is viewed as more efficient
and business-like by many of its stakeholders. It is too early
to determine whether this will continue under BC Ferries' new
management structure. Interview data suggests that if the federal
grant were withdrawn, there could be negative impacts, particularly
on the northern communities in BC. Finally, by providing the
grant, TC is achieving positive outcomes with minimal administration
costs and little risk of negative outcomes as responsibility
for West Coast ferry services lies with others.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/BCPFS/menu.htm
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Outaouais Road Development Agreement |
| 2) Start Date: January
7th, 1972 |
3) End Date: No
sunset clause |
| 4) Description:
Contributions to the Province of Quebec related to the Outaouais
Roads Agreement toward highway improvements are made to enhance
overall efficiency and promote safety while encouraging regional
and industrial development and tourism. |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's
economic growth and trade objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
The department completed Phase 2 of the McConnell-Laramée project
in Gatineau that will link Highway 50 to Saint-Joseph Boulevard. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Programs
and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework
|
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
5,129
|
6,490
|
2,632
|
14,345
|
14,344
|
(11,712)
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
5,129
|
6,490
|
2,632
|
14,345
|
14,344
|
(11,712)
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): The department received Treasury Board approval
in August 2005 and these funds were not included in the planned
spending. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
The evaluation, completed in 2005, found that the Outaouais
Road Agreement (ORA) projects completed to date are only indirectly
aligned with TC's mandate for the national transportation system
and that the ORA objectives are more closely aligned with the
National Capital Commission's mandate. Although TC has the expertise
to manage ORA projects, the evaluation found that its continued
role as program manager is not the best fit, as the ORA program
is not well aligned with TC's mandate. However, the ORA program
has contributed to an improvement in the road system in the
Outaouais if one accepts the assumption that project completion
results in improvements. It should be noted that concerns regarding
the departmental mandate have been addressed through the creation
of a Transport, Infrastructure and Communities portfolio which
brings under one Minister all infrastructure programs and the
National Capital Commission.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/ORA/menu.htm
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Contribution for ferry and coastal
passenger and freight services |
| 2) Start Date: 1941 |
3) End Date: ongoing |
| 4) Description:
Operating funding for two regional passenger and vehicle ferry
services, CTMA Traversier Ltee and Northumberland Ferry Ltd. |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's
economic growth and trade objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
The services met the demand and provided transportation of freight
and people from the islands to the mainland. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Programs
and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework
|
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
8,036
|
9,244
|
8,036
|
9,356
|
9,355
|
(1,319)
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
8,036
|
9,244
|
8,036
|
9,356
|
9,355
|
(1,319)
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): Mainly due to decrease in traffic and increase
in operating and capital expenses considering enhanced safety
and regulatory requirements, and fuel price increase. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
The evaluation, completed in 2004, found that while the CTMA
service from Cap-aux-Meules, Iles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec to
Souris, Prince Edward Island (PEI) remains relevant since it
supports the mandate of Transport Canada and serves a remote
community, the Northumberland Ferries service between Wood Islands,
PEI and Caribou, Nova Scotia does not directly support TC mandate
and strategic objectives and there is no constitutional obligation
to maintain the ferry service. Both ferry services were found
to provide quality, efficient and affordable services responding
to user needs and both contribute to the tourism industry in
their local area.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/SFSAC/menu.htm
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Strategic Highway Infrastructure
Program - Highway Component
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Border
Crossing Transportation Initiative
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Transportation
Planning/Modal Integration (TPMI) Initiative
Strategic Highway Infrastructure Program - Intelligent
Transportation Systems Initiative
|
| 2) Start Date: March
29 th, 2001 |
3) End Date: SHIP
Highway Component ends March 31, 2006. Contribution
agreement's extensions were approved by the Minister of Transport
for some provinces in order to complete their projects.
SHIP Border Crossing Transportation Initiative and
Transportation Planning and Modal Integration (TPMI) Initiative
have been extended until March 31, 2007.
SHIP Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative
has been extended until March 31, 2007.
|
| 4) Description:
SHIP Highway Component: Provide federal
funding under cost-shared contribution agreements with provincial
and territorial governments for highway improvement projects
to address the needs of Canada's National Highway System.
SHIP Border Crossing Transportation Initiative
and TPMI Initiative: Provide federal funding under
cost-shared contribution agreements with provincial, territorial,
municipal governments and other partners to improve the access
to land border crossings, mobility, modal integration and transportation
efficiency.
SHIP Intelligent Transportation Systems Initiative:
Provide federal funding under cost-shared contribution agreements
with provincial, territorial, municipal governments and other
partners to enable the undertaking of the deployment of intelligent
transportation systems.
|
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's
economic growth and trade objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
Highways: 15 projects were completed in 2005-06. These
projects will improve safety and traffic flow on highways that
are part of the National Highway System. Border Crossing
Transportation Initiatives: 2 projects in British Columbia
were completed in 2005-06; the remaining projects are under
construction. These projects will improve safety and capacity,
and improve access to the border for pre-screened trucks and
vehicles.
|
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Programs
and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework
|
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
66,610
|
198,914
|
191,020
|
162,937
|
155,834
|
35,186
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
66,610
|
198,914
|
191,020
|
162,937
|
155,834
|
35,186
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): Due to a number of factors such as delays in
tendering projects, length of construction season and unfavourable
weather conditions, the expenditures submitted by the funding
recipients were approximately 10% below their forecasts. Due
to the nature of delivery of large capital projects, a minor
variance such as this is expected. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
An evaluation of all SHIP components is currently being undertaken
and is expected to be complete in late 2006.
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Payment to the Canadian
Wheat Board for the acquisition and leasing of hopper cars for
the transportation of grain in Western Canada |
| 2) Start Date: March
1981 |
3) End Date: July
2006 |
| 4) Description:
Reimburse Canadian Wheat Board for leasing of hopper cars for
transfer of Canadian grain to export position. |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's
economic growth and trade objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
The Canadian Wheat Board leased cars have been in continuous
use transporting western Canadian grain from the Prairies to
points of export and to Board customers in Canada. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Programs
and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework
|
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
12,913
|
12,309
|
16,967
|
12,411
|
12,007
|
4,960
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
12,913
|
12,309
|
16,967
|
12,411
|
12,007
|
4,960
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): Actual spending is less than planned spending
due to alternative use revenue for rail cars, favourable exchange
rates for lease payments made in U.S. dollars, and the sunsetting
of one of the leases. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
The evaluation in 2005 found that the program aligned with
federal priorities of regional disparity, increasing trade and
promotion of social and economic development. With the removal
of the Crow Rate, the federal government role is no longer necessary.
The federal role was necessary when a shortfall in railway capacity
to transport grain existed and was expected to increase, as
neither the provinces nor the railways could meet demand for
investment in the grain transportation system. It found that
the cars ensured the railways could meet commitments to transport
grain and the grain shippers could meet peak sales requirements.
The cars increased grain-shipping efficiency and likely contributed
to increased sales to overseas markets. The evaluation also
found that the lease of the 2,000 hopper cars was not the most
cost-effective option available to the department and the Government
of Canada chose this option despite alternate advice.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/2005_2006.htm
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Port Divestiture Fund |
| 2) Start Date: April
1 st, 1996 |
3) End Date: March
31 st, 2006 |
| 4) Description:
Facilitate the divestiture process by providing a new owner
with the resources to take over the port. |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's
economic growth and trade objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
As of March 31, 2006, Transport Canada had divested 466 of its
original 549 ports (85%) and had saved taxpayers an estimated
$470 million that would otherwise have been spent on the ports. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Programs
and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework
|
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
1,697
|
17,840
|
31,225
|
66,225
|
58,665
|
(27,440)
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
1,697
|
17,840
|
31,225
|
66,225
|
58,665
|
(27,440)
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): As the divestiture program was scheduled to
end on March 31, 2006, additional interest was expressed for
acquiring ports and in Fall 2006, Transport Canada was provided
with $35 million in additional funding from the Treasury Board
Management Reserve to allow for the completion of ongoing negotiations.
Successful negotiations led to the transfer of seven ports in
2005-06, with contributions totalling $58.7 million. The program
lapsed the remaining $7.5 million at the end of 2005-06.
|
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
An evaluation of the Port Divestiture Program is currently
underway. The evaluation, conducted in 2003-04, found that the
program is aligned with federal government and departmental
policies and priorities. It also found that, although divestiture
rates are below targets due to unanticipated issues, the program
has made significant progress in the divestiture of regional/local
ports. The evaluation also found that the program was successful
in considering the economic and social interests of local communities.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/PortsDivestiture/toc.htm
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Airports Capital Assistance Program |
| 2) Start Date: April
1st, 1995 |
3) End Date: March
31st, 2010 |
| 4) Description:
Airports Capital Assistance Program(ACAP) assists eligible applicants
in financing capital projects related to safety, asset protection
and operating cost reduction. |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's
economic growth and trade objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
In 2005-06, ACAP has assisted 48 airports by financing 64 projects,
all of which were directly related to airside-safety. Announcements
under the program totalled over $53 million. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Programs
and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
32,210
|
24,386
|
38,000
|
38,000
|
35,400
|
2,600
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
32,210
|
24,386
|
38,000
|
38,000
|
35,400
|
2,600
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): The variance is due to several factors such
as the short construction season in certain areas of the country,
the length of time required to obtain order-in-councils for
Québec projects, higher than anticipated bids that required
re-tendering, etc. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. Audits
of selected recipients will be conducted in 2006-07. Copies
of audit reports approved by the department's Audit and Review
Committee may be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
The evaluation in 2004 found that ACAP is in line with the
current objectives of TC and of the Government of Canada, that
most airports are not able to self-finance projects funded by
ACAP and that there are no other sources of funding available
for these projects. Also, ACAP met its objectives as it contributes
to safety, asset protection and reduction of operating costs
at funded airports. ACAP also contributes to the maintenance
of a feeder airport system. The applicant and project eligibility
criteria were appropriate. Some improvements to decision-making
processes, particularly with respect to timeliness, are warranted.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/ACAP2004/toc.htm
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Contribution Program for operating,
capital and start-up funding requirement for Regional and Remote
Passenger Rail Services |
| 2) Start Date: June
1 st, 2004 |
3) End Date: March
31 st, 2010 |
| 4) Description:
Provide operating funding for the regional and remote passenger
rail services not provided by VIA Rail, for capital and start-up
costs for regional and remote passenger rail services, and to
address potential costs of transferring regional services.
|
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's
economic growth and trade objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
Continuation of safe, reliable and sustainable services. Two
new First Nations railways were created and took-over the services
in their area. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Programs
and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
-
|
15,138
|
5,700
|
25,500
|
25,292
|
(19,592)
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
-
|
15,138
|
5,700
|
25,500
|
25,292
|
(19,592)
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): The variance is a result of timing differences
between the project approval and the inclusion of the funding
in Annual Reference Level Update and Supplementary Estimates. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
The evaluation, completed in 2004, found that the services
provided by the Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway and
the Algoma Central Railway funded by this program meet the remote
access justification as a rationale for federal government financial
contributions. However, the Ontario Northland Transportation
Commission service does not. The evaluation also found that
all three services have good safety records and passengers are
generally satisfied with the services provided.
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy
payment (Statutory) |
| 2) Start Date: April
1 st, 1997 |
3) End Date: April
1 st, 2032 |
| 4) Description:
Subsidy payments are made to bridge operator to honour constitutional
obligations to provide a transportation link between Prince
Edward Island and the mainland. |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An efficient transportation system that contributes to Canada's
economic growth and trade objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
Subsidy payments have been made to the bridge operator and an
efficient year-round transportation service was offered. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Programs
and Infrastructure in support of a market-based framework |
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs (Statutory) |
51,147
|
51,779
|
53,050
|
52,790
|
52,790
|
260
|
| 15) Total PA |
51,147
|
51,779
|
53,050
|
52,790
|
52,790
|
260
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): Nil. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
Evaluation not required
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Grade Crossing Improvement Contribution
Program (approved under Railway Safety Act) |
| 2) Start Date: 1989 |
3) End Date: ongoing |
| 4) Description:
Payments made to railway companies, municipalities to improve
the safety at public road/railway grade crossings. |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to
Canada's social development and security objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
Over the past 15 years, over $100 million has been spent by
Transport Canada to fund improvements at public road/railway
grade crossings (approximately 80 sites per year). It is conservatively
estimated that the program is responsible for 53% of the reduction
in collisions at grade crossings. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Rulemaking,
Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation
system |
| 14) Total Grants |
60
|
100
|
300
|
200
|
200
|
100
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
7,440
|
7,340
|
7,195
|
11,045
|
11,045
|
(3,850)
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
7,500
|
7,440
|
7,495
|
11,245
|
11,245
|
(3,750)
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): It was possible to advance projects planned
in 2006-07 during the year 2005‑06. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
The evaluation in 2005 found that the program is consistent
with the federal government's priorities and contributes to
TC's strategic outcome of a safe and secure transportation system.
There is an ongoing need for the program and there is little
likelihood that provinces will play a larger role in Grade Crossing
Improvement Contribution Program (GCIP). It also found that
GCIP has been successful in reducing the risk of accidents at
grade crossings. Over the evaluation period, GCIP has contributed
significantly to the decline of collisions at grade crossings.
It is conservatively estimated that the program is responsible
for 53% of the reduction in collisions at grade crossings.
http://www.tc.gc.ca/programevaluation/reports/GCIP/menu.htm
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Marine Security Contribution Program |
| 2) Start Date: December
1 st, 2004 |
3) End Date: November
30 th, 2007 |
| 4) Description:
Enhanced Marine Security |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
A safe and secure transportation system that contributes to
Canada's social development and security objectives. |
| 6) Results Achieved:
Transport Canada provided financial contributions for the implementation
of a number of security enhancements. Transport Canada Regional
Inspectors conducted follow-up inspections to verify that funded
projects were completed according to submissions. |
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10)
Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies, Rulemaking,
Monitoring and Outreach in support of a safe and secure transportation
system |
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
-
|
8,250
|
48,000
|
32,200
|
17,403
|
30,597
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
-
|
8,250
|
48,000
|
32,200
|
17,403
|
30,597
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): The variance is due to the most part on project
timelines slipping to the next fiscal year as well as withdrawal
of some projects by applicants. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
An evaluation of this program is scheduled for 2006-07.
|
| 1) Name of Transfer
Payment Program: Action Plan 2000 for Climate Change
- Urban Transportation Showcase Program |
| 2) Start Date: June
21 st, 2001 |
3) End Date: March
31 st, 2009 |
| 4) Description:
To test and measure the impacts of strategies to reduce urban
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from transportation, so as to
lay a foundation for the adoption of effective, integrated GHG
reduction strategies in urban centres across Canada by 2010. |
| 5) Strategic Outcomes:
An environmentally responsible transportation system that contributes
to Canada's sustainable development objectives. |
6) Results Achieved:
- - Showcase demonstrations underway in five city regions
(Halifax, Waterloo, Greater Toronto and Hamilton, Vancouver,
and Whitehorse);
- - The program's Information Network supported two national
workshop series and various other learning events (over
a thousand members of the programs target group attended
these sessions & workshops);
- - Two awards programs supported: the Transportation
Association of Canada's Sustainable Urban Transportation
Award and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities' Sustainable
Transportation Award. The recipients were CITE's "Promoting
Sustainable Transportation Through Site Design: A Proposed
Recommended Practice" and the City of Vancouver for the
Southeast False Creek Sustainable Transportation Strategies
project respectively;
- - Postcards about the Urban Transportation Showcase
Program, the Information Network and the ongoing showcases
were designed and distributed to over a thousand contacts
nationally last fall helping to highlight the progress and
lessons learned of the five demonstration showcases and
other case study materials posted on the website; and
- - Supported the development of a best practice on Transit
Priority Measures. Over a thousand copies of this publication
have been distributed.
For further information on the program's showcases and information
network, please visit http://www.tc.gc.ca/utsp.
|
| ($ thousands) |
7)
Actual Spending 2003-04
|
8)
Actual Spending
2004-05
|
9) Planned Spending 2005-06
|
10) Total Authorities
2005-06
|
11) Actual Spending
2005-06
|
12) Variance(s) Between 9 and
11 |
| 13) Program Activity (PA) |
Policies and Programs
in support of sustainable transportation |
| 14) Total Grants |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 14) Total Contributions |
385
|
3,320
|
19,902
|
10,322
|
6,986
|
12,916
|
| 14) Total Other Types of TPs |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 15) Total PA |
385
|
3,320
|
19,902
|
10,322
|
6,986
|
12,916
|
| 16) Comment(s)
on Variance(s): Due to various project and construction delays,
total planned spending as forecasted in 2005-06 was not attained. |
| 17) Significant
Audit and Evaluation Findings and URL (s) to Last Audit and
/ or Evaluation: Transport Canada (TC) did not conduct an
internal audit of this contribution program in 2005-06. TC will
determine whether an internal audit will be conducted, based
on its risk-based audit planning process. Copies of audit reports
approved by the department's Audit and Review Committee may
be found at:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/corporate-services/audit/menu.htm
An evaluation of this program is scheduled for 2008-09.
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