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Details on Transfer Payment Programs of $5 Million or More

Biology Casework Analysis Contribution Program

General Information
Name of transfer payment program	Biology Casework Analysis Contribution Program (Voted)
Start date	2010-11
End date	2014-15 (funding renewed to 2019-20)
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2010-11
Strategic Outcome	A safe and resilient Canada
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	1.3 Countering Crime 1.3.2 Law Enforcement Leadership 1.3.2.1 Serious and Organized Crime
Description	This program provides financial contributions to the governments of Ontario and Quebec, which operate forensic laboratories that undertake biological casework analysis in support of criminal investigations and prosecutions, and encourages provincial contributions of crime scene DNA profiles to the National DNA Data Bank (NDDB).
Expected results	The expected results of this program are: increased operational capacity requirements; decreased processing turnaround times; decreased case backlog; and increased number of profiles submitted to the Crime Scene Index (CSI) of the National DNA Data Bank. The performance indicators for the terms and conditions include: the number and type of cases received (by Criminal Code offence) and from who (which law enforcement agency); the number and type of cases completed; the average number of exhibits examined per case; the number of biological samples (i.e., stains) submitted for DNA analysis; case turnaround times for primary and secondary designated offences; backlog of cases waiting to be processed; and the number of DNA profiles submitted to the Crime Scene Index of the National DNA Data Bank.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2013-14
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation	2018-19
General targeted recipient groups	Other levels of government (Ontario and Quebec Forensic Laboratories)
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	Targeted at two provincially-run forensic labs

Planning Information (dollars)
Type Of Transfer Payment	2015-16 Forecast Spending	2016–17 Planned Spending	2017–18 Planned Spending	2018–19 Planned Spending
Total grants	-	-	-	-
Total contributions	6,900,000	6,900,000	6,900,000	6,900,000
Total other types of transfer payments	-	-	-	-
Total program	6,900,000	6,900,000	6,900,000	6,900,000
Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding.

Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements

General Information
Name of transfer payment program	Disaster Financial Assistance Arrangements (DFAA) (Voted)
Start date	1970
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	Terms and conditions were last amended in 2014-15
Strategic Outcome	A safe and resilient Canada
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	1.4 Emergency Management 1.4.4 Emergency Recovery
Description	The DFAA provides federal financial assistance to provinces and territories affected by large natural disasters such as floods and storms. The DFAA program was established in 1970, to provide the Government with consistent and equitable mechanisms to cost share provincial and territorial response and recovery expenditures when such costs place a significant burden on the affected provincial/territorial economy, and exceed an amount that these jurisdictions might reasonably be expected to bear on their own. Following a natural disaster, an affected province or territory may make a request for federal financial assistance to the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness. If an Order in Council declaring the event to be of concern to the federal government and authorizing the Minister to provide financial assistance to the jurisdiction is approved, the Minister will inform the affected province or territory that federal financial assistance will be provided in accordance with the program's established guidelines. These guidelines include an established cost-sharing formula, with a provision for mitigation enhancements to address vulnerability to future events. This is not a program with repayable contributions.
Expected results	Provinces and territories receive funding to assist with response and recovery from major natural disasters.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2011-12
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation	2016-17
General targeted recipient groups	Provinces and territories
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	The Department regularly engages with recipients as part of the review of their submissions.

Planning Information (dollars)
Type Of Transfer Payment	2015-16 Forecast Spending^{Footnote 1}	2016–17 Planned Spending	2017–18 Planned Spending	2018–19 Planned Spending
Total grants	-	-	-	-
Total contributions	139,385,000	689,825,000	679,300,000	609,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments	-	-	-	-
Total program	139,385,000	689,825,000	679,300,000	609,000,000
Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding. 1 Forecast spending is net of an approved reprofile amount of $400M from 2015-16 to future years ($100M to 2016-17, $100M to 2017-18 and $200M to 2018-19). Furthermore, it also reflects an anticipated reprofile of $309M from 2015-16 to 2018-19. Note: Public Safety Canada is currently allocated $100M per fiscal year for DFAA payments. As this amount was insufficient to cover the existing financial obligation, incremental funding of $662M was received in 2014-15 of which $450M was reprofiled to future years. Incremental funding of $748M was received in 2015-16, $490M in 2016-17, and $479M in 2017-18.

Financial Assistance to the Province of Quebec for Response and Recovery Costs from the Explosion Following the Train Derailment in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec

General Information
Name of transfer payment program	Financial Assistance to the Province of Quebec for Response and Recovery Costs from the Explosion Following the Train Derailment in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec (Voted)
Start date	July 26, 2013
End date	March 31, 2018
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2013-14 to 2017-18
Strategic Outcome	A safe and resilient Canada
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	1.4 Emergency Management 1.4.4 Emergency Recovery
Description	Following a request for financial assistance from the Province of Quebec for the July 6, 2013 train derailment and explosion in Lac-Mégantic, the Government of Canada committed to cost-share with Quebec, on a 50-50 basis: response and recovery costs (up to $25 million); and decontamination costs (up to $95 million). Public Safety Canada, as the lead department for federal emergency management issues, is working with Quebec officials on a Contribution Agreement to disburse the funds.
Expected results	The federal share of eligible response, recovery and decontamination costs resulting from the explosion and train derailment in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec, is transferred to the province of Quebec in a timely manner and in accordance with the terms of the Contribution Agreement.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation	Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups	Government of Quebec
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	Regular meetings are held with the province

Planning Information (dollars)
Type Of Transfer Payment	2015-16 Forecast Spending	2016–17 Planned Spending^{Footnote 2}	2017–18 Planned Spending	2018–19 Planned Spending
Total grants	-	-	-	-
Total contributions	-	38,300,000	-	-
Total other types of transfer payments	-	-	-	-
Total program	-	38,300,000	-	-
Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding. 2 Planned spending reflects an approved reprofile amount of $38.3M from previous years.

First Nations Policing Program

General Information
Name of transfer payment program	First Nations Policing Program (FNPP) (Voted)
Start date	1991-92
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	Terms and conditions were extended until 2017-18
Strategic Outcome	A safe and resilient Canada
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	1.3 Countering Crime 1.3.2. Law Enforcement Leadership 1.3.2.3 Aboriginal Policing
Description	The Department advances this key activity through the administration of the FNPP. The program provides funding to support policing services that are professional, dedicated and responsive to the First Nation and Inuit communities they serve. The program is delivered through contribution agreements among the federal government, provincial or territorial governments, and First Nations and Inuit communities. The Department conducts performance measurement activities to ensure that credible performance data is being collected to support effective program monitoring and evaluation activities. In addition, the Department provides broad policy advice and conducts relevant research on Aboriginal policing and justice issues, and Aboriginal self-government. The Department also and engages stakeholders in developing policy options for improving public safety in First Nation and Inuit communities and for the renewal of the Program. Lastly, the FNPP works collaboratively with other federal, provincial and territorial partners in addressing diverse challenges in First Nation and Inuit communities.
Expected results	First Nations and Inuit communities have access to professional, dedicated and responsive police services.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2014-15 (to be completed in 2015-16)
Decision following the results of last evaluation	To be determined
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation	Not applicable
General targeted recipient groups	First Nation and Inuit communities
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	Other initiatives include ongoing activities of an FNPP Stakeholder Panel, which meets twice a year to discuss issues related to the FNPP. The Department also supports training activities for Community Consultative Groups, which are advisory bodies that operate pursuant to Community Tripartite Agreements to assist in setting out community expectations for police. As well, Public Safety Canada is currently undertaking a renewal of the First Nations Policing Program to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the program beyond 2018. Through this process, the Department is engaging with various stakeholders, such as the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association, Police Governing Boards and Community Consultative Groups, on the future of the Program.

Planning Information (dollars)
Type Of Transfer Payment	2015-16 Forecast Spending^{Footnote 3}	2016–17 Planned Spending^{Footnote 3}	2017–18 Planned Spending^{Footnote 3}	2018–19 Planned Spending^{Footnote 3}
Total grants	-	-	-	-
Total contributions	81,229,399	123,821,662	125,081,662	104,524,162
Total other types of transfer payments	-	-	-	-
Total program	81,229,399	123,821,662	125,081,662	104,524,162
Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding. 3 Forecast and planned spending includes funding to provide implementation and enforcement of the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act. Note: The 2015-16 forecast spending is net of a $41.5M transfer to Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) for the First Nations Community Policing Service. Planned spending in 2016-17 and future years does not yet take into account the amount that would be transferred to the RCMP for the First Nations Community Policing Service.

National Crime Prevention Strategy

General Information
Name of transfer payment program	National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) (Voted)
Start date	1998-99
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	Terms and conditions were last approved by Treasury Board in 2008-09
Strategic Outcome	A safe and resilient Canada
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	1.3 Countering Crime 1.3.1 Crime Prevention
Description	The National Crime Prevention Strategy (NCPS) is a key component of the federal government's approach to reducing crime. The Strategy's goal is to reduce offending among those most at risk, such as children, youth and Indigenous Canadians who demonstrate various risk factors, and to prevent crimes such as drug-related offences, and serious and violent offences from being committed. The Strategy provides national leadership in the development and dissemination of evidence-based crime prevention programs and policies, and supports projects that are responsive and appropriate to community and regional needs. The NCPS provides funding through time-limited grants and contributions to community-based organizations, other levels of government and academia to support the implementation and evaluation of targeted interventions and other measures, as well as the development and dissemination of knowledge and practical tools. The program aims to increase coordination and integration of effective crime prevention policy and programs federally and with the provinces and territories, as well as increase the identification of, and response to, emerging priority issues and orientation of funding programs.
Expected results	Reduced offending among targeted populations (youth at risk, Indigenous communities, and high-risk repeat offenders). Increase in the Canadian body of knowledge related to crime prevention.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2013-14
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation	2018-19
General targeted recipient groups	Community-based organizations, other levels of government, and academia
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	The Department works with provinces and territories to identify targeted at-risk communities. The Department also supports external networks to facilitate the exchange of information between funding recipients implementing similar models or promising practices in different communities across the country. Lastly, the Department engages with recipients through information sessions to support proposal development.

Planning Information (dollars)
Type Of Transfer Payment	2015-16 Forecast Spending^{Footnote 4}^{Footnote 5}	2016–17 Planned Spending^{Footnote 4}^{Footnote 5}	2017–18 Planned Spending^{Footnote 4}	2018–19 Planned Spending^{Footnote 4}
Total grants	1,701,500	1,758,500	2,460,000	2,460,000
Total contributions	39,835,781	41,167,893	41,167,892	41,067,894
Total other types of transfer payments	-	-	-	-
Total program	41,537,281	42,926,393	43,627,892	43,527,894
Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding. 4 Forecast and planned spending include funding for the Communities at Risk: Security Infrastructure Program (SIP). 5 Net of an amount of $258,500 in 2015-16 and $201,500 in 2016-17 for an internal transfer to fund the Moncton Commemorative Memorial.

National Disaster Mitigation Program

General Information
Name of transfer payment program	National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP) (Voted)
Start date	April 17, 2015
End date	March 31, 2020
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2015-16 to 2019-20
Strategic Outcome	A safe and resilient Canada
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	1.4 Emergency Management 1.4.1 Emergency Prevention/Mitigation
Description	The objective of the NDMP is to reduce the impacts of natural disasters on Canadians by: focusing investments on significant, recurring flood risk and costs; and advancing work to facilitate private residential insurance for overland flooding.
Expected results	Provincial and territorial governments have the capacity to mitigate impacts of future disasters.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	Not applicable
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Not applicable
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation	2016-17
General targeted recipient groups	Provinces and Territories
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	Consultations were held with the provinces and territories in the development of the program. Ongoing consultations with the recipients in the administration of the Program.

Planning Information (dollars)
Type Of Transfer Payment	2015-16 Forecast Spending^{Footnote 6}	2016–17 Planned Spending	2017–18 Planned Spending	2018–19 Planned Spending
Total grants	-	-	-	-
Total contributions	-	32,725,000	36,897,000	57,152,000
Total other types of transfer payments	-	-	-	-
Total program	-	32,725,000	36,897,000	57,152,000
Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding. 6 Forecast spending is net of an approved reprofile amount of $11.4M from 2015-16 to 2016-17.

Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund

General Information
Name of transfer payment program	Search and Rescue New Initiatives Fund (SAR NIF) (Voted)
Start date	June 1987
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Appropriated annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2014-15
Strategic Outcome	A safe and resilient Canada
Link to department's Program Alignment Architecture	1.4 Emergency Management 1.4.1 Emergency Prevention/Mitigation
Description	The purpose of this program is to promote and support projects designed to develop and improve Search and Rescue (SAR) prevention and enhance effectiveness of SAR response in federal, provincial and territorial jurisdictions. SAR NIF also shares SAR response and prevention best practices throughout the SAR community. This program does not have a repayable contribution.
Expected results	Expected outcomes of the program: Response capabilities and safety practices are enhanced; Best practices in response and safety are shared; and Partnerships are built in the SAR community. Expected results for fiscal year 2016-17 are focused on: Interoperability and Coordination; Information Management and Data Standardization; Strengthening Prevention; and Supporting Volunteers. The annual priorities for 2018-19 have not yet been established.
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2014-15
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of planned completion of next evaluation	2019-20
General targeted recipient groups	The six federal SAR departments (National Defence/Canadian Forces, Fisheries and Oceans/Canadian Coast Guard, Environment Canada, Parks Canada Agency, Transport Canada, RCMP); Provincial and territorial SAR authorities having jurisdiction; SAR volunteer organizations (Volunteers include recognized provincial or territorial SAR volunteer organizations, SAR Volunteers Association of Canada (SARVAC), Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the Canadian Aviation Search and Rescue Association (CASARA); and Academic or private sector stakeholders.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	The National Search and Rescue Secretariat (NSS) sends the Call for Proposal, application guide and application forms to partners along with the annual priorities. Project summary reports will become available to its SAR partners and stakeholders possibly through the NSS website or through access to the SAR NIF database. The NSS will showcase a sample of successful SAR NIF projects and consult with partners and stakeholders by providing workshops and consultation sessions at SARscene each year. The NSS will also propose regional workshops for our partners and stakeholders, as required, and subject to available resources. SAR NIF promotional products will be developed and widely distributed throughout the SAR community through our partners and stakeholders.

Planning Information (dollars)
Type Of Transfer Payment	2015-16 Forecast Spending	2016–17 Planned Spending	2017–18 Planned Spending	2018–19 Planned Spending
Total grants	-	-	-	-
Total contributions	5,241,169	6,733,502	7,305,218	7,600,000
Total other types of transfer payments	-	-	-	-
Total program	5,241,169	6,733,502	7,305,218	7,600,000
Note: Totals may not add up due to rounding.

Date modified:: 2018-01-31