2022-2023 Details on transfer payment programs

3 year plan for Promoting Regional Development in Canada’s Three Territories (Voted)

Start date	April 1, 2009
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grant and Contribution
Type of appropriation	Annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2014-15, updated in 2018-19
Link to departmental result(s)	Businesses are developing in the Territories People and Communities participate in the economy in the Territories
Link to the department's Program Inventory	Business Development Community Development
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	Through this umbrella transfer payment authority, CanNor delivers a range of northern economic development contribution programs / funding initiatives to promote the economic development of the North, in order to strengthen territorial economies and increase participation by Northerners. For 2022-23, these programs / funding initiatives include: Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth), Roadmap for Canada's Official Languages (Economic Development Initiative [EDI]), Northern Isolated Communities Initiative Fund (NICI), the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF), Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF), and the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF).
Expected results	Expected Results (IDEANorth) Immediate Outcomes Territorial economic growth and capacity is supported Businesses are supported to grow Gaps (e.g. lacking tourism infrastructure, lacking commercial space available for businesses) in territorial small-scale economic infrastructure are addressed Increased readiness to address territorial foundational infrastructure gaps Partnerships established with Northern governments and organizations Intermediate Outcomes Investments to advance territorial economic growth and sector development and small scale economic infrastructure contribute to increasing local or regional economic development activity (e.g., new jobs (direct or indirect), increased revenue by local businesses, additional investments, increased number of visitors) Pre-construction readiness activities (e.g., feasibilities studies, plans, drawings) are used to advance foundational infrastructure projects Ultimate Outcomes Foundational investments in key sectors of the territorial economies (e.g., mining, arts and culture, tourism, commercial fisheries) contributes to enhanced sectoral growth Strong, dynamic, diverse innovative and inclusive territorial economies for the benefit of Northerners and all Canadians Expected Results (EDI) Immediate Outcomes Increased number of organizations and businesses within Official Languages Minority Communities (OLMCs) implementing economic development initiatives Intermediate Outcomes Improved business and organizations capacities for economic development initiatives that respond to the need of OLMCs Expected Results (NICI) Immediate Outcomes CanNor provides funding for a wide diversity of projects that address issue areas related to the territorial food system Northern Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and communities are supported to develop innovative solutions to food insecurity in the territories Territorial food system initiatives identified by territorial governments are supported by Stream 2 of the NICI Fund Intermediate Outcomes Agriculture and agri-food SMEs have increased revenue as a result of innovation in the territorial food system Innovation in the territorial food systems by SMEs results in creation and maintenance of employment in the food sector Northern communities receive new or improved local food infrastructure that improves their physical access to locally-produced food Funding recipients share their lessons learned following the completion of pilot project funding Northern communities have better economic and physical access to nutritious food produced in the territories Ultimate Outcomes Improved food security in northern and Indigenous communities Successful Stream 1(B) pilot projects are scaled-up and generate innovative improvements in the territorial food systems Expected Results (CCRF) Immediate Outcomes Access to investment is increased for community revitalization Intermediate Outcomes Communities are adapting public spaces and improving their infrastructure in response to COVID-19 Ultimate Outcomes Urban and rural communities across the country have the proper infrastructure to stimulate local economies, create jobs and improve the quality of life for Canadians in all regions Expected Results (JGF) Immediate Outcomes Small and medium-sized businesses and communities are supported to recover from the COVID-19 outbreaks Intermediate Outcomes Small and medium-sized businesses and communities are recovering from the COVID-19 outbreak Ultimate Outcomes Businesses are innovative and growing Communities are economically diversified Expected Results (TRF) Immediate Outcomes Access to operational support and investment to major festivals and events is increased Intermediate Outcomes Tourism businesses are equipped to participate in the market Ultimate Outcomes The tourism sector is stabilized and showing signs of recovery including major festivals and events
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	SINED (IDEANorth): 2017-18 EDI: 2016-17 (ISED) NICI: N/A CCRF: N/A JGF: N/A TRF: N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	IDEANorth: 2022-23 EDI: 2022-23 (ISED) NICI: Not planned CCRF: Not planned JGF: Not planned TRF: Not planned
General targeted recipient groups	Eligible recipients include social enterprises, individuals, businesses, other levels of government and other non-federal entities, public or private, that have an interest in economic development in the North.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	CanNor’s economic development officers regularly engage with applicants and funding recipients throughout the project development cycle.

Type of transfer payment	2021–22 forecast spending	2022–23 planned spending	2023–24 planned spending	2024–25 planned spending
Total grants	2,000,000	1,500,000	2,500,000	2,500,000
Total contributions	40,455,407	54,364,119	37,229,500	15,737,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	42,455,407	55,864,119	39,729,500	18,237,000

The sunsetting of funding initiatives announced in Budget 2019 ($22.0 million) and Budget 2021 ($19.7 million) account for the majority of the decrease in planned spending through 2024–25. The umbrella terms and conditions for CanNor will be unaffected by the sunsetting of these programs. Sunsetting programs are subject to government decisions to extend, reduce, or enhance funding. Outcomes of such decisions would be reflected in the Agency's future budget exercises and Estimates documents.

3 year plan for Contributions to Support Aboriginal Participation in the Northern Economy (Voted)

Start date	April 1, 2014
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Contribution
Type of appropriation	Annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2013-14, revised 2017
Link to departmental result(s)	People and Communities participate in the economy in the Territories Businesses are developing in the Territories
Link to the department's Program Inventory	Business Development Community Development
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	Through this transfer payment authority, CanNor delivers the Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP), which supports increased participation by Indigenous communities and businesses in the territories in economic opportunities. The Program comprises two streams: Community Readiness and Opportunities Planning (CROP) stream, which provides project-based support to Indigenous communities and organizations for capacity and readiness activities so that communities are able to plan for, pursue and participate in economic opportunities; and Entrepreneurship and Business Development (EBD) stream, which assists Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses and organizations in the pursuit of economic opportunities for the benefit of Indigenous peoples. The stream includes project-based support for activities that facilitate the establishment or expansion of Indigenous businesses. This transfer payment program may be conditionally or unconditionally repayable. Considerations for repayability are outlined in the program's terms and conditions.
Expected results	Expected Results Immediate Outcomes Northern Indigenous governments and northern communities have the capacity to plan the economic development of their community or build new partnerships that contribute to grow their economies Economic development partnerships are established with Northern Indigenous organizations and northern communities Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses are provided with the support needed to respond to economic development opportunities Northern Indigenous communities, governments, businesses and entrepreneurs have the opportunity to benefit from financial support to benefit from economic opportunities Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses benefit from a supportive business environment and have easier access to commercial financing Intermediate Outcomes Indigenous Northerners are provided with the training and capacity development support needed to respond to economic development opportunities Northern Indigenous communities and governments (local or regional) have the economic infrastructure to support economic development and generate more revenue from economic development Strong, stable territorial economy for the benefit of Indigenous Northerners and all Canadians Ultimate Outcomes Indigenous entrepreneurs, businesses and communities benefit from Northern economic growth and fully participate in it Increased economic development and diversification driven by investments in Indigenous economic development
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2018-19
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2022-23
General targeted recipient groups	Indigenous governments, communities, organizations, and businesses in the territories.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	CanNor will continue to engage program recipients and stakeholders regarding the inclusion of capacity related funding. In addition, CanNor’s economic development officers regularly engage with applicants and funding recipients throughout the project development cycle.

Type of transfer payment	2021–22 forecast spending	2022–23 planned spending	2023–24 planned spending	2024–25 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	10,800,000	10,800,000	10,800,000	10,800,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	10,800,000	10,800,000	10,800,000	10,800,000

3 year plan for Growth Through Regional Innovation Program, now known as Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation (REGI)

Start date	October 18, 2018
End date	REGI – Ongoing (CanNor specific funding until March 31, 2023) WES Ecosystem Fund – March 31, 2023
Type of transfer payment	REGI - Grant and Contribution WES - Contribution
Type of appropriation	Annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2019-20
Link to departmental result(s)	Businesses are developing in the Territories
Link to the department's Program Inventory	Business Development
Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program	The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation (REGI) initiative builds on the objectives of the Innovation and Skills Plan. The goal of REGI is to provide streamlined, nationally consistent and yet regionally tailored support for business productivity and scale-up, particularly for SMEs and women entrepreneurs and other underrepresented groups, and assist the enhancement of regional industrial and technology clusters and regional innovation ecosystems. The program will provide assistance through two program streams: Business Scale-up and Productivity Stream (BSP): Invest in and support businesses at various stages of development, including high-growth firms to accelerate their growth and assist them in scaling up, enhance their productivity and competitiveness in both domestic and global markets. Regional Innovation Ecosystems Stream (RIE): Create, grow and nurture inclusive regional ecosystems that support business needs and foster an entrepreneurial environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness. Contributions issued under REGI may be unconditionally or conditionally repayable, or non-repayable. The Women Entrepreneurship Strategy (WES) provides nationally coordinated, regionally tailored investments through the WES Ecosystem Fund, a five-year program to help non-profit, third-party organizations deliver support for women entrepreneurs and address gaps in the innovation ecosystem. Contributions issued under WES are non-repayable only. A second WES funding stream, the Pilot Contribution Program, concluded in 2020-21.
Expected results	Businesses are adopting innovations and commercializing innovative products or services Regional Innovation Ecosystems are expanding the number of supported businesses Women entrepreneurs have access to programs and services to support business development and growth
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	Not applicable (has not yet been evaluated)
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Not applicable
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2023-24
General targeted recipient groups	Incorporated for-profit companies, not-for-profit organizations, industry associations, post-secondary institutions, Indigenous organizations, business accelerators, incubators, women-led businesses, angel networks; social enterprises; a group of eligible recipients such as an industry association or consortium; a municipality and all other municipal-type organizations; and a federal or provincial crown corporation/ organization or any other entity created by the provincial government or a provincial department.
Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients	CanNor’s economic development officers regularly engage with applicants and funding recipients throughout the project development cycle.

Type of transfer payment	2021–22 forecast spending	2022–23 planned spending
Total grants	168,168	168,168
Total contributions	4,368,161	851,473
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	4,536,329	1,019,641

The numbers provided in this table are based on funding profile. The Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation will continue with the other Regional Development Agencies. Outcomes of decisions going forward for CanNor would be reflected in the Agency's future budget exercises and Estimates documents. A portion of CanNor’s Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North funding will be used to support the ongoing delivery of the Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation.

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Date modified:: 2022-03-02