2023-24 Details on transfer payment programs

Promoting Regional Development in Canada's Three Territories (Voted)

Start date	April 1, 2009
End date	Ongoing
Type of transfer payment	Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation	Annually through Estimates
Fiscal year for terms and conditions	2014-15, updated 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 2023-2024, these programs / funding initiatives include: Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth), the Northern Isolated Communities Initiative Fund (NICI), and the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF).
Expected results	Expected Results (IDEANorth) Immediate Outcomes Territorial economic growth and capacity are 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., feasibility 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 (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 (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
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	SINED (IDEANorth): 2017-18 NICI: N/A JGF: N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	IDEANorth: 2023-24 NICI: Not Planned JGF: 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.

Financial Information

Type of transfer payment	2022-23 forecast spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending	2025-26 planned spending
Total grants	1,500,000	2,500,000	2,500,000	2,500,000
Total contributions	74,942,344	55,560,500	28,937,000	28,937,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	76,442,344	58,060,500	31,437,000	31,437,000
Note: The decrease in the 2022-23 and 2023-24 forecast and planned spending is mainly due to expiration of budgetary authorities in 2023-24 for Budget 2021 programs, such as the Tourism Relief Fund, Jobs and Growth Fund and Canada Community Revitalization Fund, meant to support economies in rebounding from the impacts of the pandemic. In addition, two more initiatives concluded in 2022-23: the Northern Adult Basic Education Program and the Inuit Impact Benefit Agreement with the Qikiqtani Inuit Association.

Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Programs (Formerly 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, including through additional funding received through Budget 2022, CanNor delivers the Northern Indigenous Economic Opportunities Program (NIEOP), to create Indigenous employment, support Indigenous entrepreneurship, and help build resilience in Indigenous communities through economic development, leading to territorial economic growth. The enhanced Program comprises three 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. A Budget 2022 decision also approved additional funds to support the reintroduction of core funding to Indigenous rights-holding organizations.; 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. The Northern Indigenous Economic Research Stream, provides project-based support for research, knowledge transfer, and distribution of information to establish a research agenda and target research proposals that can contribute to the territorial Indigenous business ecosystem. This transfer payment program may be conditionally or unconditionally repayable. Considerations for repayability are outlined in the program's terms and conditions.
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 access financial supports in order to position themselves to benefit from economic opportunities Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs and businesses benefit from a supportive business environment and have easier access to commercial financing Increased availability of capacity development support for Indigenous Northerners 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 Increase evidence available for decision-making 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 NIEOP continues to support activities for prosperity and a strong, stable economy in the territories for the benefit of Indigenous peoples in the region
Fiscal year of last completed evaluation	2018-2019
Decision following the results of last evaluation	Continuation
Fiscal year of next planned evaluation	2023-24
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. As part of initiatives under the Northern Indigenous Economic Research Stream, CanNor will also identify research priorities through engagement with Indigenous communities and educational institutions. It is expected that the first signed contribution agreements will start in 2024-25.

Financial Information

Type of transfer payment	2022-23 forecast spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending	2025-26 planned spending
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	13,200,000	13,200,000	13,200,000	13,200,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	13,200,000	13,200,000	13,200,000	13,200,000

Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation

Start date	October 18, 2018
End date	REGI – CanNor specific funding until March 31, 2023
Type of transfer payment	Grants and 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. Contributions issued under REGI may be unconditionally or conditionally repayable, or non-repayable.
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	N/A
Decision following the results of last evaluation	N/A
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.

Financial Information

Type of transfer payment	2022-23 forecast spending	2023-24 planned spending	2024-25 planned spending	2025-26 planned spending
Total grants	168,168	0	0	0
Total contributions	252,252	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	420,420	0	0	0
The numbers provided in this table are based on funding profile. CanNor will continue to deliver REGI alongside 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 IDEANorth funding, up to $5 million, may be transferred to support the ongoing delivery of REGI.

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Date modified:: 2023-03-09