Details on transfer payment programs of $5 million or more
From: Employment and Social Development Canada
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- Allowances (statutory)
- Apprenticeship Grants (voted)
- Canada Disability Savings Program – Grants and Bonds (statutory)
- Canada Education Savings Program (Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond) (statutory)
- Canada Service Corps (voted)
- Canada Student Loans Program – Canada Student Grants (statutory)
- Canada Student Loans Program – Direct Financing Arrangement (statutory)
- Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime (voted)
- Canada Emergency Response Benefit (voted)
- Early Learning and Child Care (voted)
- Enabling Accessibility Fund (voted)
- Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (voted)
- Foreign Credential Recognition Program (voted)
- Future Skills (voted)
- Guaranteed Income Supplement (statutory)
- Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative (voted)
- Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (voted)
- Literacy and Essential Skills (voted)
- New Horizons for Seniors Program (voted)
- Old Age Security Pension (statutory)
- Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (voted)
- Pathways to Education Canada (voted)
- Reaching Home (voted)
- Sectoral Initiatives Program (voted)
- Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program (voted)
- Skills and Partnership Fund (voted)
- Social Development Partnerships Program (voted)
- Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy - Investment Readiness Program (voted)
- Student Work Placement Program (voted)
- Union Training and Innovation Program (voted)
- Wage Earner Protection Program (statutory)
- Workforce Development Agreements (voted)
- Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (voted)
Allowances (statutory)
Start date
- 1975 – Allowance
- 1985 – Allowance for the Survivor
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- Statutory – Old Age Security Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Not applicable
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Pensions and benefits
- Program: Old Age Security
Description
- The Old Age Security program is the first pillar of Canada’s retirement income system. Its objective is to ensure a minimum income for seniors, and to mitigate income disruptions at retirement. The Old Age Security program is funded by general tax revenues. The program includes 3 benefits: The Old Age Security pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Allowances. The Allowances provide benefits to 2 categories of low-income 60 to 64 year-old individuals. The Allowance is for those who are either the spouse or common-law partner of a Guaranteed Income Supplement recipient. The Allowance for the survivor is designed for those who are a widow/widower. The Allowances are income-tested to ensure that the highest benefits are paid to the lowest-income seniors
Results achieved
- Given that data does not allow a clear distinction between near-seniors who are entitled to the Allowances and those who are not, there are no indicators for these benefits
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- An evaluation (Evaluation of the Old Age Security Program: Phase 2) was completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020. It focused on the Allowances and the deferral of the OAS pension. The rationale for the Allowances and the characteristics of recipients are examined as part of the first evaluation of the Allowances in the last 25 years
- Key findings: The Allowances address an important need for recipients. Most recipients are women and have very low income, low levels of education, and limited attachment to the labour market. Many low-income 60 to 64-year-olds are ineligible for the Allowances because of their marital status or the age of their spouse
- Recommendations and management response: In its Management Response, the department agreed with the recommendation to take into account the evaluation findings to inform its analysis on the Allowances and welcomes the new data the evaluation provides
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The department undertakes a variety of initiatives to ensure individuals are aware of, and apply for, benefits to which they are entitled. This includes proactive mailings to potential beneficiaries, inclusion of information with annual tax slips, enhancement of Service Canada channels (web, phone, in person), outreach services for those potentially eligible and discussions with other government departments, municipal governments and community service providers to identify opportunities for partnership to increase the number of eligible Allowance recipients
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 544,791,268 | 562,520,365 | 555,082,525 | 555,643,258 | 555,643,258 | 560,733 |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 544,791,268 | 562,520,365 | 555,082,525 | 555,643,258 | 555,643,258 | 560,733 |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance. | |||||
Apprenticeship Grants (voted)
Start date
- January 1, 2007 – Apprenticeship Incentive Grant
- January 1, 2009 – Apprenticeship Completion Grant
- December 11, 2018 – Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2018 to 2019
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Apprenticeship Grants
Description
- The Apprenticeship Grants program provides grants to eligible apprentices in designated Red Seal trades. These grants are awarded to eligible apprentices for completing the first and second years of their apprenticeship or upon receipt of their journeyperson certification. The grants provide up to $4,000 for all apprentices and up to $8,000 for women in trades where they are under-represented
- The program provides these grants through the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant, the Apprenticeship Incentive Grant for Women, and the Apprenticeship Completion Grant
- The objective of the program is to support entry/progression and completion/certification within an apprenticeship program in a designated Red Seal trade
Results achieved
- Expected result: Participant progression in and completion of an apprenticeship program in a designated Red Seal trade is increased
- Performance measures:
- Number of Apprenticeship Incentive Grants issued: 40,039
- Number of Apprenticeship Completion Grants issued: 22,299
- Number of Apprenticeship Incentive Grants for Women: 3,035
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The last evaluation was completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The key findings of the evaluation of the Apprenticeship Grants program completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 are as follows:
- the Apprenticeship Grants have made a limited contribution towards attracting individuals to apprenticeships due in part to lack of awareness of the program. However, they have contributed to the decision to continue in, and ultimately complete, an apprenticeship training
- financial burdens continue to be an issue for apprentices, especially for some under-represented groups, such as women and the Indigenous population
- in 2016, 48.8% of the grant recipients were not using other federal financial supports beyond the Apprenticeship Grants
- apprentices face significant non-financial barriers such as job instability, lack of access to apprenticeship training, unsupportive employers and a stigma regarding women entering the trades as a career choice
- Read the full Evaluation of the Apprenticeship Grants
- The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Budget 2019 announced an investment of $6 million over 2 years, starting in fiscal year 2019 to 2020, to create a national campaign to promote the skilled trades as a first-choice career for young people. Given the Covid-19 pandemic, the national campaign has been postponed to fiscal year 2020 to 2021
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 88,878,000 | 92,543,007 | 112,804,322 | 93,707,163 | 93,706,172 | (19,098,150) |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 88,878,000 | 92,543,007 | 112,804,322 | 93,707,163 | 93,706,172 | (19,098,150) |
| Explanation of variances | The majority of the variance between planned and actual spending in 2019 to 2020 is attributable to lower program take up rate | |||||
Canada Disability Savings Program – Grants and Bonds (statutory)
Start date
- December 2008
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- Statutory – Canada Disability Savings Act and Canada Disability Savings Regulations
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Not applicable
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Pensions and benefits
- Program: Canada Disability Savings Program
Description
- The Canada Disability Savings Grant is a limited matching grant that the government deposits into a Registered Disability Savings Plan to match contributions to the plan. Grants may be paid into a plan until the end of the calendar year in which the beneficiary turns 49 years old. There is no annual contribution limit, but there is a maximum lifetime contribution limit of $200,000. The government also deposits Canada Disability Savings Bonds into the plans of low- and modest- income Canadians. The bond amount can be up to $1,000 a year depending upon the beneficiary’s family income. No contributions are necessary to receive a bond. Bonds may be paid into a plan until the end of the calendar year in which the beneficiary turns 49 years old
Results achieved
- Expected results: Eligible individuals with severe disabilities (and their families/ guardians) open Registered Disability Savings Plans to save for the future
- Performance measure: Total number of registered plans since the inception of the program. 2019 to 2020. Target: 209,195
- Results achieved: The number of beneficiaries continued to grow in 2019 to 2020.The overall number of registered plans increased by 13,382 from 188,476 to 201,858 between March 2019 and March 2020, an increase of 7.1%
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Ongoing and planned activities to increase program awareness, understanding and take-up include the following:
- mail-outs targeting Disability Tax Credit-eligible Canadians who do not have a Registered Disability Savings Plan
- teleconferences following the mail-outs to answer inquiries
- fact sheets and brochures are distributed at conferences or provided to stakeholder groups
- exhibiting at conferences and events across Canada. Conferences and events are attended by service providers, practitioners, people with disabilities and their families, and the general public. Stakeholder engagement meetings/discussions took place in the cities and towns where conferences and events were held. Presentations to the disability community and provincial/territorial social services front-line workers were given to increase awareness, understanding and uptake of a Registered Disability Savings Plan, the grant and the bond
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 338,169,730 | 360,497,495 | 430,700,000 | 371,028,405 | 371,028,405 | (59,671,595) |
| Total bonds | 149,550,677 | 152,650,737 | 336,600,000 | 137,353,313 | 137,353,313 | (199,246,687) |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 487,720,407 | 513,148,232 | 767,300,000 | 508,381,718 | 508,381,718 | (258,918,282) |
| Explanation of variances | The negative variance, between actuals and planned spending of the bonds and grants is explained by the fact that the number of targeted beneficiaries (209,195) has not been met. This is a regular occurrence in the program as the planned spending is based on projections based on trends. At the end of March 2020, 201,858 beneficiaries were registered | |||||
Canada Education Savings Program (Canada Education Savings Grant and Canada Learning Bond) (statutory)
Start date
- January 1, 1998: Canada Education Savings Grant
- January 1, 2005: Canada Learning Bond
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- Statutory – Canada Education Savings Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Canada Education Savings Regulations (SOR/2005-151)
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Canada Education Savings Program
Description
- The Government of Canada encourages Canadians to save for a child’s post-secondary education. The department administers 2 education savings incentives linked to Registered Education Savings Plans (RESP)
- The Canada Education Savings Grant is available to all eligible children. It provides 20% (basic grant) on the first $2,500 of personal contributions made to an RESP each year. It also provides a supplementary amount (additional grant) for eligible children from middle- and low- income families. This amount corresponds to 10% or 20% on the first $500 of personal contributions made each year. The Canada Education Savings Grant is available until the calendar year in which the child turns 17. The maximum lifetime amount, including the additional grant, is $7,200
- The Canada Learning Bond is available for children from low-income families born in 2004 or later. It provides an initial payment of $500 into an RESP. It also adds $100 for each subsequent year of eligibility, up to the age of 15, for a maximum of $2,000. No personal contributions to the RESP are required to receive the Canada Learning Bond
- These education savings incentives are delivered through a unique service delivery arrangement with financial institutions, banks, mutual fund companies, and scholarship foundations
Results achieved
- Expected result 1 of 2: Canadians have accumulated savings in Registered Education Savings Plans to help finance a portion of their post-secondary education
- Performance measure: Total Registered Education Savings Plan assets by end of the calendar year, and Total Registered Education Savings Plan withdrawals
- 2019 to 2020 results:
- Assets: $63.7 billion
- Withdrawals: $4.37 billion
- Expected result 2 of 2: More children, including those from low- and middle-income families, receive the education savings incentives
- Performance measure: Percentage of children under the age of 18 (in the current calendar year) who have ever received a Canada Education Savings Grant, and Percentage of eligible children in the current calendar year who have ever received a Canada Learning Bond
- 2019 to 2020 results:
- Canada Education Savings Grant: 53.5%
- Canada Learning Bond: 40.7%
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The Office of the Auditor General completed a Performance Audit of Student Financial Assistance. The audit focused on the CSLP and included input from CESP, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada
- The audit finding related to the CESP was that the understanding of the impacts of the program need to be increased, as well as its interactions with the CSLP. ESDC agreed with the recommendations made by the OAG
- The report was tabled in Parliament on July 8, 2020
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No evaluation completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Signed contribution agreements with 12 community-based organizations across the country. These aim to develop and implement innovative approaches to raise awareness, understanding, and take-up of the Canada Learning Bond (CLB)
- Worked with a wide variety of community partners and program stakeholders to expand and augment the department’s CLB outreach efforts
- Hosted an in-person meeting of the CLB Champions’ Network. This gathering of partners and stakeholder organizations work to promote the CLB, to discuss the program and share best practices and concerns
- Hosted an Indigenous students focus group to seek advice and guidance on the promotion of the CLB to First Nations, Inuit, and Métis populations
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants- CESG | 899,290,584 | 910,669,269 | 955,000,000 | 969,415,697 | 969,415,697 | 14,415,697 |
| Total grants- CLB | 164,812,403 | 166,151,473 | 185,000,000 | 216,239,609 | 216,239,609 | 31,239,609 |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 1,064,102,987 | 1,076,820,742 | 1,140,000,000 | 1,185,655,306 | 1,185,655,306 | 45,655,306 |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Canada Service Corps (voted)
Start date
- June 22, 2017
End date
- March 31, 2020
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2017 to 2018
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Canada Service Corps
Description
- The Canada Service Corps (CSC) is a nationally delivered grants and contributions program. Its objective is to promote civic engagement among Canadian youth aged 15 to 30. It does this by creating and facilitating access to committed service opportunities that are meaningful to youth. These opportunities also assist them to gain valuable skills that will benefit them in life and work. These service opportunities will provide youth with the chance to make a difference in their communities. This contribution is not repayable
Results achieved
- Expected result: Youth service volunteers are engaged
- Performance measure: Number of youth participants in funded service projects
- 2019 to 2020 result: 7,096 youth service placements and 1,624 micro-contributions were funded in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
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Note Data is incomplete, since 5 regional organizations have not provided complete data on service placements due to delays related to the pandemic
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with applicants for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 4,626,033 | 17,723,753 | 29,955,779 | 54,650,000 | 43,542,058 | 13,586,279 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 4,626,033 | 17,723,753 | 29,955,779 | 54,650,000 | 43,542,058 | 13,586,279 |
| Explanation of variances | Additional funding was received in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 following a Budget 2019 commitment and unspent authority will be reprofiled to future years | |||||
Canada Student Loans Program – Canada Student Grants (statutory)
Start date
- August 1, 2009
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- Statutory – Canada Student Financial Assistance Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Canada Student Financial Assistance Act (S.C. 1994, c. 28)
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Canada Student Loans Program and Canada Apprentice Loans
Description
- The Canada Student Grants Program provides predictable, up-front grants to assist and encourage participation in post-secondary education. These grants are aimed at students from low- and middle-income families, students who are parents and students with disabilities. The grants are managed in partnership with participating provinces and territories. While Canada Student Loans are repayable, Canada Student Grants provide non-repayable assistance
Results achieved
- Expected result: Eligible students receive a Canada Student Grant to help them finance their post-secondary education.
- Performance measure: Percentage and number of full-time post-secondary students in participating provinces/territories who used a Canada Student Grant to help finance their participation in post-secondary education.
- 2019 to 2020 result: 512,000 full-time post-secondary students received a Canada Student Grant, which is 41% of full-time post-secondary students.
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Note: The performance measure for this program was adjusted to better align with the expected result. For reference, original performance measure language was Percentage and number of full-time post-secondary students (aged 15 to 29) in participating provinces/territories who used a Canada Student Loan, and/or a Canada Student Grant and/or an in-study interest subsidy, to help finance their participation in post-secondary education
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The Office of the Auditor General completed a Performance Audit of Student Financial Assistance. The audit focused on the CSLP and included input from Canada Education Savings Program, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. None of the audit findings were relevant to this transfer payment program. The report was tabled in Parliament on July 8, 2020
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No evaluations were completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020. An evaluation of the program (CSLP: Effectiveness at Achieving Results – Phase 1) is currently underway. The Phase 1 Evaluation Report is planned for completion in the late fall of 2020. The next evaluation (Canada Apprentice Loan) is planned for completion in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The current CSLP Evaluation includes recipient participation in surveys and focus group discussions to gather lines of evidence
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 1,322,960,043 | 1,537,830,720 | 1,454,300,000 | 1,583,022,844 | 1,583,022,844 | 128,722,844 |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 1,322,960,043 | 1,537,830,720 | 1,454,300,000 | 1,583,022,844 | 1,583,022,844 | 128,722,844 |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Canada Student Loans Program – Direct Financing Arrangement (statutory)
Start date
- August 1, 2000
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- Statutory – Canada Student Financial Assistance Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Canada Student Financial Assistance Act (S.C. 24, c. 28)
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Canada Student Loans Program and Canada Apprentice Loans
Description
- The Canada Student Loans Program (CSLP) provides financial assistance in the form of grants and loans to eligible students. These students must have a demonstrated financial need. The grant helps them participate in post-secondary education
- The program also offers debt management measures to borrowers who are experiencing financial difficulty. This helps these borrowers to repay their student loans in periods of unemployment or low income. The Canada Student Loans Program is delivered in partnership with participating jurisdictions (9 provinces and the Yukon). Québec, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories (NWT) do not participate in the CSLP. Students from these 3 jurisdictions do not qualify for Canada Student Loans (CSLs) or Grants (CSGs). However, as per the Canada Student Financial Assistance Act (CSFAA), the non-participating jurisdictions receive an Alternative Payment on an annual basis. This payment is meant to offset the costs of operating their own student financial assistance programs
Results achieved
- Expected results
- Post-secondary education students in the province of Quebec, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut continue to access financial assistance similar to the assistance provided to students in those jurisdictions that participate in the Canada Student Loans Program and Canada Apprentice Loans
- Students in non-participating jurisdictions with financial difficulty are able to receive repayment benefits
- Performance measure: The total amount of alternative payments disbursed by the Government of Canada to non-participating provinces to operate their own student financial assistance program
- 2019 to 2020 results: $492.3M [2018 to 2019 school year]
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Note 1: Non-participating provinces’ student financial assistance programs need to have “substantially the same effect” as the CSLP. The assessment of these programs is conducted in the Fall after the school year has ended. As per legislation, the payment is made before the end of January. As such, the payment made in January 2020 was for the 2018 to 2019 school year
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Note 2: The performance measure for this program was adjusted to better align with the expected result. For reference, original performance measure language was “Percentage and number of full-time post-secondary students (aged 15 to 29) in participating provinces/territories who used a Canada Student Loan, and/or a Canada Student Grant and/or an in-study interest subsidy, to help finance their participation in post-secondary”
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The Office of the Auditor General completed a Performance Audit of Student Financial Assistance. The audit focused on the CSLP and included input from Canada Education Savings Program, the Canada Revenue Agency and the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada. None of the audit findings were relevant to this transfer payment program. The report was tabled in Parliament on July 8, 2020
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No evaluations were completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020. An evaluation of the program (CSLP: Effectiveness at Achieving Results – Phase 1) is currently underway. The Phase 1 Evaluation Report is planned for completion in the late fall of 2020.
- The next evaluation (Canada Apprentice Loan) is planned for completion in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 678,327,198 | 844,683,024 | 854,303,121 | 860,805,482 | 860,805,482 | 6,502,361 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 678,327,198 | 844,683,024 | 854,303,121 | 860,805,482 | 860,805,482 | 6,502,361 |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime (voted)
Start date
- January 1, 2013 / Modified on September 30, 2018
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2012 to 2013, modified in fiscal year 2018 to 2019
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Social development
- Program: Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime
Description
- The Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime (PYVC) provides income support to eligible parents. These parents suffer a loss of income as a result of taking time away from work to cope with the death or disappearance of their child (or children). The child must be under 25 years of age. In addition, the death or disappearance must be the result of a probable Criminal Code offence. Parents who are eligible receive a payment of $450 per week paid bi-weekly for a maximum of 35 weeks. This amount is paid during the income support period of 2 years following the date of the incident. This program is not a repayable contribution
Results achieved
- Expected result: The financial burden on parents of children who are deceased or missing due to a probable Criminal Code offence and who take time away from work to cope with the tragic situation is eased
- Performance measure 1 of 4: Proportion of applications received and processed within the prescribed timeframe
- 2019 to 2020 results: 100 %
- Performance measure 2 of 4: Proportion of successful applicants (see note)
- Performance measure 3 of 4: Average number of weeks paid per recipient (see note)
- Performance measure 4 of 4: Number of Canadian Benefit for Parents of Young Victims of Crime inquiry calls to Service Canada (see note)
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Note Due to the sensitivity of the program and low volume, specific numbers are not made public
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. Actual program spending does not meet Financial Administration Act requirement threshold
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Due to the sensitive nature surrounding qualifying circumstances for the grant, the department does not engage former grant recipients
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 102,200 | 133,850 | 10,000,000 | 924,575 | 349,920 | (9,650,080) |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 102,200 | 133,850 | 10,000,000 | 924,575 | 349,920 | (9,650,080) |
| Explanation of variances | The variance of $9.7 million planned for 2019 to 2020 is due to fewer applications being received than forecasted at the grant's initiation. Changes to the program were made in the Fall 2018 to enhance the grant by expanding eligibility criteria, increasing flexibility, and enhancing financial support for eligible working parents by raising the grant amount. It is expected that, overtime, these changes will have a modest but important impact on uptake of the grant | |||||
Canada Emergency Response Benefit (voted)
Start date
- March 15, 2020 (applications opened April 3, 2020)
End date
- October 3, 2020
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- Statutory (Canada Emergency Response Act)
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2020 to 2021
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program Employment Insurance
Description
- The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) gives financial support to employed and self-employed Canadians who are directly affected by COVID-19. Those eligible can receive $2,000 for a 4-week period (the same as $500 a week)
- To deliver payments to Canadians in a fast and easy way, the CERB is being jointly delivered by Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency
Results achieved
- Expected results: Not applicable
- Performance measure: Not applicable
- 2019 to 2020 results: From March 16 to March 31, 2020, the Government of Canada’s emergency benefit program received 2.23 million claims through both CRA and Service Canada channels
- Note that no CERB beneficiaries received payments from CRA before March 31, 2020. This is an exceptional circumstance where the payments were issued in early April 2020, that is in fiscal year 2020 to 2021, to cover the last 2 weeks of fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- To support the delivery of the CERB, Service Canada set up the Canada Emergency Response Benefit call centre in only 9 days, redeploying approximately 1,500 staff from other less critical activities to focus on supporting the delivery of the new CERB in a new virtual Call Centre, which became operational on April 6
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The Canada Revenue agency and Employment and Social Development Canada developed a joint Government of Canada landing page on Canada.ca. This page helped Canadians affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to navigate and apply for benefits either through the CERB (CRA) or EI ERB (Service Canada)
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,739,209,000 | 4,739,209,000 | 4,739,209,000 |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4,739,209,000 | 4,739,209,000 | 4,739,209,000 |
| Explanation of variances | As the Canada Emergency Response Benefits (CERB) program was not approved at the time of the Departmental Plan 2019 to 2020, there was no planned spending, the actuals spending represent the spending at the end of March 2020 for CERB | |||||
Early Learning and Child Care (voted)
Start date
- April 2017
End date
- March 2028
Type of transfer payment
- Grants and contributions
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2017 to 2018
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Social development
- Program: Early Learning and Child Care
Description
- The Multilateral Early Learning and Child Care Framework sets the foundation for governments to work towards a shared long-term vision. This vision is that all children across Canada can experience the enriching environment of quality early learning and child care. Governments have committed to increase the quality, accessibility, affordability, flexibility, and inclusivity of early learning and child care, in particular for families that need child care the most. The department will support innovative practices in early learning and child care. It will help address data gaps to better understand what child care looks like in Canada and track progress. This will give the government an opportunity to work closely with partners including the provinces and territories, stakeholders, and advocates
Results achieved
- Expected result: Access to early learning and child care is increased
- Performance measures: Number of children in regulated child care spaces and/or early learning programs and number of children receiving subsidies or other financial supports (Bilateral Agreements). Target: up to 40,000 more affordable child care spaces by March 2020
- 2019 to 2020 results: Will be available in the Fall of 2020 with the submission of the 2019 to 2020 provincial and territorial Annual Progress Reports
-
Note: The target of creating up to 40,000 new spaces by March 2020 was largely achieved prior to the pandemic. Results to date suggest that 38,000 more affordable child care spaces had been created through federal investments (95% of the target)
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The department works with provinces and territories on early learning and child care, through the terms of the bilateral agreements, including the development of action plans and annual reporting
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 399,669,691 | 339,347,689 | 399,347,695 | 399,347,695 | 395,299,719 | (4,047,976) |
| Total program | 399,669,691 | 399,347,689 | 399,347,695 | 399,347,695 | 395,299,719 | (4,047,976) |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Enabling Accessibility Fund (voted)
Start date
- The Enabling Accessibility Fund was introduced in Budget 2007. It was renewed in Budget 2010 for an additional 3 years. It was extended on an ongoing basis through Budget 2013
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- New terms and conditions were approved in September 2013
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Social development
- Program: Enabling Accessibility Fund
Description
- The Enabling Accessibility Fund provides funding to increase accessibility and eliminate barriers in communities and workplaces across Canada. Grants or contributions are provided to eligible recipients for capital cost projects. These projects increase access for people with disabilities to programs and services. This can create an equal opportunity for people with disabilities to participate in community activities or access employment opportunities. The program has 2 funding streams: the Workplace Accessibility Stream and the Community Accessibility Stream. Competitive processes are usually held once a year to provide grant funding for small projects (up to $100K). The program also allows mid-sized projects to be funded through multi-year contributions (up to $3M). Mid-sized projects have a greater scope and impact than small projects. Eligible recipients under the Enabling Accessibility Fund are: not-for-profit organizations; municipalities; Indigenous organizations; territorial governments; and for-profit organizations
Results achieved
- Expected results: Community spaces and workplaces are more accessible
- Performance measure: Number of community spaces and workplaces that are more accessible due to Enabling Accessibility Fund funding. 2019 to 2020. Target: 400
- 2019 to 2020 results: 376
- Following its Budget 2019 commitment, the department provided $1 million to Social Development Partnerships Program-Disability to help produce new accessible reading materials. While this resulted in a slightly lower number of funded projects than projected, the department still achieved 94% of its target
- For the first time since 2012, the department provided funding to 14 mid-sized projects across Canada. The mid-sized projects have a greater scope than small projects and further increase accessibility. With 119 youth-led projects funded, the department more than doubled last year’s results under the Youth Innovation Component. It also funded 243 small projects from the 2018 Call for proposals. These projects provide greater access for persons with disabilities to community spaces and workplaces
- In fiscal year 2020 to 2021, changes to the Enabling Accessibility Fund will make the application process simpler. It will also allow organizations to get funding for projects faster
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- A consultant held interviews with a sample of previous applicants that will serve to simplify the application process and improve the calls for proposals in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 15,649,991 | 20,649,999 | 20,650,000 | 12,567,423 | 12,365,238 | (8,284,762) |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 15,649,991 | 20,649,999 | 20,650,000 | 19,613,550 | 19,411,365 | (1,238,635) |
| Explanation of variances | The program converted $7,046,127 of grant funding into contributions to fund 14 mid-sized projects. To fulfill an unfunded Budget 2019 commitment coupled with a shortfall of available funding, the department reallocated $1M to fund projects that support the creation and distribution of accessible formats for persons with print disabilities | |||||
Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2005 (March 28, 2018: Launch of last Action Plan for Official Languages 2018 to 2023: Investing in Our Future)
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2013 to 2014
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities
Description
- The Enabling Fund for Official Language Minority Communities (EF-OLMC) aims to enhance the development and vitality of OLMCs. The EF-OLMC provides funding to a network of 14 organizations across Canada, with more than 130 employees in 50 locations. The organizations help OLMCs to strengthen their capacity in the areas of human resource and community economic development. It provides local leadership, promotes partnerships, implements projects, fills gaps in services, and leverages networks for concerted action
- The EF-OLMC is ESDC’s main program to meet its Official Languages Act obligations. These are to enhance the vitality of the English and French linguistic minority communities in Canada and to support and assist their development. It is also ESDC’s main contribution under the Action Plan for Official Languages – 2018 to 2023: Investing in Our Future
Results achieved
- Expected result: Official Language Minority Communities are better able to implement and sustain community economic and human resource development
- Performance measure: Amount invested by non-Enabling Fund funded partners for every dollar invested by the Enabling Fund in community economic development and human resource development
- 2019 to 2020 result $2
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2021 to 2022
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 12,000,000 | 13,443,391 | 14,050,000 | 13,968,285 | 13,968,285 | (81,715) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 12,000,000 | 13,443,391 | 14,050,000 | 13,968,282 | 13,968,285 | (81,715) |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Foreign Credential Recognition Program (voted)
Start date
- May 26, 2010
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2010 to 2011
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Foreign Credential Recognition Program
Description
- The Foreign Credential Recognition Program supports the labour market integration of skilled newcomers. It simplifies and harmonizes national credential recognition processes. It provides loans and support services to help navigate foreign credential recognition processes. It helps highly skilled newcomers gain their first Canadian work experience in their profession/field of study
- The objective of the program is to support skilled newcomers and reduce barriers that keep them from fully participating in the Canadian labour market
Results achieved
- Expected result 1 of 2: Foreign-trained individuals are better able to use their skills and experience gained abroad in the Canadian labour market
- Performance measure: Percentage of skilled immigrants in regulated occupations targeted by systemic foreign credential recognition interventions
- 2019 to 2020 result: 55.9%
- Expected result 2 of 2: Newcomer clients have their credentials recognized and have better employment outcomes
- Performance measure 1 of 2: Percentage of newcomer clients who complete their credential assessment after intervention (following loan repayment)
- 2019 to 2020 result: Data will be available in 2023
- Performance measure 2 of 2: Percentage of newcomer clients who find employment in their intended or related occupation after intervention
- 2019 to 2020 result: Data will be available in 2023
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Employment and Social Development Canada continued to engage with key stakeholders on foreign credential recognition issues through periodic meetings and conferences. The department also participated in regular federal/provincial/territorial activities through the Forum of Labour Market Ministers intergovernmental working group, and the Mobility and Qualification Recognition Working Group
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 9,404,022 | 16,366,566 | 21,420,000 | 19,366,059 | 19,276,506 | (2,143,494) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 9,404,022 | 16,366,566 | 21,420,000 | 19,366,059 | 19,276,506 | (2,143,494) |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Future Skills (voted)
Start date
- May 24, 2018
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2018 to 2019
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Future Skills
Description
- Rapid technological advancements (for example artificial intelligence) and new business models are affecting the labour market. Job seekers, workers and employers are having a hard time adapting and keeping up with the pace of that change. Future Skills was launched in February 2019 to introduce proactive and innovative measures to support workforce development strategies. These strategies help adapt to the pace and scope of changes in the workplace. The program consults provinces and territories, private sector, labour, educational and training institution and not-for-profit organizations to adopt proven practices. Future Skills helps ensure Canada’s skills development programs are future-focused
- Future Skills includes a ministerial advisory council. It identifies emerging skills and workforce trends, and recommends and champions action on priorities of pan-Canadian significance. An independent Future Skills Centre will prototype, test and evaluate innovative approaches to skills assessment and development, and mobilize knowledge for action. A Future Skills Office to provide a secretariat function to the council, and liaise with the Centre. The council also establishes working partnerships across the federal government, and with provincial and territorial governments. This is done through the Forum of Labour Market Ministers, to support the broader adoption of best practices and advice stemming from the initiative
Results achieved
- Expected result 1 of 4: The Future Skills Council and Centre will be established and will initiate efforts to fulfill their respective mandates in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- 2019 to 2020 result: The Future Skills Council and Centre continued to establish themselves since their launch in February 2019. Council members engaged stakeholders across private, public, labour and not-for-profit sectors to gather perspectives on how innovation is affecting workplaces and people in different ways across the country. It developed a summary report of engagement activities that identified challenges and opportunities. This will help improve skills development policies and programs to meet emerging needs of jobseekers, workers and employers
- The centre set-up its governance and management structure, organized regional sounding tours, published research reports and completed 2 call for proposals. These resulted in signed funding agreements for 46 innovation projects to date
- Expected result 2 of 4: The council will publish its first strategic plan, will update it annually and will mobilize actors across sectors to address priorities of pan-Canadian significance identified
- 2019 to 2020 result: The council engaged stakeholders from across sectors to gather perspectives to inform the development of a report. The report identifies pan-Canadian priorities for action to ensure jobseekers, workers and employers are ready to seize opportunities into the future. The plan is being finalized and updated to reflect current context in light of the impact of COVID-19. The report is expected to be published in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
- Expected result 3 of 4: The centre will fund projects to identify emerging in-demand skills. It will develop, test and identify effective approaches to skills assessment and development. It will share results to inform future investments
- 2019 to 2020 result: The centre has completed and signed funding agreements for 46 innovation projects across Canada. These are in various sectors and identify emerging in-demand skills. They also develop, test and evaluate new approaches to skills assessment and development. Given projects are still in early to mid-implementation phases (most are multi-year projects), results are not yet available
- Expected result 4 of 4: The Future Skills Office will support the adoption of evidence generated by the council and centre into policy and program design
- 2019 to 2020 result: The Future Skills Office supported the adoption of evidence generated by the council and centre into policy and program. It did this by creating an engagement plan for multiple federal departments. It also built working relationships with provinces and territories through the Forum of Labour Market Ministers
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 0 | 21,098,586 | 47,725,578 | 47,725,578 | 47,725,578 | 0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 0 | 21,098,586 | 47,725,578 | 47,725,578 | 47,725,578 | 0 |
| Explanation of variances | No variance | |||||
Guaranteed Income Supplement (statutory)
Start date
- 1967
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- Statutory: Old Age Security Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Not applicable
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Pensions and benefits
- Program: Old Age Security
Description
- The Old Age Security program is the first pillar of Canada’s retirement income system. Its objective is to ensure a minimum income for seniors, and to mitigate income disruptions at retirement. The Old Age Security program is funded by general tax revenues. The program includes 3 benefits: The Old Age Security pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Allowances. The Guaranteed Income Supplement provides additional assistance to Old Age Security pensioners with little or no income. Entitlement to the Guaranteed Income Supplement is based on the marital status and the annual net income of the individual, and their spouse or common-law partner when applicable. The Guaranteed Income Supplement is income-tested to ensure that the highest benefits are paid to the lowest-income seniors
Results achieved
- Expected result: Seniors have income support for retirement
- Performance measure: Percentage of seniors receiving the GIS in relation to the total number of eligible seniors. 2019 to 2020 Target: 90%
- 2019 to 20209 result: 91.1%
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2020 to 2021.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 11,658,538,968 | 12,404,699,571 | 12,894,967,152 | 13,007,928,280 | 13,007,928,280 | 112,961,128 |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 11,658,538,968 | 12,404,699,571 | 12,894,967,152 | 13,007,928,280 | 13,007,928,280 | 112,961,128 |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative (voted)
Start date
- September 2018
End date
- March 2028
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2019 to 2020
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Social development
- Program: Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care
Description
- The Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (IELCC) Transformation Initiative supports the implementation of the co-developed Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework. This Framework reflects the unique cultures and priorities of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Nation children. The initiative enables a new partnership model to facilitate Indigenous-led decision-making to advance national and regional priorities
- The Government of Canada committed $1.7 billion over 10 years, starting in fiscal year 2018 to 2019, to support the implementation of the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework in partnership with Indigenous peoples. This is in addition to existing federal program funding of approximately $132.6 million per year
- These new investments are part of the commitment of $7.5 billion over 11 years the government made in Budgets 2016 and 2017 for more high-quality affordable child care
- Employment and Social Development Canada is the federal focal point guiding this horizontal initiative, with Indigenous Services Canada and the Public Health Agency of Canada as key federal partners
Results achieved
- Expected result: A performance measurement strategy is co-developed with Indigenous partners. This will include Results Frameworks by Distinction Group and is to be ready for implementation in fiscal year 2021 to 2022
- Performance measure: The process of determining performance measures in collaboration with Indigenous partners is ongoing
- 2019 to 2020 result: The department started the process of co-developing joint results frameworks with Indigenous partners. These are based on the principles, goals and distinctions-based priorities outlined in the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2021 to 2022
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- National and Regional Partnership Tables have been established under a “partnership model” that enables Indigenous-led decision making on the allocation of federal funding. This will support national, regional and community level Indigenous early learning and child care goals and priorities and ensure consistency with the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Framework
- Federal departments collaborated with Indigenous partners to support Indigenous-led decision-making on allocations and ELCC priorities. This has strengthened partnerships aimed at advancing the goals of the co-developed framework as well as programs, and services for Indigenous families. This has in turn resulted in:
- All 634 First Nations receiving new funding for a range of early learning and child care needs
- Increased funding to support improved existing early learning and child care services in 73 Inuit communities
- New Métis-specific early learning and child care programs, services and supports
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 0 | 9,575,000 | 0 | 117,857,694 | 117,690,193 | 117,690,193 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 0 | 9,575,000 | 0 | 117,857,694 | 117,690,193 | 117,690,193 |
| Explanation of variances | Funding for the Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative was approved on October 2018. In fiscal years 2018 to 2019 and 2019 to 2020, funds were held centrally at Treasury Board Secretariat until allocation decisions were made based on a partnership model with Indigenous partners | |||||
Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2019
End date
- March 31, 2029
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2019 to 2020
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
Description
- The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program helps reduce skills and employment gaps between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. Under the program, Indigenous organizations provide skills development and job training to First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Urban/non-affiliated Indigenous people. Funding comes from both the Consolidated Revenue Fund and Employment Insurance Act, Part II. The Indigenous Skills and Employment Training program is not a repayable contribution
Results achieved
- Expected result: An increasing number of Indigenous people are employed and integrated into the Canadian labour market
- Performance measure: Number of clients who obtained employment following service interventions
- 2019 to 2020 result: 15,284 clients obtained employment
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The key findings of the evaluation of the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (the strategy) and the Skills and Partnership Fund (the fund) completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 are as follows:
- overall, the strategy and the fund had a positive impact on participants’ labour market attachment
- the strategy’s Skills Development intervention was the most effective at improving participants’ labour market attachment. In addition, Employment Assistance Services and Targeted Wage Subsidies interventions showed some positive results. They were particularly effective for participants with relatively stronger labour market attachment
- the strategy and the fund developed and fostered sustainable relationships with Indigenous partners. Still, some Indigenous Agreement Holders reported concerns about the implications of administrative reporting on their relationship with the department
- the Aboriginal Human Resources and Development Agreements, predecessors of similar agreements under the strategy, yielded a positive social return on investment over a 12-year period. This result takes into account costs and benefits for both the government and participants
- i n particular, from a societal perspective, benefits of interventions outweigh their associated costs in less than 9 years; and, in less than 5 years for participants with stronger attachment to the labour market
- The full Evaluation of the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy and the Skills and Partnership Fund is now available.
- In 2016 and 2017, the government engaged with key Indigenous partners and organizations across the country to review and renew the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS). Following this engagement, the government and Indigenous partners co-developed the implementation of the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program.
- An evaluation of the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program is planned for completion in fiscal year 2024 to 2025.
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Indigenous service providers and Indigenous leadership co-developed implementation of the ISET program, including measures to improve the administration and implementation of agreements.
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 352,345,676 | 315,001,504 | 300,628,425 | 252,570,334 | 252,570,334 | (48,058,091) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 352,345,676 | 315,001,504 | 300,628,425 | 252,570,334 | 252,570,334 | (48,058,091) |
| Explanation of variances | The variance is mainly attributable to the fact that existing First Nations and Inuit Child Care Initiative (FNICCI) funding for an amount of $55.0 million, previously presented under Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program has been reallocated to Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care Transformation Initiative | |||||
Literacy and Essential Skills (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2006
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grants and contributions
Type of appropriation
- ESDC Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2012 to 2013
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Literacy and Essential Skills
Description
- The Office of Literacy and Essential Skills (OLES) funds projects to test new ways of delivering essential skills training and measuring results. The goal of projects is to improve the quality of essential skills training in order to meet both employer and worker needs. Successful projects can be expanded in other areas across Canada
Results achieved
- Expected result: Adult Canadians have the literacy and essential skills they need to do their job, adapt and succeed in the labour market and contribute to their communities and families
- Performance measure 1 of 2: Number of organizations supporting essential skills training and development
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available at the time of publishing
- Performance measure 2 of 2: Number of Canadians having accessed essential skills training or supports
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available at the time of publishing
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The Literacy and Essential Skills program made significant progress in the 2019 to 2020 fiscal year:
- held an annual Essential Skills Forum to advance intergovernmental discussions on areas of shared interest. It also connected funding recipients with provinces, territories and other stakeholders to share knowledge on proven essential skills models and approaches
- collaborated with provincial and territorial partners, through the Federal, Provincial and Territorial Literacy and Essential Skills Network and the Apprenticeship Community of Practice. This provided an opportunity to discuss areas of mutual interest including performance measurement, promising practices and themes for the 2018-19 targeted approach
- published an online Essential Skills playbook and interactive map of past and present projects. This information provides promising practices and lessons learned. The playbook was shared widely among Essential Skills development practitioners
- undertook significant work to modernize and rebrand ESDC’s Essential Skills Framework to Skills for Success. This included extensive engagement with provinces, territories and stakeholders
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 1,675,240 | 0 | 14,800,000 | 105,000 | 105,000 | (14,695,000) |
| Total contributions | 13,828,596 | 24,552,359 | 3,209,000 | 23,267,560 | 23,267,560 | 20,058,560 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 15,503,836 | 24,552,359 | 18,009,000 | 23,372,560 | 23,372,560 | 5,363,560 |
| Explanation of variances | In 2019 to 2020, Literacy and Essential Skills (LES) funds, initially earmarked in grants, were re-allocated to the contributions stream to offset project costs. Subsequently, additional funds were allocated to the program's 2019 to 2020 budget in the amount of $4.8 million from internal reallocation | |||||
New Horizons for Seniors Program (voted)
Start date
- Original program: October 1, 2004; expanded program: September 27, 2007; enhanced program: September 30, 2010
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grants and contributions
Type of appropriation
- ESDC Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Terms and conditions were last amended in 2018
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Social development
- Program: New Horizons for Seniors Program
Description
- The New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP) enhances the quality of life and promotes the full participation of individuals in Canadian society. New Horizons for Seniors Program initiatives are implemented at the national, regional and community level. They address seniors’ issues through partnerships and the engagement and contributions of seniors themselves. The program includes 2 streams: Community-based grants and Pan-Canadian projects. Community-based grants, address social challenges ‘on the ground’ and recognize communities as the focal point for program and service delivery. Funded projects are volunteer-based, supported by communities, inspired or led by seniors, and they address 1 or more of the 5 program objectives. Projects are selected through annual calls for proposals. Community-based projects of a 1-year duration are eligible to receive up to $25,000 in grant funding. Organizations that have not received funding within the last 5 years can receive up to $5,000 in new small grants funding
- The Pan-Canadian projects maximum duration of grant funding under an agreement will not exceed 3 years (36 months) and $250,000 per year. The maximum allowable contribution funding will not exceed $10,000,000. The maximum duration of contribution funding under an agreement will not exceed 5 years (60 months)
- The Pan-Canadian stream supports innovative projects that create a significant impact in communities and invest in large initiatives that meet the growing social needs of seniors. The NHSP pan-Canadian is currently funding backbone organizations who, with their partners are supporting the development and implementation of Collective Impact plans to increase the social inclusion of seniors. Collective Impact plans bring together organizations from different sectors to work on a common agenda aimed at bringing significant changes in their community
Results achieved
- Expected result 1 of 2: Communities have the capacity to address local issues by engaging seniors
- Performance measure 1 of 2: Total number of New Horizons for Seniors Program projects that received funding. 2019 to 2020 Target: At least 1,850 projects
- 2019 to 2020 result: NHSP funded 2,831 projects across Canada to ensure that communities have the capacity to address social issues by engaging seniors
- The department exceeded the target of funding, in part due to Budget 2019 additional investments for the program. These included additional investments of $100 million over 5 years, and $20 million per year ongoing. Of this last amount, $15 million went for community-based projects and $5 million went for the pan-Canadian stream. This additional funding resulted in 666 additional community-based projects being funded through the 2019 to 2020 Call for Proposals. In total, 2,831 projects were funded under the community-based stream. This helped to ensure that communities can address social issues through the engagement of seniors. Additionally, 22 collective impact projects were funded across Canada under the Pan-Canadian stream. The program funded 2 other national projects (one to fund a national knowledge hub and the other to support seniors during COVID-19). It also funded a regionally based project (phase 2 of a project that was funded through the 2015 Call for Proposals)
- Performance measure 2 of 2: Number of seniors who participated in community projects. 2019 to 2020 Target: 369,000 seniors
- 2019 to 2020 result: More than 848,700 community members, over half of them being seniors (55+), benefitted from NHSP-funded community-based projects implemented between April 2019 and March 2020
- Expected result 2 of 2: Recipient’s organizations recognize and address barriers to social inclusion faced by seniors
- Performance measure: Reduction in the number of targeted seniors who have been identified as being socially isolated. Target: 2019 to 2020 is the baseline year
- 2019 to 2020 result: Projects funded as part of 2015 NHSP pan-Canadian Call for Proposals focused on the reduction of social isolation among seniors. These were 3-year pan-Canadian Collective Impact initiatives. Almost all socially isolated seniors that these projects reached out to (187,400 seniors) reported that they benefitted from a reduction in their social isolation.
- Twenty-two projects were funded as part of the 2019 pan-Canadian Call for Concepts and focus on addressing the social inclusion of seniors through the development and implementation of Collective Impact plans. These multi-year (from 2019 to 2024) projects bring together organizations from different sectors within a community and focus on building long-lasting and sustainable community networks to help meet the growing social needs of seniors. Results of these initiatives will be reported at the end of their term
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 34,991,429 | 35,531,977 | 41,340,000 | 52,038,726 | 52,038,726 | 10,698,726 |
| Total contributions | 7,921,539 | 7,381,223 | 1,800,000 | 19,194,963 | 19,194,963 | 17,394,963 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 42,912,968 | 42,913,200 | 43,140,000 | 71,233,689 | 71,233,689 | 28,093,689 |
| Explanation of variances | This variance is due to an additional investment through Budget 2019 of $100 million over 5 years, with $20 million per year ongoing, for the New Horizons for Seniors Program | |||||
Old Age Security Pension (statutory)
Start date
- 1952
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- Statutory – Old Age Security Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Not applicable
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Pensions and benefits
- Program: Old Age Security
Description
- The Old Age Security program is the first pillar of Canada’s retirement income system. Its objective is to ensure a minimum income for seniors, and to mitigate income disruptions at retirement. The Old Age Security program is funded by general tax revenues. The program includes 3 benefits: The Old Age Security Pension, the Guaranteed Income Supplement, and Allowances. The Old Age Security Pension is a monthly payment to all Canadians aged 65 or older who meet the residence and legal status requirements. To be eligible for the pension, an individual must have resided in Canada for at least 10 years after the age of 18
Results achieved
- Expected result: Seniors have income support for retirement
- Performance measure: Percentage of seniors receiving the Old Age Security pension in relation to the estimated total number of eligible seniors. Target: 97%
- 2019 to 2020 result: 97.2%
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits were completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits are currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- An evaluation (Evaluation of the Old Age Security Program: Phase 2) was completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020. It focused on the Allowances and the deferral of the OAS pension. The evaluation looked at the work and income profiles of those deferring their Old Age Security pension and at the incidence of deferral. This was the first assessment of deferral since its introduction in 2013
- Key findings: Awareness of pension deferral is low, as is the proportion of seniors who chose to defer. About a quarter of 60 to 64 year-olds are aware of this option and 4% of the first cohort of eligible seniors who could defer their pensions for the maximum period of 5 years (from 2013 to 2018) opted to defer their pensions. About 80% of the first cohort of eligible seniors worked during the deferral period, and nearly 60% had income above $75,000
- Recommendation and management response: As recommended, the department will continue its ongoing activities aimed at increasing awareness about Old Age Security pension deferral and explore options to monitor the reach of its activities
- Current status: Since the publication of the OAS Phase 2 Evaluation report, work has continued with regard to the public release of a summary of the pension deferral awareness survey. A summary of the results was published in July 2020 on Canada.ca
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 38,409,875,247 | 40,424,123,826 | 42,754,293,790 | 42,706,488,728 | 42,706,488,728 | (47,805,062) |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 38,409,875,247 | 40,424,123,826 | 42,754,293,790 | 42,706,488,728 | 42,706,488,728 | (47,805,062) |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance. | |||||
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 1997
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2014 to 2015
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities
Description
- The Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities helps reduce skills and employment gaps between persons with disabilities and person without disabilities
- This program helps persons with disabilities to get ready for, find and keep jobs. The program also helps employers hire persons with disabilities. Projects funded by the program may provide training, job search help and job placements. Third-party organizations in the community deliver this program
Results achieved
- Expected result: Persons with disabilities have enhanced their employability, obtained employment, become self-employed or returned to school
- Performance measure 1 of 2: Number of clients with enhanced employability
- 2019 to 2020 result: 2,804
- Performance measure 2 of 2: Number of clients employed or self-employed
- 2019 to 2020 result: 1,554
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation (Evaluation of the Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities – Phase 2) is planned for completion in fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with applicants for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 43,749,107 | 35,209,916 | 38,813,963 | 42,489,136 | 40,570,864 | 1,756,901 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 43,749,107 | 35,209,916 | 38,813,963 | 42,489,136 | 40,570,864 | 1,756,901 |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Pathways to Education Canada (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2018
End date
- March 31, 2022
Type of transfer payment
- Grant
Type of appropriation
- ESDC Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2018 to 2019
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Supports for Student Learning Program
Description
- The named grant for Pathways to Education Canada now falls under the Supports for Student Learning Program (SSLP). The SSLP is an umbrella program. It aims at helping learners to succeed in school and develop the skills they need to transition to the labour market. It especially targets those facing barriers
- Pathways to Education Canada is a not-for-profit organization which provides a community-based, after-school program. The organization was created to reduce poverty and its effects by lowering the high school dropout rate. It also increases access to post-secondary education among youth living in low-income communities. The Pathways to Education program provides non-financial supports such as tutoring and mentoring. It also provides financial supports. These include bursaries for post-secondary education and funding for certain immediate costs related to attending high school (such as bus tickets and meal vouchers)
Results achieved
- The expected results below cover the grant period of April 1, 2018 to March 31, 2022. Progress towards these expected results are as follows:
- Expected result 1 of 5: Expand its supports to reach more students in more areas of the country
- 2019 to 2020 progress: During the 2018 to 2019 school year, Pathways to Education delivered its programming to 6,386 students. The objective is to increase program enrolment to 6,500 students by the end of the grant period
- Expected result 2 of 5: Improve rates of high school graduation and transitions to post-secondary education among program participants
- 2019 to 2020 progress: During the 2018 to 2019 school year, Pathways’ average high school graduation rate was 69%, which remains in line with the program’s historical average
- In addition, 74% of students who graduated from high school while registered in the Pathways Program transitioned to post-secondary education or training
- Expected result 3 of 5: Expand employability programming for participants
- 2019 to 2020 progress: During the 2018 to 2019 school year, Pathways continued to pilot projects aimed at increasing skills and employability opportunities for program participants
- Expected result 4 of 5: Develop a Sustainability Plan that will support knowledge transfer and sustainable reach
- 2019 to 2020 progress: During the 2018 to 2019 school year Pathways continued its work towards developing a sustainability plan
- Expected result 5 of 5: Continue to develop Indigenous youth programming and finalize an Indigenous Youth Strategy
- 2019 to 2020 progress: During the 2018 to 2019 school year, Pathways continued its work towards developing Indigenous youth programming and an Indigenous youth Strategy
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits were completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits are currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2023 to 2024
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The only eligible recipient of funding is Pathways to Education Canada. The organization delivers its own programing to reach the goals set in the grant agreement with the department
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | 0 |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | 9,500,000 | 0 |
| Explanation of variances | No variance | |||||
Reaching Home (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2019
End date
- March 31, 2028
Type of transfer payment
- Grants and contributions
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2019 to 2020
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Social development
- Program: Reaching Home
Description
- Reaching Home supports community-based solutions to prevent and reduce homelessness across Canada. It provides grants and contributions funding to communities and service providers. These then provide access to permanent housing and supports to help clients remain housed. It also prevents individuals at imminent risk of homelessness from becoming homeless
- Services are targeted to individuals, families and Indigenous people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless in urban centres, rural communities and in the territories. Federal funding is prioritized based on input from Community Advisory Boards. This process recognizes that communities are best placed to identify local priorities. Reaching Home works with communities to develop and deliver data-driven plans with clear outcomes. Communities are asked to report publicly on community-wide outcomes. The program also collects and analyzes national homelessness data through the Homeless Individuals and Families Information System. The system collects statistics on shelter use and shares knowledge among communities, partners and stakeholders. The program provides non-repayable grants and contributions; however, some repayment clauses are outlined in the Terms and Conditions
Results achieved
- Expected result 1 of 2: Homelessness is prevented and reduced
- Performance measure: Reduction in the estimated number of shelter users who are chronically homeless. Target: 31% reduction by 2023 to 2024 from the baseline of 26,900 (2016)
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available (see note)
-
Note This indicator is based on the calendar year. There is a 3-year lag in the availability of data. Results for 2018 are anticipated to be available in 2021. Results for 2019 are anticipated to be available in 2022. There were an estimated 29,202 shelter users who were chronically homeless in 2017, an 8.7% increase compared from the 2016 baseline
- Expected result 2 of 2: Housing stability for homeless individuals and those at risk of becoming homeless
- Performance measure 1 of 2: Number of people placed in more stable housing. 2019 to 2020 Target: 16,400
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available (see note)
-
Note: 2019 to 2020 data for this indicator is expected in 2021
- Performance measure 2 of 2: Percentage of clients who were placed in more stable housing and, 12 months later, have remained housed, or have successfully exited the program. Target: 75% annually
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available (see note)
-
Note 2019 to 2020 data for this indicator is expected in 2021
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The department is working with communities to implement a new outcomes-based approach. This approach gives communities greater flexibility in how they address local priorities as they work towards common goals. These goals include a 50% reduction in chronic homelessness by 2028
- The department hosted the 2020 Community Entities’ Forum. The forum brought together over 85 representatives from Reaching Home Community Entities from across Canada. It focused on supporting communities to implement Reaching Home and exchange best practices
- Indigenous community leaders operate in a unique policy and cultural context. Therefore, the department hosted 2 National Indigenous Homelessness Forum meetings. Participants discussed Reaching Home programming, implementing coordinated access, and approaches to data collection
- Over the last year, the department hosted 3 Homelessness Individuals and Families Information System (HIFIS) Regional Workshops that reached out to 100% of the Designated Communities, with over 120 participants. These regional engagement events covered topics such as transformational change and data management life cycle, and supported the implementation of HIFIS under Reaching Home’s outcome-based approach and the sharing of best practices. The department established the Homelessness Data Advisory Committee. The committee is co-chaired by the department and is comprised of approximately 15 to 20 members who work in academia, with provinces and communities. Members have expertise in data systems, data collection, data analysis and the use of data for community planning. The role of the committee is to provide advice on data-related issues and to support the development of a National Homelessness Data Strategy. The strategy will address critical knowledge gaps and help improve the understanding of the experience of homelessness by providing a more comprehensive portrait of homelessness across Canada
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 500,000 | 374,062 | 1,400,000 | 1,400,000 | 702,048 | (697,952) |
| Total contributions | 159,082,505 | 166,667,009 | 179,831,722 | 192,455,626 | 188,566,817 | 8,735,095 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 159,582,505 | 167,041,071 | 181,231,722 | 193,855,626 | 189,268,865 | 8,037,143 |
| Explanation of variances | The variance in grant spending between 2019 to 2020 Planned and Actuals is attributable to delays in negotiating funding agreements with several modern treaty holders due to the extended caretaker convention period in the fall when all negotiations were put on hold | |||||
Sectoral Initiatives Program (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2013
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2013 to 2014
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Sectoral Initiatives Program
Description
- The program supports sectors and employers to address current and future skills shortages. It develops and distributes sector-specific labour market intelligence, national occupational standards, and skills certification and accreditation systems. The program also supports innovative skills training approaches
- The objective of the program is to help key sectors of the Canadian economy identify, forecast and address their human resources and skills issues
Results achieved
- Expected result: Number of labour market information reports or forecasting systems, national occupation standards, certification and accreditation regimes, and curricula developed or updated, and number of pilot project reports produced and shared via the Sectoral Initiatives Program projects
- Performance measure 1 of 6: Number of labour market information reports and forecasting systems
- 2019 to 2020 result: 148
- Performance measure 2 of 6: Number of national occupation standards
- 2019 to 2020 result: 14
- Performance measure 3 of 6: Number of certification regimes
- 2019 to 2020 result: 0
- Performance measure 4 of 6: Number of accreditation systems
- 2019 to 2020 result: 2
- Performance measure 5 of 6: Number of curricula developed or updated
- 2019 to 2020 result: 13
- Performance measure 6 of 6: Number of pilot project reports
- 2019 to 2020 result: 3
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The program engages extensively with other government departments on initiatives of shared interest. For example, it consulted with Transport Canada on ways to support their multi-modal transportation initiatives. It also consulted with Infrastructure Canada on community employment benefits of infrastructure projects. Likewise, the program meets regularly with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada to ensure alignment with their skills hubs and economic strategy tables
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 500,000 | 374,062 | 1,400,000 | 1,400,000 | 702,048 | (697,952) |
| Total contributions | 159,082,505 | 166,667,009 | 179,831,722 | 192,455,626 | 188,566,817 | 8,735,095 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 159,582,505 | 167,041,071 | 181,231,722 | 193,855,626 | 189,268,865 | 8,037,143 |
| Explanation of variances | The variance in grant spending between 2019 to 2020 Planned and Actuals is attributable to delays in negotiating funding agreements with several modern treaty holders due to the extended caretaker convention period in the fall when all negotiations were put on hold | |||||
Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program (voted)
Start date
- 2018 to 2019
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2018 to 2019
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Skilled Trades Awareness and Readiness Program
Description
- The program encourages Canadians to explore and prepare for careers in the skilled trades. It aims particularly to help those facing barriers, such as women, Indigenous peoples, youth, newcomers and persons with disabilities. The objectives of the program are to:
- Build awareness of the trades as viable, good quality careers
- Provide opportunities to explore the trades.
- Help equip individuals with the skills, supports, and work experience they need to pursue a career in the skilled trades
Results achieved
- Expected result 1 of 2: Participants have access to information, skills training and/or work experience opportunities
- Performance measure: Total number of participants in projects that offer awareness and exploration activities, skills training and/or work experience
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available at the time of publishing
- Expected result 2 of 2: Participants have increased awareness, an increase in skills and/or gained work experience
- Performance measure: Percentage of participants in projects that have reported an increase in awareness, skills and/or gained work experience
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available at the time of publishing
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2022 to 2023
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The program engages with the recipients to gather data on the key performance indicators (KPIs) through an online survey. The program also engages with recipients on project activities on a quarterly basis. This ensures that projects are meeting their targeted activities and that payments can be issued. For the purpose of monitoring the projects and meeting the risk management requirements, the program engages with recipients on projects outputs and outcomes on a quarterly basis
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 9,285,616 | 11,212,542 | 8,712,542 | (573,074) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 0 | 0 | 9,285,616 | 11,212,542 | 8,712,542 | (573,074) |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Skills and Partnership Fund (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2010
End date
- March 31, 2028
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Fiscal year 2009 to 2010 (with the last amendment made in March 2016)
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Skills and Partnership Fund
Description
- The Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF) is a demand-driven, project-based program. It encourages employers to partner with Indigenous organizations to increase employment. Indigenous organizations design and put in place projects to respond to need and local labour market demands. Projects provide employment supports for Indigenous people with the aim of employment. Projects also test innovative approaches to training and improving employment outcomes for Indigenous peoples. The Skills and Partnership Fund is not a repayable contribution
Results achieved
- Expected result: An increasing number of Indigenous peoples are employed and integrated into the Canadian labour market
- Performance measure: Number of clients who obtained employment following service intervention(s)
- 2019 to 2020 result: 1,784
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The key findings of the evaluation of the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (the strategy) and the Skills and Partnership Fund (the fund) completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 are as follows:
- Overall, the strategy and the fund had a positive impact on participants’ labour market attachment
- The strategy’s Skills Development intervention was the most effective at improving participants’ labour market attachment. In addition, Employment Assistance Services and Targeted Wage Subsidies interventions showed some positive results particularly with participants with relatively stronger labour market attachment
- The strategy and the fund developed and fostered sustainable relationships with Indigenous partners. Still, some Indigenous Agreement Holders reported concerns about the implications of administrative reporting on their relationship with the department
- The Aboriginal Human Resources and Development Agreements, predecessors of similar agreements under the strategy, yielded a positive social return on investment over a 12-year period when taking into account costs and benefits for both the government and participants
- In particular, from a societal perspective, benefits of interventions outweigh their associated costs in less than 9 years; and, in less than 5 years for participants with stronger attachment to the labour market
- Read the full Evaluation of the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy and the Skills and Partnership Fund
- In 2016 and 2017, the government engaged with key Indigenous partners and organizations across the country to review and renew the Aboriginal Skills and Employment Training Strategy (ASETS). Following this engagement, the government and Indigenous partners co-developed the implementation of the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
- The next evaluation of the Skills and Partnership Fund is planned for completion in fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The department works with Indigenous contribution recipients throughout the life of their contribution agreement. There is ongoing communication with recipients at the national and regional level, including regular monitoring activities
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 43,828,400 | 67,430,163 | 50,000,000 | 64,799,508 | 64,799,508 | 14,799,508 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 43,828,400 | 67,430,163 | 50,000,000 | 64,799,508 | 64,799,508 | 14,799,508 |
| Explanation of variances | Additional funding ($15.3 million) was allocated to Skills and Partnership Fund (SPF) projects in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 due to the large number of proposals received in response to the 2016 Call for Proposals, which delayed the implementation for many of these projects in fiscal year 2017 to 2018 | |||||
Social Development Partnerships Program (voted)
Start date
- April 1998
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation
- Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Terms and conditions were last amended in fiscal year 2017 to 2018
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Social development
- Program Social Development Partnerships Program
Description
- The Social Development Partnerships Program is a Grants and Contributions program that supports Government of Canada priorities. It invests in not-for-profit organizations aiming to improve the life outcomes for people with disabilities, children and families, and other vulnerable populations. The program supports 2 components: Disability, and Children and Families. In fiscal year 2018 to 2019, additional funds were allocated to the disability component to support the production and distribution of alternate format materials
Results achieved
- Expected result 1 of 2: Not-for-profit organizations, communities and other groups have an enhanced capacity to address a range of social issues such as the social inclusion of people with disabilities, the engagement of seniors and support for children and families
- Performance measure 1 of 2: For every dollar invested through the Social Development Partnerships Program, amount leveraged/invested by non-federal partners. 2019 to 2020 Target: $0.30
- 2019 to 2020 result for Disability component: The amount invested by non-federal partners for every dollar invested through SDPP-D was $0.39
- 2019 to 2020 result for Children and Families component: From April 2019 to March 2020, funded organizations received from their non-federal partners, $0.78 for every dollar received from the SDPP-C&F
- Performance measure 2 of 2: Number of individuals of the target population who were reached by, or benefitted from, the projects (for Child and Family Component Only). 2019 to 2020 Target: Baseline year
- 2019 to 2020 result achieved: Funded projects directly benefitted 512,724 vulnerable Canadians (children, youth and adults) during the period of April 2019 to March 2020
- Expected result 2 of 2: Not-for-profit sector and partners have improved capacity to respond to existing and emerging social issues for target populations
- Performance measure: Percentage of Social Development Partnerships Program projects that leverage funds from non-federal partners. 2019 to 2020 Target: 90%
- 2019 to 2020 result for Disability component: 87.5% of projects that completed in 2019 to 2020 leveraged funds from non-federal partners. This is based on 8 projects, which ended in 2019 to 2020. 1 of the 8 projects did not leverage which is why the result does not meet the 90% target
- 2019 to 2020 result for Children and Families component: Most SDPP-C&F funded projects were short-term grants and therefore, not expected to leverage additional resources from non-federal partners. For funded projects that were long-term contributions, all (100%) of them leveraged additional resources from non-federal partners
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2024 to 2025
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Children and Families Component: The department engaged with Official Language Minority Communities stakeholders. Together, they established 3 new multi-year projects in accordance with the Action Plan for Official Languages – 2018 to 2023. Engagement also took place with other applicants to establish an additional 6 new projects
- The department worked closely with Black stakeholders to assess the capacity of organizations to play the role of intermediary. It also assessed whether they can deliver projects to build capacity in Black Canadian communities. Currently, the 3 following Black-led organizations were selected to act as intermediaries: BBI, Tropicana Services and le Groupe 3737
- The intermediary model allows Black-focused community organizations to determine and address their own funding priorities at the community level. As intermediaries would hold open funding calls, it provides for transparency and accountability to the community as a whole
- Disability component: The department engaged with 5 national Indigenous organizations for a targeted call for proposals on Indigenous Leadership. Various national disability organizations were also engaged in this process to act as advisors on the project. The engagement with these organizations ensured the development of partnerships for the projects stemming from the call for proposals. The objective of the call was to provide the perspective of Indigenous persons with disabilities as part of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD)
- The department also engaged with national disability organizations for a targeted call for proposals on Accessible Canada Partnership Project. The engagement with these organizations ensured the development of partnerships for the projects stemming from the call for proposals. The objective of the call is to support ongoing participation by disability stakeholders in the implementation of the Accessible Canada Act
- The department engaged with the 28 recipients of operating funding under the performance and accountability framework. It conducted a needs assessment to determine what recipients need to report on the performance indicators included in their agreement
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 6,659,845 | 9,339,531 | 16,709,206 | 13,068,800 | 8,629,800 | (8,379,406) |
| Total contributions | 16,470,780 | 17,262,695 | 13,130,489 | 31,384,111 | 29,603,596 | 16,473,107 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 23,130,625 | 26,602,226 | 29,839,695 | 44,452,911 | 37,933,396 | 8,093,701 |
| Explanation of variances | Additional funding was required to meet an unfunded Budget 2019 commitment for the production and distribution of alternate format materials for persons with print disabilities. Because there were insufficient funds available in the program, funding from other departmental grants and contribution programs was identified to fulfill this commitment | |||||
Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy - Investment Readiness Program (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2019
End date
- March 31, 2021
Type of transfer payment
- Grants and Contributions
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2019 to 2020
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Social development
- Program: Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy
Description
- The Social Innovation and Social Finance Strategy will help communities develop, finance and scale solutions to persistent social and environmental challenges. The Investment Readiness Program is a foundational element in building this strategy. It is a 2-year grants and contributions program aimed at social purpose organizations. These are, for example, non-profits, charities, co-operatives, hybrid social enterprises, and mission focused for-profits. It will help them participate in the social finance market and the larger social innovation ecosystem. They will also get ready to access new investment and contract opportunities
- The Readiness Support Partners help administer a large part of the Investment Readiness Program funding. These partners have established open and transparent processes to fund and support a broad range of social purpose organizations across Canada. Through these partners, social purpose organizations will access tailored expertise. This will better position them to take advantage of financing opportunities that will become available through the Social Finance Fund. It will also help them to act upon other investment opportunities
- Some funding is being used to strengthen Expert Service Providers. They will offer specialized knowledge to organizations to help them get ready. Funding is also being provided to Ecosystem Mobilization Initiatives. These will help address system-level gaps on key areas such as:
- social research and development
- knowledge mobilization
- impact measurement
- building the readiness of social finance intermediaries
- for-profit engagement
Results achieved
- Expected result: Social purpose organizations (such as non-profits, charities, co-operatives, hybrid social enterprises, and mission-focused for-profits) have an enhanced capacity to participate in the social finance market
- Performance measure 1 of 4: Number and types of social purpose organizations who receive grant funding through the IRP program
- 2019 to 2020 result: 12 SPOs received grant funding in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Readiness Support Partners have received over 1,600 applications; significantly oversubscribing the program. Initial granting of funds from Readiness Support Partners to SPOs did not occur until late fiscal year 2019 to 2020. Full results on the number of organizations that accessed grants will be available in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
- Performance measure 2 of 4: Number of social purpose organizations that accessed expert services and other resources with Investment Readiness Program funding to enhance their readiness to participate in the social finance market.
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available. Information for this indicator will be available in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
- Performance measure 3 of 4: Number of social innovation and social finance ecosystem gaps addressed
- 2019 to 2020 result: Partnership agreements were signed with 14 organizations to address system-level gaps. Full results are expected in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
- Performance measure 4 of 4: Number of investment readiness tools and/or services scaled up or created by expert service providers to support social purpose organizations
- 2019 to 2020 result: 20 investment readiness tools and/or services have been scaled up or created by the expert service providers. More results are expected over fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Two in-person convening meetings were organized with program delivery partners in 2019 to 2020, to discuss overall program design and implementation and strengthen cooperation among the different organizations. The department also has regularly scheduled calls with program delivery partners to receive updates on the status of the individual projects they are working on within the program
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2,466,211 | 2,466,211 | 2,466,211 |
| Total contributions | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21,297,373 | 21,297,373 | 21,297,373 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23,763,584 | 23,763,584 | 23,763,584 |
| Explanation of variances | As the Investment Readiness Program was not established until June 2019, no planned spending had been initially accounted for fiscal year 2019 to 2020 | |||||
Student Work Placement Program (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2017
End date
- March 31, 2024
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC Vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2017 to 2018
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Student Work Placement Program
Description
- The Student Work Placement Program funds a variety of work placements for post-secondary students in all academic disciplines
- Student work placements help students to develop the “work-ready” skills that Canadian employers are looking for. Student work placements funded by the program vary in length and intensity to accommodate the needs of student participants and employers. The program supports third party, sector-based organizations. These build partnerships between post-secondary education (PSE) institutions and employers, to better align learning and demand. The majority of funding supports wage subsidies for employers to create new work integrated learning (WIL) opportunities for students. Employers are eligible to receive 50% of wages (up to $5,000) for a standard placement. Increased wage subsidies of 70% (up to $7,000) encourage employers to hire students in under-represented groups and first-year students. Under-represented groups are defined as women in STEM, Indigenous students, persons with disabilities, and newcomers
Results achieved
- Expected result 1 of 2: Increased number of post-secondary students participating in work placement opportunities and developing work ready skills
- Performance measure: Number of new work placement opportunities, including commitment to create opportunities, in STEM and business sectors
- 2019 to 2020 result: 8,707
- Expected result 2 of 2: Increased engagement of employers, including small- and medium-sized employers, in adopting and implementing work placement opportunities
- Performance measure: Number of formalized post-secondary education and industry partnership
- 2019 to 2020 result: 10
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2021 to 2022
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with recipients for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 11,553,732 | 20,670,462 | 2,709,936 | 93,607,727 | 65,549,927 | 62,839,991 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 11,553,732 | 20,670,462 | 2,709,936 | 93,607,727 | 65,549,927 | 62,839,991 |
| Explanation of variances | The variance for the Student Work Integrated Learning Program is due to incremental funding announced in Budget 2019 which was approved after the Departmental Plan. Unspent authority will be reprofiled to future years | |||||
Union Training and Innovation Program (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2017
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- Established in fiscal year 2017 to 2018 (updated in fiscal year 2018 to 2019)
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Union Training and Innovation Program
Description
- The program supports union-based apprenticeship training, innovation, and enhanced partnerships in the Red Seal Trades. It has 2 streams of funding:
- Investments in Training Equipment (Stream 1): Unions are provided with up to 50% of the cost of purchasing new, up-to-date equipment and materials to meet industry standards. They may also be provided with 50% of investments in technology, leading to a more skilled, inclusive, certified and productive trades workforce
- Innovation in Apprenticeship (Stream 2): Unions and other partners are provided with support for innovative approaches and enhanced partnerships. This allows them to address long-standing challenges limiting apprenticeship outcomes, for key target groups such as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, newcomers and racialized person
- The Women in Construction Fund (WCF) is a temporary 3-year program. It uses the Union Training and Innovation program terms and conditions and funds projects that expand or replicate models that have demonstrated success in increasing women’s participation in construction trades. This includes:
- attracting and recruiting women to the trades (for example through site visits, hands-on experiences and career exploration)
- supporting apprentice training and skill development through upgrading of essential skills, as well as tailored services for women (such as childcare, transportation, purchase of tools, coaching and mentoring)
- supporting employers by developing recruitment/retention tools and supports that promote inclusive and respectful workplaces
- The objective of the program is to support women to participate in and succeed in the construction trades
Results achieved
- Expected result: Participants have improved skills to succeed in the trades
- Performance measure 1 of 4: Number of participants in funded projects in Stream 1 (equipment)
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available at the time of publishing
- Performance measure 2 of 4: Number of participants in funded projects in Stream 2 (innovation)
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available at the time of publishing
- Performance measure 3 of 4: Percentage of participants in funded projects reporting an increase in skills after program intervention
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available at the time of publishing
- Performance measure 4 of 4: Number of participants in funded projects in WCF
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available at the time of publishing
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2021 to 2022
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Union Training and Innovation Program: The program engages with the recipients to gather data on the key performance indicators through an annual online survey. In 2019, the program surveyed Stream 1, 2017 to 2018 funding recipients on the key performance indicators. The program also engages with recipients on project activities on a quarterly basis to ensure that projects are meeting their targeted activities and that payment can be issued. For the purpose of monitoring the projects and meeting the risk management requirements, the program engages recipients on projects outputs and outcomes on a quarterly basis
- Information sessions are held during Call For Proposals (CFP) to provide information on the program and answer questions from potential applicants. The next CFP for both streams is planned for summer 2020
- In addition, the program has engaged with the Government of Quebec to implement a separate agreement taking into consideration specificities in Quebec’s apprentice training system. The Government of Quebec provides an annual report on results
- Women in Construction Fund: The program engages with recipients on project activities on a quarterly basis to ensure that projects are meeting their targeted activities and that payment can be issued. For the purpose of monitoring the projects and meeting the risk management requirements, the program engages recipients on projects outputs and outcomes on a quarterly basis
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 767,836 | 2,213,252 | 2,300,000 | 1,372,407 | 1,372,407 | (927,593) |
| Total contributions | 7,032,164 | 20,178,811 | 23,884,128 | 25,230,555 | 25,230,555 | 1,346,427 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 7,032,164 | 20,178,811 | 23,884,128 | 25,230,555 | 25,230,555 | 1,346,427 |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Wage Earner Protection Program (statutory)
Start date
- July 2008
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Statutory
Type of appropriation
- Statutory: Wage Earner Protection Program Act
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2008 to 2009
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Working conditions and workplace relations
- Program: Wage Earner Protection Program
Description
- Employers that file for bankruptcy or become subject to receivership may owe amounts to their employees. These amounts include unpaid wages and vacation pay, disbursements, termination pay and severance pay. This program is designed to reduce the economic insecurity of those workers. It provides them with an amount of up to 7 weeks of maximum insurable earnings under the Employment Insurance Act. Workers then sign over their rights as creditors of the employer to the federal government. However, these rights are limited to the amount of the payment received from the program. The federal government seeks recovery of the amounts as the creditor of the employer in the bankruptcy or receivership process. This program covers workers in all federally regulated industries and workplaces in Canada
- There is no repayment of statutory transfer payments, unless a Wage Earner Protection Program recipient receives an overpayment. When available, dividends from insolvent employer estates are returned to the transfer payment program
Results achieved
- Expected result: Wage Earner Protection Program applicants receive a payment, or a non-payment notification, in a timely manner
- Performance measure: Percentage of initial Wage Earner Protection Program payments and non-payment notifications issued within 35 calendar days
- 2019 to 2020 result: 98%
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2021 to 2022
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Survey on recipient satisfaction with the administration of the program
- Public consultations for regulatory amendments following amendments to the Wage Earner Protection Act
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 16,088,897 | 64,850,095 | 49,250,000 | 54,113,581 | 54,113,581 | 4,863,581 |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 16,088,897 | 64,850,095 | 49,250,000 | 54,113,581 | 54,113,581 | 4,863,581 |
| Explanation of variances | The variance is attributable to amounts that were paid in the first quarter of 2019 to 2020 that could not be paid in 2018 to 2019 due to a backlog in processing at the end of March 2019. This backlog arose due to the Sears Canada receivership, the largest ever insolvency covered by the program. In addition, the backlog caused delays to supplementary payments to workers that resulted from the increase to the WEPP maximum amount, and were retroactive to February 27, 2018, but did not come into force until December 13, 2018. This required many applications to be reconsidered, and due to the backlog these reconsiderations were not completed until the beginning of 2019 to 2020 | |||||
Workforce Development Agreements (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2017
End date
- In perpetuity, unless terminated in accordance with the agreement
Type of transfer payment
- Other transfer payments
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2017 to 2018
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Workforce Development Agreements
Description
- The Workforce Development Agreements transfer funding to provinces and territories to support skills training and employment programs. These agreements support individuals with challenges to finding employment and include funding for programs for persons with disabilities
- These agreements also help employers train their staff. Provinces and territories develop and deliver programs and services, and work with employers and other stakeholders to implement programs
Results achieved
- Expected result: Canadians gain skills and become or remain employed and employers develop the skilled workforce they require
- Performance measure: Number of clients benefiting from programs funded by the Workforce Development Agreements
- 2019 to 2020 result: Not available at the time of publishing
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Not applicable. The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2021 to 2022
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Provinces and territories are required to engage regularly with stakeholders and impacted client groups, and to report the results of these engagements
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 779,132,653 | 734,261,513 | 872,000,000 | 953,494,416 | 953,494,416 | 81,494,416 |
| Total program | 779,132,653 | 734,261,513 | 872,000,000 | 953,494,416 | 953,494,416 | 81,494,416 |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (voted)
Start date
- April 1, 2019
End date
- Ongoing
Type of transfer payment
- Contribution
Type of appropriation
- ESDC vote 5 (Grants and Contributions)
Fiscal year for terms and conditions
- 2019 to 2020
Link to department’s program inventory
- Core responsibility: Learning, skills development and employment
- Program: Youth Employment and Skills Strategy
Description
- Through the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy, the Government of Canada helps youth aged 15 to 30. It particularly helps those facing barriers to employment. This way, they can get the information, skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market. The Youth Employment and Skills Strategy is a horizontal initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada. It is delivered collaboratively with 10 other federal departments, agencies and crown corporations
- It includes the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program which is delivered by all partners. It also includes the Canada Summer Jobs and Goal Getters programs which are only delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada. These programs are delivered nationally and regionally via contribution agreements
Results achieved
- Expected result: Youth have access to programs that allow them to acquire the skills, learning experiences and opportunities they need to find and maintain employment or return to school
- Performance measure 1 of 3: Number of clients served who have started 1 or more interventions within the current fiscal year (see note)
-
Note: At the beginning of fiscal year 2019 to 2020, there were 3 program streams for the Youth Employment Strategy (Skills Link, Career Focus and Summer Work Experience). Following the modernization of the program, these former program streams have all been merged into the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program. All results for the former program streams will be reported under the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program. However, results for Employment and Social Development Canada’s Canada Summer Jobs program and Goal Getters funding stream will remain distinct
- 2019 to 2020 results:
- Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program: 18,080
- Goal Getters: 2,500
- Canada Summer Jobs: 79,279
- Performance measure 2 of 3: Number of clients employed or self-employed (see note)
-
Note: Not all clients served were able to report finding employment or return to school in the current reporting period. However, those clients might be reported in the next fiscal years
- 2019 to 2020 results
- Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program: 7,743
- Canada Summer Jobs: Not applicable
- Goal Getter: Not applicable
- Performance measure 3 of 3 Number of clients returned to school (see note)
-
Note: the number of youth employed/self-employed was not an indicator for the Canada Summer Jobs program prior to the modernization of the strategy. This is because all eligible participants had to be students. Eligibility rules were changed to “all youth” in fiscal year 2019 to 2020. The number of youth employed/self-employed is not an indicator for the Goal Getters funding stream
- 2019 to 2020 results
- Youth Employment and Skills Strategy Program: 1,042
- Goal Getters: Not applicable
- Canada Summer Jobs: 57,429
Findings of audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- No audits completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 and no audits currently planned
Findings of evaluations completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- An evaluation of the Youth Employment Strategy was completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- The former Horizontal Youth Employment Strategy consisted of 3 program streams: Summer Work Experience, Skills Link, and Career Focus. A new and modernized Horizontal Youth Employment and Skills Strategy that came into effect in June 2019 merged these 3 streams
- The main findings of the evaluation of the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) completed in fiscal year 2019 to 2020 are as follows:
- Main findings for Career Focus:
- immediately after completing a Career Focus initiative, a larger share of participants still worked, compared to those who returned to school
- through Career Focus, youth enjoyed a positive and lasting impact on their labour market attachment. On average, participants earned $5,535 more per year than non-participants
- over a 10-year period, Career Focus yielded a positive return on investment for individuals and society as a whole
- Main findings for Career Focus:
- Full Evaluation of the Youth Employment Strategy – Career Focus stream
- Main findings for Skills Link:
- immediately after participating in Skills Link, more than 70% of youth worked or had returned to school, exceeding the program target of 60%
- overall, the magnitude of the incremental impacts on participants’ labour market attachment was limited, suggesting challenges associated with helping youth with barriers to employment
- youth who received “work experience” through the program resulted in stronger labour market attachment relative to youth who received “group-based workshop” interventions
- analysis suggests that interventions involving a workshop approach had generally negative incremental impacts. However, workshops were relatively more effective for youth who had a lower level of education
- Main findings for Skills Link:
- Full Evaluation of the Youth Employment Strategy – Skills Link stream
- Main findings for Summer Work Experience:
- organizations (79%) and students (89%) expressed high levels of satisfaction.
- over 90% of students indicated that their experience helped them develop key competencies and traits linked to addressing complex challenges and adapting to a changing environment
- the average duration of work placements slightly decreased from 2016 to 2018
- on average, employers paid their students above the minimum wage. Most summer students felt that it helped pay for school expenses
- Full Evaluation of the Youth Employment Strategy – Summer Work Experience stream
- The next evaluation is planned for completion in fiscal year 2024 to 2025
- Main findings for Summer Work Experience:
Engagement of applicants and recipients in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
- Program only engages with applicants for administrative purposes
| Type of transfer payment | 2017 to 2018 Actual Spending | 2018 to 2019 Actual Spending | 2019 to 2020 Planned Spending | 2019 to 2020 Total authorities available for use | 2019 to 2020 Actual Spending (authorities used) | Variance (2019 to 2020 actual minus 2019 to 2020 planned) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total contributions | 347,004,232 | 366,394,298 | 474,786,500 | 444,479,259 | 438,895,501 | (35,890,999) |
| Total other types of transfer payments | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Total program | 347,004,232 | 366,394,298 | 474,786,500 | 444,479,259 | 438,895,501 | (35,890,999) |
| Explanation of variances | No significant variance | |||||
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