Table B-1: Government of Canada Support for Community and
Business Development Programs
Program |
Funding
Allocation (2007-2008)[1] |
Community Economic
Development Program (CEDP)
Provides core financial support for
Aboriginal communities for public services in economic development. The
financial support is intended for community economic development planning and
capacity development initiatives, development of proposals and leveraging
financial resources, and carrying out economic development activities. |
Allocated to each region’s core
funding. Regional offices further distribute the funding to address
commitments under existing Alternative Funding Arrangements (AFAs), and to
support other Aboriginal communities according to the regional allocation
plan, on the basis of population and/or remoteness. One-time allocations can
also be provided to address disincentives to aggregation of community
organizations due to initial one-time costs of establishing working
relationships/plans.
Northwest Territories: $3,512,009
Nunavut: $2,658,910
Yukon: $463,901. |
Community Economic
Opportunities Program (CEOP)
Funds can be accessed for projects
which lead to community benefits such as employment, greater use of land and
resources, enhanced infrastructure, and a better economic climate. Some
projects may include: assessing community investment readiness; opportunity
research, identification, assessment and evaluation; feasibility studies;
professional services (legal, accounting, engineering, planning, financial,
architectural) to provide due diligence; early stage engagement of investors;
community engagement; negotiations; project planning; and environmental
assessments. |
Allocations based on a review by INAC of
individual projects, which is directly related to the community economic
benefits and the need for funding that has been demonstrated in the
application.
Funding is restricted to not exceed
$3,000,000. As well, funding will not exceed two-thirds of the total project
cost for economic infrastructure projects or 80% of the total cost for all
other types of projects. Recipients must provide at least 10% of eligible
project expenditures.
Northwest Territories: $2,485,426
Nunavut: $528,240
Yukon: $341,325. |
Community Service
Support Program (CSSP)
This program funds the implementation of
national and regional plans to deliver support services to Aboriginal
community economic development organizations. The support services are
intended to increase the economic capacity with community organizations to
carry out one-time projects and ongoing activities related to development. |
Potential recipients identified by regional
program management and asked to submit a proposal. Funding allocated to the
regions based on their share of the total Aboriginal population.
Northwest Territories: $218,519
Nunavut: $239,575
Yukon: $168,000. |
Aboriginal Business
Development Program (ABDP)
Provides financial support and advice to
Aboriginal-controlled businesses, including: planning, support, start-ups and
acquisitions, expansion, and marketing. ABDP also works in partnership with a
network of Aboriginal financial institutions to enhance available debt
financing for Aboriginal small businesses. New initiatives such as Loan Loss
Reserves and Major Resource and Energy Developments. |
Funding is allocated based on review of
individual projects.
CanNor provides $2.3M for ABDP
across the three territories. |
Strategic
Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED)
SINED is a five-year program providing
targeted support for economic development projects. SINED focuses on strengthening the driver sectors of the
territorial economies, economic diversification and encouraging Northerners’
participation in the economy. |
$90 million over five
years (1 April 2009 to 31 March 2014):
- Targeted Investment Program
provides $22,261,667 per territory. Investment plans are established for each
territory, with the advice of northern governments and stakeholders, and
updated annually.
- The Innovation and Knowledge
Fund provides $2,500,000 per territory. These investments assist territorial
residents to participate in and benefit from innovation, and the
knowledge-based economy.
- Partnership and Advisory
Forums funding of $100,000 per territory, per year, previously only allocated
in the Northwest Territories is now available to each territory, totaling
$500,000 per territory over five years.
- Pan-Territorial Fund of $5
million over five years ($1.25 million per year from years 2 to 5), used for
projects that include multiple territories or a territory and one or more provinces. |
Community
Adjustment Fund (CAF)
Four objectives:
economic diversification, capacity development, enhancing economic
infrastructure base, and building the knowledge base. |
The Agency has received $32.8 million over
two years for the three territories. |
Sources: Based on information obtained from INAC: December 2009; Summative Evaluation of INAC's Economic
Development Programs, April 2009; and CEDP Guidelines. Information
for CanNor programs from: SINED, and CAF.
Table B-2: Selected Federal Support for Infrastructure in
Northern Communities
Federal Program |
Yukon |
Northwest
Territories |
Nunavut |
Transportation and
Communities |
Building Canada Fund1 |
$182.9M over 7 years, ending 2013-2014
- $175M, plus per capita
- 75% maximum federal |
$185.8M over 7 years, ending 2013-2014
- $175M, plus per capita
- 75% maximum federal |
$182.7M over 7 years, ending 2013-2014
- $175M, plus per capita
- 75% maximum federal |
Gas Tax Fund1 |
$37.5M over 5 years per territory, ending
2010-2011; plus $60M per territory over 4 years, ending 2014-2015; additional
funding expected thereafter. |
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund2 |
$120M for 4 projects, ending 2012-2013
- Project-based, with 50% maximum federal |
$72M for 2 projects, ending 2012-2013
- Project-based, with 50% maximum federal |
$47.8M for 3 projects, ending 2012-2013
- Project-based, with 50% maximum federal |
Infrastructure Stimulus Fund3 |
$3.8M for 14 projects; ending 2010-2011
- 50% maximum federal |
$5M for 21 projects; ending 2010-2011
- 50% maximum federal |
$3.6M for 2 projects; ending 2010-2011;
- 50% maximum federal |
Recreational Infrastructure Fund4 |
$1.2M for 7 projects, ending 2010-2011
- Project-based, with 33% federal
contribution |
... |
$567,000 for 4 projects, ending 2010-2011
- Project-based, with 33% federal
contribution |
Renewable Energy |
Green Infrastructure Fund5 |
$71M for 1 project6, 2009-2010
to 2010-2011
- Project-based, with 50% maximum federal |
... |
... |
ecoEnergy |
... |
$426,700 for 5 projects, 2008-2009 to
2009-2010
- Grant system |
$750,000 for 1 project7,
2008-2009
- Grant system |
Clean Energy Fund |
... |
$10-20 million each for 2 geothermal
projects
- Project-based, through Request for
Proposals |
... |
1. Source:
Infrastructure Canada, Infrastructure Framework Agreement; Yukon, NWT,
and Nunavut.
2. Source:
Infrastructure Canada, Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund.
3. Source: Infrastructure Canada, Infrastructure Stimulus Fund.
4. Source:
CanNor, Infrastructure Programs; and Canada’s
Economic Action Plan.
5. Source:
Infrastructure Canada, Green Infrastructure Fund.
6. Federal
government investment in Yukon infrastructure through Mayo B hydro facility
and Carmacks-Stewart Transmission Line.
7. According
to information provided by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada on May 20, 2010,
federal government provided $750,000 to Qulliq Energy Corporation for the
extension and upgrade of residual heat recovery systems in Arviat, Iqaluit,
Baker Lake, and Rankin Inlet.
Map B-1: Canada’s Economic Action Plan: Aboriginal and
Northern Investment Announcements
Source: Government of Canada, Canada’s Economic Action Plan, Year
2—Budget 2010: Leading the Way on Jobs and Growth, March 4, 2010,
Chapter 5, p. 226.
Table B-3: Inventory of Northern Infrastructure
Type |
Yukon |
NWT |
Nunavut |
Transportation |
All-weather roads
(2008 length) |
4,800 km
Except for Old Crow, all communities
connected |
2,200 km
For communities:
- 20% year-round highway access;
- 65% no highway access for 2 months/year
during transition from ferry to ice crossings;
- 13% winter roads; and
2% - no access |
Except for one 21-km road between mining
community of Nanisivik and Arctic Bay, no road infrastructure |
Winter roads
(2008 length) |
No major winter roads |
1,450 km public
570 km private (oil and gas and mining
development) |
Few private winter roads for mine resupply |
Airports (2008 #) |
29 (13 airports and 16 aerodromes)
Operated by Government of Yukon |
27 community-based airports, plus several
privately-operated air strips |
All 26 communities rely on air transport
system for essential needs. Only 2 airports have paved runways |
Marine (2008) |
No existing marine infrastructure (Alaska
ports are strategic link) |
Rail/truck to barge marine resupply system
for communities and industrial operations (privately owned). Four communities
depend on system for bulk commodities. |
All communities have beach landing sites,
with 1 port not connected to a community |
Energy |
Hydro-electric dams |
4 large dams |
5 large dams, supplying 75% of total energy
generation |
None |
Diesel facilities |
19 |
26 |
27 stand-alone diesel plants in 25
communities; managed by Qulliq Energy Corporation; owned by Government of
Nunavut |
Energy Transmission |
2 electricity transmission lines; 1 natural
gas pipeline originating in NWT, picking up gas from 3 Yukon wells, and taking
gas into B.C. |
2 electricity transmission lines
1 major pipeline from Norman Wells to
Alberta |
None |
Communications |
Microwave radio, fibre optic cable,
satellite (# of communities) |
7,354 km network of
microwave radio
3,250 km network of
fibre optic cable
Satellite services
covering some northern and eastern NWT communities |
Satellite services covering all Nunavut
communities |
Source: Adapted from National Round Table on the Environment
and the Economy, True North: Adapting Infrastructure to Climate
Change in Northern Canada, 2009, Table 11.
Table B-4: Selected Major Federal Programs in Support of Aboriginal
Education and Labour Market Development
Federal
Program |
Description |
Dates
In Effect |
Funding |
Human Resources and
Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) |
Aboriginal
Skills and Employment Training Strategy |
Strategic
priorities:
-
Demand-driven skills development;
- Partnerships
with the private sector, provinces and territories, and across
whole-of-government; and
-
Accountability for improved results.
Programs
to be designed and delivered by Aboriginal organizations to help Aboriginal
people to prepare for, obtain and maintain meaningful and sustainable
employment, assist Aboriginal youth to make successful transitions from
school to work or to support their return to school, and support child care
programs. |
Apr
2010-Mar 2015 |
$246M
annually, all PTs |
Aboriginal
Skills and Employment Partnership |
Objectives:
-
Sustainable employment for Aboriginal people leading to lasting benefits for
Aboriginal communities, families and individuals;
-
Promote maximum employment for Aboriginal people on major economic
developments through a collaborative partnership approach;
-
Increased skill levels in the Aboriginal workforce;
Increased
direct and indirect employment for Aboriginals across Canada;
-
Decreased Aboriginal unemployment and dependency on social assistance;
-
Improved skill levels (i.e. literacy, numeracy, computer skills,
post-secondary certification);
-
Increased Aboriginal business opportunities;
diversified
workforce within communities. |
Jun
2007-Mar 2012 |
$96M
in 2010-11
$42M
in 2011-12 |
Aboriginal
Skills and Training Strategic Investment Fund |
Economic
Action Plan initiative to strengthen partnerships between Aboriginal
employment service organizations and employers through training-to-employment
programs related to concrete job opportunities. It will also support greater
investments in training for individuals facing barriers to employment such as
low literacy and essential skills.
Objectives:
-
Entering into a number of training-to-employment projects leading to
concrete, guaranteed job opportunities by establishing partnerships with
small and medium-size employers;
-
Supporting projects to assist Aboriginal people with barriers to employment,
including literacy and essential skills challenges; and
-
Supporting pilot projects to test innovative approaches to Aboriginal labour
market programming as well as projects that are national in scope. |
Apr 2009-Mar
2011 |
$45.1M
in 2010-11 |
Source: HRSDC, 2010-2011 Report on Plans and Priorities.
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