2024-25 Details on transfer payment programs

Transfer payments for Consultation and Accommodation

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development: 2014–15
• Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program: 2021–22

Link to departmental results: Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development

Link to department's Program Inventory: Consultation and Accommodation

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2015-16 Evaluation of Consultation and Accommodation

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2024–25 Evaluation of Consultation and Accommodation
• 2026–27 Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes Horizontal Initiative (led by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency)

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• government
• academia and public institutions
• for-profit organizations
• not-for-profit organizations and charities
• other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Applicants and recipients will be engaged through regular meetings and communications as a means of building and maintaining strong relationships, and to identify and address shared priorities.

Budget 2023 provided $11.4 million over 3 years, starting in 2023–24, for CIRNAC to engage with Indigenous groups to renew the guidelines for federal officials on fulfilling the Crown's duty to consult Indigenous Peoples. The engagement process will be distinction-based and will include Indigenous-led engagement, with or without federal participation and supported with participation funding. Engagement will begin in early 2024 and continue throughout 2024–25 and 2025–26, and will include in-person sessions taking place across Canada.

Transfer payments for First Nation Jurisdiction over Land and Fiscal Management

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grant to the First Nations Finance Authority pursuant to the First Nations Fiscal and Statistical Management Act: 2013–14
• Contributions to support Indigenous governments and institutions, and to build strong governance: 2020–21
• Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development: 2014–15

Link to departmental results:

• Indigenous Peoples advance their institutional structures and governance
• Past injustices are recognized and resolved

Link to department's Program Inventory: First Nation Jurisdiction over Land and Fiscal Management

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2016–17 Evaluation of the Governance and Institutions of Governance Program
• 2017–18 Evaluation of Implementation and Enforcement Supports for the Family Homes on Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act (a component of the Governance and Institutions of Government Program)

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2023–24 Evaluation of First Nation Jurisdiction over Land and Fiscal Management

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients: First Nations (bands)
• First Nations Fiscal Management Act institutions

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: The department will engage with the Lands Advisory Board and the First Nations Land Management Resource Centre (LAB/RC), that represent 208 First Nations with land codes under the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management (Framework Agreement). The LAB/RC set priorities on First Nations land management in consultation with First Nations with land codes. Engagement between the department and the LAB/RC is done through regular bi-weekly meetings, steering committee meetings, ad hoc calls and meetings, participation at the LAB/RC annual general assembly, correspondences, and discussions related to strategic plans, policies, the First Nation Land Governance Registry, and project proposals.

Budget 2023 proposed an investment of $35.3 million (including $28.1 million contribution funding) to support the LAB/RC in creating a First Nations-owned and managed land registry, and a new First Nation-led organization to manage and administer it. The proposed First Nation Land Governance Registry will be available to First Nations with operational land codes made pursuant to the Framework Agreement and to any self-governing First Nation with section 91(24) lands that chooses to use it for land registration.

The department will also engage with the First Nations Fiscal Management Act institutions that consult with participating First Nations and advocate on their behalf. Engagement with the institutions is done through regular calls, correspondences, formal face to face meetings and discussions related to strategic planning, corporate plans and projects proposals. The team also engages with modern treaty and self-governing First Nations and other relevant stakeholders on specific issues as required.

Additionally, the department will engage with First Nations in collaboration with Indigenous organizations on options to redesign the Additions to Reserve Policy. The options for a redesigned policy will be informed through a First Nation-led engagement process, a recommendation received from First Nations through past preliminary engagement. The department held a national Call for Proposals on the Additions to Reserve Policy redesign in 2023–24, launching a First Nations-led engagement process with First Nations and Indigenous organizations. Activities are to be undertaken from receipt of funding to July 2024. Targeted engagement with First Nations and Indigenous organizations will continue in 2024–25 while supporting engagement proposals. Following engagement, the department will continue to work closely with First Nations and Indigenous organizations to co-develop policy options.

Finally, the department will work very closely with the Assembly of First Nation (AFN) on the redesign of the Additions to Reserve Policy. A senior officials working group is in place that includes the policy and operational leads from the AFN, CIRNAC and Indigenous Services Canada. The group meets monthly and has had very productive discussions for the past year. It is cooperating on many specific elements of the reform of the policy. A joint national workshop on the reform of additions to reserves is being planned for 2024.

Transfer payments for Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grant under the Innovative Solutions Canada program
• Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development: 2014–15
• Contributions to promote social and political development in the North and for Northerners: 2020–21
• Contributions to support Indigenous governments and institutions, and to build strong governance: 2020–21
• Contributions to support the basic organizational capacity of Indigenous representative organizations: 2017–18
• Contributions to support the wellbeing of families and survivors of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people: 2020–21
• Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program: 2021–22
• Contributions for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources, and promoting scientific development: 2019–20
• Contributions for Métis Nation Early Learning Child Care
• Contributions to support Métis housing

Link to departmental results: Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development

Link to department's Program Inventory: Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2021–22 Evaluation of Engagement and Capacity Support

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2026–27 Evaluation of Engagement and Capacity Support

General targeted recipient groups:

• for-profit organizations
• government
• not-for-profit organizations and charities
• international
• academia and public institutions
• individual or sole proprietorships
• Indigenous recipients
• other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: CIRNAC conducts annual surveys of all program recipients (41 as of 2023–24 in every province and territory) to obtain feedback on the impact of the funding (i.e. is it meeting the intended purpose?) and to inform best practices and innovative approaches to reducing administrative burden on Indigenous recipients. There is no cost associated with these activities.

A consultant is also being procured to lead and coordinate engagements and the co-development of recommendations. The engagement mechanisms will be determined by the consultant, in addition to the number and origin of the individuals consulted.

Transfer payments for Indigenous-led Services

Start date/End date: Ongoing and time-limited

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grant to the Qikiqtani Inuit Association to establish the Saimaqatigiingniq Fund
• Grants to Implement Comprehensive Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements and Other Agreements to Address Section 35 Rights
• Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program: 2021–22
• Contributions to support Métis housing: 2018

Link to departmental results:

• Indigenous Peoples strengthen their socio-economic conditions and well-being
• Past injustices are recognized and resolved

Link to department's Program Inventory: Indigenous-led Services

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2021–22 Evaluation of Engagement and Capacity Support

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2026–27 Evaluation of Indigenous-led Services

General targeted recipient groups:

• for-profit organizations
• government
• not-for-profit organizations and charities
• international
• academia and public institutions
• individual or sole proprietorships
• Indigenous recipients
• other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Through this program, Canada will engage Indigenous Youth Roots and national Indigenous organizations in co-developing a distinctions-based approach to long-term implementation of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Call to Action 66.

A consultant has also been procured to lead and coordinate engagements and the co-development of recommendations. The engagement mechanisms will be determined by the consultant, in addition to the number and origin of the individuals consulted.

Transfer payments for Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grants to implement comprehensive land claims and self-government agreements: 2018–19
• (S) Grants to Aboriginal organizations designated to receive claim settlement payments pursuant to Comprehensive Land Claim Settlement Acts: Please refer to Final Agreements and Related Implementation Matters webpage.
• Grants to First Nations to settle specific claims negotiated by Canada and awarded by the Specific Claims Tribunal and to Indigenous groups to settle special claims: 2018–19
• Grants to reimburse treaty negotiation loans to Indigenous groups who have settled a comprehensive land claim: 2022–23
• Grant to the Métis Nation British Columbia from the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund: 2021–22
• Contributions to support the negotiation and implementation of Treaties, Claims and self-government agreements or initiatives: 2018–19
• Contributions to support the construction and maintenance of community infrastructure: 2016–17
• Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development: 2014–15

Link to departmental results:

• Indigenous Peoples strengthen their socio-economic conditions and well-being
• Indigenous Peoples advance their institutional structures and governance

Link to Department's Program Inventory: Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2022–23 Evaluation of the Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2027–28 Evaluation of the Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• government
• academia and public institutions
• for-profit organizations
• not-for-profit organizations and charities
• other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Applicants and recipients are encouraged to submit proposals. They will be engaged through regular meetings and communications to build and maintain strong relationships, and to identify and address shared priorities.

Transfer payments for Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and other Constructive Arrangements

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grants to reimburse treaty negotiation loans to indigenous groups who have settled a comprehensive land claim: 2019–20
• Grants to implement comprehensive land claims and self-government agreements and other agreements to address section 35 rights: 2018–19
• Contributions to promote social and political development in the North and for Northerners: 2020–21
• Contributions to support Indigenous governments and institutions, and to build strong governance: 2020–21
• Contributions to support the negotiation and implementation of treaties, claims and self-government agreements or initiatives: 2018–19
• Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development

Link to departmental results:

• Indigenous Peoples strengthen their socio-economic conditions and well-being
• Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development
• Indigenous Peoples advance their institutional structures and governance

Link to department's Program Inventory: Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and other Constructive Arrangements

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2023–24 Evaluation of Negotiations of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements (fiscal years 2013–14 to 2020–21)

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• The next evaluation is not currently included in the approved evaluation plan.

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous, Inuit and section 35 rights-bearing Métis recipients
• government
• academia and public institutions
• not-for-profit organizations
• other: any corporation, foundation, association or other type of organization identified by an eligible recipient, to act as their agent or representative

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No official engagement initiatives are planned for 2024–25. However, the nature of negotiation processes are inherently collaborative, and partners have highlighted Canada's openness to discuss community priorities and actively contributed feedback and ideas on the department's negotiation support funding programs. CIRNAC is confident that the programs are achieving their objectives and that they advance its commitment to collaboration with Indigenous partners and their efforts to achieve self-determination.

Transfer payments for Residential Schools Legacy

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development
• Contributions to address the legacy of residential schools: 2022–23
• Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program

Link to departmental results: Past injustices are recognized and resolved

Link to department's Program Inventory: Residential Schools Legacy

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable (new program)

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not applicable

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2027–28 Evaluation of Residential Schools Legacy

General targeted recipient groups:

• not-for-profit Indigenous organizations and charities
• academia and public institutions (in partnership with Indigenous communities)
• Indigenous recipients
• other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Though no formal consultation activities have been planned for 2024–25, CIRNAC continuously engages with transfer payment program applicants and recipients (Indigenous communities and partners) as well as with other federal government departments and provincial governments to coordinate funding.

Transfer payments for Specific Claims

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grants to First Nations to settle specific claims negotiated by Canada and awarded by the Specific Claims Tribunal and to Indigenous groups to settle special claims: 2019–20
• Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development: 2014–15
• Contributions to support the negotiation and implementation of treaties, claims and self-government agreements or initiatives: 2018–19

Link to departmental results: Past injustices are recognized and resolved

Link to department's Program Inventory: Specific Claims

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2022–23 Evaluation of Specific Claims Assessment Settlement Process (fiscal years 2013–14 to 2019–20)

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2027–28 Evaluation of Specific Claims

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• not-for-profit organizations and charities
• government
• other: any corporation, foundation, association or other type of organization identified by an eligible recipient, to act as their agent or representative.

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: In 2024–25, Canada and the Assembly of First Nations will continue the co-development of options to reform the Specific Claims program and the development of a reformed specific claims resolution process. Canada will also continue to engage with First Nations, First Nation organizations and other stakeholders throughout the country to seek feedback and input.

Transfer payments for Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grants for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources, and promoting scientific development for Indigenous peoples and the North: 2022–23
• Contributions for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources, and promoting scientific development: 2019–20

Link to departmental results: Northern and Indigenous communities are resilient to changing environmental conditions

Link to department's Program Inventory: Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2022–23 Evaluation of Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy Program (fiscal years 2016–17 to 2020–21)

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2027–28 Evaluation of Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• government
• academia and public institutions

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: CIRNAC will engage recipients through the co-development process of the Indigenous Climate Leadership Agenda. This will include engagement at the national, regional, community and rights-holder levels. The results of the engagement and co-development process will include recommendations to the government that can improve how climate programs are delivered to Indigenous Peoples and how climate policy is developed with meaningful inclusion of Indigenous Peoples.

Transfer payments for Northern and Arctic Environmental Sustainability

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grants for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources, and promoting scientific development
• Contributions for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources, and promoting scientific development for Indigenous peoples and the North: 2020–21

Link to departmental results:

• Northern and Indigenous communities are resilient to changing environmental conditions
• Northern lands, waters, and natural resources are sustainably managed

Link to Department's Program Inventory: Northern and Arctic Environmental Sustainability

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2012–13 Evaluation of the Northern Contaminants Program and Northern Scientific Training Program
• 2022–23 Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes Horizontal Initiative

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2023–24 Evaluation of Northern and Arctic Environmental Sustainability
• 2026–27 Evaluation of the Impact Assessment and Regulatory Processes Horizontal Initiative

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• government
• academia and public institutions
• not-for-profit organizations and charities
• other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Initiatives that are occurring or are planned for the Environmental Assessment, Land Use Planning, and Conservation, the Northern Participant Funding Program, as well as regional partnerships and research initiatives of the Northern and Arctic Environmental Sustainability program are as follows:

Northern Regulatory Initiative: Environmental assessment and land use planning staff will continue engagement begun in 2023–24 on funding needs (and associated assessment criteria) with potential and current Indigenous recipients, as well as other interested parties (territorial governments, industry, resource co-management boards) through various bilateral and multi-lateral meetings, industry events and other relevant fora.

Northern Participant Funding Program: Program officials will continue engagement with potential applicants/recipients (as well as other interested parties, such as territorial governments and impact review boards) begun (and largely completed) in 2023–24 following renewal and expansion of the Program in Spring 2023. Engagement will be a combination of in-person meetings in the 3 territories, leveraging other related events (e.g. board-led resource management workshops), and following up virtually on the 2023–24 engagement sessions through dissemination of a "What We Heard" document.

Transfer payments for Northern and Arctic Governance and Partnerships

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grants to the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Nunavut for health care of Indians and Inuit: 2020–21
• Grants for the political evolution of the Territories, particularly as it pertains to devolution: 2014–15
• Grants to promote social and political development in the North and for Northerners: 2021–22
• Contributions to promote social and political development in the North and for Northerners: 2020–21
• Contributions for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources, and promoting scientific development: 2019–20

Link to departmental results: Northerners and Indigenous Peoples advance their political, economic and social governance development

Link to department's Program Inventory:

• Northern and Arctic Governance and Partnerships
• Northern Strategic and Science Policy

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2016–17 Evaluation of the Grants to the Government of Northwest Territories and the Government of Nunavut for Health Care of Indians and Inuit
• 2016–17 Evaluation of Northern Governance – Support for Territorial Relations and Northern Organizations

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2023–24 Evaluation of Northern and Arctic Governance and Partnerships (including: Grants to the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Nunavut for health care of Indians and Inuit)

General targeted recipient groups:

• government
• Indigenous recipients
• other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Initiatives include meetings to support devolution discussions, intergovernmental processes and collaborating with Indigenous organizations and governments through working groups and negotiations tables on a variety of topics including, but not limited to, housing and infrastructure. The devolution of responsibilities for land and resource management to territorial governments will strengthen northern governance by shifting decision-making powers and responsibilities from the Government of Canada to the Government of Nunavut through a robust negotiation and implementation process. This program supports legislation and policy initiatives, including reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, the advancement of intergovernmental processes, and federal-territorial relationships.

Transfer payments for Northern Contaminated Sites

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grant to support the Giant Mine Oversight Board and research on arsenic trioxide: 2018−19
• Transfer payments to the Government of Yukon for the care and maintenance, remediation and management of the closure of contaminated sites in Yukon: 2013−14
• Contributions for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources, and promoting scientific development: 2019–20

Link to departmental results: Northern lands, waters and natural resources are sustainably managed

Link to department's Program Inventory: Northern Contaminated Sites

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2021–22 Evaluation of the Northern Contaminated Sites Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2024–25 Evaluation of Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan, Phase IV(horizontal evaluation led by Environment and Climate Change Canada)
• 2025–26 Evaluation of the Northern Contaminated Sites Program

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• government
• individual or sole proprietorships
• other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: The department will actively engage Indigenous and northern communities to ensure community perspectives are considered in the planning and remediation phases of remediation projects. In particular, project teams will continue to work with Indigenous partners to co-develop project specific governance agreements and socio-economic strategies that promote the full project lifecycle involvement of Indigenous Peoples. These engagements will also ensure that recipients are aware of transfer payment program requirements.

Transfer payments for Northern Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Contribution for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources and promoting scientific development: 2019–20

Link to departmental results: Northern lands, waters, and natural resources are sustainably managed

Link to department's Program Inventory: Northern Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2015–16 Evaluation of Petroleum and Minerals
• 2017–18 Evaluation of the Land and Water Management Sub-Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2024–25 Evaluation of Northern Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• other: northern regulatory boards

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

Northern Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks involve a number of partners and stakeholders, and the success of the various initiatives is dependent on cooperation and participation of these partners. In 2024–25, the program will:

• advance elements of the Northern Regulatory Initiative under the Critical Minerals Strategy with the following components:
  • Crown consultation component: finalizing a pan-northern diagnostic, identifying consultation processes and engagement gaps, and communicating CIRNAC's consultation and engagement roles throughout the northern regulatory decision points and processes.
  • Regulatory dialogue component: establishing and maintaining regulatory dialogues in each of the 3 territories. Regulatory dialogues include all northern partners who are involved in resource management, including Indigenous governments and organizations.
• continue to consult Indigenous partners and resource management boards on the development of, and amendments to, resource management legislation and regulations, work with Indigenous governments on the operational issues of resource management, discussing needs, and reach an agreement (where possible) on prioritizing amendments to acts and regulations.
• continue to build relationships outside of formal consultation processes, engage regularly, and document issues and resolutions, which will facilitate on-going relationship and formal consultation processes in the future.

Indigenous governments and organizations are directly involved in the development of regulatory dialogue framework and structures, common priorities and "action plans" to address these priorities. Dialogues are continuous, and as such, there are multiple engagements planned in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.

Transfer payments for Nutrition North Canada

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Grants to land claim organizations, self-government agreement holders and First Nations organizations to support harvesting of country foods: 2019–20
• Grants to universities and Indigenous institutions for the purpose of research related to food security and its causal factors: 2022–23
• Contributions to support access to healthy foods in isolated northern communities: 2019–20

Link to departmental results: Northerners and Indigenous Peoples advance their political, economic and social governance development

Link to department's Program Inventory: Nutrition North

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2019–20 Horizontal Evaluation of Nutrition North Canada (led by CIRNAC)

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2024–25 Horizontal Evaluation of Nutrition North Canada (led by CIRNAC)

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• for-profit organizations
• not-for-profit organizations and charities
• academia and public institutions

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Nutrition North Canada works directly with Indigenous and northern partners in support of ongoing improvements to the program. The program provides direct support to the Advisory Board to the Minister, serves as federal co-chair to the Indigenous Working Group. and is recognized as a key partner to the Inuit-Crown Food Security Working Group. Nutrition North Canada also works directly with Indigenous recipient groups benefitting from the Harvesters Support Grant and supporting Community Food Security Programs Fund. This work directly supports reconciliation and commitments made to these groups with respect to joint measurement of results.

Transfer payments for Northern Strategic and Science Policy

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Transfer payments are voted unless otherwise denoted with an (S) in below Financial information table.

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program and fiscal year for terms and conditions:

• Contributions for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources, and promoting scientific development for Indigenous peoples and the North: 2019–20

Link to departmental results:

• Northern and Indigenous communities are resilient to changing environmental conditions
• Northern lands, waters, and natural resources are sustainably managed

Link to department's Program Inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy

Expected results: Performance results for this program are available in the GC InfoBase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2012–13 Evaluation of the Northern Contaminants Program and Northern Scientific Training Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2025–26 Evaluation of Northern Strategic and Science Policy

General targeted recipient groups:

• academia and public institutions
• government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Engagement is ongoing with provincial, territorial, and Indigenous partners to collectively implement the Arctic and Northern Policy Framework through the establishment of governance mechanisms and implementation plans. Separate engagement is ongoing with recipients of funding through Budget 2019 and 2021 towards strategic northern post-secondary education initiatives.