2021-22 Details on transfer payment programs

Grants to support new fiscal relationship for First Nations under the Indian Act

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019−20

Link to departmental result(s):

• Indigenous people control the design, delivery and management of services
• Indigenous self-determined services are improving outcomes for communities

Link to the department's Program Inventory: New Fiscal Relationship

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The grant is a funding mechanism intended to provide increased predictability and facilitate greater flexibility of First Nations to address local needs. This funding mechanism, typically with 10-year funding agreements, could have funding agreements of a shorter duration. The intention is to move away from contribution funding and program-based reporting for First Nations that have demonstrated sound governance and financial management. Under this model, First Nations members — not the department — will assess adequacy of services and hold their leadership accountable for management of services.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, new program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not applicable, new program

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023−24 Evaluation of the Grant to Support the New Fiscal Relationship for First Nations

General targeted recipient groups: Eligible First Nations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: An annual solicitation exercise is undertaken by way of a call out to all First Nations under the Indian Act receiving programs funds from ISC. Co-development work takes place annually with key First Nations partners to assess eligible First Nations against eligibility criteria.

Grants and Contributions to support First Nations Elementary and Secondary Educational Advancement

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous students receive an inclusive and quality education

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Education

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Elementary and secondary education is one of the essential services that is funded by ISC for First Nation communities. In 2019-2020, ISC implemented a new policy and funding approach for First Nations education on reserve which was co-developed with First Nations representatives. The goal of the new funding approach is to support First Nations education through predictable base funding that is more directly comparable to what students enrolled in provincial education systems receive. It also includes additional supports for full-time kindergarten and expanded language and cultural programming in First Nations schools.

The elementary and secondary education funding approach for First Nations on reserve works to address commitments in the numbered treaties and to provide the delivery of services authorized under the Indian Act and established policy authorities.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2012-13 Summative Evaluation of the Elementary and Secondary Education Program on Reserve

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2020-21 Evaluation of Education: Elementary and Secondary Education
• 2023-24 Evaluation of Self- Determined Services (Education accords)

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• For-profit organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC will work with Indigenous partners to continue to implement the co-developed policy framework for First Nations elementary and secondary education. ISC will implement a series of new interim formula-based regional funding models so that students attending First Nations schools are supported by predictable base funding that is more directly comparable to what students enrolled in provincial education systems receive. ISC and First Nations will continue to hold regular, formal discussions in order to inform the implementation of the new formula-based funding model in each ISC region. These technical tables will enable First Nations to have a voice in the formula-based funding model, and to identify strategic areas for federal support.

ISC will also continue working with First Nations to develop and implement First Nations-led education models. This will include continued investments in institutional capacity building, research and innovation, as well as strengthening partnerships between First Nations and provincial and territorial education systems. ISC will continue to negotiate regional education agreements with First Nations partners that respond to the education goals and priorities set by First Nations.

Grants and Contributions to support the First Nations Post-Secondary Education Strategy

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019−20

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous students receive an inclusive and quality education

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Education

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Terms and Conditions have been established for making grant and contribution payments for ISC's First Nations Post-Secondary Education Strategy. While previous versions of these Terms and Conditions have outlined programming that supported both First Nations and Inuit post-secondary students, ISC's new distinctions-based approach to Indigenous post-secondary education provides support for Inuit and Métis Nation post-secondary education through their own respective distinctions-based strategies. The Terms and Conditions for First Nations have therefore been renamed Grants and Contributions to Support the First Nations Post-Secondary Education Strategy and are intended to establish provisions for making grant and contribution payments to Registered Indian (First Nations) students under Post-Secondary Education (PSE) Programs. The department's suite of First Nations PSE initiatives consists of three program elements: the Post-Secondary Student Support Program, the University and College Entrance Preparation Program and the Post-Secondary Partnerships Program.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2012-13 Summative Evaluation of the Post-Secondary Education Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Education: Post Secondary Education

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC will work in collaboration with First Nations partners to advance strategies that respond to the different post-secondary education priorities of First Nations to better support student needs. For example, ISC is supporting First Nations engagement on the development of long-term, First Nations regional post-secondary education models which is ongoing until 2022. Further, ISC will engage Indigenous partners to co-develop a policy approach to implement regional post-secondary education models.

Grants and Contributions to support the Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy

Start date: Ongoing

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

Type of transfer payment: 2019−20

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous students receive an inclusive and quality education

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Education

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Terms and Conditions have been established for making grants and contributions payments to Inuit recipients for post-secondary programming. The new Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy delivers distinctions-based and regionally delivered strategic support, which includes direct financial support for Inuit students, complementary programs and services, as well as regional institutional and governance capacity to support service delivery.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2012-13 Summative Evaluation of the Post-Secondary Education Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Education: Post Secondary Education

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC will work in collaboration with Inuit partners to advance distinctions-based post-secondary education strategies that respond to the post-secondary education priorities of Inuit partners. The expected results are based on implementation strategies and objectives that have been co-developed between ISC and Inuit partners.

Contributions to support the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019−20

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous students receive an inclusive and quality education

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Education

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Terms and Conditions have been established for making contribution payments to Métis Nation recipients for post-secondary education programming. The new Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy provides direct financial support for Métis Nation students, complementary programs and services, and regional institutional and governance capacity to support service delivery and improve educational attainment.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: Not applicable, new program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Not applicable, new program

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Education: Post Secondary Education

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC will work in collaboration with Métis Nation partners to advance distinctions-based post-secondary education strategies that respond to the different post-secondary education priorities of Métis Nation partners. The expected results are based on implementation strategies and objectives that have been co-developed between Indigenous Services Canada and the Métis Nation Governing Members.

Grants and Contributions to increase First Nations and Inuit Youth Participation in Education and Labour Market Opportunities

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017−18

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous students receive an inclusive and quality education

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Education

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The department provides a number of special incentives to address the significantly lower rate of educational attainment within the Indigenous population and First Nation and Inuit under-representation in the Canadian workforce. These incentives serve to integrate culturally appropriate content within K-12 education, facilitate student transitions from secondary to post-secondary education and/or from school to the workplace and, ultimately, increase the number of skilled Indigenous youth in the workforce.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2019-20 ESDC-led Horizontal Evaluation of the Youth Employment Strategy
• 2012-13 Summative Evaluation of the Post-Secondary Education Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2024-25 ESDC-led Horizontal Evaluation of the Youth Employment Strategy
• 2020-21 Evaluation of Education: Post Secondary Education

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC will continue participating in the process of modernizing the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy program to better promote access to skills and work experience for Indigenous youth, informed by the results of the Employment and Social Development-led engagement process with Indigenous partners.

Grants and Contributions to provide income support to on-reserve residents and Status Indians in the Yukon Territory

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018-19

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous people receive social services that respond to community needs

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Income Assistance
• Assisted Living

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The department provides funding for social services as a matter of policy.

• Grant and contribution funding for Income Assistance, and Assisted Living is targeted to clients or beneficiaries who are ordinarily resident on reserve or who, for the purposes of these programs, are deemed to be ordinarily resident on reserve.
• Grants and contributions to eligible recipients under the Income Assistance program are intended to provide financial assistance to low-income on-reserve residents to support their basic and special needs and to help them become more self-reliant, in alignment with the rate schedule and eligibility criteria of the reference province or territory.
• Grants and contributions under the Assisted Living program are intended to support the special needs of chronically ill and disabled persons for non-medical home care services, for non-medical institutional care and for public education, awareness and service coordination.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2018-19 Evaluation of On-Reserve Income Assistance
• 2019-20 Evaluation of Assisted Living Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2022–23 Evaluation of Income Assistance
• 2024-25 Evaluation of the Assisted Living

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Government
• Other
• Academia and public institutions
• Not-for-profit organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: In 2020-21 and 2021-22, the Assisted Living program is engaging with First Nations and Inuit on a new strategy for a continuum of long-term care services in their communities.

Contributions to strengthen the safety and well-being of First Nations children and their families

(Previously titled: Contributions to provide women, children and families with Protection and Prevention Services)

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021-22

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous people receive social services that respond to community needs

Link to the department's Program Inventory: First Nations Child and Family Services

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The department provides funding for social services as a matter of policy. Contributions to eligible recipients under the:

• First Nation Child and Family Services (FNCFS) are intended to ensure the safety and well-being of First Nations children ordinarily resident on reserve. The FNCFS Program supports the delivery of culturally appropriate prevention and protection services for First Nations children and families, in accordance with the legislation and standards of the province or territory of residence within program authorities. All children are protected by provincial or territorial child welfare legislation as child and family services are matters of provincial or territorial jurisdiction. Provinces and territories can delegate authority for child welfare to service providers both on and off reserve and are responsible for ensuring that they comply with provincial legislation and standards.
• Contribution funding for the FNCFS is targeted to First Nations clients who are ordinarily resident on reserve or who, for the purposes of these programs, are deemed to be ordinarily resident on reserve in a province or Yukon Territory.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2021-22 Evaluation of the First Nations Child and Family Services

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2024-25 Evaluation of the First Nations Child and Family Services

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• Provincial and Territorial Government partners
• Delegated First Nations Child and Family Services Agencies

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Canada is working with partners to reform child and family services for Indigenous people.

A critical principle of the First Nations Child and Family Services Program is the emphasis on extensive consultations and engagements for its activities and initiatives.

Regarding funding for the implementation of the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families (Act), that was announced on November 27, 2020, authorities from other programs will be used until program-specific terms and conditions are co-developed with Indigenous partners.

During this interim period, ISC will reach out to eligible groups with the interest to host distinctions-based governance engagement mechanisms at the community and regional level to discuss issues and make recommendations to governments related  to implementation of the Act.

Secondly, a Call for Proposals for capacity building – issued in winter 2020-21 – is designed to inform future funding processes.

Lastly, Indigenous governing bodies that have indicated their interest to exercise jurisdiction will be engaged directly about funding to support their coordination agreement discussions.

Contributions to improve the safety and security of Indigenous women, children and families

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019-20

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous people receive social services that respond to community needs

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Family Violence Prevention Program

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Family Violence Prevention Program (FVPP) is intended to fund family violence services responsive to community needs. The primary objective is to support Indigenous women, children and families living on reserve and in the Territories with family violence shelter services through funding to core shelter operations. The secondary objective is to support family violence prevention activities through funding to Indigenous communities and organizations.

Contribution funding for FVPP mainly targets Indigenous clients who are ordinarily resident on reserve or who, for the purposes of these programs, are deemed to be ordinarily resident on reserve in a province, as well as resident in a Territory. FVPP also funds violence prevention and awareness activities for Indigenous communities and organizations (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) across the country.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2017–18 Evaluation of Family Violence Prevention

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022–23 Evaluation of Family Violence Prevention

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Government
• Other
• Academia and public institutions
• Not-for-profit organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Virtual meetings planned with Indigenous partners and recipients on the shelter initiative. Starting in 2020-21, the Family Violence Prevention Program is engaging with Métis partners on Métis specific shelter needs and family violence prevention projects.

Indigenous partners will be engaged to review the funding allocation formula and update the Data Collection Instrument (DCI).

Grants and Contributions to support Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020-2021

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous people receive essential social services

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Government of Canada seeks to contribute towards reconciliation with Indigenous peoples through improved coordination, supporting coalitions, and the broadening and strengthening of programming by identifying and addressing local needs of all urban Indigenous peoples.

Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples, implemented by the department, funds and supports activities that allow Indigenous organizations to serve clients, and to deliver effective culturally appropriate programs or services to urban Indigenous peoples as well as invest in local stakeholder coalitions across Canada. It also provides opportunities for greater federal coordination of programming and supports research and pilot projects to better understand the urban Indigenous context.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2016-17  Evaluation of the Urban Aboriginal Strategy

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2021–22 Evaluation of Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples

General targeted recipient groups:

• Not-for-profit organizations
• Urban Indigenous recipients
• Other
• Academia and public institutions
• Government

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Collaborate with Indigenous partners and funding recipients to renew funding set to expire in March 2022.

Contributions to Indian bands for registration administration

Start date: Ongoing

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.

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017-2018

Link to departmental result(s): Quality and timely services are delivered directly to Indigenous people

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Individual Affairs

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The objectives of this transfer payments authority are to enable Indian Bands or their Tribal Councils to facilitate the administration of the Indian Registration System and maintenance of Band Lists, and increase the adoption of the Secure Certificate of Indian Status at the community level. The transfer payments will provide for local provision of Indian registration administration that results in eligible individuals gaining status and the attendant benefits thereof, as well as an updated Indian Register held by ISC. This activity supports the "Services and Benefits to Individuals" Program Inventory of the Departmental Results Framework under the Departmental Result referred to as quality and timely services are delivered directly to Indigenous people. It leads to increased individual, family and community well-being of First Nations.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2013–14 Evaluation of Indian Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Individual Affairs

General targeted recipient groups: Aboriginal recipients

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: The Department maintains relationships with Indian Registration Administrators who review applications and documentation from clients and forward the applications to the regional offices. The Department also works with Indian Registration Administrators to inform them of any program changes.

Grant for Band Support Funding

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017-2018

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous communities advance their governance capacity

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Indigenous Governance and Capacity

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The purpose of the Band Support Funding (BSF) grant is to assist band councils to meet the costs of local government and administration of departmentally funded services. This support is intended to provide a stable funding base to facilitate effective community governance and the efficient delivery of services. BSF allows First Nation communities the flexibility to allocate funds according to their individual needs and priorities and be responsive in an environment of growing complexity and as they move toward self-determination.

BSF recipients under the block funding approach must continue to meet the terms and conditions of the BSF program authority.

These terms and conditions are specifically targeted to First Nations.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2016–17 Evaluation of Governance and Institutions of Government

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2023-24 Evaluation of Indigenous Governance and Capacity

General targeted recipient groups: Aboriginal Recipients

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No initiatives to engage applicants and recipients are planned for 2021-22.

Grant to the Miawpukek Indian Band to support designated programs

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous communities advance their governance capacity

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Indigenous Governance and Capacity

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: This 10-year grant agreement is unique among ISC funding arrangements with First Nations as it provides the Miawpukek First Nation with a high degree of control over the management, administration and operational functions of the community. The grant agreement allows the Miawpukek First Nation to identify and allocate funds to community priorities and enables it to manage its programs effectively while promoting creativity to seize opportunities and maximize efficiency. The grant covers a range of programming including land management and registration, membership management, education, social services, infrastructure, Indigenous government and band support funding, band employee benefits, and community economic development.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2010-11 Evaluation of the Miawpukek First Nation Grant Agreement

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2016–17 Evaluation of Governance and Institutions of Government (included the grant to the Miawpukek First Nations)

General targeted recipient groups: Miawpukek Mi'kamawey Mawi 'Omi ( Miawpukek First Nation)

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: As per the wording of the Grant Agreement, Miawpukek First Nation will participate in the 18-month Grant renewal process scheduled to begin September 2021. The Miawpukek Grant requires an overall evaluation twice during the life of the 10 year Grant which expires 2023. This was done with the Audit and Evaluation branch of ISC. The Atlantic Region was on the evaluation board with representatives from the community in 2010-11. Their Grant and Block Funding agreements both expire in March 2023. In addition, Miawpukek Band will be requested to participate in other engagement initiatives such as the jurisdiction of Indigenous peoples over child and family services, the Default Prevention and Management Policy co-development work, Institution building and any other anticipated changes to national policies or directives.

Contributions to supply public services in Indian Government Support and to build strong governance, administrative and accountability systems

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020-21

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous communities advance their governance capacity

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Indigenous Governance and Capacity
• Individual Affairs

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The involvement of CIRNAC and ISC in governance programming is a matter of social policy that includes the devolution of programs and services to First Nation and Inuit governments on a gradual basis. Strong governance and accountability of First Nations and Inuit governments and related institutions are fundamental to the prudent use of funds transferred from the federal government. These objectives are advanced by a series of measures: Employee pension and benefits plans to incent recruitment and retention of professional staff; the First Nations Fiscal Management Act institutions that provide fiscal services and products to First Nation communities; tribal councils that provide service and program delivery at an aggregated level to communities; and governance capacity development programs that provide training in sound governance.

The program terms and conditions provide the framework under which current and future department contribution programming can be administered to facilitate capacity development in the Indigenous public service; the First Nation and Inuit elected leadership and entities that administer aggregate services and program delivery on behalf of or to First Nations and Inuit governments and their communities.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2023-24 Evaluation of Indigenous Governance and Capacity
• 2016–17 Evaluation of Governance and Institutions of Government
• 2020-21 Evaluation of Individual Affairs
• 2013–14 Evaluation of  Indian Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2016–17 Evaluation of Governance and Institutions of Government
• 2013–14 Evaluation of  Indian Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations and Inuit recipients
• For-profit organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Government
• Other
• Individual or sole proprietorships
• Academia and public institutions

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Estate management is a mandatory statutory requirement pursuant to the Indian Act. In support of this statutory requirement, funding may be available to First Nations to support transition and capacity initiatives. The department will launch an annual call for proposals for this funding in early spring 2021. An application will be provided along with guidelines on how to apply and what activities are eligible.

Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development

Start date :Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014–15

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous communities advance their governance capacity

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Indigenous Governance and Capacity
• Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• Family Violence Prevention
• Water and Wastewater
• Housing

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The consultation and policy development contribution program is intended to be a vehicle for a wide range of engagements between the department and Indigenous peoples for the development and implementation of departmental policy and programming. Eligible activities are those which investigate, develop, propose, review, inform or consult on policy matters within the mandate of the department. Eligible activities include workshops, studies, meetings, and policy development, all of which relate to and are in support of the department's policies and programming. The funding supports the department as a whole to collaborate with Status Indians, Innu and Inuit on key policy issues.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2016-17 Evaluation of Governance and Institutions of Government
• 2019-20 Evaluation of Survey of Indigenous Peoples
• 2015-16 Evaluation of Contaminated Sites South of 60 Program
• 2017-18 Evaluation of Family Violence Prevention
• 2013-14 Evaluation of the First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan
• 2016-17 Evaluation of On-Reserve Housing

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2023-24 Evaluation of Indigenous Governance and Capacity
• 2024-25 Evaluation of Survey of Indigenous Peoples
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Family Violence Prevention
• 2020-21 Evaluation of First Nations Water and Wastewater Activities On-Reserve
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Housing

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No initiatives to engage applicants and recipients are planned for 2021-22.

Contributions to support the construction and maintenance of community infrastructure

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous people have reliable and sustainable infrastructure

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Water and Wastewater
• Education Facilities
• Housing
• Other Community Infrastructure and Activities
• Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The provision of community infrastructure funding to First Nations is based on the Government of Canada's spending power as a matter of social policy. The department allocates funding for the construction and the maintenance of community infrastructure to First Nations at regional level through formula, proposal based project funding or as a combination of both.

The Other Community Infrastructure and Activities program provides targeted funding for general community infrastructure projects on reserve. The goal of the program is to improve the quality of life and the environment for First Nation communities. The program supports First Nation communities in their efforts to have reliable and sustainable infrastructure by providing funding to plan, design, construct, acquire, operate and maintain community infrastructure assets and facilities, as well as coordinate training and undertake capacity-building activities in this area.

The department funds many types of infrastructure through the Other Community Infrastructure program, including: roads and bridges, connectivity, culture and recreational facilities, fire protection, energy systems, planning and skills development, and structural mitigation.

First Nation communities identify priorities and needs in their First Nations Infrastructure Investment Plans and funding is then allocated for projects based on a national priority assessment. Project proposals are submitted by the First Nations communities to the regional offices and evaluated at the national level to determine the priority projects to be funded.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2013-14 Evaluation of the First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan
• 2015-16 Evaluation of Education Facilities and Community Infrastructure
• 2016-17 Evaluation of On-Reserve Housing
• 2014 Evaluation of the First Nation Infrastructure Fund
• 2015-16 Evaluation of Contaminated Sites South of 60 Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2020-21 Evaluation of First Nations Water and Wastewater Activities On-Reserve
• 2020-21 Evaluation of Education Facilities
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Other Community Infrastructure and Activities
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Housing
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Government
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

Water and Wastewater
Planned engagements include:

• Assembly of First Nations led-engagements on safe drinking water legislation.
• Department led-engagements with First Nations upon request, as well as with Provinces and Territories, self-governing and modern treaty First Nations on safe drinking water legislation.
• Assembly of First Nations led-engagements on long-term strategy for water and wastewater.

Education Facilities
In partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, the Department is reviewing policies in relation with school infrastructures such as School Space Accommodation Standards, Teacherages on Reserve and School Cost Threshold.
Indigenous Services Canada will continue to work closely with First Nations to identify new approaches for further improvement to school facilities and better services to First Nations students.

Contributions for emergency management assistance for activities on reserves

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019–20

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous people have reliable and sustainable infrastructure

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Emergency Management Assistance

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The department works collaboratively with First Nation partners on reserve, as well as with other federal departments and agencies, provinces and territories, and third-party organizations. These responsibilities include supporting First Nation partners to prepare for, mitigate against, respond to and recover from emergency events, that threaten the health, safety and holistic well-being of on-reserve First Nations communities. The assistance, a transfer payment in the form of a contribution, came into effect April 1, 2005.

Local authorities, third-party organizations, provincial and territorial governments are responsible for emergency management activities within their respective jurisdictions. Section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1867 prescribes the legislative authority of the Government of Canada for "Indians, and Lands reserved for Indians". This authority is delegated to the Minister of Indigenous Services Canada. Under section 6 of the Emergency Management Act (2007), each federal minister is responsible for identifying risks that are within or related to his or her area of responsibility and for preparing, maintaining, testing and implementing emergency management plans to mitigate those risks. The department supports on-reserve First Nation partners with the four basic pillars of emergency management — mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

The department has, since the early 1970s, managed a framework for promoting and supporting First Nations partners with: emergency preparedness and non-structural mitigation within on-reserve communities; emergency response and evacuation during disasters; and remediation of infrastructure and houses after emergencies such as forest fires and floods. The department had specific Treasury Board authority for forest fire suppression (December 15, 1988), which expired in March 2005. This authority enabled the department to provide funding to provinces, bands or other emergency organizations for the delivery of fire suppression services. The authority was replaced by the Emergency Management Assistance Program (November 29, 2004), through which the department makes contributions for emergency management assistance for activities on reserve. The department also provides financial assistance to First Nations for search and recovery activities based on compassionate grounds. In 2017–18, the department received policy approval for the Building Back Better Strategy Guide, which increased the access and availability to culturally competent response and recovery supports for on-reserve First Nation partners.

The most common emergencies affecting First Nations are floods, fires, loss of essential services, severe weather, or failure of community infrastructure (i.e., winter roads, bridges, water sources, housing, etc.) due to natural disaster or accident.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2016–17 Evaluation of the Emergency Management Assistance Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2021–22 Evaluation of the Emergency Management Assistance

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Government
• Not-for-profit organization (Canadian Red Cross)
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC is committed to working with the provinces, territories, First Nation partners and communities to establish multilateral emergency management service agreements that reflect the needs and aspirations of First Nations. These agreements will see First Nations as fully integrated and equal partners while also including indigenous traditional knowledge.

ISC's Capacity Enhancement Program supports community disaster resilience by providing funding for First Nations to hire emergency management coordinators. Over the next five years, 96 notional positions will be created across Canada.

In response to COVID-19, the Emergency Management Assistance Program's Terms and Conditions were expanded to provide funds to First Nations, Inuit and Metis communities through the Indigenous Community Support Fund. This funds helps Indigenous communities and organizations prevent, prepare and respond to COVID-19. The funds will provide the flexibility needed to enable Indigenous leadership and organizations to design and implement community-based solutions. These funds can be used for measures including, but not limited to support for Elders and vulnerable community members; measures to address food insecurity; educational and other support for children; mental health assistance and emergency response services; and preparedness measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Grants for the Operation Return Home claims settlements

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grant

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019–20

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous peoples have reliable and sustainable infrastructure

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Other Community Infrastructure and Activities
• Water and wastewater
• Housing
• Education facilities

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The objective is to allow the payment of settlements to address claims related to flooding of the Dauphin River, Little Saskatchewan, Lake St. Martin, and Pinaymootang First Nations are resolved with finality in a faster and more transparent way.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2013-14 Evaluation of the First Nations Water and Wastewater Action Plan
• 2016-17 Evaluation of On-Reserve Housing
• 2015-16 Evaluation of Education Facilities and Community Infrastructure

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2020-21 Evaluation of First Nations Water and Wastewater Activities On-Reserve
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Housing
• 2020-21 Evaluation of Education Facilities
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Other Community Infrastructure and Activities

General targeted recipient groups:

• Lake St Martin First Nation
• Pinaymootan First Nation
• Dauphin River First Nation
• Little Saskatchewan First Nation

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC is engaged in ongoing discussions with the four First Nations.

(S) Contributions in connection with First Nations infrastructure

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous peoples have reliable and sustainable infrastructure

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Other Community Infrastructure and Activities

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: As per the terms and conditions of the First Nations Infrastructure Fund, the Gas Tax Fund can be used to fund "other community infrastructure". Also, the Carbon Tax top up to the Capital Facilities and Maintenance Program and the First Nation Infrastructure Fund supports reduction in greenhouse gases emissions in the provinces that opted out of the federal carbon pricing system (Saskatchewan, Manitoba and New-Brunswick).

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2015-16 Evaluation of Education Facilities and Community Infrastructure
• 2014 Evaluation of the First Nation Infrastructure Fund

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2021–22 Evaluation of Other Community Infrastructure and Activities

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Government
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Ongoing collaboration on climate change-related initiatives, including adaptation and mitigation, with the Assembly of First Nations through the Joint Committee on Climate Action.

Contributions to First Nations for the management of contaminated sites

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014–15

Link to departmental result(s): Land and resources in Indigenous communities are sustainably managed

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• Economic Development Capacity and Readiness

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The objective of this contribution program is to ensure the removal of known contamination from National Contaminated Sites Classification System Class 1 and Class 2 sites for which a Crown liability has been established and documented.

Class 1 sites are contaminated sites where available information (assessment) indicates that action is required to address existing concerns for public health and safety. Class 2 sites are those sites where available information (assessment) indicates that there is a high potential for adverse off-site impacts, although threat to human health and the environment (public health and safety) is generally not imminent and action is likely required.

The transfer payment summary also includes funding for the First Nations Solid Waste Management Initiative to develop sustainable solid waste management solutions on reserve. Investments in waste management help to protect the environment, reduce potential risks to health and safety, and reduce the number of future contaminated sites.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2015-16 Evaluation of Contaminated Sites South of 60 Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2018-19 Evaluation of Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan (horizontal evaluation, led by ECCC)

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: There are no initiatives planned to engage applicants and recipients in 2021-22.

Contributions to support Land Management and Economic Development

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result(s):

• Indigenous communities build economic prosperity
• Land and resources in Indigenous communities are sustainably managed

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Business Development
• Economic Development Capacity and Readiness
• Other Community Infrastructure and Activities
• Individual Affairs

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The lands and economic development programs support increased participation of First Nations communities in the Canadian economy and enable First Nations peoples to pursue opportunities for employment, income, and wealth creation. The specific objectives of each program component are the following.

Lands and Economic Development Services Program (LEDSP) seeks to:

• enable First Nation and Inuit communities and organizations they mandate to deliver community economic development services, which includes community economic development planning and capacity development initiatives, the development of proposals and levering of financial resources, and carrying out economic development activities (In some instances, recipients may decide to carry out these activities by hiring economic development officers);
• enable First Nations to assume greater control over reserve land, resources and environment including land use planning, environmental management and compliance, on behalf of the Minister and pursuant to the Indian Act;
• provide First Nations with modern land management tools and capacities. The initiative facilitates the transition from the Indian Act to the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management (FAFNLM) and its ratifying legislation the First Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA). It provides First Nations who are signatories to the FAFNLM with the capacities to effectively manage their land, including creating Land Codes, Individual Agreements, laws, land and environment management systems, and environmental agreements; and
• enable the provision of lands, environmental and economic development support services to communities, to assist in achieving LEDSP's objectives. This also includes services that prevent the contamination of reserve lands and other lands under ISC's custodial responsibility.

Community Opportunity Readiness Program (CORP) seeks to:

• increase economic development by providing proposal based financial support to Aboriginal communities to assist in their pursuit of, and participation in, economic opportunities. ISC assesses proposals based on their community economic impacts, and supports projects with the best impacts.

Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP) seeks to:

• increase the number of viable businesses in Canada owned and controlled by Aboriginal Canadians and to provide a supportive business environment for Aboriginal Canadians in all areas of Canada;
• cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship in the Aboriginal community and to improve access to business opportunities;
• establish, expand and diversify the network of Aboriginal-owned and controlled financial institutions providing developmental capital in Canada, which are functionally complementary to the mainstream financial sector;
• enhance access to capital for Aboriginal businesses in Canada that have difficulty in obtaining conventional commercial financing;
• enhance the capacity of Aboriginal financial and business development organizations to provide financial services, business information, and developmental support services;
• increase Aboriginal participation in economic benefits from major resource development and energy investments; and
• increase the participation of Aboriginal people in the economy through economic and employment opportunities.

The expected results of LEDSP, CORP and AEP are directly aligned with the "Community and Regional Development" strategic outcome, the long-term objective of which is to realize full participation of Aboriginal individuals and communities in the economy. Performance indicators that apply to these programs will be included in the Lands and Economic Development Programs Performance Measurement Strategy.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2015-16 Evaluation of Contaminated Sites South of 60 Program
• 2015-16 Evaluation of Business Capital and Support  Services Program
• 2014-15 Evaluation of the Investment in Economic Opportunities
• 2015-16 Evaluation of Education Facilities and Community Infrastructure
• 2013-14 Evaluation of Indian Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2021-22 Evaluation of Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Business Development
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Economic Development Capacity and Readiness
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Other Community Infrastructure and Activities
• 2020-21 Evaluation of Individual Affairs

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations recipients
• For-profit organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations and charities
• Government
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Through the Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program, ISC works closely with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) and the five Métis Capital Corporations (MCC), to which the access to capital component of the Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program has been devolved. A program evaluation will take place in 2021-22 during which ISC will engage with NACCA and the MCCs.

Contributions to support the Aboriginal Economic Development Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous communities build economic prosperity

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Economic Development Capacity and Readiness

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Purpose of the Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) is to enable horizontal coordination of federal investments in Aboriginal economic development including the use of existing program resources to advance shared priorities and where it is deemed appropriate and necessary, resources from the SPI budget will be used to address gaps which cannot be covered by existing resources.

The identification of priority opportunities for investment as well as the horizontal approach to the processing of applications, project monitoring and reporting will directly advance two key strategic priorities of the Federal Framework for Aboriginal Economic Development: Forging New and Effective Partnerships and Focusing the Role of Government. In addition, the SPI will further the objectives of the Framework by ensuring:

• opportunities for investments under the SPI are systematically targeted and assessed;
• partners involved in specific SPI projects continue to be engaged throughout the development, implementation and completion of the project;
• the experience and resources of willing partners to take advantage of economic opportunities are brought together to advance SPI projects; and
• clear direction, greater coordination, better collaboration and increased linkages are made among federal initiatives across departments and agencies to advance SPI projects.

The objective of the SPI is to increase economic development opportunities for Aboriginal Canadians by stimulating partnerships between federal and non-federal partners within key sectors of the Canadian economy. This is intended to lead to greater participation by Aboriginal peoples in the Canadian economy through:

• planned and integrated economic development activities;
• the identification of economic and business opportunities;
• investment in economic infrastructure;
• the creation and expansion of viable businesses; and
• investments and partnerships in economic and resource opportunities.

This strategic approach to making investments in Aboriginal economic development will also lead to the alignment of project planning cycles across the federal government, with the intent of maximizing the results of federal investments and minimizing the duplication of efforts and overlap in federal programming. Further, planned use of existing program resources will facilitate the levering of non-federal investments in projects.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2014-15 Evaluation of the Investment in Economic Opportunities

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2015-16 Evaluation of Lands and Economic Development Services

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Government
• For-profit organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: There are no planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2021-22.

Grant to implement the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018–19

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous communities build economic prosperity

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The purpose of this transfer payment program is to enable recipient First Nations to carry out and manage the lands and environmental management responsibilities set out in the negotiated Framework Agreement and its ratifying legislation the First Nation Land Management Act (FNLMA). As a form of sectoral self-government, First Nations operating under FNLM are better able to respond to community priorities related to lands, economic development opportunities, and improved administration of land interests and tenure.

First Nation Land Management is an opportunity for First Nations to opt-out of 44 lands related sections of the Indian Act and determine how their lands should be managed. FNLM aligns with Canada's commitment to the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

An expected immediate outcome of FNLM is improved access to services and tools by First Nations to manage and develop their lands and resources. FNLM also contributes to the ultimate outcome of Indigenous peoples and Northerners determining their political, economic, social, and cultural development.

Data collected to track results and delivery targets include:

• Annual reports from Indigenous Organizations and stakeholders;
• Internal program data collected in partnership with Indigenous Organizations; and
• Periodic departmental evaluations.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2015-16 Evaluation of Contaminated Sites South of 60 Program

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2021-22 Evaluation of Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management

General targeted recipient groups: Indigenous recipients

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: There are no planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2021-22.

Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Health Infrastructure Support

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result(s):

• Indigenous people and communities are healthier
• Indigenous people have reliable and sustainable infrastructure

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Health Planning
• Quality Management and Systems Integration
• Health Human Resources
• Health Facilities
• e-Health Infostructure
• British-Columbia Tripartite Health Governance

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Health Infrastructure Support Authority underpins the long-term vision of an integrated health system with greater First Nations and Inuit control by enhancing their capacity to design, manage, deliver and evaluate quality health programs and services. It provides the foundation to support the delivery of programs and services in First Nations communities and for individuals, and to promote innovation and partnerships in health care delivery to better meet the unique health needs of First Nations and Inuit. The funds are used for: planning and management for the delivery of quality health services; construction and maintenance of health facilities; research activities; encouraging Indigenous people to pursue health careers; investments in technologies to modernize health services; and integrating and realigning the governance of existing health services.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2016-17 Evaluation of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch's Health Planning and Quality Management Activities 2010-2011 to 2014-2015
• 2019-20 Evaluation of  Health Human Resources
• 2016-17 Evaluation of Health Canada's First Nations Health Facilities Program 2010-2011 to 2014-2015
• 2016-17 Evaluation of the eHealth Infostructure Program 2011-2012 to 2015-2016
• 2017-18 Evaluation of Health Canada's Role in Supporting BC First Nations health authority as a Governance Partner

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2021-22 Cluster Evaluation of Health Infrastructure Support for First Nations

This includes: Health Planning, Quality Management; Health Services Integration Fund; Quality Improvement and Accreditation Program; Health Facilities; e-Health Infostructure; Health Human Resources; British Columbia Tripartite Governance.

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Government
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: In 2021-22, the e-Health program will continue to support the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) to strengthen First Nations' information technology capacity in rural and remote communities by expanding the National Indigenous Information Technology Alliance network, furthering ISC's support for self-determination and transformation.

Support will also be provided to the Assembly of First Nations' Digital Health Advisory Committee to scale and spread the implementation of the First Nations' Digital Health Framework through opportunities to leverage Federal/Provincial/Territorial investments/initiatives. The Framework supports Federal/Provincial/First Nation partnerships, planning, implementation and sustainable solutions for First Nations digital health needs.

The Health Planning program supports the Joint Forum on Administrative and Operational Tools (the 'Joint Forum'), co-managed with the Assembly of First Nations (AFN). Both organizations, together with regional and institutional leaders in community health, coordinate the simplification of reporting to the Government of Canada and the standardization of First Nations-led planning resources.

While the Health Facilities Program does not have formal specific engagement initiatives like those of e-health or health planning, regional capital teams consistently work with communities to determine needs for funding support as an ongoing dialogue.

Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Primary Health Care

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result(s):

• Quality and timely services are delivered directly to Indigenous people
• Health services delivered to Indigenous people contribute to improved health outcomes
• Indigenous people and communities are healthier
• Social Services respond to community needs

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Communicable Disease Control and Management
• Healthy Child Development
• Environmental Public Health
• Mental Wellness
• Jordan's Principle
• Clinical and Client Care
• Community Oral Health Services
• Healthy Living
• Home and Community Care

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The Primary Health Care Authority funds a suite of programs, services and strategies provided primarily to First Nations and Inuit individuals, families, and communities living on reserve or in Inuit communities. It encompasses health promotion and disease prevention programs to improve health outcomes and reduce health risks; public health protection, including monitoring and surveillance, to prevent and/or mitigate human health risks associated with communicable diseases and exposure to environmental hazards, and health-related impacts of climate change; and primary care where individuals are provided diagnostic, curative, rehabilitative, supportive, palliative or end-of-life care, and referral services.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2014-15 Evaluation of the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Communicable Disease Control and Management Programs 2008-2009 to 2013-2014
• 2014-15 Evaluation of the Healthy Living (2010-2011 to 2012-2013) and Healthy Child Development Clusters (2008-2009 to 2012-2013)
• 2016-17 Evaluation of Health Canada's First Nations and Inuit Health Branch Environmental Public Health Program 2010-11 to 2014-15
• 2016-17 Evaluation of the First Nations and Inuit Mental Wellness Programs 2010-2011 to 2014-2015
• 2018-19 Case Studies on Jordan's Principle - A Child First Initiative
• 2018-19 Evaluation of Clinical and Client Care
• 2019-20 Evaluation of Home and Community Care

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2020-21 Evaluation of  Communicable Disease Control and Management
• 2020-21 Evaluation of First Nation and Inuit Healthy Child Development
• 2021-22 Evaluation of First Nation and Inuit Environmental Public Health
• 2020-21 Evaluation of Climate Change Health Adaptation Program
• 2021-22 Evaluation of First Nation and Inuit Mental Wellness
• 2023-24 Evaluation of  Jordan's Principle
• 2023-24 Evaluation of Clinical and Client Care
• 2023-24 Evaluation of Community Oral Health Services
• 2020-21 Evaluation of First Nation and Inuit Healthy Living
• 2024-25 Evaluation of Home and Community Care

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Government
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: There are no planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2021-22.

Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Supplementary Health Benefits

Start date: Ongoing

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2012–13

Link to departmental result(s): Quality and timely services are delivered directly to Indigenous people

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Supplementary Health Benefits

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: ISC's Supplementary Health Benefits (also known as Non-Insured Health Benefits) Program is a national program that provides registered First Nations and recognized Inuit resident in Canada with coverage for a range of medically necessary health related goods and services which are not otherwise available to them through other private plans or provincial or territorial health or social programs. Program benefits include prescription and over-the-counter medications, dental and vision care, medical supplies and equipment, mental health counselling, and transportation to access medically required health services that are not available locally. Some benefits are delivered via contribution agreements with First Nations and Inuit organizations or with the territorial governments in Nunavut and Northwest Territories.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2017-18 Evaluation of Supplementary Health Benefits (Non-Insured Health Benefits) Program 2009-2010 to 2014-2015

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022–23 Evaluation of Supplementary Health Benefits (Non-Insured Health Benefits)

General targeted recipient groups:

• Aboriginal recipients
• Government
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC engages with representatives from the Assembly of First Nations and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami through the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch-Senior Management Committee. Since 2014, the Program has been working closely with the Assembly of First Nations on a comprehensive joint review of the Non-Insured Health Benefits Program to enhance client access to health benefits and streamline service delivery to be more responsive to First Nation client needs. ISC will continue the joint review this year with the review of the medical transportation benefit. ISC will also engage with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami representatives and through the National Inuit Committee on Health to identify shared priorities for the NIHB Program.

Grants to British Columbia Indian bands in lieu of a per capita annuity

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013–14

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous communities advance their governance capacity

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Statutory, Legislative and Policy Support to First Nations Governance
• Individual Affairs

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The grant to First Nation bands in British Columbia in lieu of a per capita annuity provides $300,000 to be split among the First Nation bands in British Columbia that did not sign one of the Numbered Treaties with the Crown based on a per capita basis.

The grant is paid into the First Nations Band Funds held in trust by Canada on a per-capita basis to provide additional services in lieu of treaties or annuities.

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

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2017-18 Evaluation of 1.1.2 - Implementation and Enforcement Supports for the Family Homes On Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
• 2013-14 Evaluation of Indian Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Individual Affairs

General targeted recipient groups: Aboriginal recipients (First Nation bands in British Columbia that did not sign one of the Numbered Treaties with the Crown).

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: There are no planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2021-22.

(S) Indian Annuities Treaty payments

Start date: Ongoing

End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

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

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous communities advance their governance capacity

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

• Statutory, Legislative and Policy Support to First Nations Governance
• Individual Affairs

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Refer to section 72 of the Indian Act.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available in GC InfoBase

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2017-18 Evaluation of 1.1.2 - Implementation and Enforcement Supports for the Family Homes On Reserves and Matrimonial Interests or Rights Act
• 2013-14 Evaluation of Indian Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

2020-21 Evaluation of Individual Affairs

General targeted recipient groups: First Nation bands in QC, ON, MB, SK, AB, BC and NWT that signed one of the Historic Treaties (Numbered Treaties (1-11), Robinson-Huron Treaty or Robinson-Superior Treaty) with the Crown

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: There are no planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2021-22.