2022-23 Details on Transfer Payment Programs

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

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019−20

Link to departmental results:

• Indigenous Peoples 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 on 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 / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021-22

Link to departmental result: 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 Nations communities. In 2019-20, ISC implemented a new policy and funding approach for First Nations education on reserve which was co-developed with First Nations partners. The goal of the new funding approach is to support First Nations education through predictable core funding that is more directly comparable to what students enrolled in provincial education systems receive. It also includes additional supports for full-day 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020-21 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: 2025-26 Evaluation of Education (Elementary & Secondary)

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations recipients (including First Nations education organizations designated by a First Nation)
• Academia and public institutions
• Not-for-profit and for-profit organizations
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC continues to work directly with First Nations across the country to advance the transformation of First Nations elementary and secondary education on reserve. In support of First Nations control of First Nations education, ongoing refinements to the interim regional funding formulas and the development of regional education agreements to address the specific needs and priorities of First Nations communities, schools and students continues through regional technical tables, joint implementation tables with self-governing and modern treaty First Nations, and policy co-development with partners such as the Assembly of First Nations.

Through the Education Partnerships Program, the department continues to provide First Nations partners with capacity development and operational funding for on-reserve First Nations education administration organizations who are responsible for delivering elementary, secondary, and student attainment support programs in communities.

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

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019−20

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

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Education

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Funding provided through the First Nations Post-Secondary Education Strategy supports access to and participation in post-secondary education. The suite of programming under the First Nations Post-Secondary Education Strategy consists of three components:

1. The Post-Secondary Student Support Program provides non-repayable financial support for First Nations students to advance towards a recognized post-secondary education credential, as prioritized and directed by First Nations;
2. The University and College Entrance Preparation Program provides non-repayable financial support for First Nations students who are enrolled in accepted university and college entrance preparation programs to enable them to attain the academic level required for entrance into degree and diploma credit programs, as prioritized and directed by First Nations; and,
3. The Post-Secondary Partnerships Program provides funding to support to First Nations to define their own partnerships with institutions to increase the availability of post-secondary education programs tailored to First Nations cultural and educational needs. It is proposal-driven and provides funding to First Nations established post-secondary education institutions and First Nations-directed community-based programming.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Post-Secondary Education

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025-26 Evaluation of Post-Secondary Education

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations recipients
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC received a mandate to develop regional First Nations post-secondary education models via Budget 2019, which are intended to help enable First Nations to address the diverse needs of their post-secondary students, institutions, and community-based programming at the regional and/or local level. ISC is working with First Nations to co-develop policy authorities and additional funding identified by First Nations to support the implementation of the models and additional departmental outreach is being planned to help ensure the co-development process is inclusive of First Nations needs and priorities.

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

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019−20

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

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Education

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: In 2019, the Government of Canada committed to the creation of the Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy to support Inuit students pursuing post-secondary education and foster lifelong learning and skills development. The strategy reflects the Government's commitment to a renewed relationship with Inuit, one that is framed by principles of reconciliation, including recognitions of rights, respect, cooperation, partnership, and self-determination. This transformational approach includes direct financial support for Inuit students, complementary programs and services, and governance capacity to support service delivery. Funding for the Inuit Post-Secondary Education Strategy is provided through the following four eligible components:

1. Student financial support: funding to students to support their pursuit of post-secondary education;
2. Programs and Services: funding for activities that are determined based on local needs assessments with the aim of promoting students' pursuit of post-secondary education and the attainment of a credential;
3. Community Engagement: funding for community-level activities on the benefits of post-secondary accreditation and for preparing students leaving for post-secondary education for their experience; and
4. Governance/National Coordination: funding for the human, information and physical infrastructure necessary to meet local and regional needs.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Post-Secondary Education

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025-26 Evaluation of Post-Secondary Education

General targeted recipient groups:

• Inuit recipients
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.

Contributions to support the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019−20

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

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Education

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: In 2019, the Government of Canada committed to the creation of the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy to support Métis Nation students pursuing post-secondary education and foster lifelong learning and skills development. This new strategy includes direct financial support for Métis Nation students, complementary programs and services, and governance capacity to support service delivery. Funding for the Métis Nation Post-Secondary Education Strategy is provided through the following three main components:

1. Student financial support: funding to students to support their pursuit of post-secondary education.
2. Programs and Services: funding for activities that are determined based on local needs assessments with the aim of promoting students' pursuit of post-secondary education and the attainment of a credential.
3. Governance capacity: funding to strengthen Métis Nation education governance capacity, including current post-secondary education course offerings and programs now being provided by the Métis Nation and further developing and strengthening post-secondary education partnerships and networks.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Post-Secondary Education

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2025-26 Evaluation of Post-Secondary Education

General targeted recipient groups:

• Métis Nation recipients
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.

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

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017−18

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

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Education

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: ISC provides a number of special incentives to address the significantly lower rate of educational attainment within the Indigenous population and First Nations 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2020-21 Evaluation of Elementary/Secondary Education
• 2020-21 Evaluation of Post-Secondary Education

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2025-26 Evaluation of Education (Primary & Secondary)
• 2025-26 Evaluation of Post-Secondary Education

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nation recipients
• Inuit recipients
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.

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

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018-19

Link to departmental result: Indigenous Peoples 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: ISC 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 personal 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 on 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:

• 2023-24 Evaluation of Income Assistance
• 2024-25 Evaluation of Assisted Living

General targeted recipient groups:

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: The Assisted Living Program is supporting an ongoing engagement process which aims to enable First Nations and Inuit to participate in the co-development of a new holistic continuum approach and culturally safe distinctions-based Indigenous-led long-term care continuum.

This engagement is expected to result in:

• informing effectively the co-development of new policy options for a holistic continuum of long-term care service;
• introducing changes to policy that would increase flexibility in the design and management of long-term care services;
• enabling communities to ensure culturally-responsive in-home and facility based care which would help to reduce the incidence of social isolation among seniors living on reserve; and
• allowing ISC to assess the efficacy of policy interventions related to promote a more equitable distribution of family caregiving responsibilities.

The Income Assistance Program is currently in early stages of co-developing policy options for reforming the program with partners. The First Nation-led engagement in 2018 highlighted the need for:

• adequate financial resources (possibly greater than those provided by provincial programs);
• more autonomy over social programming; community-based wraparound, ancillary and holistic services;
• the need full case management and pre-employment supports; and
• greater self-determination/governance and traditional knowledge and culture.

Contributions to provide children and families with Protection and Prevention Services

(Previously titled "Contributions to strengthen the safety and well-being of First Nations children and their families")

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021-22

Link to departmental results: Indigenous Peoples 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: ISC provides funding for social services as a matter of policy. Contributions to eligible recipients under the First Nations Child and Family Services (FNCFS) Program is 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 and by the Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families. Provinces and territories can delegate authority for child welfare to First Nations service providers and are responsible for ensuring that they comply with applicable legislation and standards.

Contribution funding for the FNCFS Program is targeted to service providers delivering child and family services 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 the Yukon Territory.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2014-15 Enhanced Prevention Approach for the First Nations Child and Family Services Program in Manitoba

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 Program

General targeted recipient groups:

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Continue work with Consultation Committee on Child Welfare and National Advisory Committee on ongoing operations and implementation of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders. Ongoing negotiations with the Parties to the Tribunal complaint to reach a global resolution to litigation regarding compensation and long-term reform of First Nations child and family services. Ongoing engagement and relationship building with provinces, territories and national First Nations partners where engagement occurs collectively.

Contributions to support community well-being and jurisdiction initiatives for children and families

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021-22

Link to departmental result: Indigenous Peoples 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 Community Well-Being and Jurisdiction Initiatives Program provides funding to First Nations communities to lead, develop and deliver prevention programs and services that:

• are culturally appropriate;
• are in keeping with the best interests of the child, as determined by the community; and
• support First Nations capacity in child and family well-being.

The program enables multi-year projects that:

• expand the availability of prevention and well-being initiatives responsive to community needs;
• complement prevention programming provided by First Nations Child and Family Services agencies or provincial and territorial agencies;
• increase capacity of child and family services prevention programming; and
• support First Nations in developing and implementing jurisdictional models.

The program recognizes the importance of preventative, early intervention and least intrusive measures to prevent and respond to child maltreatment, while:

• supporting family preservation and well-being;
• maintaining family, cultural and linguistic connections for children and youth; and
• maintaining community wellness through a community-supported approach.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on 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: 2024-25 Evaluation of the First Nations Child and Family Services

General targeted recipient groups:

• Eligible First Nations recipients
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Continue work with the Consultation Committee on Child Welfare and the National Advisory Committee on First Nations Child and Family Services Program Reform on ongoing operations and implementation of Canadian Human Rights Tribunal orders. Ongoing negotiations with the Parties to the Tribunal complaint to reach a global resolution to litigation regarding compensation and long-term reform of First Nations child and family services. Ongoing engagement and relationship building with provinces, territories and national First Nations partners where engagement occurs collectively.

Contributions to improve the safety and security of Indigenous women, children, families and 2SLGBTQQIA+ People

(Previously titled "Contributions to improve the safety and security of Indigenous women, children and families")

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019-20

Link to departmental result: Indigenous Peoples 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: The Family Violence Prevention Program is intended to fund family violence services responsive to community needs. The primary objective is to support Indigenous women, children, families, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people living across Canada with family violence shelter services and transition homes through funding to core operations. The secondary objective is to support family violence prevention activities through funding to Indigenous communities and organizations, as directed within the program's Terms and Conditions. Third, the program supports Métis engagement on assessing shelter needs and community violence prevention activities focused on Métis women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

Contribution funding supports Indigenous clients across the country, including First Nations (on and off reserve), Inuit, Métis, urban and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on 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: 2023-24 Evaluation of Family Violence Prevention

General targeted recipient groups:

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC is actively engaging with a variety of applicants, recipients and Indigenous partners in order to support ongoing improvements to the program's delivery. Some notable engagements include:

• Les Femmes Michif Otipemisiwak, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada and the National Aboriginal Circle Against Family Violence to ensure the program develops while considering the needs of each Indigenous Group; and
• The 2SLGBTQQIA+ Working Group in direct response to the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls to ensure that the need of Indigenous peoples who are 2SLGBTQQIA+ are reflected as the program develops. Current network of ISC-funded shelters are working to ensure that an ongoing funding formula modernization initiative accurate reflects the needs of existing shelters.

Contributions for Pathways to Safe Indigenous Communities Initiative

Start date / End date: 2021-22 to 2025-26

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021-22

Link to departmental result: Indigenous Peoples 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: The Pathways Initiative aims to fund services for Indigenous communities, women, children, and families across Canada – including First Nations, Inuit, Métis, urban, and Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual + (2SLGBTQQIA+) people. Funding recipients provide Indigenous Peoples with community services that are developed and implemented through an Indigenous lens, targeting the specific safety and well-being needs of the communities. The intention of the program is to assist Indigenous individuals and communities to:

• support the development and delivery of culturally relevant and community/organization identity specific safety and well-being initiatives
• address community safety and well-being needs that support reconciliation, resiliency, and capacity of Indigenous communities/organizations and their members, contribute to and promote a sense of belonging of community members, address intergenerational trauma, address systemic barriers and biases within existing systems, recognize the impact of lived experiences
• support Indigenous designed interventions and Indigenous definitions of safe, secure and resilient communities

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on 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: 2025-26

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• Educational or research institutions and associations
• Not-for-profit organizations

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC is actively engaging with a variety of applicants, recipients and Indigenous partners in order to support the program's delivery. Some notable engagements include: Native Women's Association of Canada, Pauktuutit Inuit Women of Canada, and the Assembly of First Nations, Congress of Aboriginal Peoples, Métis National Council, and, Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami. ISC has also been coordinating with ISC regional offices in order to directly connect with communities to ensure the program can meet those needs.

Grants and Contributions to support Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples

Start date / End Date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants and Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020-21

Link to departmental result: Indigenous Peoples 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 on 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: 2022-23 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: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.

Contributions to Indian bands for registration administration

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017-18

Link to departmental result: Quality and timely services are delivered directly to Indigenous Peoples

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Individual Affairs

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: 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 resulting in eligible Indians gaining status and attendant benefits, and an updated Indian Register held by ISC.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on 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: 2021-22 Evaluation of Individual Affairs

General targeted recipient groups: Indigenous recipients

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

Grant for Band Support Funding

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017-18

Link to departmental result: Indigenous communities advance their governance capacity

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

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: 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, facilitating effective community governance and the efficient delivery of services. Band Support Funding allows First Nations 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.

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

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on 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: First Nations recipients

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.

It is expected that ISC will engage Indigenous Organizations and First Nations governments on the design and structure of the Band Support Funding program. Timelines for this engagement, however, are not yet determined.

Grant to the Miawpukek Indian Band to support designated programs

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013

Link to departmental result: 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2010-11 Evaluation of Governance and Institutions of Government (included the grant to the Miawpukek First Nations)

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022-23 Evaluation of Grant to the Miawpukek Indian Band

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: Miawpukek First Nation is participating in the 18-month Grant renewal process, with initial discussions started in September 2021. The Miawpukek Grant requires an overall evaluation twice during the life of the 10-year Grant which expires 2023. 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 has participated in engagement initiatives on the jurisdiction of Indigenous peoples over child and family services, and will be requested to participate in other engagement initiatives such as 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 / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020-21

Link to departmental result: 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 Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada (CIRNAC) and ISC in governance programming is a matter of social policy that includes the devolution of programs and services to First Nations 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 Nations 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 which current and future department contribution programming can be administered to facilitate capacity development in the Indigenous public service (the First Nations and Inuit elected leadership and entities that administer aggregate services and program delivery on behalf of or to First Nations and Inuit governments and communities).

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

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

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2023-24 Evaluation of Indigenous Governance and Capacity
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Individual Affairs

General targeted recipient groups:

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.

It is expected that ISC will engage Indigenous Organizations and First Nations governments on the design and structure of the Indigenous Governance and Capacity Program. Timelines for this engagement are not yet determined.

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 2022. 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 / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014–15

Link to departmental result: 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 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 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2016-17 Evaluation of Governance and Institutions of Government
• 2015-16 Evaluation of Contaminated Sites South of 60 Program
• 2017-18 Evaluation of Family Violence Prevention
• 2020-21 Evaluation of Water and Wastewater
• 2016-17 Evaluation of On-Reserve Housing
• 2020-21 Evaluation of the Survey of Indigenous People

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2023-24 Evaluation of Indigenous Governance and Capacity
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Family Violence Prevention
• 2025-26 Evaluation of Water and Wastewater Activities on Reserve
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Housing
• 2024-25 Evaluation of the Survey of Indigenous People

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations communities and First Nations organizations
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: For the First Nations On-Reserve Housing Program, building on preliminary feedback from First Nations regarding the planned evaluation, First Nations will be engaged through focus groups, survey and/or case studies. The on-reserve housing evaluation will be completed by summer 2022.

The Assembly of First Nations will lead engagements on the long-term strategy for water and wastewater.

Contributions to support the construction and maintenance of community infrastructure

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result: Indigenous Peoples 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. ISC allocates funding for the construction and the maintenance of community infrastructure to First Nations at a regional level through formula, proposal based project funding, or as a combination of both.

Infrastructure programs provide targeted funding for general community infrastructure projects on reserve. The programs support First Nations 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.

ISC funds many types of infrastructure including: education facilities, water and wastewater facilities, housing, roads and bridges, connectivity, culture and recreational facilities, fire protection, energy systems, planning and skills development, Band administration buildings, and structural mitigation.

First Nations communities identify priorities and needs in their First Nations Infrastructure Investment Plans and funding is then allocated for projects based on a national priority framework. 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2020-21 Evaluation of Water and Wastewater
• 2015-16 Evaluation of Education Facilities and Community Infrastructure
• 2016-17 Evaluation of On-Reserve Housing

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2025-26 Evaluation of First Nations Water and Wastewater Activities On-Reserve
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Housing
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Land, Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Other Community Infrastructure

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations on reserve recipients
• Government
• Academia and public institutions
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients:

Water and Wastewater – The Assembly of First Nations will lead engagements on the long-term strategy for water and wastewater.

Education Facilities – In partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, ISC is reviewing policies in relation with school infrastructures such as School Space Accommodation Standards.

ISC 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.

Housing – For the First Nations On-Reserve Housing Program, First Nations will be engaged through focus groups, survey and/or case studies – building on preliminary feedback from First Nations regarding the planned evaluation.

Contributions for emergency management assistance for activities on reserves

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2019–20

Link to departmental result: Indigenous Peoples have reliable and sustainable infrastructure

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

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: ISC works collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples, Northerners, other federal departments and agencies, provinces, territories, and third-party organizations. Responsibilities include supporting First Nations 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.

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 Nations partners with the four basic pillars of emergency management: (1) mitigation, (2) preparedness, (3) response and (4) 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 Building Back Better Strategy Guide was approved to increase the access and availability to culturally competent response and recovery supports for on-reserve First Nations 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 on 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: 2022-23 Evaluation of the Emergency Management Assistance Program

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations
• Indigenous Organizations
• Government
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC is committed to working with the provinces, territories, and First Nations communities to establish multilateral emergency service agreements or Memoranda of Understanding for emergency preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation measures. These service agreements will engage the First Nations as fully integrated and equal partners while also including indigenous knowledge.

ISC's Capacity Enhancement Program supports community disaster resilience by providing funding for First Nations to hire emergency management coordinators. Over the next two years, 96 positions will be created across Canada – 75 positions have been put in place for the 2021-22 fiscal year. The Emergency Management Assistance program is currently working with partners to identify future priorities and specific requirements for these Emergency Management positions.

Grants for the Operation Return Home claims settlements

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021–22

Link to departmental result: 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 are resolved with finality in a faster and more transparent way. Pinaymootang First Nations settlement has been finalized.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2015-16 Evaluation of Education Facilities and Community Infrastructure
• 2020-21 Evaluation of Water Wastewater
• 2016-17 Evaluation of On-Reserve Housing

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2022-23 Evaluation of Education facilities
• 2025-26 Evaluation of Water Wastewater
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Housing
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Other Community Infrastructure

General targeted recipient groups:

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

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

(S) Contributions related to the Canada Community-Building Fund
(Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act)

(Previously titled "(S) Contributions in connection with First Nations infrastructure (Keeping Canada's Economy and Jobs Growing Act")

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result: 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 Nations 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 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 Other Community Infrastructure

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations on reserve 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 / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014–15

Link to departmental result: 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 plan 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 on 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 Economic Development and Capacity Readiness
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Contaminated Sites
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Lands Natural Resources and Environmental Management

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous recipients
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.

Contributions to support Land Management and Economic Development

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental results:

• 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 seeks to:
  • enable First Nations 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 the program'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 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 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 Lands and Economic Development Services Program, Community Opportunity Readiness Program and Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

• 2013-14 Evaluation of Indian Moneys, Estates and Treaty Annuities
• 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

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2022-23 Evaluation of Lands Natural Resources and Environmental Management
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Economic Development and Capacity Readiness
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Indigenous Entrepreneurship and Business Development
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Other Community Infrastructure
• 2021-22 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: ISC engages with First Nations to discuss options for alternative management of Band moneys. This is done through regular communication and outreach. First Nations interested in pursuing a transfer of capital and/or revenue band moneys will be made aware of the options, the process and the funding available to support the process.

ISC works closely with the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association and the five Métis Capital Corporations, 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 these partners.

Engagement with participating First Nations is done on an ongoing basis for land management activities including the Reserve Land and Environment Management Program through the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association. Land Management capacity is provided through the Professional Land Management Certification program, and a bi-annual conference held by the National Aboriginal Lands Managers Association. Regional Land Associations hold workshops and annual land conferences for First Nations Land Managers.

Contributions to support the Aboriginal Economic Development Strategic Partnerships Initiative

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020–21

Link to departmental result: 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 overall objective of the Strategic Partnerships Initiative (SPI) is to increase economic development opportunities for Indigenous communities and businesses. SPI is a whole-of-government innovative program launched in 2010 to increase Indigenous participation in large, complex, multiyear economic opportunities that span a range of sectors. It promotes partnerships between multiple federal partners (22 federal departments and agencies), provincial and territorial governments, and non-federal groups in key economic areas.

SPI contribution funding, includes:

• ongoing to support initiatives in key sectors of the Canadian economy such as tourism, mining, fisheries, forestry, agriculture and energy.
• support for the Own-Source Revenue in Indigenous Communities Initiative (OSRICI) in order to partially offset the significant reduction by the COVID-19 pandemic declines in own-source revenues, so that First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities could continue providing core community services for a safe restart, including in the areas of education, health, housing, water and community infrastructure.
• support for regional initiatives in clean energy and support capacity for local, economically-sustainable clean energy projects in Indigenous communities. This investment plays a complementary and enabling role in the advancement of Canada's Indigenous Climate Leadership and Strengthened Climate Plan.
• support for the Arctic Gateway Group. As a result of an off-cycle funding request, Transport Canada provided $40M over two fiscal years to SPI to provide funding towards the immediate, short-term operational needs and the repair and maintenance of the Hudson Bay Railway.
• support for the federal mandatory 5% Indigenous procurement target. Through the National Indigenous Procurement Initiative, Public Services and Procurement Canada is working with federal partners and Indigenous organizations to invest in capacity development and program specific opportunities.

SPI collaborative approach serves to address any gaps in existing programs that may limit or exclude Indigenous involvement in economic opportunities. In 2022-23, ISC will implement an investment framework focused on bringing together the interests of Indigenous Peoples, the federal government, and regional/provincial/territorial priorities.

Expected results: Performance results for this transfer payment program are available on 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: 2022-23 Evaluation of Economic Development and Capacity Readiness

General targeted recipient groups:

• Indigenous communities
• Tribal Councils, self-governing First Nations, and local government of Inuit communities
• Government
• For-profit organizations
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Academia and public institutions

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.

Grant to implement the Framework Agreement on First Nation Land Management

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018–19

Link to departmental result: 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 Nations Land Management Act (FNLMA). As a form of sectoral self-government, First Nations operating under First Nations Land Management (FNLM) are better able to respond to community priorities related to lands, economic development opportunities, and improved administration of land interests and tenure.

FNLM is an opportunity for First Nations to opt-out of 44 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 resource. 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 on 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: 2022-23 Evaluation of Lands Natural Resources and Environmental Management

General targeted recipient groups: Indigenous recipients

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: In general, engagement with First Nations participating in First Nations Land Management is led by the Lands Advisory Board and Resource Centre, who represent the interests of more than 165 First Nations to Canada. The Board engages with First Nations who are signatories to the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management on strategic policy issues, particularly through their Annual General Meeting, during which time resolutions are considered and passed. The Board also engages with First Nations communities who are interested in becoming signatories through community presentations on the Framework Agreement on First Nations Land Management. The First Nations Land Management Resource Centre engages with participating First Nations on an on-going basis to provide technical and operational support for the development and implementation of lands, natural resources and environmental laws, policies and practices.

Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Health Infrastructure Support

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021-22

Link to departmental results:

• Indigenous Peoples and communities are healthier
• Indigenous Peoples 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, renovation, repair, operation and maintenance of health facilities; research activities; encouraging Indigenous Peoples 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 on 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: 2022-23 Cluster Evaluation of Health Infrastructure Support for First Nations

General targeted recipient groups:

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

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: The Health Planning program supports the Joint Forum on Administrative and Operational Tools, co-managed with the First Nations Health Managers Association. 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.

Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Primary Health Care

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021-22

Link to departmental results:

• Quality and timely services are delivered directly to Indigenous Peoples
• Health services delivered to Indigenous Peoples contribute to improved health outcomes
• Indigenous Peoples 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 and the Inuit Child First Initiative
• 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation:

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

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation:

• 2022-23 Evaluation of Communicable Disease Control and Management
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Healthy Living
• 2021-22 Evaluation of Healthy Child Development
• 2022-23 Evaluation of Environmental Public Health
• 2023-24 Evaluation of Clinical and Client Care
• 2023-24 Evaluation of Jordan's Principle
• 2023-24 Evaluation of Community Oral Health
• 2024-25 Evaluation of Home and Community Care

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations and Inuit recipients
• Not-for-profit organizations
• Government
• Other

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: ISC engages with representatives of the Assembly of First Nations (AFN) and Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami (ITK) through the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch-Senior Management Committee, of which the AFN and ITK are members. This is consistent with the engagement protocols which guide the department's collaboration with the AFN and ITK. ISC also engages with ITK on issues related to primary care through the National Inuit Committee on Health and with the AFN through the Chiefs Committee on Health. Collaboration and joint planning also take place at regional partnership tables, which guide joint decision making on key issues including primary care.

In general, engagement with recipients is led by ISC's regions through individual and/or multi-community regular bilateral planning sessions and calls for proposals are discussed and agreed upon. Specifically, ISC's Home and Community Care (HCC) program, in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations, is working to review areas of the Non-Insured Health Benefits program that carry an HCC component. This work requires engaging HCC representatives to develop meaningful recommendations.

Contributions for First Nations and Inuit Supplementary Health Benefits

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Contributions

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017-18

Link to departmental results: Quality and timely services are delivered directly to Indigenous Peoples

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 – NIHB) Program is a national program that provides registered First Nations and recognized Inuit residents 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2017-18 Evaluation of Supplementary Health Benefits Program (2009-10 to 2014-15)

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: 2022-23 Evaluation of Supplementary Health Benefits

General targeted recipient groups:

• First Nations and Inuit 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 Nations 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 / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013–14

Link to departmental result: 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 Nations bands in British Columbia in lieu of a per capita annuity provides $300,000 to be split on a per capita basis among the First Nations bands in British Columbia that did not sign one of the Numbered Treaties or a modern treaty 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Individual Affairs

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Statutory, Legislative and Policy Support to First Nations Governance is exempt from Evaluation.

General targeted recipient groups: First Nations recipients (First Nations bands in British Columbia that did not sign one of the Numbered Treaties or a modern treaty with the Crown)

Initiatives to engage applicants and recipients: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.

(S) Indian Annuities Treaty payments (Indian Act)

Start date / End date: Ongoing

Type of transfer payment: Grants

Type of appropriation: Estimates

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Link to departmental result: 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 on GC Infobase.

Fiscal year of last completed evaluation: 2020-21 Evaluation of Individual Affairs

Decision following the results of last evaluation: Continuation

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Statutory, Legislative and Policy Support to First Nations Governance is exempt from Evaluation.

General targeted recipient groups: First Nations bands in Quebec, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia and Northwest Territories 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: No planned initiatives to engage applicants and recipients in 2022-23.