Name of transfer payment program: Airports Capital Assistance Program
Start date: April 1, 2010
End date: No end date
Description: The Airports Capital Assistance Program assists eligible applicants in financing capital projects related to safety.
Strategic Outcome: A safe transportation system
Results Achieved: In 2013–14, the program maintained/improved safety and efficiency at 16 non-federally owned airports by funding 19 eligible safety-related capital infrastructure projects.
| 2011–12
Actual spending |
2012–13
Actual spending |
2013–14
Planned spending |
2013–14
Total authorities |
2013–14
Actual spending |
Variance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total grants | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total contributions | 30.4 | 29.8 | 38.0 | 13.2 | 12.9 | 25.1 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total program | 30.4 | 29.8 | 38.0 | 13.2 | 12.9 | 25.1 |
Comments on Variance: The variance between planned spending and actual spending for 2013–14 can be attributed to the following factors: 1) The cyclical nature of infrastructure capital spending in the sector. There have been natural spending peaks and valleys over the 20-year history of the program due to the types of infrastructure coming up for renewal at certain times. 2) The lack of a signed order in council decree from the Government of Quebec caused there to be a dearth of projects from that region. 3) Uncertainty around program renewal caused hesitation, less uptake, and later uptake, resulting in a shortened construction season and less time for projects to be completed.
Audits completed or planned: not applicable
Evaluations completed or planned: 2014–15
Engagement of applicants and recipients: The program is posted on the departmental website. An information brochure for applicants is sent to all eligible airports.