Name of transfer payment program: Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payment under the Northumberland Strait Crossing Act (Statutory)
Start date: May 31, 1997
End date: April 1, 2032
Description: The Northumberland Strait Crossing subsidy payments are made to the bridge operator to honour a constitutional obligation to provide a transportation link between Prince Edward Island and the mainland.
Strategic Outcome: An efficient transportation system
Results Achieved: Federal funding was provided for continuous and efficient year-round transportation of people and goods between Prince Edward Island and the mainland to support an efficient, integrated and accessible transportation system.
| 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 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | 59.1 | 60.5 | 61.6 | 61.6 | 60.8 | 0.8 |
| Total program | 59.1 | 60.5 | 61.6 | 61.6 | 60.8 | 0.8 |
Comments on Variance: The actual contribution amount was less than the planned spending due to a lower than expected inflation adjustment.
Audits completed or planned: The program has not been audited, given the contractual agreement between the Government of Canada and Strait Crossing Development Inc.
Evaluations completed or planned: There is no intention to conduct an evaluation, given the contractual agreement between the Government of Canada and Strait Crossing Development Inc.
Engagement of applicants and recipients: None