Grants and Contributions
About this information
In June 2016, as part of the Open Government Action Plan, the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS) committed to increasing the transparency and usefulness of grants and contribution data and subsequently launched the Guidelines on the Reporting of Grants and Contributions Awards, effective April 1, 2018.
The rules and principles governing government grants and contributions are outlined in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments. Transfer payments are transfers of money, goods, services or assets made from an appropriation to individuals, organizations or other levels of government, without the federal government directly receiving goods or services in return, but which may require the recipient to provide a report or other information subsequent to receiving payment. These expenditures are reported in the Public Accounts of Canada. The major types of transfer payments are grants, contributions and \'other transfer payments\'.
Included in this category, but not to be reported under proactive disclosure of awards, are (1) transfers to other levels of government such as Equalization payments as well as Canada Health and Social Transfer payments. (2) Grants and contributions reallocated or otherwise redistributed by the recipient to third parties; and (3) information that would normally be withheld under the Access to Information Act and the Privacy Act.
$2,400,000.00
Sep 23, 2024
Pictou Marina and Breakwater Expansion
The Pictou Marina and breakwater, one of the key elements in Pictou’s waterfront, is at risk due to rising tides, and intensifying storms, as outlined by Pictou’s municipal climate change adaptation plan. The Town of Pictou has experienced sea level rise and storm surges that are expected to intensify, with their marina bearing the brunt of the impact. This puts existing infrastructure in the marina, including buildings, wooden structures, sewer, water and storm mains, roads and other paths, as well as businesses and other personal property at risk. The proposed project will ensure the longevity and safe operations of the waterfront by raising the level of structures and building a structurally enhanced wharf along the waterfront, and improve and expand coastal protection through the construction of a new fixed breakwater. The fixed breakwater will replace a seasonal floating breakwater which has reached the end of its useful life
$46,200.00
Nov 10, 2023
Walk Safe Pictou
The Town of Pictou wishes to create a safe walking route between a residential area and a popular community general store. There is currently no sidewalk access from the residential areas to a popular convenience/grocery store located directly across from the intersection; crosswalks are inconveniently and unsafely positioned.
The project includes:
• a traffic study of the area
• creation of engineering plans for the construction
• realignment of the union street intersection
• creation of sidewalks
• a new crosswalk with RRFB lighting
• creation of a green space with seating
• Anticipated length of new asphalt would be 25 m (175 square metres)
• Anticipated length of new sidewalk would be 22 m (33.5 square metres)
• 520 square metres of new green space would be created
$4,000,000.00
May 4, 2023
Pictou County Culture Hub
A retrofit and expansion of an existing cultural building in Pictou, NS that includes a new modern public library, expanded event space for a theatre, visual arts exhibition facilities, and office/meeting space for community groups. The facility will host over forty organizations that deliver services to equity-deserving groups on a regular basis.