2025-2026 Details of transfer payment programs

Details on Transfer Payment Programs Over $5 million

Transfer payment programs with planned spending of $5 million or more

Details on transfer payment programs with planned spending of less than $5 million

Contributions to support the wellbeing of families and survivors of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQQIA+) people
Grant to support the Giant Mine Oversight Board and research for arsenic trioxide
Grant to the First Nations Finance Authority pursuant to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act
Grants to Universities and Indigenous Institutions for the Purpose of Research Related to Food Security and its Causal Factors

Details on transfer payment programs

Note: The details on transfer payment program (TPP) section were updated to align with Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) requirements. Information is now organized by individual TPP rather than the previously used Program Inventory format.

Transfer payment programs with planned spending of $5 million or more

Contributions for Metis Nation Early Learning Child Care

Start date/End date: 2022-23/2027-28

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022-23

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: As part of the horizontal Indigenous Early Learning and Child Care (ELCC) transformation initiative led by Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), to enable CIRNAC to provide funding to Métis Nation recipients in support of early learning and childcare for Métis.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2025–26: This Transfer Payment Program (TPP) engages applicants and recipients at the program level. Engagement activities may include outreach initiatives, consultations, and ongoing support to encourage participation and alignment with program objectives.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples strengthen their socio-economic conditions and well-being.

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Indigenous-led Services.

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Audit underway:

Audit of the Indigenous-Led Services Program (expected to be completed by October 2026)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluation:

Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)

Financial information (dollars):
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	98,826,418	137,367,716	141,013,060	141,013,060	141,013,060
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	98,826,418	137,367,716	141,013,060	141,013,060	141,013,060

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Contributions for the purpose of consultation and policy development

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014–15

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To provide support to status Indians, Inuit and Innu so that CIRNAC may (consistent with Results for Canadians and Gathering Strength) obtain their input on all policy and program developments.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support
Indigenous-led Services
First Nation Jurisdiction over Land and Fiscal Management
Management of Treaties and Agreements
Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements
Specific claims

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the programs listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: An Audit of the Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements Program was completed in 2025–26. Overall, the audit found that CIRNAC has a governance framework that includes committees and risk management tools, supporting negotiation mandates and reconciliation priorities. Initiatives like the Treaties and Aboriginal Government Learning Strategy demonstrate progress in building capacity. However, inconsistencies in governance roles across regions cause delays, while uneven onboarding practices risk institutional memory loss. Operational use of governance tools is inconsistent, and outdated systems hinder real-time oversight.

Engagement with Indigenous partners could improve with standardized feedback processes and mechanisms for issue escalation. Limited post-negotiation reviews and unclear processes for information sharing hinder preparedness for rights holders entering negotiations. Resource monitoring frameworks like the Table Management Framework offer insights but lack real-time application and clear communication protocols, risking negotiation delays. Addressing these issues will enhance CIRNAC's negotiation management capacity and progress demonstration. The audit resulted in five recommendations. Management has accepted the recommendations and has developed a management action plan to address them.

An Audit of Litigation Management was completed in 2025–26. Overall, the audit found that the current litigation management approach enhances sector flexibility and accountability, with several key processes and tools, including Litigation Management Oversight Directorate Toolkit and advisory committees. While collaboration with the Department of Justice is formalized, improvements in clarity, governance, and oversight are necessary. Roles and responsibilities need to be better defined, especially concerning strategic analysis and litigation prevention. Additionally, enhancing financial reporting for effective expenditure management and collaboration with external entities is crucial. Strong governance and clear accountabilities are essential for maintaining efficient and responsive litigation management aligned with reconciliation objectives. The audit resulted in seven recommendations. Management has accepted the recommendations and has developed a management action plan to address them.

Audit underway:

Audit of the Indigenous-Led Services Program (expected to be completed by October 2026)

Planned audit:

Audit of the Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties (expected to be completed by May 2028)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluations:

Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)
Evaluation of Indigenous Institutional Development and Land Management (expected to be completed by March 2029)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	56,797,942	50,562,026	57,379,126	46,488,392	45,838,392	(11,540,734)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	56,797,942	50,562,026	57,379,126	46,488,392	45,838,392	(11,540,734)

Explanation of variances:

The variance primarily reflects incremental funding provided through Supplementary Estimates:

To support the establishment of the National Council for Reconciliation ($1.5M)
For Sustaining the Major Projects Office, supporting Indigenous consultation and participation, and facilitating financing ($1.4M)

This increase was offset by internal reallocation of funds to other transfer payments to support specific initiatives or activities such as:

Leading the Way Conference and First Nations Tax Commission Study (-$3.2M)
The 10 Year Assembly First Nations (-$3M)
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy (-$2M)
James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and Northeastern Quebec Agreement (-$4.8M)

Contributions to address the legacy of residential schools

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2024-25

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To provide support to Indigenous communities and partners to advance Calls to Action 72-76 through four distinct funding streams: the Residential Schools Missing Children – Community Support stream, Sustainability Funding for the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation stream, Project-based Funding to Develop and Maintain the National Residential School Student Death Register stream, and Project-based Funding to Develop and Maintain a National Residential School Cemetery Register stream.

Link to departmental result: Past injustices are recognized and resolved.

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Residential Schools Legacy.

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Planned audit:

OAG Performance audit on reporting on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls Calls to Justice (expected to be tabled by March 2027)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025-26.

Evaluation underway:

Evaluation of Residential Schools Legacy (expected to be completed by March 2027)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	101,020,526	60,689,004	58,631,300	41,036,132	41,036,132	(17,595,168)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	101,020,526	60,689,004	58,631,300	41,036,132	41,036,132	(17,595,168)

Explanation of variances:

The variance primarily reflects the internal realignment of funds, including:

Payment to Gwasala Nakwaxdaxw Nations Big House ($-10M)
Payment to James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement (-$7.6M)

Contributions to support access to healthy foods in isolated northern communities

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To support northern residents and their families living in isolated northern communities in making healthy food choices by subsidizing the cost of healthy, perishable foods, and, on an exceptional basis, non-perishable foods and essential non-food items that are shipped to communities without year-round marine or land access. Food security is a key element of Canada's Northern Strategy to help the North realize its true potential as a healthy, prosperous and secure region within a strong and sovereign Canada.

Link to departmental result(s): The Northern and Arctic region is prosperous and sustainable.

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Nutrition North

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Planned audit:

Audit of the Nutrition North Canada Program (expected to be completed by October 2027)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: A Horizontal Evaluation of Nutrition North Canada, led by CIRNAC, was completed in 2025–26. Overall, the evaluation found a high ongoing need for the Nutrition North Canada program in eligible communities, with subsidies effectively reducing prices for nutritious food and essential items. New components like the Harvesters Support Grant and Community Food Programs Fund enhance community-led food security solutions, supporting food sovereignty and empowering Indigenous leadership. While these initiatives are well-received and align with federal objectives, they do not fully address the systemic issues contributing to food insecurity in Northern and Indigenous communities. Further reforms are deemed necessary for better responsiveness to Indigenous needs, especially regarding the subsidy. The program aims to enhance food sovereignty in the North by building and diversifying local food systems, fostering competition, supporting not-for-profit initiatives, and empowering Indigenous leadership for a self-determined approach. Nonetheless, structural barriers may threaten the sustainability and development of these initiatives over time.

Planned evaluation:

Horizontal Evaluation of Nutrition North Canada, led by CIRNAC (expected to be completed by March 2031)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	145,906,120	153,976,178	162,934,802	154,339,593	154,339,593	(8,595,209)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	145,906,120	153,976,178	162,934,802	154,339,593	154,339,593	(8,595,209)

Explanation of variances: This variance is explained by the lower uptake of the subsidy expenditures than originally planned. The subsidy expenditures are driven by actual demand for eligible products in northern communities.

Contributions to support Indigenous governments and institutions, and to build strong governance

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020–21

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To facilitate effective governance through the provision of support for recruitment and retention of employees (Employee Benefits), skills development (Governance Capacity Development), and governance infrastructure (Tribal Council Funding and First Nations Fiscal Management Act Institutions).

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples advance their institutional structures and governance

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

First Nation Jurisdiction over Land and Fiscal Management
Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support
Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the programs listed above.

No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluations:

Evaluation of Negotiations of Treaties, Self Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements (expected to be completed by March 2029)
Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)
Evaluation of Indigenous Institutional Development and Land Management (expected to be completed by March 2029)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	64,411,129	62,824,611	52,281,508	53,551,676	47,527,676	(4,753,832)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	64,411,129	62,824,611	52,281,508	53,551,676	47,527,676	(4,753,832)

Explanation of variances:

The variance primarily reflects:

Funding for the co-development of a First Nations-led National Land Registry reprofiled to future years (-$9.7M)
Internal realignment of funds between programs to support other departmental priorities (+$3.2M)

Contributions to support Métis housing

Start date/End date: Using Terms and Conditions from the Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program.

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Using Terms and Conditions from the Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program.

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Using Terms and Conditions from the Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program.

Engagement of applicants and recipients in 2025–26: This Transfer Payment Program (TPP) engages applicants and recipients at the program level. Engagement activities may include outreach initiatives, consultations, and ongoing support to encourage participation and alignment with program objectives.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support.

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Audit underway:

Audit of the Indigenous-Led Services Program (expected to be completed by October 2026)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluation:

Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	58,677,624	61,177,624	85,498,720	85,498,720	85,498,720
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	58,677,624	61,177,624	85,498,720	85,498,720	85,498,720

Explanation of variances:

The variance primarily reflects the internal realignment of funds between programs to use the appropriate funds for specific initiatives such as:

Funding for Self-Governing and Modern Treaty First Nation, Inuit, and Métis housing (+$68.3M)
Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy (+$26M)

Contributions to support Indigenous Nation Rebuilding Initiative

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021-22

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To support nation rebuilding efforts that will contribute to aggregation and nation rebuilding.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development.

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Negotiations of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and other Constructive Arrangements.

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluation:

Evaluation of Negotiations of Treaties, Self Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements (expected to be completed by March 2029)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	9,662,607	29,470	29,470	29,470
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	9,662,607	29,470	29,470	29,470

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Contributions to support the basic organizational capacity of Indigenous representative organizations

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2017–18

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To ensure that Indigenous perspectives are reflected in the development of government policies and programs in order to improve the quality of life and foster self-reliance of First Nations, Inuit, Métis and Non-Status Indians.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples advance their institutional structures and governance

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support.

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Audit underway:

Audit of the Indigenous-Led Services Program (expected to be completed by October 2026)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluation:

Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	31,708,875	31,708,875	33,411,596	33,715,390	33,715,390	303,794
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	31,708,875	31,708,875	33,411,596	33,715,390	33,715,390	303,794

Explanation of variances: Not material

Contributions to support the establishment and revitalization of cultural spaces in Indigenous communities

Start date/End date: 2021–22

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2021–22

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: The purpose is to establish and revitalize safe, accessible spaces for cultural activities that are inclusive of the perspectives of Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. This transformative program supports Indigenous peoples in reclaiming their identity as part of their journey towards self-determination. Culturally appropriate and inclusive spaces reconnect women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people with Indigenous ways of living, community support, healing, social networks, and knowledge transmission to future generations.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and other Constructive Arrangements

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Audit underway:

Audit of the Indigenous-Led Services Program (expected to be completed by October 2026)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Evaluations planned:

Evaluation of Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and other Constructive Arrangements (expected to be completed by March 2029)
Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)
Total grants	0	0
Total contributions	10,000,000	10,000,000
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	10,000,000	10,000,000

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Contributions to support the negotiation and implementation of Treaties, Claims and self-government agreements or initiatives

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018–19

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To support the negotiation process, the implementation process, and the Treaty Commissions in their activities.

Negotiation: the purpose is to uphold Canada's commitment to negotiating treaties, claims, self‑government agreements, and other arrangements that reconcile Aboriginal rights under section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982, with Crown sovereignty. This includes supporting Indigenous participation to ensure fair, balanced negotiations. These agreements provide clarity on Canada's responsibilities and foster respectful, cooperative partnerships nationwide. With provincial and territorial involvement, negotiations aim to establish claims and self‑government agreements that strengthen Indigenous self‑reliance and improve social, cultural, and economic conditions in their communities.
Implementation of Agreements: the purpose is to support the implementation of treaties and self-government agreements, advancing renewed treaty relationships and consultation and engagement on issues of importance to Indigenous peoples.
Treaty Commissions: the purpose is to enable the provincially and/or regionally based Treaty Commissions to facilitate discussions amongst Canada, First Nation groups or their political representatives and provincial governments on a broad range of topics related to, or arising from, existing treaties.

Link to departmental result(s): Past injustices are recognized and resolved.

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements
Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties
Specific claims
Other claims

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the programs listed above.

Planned audit:

Audit of the Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties (expected to be completed by May 2028)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluations:

Evaluation of the Management of Treaties and Agreements (expected to be completed by March 2029)
Evaluation of Negotiations of Treaties, Self Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements (expected to be completed by March 2029)
Evaluation of Management of Litigation and Claims (expected to be completed by March 2028)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	498,495,821	777,562,459	520,442,250	632,274,612	568,225,701	47,783,451
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	498,495,821	777,562,459	520,442,250	632,274,612	568,225,701	47,783,451

Explanation of variances:

The variance is mainly attributed to the following:

Internal reallocation to cover fiscal obligations for capital expenditures incurred by the Province of Quebec for education obligations under the James Bay and Northern Québec Agreement and the Northeastern Quebec Agreement ($+65.9M)
Funding to Support Land Surveys and Ratification Processes for Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and Sectoral Agreements Reprofile (-$16.8M)

Federal Interlocutor's Contribution Program

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014–15

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To help build capacity and maintain a relationship based on trust and respect between Métis, Non-Status Indian people and the Government of Canada. This is achieved by: maintaining political relations with their representative organizations; acting as the point of contact within the federal government; acting as an advocate of their issues within Cabinet; entering into contribution agreements to help to build organizational and institutional capacity; and building stronger linkages with provincial governments.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support
Indigenous-led Services

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the programs listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Audit underway:

Audit of the Indigenous-Led Services Program (expected to be completed by October 2026)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluation:

Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	67,149,918	75,182,024	165,544,985	82,300,007	82,300,007	(83,244,978)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	67,149,918	75,182,024	165,544,985	82,300,007	82,300,007	(83,244,978)

Explanation of variances:

The variance primarily reflects the internal realignment of funds to the Contribution to support Metis housing (-$68.3M) and Urban, Rural and Northern Indigenous Housing Strategy (-$26M).

This decrease was offset by the incremental funding provided through Supplementary Estimates for:

Sustaining the Major Projects Office, supporting Indigenous consultation and participation, and facilitating financing ($0.9M)
Funding to support the Assembly of First Nations and the Metis National Council ($0.4M)

Grants and contributions for promoting the safe use, development, conservation and protection of the North's natural resources, and promoting scientific development

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022-23

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contributions

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To improve the quality of life of Northerners and Indigenous peoples and increase capacity in the safe use, development, conservation and protection of Indigenous and Northern lands and resources, and to promote the North's scientific and knowledge development and related post-secondary educational opportunities and initiatives in order to enable Northerners and Indigenous peoples to assume increasing responsibility within the Canadian federation.

Link to departmental result(s):

Northern and Indigenous communities are resilient to changing environmental conditions
Northern lands, waters, and natural resources are sustainably managed

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

Indigenous Engagement and Capacity Support
Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy
Northern and Arctic Environmental Sustainability
Northern and Arctic Governance and Partnerships
Northern Contaminated Sites
Northern Regulatory and Legislative Frameworks
Northern Strategic and Science Policy

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the programs listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Evaluations underway:

Evaluation of Climate Change Adaptation and Clean Energy (expected to be completed by December 2026)
Evaluation of Northern Strategic and Science Policy (expected to be completed by September 2026)
Adapting to Impacts of Climate Change (Horizontal, led by Environment and Climate Change Canada) (expected to be completed by February 2027)
Evaluation of the Advancing a Circular Plastics Economy Initiative (horizontal evaluation led by Environment and Climate Change Canada) (expected to be completed by March 2027)

Planned evaluations:

Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)
Evaluation of the Northern Contaminated Sites (expected to be completed by March 2028)
Evaluation of Northern Sustainable Management (expected to be completed by March 2030)
Evaluation of Northern Strategic Policy and Governance (expected to be completed by March 2030)
Evaluation of Northern Science Leadership (expected to be completed by March 2030)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	13,867,995	2,468,413	4,152,020	2,511,391	2,511,391	(1,640,629)
Total contributions	102,521,549	98,843,605	105,251,001	125,455,085	120,829,045	15,578,044
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	116,389,544	101,312,018	109,403,021	127,966,476	123,340,436	13,937,415

Explanation of variances:

The variance is attributed to the following:

New Funding for the Canada Greener Homes Affordability Program (+$2.2M)
Internal realignment of funds for the Northern Abandoned Mine Reclamation initiative (+$9.7M)

Grants and contributions to promote social and political development in the North and for Northerners

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2023-24

Type of transfer payment: Grants and contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To promote the North's political and social development and to reduce gaps in social outcomes experienced by Indigenous peoples and other Northerners when compared to other regions.

Link to departmental result(s): Northerners and Indigenous Peoples advance their political, economic and social governance development

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements
Northern Strategic Policy and Governance

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the programs listed above.

No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluations:

Evaluation of Negotiations of Treaties, Self Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements (expected to be completed by March 2029)
Evaluation of Northern Strategic Policy and Governance (expected to be completed by March 2030)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	75,000,000	8,930,489	15,131,137	15,131,137	15,131,137	(0)
Total contributions	35,727,774	20,888,121	20,262,940	17,896,610	17,896,610	(2,366,330)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	110,727,774	29,818,609	35,394,077	33,027,747	33,027,747	(2,366,330)

Explanation of variances: The variance primarily reflects the internal realignment between programs to align funds where appropriate (-$2.4M)

Grants for the Political Evolution of the Territories, particularly as it pertains to Devolution

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2014-15

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To discharge the Government of Canada's financial obligations with respect to its financial commitments in a devolution Framework Agreement/Protocol, Agreement-in-Principle, Final Agreement or other initiative to advance the political development and evolution of the territories and support consultations with Indigenous groups and other stakeholders necessitated by the devolution process.

Link to departmental result(s): Northerners and Indigenous Peoples advance their political, economic and social governance development

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Northern and Arctic Governance and Partnerships

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluation:

Evaluation of Northern Strategic Policy and Governance (expected to be completed by March 2030)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	8,297,873	32,954,934	33,564,681	33,762,310	33,501,509	(63,172)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	8,297,873	32,954,934	33,564,681	33,762,310	33,501,509	(63,172)

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Grants to First Nations to settle specific claims negotiated by Canada and/or awarded by the Specific Claims Tribunal, and to Indigenous groups to settle special claims

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018–19

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program:

Specific claims: to provide financial compensation to First Nations in exchange for legal certainty for all Canadians regarding First Nations' legally-based historic claims against Canada concerning the management of their lands and assets, as well as the fulfilment of certain treaty obligations.
Special claims: to advance reconciliation with First Nations, Inuit, and section 35 rights-bearing Métis groups by addressing historical grievances and outstanding claims and resolving past injustices through Recognition of Indigenous Rights and Self-Determination (RIRSD) discussion tables.

Link to departmental result(s): Past injustices are recognized and resolved

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

Specific Claims
Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the programs listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Planned audit:

Audit of the Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties (expected to be completed by May 2028)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluations:

Evaluation of the Management of Treaties and Agreements (expected to be completed by March 2029)
Evaluation of Management of Litigation and Claims (expected to be completed by March 2028)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	2,787,365,501	8,313,650,447	4,788,826,129	5,540,664,299	2,923,113,563	(1,865,712,566)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	2,787,365,501	8,313,650,447	4,788,826,129	5,540,664,299	2,923,113,563	(1,865,712,566)

Explanation of variances:

The variance is mainly explained by delays in specific claims payments. These amounts were reprofiled to future years so that the funding could be used for its intended purpose:

Funding to settle land related claims and litigation (-$1,062.4M)
Funding for Advancing Reconciliation by Settling Specific Claims (-$1,060.3M)
Funding for Past Annuity Settlements with Treaty 8 First Nations (-$309.9M)

This decrease was offset by the incremental funding received through Supplementary Estimates for some initiative such as:

Funding to Implement the Expedited Resolution Strategy for Agricultural Benefits Claims – (+$673.1M)

Grants to Implement Comprehensive Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements and Other Agreements to Address Section 35 Rights

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018-19

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To enable recipient organizations to carry out and manage all one-time and ongoing obligations as set out in the negotiated final agreements, implementation agreements, and interim or final fiscal financing agreements; thereby meeting the government's objective to settle and implement comprehensive land claims, combined comprehensive land claims and self-government agreements, comprehensive self-government agreements and sectoral self-government agreements.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples advance their institutional structures and governance

Link to the department's Program Inventory:

First Nation Jurisdiction over Land and Fiscal Management
Indigenous-led Services
Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties
Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the programs listed above.

Audit underway:

Audit of the Indigenous-Led Services Program (expected to be completed by October 2026)

Planned audits:

Audit of the Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties (expected to be completed by May 2028)
Audit of the Additions to Reserve Process (expected to be completed by February 2028)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluations:

Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)
Evaluation of the Management of Treaties and Agreements (expected to be completed by March 2029)
Evaluation of Negotiations of Treaties, Self Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements (expected to be completed by March 2029)
Evaluation of Indigenous Institutional Development and Land Management (expected to be completed by March 2029)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	1,834,366,350	1,748,519,151	1,850,846,203	2,023,181,056	1,979,705,712	128,859,509
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,834,366,350	1,748,519,151	1,850,846,203	2,023,181,056	1,979,705,712	128,859,509

Explanation of variances:

The variance primarily reflects incremental funding provided through Supplementary Estimates for:

Reprofiled Funding for housing and infrastructure in Indigenous communities ($61.0M)
Funding for the Tŝilhqot’in Gwets’en Nilt’i Pathway Agreement Renewal ($36.0M)
Funding for advance capital transfer payments at British Columbia treaty tables ($25.9M)

Grants to Land Claim Organizations, Self-Government Agreement Holders and First Nations Organizations to Support Harvesting of Country Foods and Grants to Northern Communities in Support of Market Food Access

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022–23

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program:

Harvesters Support Grant: to support Indigenous harvesters in engaging in traditional hunting, fishing, and harvesting activities that are a part of Indigenous food sharing traditions in isolated communities eligible for food subsidies under the Nutrition North Canada Program. By supporting harvesters to begin, further engage, or re-engage in these activities, and by also supporting food sharing mechanisms within communities, it is expected that traditional activities supplying country foods will increase over time.
Community Food Programs Fund: developed in recognition that food sharing customs include food from all sources, both country foods and market foods. It is also recognized that isolated communities depend on more than just the local retailer to bring market foods into the community and are actively engaged in finding ways to care for their most vulnerable.

Link to departmental result(s): Northerners and Indigenous Peoples advance their political, economic and social governance development

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Nutrition North

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Planned audit:

Audit of the Nutrition North Canada Program (expected to be completed by October 2027)

Planned evaluation:

Horizontal Evaluation of Nutrition North Canada, led by CIRNAC (expected to be completed by March 2031)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)
Total grants	41,496,516	40,263,000	40,263,000	40,263,000	40,263,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	41,496,516	40,263,000	40,263,000	40,263,000	40,263,000

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Grant to Makivik Corporation (Makivvik) for the establishment of a reconciliatory response to the Nunavik Dog Slaughter

Start date/End date: 2024-25/2025-26

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2024-25

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To support healing and reconciliation efforts with Nunavik Inuit.

Link to departmental result(s): Past injustices are recognized and resolved

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Indigenous-led Services

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audit planned.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: Not applicable, temporary funding. No future evaluations are planned or underway.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)
Total grants	25,000,000	20,000,000	20,000,000	20,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0
Total program	25,000,000	20,000,000	20,000,000	20,000,000

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Grants to reimburse treaty negotiation loans to Indigenous groups who have settled a comprehensive land claim

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020-21

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To ensure that Indigenous groups who have repaid their comprehensive land claim negotiation loan debt, resulting from their comprehensive claims settlements, are treated fairly and compensated for this amount.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples advance their institutional structures and governance

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Negotiation of Treaties, Self-Government Agreements and Other Constructive Arrangements

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025-26.

Planned Evaluations:

Evaluation of Management of Agreements and Treaties (expected to be completed by March 2029)
Evaluation of Indigenous Institutional Development and Land Management

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending
Total grants	94,135,251	94,135,251
Total contributions	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	94,135,251	94,135,251

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Grants to the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Nunavut for health care of Indians and Inuit

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020-21

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To support the Government of the Northwest Territories and the Government of Nunavut in providing hospital services and physician services for Indigenous people. The grant allows the territorial governments to deliver health services to their residents, as stipulated in the Northwest Territories Act (Canada), 1985 and the Nunavut Act, 1993.

Link to departmental result(s): Northerners and Indigenous Peoples advance their political, economic and social governance development

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Northern and Arctic Governance and Partnerships

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26. No future evaluations are planned or underway.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)
Total grants	62,451,000	63,700,000	64,974,000	64,974,000	64,974,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	62,451,000	63,700,000	64,974,000	64,974,000	64,974,000

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Grant to the Métis Nation British Columbia from the Indigenous Community Infrastructure Fund

Start date/End date: Using Terms and Conditions from the Grants to Implement Comprehensive Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements and Other Agreements to Address Section 35 Rights

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Using Terms and Conditions from the Grants to Implement Comprehensive Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements and Other Agreements to Address Section 35 Rights

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Using Terms and Conditions from the Grants to Implement Comprehensive Land Claims and Self-Government Agreements and Other Agreements to Address Section 35 Rights.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development

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

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025-26.

Audit underway:

Audit of the Indigenous-Led Services Program (expected to be completed by October 2026)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025-26.

Evaluation planned:

Thematic Evaluation of Building Capacity and Supports for Indigenous-led Services (expected to be completed by March 2028)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending
Total grants	7,679,248	7,728,345
Total contributions	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0
Total program	7,679,248	7,728,345

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

National Council for Reconciliation Grant

Start date/End date: 2025-26/2026-27

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2025-26

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To create an endowment for the National Council for Reconciliation to enable it to generate income, which will used to carry out its purpose and functions as described in the National Council for Reconciliation Act.

Link to departmental result(s): Past injustices are recognized and resolved

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

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: Not applicable, temporary funding.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	65,000,000	65,000,000	65,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0
Total program	65,000,000	65,000,000	65,000,000

Explanation of variances: The variance primarily reflects incremental funding provided through Supplementary Estimates to support the establishment of the National Council for Reconciliation ($65M).

Transfer Payments to the Government of Yukon for the Care and Maintenance, Remediation and Management of the Closure of Contaminated Sites in Yukon

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013−14

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To enable the transfer of funds to the Government of Yukon to meet the Government of Canada's legal and financial obligations and to reduce the Government of Canada's contaminated sites liabilities regarding the Type II contaminated sites in Yukon.

Link to departmental result(s): Northern lands, waters, and natural resources are sustainably managed

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Northern Contaminated Sites

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: No evaluation was completed in 2025–26.

Planned evaluation:

Evaluation of the Northern Contaminated Sites (expected to be completed by March 2028)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	770,104	7,080,591	18,412,850	10,485,086	10,485,086	(7,927,764)
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	770,104	7,080,591	18,412,850	10,485,086	10,485,086	(7,927,764)

Explanation of variances: The variance primarily reflects the internal realignment of funds for the Northern Abandoned Mine Reclamation initiative (-$7.9M).

(S) Grants to Aboriginal organizations designated to receive claim settlement payments pursuant to Comprehensive Land Claim Settlement Acts

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: Not applicable, legislated

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Statutory (legislated)

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: Funding is provided for the implementation of comprehensive land claims and self-government agreements.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples determine their political, economic, social and cultural development

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Management of Treaties and Agreements

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Planned audit:

Audit of the Management and Implementation of Agreements and Treaties (expected to be completed by May 2028)

Fiscal year of next planned evaluation: Not applicable, statutory funding

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	5,380,240	5,047,917	4,125,988	5,071,172	5,071,172	945,184
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	5,380,240	5,047,917	4,125,988	5,071,172	5,071,172	945,184

Explanation of variances: The variance primarily reflects the internal realignment of funds between programs (+$0.9M)

Other Transfer Payments (Transfer Payments to the Governments of the Northwest Territories and the Yukon for historic resource revenue entitlements)

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	25,766,448	0	0
Total program	0	0	0	25,766,448	0	0

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Details on transfer payment programs with planned spending of less than $5 million

Contributions to support the wellbeing of families and survivors of missing and murdered Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual (2SLGBTQQIA+) people

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2020–21

Type of transfer payment: Contribution

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To provide support to Indigenous groups and organizations who provide assistance and services for the healing journeys of individual Indigenous family members and survivors who have lost loved ones to such violence.

Link to departmental result(s): Past injustices are recognized and resolved

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Indigenous-Led Services

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26.

Audit underway:

Audit of the Indigenous-Led Services Program (expected to be completed by October 2026)

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: Not applicable, under $5,000,000.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total contributions	3,583,906	2,777,252	2,486,122	2,955,580	2,955,580	469,458
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	3,583,906	2,777,252	2,486,122	2,955,580	2,955,580	469,458

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Grant to support the Giant Mine Oversight Board and research for arsenic trioxide

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2018−19

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To minimize health, safety, and environmental risks at the site in accordance with legal obligations and reduce Canada's associated liability due to the presence of contamination at the site. The greatest overall risk at the site is the 237,000 tons of arsenic trioxide dust stored underground. The Oversight Board administers and funds research to work towards finding a permanent solution for addressing the arsenic trioxide at Giant Mine.

Link to departmental result(s): Northern lands, waters, and natural resources are sustainably managed

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Northern Contaminated Sites

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: Not applicable, under $5,000,000.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)	Variance (2025–26 actual minus 2025–26 planned)
Total grants	1,075,632	1,096,601	1,142,794	1,116,340	1,116,340	(26,454)
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,075,632	1,096,601	1,142,794	1,116,340	1,116,340	(26,454)

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Grant to the First Nations Finance Authority pursuant to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act

Start date/End date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2013-14

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Voted through Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To enable the First Nations Finance Authority (FNFA) to cover costs associated with fulfilling its mandate under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act.

Link to departmental result(s): Indigenous Peoples advance their institutional structures and governance

Link to the department's Program Inventory: First Nation Jurisdiction over Land and Fiscal Management

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to results at the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audits are planned or underway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: Not applicable, under $5,000,000.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)
Total grants	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000	1,000,000

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

Grants to Universities and Indigenous Institutions for the Purpose of Research Related to Food Security and its Causal Factors

Start date/End date: 2022-23/2027-28

Fiscal year for terms and conditions: 2022-23

Type of transfer payment: Grant

Type of appropriation: Votedthrough Estimates

Purpose and objectives of transfer payment program: To support research that addresses critical data gaps and enhances the evidence base regarding food access inequality, the dynamics of existing federal food access programs, and food insecurity among Indigenous Peoples in isolated communities. The research is expected to inform the ongoing evolution of the Nutrition North Canada (NNC) program to better meet its food security mandate. This includes, but is not limited to, expanding the evidence base to guide the enhancement and/or redesign of the retail subsidy to support equitable access to market (store-bought) food.

Link to departmental result(s): Northerners and Indigenous Peoples advance their political, economic and social governance development

Link to the department's Program Inventory: Northern Strategic and Science Policy

Results achieved: This TPP contributes to resultsat the program level. For detailed results by program, please consult GC InfoBase using the program listed above.

Findings of audits completed in 2025–26: No audit was completed in 2025–26. No future audits are planned orunderway.

Findings of evaluations completed in 2025–26: Not applicable, under $5,000,000.

Financial information (dollars)
Type of transfer payment	2023–24 actual spending	2024–25 actual spending	2025–26 planned spending	2025–26 total authorities available for use	2025–26 actual spending (authorities used)
Total grants	585,050	42,900	750,000	750,000	750,000
Total contributions	0	0	0	0	0
Total other types of transfer payments	0	0	0	0	0
Total program	585,050	42,900	750,000	750,000	750,000

Explanation of variances: Not applicable

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Date modified:: 2026-11-06