Table of content
- Details on transfer payment programs
- Gender-based analysis plus
- United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals
Details on transfer payment programs
Three-year plan for Community Futures Program (CFP)
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The CFP is a national program administered by regional development agencies. The ultimate objectives of the program are to foster economic stability, growth and job creation; help create diversified and competitive local rural economies; and help build sustainable communities.
FedNor provides financial support to 24 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) in Northern Ontario that are incorporated, not-for-profit, community-based development organizations, each governed by a local volunteer board of directors. CFDCs offer a variety of products and services to support small business growth and community economic development, including access to capital, strategic community planning and socio-economic development; support for community-based projects and special initiatives; and business information, planning and support services.
Three of the CFDCs are Indigenous Community Futures organizations that FedNor funds to support business development in First Nation communities and members across the region.
Twelve of the 24 CFDCs are required to provide equitable services in both Official Languages to the Official Language Minority Communities.
FedNor provides financial contributions to support the ongoing operations of individual CFDCs through either one-, three- or five-year agreements.
Contributions issued under the CFP Terms and Conditions are non-repayable. |
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The CFP will result in the following intermediate and ultimate outcomes:
Key performance indicators for this program include:
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Financial Information
| Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 forecast spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025-26 planned spending |
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| Total grants | - | - | - | - |
| Total contributions | $8,360,008 | $8,360,008 | $8,360,008 | $8,360,008 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | $8,360,008 | $8,360,008 | $8,360,008 | $8,360,008 |
Three-year plan for Growth Through Regional Innovation Program, known as Regional Economic Growth Through Innovation (REGI)
This transfer payment program includes: the Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP), and temporary relief programs including the Aerospace Regional Recovery Initiative (ARRI) and the Jobs and Growth Fund (JGF).
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The REGI is a national program delivered by the regional development agencies (RDAs), which builds on the objectives of the Innovation and Skills Plan. The program’s objective is to provide streamlined, nationally consistent and regionally tailored support for business productivity and scale-up, and assist with the enhancement of regional clusters and regional innovation ecosystems. The core program has two streams:
The BEP is a partnership between the Government of Canada, Black-led business organizations, and financial institutions. The RDAs deliver the National Ecosystem Fund which supports not-for-profit, Black-led organizations to develop new services or expand those they already offer such as mentorship, networking, financial planning, and business training for Black entrepreneurs. The ARRI allows the RDAs to support projects aimed at maintaining and enhancing innovation, productivity, and competitiveness of aerospace small and medium-sized enterprises in regions that support larger supply chains, ensuring the sector emerges from the pandemic with the capacity to compete on the global scene. Specifically, the ARRI will provide support for projects that 1) help with the greening of operations and products and environmentally sustainable practices; 2) improve productivity; and 3) strengthen commercialization and integration into supply chains. The JGF allows the RDAs to provide a regional response to the historic downturn by investing in projects that will create jobs. Its objective is to pursue opportunities to create jobs, support inclusive and clean growth, and lift up struggling businesses and communities by investing in job creators and those in the ecosystem that support them. Contributions issued under the REGI Terms and Conditions may be unconditionally or conditionally repayable, or non-repayable. |
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The REGI will result in the following intermediate and ultimate outcomes:
Key performance indicators for this program include:
The BEP will result in the following immediate and intermediate outcomes:
Key performance indicators for this program include:
The ARRI will result in the following immediate and intermediate outcomes:
Key performance indicators for this program include:
The JGF will result in the following immediate and intermediate outcomes:
Key performance indicators for this program include:
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Financial Information
| Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 forecast spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025-26 planned spending | |||
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| Total grants | - | - | - | - | |||
| Total contributions |
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$18,133,184 | $6,177,988 | $11,000,000 | |||
| Total other types of transfer payments | - | - | - | - | |||
| Total program |
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$6,177,988 | $11,000,000 |
Three-year plan for Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)
This transfer payment includes the Economic Development Initiative (EDI) for Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs).
Community Economic Development and Diversification; Business Development
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The NODP is to promote economic development, economic diversification, job creation and sustainable, self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario. This is achieved by providing financial support, through transfer payments, to small and medium-sized enterprises and not-for-profit organizations, including municipalities, municipal organizations, community development organizations and research institutions, in two main priority areas: community economic development, and business growth and competitiveness. In Northern Ontario, the EDI encourages economic growth in Northern Ontario’s Francophone communities and capitalizes on economic opportunities made possible through the use of both official languages. Contributions issued under the NODP Terms and Conditions may be unconditionally or conditionally repayable, or non-repayable. |
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The NODP will result in the following intermediate and ultimate outcomes:
Key performance indicators for this program include:
The EDI will result in the following intermediate and ultimate outcomes:
Key performance indicators for this program include:
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FedNor collaborates with its partners and engages key stakeholders in discussions regarding community economic development and business growth to ensure that FedNor's investments respond to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. Key partners and stakeholders may include other levels of government, community leaders, industry associations, academics, financial institutions and private-sector organizations. |
Financial Information
| Type of transfer payment | 2022–23 forecast spending |
2023–24 planned spending |
2024–25 planned spending |
2025-26 planned spending |
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| Total grants | - | $1,000,000 | - | - |
| Total contributions | $62,875,827 | $25,240,000 | $21,640,000 | $21,640,000 |
| Total other types of transfer payments | - | - | - | - |
| Total program | $62,875,827 | $26,240,000 | $21,640,000 | $21,640,000 |
Gender-based analysis plus
General information
Institutional GBA Plus Capacity
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As the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor) continues the process of becoming a standalone regional development agency (RDA), it will apply the principles of diversity and gender-equality across the organization, including, but not limited to, the areas of research and policy-making, program design, internal practices, and client services. In 2022-23, Gender-based analysis plus (GBA+) training was delivered to all frontline and policy staff. In 2023-24, the following activities will contribute to the advancement of internal GBA+ capacity:
In 2023-24, FedNor’s GBA+ Champion and an internal working group will develop a GBA+ Action Plan that outlines internal priorities, objectives and activities. The Champion will also continue to support the organizational wide deployment of GBA+ by supporting initiatives such as regular awareness-raising activities, information sharing, and working collaboratively with the broader GBA+ community of practice within the RDAs and in the Government of Canada to share best practices. FedNor will also work on applying the recommendations in Modernizing the Government of Canada's Sex and Gender Information Practices to modernize its data collection processes. |
Highlights of GBA Plus Results Reporting Capacity by Program
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FedNor’s Departmental Results Framework includes five Departmental Results Indicators that will measure the indirect and medium- to longer-term impacts of FedNor’s activities. These indicators are:
For each Grants and Contributions program, FedNor tracks whether the project’s direct and immediate activities and/or outcomes will specifically benefit Indigenous peoples, Official Language Minority Communities (Francophone communities), women and/or youth. In 2023-24, the Agency will begin the collection of applicant-level data to help support GBA+ analysis. Funding applicants will be asked to self-identify their organization/business as being majority-owned or -led by an underrepresented group. The list of population groups captured for project-level outcomes will also be updated and expanded. |
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FedNor’s Departmental Results Framework includes five Departmental Results Indicators that will measure the indirect and medium- to longer-term impacts of the Agency’s activities. These indicators are:
For each Grants and Contributions program, FedNor tracks whether the project’s direct and immediate activities and/or outcomes will specifically benefit Indigenous peoples, Official Language Minority Communities (Francophone communities), women and/or youth. In 2023-24, the Agency will begin the collection of applicant-level data to support GBA+ analysis. Funding applicants will be asked to self-identify their organization/business as being majority-owned or -led by an under-represented group. The list of population groups captured for project-level outcomes will also be updated and expanded. |
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FedNor’s Departmental Results Framework includes five Departmental Results Indicators that will measure the indirect and medium- to longer-term impacts of the Agency’s activities. These indicators are:
For each Grants and Contributions program, FedNor tracks whether the project’s direct and immediate activities and/or outcomes will specifically benefit Indigenous peoples, Official Language Minority Communities (Francophone communities), women and/or youth. In 2023-24, FedNor will begin the collection of applicant-level data to support GBA+ analysis. Funding applicants will be asked to self-identify their organization/business as being majority-owned or -led by an under-represented group. The list of population groups captured for project-level outcomes will also be updated and expanded. The Community Futures Program tracks additional direct and immediate indicators on ultimate recipients of funding:
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FedNor will continue its transition to a standalone regional development agency, establishing its new governance structure and associated resources to meet its new legislative responsibilities and accountabilities. In 2023-24, FedNor will enhance its internal Human Resource capacity and work toward implementing the necessary structures to capture employment equity data. Data on GBA+ in relation to employment equity is not being captured at this time. FedNor will seek to recruit from underrepresented groups and prioritize their retention and advancement when developing strategies to meet Agency workforce needs with a focus in the area of program delivery. |
United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario (FedNor)
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Planned Initiatives
Associated domestic ambitions or targets and/or global targets
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
Community Futures Program (CFP)
Economic Development Initiative for Official Language Minority Communities (EDI)
The NODP , REGI , CFP and EDI support regional and local economic development in Northern Ontario.
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These programs contribute to: Global Target 8.1: Sustain per capita economic growth in accordance with national circumstances and, in particular, at least 7 per cent gross domestic product growth per annum in the least developed countries Global Target 8.2: Achieve higher levels of economic productivity through diversification, technological upgrading and innovation, including through a focus on high value-added and labor-intensive sectors Global Target 8.3: Promote development-oriented policies that support productive activities, decent job creation, entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, and encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small and medium-sized enterprises, including through access to financial services Global Target 8.5: By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value Global Target 8.9: By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products Canadian Indicator Framework ambition 8: Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all. Canadian ambitions:
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Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
The NODP and REGI support the planning and development of community and regional infrastructure. A priority of the REGI is to promote regional innovation.
These programs contribute to:
Global Target 9.4: By 2030, upgrade infrastructure and retrofit industries to make them sustainable, with increased resource-use efficiency and greater adoption of clean and environmentally sound technologies and industrial processes, with all countries taking action in accordance with their respective capabilities
Canadian Indicator Framework National Objective 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation. Canadian ambitions:
- Canada fosters sustainable research and innovation
- Canadians have access to modern and sustainable infrastructure
Black Entrepreneurship Program (BEP) National Ecosystem Fund
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)
Community Futures Program (CFP)
BEP supports Black Canadian business owners grow and expand their businesses.
Through the NODP , REGI and CFP , FedNor provides assistance to a number of Indigenous communities, organizations and businesses to enrich Northern Ontario’s economy and advance economic reconciliation.
This strategy and programs contribute to:
Global Target 10.2: By 2030, empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status
Canadian Indicator Framework ambition 10: Reduce inequality within and among countries. Canadian ambitions:
- Canadians live free of discrimination and inequalities are reduced
Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)
Community Futures Program (CFP)
The NODP supports community economic development and strategic planning projects.
The CFP creates diversified and competitive rural economies and helps build sustainable communities.
These programs contribute to:
Global Target 11.a: Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning
Canadian Indicator Framework ambition 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable. Canadian ambition:
- Canadians live in healthy, accessible, and sustainable cities and communities