SHOW ME THE MONEY! ICLR - December 13, 2004 Margaret M. Hill, Ph.D. Director, Research and Analysis Infrastructure Canada December 2004 To Infrastructure Canada, Re: Water and Disasters…

Background – Infrastructure issues – Government of Canada initiatives Infrastructure Canada – Programs – Policies – Research – Infrastructure Canada, water and disasters New research funding program Introduction

Growing recognition of importance of public infrastructure for economic, social, cultural and environmental sustainability Background: Increased profile of infrastructure issues Growing awareness of the declining state of public infrastructure and negative impacts of this decline…but also for opportunities

CIWP - $2.43B ICP - $2.05B CSIF - $4B MRIF - $1B BIF - $0.6B Through direct investments Through policies and programs that encourage sustainability Background: How the Government of Canada is dealing with infrastructure issues INFC

Delivery of public infrastructure programs, policy development, research, outreach, and implementation of the New Deal for Cities and Communities Portfolio also includes several Crown Corporations Infrastructure Canada: Mandate

Infrastructure Canada: Programs

Vision Relationships Funding Cities and communities lens Infrastructure Canada: New Deal for Cities and Communities

Support for policy- and decision-making on public infrastructure and communities through: – Knowledge generation – Community building – Knowledge transfer Infrastructure Canada: Research

From INFC’s perspective, two aspects of “water-related disaster” are relevant: – Natural disaster – Catastrophic failure of water infrastructure INFC addresses these in three ways: – Direct investment in infrastructure – Green targets, program categories, and policy leveraging – Enhancing research, knowledge and outreach Infrastructure Canada: Water and disasters

Through a “green” investment category for infrastructure projects that improve the quality of our environment and contribute to our national goals of clean air and water Through other investments requiring risk management – ‘plan’ for disasters INFC, Water and Disasters: INFC direct investments in infrastructure

Green and transportation infrastructure that supports sustainability objectives of Government – Using a climate change lens for current infrastructure programming – Exploring new opportunities to reduce emissions on an urban basis through the New Deal for Cities and Communities INFC, Water and Disasters: INFC green policies for infrastructure

Knowledge Generation Community Building Knowledge Transfer INFC, Water and Disasters: INFC research and knowledge-brokering

New research funding program: Supporting research on infrastructure and communities “One of the important new additions to The Gateway is information about INFC's multidisciplinary Research, Knowledge and Outreach funding program and I encourage you to explore The Gateway to find information about objectives, eligibility, selection criteria and how to submit a proposal.”

New research funding program: Supporting research on infrastructure and communities Knowledge-Building, Outreach and Awareness Objectives Priorities Eligibility Available funding Improve awareness and understanding about public infrastructure and its role Stimulate and support research Encourage development and maintenance of a strong multidisciplinary research community Foster the exchange of information and knowledge

New research funding program: Supporting research on infrastructure and communities Knowledge-Building, Outreach and Awareness Objectives Priorities Eligibility Available funding Communities and cities The state of infrastructure Economic, social, cultural and environmental impacts of infrastructure Financing mechanisms Technology, innovation and transformative infrastructure Governance

New research funding program: Supporting research on infrastructure and communities Knowledge-Building, Outreach and Awareness Objectives Priorities Eligibility Available funding Recipients: Provincial, territorial, municipal governments and public agencies Not-for-profit and non-governmental organizations and educational institutions Canadian for-profit organizations Individuals from Canada or other countries such as researchers or students International organizations Projects: Must address objectives, research priorities and information requirements Costs: As specified in contribution agreement

New research funding program: Supporting research on infrastructure and communities Knowledge-Building, Outreach and Awareness Objectives Priorities Eligibility Available funding Up to 100% of eligible costs of any eligible activity or product up to $500,000 per recipient.

New research funding program: Supporting research on infrastructure and communities Knowledge-Building, Outreach and Awareness