Disclosures regarding Grants and Contributions
The rules and principles governing government grants and contributions are outlined in the Treasury Board Policy on Transfer Payments.
- Grants and contributions exceeding $25,000
- Disclosure of exceptions for Grants and Contributions
Grants and contributions exceeding $25,000
In accordance with the Government of Canada’s commitment to transparency, grants and contributions exceeding $25,000 must be proactively disclosed on government websites.
CED’s Disclosure on the Open Government portal
Disclosure of exceptions for Grants and Contributions
There is a requirement to disclose exceptions approved by a minister under sections 5.3.7 and 5.3.8 of the Policy on Transfer Payments in a transparent manner. The deputy head is to ensure public disclosure.
Section 5.3.7
The Minister has approved the following exceptions to terms and conditions to provide transfer payments to individual recipients in excess of the maximum amounts authorized by approved terms and conditions.
| Recipient Name | Date of Approval | Amount of Award | Amount of Increase | % | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No exception to disclose | |||||
Section 5.3.8
The Minister has approved the following exceptions to terms and conditions to make non repayable contributions to individual recipients where the approved terms and conditions permit only repayable contributions.
| Exceptions approved under section 5.3.8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipient Name | Date of Approval | Amount | Rationale |
| Festival Montréal en Lumière inc. | 2026-07-23 | $249,999 | The authorized assistance will generate significant economic and tourism benefits that extend far beyond the scope of the organizing entities |
| Montreal International Jazz Festival inc. | 2026-07-23 | $249,999 | The authorized assistance will generate significant economic and tourism benefits that extend far beyond the scope of the organizing entities |
| Les Francofolies de Montréal inc. | 2026-07-23 | $249,999 | The authorized assistance will generate significant economic and tourism benefits that extend far beyond the scope of the organizing entities |