Trans Canada Trail: federal grants and contributions

Updated 12 October 2026 · Ottawa|Ottawa, ON · grants and contributions register · Ville-Marie–Le Sud-Ouest–Île-des-Soeurs

Trans Canada Trail: federal grants and contributions: 5 agreements; $30.6M value; 4 departments; 5 programs.

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5agreements
$30.6Mvalue
4departments
5programs

Largest agreements

Enhance and Maintain the Great Trail$30.0Mvalue2018start2022end

The contribution is to enhance, maintain and improve the Great Trail, a national network of multi-use recreational trails that links 15,000 communities and spans 24,400 kilometres. The emphasis will be on optimizing user experience and accessibility, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Five-Year Strategic Planning to Nationally Mobilize the Trails Sector in the 2 Billion Tree Commitment$310Kvalue2022start2024end

This project advances the Government of Canada commitment to plant an additional two billion new trees over the next 10 years as part of a broader approach to nature-based climate solutions.

226146$200Kvalue2025start2025end

Implement the Exceptional Trail Experience program at four trails in Nova Scotia

Youth Employment in the Conservation and Enjoyment of Nature and Culture$40.0Kvalue2022start2022end

This project will support the employment of youth in locations across Canada, including youth facing barriers to employment, in the conservation and enjoyment of natural and cultural heritage. This initiative is part of the federal Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

Youth - Canada Summer Jobs$4.2Kvalue2020start2020end

Through the application of national and local priorities, the CSJ program seeks to provide youth, particularly those who face barriers to employment with access to work opportunities. Funded employers must demonstrate that they are providing quality work experiences for youth that provide opportunities to develop and improve their skills.

Departments

Parks Canada2agreements$30.0Mvalue2programs
  • Support to the Great Trail
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program

All grants from Parks Canada

Natural Resources Canada1agreements$310Kvalue1programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees

All grants from Natural Resources Canada

Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency1agreements$200Kvalue1programs
Employment and Social Development Canada1agreements$4.2Kvalue1programs

Years

20251agreements$200Kvalue1programs
  • BDP - Tourism Growth Program (TGP)
20222agreements$350Kvalue2programs
  • Contributions for 2 Billion Trees
  • General Class Grants and Contributions Program
20201agreements$4.2Kvalue1programs
  • Youth - Canada Summer Jobs
20181agreements$30.0Mvalue1programs
  • Support to the Great Trail

Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada. Source: Government of Canada proactive disclosure of grants and contributions (open.canada.ca, dataset 432527ab-7aac-45b5-81d6-7597107a7013), 1,327,352 rows as published, collapsed to one agreement per agreement number (per reference number where none is given) at its latest amendment, which carries the full agreement value. Years are the agreement start year. Agreements with individuals are counted but not named.