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Supplementary Information (Tables)
($ millions) | Actual 2005–06 |
Actual 2006–07 |
2007–08 | |||
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Main Estimates | Planned Spending | Total Authorities | Actual | |||
Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities | ||||||
Industry Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Payments Pursuant to Subsection 14(2) of the Department of Industry Act | – | – | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | – |
Loans Pursuant to Paragraph 14(1)(a) of the Department of Industry Act | – | – | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | – |
Operations Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Advances to regional offices and employees posted abroad. Appropriation Act No. 1 1970. Limit $1,950,000 (Net) | – | – | – | – | 2.0 | – |
Total | – | – | 0.8 | 0.8 | 2.8 | – |
*Minor differences are due to rounding.
($ millions) | Actual 2005–06 |
Actual 2006–07 |
2007–08 | |||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||
A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace | ||||||
Operations Sector – Marketplace | ||||||
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Administration | 31.9 | 32.3 | 31.9 | 31.9 | 31.9 | 31.9 |
Corporations Regulation | 7.9 | 8.6 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.6 | 8.6 |
Competition Bureau | ||||||
Competition Law and Policy | 10.4 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
Canadian Intellectual Property Office – Revolving Fund ** | 137.3 | 148.5 | 139.1 | 139.1 | 139.1 | 149.0 |
Subtotal | 187.5 | 199.9 | 189.9 | 189.9 | 190.1 | 200.0 |
An Innovative Economy | ||||||
Communications Research Centre Canada | ||||||
Communications Research | 8.4 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
Subtotal | 8.4 | 8.9 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
Total Respendable Revenue | 195.9 | 208.8 | 198.5 | 198.5 | 200.9 | 210.8 |
*Minor differences are due to rounding.
** As a Special Operating Agency within Industry Canada, with a revolving fund authority, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office finances its operations entirely from revenues generated by fees received from the provision of intellectual property (IP) services.
($ millions) | Actual 2005–06 |
Actual 2006–07 |
2007–08 | |||
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Main Estimates |
Planned Spending |
Total Authorities |
Actual | |||
A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace | ||||||
Operations Sector – Marketplace | ||||||
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Supervision | 1.0 | 2.7 | 4.1 | 4.9 | ||
Corporations Regulations (including NUANS) | 1.6 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 7.1 | ||
Trade Measurement Regulation | 1.6 | 1.2 | 1.6 | 1.0 | ||
Prior Year Refunds, interest and others *** | 26.7 | 24.6 | – | 19.3 | ||
Competition Bureau – Marketplace | ||||||
Fines | 8.1 | 6.6 | – | 14.7 | ||
Consumer Labelling and Advertising Regulation | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | ||
Prior Year Refunds, interest and other *** | 2.2 | 4.3 | – | 4.9 | ||
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector – Marketplace ** | 205.6 | 205.0 | 210.9 | 205.6 | ||
Office of Consumer Affairs – Prior Year Refunds, interest and other | 0.1 | |||||
Subtotal | 247.0 | 247.7 | 219.6 | 257.7 | ||
An Innovative Economy | ||||||
Communications Research Centre Canada | ||||||
Communications Research | 1.5 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 2.0 | ||
Technology Partnerships Canada – Special Operating Agency | ||||||
Receipts from Repayable Contributions | 79.9 | 92.0 | 101.8 | 140.3 | ||
Prior Year Refunds, interest and other *** | 11.3 | 22.9 | – | 12.2 | ||
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector | ||||||
Receipts from Repayable Contributions | – | 5.7 | ||||
Prior Year Refunds, interest and other *** | – | 0.3 | ||||
Subtotal | 92.8 | 117.9 | 103.3 | 160.5 | ||
Competitive Industries and Sustainable Communities | ||||||
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector – Economic Development | 2.1 | 1.9 | – | 0.7 | ||
Operations Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Small Business Loans Act (SBLA)/Canada Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA) Service Fees | 59.3 | 60.0 | 59.3 | 56.6 | ||
Receipts from Repayable Contributions | 20.3 | 7.9 | 12.0 | 7.8 | ||
Return on Investment | 18.2 | 21.1 | 21.0 | 21.7 | ||
Prior Year Refunds, interest and other *** | 3.0 | 16.0 | – | 2.7 | ||
Industry Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Receipts from Repayable Contributions | 32.9 | 40.1 | 41.1 | 47.8 | ||
Prior Year Refunds, interest and other *** | 9.9 | 9.7 | – | 13.7 | ||
Subtotal | 145.7 | 156.7 | 133.5 | 151.0 | ||
Total Non–Respendable Revenue | 485.4 | 522.3 | 456.3 | 569.2 |
*Minor differences are due to rounding.
** Revenues do not include deferred revenues being realized in relationship to the amortization of licence fee revenue received in previous years.
*** Certain non-respendable revenue cannot be planned for given the nature of the revenue.
2007–08 | |||||||||||||
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A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-Setting Authority | Date Last Modified | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard* | Performance Results* | |||||
Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) fees | Regulatory | Access to Information Act and Privacy Act | 1983 | 3 | 6 | 1,607 | Framework under development by Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) | Statutory deadlines met 94 percent of the time | |||||
Total | 3 | 6 | 1,607 | ||||||||||
Planning Years | |||||||||||||
Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | ||||||||||||
2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | ||||||||
4 | 4 | 4 | 1,706 | 1,706 | 1,706 | ||||||||
B. Date Last Modified
Not Applicable |
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C. Other Information
The Access to Information Act (ATI Act) states that all formal requests submitted must be accompanied by a $5 application fee and are to be payable to the Receiver General for Canada. All fees prescribed and received pursuant to the ATI Act are returned to the Consolidated Revenue Fund. All fees collected and waived under the ATI Act are detailed in the Department's annual report to Parliament on the Access to Information Act. |
* According to prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004, the:
A. External Fee | Service Standard* | Performance Result** | Stakeholder Consultation |
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Fees charged for the processing of access requests filed under the Access to Information Act |
Framework under development by TBS More information available at: lois.justice.gc.ca/en/a-1/8.html |
Statutory deadlines met 94 percent of the time | This service standard is established under the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations. Consultations with stakeholders were undertaken for amendments done in 1986 and 1992. |
B. Other Information
The Access to Information Act permits the waiving of fees when deemed to be in the public interest and if under $25. The fees collected during the reporting period totalled $6,240. In accordance with government policy, it is the Department's practice to waive fees where the total owing per request amounts to less than $25. Fees of $1,595 were waived during 2007–08. There continues to be a significant increase in the number of times fees are waived due to the ongoing use of an electronic disclosure service. In order to reduce costs and increase efficiency, released documents are provided on CD-ROM, which means no reproduction fees are charged to the applicant. |
* As established pursuant to the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
** Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the User Fees Act regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.
2007–08 | |||||||||||
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A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-Setting Authority | Date Last Modified |
Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard* | Performance Results* | |||
Canada Small Business Financing Act | Regulatory | Canada Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA) | Fees were established for the CSBFA in April 1999, and for the Capital Leasing Pilot Project in April 2002 |
58,600 | 57,334 | 4,987 |
The following standards were set: Two days or less to register loans 20 days or less to process claims |
The following results were obtained: Standard of 2 days or less to register loans met 100 percent of the time Time required to process a claim in 2007–08 was an average of 14 days Standard of 20 days or less to process claims met 79 percent of the time |
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Small Business Loans Act | Regulatory | Small Business Loans Act (SBLA) | A 1.25-percent administration fee was established in 1995 | 700 | 400 | 0 |
The following standard was set: 20 days or less to process claims |
The following results were obtained: Time required to process a claim in 2007–08 was an average of 23 days Standard of 20 days or less to process claims met 50 percent of the time |
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Total | 59,300 | 57,734 | 4,987 | ||||||||
Planning Years | |||||||||||
Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | ||||||||||
2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | ||||||
CSBFA: 53,841 | CSBFA: 54,134 | CSBFA: 51,362 | CSBFA: 5,337 | CSBFA: 5,135 | CSBFA: 4,591 | ||||||
SBLA: 200 | SBLA: 100 | SBLA: 50 | SBLA: 0 | SBLA: 0 | SBLA: 0 | ||||||
B. Date Last Modified
Not Applicable |
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C. Other Information
"Full Cost" figures represent the cost of the Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) Directorate to administer the CSBF and SBLA programs. Full cost does not include expenses with claim payments made to financial institutions as a result of defaulted loans or leases. These expenses are covered in financial tables for Details on Other Programs. |
* According to prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004, the:
A. External Fee | Service Standard* | Performance Result** | Stakeholder Consultation |
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Canada Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA) Loans component (registration and administration fees) Capital leases component (administration fees) |
The following standards were set: Two days or less to register loans Less than 20 days to process claims |
The following results were obtained: Standard of 2 days or less to register loans met 100 percent of the time Time required to process a claim in 2007–08 was an average of 14 days Standard of 20 days or less to process claims met 79 percent of the time |
Discussions and a survey of participating lenders indicate satisfaction with performance results. Annual meetings with key lenders will continue to include discussions on stakeholder satisfaction with service standards and results. |
Small Business Loans Act (SBLA)
Administration fees |
The following standard was set: Less than 20 days to process claims |
The following results were obtained: Time required to process a claim in 2007–08 was an average of 23 days Standard of 20 days or less to process claims met 50 percent of the time |
Discussions and a survey of participating lenders indicate satisfaction with performance results. Annual meetings with key lenders will continue to include discussions on stakeholder satisfaction with service standards and results. |
B. Other Information
Not Applicable |
* As established pursuant to the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
** Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the User Fees Act regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.
2007-2008 | ||||||||||||
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A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-Setting Authority | Date Last Modified | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard* | Performance Results* | ||||
The majority of CIPO's fees are charged for services that are provided by a regulating authority | Regulatory (R) |
Financial Administration Act | June 2, 2007 | 129,920 | Patents: 80 percent of applications with a request for examination processed in less than 24 months | 72 percent of applications with a request for examination processed in less than 24 months | ||||||
CIPO grants or registers ownership for five types of intellectual property: patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs and integrated circuit topographies | Patent Act | Patents: 110,228 |
Patents: 112,790 |
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Trade-marks Act | Trademarks: 25,703 |
Trademarks: 27,006 |
Trademarks: Processed within 6 months of the filing date | Processed within 6.8 months of filing date | ||||||||
Copyright Act | Copyright: 579 |
Copyright: 636 |
Industrial Design: Processed within 13 months of receipt of application | Processed within 10 months from receipt of application | ||||||||
Industrial Design Act | Industrial Design: 3,704 |
Industrial Design: 3,354 |
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Integrated Circuit Topography Act | Copyright: Processed within 3 working days from receipt of application |
Processed within 1.8 working days from receipt of application | ||||||||||
Department of Industry Act | Information: 593 |
Information: 702 |
Information: Percentage of increased awareness and use of intellectual property (SME segment) | 36 percent familiar with IP (Baseline in 2006–07, triennial) |
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Total: | 140,807 | 144,488 | ||||||||||
Planning Years | ||||||||||||
Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | |||||||||||
2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | |||||||
148,791 | 153,659 | 154,591 | 144,467 | 150,375 | 154,184 | |||||||
B. Date Last Modified
Minor amendments to the fees came into force June 2, 2007. Please note that the last major amendments to the schedule of fees came into force on January 1, 2004. |
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C. Other Information
Minor amendments to remove fee for amending the trademarks register and to provide free certified copies of documents to the Federal Court came into force on June 2, 2007. |
* According to prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004, the:
A. External Fee | Service Standard* | Performance Result** | Stakeholder Consultation |
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CIPO grants or registers ownership for five types of intellectual property: patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs and integrated circuit topographies |
Patents: 80 percent of applications with a request for examination processed in less than 24 months Trademarks: Copyrights: Industrial designs: Processed within 13 months of receipt of application Information: |
Patents: 72 percent of applications with a request for examination processed in less than 24 months
Copyrights:
Processed within 10 months of receipt of application
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January 2004 — Amendments Extensive formal consultations were undertaken in 2002 with the broad intellectual property constituency through letters, the Internet and information sessions. There was strong endorsement of the need to increase existing fees to support service delivery improvements and to introduce new services, such as international searches and international preliminary examinations.
June 2, 2007 — Amendments Consultations were undertaken, mainly via CIPO’s website. There was consensus. |
B. Other Information
Not Applicable |
* As established pursuant to the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
** Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the User Fees Act regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.
2007-2008 | ||||||||
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A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-Setting Authority |
Date Last Modified | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard* |
Performance Results* |
Combined Merger Notification and Advance Ruling Certificate requests | Regulatory |
Department of Industry Act
Competition Bureau Fee and Service Standards Policy |
April 1, 2003 | 2,588 | 2,700 | 15,955 |
Non-complex: 14 days
Complex: 10 weeks Very complex: 5 months |
95.7 percent 91.3 percent
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Merger Notification | Regulatory | 1,294 | 700 | 3,713 |
Non-complex: 14 days
Complex: 10 weeks Very complex: 5 months |
95.7 percent 91.3 percent 100 percent |
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Advance Ruling Certificate requests | Other products and services | 9,059 | 11,925 | 2,184 | ||||
Written opinions: The Commissioner may provide binding opinions on proposed business conduct | Other products and services | 73 | 22 | 294 | Performance standards vary, ranging from two weeks to 10 weeks for different sections of the Competition Act | 33.3 percent | ||
Competition Act (CA) number: Provide a CA number for fabric tags | Other products and services | Department of Industry Act | 111 | 103 | 253 | There are no performance standards for this service | The majority of requests are answered instantly | |
Total | 13,125 | 15,450 | 22,400 | |||||
Planning Years | ||||||||
Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | |||||||
2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 | 2007-2008 | 2008-2009 | 2009-2010 | |||
13,125 | 13,125 | 13,125 | 21,482 | 21,482 | 21,482 | |||
B. Date last modified
Not Applicable |
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C. Other Information
Not Applicable |
*According to prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004, the:
2007–08 | |||||||||||||
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A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-Setting Authority | Date Last Modified | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard* | Performance Results* | |||||
Corporations Canada has several product offerings, including file articles of incorporation, letters patent, file articles of continuance, file statements of revocation of intent to dissolve, file annual returns, and name searches | Regulatory | Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), Canada Corporations Act, Canada Cooperatives Act |
No activity in 2007–08 Most recent consultations were undertaken in 2000–01, when Corporations Canada introduced a reduction in the incorporation fee and annual return fee |
10,500 | 14,953 | 13,272 | Internet: CBCA incorporation applications received by 1:00 p.m. EST via e-commerce are processed by 5:00 p.m. EST Visitors: Clients who come to headquarters between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. will receive one-hour, over-the-counter service Batches: Batches of five or more articles are processed within the same day if received before 8:00 a.m. |
94.5 percent of CBCA incorporations received via e–commerce issued within standard 100 percent of requests (CBCA incorporations and restated articles) issued within standard 100 percent of requests issued within standard |
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Canada Corporations Act (CCA) Part II incorporation applications are processed within 20 business days | 90 percent of Canada Corporations Act (CCA) Part II incorporations received by mail are issued within standard | ||||||||||||
CBCA annual returns are processed and available on the Corporations Canada website within five business days | 100 percent of annual returns received by mail are available on the Corporations Canada website within standard | ||||||||||||
Canada Corporations Act (CCA) Part II annual summaries are processed and available on the Corporations Canada website within 20 business days | 100 percent of annual summaries received by mail are available on the Corporations Canada website within standard | ||||||||||||
Amendments under the CBCA incorporation applications received by 1:00 p.m. EST via e-commerce are processed by 5:00 p.m. EST | 95 percent of amendments under the CBCA incorporation received via e-commerce issued within standard | ||||||||||||
Service standards are available on the Corporations Canada website | |||||||||||||
Total | 10,500 | 14,953 | 13,272 | ||||||||||
Planning Years | |||||||||||||
Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | ||||||||||||
2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | ||||||||
11,300 | 11,500 | 11,700 | 12,489 | 12,489 | 12,489 |
*According to prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004, the:
A. External Fee | Service Standard* | Performance Result** | Stakeholder Consultation |
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Corporations Canada has several product offerings, including file articles of incorporation, letters patent, file articles of continuance, file statements of revocation of intent to dissolve, file annual returns and name searches |
Incorporations under the CBCA Internet: Visitors: Batches: |
94.5 percent of CBCA incorporation received via e–commerce issued within standard 100 percent of requests (CBCA incorporation and restated articles) issued within standard 100 percent of requests (CBCA incorporation and restated articles) issued within standard |
Once a year, Corporations Canada organizes information sessions in various cities across Canada Corporations Canada also has a visit program with key clients in order to get continuous feedback for potential improvements of our products and services
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Incorporations under the Canada Corporations Act (CCA) Part II CCA Part II incorporation applications are processed within 20 business days |
90 percent of CCA Part II incorporations received by mail are issued within standard |
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Annual returns under CBCA CBCA annual returns are processed and available on the Corporations Canada website within five business days |
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Annual summaries under CCA Canada Corporations Act (CCA) Part II annual summaries are processed and available on the Corporations Canada website within 20 business days |
100 percent of annual summaries received by mail are available on the Corporations Canada website within standard |
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Amendments under the CBCA incorporation Applications received by 1:00 p.m. EST via e-commerce should be processed by 5:00 p.m. EST |
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Other services such as revival, certificate, copies | Service standards are available on the Corporations Canada website |
*As established pursuant to the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
** Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the User Fees Act regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.
2007–08 | |||||||||||||
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A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-Setting Authority | Date Last Modified | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard* | Performance Results* | |||||
Device Approval and Measurement Standard Certification | Regulatory | Weights and Measures Act | 1993 | 260 | 223 | 879 |
Certificate of Calibration is issued in 60 calendar days Notice of Approval is issued in 90 calendar days if device is in compliance with requirements |
Performance standard met, on average, 95 percent of the time Performance standard met, on average, 70 percent of the time |
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Device Inspection | Regulatory | Weights and Measures Act | 1993 | 900 | 307 | 1,210 | Inspection performed within 10 calendar days of receipt of request | Performance standard met, on average, 80 percent of the time | |||||
Meter Approval and Measuring Apparatus Certification | Regulatory | Electricity and Gas Inspection Act | 1995 | 160 | 212 | 835 |
Certificate of Calibration is issued in 60 calendar days Notice of Approval is issued in 90 calendar days if meter is in compliance with requirements |
Performance standard met, on average, 95 percent of the time Performance standard met, on average, 70 percent of the time |
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Meter Inspection | Regulatory | Electricity and Gas Inspection Act | 1995 | 200 | 88 | 347 | Inspection is performed within 10 calendar days of receipt of request | Performance standard met, on average, 80 percent of the time | |||||
Electricity and Gas Accreditation (initial and renewal) | Regulatory | Electricity and Gas Inspection Act | 1995 | 110 | 135 | 532 | Accreditation is granted within one month of an audit that demonstrates the applicant has met all requirements | Performance standard met 100 percent of the time | |||||
Total | 1,630 | 965 | 3,802 | ||||||||||
Planning Years | |||||||||||||
Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | ||||||||||||
2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | ||||||||
990 | 900 | 850 | 3,901 | 3,546 | 3,349 | ||||||||
B. Date Last Modified
Not Applicable |
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C. Other Information
A 10-percent increase in client demand for measuring device and electricity and natural gas meter approvals (over 2006–07 service demand) coupled with the need to train and mentor new employees in response to unexpected departures of experienced staff, resulted in a 10-percent decrease in Measurement Canada's ability to achieve its related service standard. |
*According to prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004, the:
A. External Fee | Service Standard* | Performance Result** | Stakeholder Consultation |
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Measurement standards certification and measuring device approvals |
Certificate of Calibration issued within 60 calendar days Notice of Approval issued within 90 calendar days if the device is in compliance with the requirement |
Performance standard met, on average, 95 percent of the time Performance standard met, on average, 70 percent of the time |
Clients are provided with the opportunity to express their views through an online service feedback form and during stakeholder meetings. Feedback is analyzed for trends and changes in processes instituted to improve service performance. Modifications to the standards will be introduced in 2008–09. |
Measuring device inspection | Inspection is performed within 10 calendar days of receipt of request | Performance standard met, on average, 80 percent of the time | Clients are provided with the opportunity to express their views through an online service feedback form and during stakeholder meetings. Feedback is analyzed for trends and changes in processes instituted to improve service performance. |
Measuring apparatus certification and electricity and natural gas meter approval |
Certificate of Calibration issued within 60 calendar days Notice of Approval issued within 90 calendar days if the device is in compliance with the requirements |
Performance standard met, on average, 95 percent of the time Performance standard met, on average, 70 percent of the time |
Clients are provided with the opportunity to express their views through an online service feedback form and during stakeholder meetings. Feedback is analyzed for trends and changes in processes instituted to improve service performance. Modifications to the standards will be introduced in 2008–09. |
Electricity and natural gas meter inspection | Inspection is performed within 10 calendar days of receipt of request | Performance standard met, on average, 80 percent of the time | Clients are provided with the opportunity to express their views through an online service feedback form and during stakeholder meetings. Feedback is analyzed for trends and changes in processes instituted to improve service performance. |
Electricity and Gas Accreditation | Accreditation is granted within one month of an audit that demonstrates the applicant has met all requirements | One month performance target met 100 percent of the time | Clients are provided with the opportunity to provide feedback through an online service feedback form and as part of ongoing evaluation of program performance. |
B. Other Information
Not Applicable |
* As established pursuant to the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
** Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the User Fees Act regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.
2007–08 | |||||||||||||
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A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-Setting Authority | Date Last Modified | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard* | Performance Results* | |||||
Registration Fee | Regulatory (R) | Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and Rules | 2001 | 9,190 | 9,481 | 12,440 | Registration of new estates: 90 percent of the time within two days | 99.9 percent of estates registered within standard | |||||
Superintendent Levy | Regulatory (R) | Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and Rules | 2001 | 21,784 | 23,060 | 30,256 | Letters of comment: Issued 90 percent of the time within 21 business days of receipt of the Statement of Affairs | 93 percent of letters issued within standard | |||||
Name Search Fee | Regulatory (R) | Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and Rules | 2001 | 2,751 | 3,158 | 4,144 | Faxes answered within 24 hours | 99.9 percent of faxes responded to within standard | |||||
Trustee Licence Fee | Regulatory (R) | Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and Rules | 2001 | 1,000 | 1,013 | 1,329 | No standard. Annual fee is paid by a trustee in order to retain his/her licence. The licence is annulled if the fee is not paid. | Not Applicable | |||||
Total | 34,725 | 36,712 | 48,169 | ||||||||||
Planning Years | |||||||||||||
Forecast Revenue ($000) | Estimated Full Cost ($000) | ||||||||||||
2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | ||||||||
37,539 | 38,536 | 39,844 | 49,812 | 49,812 | 49,812 |
*According to prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004, the:
2007–08 | ||||||||||||
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A. User Fee | Fee Type | Fee-Setting Authority | Date Last Modified | Forecast Revenue ($000) | Actual Revenue ($000) | Full Cost ($000) | Performance Standard* | Performance Results* | ||||
Radio Authorizations: | Regulatory |
Financial Administration Act Radiocommuni-cations Act Department of Industry Act |
Radio Authorization fees: 2000 | 210,000 | 222,431 | 97,560 | ||||||
1. Land Mobile: | ||||||||||||
a. Predetermined (fixed parameters) | Processing time of 3 weeks (15 working days) per transaction | Three-week processing standard met 98.8 percent of the time | ||||||||||
b. Non–predetermined (requiring frequency assignment and electromagnetic compatibility study | Processing time of 7 weeks (35 working days) per transaction | Seven-week processing standard met 97.8 percent of the time | ||||||||||
2. Fixed service | Processing time of 4 weeks (20 working days) per transaction | Four-week processing standard met 93.7 percent of the time | ||||||||||
3. Space service | Processing time of 9 weeks (45 working days) per transaction | Nine-week processing standard met 100 percent of the time | ||||||||||
Radio and Terminal Equipment Approval | 1,150 | 1,039 | 1,613 | |||||||||
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(R) | Financial Administration Act | January 21, 1998 | 689 | 500 | Processing time of 3 to 5 weeks per transaction | 35 days maximum performance results met 100 percent of the time | |||||
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(R) | Department of Industry Act | September 10, 2007 | |||||||||
Processing time per transaction: | Performance standard met: | |||||||||||
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153 | 306 | Two business days | 90 percent of the time | ||||||||
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126 | 128 | Two business days | 90 percent of the time | ||||||||
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71 | 70 | 14 days | 90 percent of the time | ||||||||
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0 | N/A | Case-by-case basis | This service was not requested in 2007–08 | ||||||||
Total | 211,150 | 223,470 | 99,173 | |||||||||
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2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | 2008–09 | 2009–10 | 2010–11 | |||||||
Radio Authorizations | ||||||||||||
215,000 | 215,000 | 215,000 | 95,043 | 95,043 | 95,043 | |||||||
B. Date Last Modified
Not Applicable |
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C. Other Information
Following the recommendations made in the Office of the Auditor General's annual report released in May 2008 (Chapter 1, Management of Fees in Selected Departments and Agencies), Industry Canada has agreed to take the necessary steps to address the concerns raised with regard to improving the way it currently reports on its spectrum fees. A Working Group has been formed and a proposal will be made to the Deputy Minister prior to reporting in the 2008–09 DPR. |
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Radio and Terminal Equipment Approval | ||||||||||||
650 | 650 | 650 | 1,332 | 1,274 | 1,338 | |||||||
B. Date Last Modified
The Order implementing the new fee structure was published on September 1, 2007 pursuant to sections 18 and 20 of the Department of Industry Act. The fees are in effect as of September 10, 2007. |
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C. Other Information
The difference between the costs of providing the program associated with the registration of terminal equipment and the revenues is attributed to the fact that a smaller number of registration submissions than were originally expected were received in 2007–08. |
* According to prevailing legal opinion, where the corresponding fee introduction or most recent modification occurred prior to March 31, 2004, the:
A. External Fee | Service Standard* | Performance Result** | Stakeholder Consultation |
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1. Land Mobile Service: a. Predetermined (fixed parameters) |
Processing time of 3 weeks (15 working days) per transaction | Three-week processing standard met 98.8 percent of the time |
A client satisfaction survey was conducted in the spring of 2005. Results indicate that clients are mostly satisfied or very satisfied with the service levels. The next client satisfaction survey will be done in 2008–09. |
b. Non-predetermined (requiring frequency assignment and electromagnetic compatibility study) | Processing time of 7 weeks (35 working days) per transaction – 13 weeks (65 working days) if international coordination is required | Seven-week processing standard met 97.8 percent of the time | |
2. Fixed service | 2. Processing time of 4 weeks (20 working days) per transaction | 2. Four-week processing standard met 93.7 percent of the time | |
3. Space service | 3. Processing time of 9 weeks (45 working days) per transaction | 3. Nine-week processing standard met 100 percent of the time | |
B. Other Information
Following the recommendations made in the Office of the Auditor General’s annual report released in May 2008 (Chapter 1, Management of Fees in Selected Departments and Agencies), Industry Canada has agreed to take the necessary steps to address the concerns raised with regard to improving the way it currently reports on its spectrum fees. A Working Group has been formed and a proposal will be made to the Deputy Minister prior to reporting in the 2008–09 DPR. |
*As established pursuant to the Policy on Service Standards for External Fees:
** Performance results are not legally subject to section 5.1 of the User Fees Act regarding fee reductions for unachieved performance.
The following is a list by Strategic Outcome of Industry Canada’s transfer payment programs with transfers in excess of $5 million. Further information on these projects can be found at www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/dpr1/07-08/index_e.asp.
A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace
An Innovative Economy
Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities
Details on Other Programs
Start Date: 1932–1933 | End Date: December 31, 2007 | ||||||
Description: Canada is signatory to the ITU treaty agreement negotiated every four years at a plenipotentiary conference, in accordance with its treaty obligations of the ITU Constitution and Convention. Canada's membership, contribution and standing in the ITU, and its involvement in related events, allow us to achieve results internationally across a broad range of issues affecting radiocommunication, standardization and telecommunication development. Canada's contribution to the ITU is commensurate with its international standing and commitment to the United Nations (UN) and UN specialized agencies. |
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Strategic Outcomes: A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace |
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Results Achieved: Canada achieved results across a broad range of issues affecting the international management of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits, the efficient and timely production of international standards, and the facilitation of connectivity in developing countries to help bridge the digital divide to the benefit of Canadian users and producers of telecommunication services and equipment. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending | |
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Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications (SITT) – Marketplace | |||||||
Total Grants | 6,655 | 6,099 | 6,808 | 6,808 | 5,929 | 879 | |
Total Program Activity | 6,655 | 6,099 | 6,808 | 6,808 | 5,929 | 879 | |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): An evaluability assessment of Industry Canada's grant program and related activities for the ITU took place in December 2007–March 2008. An evaluation by the Audit Evaluation Branch (AEB) will occur between April and December 2008. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Audits are carried out in accordance with annual risk–based planning processes. ITU has not been audited because other, higher risk projects were identified. |
Strategic Outcomes: An innovative economy |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Policy Sector – S&T and Innovation | ||||||
Total Grants | 10,162 | 10,162 | ||||
Total Program Activity | 10,162 | 10,162 | ||||
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Budget 2004 allocated $75 million over five years for two pilot funds designed to strengthen the commercialization of federally funded research, one for universities and research hospitals and the other for federal laboratories. Since that time, $7.5 million was reallocated away from the pilot funds as a result of the government-wide expenditure review announced in Budget 2006 and the university portion of the remaining funds ($45.9 million) was applied in support of a Budget 2007 initiative to support business-university research commercialization (i.e., the business-led Networks of Centres of Excellence program). A total of $21.6 million over four years is currently available in the fiscal framework to support strengthening commercialization in federal laboratories. Options for program design and delivery are being developed by Industry Canada, in consultation with science-based departments and agencies, central agencies and external experts. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Not Applicable |
Start Date: October 9, 2003 | End Date: March 31, 2008 | ||||||
Description: This program provided funding for research and development activities involving hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies by Canadian firms. The h2EA program advanced hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technology demonstration activities and accelerated the adoption of these technologies by the marketplace. The terms and conditions for this program expired on March 31, 2008. |
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Strategic Outcomes: An innovative economy |
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Results Achieved: 1. Hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies adopted by the market. 2. Investment in demonstration activities in the hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies industry. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending | |
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Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada – S&T and Innovation | |||||||
Total Contributions | 4,512 | 5,539 | 5,201 | 2,401 | 2,006 | 3,195 | |
Total Program Activity |
4,512 | 5,539 | 5,201 | 2,401 | 2,006 | 3,195 | |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): The final evaluation of h2EA was completed in March 2008. Overall, the program was seen by government and industry representatives as being in line with industry needs when it was established in 2003. The industry has evolved substantially since the program was created in terms of technological and industrial developments, including the achievement of some commercial successes. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): The Audit and Evaluation Branch of Industry Canada conducted an audit of the h2EA program in June 2006. Audit findings are available at Audit of the Hydrogen Early Adopters Program. |
Start Date: October 3, 2005 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | |||||
Description: This program provides the mechanism to fund larger strategic projects within the automotive sector (in whole or in part) from the fiscal framework. Strategic investments in industrial research, pre-competitive development and technology adaptation and adoption within the automotive sector will help to increase economic growth within Canada and improve sustainable industrial developments. |
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Strategic Outcomes: An innovative economy |
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Results Achieved: Investment in technology adaptation and adoption activities in the automotive sector. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada – S&T and Innovation | ||||||
Total Contributions | 163,266 | 41,443 | 111,990 | 99,006 | 99,006 | 12,984 |
Total Program Activity |
163,266 | 41,443 | 111,990 | 99,006 | 99,006 | 12,984 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): A formative evaluation of PSIP is scheduled for 2008–09. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Audits are carried out in accordance with an annual risk-based planning process. PSIP has not been audited because other, higher risk projects were identified. |
Start Date: April 2, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2012 | |||||
Description: SADI provides contributions in industrial research and pre–competitive development in the aerospace and defence sectors. Key objectives include encouraging research and development that will result in innovation and excellence in new products and services; enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian aerospace and defence companies; and fostering collaboration between research institutes, universities and colleges and the private sector. |
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Strategic Outcomes: An innovative economy |
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Results Achieved: 1. Communicated program via market outreach with innovative and competitive aerospace, defence, space and security (A&D) firms. 2. Approved first project for investment in strategic research and development activities in the aerospace industry. 3. Due diligence initiated on additional 11 proposals. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada – S&T and Innovation | ||||||
Total Contributions | – | – | – | 25,000 | 10,500 | (10,500) |
Total Program Activity |
– | – | – | 25,000 | 10,500 | (10,500) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): SADI's program was approved only after the RPP 2007–08 was completed and as such planned spending was not reported in the RPP 2007–08. Subsequent to the program's approval, one project was contracted in 2007–08 for which $10.5 million was spent. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): Implementation Review (Q3/Q4 2008–09) Formative Evaluation — Mid-term (end of 2009–10) Summative Evaluation — End of term (December 31, 2011) |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Internal audit planned for 2008–09. |
Start Date: March 11, 1996 | End Date: December 31, 2006 | |||||
Description: This program provided funding to support strategic research and development and demonstration projects in the aerospace and defence, environmental, and enabling technologies sectors to produce economic, social and environmental benefits for Canadians. The terms and conditions of the program expired on December 31, 2006; however, the program continues to manage existing contribution agreements for previously contracted projects. |
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Strategic Outcomes: An innovative economy |
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Results Achieved: Investment in research and development activities in the aerospace, defence, environmental and enabling technology industries. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada – S&T and Innovation | ||||||
Total Contributions | 283,858 | 295,251 | 241,859 | 283,928 | 256,553 | (14,694) |
Total Program Activity |
283,858 | 295,251 | 241,859 | 283,928 | 256,553 | (14,694) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): TPC Summative Evaluation is scheduled for 2011–12. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): The Audit and Evaluation Branch of Industry Canada conducted an audit and an evaluation of the TPC program in June 2006. Audit findings are available and evaluation findings are available. |
This program was transferred to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada in December 2006; therefore, no results information is available. |
Start Date: October 25, 2000 | End Date: March 31, 2009 | |||||
Description: COIP provides funding assistance for the construction, renewal, expansion, or material enhancement of community infrastructure that will contribute to improving the quality of life for Ontarians and to building the foundation for sustained, long-term economic growth in the 21st century. |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: Not Applicable |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Operations Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Total Contributions | 115,942 | 94,250 | 55,788 | 56,538 | 33,004 | 22,784 |
Total Program Activity |
115,942 | 94,250 | 55,788 | 56,538 | 33,004 | 22,784 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance is due to the reprofiling of funds at year-end as a result of a change in cash flow projections. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): Evaluations are carried out by Infrastructure Canada. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Results for Interim Project Audits anticipated for fall 2008. |
Start Date: January 1, 2003 | End Date: March 31, 2010 | |||||
Description: The objective of CATIP is to assist Canadian apparel and textile firms with initiatives that will help to maximize productivity, identify high-value niche markets, improve e-commerce initiatives, enhance global marketing and branding strategies, and facilitate access to capital. The program had a firm component (private sector applicants) and a national initiatives component (not-for-profit industry associations that represent either the apparel or textile sectors on a national scale). Since 2004, the program has also had a production efficiency component targeted toward textile producers and, in 2006, introduced a transformative component for companies wanting to transform at least a portion of their current textile production from lesser value-added products to higher value-added products targeted at growth niche markets. |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: The Textile Production Efficiency Component (known as CANtex) has, since its inception, supported some 372 projects, 147 of which were approved by Canadian Economic Development for Quebec (CED-Q), Industry Canada's delivery partner for the Province of Quebec. These projects have assisted the industry in improving its productivity, developing new products and addressing new markets. The National Initiatives Component (NI) has continued to assist apparel and textile associations with projects designed to introduce best practices in manufacturing and value chain development, exploit leading-edge technologies, and develop and implement global marketing strategies. Since the program's inception, NI has supported close to 210 projects. Overall, CATIP has funded close to 900 projects (including CED-Q) throughout the apparel and textile industries since its inception in 2003. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Industry Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Total Contributions | 6,740 | 6,469 | 5,473 | 6,473 | 5,729 | (256) |
Total Program Activity |
6,740 | 6,469 | 5,473 | 6,473 | 5,729 | (256) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The variance between planned and actual spending was primarily due to poor conditions within the industry compounded by the appreciation of the Canadian dollar, causing potential new applicants and recipients to experience intermittent financial difficulties. This in turn slowed the implementation of projects and reduced the industry's capability to invest in transformative projects. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): In response to the Formative Evaluation of the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program (CATIP) – Textile Production Efficiency Component (TPEC/CANtex), Industry Canada has developed and begun implementing an action plan with particular emphasis on performance measurement to address recommendations as described in the management response to the evaluation. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): During 2007–08 an internal audit of the CATIP program was undertaken. Results will be presented to the Departmental Audit and Evaluation Committee in September 2008. |
Start Date: October 1994 | End Date: March 31, 2009 | |||||
Description: Starting in the 1995–96 fiscal year, CAP was established under the government's Connecting Canadians initiative to provide affordable access to the Internet and the services and tools it provides. The program's goal was to have all Canadians and communities participate fully in the knowledge-based economy. CAP sites are located in schools, libraries, community centres and friendship centres, and they operate through partnerships with provincial/territorial governments and non-profit organizations. |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: In 2007–08, CAP supported approximately 3,800 public Internet access sites located in every province and territory. |
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(in thousands of dollars) |
Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications (SITT) Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Total Contributions | 29,442 | 25,534 | 23,000 | 23,927 | 23,622 | (622) |
Total Program Activity |
29,442 | 25,534 | 23,000 | 23,927 | 23,622 | (622) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The $0.6 million variance results from additional funds provided by the Department to supplement funding approved in the Fiscal Framework. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): The most recent evaluation of CAP was completed in January 2004. The evaluation concluded that CAP has succeeded in bridging the gap in public Internet access and skills and continues to be relevant. The evaluation also found that the program is being delivered as intended and reaching its target groups. Evaluation Study of the Community Access Program (CAP), January 16, 2004 |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): The most recent audit of the Community Access Program was completed in 2003 and approved by senior management in February 2004. This audit was a follow-up audit of selected programs in the Information Highway Applications Branch and primarily focused on CAP. The follow-up audit concluded that the Branch had implemented all the actions required in the Action Plan of September 2000 to the satisfaction of the Departmental Audit and Evaluation Committee. Follow-up Audit of Selected Programs in the Information Highway Applications Branch (IHAB), January 2004 |
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1 Planned spending figures include $9.3 million for Youth Employment Strategy (YES) and $7.7 million for Community Access Program. The planned spending amount for YES did not appear in Table 12: Details on Industry Canada Transfer Payments Programs of the Report on Plans and Priorities for 2007–2008, but it is included in the total planned spending for the Department.
Start Date: 1994 | End Date: March 31, 2013 | |||||
Description: Starting in the 1993–94 fiscal year, CFS was established to support the refurbishing of computers and related equipment donated by governments and businesses and distributing them across Canada to schools, libraries and registered not-for-profit learning organizations. CFS also delivers a complementary youth component, the CFS Youth Initiative, which is funded through Human Resources and Social Development Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES). This initiative assists youth between the ages of 15 and 30 years in obtaining information and communications technology (ICT) skills to better prepare them in seeking employment in the knowledge economy through internships in computer refurbishing centres across Canada providing support in activities such as computer repair, technical support, and website design. |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: In 2007–08 the Computers for Schools Program refurbished and delivered 78,102 computers to schools and other learning organizations. Since its inception in 1994, 896,726 computers have been delivered to schools and other learning organizations. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: SITT Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Total Contributions | 20,124 | 12,173 | 10,000 | 7,433 | 7,418 | 2,582 |
Total Program Activity |
20,124 | 12,173 | 10,000 | 7,433 | 7,418 | 2,582 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Planned spending included $2.5 million that was transferred to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada for the delivery of the First Nations SchoolNet Youth Initiative pursuant to an Order-in-Council that transferred the administration and delivery of this program to Indian and Northern Affairs Canada. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): The evaluation undertook a review of three sub-programs within the broader SchoolNet family of programs including Computers for Schools. One key finding with respect to this program was the need to re-engage the private sector, including large corporations, as originally done by the program. Evaluation of the SchoolNet Program (January 2004) |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): In 2005, an audit of SchoolNet's Family of Programs, including CFS, found that the management control framework and related practices and internal controls were operating as intended, and are in compliance with Treasury Board's Policy on Transfer Payments. The audit also found that the SchoolNet Family of Programs, including CFS, has implemented a number of noteworthy and leading practices, including the programs' successful use of partnerships to leverage additional support for program delivery, the use of a collaborative approach in the development of programming objectives and priorities, the high level of commitment among staff and management, and the frequency and form of communications between program staff and management and its recipients. Audit of the SchoolNet Family of Programs (January 2005) |
2 Planned spending figures include $6.0 million for the Youth Employment Strategy (YES) and $4.0 million for Computers for Schools. Planned spending figures under the Computers for Schools Program did not appear under Table 12: Details on Industry Canada Transfer Payments Programs of the Report on Plans and Priorities for 2007–2008, as the planned spending figure was lower than $5 million.
Start Date: 1986 | End Date: October 2, 2010 | |||||
Description: The program contributes to community economic development in rural Ontario. |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: Improved community capacity and long-term sustainable economic development in rural Ontario |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Operations Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Total Contributions | 20,259 | 20,261 | 20,860 | 20,816 | 20,816 | 44 |
Total Program Activity |
20,259 | 20,261 | 20,860 | 20,816 | 20,816 | 44 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): “…the [Community Futures] program is relevant. There is a need for the CF program to provide…capacity building at the community level…and strategic planning services, business development services [and]…access to capital. These needs are best filled by the CFDCs because of their local knowledge and presence, as well as their ability to provide services that address the range of aforementioned needs. The program does not duplicate or overlap others. It does, however, complement a wide range of federal as well as some provincial initiatives.” “…the [CF] program is successful. It is reaching youth, women, Aboriginal people, Francophones…and, most importantly, the program is making a difference: it has resulted in new businesses being created, others being maintained or expanded; [The CF] program is cost-effective. While there are areas of improvement, the program does not duplicate others.” (Evaluation of the Community Futures Program in Ontario, March 31, 2003) Evaluation of Community Futures Program in Ontario A comprehensive evaluation of the Community Futures Program is being conducted across Canada by FedNor and the Regional Development Agencies administering the program: Western Economic Diversification; Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions; and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. The four individual draft reports are expected to be completed in July 2008, and the national evaluation roll-up report is to be completed by October 2008. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): "The Community Futures (CF) Program has a clearly-defined management control framework that has assisted FedNor and Industry Canada to deliver the program…in a cost-effective manner…The Program has established key controls that define the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved in the Program; its policies, guidelines and processes are well documented and provide guidance and direction to the Program's recipients and to their clients; and the Program's decision-making process is clearly outlined and transparent." (Internal Audit, May 2004) Audit of the Ontario Community Futures Program |
Start Date: October 12, 2004 | End Date: March 31, 2009 | |||||
Description: Community economic development in rural Eastern Ontario |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: Improved community capacity and long-term sustainable economic development in Eastern Ontario. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Operations Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Total Contributions | 11,950 | 9,599 | 10,000 | 9,400 | 9,400 | 600 |
Total Program Activity |
11,950 | 9,599 | 10,000 | 9,400 | 9,400 | 600 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): A summative evaluation of the EODP, conducted in 2007, determined that the program is: relevant to meet the needs of Eastern Ontario; cost-effective; and is effective in contributing to economic and social development in rural Eastern Ontario. The evaluation will be posted at strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00351e.html. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Audits are carried out in accordance with annual risk-based planning processes. The Eastern Ontario Development Program has not been audited because other, higher risk projects were identified. |
Start Date: April 1, 1996 | End Date: June 30, 2011 | |||||
Description: The program contributes to regional economic development in Northern Ontario. |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: Improved community capacity and long-term sustainable economic development in Northern Ontario. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Operations Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Total Contributions | 44,545 | 36,859 | 36,440 | 37,184 | 37,184 | (744) |
Total Program Activity |
44,545 | 36,859 | 36,440 | 37,184 | 37,184 | (744) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): A formative evaluation conducted on NODP in 2008 determined that the program ensures collaboration with other government programs, avoids duplication, fully addresses monitoring, data capture and performance reporting issues identified in earlier evaluations, and is in keeping with results management accountability framework requirements. The evaluation will be posted at strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00351e.html. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Industry Canada's Audit and Evaluation Branch completed an audit of NODP in 2007. The audit determined that the management control framework, related practices and internal controls are in place and are in compliance with Treasury Board's Policy on Transfer Payments. It also determined that appropriate management processes are in place to assess recipient compliance with respect to their contribution agreement. The audit will be posted at strategis.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00350e.html. |
Start Date: February 15, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | |||||
Description: OPWP provides financial assistance in the form of grants to specific small and rural Ontario municipalities that incurred increased costs in the development of their Canada–Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) drinking water projects as a result of having to comply with Ontario drinking water regulations. |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: The promotion of regional economic development in specific small and rural Ontario municipalities by addressing funding pressures incurred in the development of their potable water projects. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
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Total Grants | – | – | – | 19,400 | 2,169 | (2,169) |
Total Program Activity |
– | – | – | 19,400 | 2,169 | (2,169) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): As the program did not commence until February 2008, actual spending was small compared with total authorities during 2007–08. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Not Applicable |
Start Date: September 31, 2001 | End Date: March 31, 2013 | |||||
Description: In September of 2007, Treasury Board approved a renewed Structured Financing Facility Program for five years starting in 2007–08 with an investment of $50 million over the next three years. This program stimulates economic activities in the Canadian shipbuilding and industrial marine industry by providing financial assistance to buyers/lessees of Canadian-built ships. Objective
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: In 2007–08, the SFF approved three projects and contracted five projects. SFF cost per person-year for the five contracted projects is expected to be $19,109, which is consistent with targets. There were $4.9 million in disbursements, representing $99 million in shipyard sales. The five contracted projects represent a projected 653 person-years of employment. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
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Total Contributions | 16,025 | 9,854 | 21,510 | 15,550 | 4,967 | 16,543 |
Total Program Activity |
16,025 | 9,854 | 21,510 | 15,550 | 4,967 | 16,543 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Two factors have led to a significant variance between planned and actual spending. First, four projects were withdrawn and did not use their allocated resources. Second, manufacturing delays on in-progress projects mean that funds that were planned to be disbursed in fiscal year 2007–08, will now be used in the following fiscal year because the SFF Program only provides funds once a vessel has been completed. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s):
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Audit findings: 1. Instances were noted where information in project files was not supported by sufficient backup documentation and/or was not in accordance with documented program procedures. 2. The date of receipt of a completed application under the program is not clearly identified. |
Start Date: 1961 | End Date: Ongoing | |||||
Description: Loan loss sharing program, in partnership with financial institutions, designed to increase access to financing for Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: Loans made: A total of 9,015 loans, representing $1.0068 billion, were made to SMEs under the CSBF Program in 2007–08. Claims paid: In 2007–08, 1,843 CSBF claims totalling $99.3 million, 43 Small Business Loans Act (SBLA) claims totalling $1.3 million, and 35 Capital Leasing Pilot Project claims totalling $0.9 million were paid. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
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Program Activity: Operations Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
72,975 | 81,283 | 92,000 | 100,259 | 100,259 | (8,259) |
Total Program Activity |
72,975 | 81,283 | 92,000 | 100,259 | 100,259 | (8,259) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable | ||||||
Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): In 2004–05, the CSBF Program was reviewed (Canada Small Business Financing Act Comprehensive Review Report, 1999-2004.), covering the five-year period from April 1, 1999 to March 31, 2004. The review concluded that the program was still relevant to the needs of small business, there are no viable alternatives to it, and there is minimal overlap between it and other federal initiatives to support access to financing by small businesses. Independent research and an outside evaluation of the CSBF program (Canada Small Business Financing Program Comprehensive Review Studies – Summary) under the direction of a public-private-sector committee, based on a Result-Based Management and Accountability Framework, was completed to support this review. The next review of the CSBF Program, covering the five-year period from April 1, 2004 to March 31, 2009, must be tabled in Parliament by March 31, 2010. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): In 2007–08, the CSBF Program underwent an internal audit of the management of its revenues. Findings are pending. |
3 Industry Canada is responsible for the Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) Program. This program does not provide grants and contributions; therefore, it is not reported in the table “Details on Transfer Payments Programs.”
Start Date: 1977 | End Date: 2008 | |||||
Description: Loan loss sharing program, in partnership with private sector financial institutions, designed to assist Bombardier in marketing its DHC-7 and DHC-8 turboprop aircraft to increase the competitiveness of the Canadian aerospace industry. |
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Strategic Outcomes: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Results Achieved: The program was developed to assist Bombardier in marketing its turboprop aircraft by providing sales financing support (loss insurance to lenders and lessors providing financing to purchasers of Bombardier turboprop aircraft). The objective of the program, improved competitiveness of Bombardier and the Canadian aerospace industry and job creation, was achieved. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Industry Sector – Economic Development | ||||||
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments |
– | – | – | 108,388 | 108,388 | (108,388) |
Total Program Activity |
– | – | – | 108,388 | 108,388 | (108,388) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Credit insurance (loan/lease loss sharing) of $1 billion over the life of the program. The Department's aircraft sales financing portfolio of defaulted projects was wound down in 2007–08 and a claim of $108,388,000 was paid to the lender. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s): Not Applicable |
4 Industry Canada is responsible for the Enterprise Development Program (EDP) – Aircraft Sales Financing. This program does not provide grants and contributions; therefore, it is not reported in the table “Details on Transfer Payments Programs.”
Industry Canada is responsible for administering funding agreements with the following foundations. Further information on these projects can be found at www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/dpr1/06-07/index_e.asp.
An Innovative Economy
Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities
Start Date: April 25, 1997 | End Date: 2012 | Total Funding: $4.24 billion | ||||
Description: The CFI funds infrastructure investment to strengthen the capability of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and other not-for-profit institutions to carry out world-class research. |
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Strategic Outcome: An innovative economy |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: CFI-funded infrastructure projects are located in 64 municipalities across Canada. Increasingly, researchers from elsewhere in the host province and abroad are using this infrastructure, which serves as a magnet for investment and talent. The CFI supports national S&T objectives and strengthens Canada's capacity for innovation by:
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Policy Sector – Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation | – | – | 26,700 | 26,700 | 26,700 | – |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: CFI has scheduled the following evaluation activities for 2008–09:
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: CFI has scheduled the following audit activities for 2008–09:
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Recipient's Website: Canada Foundation for Innovation |
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Recipient's Annual Report: www.innovation.ca/en |
Start Date: April 1, 2002 | End Date: March 31, 2012 | Total Funding: $50 million | ||||
Description: CIFAR is a not-for-profit corporation that supports networks of some of the best Canadian and international researchers in conducting long-term research on scientific, social and economic issues of vital importance to Canada. |
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Strategic Outcome: An innovative economy |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: A new funding agreement was signed between CIFAR and the Minister of Industry in 2007, fulfilling the 2007 Budget commitment to provide CIFAR with an additional $10 million over two years. This funding allows CIFAR to continue supporting research across its 12 innovative research programs with their 266 program members. These programs include quantum information processing, genetic networks and integrated microbial biodiversity. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 |
Actual Spending 2006–07 |
Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 |
Actual Spending 2007–08 |
Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Policy Sector – Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation | – | – | – | 5,000 | 5,000 | (5,000) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: An evaluation was not conducted in 2007–08. However, the unique and strategic nature of CIFAR and its impressive track record were confirmed in an independent evaluation completed by BearingPoint in March 2005. The evaluation concluded that CIFAR is a successful, well-managed organization and that it has contributed to strengthening Canada's innovation system through the development of linkages between researchers and potential users of research knowledge, by raising the awareness of key players in the innovation system of the importance of research and through strengthening Canada's base of highly qualified researchers. The next program evaluation is due to the Minister by June 30, 2010. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: CIFAR provides to the Minister an annual report that contains audited financial statements. It met its obligations under the previous Funding Agreement. |
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Recipient's Website: CIFAR |
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Recipient's Annual Report: CIFAR Annual Report |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2012 | Total Funding: $120 million | ||||
Description: CANARIE Inc. operates and develops Canada's advanced, high speed backbone network that facilitates the development and use of next-generation technologies. In partnership with advanced research networks in every province, it connects research facilities, educational institutions, hospitals and other science facilities to each other and to their international peers. It is an essential tool for researchers and scientists engaged in collaborative work. |
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Strategic Outcome: An innovative economy |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: Achievements included the transition to a new backbone network and the launch of the Infrastructure Extension Program and the Network-Enabled Platforms Program. These programs support CANARIE Inc. objectives to expand and upgrade the advanced research network and to develop, demonstrate and implement next-generation technologies. CANARIE Inc. continued to work with partners such as provincial networks, federal labs, academia, the private sector, as well as international peer networks, to promote network development and innovation, identify technology and policy issues and facilitate collaboration. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 |
Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunication Sector – S&T and Innovation | – | 24,000 | 24,000 | 15,000 | 15,000 | 9,000 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): The $15 million payment is the second instalment of the $120 million conditional grant for CANARIE's Advanced Network. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: Industry Canada, in collaboration with the CANARIE Board of Directors, has commissioned a study to review the key issues and possible options on the future evolution of CANARIE Inc., based on potential changes to its mandate, funding support, financing and organizational models. A program evaluation and performance audit will be undertaken by CANARIE Inc. prior to the end of the program. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: At the request of Industry Canada, a compliance audit of the CANARIE Inc. grant began in January 2008 and will be completed by June 30, 2008. |
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Recipient’s Website: CANARIE |
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Recipient’s Annual Report: CANARIE 2007–2008 Annual Report |
Start Date: July 2005 | End Date: 2015 | Total Funding: $30 million | ||||
Description: The Council of Canadian Academies is an arm’s length, not-for-profit organization that was established to assess the state of scientific knowledge underpinning key public policy issues. Its founding members are the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. The Government of Canada provided a $30 million one-time conditional grant in July 2005 from Budget 2005, which entitles the government to five assessments per year at no additional cost. Each assessment will likely take 18 months to two years to complete. |
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Strategic Outcome: An innovative economy |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: The CCA released the assessment report Influenza Transmission and the Role of Personal Protective Respiratory Equipment: An Assessment of the Evidence in December 2007. This assessment will be used to update the Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan for the Health Sector. The report has been noted by provincial health care organizations (notably in British Columbia and Ontario) and received media coverage in specialized publications in Canada and abroad (Europe). CCA assessments are under way on the following topics: groundwater in Canada; gas hydrates as an energy source; potential risks of nanotechnology; private sector innovation in Canada; strengths and weaknesses of the university-based research community in the areas of management, business and finance. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Policy Sector – Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation | 30,000 | – | – | – | – | – |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: None |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: A compliance audit of the Funding Agreement with the CCA was conducted in the summer of 2007, covering the period from the date of the signing of the agreement to March 31, 2007. The CCA was found to be in compliance with most of the requirements of the Funding Agreement. Areas of opportunities for improvement were identified. Industry Canada worked with the CCA in developing a Management Response and an Action Plan to respond to these recommendations. |
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Recipient’s Website: Council of Canadian Academies |
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Recipient’s Annual Report: CCA Annual Report 2007/2008 |
Start Date: March 2000 | End Date: March 2013 | Total Funding: $840 million | ||||
Description: Genome Canada is an independent corporation with six regional genomics centres across Canada. Genome Canada, the primary funding and information resource concerned with genomics and proteomics in Canada, is enabling Canada to become a world leader in key areas of genomics research such as agriculture, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and new technology development, as well as ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social issues related to genomics. |
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Strategic Outcome: An innovative economy |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: In 2007–08, the projects funded through Genome Canada’s Applied Genomics Research in Human Health Competition were successfully completed, as were the international Bovine Sequencing Project and the Genome Canada/Genome Spain Joint Project in Human Health, Plants and Aquaculture and projects supported to respond to the emerging C. difficile issue. Workshops in Swine Genomics and GE3LS and the 2nd Genome Canada International Conference were also completed. Genome Canada’s New Technology Development competition announced new funding for 11 large-scale projects, and position papers in applied genomics research in agricultural crops, Bioenergy and Bioproducts were identified and will be supported from funds received in Budget 2008. Researchers at Memorial University have discovered the gene responsible for Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a deadly genetic heart condition that is highly predominant in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. ARVC is one of 28 genetic conditions being studied as part of the Atlantic Medical Genetics and Genomics initiative, a project focused on identifying genetic mutations underlying familial disorders arising in populations and communities throughout the Atlantic provinces. This project was made possible through Genome Canada's Competition III funding. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Industry Sector – S&T and Innovation | 165,000 | – | – | 6,700 | 6,700 | (6,700) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: No evaluations were completed in 2007–08. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: No audits were completed in 2007–08. A Performance Audit is scheduled for 2008–09. |
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Recipient’s Website: Genome Canada |
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Recipient’s Annual Report: Genome Canada 2007–08 Annual Report |
Start Date: March 31, 2002 | End Date: Ongoing | Total Funding: $125 million | ||||
Description: The goal of the Trudeau Foundation is to support research and the dissemination of research findings in the humanities and human sciences, such as Canadian studies, history, international relations, journalism, law, peace and conflict studies, philosophy, political economy, political science, sociology and urban and community studies. |
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Strategic Outcome: An innovative economy |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: As required by the Funding Agreement, the Trudeau Foundation provided nine mentorships, 15 scholarships and five fellowships. In addition, under its Public Interaction Program, the Foundation hosted events designed to facilitate knowledge dissemination, such as the Annual Trudeau Conference on Public Policy and the Mentors-Scholars Retreat. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Policy Sector – Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: Although not required, the Foundation chose to undertake a preliminary evaluation in 2005 to ensure that it was meeting its objectives under the Funding Agreement. The evaluation was very thorough and many of its recommendations have already been implemented. The Summative Evaluation is due March 31, 2009. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: The Trudeau Foundation provides an annual report to the Minister that contains audited financial statements. It has met its obligations under the Funding Agreement. |
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Recipient’s Website: Trudeau Foundation |
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Recipient’s Annual Report: Trudeau Foundation Annual Report |
5 Previously referred to as the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation.
Start Date: 2007 | End Date: 2012 | Total Funding: $50 million | ||||
Description: The Perimeter Institute is an independent, resident-based research institute devoted to foundational issues in theoretical physics at the highest levels of international excellence. |
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Strategic Outcome: An innovative economy |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: In 2007–08, the Perimeter Institute continued to offer a dynamic, multidisciplinary environment with maximum research freedom, collaboration opportunities, and growing scientific programs. It has increased its research activities, expanded its educational programs and products reaching for students, teachers and the general public.
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Policy Sector – Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation | – | – | – | 10,543 | 10,543 | (10,543) |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: No evaluations relative to this funding have yet been conducted. However, an evaluation will be completed by March 31, 2011. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: No audits relative to this funding have yet been conducted. However, a performance audit will be conducted by June 30, 2010. |
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Recipient’s Website: Perimeter Institute |
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Recipient’s Annual Report: Not Available |
Start Date: April 1, 2005 | End Date: March 2010 | Total Funding: $20 million | ||||
Description: Precarn Inc. is Canada’s national organization for the development and commercialization of intelligent systems and robotics. To commercialize R&D, Precarn Inc. employs a partnership model with a private sector technology developer that enters into a collaborative relationship with both an end-user of the technology and a university or research institute. |
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Strategic Outcome: An innovative economy |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: In 2007–08, Precarn Inc. funded 12 new pre-competitive R&D projects in the fields of intelligent systems and advanced robotics across the country for a total of $4.4 million. In 2007, over 400 private sector researchers and staff were actively engaged in Precarn Inc. projects. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector – S&T and Innovation | 20,000 | – | – | – | – | – |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Precarn Inc. was given a conditional lump sum grant of $20 million for the five-year period 2005–10, with no indication of expected annual expenditures for individual years within that period. Precarn Inc. reports its financial activities according to its Phase 4 Funding Agreement, which includes an Evaluation and Audit Plan. |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: Summative evaluation to the Minister to be completed by March 31, 2010. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: Precarn Inc.’s annual audit for 2007–08 has been reviewed by Precarn’s Board of Directors, final publication pending official release by auditors. |
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Recipient’s Website: Precarn Incorporated |
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Recipient’s Annual Report: Not Available |
Centre of Excellence:
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Start Date:
April 2008 |
End Date:
March 2012 |
Total Funding:
$15 million |
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2. St. Michael’s Hospital (Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute) |
January 2008 | March 2011 | $15 million | |||||
3. Dalhousie University (Life Sciences Research Institute) |
January 2008 | March 2011 | $15 million | |||||
4. Canada School of Energy and Environment |
April 2008 | March 2010 | $15 million | |||||
5. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario (Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery) |
April 2008 | March 2012 | $15 million | |||||
6. National Optics Institute |
April 2008 | March 2011 | $15 million | |||||
7. McGill University (Montreal Neurological Institute) |
April 2008 | March 2010 | $15 million | |||||
Description: The federal government announced a total of $105 million in 2007–08 to Seven Centres of Excellence in areas where Canada has potential to be a world leader, such as energy, environmental technologies, information technologies and health sciences. |
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Strategic Outcome: An innovative economy |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: As Centres received their funding in April 2008, there are no results to report yet relative to 2007–08. |
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(in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending | ||
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Program Activity: Policy Sector – Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation | – | – | – | 10,500 | 10,500 | (10,500) | ||
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: No evaluations relative to this funding have been conducted and none are yet planned. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: No audits relative to this funding have been conducted and none are yet planned. |
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Recipient’s Annual Report:
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Start Date: April 1, 2002 | End Date: September 2009 | Total Funding: $17.5 million | ||||
Description: The goal of CYBF is to support and develop youth entrepreneurship. The youth business program provides loans, mentorship support and an interactive website to entrepreneurs between 18 and 34 years of age. |
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Strategic Outcome: Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
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Summary of Results Achieved by the Recipient: | ||||||
Two lump sum payments of $7.5 million 2002–04 and $10 million 2005–09 (in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending 2005–06 | Actual Spending 2006–07 | Planned Spending 2007–08 | Total Authorities 2007–08 | Actual Spending 2007–08 | Variances Between Planned Spending and Actual Spending |
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Program Activity: Operations Sector – Economic Development | 10,000 | – | – | – | – | – |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Significant Evaluation Findings and URL(s) to Last Evaluation(s) / Future Plans: The formative evaluation has indicated that CYBF is cost effective and efficient. There will be a final evaluation in the fall of 2009. |
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Significant Audit Findings and URL(s) to Last Audit(s) / Future Plans: The compliance audit report demonstrated that CYBF is meeting the majority of the Funding Agreement requirements. |
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Recipient’s Website: CYBF |
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Recipient’s Annual Report: CYBF – 2006 Annual Report |
Industry Canada is involved in a number of horizontal initiatives, working in partnership with other federal departments, other levels of government, non-governmental organizations and private sector organizations. Industry Canada’s involvement in these initiatives contributes to the Department’s achievement of its strategic outcomes.
Industry Canada is the lead for the following significant horizontal initiatives. Supplementary information can be found on Treasury Board Secretariat's Horizontal Initiative Database.
The Canadian Biotechnology Strategy (CBS) was wound down in May 2007, further to the release of the federal government’s Science and Technology Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada’s Advantage. As such, no horizontal activity took place under the auspices of CBS in 2007–08. Two strategic initiatives of the CBS — the Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology and Genomics R&D — have been retained by Health Canada and the National Research Council respectively. Performance of these two initiatives will be reported in the respective DPRs. | |
Name of Lead Department(s): Industry Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Environment Canada, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, National Research Council Canada |
Lead Department Program Activity: Not Applicable |
Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: 1998 | End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: June 15, 2007 |
Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $467.9 million | |
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The vision of the Canadian Biotechnology Strategy (CBS) is to “enhance the quality of life of Canadians in terms of health, safety, the environment, and social and economic development by positioning Canada as a responsible world leader in biotechnology.” Acting within the CBS pillars of stewardship, citizen engagement and innovation, this horizontal initiative reports against three strategic initiatives: the CBS Fund, the Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology (CRSB) and the Genomics Research and Development (Genomics R&D) program. Each of these initiatives focuses on a different aspect of Canada’s biotechnology-related priorities, involving separate program management and resource allocation, as well as the profiling of initiatives that are linked through the CBS governance structure. |
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Shared Outcome(s): CBS wound down successfully and resources were reallocated to departmental priorities. |
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Governance Structure(s): The policy authority for the CBS ended on June 15, 2007. Further to a commitment under Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada's Advantage, the roles and responsibilities of the Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC) were consolidated into the new Science, Technology and Innovation Council. Industry Canada ensured the orderly wind-down of two key CBS mechanisms, the Canadian Biotechnology Secretariat and CBAC. Industry Canada also took over the responsibility for general reporting of the CBS. Two strategic initiatives of the CBS — the Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology and Genomics R&D — have been retained by Health Canada and the National Research Council respectively. |
(Amalgamation of Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC) and Business Gateway (BG)) | |||
Name of Lead Department(s): Industry Canada, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Western Economic Diversification Canada, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions |
Lead Department Program Activity: Economic Development |
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Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative: | End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: | Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): | |
Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC): Funding originally started in 1995 (February 9, 1995 TB 822499) Most recent renewal for period 2006–07 (Policy and funding approval: Building a More Innovative Economy — Jobs and Growth) |
March 2009 — aiming for renewal (Fall of 2008–09) |
$226.1 million (since 1995) | |
Business Gateway: Funding from 2000 to March 31, 2006 (Policy and funding approval: Government Online funding via Treasury Board Secretariat (TBS) initially / Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) — Gateways and Clusters) |
$6.79 million (since 2000) | ||
Total: $232.89 million | |||
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): Canada Business was established to improve service to small business and start-up entrepreneurs by providing a comprehensive first stop for information on government services, programs and compliance requirements from federal and provincial/territorial levels of government. On behalf of the Government of Canada and its partners, Canada Business delivers a host of information products and resources through a variety of channels across Canada (web, in-person, telephone). Through its collaboration with the provinces and territories, information products and resources are supplemented by jurisdictionally relevant content — providing a truly client-centred, integrated information service. |
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Shared Outcome(s):
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Governance Structure(s): The Canada Business Network is managed on behalf of the federal government by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Industry Canada and Western Economic Diversification Canada. The lead organizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal policies affecting program delivery in a collaborative environment, particularly policies on topics such as official languages, accessibility, access to information and privacy, federal identity and alternative service delivery. |
Federal Partner(s) | Federal Partner Program Activity | Names of Programs for the Federal Partner(s) | Total Allocation from Start to End Date (in thousands of dollars) | Planned Spending for 2007–08 (in thousands of dollars) | Actual Spending in 2007–08 (in thousands of dollars) | Expected Results for 2007–08 | Results Achieved in 2007–08 |
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Industry Canada | Economic Development | Canada Business Network | $92,416 | $6,504 | $6,504 | (Planned Results apply to each partner) Increased awareness and access to government business- related information, programs and services and facilitated compliance for business |
234,191 clients were served using officer- assisted channels (i.e., telephone calls, in- person visits, and fax), a decrease of 1.6 percent over fiscal year 2006–07 |
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency | Canada Business Network | $36,016 | $2,641 | $2,641 | Increased use of Internet channel of service |
7 million Internet visits to Canada Business Network websites, an increase of over 18 percent |
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Western Economic Diversification Canada | Canada Business Network | $49,964 | $3,977 | $3,977 | Reduced complexity in accessing programs and services and compliance require- ments for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) |
Client satisfaction evaluations are undertaken every two years; none was performed during 2007–08 |
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Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions | Canada Business Network | $23,184 | $1,878 | $1,878 | Improved SME business planning and market research |
43,518 Interactive Business Plans were created, an increase of 3.6 percent over 2006– 07 |
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Total | $201,580 | $15,000 | $15,000 | ||||
Comments on Variance(s): Not Applicable |
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Results Achieved by Non-Federal Partners: Not Applicable |
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Contact Information: Marcie Girouard, Executive Director, Service Delivery and Partnerships |
A Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) is a departmental strategy required by the Auditor General Act to advance the government’s commitment to development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The theme of Industry Canada's Sustainable Development Strategy 2006–09 (SDS IV), which was tabled in Parliament in December 2006, is "to sell the sustainability value proposition." The Strategy seeks to further support efforts by the Department's partners and stakeholders to implement productivity-enhancing sustainability technologies and processes that can improve their economic, environmental and social performance.
The Strategy contains 26 action items spread across 11 branches in five sectors in the Department. The action items supporting the first strategic outcome — sustainability-driven technologies and commercialization — are related to renewable energy, the hydrogen economy, bio-refineries and vehicle fuel efficiency. Action items supporting the second strategic outcome, which aims to promote sustainability tools, practices, research and awareness, are related to corporate social responsibility, consumer policy research, sustainable “lean” manufacturing, sustainable “green” buildings, environmental industries, enhancing sustainable development in the curricula of post-secondary education, and recycling computers. The third strategic outcome aims to improve sustainability practices within Industry Canada, including by promoting training awareness of sustainable development, renewing the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for all policies, programs and plans of the Department, and further greening operations.
More information can be found on the Department’s Sustainable Development Strategy Website.
In 2006, prior to the preparation of the fourth round of sustainable development strategies, Environment Canada led efforts to improve coordination and consistency among departmental strategies. Through their Office of Greening Government Operations, Public Works and Government Services Canada led efforts to improve the Greening of Government Operations (GGO). As a consequence of this work, six federal sustainable development goals and three greening government operations goals were established. Ten action items within the Department’s Strategy will contribute to the following federal sustainable development goals:
Satisfactory progress is being made on all the action items in the Strategy with a view to successful implementation by December 2009. For more information with respect to implementation of action items, please see the semi-annual progress reports.
1. SDS Departmental Goal:
In support of a competitive economy, Industry Canada is positioned as a leader in supporting sustainable development technologies and practices for businesses and consumers. The Strategy commits Industry Canada to pursue sustainability initiatives that will contribute to its three strategic outcomes: 1) Sustainability-driven technologies and commercialization: Increased development, commercialization, adoption and diffusion of environmental, energy and bio-based technologies. 2) Sustainability tools, practices, research and awareness: Increased use by firms, industries and institutions of sustainability and corporate social responsibility practices, and increased consumer awareness of sustainability issues. 3) Sustainability practices and operations within Industry Canada: Increased implementation of sustainable operations and practices and integration of sustainable development principles into departmental planning, performance measurement and evaluation frameworks. |
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2. Federal sustainable development goal(s) including GGO goals, if applicable: 10 action items in Industry Canada’s SDS IV will contribute to the following federal sustainable development goals: Environmental Quality Goals
Sustainable Development Management Goals
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3. Department’s Expected Results for 2007–08:
Given that the 26 action items in the Strategy are spread across 11 branches in five sectors, there was continued progress on the implementation of the action items, with a view to their successful completion by December 2009. To obtain information on progress already made with respect to implementation of some action items, please see Sustainable Development Strategy 2006–2009. |
4. Supporting Performance Measure(s):
In support of the departmental sustainable development goal, the Strategy commits Industry Canada to achieving the following outcomes: |
5. Achieved SDS Departmental Results for 2007–08:
The results achieved in fiscal year 2007–08 are noted through the preparation of two reports to the senior management and posted on the sustainable development website. Results are as expected and good progress is being made in meeting commitments made to the Sustainable Development Strategy. |
Parliamentary tabling of the government’s comprehensive response to the recommendations made by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology (INDU) in its report entitled Manufacturing: Moving Forward – Rising to the Challenge:
The Office of Consumer Affairs represented the Consumer Measures Committee (a federal/provincial/territorial committee of consumer protection officials) before the House Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics in May 2007 to discuss federal and provincial initiatives to prevent and combat identity theft. In June 2006, members of the Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry were authorized to research and report on rural poverty in Canada. FedNor made a presentation to the Committee on this subject in May 2007. |
The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development (CESD) responded to petitions and tabled two reports in 2007–08: one on Sustainable Development Strategies (SDS) and one on Strategic Environmental
Assessment.
Petitions Petition responses by Industry Canada (2007–08) Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) Although Industry Canada received satisfactory ratings on four of five criteria, the Department’s SDS IV was not considered to be a substantive plan by the CESD. The Department received an unsatisfactory assessment because its targets were not considered to be adequately specific, measurable and time bound, and they were not published in the SDS IV. The Department provided evidence on how it is making progress on the quality of its targets, including by providing training to staff on how to set targets better. The Computers for Schools program was examined and its progress was found to be satisfactory. Many of the recommendations in the report are directed at issues that must be dealt with at a government-wide level, rather than by Industry Canada specifically. Accordingly, the Department has not prepared a formal response to the CESD audit, but is working with other government departments in a review and overhaul of the current approach to SD Strategies in the federal government. It is expected that a new approach to undertaking SD Strategies will be in place by the tabling of SDS V, expected in December 2009. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
On a positive note, the Commissioner found that training and guidance have increased. In terms of moving forward, the Commissioner noted that senior management support and a well-functioning management system is essential for making progress on SEA. CESD also considers that the government-wide SEA evaluation, to be completed by December 2008, is important to guide the future course of SEA within the federal government. While Industry Canada is not one of the organizations directly noted in the chapter, the Department had already addressed many of the issues that CESD raised in his report. As of April 1, 2007, Industry Canada became fully transparent in the manner in which it manages public statements on SEAs. The Department made its full SEA website publicly accessible and has a dedicated part of the site devoted to publishing public statements on detailed SEAs. This site is also linked to the website of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA). The Department was the fifth government department to become fully accessible and transparent with respect to SEAs, but has not yet had occasion to publish a public statement on a detailed SEA. In September 2007, approval was given by the Directors General Policy Committee (DGPC) to modify Industry Canada’s management system for SEAs in order to centralize and improve tracking, monitoring and quality assurance. In October 2007, the Department launched a newly updated SEA training course. With the support of CEAA, the course was given to 20 Industry Canada employees. |
The Audit and Evaluation Branch
Through its professional internal audit and evaluation services, and the support it provides to the Departmental Audit Committee and the Departmental Evaluation Committee (prior to September 2007 these were unified as the Departmental Audit and Evaluation Committee), the Audit and Evaluation Branch reinforces good stewardship practices and sound decision-making and provides assurance
to the Deputy and Associate Deputy Ministers. The Branch also contributes to making Industry Canada a learning organization and further supports the continuous improvement of departmental operations.
Internal Audits (2007–08)
1. Name of Internal Audit | 2. Audit Type | 3. Status | 4. Completion Date | 5. Electronic Link to Report |
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Audit of Selected Business Processes within Measurement Canada | Management Control Framework Audit | Complete | April 23, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00694e.html |
Audit of Broadband Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program | Management Control Framework Audit | Complete | December 12, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00352e.html |
Audit of Federal Economic Development Initiative in Northern Ontario (FedNor) | Management Control Framework Audit | Complete | December 12, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00357e.html |
Canada Strategic Infrastructure Fund | Management Control Framework Audit | Complete | December 12, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00353e.html |
Follow-up Audit of Communications and Marketing Branch Contracting Activities | Follow-up Audit | Complete | December 12, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00354e.html |
Follow-up Audit Report Pay and Benefits | Follow-up Audit | Complete | December 12, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00356e.html |
Follow-up Audit of the 2004 Audit of Comptrollership Communications Research Centre | Follow-up Audit | Complete | December 12, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/00355e.html |
Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) / Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF) | Management Control Framework Audit | Complete | March 14, 2008 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/01934e.html |
Acquisition Cards Audit | Management Control Framework Audit | Complete | March 14, 2008 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/01935e.html |
Audit of Contracting | Management Control Framework Audit | Complete | March 14, 2008 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/01936e.html |
Evaluations (2007–08)
1. Name of Evaluation | 2. Program Activity | 3. Evaluation Type | 4. Status | 5. Completion Date | 6. Electronic Link to Report |
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National Evaluation of the Softwood Industry and Community Economic Adjustment Initiative (SICEAI) |
Industry Sector – Economic Development | Mid-term | Complete | April 23, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/01442e.html |
Formative Evaluation of the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program (CATIP) – Textile Production Efficiency Component (TPEC/CANtex) | Industry Sector – Economic Development | Formative | Complete | April 23, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/01426e.html |
Formative Evaluation of the Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Pilot | Spectrum Information Technologies and Telecommunications (SITT) Sector – Economic Development | Formative | Complete | April 23, 2007 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/01425e.html |
Final Evaluation of the Structured Financing Facility Program | Industry Sector – Economic Development | Summative | Complete | January 21, 2008 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/01929e.html |
Final Evaluation of the Student Connections Program | Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector – Economic Development | Summative | Complete | January 21, 2008 | www.ic.gc.ca/epic/site/ae-ve.nsf/en/01930e.html |
Industry Canada follows the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat travel policy parameters.
Responsibility for the integrity and objectivity of the accompanying financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2008 and all information contained in this report rests with departmental management. These statements have been prepared by management in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies, which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector.
Management is responsible for the integrity and objectivity of the information in these financial statements. Some of the information in the financial statements is based on management’s best estimates and judgement and gives due consideration to materiality. To fulfil its accounting and reporting responsibilities, management maintains a set of accounts that provides a centralized record of the department’s financial transactions. Financial information submitted to the Public Accounts of Canada and included in the department’s Departmental Performance Report is consistent with these financial statements.
Management maintains a system of financial management and internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance that financial information is reliable, that assets are safeguarded and that transactions are in accordance with the Financial Administration Act, are executed in accordance with prescribed regulations, within Parliamentary authorities, and are properly recorded to maintain accountability of Government funds. Management also seeks to ensure the objectivity and integrity of data in its financial statements by careful selection, training and development of qualified staff, by organizational arrangements that provide appropriate divisions of responsibility, and by communication programs aimed at ensuring that regulations, policies, standards and managerial authorities are understood throughout the department.
Management is supported by the Departmental Audit Committee (DAC). This Committee approves the departmental audit and evaluation plan and oversees the internal audit and evaluation activities in the Department. It also reviews the results of audits and evaluations as well as management responses and action plans developed to address audit or evaluation recommendations.
The financial statements of the department have not been audited.
2008 | 2007 | ||||
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Marketplace | Science, technology & innovation |
Economic development |
Total | Total | |
Expenses | |||||
Transfer payments | |||||
Industry | 1 | 123,804 | (962) | 122,843 | 231,304 |
Other | 7,779 | 270,898 | 208,311 | 486,988 | 496,789 |
Total Transfer Payments | 7,780 | 394,702 | 207,349 | 609,831 | 728,093 |
Operating expenses | |||||
Salaries and employee benefits | 267,093 | 105,842 | 127,712 | 500,647 | 515,195 |
Professional and special services | 54,224 | 17,562 | 25,113 | 96,899 | 91,231 |
Accomodation | 13,864 | 21,627 | 19,963 | 55,454 | 53,312 |
Travel | 11,178 | 2,142 | 4,497 | 17,817 | 20,080 |
Amortization | 9,156 | 4,723 | 1,561 | 15,440 | 18,244 |
Communication | 7,001 | 1,529 | 4,509 | 13,039 | 18,216 |
Furniture and equipment | 6,525 | 4,373 | 2,189 | 13,087 | 17,298 |
Equipment repair and maintenance | 6,270 | 2,567 | 1,949 | 10,786 | 12,778 |
Rentals | 9,024 | 443 | 1,044 | 10,511 | 10,974 |
Utilities, materials and supplies | 3,288 | 4,227 | 2,406 | 9,921 | 9,794 |
Postage | 1,290 | 237 | 375 | 1,902 | 2,887 |
Loss on disposal of capital assets | 52 | 120 | 26 | 198 | 79 |
Other operating expenses | 1,838 | 173 | 10,246 | 12,257 | (1,849) |
Total operating expense | 390,803 | 165,565 | 201,590 | 757,958 | 768,239 |
Total expenses | 398,583 | 560,267 | 408,939 | 1,367,789 | 1,496,332 |
Revenues | |||||
Sales of services | 608,960 | 12,714 | 59,241 | 680,915 | 664,624 |
Dividends | – | – | 21,482 | 21,482 | 20,847 |
Revenue from fines | 14,969 | – | – | 14,969 | 6,857 |
Amortization of discounts | 1,293 | 2,017 | 5,320 | 8,630 | 4,472 |
Other revenue | 339 | 556 | 309 | 1,204 | 3,248 |
Gains on disposal of assets | 301 | 11 | 34 | 346 | 213 |
Total revenues | 625,862 | 15,298 | 86,386 | 727,546 | 700,261 |
Net cost of operations | (227,279) | 544,969 | 322,553 | 640,243 | 796,071 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. |
2008 | 2007 | |
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ASSETS | ||
Financial assets | ||
Accounts receivables and advances (Note 4) | 207,628 | 215,227 |
Loans (Note 5) | 360,473 | 280,303 |
Investments (Note 6) | 1,066,400 | 1,066,400 |
Total financial assets | 1,634,501 | 1,561,930 |
Non-financial assets | ||
Prepayments | 171 | 234 |
Tangible capital assets (Note 7) | 111,115 | 107,674 |
Total non-financial assets | 111,286 | 107,908 |
TOTAL | 1,745,787 | 1,669,838 |
LIABILITIES | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (Note 8) | 855,754 | 627,073 |
Vacation and compensatory leave | 22,816 | 24,149 |
Deferred revenue (Note 9) | 958,159 | 1,125,237 |
Allowance for loan guarantee (Note 12) | 301,751 | 409,828 |
Allowance for employee severance benefits (Note 11) | 81,784 | 83,557 |
Other liabilities (Note 10) | 27,743 | 25,163 |
2,248,007 | 2,295,007 | |
Equity of Canada | (502,220) | (625,169) |
TOTAL | 1,745,787 | 1,669,838 |
Contingent liabilities (Note 12) | ||
Contractual obligations (Note 14) | ||
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. |
2008 | 2007 | |
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Equity of Canada, beginning of year | (625,169) | (714,151) |
Net cost of operations | (640,243) | (796,071) |
Current year appropriations used (Note 3) | 1,363,914 | 1,189,667 |
Revenue not available for spending | (521,541) | (502,866) |
Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund (Note 3) | (163,633) | 116,783 |
Services provided without charge by other government departments (Note 15) | 84,452 | 84,829 |
Equity Adjustment (Note 13) | – | (3,360) |
Equity of Canada, end of year | (502,220) | (625,169) |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. |
2008 | 2007 | |
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Operating activities | ||
Net cost of operations | 640,243 | 796,071 |
Non-cash items: | ||
Amortization of tangible capital assets | (15,440) | (18,244) |
Gain on disposal and write-down of tangible capital assets | 149 | 59 |
Loss on write-offs of tangible capital assets | – | – |
Adjustment to tangible capital assets | 1,005 | (421) |
Services provided without charge (Note 15) | (84,452) | (84,829) |
Variations in Statement of Financial Position: | ||
Decrease in liabilities | 47,000 | 43,198 |
Increase in financial asset | 72,572 | 35,562 |
Increase (decrease) in prepaid expenses | (63) | 12 |
Change in equity (Note 13) | – | 3,346 |
Cash used by operating activities | 661,014 | 774,754 |
Capital investment activities | ||
Acquisitions of tangible capital assets | 18,089 | 29,090 |
Proceeds from disposal of tangible capital assets | (363) | (260) |
Cash used by capital investment activities | 17,726 | 28,830 |
Net cash provided by Government of Canada | 678,740 | 803,584 |
The accompanying notes form an integral part of these financial statements. |
The authorities for the programs for which Industry Canada is responsible, are derived from the Department of Industry Act. Many other acts are under the responsibility of the Minister of Industry, and Treasury Board also defines other specific Industry authorities.
Industry Canada aims to help Canadians contribute to the knowledge economy and improve productivity and innovation performance through its three strategic outcomes, which are mutually reinforcing. Sound marketplace frameworks help establish a business environment that supports innovation, investment and entrepreneurial activity. Fostering innovation in science and technology helps ensure that discoveries and breakthroughs happen here in Canada, and that the social and economic benefits of these innovations contribute to improving Canadians’ standard of living and quality of life. Encouraging investment in technology will help Canadian businesses to compete in the global marketplace and increase opportunities for trade. Successful businesses combined with a sound environment form the sustainable communities that attract investment. Taken together, the Department’s strategic outcomes support growth in employment, income and productivity, and promote sustainable development in Canada.
Industry Canada’s activities are delivered at its headquarters in Ottawa as well as in the regions. There are six regional offices with service points located across Canada.
Industry Canada has a number of transfer payment programs through which it provides grants and contributions to recipients in targeted groups and sectors. Each transfer payment program has specific objectives and expected results that support the achievement of Industry Canada’s strategic objectives.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Treasury Board accounting policies, which are consistent with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles for the public sector.
Significant accounting policies are as follows:
The following expenses are recorded on the accrual basis:
The allowance for losses on outstanding loan guarantees is based upon forecasting models developed by program areas.
Amortization of tangible capital assets is done on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of the asset as follows:
Asset class | Amortization period |
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Buildings | 15 to 30 years |
Works and Infrastructure | 30 years |
Machinery and equipment | 3 to 10 years |
Vehicles | 5 to 10 years |
Assets under construction | Once in service, in accordance with asset type |
Leasehold improvements | Lesser of the remaining term of the lease or useful life of the improvement |
Industry Canada receives most of its funding through annual Parliamentary appropriations. Items recognized in the statement of operations and the statement of financial position in one year, may be funded through Parliamentary appropriations in prior, current or future years. Accordingly, the Department has different net results of operations for the year on a government-funding basis than on an accrual accounting basis. The differences are reconciled in the following tables:
2008 | 2007 | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Net cost of operations | 640,243 | 796,071 |
Adjustments for items affecting net cost of operations but not affecting appropriations: | ||
Add (Less): | ||
Revenue not available for spending | 521,541 | 502,866 |
Repayment of conditionally repayable contributions | 180,015 | 127,356 |
Services provided without charge | (84,452) | (84,829) |
Allowance for loan guarantees | 108,755 | 58,709 |
Bad debts/write-offs/write-downs | (14,221) | 3,261 |
Amortization of tangible capital assets | (15,440) | (18,244) |
Employee severance benefits | 1,773 | (4,216) |
Adjustment of previous years expenditures | 7,930 | 8,455 |
Refund of previous years expenditures | 3,861 | 9,343 |
Transfer payment adjustments | 8,746 | 3,120 |
Justice Canada fees | - | (5,425) |
Allowance for accrued liabilities | (12) | 288 |
Vacation pay and compensatory leave | 903 | 1,387 |
Loss on disposal and write-down of tangible capital assets |
(198) | (154) |
Year-end accrual of transfer payments | (107,757) | (246,000) |
Other | 935 | (2,559) |
1,252,622 | 1,149,429 | |
Adjustments for items not affecting net cost of operations but affecting appropriations: | ||
Add (Less): | ||
Loans, Investments, and Advances | 96,662 | 21,776 |
Deferred revenue | (3,889) | (10,964) |
Acquisitions of tangible capital assets | 18,089 | 29,090 |
Allowance for Vacation Pay | 430 | 336 |
111,292 | 40,238 | |
Current Year Appropriation Used | 1,363,914 | 1,189,667 |
2008 | 2007 | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Vote 1 - Operating expenditures | 427,254 | 436,697 |
Vote 5 - Capital expenditures | 18,232 | 32,265 |
Vote 10 - Grants and contributions | 760,840 | 682,194 |
Statutory amounts | 417,446 | 235,115 |
1,623,772 | 1,386,271 | |
Less: | ||
Appropriations available for future years | (138,808) | (117,434) |
Lapsed appropriations: Operating | (121,050) | (79,170) |
Current year appropriations used | 1,363,914 | 1,189,667 |
2008 | 2007 | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Net cash provided by Government of Canada | 678,740 | 803,584 |
Revenue not available for spending | 521,541 | 502,866 |
1,200,281 | 1,306,450 | |
Change in net position in the Consolidated Revenue Fund | ||
Variations in Statement of Financial Position: | ||
Variation in financial assets | (72,572) | (35,562) |
Variation in liabilities | (47,000) | (43,198) |
Variation in prepaid expenses | 63 | (12) |
Other: | ||
Year-end accrual of transfer payments | (107,757) | (246,000) |
Repayment of conditionally repayable contributions |
180,015 | 127,356 |
Allowance for loan guarantees | 108,755 | 58,709 |
Loans, Investments, and Advances | 96,662 | 21,776 |
Misc | 5,467 | 148 |
Total | 163,633 | (116,783) |
Current year appropriation used | 1,363,914 | 1,189,667 |
2008 | 2007 | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||
External | ||
Accounts receivable – other revenue | 44,875 | 66,788 |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (41,545) | (31,442) |
Accrued receivables | 21,699 | 21,720 |
Employee advances | 114 | 115 |
Other | 2 | 735 |
Total external | 25,145 | 57,916 |
Receivables from other Federal Government departments and agencies | 182,483 | 157,311 |
Total accounts receivable and advances | 207,628 | 215,227 |
2008 | 2007 | |
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Atlantic Provinces Power Development Act | 1,132 | 1,783 |
Enterprise Development Loans | 110,000 | 110,000 |
Unamortized discount loans | (31,124) | (34,583) |
78,876 | 75,417 | |
Unconditionally repayable contributions | 281,568 | 209,568 |
Less: Unamortized discount | (1,103) | (6,275) |
Less: Allowance for doubtful loans and advances | - | (190) |
Net unconditionally repayable contributions | 280,465 | 203,103 |
Loans and advances on expired loan guarantees | 216,354 | 84,454 |
Less: Allowance for doubtful loans | (216,354) | (84,454) |
Net Loans on expired loan guarantees | – | – |
Total loans | 360,473 | 280,303 |
Atlantic Provinces Power Development Act
Loans have been made to Atlantic Provinces, to assist in the generation of electrical energy by steam driven generators in the provinces, and in the control and transmission of electric energy. The loans bear interest at rates from 4.5% to 8.5% per annum, and are repayable in annual instalments over the next 6 years, with final instalments due March 31, 2014.
Enterprise development loans
These loans are made to industries engaged in manufacturing, processing or service industries in Canada in order to promote the establishment, improvement, growth, efficiency or international competitiveness of such industries, or to assist them in their financial restructuring. There is one interest-free loan outstanding which is repayable at maturity on April 1, 2017.
Unconditionally repayable contributions
The unamortized discount on unconditionally repayable contributions is calculated by applying the 25% rule on an individual loan basis.
Loans and advances on expired loan guarantees
The Department guarantees loans to small business enterprises under the Small Business Loans Act, the Canada Small Business Financing Act, the Capital Leasing Pilot Project and other loan guarantee payments net of recoveries.
2008 | 2007 | |
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Business Development Bank of Canada | 1,066,400 | 1,066,400 |
Total investments | 1,066,400 | 1,066,400 |
Business Development Bank of Canada
The Corporation is an agent of Her Majesty, reports through the Minister of Industry, and is listed in Part I of Schedule III of the Financial Administration Act. Included in the account are:
For the period ending March 31, 2008, the department received $21,482,202 in dividend revenue from the BDBC ($20,847,118 in 2006–2007).
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Tangible capital asset class | Opening balance | Acquisitions | Disposals/ write-offs/ adjustments* |
Closing balance |
Opening balance |
Amortization | Disposals/ write-offs/ adjustments* |
Closing balance | Current year net book value |
Previous year net book value |
Land | 1,450 | – | – | 1,450 | – | – | – | – | 1,450 | 1,450 |
Buildings | 35,552 | 84 | – | 35,636 | 18,768 | 1,276 | – | 20,044 | 15,592 | 16,784 |
Works and infrastructure | 6,178 | – | – | 6,178 | 3,856 | 209 | – | 4,065 | 2,113 | 2,322 |
Machinery and equipment | 140,688 | 3,817 | 5,678 | 138,827 | 100,150 | 10,254 | 6,789 | 103,615 | 35,212 | 40,538 |
Vehicles | 12,367 | 1,254 | 1,261 | 12,360 | 8,645 | 1,104 | 1,249 | 8,500 | 3,860 | 3,722 |
Assets under construction | 30,475 | 11,469 | 307 | 41,637 | – | – | – | – | 41,637 | 30,475 |
Leasehold improvements | 20,610 | 1,465 | – | 22,075 | 8,227 | 2,597 | – | 10,824 | 11,251 | 12,383 |
Total | 247,320 | 18,089 | 7,246 | 258,163 | 139,646 | 15,440 | 8,038 | 147,048 | 111,115 | 107,674 |
Amortization expense for the year ended March 31, 2008 is $15,440,097 (2006–2007 — $18,244,139).
* Includes primarily disposals, write-offs, but also includes minor adjustments for transfers of capital assets between Industry Canada and other departments.
2008 | 2007 | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||
External | ||
Accounts payable | 476,384 | 362,025 |
Accrued salaries & wages | 12,771 | 10,158 |
Accrued liabilities | 345 | 332 |
Transfer payments | 353,757 | 246,000 |
Other external payables | 87 | 91 |
Total external | 843,344 | 618,606 |
Other government departments | 12,410 | 8,467 |
Total accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 855,754 | 627,073 |
The majority of the department's deferred revenues result from the auction of radio license frequencies. These revenues are recognized over a ten-year period. Another main source of deferred revenues comes from examination requests of intellectual property. These fees are charged in advance and recognized as revenue once the exam is completed.
Prime Minister’s Awards were established to record amounts deposited by external parties to be used in support of the Prime Minister’s Awards for Teaching Excellence.
2008 | 2007 | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Opening balance | 1,125,237 | 1,285,782 |
Licence fees received | 203,967 | 203,159 |
Licence fees earned | (375,409) | (373,750) |
(171,442) | (170,591) | |
Fees for trademarks, patents and copyrights received | 32,999 | 31,722 |
Fees for trademarks, patents and copyrights earned | (29,110) | (21,540) |
3,889 | 10,182 | |
Other services of regulatory nature received | 657 | 763 |
Other services of regulatory nature earned | (763) | (767) |
(106) | (4) | |
Prime Minister awards received | 150 | – |
Prime Minister awards disbursed | – | (125) |
150 | (125) | |
Customer deposits received | 56,629 | 55,593 |
Customer deposits disbursed | (56,198) | (55,600) |
431 | (7) | |
Deferred revenue, closing balance | 958,159 | 1,125,237 |
Other liabilities represent funds received from third parties to be disbursed for a specified purpose. Activity during the year in these accounts is as follows:
Opening balance |
Receipts | Payments | Closing balance |
|
---|---|---|---|---|
(in thousards of dollars) | ||||
Cost sharing projects | 910 | 1,344 | 950 | 1,304 |
Securities in Trust, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act | 83 | – | – | 83 |
Contra — Securities in Trust, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act | (31) | – | – | (31) |
Unclaimed Dividends and Undistributed Assets | 15,109 | 3,440 | 1,222 | 17,327 |
Petro Canada Enterprises unclaimed shares | 961 | – | 271 | 690 |
Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) | 7,306 | 575 | 336 | 7,545 |
Winding-up and Restructuring Act | 727 | – | – | 727 |
Canada/Provinces Business Service Centre | 98 | 400 | 400 | 98 |
Total other liabilities | 25,163 | 5,759 | 3,179 | 27,743 |
Cost sharing projects — Industry Canada partners with other governments and external organizations to deliver programs and services that contribute to an innovative economy. The account was established to record amounts deposited by these partners.
Securities in trust and income from Securities in Trust, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act — was established to record dividends paid on shares held by a bankrupt stockbroker on behalf of clients. As the shares were not registered in clients’ names, dividends are paid to the last registered owner, in this case, the stockbroker. These dividends are forwarded to the Superintendent of Bankruptcy until such time as rightful owners are identified.
Unclaimed Dividends and Undistributed assets, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act — This account represents amounts credited to the Receiver General in accordance with the provisions of the Act, pending distribution to creditors.
Petro-Canada Enterprises Inc. — unclaimed shares — was established to record the liability to shareholders who have not presented their shares for payment in accordance with Section 227 of the Canada Business Corporations Act.
Unclaimed Dividends and Undistributed Assets, Canada Business Corporations Act — was established for the purpose of recording liabilities to creditors and shareholders who have not been located. The account is charged when funds are paid to them.
Winding-up and Restructuring Act — records deposits credited to the Receiver General as a result of the final winding-up of the operations of a company, in accordance with sections 138 and 139 of the Winding-up and Restructuring Act, pending distribution to the persons entitled thereto.
Canada/Provinces Business Service Centre — was established to record monies received from provinces under cost-sharing agreements for the Canada-Ontario Business Service Centre.
Both the employees and the department contribute to the cost of the Plan. The 2007–2008 expense amounts to $51,604,353 ($51,811,249 in 2006–2007), which represents approximately 2.1 times (2.2 in 2006–2007) the contributions by employees.
The department's responsibility with regard to the Plan is limited to its contributions. Actuarial surpluses or deficiencies are recognized in the financial statements of the Government of Canada, as the Plan's sponsor.
The department provides severance benefits to its employees based on eligibility, years of service and finally salary. These severance benefits are not pre-funded. Benefits will be paid from future appropriations. Information about the severance benefits, measured as at March 31, is as follows:
2008 | 2007 | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Accrued benefit obligation beginning of year | 83,557 | 79,341 |
Expense for the year | 7,859 | 13,297 |
Benefits paid during the year | (9,632) | (9,081) |
Accrued benefit obligation end of year | 81,784 | 83,557 |
Liabilities are accrued to record the estimated costs related to the management and remediation of contaminated sites where the department is obligated or likely to be obligated to incur such costs. The department has identified 2 sites where such action is possible and for which a liability of $99,657 ($132,281 in 2006–2007) has been recorded. The department’s ongoing efforts to assess contaminated sites may result in additional environmental liabilities related to newly identified sites, or changes in the assessments or intended use of existing sites. These liabilities will be accrued by the department in the year in which they become known.
Claims have been made against the department in the normal course of operations. Legal proceedings for claims totalling approximately $245,207 ($200,000 in 2006–2007) were still pending at March 31, 2008. Some of these potential liabilities may become actual liabilities when one or more future events occur or fail to occur. To the extent that the future event is likely to occur or fail to occur, and a reasonable estimate of the loss can be made, an estimated liability is accrued and an expense recorded in the financial statements.
The department has guaranteed the following debts:
(in thousands of dollars) | Authorized Limit |
Loan Guarantee Outstanding Balance |
---|---|---|
Enterprise Development Program | 1,200,000 | 212 |
Small Business Loan Act Loan Guarantee Program (SBLA) | 1,838,292 | 34,725 |
Canadian Small Business Financing Act Loan Guarantee Program (SBFA) | 1,290,263 | 741,037 |
Capital Leasing Pilot Project | 15,652 | 14,037 |
Regional Aircraft Credit Facility | 1,500,000 | 178,074 |
An allowance of $301,751,409 has been recorded for estimated losses on outstanding loan guarantees ($409,828,101 in 2006–2007). The expenses related to loan guarantees are reported under other transfer payments in the Statement of Operations.
Enterprise Development Program — Loans are made to Canadian manufacturers and members of the service industry for the purpose of promoting the establishment, growth, efficiency and international competitiveness of Canadian industry. These loans also foster the expansion of Canadian industry and of Canadian trade to a person engaged or about to engage in manufacturing, processing or other commercial activity.
Small Business Loan Act (SBLA) Loan Guarantee Program and Canadian Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA) Loan Guarantee Program — Loans are made directly by approved lenders to small business enterprises, providing for sharing of each individual loan loss, if any, on the basis of 85% government, 15% lender, to an aggregate, per lending institution not exceeding the Minister’s contingent liability, as stated in Section 5 of the SBLA and Section 6(2) of the CSBFA.
The authorized limit represents the Crown’s maximum liability incurred on the aggregate amount of loans made by the lender starting in April 1985 (SBLA) and April 1999 (CSBFA).
The outstanding guarantee for loans made starting in April 1985 (SBLA) and April 1999 (CSBFA) is the lesser of the Crown’s net liability (authorized limit less claims paid by the Crown) or the outstanding loan amounts of the lenders.
Capital Leasing Pilot Project (CLPP) — Capital leases are entered directly by approved lenders to small business enterprises, providing for sharing of each individual lease loss, if any, on the basis of 85% government, 15% lessor to an aggregate, per leasing institution, not exceeding the Minister’s contingent liability based upon the aggregate amount of leases registered per leasing institution, as stated in section 7 of the CLPP.
The authorized limit represents the Crown’s maximum liability incurred on the aggregate amount of the capital leases having been entered or transferred since the period starting in April 2002.
The outstanding guarantee for capital leases entered into in April 2002, is the lesser of the Crown’s net liability or the outstanding capital lease amount of the lessors.
Regional Aircraft Credit Facility — The department has extended loan guarantees on several Air Canada regional jets. Provisioning from the Canada Account Loss Provisioning Pool has been set aside by Finance Canada, manager of the funds. The loan guarantees began in the summer of 2005 and have a life of 15 years.
2008 | 2007 | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Aboriginal Business Canada / First Nations SchoolNet | – | 3,346 |
Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists | – | 14 |
– | 3,360 |
Aboriginal Business Canada / First Nations SchoolNet — Pursuant to the Order in Council P.C. 2006-1351, an equity adjustment in the amount of $3,345,741 was processed to transfer out Aboriginal Business Canada and First Nations SchoolNet. The Order in Council transferred the control and supervision of Aboriginal Business Canada and First Nations SchoolNet from the Department of Industry to the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) effective December 1, 2006. The result was a mid-year transfer occurring the same date as the Order in Council, which included accounts receivable, capital assets and loan balances.
Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists — An equity adjustment for $14,335 related to Order in Council P.C. 2006-49, which transferred the control and supervision of the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists from the Minister of Industry to the President of the Treasury Board effective February 6, 2006. As of April 1, 2006, Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists was reported separately. The adjustment pertained to the transfer of a capital asset that is reported on the Office of the Registrar of Lobbyists’s financial statements.
The nature of the department’s activity results in some large multi-year contracts and obligations whereby the department will be committed to make future payments when the services/goods are rendered. Major commitments that can be reasonably estimated are as follows:
2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | Thereafter | Total | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||||||
Transfer payments | 598,085 | 426,470 | 300,659 | 210,629 | 177,673 | 1,713,516 |
Other good and services | 71,102 | 4,378 | 1,156 | 856 | 2,820 | 80,312 |
Other | 10,925 | – | – | – | – | 10,925 |
Total | 680,112 | 430,848 | 301,815 | 211,485 | 180,493 | 1,804,753 |
Industry Canada is related as a result of common ownership to all Government of Canada departments, agencies, and Crown corporations. Industry Canada enters into transactions with these entities in the normal course of business and on normal trade terms. Also, during the year, the department received services, which were obtained without charge from other Government departments.
Services provided without charge:
During the year the department received without charge from other departments, accommodation, legal fees and the employer's contribution to the health and dental insurance plans. These services without charge have been recognized in the department's Statement of Operations as follows:
2008 | 2007 | |
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(in thousands of dollars) | ||
Accomodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) | 55,454 | 53,312 |
Contributions covering employees' share of insurance premiums and expenditures paid by Treasury Board Secretariat | 21,726 | 25,594 |
Workman's compensation coverage provided by Human Resources Social Development Canada | 454 | 627 |
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by Justice Canada | 6,818 | 5,296 |
Total services provided without charge | 84,452 | 84,829 |
The Government has structured some of its administrative activities for efficiency and cost-effectiveness purposes so that one department performs these on behalf of all without charge. The costs of these services, which include payroll and cheque issuance services provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada and audit services provided by the Office of the Auditor General, are not included as an expense in the department's Statement of Operations.
Comparative figures have been reclassified to conform to the current year's presentation.