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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Strategic Outcome
The Canadian Marketplace is Efficient and Competitive
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: December 31, 2011 | |||
Description: Canada is a signatory to the International Telecommunication Union (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 radiocommunications, standardization and telecommunications development. Canada’s contribution to the ITU is commensurate with its international standing and commitment to the United Nations and UN specialized agencies. |
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Program Activity: Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations for Spectrum, Telecommunications and the Online Economy | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Grants | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
Total Program Activity: | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: Not applicable |
Strategic Outcome
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy
Start Date: September 2008 | End Date: October 2015 | |||
Description: In July 2008, the government announced its intention to contribute $350 million to Bombardier Aerospace for research and development of aircraft technologies related to the CSeries, a new 110–130-seat family of commercial aircraft. The research and development projects will support the Canadian aerospace industry's goal of developing new technologies for the next generation of more fuel-efficient and safe commercial aircraft. The contribution is being provided by Industry Canada and is conditionally repayable. |
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Expected Results: The development of new aerospace technologies that will lead to more fuel-efficient and safe aircraft. |
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Program Activity: Knowledge Advantage in Targeted Canadian Industries | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 0.0 | 52.9 | 66.9 | 70.4 |
Total Program Activity: | 0.0 | 52.9 | 66.9 | 70.4 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: |
Start Date: May 29, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2013 | |||
Description: The Automotive Innovation Fund supports strategic, large-scale research and development projects to develop innovative, greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles. |
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Expected Results: An enhanced capacity for automotive research and development in order to position Canada’s automotive industry to be able to meet the demands for cars of the future. |
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Program Activity: Knowledge Advantage in Targeted Canadian Industries | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 9.0 | 68.8 | 68.6 | 68.7 |
Total Program Activity: | 9.0 | 68.8 | 68.6 | 68.7 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: Recipient audits will be scheduled upon completion of each project. A summative evaluation is planned for fiscal year 2012–2013. |
Start Date: April 2, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2012 | |||
Description: This program provides repayable contributions to the aerospace and defence (A&D) sector to support strategic industrial research and pre-competitive development projects. The program helps to encourage the development of innovative products and services; enhance the competitiveness of Canadian A&D firms; and foster collaboration between research institutes, universities, colleges, and the private sector. |
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Expected Results:
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Program Activity: Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | - | 51.1 | 43.0 | 72.3 |
Total Program Activity: Note: Current budget does not include additional funding available for SADI through its annual access to repayments and re-profiling authorities. |
- | 51.1 | 43.0 | 72.3 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits:
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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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Expected Results: Increased private sector investment in research and development activities in the automotive industry. |
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Program Activity: Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 41.5 | 9.8 | - | - |
Total Program Activity: | 41.5 | 9.8 | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: Evaluation (by December 31, 2010) |
Start Date: March 11, 1996 | End Date: December 31, 2006 | |||
Description: This program provides funding to support strategic research and development, and demonstration projects in the aerospace and defence, environment, 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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Expected Results: Increased private sector investment in research and development activities in the aerospace, defence, environmental and enabling technology industries. |
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Program Activity: Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 325.3 | 165.5 | 72.0 | 38.4 |
Total Program Activity: | 325.3 | 165.5 | 72.0 | 38.4 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: Summative evaluation (by December 31, 2011) |
Strategic Outcome
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation
Start Date: 1961 | End Date: Ongoing | |||
Description: The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBF) is a key federal financing program for small business. It helps small and medium-sized business get access to adequate financing. It also helps fill a gap in the range of financing instruments available to these small businesses, which otherwise have difficulty qualifying for financing that meets their needs. |
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Program Activity: Entrepreneurial Economy | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 81.7 | 83.9 | 81.5 | 81.5 |
Total Program Activity: | 81.7 | 83.9 | 81.5 | 81.5 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: An evaluation is planned for 2009–2010 |
Start Date: September 13, 2001 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | |||
Description: This program provides financing support to qualifying domestic and foreign ship owners to build or refit vessels in Canada, in order to stimulate economic activities in the Canadian shipbuilding and industrial marine industry and to help position the industry to meet government procurement requirements. |
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Expected Results: Investments in support of Canadian shipbuilding industry to help develop necessary critical infrastructure to position the industry for future procurement efforts. |
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Program Activity: Global Reach and Agility in Targeted Canadian Industries | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 18.3 | 18.1 | 18.1 | - |
Total Program Activity: | 18.3 | 18.1 | 18.1 | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: The program is currently undergoing an implementation review by the Audit and Evaluation Branch. |
Start Date: January 1, 2003 | End Date: March 31, 2010 | |||
Description: The objective of the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program (CATIP) is to assist the Canadian apparel and textile industries with initiatives that will help to maximize productivity, identify high-value niche markets, improve e-commerce capabilities, enhance global marketing and branding strategies, and facilitate access to capital. The program has a firm component (private sector applicants) and a national initiatives component (non-profit industry associations that represent either the apparel or textile sectors on a national scale). Since 2004, the program has also had a component, the Canadian Textiles Program (CANtex), targeted at textile producers. CANtex supports projects to improve production efficiency or to re-orient at least a portion of current textile production from lesser value-added products to higher value-added textile products targeted at growth niche markets. |
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Expected Results: Firms in the service and consumer products industries are enabled (i.e., enabled to invest or offer attractive sales terms) |
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Program Activity: Global Reach and Agility in Targeted Canadian Industries | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 2.2 | 2.2* | - | - |
Total Program Activity: | 2.2 | 2.2* | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A recipient audit is scheduled for 2009–2010. A summative evaluation is scheduled for 2009–2010. |
Start Date: 1986 | End Date: October 2, 2010 | |||
Description: The Community Futures (CF) Program supports community economic development and builds the capacity of non-metropolitan communities to realize their full sustainable potential. Funding is made available through transfer payments that provide contributions to designated CF organizations in support of repayable business financing through local investment funds, strategic community planning and socio-economic development, business services, and community-based projects and special initiatives. |
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Expected Results: Communities and businesses in rural Ontario are sustainable and competitive. |
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Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 24.6 | 21.8 | 18.1 | 18.1 |
Total Program Activity: | 24.6 | 21.8 | 18.1 | 18.1 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A summative evaluation of the Ontario CF Program is scheduled to be completed by June 2008. Results from this evaluation will roll into the national CF Program evaluation to be completed by March 2009. |
Start Date: April 1, 2006 | End Date: June 30, 2011 | |||
Description: The Northern Ontario Development Program promotes economic development and diversification in Northern Ontario. It builds upon the assets and strengths of communities to maximize the sustainable potential of Northern Ontario to succeed in the knowledge-based economy. Funding through transfer payments provides contributions to not-for-profit organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises in six areas: information and communications technology, innovation, community economic development, business financing support, trade and tourism and human capital. |
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Expected Results: Communities and businesses in Northern Ontario are sustainable and competitive |
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Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 50.4 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 36.5 |
Total Program Activity: | 50.4 | 37.8 | 36.8 | 36.5 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A formative evaluation is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2008, and a summative evaluation is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2011. |
Start Date: October 12, 2004 | End Date: March 31, 2009 | |||
Description: The Eastern Ontario Development Program promotes socio-economic development in Eastern Ontario that leads to business and job opportunities, sustainable self-reliant communities, and a competitive and diversified regional economy. Delivered through Community Futures Development Corporations in Eastern Ontario, the program makes funding available through transfer payments to provide contributions in five areas: business and community development, access to capital, skills development, retention and attraction of youth, and technological enhancement. |
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Expected Results: Communities and businesses in rural Eastern Ontario are sustainable and competitive. |
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Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 9.4 | 9.6 | - | - |
Total Program Activity: | 9.4 | 9.6 | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: There are no planned evaluations or audits for this program. |
Start Date: 1993 | End Date: March 31, 2013 | |||
Description: Computers and the Internet have emerged as critical tools for information processing and sharing. The work and life of Canadians is increasingly undertaken in the context of a global, knowledge-based economy, which demands a high level of skill in the area of information and communications technologies (ICTs). In order to develop proficiency in ICT skills, access to its tools, especially computers, has become essential for Canadians. Youth in particular require access to computers in K–12 school settings, where the demand for computers often exceeds the available supply. By delivering refurbished computers, Computers for Schools helps fill the gap in demand and helps ensure that more Canadians may better avail themselves of the tools necessary to live and work successfully in the knowledge economy. |
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Expected Results: Distribution of 85,000 refurbished computers to schools, libraries and not-for-profit organizations at low or no cost. |
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Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Total Program Activity: | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: The evaluation plan consists of an implementation review within the first year of new funding (2008–2009) to be completed by June 30, 2009. A summative evaluation is also to be completed by August 31, 2012, in concert with ongoing program monitoring. |
Start Date: October 1994 | End Date: March 31, 2008* | |||
Description: The Community Access Program (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. CAP also has a complementary youth component, the CAP Youth Initiative, which is funded through Human Resources and Social Development Canada’s (HRSDC) Youth Employment Strategy (YES). For more information regarding YES, please see the Horizontal Initiatives table in HRSDC's Report on Plans and Priorities. |
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Expected Results: CAP provides Internet access to Canadians who are most affected by the digital divide, such as individuals with low incomes, Aboriginals, rural residents, francophones, Canadians with limited education, recent immigrants and people with disabilities. |
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Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Contributions | 17.7 | - | - | - |
Total Program Activity: | 17.7 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: |
Start Date: December 13, 2007 | 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 drinking water projects. | ||||
Expected Results: Promotion of regional economic development in specific small and rural Ontario municipalities. | ||||
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Grants | 58.2 | 34.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Total Program Activity: | 58.2 | 34.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: There are no planned evaluations or audits for this program. |
Start Date: May 8, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2013 | |||
Description: The project is a Brownfield remediation. The site is located between Mohawk and Greenwich Streets with a total area of 50 acres. Once remediated, the land will be redeveloped according to a community design plan that includes residential development with some light commercial and a heritage/cultural component. |
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Expected Results: To promote regional economic development in specific small and rural Ontario municipalities. |
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Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Grants | 0.4 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
Total Program Activity: | 0.4 | 8.1 | 2.3 | 1.2 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A Results-based Management and Accountability Framework (RMAF) and Risk-based Audit Framework (RBAF) are not necessary for this grant. |
Start Date: October 25, 2000 | End Date: March 31, 2009 | |||
Description: COIP uses a competitive process to provide funding assistance to municipalities for the construction, renewal, expansion or material enhancement of 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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Expected Results: To promote regional economic development in specific small and rural Ontario municipalities. |
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Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Total Grants | 23.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Total Program Activity: | 23.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A program audit and project audits will be conducted for Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF). Approximately 50 project audits will be conducted for COIP. |
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Strategic Outcome
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy
Start Date: February 28, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2012 | ||||
Description:
The Brain Research Centre (BRC) is a unique research facility that operates as a hub-and-spoke facility, with teams of neuroscientists (over 190 investigators) located at the University of British Columbia campus and other locations in Vancouver and beyond. The largest of its kind in Canada, the Centre’s structure and multidisciplinary approach maximizes the potential to bridge the gap between basic science and its clinical applications, while contributing to significant discoveries and the development of effective new therapies. BRC’s main research goals are to:
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Summary of Annual Plans:
The space and infrastructure funded through the Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research are critically important to further the development of our neuroscience enterprise. This includes the construction of a new building just east of the Koerner Pavilion at the UBC Hospital. The building will represent a true bench-to-bedside facility for investigation and treatment of neurological and mental illness, and will serve as a showplace for investigations of brain function in British Columbia, Canada, and internationally. For 2009–2010 the Centre will undertake the following:
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 15.0 | 15.0 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: None planned for 2009–2010. |
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Website: Brain Research Centre |
Start Date: April 25, 1997 | End Date: December 31, 2012 | ||||
Description: CFI is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. CFI’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and not-for-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians. | |||||
Summary of Annual Plans:
CFI’s objectives for 2009–2010 are designed to deliver on its mandate within the context of the federal science and technology (S&T) strategy, to:
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 4,240.0 | 3,754.4 | 128.6 | 153.0 | 102.0 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits:
CFI has scheduled the following audit and evaluation activities for 2009–2010:
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Website: Canada Foundation for Innovation |
Start Date: March 7, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2010 | ||||
Description:
Canada School of Energy and Environment (CSEE) is a unique virtual institute, building on capacity within the University of Calgary, the University of Alberta, and the University of Lethbridge, and located in the heart of Canada’s energy sector. CSEE’s goal is to address the challenge of resource sustainability, while protecting environmental quality and addressing climate change, and to consolidate the best researchers, academics and technologists into a single coordinated centre to become the global leader in integrated research, policy and technology for the natural resources and energy sectors. It brings together the best thinking in academia, industry, and government for the economic, social, and environmental benefit of all Canadians. By doing so, it offers global solutions to common challenges. |
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Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2009–2010, CSEE will develop the go-to centre for energy and environment (E&E) solutions. This includes the design and implementation of an interactive website that provides real-time, interactive, international access and exchange of information through a powerful web-based environment that allows the CSEE user community to engage, participate and collaborate among peers. CSEE will also meet with industry and researchers/scientists at various energy and environment institutes across Canada, and hold a conference on environment and energy in the fall. The CSEE web-based Information Exchange System (CSEE–WIES) will grow, over a period of 5 to 10 years, to become one of the world’s primary informational resources spanning E&E research, education and communication on a variety of levels. Through March 2010, development and launch of this website will be the main activity of the CSEE. The School is pursuing a memorandum of understanding with Purdue University outlining a cooperative development strategy for HUBzero technology use and enhancement for the website project. A project strategy is also being developed which involves the creation of pillars of expertise, where pillars evolve and link to each other. Once created, each pillar will have staged growth on the website. |
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 15.0 | 15.0 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A compliance audit will be completed by September 2009. |
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Website: Canada School for Energy and the Environment |
Start Date: April 1, 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2012 | ||||
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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Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2009–2010, CIFAR plans to continue to support its existing research programs in: cosmology and gravity, earth system evolution, experience-based brain and biological development, genetic networks, institutions, organizations and growth, integrated microbial biodiversity, nanoelectronics, neural computation and adaptive perception, quantum information processing, quantum materials, social interactions, identity and well-being, and successful societies. CIFAR will continue to:
CIFAR will continue to establish a higher public profile in order to help raise awareness of the work that it enables. A higher profile should result in increased fundraising opportunities and also create a broader awareness of the importance of advanced research to Canada and the world. Increased profile will also help CIFAR attain its overall vision and will support the achievement of other strategic priorities such as knowledge transfer, international outreach and endowment. |
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 25.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: The next evaluation of CIFAR is planned for 2010. |
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Website: Canadian Institute for Advanced Research |
Start Date: March 2007 | End Date: March 31, 2012 | ||||
Description:
The Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education Inc. (CANARIE) 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, the CANARIE network 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 educators engaged in collaborative work. |
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Summary of Annual Plans:
CANARIE will continue to operate and develop the next generation network and foster collaborative arrangements among researchers, enabling them to participate in research activities across Canada and around the world. Through the Network-Enabled Platforms Program (NEP) and Infrastructure Extensions Program (IEP), CANARIE will extend access to the network and accelerate the development of cyber-infrastructure platforms to position Canada’s research community to take full advantage of the next transformation in the way research is conducted. Results are reported back to Industry Canada on an annual basis. |
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 120.0 | 39.0 | 29.0 | 31.0 | 21.0 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A performance audit is planned for 2011. |
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Website: CANARIE Network |
Start Date: July 2005 | End Date: 2015 | ||||
Description:
The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) is an arms-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 $30 million one-time conditional grant in July 2005 from Budget 2005, which entitles the government to up to 5 assessments per year. All CCA assessments are undertaken by independent panels of qualified experts from Canada and abroad. Each assessment takes 12 months to 2 years to complete. |
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Summary of Annual Plans:
In July 2008, the CCA released the report Small is Different: A Science Perspective on the Regulatory Challenges of the Nanoscale. In 2008–2009, the CCA will complete 3 other assessments on: Energy From Gas Hydrates: Assessing the Opportunities and Challenges for Canada, Sustainable Management of Groundwater in Canada and Private Sector Innovation in Canada. In addition, the Council is expected to make significant progress on an assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of management, business and finance research in Canada. These assessments will not contain specific policy recommendations. Rather, they will report on the relevant science — identifying both what is known (or at least strongly supported by the existing evidence) and where there are gaps in our knowledge. Such findings will be relevant for policy decisions in cases where scientific factors play a significant role. |
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 30.0 | 30.0 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: There are no audits or evaluations planned for 2009–2010. Industry Canada has undertaken to ensure that a performance (value-for-money) audit is performed at least once during the period of April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2010. |
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Website: Council of Canadian Academies |
Start Date: March 2000 | End Date: March 2013 | ||||
Description:
Genome Canada is an independent corporation that supports 6 regional genome centres across Canada. Genome Canada, the primary funding and information resource concerned with genomics and proteomics in Canada, has enabled Canada to become a world leader in key areas such as agriculture, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and new technology development, as well as ethical, environmental, economic, legal, and social issues related to genomics (GE3LS). |
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Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2008–2009, Genome Canada will continue to deliver its mandate as the primary funding and information resource for genomics and proteomics research in Canada, aligning its activities to its five national objectives. It will continue to conduct ongoing monitoring and interim review of its large-scale research projects and science and technology (S&T) platforms in order to ensure milestones are met and to identify areas for improvement. Genome Canada will undertake several activities with respect to assessing results of the research it has funded. These will include the commissioning of a third bibliometric study, which will offer indications on expected results (publications, patents, FTEs) of the federal government’s past investment of $700 million in Genome Canada as well as future investments. In addition, Genome Canada will undertake a performance audit to assess the economy, efficiency and effectiveness of its operations and programs, as well as an evaluation audit to assess the organization’s overall performance (2009–2010) in achieving its five objectives. Genome Canada will continue to:
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 840.0 | 636.2 | 88.8 | 43.0 | 36.0 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A performance audit and an evaluation to be completed by March 31, 2009. |
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Website: Genome Canada |
Start Date: March 7, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2012 | ||||
Description:
The Heart & Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery (HSFCSR), affiliated with the University of Toronto and the University of Ottawa, is developing a program of integrated, translational research that includes molecular biology, laboratory models and clinical studies that help pave the way for designing and testing post-stroke interventions and therapies more quickly. The Centre’s primary research objective is to establish a program of excellence in brain recovery research that will be globally competitive and will have a realistic likelihood of leading to effective functional improvements after a stroke. |
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Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2009–2010 the HSFCSR will continue to: build research capacity by recruiting world-class researchers and acquiring the equipment to support their research; foster research collaborations across its cellular and molecular, physical rehabilitation, and cognitive rehabilitation themes; and will ensure its long-term sustainability by securing enduring commitments from its participating institutions, capturing competitive operating funds, and creating incremental revenues from private donors and not-for-profit organizations. The HSFCSR progressive model of research integration and collaboration will lead to:
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 15.0 | 15.0 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A compliance audit will be completed by September 2010. |
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Website: Heart and Stroke Foundation Centre for Stroke Recovery |
Start Date: March 13, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||
Description:
Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute (LKSKI) of St. Michael’s Hospital will bring together research, education and clinical care with a commitment to knowledge translation in order to bridge the gap between research knowledge and health care practice. The Institute will initially focus on inner city health, heart and lung disease, diabetes, nutrition, brain injury and multi-organ failure, building on existing research teams of scientists, research coordinators, programmers and technicians. The Institute’s main objectives are to generate knowledge about the:
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Summary of Annual Plans:
Grant funding from the federal government has begun to be dispersed for construction costs on the building; however LKSKI has already embarked on developing new research programs. Examples of programs include the Applied Health Research Centre (AHRC), aimed at providing robust physical and human infrastructure to design, conduct and analyze clinical studies; and the Health Media and Innovation Lab (HMiL) focussed on combining the best of evidence-based medicine and the media to engage patients, families, clinicians and the public. The majority of activities in 2009–2010 will be focussed on the construction of the building. During this time LKSKI will launch recruitment efforts and establish a solid baseline of performance to enable us to benchmark our activity going forward. LKSKI is confident that the physical structure will serve as a key attraction for the recruitment of superb scientists, while also ensuring the retention of its current cadre of excellent investigators. The physical structure of LKSKI exemplifies a new vision for the integration of research and education, and will enable the realization of our vision of knowledge translation — bringing the best available evidence to the bedside in the most effective ways. This is a strong statement of its direction as an institute and of the expectations of the researchers and educators that will be housed there. |
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 15.0 | 15.0 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits:
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Website: Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute |
Start Date: February 19, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||
Description:
The Life Science Research Institute (LSRI) is a partnership of Capital Health, Dalhousie University and the IWK Health Centre. LSRI will provide open concept research and incubator space for the Halifax region’s growing life sciences and biotechnology sector and has potential to create employment, attract investment, foster innovation and improve the quality of health care and life for people in the region. The Institute’s objectives are to:
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Summary of Annual Plans:
The LSRI is designed to provide a focus for research and development collaborations across research, health care and academic institutions, government and industry by providing a centrally-located facility and an organizational focus for life sciences research and development in Atlantic Canada. Objectives to be attained using the grant funds in 2009–2010 include:
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 15.0 | 15.0 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A compliance audit will be completed by September 30, 2010 |
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Website: Life Sciences Research Institute |
Start Date: March 3, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2010 | ||||
Description:
The Montreal Neurological Institute (MNI) is a teaching and research institute of McGill University in which multidisciplinary teams of researchers work to generate fundamental information about the nervous system and apply that knowledge to understanding and treating patients with neurological diseases. Over 80 faculty members contribute their world-class research and clinical strengths in multidisciplinary teams of investigators, trained in fields such as neurology, neurosurgery, cellular and molecular biochemistry, engineering and psychology. |
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Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2009–2010, MNI will continue to support ongoing research programs likely to have a significant translational or commercial impact. These include programs developing strategies to enhance nerve regeneration after injury and reduce chronic pain, programs characterizing cell biological dysfunction in Parkinson’s disease and abnormal brain growth in autism, and programs that aim to accelerate innovation in brain imaging and disease diagnosis. |
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 15.0 | 15.0 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits:
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Website: Montreal Neurological Institute |
Start Date: 2007 | End Date: 2012 | ||||
Description:
The Perimeter Institute (PI) for Theoretical Physics is an independent, non-profit, resident-based research institute devoted to foundational issues in theoretical physics at the highest levels of international excellence. PI pursues scientific research and educational outreach activities, where international scientists cluster to push the limits of understanding of physical laws and develops new ideas about the very essence of space, time, matter and information. PI provides a multi-disciplinary environment to foster research in areas of cosmology, particle physics, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, quantum information, superstring theory and related areas. |
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Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2009–2010, PI will pursue 3 strategic objectives: PI will:
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 50.0 | 24.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 6.0 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits:
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Website: Perimeter Institute |
Start Date: April 1, 2005 | End Date: March 31, 2010 | ||||
Description:
Precarn is Canada’s national organization for the development and commercialization of intelligent systems and robotics. In the Precarn model for commercializing research and development (R&D), a private-sector technology developer enters into a formal collaborative agreement with Precarn. This agreement incorporates a commercialization plan and a marketing strategy for the technology under development. |
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Summary of Annual Plans:
Under this program, Precarn commits to undertaking a 5-year technology commercialization program. Precarn will disburse its funds by issuing requests for proposals to industry and by undertaking a formal, rigorous and transparent assessment of the submissions it receives. The most promising proposals will be forwarded to Precarn’s board of directors for final approval. Results are reported back to Industry Canada on a quarterly and annual basis. |
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 20.0 | 20.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits:
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Website: Precarn Incorporated |
Start Date: March 31, 2002 | End Date: Ongoing | ||||
Description:
The Trudeau Foundation supports 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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Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2009–2010, the Foundation will award 5 fellowships, 15 scholarships and 9 mentorships in the humanities and social sciences. The Foundation will also organize 4 annual public interaction events: the Trudeau Conference on Public Policy (November), the Trudeau Mentors–Scholars Retreat (January or February), the Summer Institute (May) and the new Trudeau Lectures Series by 5 fellows (fall/winter). The Foundation will sponsor 4 events organized by Trudeau Community members around the Foundation’s key themes. |
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 125.0 | 125.0 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: The next evaluation of the Foundation will be completed by March 2009. Evaluations are required every 5 years thereafter. |
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Website: Trudeau Foundation |
Start Date: February 19, 2008 | End Date: March 31, 2011 | ||||
Description:
The National Optics Institute (INO), located in Québec, is a world-class centre of expertise in optics and photonics, and works with businesses to help them find solutions and technology platforms to meet their needs. INO provides: research and development support for clients, prototype production, technology transfer, and promotes innovative projects. In the last 5 years, INO has generated earnings of $141 million, has created 20 new optics and photonics spinoffs, and has made 28 technology transfers to industry. |
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Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2009–2010 INO will continue its pan-Canadian expansion with increased resources in the Ontario office. It plans to locate 4 employees in this location. INO will also open a new office in Alberta where it plans to have 4 employees serving Western Canadian industries. INO will also work on its 5-year objectives (2006–2011), which are: 11 new spinoffs; 16 new technology transfers; 100 new patents requested; and reaching 60% in self-financing. |
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Program Activity: Government Science and Technology (S&T) Policy Agenda in Partnership with Key Stakeholders | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 15.0 | 15.0 | - | - | - |
Planned Evaluations and Audits: A compliance audit will be completed by September 2010. |
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Website: The National Optics Institute |
Strategic Outcome
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation
Start Date: April 1, 2002 | End Date: September 2009 | ||||
Description:
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) supports and develops 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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Summary of Annual Plans:
CYBF will continue to expand its programs to support young Canadians who see entrepreneurship as a viable option, but who would not typically be supported by traditional lending institutions. In addition to increasing the provision of loans, the program aims to enhance the fundamental business skills required to run a successful business. CYBF will also increase the number of new community partners, augment its support and reach into local communities, establish new in-house mentoring programs and services, enhance and expand its Business Start-Up financing program, and implement a multi-tiered marketing and outreach strategy to increase the number of participants in, and the number of sponsors of, the program. |
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Program Activity: Canadian Youth Business Foundation | |||||
($ millions) | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2009–2010 | Planned Funding 2010–2011 | Planned Funding 2011–2012 | |
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Total Funding: | 17.5 | 17.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Planned Evaluations and Audits:
An evaluation measuring the overall performance of CYBF in achieving its objectives will be conducted by an independent third party by September 2009. CYBF will make its annual report available to the public, in both official languages, within 6 months of the end of each fiscal year. The report also includes the annual audited financial statements reviewed by a professionally certified external accountant/auditor. |
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Website: Canadian Youth Business Foundation |
How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement? | |||
The objective of the Policy on Green Procurement is to advance the protection of the environment and support sustainable development by integrating environmental performance considerations into the procurement decision-making process. For goods that are centrally purchased in Industry Canada, such as stocked inventory for stores, mandatory standing offers for office supplies are used in which many of the products are recycled. Continuous effort is being made to purchase green products and/or utilize recycled product programs. The Computer Media Group is a supplier that the Industry Canada’s National Capital Region (NCR) uses on a regular basis. Industry Canada ships the supplier on average 3,500 cartridges per year. Each cartridge is sent back to the appropriate manufacturer to be cleaned and refilled as recycled toner, or recycled for its usable parts, or at the very least, is melted down to become recycled plastic. For the purchase of executive vehicles, contracts and Materiel Management (CMM) influences the decision-making and highly encourages the purchase of alternative-fuelled vehicles. For example, Industry Canada currently has 4 executive vehicles, 3 of which are hybrid and one is an E-85 powered flex-fuel vehicle. At Industry Canada, procurement activity is decentralized, presenting challenges in managing the kinds of products that are purchased. However, in order to have procurement delegation, staff members must follow a two-day mandatory contracting course which includes the Green Procurement Policy. To date, Industry Canada does not have a method in place for tracking and reporting on green procurement activity. However, the following data was obtained directly from the paper suppliers in February 2008. Since implementation of the Green Procurement Policy on April 1, 2006, the total value of paper purchased up to December 31, 2007 was $582,025.30, with the majority being purchased from NCR. Approximately 90% was recycled with a minimum of 30% post-consumer waste. The breakdown of paper purchased in 2006–2007 across the department was as follows: |
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Location | Total Expenditure ($000) | % Recycled | Third–Party Certification |
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Atlantic Quebec Pacific Prairie |
47.8 | 68% | Environmental Choice Certification |
Ontario | 21.2 | 10% | Environmental Choice Certification |
NCR | 513.1 | 100% | Forest Stewardship Council Certified (responsible forestry) Environment Canada # 1C60022 issued November 18, 2003 |
Total | 582.1 | ||
Has your department established green procurement targets? | |||
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Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated. | |||
Precise green procurement targets have not been set by our department. Industry Canada is currently is working with the Integrated Financial and Materiel System to develop a method to track green procurement within IFMS in order to produce reports.
Using the same methodology for paper, CMM will solicit paper suppliers to determine the percentage of recycled paper purchased by Industry Canada. Continuous efforts to influence clients in the Regions to buy green will be achieved through CMM staying in touch with the regional finance and administration contacts. The anticipated benefit is to have a positive impact on our environment. |
SDS Departmental Goals: | ||
Industry Canada’s fourth Sustainable Development Strategy 2006–09 (SDS IV) seeks to broaden and deepen the practical implementation of the business case for sustainable development in Canadian industry. SDS IV is characterized by the
theme “selling the sustainability value proposition,” which supports the department’s mandate to strengthen the national economy and promote sustainable development. The strategy is structured around 3 strategic outcomes that represent what the department aims to achieve over the 3-year period:
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Federal Sustainable Development Goal, including Greening Government Operations (if applicable) |
Performance Measurement from Current SDS | Department’s Expected Results for 2009–2010 |
Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions | Number of new renewable energy technologies commercialized/diffused | Hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies accepted and adopted |
Number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have:
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Enhanced competitiveness and efficiency of SMEs due to an increased uptake of environmental practices | |
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Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well | Number of new manufacturing facilities in renewable energy sector | Broadened economic development in renewable energy sector in Canada and in Canadian firms that have an established presence in international markets |
Number of lean manufacturing workshops, outreach activities and business success stories related to sustainable manufacturing | Increased number of Canadian firms implementing sustainable manufacturing practices | |
Strengthened federal governance and decision-making to support sustainable development | Number of satisfied users with renewed Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) approach |
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Number of branches within Industry Canada that are integrating sustainability into their planning practices | Sustainable development is integrated into Industry Canada’s Program Activity Architecture (Report on Plans and Priorities/Departmental Performance Report) | |
Number of Industry Canada participants in sustainable development and SEA courses and seminars | Increased capacity within Industry Canada to fully integrate sustainable development into all programs, policies and plans |
Strategic Outcome
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation
Lead Department: Industry Canada |
Start Date: January 31, 2005 |
End Date: March 31, 2011 |
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Description (including funding agreement):
BizPaL is a unique collaboration of federal, provincial/territorial and municipal governments working together in a new service delivery model to improve access to information on permits and licences needed from all orders of government to start or operate a business. Integrated into local government websites or portals, BizPaL provides a single point of contact for entrepreneurs, enabling them to quickly learn which permits and licences they will need from municipal, provincial/territorial and federal governments. Federal funding supports secretariat services, expansion and development of the service and the federal role. None of the participants (provinces/territories/municipalities) receive federal funds for the BizPaL initiative. They provide in-kind support in their respective jurisdictions. Provincial and territorial participants also contribute funds to a specified purpose account to support basic operating costs in accordance with a cost-sharing formula based on population size. |
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Shared Outcomes:
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Governance Structure:
BizPaL represents a shared governance model that involves participants from the federal, provincial/territorial and local/municipal levels of government. Industry Canada manages the expansion and evolution of the BizPaL service and develops relationships among participating jurisdictions. Although governance is shared through various participant committees, Industry Canada is accountable for the federal resources contributed to the BizPaL initiative. In addition, Industry Canada is responsible for enlisting the participation of federal government departments to BizPaL and managing the national BizPaL office. |
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Federal and Other Partners | Federal Partner Program Activity | Name of Programs | Total Allocation (start to end) ($000) | Planned Spending 2009–2010 ($000) |
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Industry Canada (Lead) | Entrepreneurial Economy | BizPaL | 15.7 | 3 |
Natural Resources Canada | Management and Oversight (Internal Services) | BizPaL | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Provincial and territorial governments (10)* | Not applicable | BizPaL | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Municipal/local governments (150) | Not applicable | BizPaL | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Total : | 15.7 | 3.0 | ||
Expected Results for 2009–2010: Accelerated expansion of the service to all interested provincial/territorial governments and local government participants within those provinces and territories. |
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Contact Information: Executive Director Service Delivery and Partnerships Small Business and Marketplace Services Sector Industry Canada 613-954-3576 |
* Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Saskatchewan, Yukon
Lead Department: Industry Canada |
Start Date: April 1, 1995 (CBSC) April 1, 2000 (BG) |
End Date: March 31, 2009 (CBSC) (pending renewal) March 31, 2006 (BG) |
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Description (including funding agreement):
The Canada Business Network 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 Outcomes:
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Governance Structure:
The Canada Business Network is managed on behalf of the federal government by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), Industry Canada and Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD). 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. |
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Federal and Other Partners | Federal Partner Program Activity | Name of Programs | Total Allocation (start to end) ($000) | Planned Spending 2009–2010 ($000) |
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Industry Canada (Lead) | Entrepreneurial Economy | Canada Business Network | 98.9 | 6.5 |
ACOA | Enterprise Development | Canada Business Network | 38.7 | 2.6 |
WD | Business Development and Entrepreneurship | Canada Business Network | 53.9 | 4.0 |
CED | Competitiveness of Enterprises | Canada Business Network | 25.1 | 1.9 |
Total : | 216.6 | 15.0 | ||
Expected Results for 2009–2010: SME use of government business-related information, programs and services and facilitated compliance for business. |
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Contact Information: Executive Director Service Delivery and Partnerships Small Business and Marketplace Services Sector Industry Canada 613-954-3576 |
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date (2009–2010) |
Spectrum Informatics Review and Redesign | System Under Development Audit | - | June 2009 |
Canadian Intellectual Property Office | Planned Audit | - | June 2009 |
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy | Planned Audit | - | September 2009 |
IT Project Management | Planned Audit | - | September 2009 |
Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative Implementation | Planned Audit | - | December 2009 |
Material Management | Planned Audit | - | September 2009 |
Canada Small Business | Planned Audit | - | June 2009 |
Management of Revenues | Planned Audit | - | September 2009 |
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Delivery (Regions) | Planned Audit | - | December 2009 |
Regions | Planned Audit | - | December 2009 |
Oxford Consulting Group Directed (TBD) | Planned Audit | - | March 2010 |
Integrated Financial and Materiel System | Planned Follow-up | - | June 2009 |
Early Warning – Program and Services Board | Planned Follow-up | - | June 2009 |
IT Governance | Planned Follow-up | - | September 2009 |
Human Resources | Planned Follow-up | - | September 2009 |
Security | Planned Follow-up | - | September 2009 |
Competition Bureau | Planned Follow-up | - | December 2009 |
Resource Management | Planned Follow-up | - | December 2009 |
Community Futures | Planned Follow-up | - | March 2010 |
Information Management | Planned Follow-up | - | March 2010 |
Oxford Consulting Group Directed | Planned Follow-up | - | March 2010 |
Note: The above represents the audit projects approved by the Deputy Minister in May 2008, as part of the 2008–09 to 2010–2011 multi-year, risk-based internal audit plan. An audit plan is transitional in nature and evolves over the course of the planning period. Projects under consideration are subject to ongoing risk assessments. Projects planned for 2009–2010 will be updated as part of the annual risk-based planning process scheduled to take place in Q4 of the 2008–09 fiscal year. A final internal audit plan, including a final list of audit projects, is scheduled to be presented for consideration and approval by the Deputy Minister in April 2009. | |||
Electronic Link to Internal Audit Plan: |
Name of Evaluation | Evaluation Type | Status | Expected Completion Date (2009–2010) |
Canada Small Business Financing Program | Final evaluation | - | Q1 |
Contribution program for non-profit consumer and voluntary organizations | Final evaluation | - | Q3 |
Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative | Mid-term evaluation | - | Q4 |
Canadian Apparel and Textiles Industry Program | Final evaluation | - | Q4 |
Internal Trade Secretariat | Final evaluation | - | TBD |
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Program Activity: Global Reach and Agility in Targeted Canadian Industries | ||||
($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008–2009 | Planned Spending 2009–2010 | Planned Spending 2010–2011 | Planned Spending 2011–2012 |
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Payments Pursuant to Subsection 14 (2) of the Department of Industry Act | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 |
Payments Pursuant to Paragraph 14 (1) (a) of the Department of Industry Act | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Program Activity Total | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Strategic Outcome Total | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
($ millions) * | Forecast Revenue 2008–2009 | Planned Revenue 2009–2010 | Planned Revenue 2010–2011 | Planned Revenue 2011–2012 |
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Program Activity: Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations | ||||
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Administration | 31.9 | 33.6 | 34.2 | 34.8 |
Corporations Regulation | 8.1 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Revolving Fund | 139.5 | 151.7 | 154.0 | 155.6 |
Program Activity Total | 179.5 | 193.9 | 197.0 | 199.2 |
Program Activity: Competition Law Enforcement and Advocacy | ||||
Competition Law and Policy | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
Program Activity Total | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
Strategic Outcome Total | 190.0 | 204.4 | 207.5 | 209.7 |
* Minor differences due to rounding
($ millions) * | Forecast Revenue 2008–2009 | Planned Revenue 2009–2010 | Planned Revenue 2010–2011 | Planned Revenue 2011–2012 |
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Program Activity: Communications Research Centre Canada | ||||
Communications Research | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
Program Activity Total | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
Strategic Outcome Total | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 | 8.7 |
Total Respendable Revenue | 198.6 | 213.1 | 216.2 | 218.4 |
* Minor differences due to rounding
($ millions) * | Forecast Revenue 2008–2009 | Planned Revenue 2009–2010 | Planned Revenue 2010–2011 | Planned Revenue 2011–2012 |
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Program Activity: Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations | ||||
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Supervision | 5.7 | 4.9 | 5.6 | 6.3 |
Corporations Regulation (including Newly Updated Automated Name Search) | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Trade Measurement Regulation | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 |
Program Activity Total | 10.6 | 9.4 | 10.1 | 10.8 |
Program Activity: Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations for Spectrum Telecommunications and the Online Economy | ||||
Radio Licences | 220.0 | 220.0 | 220.0 | 220.0 |
Radio and Terminal Equipment Approval | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Program Activity Total | 220.7 | 220.7 | 220.7 | 220.7 |
Program Activity: Competition Law Enforcement and Advocacy | ||||
Fines | 12.2 | 10.4 | 9.1 | 7.0 |
Consumer Labelling and Advertising Regulation | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Refunds, Interest and Other | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Program Activity Total | 14.9 | 13.1 | 11.8 | 9.7 |
Strategic Outcome Total | 246.2 | 243.2 | 242.6 | 241.1 |
* Minor differences due to rounding
($ millions) * | Forecast Revenue 2008-2009 | Planned Revenue 2009-2010 | Planned Revenue 2010-2011 | Planned Revenue 2011-2012 |
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Program Activity: Communications Research Centre Canada | ||||
Communications Research | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Program Activity Total | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Program Activity: Industrial Technologies Office Special Operating Agency | ||||
Receipts from Repayable Contributions | 80.8 | 113.9 | 134.1 | 149.6 |
Program Activity Total | 80.8 | 113.9 | 134.1 | 149.6 |
Strategic Outcome Total | 82.3 | 115.4 | 135.6 | 151.1 |
* Minor differences due to rounding
($ millions) * | Forecast Revenue 2008–2009 | Planned Revenue 2009–2010 | Planned Revenue 2010–2011 | Planned Revenue 2011–2012 |
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Program Activity: Entrepreneurial Economy | ||||
Small Business Loans Association/Canadian Small Business Financing Act Fees | 55.7 | 56.5 | 53.3 | 55.0 |
Receipts from Repayable Contributions | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 9.2 |
Return on Investment | 22.0 | 18.0 | 20.0 | 21.0 |
Program Activity Total | 80.5 | 76.7 | 74.8 | 85.2 |
Program Activity: Global Reach and Agility in Targeted Canadian Industries | ||||
Receipts from Repayable Contributions | 52.4 | 66.3 | 62.4 | 48.0 |
Program Activity Total | 52.4 | 66.3 | 62.4 | 48.0 |
Strategic Outcome Total | 133.0 | 143.0 | 137.2 | 133.2 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue | 461.4 | 501.6 | 515.4 | 525.4 |
Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue | 660.0 | 714.7 | 731.6 | 743.8 |
* Minor differences due to rounding
Not applicable.
($ millions) * | Forecast Revenue 2008–2009 | Planned Revenue 2009–2010 | Planned Revenue 2010–2011 | Planned Revenue 2011–2012 |
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Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations | 5.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations for Spectrum, Telecommunications and the Online Economy | 6.7 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Consumer Affairs Program | 0.2 | - | - | - |
Competition Law Enforcement and Advocacy | 2.1 | 1.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 |
Strategic Outcome Total | 14.4 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 2.0 |
* Minor differences are due to rounding.
($ millions) * | Forecast Revenue 2008–2009 | Planned Revenue 2009–2010 | Planned Revenue 2010–2011 | Planned Revenue 2011–2012 |
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Canada’s Research and Innovation Capacity | - | - | - | - |
Communications Research Centre Canada | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Knowledge Advantage in Targeted Canadian Industries | - | - | - | - |
Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency | - | - | - | - |
Strategic Outcome Total | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
* Minor differences are due to rounding.
($ millions) * | Forecast Revenue 2008–2009 | Planned Revenue 2009–2010 | Planned Revenue 2010–2011 | Planned Revenue 2011–2012 |
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Entrepreneurial Economy | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | - |
Global Reach and Agility in Targeted Canadian Industries | - | - | - | - |
Community Economic and Regional Development | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America | - | - | - | - |
Mackenzie Gas Project | - | - | - | - |
Strategic Outcome Total | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.9 | 0.2 |
* Minor differences are due to rounding.
($ millions) * | Forecast Revenue 2008–2009 | Planned Revenue 2009–2010 | Planned Revenue 2010–2011 | Planned Revenue 2011–2012 |
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Internal Services | 5.0 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
Strategic Outcome Total | 5.0 | 5.1 | 3.9 | 2.1 |
Total | 21.9 | 9.4 | 8.8 | 4.8 |
* Minor differences are due to rounding.
Strategic Outcome
The Canadian Marketplace is Efficient and Competitive
Fee Type: Regulatory |
Effective Date of Planned Change: 2009–2010 |
Fee-Setting Authority: Electricity and Gas Inspection Act, section 28(1)(e) |
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Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:
The fees associated with the provision of electricity and natural gas meter approval and measuring apparatus certification were last amended 13 years ago (1995). Proposed amendments will more closely align the fees for the provision of these legislated services with the actual costs of service delivery and, in the case of electricity and natural gas meter approval, with fees charged by international laboratories providing similar services. |
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Consultation and Review Process Planned:
Meter manufacturers and owners, service providers, and related associations will be consulted, online and through direct meetings, regarding proposed changes to the fees. Service standard performance targets exist for the delivery of these services and will be reviewed as part of this exercise. |
Fee Type: Regulatory |
Effective Date of Planned Change: In light of the User Fees Act, the original implementation date has been delayed. It is anticipated that the resulting fee regime will take effect in 2010. |
Fee-Setting Authority: Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1); Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19, 20; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
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Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:
Amended fees will aim at recovering a fair value for the use of the orbital and spectrum resources. |
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Consultation and Review Process Planned:
The consultation process has been delayed, as more market analysis needs to be done. Service Standards:Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process. |
Fee Type: Regulatory |
Effective Date of Planned Change: 2009–2010 |
Fee-Setting Authority: Weights and Measures Act, section 10(1)(q) |
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Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:
The fees associated with the provision of measuring device approvals and inspections were last amended 15 years ago (1993). Proposed amendments will more closely align the fees for the provision of these legislated services with the actual costs of service delivery and, in the case of measuring device approval, with fees charged by international laboratories providing similar services. |
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Consultation and Review Process Planned:
Measuring device manufacturers and owners, service providers, and related associations will be consulted, online and through direct meetings, regarding proposed changes to the fees. Service standard performance targets exist for the delivery of these services and will be reviewed as part of this exercise. |
Fee Type: Regulatory |
Effective Date of Planned Change: It is anticipated that the resulting fee regime will take effect in 2011. |
Fee-Setting Authority: Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1), section 6(1); Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19, 20; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
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Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:
Amended fees will apply to long-term licences coming up for renewal as well as existing licences with annual fees. |
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Consultation and Review Process Planned:
The first phase of the consultation process will begin before March 31, 2009 Service Standards:Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process |
Fee Type: Regulatory |
Effective Date of Planned Change: The fee is anticipated to be introduced in 2010. |
Fee-Setting Authority: Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1); Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19, 20; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
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Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee:
Narrowband Multipoint Communication Systems (N-MCS), that are not otherwise licence-exempt, will receive spectrum licences regardless of their intended frequency band of operation. This new regime will replace licensing approaches currently used for N-MCS systems. |
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Consultation and Review Process Planned:
A public consultation on the proposed fee will be held in 2009. It is anticipated that the proposed fee will be reviewed by Parliament under the User Fees Act in 2010. Service Standards:Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process. |
Fee Type: Regulatory |
Effective Date of Planned Change: The fee is anticipated to be introduced in 2010. |
Fee-Setting Authority: Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1), Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19, 20; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
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Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee: New spectrum is being made available and new fees will be set. |
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Consultation and Review Process Planned:
One public consultation have been completed (Proposed Spectrum Utilization Policy, Technical and Licensing Requirements for Wireless Broadband Services (WBS) in the Band 3650-3700 MHz). (Comments Received) It is anticipated that the proposed fee will be reviewed by Parliament under the User Fees Act in 2009–2010. Service Standards:Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process. For additional fee related information please go to: Spectrum Management and Telecommunications — Licence Fees. |
Fee Type: Regulatory |
Effective Date of Planned Change: The fee is expected to be in place in 2009–2010. |
Fee-Setting Authority: Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1), Department of Industry Act; sections 18, 19, 20; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
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Reason for Planned Introduction of, or Amendment to, Fee:
The licence terms of 24/38 GHz spectrum licences obtained via the 1999 Auction are coming to an end, starting in 2010. An annual licence fee needs to be established which we anticipate will apply to the renewal licences as well as any other 24/38 GHz licences that may be issued. The fee will also apply to 28 GHz spectrum to be made available. |
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Consultation and Review Process Planned:
The initial public consultation took place in March 2008 (Consultation on the Renewal of 24 and 38 GHz Spectrum Licences and Spectrum Licence Fees for 24, 28 and 38 GHz Bands - Comments Received The initial consultation covered all issues relevant to the 24/38 GHz licence renewals including fees. A second consultation will be issued with the decision on the renewal process. It is anticipated that the proposed fee may be reviewed by Parliament under the Users Fees Act in late 2008–2009. Service Standards: Service standards for these fees will be established during the consultation process. For additional fee related information please go to: Spectrum Management and Telecommunications – Licence Fees. |