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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Program Activities ($ millions) | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
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1. Contributions to International Telescope Programs | 11.504 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
2. Contribution to the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Carleton University, L'Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, and University of Victoria operating a Joint Venture known as TRIUMF | 44.077 | 19.277 | 19.277 | 19.277 |
3. Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) | 235.01 | 187.01 | 87.0 | 87.0 |
Total Grants | ||||
Total Contributions | 290.58 | 211.77 | 111.78 | 111.78 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
Total for All Transfer Payments | 290.58 | 211.77 | 111.78 | 111.78 |
Link to 3 year Transfer Payment Program Plan | A summary of the Transfer Payment Program Plan can be found on NRC's website. |
1 Includes funds from Canada's Economic Action Plan. Break down is provided under the details of Program Activity 3: Industrial Research Assistance.
Strategic Outcome: Canadians have access to research and development, information and infrastructure
Program Activity: National Science and Technology Infrastructure
Name of Transfer Payment Program: 1. Contributions to International Telescope Programs
Start date: 1978 (Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT))
End date: December 2012 (US National Science Foundation in support of Gemini)
Description: NRC, in partnership with other international bodies, provides financial contributions that support the management and operations of four international, offshore observatories and their related facilities (2 telescopes for Gemini Observatory, 66 for Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)), and participates in the oversight and direction of the facilities and research. Astrophysics research and development requires large, costly and very precise telescopes and related instruments situated in areas that will provide ideal viewing conditions. It is beyond the capacity of individual organizations or even countries to support the costs of developing and maintaining the facilities required to conduct forefront astrophysics research, thus it is necessary for public sector organizations, through international partnerships, to support this research and development. NRC is a critical participant in the international astronomical community and through our international collaborations work is ongoing for Canada's Long Range Plan for Astronomy (LRP).
Expected results:
Forecast Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
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Total Grants | ||||
Total Contributions | 11.504 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
Total for All Transfer Payments | 11.504 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Link to 3 year Transfer Payment Program Plan | A summary of the Transfer Payment Program Plan can be found on NRC's website. |
Strategic Outcome: Canadians have access to research and development, information and infrastructure
Program Activity: National Science and Technology Infrastructure
Name of Transfer Payment Program: 2. Contribution to the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Carleton University, L'Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, and University of Victoria operating a Joint Venture known as TRIUMF
Start date: April 1, 1977
End date: March 30, 2010
Description: The Facility for Sub-Atomic Research (TRIUMF), is Canada's national laboratory for nuclear and particle physics, and one of Canada's key investments in large-scale research infrastructure. It provides world-class facilities for research in subatomic physics, life sciences, nuclear medicine and materials science. A consortium of seven Canadian universities own and manage the operations of TRIUMF. TRIUMF receives its federal funding in five-year allocations via a Contribution Agreement from NRC. NRC plays an important oversight and stewardship role for TRIUMF, providing funds to the facility on behalf of the Government of Canada via a contribution agreement. TRIUMF has five-year funding of $222 million for the 2005-2010 period. TRIUMF is currently seeking renewed funding for its new Plan, covering the period 2010-15.
Expected results:
Forecast Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
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Total Grants | ||||
Total Contributions | 44.077 | 19.277 | 19.277 | 19.277 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
Total for All Transfer Payments | 44.077 | 19.277 | 19.277 | 19.277 |
Link to 3 year Transfer Payment Program Plan | A summary of the Transfer Payment Program Plan can be found on NRC's website. |
Strategic Outcome: Advancements in innovative technologies and increased innovation capacity in targeted Canadian industries and national priority areas
Program Activity: Industrial Research Assistance
Name of Transfer Payment Program: 3. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Start date: April 1, 2008
End date: March 31, 2013
Description: This program provides a range of technical and business-oriented advisory services, as well as financial support for small and medium-sized (SME) Canadian businesses engaged in research and development of technological innovations. The program is important for enabling enterprises to generate significant economic activity for Canadian industry by augmenting the capacity and capability of enterprises to innovate and commercialize. Financial support is provided through a transfer payment program delivered by a cross-Canada network of more than 250 professionals, including over 230 Industrial Technology Advisors (ITAs), and located in approximately 100 communities. The field staff of professionals, recognized for their scientific, technical, engineering, business expertise, and knowledge of SMEs, provides clients with customized value-added advice, information, referrals and financial assistance. They work with clients at all stages of the innovation-commercialization continuum, including: project development; access to technical assistance, financial, business, marketing or management advice; access to competitive technical information; patent searches; and access to local, regional, national or international linkages. NRC-IRAP Innovation Network Advisors (INAs) represent and promote NRC-IRAP in the community innovation system and build effective regional innovation system relationships for the benefit of SMEs. This includes working with organizations that receive NRC-IRAP contributions as well as with other organizations to facilitate the implementation of multi-sector, multi-partner initiatives that are relevant to SMEs regionally and nationally. As well, the program supports the placement of graduates in SMEs through its participation in the delivery of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES).
Expected results:
Forecast Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
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Total Grants | ||||
Total Contributions | 90.0 100.02 17.53 27.54 |
87.0 100.02 |
87.0 | 87.0 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
Total for All Transfer Payments | 235.0 | 187.0 | 87.0 | 87.0 |
Link to 3 year Transfer Payment Program Plan | A summary of the Transfer Payment Program Plan can be found on NRC's website. |
2 Funding to NRC-IRAP through Canada's Economic Action Plan
3 Delivery of Community Adjustment Fund component in Southern Ontario on behalf
of Industry Canada
4 Delivery of Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) funding through a Memorandum
of Understanding with Industry Canada
Part A: Green Procurement Capacity Building
Activity | 2008-09 Level as % |
2010-11 Target as % |
Description/Comments |
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1a. Training for Procurement and Materiel Management (MM) Staff | 0 | 100 | Training of procurement and MM staff commenced in 2009-10 and will be completed in 2010-11 using the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) on-line C215 course. |
1b. Training for Acquisition Cardholders | 0 | 50 | Cardholders will be encouraged to take the CSPS C215 course. Given that NRC has 400 cardholders, we may have to deliver a different training program. |
2. Performance Evaluations | 0 | 50 | The majority of procurement/MM supervisory positions are in regions across Canada reporting to various business units. At NRC all such supervisory positions will be evaluated, and we expect many of the regional positions to also be done. |
3. Procurement Processes and Controls | 0 | N/A | Instead of quantitative targets, NRC will report on progress and plans to improve integration of environmental considerations in procurement decision making. Specifically, a) Budget Managers, who approve purchase requisitions, will be educated in Green Procurement; b) The NRC Engineering Office, which determines the specifications for renovation and building projects, will continue to build and expand environmental considerations into their projects; c) Green Procurement consideration will be added to the Contract Review Committee's template; and d) Procurement Planning is being developed at NRC and will include environmental considerations in the process. |
Part B: Use of Green Consolidated Procurement Instruments
Good/Service | 2008-09 Level |
2010-11 Target as % |
Description/Comments | |
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$ | % | |||
All commodities with Green Procurement considerations in Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) Standing Offers | 0 | 0 | 75 | Green Procurement was not measurable in 2008-09. However, NRC extensively uses PWGSC Standing Offers. By 2010-11 we expect the majority of our purchases for such commodities to be made using call-ups against these standing offers. NRC now has the capability to report on Green Procurement activity by Material Group. More detailed spend analysis and planning will be conducted in fiscal year (FY) 2010-11 at NRC to attain the targets and to extensively implement Green Procurement. |
Part C: Reduction Initiatives for Specific Goods
Consumable/Asset | 2008-09 Level as Ratio # per FTE |
2010-11 Target |
Description/Comments |
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Various consumables and assets | 0 | N/A | In 2008-09 NRC did not have Green Procurement reporting capability but it has since been implemented. Once NRC has conducted an extensive spend analysis and planning for reduction purposes, NRC will launch Reduction Initiatives for various commodities for 2010-11. |
Name of Horizontal Initiative: Genomics Research and Development Initiative (GRDI)
Name of lead department(s): National Research Council (NRC)
Lead department program activity: Health and Life Sciences Technologies
Start date of the Horizontal Initiative: 1999-2000
End date of the Horizontal Initiative: 2010-11 (The current phase of GRDI is from 2008-09 to 2010-11)
Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $234,100,000
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement): The
GRDI was established for the purpose of building
and maintaining capacity inside government departments to do genomics research. As an enabling technology, genomics
provides powerful tools and precise information to support operational mandates and upon which policy and regulatory
decisions can be based. Federal science-based departments and agencies interact with partners, stakeholders and clients
and link these enabling tools and technologies to value-added applications that enable Canada to respond to national
priorities, deliver on government mandates and support the development of wealth for Canadians.
These applications range from international requirements for genomics-enabled testing to support access of exported
products; the ability to interpret and assess genomics information submitted with product information for regulatory
oversight; the development of assays and products using genomics approaches for enhancing Canadian's lives (e.g. public
health, food safety), the environment and sustainability of human activities; socio-economic and ethical considerations
related to the use and integration of genomics in healthcare, environmental sustainability activities, and consumer
and industrial products and applications; and facilitating Canadians' access to accurate and understandable information
concerning genome sciences.
Shared outcome(s): A revised Results-based Management Accountability Framework (RMAF) was prepared for GRDI in 2006-07 based on an ultimate outcome of enhanced quality of life in terms of health and safety, environment, and socio-economic development. Long-term outcomes include: improved health care (e.g. diagnostics and treatment, reduced heath and environmental risks, reduced heath costs); reduced environmental impacts (e.g. water quality, healthy and productive aquatic ecosystems, sustainable fisheries, agriculture, forestry and aquaculture); and improved competitiveness of Canadian companies (e.g. diversification, improved productivity, cost reductions, sustainable development).
Governance structure(s): An interdepartmental Assistant Deputy Minister (ADM) Coordinating Committee has been established to oversee collective management
and coordination of the federal GRDI. The Committee
ensures that effective priority setting mechanisms are established within departments, and that government objectives
and priorities are addressed.
The Committee also ensures that common GRDI management
principles are implemented and horizontal collaborations between organizations are pursued wherever relevant and possible.
The committee includes members from each of the organizations receiving funding and a representative from Industry Canada.
An Interdepartmental Working Group (WG) supports the work of the committee.
The mandate of the WG is to provide recommendations and advice to the
ADM Coordinating Committee regarding strategic priority setting
and overall management of the GRDI. The
WG also supports evaluation and reporting requirements related to the initiative.
NRC is the lead agency for the Initiative and chairs the
Coordinating Committee and the Working Group.
Planning Highlights: Fiscal year 2010-11 is the last year of
GRDI Phase IV. Participating departments and
agencies continue to invest in programs and projects that were selected at the beginning of the planning cycle (2008-09),
following assessments of satisfactory performance.
The global context has evolved since the policy authority was provided for
GRDI in 1999 and in the current climate of limited
resources, genomics R&D in federal laboratories largely depend on
this initiative. Canada needs to realign its intramural activities to address this new context, to prepare for next
generation technologies that will revolutionize genomics research, and to avoid losing ground. It needs to deliver on
the federal government's commitment to "promote more effective horizontal management of cross-cutting issues that
touch on government-wide priorities, and application of consistent mechanisms for promoting high accountability in the
use of federal S&T resources." With this in mind
GRDI will build on the success and relevance
of this horizontal initiative, consider Canada's evolving economic, scientific and policy contexts, and actively address
the recommendations received from the GRDI's
Formative Review. The federal genomics R&D community is currently
planning a refocused GRDI with strengthened delivery
mechanisms around strategic priorities and improved interdepartmental integration to best fulfill the role of federal
research towards economic and social goals for Canada. It reflects the view that the new
GRDI must seek to a) Deliver high-impact solutions
to identified enduring and emerging issues through horizontal integration and effective partnerships for economic, social,
and environmental benefits for Canadians; and b) Support the priorities, policies and mandates of government through
concerted high calibre genomics research in areas where federal laboratories have distinct roles and competencies.
Federal Partner | Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | Names of Programs for Federal Partners | Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | Planned Spending for 2010-11 |
Expected Results for 2010-11 |
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Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | Canadian Crop Genomics Initiative | AAFC Canadian Crop Genomics Initiative | 71.0 | 6.0 | See note 1 |
Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) | Genomics and Biotechnology | Aquatic Biotechnology and Genomics R&D | 10.6 | 0.9 | See note 2 |
Environment Canada (EC) | Sustainable Consumption and Production Approaches | Strategic Applications of Genomics in the Environment | 12.0 | 1.0 | See note 3 |
Health Canada (HC) | Health Products and Food Branch – Health Products – Biologics | HC/PHAC Genomics Initiative | 46.0 | 4.0 | See note 4 |
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | Natural Resource and Landmass knowledge for Canadians | NRCan-CFS Genomics R&D Initiative | 23.0 | 2.0 | See note 5 |
National Research Council (NRC) | Research and Development | Genomics and Health Initiative | 71.0 | 6.0 | See note 6 |
Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) | N/A – one time allocation in 1999-00 to assist in creation of Genome Canada Secretariat | N/A | 0.5 | 0.0 | N/A |
Total | 234.1 | 19.9 |
Expected Results:
1. Commercially relevant advances in areas of genomics
R&D related to human health (e.g. genetic testing, diagnostics,
microbial genomic applications, treating and preventing human diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, and
pathogen detection).
2. Improvements in crop value in cereals, soybean and canola through quality improvements
in areas related to plant adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses (e.g. resistance to disease, tolerance to drought
and cold), as well as seed development and metabolism (e.g. related to oil content for biofuels and nutraceutical applications).
3. Sustainable management of aquatic resources through the use of genomics tools to:
manage fishery openings; generate increased understanding of population genetics and structure; further understanding
of behavioural, physiological and immunological responses to the environment; and through the management of aquatic
animal diseases.
4. Positioning the Canadian regulatory system for health to enable innovation while minimizing
the risks to Canadians through a focused genomics R&D program aimed
at strengthening capacity in priority areas such as genetic information, biotechnology products, human genomics and
microbial genomics, on human, animal and environmental health.
5. Increased knowledge for forest generation and protection methods, and for addressing
environmental impact considerations, through a focused genomics R&D
effort on species and traits that are of economic importance to Canada.
6. Development of genome-science applications to support regulatory and enforcement activities
in key areas such as environmental risk assessment and management; enforcement and compliance; pollution detection,
monitoring and prevention; conservation biology and wildlife genetics.
Total Allocation For All Federal Partners (from Start to End Date) ($ millions) |
Total Planned Spending for All Federal Partners for 2010–11 ($ millions) |
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234.1 | 19.9 |
Results to be achieved by non-federal partners: N/A
Contact information:
Gary Fudge, P. Eng.
Director, Life Sciences Horizontal Initiatives
National Research Council Canada
613-949-0542
The table below outlines all current and planned audit activities for the next three fiscal years to 2013-14. For any of the recently completed or ongoing audits, electronic links are not yet available, due to status of the report (i.e., currently under review, undergoing translation, etc.).
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Review of Values and Ethics Management Framework | Corporate Governance | Completed | 2009-10 |
Audit of Acquisition Cards – 2008-09 | Financial Management and Controls | In progress | 2009-10 |
Audit of Facilities Management and Related Equipment | Corporate Governance | In progress | 2009-10 |
Audit of Integrated Risk Management | Corporate Governance | In progress | 2009-10 |
Audit of Occupational Safety and Health | Corporate Governance | In progress | 2009-10 |
Audit of Financial Management | Financial Management and Controls | In progress | 2010-11 |
Audit of NRC's Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) | Transfer payments | Planned | 2010-11 |
Audit of Human Resources | Corporate Governance | Planned | 2010-11 |
Audit of Capital Investment and Planning | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2011-12 |
Audit of Horizontal Initiatives | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2011-12 |
Audit of Industry Partnership Facilities | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2011-12 |
Follow-up to 2006-07 Audit of Management of IT Security | Corporate Governance | Planned | 2011-12 |
Audit of Research Management | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2012-13 |
Audit of Contracts | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2012-13 |
Review of Values and Ethics Management Framework | Corporate Governance | Planned | 2012-13 |
Follow-up to 2008-09 Audit of Construction Contracts | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2012-13 |
Follow-up to 2009-10 Audit of Integrated Risk Management | Corporate Governance | Planned | 2012-13 |
Audit of Planning and Prioritization | Corporate Governance | Planned | 2013-14 |
Audit of Hospitality – 2012-13 | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2013-14 |
Audit of Travel – 2012-13 | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2013-14 |
Audit of Acquisition Cards – 2012-13 | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2013-14 |
Follow-up to 2009-10 Audit of Occupational Safety and Health | Corporate Governance | Planned | 2013-14 |
Follow-up to 2010-11 Audit of Financial Management | Financial Management and Controls | Planned | 2013-14 |
Electronic Link to Internal Audit Plan and Reports
The table below outlines all current and planned evaluation activities for the next three fiscal years to 2013-14. For any of the recently completed or ongoing evaluations, electronic links are not yet available, due to status of the report (i.e., currently under review, undergoing translation, etc.).
Name of Evaluation | Program Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Class Grant to International Affiliations | Transfer Payment | In progress | 2009-10 |
Evaluation of the NRC Institute for Aerospace Research | Ongoing A-base | In progress | 2010-11 |
Review of Evaluation Requirements Related to International Telescopes | Transfer Payment | In progress | 2009-10 |
Evaluation of Clean Air Initiative – Indoor Air Quality | Sunsetter Funding | In progress | 2010-11 |
Genomics Research and Development (R&D) Initiative | Sunsetter Funding | In planning stage | 2010-11 |
Roadmap for Canada's Linguistic Duality 2008-2013: Acting for the Future | Ongoing A-base | Planned | 2011-12 |
NRC's Industrial Research Assistance Program | Transfer Payment | Planned | 2011-12 |
Evaluation of the NRC Health and Related Life Sciences Technologies | Ongoing A-base | In planning stage | 2012-13 |
Evaluation of the Grant Program to Enhance Canadian S&T Capacity (Graduate Student Scholarship Supplement Program (GSSSP) and Herzberg Memorial Prize and Fellowship) | Transfer Payment | Planned | 2012-13 |
Evaluation of Information and Communications Technologies and Emerging Technologies Programs
|
Ongoing A-base | Planned | 2013-14 |
Facility for Sub-Atomic Research (TRIUMF) | Transfer Payment | Planned | 2013-14 |
Three Year Transfer Payment Program
Program Activity | Forecast Spending 2008-091 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
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Manufacturing Technologies | 342 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 | 35.0 |
Information and Communications Technologies and Emerging Technologies | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Industrial Research Assistance | |||||
Health and Life Science Technologies | 12.7 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
Energy and Environmental Technologies | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
National Science and Technology Infrastructure | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
Scientific, Technical and Medical Information | 14.3 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 | 14.6 |
Internal Services | 3.7 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Total | 79.0 | 80.9 | 80.9 | 80.9 | 80.9 |
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to total shown
1 Reflects best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year.
Program Activity | Forecast Spending 2009-101 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
Planned Spending 2013-14 |
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Manufacturing Technologies | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 |
Information and Communications Technologies and Emerging Technologies | 2.5 | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Industrial Research Assistance | |||||
Health and Life Science Technologies | 3.0 | 2.8 | 2.6 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
Energy and Environmental Technologies | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
National Science and Technology Infrastructure | 1.3 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
Scientific, Technical and Medical Information | |||||
Internal Services | 39.8 | 36.2 | 23.7 | 23.7 | 23.7 |
Total | 52.2 | 48.1 | 34.7 | 34.7 | 34.7 |
1 Reflects best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year.