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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP) The following is a list by strategic outcome of Industry Canada’s transfer payment programs with transfers in excess of $5 million.
The Canadian Marketplace is Efficient and Competitive
Advancements in Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation Strengthen the Canadian Economy
Canadian Businesses and Communities are Competitive
Disclosure of TPPs under $5 million
Start Date: April 1, 2011
End Date: March 31, 2015
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2010–11
Description: Canada is a signatory to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) treaty agreement, which is negotiated every four years at a plenipotentiary conference in accordance with the treaty obligations of the ITU Constitution and Convention. Canada’s membership, contribution and standing in the ITU, and its involvement in related events, allow Industry Canada to achieve results internationally across a broad range of issues affecting radiocommunication, standardization and telecommunications development. Canada’s contribution to the ITU is commensurate with its international standing and commitment to the United Nations (UN) and UN specialized agencies.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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Total Grants | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
Total Transfer Payments | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2009–10 | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation (C) | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014–15 | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: United Nations Specialized Agency | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Canadian stakeholders are engaged in the national preparatory process for international ITU meetings, conferences, and assemblies and Canada actively participates as an elected Member to Council. In addition, Canada provides funds in support of development activities. |
Start Date: April 2, 2009
End Date: March 31, 2014
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: N/A*
Description: The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is a research institute based at the University of Waterloo and located on the main campus in Waterloo, Ontario. IQC’s mission is to be the world leader in the development of quantum technologies, and its objective is to create a supportive environment for physicists, mathematicians, engineers and computer scientists to advance the fields of quantum information and quantum computation.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12* | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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* There were no Terms and Conditions. The Funding Agreement approved by Treasury Board outlined key activities and objectives for the federal funding. |
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Total Grants | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | – |
Total Transfer Payments | 5.0 | 5.5 | 6.0 | – |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: No evaluation completed to date. | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2013–14 | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Universities | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: To monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement, Industry Canada will maintain ongoing dialogue with the recipient and review its Annual Report. |
Start Date: May 9, 2008
End Date: March 31, 2013
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2009–10
Description: The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) supports strategic, large-scale research and development (R&D) projects to develop innovative, greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles.
Expected Results:
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.
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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Total Contributions | 90.3 | 108.1 | – | – |
Total Transfer Payments | 90.3 | 108.1 | – | – |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2012–13 | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: For profit, automotive industry | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Website, company and association outreach |
Start Date: September 2008
End Date: October 2015
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2008–09
Description: In July 2008, the Government of Canada announced its intention to contribute $350 million to Bombardier Aerospace for research and development (R&D) of aircraft technologies related to its CSeries, a new family of 110- to 130-seat commercial aircraft. The R&D projects will support the Canadian aerospace industry’s goal of developing new technologies for the next generation of more fuel-efficient and safer commercial aircraft. The contribution is being provided by Industry Canada and is conditionally repayable.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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Total Contributions | 64.4 | 66.0 | 55.4 | 25.7 |
Total Transfer Payments | 64.4 | 66.0 | 55.4 | 25.7 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: No evaluation completed to date | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Aerospace industry | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: N/A |
Start Date: April 2, 2007
End Date: March 31, 2012*
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2007–08
Description: The Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) encourages the development of innovative products, processes and services; enhances the competitiveness of Canadian aerospace, defence, space and security (A&D) firms; and fosters collaboration among research institutes, universities, colleges and the private sector. SADI is a component of the government’s science and technology strategy, which aims to mobilize science and technology to Canada’s competitive advantage. SADI acts as a catalyst for new A&D investments by providing repayable contributions to Canadian A&D companies for strategic industrial research and pre-competitive development. SADI accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Projects are selected following a rigorous review of financial, technical and market criteria. The program initiative is partially financed with funds that were previously allocated to Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) and repayments received from TPC and SADI projects.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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* The terms and conditions for SADI are in the process of being renewed. |
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Total Contributions | 206.5 | 255.4 | 240.4 | 225.0 |
Total Transfer Payments | 206.5 | 255.4 | 240.4 | 225.0 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2011–2012 | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Pending (P) | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2017–18 | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Private sector companies in the aerospace, defence, space and security industries | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Outreach initiatives, site visits |
Start Date: March 11,1996
End Date: December 31, 2006
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2007–08
Description: The Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) program provided repayable contributions to businesses in all regions of Canada to stimulate industrial research and pre-competitive development in the aerospace and defence, environmental and life sciences, information and communication technologies, and advanced manufacturing industries. The program leveraged private sector investment in research and development (R&D) and produced a wide range of economic, social and environmental benefits for Canadians. As of December 31, 2006, TPC no longer accepted new applications for new projects. However, the Department continues to manage existing projects that make up TPC’s $3.5 billion portfolio. This involves reviewing project status, paying eligible claims, and receiving repayments.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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Total Contributions | 40.0 | 40.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
Total Transfer Payments | 40.0 | 40.0 | 20.0 | 20.0 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2003–04 | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Amendment (A) andContinuation (C) | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2015–16 | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Private sector companies in the aerospace, defence, environmental, life sciences, information and communication technologies, and advanced manufacturing sectors | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Site visits; communications with recipients as part of ongoing monitoring activities. |
Start Date: March 30, 2007
End Date: March 31, 2012*
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: N/A**
Description: The Perimeter Institute (PI) for Theoretical Physics is a 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 engages in educational outreach activities, bringing together international scientists to push the limits of understanding of physical laws and develop new ideas about the very essence of space, time, matter and information. PI provides a multi-disciplinary environment to foster research in cosmology, particle physics, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, quantum information, superstring theory and related areas.
Expected Results:
Forecast Funding 2011–12 | Planned Funding 2012–13 | Planned Funding 2013–14 | Planned Funding 2014–15 | |
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* Budget 2011 proposed to provide $50 million over the next five years to the Perimeter Institute to support its research, education and public outreach activities, beginning in 2012-13. ** There were no Terms and Conditions; the Funding Agreement approved by Treasury Board outlined key activities and objectives for the federal funding. *** Third party evaluation was commissioned by the recipient, not by the Government of Canada, and was not intended to result in a decision regarding the continuation, amendment or termination of funding. |
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Total Other Types of Transfer Paymenwts (Statutory Payments) |
1.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Total Transfer Payments | 1.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 | 10.0 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2011-12 | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A*** | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: No further evaluations planned. | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Not-for-Profit | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Industry Canada will maintain ongoing dialogue with the recipient and review its Corporate Plan and Annual Report, to monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement |
Start Date: 1961
End Date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: Ongoing. This is a statutory program.
Description: The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) helps Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) access financing that would not otherwise be available or would be available only under less favourable terms. It is a loan loss-sharing program involving partnerships with financial institutions. To be eligible, SMEs must be for-profit businesses with revenues under $5 million per year. Under the program, financial institutions can make term loans on real property, leasehold improvements and equipment. In the event that a registered loan defaults, the government pays 85 percent of net eligible losses. CSBFP is a national program that operates in all provinces and territories.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 |
Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |||
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Total Other Payments (Statutory Payments) | Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) Small Business Loan Act (SBLA) |
CSBFP 90.0 SBLA 0.1 |
CSBFP 103.5 SBLA – |
CSBFP 106.8 SBLA – |
CSBFP 112.2 SBLA – |
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Total Statutory Payments | 90.1 | 103.5 | 106.8 | 112.2 | ||
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2009–10 | ||||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation (C) CSBFP continues as an ongoing statutory program enacted by the Canada Small Business Financing Act. Based on the findings of the 2010 Comprehensive Review, and consultations with stakeholders, the CSBFP continues to examine ways to improve and modernize its program, including an IT system, which permits lenders to transfer registration documents and fees electronically. CSBFP officials are working with participating financial institutions in order to decrease some of the administrative and paper burden to improve program delivery. | ||||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014–15 | ||||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Lending institutions and Canadian Small Business | ||||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The CSBFP’s awareness initiatives to engage applicants and recipients include:
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Start Date: April 1, 2001
End Date: March 31, 2013
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2011–12
Description: The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1996 that provides entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 34 with loans and mentoring services.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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Total Contributions | 10.0 | 10.0 | – | – |
Total Transfer Payments | 10.0 | 10.0 | – | – |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014–15 | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Non-Profit | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: No government initiatives, third-party delivery |
Start Date: September 13, 2001
End Date: March 31, 2013
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2007–08
Description: This Structured Financing Facility program provides financing support to qualifying domestic and foreign shipowners to build or refit vessels in Canada, stimulating economic activities in the Canadian shipbuilding and industrial marine industry and helping position the industry to meet government procurement requirements.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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Total Contributions | 3.0 | 12.0 | – | – |
Total Transfer Payments | 3.0 | 12.0 | – | – |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010–11 | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A, program is scheduled to close. | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Companies looking to build/refit ships, Canadian shipyards | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Program terminates at the end of fiscal year as the federal procurement of ships begins under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Engagement of applicants and recipients expected to be minimal. |
Start Date: 1986
End Date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2010–11
Description: The Community Futures (CF) Program is a national program administered by FedNor in rural northern Ontario and delivered through the regional development agencies in the rest of Canada. The program provides financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises through 24 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC) located throughout rural northern Ontario. The ultimate objectives of the program are to foster economic stability, growth and job creation; help create diversified and competitive local rural economies; and help build sustainable communities. CFDCs are incorporated, not-for-profit, community-based development organizations, each governed by a local volunteer board of directors. They offer a variety of products and services to support small business growth and community economic development, including access to capital, strategic community planning and socio-economic development; support for community-based projects and special initiatives; and business information, planning and support services. FedNor provides financial contributions to support the ongoing operations of individual CFDCs through either one- or three-year agreements.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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Total Contributions | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Total Transfer Payments | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2008–09 | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation (C) | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2013–14 | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Small and medium-sized enterprises through 24 CFDCs | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: FedNor will continue to work collaboratively with Community Futures Organizations, including Community Futures Development Corporations, their regional networks and provincial associations, through various activities including outreach/liaison, capacity building, development, referrals, compliance monitoring in regard to contribution agreements, and other collaborative activities. |
Start Date: April 1, 1996
End Date: Ongoing
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2011–12
Description: The Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) is administered by FedNor. NODP's objective is to promote economic development, economic diversification, job creation and sustainable, self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario. This is achieved by providing financial support, through transfer payments, to small and medium-sized enterprises and not-for-profit organizations, including municipalities, municipal organizations, community development organizations and research institutions, in three priority areas: community economic development; business growth and competitiveness; and innovation.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13* | Planned Spending 2013–14* | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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*Planned spending in 2012–13 is reduced because support for the Molecular Medicine Research Centre (now Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute) project, for which FedNor received additional funding, will be ending. Planned spending will however be increased over the planning period (ending 2013–14) to reflect additional funding received to support the Budget 2011 commitment in support of the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute cyclotron project. | ||||
Total Contributions | 39.8 | 36.7 | 37.3 | 36.3 |
Total Transfer Payments | 39.8 | 36.7 | 37.3 | 36.3 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010–11 | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation (C) | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2015–16 | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Eligible recipients for NODP include not-for profit and for-profit organizations, including community development organizations, Aboriginal organizations, municipalities and municipal organizations, First Nations, post-secondary institutions, hospitals and regional health care centres. | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: FedNor will continue to work collaboratively with Northern Ontario stakeholders, applicants, recipients and partners through outreach/liaison activities with communities and small and medium-sized enterprises, assistance with project development and referrals, compliance monitoring in regard to contribution agreements, and other collaborative activities. |
Start Date: 1993
End Date: March 31, 2013
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2008–09
Description: Through the Computers for Schools (CFS) program, surplus computers donated by federal, provincial and territorial government departments, private companies, and private donors are refurbished through contribution agreements with licensed delivery agents. Once refurbished, they are distributed to schools and not-for-profit learning organizations across Canada. Through a national partnership-based network, the program continues to meet the ongoing demand for computers in Canadian schools and libraries, ensuring that more young Canadians have access to and can benefit from the knowledge-based economy. This program also supports work experience internships for youth who have demonstrated skills at the post-secondary level, providing them with opportunities to work on innovative information and communication technology (ICT) projects in the context of computer refurbishment workshop activities. These projects enable participants to develop practical work experience in such areas as computer repair, refurbishment and software testing; to cultivate skills such as teamwork, time management and administration; and to perform other activities related to managing a computer refurbishment workshop.
Expected Results:
Forecast Spending 2011–12 | Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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*CFS Youth Employment Strategy is part of a horizontal initiative led by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. | ||||
Total Contributions | 4.0 | 4.0 | – | – |
Total Contributions Under the Youth Employment Strategy* | 3.2 | 3.2 | – | – |
Total Transfer Payments | 7.2 | 7.2 | – | – |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2011–12. | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Pending (P) | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Contribution agreements are negotiated with licensed delivery agents, computers are then redistributed to schools, libraries, not-for-profit learning organizations, Aboriginal communities and youth interns hired through the Technical Work Experience Program. | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Computers for Schools Program has conducted regional visits, appreciation events, press releases, and continues to work collaboratively with all its recipients and partners. |
Start Date: April 1, 2009
End Date: March 31, 2012
Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2010–11
Description: As part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, $225 million was provided to Industry Canada over three years to develop a broadband strategy. As a major part of that strategy ($171.3 million), the Broadband Canada Program aimed to extend broadband coverage to as many unserved and underserved households as possible.
Broadband Internet access is viewed as essential infrastructure for shaping tomorrow’s economy, as it enables citizens, businesses and institutions to access information, services and opportunities that could otherwise be out of reach.
Expected Results:
Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians expected to expand broadband coverage to as many unserved and underserved households in Canada as possible, beginning in 2009–10.
The program objective was to increase the number of Canadian households with access to affordable broadband services (a minimum of 1.5 Mbps) and provide essential infrastructure to Canadians in remote and rural areas. This would allow them to participate in the Internet economy by accessing information, services and opportunities that would otherwise be out-of-reach.
It should contribute to strengthening the knowledge-based economy and foster an environment that is conducive to innovation, which will benefit Canadian business and the economy as a whole.
Forecast Spending 2011–12 |
Planned Spending 2012–13 | Planned Spending 2013–14 | Planned Spending 2014–15 | |
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Total Contributions | 65.4 | 5.4 | 10.1 | 10.8 |
Total Transfer Payments | 65.4 | 5.4 | 10.1 | 10.8 |
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A | ||||
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A | ||||
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A | ||||
General Targeted Recipient Group: Private sector or consortiums of companies, not-for-profit organizations, and provincial/territorial entities that build and operate broadband infrastructure. | ||||
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: N/A—application submission ended October 2009. |
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework | N/A | |
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | N/A | |
Existence of strategic framework | Expected completion March 2012 |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | |||
Number of buildings over 1000m2, as per departmental strategic framework | N/A | ||
Percentage of buildings over 1000m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per departmental strategic framework | FY 2011–12 | N/A | |
FY 2012–13 | N/A | ||
FY 2013–14 | N/A | ||
Existence of strategic framework | Expected completion March 2012 |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | N/A | |
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | N/A | |
Existence of strategic framework. | Expected completion March 2012 |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | N/A | |
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. | N/A | |
Existence of strategic framework | Expected completion March 2012 |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | |||
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2020–21, relative to 2005–06 | 17% | ||
Departmental GHG emissions in 2005–06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent | 1.911 | ||
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent | 2011–12 | 1.781 | |
2012–13 | 1.759 | ||
2013–14 | 1.737 | ||
2014–15 | 1.716 | ||
2015–16 | 1.694 | ||
2016–17 | 1.672 | ||
2017–18 | 1.651 | ||
2018–19 | 1.629 | ||
2019–20 | 1.607 | ||
2020–21 | 1.586 | ||
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from 2005–06 to the end of the given fiscal year | 2011–12 | - 6.80% | |
2012–13 | - 7.93% | ||
2013–14 | - 9.07% | ||
2014–15 | - 10.20% | ||
2015–16 | - 11.33% | ||
2016–17 | - 12.47% | ||
2017–18 | - 13.60% | ||
2018–19 | - 14.73% | ||
2019–20 | - 15.87% | ||
2020–21 | - 17.00% | ||
Existence of an implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions. | See comments below |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | |||
Existence of implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally generated EEE | Completion April 2011 | ||
Total number of departmental locations with fully implemented EEE disposal plan, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year | 2011–12 | 33% | |
2012–13 | 66% | ||
2013–14 | 100% |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | |||
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units in 2010–11, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow | 2:1 | ||
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given fiscal year, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow | 2011–12 | 5:1 | |
2012–13 | 8:1 | ||
2013–14 | 8:1 |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | |||
Number of sheets of internal office paper purchased or consumed per office employee in the baseline year selected, as per departmental scope. | 10,261 Baseline year— 2009–10 | ||
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected. | 2011–12 | N/A | |
2012–13 | 5% | ||
2013–14 | 15% |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Presence of Green meeting guide. | Expected adoption March 2012 |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Number of environmentally preferred printers and multifunctional devices purchased, relative to the total number of printers and multifunctional devices purchased by the Department | N/A | |
Progress against measure in 2011–12. | 80% | |
Progress against measure in 2012–13 | 90% | |
Progress against measure in 2013–14 | 95% |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Dollar value of environmentally preferred furniture purchases, relative to the total value of all furniture purchases (baseline year: 2009–10) | 75% | |
Progress against measure in 2011–12 | 80% | |
Progress against measure in 2012–13 | 85% | |
Progress against measure in 2013–14 | 90% |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Number of environmental leadership vehicles owned by Industry Canada, relative to its total number of vehicles owned (executive and light duty class only) | N/A | |
Progress against measure in 2011–12 | 22% | |
Progress against measure in 2012–13 | 26% | |
Progress against measure in 2013–14 | 30% |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Number of Materiel managers and Procurement personnel who have completed green procurement training, relative to the total number of Materiel managers and Procurement personnel (baseline year: 2010–11) | 60% | |
Progress against measure in 2011–12 | 85% | |
Progress against measure in 2012–13 | 90% |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Number of performance evaluations of identified positions that have environmental consideration clauses, relative to the total number of positions identified | N/A | |
Progress against measure in 2011–12 | 75% | |
Progress against measure in 2012–13 | 100% |
Strategies/Comments
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | ||
Number of designated processes and controls that have been modified to ensure that environmental performance considerations are integrated into procurement processes, relative to the total number of processes and controls | 30% | |
Progress against measure in 2011–12 | 60% | |
Progress against measure in 2012–13 | 75% | |
Progress against measure in 2013–14 | 80% | |
Progress against measure in 2014–15 | 85% | |
Progress against measure in 2015–16 | 90% |
Strategies/Comments
Notes:
1 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED-NC Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes or equivalent
2 Assessment tools include BOMA BESt, Green Globes or equivalent.
3 Assessment tools include BOMA BESt, an appropriately tailored BOMA International Green Lease Standard or equivalent.
4 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED-CI Silver, Green Globes Fit-Up 3 Globes or equivalent.
Forecast Revenue 2011–12 | Planned Revenue 2012–13 | Planned Revenue 2013–14 | Planned Revenue 2014–15 | |
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*Minor differences are due to rounding **Excludes ''Deferred Spectrum Auction Revenues" received in prior years |
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The Canadian marketplace is efficient and competitive | ||||
Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations | ||||
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Administration | 39.8 | 41.2 | 41.6 | 41.6 |
Corporations Regulation | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Revolving fund | 146.2 | 146.1 | 147.1 | 148.6 |
Competition Law Enforcement | ||||
Competition Law and Policy | 11.0 | 10.5 | 10.5 | 10.5 |
Subtotal | 205.9 | 206.7 | 208.3 | 209.8 |
Advancement in science and technology, knowledge and innovation strengthen the Canadian Economy | ||||
Information and Communication Technologies Research and Innovation | ||||
Communications Research | 11.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
Subtotal | 11.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
Internal Services | ||||
Interdepartmental provision of internal support services | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 |
Total Respendable Revenue | 222.3 | 224.2 | 225.8 | 227.3 |
Forecast Revenue 2011–12 | Planned Revenue 2012–13 | Planned Revenue 2013–14 | Planned Revenue 2014–15 | |
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*Minor differences are due to rounding **Excludes ''Deferred Spectrum Auction Revenues" received in prior years |
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The Canadian marketplace is efficient and competitive | ||||
Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations | ||||
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Administration | 5.4 | 4.7 | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Corporations Regulation (including NUANS) | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
Trade Measurement Regulation | 1.0 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 |
Competition Law Enforcement | ||||
Fines | 23.5 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
Consumer Labelling and Advertising Regulation | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Spectrum, Telecommunications and the Online Economy | ||||
Radio/Spectrum licences – New and Amended | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Radio/Spectrum licences – Renewals | 255.0 | 272.0 | 277.0 | 277.0 |
Radio and terminal equipment approval | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Subtotal | 298.0 | 297.7 | 303.2 | 303.2 |
Advancement in science and technology, knowledge and innovation strengthen the Canadian Economy | ||||
Information and Communication Technologies Research and Innovation | ||||
Communications Research | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Research and Development Financing | ||||
Receipts from Repayable Contributions | 99.1 | 131.9 | 180.9 | 185.6 |
Subtotal | 100.6 | 133.4 | 182.4 | 187.1 |
Canadian businesses and communities are competitive | ||||
Small Business Research, Advocacy and Services | ||||
Canada Small Business Financing Act Fees (CSBFA) | 50.7 | 50.7 | 52.8 | 54.8 |
Return on Investment | 41.0 | 39.0 | 40.0 | 44.0 |
Industrial Competitiveness and Capacity | ||||
Receipts from Repayable Contributions | 44.9 | 31.8 | 30.7 | 33.2 |
Loan Guarantees | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 1.5 |
Subtotal | 138.7 | 123.4 | 125.3 | 133.5 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue | 537.3 | 554.5 | 610.8 | 623.7 |
Total Respendable and Non-respendable Revenue | 759.6 | 778.7 | 836.6 | 851.1 |
Program Activity | Forecast Revenue 2011–12 | Planned Revenue 2012–13 | Planned Revenue 2013–14 | Planned Revenue 2014–15 |
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*Minor differences are due to rounding | ||||
The Canadian marketplace is efficient and competitive | ||||
Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations | 2.8 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
Spectrum, Telecommunications and the Online Economy | 5.2 | 2.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 |
Consumer Affairs | – | – | – | – |
Competition Law Enforcement | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Subtotal | 8.8 | 4.5 | 2.1 | 2.1 |
Advancement in science and technology, knowledge and innovation strengthen the Canadian Economy | ||||
Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity | – | – | – | – |
Information and Communication Technologies Research and Innovation | 4.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Industrial Research and Development Financing | – | – | – | – |
Subtotal | 4.0 | 2.0 | 3.4 | 3.4 |
Canadian businesses and communities are competitive | ||||
Small Business Research, Advocacy and Services | – | – | – | – |
Industrial Competitiveness and Capacity | – | – | – | – |
Community Economic Development | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Internal Services | 2.6 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Subtotal | 2.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
Total | 15.5 | 7.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
Industry Canada is responsible for administering funding agreements with the following foundations.
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy
Note 1: Only funding agreements to recipients that are still in effect and relate to up-front multi-year funding of greater that $5 million in total.
Note 2: Funding already reported in the Transfer Payment Program Tables is not repeated here.
Start Date: April 25, 1998
End Date: December 31, 2017
Description: The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is a non-profit corporation funded by the Government of Canada to support investments in research infrastructure. The CFI’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefit Canadians.
Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2012–13, the CFI will continue to work towards its overall objectives:
Total Funding | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2012–13 | Planned Funding 2013–14 | Planned Funding 2014–15 |
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4,990.0 | 4,263.0 | 249.0 | 167.0 | 117.0 |
Recipient's website: www.innovation.ca
Start Date: March 7, 2008
End Date: March 31, 2014
Description: The Canada School of Energy and Environment (CSEE) is a virtual centre that builds on capacity within the University of Calgary, the University of Alberta and the University of Lethbridge. The goal of the CSEE is to become the global leader in integrated research and policy on energy and environmental issues.
Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2012–13, the CSEE will continue to work towards its overall objectives:
Total Funding | Prior Years’ Funding* | Planned Funding 2012–13 | Planned Funding 2013–14 | Planned Funding 2014–15 |
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15.0 | 15.0 | – | – | – |
Recipient’s website: www.canadaschoolofenergy.com
*$15 million was paid upfront in 2007–08.
Start Date: July 2005
End Date: March 2015
Description: The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) is an arm’s-length, not-for-profit organization that was established to assess the state of scientific knowledge underpinning key public policy issues. Its founding members are the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. The Government of Canada provided CCA with a $30 million one-time conditional grant in July 2005 from Budget 2005, which entitles the government to up to five assessments per year. All CCA assessments are undertaken by independent panels of qualified experts from Canada and abroad. Each assessment takes 18 months to two years to complete.
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.
Summary of Annual Plans:
In Fiscal Year 2012–13, the CCA will complete four assessments: Science Performance and Research Funding, Women in University Research, the Sustainable Management of Water in the Agricultural Landscapes of Canada, and the State of Science and Technology in Canada. In addition to these assessments to be completed, the CCA will continue to work on five ongoing assessments within their funding agreement with the Government of Canada.Total Funding* | Prior Years’ Funding* | Planned Funding 2012–13 | Planned Funding 2013–14 | Planned Funding 2014–15 |
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30.0 | 30.0 | – | – | – |
Recipient's website: www.scienceadvice.ca
*$30 million was paid upfront in 2005–06.
Start Date: March 27, 2000
End Date: March 31, 2015
Description: Genome Canada is a non-profit corporation that funds genomics and proteomics research and supports six regional genome centres across Canada. Through its activities, Genome Canada has enabled important research to be undertaken in key areas such as agriculture, the environment, fisheries, forestry, health and new technology development. Genome Canada also promotes greater awareness of ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social issues related to genomics (GE3LS).
Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2012–13, Genome Canada will continue to work towards its overall objectives:
Total Funding* | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2012–13 | Planned Funding 2013–14 | Planned Funding 2014–15 |
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980.0 | 822.4 | 74.6 | 45.2 | 19.2 |
* Budget 2011 announced an additional $65 million for Genome Canada to launch a new competition in the area of human health, and sustain the operating costs of Genome Canada and Genome Centres until 2013–14.
Recipient's website: www.genomecanada.ca/
Start Date: March 31, 2002
End Date: Ongoing
Description: The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundationsupports research and disseminates research findings in the following humanities and social sciences focused on four areas: human rights and dignity; responsible citizenship; Canada in the world; and people and their natural environment.
Using a peer review process, the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundationoffers three types of awards: scholarships awarded to doctoral candidates, fellowships awarded to established researchers at Canadian universities and mentorships awarded to seasoned professionals who counsel the scholars. The Foundation also administers the Public Interaction Program, which communicates the work of the Foundation through conferences, lectures and symposia.
Summary of Annual Plans:
In 2012–13, the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundationintends to award up to 15 Scholarships, 10 Mentorships, and 5 Fellowships. In addition, under its Public Interaction Program, the Foundation will hold an annual conference and other knowledge dissemination events including lectures and symposia.
Total Funding | Prior Years’ Funding | Planned Funding 2012–13 | Planned Funding 2013–14 | Planned Funding 2014–15 |
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125.0 | 125.0 | –* | –* | –* |
Recipient’s website: www.trudeaufoundation.ca
*The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundationwas given a $125-million endowment from the Government of Canada in 2002. The Foundation uses the interest on the endowment to support its activities in perpetuity.
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual audit planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2011–12. | |||
Collection of Repayments | Audit | Planned | 2012–13 |
Electronic Filing—Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy | Audit/IT Audit | Planned | 2012–13 |
Bombardier C Series | Audit | Planned | 2012–13 |
Corporations Canada | Audit | Planned | 2012–13 |
Computer for Schools | Audit | Planned | 2012–13 |
IT Project Management—Spectrum Application Modernization | Audit/IT Audit | Planned | 2012–13 |
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual audit planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2012–13. | |||
Contribution Management Information System | Audit/IT Audit | Planned | 2013–14 |
Business Continuity Management | Audit | Planned | 2013–14 |
Spectrum Management | Audit | Planned | 2013–14 |
Communications Research Centre | Audit | Planned | 2013–14 |
Canada Business Network | Audit | Planned | 2013–14 |
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy—National Framework | Audit | Planned | 2013–14 |
Name of Evaluation | Link to Program Activity Architecture | Program Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual evaluation planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2011–12. | ||||
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Grant Program | 2.1.2—Science and Technology Partnerships | Grant | Planned | 2012–13 |
Automotive Innovation Fund | 2.3.1—Automotive Innovation | Contribution | Planned | 2012–13 |
Canada Business Network | 3.1.2—Canada Business Network | Program | Planned | 2012–13 |
Strategic Activities Program | 4.1.1.1—Management and Oversight | Contribution | Planned | 2012–13 |
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy | 1.1.2—Bankruptcy and Insolvency | Program | Planned | 2013–14 |
Corporations Canada | 1.1.3—Federal Incorporations | Program | Planned | 2013–14 |
Canadian Intellectual Property Office | 1.1.5—Intellectual Property | Program | Planned | 2013–14 |
Spectrum Management and Telecommunications | 1.2.1—Spectrum Management and Telecommunications | Program | Planned | 2013–14 |
Name of Evaluation | Link to Program Activity Architecture | Program Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual evaluation planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2012–13. | ||||
Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership | 2.1.2—Science and Technology Partnerships | Contribution | Planned | 2013–14 |
Small Business Internship Program | 3.1. —Small Business Internship | Contribution | Planned | 2013–14 |
Community Futures | 3.3.1—Community Futures | Contribution | Planned | 2013–14 |
Institute for Quantum Computing | 2.1.2—Science and Technology Partnerships | Grant | Planned | 2013–14 |
Competition Law Enforcement | 1.4—Competition Law Enforcement | Program | Planned | 2014–15 |
Small Business Growth and Prosperity | 3.1.4—Small Business Growth and Prosperity | Program | Planned | 2014–15 |
Industry-Specific Policy and Analysis | 3.2.1—Industry-Specific Policy and Analysis | Program | Planned | 2014–15 |
Industrial and Regional Benefits | 3.2.3—Industrial and Regional Benefits | Program | Planned | 2014–15 |
Measurement Canada | 1.1.1—Trade Measurement | Program | Planned | 2014–15 |
Name of Evaluation | Link to Program Activity Architecture | Program Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual evaluation planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2013–14. | ||||
Spectrum Management and Telecommunications | 1.2.1—Spectrum Management and Telecommunications | Grant | Planned | 2014–15 |
Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations Contribution Program | 1.3 —Consumer Affairs | Contribution | Planned | 2014–15 |
Canada Small Business Financing | 3.1.1— Canada Small Business Financing | Contribution | Planned | 2014–15 |
Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative | 3.1.4—Small Business Growth and Prosperity | Program | Planned | 2014–15 |
Canadian Youth Business Foundation | 3.1.4—Small Business Growth and Prosperity | Contribution | Planned | 2014–15 |
Electronic Commerce | 1.2.2—Electronic Commerce | Program | Planned | 2015–16 |
Note: The Evaluation Directorate is responsible for evaluating the performance and effectiveness of departmental programs, policies and initiatives.
Name of User Fee | Written Opinions |
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Fee Type | Other Goods and Services |
Fee-Setting Authority | Competition Bureau’s Fee and Service Standards Policy, through the Department of Industry Act |
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | Fees and service standards related to written opinions were last revised in 2002. Several changes since that time warrant a review of both the fees and the service standards. |
Effective Date of Planned Change | It is anticipated that the newly revised fee regime will take effect in 2013–14. |
Consultation and Review Process Planned | The Competition Bureau will meet with stakeholders to consult on proposed revisions to its Fee and Service Standards Policy for written opinions. |
Name of User Fee | CA Number |
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Fee Type | Other Goods and Services |
Fee-Setting Authority | Textile Labelling Act and Department of Industry Act |
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | The Competition Bureau expects to make changes to pricing to reflect increased costs associated with administering this program. |
Effective Date of Planned Change | It is anticipated that the revised fee regime will take effect in 2013–14. |
Consultation and Review Process Planned | The Competition Bureau will meet with stakeholders to consult on proposed changes to the process, service standards and CA Number fees. |
Name of User Fee | Spectrum Licence Renewal Fees for 24, 28 and 38 GHz Wireless Broadband Communications – New |
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Fee Type | Regulatory |
Fee-Setting Authority | Department of Industry Act, section 19; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | The terms of the 24 and 38 GHz spectrum licences obtained through the 1999 auction were coming to an end in 2010. A decision released in March 2006 extended the initial terms of these licences and also announced a licensing process available for 24, 28 and 38 GHz spectrum. Issuing these licences will require that an annual fee be in place. A consultation was undertaken, and the results are being reviewed before proceeding with the required stages under the User Fees Act. |
Effective Date of Planned Change | The fee is expected to be in place in 2012–13. |
Consultation and Review Process Planned | The initial public consultation took place in April 2008. It is anticipated that the proposed fee under the User Fees Act may be reviewed by Parliament in 2012–13. |
Name of User Fee | Spectrum Licence Fees for Wireless Broadband Services in the Band 3650–3700 MHz – New |
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Fee Type | Regulatory |
Fee-Setting Authority | Department of Industry Act, section 19; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | To make this spectrum available for use, the Department held and subsequently published the public consultation on the licensing rules and applicable fees: Proposed Spectrum Utilization Policy, Technical and Licensing Requirements for Wireless Broadband Services (WBS) in the Band 3650–3700 MHz (DGTP-006-06). The consultation regarding the use of the band and the fee proposal was launched in 2006 and completed in June 2009; however, the formal User Fees Act process has not yet begun. It is anticipated to be completed in 2012–13. |
Effective Date of Planned Change | The fee is expected to be in place in 2012–13. |
Consultation and Review Process Planned | The initial public consultation was launched in 2006. The User Fees Act process is anticipated to be completed in 2012–13. |
Name of User Fee | Renewal of 2300/3500 MHz Licences fees |
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Fee Type | Regulatory |
Fee-Setting Authority | Department of Industry Act, section 19; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | Licences issued through an auction in 2004 will start expiring in 2014. As stated in the Framework for Spectrum Auctions in Canada, fees that reflect some measure of market value will apply to licences issued through a renewal process. A consultation will be undertaken to seek comments on the renewal process, including the conditions of licence to be applied to the new licences, and the appropriate level of fees that will apply. A public consultation is anticipated to begin in 2012–13. |
Effective Date of Planned Change | Fees will apply to licences after expiry of the initial auction licence term (starting in 2014). |
Consultation and Review Process Planned | Consultation launched in 2012. |
Name of User Fee | Fixed and Broadcast Satellite Licences |
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Fee Type | Regulatory |
Fee-Setting Authority | Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1);Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19 and 20; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1 |
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee | The Department intends to change from a radio apparatus licence regime to a spectrum licence regime with applicable fees for satellite licences. Money collected from the amended fees will help recover fair value for the use of the orbital and spectrum resources. |
Effective Date of Planned Change | In light of the User Fees Act, the original implementation date has been delayed. It is anticipated that the amended fee regime will take effect in 2013–14 |
Consultation and Review Process Planned | The consultation process has been delayed, as more market analysis was needed. A public consultation was launched during the last quarter of 2011–12 |