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Section 3: Supplementary Information

3.1 Financial Highlights

3.1.1) Condensed Statement of Financial Position

**($ in thousands)**
As at March 31	% Variance	2010	2009 Restated
ASSETS
Total Assets	(3.9 %)	1,441,861	1,500,002
TOTAL	(3.9 %)	1,441,861	1,500,002
LIABILITIES
Total Liabilities	7.4 %	114,303	106,423
EQUITY
Total Equity	(4.7 %)	1,327,558	1,393,579
TOTAL	(3.9 %)	1,441,861	1,500,002

3.1.2) Condensed Statement of Financial Operations

**($ in thousands)**
For the period ending March 31	% Variance	2010	2009
EXPENSES
Total Expenses	9.1 %	411,350	376,975
REVENUES
Total Revenues	(52.2 %)	3,280	6,861
NET COST OF OPERATIONS	10.3 %	408,070	370,114

3.1.3) Financial Statements

Information on CSA's Financial Statements is at the following address:
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/publications/default.asp#parliament

3.2 Supplementary Information Tables

Electronic supplementary information tables listed in the 2009-2010 Departmental Performance Report can be found on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat's website at:
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/dpr-rmr/st-ts-eng.asp.

Sources of Non-Respendable Revenue
User Fees Reporting
Status Report on Projects Operating with Specific Treasury Board Approval
Status Report on Major Crown / Transformational Projects
Details on Transfer Payment Programs (TPPs)
Response to Parliamentary Committees and External Audits
Internal Audits and Evaluations

3.3 Other Items of Interest

3.3.1) Spending by Program Activity

**($ in millions)**
Description	Planned Spending	Actual	Variance
Space Based Earth Observation	85.8	75.5	10.3
Comments: The variance of $10.3 million was mainly due to the following factors: Reprofiling of $4.0 million for RADARSAT Constellation Major Crown Project caused by slight delays which occurred in the finalization of some requirements further to the System Requirements Review. Also projects risks did not materialize in FY 2009-2010 but will persist in 2010-2011. Extended reprofiling of $3.2 million by using the flexibility mechanism to address fluctuations in exchange rate between Canadian and Euro currencies for transfer payments to the European Space Agency (ESA). Reallocation of $1.1 million from Space Based Earth Observation Program Activity to Space Science and Exploration, and Satellite Communications Program Activities mainly for M3MSat and NEOSSat Projects. Spending reduction of $2.1 million caused delays in staffing activities.
Space Science and Exploration	143.3	153.6	(10.3)
Comments: The variance of ($10.3 million) was mainly due to the following factors: Spending increase of $13.2 million in Enabling Research activities for the implementation of the Stimulus Initiative to support the development of advanced robotics and other space technologies as part of the Budget 2009 Canadian Economic Action Plan. Spending increase of $1.4 million mainly due to Collective agreement adjustments. Reprofiling of $4.0 million caused by late delivery and issues encountered with two critical sub-components for James Webb Space Telescope.
Satellite Communications	20.3	19.7	0.6
Comments: No significant variance between Planned Spending and Actual for Satellite Communications Program Activity.
Description	Planned Spending	Actual	Variance
Generic Technological Activities in support of EO, SE and SC	53.8	43.0	10.8
Comments: The variance of $10.8 million was mainly due to the following factors: Extended reprofiling of $2.7 million by using flexibility mechanism to address fluctuations in exchange rate between Canadian and Euro currencies for transfer payments to the European Space Agency (ESA). Spending reduction of $1.4 million following the 2008 Strategic Expenditure Review. Spending reduction of $3.7 million caused by delays in putting contracts in place and by difficulties for some contractors to deliver according to initial schedule mainly for Space Technology Development Program, as well as delays in staffing activities. Reallocation of $3.3 million to Space Science and Exploration Program Activity mainly for the New Class Grant and Contribution Program.
Space Awareness and Learning	8.9	5.9	3.0
Comments: The variance of $3.0 million was mainly due to the following factors: Reallocation of $2.7 million to Space Science and Exploration Program Activity mainly for the maintenance and upgrading of the Mobile Services System.
Internal Services	43.0	46.9	(3.9)
Comments: The variance of $3.9 million was mainly due to the following factors: Spending increase of $1.4 million mainly due to Collective Agreement, EBP and Reimbursement of eligible pay list expenditure adjustments. Spending increase of $2.5 million taken from other Program Activities mainly to cover costs for IMIT system upgrades, storage and backup equipment.

3.3.2) FTEs Variance (Full-time Equivalent)

In 2009-2010, the difference of 49 between planned and actual FTEs is mainly due to delays in staffing activities. However, this shows a significant improvement from the previous year which had ended with a difference of 103 FTEs. This improvement is a result of:

Better planning of FTE requirements which decreased from 724 to 711; and,
The implementation of a corporate staffing action plan which increased actual FTEs from 620 to 662.

3.3.3) List of Space Missions

A description of missions can be found in the electronic document called: "Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome – Detailed Performance Information" at the following address:
http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/publications/default.asp#parliament