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2010-11
Departmental Performance Report
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Supplementary Information (Tables)
Table of Contents
- Sources of Respendable and Non-respendable Revenue
- Details on Transfer Payments Programs
- Green Procurement
- Internal Audits and Evaluations
Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue
Non-Respendable Revenue
($ millions)
| Program Activity | 2008-09 Actual |
2009-10 Actual |
2010-11 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planned Revenue |
Actual | |||
| 1.1 Health Knowledge | ||||
| Refunds of Previous Years Expenditures | 1.4 | 2.6 | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1.2 Health Researchers | ||||
| Refunds of Previous Years Expenditures | 0.6 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| 1.3 Health Research Commercialization | ||||
| Refunds of Previous Years Expenditures | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.8 |
| 1.4 Health and Health Services Advances | ||||
| Refunds of Previous Years Expenditures | 0.6 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 |
| Total Non-Respendable Revenue | 2.9 | 5.4 | 2.9 | 4.2 |
Details of Transfer Payment Programs
- Transfer Payment Program #1
- Transfer Payment Program #2
- Transfer Payment Program #3
- Transfer Payment Program #4
- Transfer Payment Program #5
- Transfer Payment Program #6
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grants for Research Projects and Personnel Support
Start Date: October 2000
End Date: N/A
Description: CIHR provides a wide array of funding programs under this transfer payment program. This includes grants which provide support for the direct costs of health research projects and awards that provide support to individual health researchers and trainees. Infrastructure grants help create optimum environments for the conduct of health research. This includes funding for researcher networking and collaborative activities and grants to select organizations.
Strategic Outcome: 1.0 A world-class health research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Results Achieved:
- CIHR grants helped maintain a strong and diverse health research base, programs continue to demonstrate strong application pressure and an increase in the average cost of research projects was accommodated through internal reallocation of funding.
- CIHR supported over 14,000 researchers and trainees in all domains of health research.
- CIHR invested a significant portion of its grants budget to fund health research in the areas of importance to Canadians, including: alternatives to medical isotopes, sodium reduction in food, HIV/AIDS, aging, Alzheimer's Disease, and regenerative medicine.
- CIHR strengthened critical partnerships with industry partners to support the commercialization of publicly funded research; 182 Health Research Commercialization grants were funded, with an average annual value of $76,795.
| 2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | $ 852.9 | $ 845.1 | $ 842.9 | $ 870.8 | $ 870.0 | $ 0.8 |
| Total Contributions | ||||||
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||||
| Total Program Activity(ies) | $ 852.9 | $ 845.1 | $ 842.9 | $ 870.8 | $ 870.0 | $ 0.8 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Variance between authorities and actual spending is not significant.
Audit Completed or Planned:
- Salary and Training Awards (August 2010)
- Non-Financial Administration of Open Operating Grants (June 2009)
- Financial Administration of Open Operating Grants (November 2008)
Evaluation Completed or Planned:
- Canada Research Chairs Program (Completed March 2011)
- Salary Support Program (To be completed October 2011)
- National Anti-Drug Strategy Treatment Research Initiative (To be completed October 2011)
- Knowledge Translation Programs (To be completed January 2012)
- Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine Initiative (To be completed January 2012)
- Collaborative Health Research Partnerships Program (To be completed January 2012)
- Open Operating Grant Program (To be completed March 2012)
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Graduate Scholarships
Start Date: 2003-04
End Date: N/A
Description: The Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) Program provides financial support to develop future researchers at both the Masters and Doctoral levels. The CGS is a tri-council program with CIHR responsible for administering that portion of the program that is directed at students pursuing health related studies.
Strategic Outcome: 1.0 A world-class health research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Results Achieved: CIHR's ability to train, retain and sustain outstanding health researchers remains a key priority in its five-year strategic plan. In 2010-11, CIHR supported the learning and development of its health research trainees by awarding 178 new Doctoral awards and 171 new Master's awards through the CGS program.
| 2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | $ 18.7 | $ 34.6 | $ 36.3 | $ 36.3 | $ 35.2 | $ 1.1 |
| Total Contributions | ||||||
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||||
| Total Program Activity(ies) | $ 18.7 | $ 34.6 | $ 36.3 | $ 36.3 | $ 35.2 | $ 1.1 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Variance between authorities and actual spending is not significant.
Audit Completed or Planned:
- Salary and Training Awards (August 2010)
Evaluation Completed or Planned:
- Planned to be evaluated jointly with the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program from April 2011 to November 2012, but postponed by agreement amongst the Tri-Council Granting Agencies. New start date has yet to be determined.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Institute Support Grants
Start Date: October 2000
End Date: N/A
Description: The Institute Support Grant (ISG) Program provides funding to select Canadian academic institutions, including universities and teaching hospitals, to assist them in hosting the 13 Institutes of CIHR. The Institutes help CIHR maintain strong ties to Canada's research communities and to understand their needs. Each CIHR-appointed Institute Scientific Director is among the top scientists in his/her field and helps CIHR define its strategic health research priorities and develop research partnerships with other interested parties.
Strategic Outcome: 1.0 A world-class health research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Results Achieved: In 2010-11, CIHR provided each of its 13 Institutes a $1.0M grant to support Institute operations, including the salaries of Scientific Directors, Institute Staff and other administrative expenses. Institute Support Grants also support activities that facilitate and develop national research networks linking the Institutes' respective research communities.
| 2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | $ 13.0 | $ 13.1 | $ 13.0 | $ 13.0 | $ 13.0 | $ - |
| Total Contributions | ||||||
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||||
| Total Program Activity(ies) | $ 13.0 | $ 13.1 | $ 13.0 | $ 13.0 | $ 13.0 | $ - |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): N/A
Audit Completed or Planned: N/A
Evaluation Completed or Planned:
- Evaluation planned for July 2012, to be completed September 2013.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Networks of Centres of Excellence
Start Date: October 2000
End Date: N/A
Description: The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Program is a federal class grants program administered jointly by the three federal granting agencies - CIHR, along with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) - in partnership with Industry Canada. Networks are not-for-profit corporations with an establish Board of Directors and are unique partnerships among the academic, private, public and not-for-profit sectors. These nation-wide, multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral partnerships connect excellent research with industrial know-how and strategic investment. Networks put in place well-defined strategies to transfer knowledge to users, ensuring that discoveries and technological advances are turned into social and economic benefits for all Canadians.
Strategic Outcome: 1.0 A world-class health research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research
Results Achieved: In 2010-11, 14 recipients of ongoing, multi-year NCE awards received funds which helped them build structured networks, establish multi-sectoral partnerships, and commercialize health research findings. Through the NCE Program, CIHR was able to help mobilize Canada's health research talent in the academic, private and public sectors and apply it to the task of developing the economy and improving the quality of life of Canadians.
| 2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | $ 26.1 | $ 27.5 | $ 27.5 | $ 27.5 | $ 27.1 | $ 0.4 |
| Total Contributions | ||||||
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||||
| Total Program Activity(ies) | $ 26.1 | $ 27.5 | $ 27.5 | $ 27.5 | $ 27.1 | $ 0.4 |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): Variance between authorities and actual spending is not significant.
Audit Completed or Planned: N/A
Evaluation Completed or Planned:
- Evaluation of the Networks of Centres of Excellence Program planned for October 2012, to be completed January 2014.
- Evaluation of the Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence (BL-NCE) Program is in progress, to be completed October 2011.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships
Start Date: 2008-09
End Date: N/A
Description: Administered by CIHR, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC). The Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships program is designed to attract and retain world-class doctoral students by offering them a significant financial award to assist them during their studies at Canadian universities. Vanier Scholars demonstrate leadership skills and a high standard of scholarly achievement in the social sciences and humanities, natural sciences and engineering, and health-related fields.
Strategic Outcome: 1.0 A world-class health research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Results Achieved: Through Vanier Scholarship Program, CIHR contributed to building world-class research capacity by attracting and retaining the best doctoral students, both nationally and internationally. In 2010-11, CIHR awarded a total of 56 Vanier CGS Doctoral Awards, which includes 6 awardees from abroad.
| 2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | $ - | $ 2.7 | $ 5.5 | $ 5.5 | $ 5.5 | $ - |
| Total Contributions | ||||||
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||||
| Total Program Activity(ies) | $ - | $ 2.7 | $ 5.5 | $ 5.5 | $ 5.5 | $ - |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): N/A
Audit Completed or Planned: N/A
Evaluation Completed or Planned:
- Planned to be evaluated jointly with the Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program from April 2011 to November 2012, but postponed by agreement amongst the Tri-Council Granting Agencies. New start date has yet to be determined.
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research
Start Date: 2007-2008
End Date: N/A
Description: The Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) Program supports research and commercialization centres capable of achieving global leadership for Canada and translating knowledge into significant commercial advantage. CECR is a joint program of the Tri-council, in partnership with Industry Canada. Through this program, the Federal Government will identify the best initiatives based on international peer review and advice from a Private Sector Advisory Board, and make investments in partnership with others, such as the provinces and businesses.
Strategic Outcome: 1.0 A world-class health research enterprise that creates, disseminates and applies new knowledge across all areas of health research.
Results Achieved: In 2010-11, CIHR supported Canadian universities in their efforts to build on Canada's growing reputation as a global leader in research and innovation by awarding two Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research Awards to advance research and facilitate commercialization of technologies, products and services within the four priority areas identified in the federal Science and Technology (S&T) Strategy.
| 2008-09 Actual Spending |
2009-10 Actual Spending |
2010-11 Planned Spending |
2010-11 Total Authorities |
2010-11 Actual Spending |
Variance(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Grants | $ 4.4 | $ 4.4 | $ - | $ 9.8 | $ 9.8 | $ - |
| Total Contributions | ||||||
| Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||||
| Total Program Activity(ies) | $ 4.4 | $ 4.4 | $ - | $ 9.8 | $ 9.8 | $ - |
Comment(s) on Variance(s): N/A
Audit Completed or Planned: N/A
Evaluation Completed or Planned:
- Evaluation in progress, to be completed February 2012.
Green Procurement
Green Procurement Capacity Building
| Activity | Target as % (as reported in 2010-11 RPP) | Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff | 100 | 100 | All procurement staff completed the Green Procurement course C215. |
| Training for Acquisition Cardholders | 100 | 60 | The remaining 40% of acquisition card holders will complete the in-house alternative training course in FY 2011-12. |
| Performance Evaluations | 100 | 100 | Environmental considerations in support of the Green Procurement Policy objectives formed an integral part of the yearly performance evaluation of the Manager, Procurement. |
| Procurement Processes and Controls | 100 | 100 |
Reduce: All goods and services contracts were scanned and sent electronically to suppliers thereby reducing paper usage. All software licences including upgrades were downloaded electronically instead of using physical media. All applications for grants were submitted electronically through a secure site, thereby eliminating paper copies resulting in a decrease in paper usage. Scanning to email capacity in business centres has reduced the use of paper and some processes have changed to save information electronically rather than copying for a paper file. All printers, both in business centres and desktops print duplex, and where possible, duplex printing continues to be the default setting thus reducing the use of paper. Recycle: 78 printers, 104 computers (excluding hard drives), 59 monitors, and 23 laptops were disposed of through a computer recycling firm. Some furniture was recycled rather than disposed of. Used BlackBerry smart phones and parts, and cellular phones were disposed of through a recycling firm. CIHR continues to operate an integrated recovery program for used batteries. Employees can ensure proper disposal of used batteries by simply dropping them off at a central location within the organization. Reuse: Some furniture components were transferred to another government department for their use. Office supplies (such as plastic labels, file folders, binders, black clips, elastics, etc.) which were no longer required were recycled and sent to local schools for their use. With the space optimization project, certain furniture components such as panels and work surfaces were not used. Rather than declare them as surplus material, CIHR put these in storage to be reused when the next phase of the project takes place. Other: The purchase of green commodities continue to be captured through the use of an automated spreadsheet. Green Procurement continues to be part of CIHR's in-house procurement training program delivered to RC Managers and their staff involved in procurement activities. CIHR continues to use PWGSC Green Standing Offers to procure certain commodities such as office furniture and computer equipment. |
Use of Green Consolidated Procurement Instruments
| Good/Service | Target as % (as reported in 2010-11 RPP) | Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper | 100 | 100 | All paper for printing and business centres continue to be green. |
| Printing Services | 100 | 100 | All printing services continue to be green. |
Internal Audits and Evaluations
Internal Audits (2010-11)
| Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human Resources | Assurance: Human Resources | Completed | October 2010 |
| Salary and Training Awards Programs | Assurance: Transfer Payment Program | Completed | August 2010 |
| Financial Information for Decision Making | Assurance: Finance | Completed | June 2011 |
| Information Technology Security (Phase 1) | Assurance: Information Management | In Progress | October 2010 |
Evaluations (2010-11)
| Name of Evaluation | Program Activity | Status | Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada Research Chairs | 1.2.1.2. CRC Program | Completed | March 2011 |
| Salary Support Program | 1.2.1.1 Open Salary Support | In progress | October 2011 |
| Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence | 1.3.2.2. BL-NCE Program | In progress | October 2011 |
| National Anti-Drug Strategy Treatment Research Initiative | 1.4.1.5. NADS | In progress | December 2011 |
| Knowledge Translation Programs | 1.4.2. Knowledge Translation Programs | In progress | January 2012 |
| Regenerative Medicine and Nanomedicine Initiative (RMNI) | 1.4.1.1. Strategic Initiatives | In progress | January 2012 |
| Collaborative Health Research Partnerships (CHRP) Program | 1.3.1. Research Commercialization Programs | In progress | January 2012 |
| Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) | 1.3.2.3. CECR Program | In progress | February 2012 |
| Open Operating Grant Program (OOGP) | 1.1.1. Open Research Grant Program | In progress | March 2012 |