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Industry

Department
Canadian Space Agency
Canadian Tourism Commission
Competition Tribunal
Copyright Board
National Research Council of Canada
Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Standards Council of Canada
Statistics Canada

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Ministry Summary

Vote	(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008	Difference
		Main Estimates	Main Estimates
	Industry
	Department
1	Operating expenditures	332,903	345,276	(12,373)
5	Capital expenditures	12,596	8,981	3,615
10	Grants and contributions	464,272	488,271	(23,999)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	50,078	57,888	(7,810)
(S)	Minister of Industry - Salary and motor car allowance	76	75	2
(S)	Liabilities under the Canada Small Business Financing
	Act	81,715	92,000	(10,285)
(S)	Grant to CANARIE Inc. to operate and develop the next
	generation of Canada's Advanced Research
	Network (CAnet 5)	24,000	. . . . .	24,000
(S)	Canadian Intellectual Property Office Revolving Fund	4,852	1,049	3,803
(S)	Liabilities under the Small Business Loans Act	2,050	1,800	250
	Total budgetary	972,542	995,340	(22,797)
L15	Payments pursuant to subsection 14(2) of the
	Department of Industry Act	300	300	. . . . .
L20	Loans pursuant to paragraph 14(1)( a ) of the
	Department of Industry Act	500	500	. . . . .
	Total non-budgetary	800	800	. . . . .
	Total Department	973,342	996,140	(22,797)
	Canadian Space Agency
25	Operating expenditures	193,110	185,464	7,646
30	Capital expenditures	118,113	118,985	(872)
35	Grants and contributions	46,431	52,590	(6,159)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	10,563	11,143	(580)
	Total Agency	368,217	368,182	35
	Canadian Tourism Commission
40	Program expenditures	82,646	76,577	6,069
	Total Agency	82,646	76,577	6,069
	Competition Tribunal
45	Program expenditures	1,546	1,536	10
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	153	160	(7)
	Total Agency	1,699	1,696	3
	Copyright Board
50	Program expenditures	2,317	2,295	22
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	289	302	(13)
	Total Agency	2,606	2,597	9
	National Research Council of Canada
55	Operating expenditures	385,524	365,681	19,843
60	Capital expenditures	39,697	41,300	(1,603)
65	Grants and contributions	143,582	143,973	(391)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	45,980	46,196	(216)
(S)	Spending of revenues pursuant to paragraph 5(1)( e ) of
	the National Research Council Act	83,495	75,389	8,106
	Total Agency	698,278	672,539	25,739
	Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council
70	Operating expenditures	40,650	36,537	4,113
75	Grants	913,426	858,915	54,511
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	4,129	4,099	30
	Total Agency	958,205	899,551	58,654
	Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
80	Operating expenditures	21,303	19,993	1,310
85	Grants	622,042	596,984	25,058
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	2,342	2,283	59
	Total Agency	645,687	619,260	26,427
	Standards Council of Canada
90	Payments to the Standards Council of Canada	7,129	7,129	. . . . .
	Total Agency	7,129	7,129	. . . . .
	Statistics Canada
95	Program expenditures	398,872	388,726	10,146
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	63,870	65,387	(1,517)
	Total Agency	462,742	454,113	8,629
Note: Details in the “Ministry Summary” and “Program by Activities” tables may not add to totals due to rounding.

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Department

Strategic Outcome

A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

Program Activity Descriptions

Strategic Policy Sector - Marketplace

Carries out research and analysis on a range of marketplace framework policies, laws and regulations; provides strategic information and advice to the Minister and Deputy Minister; and develops policy options, including legislation and regulations. These policies have a direct impact on Canadian businesses, as they set the conditions under which companies operate in the marketplace.

Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector -Marketplace

Delivers strong and effective regulatory regimes through regulations, policies, procedures and standards including management of Canada's radio frequency spectrum.

Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector - Marketplace

Develops regulations, policies, procedures and standards governing Canada's spectrum and telecommunications industries and the digital economy.

Office of Consumer Affairs

Works with the public and private sectors, using information, research and policy instruments to complement and support consumer protection regulation. The program is in accordance with Section 5 of the Department of Industry Act , which directs the Minister to promote the interests and protection of Canadian consumers, and with Chapter 8 of the Agreement on Internal Trade (Consumer-Related Measures and Standards).

Competition Bureau

An independent law enforcement agency responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act , the

Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act , the Textile Labelling Act and the Precious Metals Marking Act . Promotes and maintains fair competition so that Canadians can benefit from competitive prices, product choice and quality services. Headed by the Commissioner of Competition, the organization investigates anti-competitive practices and promotes compliance with the laws under its jurisdiction.

Canadian Intellectual Property Office - Revolving Fund

Administers Canada's system of intellectual property (IP) rights, namely patents, trademarks, copyright, industrial designs and integrated circuit topographies. Grants and registers IP rights as well as disseminates information related to these rights to businesses, educational institutions and Canadians in general. Operates under a Revolving Fund regime and aims to accelerate Canada's economic development.

Strategic Outcome

An innovative economy.

Program Activity Descriptions

Science and Innovation Sector - Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation

Develops science and technology policies to enhance Canada's research and innovation capacity through promotion of investments in research and skills development, and by ensuring the technology adoption capacity of the marketplace.

Industry Sector - Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise about Canadian industries to create conditions for research and development and commercialization, support innovation, encourage and promote technologies, and to strengthen synergies between industry and government.

Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector - Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation

Supports advanced and applied research within the Canadian information and communications technologies sector for the development of innovative technologies.

Communications Research Centre Canada

Conducts research on advanced telecommunications and information technologies to ensure an independent source of advice for public policy and to support the development of new products and services for the information and communications technologies sector.

Industrial Technologies Office - Special Operating Agency

Administers and delivers the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative, the Program for Strategic Industrial Projects, and the h2 Early Adopters Program, as well as manages the remaining contribution agreements under the Technology Partnerships Canada program. Its objective is to accelerate technological innovation in Canadian companies to improve their competitiveness and productivity, while assuring sustainable development.

Strategic Outcome

Competitive industry and sustainable communities.

Program Activity Descriptions

Strategic Policy Sector - Economic Development

Carries out research and analysis on issues relating to industrial competitiveness and sustainability, provides strategic information and advice to the Minister and Deputy Minister, and contributes to the development of policy options. These policies have a direct impact on Canadian businesses, as they influence the conditions under which companies compete.

Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector - Economic Development

Supports and enhances the role and contribution of small and medium-sized enterprises to Canada's economic well-being, and provides regional intelligence and presence across Canada as well as the delivery of programs, services, and information.

Industry Sector - Economic Development

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise about Canadian industries to position Canada as an ideal environment for foreign direct investment, ensure a strong link in global value chains, and assist firms to strengthen global partnerships and business capacity to respond to risks and opportunities.

Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector - Economic Development

Supports the development of a competitive information and communications technologies (ICT) industry in Canada. It also facilitates the use of reliable, modern ICT infrastructure to promote the full participation of Canadians and communities in the digital economy.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)			2008-2009 Main Estimates					2007-2008
			Budgetary			Non-budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Grants	Contributions	Less:	Loans,		Estimates
				and other	Revenues	investments
				transfer	credited	and advances
				payments	to the vote
Industrial Technologies Office - Special
Operating Agency	17,125	146	. . . . .	248,560	. . . . .	. . . . .	265,831	330,974
Small Business and Marketplace Services
and Regional Operations Sector -
Economic Development	46,008	1,691	. . . . .	177,925	. . . . .	. . . . .	225,624	318,555
Small Business and Marketplace Services
and Regional Operations Sector
-Marketplace	133,722	1,932	. . . . .	. . . . .	39,953	. . . . .	95,701	85,080
Science and Innovation Sector - Science
and Technology (S&T) and Innovation	11,181	95	82,700	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	93,976	10,216
Industry Sector - Economic Development	35,927	307	12,000	17,719	. . . . .	800	66,753	68,515
Spectrum, Information Technologies and
Telecommunications Sector -
Marketplace	47,186	4,873	6,893	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	58,952	49,403
Competition Bureau	57,923	2,419	. . . . .	. . . . .	10,500	. . . . .	49,842	38,749
Communications Research Centre Canada	50,561	767	. . . . .	. . . . .	8,669	. . . . .	42,659	41,534
Spectrum, Information Technologies and
Telecommunications Sector - Science
and Technology (S&T) and Innovation	3,345	29	24,000	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	27,374	2,981
Strategic Policy Sector - Marketplace	11,923	103	550	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	12,576	9,059
Industry Sector - Science and Technology
(S&T) and Innovation	9,418	81	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	9,499	10,010
Spectrum, Information Technologies and
Telecommunications Sector -
Economic Development	7,910	68	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	7,978	13,531
Strategic Policy Sector - Economic
Development	6,575	56	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	6,631	11,171
Office of Consumer Affairs	3,375	29	. . . . .	1,690	. . . . .	. . . . .	5,094	5,313
Canadian Intellectual Property Office -
Revolving Fund	144,335	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	139,483	. . . . .	4,852	1,049
	586,514	12,596	126,143	445,894	198,605	800	973,342	996,140

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Grant to the Canada Foundation for Innovation	77,700,000	. . . . .
(S) Grant to CANARIE Inc.	24,000,000	. . . . .
Grant to the Corporation of the City of Brantford	12,000,000	. . . . .
Grant to the International Telecommunications Union, Geneva,
Switzerland	6,808,000	6,808,000
Grant to the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research	5,000,000	. . . . .
Grant to the Internal Trade Secretariat Corporation	550,000	550,000
Grant to the Radio Advisory Board of Canada	85,000	85,000
Total grants	126,143,000	7,443,000
Contributions
Contributions under the Technology Partnerships Canada Program	248,560,000	242,726,000
(S) Liabilities under the Canada Small Business Financing Act	81,715,000	92,000,000
Contributions under the Northern Ontario Development Program	40,800,000	36,440,000
Contributions under the Ontario Potable Water Program	29,100,000	. . . . .
Contributions under the Community Futures Program	21,360,000	20,860,000
Contributions under the Structured Financing Facility	15,507,000	21,510,000
Contributions under the Student Connections Program	2,900,000	2,900,000
Contributions under the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries
Program	2,212,000	5,473,000
(S) Liabilities under the Small Business Loans Act	2,050,000	1,800,000
Contributions to various organizations working in the consumer interest	1,690,000	1,690,000
Total contributions	445,894,000	425,399,000
Items not required
Contributions under the Infrastructure Canada Program	. . . . .	55,788,000
Contributions under the Program for Strategic Industrial Projects	. . . . .	45,990,000
Contributions under the Aboriginal Business Canada Program	. . . . .	37,250,000
Contributions under the Early Adopters Program	. . . . .	5,201,000
Contributions for the Economic Development of the Official Language
Minority Communities	. . . . .	4,000,000
Contributions under the Language Industries Initiative	. . . . .	1,000,000
Total items not required	. . . . .	149,229,000
Total	572,037,000	582,071,000

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Canadian Space Agency

Strategic Outcome

Canada's presence in space meets the needs of Canadians for scientific knowledge, space technology and information.

Program Activity Descriptions

Space Awareness and Learning

The program activity objective is to further public understanding and engagement with regards to space related issues, ultimately leading to improving the scientific literacy of Canadians by carrying out a national awareness and learning initiative in support of the Canadian Space Program (CSP).

Space Based Earth Observation

The program activity objective is to develop and operationalize the use of space Earth Observation (EO) for the benefit of Canadians, especially in the fields of environment, resource and land use management, as well as security and foreign policy. In doing so, the CSA will maintain and expand Canada's leadership in EO technologies to obtain the timely, relevant and essential information we need to make judicious decisions about our collective future in collaboration with national and international partners that share our needs and goals.

Space Science and Exploration

The program activity objective is to better understand the Solar System and the Universe; expand our knowledge on the constituent elements and origins of life; and strengthen a human presence in space. In doing so, the CSA will sustain and increase Canada's contribution to humankind's scientific knowledge, to the exploration of our solar system and the Universe and to the development of related technologies. This will advance supporting technologies and our fundamental and applied knowledge of chemistry, physics, and life sciences by carrying out leading-edge experiments in the unique environment of space.

Satellite Communications

The program activity objective is to provide all Canadians with the means to participate and fully benefit from the global information age. In doing so, the CSA will uphold Canada's status as a world leader in Satellite Communications (SC) and extend the most advanced products and services to all Canadians, everywhere.

Generic Technological Activities in support of Earth Observation, Space Science and Exploration and Satellite Communications

Provide leadership, coordination or support to Earth Observation (EO), Space Science and Exploration (SE) and Satellite Communications (SC) through activities that are generic in their nature since they contribute to all three program activities.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates				2007-2008
		Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Grants	Contributions		Estimates
				and other
				transfer
				payments
Space Based Earth Observation	51,130	83,770	468	9,859	145,227	126,647
Space Science and Exploration	93,438	28,569	1,263	6,493	129,763	153,700
Generic Technological Activities in support
of Earth Observation, Space Science
and Exploration and Satellite
Communications	43,536	2,265	393	8,124	54,318	52,719
Satellite Communications	8,119	3,427	. . . . .	18,477	30,023	27,902
Space Awareness and Learning	7,450	82	1,058	296	8,886	7,214
	203,673	118,113	3,182	43,249	368,217	368,182
Transfer Payments
(dollars)				2008-2009	2007-2008
			Main Estimates		Main Estimates
Grants
Class Grant Program to Support Awareness, Research and Training in
Space Science and Technology				3,182,000		2,879,000
Total grants				3,182,000		2,879,000
Contributions
Contributions to the Canada/European Space Agency Cooperation
Agreement				36,253,000	39,847,000
Contributions to the Cascade Technology
Demonstration/Enhanced-Polar Outflow Probe Small Satellite
(CASSIOPE Mission)				6,700,000		9,668,000
Class Contribution Program to Support Awareness, Research and
Training in Space Science and Technology				296,000		196,000
Total contributions				43,249,000	49,711,000
Total				46,431,000	52,590,000

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Canadian Tourism Commission

Strategic Outcome

Maximize the contribution to the economy of Canada from the tourism sector by increasing tourism activities in Canada and contributing to the world competitiveness of the Canadian tourism industry.

Program Activity Descriptions

Information

The information program is fundamental to the success of the Canadian Tourism Commission. From a macro perspective, the program is responsible for measuring the importance and the economic value of the amalgam of tourism-related industries that make up the Canadian tourism sector. The program also assesses the performance of the tourism sector and its impact on the Canadian economy in terms of growth in employment, flow of tourists, foreign exchange earnings, tax revenues generated and gross domestic output. This information has proved invaluable in helping the industry increase its status and credibility. The Commission also monitors worldwide developments and trends, determines if they might present challenges or opportunities, and provides advice to industry stakeholders. From a micro perspective, the information program helps the Canadian Tourism Commission develop and promote innovative tourism products through the identification of new market opportunities and niche-product demands. Information also enables the Canadian Tourism Commission to improve the distribution channels through which travel products reach the consumers.

Marketing and Sales

The marketing and sales program focuses on four major geographical market segments - Canada, the United States, Europe/Latin America and Asia/Pacific - in addition to targeting tourism activities associated with meetings, conventions, and incentive travel. Marketing and sales efforts are based on four pillars: consumer; trade; media and public relations; and the Internet.

The role of marketing and sales at the Canadian Tourism Commission is to increase the awareness and interest in Canada as a four-season destination for each of these markets by: developing competitive strategic programs; building traditional and non-traditional marketing partnerships; working with industry partners to make potential tourists aware of the possibilities for travel in or to Canada; ensuring small operators gain buying power through group marketing activities; and facilitating collaboration between smaller businesses to develop coordinated marketing strategies.

Product Development

The product development program at the Canadian Tourism Commission influences the quality and quantity of diverse and competitive tourism experiences in Canada. Working directly with various stakeholders in the tourism industry, the product development program acts as a catalyst to influence the competitiveness of market-ready product by: obtaining research on product demand and positioning; providing information to make the Canadian tourism product more competitive; encouraging small businesses to develop new products by building partnerships; and providing the venue or vehicle through which market-ready products can be developed.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates 2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Marketing and Sales	73,355	73,355	67,352
Information	6,431	6,431	6,370
Product Development	2,860	2,860	2,855
	82,646	82,646	76,577

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Competition Tribunal

Strategic Outcome

Open, fair, transparent and expeditious hearings related to the Tribunal's jurisdiction.

Program Activity Descriptions

Process Cases

The Registry of the Competition Tribunal (RCT) provides all administrative support required for the proper conduct of the Competition Tribunal's business and for the Tribunal to hold hearings anywhere in Canada.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates		2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Process Cases	1,699	1,699	1,696
	1,699	1,699	1,696

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Copyright Board

Strategic Outcome

Fair decision-making to provide proper incentives for the creation and use of copyrighted works.

Program Activity Descriptions

Copyright Tariff Setting and Issuance of Licences

The Board is an economic regulatory body empowered to establish, either mandatorily or at the request of an interested party, fair and equitable tariffs that remunerate rights owners for the use of copyrighted works, when the administration of such copyright is entrusted to a collective-administration society. The Board also has the right to supervise agreements between users and licensing bodies and issues licences when the copyright owner cannot be located.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates		2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Copyright Tariff Setting and Issuance of Licences	2,606	2,606	2,597
	2,606	2,606	2,597

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National Research Council of Canada

Strategic Outcome

An innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada through research and development, technology commercialization and industry support.

Program Activity Descriptions

Research and Development

Research and Development encompasses the department's responsibilities for performing research and development in strategic fields of science and engineering leading to the application of innovative technologies through commercialization and technology transfer in key economic areas.

Technology and Industry Support

Technology and Industry Support encompasses the provision of technology assistance, financial support and commercialization assistance to small and medium-sized enterprises; and the dissemination of scientific, technical and medical information to industry, government and universities.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates				2007-2008
		Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Grants	Contributions		Estimates
				and other
				transfer
				payments
Research and Development	387,277	38,352	1,206	49,065	475,900	459,604
Technology and Industry Support	127,722	1,345	267	93,044	222,378	212,935
	514,999	39,697	1,473	142,109	698,278	672,539

 

Transfer Payments
(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
International Affiliations	1,069,000	1,069,000
Program to Enhance Canadian Science and Technology Capacity	404,000	375,000
Total grants	1,473,000	1,444,000
Contributions
Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Firms	81,476,000	. . . . .
University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Simon Fraser
University and University of Victoria in support of the TRIUMF
Project	43,577,000	45,377,000
Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Organizations	11,568,000	. . . . .
Contributions to international telescope programs	5,488,000	11,288,000
Total contributions	142,109,000	56,665,000
Items not required
Contributions to Canadian firms to develop, adapt and exploit
technology	. . . . .	75,614,000
Contributions to organizations to provide technological and research
assistance to Canadian industry	. . . . .	10,250,000
Total items not required	. . . . .	85,864,000
Total	143,582,000	143,973,000

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Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council

Strategic Outcome

People: Highly skilled science and engineering professionals in Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Promote Science and Engineering

This program activity encourages popular interest in science, math and engineering and aims to develop science, math and engineering abilities in Canadian youth.

Support Students and Fellows

This program activity supports training of highly qualified personnel through scholarship and fellowship programs.

Attract and Retain Faculty
This program activity aims to attract and retain faculty.

Strategic Outcome

Discovery: High quality Canadian-based competitive research in the natural sciences and engineering.

Program Activity Descriptions

Fund Basic Research

This program activity invests in discovery through grants focusing on basic research activities.

Support for Research Equipment and Major Resources

This program activity helps to support the establishment, maintenance and operation of the research equipment, major research resources and research capacity necessary to carry out high quality research in the natural sciences and engineering.

Strategic Outcome

Innovation: Productive use of new knowledge in the natural sciences and engineering.

Program Activity Descriptions

Fund Research in Strategic Areas

This program activity funds project research of national importance and in emerging areas that are of potential significance to Canada.

Fund University-Industry-Government Partnerships

This program activity fosters collaborations between university researchers and other sectors, including government and industry, in order to develop new knowledge and expertise, and to transfer this knowledge and expertise to Canadian-based organizations.

Support Commercialization

This program activity supports innovation and promotes the transfer of knowledge and technology to Canadian companies.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Grants		Estimates
Fund Basic Research	15,594	363,775	379,369	402,515
Attract and Retain Faculty	3,033	164,686	167,719	166,693
Support Students and Fellows	7,037	139,125	146,162	137,546
Fund Research in Strategic Areas	4,549	99,969	104,518	56,599
Fund University-Industry-Government Partnerships	10,908	90,222	101,130	114,969
Support for Research Equipment and Major Resources	2,803	38,705	41,508	. . . . .
Support Commercialization	534	11,000	11,534	17,163
Promote Science and Engineering	321	5,944	6,265	4,066
	44,779	913,426	958,205	899,551

Transfer Payments
(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Grants and Scholarships	867,515,250	827,415,000
Canada Graduate Scholarships	39,600,000	31,500,000
Industrial R&D Internship Program	4,260,000	. . . . .
College and Community Innovation Program	2,050,750	. . . . .
Total	913,426,000	858,915,000

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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council

Strategic Outcome

People: A First-Class Research Capacity in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

Program Activity Descriptions

Fellowships, Scholarships and Prizes

The Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) offers several award programs for advanced study and research in the social sciences and humanities at the master's, doctoral and postdoctoral level. These programs help train Canada's researchers and the leaders of tomorrow. In addition, SSHRC offers special fellowships to experienced researchers and supplementary awards to outstanding doctoral and postdoctoral fellowship recipients. Finally, two commemorative prizes recognize the extraordinary dedication and creativity of Canada's best researchers.

Canada Research Chairs

By helping Canadian universities and their affiliated research institutes and hospitals become world-class centres of research and research training, the Canada Research Chairs Program contributes to enhancing Canada's competitiveness in the global, knowledge-based economy, improving Canadians' health, and enriching our social and cultural life. Specifically, the Program seeks to: strengthen research excellence in Canada and increase Canada's research capacity by attracting and retaining the best researchers; improve the training of highly qualified personnel through research; improve universities' capacity to generate and apply new knowledge; promote the best possible use of research resources through strategic institutional planning, and through collaboration among institutions and between sectors.

Strategic Outcome

Research: New Knowledge Based on Excellent Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities.

Program Activity Descriptions

Investigator-framed Research (theme area and subject defined by researcher(s))

SSHRC research grants support individual and team projects and programs of research for which the applicant(s) proposes/propose the research topic and methodology. These range from individuals or small groups working in libraries and archives to large, multidisciplinary, collaborative projects with researchers, partners and assistants conducting fieldwork across the country.

Targeted Research and Training Initiatives

SSHRC develops and funds programs to support strategic research programs, both on its own and in partnership with other fund providers, including government, private and community organizations. These programs generate new knowledge on pressing social, economic and cultural issues of particular importance to Canadians. One particular stream of strategic programs supports research that will contribute to better understanding of the impacts of the knowledge-based economy on Canada's economic, social, political and cultural life, and will help to improve Canadians' ability to influence the future for the common good.

Strategic Research Development

Strategic grants through programs in this program activity are available to faculty, post-secondary institutions, scholarly associations and non-profit organizations to explore, develop and define new perspectives, challenges, and priorities in conducting research, in disseminating research results, and in training new researchers. Strategic research development programs also help develop related research capacity through the promotion of new modes of research collaboration and partnerships.

Strategic Outcome

Knowledge Mobilization: The Transfer, Dissemination and Use of Social Sciences and Humanities Knowledge.

Program Activity Descriptions

Research Communication and Interaction

Programs in this program activity support the communication and dissemination of research results to both academic and broader audiences through both traditional and innovative mechanisms.

Strategic Outcome

Institutional environment: A strong canadian science and research environment.

Program Activity Descriptions

Indirect Costs of Research

In Canada, the provincial and federal governments jointly support academic research. The provinces provide the basic physical infrastructure and, supported in part by the Canada Health and Social Transfer, direct and indirect operating costs. The federal government funds the direct costs of research, mainly through the three national research granting agencies - the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The term "indirect costs" refers to the central and departmental administrative costs that institutions incur to support research, but are not attributable to specific research projects.

In its 2003 budget, the Government of Canada announced a new program to support the indirect costs associated with the conduct of academic research in institutions that receive research grant funds from any of the three federal granting agencies. This grant program recognizes the growing indirect costs of conducting publicly-funded academic research. The program was created to help postsecondary institutions maximize the investments in research in one of two ways: secure additional support for the indirect costs of conducting research or support their mandates to teach and provide community services. By financing a portion of the indirect costs incurred by postsecondary institutions and their affiliated research hospitals and institutes, the federal government both supports world-class research facilities and addresses the needs of smaller Canadian postsecondary institutions. The Indirect Costs program is administered by the SSHRC-hosted Canada Research Chairs secretariat on behalf of the three national research granting agencies.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Grants		Estimates
Indirect Costs of Research	1,053	314,055	315,108	300,097
Fellowships, Scholarships and Prizes	3,381	100,677	104,058	102,345
Investigator-framed Research (theme area and subject
defined by researcher(s))	5,750	85,252	91,002	90,608
Canada Research Chairs	2,631	59,205	61,836	61,783
Strategic Research Development	4,278	23,070	27,348	24,690
Research Communication and Interaction	1,779	25,543	27,322	22,373
Targeted Research and Training Initiatives	4,774	14,240	19,014	17,364
	23,645	622,042	645,687	619,260

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Indirect Costs of Research	314,055,000	299,055,000
Grants and Scholarships	240,953,500	234,929,000
Canada Graduate Scholarships	67,033,500	63,000,000
Total	622,042,000	596,984,000

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Standards Council of Canada

Strategic Outcome

Efficient and effective voluntary standardization.

Program Activity Descriptions

Accreditation

Conformity assessment is the practice of determining whether a product, service or system meets the requirements of a particular standard. The Standards Council accredits six types of conformity assessment organizations: product certification bodies; testing and calibration laboratories; management systems registration bodies; inspection bodies; auditor course providers; and personnel certification bodies.

The Standards Council accredits organizations that develop standards in Canada. Accredited standards development organizations may submit their standards for approval as National Standards of Canada.

Information

The Standards Council advises federal, provincial and territorial governments, industry organizations and non-governmental bodies on standards and conformity assessment related aspects of trade and regulatory policy. A major focus is to encourage governments and industries to make greater use of the National Standards System in regulatory activities and trade agreements.

The Standards Council offers Canadians the latest and most comprehensive information on standards, technical regulations and conformity assessment in Canada and around the world through its web site, Information and Research Service and On-site Technical Library. The Standards Council also serves as Canada's World Trade Organization and North America Free Trade Agreement Enquiry Point.

Representation

The Standards Council manages Canada's participation in the International Organization for Standardization and the International Electrotechnical Commission, two of the world's most important voluntary standardization bodies, and in regional standards organizations. It also encourages the adoption and application of international standards in Canada.

The Standards Council is also a member of a number of regional and international organizations that are developing agreements to ensure the international acceptance of conformity assessment results.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates		2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Representation	4,324	4,324	4,324
Information	1,577	1,577	1,577
Accreditation	1,228	1,228	1,228
	7,129	7,129	7,129

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Statistics Canada

Strategic Outcome

Canadians have access to objective, high quality, non-partisan statistics, statistical products, services and analyses on Canada's economy and society which fulfill legal requirements, are relevant to policy formulation and decision makers and are responsive to emerging issues.

Program Activity Descriptions

Economics Statistics

This program provides micro- and macro-economic statistics and analysis on the entire spectrum of Canadian economic activity, both domestic and international. The program supports various statutory requirements and the statistics are vital for economic policy making by the Bank of Canada, Finance Canada, Industry Canada, Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Transport Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and several other federal and provincial departments and agencies. The program outputs are also widely used in the private sector. The information includes statistics on: gross domestic product; production, costs, sales, productivity and prices for the full gamut of industrial sectors; the flows and stocks of fixed and financial capital assets; international trade and finance; the extent of foreign ownership in Canada's economy; federal, provincial and municipal government revenues, expenditures and employment; environmental issues related to pollution, natural assets and activities aimed at reducing environmental damage; consumer and industrial price inflation; science and technology; and research and development activity.

Social Statistics

This program provides information on the economic and social characteristics of individuals, families and households in Canada, and on the major factors which can contribute to their well-being. It includes measures of household income and expenditure; of employment, unemployment, their associated costs and benefits, labour income and factors affecting labour supply, health and factors influencing it; and information on topics of specific social policy concern. This program also provides information and analysis on the facilities, agencies and systems which are publicly funded to meet the socio-economic and physical needs of Canadians, and on the outcomes of the services which they provide. It encompasses the justice, health care, and education systems as well as cultural institutions and industries, in terms of the nature and extent of their services, and operations, the characteristics of the individual Canadians and families whom they serve, and their impacts on Canadian society.

Census, Demography and Aboriginal Statistics

This program provides statistical information on the Canadian population, its demographic characteristics and conditions, and their changes over time. This program also provides statistical information from the quinquennial Census of Population. The Census provides benchmark information on the structure of the Canadian population and its demographic, social and economic conditions. It provides the detailed information needed on subgroups of the population and for small geographic areas, which cannot be generated through sample surveys. Population counts and estimates are required to determine electoral boundaries, the distribution of federal transfer payments, and the transfer and allocation of funds among regional and municipal governments, school boards and other local agencies within provinces. Also, every five years, a Census of Agriculture provides data on: number and type of farms; farm operators; business operating arrangements; land and land management practices; capital investments; farm vehicles, machinery and equipment; and hired agricultural labour. This program also provides information on the socio-economic conditions and well-being of Aboriginal Peoples.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Contributions	Less:		Estimates
		and other	Revenues
		transfer	credited
		payments	to the vote
Economics Statistics	239,906	. . . . .	25,471	214,435	202,123
Social Statistics	230,343	561	77,541	153,363	156,387
Census, Demography and Aboriginal Statistics	121,932	. . . . .	26,988	94,944	95,603
	592,181	561	130,000	462,742	454,113
Transfer Payments
(dollars)			2008-2009	2007-2008
		Main Estimates		Main Estimates
Contributions
Contribution under the Health Information System			561,000		561,000
Total			561,000		561,000

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