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Supplementary Information



1) Transfer Payment Program:
Business Development Program (BDP) – Voted
2) Start Date:   3) End Date:
August 1, 1995   March 31, 2010
4) Description:
The program helps set up, expand or modernize businesses, and focuses on SMEs. More information on the BDP can be found at http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/e/financial/business.shtml.
5) Strategic Outcome(s):
The BDP is linked to the following strategic outcomes: Enterprise Development, Community Development, and Policy, Advocacy and Co ordination.
6) Expected Results:
Short term results expected to be generated by the BDP include, among other things:
  • Increased number of SMEs that have modernized or expanded
  • Increased number of SME start ups
  • Increased export sales, promotional strategies and tools developed and used to target FDI community
  • Increased take up of ACOA programs by women entrepreneurs
  • Increased business management skills training options available to young entrepreneurs
($ millions) 7) Forecast Spending 2005 2006 8) Planned Spending 2006 2007 9) Planned Spending 2007 2008 10) Planned Spending 2008 2009
11) Program Activity: Fostering SME Development and Regional Economic Capacity Building

12) Total grants

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

12) Total contributions – BDP Regular

114.8
123.4
113.6
111.0

– AIP (Trade, Investment, EBSD*)

32.7
23.9
18.0
18.0

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
148.5
148.3
132.6
130.0
11) Program Activity: Community Economic Development

12) Total grants

1.0
1.0
1.0
1.0

12) Total contributions

22.8
8.2
7.7
7.7

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
23.8
9.2
8.7
8.7
11) Program Activity: Policy Research

12) Total grants

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

12) Total contributions

2.8
5.0
5.0
5.0

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
2.8
5.0
5.0
5.0
14) Planned Audits and Evaluations
Audits:
  • Audits during fiscal years 2006 2007 through 2008 2009 on two strategic outcomes (Enterprise Development and Community Development) will include the application of the BDP.
  • EBSD* – comprehensive audit during fiscal year 2006-2007
  • Trade – comprehensive audit during fiscal year 2007-2008
  • Investment – comprehensive audit during fiscal year 2008-2009

     

Evaluations:

  • BDP summative evaluation during fiscal year 2008-2009
  • In addition, evaluations will be identified through the EBSD* and Trade and Investment umbrella RMAFs, which are planned for completion during fiscal year 2006 2007.

*EBSD = Entrepreneurship and Business Skills Development


 


1) Transfer Payment Program:
Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF) – Voted
2) Start Date:   3) End Date:
May 10, 2001   March 31, 2011
4) Description:

AIF focuses on increasing research and development linked to economic development and commercialization objectives in areas that are of strategic importance to the region, particularly those that support the growth of strategic sectors/clusters. AIF emphasizes building the Atlantic system of innovation, including components that bridge the gap between research institutions and the marketplace, and encouraging synergies among the various components of this system through partnerships, alliances and networks. AIF also supports research and development projects that focus on the areas of natural sciences, applied sciences, and social sciences and humanities, where these are linked explicitly to the development of technology based products, processes or services or their commercialization, thereby strengthening the region's system of innovation.
More information on AIF can be found at

http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/e/financial/aif/index.shtml.

5) Strategic Outcome(s):
The program is linked to the Enterprise Development strategic outcome.
Two ultimate outcomes for AIF are: increased productivity/competitiveness of the region and a stronger Atlantic Canadian innovation system.
6) Expected Results:
Immediate results to be generated by the AIF include, among other things:

Support Climate
  • Institutions encourage applied research with commercialization intent or with a focus on resulting products
  • Institutions manage intellectual property in a way that supports commercialization
  • Meaningful partnerships and alliances between institutions, or between institutions and private sector (Atlantic, national, international)
  • Sound project management practices of proponents in institutions and firms
Participation
  • Proposals received reflect the ACOA sectoral priorities for Atlantic Canada
  • Appropriate leveraging from other sources
  • Increased research and development activity
  • Increased private sector participation in research and development (Atlantic based and others)
($ millions) 7) Forecast Spending 2005 2006 8) Planned Spending 2006 2007 9) Planned Spending 2007 2008 10) Planned Spending 2008 2009
11) Program Activity: Fostering SME Development and Regional Economic Capacity Building

12) Total grants

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

12) Total contributions

59.9
65.0
65.0
65.0

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
59.9
65.0
65.0
65.0
14) Planned Audits and Evaluations
No evaluations of AIF are scheduled during fiscal years 2006-2007 through 2008-2009.

Audits during fiscal years 2006 2007 through 2008 2009 on the strategic outcome Enterprise Development will include the application of the AIF.


 


1) Transfer Payment Program:
Community Futures Program – Voted
2) Start Date:   3) End Date:
May 18, 1995   October 2, 2010
4) Description:

Provides financial and technical assistance to SMEs in rural areas, and is delivered through the 41 Community Business Development Corporations across the Atlantic region. More information on these services provided through the CBDCs can be found on ACOA's website at:

http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/e/financial/community.shtml.

5) Strategic Outcome(s):
The program is linked to the Community Development strategic goal and outcome.
6) Expected Results:
Assisting selected communities in the development of their economies, and supporting the growth of small businesses, the Community Futures short term results are:
  • Enhanced marketing to increase awareness and use of Community Futures organizations
  • Enhanced business development services: information, counselling, referrals, training
  • Improved access to capital and leveraged capital through loans, loan guarantees and equity investments to businesses
  • Strengthened community strategic plans and more effective implementation through projects, partnerships and other community economic development initiatives
($ millions) 7) Forecast Spending 2005 2006 8) Planned Spending 2006 2007 9) Planned Spending 2007 2008 10) Planned Spending 2008 2009
11) Program Activity: Community Economic Development

12) Total grants

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

12) Total contributions

12.2
12.3
12.6
12.8

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
12.2
12.3
12.6
12.8
14) Planned Audits and Evaluations
Summative evaluation during fiscal year 2007-2008

Comprehensive audit during fiscal year 2006 2007 on the program activity Community Economic Development will include the application of the Community Futures Program.


 


1) Transfer Payment Program:
Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) – Voted
2) Start Date:   3) End Date:
April 1, 2005   March 31, 2010
4) Description:

Working with communities at various stages in economic development, this program supports non commercial/non profit strategic initiatives that target the economic development needs of rural communities, and stimulates transformative changes.

More information can be found at

http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/e/financial/aip/community.shtml

5) Strategic Outcome(s):
The program is linked to the strategic outcome of Community Development..
6) Expected Results:
ICF short term results, aimed at the economic development needs of rural communities, are:
  • Communities access the funding and/or expertise they require to develop the proposals
  • Partnerships are developed
  • Increased citizen engagement and buy-in
  • Improved community economic development planning capacity
  • Improved project management capacity (appropriate project management)
  • Project partners are engaged
($ millions) 7) Forecast Spending 2005 2006 8) Planned Spending 2006 2007 9) Planned Spending 2007 2008 10) Planned Spending 2008 2009
11) Program Activity: Community Economic Development

12) Total grants

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

12) Total contributions

0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
0.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
14) Planned Audits and Evaluations
No evaluations of ICF are scheduled during fiscal years 2006-2007 through 2008-2009.

Comprehensive audit during fiscal year 2006 2007 on the program activity of Community Economic Development will include the application of the ICF.


 


1) Transfer Payment Program:
Saint John Shipyard Adjustment Initiative – Voted
2) Start Date:   3) End Date:
May 28, 2003   May 31, 2008
4) Description:

To ensure closure of the shipyard operations and redevelopment of the site for other economic development use.

5) Strategic Outcome(s):
The initiative is linked to the strategic outcome of Community Development.
6) Expected Results:
To respond to the lack of manufacturing activities and its economic impact on the province of New Brunswick, the Saint John Shipyard Adjustment Initiative short term results are:
  • Demonstration that redevelopment of site is financially feasible
  • Application for assistance for site redevelopment
  • Site improvements
($ millions) 7) Forecast Spending 2005 2006 8) Planned Spending 2006 2007 9) Planned Spending 2007 2008 10) Planned Spending 2008 2009
11) Program Activity: Community Economic Development

12) Total grants

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

12) Total contributions

0.7
24.5
24.5
10.0

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
0.7
24.5
24.5
10.0
14) Planned Audits and Evaluations
Industrial Development Program – summative evaluation during fiscal year 2007-2008
Sustainable Resource Policy – summative evaluation during fiscal year 2007-2008

 


1) Transfer Payment Program:
Infrastructure Canada Programs (ICP) – Voted
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement
Canada-Prince Edward Island Agreement
Canada-Nova Scotia Agreement
Canada-New Brunswick Agreement

2) Start Date:   3) End Date:
December 12, 2000   March 31, 2009
4) Description:
Improve Canadians' quality of life through investments that enhance the quality of the environment, support long term economic growth, and improve community infrastructure. More information on the ICP can be found at: http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/e/financial/infrastructure.shtml and http://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/index_e.shtml.
5) Strategic Outcome(s):
The initiative is linked to the strategic outcome of community development.
6) Expected Results:
Investments in infrastructure projects in Atlantic Canada.
($ millions) 7) Forecast Spending 2005 2006 8) Planned Spending 2006 2007 9) Planned Spending 2007 2008 10) Planned Spending 2008 2009
Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Agreement
11) Program Activity: Infrastructure Programming

12) Total grants

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

12) Total contributions

12.0
4.2
0.0
0.0

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
12.0
4.2
0.0
0.0
Canada-Prince Edward Island Agreement
11) Program Activity: Infrastructure Programming

12) Total grants

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

12) Total contributions

1.4
8.2
0.0
0.0

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
1.4
8.2
0.0
0.0
Canada-Nova Scotia Agreement
11) Program Activity: Infrastructure Programming

12) Total grants

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

12) Total contributions

11.1
4.4
0.0
0.0

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
11.1
4.4
0.0
0.0
Canada-New Brunswick Agreement
11) Program Activity: Infrastructure Programming

12) Total grants

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0

12) Total contributions

5.0
4.2
0.0
0.0

12) Total other types of transfer payments

0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
13) Total program activity:
5.0
4.2
0.0
0.0
14) Planned Audits and Evaluations
No evaluations of ICP are scheduled during fiscal years 2006-2007 through 2008-2009.

Annual compliance audits of ICP have been scheduled for fiscal years 2006 2007 through 2008 2009.


Horizontal Initiatives



1. Horizontal Initiative: 2. Lead Department:
International Business Development Program (IBDP)
also / formerly known as International Business Development Agreement (IBDA)
ACOA
3. Start Date: 4. End Date: 5. Total Federal Funding:
April 11, 2005 March 31, 2010 $7.0 million
6. Description:
The International Business Development Program (IBDP) involves four Atlantic provincial governments and three federal departments: ACOA, International Trade Canada (ITCan) and Industry Canada (IC). The previous International Business Development Agreement (IBDA) was first signed in May 1994 for three years and $3 million, and was extended in March 1997 for a further three years and $2 million. A second extension, for $8 million, involved the seven partners in international business development for a further four years from 2000 to 2004.

The new $10 million IBDP will continue the work of the partners until 2010. Funding for the agreement is shared 70/30 by the federal and provincial governments. The IBDP’s mandate is: to undertake specific measures to optimize regional co ordination on a pan Atlantic scale and combine limited resources to co ordinate trade related activities. The commitment to this IBDP, with the increased funding allocation, attests to both the IBDA’s positive results and its significance for the future of the region’s international business development. See http://www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca/e/ibda/index.shtml.

7. Shared Outcomes:
The shared outcomes for the IBDP are as follows, and support ACOA’s priority outcome for trade:
  • increase the number of new exporters;
  • existing exporters reporting sales to new markets; and
  • existing exporters reporting increased sales to existing markets.

Since the original IBDA commenced in 1994, the Agency and its partners have administered over 177 projects involving some 2,500 Atlantic Canadian companies. The IBDA assisted 172 companies to begin exporting, 313 exporters to increase their export sales, and 358 exporters to expand to new markets.

8. Governance Structure:
ACOA is the lead organization for this initiative and houses the secretariat responsible for administering the agreement. A management committee made up of a representative from each of the partners is responsible for the planning and management of the agreement’s programs and the evaluation of projects.
9. Federal Partners involved in each program:
ACOA – lead department
International Trade Canada – non funding partner
Industry Canada – non funding partner
10. Program Name: 11. Total Federal Allocation 12. 2006-2007 Planned Spending
International Business Development Program (IBDP) $7.0 million $1.8 million
13. Expected Results for the life of the agreement (2005 through 2010):
Data collection continues for two years after the term of the agreement.
Therefore, the target date to fully achieve these expected results is in 2012.
Increase the number of new exporters
40 companies
Existing exporters reporting sales to new markets
75 companies
Existing exporters reporting increased sales to existing markets
150 companies
14. Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners:
Same as above.
15. Contact Information: 16. Approved by: 17. Date Approved:
Serge Langis, Director General,
Trade and Investment,
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Telephone: (506) 851-6240
E-mail: serge.langis@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Serge Langis, Director General, Trade and Investment
July 11, 2006

 



1. Horizontal Initiative: 2. Lead Department:
Team Canada Atlantic ACOA
3. Start Date: 4. End Date: 5. Total Federal Funding:
April 1999 March 2010 $11.14 million
6. Description:
Team Canada Atlantic (TCA) is a partnership of ACOA and the four Atlantic provinces, with support from Agriculture and Agri Food Canada, Industry Canada, Foreign Affairs Canada, and International Trade Canada. TCA is committed to strengthening the trade and investment relationship between Atlantic Canada and the United States. Since 1999, approximately $5.37 million has been spent on TCA missions. Overall, mission participants reported actual sales in excess of $36 million.
The core of the TCA approach is the trade mission, which enables small and medium sized businesses from across Atlantic Canada to meet with potential buyers, agents, distributors and strategic partners in the United States. The mission format features a comprehensive program that equips private sector participants with the knowledge, contacts and advice they require to make the best of their international opportunities before, during and after their venture abroad. Missions also provide the Government of Canada and the Atlantic provincial governments with crucial opportunities to promote the region as a tremendous location for foreign investment. http://www.teamcanadaatlantic.com
7. Shared Outcomes:
The Team Canada Atlantic (TCA) trade missions are focused on small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in Atlantic Canada, and are intended to assist SMEs to increase exports and attract investments in key markets. The mission objectives are to:
  • increase export readiness for Atlantic Canadian SMEs;
  • develop new partnerships/alliances between Atlantic Canadian SMEs and companies in target markets; and
  • increase Atlantic Canadian SME export sales to new and established markets, as well as raise awareness of Atlantic Canada in these markets.
Team Canada Atlantic has completed 11 missions to United States markets, involving 359 companies and more than 2,950 business meetings, resulting in more than $36 million in actual sales to date.
8. Governance Structure:
A management committee, comprising ACOA officials and members from each of the four provincial trade departments, is the decision making body that directs and oversees the co ordination and implementation of the TCA missions. The TCA organizing committee is responsible for the organization of the mission and includes representation from the four provincial trade departments in Atlantic Canada, Foreign Affairs Canada, International Trade Canada, Industry Canada, Agriculture and Agri Food Canada and the Team Canada Atlantic Secretariat. The secretariat, housed at ACOA, is responsible for the overall co ordination and implementation of the TCA missions.
9. Federal Partners involved in each program:
  • ACOA
  • Foreign Affairs Canada – non funding partner
  • International Trade Canada – non funding partner
  • Industry Canada – non funding partner
  • Agriculture and Agri Food Canada (AAFC) – $6,000/mission
  • Team Canada – non funding partner (Led by the Prime Minister, the Minister for International Trade, provincial premiers and territorial government leaders, Team Canada missions are a unique partnership in Canada’s international business development efforts to increase trade and create jobs and growth in Canada.)
10. Program Name: 11.Total Federal Allocation 12. 2006-2007 Planned Spending
Team Canada Atlantic $11.14 million: ACOA
$132,000: AAFC
$828,970: ACOA
$12,000: AAFC
13. 2006-2007 Expected Results:
Increased export readiness for SMEs 60
Forecasted export sales by SMEs $20 million
Increased number of potential buyers in export markets 180
14. Results to be Achieved by Non-federal Partners:
Not applicable.
15. Contact Information: 16. Approved by: 17. Date Approved:
Serge Langis, Director General,
Trade and Investment,
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Telephone: (506) 851-6240
E-mail:serge.langis@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Janice Goguen, A/Director General,
Trade and Investment
January 20, 2006