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Supplementary Information 

Details on Project Spending


($ millions)

Current Estimated Total Cost

Forecast Spending to March 31, 2006

Planned Spending 2006-2007

Planned Spending

2007-2008

Planned Spending

2008-2009

Future Years' Spending Requirements

Research and Development

            

Prince Edward Island
Lease Project Approval for the Institute for Nutrisciences and Health, Project Implementation Phase (I-LPA)1

20.9

1.5

0.5

0.5

0.5

18.0

Québec
Aluminum Technology Centre, Project Close-out Phase, (S-EPA)

34.4

33.9

0.5

      

Alberta
Lease Project Approval for the National Institute for Nanotechnology – Project Implementation Phase (I-LPA)2

87.2

7.1

3.4

1.6

1.6

73.6

British Columbia
Move of the National Research Council's Innovation Centre, Project Close-out Phase (S-EAP)

18.7

17.1

1.6

      

1 Project included due to the potential long-term duration of the lease. Includes initial fit-up and moving costs

2 Includes cost of potential long-term lease as well as project costs as per TBS directive

Transfer Payment Programs


Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Tri-University Meson Facility (TRIUMF)

Start Date: 1976

End Date: March 31, 2010

Purpose of Transfer Payment Program:

TRIUMF, Canada's national facility for research in subatomic physics, is located on the campus of the University of British Columbia (UBC) in Vancouver.

In operation since 1975, TRIUMF is an un-incorporated association established under a Joint Venture Agreement by six universities – the University of Alberta, UBC, Carleton University, Simon Fraser University, the University of Toronto, and the University of Victoria. TRIUMF also has seven associate members: the University of Guelph, the University of Manitoba, McMaster University, l'Université de Montréal, Queen's University, the University of Regina and St. Mary's University.

TRIUMF houses a particle accelerator that produces beams of mesons and other particles used by Canadian and foreign researchers for fundamental research in nuclear and particle physics. This research lays the foundation for new technologies in the physical and life sciences, and the facility is a contributor to advanced materials research in Canada.

TRIUMF functions as Canada's gateway to international subatomic physics. It is Canada's contribution to the worldwide network of high-energy physics facilities located in every major country in the industrialized world.

Objective(s), expected result(s) and outcomes:

  • Operation and maintenance of the TRIUMF laboratory as a national, multi-disciplinary, accelerator-based, research facility, supporting a world-class experimental program in nuclear physics and astrophysics, and particle physics; 
  • Completion and operation of an expanded radioactive beam accelerator facility (ISAC‑II) to ensure that the facility remains a world leader in this field and meets the needs of the Canadian scientific community;
  • On behalf of the Canadian sub-atomic physics community, position itself to take scientific advantage of Canada's previous $66M investment at CERN by taking steps to initiate the Canadian CERN/ATLAS data centre.
  • Provide infrastructure support to the Canadian sub‑atomic physics research community; and
  • Maximize the economic benefits of the federal Government's investment in TRIUMF to Canadian companies through pro‑active technology transfer activities, contracts and procurement policies.
 

Forecast Spending

2005-2006

Planned Spending

2006-2007

Planned Spending

2007-2008

Planned Spending

2008-2009

Program Activity (PA)

        

Total Grants

        

Total Contributions

44.1

51.8

45.4

43.6

Total Other Transfer Payments

        

Total Research and Development

44.1

51.8

45.4

43.6

Total TRIUMF

44.1

51.8

45.4

43.6

Name of Transfer Payment Program:
Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT), James Clerk Maxwell Telescope (JCMT), Gemini Telescopes

Start Date: 1978 (CFHT)

End Date: December 2012 (National Science Foundation of the US in support of the Gemini Telescopes)

Purpose of Transfer Payment Program:

NRC, in partnership with other international bodies, provides financial contributions that support the management and operations of these telescopes and their related facilities, and participates in the oversight and direction of the facilities and research. Astrophysics research and development requires large, costly and very precise telescopes and related instruments situated in areas that will provide ideal viewing conditions. It is beyond the capacity of individual firms or even countries to support the costs of developing and maintaining the facilities required for astrophysics research, thus it is necessary for public sector organizations, through international partnerships, to support this R&D.

Objective(s), expected result(s) and outcomes:

Objectives:

  • increase Canada's access to and beneficial sharing of world-class facilities and expertise in astrophysics;
  • increase scientific collaboration among Canada and partner countries;
  • increase training opportunities for Canadian scientists and researchers;
  • increase opportunities for Canadian researchers and firms to develop instrumentation; and
  • increase knowledge and understanding of the universe by the observation and study of the heavenly bodies.

Immediate Outcomes:

  • Access to forefront facilities and technology is provided to Canadian astronomers.
  • Facilities are made available to qualified students so they can advance their training.
  • New technologies are developed as part of developing new concepts for new telescopes and instruments.
  • Timely publication of results is facilitated.
  • Telescope data is effectively used.

Intermediate Outcomes:

  • As a member of G8 and OECD, Canada plays a prominent role in international, scientific endeavors.
  • Scientific benefit of telescopes to the Canadian and worldwide community is maximized.
  • Canadian industry has increased opportunities to participate in advanced scientific projects, and increased opportunities to benefit.
  • New technology is transferred to industry

Ultimate Outcomes:

  • Knowledge about the universe and the objects within is acquired.
  • Canada's position among the world's leaders in astronomy is enhanced and sustained.
 

Forecast Spending

2005-2006

Planned Spending

2006-2007

Planned Spending

2007-2008

Planned Spending

2008-2009

Program Activity (PA)

            

Total Grants

            

Total Contributions

9.7

12.6

5.5

5.5

Total Other Transfer Payments

        

Total Research and Development

9.7

12.6

5.5

5.5

Total CFHT, JCMT & Gemini Telescope

9.7

12.6

5.5

5.5

Name of Transfer Payment Program: 
Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP)

Start Date: 1962-1963

End Date: ongoing

Purpose of Transfer Payment Program:

NRC-IRAP is the agency's innovation and technology assistance program in support of Canadian SMEs. Since its inception close to 60 years ago, the program has broadened its strategic purpose from a limited focus on technology transfer to its current strategic objective of increasing the innovative capabilities of Canadian SMEs. Today NRC-IRAP provides comprehensive innovation assistance to technology-based SMEs in almost every industrial sector of importance to Canada's current and future economic development.

Expected result(s) and outcomes:

Planned Results

  • To increase the innovation capacity of Canadian SMEs
  • To increase the growth of Canadian SMEs

Performance Indicators

Immediate Outcomes

  • Increased skills, knowledge and competencies of Canadian SMEs
  • Improved management practices of Canadian SMEs
  • Increased and enhanced innovation services and support for SMEs
  • Enhanced strategic linkages for Canadian SMEs

Intermediate Outcomes

  • Increased innovation capacity of Canadian SMEs
  • Improved financial performance of Canadian SMEs
  • Increased number of SMEs successfully commercializing their technologies
  • Enhanced productivity of SMEs
  • Enhanced Canadian innovation infrastructure

Ultimate Outcomes

  • Stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation
  • Stimulate innovation in Canadian SMEs
 

Forecast Spending

2005-2006

Planned Spending

 2006-2007

Planned Spending

2007-2008

Planned Spending

 2008-2009

Program Activity (PA)

        

Total Grants

        

Total Contributions

85.6

71.2

91.7

90.9

Total Other Transfer Payments

        

Total Technology and Industry Support

85.6

71.2

91.7

90.9

Total IRAP

85.6

71.2

91.7

90.9



Date Modified: 2006-09-26
 
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