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2008-2009
Reports on Plans and Priorities



Industry Canada






The Honourable Jim Prentice
Minister of Industry




Table of Contents

Section 1: Overview of the Department

Section 2: Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

Section 3: Supplementary Information

Section 4: Information Available Online

Section 5: Other Items of Interest



Section 1: Overview of the Department

1.1 Minister's Message

Photo of the Honourable Jim Prentice

The Government of Canada is committed to creating an environment where all Canadians have every opportunity for continued prosperity.

We laid out our long-term economic plan in Advantage Canada. It identified five Canadian objectives, related to tax reduction, debt reduction, entrepreneurship, knowledge in the workforce and infrastructure, which will help us improve our quality of life and succeed on the world stage. I'm pleased to note the commonality between these advantages and Industry Canada’s mission of fostering a growing, competitive, knowledge-based economy.

Clearly, our government is making strides towards achieving our long-term goals. For example, we have provided $190 billion in broad-based tax relief over this and the next five years, including cuts to corporate, small business and personal taxes. Our debt repayment goals have been accelerated by three years. We’re setting the right conditions for entrepreneurs to thrive, for research and development to flourish, for additional competition and growth in the wireless sector and for our workforce to build on its expertise. Finally, we continue to invest heavily in our physical infrastructure to build the networks needed to carry our people, goods and services across Canada and beyond.

In May 2007, Prime Minister Harper unveiled our Science and Technology Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada’s Advantage. It is a policy framework that has received wide acclaim, both in Canada and internationally. Our government believes that science and technology, and research and development, are more critical than ever to pushing forward the frontiers of knowledge and transforming that knowledge into new products, services and technologies.

Our hard work is paying off. The economic fundamentals are in place to help us realize our goals. We boast strong public finances, an economy that is as healthy as it has been for a generation and low unemployment.

As Minister of Industry, I look forward to implementing our government’s agenda for providing effective economic leadership — an agenda that provides concrete, realistic solutions to the economic challenges our country is facing.

As always, we must build on our success as a nation. In this regard, Industry Canada and its portfolio partners continue to strive towards a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace, an innovative economy, competitive industries and sustainable communities — in short, outcomes that will help Canadians continue to enjoy a quality of life that is second to none.

It gives me great pleasure to present the annual Report on Plans and Priorities for Industry Canada, outlining in greater detail the Department’s main initiatives, priorities and expected outcomes for the upcoming year.

Jim Prentice, Minister of Industry

Jim Prentice
Minister of Industry

1.2 Management Representation Statement

I submit, for tabling in Parliament, the 2008–2009 Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for Industry Canada.

This document has been prepared based on the reporting principles contained in the Guide for the Preparation of Part III of the 2008–2009 Estimates: Reports on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Reports:

  • It adheres to the specific reporting requirements outlined in the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat guidance;
  • It is based on the department's strategic outcomes and program activities that were approved by Treasury Board;
  • It presents consistent, comprehensive, balanced and reliable information;
  • It provides a basis of accountability for the results achieved with the resources and authorities entrusted to it; and
  • It reports finances based on approved planned spending numbers from the Treasury Board Secretariat.

Richard Dicerni
Richard Dicerni
Deputy Minister

1.3 Industry Canada's Program Activity Architecture

This Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) is aligned with Industry Canada's Management, Resources and Results Structure (MRRS). The MRRS provides a standard basis for reporting to parliamentarians and Canadians on the alignment of resources, program activities and results. The following three elements make up the MRRS: strategic outcomes, a Program Activity Architecture (PAA) and a description of the governance structure.

A strategic outcome is a long-term and enduring benefit to the lives of Canadians that reflects the organization's mandate and vision, and is linked to Government of Canada priorities and intended results.

A PAA is an inventory of all programs and activities undertaken by an organization. The programs and activities are depicted in a logical and hierarchical relationship to each other and to the strategic outcome to which they contribute. It also clearly links financial and non-financial resources. A PAA may map to several strategic outcomes and usually consists of multiple program activities, sub-program activities and sub-sub-program activities. Table 1.0 shows a graphic representation of Industry Canada’s PAA for 2008–2009.

The structure of this RPP reflects the department's strategic outcomes and PAA. In this way, it articulates how Industry Canada's sectors, branches and programs plan to contribute to the department's three strategic outcomes.

Over the past year, Industry Canada has made changes to its PAA to more accurately reflect the structure of the department. These changes are to ensure improved reporting and to reflect internal realignments that have taken place. Changes included removing sub-program activities and sub-sub-program activities that have either been transferred outside the department, or are programs that have come to the end of their mandates. No changes were made to the strategic outcomes or program activities of the department.

Industry Canada's PAA is the basis for Section 2 of this document. It illustrates 15 program activities and their associated sub-program activities as well as sub-sub-program activities.

Table 1.0 Industry Canada's PAA for 2008–2009

Table 1.0 Industry Canada's PAA

1.4 Summary Information

Industry Canada's Mandate

The department's mandate is to help make Canadians more productive and competitive in the global economy, thus improving the standard of living and quality of life in Canada. Industry Canada's policies, programs and services help grow a dynamic and innovative economy that achieves the following:

  • provides more and better-paying jobs for Canadians;
  • supports stronger economic growth through continued improvements in productivity and innovation performance;
  • gives businesses, consumers and investors confidence that the marketplace is fair, efficient and competitive; and
  • integrates the economic, environmental and social interests of Canadians.

Industry Canada will continue to work to foster growth and create high-quality, well-paying jobs through its strategic outcomes:

  • a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace;
  • an innovative economy; and
  • competitive industry and sustainable communities.

These three strategic outcomes are mutually reinforcing. Sound marketplace frameworks help establish a business environment that supports innovation, investment and entrepreneurial activity. Fostering innovation in science and technology helps ensure that discoveries and breakthroughs happen here in Canada, and that the social and economic benefits of these innovations contribute to improving Canadians' standard of living and quality of life.

Encouraging investment in technology will help Canadian businesses to compete in the global marketplace and increase opportunities for trade. Successful businesses, combined with a sound environment, form sustainable communities that attract investment. Taken together, the department's strategic outcomes support growth in employment, income and productivity, and promote sustainable development in Canada.

This Report on Plans and Priorities provides information on how Industry Canada will support the broad goals of the Government of Canada by continuing to work with its partners and stakeholders to improve the quality of life of Canadians.

Industry Canada Organizational Information

Industry Canada's organizational chart illustrates the department's accountability structure.

Table 1.1 - Industry Canada’sdepartment’s accountability structure

Industry Canada’s Financial and Human Resources

The following two tables present Industry Canada’s financial and human resources over the next three fiscal years.


Financial Resources: Total Planned Spending ($millions)
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$1045.8 $922.6 $927.3


Human Resources (Full-Time Equivalents)
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
5719 FTEs 5708 FTEs 5707 FTEs

Summary Table of Priorities by Strategic Outcome*

The following table presents Industry Canada’s priorities by strategic outcome. The strategic outcomes are the top level of the department’s PAA; in other words, they are the long-term benefits that Industry Canada strives to achieve for Canadians. The indicators included allow Industry Canada to measure its contribution to these outcomes. Overall, measurement allows the department to see how well it is doing and where adjustments need to be made. The table also provides the financial and human resources allocated to each strategic outcome over the next three fiscal years.


Strategic Outcome

A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace

Indicators:
  • Barriers to competition
  • Regulatory and administrative capacity
Sectors/organizations whose program activities support this strategic outcome
  • Strategic Policy Sector
  • Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector
  • Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector
  • Office of Consumer Affairs
  • Competition Bureau
  • Canadian Intellectual Property Office — Revolving Fund

(for more information, see Section 2)

Planned Spending and Full-Time Equivalents**
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$226.9M 3073 FTEs $223.5M 3082 FTEs $222.7M 3082 FTEs
Priority: Ensure marketplace policies help promote competitive markets and instill consumer confidence. (ongoing)

Strategic Outcome

An innovative economy

Indicators:
  • Business Expenditures on Research and Development (BERD) as a percentage of gross domestic product (GDP)
  • Higher-Education Research and Development Expenditure (HERD) as a percentage of GDP
  • Number of people in science and technology occupations as a share of total employment
Sectors/organizations whose program activities support this strategic outcome
  • Science and Innovation Sector
  • Industry Sector
  • Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector
  • Communications Research Centre Canada
  • Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency

(for more information, see Section 2.2)

Planned Spending and Full-Time Equivalents**
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$483.9M 659 FTEs $444.2M 657 FTEs $459.7M 656 FTEs
Priority: Foster business innovation. (ongoing)
Priority: Invest in science and technology to enhance the generation and commercialization of knowledge. (ongoing)

Strategic Outcome

Competitive industry and sustainable communities

Indicators:
  • Investment in machinery and equipment as a proportion of GDP
  • International ranking of Canada in the use of information and communications technologies
Sectors/organizations whose program activities support this strategic outcome
  • Strategic Policy Sector
  • Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector
  • Industry Sector
  • Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector

(for more information, see Section 2.3)

Planned Spending and Full-Time Equivalents**
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$335.0M 845 FTEs $254.9M 827 FTEs $244.9M 827 FTEs
Priority: Foster internationally competitive businesses and industries. (ongoing)
Priority: Promote entrepreneurship, community development and sustainable development. (ongoing)

  • * The basis of the calculation for the allocation of internal services has been changed for 2008–2009. In previous years it was based on total budget, but for 2008–2009 and following it is based on total budget, excluding grants and contributions.
  • ** FTEs not including Internal Services.

1.5 Departmental Plans and Priorities

This section provides more detail on the department's high-level priorities, presented by strategic outcome in the table above. It explains why these priorities are important to the delivery of Industry Canada's mandate. Further details on the department’s plans to achieve the priorities for this planning period, including how some specific programs and initiatives will contribute to these plans and priorities, follow in Section 2.

Strategic outcome: A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace

A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace helps to create a business environment that encourages business innovation, competition and growth, thereby supporting overall economic growth and a higher standard of living for Canadians.

Open and competitive markets also benefit consumers by encouraging improved choice and quality, and lower prices for goods and services.

In order to promote consumer confidence and more competitive and innovative businesses, Industry Canada will continue to ensure that we have the policies, regulations and administration to respond to the evolving marketplace.

Priority: Ensure marketplace policies help promote competitive markets and instill consumer confidence

In Advantage Canada, the government’s long-term economic plan, the government committed to freeing business to grow and succeed. Industry Canada is working closely with other federal departments to reduce the paper burden for small business by 20 percent by November 2008.

In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will also move to modernize a number of key marketplace framework policies. The Speech from the Throne committed to improving the protection of cultural and intellectual property rights, including copyright reform. Industry Canada will work with the Department of Canadian Heritage to update the Copyright Act, and will work with other federal departments to develop options to strengthen Canada’s intellectual property enforcement regime. The department will be working on a response to the final report of the Competition Policy Review Panel, which is reviewing Canada’s competition policies and foreign investment regime, in particular the Investment Canada Act. In May 2008, Industry Canada will hold an auction of spectrum for Advanced Wireless Services that will help to enhance innovation and choice in the wireless sector.

Through these and other initiatives, Industry Canada will continue to ensure that Canadian businesses can respond to the ever-changing demands and needs of the modern marketplace while ensuring continued consumer confidence.

Strategic outcome: An innovative economy

Scientific discoveries and new technologies provide solutions to many of the issues most important to Canadians, giving the knowledge and the means to preserve the quality of the environment, protect endangered species, improve health, enhance public safety and security, and manage natural and energy resources. Scientific and technological innovations enable modern economies to improve competitiveness and productivity, giving the means to achieve an even higher standard of living and better quality of life.

In November 2006, Canada’s federal government released Advantage Canada, an economic plan to make Canada a world leader now and in the future. Advantage Canada recognizes that Canada can and must do more to turn ideas into innovations that provide solutions to environmental, health, and other important social challenges, and to improve its economic competitiveness. Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada’s Advantage is the government’s plan to achieve these goals. It sets out a comprehensive, multi-year science and technology (S&T) agenda.

The government’s S&T Strategy aims to build a sustainable national economic advantage and a higher quality of life for Canadians by developing three distinct advantages: an Entrepreneurial Advantage, a Knowledge Advantage and a People Advantage. The Strategy and its policy commitments are guided by four core principles:

  • Promoting World-Class Excellence
  • Focusing on Priorities
  • Encouraging Partnerships
  • Enhancing Accountability

Priority: Foster business innovation

Firms large and small are bringing innovations into our lives, whether in the form of new technologies to address environmental problems, new products to make our homes, schools, and businesses more comfortable and energy efficient or new therapies to improve the health and well-being of Canadians. Organizations at the forefront of scientific development and technological achievement create high-quality, knowledge-intensive jobs with high wages. They make our economy more competitive and productive, giving us the means to achieve an even higher standard of living and better quality of life. The private sector in Canada needs to fulfill its unique function to turn knowledge into the products, services, and production technologies that will improve our wealth, wellness, and well-being. The S&T Strategy recognizes that the most important role of the Government of Canada is to ensure a competitive marketplace and create an investment climate that encourages the private sector to compete against the world on the basis of their innovative products, services, and technologies.

Priority: Invest in S&T to enhance the generation and commercialization of knowledge

Canada must continue to strengthen its knowledge base. Science and technology capacity is more widely distributed around the world today, with countries such as China and India moving increasingly into higher segments of the value chain based on their cost advantages and considerable number of highly qualified personnel. To succeed in an increasingly competitive global arena, Canadians must be at the leading edge of important developments that generate health, environmental, societal, and economic benefits. Now that Canada has built a strong research foundation, it must strive for excellence in science and technology. The S&T Strategy lays out a framework that will guide intelligent and strategic investments of public funds.

Strategic outcome: Competitive industry and sustainable communities

Competitive industry and sustainable communities help to ensure good jobs, economic growth, and a high standard of living and quality of life for all Canadians.

Canadian businesses compete in a constantly changing modern marketplace with ever-increasing competition for skilled workers and customers. A better understanding of the many challenges and opportunities that our businesses face will help our companies to compete and prosper in the global, knowledge-based economy.

The Mackenzie Gas Project (MGP) was transferred from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) to Industry Canada on December 10, 2007. The MGP is a proposed 1220-kilometre natural gas pipeline system through the Mackenzie Valley in the Northwest Territories that will connect northern onshore gas fields with North American markets and has the potential to make key contributions to Canada’s role as an energy superpower. In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will advance progress, including regulatory processes and construction approvals, and will work to resolve Aboriginal claims and interests through facilitation and negotiation. The process of transferring the funding from INAC to Industry Canada will be completed in 2008–2009.

Priority: Foster internationally competitive businesses and industries

Trade and investment abroad give domestic firms access to new knowledge and greater opportunities to profit from their investments. Industry Canada will support the Speech from the Throne commitment to bolster international trade by participating in multilateral negotiations under the World Trade Organization, and by participating in bilateral or regional trade and investment negotiations.

Industry Canada will also participate in various major trade shows and missions showcasing Canada’s capabilities. The department will also build on the Government of Canada’s strategic economic plan by developing an action plan that targets the automotive industry.

Priority: Promote entrepreneurship, community development and sustainable development

Industry Canada will support Canadian communities and their capacity to respond to economic opportunities and challenges by providing funding and guidance. In collaboration with federal, provincial, territorial and local governments, Industry Canada developed BizPaL, an online service that simplifies the business permit and licence process for entrepreneurs, government and third-party business service providers to provide business with easier access to the marketplace.

Industry Canada will also increase the availability of loans for new and small businesses and promote access to loans by small businesses to establish, expand, modernize and improve themselves. By helping small businesses to grow and create new jobs, Canada will benefit from a more dynamic economy.

1.6 Industry Canada’s Management Priorities

Industry Canada is committed to strengthening departmental management practices, and uses the Management Accountability Framework (MAF) as a tool to advance its management priorities. In 2008–2009, work will continue on government-wide management priorities, including Public Service Renewal, the Federal Accountability Act and the Treasury Board Policy suite renewal. At the departmental level, the management agenda will continue to place priority on ensuring that a strong stewardship framework is in place and adhered to within the department.

Departmental management priorities and initiatives are identified through the MAF’s external and internal assessment processes. Industry Canada has developed a proactive approach to the annual MAF cycle through the development of a department-wide MAF Action Plan. The Action Plan identifies specific management areas and incorporates various tools to ensure the department maintains a solid capacity to continuously monitor and improve its management practices.

Below are some of the key management initiatives that Industry Canada will aim to strengthen in 2008–2009:

  • Integration, Use and Reporting of Performance Information
  • New recourse and disclosure process required under the Public Servants Disclosure Protection Act
  • Corporate Performance Framework
  • Integrated Risk Management
  • Human Resources Modernization Initiatives
  • Project Management Governance
  • Integrated Human Resource and Business Planning

Industry Canada reports on the progress made in strengthening its management practices in its Departmental Performance Reports.



Section 2:
Analysis of Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

2.1 Strategic Outcome: A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace

Each of the following program activities contributes to the strategic outcome through policy development, programs and initiatives, and service delivery. Both financial and non-financial information is provided for each program activity. The expected results and indicators are a demonstration of how Industry Canada will measure its performance against the results it aims to achieve. Further details on the programs and initiatives mentioned in the text below can be found in Section 4.3.

Plans by Program Activity

Program Activity: Strategic Policy Sector — Marketplace

Description: 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.
Expected Result Indicator
  • Development and coordination of economic policy frameworks that support a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace
  • Number of policy initiatives, including legislative and regulatory amendments tabled and approved, aimed at supporting a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace in Canada (e.g., corporate, insolvency, intellectual property, investment, international trade and competition policy)
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$12.6M 113 FTEs $9.9M 113 FTEs $9.9M 113 FTEs

Competitive markets that drive innovation, productivity and growth, and increase consumer well-being are essential to Canada’s long-term prosperity. Industry Canada contributes to this overarching goal by working with other federal departments on initiatives to create a business climate that attracts and retains investment, innovative industries and talented workers. The department also seeks to reduce barriers to labour and capital mobility. Industry Canada develops policies that are flexible and responsive to changing technologies, marketplace opportunities and an evolving global marketplace. By doing so, Industry Canada helps build a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

Industry Canada supported the establishment of the Competition Policy Review Panel, which is reviewing Canada’s competition policies and its framework for foreign investment. In 2008–2009, the department will lead the development of the government’s response to the Panel’s recommendations to enhance the competitiveness of Canada’s markets and Canada’s economic performance.

Taking into consideration the Competition Review Panel’s recommendations, Industry Canada will lead a review of Canada’s foreign investment regime, in particular the Investment Canada Act, to ensure that it contributes to a highly competitive national economy that benefits Canadians. Industry Canada will also work with other departments on a national security test for foreign investment, which could take the form of an amendment to the Act to include a national security component.

As the federal lead for the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT), Industry Canada will work in collaboration with other federal departments, provinces and territories, toward the completion of the AIT work plan, which was agreed to in August 2007 by provincial premiers, and toward further reduction of the barriers to the movement of goods, services, persons and investments within Canada. This initiative is intended to strengthen Canada’s economic union.

In the October 2007 Speech from the Throne, the government committed to improve the protection of cultural and intellectual property (IP) rights in Canada. In fiscal year 2008–2009, Industry Canada will continue to advance the government’s agenda for IP policy reform, including updating the Copyright Act in conjunction with the Department of Canadian Heritage. The department will also be working with other responsible departments to develop options to strengthen and modernize Canada’s IP enforcement regime, both at the border and domestically, in order to crack down on the trade in counterfeit and pirated goods. On the international front, Industry Canada will work with other government departments to prepare Canada’s participation in the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations with the objective of strengthening international efforts to address trademark counterfeiting and copyright piracy. The expected outcome of the ACTA negotiations would be the establishment of higher international standards, which would help form the basis for more effective enforcement globally.

By improving conditions in the marketplace through policy initiatives indicated above, Industry Canada can ensure that Canadians and Canadian businesses benefit from a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace.

Program Activity: Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Marketplace

Description: Delivers strong and effective regulatory regimes as well as regulations, policies, procedures and standards in addition to governing Canada’s spectrum industry.1
Expected Result Indicators
  • Marketplace fairness, integrity and efficiency are protected through regulation and promotion in the areas of insolvency, weights and measures, federal incorporation, and spectrum management
  • Number of rules and requirements that are updated or reviewed to ensure relevance and responsiveness to marketplace needs
  • Client awareness of marketplace rules and regulations governing incorporation, bankruptcy, insolvency, and measurement
  • Percentage of authorized radio stations operating in compliance with their authorized parameters as determined by a statistically sound sample for a given category
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$95.6M 1098 FTEs $95.1M 1096 FTEs $95.1M 1096 FTEs

1 The description above has been amended. The description submitted to Treasury Board in 2007 reads as follows: "Delivers strong and effective regulatory regimes as well as regulations, policies, procedures and standards governing Canada’s spectrum industry." The description listed above will be submitted to Treasury Board Secretariat.

Industry Canada significantly impacts the fairness, efficiency and competition of the marketplace through consultation with stakeholders, regulation of business, and timely delivery of complementary services that respond to the ever-changing demands and needs of the modern marketplace.

Protecting Canadians is at the root of developing regulations and policies. Through consultation, Industry Canada involves affected stakeholders in the development of rules and requirements that directly impact how the marketplace operates, including the level of protection Canadians receive. One example is the proposed modifications to the Weights and Measures Act and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act. In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will work with stakeholders to obtain feedback and support for proposed solutions to key issues affecting the governance of trade measurement in Canada. The key issues were identified through preliminary consultations with affected stakeholders, and research on international approaches was used to achieve and monitor the accuracy of measurement-based transactions. Industry Canada will also continue its work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the regulatory framework governing trade measurement through the harmonization of Canadian requirements with internationally accepted standards and the development of regulations and policies to facilitate the introduction of new measurement technologies to protect Canadians against financial loss due to inaccurate measurement.

Regulations, policies, rules, procedures and standards all affect the cost of doing business and the manner in which it is done. In order to understand how companies are affected, Industry Canada consults stakeholders during the process of developing regulations and uses the information gained to develop strong and effective regulations that do not create unnecessary burdens for business. An example of this for 2008–2009 is the plan to implement the new policy on Radiocommunication and Broadcasting Antenna Systems and its complementary outreach program.

In Budget 2007, a commitment was made to reduce the administrative and paper burden on small businesses by 20 percent, which is important given the disproportionately high regulatory compliance costs that these companies face. By November 2008, thirteen federal departments are committed to eliminating 80 000 requirements they impose on business through the Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative. Industry Canada is one of these organizations and is coordinating the overall effort.

To strengthen efficiency in the marketplace Corporations Canada will increase service of the NUANS® system to provinces and territories by strengthening inter-jurisdictional partnerships. The NUANS system is a computerized tool that compares a proposed corporate name or trademark with databases of existing corporate bodies and trademarks. In 2008–2009, Corporations Canada will implement a governance structure composed of federal, provincial and territorial counterparts to oversee the strategic directions and results of NUANS.

Industry Canada will also improve the quality of service provided to Canadians and visitors during the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Regional Operations Sector will focus its attention on the careful planning of activities and resources required to provide quality spectrum in Vancouver by 2010, thereby not interfering with the normal functioning of the marketplace.

The plans and priorities of Industry Canada for 2008–2009 demonstrate the government’s commitment to ensure that the needs of small businesses are reflected in new policies, regulations, products and services that will increase the fairness, integrity and efficiency of the marketplace.

Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Marketplace

Description: Develops regulations, policies, procedures and standards governing Canada’s spectrum and telecommunications industries and the digital economy.
Expected Result Indicator
  • Canada’s radiocommunication and telecommunications infrastructure and online economy are governed by a modern and appropriate policy framework
  • Percentage of policies, legislation and regulations developed, updated or reviewed as identified in annual branch business plans/strategic plans
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$58.9M 357 FTEs $57.8M 358 FTEs $57.8M 358 FTEs

As the underlying infrastructure of Canada’s economic activity, telecommunications services are key to Canada’s economy and future well-being. Industry Canada strives to ensure a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace for all Canadians by ensuring that Canada’s telecommunications infrastructure and online economy are governed by a modern policy and regulatory framework, and by effectively managing the radio frequency spectrum in the public interest. In recent years, the telecommunications landscape has changed dramatically, necessitating an evolution in policy and regulatory approaches, as recognized by the Telecommunications Policy Review Panel in its March 2006 report.

In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will advance the government’s agenda for telecommunications policy reform, including updating legislative and regulatory frameworks, as appropriate. The government will also consider appropriate responses to appeals of Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) decisions filed under the Telecommunications Act.

There is a growing demand for mobile services and, consequently, for spectrum, which is a finite resource. In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will undertake several priority actions to ensure a competitive marketplace that benefits Canadian businesses and consumers. They include:

  • Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) comprise a wide range of applications, including next-generation services like high-speed video and Internet, and faster access for cellphones, BlackBerry™ and other hand-held devices. The industry has supported the department in its plans to identify prime mobile spectrum for AWS in order to keep Canada in step with developments in North America and Europe that support a modern telecommunications infrastructure. On November 28, 2007, Industry Canada announced the policy framework for the auction of spectrum licences in the 2 GHz range, including spectrum for AWS. The centrepiece of this policy is the decision to set aside a portion of radio spectrum for new entrants. The policy decisions contained in the framework are final. The auction will begin on May 27, 2008 and is expected to provide further opportunities for the deployment of a growing range of innovative wireless services, thus accelerating innovation and choice in the wireless sector.
  • The CRTC has announced that August 31, 2011 is the shutdown date for analog over-the-air television. The transition to digital transmission of over-the-air TV signals will reduce the amount of radio spectrum currently dedicated to this service, thereby freeing up spectrum to be used for other purposes, including spectrum for public safety and for commercial auction. Having a fixed date for analog shutdown brings Canada in line with the United States and other countries. Industry Canada is now developing a post-transition Digital TV allotment plan in consultation with the industry. Industry Canada will also develop the necessary technical standards and regulations to support the licensing of new commercial and public safety systems in the 700 MHz band. New cross-border frequency arrangements with the United States, necessary for the rollout of Digital TV in Canada and the licensing of new wireless broadband and advanced public safety systems in the 700 MHz band, will be completed in 2008–2009.
  • Industry Canada issued a revised spectrum policy for the band 2500–2690 MHz in March 2006. The policy provided for the introduction of mobile services while allowing incumbent operators to stay in the band and pursue their business plans according to their existing licences. The policy does not provide for a firm transition date for the incumbent operators, but does indicate that the department will consult on the auction of unassigned spectrum and implementation matters. The consultation paper, planned for release in 2008, will include policy considerations and transition provisions for the incumbents, including broadcasting distribution licensees currently in the band, spectrum auction rules, and input from the industry on competition issues.
  • Additionally, the department expects to license spectrum for public air-to-ground radio service for use aboard aircraft. Annual licence fees will also be established for other spectrum being licensed on a first-come, first-served basis, including 1.4 GHz and 220–222 MHz. The department will also undertake consultations with stakeholders and interested parties on the renewal of auctioned licences for 24 and 38 GHz.
  • Industry Canada will also be working on new technical regulations and standards for advanced mobile wireless systems in the 2.5 GHz band, new cognitive wireless services in the 3.7 GHz band and ultrawideband devices.

Telecommunications networks play an increasingly vital role in today’s society. Consistent with the provisions of the new Emergency Management Act, Industry Canada will focus on identifying the risks related to telecommunications, spectrum management and technical aspects of broadcasting, including critical infrastructure in these areas. The risks affecting this sector derive from both physical and cyber threats. Emergency management plans with respect to these risks will address the prevention and mitigation of, preparedness for, response to and recovery from emergencies. In meeting these responsibilities, Industry Canada will work with its various partners in the private and public sectors to advance emergency management initiatives such as those related to cyber security, emergency alerts to the public, and all-hazard threats to the telecommunications infrastructure.

Industry Canada has a key role in representing Canada’s telecommunications and spectrum interests internationally. The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations Specialized Agency responsible for coordinating the global development of telecommunications and is the multilateral forum for the negotiation of binding international agreements on the use of the radio frequency spectrum, for the development of global standards, and for the promotion of all facets of the development of the global communications network. In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will be working to implement the decisions of the 2006 ITU Plenipotentiary Conference domestically.

In 2008–2009, the new international frequency allocations and regulations adopted at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2007 (WRC-07) will be incorporated into Canada’s national spectrum policies, standards and regulations. Manufacturers and service providers will be briefed on the impact of these new rules and the opportunities they present for Canada. In addition, work will start on the new agenda items for the next World Radiocommunication Conference in 2011. Industry Canada will work with industry to develop the technical basis for key agenda items and prepare necessary supporting studies for presentation at the appropriate International Telecommunication Union Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R) meetings. Preliminary discussions with major regional groups such as the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) and the European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administrations (CEPT) are expected to take place in fiscal year 2008–2009.

Furthermore, over the next two years, Industry Canada will negotiate Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with Israel, Japan and with the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. The development of a new MRA is also under way to further streamline the certification process of telecom and radio equipment to facilitate trade between countries. Industry Canada will also negotiate 15 Canada–United States arrangements to allow for the introduction of new services.

In addition to the international work outlined above, Industry Canada will continue to work in important multilateral forums, as well as bilaterally and trilaterally, on critical issues such as Internet governance, the harmonization of marketplace principles for data and privacy protection in online commerce, the security of networks and services for business and the consumer, and telecommunications policy and frameworks.

After the successful conclusion of the two-phased UN World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunis, Tunisia, in November 2005, a number of follow-up activities have required departmental participation. These include reviews and initiatives undertaken at the ITU and the Internet Governance Forum, as well as participation in the Governmental Advisory Committee of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN). Industry Canada will also be engaged in broader reviews of other stakeholder initiatives related to the use of information and communications technologies for development and related to the continued deployment of communications infrastructure.

Industry Canada develops effective legal and policy frameworks that promote the growth of the online economy in Canada. The department will continue to work with its partners to measure the progress that Canada is making in the online marketplace. In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will introduce new and amended provisions to the Personal Information and Electronic Documents Act aimed at improving the effectiveness of the Act and strengthening the privacy protections it contains. The department will also develop options for introducing new legislation to combat spam and other related online threats and to strengthen enforcement.

In 1998, as the Internet was emerging in mainstream activity, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) convened a Ministerial Conference on E-Commerce in Ottawa. That meeting established policies that have been instrumental in nurturing online activity. Ten years later, the online world is at another critical juncture. The OECD Ministerial on the Future of the Internet Economy will take place in Seoul, Korea in June 2008. The meeting will discuss the role of the Internet in the 21st century and guiding principles for growth and development. Industry Canada chairs the organizing committee for the Ministerial and also holds vice-chair positions in two working parties responsible for analytical and policy development work in support of OECD policy principles and recommendations for the Internet economy.

Through these various priorities, Industry Canada will continue to ensure a fair and secure marketplace to meet the communications needs of all Canadians and encourage the adoption of enabling technologies across the economy.

Program Activity: Office of Consumer Affairs

Description: 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).
Expected Result Indicator
  • Consumer interests are protected and promoted throughout Canada
  • Number of major challenges being addressed and/or documented that affect the consumer interest in Canada
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$5.1M 23 FTEs $5.0M 23 FTEs $5.0M 23 FTEs

Industry Canada collaborates with other departments and governments, and plays a role in the development of policies and non-regulatory instruments to promote and protect consumer interests. Through its research, communications and outreach programs the department will support modern frameworks that promote consumer confidence and will address major consumer challenges, including identity theft, the alternative consumer credit market, consumer debt and literacy. By doing so, Industry Canada aligns itself with the Government of Canada objectives for a fair and secure marketplace.

In accordance with Chapter 8 of the Agreement on Internal Trade, Industry Canada will continue to work toward the harmonization of federal/provincial/territorial consumer policies through the Consumer Measures Committee. Over the planning period, the department will provide substantive analytical and administrative support to the Committee by carrying out a range of joint projects, including an examination of the potential to harmonize credit reporting requirements, and, with the Department of Justice, developing regulations to implement amendments to the Criminal Code pertaining to payday lending. Industry Canada will also assist the Committee by continually updating joint information products in response to new and emerging issues, such as the growing problem of identity theft, and by ensuring that other key consumer information products can be understood by consumers with low literacy skills. With Industry Canada’s support, the Committee will also engage in benchmarking best practices to improve cooperation in the interjurisdictional enforcement of existing consumer protection laws.

As outlined in the Office of Consumer Affairs Work Plan 2007–2009, Industry Canada will also further its own research and communication activities. Specifically, the department will:

  • examine how low-income consumers interact with certain essential consumer markets (financial, credit, housing, etc.);
  • refine and promote its online debt and financial management guides and ensure they can be understood by consumers with low literacy skills;
  • work with other federal departments to research and assess the financial capabilities of Canadians;
  • develop tools to assist regulatory and policy analysts in assessing the potential impact on consumers of new policy initiatives;
  • carry out research on how to better educate and equip consumers to deal with sustainable consumption of goods and services;
  • examine consumer issues in the rapidly developing online and ICT environments;
  • build on existing initiatives to inform retailers and consumers of the impending transition to over-the-air Digital TV signals; and
  • enhance its consumer information website through content and partnership renewal.

Industry Canada will continue to improve the Contributions Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations by offering electronic application services and implementing other administrative improvements recommended in the 2004–2005 evaluation study. This program provides funds to consumer groups to allow them to undertake research on consumer issues, develop evidence-based submissions to assist in the development of public policy, and assist them in reaching greater financial self-sufficiency through feasibility studies, pilot projects and business planning.

Through the Office of Consumer Affairs, Industry Canada can promote and protect consumer interests. By doing so, Industry Canada can provide Canadians with the confidence that the marketplace is fair, efficient and competitive.

Program Activity: Competition Bureau

Description: 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.
Expected Result Indicators
  • The Canadian economy is efficient and adaptable due to the competitiveness of prices and choices available to consumers
  • Percentage of economy subject to market forces
  • Dollar savings to consumers from Bureau actions that stop anti-competitive activity
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$49.8M 452 FTEs $48.6M 452 FTEs $48.6M 452 FTEs

The Competition Bureau, as an independent law enforcement agency, is a vital player in ensuring that Canadians have a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace. Competition and free markets promote the efficient allocation of resources and create strong incentives for research and development and the commercialization of new knowledge. Unnecessary government regulation in place of free markets imposes costs on business and stifles innovation and productivity.

The Competition Act sets out a range of business activities that may undermine the operation of competitive markets. It seeks to deter and remedy the following: cartels, where firms collude to fix prices and output; dominant firms that abuse their market position in order to lessen or prevent competition; anti-competitive mergers, which have the effect of preventing or lessening competition substantially in a market; and misleading advertising and other deceptive marketing activity.

In addition to enforcement activities, the Competition Bureau’s (Bureau) mandate includes advocating that reliance on competitive, free markets, and not on government regulation, is the best way to efficiently allocate resources. The Bureau does this through several forums, including appearances before federal and provincial boards, commissions or other tribunals with respect to competition-related matters. The Bureau played an important role in the deregulation of markets in key sectors of the economy, including telecommunications, energy, and transportation. The Bureau typically advocates in two or three matters annually.

When competitors collude to fix prices, allocate customers or geographic markets, manipulate the production or supply of a product or rig bids on public and private tendering, they prevent or lessen competition. This causes serious harm in the marketplace by affecting the price, quality and innovation that benefit Canadians in a competitive marketplace. These anti-competitive activities harm both consumers and businesses. Enforcing the conspiracy provisions of the Competition Act against illegal cartel activity is an important priority for the Bureau, which has recently increased the capacity of its regional offices to reflect its enforcement priority of detecting and combatting price-fixing and bid-rigging cartels in local Canadian markets. The Bureau’s work in detecting and deterring cartels also includes investigating and supporting prosecutions of international cartels, a crucial activity for competition agencies around the world.

The Bureau will continue to review mergers and acquisitions and challenge those few that would result in a substantial lessening or prevention of competition.

The Bureau is also targeting the increasing number of misleading and fraudulent performance claims affecting consumer health, such as weight loss and cancer cures or treatments. These claims are made to promote bogus products over the Internet and generate millions of dollars in loss for Canadian and foreign consumers. Through partnerships with Canadian private and public sector agencies and foreign counterpart agencies, the Bureau is determined to achieve significant progress in eliminating false health related claims, increase public awareness in this area and, where possible, remove the products entirely from the Canadian marketplace.

The Bureau is also looking at the issue of rebates, particularly delayed payment rebates such as mail-in or online rebates. Rebates in general offer a pro-competitive option for consumers in the market, but concern has been expressed about situations in which they may raise questions under the misleading advertising provisions. The publication of a document in the form of "Bright Lines" will educate consumers and articulate the Bureau’s positions of appropriate considerations under the law when using this form of marketing, in the hopes of influencing the manufacturing and retail sectors to establish industry-wide best practices for the use of rebate programs.

With limited resources, the Bureau has to focus its competition advocacy efforts on key areas where it can make a difference. The health care sector is critically important to Canadians and will therefore continue to be an area of focus for 2008–2009.

The Bureau uses the most appropriate means of detecting, correcting and deterring anti-competitive activity in Canada. In 2008–2009 and beyond, the Bureau will continue to:

  • improve the timeliness and quality of its analysis and outputs, including, for example, advance ruling certificates for proposed mergers, consent agreements in enforcement matters and filings before boards and tribunals;
  • protect and promote competitive markets and enable informed consumer choice so that consumers and businesses are able to self-protect against scams and other anti-competitive activity;
  • build, maintain and lever relationships with anti-trust and other law enforcement organizations in Canada and abroad to ensure that it produces high impact and timely results;
  • improve its ability to collect, manage, and share intelligence within the organization and with its law enforcement partners; and
  • improve its knowledge of emerging areas and markets, to be more flexible, proactive and focused, and to have a stronger influence on those who are most vulnerable.

The Bureau will continue to enable policy-makers to take competition concerns into account when developing new framework policies. This will ensure that new legislation and policies adopted do not impede competition. More broadly, the Bureau champions a "culture of competition" in Canada by promoting open, efficient and competitive markets to foster innovation and productivity, thus aligning itself with the Government of Canada objective for a fair and secure marketplace.

Program Activity: Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Description: 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.*
Expected Results Indicators
  • The delivery of and quality of CIPO’s services respond to client needs and expectations
  • Increase awareness and use of IP by SMEs
  • Percentage overall satisfaction of clients with CIPO’s services
  • Percentage of SMEs that are aware/familiar with IP
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$4.9M 1030 FTEs $7.1M 1040 FTEs $6.4M 1040 FTEs

* The Canadian Intellectual Property Office is a Special Operating Agency funded by a revolving fund and is therefore listed as a separate program activity (for financial information, see Table 4.2.8 "Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Revolving Fund — Statement of Operations."

By delivering quality and timely IP rights in a modern IP system, and by promoting the dissemination and diffusion of IP knowledge, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) is contributing to the federal government’s efforts to ensure a business climate beneficial to the Canadian economy and society.

Mindful of the government’s efforts to increase the level and quality of IP activity by Canadians, CIPO has identified the following priorities for the following few years:

  • to provide clients with quality IP rights in a timely fashion;
  • to effectively respond to Canadians’ evolving IP knowledge needs and expectations, including the particular challenges facing SMEs ;
  • to administer a modern IP framework;
  • to play an active role of influence and collaboration with domestic and international IP partners and stakeholders; and
  • to be an innovative organization, with a proactive orientation, that strives to continually enhance the value and contributions of its products and services, and its people.

To accomplish these priorities, CIPO will be undertaking a business transformation initiative — Enterprise Business Renewal (EBR) — that will improve the quality and consistency of IP rights, simplify operational and administrative processes, improve its ability to keep up with application volumes and improve services that benefit staff and optimize client self-sufficiency.

Part of CIPO’s mandate is to build awareness and knowledge of IP and to support its effective use. Canadian innovators, in particular SMEs, need to realize the strategic value of IP in a knowledge-based economy. CIPO will continue to build awareness and knowledge of IP by cultivating strategic relationships with key partners and stakeholders that are pursuing related SME and educational initiatives, by sharing information about IP, and by developing and leveraging CIPO’s outreach capabilities.

Having a modern IP framework in place creates conditions for entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and competitiveness. In partnership with the Strategic Policy Sector, CIPO will undertake further modernization of the intellectual property administrative regime and will harmonize with other intellectual property offices.

The international nature of IP is a key determinant for CIPO’s operational and management strategies. CIPO intends to increase participation in and contribution to key bilateral, regional and multilateral settings to benefit from the experiences of other IPOs, to strengthen key relationships, and to enhance our sharing of information. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office seeks to strategically influence the international IP system to the benefit of Canadians.

In 2008–2009, CIPO will focus on improving client services in the areas of turnaround times, accessibility and communications; modernizing the IP administrative framework; increasing awareness of IP amongst Canadian businesses; and strategically influencing the international IP system for the benefit of Canadians. These initiatives will ensure that Canadian innovators work in a fair, efficient and competitive marketplace, thus strengthening the Canadian economy.

2.2 Strategic Outcome: An Innovative Economy

Each of the following program activities contributes to the strategic outcome through programs and initiatives, policy development and service delivery. Both financial and non-financial information is provided for each program activity. The expected results and indicators are a demonstration of how Industry Canada will measure its performance against the results it aims to achieve. Further details on the programs and initiatives mentioned in the text below can be found in Section 4.3.

Plans by Program Activity

Program Activity: Science and Innovation Sector — Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation

Description: 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.
Expected Result Indicators
  • Development and coordination of policy frameworks in support of an innovative economy
  • Policy proposals that are brought forward to reinforce the elements that advance an innovative economy and reflect a coordinated approach based on tools available across the sector
  • The Science and Innovation Sector (SIS) is coordinating the entire government S&T Strategy, released by the Prime Minister on May 17, 2007. It contained 37 policy commitments. SIS is tracking advances against these commitments
  • Innovation indicators prepared by Statistics Canada and others, such as the OECD
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$101.1M 74 FTEs $151.0M 74 FTEs $174.3M 74 FTEs

Innovation, driven by Science and Technology (S&T), is key to strengthening Canada’s competitiveness and productivity and improving the quality of life of Canadians. The recently released S&T Strategy, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada’s Advantage, highlights the importance of S&T to Canada and provides a framework to guide federal government decision-making in support of S&T over the coming years.

Budget 2007 announced $1.9 billion in funding for a number of the policy commitments in the S&T Strategy. Over the period 2008–2009 and beyond, Industry Canada will play a significant role in implementing the strategy. The Assistant Deputy Ministers’ Committee on S&T is the whole-of-government coordinating committee for science-based departments and agencies and is the appropriate venue to oversee implementation and monitor progress. Industry Canada co-chairs this committee and provides secretariat services.

To create an Entrepreneurial Advantage, the S&T Strategy recognizes the importance of marketplace framework policies (discussed in other parts of this document) and public–private research partnerships. Together with the three federal granting councils (the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)), Industry Canada improves public–private partnerships by establishing a new Centres of Excellence in Commercialization and Research program, negotiating and managing funding agreements with the eight Centres named in Budget 2007, creating business-led research networks under the Networks of Centres of Excellence program, and turning the College and Community Innovation Pilot Program into a permanent program.

To create a Knowledge Advantage, together with the three federal granting councils, the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, the Council of Canadian Academies, Genome Canada, and the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation, Industry Canada will work to increase support for research in priority areas, research networks and research infrastructure. Industry Canada will also work with the granting councils to implement the S&T Strategy’s commitments to enhance their accountability and responsiveness through improved governance measures.

In partnership with other federal government departments and agencies, Industry Canada will work to improve the federal government’s ability to access the S&T it requires in support of its policy, regulatory and operational mandates. Industry Canada and the Assistant Deputy Ministers’ Committee on S&T will work towards strengthening S&T collaborations among federal departments and agencies and between the federal S&T community and universities and colleges, industry and the domestic and international not-for-profit sectors.

To create a People Advantage, Industry Canada, in partnership with the granting councils, is expanding the Canada Graduate Scholarships program by an additional 1000 students per year and has launched a new industrial R&D internship program to support up to 1000 interns per year.

Industry Canada will support the new Science, Technology and Innovation Council, which will advise the government on S&T issues and produce regular state-of-the-nation reports that will benchmark Canada’s S&T performance against international standards of excellence.

The S&T Strategy calls for greater cooperation and alignment among the various federal programs, and between federal and provincial programs, in order to generate efficiencies and increase the effectiveness of these efforts. In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will contribute to this overarching goal by working with the Business Development Bank of Canada, the National Research Council and NSERC to identify opportunities for closer integration and cooperation, and will explore opportunities to further improve commercialization outcomes in collaboration with the provinces and territories.

The Minister of Industry has been designated as the lead Minister for the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP), a trilateral means through which Canada engages in dialogue, priority-setting, collaboration and action with its North American counterparts to improve the security, prosperity and quality of life of North Americans. In this capacity, Industry Canada will support the Minister in working closely with his Canadian colleagues, and his U.S. and Mexican counterparts, to identify and advance initiatives within the five priority areas announced at the North American Leaders’ Summit in Montebello, Quebec, in August 2007: Enhancing the Global Competitiveness of North America; Safe Food and Products; Sustainable Energy and Environment; Smart and Secure Borders; and Emergency Management and Preparedness.

Through science and innovation initiatives, Industry Canada strives for an innovative economy for all Canadians.

Program Activity: Industry Sector — Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation

Description: 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.
Expected Result Indicators
  • Innovative Canadian industries
  • Increase year-over-year in industrial R&D expenditures
  • Increase year-over-year in output of high and medium technology industries relative to the total (for which the Industry Sector is responsible), subject to uncontrolled economic influence/impacts
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$9.5M 83 FTEs $9.4M 83 FTEs $9.4M 83 FTEs

Canada’s prosperity depends increasingly on its ability to put knowledge to work to create an innovative economy and to foster the business environment. Industry Canada works towards this in part by segregating the economy into priority sectors and tailoring standard tools for each in order to maintain channels of communication and to enhance partnerships with industry.

Industry Canada has an internationally recognized expertise in the development of Technology Roadmaps (TRMs). Developed in partnership with private industry, TRMs are strategic tools that help firms identify the technologies needed to capture future market opportunities. TRMs also help the federal government identify national capabilities and technology gaps, and can be used by major research funders to focus on priority research areas. Technology Roadmaps are designed to increase and better target business spending on research and development (R&D) and the faster development and diffusion of new technologies that address industry needs.

In 2008–2009, five TRMs will be under development: low-cost aerospace composites manufacturing, processing and repair; diagnostics, prognostics and health management; aerospace protective coatings; computational fluid dynamics; and textiles. Three more roadmaps are about to begin in the areas of new media, sustainable housing, and electric mobility.

Industry Canada is collaborating with Human Resources and Social Development Canada’s (HRSDC) Sector Councils on the development of TRMs. Bringing together Sector Councils and TRMs both deepens and broadens the government’s understanding of competitiveness, helps to build a platform for focused and sustained action, and helps build a common perspective and partnerships to support and drive collective action. A compendium of government programs that could assist in securing funding for the implementation of the TRMs is also being updated, and will be shared with industry when developing roadmaps.

Industry Canada works to address specific sector needs by leading networks to bring innovative technologies to market. Industry Canada continues to lead the Public Service of Canada Nanotechnology Network. This network is three years old, with a membership across the federal government. Through this network, Industry Canada hosts seminars, develops background documents and international position papers for Canada; and shares information about, and raises the profile of, these emerging technologies.

Industry Canada also brings about innovation by leading other federal departments in government initiatives. Biotechnology is an enabling technology applied across diverse industry sectors. To enhance the commercialization efforts of biotechnology activities, Industry Canada will continue to encourage the global competitiveness of health industries that have led in the application of biotechnology. In collaboration with the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Canadian International Development Agency, the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and Health Canada, Industry Canada will continue to implement the Canadian HIV Vaccine Initiative. Industry Canada will also continue to promote the uptake of biotechnology within established industry sectors, including the agriculture, energy, forestry and chemical sectors, by promoting innovation and the commercial-ization of sustainable fuels, chemicals and materials from renewable bio-resources.

Industry Canada will work with automotive industry–government–university R&D stakeholders, such as AUTO21, WatCAR, and Precarn, to identify approaches to enhancing R&D in areas of priority interest to industry. As Canada’s automotive industry is faced with the challenge of bringing higher quality and lower cost technology advances to markets in less time, it is important for the future of the sector that collaborative R&D initiatives effectively address industry needs and that company R&D mandates be established.

Industry Canada also uses its expertise to help identify commercialization and industrial development opportunities for emerging technologies. Growth in the renewable and alternative energy sectors is providing opportunities for industrial development through both technology commercialization and manufacturing. Sustainable energy from renewable and alternative pathways such as hydrogen fuel cells, wind and solar energy will improve the environment and the health of Canadians and is crucial to Canada’s future economic development. Industry Canada will work closely with renewable and alternative energy stakeholders to examine advances in Canadian technology capabilities, identify commercialization and industrial development opportunities presented by the sectors’ rapid growth, and explore domestic and international partnerships for business development.

Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Science and Technology (S&T) and Innovation

Description: Supports advanced and applied research within the Canadian information and communications technologies sector for the development of innovative technologies.
Expected Result Indicators
  • Improved science and research capacity and commercialization of information and communications technologies
  • Percentage of "big-science" projects that utilize CANARIE’s advanced network
  • Percentage of the top 50 Canadian R&D universities that utilize CANARIE’s advanced network
  • Number of new technologies and applications developed in the areas of intelligent systems and advanced robotics through Precarn’s collaborative model
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$18.4M 4 FTEs $32.4M 4 FTEs $34.4M 4 FTEs

Innovative applications of information and communications technologies provide competitive advantages to Canadian companies, researchers and citizens.

The government’s strategic plan for Science and Technology, Mobilizing Science and Technology to Canada’s Advantage, aims to make Canada a world leader in S&T and innovation. The S&T Strategy outlined federal support for leading-edge research infrastructure. This included $120 million for the not-for-profit corporation CANARIE Inc. to support the operation and development of Canada’s next-generation advanced research network. In partnership with advanced research networks in every province, the CANARIE network (previously known as CA*net) connects research facilities, educational institutions, hospitals, and other science facilities to each other and to their international peers. In 2008–2009, CANARIE will continue to operate and develop the network as essential research infrastructure and to increase access to, and use of, the network. CANARIE will also facilitate Canada’s involvement in network-enabled platforms, which are viewed as enablers of big science (i.e. e-science, e-research and cyberinfrastructure).

Scientific research is experiencing a fundamental change; it is global, data-intense, multidisciplinary, collaborative and network-based. CANARIE, together with stakeholders, is well-positioned to address the future of advanced networks and the role of e-science to enable Canadian researchers and scientists to capture the benefits of international collaborative research.

Industry Canada also provides support to Precarn Inc. Precarn is a national, not-for-profit, industry-led consortium that supports pre-competitive R&D projects in the fields of intelligent systems and advanced robotics. To maintain its research support and to promote further progress in Canada’s intelligent systems and advanced robotic industries, Precarn received a $20 million conditional grant for phase 4 of its program, which will run until 2010. The $20 million has already been committed to various ongoing projects in all sectors. Some examples are: the CoastWatch Project (Defence and Security); Non-Invasive Glucose Monitoring (Health and related Life Sciences); and an Intelligent Robotic Vision Project (Manufacturing). Specific examples of ongoing Precarn projects for the period 2008–2009 include a working prototype of an Automated Laser-Scanning System for the detection of deformation during automobile assembly, and an Advanced Automotive Component Failure Prediction and Simulator Control System.

Through these actions, Industry Canada ensures Canadian researchers have access to leading-edge tools to participate in international collaborative research and supports the development of innovative technologies.

Program Activity: Communications Research Centre Canada

Description: 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.
Expected Results Indicators
  • Communications sector clients receive the required technical input to develop telecommunications policies, regulations, programs and standards
  • Canadian companies use CRC-developed technology to enhance their product lines and competitiveness
  • Extent of client satisfaction (related to content, timeliness and usefulness) with Communications Research Centre technical inputs and assessments used to develop telecommunications policies, regulations, programs and standards
  • Sales revenue of Canadian communications companies with a technology link to Communications Research Centre
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$43.1M 400 FTEs $41.0M 400 FTEs $41.0M 400 FTEs

Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC) performs R&D on communications technologies of significant importance to Canada, including radio, satellite, broadcasting and fibre optics. As part of Industry Canada, CRC provides independent technical advice related to the department’s mandate for radio spectrum management, communications policy and regulatory decision-making. Through CRC, Industry Canada also works with organizations such as the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) on the development of standards to facilitate the efficient delivery of telecommunications and broadcasting applications, and to support Canada’s position related to global management of the radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits.

In 2008–2009 and in preparation for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2011 (WRC 11), Industry Canada will contribute to ITU activities related to audio and video quality assessment, propagation studies for new radio services, and will chair the study group dealing with spectrum allocations for all satellite services. CRC will also continue its role as vice-chair of an IEEE working group tasked with the development and approval of a new world standard for wireless regional area networks, and is working to establish policies and technical regulations for the operation of such networks within existing television bands in Canada.

In support of the development of policies and regulations for new future communications services in Canada, as well as to provide forward-looking technical assessments to Industry Canada and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), CRC will continue to target several technologies of future importance within its overall R&D program, including cognitive radio, software-defined radio, convergence of Internet and broadcasting, network security and sensor networks.

Information and communications technologies (ICTs) were identified in the recent federal Science and Technology Strategy as one of four technology priority areas for Canada. In 2008–2009, CRC will work closely with CANARIE Inc. and the National Research Council (NRC) to provide broadband infrastructure support for network-enabled platforms that can be used by a distributed community of users (such as those involved in health care and teaching) for collaborative projects. Communications Research Centre Canada will also attempt to engage additional partners in ICT-related projects to increase the adoption of ICTs in sectors that can benefit from its use.

Industry Canada also assists or partners with several other departments and agencies on communications issues. Significant R&D and program delivery are undertaken for the Department of National Defence (DND) and the Canadian Space Agency (CSA) on a cost-recovery basis. In 2008–2009 and following years, CRC will conduct directed research activities in several areas of importance to DND, including tactical radio and network technologies to enhance operations and improve interoperability with coalition partners and public agencies; cognitive radio concepts for efficient use of radio spectrum; and battlefield sensor networks to enhance the protection of personnel; and will participate in developing a prototype communications system for Northern protection. In support of the CSA, CRC will take the lead for the definition and approval process of the next-generation satellite communications program.

Commercialization of new technologies is another key component of the federal Science and Technology Strategy. One beneficial outcome of CRC’s research program is the development of intellectual property (IP) that can be of potential interest to Canadian industry. Through partnership activities or licensing, these technologies are often transferred to companies, particularly SMEs, for commercialization and sales to a worldwide market. Although CRC has already been shown to be a top performer among all federal laboratories in this regard, additional efforts will be made to further increase Canadian SME awareness and uptake of CRC’s IP portfolio.

As the primary federal laboratory for research and development in advanced telecommunications, Industry Canada’s work is crucial to achieving the Government of Canada’s priority for an innovative and knowledge-based economy.

Program Activity: Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency

Description: 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.
Expected Result Indicator
  • Leading-edge research and development in Canadian firms
  • Dollar of private-sector investment leveraged per dollar of Agency investment in ITO projects
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$311.8M 98 FTEs $210.4M 96 FTEs $200.6M 95 FTEs

Industry Canada, through the Industrial Technologies Office, supports the Government of Canada priority of an innovative and knowledge-based economy. Research and development (R&D) is a key force spurring innovation-based economic growth. Partnering with businesses and fostering innovation in science and technology ensures that discoveries and breakthroughs happen here in Canada, and that the social and economic benefits of these innovations contribute to Canadians’ standard of living and quality of life.

Industry Canada delivers the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) via repayable contributions that will leverage crucial private-sector R&D investment in the aerospace, defence, security and space industries. SADI has three main objectives: to encourage strategic R&D that will result in innovation and excellence in new products and services; to enhance the competitiveness of Canadian aerospace and defence (A&D) companies; and to foster collaboration among research institutes, universities, colleges and the private sector.

Strategic R&D projects under SADI will use technologies that either: support the development of next-generation A&D-related products and/or services; build on existing Canadian strengths in A&D technology development; enable Canadian companies to participate in major platforms and supply chains; or assist the A&Dndustries in achieving Canada’s international obligations.

In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will continue to make investments in industrial research and pre-competitive development in Canada’s A&D industries through its SADI program. It will also ensure effective management of the $3.5 billion Technology Partnerships Canada legacy R&D program and the existing h2 Early Adopters and Strategic Industrial Projects programs. This includes managing the successful wind-down of the h2 Early Adopters program, which ends on March 31, 2008.

By accelerating technological innovation in Canadian companies, Industry Canada works towards the government’s priority of ensuring Canadians have an innovative and knowledge-based economy and that Canadian companies become more competitive and productive.

2.3 Strategic Outcome: Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Each of the following program activities contributes to the strategic outcome through programs and initiatives, policy development and service delivery. Both financial and non-financial information is provided for each program activity. The expected results and indicators are a demonstration of how Industry Canada will measure its performance against the results it aims to achieve. Further details on the programs and initiatives mentioned in the text below can be found in Section 4.3.

Plans by Program Activity

Program Activity: Strategic Policy Sector — Economic Development

Description: 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.
Expected Result Indicator
  • Development and coordination of policy frameworks in support of competitive industry and sustainable communities
  • Development and coordination of economic policy frameworks that support the competitiveness of Canadian industries and help ensure the sustainability of communities across the country
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$6.6M 38 FTEs $6.2M 38 FTEs $6.2M 38 FTEs

Industry Canada is committed to advancing sustainable development by supporting more productive, innovative and globally competitive businesses, resulting in a higher quality of life for Canadians. The department’s fourth Sustainable Development Strategy 2006–2009 (SDS IV) aims to extend the practical implementation of the business case for sustainable development in Canadian industry. The three strategic outcomes: sustainability-driven technologies and commercialization; sustainability tools, practices, research and awareness; and sustainability practices and operations within Industry Canada are the department’s sustainability objectives over the life of the Strategy (see Table 3.2: Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS), for more details). Beginning in 2008, the department will be developing the fifth Industry Canada Sustainable Development Strategy, covering the years 2010 to 2013. It will be tabled in Parliament in late 2009.

International trade and access to foreign markets are important contributors to economic growth. Exposure to international trade provides incentives to firms to access new technologies, apply research and development to innovate and create greater economies of scale in production. Trade and investment abroad give domestic firms access to new knowledge and greater opportunities to profit from their investments. Further, new trade opportunities stimulate both new investment and reinvestment, activities that are crucial to increasing Canada’s prosperity.

Industry Canada will work closely with the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada (DFAIT) on Canada’s trade and investment initiatives given the positive role that the reduction of trade barriers plays on the domestic performance of firms, particularly its ability to generate innovations. The focus will be to enhance the competitiveness of Canadian firms, develop new and improved rules for international trade, and ensure that Canada’s approach across a range of international forums is dynamic, keeps pace with technological change and supports the Government of Canada’s priority of a stronger Canadian economy.

Industry Canada will develop and articulate its position on a wide range of trade policy issues. In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will support Canada’s international trade agenda by:

  • providing advice to DFAIT and other departments on issues related to Industry Canada’s mandate;
  • participating in the Doha Round of multilateral trade negotiations at the World Trade Organization (WTO), particularly the negotiation of sectoral agreements in the non-agricultural market access negotiations and rules for subsidies; and
  • advising on, and participating in, trade and investment negotiations, regionally with partners such as the Andean and Caribbean communities, bilaterally with Korea and the Dominican Republic and in investment negotiations with China and Jordan.

Industry Canada will continue to develop its position on international trade rules, specifically the consistency of financial investments with the WTO Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures and investment proposals with NAFTA in the context of investment negotiations.

Through policy initiatives aimed at improving the competitiveness of Canadian industry and sustainable development, Industry Canada can help Canadians take advantage of economic opportunities while supporting business and sustainable development.

Program Activity: Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development

Description: 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.
Expected Result Indicators
  • A business environment that supports entrepreneurship, sustainable communities, growth and competitiveness across Canada, and recognizes regional perspectives
  • Number of new government policies or initiatives that address SME needs, encourage entrepreneurship, or reflect regional perspective
  • Number of new or improved departmental programs, services and information products that target SMEs
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$235.6M 523 FTEs $179.8M 505 FTEs $172.3M 505 FTEs

Industry Canada has linked its plans and priorities to enhancing the roles and contributions of small and medium-sized enterprises to the priorities identified in the Speech from the Throne, namely effective economic leadership and improving our environment. SMEs play a pivotal role in the Canadian economy, helping to improve the Canadian standard of living and quality of life. Industry Canada’s programs and services address small business challenges and are tailored to address regional needs, and overall make it easier for small businesses to start up or grow.

One example is the unique collaboration between federal, provincial, territorial and local governments to create BizPaL. In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will work with its partners to increase the number of locations using BizPaL. This service supports the Government of Canada’s commitment to reduce the regulatory burden on business by helping businesses identify their permit and licence requirements quickly and easily, reducing the time it takes entrepreneurs to understand their compliance requirements.

National and regional programs increase access and availability of loans for establishing new businesses, growth of enterprises, and create jobs for community members. For example, the Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) increases the availability of loans for establishing, expanding, modernizing and improving small businesses by encouraging financial institutions to make financing available to them. The CSBFP helps businesses establish, grow and create jobs, which results in a more dynamic Canadian economy and benefits for Canadians. Other programs promote sustainable development and advise on the socio-economic impacts in the mining and resource sectors as Canada responds to the modern expectations of responsible development.

The realities of protecting our environment while encouraging sustainable growth in SMEs have financial costs that smaller businesses and municipalities cannot afford to bear. Industry Canada is responding to those previously unforeseen burdens through many of its programs and services, such as the Ontario Potable Water Program (OPWP). OPWP will provide $50 million in funding to Ontario municipalities that incurred increased costs in ensuring their Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) drinking water projects comply with Ontario drinking water regulations. The funding provided will support community capacity to respond to economic development opportunities and challenges.

Regionally specific programs enhance the Government of Canada’s ability to provide individual community support. FedNor will continue to work with partners to help create an environment in which communities can thrive, businesses can grow and people can prosper. FedNor achieves this through the delivery of several strategic programs that promote the sustainable development of communities, encourage innovation and strengthen the competitiveness of SMEs. These programs include the Northern Ontario Development Program, the Community Futures Program and the Eastern Ontario Development Program.

Through program delivery that supports entrepreneurship, sustainable communities, growth and competitiveness, Industry Canada recognizes regional perspectives through its work with SMEs.

Program Activity: Industry Sector — Economic Development

Description: 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.
Expected Result Indicators
  • Competitive and sustainable Canadian industries
  • Increase in year-over-year Industry Sector's GDP
  • Increase in year-over-year Industry Sector's exports
  • Increase in year-over-year Industry Sector's productivity
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$66.8M 235 FTEs $56.1M 235 FTEs $53.5M 235 FTEs

In support of competitive industry and sustainable communities, Industry Canada has a lead role in increasing the government’s expertise on industrial development in order to better respond to risks and seize market opportunities. Industry Canada also seeks to encourage firms to move up the value chain and become more competitive.

Canadian firms have been increasingly outsourcing their activities to low-cost countries and third parties focusing on core competencies and high-value activities. To better inform policy development within Industry Canada and other government departments, Industry Canada will conduct research and discussions with industry, other departments, the provinces, and other countries through the working parties of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. This research will include: case studies to highlight the role of Canadian firms in the global value chains (GVCs) of specific industries; a pilot project to develop relevant indicators with Statistics Canada and DFAIT; work on the involvement of Canadian industries' GVCs, and the impact of various barriers on these industries.

One significant example of the department’s efforts to ensure that government policies reflect the evolving realities of GVCs is Industrial and Regional Benefits and defence procurement. Industry Canada is working with DND and Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) to ensure that Canadian companies participate in, or move up the GVCs, of large foreign multinationals that receive procurement contracts from the Government of Canada.

Industry Canada contributes to research and analysis related to streamlining regulation in order to increase the government’s understanding of the sectoral impacts of regulation. With the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS), Industry Canada will sponsor the development of a replacement for the Business Impact Test and the development of an overall framework for assessing the impacts of regulation. This framework will integrate the impacts of proposed regulations on business, competition and the consumer. Industry Canada will continue its analysis of key sectoral regulatory differences between Canada and the United States that impact trade and investment. The department will also provide analysis and advocacy for regulatory efficiency and effectiveness for health industries to enhance the ability of firms to commercialize innovative products without undue delays or costs.

Industry Canada also remains a major partner in the Government of Canada’s efforts to stimulate trade and investment flows that can benefit the Canadian economy as well as improve market access. For example, by leading the Canadian delegation to annual Canada–USA–Japan government-to-government talks on building codes and product standards, Industry Canada works with key government and industry stakeholders to improve market access in Japan, Canada’s second largest export market for wood building products. Industry Canada also provides expert sector knowledge through trade policy activities and trade negotiations with Singapore, Korea, Colombia and Peru (Andean), Dominican Republic, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Central America 4 (El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua).

Industry Canada also contributes to major trade shows and missions to showcase Canadian capabilities as part of its business and industrial development activities, by providing strategic sectoral analysis and by fostering international strategic partnerships. For example, Industry Canada will be present at BIO 2008 to brand Canada as an attractive investment location for the global biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries; the Farnborough International Airshow to help solidify Canada’s position in the global aerospace and defence industry; and GLOBE 2008 to showcase Canadian environmental technology capabilities.

As well, Industry Canada will continue to be involved in the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP) by contributing input and background analysis toward the implementation of the Regulatory Cooperation Framework, which was announced at the Leaders' Summit that took place in Montebello on August 20–21, 2007.

As a centre of knowledge and analysis on key industrial sectors of the economy, Industry Canada delivers various programs and services to support Canadian industries’ efforts to become more competitive and sustainable. For example, Canada’s shipbuilding and industrial marine sectors are important to our country’s national security and defence and to regional economics. In order to support these sectors, the Structured Financing Facility (SFF) will continue to buy-down the financing costs for qualified clientele who place orders to Canadian shipyards. The SFF was renewed in September 2007 with a contribution budget of $45 million for a period ending March 2011. It will help to place Canadian shipbuilders on a more competitive footing by stimulating demand, maintaining capacity and helping them develop sustainable markets in niche shipyard products.

Similarly, the textile and apparel industries continue to undergo substantial adjustment pressure due to globalization and trade liberalization. In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will support the textiles industry’s efforts to become more competitive through the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program (CATIP). The department will contribute funds to projects aimed at reorienting production towards higher-value-added products, implementing new technologies and accelerating the adoption of best practices to improve productivity.

Industry Canada also provides leadership on a broad range of issues affecting manufacturing competitiveness. As mentioned in the October 16, 2007 Speech from the Throne, manufacturing is a key sector of the Canadian economy. Industry Canada will continue to work with stakeholders and follow up on commitments and intentions resulting from the government’s response to the report of the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology, Manufacturing: Moving Forward — Rising to the Challenge. Options for possible further measures to create the conditions necessary for a strong and successful manufacturing sector will be identified. In this context, the department will consider potential measures to ensure the continuing competitiveness of the automotive sector in a number of key areas, including border improvements, regulatory harmonization and innovation. An updated inventory of federal government activities relevant to manufacturers will be created, and lean and sustainable manufacturing practices will be promoted through a range of conferences and information products. Value-added analysis of the manufacturing sector’s performance will be developed and shared with key decision-makers.

In 2008–2009, Industry Canada will partner with industry and other government departments on various environmental initiatives to implement the "made-in-Canada" environmental agenda. The department’s participation will ensure that key sectoral considerations are factored into the development of the agenda. Industry Canada is also contributing to the review of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act. Additionally, Industry Canada will be an active participant in the sector-specific Asia-Pacific Partnership on Clean Development and Climate (APP), Task Forces. It will be engaged in domestic consultation sessions with firms and associations to identify project activities that Canada could pursue through the APP based on the interests of industry participants.

Industry Canada’s planned initiatives, in support of competitive industry and sustainable communities, will help achieve competitiveness and sustainable economic growth in priority sectors and emerging technologies.

Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Economic Development

Description: Supports the development of a competitive information and communications technologies (ICTs) 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.
Expected Result Indicators
  • Aid Canadian ICT companies in positioning themselves for industrial opportunities and growth in the global marketplace
  • Number of website hits for ICT information products created to increase the level of awareness of Canadian ICT companies of domestic and international trends (e.g., quarterly monitoring of ICT sector)
  • Number of requests by Canadian ICT companies for business development services (e.g., investment)
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
$26.1M 49 FTEs $12.9M 49 FTEs $12.9M 49 FTEs

Information and communications technologies (ICTs) are powerful enablers across the economy. They drive economic development, productivity and innovation and are key to the social and economic inclusion of Canadians.

Through programs such as the Community Access Program (CAP) and Computers for Schools (CFS), Industry Canada supplements Canadians’ access to ICTs and modern ICT infrastructure. A decision about program spending in 2008–2009 and beyond is forthcoming.

Industry Canada will continue to consult with ICT industry stakeholders to gauge and address relevant issues. Through intelligence gathering and sector analysis, the department supports a wide range of private and public sector entities with a stake in the ICT sector, and advocates policy positions to benefit the industry. In 2008–2009, it will continue to provide business development services to enhance Canadian ICT companies’ competitiveness internationally and promote technological and commercial opportunities, particularly in markets in India, China, Brazil, and the United States.

Through these planned actions aimed at improving the competitiveness of the Canadian ICT sector and supporting the access of Canadian communities to these enabling technologies, Industry Canada can help Canadians take advantage of economic opportunities while supporting business development.



Section 3:
Supplementary Information

Table 3.1: Departmental Link to the Government of Canada Outcomes**


Strategic Outcome

A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace

Program Activity Planned Spending ($ millions) Alignment to Government of Canada Outcome Area
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
Strategic Policy Sector— Marketplace $12.6 $9.9 $9.9 Economic Affairs: A Fair and Secure Marketplace
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Marketplace $95.6 $95.1 $95.1 Economic Affairs: A Fair and Secure Marketplace
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector $58.9 $57.8 $57.8 Economic Affairs: A Fair and Secure Marketplace
Office of Consumer Affairs $5.1 $5.0 $5.0 Economic Affairs: A Fair and Secure Marketplace
Competition Bureau $49.8 $48.6 $48.6 Economic Affairs: A Fair and Secure Marketplace
Canadian Intellectual Property Office $4.9 $7.1 $6.4 Economic Affairs: A Fair and Secure Marketplace


Strategic Outcome

An Innovative Economy

Program Activity Planned Spending ($ millions) Alignment to Government of Canada Outcome Area
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
Science and Innovation Sector — S&T and Innovation $101.1 $151.0 $174.3 Economic Affairs: An Innovative and Knowledge-based Economy
Industry Sector — S&T and Innovation $9.5 $9.4 $9.4 Economic Affairs: An Innovative and Knowledge-based Economy
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — S&T and Innovation $18.4 $32.4 $34.4 Economic Affairs: An Innovative and Knowledge-based Economy
Communications Research Centre Canada $43.1 $41.0 $41.0 Economic Affairs: An Innovative and Knowledge-based Economy
Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency $311.8 $210.4 $200.6 Economic Affairs: An Innovative and Knowledge-based Economy


Strategic Outcome

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Program Activity Planned Spending ($ millions) Alignment to Government of Canada Outcome Area
2008–2009 2009–2010 2010–2011
Strategic Policy Sector — Economic Development $6.6 $6.2 $6.2 Economic Affairs: Strong Economic Growth
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development $235.6 $179.8 $172.3 Economic Affairs: Strong Economic Growth
Industry Sector — Economic Development $66.8 $56.1 $53.5 Economic Affairs: Strong Economic Growth
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Economic Development $26.1 $12.9 $12.9 Economic Affairs: Strong Economic Growth

** The basis of the calculation for the allocation of internal services has been changed for 2008–2009. In previous years it was based on total budget, but for 2008–2009 and following it is based on total budget, excluding grants and contributions.

Table 3.2: Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS)


SDS Departmental Goals:

Industry Canada’s fourth Sustainable Development Strategy 2006–2009 (SDS IV) seeks to broaden and deepen the practical implementation of the business case for sustainable development in Canadian industry. SDS IV is characterized by the theme "selling the sustainability value proposition," which supports the department’s mandate to strengthen the national economy and promote sustainable development. The strategy is structured around three strategic outcomes that represent what the department aims to achieve over the three-year period:

  • sustainability-driven technologies and commercialization;
  • sustainability tools, practices, research and awareness; and
  • sustainability practices and operations within Industry Canada.

The three strategic outcomes will be advanced by delivering 26 action plan items. SDS IV presents Industry Canada’s renewed path forward in terms of advancing sustainable development with its partners and stakeholders.

Federal Sustainable Development Goal, including Greening Government Operations (if applicable) Performance Measurement from Current SDS Department’s Expected Results for 2008–2009
Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Number of new renewable energy technologies commercialized/diffused

Number of SMEs that have:

  • adopted ISO 14001
  • produced sustainability reports

Level of GHG emissions and building energy consumption, increased fuel efficiency of vehicle fleet and reduced costs, collection of recycled products, and fewer products sent to landfill

Hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies accepted and adopted

Enhanced competitiveness and efficiency of SMEs due to an increased uptake of environmental practices

Reduced energy consumption, reduced material sent to landfill, increased use of recycled material and reduced use of consumables

Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well Number of new manufacturing facilities in renewable energy sector

Number of lean manufacturing workshops, outreach activities and business success stories related to sustainable manufacturing

Broadened economic development in renewable energy sector in Canada and in Canadian firms that have an established presence in international markets

Increased number of Canadian firms implementing sustainable manufacturing practices

Strengthened federal governance and decision-making to support sustainable development Number of satisfied users with renewed Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) approach

Number of branches within Industry Canada that are integrating sustainability into their planning practices

Number of Industry Canada participants in sustainable development and SEA courses and seminars

Fulfillment of Industry Canada administrative and operational obligations required by the 2004 Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals

Strategic enforcement assessments

Sustainable development is integrated into Industry Canada’s PAA (RPP/DPR)

Increased capacity within Industry Canada to fully integrate sustainable development into all programs, policies and plans




Section 4:
Information Available Online

4.1 Organizational Information

4.2 Financial Summary Tables

4.3 Expected Results Information for Sub-Program and Sub-Sub-Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

4.1 Organizational Information

4.2 Financial Summary Tables*

Table 4.2.1: Departmental Planned Spending and Full-Time Equivalents


($ millions)** Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace        
Strategic Policy Sector — Marketplace 9.1 12.6 8.9 8.9
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Marketplace 125.3 135.7 135.1 135.1
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Marketplace 49.4 59.0 57.8 57.8
Office of Consumer Affairs 5.3 5.1 5.0 5.0
Competition Bureau 49.2 60.3 59.1 59.1
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Revolving Fund 1.0 4.9 7.1 6.4
Subtotal 239.4 277.5 273.1 272.3
An Innovative Economy        
Science and Innovation Sector — S&T and Innovation 10.2 94.0 143.9 168.3
Industry Sector — S&T and Innovation 10.0 9.5 9.4 9.4
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — S&T and Innovation 3.0 27.4 3.4 3.4
Communications Research Centre Canada 50.2 51.3 49.7 49.7
Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency 331.0 265.8 210.4 200.6
Subtotal 404.4 448.0 416.8 431.4
Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities        
Strategic Policy Sector — Economic Development 11.2 6.6 6.2 6.2
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development 318.6 225.6 179.8 172.4
Industry Sector — Economic Development 67.7 66.0 55.3 52.6
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Economic Development 13.5 8.0 7.9 7.9
Subtotal 411.0 306.2 249.2 239.1
Budgetary Main Estimates (gross) 1,054.8 1,031.7 939.0 942.9
Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities        
Industry Sector — Economic Development 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
Non-Budgetary Main Estimates (gross) 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8
Less: Respendable Revenue (net of CIPO) Budgetary 59.4 59.1 59.1 59.1
Total Main Estimates 996.1 973.3 880.7 884.5
Adjustments:        
Supplementary Estimates (A) 328.0      
Supplementary Estimates (B) (0.1)      
Budget 1999:        
Youth Employment Strategy   13.7 - -
Budget 2004:        
Protection of Children from Sexual Exploitation on the Internet   - 0.6 0.6
Pilot Commercialization Fund for Federal Labs   7.2 7.2 6.0
Reducing Paperwork Burden for Small Business   - 1.0 1.0
Daimler Chrysler   46.0 - -
Budget 2005:        
Extending Climate Change Programming — International Actions in Support of Clean Air Agenda   0.1 0.1 0.0
Budget 2006:        
CANARIE: Canada's Advanced Research Network   - 24.0 24.0
Post Budget funding:        
Capital Carryforward (December 2007)   0.4 - -
Funding to the Competition Tribunal   (0.3) (0.3) (0.3)
CANARIE: Canada's Advanced Research Network   (9.0) - -
Computers for Schools   4.4 4.4 4.4
Eastern Ontario Development Program   10.0    
Total Adjustments 327.9 72.4 41.9 42.8
Total Planned Spending 1,324.0 1,045.8 922.6 927.3
Total Planned Spending 1,324.0 1,045.8 922.6 927.3
Less: Non-Respendable Revenue (457.0) (475.4) (500.2) (531.2)
Plus: Cost of Services Received Without Charge 82.2 83.4 84.5 84.6
Total Departmental Spending 949.3 653.8 506.9 480.7
Full-Time Equivalents 5,531 5,719 5,708 5,707

* The basis of the calculation for the allocation of internal services has been changed for 2008–2009. In previous years it was based on total budget, but for 2008–2009 and following it is based on total budget, excluding grants and contributions.
Note: Planned spending figures exclude the Mackenzie Gas Project.
** Minor differences are due to rounding.

Table 4.2.2: Program by Activity 2008–2009 ($ Millions)


($ millions) Strategic Policy Sector — Marketplace SBMS & Regional Operations Sector — Marketplace SITT Sector — Marketplace Office of Consumer Affairs Competition Bureau  
New Program Activity Architecture
Policy Sector — Marketpalce (0.46)         (0.46)
Operations Sector — Marketplace   9.91       9.912
SITT Sector — Marketplace     (0.29)     (0.29)
Office of Consumer Affairs       (0.03)   (0.03)
Competition Bureau         2.77 2.77
Total (0.460) 9.912 (0.286) (0.032) 2.765  


($ millions) Canadian Intellectual Property Office — Revolving Fund Science and Innovation Sector — S&T and Innovation Industry Sector — S&T and Innovation SITT Sector — S&T and Innovation Communications Research Centre Canada  
New Program Activity Architecture
CIPO — Revolving Fund — Special Operating Agency           -
Policy Sector — Science and Technology and Innovation   (0.06)       (0.06)
Industry Sector — Science and Technology and Innovation     (0.05)     (0.05)
SITT Sector — Science and Technology and Innovation           -
Communications Research Centre Canada         (0.99) (0.992)
Total - (0.055) (0.050) - (0.992)  


($ millions) Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency Strategic Policy Sector — Economic Development SBMS & Regional Operations — Economic Development Industry Sector — Economic Development SITT Sector — Economic Development  
New Program Activity Architecture
Technology Partnerships Canada — Special Operating Agency (1.02)         (1.05)
Policy Sector — Economic Development   (5.01)       (5.01)
Operations Sector — Economic Development     (4.44)     (4.44)
Industry Sector — Economic Development       (0.26)   (0.26)
SITT Sector — Economic Development         (0.07) (0.07)
Total (1.015) (5.006) (4.439) (0.263) (0.068)  

Table 4.2.3: Voted and Statutory Items Listed in Main Estimates


2008–2009 ($ millions)*
Voted or Statutory Item Truncated Vote or Statutory Wording 2008–2009 Main Estimates 2007–2008 Main Estimates
1 Operating expenditures 332.9 345.3
5 Capital expenditures 12.6 9.0
10 Grants and contributions 464.3 488.3
(S) Minister of Industry salary and motor car allowance 0.1 0.1
(S) Canadian Intellectual Property Office Revolving Fund 4.9 1.0
(S) Liabilities under the Small Business Loans Act 2.1 1.8
(S) Liabilities under the Canada Small Business Financing Act 81.7 92.0
(S) CANARIE 24.0 0.0
(S) Contributions to employee benefit plans 50.1 57.8
  Total Budgetary 972.5 995.3
L15 Payments pursuant to subsection 14(2) of the Department of Industry Act 0.3 0.3
L20 Loans pursuant to paragraph 14(1)(a) of the Department of Industry Act 0.5 0.5
  Total Non-Budgetary 0.8 0.8
  Total Department 973.3 996.1

* Minor differences are due to rounding.

4.3 Expected Results Information for Sub-Program and Sub-Sub-Program Activities by Strategic Outcome

This annex provides information on each of the sub-program and sub-sub-program activities identified in Industry Canada’s Program Activity Architecture. Activities are listed by the program activity and strategic outcome to which they contribute. Information on these program activities and the departmental strategic outcomes is provided in sections 1 and 2 of the 2008–2009 Report on Plans and Priorities. By working to achieve the expected results for these activities, Industry Canada makes progress toward achieving results at the program activity and strategic outcome levels, and therefore toward fulfilling its mandate.

Strategic Outcome
4.3.1 A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace

Program Activity: Strategic Policy Sector — Marketplace


Sub-Program Activity: Marketplace Framework Policy Branch

Develops legislative and regulatory policies pertaining to corporate law, insolvency, intellectual property, investment and internal trade. Through these activities, it ensures that marketplace framework laws are open, efficient, predictable and responsive to market needs.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Development of policy in support of legislative and regulatory initiatives aimed at supporting a fair, efficient, and competitive marketplace (e.g. corporate insolvency, intellectual property, investment and internal trade policies, regulations and laws)
  • Number of legislative and regulatory amendments, both proposed and passed
  • Number of discussion and consultation papers
  • Number of consultations held
  • Number of reports published


Sub-Program Activity: Strategic Policy Branch

Provides analysis and advice on marketplace framework policies, including trade, investment, regulation and competition policy.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Departmental and governmental objectives are integrated into the development of Industry Canada marketplace policies
  • Number of economic marketplace policy items initiated by the department reviewed by the Director General Policy Committee


Sub-Program Activity: Micro-economic Policy Analysis Branch (MEPA)

Conducts micro-economic research studies, organizes conferences and workshops, and keeps abreast of professional literature relevant to the efficient functioning of the marketplace. The program also conducts current economic analysis and provides strategic information in support of policy development. Through its publication program, the program disseminates the results of its activities to Canadian citizens.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • The production of high quality microeconomic research and analysis of current and emerging policy issues as input to the development of policies relating to the Canadian marketplace
  • Number of high quality research papers published and incorporated into policy development as measured by the number of research papers and reports accepted for publication by Industry Canada’s Publications Committee


Sub-Program Activity: International and Intergovernmental Affairs

Maintains databases and prepares analyses on Industry Canada’s international agreements and activities, and ensures that the Minister and Deputy Minister are prepared to advocate effectively for a well-functioning marketplace in international and federal–provincial negotiations.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Updated databases on Industry Canada’s international agreements and activities
  • Increased understanding of the positions and views of ministerial-led foreign delegations on a range of issues for which the Minister and the Deputy Minister are accountable
  • Increased understanding of provincial/territorial views across a broad range of issues for which the Minister and Deputy Minister are accountable
  • Increased understanding by foreign delegations of IC policies and positions
  • Frequency with which the databases are consulted in the preparation of advice
  • Reports on results of meetings with ministerial-led foreign delegations
  • Reports on results of meetings with provincial/territorial ministers on multiple (not single) issues
  • Reports on results of briefings given to foreign delegations

Program Activity: Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Marketplace


Sub-Program Activity: Measurement Canada

Ensures the integrity and accuracy of the measurement of goods and services bought and sold on the basis of measurement in Canada. As a result, it protects Canadians against financial loss due to inaccurate measurement and maintains consumer and business confidence in measurement-based transactions within Canada.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • The integrity and accuracy is upheld by protecting consumers and businesses against financial loss due to inaccurate measurement
  • Percentage of increase in number of companies authorized to do work on Industry Canada’s behalf
  • Percentage of increase in number of technicians certified to do this work
  • Percentage of increase in number of inspections


Sub-Program Activity: Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy

This program protects the integrity of the bankruptcy and insolvency system through the supervision and administration of all estates to which the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act applies. As a result, it assists in maintaining investor, lender and public confidence in the Canadian marketplace.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • The integrity of the bankruptcy and insolvency system is protected by ensuring that estates are administered in a timely fashion and that relevant information regarding insolvencies is available to stakeholders
  • Percentage of summary estate files not older than 3 years
  • Percentage of ordinary estate files not older than 3 years
  • Percentage of consumer bankruptcies and proposals filed electronically
  • Percentage of trustees using the e-filing system


Sub-Program Activity: Corporations Canada

This program administers a number of statutes such as the Canada Business Corporations Act, Part II of the Canada Corporations Act, the Canada Cooperatives Act and the Boards of Trade Act. As a result, it provides a regulatory climate that maintains order and fairness in the corporate law arena.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Federally incorporated companies are compliant with corporate laws and regulations
  • Businesses have timely and reliable access to incorporation services and information
  • Key services are available/delivered to businesses electronically
  • Percentage of federally incorporated corporations that comply with statutory filing requirements
  • Number of Corporation Canada’s service standards that are met or exceeded
  • Percentage of transactions completed online for key services


Sub-Program Activity: Small Business Policy Branch

Through evidence-based research and analysis, this program raises awareness among regulating departments and agencies of the regulatory compliance burden on small and medium-sized businesses and this burden’s impact on competitiveness. The program supports the creation of a more effective regulatory framework and business environment that is conducive to innovation and growth.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • The overall burden of regulatory compliance faced by small businesses will be reduced
  • Reduction of count of business regulatory forms/requirements


Sub-Program Activity: Investment Review

This program administers the Investment Canada Act to encourage investment in Canada that contributes to economic growth and employment opportunities, and to provide for the review of significant investments in Canada by non-Canadians to ensure such benefit to Canada.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Timely processing of notifications and applications for review filed by foreign investors under the Investment Canada Act
  • Time required to process notifications
  • Time required to process applications


Sub-Program Activity: Regional Operations — Spectrum

This program ensures compliance with spectrum regulations through licensing and enforcement.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Timely access for Canadian citizens, private industry and public sector organizations to radio frequency spectrum and information on regulations, policy, procedures and standards, to meet their wireless telecommunication needs
  • Percentage of clients who indicate that they are satisfied with the services provided by Regional Offices
  • Average number of weeks to process a complete fixed parameter application
  • Average number of weeks to process a complete land mobile application
  • Average number of weeks to process a complete microwave application
  • Average number of weeks to process a complete earth station application

Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Marketplace


Sub-Program Activity: Spectrum/Telecom Management

Helps ensure that Canada participates internationally in the evolving development of standards for global telecommunications and their promotion, and that Canada develops, uses and benefits domestically from spectrum and information and communications technologies.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • An up-to-date and appropriate policy and regulatory framework, domestic and international, for the governance of Canada’s radiocommunication and telecommunications infrastructure and to promote a competitive marketplace for telecoms and radiocom services
  • Percentage of telecommunications markets fully competitive


Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Spectrum/Telecom Program

Facilitates the development and use of world-class information and telecommunications technologies and services while maximizing the economic and social benefits that Canadians derive from the use of the radio frequency spectrum resource.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Policies, regulations, standards and procedures are in place to enable the introduction of new radiocommunications/telecommunications technologies and services
  • Telecommunications infrastructure is available to Canadians during times of emergency
  • Canadian interests and requirements pertaining to radiocommunications and telecommunications are reflected in international agreements and standards
  • Number of telecommunications and radiocommunication services introduced in the marketplace
  • Readiness of telecommunications services during emergencies (readiness is the availability and reliability of the infrastructure during real and simulated emergencies)
  • Degree of client satisfaction with the way Canadian interests and requirements are reflected in international agreements and standards
Sub-Sub-Program Activity: International Telecommunication Union, Switzerland

This program is funded through an annual transfer payment under Industry Canada’s existing reference levels and chargeable to Industry Vote 10 — Grants and Contributions. The International Telecommunication Union, created in 1865 and in which Canada has been a member in its own right since 1932, is the United Nations Specialized Agency responsible for coordinating the global development of telecommunications and is the multilateral forum for the negotiation of binding international agreements on the use of the radio frequency spectrum, for the development of global standards, and for the promotion of all facets of the development of the global communications network.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Canadian interests are reflected in UN/ITU decisions and systems
  • Proportion of Canadian delegation objectives met


Sub-Program Activity: Electronic Commerce Branch

Develops effective legal and policy frameworks to improve confidence in the marketplace by protecting individual privacy and curbing harmful Internet content. To improve market efficiency, it also promotes the conduct of e-business across all sectors of the economy and participates in the facilitation of online trade and commerce internationally.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Personal information and security, and Internet-based trade and commerce, are protected and enhanced through policy and legal frameworks in support of Canadian marketplace requirements
  • Canadian industry is aware of and makes use of increasingly sophisticated e-business tools
  • Percentage of consumers and businesses aware of the need and requirements to secure personal data
  • Percentage rates of adoption of e-business in Canada by business and consumers

Program Activity: Office of Consumer Affairs (OCA)


Sub-Program Activity: Consumer Policy

Provides strategic research, analysis and policy development in support of federal consumer-related measures, and it promotes harmonization and coordination of federal-provincial-territorial (FPT) consumer protection policies and programs. By collaborating with FPT consumer ministries, domestic consumer groups and international consumer policy forums, the program helps identify emerging consumer issues and assists in setting research agendas to explore potential impacts and solutions.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • A robust policy framework that promotes and protects consumer interests throughout Canada
  • Number of policy challenges that affect consumer protection being addressed and/or documented


Sub-Program Activity: Consumer Services and Outreach

Through an annual contributions program the Consumer Services and Outreach program stimulates self-sufficiency in domestic non-profit consumer and voluntary groups, and enhances their capacity to contribute credible and evidence-based consumer research and analysis to public policy decision-makers. The program also provides information for consumers to enhance their ability to make informed choices about products and services in the marketplace.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Canadian consumers make confident and well-informed decisions in the marketplace
  • Canadian consumers are aware of major consumer challenges
  • Extent to which Canadian consumers report making confident and well-informed decisions in the marketplace
  • Level of Canadian consumers awareness of major consumer challenges

Program Activity: Competition Bureau


Sub-Program Activity: Compliance with Laws Under the Competition Bureau’s Jurisdiction

Employs a variety of educational, compliance and enforcement instruments (collectively known as the Conformity Continuum) to provide a balanced approach to the enforcement of competition laws. The Conformity Continuum operates from the assumption that most businesses and their managers prefer to comply with the law rather than become involved in enforcement proceedings under the legislation. Through its approach to the enforcement and administration of the laws under the Competition Bureau’s jurisdiction, the program maintains and encourages competition in Canada.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Companies/individuals cease their anti-competitive conduct following compliance interventions conducted by the Competition Bureau
  • Canadians recognize that anti-competitive activity is unlawful and harmful
  • Percentage of recidivism or relapse of individuals into anti-competitive behaviour (for example, bid-rigging, price fixing, and mass marketing fraud) following a Bureau intervention
  • Percentage of companies that change behaviour as a result of a Bureau compliance intervention
  • Level of consumer and business awareness that anti-competitive activity is unlawful and harmful
  • Number of immunity applicants


Sub-Program Activity: Advocacy of Competition Principles

Through this program the Competition Bureau assumes an advocacy role by actively promoting competition in the marketplace. These activities include making interventions and representations before federal and provincial boards, commissions and tribunals, and encouraging and facilitating voluntary compliance with the laws under the Bureau’s jurisdiction.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Removal of unnecessary regulation and no implementation of new restrictions on competition
  • Advocacy efforts that resulted in less market restrictions

Program Activity: Canadian Intellectual Property Office — Revolving Fund

No sub-program activities or sub-sub-program activities have been identified. Therefore, the lowest reporting level is the program activity level.

Strategic Outcome
4.3.2 An innovative economy

Program Activity: Science and Innovation Sector — S&T and Innovation


Sub-Program Activity: Policy Branch

Develops science, technology and innovation policies that improve Canada’s research and development capacity, for example, through policies and program policies to support research, the application of research and research infrastructure, and the attraction, development and retention of highly qualified people. This in turn contributes to the improvement of Canada’s innovative capacity. The program also provides secretariat support for the Science, Technology and Innovation Council.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Improvements to research and development capacity through effective, aligned and coordinated investment in R&D, R&D infrastructure, skills development, highly qualified people (HQP), innovation and R&D commercialization
  • Evaluation of programs and activities
  • Innovation indicators prepared by Statistics Canada and others, such as the OECD


Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Canada Foundation for Innovation

Funded through a conditional grant, and Industry Canada is responsible for administering the related funding agreement. By providing research infrastructure, the program strengthens the capability of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and other not-for-profit institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Strong research capability at Canadian research institutions
  • Percentage of Innovation Fund recipients that rate the quality of their new infrastructure as near world-class or better, as a result of CFI awards
  • Percentage of New Opportunities Fund and Canada Research Chairs fund recipients whose recruitment to Canada was influenced by CFI awards


Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Canadian Institute for Advanced Research

Funded through a conditional grant, and Industry Canada is responsible for administering the related funding agreement. The program brings together world-class researchers to tackle significant issues confronting Canadian society.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • To ensure that Canada remains a global leader in advanced research by supporting multidisciplinary teams of leading researchers
  • Number of prestigious awards received by researchers involved with CIFAR
  • Frequency with which the work of researchers supported by CIFAR is cited in research literature


Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Council of Canadian Academies

Funded through a conditional grant, and Industry Canada is responsible for administering the related funding agreement. The program provides for more informed public debate and government decision-making on public policy issues that have scientific and/or technical underpinnings.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • More informed public debate and government decision-making on key public policy issues
  • Number of government policies informed by CCA reports
  • Number of reports released by the CCA every year


Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Genome Canada

Funded through a conditional grant, and Industry Canada is responsible for administering the related funding agreement. The program supports genomics and proteomics research. Through its work, this program is enabling Canada to become a world leader in areas such as agriculture, the environment, fisheries, forestry and health, as well as in ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social issues related to genomics.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • To ensure that Canada becomes a world leader in genomics and proteomics research by providing primary funding and acting as an information resource for genomics and proteomics research in Canada
  • Number of companies formed, patents applications filed and commercial licences issued through projects funded by Genome Canada
  • Number of trainees supported
  • Number of publications
  • Number of awards received


Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

Funded through a conditional grant, and Industry Canada is responsible for administering the related funding agreement. The program supports research and the dissemination of research findings in the following fields of study in the humanities and human sciences: Canadian studies, history, international relations, journalism, law, peace and conflict studies, philosophy, political economy, political science, sociology, and urban and community studies.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Expanded knowledge based in the social sciences and humanities and in public policy
  • Volume of research performed by Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation awards recipients and the number of public interaction events hosted by the Foundation to promote the dissemination of research findings


Sub-Program Activity: External Relations and Innovation Branch

Undertakes policy research and development in the area of business innovation, e.g., industrial research and development and commercialization, to inform the Minister of emerging issues and provide advice on policy options for improving business performance in creating, using and exploiting new knowledge. The program also prepares the Minister for discussions on innovation performance with his provincial and territorial colleagues, as well as with international organizations, such as the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) and G8 countries.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Science and technology policies in the federal government that further collaborations with other key players that support Canada’s domestic and international S&T interests.
  • Number of policy documents, reports, consultation papers and promotion materials


Sub-Program Activity: Federal Science and Technology Policy Branch

Supports the Minister’s horizontal science and technology policy coordination role by providing advice, undertaking research and analysis, and fostering linkages on federal science and technology policy issues across the federal government.

Expected Result Performance Indicator
  • Horizontal science and technology policies that are effectively coordinated with the federal S&T community
  • Collaborative research and analysis projects undertaken and completed with the federal S&T community and others


Sub-Program Activity: Prosperity Secretariat

Coordinates interdepartmental initiatives and cooperates with the United States and Mexico to implement Canada’s commitments under the Prosperity Agenda, including quality-of-life issues, of the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP). It works horizontally with departments and agencies to address Canada’s key strategic considerations for the SPP and coordinates communications and consultations for the SPP’s Prosperity Agenda. At the departmental level, the program also contributes to the implementation of the SPP’s Security Agenda and Prosperity Agenda by coordinating or leading the implementation of initiatives on the work plans of the Manufactured Goods and Sectoral and Regional Competitiveness Working Group and the E-Commerce and ICT Working Group of the SPP.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Concrete and measurable improvements to North American prosperity
  • Number of projects/initiatives implemented, which remove impediments to North American competitiveness
  • Implementation of proposed initiatives on competitiveness that are consistent with the priorities identified by the leaders at their 2007 Summit in Montebello, Quebec

Program Activity: Industry Sector — S&T and Innovation


Sub-Program Activity: Aerospace, Defence and Marine Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support innovation, stimulate research and development, and accelerate commercialization in the aerospace, defence and marine industries and related emerging technologies.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting innovation in the aerospace, defence and marine industries
  • Number of major challenges in the aerospace, defence and marine industries where the Branch has taken actions to address them


Sub-Program Activity: Automotive and Transportation Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support innovation, stimulate research and development, and accelerate commercialization in the automotive and other transportation industries and related emerging technologies.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting innovation in the automotive and transportation industries
  • Number of major challenges in the automotive and transportation industries where the Branch has taken actions to address them


Sub-Program Activity: Life Sciences Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support innovation, stimulate research and development, and accelerate commercialization in the life sciences industries and related emerging technologies.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting innovation in the life sciences industries
  • Number of major challenges in the life sciences industries where the Branch has taken actions to address them


Sub-Program Activity: Resource Processing Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support innovation, stimulate research and development, and accelerate commercialization in the resource processing industries and related emerging technologies.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting innovation in the resource processing industries
  • Number of major challenges in the resource processing industries where the Branch has taken actions to address them


Sub-Program Activity: Service and Consumer Products Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support innovation, stimulate research and development, and accelerate commercialization in the service and consumer products industries and related emerging technologies.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting innovation in the service consumer products industries
  • Number of major challenges in the service and consumer products industries where the Branch has taken actions to address them

Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — S&T and Innovation


Sub-Program Activity: CANARIE

Funded through a conditional grant, and Industry Canada is responsible for administering the related funding agreement. The program provides essential research infrastructure for Canadian universities and research institutes by supporting the operation and development of the CANARIE advanced research network.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Canadian researchers have access to leading-edge infrastructure to support research in areas of importance to Canadians
  • Number of research and education organizations (including real and virtual) with access to the network


Sub-Program Activity: Precarn

Funded through a conditional grant, and Industry Canada is responsible for administering the related funding agreement. The program supports collaborative research between companies and universities that leads to the development of new technologies that use intelligent systems to improve industry processes.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Increased development and use of ICTs and intelligent systems technologies by Canadian companies through the provision of project funding
  • Number of national and small business projects from Precarn
  • Number of regional alliance projects in collaboration with Precarn’s regional partners

Program Activity: Communications Research Centre Canada (CRC)


Sub-Program Activity: Telecommunications Research Program — Regulations and Standards

Conducts research and development on innovative concepts, systems and enabling technologies to investigate the convergence of telecommunications systems and to improve the security, interoperability and reliability of communications networks in Canada. The program ensures an independent source of advice and knowledge to Industry Canada for public policy purposes, such as the development of standards and regulations, security of communications networks, and the deployment and use of broadband communications infrastructure.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Policy-makers, regulatory committees, standards organizations and program development sectors are aware of new communications technical developments and challenges
  • Quantity and usefulness of CRC technical inputs provided to organizations developing programs related to the telecommunications sector


Sub-Program Activity: Telecommunications Research Program — Government Operations

Provides scientific knowledge and expertise to major government clients in selected areas of information and communications technologies (ICT) applications such as national defence, public safety and space-based communications. This information is used by clients to improve decision-making and operational capability related to ICT procurement and deployment.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Canadian government departments make well-informed decisions on new communications technologies
  • Level of funding received from other government departments to conduct research and testing on communications technologies
  • Number of Communications Research Centre-led other government department (OGD) technology development programs
  • Level of Communications Research Centre participation in OGD and international department technology development programs


Sub-Program Activity: Telecommunications Research Program — Innovation and Technology Transfer

Identifies and closes innovation gaps in Canada’s information and communications technologies sector by developing new intellectual property, engaging in industry and academic partnerships, building technical intelligence, supporting small and medium-sized high-technology enterprises, and working with research organizations across Canada and internationally.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Small- and medium-sized Canadian telecommunications companies realize industrial benefits
  • The Canadian telecommunications sector is aware of and has access to Communications Research Centre's intellectual property portfolio
  • Extent to which small- and medium-sized Canadian telecommunications companies report having realized benefits through access to Communications Research Centre's intellectual property portfolio
  • Number of research partnerships between Communications Research Centre and the private sector, academic organizations, and national and international research organizations

Program Activity: Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency


Sub-Program Activity: Strategic Aerospace Defence Initiative

Provides contributions in industrial research and pre-competitive development in the aerospace and defence sectors. Key objectives include encouraging research and development that will result in innovation and excellence in new products and services; enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian aerospace and defence companies; and fostering collaboration between research institutes, universities and colleges and the private sector.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Innovative and competitive aerospace, defence, space and security (A&D) firms
  • Investment in strategic research and development activities in the aerospace, defence, space and security industries
  • Collaborative partnerships on research and development between aerospace, defence, space and security industries and research institutes, universities, colleges and/or non-profit organizations
  • Growth in recipient firm targeted aerospace, defence, space and security research and development expenditures
  • Dollars of private sector investment leveraged per dollar of Strategic Aerospace Defence Initiative dollar invested
  • Number of new or enhanced collaborative partnerships among aerospace, defence, space and security researchers


Sub-Program Activity: h2 Early Adopters Program

Provides funding support for new hydrogen technology demonstration projects. In doing so, it fosters the development and early adoption of hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies into the marketplace.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies adopted by the market
  • Investment in demonstration activities in the hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies industry
  • Number of participants involved in new demonstration project using existing hydrogen technology
  • Weighted average (by dollar value) sharing ratio
  • Dollars of private sector investment leveraged per dollar of h2EA investment


Sub-Program Activity: Program for Strategic Industrial Projects

Provides a framework within which a variety of larger strategic investments are administered in the Canadian automotive sector to broaden economic benefits, environmental improvements and sustainable industrial development.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Investment in technology adaptation and adoption activities in the automotive industry
  • Investment in research and development activities in the automotive industry
  • Weighted average (by dollar value) sharing ratio
  • Dollars of private sector investment leveraged per dollar of Program for Strategic Industrial Projects investment
  • Number and type of automotive projects funded


Sub-Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada — Research and Development Program

The objective is to provide funding support for strategic research and development, and for demonstration projects that will produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians. Although Technology Partnerships Canada’s terms and conditions expired on December 31, 2006, and no further projects were contracted, there remain contribution agreements with companies that must be managed according to their specific terms and conditions.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Investment in research and development activities in the aerospace, defence, environmental and enabling technology industries
  • Weighted average (by dollar value) sharing ratio
  • Dollars of private sector investment leveraged per dollar of TPCR&D Program investment
  • Number and type of aerospace, defence, environmental and enabling technology projects funded

Strategic Outcome
4.3.3. Competitive industry and sustainable communities

Program Activity: Strategic Policy Sector — Economic Development


Sub-Program Activity: Strategic Policy Branch — Economic Development

Provides advice and analysis on policies that support a competitive economy and long-term sustainable growth. The program also coordinates the preparation and implementation of the department’s Sustainable Development Strategy.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Integration of departmental and governmental objectives into the development of economic policies and consideration of sustainable development and trade issues in the policy development process
  • Number of economic development and sustainable development and trade items reviewed by the Director General Policy Committee


Sub-Program Activity: Microeconomic Policy Analysis Branch — Economic Development

Conducts microeconomic research studies, organizes conferences and workshops, and keeps abreast of professional literature relevant to industrial competitiveness and sustainable communities. The program also conducts industrial and regional economic analysis and provides strategic information in support of policy development. Through its publication program, the program disseminates the results of its activities to Canadian citizens.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • High-quality microeconomic research and analysis on current and emerging policy issues are added to the policy development process
  • Number of high-quality research papers that are incorporated into policy development as measured by the number of research papers and reports accepted for publication by Industry Canada’s Publications Committee

Program Activity: Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development


Sub-Program Activity: FedNor

FedNor promotes economic development and diversification, job creation, competitive businesses and sustainable communities in Northern and rural Ontario. The program works with a variety of partners to deliver programs that support community capacity, access to capital and markets, the development of modern infrastructure and technology, innovation, and the development of human capital to help create an environment in which communities can thrive, businesses can grow and people can prosper in the 21st-century economy.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Communities and businesses in Northern, Eastern and rural Ontario are sustainable and competitive
  • Number of businesses and organizations created, expanded, maintained or strengthened
Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Community Futures Program

The Community Futures Program supports community economic development and builds the capacity of non-metropolitan communities to realize their full sustainable potential. Funding is made available through transfer payments that provide contributions to designated Community Futures organizations in support of strategic community planning and socio-economic development, business services, repayable business financing through local investment funds, and community-based projects and special initiatives.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Communities and businesses in rural Ontario are sustainable and competitive
  • Leverage ratio of funds raised from other sources through federal CF Program investments
  • Number of businesses created, expanded, maintained or strengthened in rural Ontario by CFDC
Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Northern Ontario Development Program

The Northern Ontario Development Program promotes economic development and diversification in Northern Ontario. It builds upon the assets and strengths of communities to maximize the sustainable potential of Northern Ontario to succeed in the knowledge-based economy. Funding through transfer payments provides contributions to not-for-profit organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises in six priority areas: community economic development, information and communications technology, innovation, trade and tourism, human capital, and business financing support.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Communities and businesses in Northern Ontario are sustainable and competitive
  • Leverage ratio of funds raised from other sources through NODP contributions
  • Number of Northern Ontario businesses and organizations created, expanded, maintained or strengthened
Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Eastern Ontario Development Program

The Eastern Ontario Development Program promotes socio-economic development in Eastern Ontario that leads to business and job opportunities, sustainable self-reliant communities, and a competitive and diversified regional economy. Delivered through Community Futures Development Corporations in Eastern Ontario, the program makes funding available though transfer payments to provide contributions in five priority areas: business and community development, access to capital, skills development, retention and attraction of youth, and technological enhancement.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Communities and businesses in rural Eastern Ontario are sustainable and competitive
  • Leverage ratio of funds raised from other sources through EODP contributions
  • Number of rural Eastern Ontario businesses and organizations created, expanded, maintained or strengthened


Sub-Program Activity: Regional Delivery

This program delivers programs, services and information, develops stakeholder relations, and represents Industry Canada’s interests in the regions.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Departmental and OGD clients and external stakeholders are aware of regional perspectives and advice
  • SME use of government business-related information, programs and services and facilitated compliance for business
  • Number of contributions to departmental policy documents initiatives such as MCs, DGPC committee documents within established time frames
  • Number of events, initiatives, activities engaging regional stakeholders
  • Increase in number of clients using the Canada Business Network website in Yukon, NWT, Nunavut and Ontario


Sub-Program Activity: Section 41 — Official Languages Act

Section 41 — Official Languages Act encourages participation of official-language minority communities in federal economic development programs and services and increases awareness of Industry Canada’s programs through community consultations. Through these activities, this program enhances the vitality of official-language minority communities throughout Canada.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Official Language Minority Community and business representatives are aware of Government of Canada’s economic development programs and services
  • Number of community and business organizations that participate in consultations and awareness sessions


Sub-Program Activity: Canada Small Business Financing Program

This program administers the Canada Small Business Financing Act and the Small Business Loans Act, thus enhancing access to financing for small and medium-sized enterprises by encouraging financial institutions to make loans available to these businesses.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Significant incremental debt financing for SMEs
  • Number of loans registered
  • Value of loans registered
  • Percentage of incrementality


Sub-Program Activity: Service to Business

Service to Business improves the ability of new and existing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to do business with the government by increasing awareness of, and enhancing access to, government information, programs and services that target SMEs. The program also assists SMEs in navigating, understanding and complying with business regulations.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • SME use of government business-related information, programs and services, and facilitated compliance for business
  • Integrated business permits and licences information from all levels of government provides value to clients across Canada
  • Increase in number of clients using the Canada Business Network website over the previous year
  • Percentage of clients that indicate that they are satisfied with the services provided


Sub-Program Activity: Student Connections

Student Connections increases the knowledge and use of Internet and e-commerce applications by Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises and senior citizens. Through their work on this initiative, students increase their knowledge, skills and marketability for employment.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Knowledge and skills related to the Internet and e-commerce applications and technologies by SMEs and seniors
  • Practical, short-term work experience for students in post-secondary IT-related studies
  • Client perceptions of increased knowledge and skills
  • Youth perceptions that the opportunities to gain new skills will help them in looking for work in the future


Sub-Program Activity: Small Business Policy Branch — Economic Development

Small Business Policy Branch addresses small and medium-sized enterprises’ competitiveness issues in areas such as access to capital, growth, skilled labour, innovation and internationalization. Its goal is to ensure that the Canadian economic environment for small business is internationally competitive.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Departmental and OGD clients and external stakeholders are aware of small business perspectives and advice
  • Number of references of small business issues in research, policy and program documents (e.g. MCs, TB subs, research conference reports, consultation reports)
  • Number of significant policy proposals submitted to the Department’s Policy Committees, Deputy Ministers, Minister and/or Secretary of State, for consideration

Program Activity: Industry Sector — Economic Development


Sub-Program Activity: Competitiveness in Aerospace, Defence and Marine Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support competitive and sustainable Canadian aerospace, defence and marine industries and delivers the Structured Financing Facility — Shipbuilding and Industrial Marine Framework.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting competitiveness and sustainability in the aerospace, defence and marine industries
  • Number of major challenges in the aerospace, defence and marine sectors where the Branch has taken actions to address them


Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Structured Financing Facility — Shipbuilding and Industrial Marine Framework

Provides financing support to qualifying domestic and foreign ship owners to build or refit vessels in Canada, in order to stimulate economic activities in the Canadian shipbuilding and industrial marine industry.

Expected Result
Performance Indicators
  • Qualifying shipbuilding firms obtain work to maintain their viability
  • Number of qualifying firms that receive assistance
  • The number of SFF applications
Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Ongoing Activities

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support competitive and sustainable Canadian aerospace, defence and marine industries.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Aware and motivated stakeholders with respect to major challenges and opportunities regarding competitiveness and sustainability in the aerospace, defence and marine industries
  • Client and stakeholder feedback with respect to major challenges and opportunities regarding competitiveness and sustainability in the aerospace, defence and marine industries


Sub-Program Activity: Competitiveness in Automotive and Transportation Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support competitive and sustainable Canadian automotive and other transportation industries.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting competitiveness and sustainability in the automotive and transportation industries
  • Number of major challenges in the automotive and transportation industries where the Branch has taken actions to address them


Sub-Program Activity: Competitiveness in Life Sciences Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support competitive and sustainable Canadian life sciences industries.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting competitiveness and sustainability in the life sciences industries
  • Number of major challenges in the life sciences industries where the Branch has taken actions to address them


Sub-Program Activity: Competitiveness in Resource Processing Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support competitive and sustainable Canadian resource processing industries.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting competitiveness and sustainability in the resource processing industries
  • Number of major challenges in the resource processing industries where the Branch has taken actions to address them


Sub-Program Activity: Competitiveness in Service and Consumer Products Industries

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support competitive and sustainable Canadian service and consumer products industries and delivers the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Favourable climate, initiatives and decisions supporting competitiveness and sustainability in the service and consumer products industries
  • Number of major challenges in the service and consumer products industries where the Branch has taken actions to address them
Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program

Provides assistance to Canadian apparel and textile industries in order to maximize productivity, identify high-value niche markets, improve e-commerce initiatives, enhance global marketing and branding strategies, and facilitate access to capital.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Firms in the service and consumer products industries are enabled (i.e. enabled to invest or offer attractive sales terms)
  • Percentage of qualifying firms receiving assistance
Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Ongoing Activities

Provides value-added knowledge and expertise (i.e. information products, analyses, policy development) to support competitive and sustainable Canadian service and consumer products industries.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • Aware and motivated stakeholders with respect to major challenges and opportunities regarding competitiveness and sustainability in the service and consumer products industries
  • Client and stakeholder feedback with respect to major challenges and opportunities regarding competitiveness and sustainability in the service and consumer products industries

Program Activity: Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Economic Development


Sub-Program Activity: Information and Communications Technologies Branch — Economic Development

Provides industry analysis, policy development and program management in order to improve the competitiveness and growth of the Canadian information and communications technologies industry.

Expected Results
Performance Indicators
  • Comprehensive understanding of ICT industry developments, trends and issues in order to influence policy and decision-makers to position Canadian companies for growth and innovation in the global marketplace
  • Influence over government decisions on issues affecting the ICT industry through informed advocacy for ICT stakeholders
  • Increased business opportunities for the Canadian ICT Sector
  • Number of ICT statistical analysis reports (including statistical reports, sub-sector profiles and vertical market profiles)
  • Number of issues addressed in briefing notes, policy forums, and inter-departmental and departmental meetings with industry stakeholders and ICT Branch Management to inform and advocate on ICT policy issues
  • Number of client services, such as corporate calls, participation in global events, support for in-coming missions and outgoing missions
Sub-Sub-Program Activity: Information Highway Applications Branch

Promotes the participation of individual Canadians and their communities in the digital economy through research, analysis and monitoring.

Expected Result
Performance Indicator
  • IHAB returned to Cabinet in fall 2007. Currently, IHAB does not have any funding or policy approval beyond 2007–2008
  • To be determined subject to policy reviews



Section 5:
Other Items of Interest

5.1 IM/IT Governance and Responsibilities at Industry Canada

Information management (IM) and information technology (IT) continue to be important elements of Industry Canada’s business. The department must continue to ensure that all IM and IT investment decisions are consistent with departmental priorities, maximize benefits and provide high levels of service to Canadians.

Industry Canada employs a departmental IT governance structure, which provides the framework required for strategic IT decision-making with a departmental lens and approach. IT governance is a senior management responsibility with accountability to the Deputy Minister.

Under the guidance of three departmental IT governance committees, the department ensures all Industry Canada investments in IT are managed corporately and support departmental business objectives and priorities. Industry Canada’s IT governance structure also provides a forum for IT-related strategic discussions. Together, the committees are responsible for IT procedures, policies, planning, investment decisions and standards governing its use.

In 2008–2009, the department will focus on strengthening governance processes and its capacity to monitor and track the benefits of IT investments. The department will introduce new resources to support stronger oversight and reporting of its IT investment portfolio in the form of a centre of expertise for project management. This centre will have responsibility for supporting the governance committees in their oversight and decision-making roles and provide advice, tools and professional development support to the project management community at Industry Canada.

A key responsibility for departmental IT governance over the next year will be oversight of departmental reductions to IT spending. This initiative, in its second year, will focus on effecting reductions through innovation and efficiency of process and operations.

IM governance is being addressed in line with the requirements of the Government of Canada Information Management Policy (IM Policy), making use of the IT governance structure and other existing departmental bodies as appropriate. A draft IM Policy Implementation Plan provides for:

  • a governance and accountability framework to lead and support IM at IC;
  • the appointment of a Senior Executive for IM at Industry Canada, with appropriate authorities;
  • a Results-based Management and Accountability Framework (RMAF) for IM that establishes and reports progress against outcomes;
  • an IM awareness program to ensure that IC managers and employees understand their roles and responsibilities for managing information and have the basic knowledge they need to manage information in their day-to-day work; and
  • IM and supporting IT investment requirements for the core capacity needed to address business, legal and policy requirements.

In 2008–2009, the draft IM Policy Implementation Plan begins to address the requirements for tighter integration on IM into business processes, which will call for enhanced consideration of IM requirements in the IT governance processes described above.

5.2 Section 41, Official Languages Act

Industry Canada provides invaluable strategic information and intelligence on economic development programs and services to Official Language Minority Communities (OLMCs) to support their economic vitality, enabling them to prosper in their own official language. In order to achieve these results, Industry Canada works in partnership with the regional development agencies. Through a network of contacts and a continuous dialogue, the department is making progress in understanding OLMC priorities and related issues. These goals will be achieved within the context of economic development programs and services and will align with the next phase of the government’s Action Plan for Official Languages.

5.3 20% Paper Burden Reduction Initiative

This is an initiative to reduce paper burden borne by business by 20 percent. Thirteen key regulatory departments and agencies have established an inventory of administrative requirements and information obligations they impose on business that existed as of November 2006. The objective of this baseline count is to establish a benchmark on which the 20-percent reduction will be based.

Partner departments and agencies are reviewing obligations and requirements for which they are responsible and, where appropriate, introduce changes towards the goal of eliminating some 80 000 requirements and obligations by November 2008.

There is no funding attached to this initiative. Funding is dealt with in the context of existing programs and initiatives.



Table 4.2.9 Details on Industry Canada's Transfer Payments Programs

The following is a list by strategic outcome of Industry Canada’s transfer payment programs with transfers in excess of $5 million. Further information on each of the programs listed below, including the purpose and expected results can be found on the Treasury Board Secretariat website.

A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace

  • International Telecommunication Union, Switzerland

An innovative economy

  • Industrial Technologies Office — h2 Early Adopters Program
  • Industrial Technologies Office — Technology Partnerships Canada
  • Industrial Technologies Office — Program for Strategic Industrial Projects
  • Industrial Technologies Office — Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative

Competitive industry and sustainable communities

  • Canada–Ontario Infrastructure Program
  • Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program (CATIP)
  • Community Access Program
  • Computers for Schools
  • FedNor — Community Futures Program
  • FedNor — Eastern Ontario Development Program
  • FedNor — Northern Ontario Development Program
  • Grant to Brantford Brownfield
  • New Architecture for Infrastructure Support — Building Canada Fund
  • Structured Financing Facility

Details on Other Programs

  • Canada Small Business Financing Program

4.2.9 Details on Industry Canada's Transfer Payments Programs

A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace

International Telecommunication Union, Switzerland
Start Date: 1932–1933 End Date: December 31, 2008
Description:

Canada is signatory to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) treaty agreement negotiated every four years at a plenipotentiary conference, in accordance with its treaty obligations of the ITU Constitution and Convention. Canada's membership, contribution and standing in the ITU, and its involvement in related events, allow this country to achieve results internationally across a broad range of issues affecting radiocommunication, standardization and telecommunication development. Canada's contribution to the ITU is commensurate with its international standing and commitment to the United Nations and UN specialized agencies.

Strategic Outcomes:

A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace

Expected Results:

Membership allows Canada to achieve results across a broad range of issues affecting the international management of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits, the efficient and timely production of international standards, and the facilitation of connectivity in developing countries to help bridge the digital divide to the benefit of Canadian users and producers of telecommunication services and equipment.

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector (SITT) — Marketplace
Total Grants $6.8 $6.8 $6.8 $6.8
Total Program Activity $6.8 $6.8 $6.8 $6.8
Planned Evaluations and Audits: Not applicable


Industrial Technologies Office — Technology Partnerships Canada
Start Date: March 11, 1996 End Date: December 31, 2006
Description:

This program's objective is to provide funding support for strategic research and development that will produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians. Although Technology Partnerships Canada's terms and conditions expired on December 31, 2006, and no further projects were contracted, there remain contribution agreements with companies that must be managed according to their specific terms and conditions.

Strategic Outcomes:

An Innovative Economy

Expected Results:

Investment in research and development activities in the aerospace, defence, environmental and enabling technology industries.

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Industrial Technologies Office
Total Contributions $268.3 $194.4 $171.8 $95.8
Total Program Activity $268.3 $194.4 $171.8 $95.8
Planned Evaluations and Audits: TPC Summative Evaluation (by December 31, 2011)


Industrial Technologies Office — Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative
Start Date: April 2, 2007 End Date:    March 31, 2012
Description:

The Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) provides contributions to industrial research and pre–competitive development in the aerospace and defence sectors. Key objectives include encouraging research and development that will result in innovation and excellence in new products and services; enhancing the competitiveness of Canadian aerospace and defence companies; and fostering collaboration between research institutes, universities and colleges and the private sector.

Strategic Outcomes:

An Innovative Economy

Expected Results:
  • Innovative and competitive aerospace, defence, space and security (A&D) firms.
  • Investment in strategic research and development activities in the aerospace, defence, space and security industries.
  • Collaborative partnerships on research and development between aerospace, defence, space and security industries and research institutes, universities, colleges and not-for-profit organizations development.
($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Industrial Technologies Office
Total Contributions $39.9 $11.8 $10.1 $86.1
Total Program Activity $39.9 $11.8 $10.1 $86.1
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

Internal Audit (planned for 2008–2009)
Implementation Review (start of 2008–2009)
Formative Evaluation — Mid-term (end of 2009–2010)
Summative Evaluation — End of term (Dec. 31, 2011)



Industrial Technologies — Office h2 Early Adopters Program
Start Date: October 9, 2003 End Date: March 31, 2008
Description:

This program provides funding support for new hydrogen technology demonstration projects. In doing so, it fosters the development and early adoption of hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies into the marketplace.

The h2EA program is being wound down, and new project outlines are no longer being accepted.

Strategic Outcomes:

An Innovative Economy

Expected Results:
  • Hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies adopted by the market
  • Investment in adaptation and adoption activities in the hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies industry
($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Industrial Technologies Office
Total Contributions $5.2 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
Total Program Activity $5.2 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

Summative Evaluation began January 2007. Final report expected in 2008



Industrial Technologies — Office Program for Strategic Industrial Projects
Start Date: October 3, 2005 End Date: March 31, 2011
Description:

The Program for Strategic Industrial Projects (PSIP) provides a framework within which a variety of larger strategic investments are administered in the Canadian automotive sector to broaden economic benefits, environmental improvements and sustainable industrial development.

Strategic Outcomes:

An Innovative Economy

Expected Results:

Investment in technology adaptation and adoption activities in the automotive industry

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Industrial Technologies Office
Total Contributions $81.0 $41.5 $9.8 $0.0
Total Program Activity $99.0 $87.5 $9.8 $0.0
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

Evaluation (by December 31, 2010)


Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Grant to Brantford Brownfield
Start Date: April 1, 2008 (approx.) End Date: March 31, 2009 (approx.)
Description:

A one–time grant of $12 million to the Corporation of the City of Brantford to be used for the planned remediation of the Mohawk–Greenwich brownfield site. Brownfields are abandoned or underused land, often in urban areas, that formerly housed industrial or commercial facilities. Redevelopment of brownfield land is generally complicated by real or perceived environmental contamination, and by liability or financing issues related to the toxic contamination. There has been significant private sector interest in the Mohawk–Greenwich brownfield site from both developers and the environmental remediation industry; however, the project is not financially viable for the private sector without financial assistance' from government.

Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Expected Results:

Remediation of the Mohawk–Greenwich brownfield site

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Industry Sector — Economic Development
Total Grants $0.0 $12.0 $0.0 $0.0
Total Program Activity $0.0 $12.0 $0.0 $0.0
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

Prior to advancing federal funds, a reasonable project plan, project partners, and financial commitments must be substantially in place and provided to Industry Canada. The initial payment of the grant will not exceed the first six months of the project's cash flow requirements. A second advance payment will be linked to substantial progress towards milestones.



Canada–Ontario Infrastructure Program
Start Date: October 25, 2000 End Date: March 31, 2008
Description:

The Canada–Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) uses a competitive process to provide funding assistance to municipalities for the construction, renewal, expansion of material enhancement of infrastructure that will contribute to improving the quality of life for Ontarians and to building the foundation for sustained, long–term economic growth in the 21st century.

Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Expected Results:

Improved community infrastructure in Ontario

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions $55.8 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
Total Program Activity $55.8 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

An audit was completed in fiscal year 2007–2008 and there will be a follow-up on the audit in fiscal year 2008–2009.



Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program
Start Date: January 1, 2003 End Date: March 31, 2010
Description:

The objective of the Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program (CATIP) is to assist Canadian apparel and textile firms with initiatives that will help to maximize productivity, identify high-value niche markets, improve e-commerce initiatives, enhance global marketing and branding strategies, and facilitate access to capital. The program has a firm component (private sector applicants) and a national initiatives component (not-for-profit industry associations that represent either the apparel or textile sectors on a national scale). The CATIP firm component was closed in 2005. Since 2004, the program has also had a production efficiency component (CANtex) targeted toward textile producers and, in 2005, introduced a transformative component for textile companies wanting to re-orient at least a portion of their current textile production from lesser value-added products to higher value-added textile products targeted at growth niche markets.

Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Expected Results:

Firms in the service and consumer products industries are enabled (i.e. enabled to invest or offer attractive sales terms)

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Industry Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions $5.5 $2.2 $2.2 $0.0
Total Program Activity $5.5 $2.2 $2.2 $0.0
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

A recipient audit is scheduled for 2008–2009.
A summative evaluation is scheduled for 2009–2010.



Community Access Program (CAP)
Start Date: October 1994 End Date: March 31, 2008*

* The Community Access Program (CAP) was to end on March 31, 2007. The program received Cabinet approval to operate for 2007–2008 at reduced levels. As in 2006–2007, Industry Canada internally reallocated funding necessary for the successful delivery of a national program. The government is presently reviewing the future of CAP and a decision about future spending is forthcoming.

Description:

CAP was established under the government's Connecting Canadians initiative to provide affordable access to the Internet and the services and tools it provides. The program's goal was to have all Canadians and communities participate fully in the knowledge-based economy. CAP sites are located in schools, libraries, community centres and friendship centres, and they operate through partnerships with provincial/territorial governments and non-profit organizations. CAP also has a complementary youth component, the CAP Youth Initiative, which is funded through Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC's) Youth Employment Strategy (YES). For more information regarding YES, please see the Horizontal Initiatives table in HRSDC's Report on Plans and Priorities.

Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Expected Results:

The Community Access Program provides Internet access to Canadians who are most affected by the digital divide, such as individuals with low incomes, Aboriginals, rural residents, francophones, Canadians with limited education, recent immigrants and people with disabilities.

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions $14.6 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
Total Program Activity $14.6 $0.0 $0.0 $0.0
Planned Evaluations and Audits:
Not applicable


FedNor — Community Futures Program
Start Date: 1986 End Date: October 2, 2010
Description:

The Community Futures (CF) Program supports community economic development and builds the capacity of non-metropolitan communities to realize their full sustainable potential. Funding is made available through transfer payments that provide contributions to designated Community Futures organizations in support of repayable business financing through local investment funds, strategic community planning and socio-economic development, business services, and community-based projects and special initiatives.

Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Expected Results:

Communities and businesses in rural Ontario are sustainable and competitive

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions $20.9 $21.4 $21.8 $18.1
Total Program Activity $20.9 $21.4 $21.8 $18.1
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

A summative evaluation of the Ontario CF Program is scheduled to be completed by June 2008. Results from this evaluation will roll into the national CF Program evaluation to be completed by March 2009.



Eastern Ontario Development Program
Start Date: October 12, 2004 End Date: March 31, 2009
Description:

The Eastern Ontario Development Program promotes socio-economic development in Eastern Ontario that leads to business and job opportunities, sustainable self-reliant communities, and a competitive and diversified regional economy. Delivered through Community Futures Development Corporations in Eastern Ontario, the program makes funding available through transfer payments to provide contributions in five areas: business and community development, access to capital, skills development, retention and attraction of youth, and technological enhancement.

Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Expected Results:

Communities and businesses in rural Eastern Ontario are sustainable and competitive

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions $9.4 $9.6 $0.0 $0.0
Total Program Activity $9.4 $9.6 $0.0 $0.0
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

There are no planned evaluations or audits for this program.



FedNor — Northern Ontario Development Program
Start Date: April 1, 1996 End Date: June 30, 2011
Description:

The Northern Ontario Development Program promotes economic development and diversification in Northern Ontario. It builds upon the assets and strengths of communities to maximize the sustainable potential of Northern Ontario to succeed in the knowledge-based economy. Funding through transfer payments provides contributions to not-for-profit organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises in six areas: information and communications technology, innovation, community economic development, business financing support, trade and tourism and human capital.

Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Expected Results:

Communities and businesses in Northern Ontario are sustainable and competitive

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions $37.1 $40.8 $37.8 $36.8
Total Program Activity $37.1 $40.8 $37.8 $36.8
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

A formative evaluation is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2008, and a summative evaluation is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2011.



New Architecture for Infrastructure Support — Building Canada Fund
The Ontario Potable Water Program (OPWP)
Start Date: December 13, 2007 End Date: March 31, 2011
Description:
OPWP provides financial assistance in the form of grants to specific small and rural Ontario municipalities that incurred increased costs in the development of their Canada–Ontario Infrastructure Program drinking water projects
Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Expected Results:

To promote regional economic development in specific small and rural Ontario municipalities

($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions $92.0 $81.7 $83.9 $81.5
Total Program Activity $92.0 $81.7 $83.9 $81.5
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

There are no planned evaluations or audits for this program.



Structured Financing Facility
Start Date: September 13, 2001 End Date: March 31, 2011
Description:
This program provides financing support to qualifying domestic and foreign ship owners to build or refit vessels in Canada, in order to stimulate economic activities in the Canadian shipbuilding and industrial marine industry and to help position the industry to meet government procurement requirements.
Strategic Outcomes:
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results:
Qualifying shipbuilding firms obtain work to maintain their viability
($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Industry Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions $21.5 $15.5 $18.1 $18.1
Total Program Activity $21.5 $15.5 $18.1 $18.1
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

A draft audit report is expected on March 31, 2008.
There is a planned follow-up audit scheduled for 2009–2010.
An evaluation of the program was completed in fiscal year 2007–2008.
A summative evaluation of the renewed SFF will be completed by December 31, 2010.


Details on Other Programs

Industry Canada is responsible for the Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) Program. This program does not provide grants and contributions; therefore, it is not reported in the table "Details on Transfer Payments Programs."


Canada Small Business Financing Program
Start Date: 1961 End Date: Ongoing
Description:

The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBF) is a key federal financing program for small business. It helps small and medium–sized business get access to adequate financing. It also helps fill a gap in the range of financing instruments available to these small businesses, which otherwise have difficulty qualifying for financing that meets their needs.

Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Expected Results:
  • Facilitate access to more than $1 billion in debt financing
  • Increase awareness of CSBF Program among lenders, SMEs and intermediaries
  • Continuous communication with financial institutions to improve program delivery
($ million) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Program Activity — Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments $92.0 $81.7 $83.9 $81.5
Total Program Activity $92.0 $81.7 $83.9 $81.5
Planned Evaluations and Audits:

An audit is planned for 2008–2009.

An evaluation is planned for 2009–2010.




Table 4.1.1: Internal Audits and Evaluations

Internal Audits

Name of Internal Audit Internal Audit Type Status Expected Completion Date
Integrated Financial Material System (IFMS) Systems Audit Planned Q-1 Q-3 2008
Real Property Audit Compliance Audit Planned Q-1 Q-3 2008
Information Technology Governance Information Technology Audit Planned Q-1 Q-3 2008
Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative Transfer Payment Planned Q-1 Q-3 2008
Canada Small Business Management Control Framework Planned Q-1 Q-3 2008
Values and Ethics Departmental Horizontal Audit Planned Q-3 Q-1 2009–2010
Risk Management Departmental Horizontal Audit Planned Q-3 Q-1 2009–2010
Human Resources Management Control Framework Planned Q-3 Q-1 2009–2010
Canada Ontario Infrastructure Program Follow-up Planned Q-1 Q-3 2008
Management of Transfer Payments Follow-up Planned Q-1 Q-3 2008
Fleet Follow-up Planned Q-2 Q-4 2009
Broadband Follow-up Planned Q-2 Q-4 2009
Northern Ontario Development Program Follow-up Planned Q-3 Q-1 2009–2010
Information Technology Security Follow-up Planned Q-3 Q-1 2009–2010
Management of CRC Building Systems Follow-up Planned Q-1 Q-3 2008
Contracting Follow-up Planned Q-4 Q-1 2009–2010
Acquisition cards Follow-up Planned Q-4 Q-1 2009–2010

Evaluations

Name of Evaluation Evaluation Type Status Expected Completion Date
Program for Strategic Industrial Projects Mid-term Planned Q-2 Q-4 2008–2009
International Telecommunication Union Impact Tentative Q-1 Q-3 2008–2009
Radio Advisory Board of Canada Impact Tentative Q-1 Q-3 2008–2009
CRC (sub-activity) Impact Tentative Q-2 Q-4 2008–2009
Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations Impact Planned Q-4 Q-2 2009–2010
SDS IV Mid-term Tentative Q-2 Q-3 2008–2009
TBS Priority Evaluation Impact Tentative Q-2 Q-4 2008–2009



4.2.10: Conditional Grants (Foundations)

Industry Canada is responsible for administering funding agreements with the following foundations. Further information on these foundations can be found on the Treasury Board Secretariate website.

An innovative economy

  • Canada Foundation for Innovation
  • Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
  • CANARIE
  • Council of Canadian Academies
  • Funding for seven Centres of Excellence
  • Genome Canada
  • Perimeter Institute
  • Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
  • Precarn Incorporated, Phase 4

Competitive industry and sustainable communities

  • Canadian Youth Business Foundation

4.2.10: Conditional Grants (Foundations)

An Innovative Economy


Canada Foundation for Innovation
Start Date: April 25, 1997 End Date: December 31, 2012 Total Funding: $4.24 billion
Description:

The CFI is an arm’s length, independent corporation that funds research infrastructure. The CFI’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and not-for-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefits Canadians.

Strategic Outcomes:

An innovative economy

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

CFI's objectives for 2008–2009 are to:

  • Promote world-class excellence by sustaining and evolving the infrastructure to meet new research demands, within the context of the overall Science & Technology Strategy
  • Continue planning and monitoring investments in collaboration with partners and stakeholders
  • Continue to contribute to Canada’s international leadership position by strengthening existing investments in research infrastructure
  • Encourage partnerships between academia and industry through its infrastructure investments
  • Remain accountable and transparent through maintaining strong accountability mechanisms, including evaluations
Planned Audits and Evaluations:

CFI has scheduled the following third-party evaluation activities for 2008–2009:

  • International Joint Venture Fund interim evaluation to begin in 2008
  • Infrastructure Operating Fund evaluation to begin in 2008
  • Implementation of a new evaluation approach: the Outcome Measurement Study

Other evaluation activities include:

  • Annual analysis of project progress reports from more than 3100 projects
  • A performance evaluation of the CFI (in compliance with CFI’s Funding Agreement)
  • An update of CFI’s Evaluation Framework
URL of Foundation:

www.innovation.ca



Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
Start Date: April 1, 2002 End Date: December 2012 Total Funding: $50 million
Description:

CIFAR is a not-for-profit corporation that supports networks of some of the best Canadian and international researchers in conducting long-term research on scientific, social and economic issues of vital importance to Canada.

Strategic Outcomes:

An innovative economy

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

In 2008–2009, CIFAR in support of overall Science and Technology Strategy plans to continue to support its existing research programs in:

  • earth system evolution;
  • cosmology and gravity;
  • nanoelectronics;
  • quantum information processing;
  • experience-based brain and biological development;
  • institutions, organizations and growth;
  • integrated microbial biodiversity;
  • genetic networks;
  • neural computation and adaptive perception;
  • quantum materials;
  • social interactions, identity and well-being; and
  • successful societies.

CIFAR will also support fellows, scholars, associates and young researchers and continue its dissemination, communications and outreach activities.

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

CIFAR will complete a performance audit by June 30, 2010. CIFAR will also complete a program evaluation of its activities and projects by June 30, 2010.

URL of Foundation:

www.cifar.ca



CANARIE Network (Formerly CA*net)
Start Date: March 2007 End Date: March 31, 2012 Total Funding: $120 million
Description:

CANARIE Inc. operates and develops Canada’s advanced, high speed backbone network that facilitates the development and use of next-generation technologies. In partnership with advanced research networks in every province, it connects research facilities, educational institutions, hospitals, and other science facilities to each other and to their international peers. It is an essential tool for researchers and educators engaged in collaborative work.

Strategic Outcomes:

An innovative economy

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

CANARIE will continue to operate and develop the next-generation network and foster collaborative arrangements among researchers enabling them to participate in research activities across Canada and around the world, thus contributing to the achievement of the Science and Technology Strategy. Results are reported back to Industry Canada on an annual basis.

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

A compliance audit is planned by June 30, 2008.

URL of Foundation:

www.canarie.ca



Council of Canadian Academies
Start Date: July 2005 End Date: 2015 Total Funding: $30 million
Description:

The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA) is an arm’s length, not-for-profit organization that was established to assess the state of scientific knowledge underpinning key public policy issues. Its founding members are the Royal Society of Canada, the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences. The Government of Canada provided a $30 million one-time conditional grant in July 2005 from Budget 2005, which entitles the government to five assessments per year. Each assessment will likely take 18 months to two years to complete.

Strategic Outcomes:

An innovative economy

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

The CCA released its report on Influenza and Personal Protective Respiratory Equipment in December 2007. In Fiscal Year 2008–2009, the CCA will complete four more assessments: Groundwater in Canada, Gas Hydrates as an Energy Resource, Potential Risks of Nanotechnology, and Private Sector Innovation in Canada. These assessments will report on the relevant science — identifying both what is known and where there are gaps in our knowledge. Such findings will be relevant for policy decisions in cases where scientific factors play a significant role.

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

A compliance audit of the Funding Agreement with the CCA was completed in June 2007. There are currently no additional reviews planned for the reporting period.

The Minister has undertaken to ensure that a value-for-money audit is performed at least once during the period of April 1, 2005, to March 31, 2010.

URL of Foundation:

www.scienceadvice.ca



Funding for Seven Centres of Excellence
Start Date: January 2008 End Date:
  1. Brain Research Centre — March 2012
  2. Canada School of Energy and Environment — March 2010
  3. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario — March 2012
  4. National Optics Institute — March 2011
  5. St. Michael’s Hospital — March 2011
  6. Dalhousie University — March 2011
  7. Royal Institute for the Advancement of Learning — March 2010
Total Funding: $105 million
Description:

The federal government is targeting $105 million in 2007–2008 to areas where Canada has potential to be a world leader, such as energy, environmental technologies, information technologies and health sciences.

Strategic Outcomes:

An innovative economy

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

The funding will be used to support the operating costs of research and development such as salaries for research support staff, equipment maintenance and administration and IT support in order to leverage the skills of the researchers. In three cases, the funding will also support capital costs for the construction of a translational research facility.

This funding also contributes to the overall Sciences and Technology Strategy.

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

The Minister may require a compliance audit. The Government of Canada or the Auditor General of Canada may conduct performance or compliance audits or evaluations.

URL of Foundation:

No URL is available



Genome Canada
Start Date: March 2000 End Date: March 2010 Total Funding: $700 million
Description:

Genome Canada is an independent corporation with six regional genomics centres across Canada. Genome Canada, the primary funding and information resource concerned with genomics and proteomics in Canada, has enabled Canada to become a world leader in key areas such as agriculture, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and new technology development, as well as ethical, environmental, economic, legal, and social issues related to genomics (GE3LS).

Strategic Outcomes:

An innovative economy

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

During the next year, Genome Canada will strengthen Canada’s genomics and proteomics research capacity through continued investment in large-scale genomics and proteomics research projects, and continue to provide information and education on genomics and proteomics to the public in support of the Science and Technology Strategy.

In addition, Genome Canada will continue to develop regional and sectoral strengths, leverage international dollars and knowledge through international consortia, leverage non-federal funding, contribute to the "brain gain," make cost-effective world-class S&T platforms available to the genomics research community, and contribute to health and environmental improvements.

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

A compliance audit of the funding agreement was conducted during the summer of 2006. A performance audit will be conducted prior to March 1, 2009.

URL of Foundation:

www.genomecanada.ca



Perimeter Institute
Start Date: 2007 End Date: 2012 Total Funding: $50 million
Description:

The Perimeter Institute is an independent, resident-based research institute devoted to foundational issues in theoretical physics at the highest levels of international excellence.

Strategic Outcomes:

An innovative economy

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

During the next year the Institute will contribute to the overall Science and Technology Strategy. The Institute plans to support world-class research in theoretical physics; strengthen the preparation, attraction and retention of highly qualified people; continue to brand the Institute as a world-class destination for conducting and applying theoretical physics research; and encourage the broad dissemination of theoretical physics knowledge.

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

A program evaluation will be completed by March 31, 2011. A performance audit will be conducted by June 30, 2010

URL of Foundation:

www.perimeterinstitute.ca



Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
Start Date: March 31, 2002 End Date: Ongoing Total Funding: $125 million
Description:

To support research and the dissemination of research findings in the humanities and human sciences, such as Canadian studies, history, international relations, journalism, law, peace and conflict studies, philosophy, political economy, political science, sociology, and urban and community studies.

Strategic Outcomes:

An innovative economy

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

In 2008–2009, the Foundation will continue to support 5 fellowships, 15 scholarships and 9 mentorships in the social sciences.

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

The next evaluation of the Foundation is due March 2009. After this evaluation, one is required every five years thereafter.

URL of Foundation:

www.trudeaufoundation.ca



Precarn Incorporated, Phase 4
Start Date: April 1, 2005 End Date: March 2010 Total Funding: $20 million
Description:

Precarn is Canada’s national organization for the development and commercialization of intelligent systems and robotics. In the Precarn model for commercializing R&D, a private-sector technology developer enters into a formal collaborative agreement with Precarn. This agreement incorporates a Commercialization Plan and a marketing strategy for the technology under development. Precarn also identifies which university or research institute is best suited to be an R&D partner. An agreement is then entered into with another company that is a potential user of the technology under development. This second company provides feedback and suggestions for improvement, and is often the first customer for the technology developed in the project.

Strategic Outcomes:

An innovative economy

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

Under this program, Precarn commits to undertaking a 5-year technology commercialization program, which aligns with the overall Science and Technology Strategy. Precarn will disburse its funds by issuing Requests for Proposals to industry, and by undertaking a formal, rigorous, and transparent assessment of the submissions it receives. The most promising proposals will be forwarded to Precarn’s board of directors for final approval. Results are reported back to Industry Canada on a quarterly and annual basis.

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

An evaluation framework for Phase 4 is in place. A compliance audit for Phase 4 was completed and submitted to Industry Canada in June 2006. Precarn supplies annual financial statements that are certified by an independent auditor. Precarn will also undertake a summative Program Evaluation of Phase 4 and deliver this to the Minister before the program ends on March 31, 2010.

URL of Foundation:

http://www.precarn.ca


Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities


Canadian Youth Business Foundation
Start Date: April 1, 2002 End Date: September 2009 Total Funding: $17.5 million
Description:

To support and develop youth entrepreneurship. The youth business program provides loans, mentorship support and an interactive website to entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 34.

Strategic Outcomes:

Competitive industry and sustainable communities

Summary of annual plans of recipient:

The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) will continue to expand its programs to support young Canadians who see entrepreneurship as a viable option, but who would not typically be supported by traditional lending institutions. In addition to increasing the provision of loans, the program aims to enhance the fundamental business skills required to run a successful business.

Further, the CYBF will increase the number of new community partners, augment its support and reach into local communities, establish new in-house mentoring programs and services, enhance and expand its "Business Start-Up" financing program, and implement a multi-tiered marketing and outreach strategy to increase the number of participants in the program, as well as the number of sponsors.

Planned Audits and Evaluations:

An evaluation measuring the overall performance of the CYBF in achieving its objectives will be conducted by an independent third party by September 2009.

The CYBF will make its annual report available to the public, in both official languages, within six months after the end of each fiscal year. The report also includes the annual audited financial statements reviewed by a professionally certified external accountant/auditor.

URL of Foundation:

www.cybf.ca




Table 4.1.2: Green Procurement


1. How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement?
Not Applicable
2. Has your department established green procurement targets?
□ Yes √ No □ In progress
3. Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated.
Not Applicable



4.2.11 Horizontal Initiatives

Industry Canada is involved in a number of horizontal initiatives, working in partnership with other federal departments, other levels of government, non-governmental organizations and private sector organizations. Industry Canada’s involvement in these initiatives contributes to the department’s achievement of its strategic outcomes.

Industry Canada is the lead department for the following significant horizontal initiatives. More detailed information can be found on the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Horizontal Results Database.

  • BizPaL
  • Canadian Business Network
  • 20% Paper Burden Reduction Initiative

4.2.11 Horizontal Initiatives



Name of Horizontal Initiative:
BizPaL
Name of Lead Department(s):
Industry Canada
Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative:
January 31, 2011
End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: March 31, 2011 Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): $15,743,758
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):

BizPaL is a unique collaboration of federal, provincial/territorial and municipal governments working together in a new service delivery model to improve access to information on permits and licences needed from all orders of government to start or operate a business.

Integrated into local government websites or portals, BizPaL provides a single point of contact for entrepreneurs, enabling them to quickly learn which permits and licences they will need from municipal, provincial/territorial and federal governments.

Federal funding supports secretariat services, expansion and development of the service and the federal role. None of the participants (provinces/territories/municipalities) receive federal funds for the BizPaL initiative. They provide "in-kind" support in their respective jurisdictions. Provincial participants also contribute funds to a Specified Purpose Account to support basic operating costs in accordance with a cost-sharing formula based on population size.

Shared Outcomes:
  • Increased awareness of and access to business permits and licences from all orders of government.
  • Increased cost savings for businesses by avoiding involuntary non–compliance.
  • Support government efforts to reduce the paperwork burden and red tape that face small business owners and operators.
Governance Structure:

BizPaL represents a shared governance model that involves participants from the federal, provincial/territorial and local/municipal levels of government. Industry Canada manages the expansion and evolution of the BizPaL service and develops relationships among participating jurisdictions.

Although governance is shared through various participant committees, Industry Canada is accountable for the federal resources contributed to the BizPaL initiative. In addition, Industry Canada is responsible for enlisting the participation of federal government departments to BizPaL and managing the National BizPaL Office.

Federal/Provincial Partner(s) Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) Names of Programs for the Federal Partner(s) Total Allocation from Start to End Date Planned Spending for 2008–2009
Federal Partner:
Industry Canada (lead)
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development BizPaL $15,743,758 $3,000,000
Federal/Provincial/Territorial/Municipal/Local Government Participants
1 federal government (NRCan)
7 provincial/territorial governments (Yukon, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia)
N/A BizPaL N/A N/A
110 municipal/local governments      
Total $15,743,758 $3,000,000
Horizontal Initiatives Expected Results for 2008–2009:

Accelerated expansion of service to all interested provincial/territorial governments and local government participants within those provinces and territories.

Contact Information:

Marcie Girouard, Executive Director, Service Delivery and Partnerships



Name of Horizontal Initiative:

Canada Business Network (CBN)

(Amalgamation of Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC) and Business Gateway (BG))

Name of Lead Department(s):
  • Industry Canada
  • Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
  • Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD)
  • Economic Development Agency of Canada and the Regions of Quebec (CEDQ)
Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative:

CBSC: April 1, 1995

BG: April 1, 2000

End Date of the Horizontal Initiative:

March 2009

March 31, 2006

Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date):

$211 million (since 1995)

$6.79 million (since 2000)

$217.79 million (Total)

Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):

Canada Business was established to improve service to small business and start-up entrepreneurs by providing a comprehensive first stop for information on government services, programs and compliance requirements from federal and provincial/territorial levels of government.

On behalf of the Government of Canada and its partners, Canada Business delivers a host of information products and resources through a variety of channels across Canada (web, in-person, telephone). Through its collaboration with the provinces and territories, information products and resources are supplemented by jurisdictionally relevant content — providing truly client-centred and integrated information services.

Shared Outcomes:
  • Increased awareness and access to government business-related information, programs and services and facilitated compliance for business
  • Increased use of self-service channels
  • Reduced complexity in accessing programs and services and compliance requirements for SMEs
  • Improved SME business planning and market research
Governance Structure:

The Canada Business Network is managed on behalf of the federal government by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), Economic Development Agency for the Regions of Quebec (QCED), Industry Canada (IC) and Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD).

The lead organizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal policies affecting program delivery in a collaborative environment, particularly policies on topics such as official languages, accessibility, access to information and privacy, federal identity, and alternative service delivery.

Federal Partner(s) Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) Names of Programs for the Federal Partner(s) Total Allocation from Start to End Date Planned Spending for 2008–2009
1 IC Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations — Economic Development Canada Business Network $92,416,000 $6,504,000
2 ACOA Fostering the development of institutions and enterprises, with emphasis on those of small and medium size Canada Business Network $36,016,000 $2,641,000
3 WD Business Development and Entrepreneurship Canada Business Network $49,964,000 $3,977,000
4 QEDQ Competitiveness of SMEs Canada Business Network $23,184,000 $1,878,000
Total $201,580,000 $15,000,000
Horizontal Initiatives Expected Results for 2008–2009:

SME use of government business-related information, programs and services and facilitated compliance for business

Contact Information:

Marcie Girouard, Executive Director, Service Delivery and Partnerships


Industry Canada is working closely with other federal departments to reduce the paper burden small business by 20 percent by November 2008.


Name of Horizontal Initiative:
20% Paper Burden Reduction Initiative
Name of Lead Department:
Industry Canada
Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative:
Budget announcement:
March 19, 2007
End Date of the Horizontal Initiative: November 2008 Total Federal Funding Allocation (start to end date): not applicable
Description of the Horizontal Initiative (including funding agreement):

This is an initiative to reduce paper burden borne by business by 20 percent. Thirteen key regulatory departments and agencies have established an inventory of administrative requirements and information obligations they impose on business that existed as of November 2006. The objective of this baseline count is to establish a benchmark on which the 20-percent reduction will be based.

Partner departments and agencies are reviewing obligations and requirements for which they are responsible and, where appropriate, introduce changes towards the goal of eliminating some 80 000 requirements and obligations by November 2008.

There is no funding attached to this initiative. Funding is dealt with in the context of existing programs and initiatives.

Strategic Outcomes:

Improving how businesses comply with federal rules and regulations will improve regulatory efficiency and help businesses, particularly small businesses, focus their resources and efforts more on innovating and running a successful enterprise and less on complying with a regulatory or administrative burden.

Governance Structure:

Through the Small Business Policy Branch, Industry Canada is responsible for:

  • leading and coordinating an interdepartmental committee to provide support, discuss best practices and to provide additional support in identifying reduction opportunities;
  • developing and maintaining a web-based inventory application for departments and agencies to first record their baseline count of regulatory requirements and subsequently record reductions to their baseline counts; and
  • monitoring progress of recorded reductions and providing status reports.

Departments and agencies are responsible for reporting on and implementing necessary actions for reducing, by at least 20 percent, their baseline count of requirements and obligations by November 1, 2008. Departments and agencies are also responsible for implementing complementary initiatives that, although they may not contribute to reducing the count of regulatory requirements, will reduce burden on businesses, especially small businesses.

The Minister of Industry and the Secretary of State (Small Business and Tourism) are the government’s lead spokespersons for the initiative. 
Federal Partner(s) Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) Name of Programs for the Federal Partner(s) Total Allocation from Start to End Date($000) Planned Spending for 2008–2009
Agriculture and Agri-food Portfolio Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Canadian Food Inspection Agency Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Canada Border Services Agency Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Environment Canada Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Finance Canada Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Canada Revenue Agency Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Health Canada Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Human Resources and Social Development Canada Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Industry Canada Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Natural Resources Canada Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Statistics Canada Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Transport Canada Not available 20% Paper Burden Reduction Not applicable Not applicable
Total Not applicable Not applicable
Horizontal Initiatives Expected Results for 2008–2009

Some 80 000 requirements stemming from the statues, regulations, policies and forms from the 13 key regulatory departments and agencies will be eliminated by November 2008.

Contact Information:

John Connell, Director General, Small Business Policy Branch




Table 4.2.6: Loans, Investments and Advances (Non-Budgetary)


($ millions) Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities        
Industry Sector — Economic Development        
Payments Pursuant to Subsection 14(2) of the Department of Industry Act 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
Loans Pursuant to Paragraph 14(1)(a) of the Department of Industry Act 0.5 0.5 0.5 0.5
Total 0.8 0.8 0.8 0.8



Table 4.1.4: Industry Canada's Regulatory Plan

This table outlines major or significant initiatives that Industry Canada expects to submit for legal examination or final approval. It contains information on proposed major or significant initiatives that are scheduled for implementation during the planning period, and includes their expected results.


Regulatory Initiative

Canada Small Business Financing Program (Amendments to Reduce Administrative Burden/Irritants to Lenders)

Regulations Expected Results
The department will proceed with Canada Small Business Financing Program regulatory amendments to reduce administrative burden to lenders. The department will propose amendments that will reduce the administrative burdens and irritants to lenders, and ensure that the Canada Small Business Financing Program remains modern and relevant.
Regulatory Initiative

Revision of Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act regulations and creation of Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act regulations 

Regulations Expected Results
Revision of Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) regulations in conjunction with legislative reform of the BIA. (Timing of regulatory changes dependent upon timing of legislative reform coming into force. ) Continued modernization of the regulations to keep pace with changes in the marketplace.
Creation of Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA) regulations in conjunction with legislative reform of the CCAA. (Timing of regulatory changes dependent upon timing of legislative reform coming into force.) Creation of the new regulatory regime under the CCAA will allow Industry Canada to gather information regarding CCAA filings in order to form future policy development.
Regulatory Initiative

Revision of Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act regulations and creation of Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act regulations 

Regulations Expected Results
Comprehensive package of regulatory changes for both the BIA and CCAA   Continued modernization of the regulations to keep pace with changes in the marketplace.
Regulatory Initiative

Measures to protect Canadians on the Internet

Regulations Expected Results
Introduce new measures to combat spam and other related online threats, and continue measures aimed at stronger law enforcement. A safer online marketplace for business and consumers, through stronger law enforcement, better cooperation with the private sector and consumer associations, increased education and awareness for consumers and small business, and improved international cooperation.

These measures are aimed at limiting spam and related threats originating in Canada and at strengthening the capacity to work internationally on reducing threats.

Regulatory Initiative

Strengthen Privacy Protection for Canadians

Regulations Expected Results
Introduce new and amended provisions to the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act aimed at improving the effectiveness of the Act and strengthening the privacy protections it contains. Of particular note will be the introduction of a legislative amendment requiring organizations to notify individuals in the event of loss or theft of their personal information. The changes will provide additional clarification and guidance to the marketplace, which will serve to strengthen privacy protections for Canadians, provide businesses with greater certainty of their obligations under the Act and provide the Privacy Commissioner with the ability to collaborate with data protection authorities in other jurisdictions.  

The data breach notification requirement will help curb identity theft.   

Regulatory Initiative

Olympic and Paralympic Marks Regulations

Regulations Expected Results
Following the passage of the Olympic and Paralympic Marks Act, the department will bring forward regulations so that the legislation can come into force and provide additional protection for Olympic marks and symbols, in the context of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Vancouver. The regulations and legislation are intended to strengthen the exclusive rights of the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games over Olympic words and symbols, and thereby help contribute to the financial success of the Games by maximizing sponsorship revenue.



Table 4.2.8: Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Revolving Fund — Statement of Operations


Statement of Operations        
($ millions)* Forecast 2007–2008 Planned 2008–2009 Planned 2009–2010 Planned 2010–2011
Respendable Revenue 140.8 146.0 149.3 150.8
Expenses        
Operating:        
Salaries and employee benefits 94.9 97.6 102.3 104.7
Depreciation 8.8 6.0 7.8 7.8
Repairs and maintenance 1.2 1.4 1.5 1.5
Administrative and support services 25.9 26.5 26.4 25.4
Utilities, materials and supplies 11.0 11.3 11.3 11.4
Marketing        
Interest        
Total Expenses 141.8 142.8 149.3 150.8
Subtotal Surplus (Deficit) (1.0) 3.2 0.0 0.0
Deferred capital assistance 1.6 0.0 0.0 0.0
Surplus (Deficit) 0.6 3.2 0.0 0.0
Statement of Cash Flows        
($ millions)* Forecast 2007–2008 Planned 2008–2009 Planned 2009–2010 Planned 2010–2011
Surplus (Deficit) 0.6 3.2 0.0 0.0
Add Non-Cash Items:        
Depreciation/amortization 8.8 6.0 7.8 7.8
Deferred capital assistance (1.6) 0.0 0.0 0.0
Investing Activities:        
Acquisition of depreciable assets (8.0) (8.0) (8.0) (8.0)
Changes in short- and long-term assets/liabilities (0.9) (6.1) (6.9) (6.2)
Cash Surplus (Requirement) (1.1) (4.9) (7.1) (6.4)
Projected Use of Authority        
($ millions)* Forecast 2007–2008 Planned 2008–2009 Planned 2009–2010 Planned 2010–2011
Authority 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Drawdown:        
Balance as at April 1 80.5 79.4 74.5 67.4
Projected surplus (Drawdown) (1.1) (4.9) (7.1) (6.4)
  79.4 74.5 67.4 61.0
Projected balance at March 31 84.4 79.5 72.4 66.0

* Minor differences are due to rounding.



Table 4.2.4: Services Received Without Charge


2008–2009
($ millions)* Total
Accommodation provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) 55.4
Contributions covering employer's share of employee's insurance premiums and expenditures paid by Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (excluding revolving funds) 22.7
Worker's compensation coverage provided by Human Resources and Social Development Canada 0.6
Salary and associated expenditures of legal services provided by the Department of Justice Canada 4.8
2008–2009 services received without charge 83.4

* Minor differences are due to rounding.



Table 4.2.7: Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue


Respendable Revenue        
($ millions)* Forecast Revenue 2007–2008 Planned Revenue 2008–2009 Planned Revenue 2009–2010 Planned Revenue 2010–2011
A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace        
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Marketplace        
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Administration 31.9 31.9 31.9 31.9
Corporations Regulation 8.4 8.1 8.1 8.1
Competition Bureau        
Competition Law and Policy 10.5 10.5 10.5 10.5
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Revolving Fund 139.1 139.5 141.9 143.7
Subtotal 189.9 189.9 192.3 194.2
An Innovative Economy        
Communications Research Centre Canada        
Communications Research 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7
Subtotal 8.7 8.7 8.7 8.7
Total Respendable Revenue 198.5 198.6 201.1 202.9
Non-Respendable Revenue        
($ millions)* Forecast Revenue 2007–2008 Planned Revenue 2008–2009 Planned Revenue 2009–2010 Planned Revenue 2010–2011
A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace        
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Marketplace        
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Supervision 2.9 3.1 3.5 4.3
Corporations Regulation (including NUANS) 3.3 3.6 3.6 3.6
Trade Measurement Regulation 1.3 1.3 1.3 1.3
Competition Bureau        
Fines 7.0 7.0 7.0 7.0
Consumer Labelling and Advertising Regulation 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Refunds, Interest and Other 2.6 2.6 2.6 2.6
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Marketplace** 219.1 215.6 215.5 215.5
Subtotal 236.3 233.3 233.7 234.5
An Innovative Economy        
Communications Research Centre Canada        
Communications Research 1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency        
Receipts from Repayable Contributions 93.8 111.0 137.1 169.0
Subtotal 95.3 112.5 138.6 170.5
Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities        
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development        
SBLA/CSBFA Fees 55.0 54.7 54.8 54.6
Receipts from Repayable Contributions 12.0 12.0 4.7 4.4
Return on Investment 21.1 20.1 22.1 24.0
Industry Sector — Economic Development        
Receipts from Repayable Contributions 37.2 42.8 46.3 43.2
Subtotal 125.4 129.6 127.9 126.2
Total Non-Respendable Revenue 457.0 475.4 500.2 531.2
Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue 665.5 674.1 701.2 734.1

* Minor differences are due to rounding.
** Excludes "Deferred Spectrum Auction Revenues" received in prior years.



Table 4.2.5: Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity


($ millions)* Forecast Spending 2007–2008 Planned Spending 2008–2009 Planned Spending 2009–2010 Planned Spending 2010–2011
A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace        
Strategic Policy Sector — Marketplace 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.1
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Marketplace 1.6 1.9 1.1 1.1
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Marketplace 4.3 4.9 0.3 0.3
Office of Consumer Affairs - 0.0 0.0 0.0
Competition Bureau 1.7 2.4 1.3 1.0
Subtotal 7.5 9.4 2.7 2.4
An Innovative Economy        
Science and Innovation Sector — S&T and Innovation - 0.1 0.1 0.1
Industry Sector — S&T and Innovation - 0.1 0.1 0.1
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector —
S&T and Innovation
- 0.0 0.0 0.0
Communications Research Centre Canada 0.4 0.8 0.5 0.5
Industrial Technologies Office — Special Operating Agency 0.7 0.1 0.1 0.1
Subtotal 1.1 1.1 0.8 0.8
Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities        
Strategic Policy Sector — Economic Development 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
Small Business and Marketplace Services and Regional Operations Sector — Economic Development 0.7 1.7 1.2 1.1
Industry Sector — Economic Development 0.1 0.3 0.2 0.2
Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Sector — Economic Development 0.0 0.1 0.0 0.0
Subtotal 0.9 2.1 1.5 1.4
Total 9.6 12.6 4.9 4.6

* Minor differences are due to rounding.



Table 4.1.3: User Fees

Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications

Name of User Fee

Spectrum Licence Fees for Broadband Public Safety (4940–4990 MHz) (New Fee)

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-Setting Authority: Radiocommunication Act, Department of Industry Act, Financial Administration Act

Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee: Public safety agencies will have access to dedicated broadband spectrum in the 4940–4990 MHz frequency band for public safety communications and the implementation of advanced services.

Effective Date of Planned Change: The fee is anticipated to be introduced in late 2008–2009.

Consultation and Review Process Planned: Two public consultations have been completed. It is anticipated that the proposed fee will be reviewed by Parliament under the User Fees Act in late 2008–2009.

Name of User Fee

Fixed and Broadcast Satellite Licences (Fee Amendment)

Fee Type: Regulatory

Fee-Setting Authority: Radiocommunication Act, Department of Industry Act, Financial Administration Act

Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee: Amended fees will aim at recovering a fair value for the use of the orbital and spectrum resources.

Effective Date of Planned Change: In light of the User Fees Act, the original implementation date has been delayed. It is anticipated that the resulting fee regime will take effect in 2009.

Consultation and Review Process Planned: The consultation process has been delayed, as more market analysis needs to be done.

Name of User Fee

Spectrum Licence Renewal Fees for 24 and 38 GHz Wireless Broadband Communications (New Fee)

Fee Type: Regulatory Service

Fee-Setting Authority: Radiocommunication Act, Department of Industry Act, Financial Administration Act

Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee: The licence terms of 24/38 GHz spectrum licences obtained via the 1999 Auction are coming to an end, starting in 2010. An annual licence fee needs to be established which the department anticipates will apply to the renewal licences as well as any other 24/38 GHz licences that may be issued.

Effective Date of Planned Change: The first 24/38 GHz licence renewals are coming up in 2010, which is when the new fee would take effect.

Consultation and Review Process Planned: The initial public consultation is planned for January 2008. The initial consultation will cover all issues relevant to the 24/38 GHz licence renewals including fees. A second consultation will be held soon after, which will address the licence fee issue. It is anticipated that the proposed fee may be reviewed by Parliament under the User Fees Act in late 2008–2009.