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Supplementary Information (Tables)
Name of transfer payment program (fiscal year) (Column 1) |
Forecast spending for current fiscal year (millions of dollars) (Column 2) |
Last evaluation |
Fiscal year of next evaluation (Column 5) |
Comments (Column 6) |
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Fiscal year of last evaluation (Column 3) |
Recommendation as a result of last evaluation (Column 4) |
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Grants for research projects and personnel support (2000-01) | $ 841.5 | 2005-06 | Continuation | 2010-11 | |
Canada Graduate Scholarships (2003-04) | $ 36.1 | 2008-09 | Amendment | 2012-13 | |
Networks of Centres of Excellence (2000-01) | $ 27.5 | 2008-09 | Continuation | 2012-13 | A tri-council evaluation being led by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) |
Institute Support Grants (2000-01) | $ 13.0 | 2005-06 | Continuation | 2010-11 | |
Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (2007-08) | $ 4.4 | N/A | N/A | 2009-10 | A tri-council evaluation being led by NSERC |
Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships (2008-09) | $ 2.8 | N/A | N/A | 2013-14 | A tri-council evaluation being led by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) |
Business-Led Networks of Centres of Excellence (2008-09) | $ 1.7 | N/A | N/A | 2013-14 | A tri-council evaluation being led by NSERC |
Strategic Outcomes: 1.0 Advances in Health Knowledge, 2.0 People and Research Capacity, 3.0 Knowledge Translation and Commercialization
Program Activities: 1.1 Open Research, 1.2 Strategic Priority Research, 2.1 Researchers and Trainees, 2.2 Research Resources and Collaboration, 2.3 National and International Partnerships, 2.4 Ethical, Legal and Social Issues (ELSI), 3.1 Knowledge Translation of Health Research, 3.2 Commercialization of Health Research
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Grants for research projects and personnel support
Start date: October 2000
End date: N/A
Description:
CIHR provides a wide array of funding programs under this transfer payment program. This includes Research Funding (grants) which are programs that provide support for the direct costs of research projects, or for the training of researchers, or for activities that support the translation of research findings, conducted by either an investigator working alone or by a group of investigators working together. Research Personnel (awards) are programs that provide direct salary and stipend support to individual researchers/scientists and research trainees. Infrastructure Grants is funding that provides an optimum environment for the conduct and support of health research. This includes funding for: conferences and workshops to establish research priorities; researcher networking and collaborative activities; scientific exchanges between Canadian and international researchers; programs that inform researchers and other stakeholders about aspects of health research; and grants to selected organizations engaged in research-related activities such as the Canadian Council on Animal Care and the National Council on Ethics in Human Research. Partnerships use the mechanisms covered in the first three categories, this family of programs is designed specifically for partner participation in the planning, co-funding, and evaluation of programs of research support.
Expected results:
Indicators:
(in millions of dollars) | Forecast Spending 2008–09 |
Planned Spending 2009–10 |
Planned Spending 2010–11 |
Planned Spending 2011–12 |
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Total grants | 853.3 | 841.5 | 847.5 | 841.1 |
Total contributions | - | - | - | - |
Total other types of transfer payments | - | - | - | - |
Total Transfer payments | 853.3 | 841.5 | 847.5 | 841.1 |
Planned evaluations:
As part of its five-year Evaluation Plan, CIHR is planning to complete several key evaluations during the 2009-10 fiscal year, including:
CIHR is also planning to commence several evaluations during the 2009-10 fiscal year, which should be finalized during the 2010-11 fiscal year:
In addition, CIHR is currently planning to engage an independent international panel to review CIHR and its programs during the 2010-11 fiscal year. A similar International Review was finalized in February of 2006.
Strategic Outcome: 3.0 Knowledge Translation and Commercialization
Program Activity: 3.1 Knowledge Translation of Health Research
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Networks of Centres of Excellence
Start date: October 2000
End date: N/A
Description:
The Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE) Program is a federal class grants program administered jointly by the three federal granting agencies—CIHR, along with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)—in partnership with Industry Canada. Networks are not-for-profit corporations with an established Board of Directors and are unique partnerships among the academic, private, public and not-for-profit sectors. These nation-wide, multidisciplinary and multi-sectoral partnerships connect excellent research with industrial know-how and strategic investment. Networks put in place well-defined strategies to transfer knowledge to users—ensuring that discoveries and technological advances are turned into social and economic benefits for all Canadians.
Expected results:
Indicators:
(in millions of dollars) | Forecast Spending 2008–09 |
Planned Spending 2009–10 |
Planned Spending 2010–11 |
Planned Spending 2011–12 |
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Total grants | 26.1 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 |
Total contributions | - | - | - | - |
Total other types of transfer payments | - | - | - | - |
Total Transfer payments | 26.1 | 27.5 | 27.5 | 27.5 |
Planned evaluations:
The next program evaluation will commence by March 2012 in order to accompany the renewal of the program's terms and conditions. As a tri-agency program, the evaluation of the NCE program will be overseen by the Interagency Evaluation Steering Committee, which is comprised of the Heads of Evaluation of CIHR, the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), and a representative of Industry Canada.
Strategic Outcome: 2.0 People and Research Capacity
Program Activity: 2.1 Researchers and Trainees
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Graduate Scholarships
Start date: 2003/2004
End date: N/A
Description:
CIHR's portion of the tri-agency class grants Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS) program provides financial support to develop future health researchers at both the Masters and Doctoral levels in all health related fields in Canada, providing them with an opportunity to gain research experience.
Expected results:
Indicators:
(in millions of dollars) | Forecast Spending 2008–09 |
Planned Spending 2009–10 |
Planned Spending 2010–11 |
Planned Spending 2011–12 |
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Total grants | 19.2 | 36.1 | 36.3 | 28.3 |
Total contributions | - | - | - | - |
Total other types of transfer payments | - | - | - | - |
Total Transfer payments | 19.2 | 36.1 | 36.3 | 28.3 |
Planned evaluations:
Strategic Outcome: 2.0 People and Research Capacity
Program Activity: 2.3 National and International Partnerships
Name of Transfer Payment Program: Institute Support Grants
Start date: October 2000
End date: N/A
Description:
The Institute Support Grant program provides funding to select Canadian academic institutions, including universities and teaching hospitals, to assist them in hosting the 13 Institutes of CIHR. The Institutes help CIHR maintain strong ties to Canada's research communities and to understand their needs. Each CIHR-appointed Institute Director is among the top scientists in his/her field. Institutes help CIHR define its strategic health research priorities and develop research partnerships with other interested parties concerned with health research. Institutes also organize conferences, seminars, and workshops, all with the goal of developing and disseminating health-related knowledge and best practices.
Expected results:
Indicators:
(in millions of dollars) | Forecast Spending 2008–09 |
Planned Spending 2009–10 |
Planned Spending 2010–11 |
Planned Spending 2011–12 |
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Total grants | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
Total contributions | - | - | - | - |
Total other types of transfer payments | - | - | - | - |
Total Transfer payments | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
Planned evaluations:
Evaluations of each of the 13 Institutes were completed in 2005-2006. In addition, the External Review of CIHR, conducted by an International Panel in February 2006, was finalized in 2006-2007. It included a comprehensive review and evaluation of CIHR's thirteen Institutes. An update to the Results-based Management and Accountability Framework including a common Evaluation Framework occurred in 2007-2008. Each of the 13 Institutes will again be formally evaluated commencing in the 2010-11 fiscal year.
How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement?
Through the development and implementation of a Green Procurement Strategy as part of the overall CIHR Environmental Champion Action Plan.
Has your department established green procurement targets?
No, not at this time. Green procurement targets are to be identified and established as part of the Green Procurement Strategy.
Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated.
The green procurement targets have yet to be set at this time. Please refer to our answer to question no. 2.
Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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2009-10 | |||
Audit of Governance | Assurance | Planning | March 31, 2010 |
Audit of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Human Resources Function | Assurance | Planning | March 31, 2010 |
Audit of Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Non-Financial Administration of the Salary Programs | Assurance | Planning | March 31, 2010 |
Audit of Compliance with Risk Management Policy and Guidelines | Assurance | Planning | March 31, 2010 |
2010-11 | |||
Audit of Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Non-Financial Administration of the Training Programs | Assurance | In approved 5-Year Plan | March 31, 2011 |
Audit of Adequacy and Effectiveness of IM/IT Security | Assurance | In approved 5-Year Plan | March 31, 2011 |
Audit of Compliance with Security and Occupational Safety Policy and Standards | Assurance | In approved 5-Year Plan | March 31, 2011 |
Audit of Compliance with Access to Information and Privacy (ATIP) Acts, Regulations, Policies, and Guidelines | Assurance | In approved 5-Year Plan | March 31, 2011 |
Follow-Up Audit of Travel and Hospitality Expenses – Staff and Non-Staff | Assurance | In approved 5-Year Plan | March 31, 2011 |
2011-12 | |||
Audit of Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Non-Financial Administration of the Research Related Activity (Research Resources and Collaboration) Program | Assurance | In approved 5-Year Plan | March 31, 2012 |
Follow-Up Audit of Conflict of Interest - Audit of Compliance with Ethics and Values Policies and Standards | Assurance | In approved 5-Year Plan | March 31, 2012 |
Follow-Up Audit of Records and Information Management | Assurance | In approved 5-Year Plan | March 31, 2012 |
Follow-Up Audit of Compliance with Official Languages (OL) Act and Policy | Assurance | In approved 5-Year Plan | March 31, 2012 |
Name of Evaluation | Program Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
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Evaluation of the Pandemic Preparedness Research Initiative | Transfer Payment (Grant) | In progress | September 2009 |
Evaluation of the Open Operating Grant Program | Transfer Payment (Grant) | In progress | March 2010 |
Evaluation of the Randomized Controlled Trials Program | Transfer Payment (Grant) | In progress | March 2010 |
Evaluation of the Centres of Excellence for Commercialization and Research (CECR) Program (led by NSERC) | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | March 2010 |
Evaluation of the Team Grant Program | Transfer Payment (Grant) | In progress | May 2010 |
Evaluation of the Canada Research Chairs Program | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | June 2010 |
Evaluation of the Large Strategic Initiatives Program | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | December 2010 |
International Review of CIHR and its Programs | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | December 2010 |
Evaluation of the Strategic Priority Operating Grant Program | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | December 2010 |
Evaluation of Strategic Salary Support Programs | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | March 2011 |
Evaluation of Salary Support Programs | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | March 2011 |
Evaluation of Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Research Initiative | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | December 2011 |
Evaluation of Partnership Programs | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | December 2011 |
Evaluation of Knowledge Translation Programs | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | March 2012 |
Evaluation of Commercialization Funding Programs | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | March 2012 |
Evaluation of HIV/AIDS Research Initiative Program | Transfer Payment (Grant) | Planned | March 2012 |
(in millions of dollars)
Program Activity | Forecast Revenue 2008–09 |
Planned Revenue 2009–10 |
Planned Revenue 2010–11 |
Planned Revenue 2011–12 |
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1.1 Open Research | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 |
1.2 Strategic Priority Research | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 |
2.1 Researchers and Trainees | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
2.2 Research Resources and Collaboration | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
2.3 National and International Partnerships | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
2.4 Ethical, Legal and Social Issues | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
3.1 Knowledge Translation of Health Research | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
3.2 Commercialization of Health Research | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Subtotal | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Total Non-Respendable Revenue | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
Total Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue | 2.9 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |