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Natural Resources

Department
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Cape Breton Development Corporation
National Energy Board
Northern Pipeline Agency

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Ministry Summary

Vote	(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008	Difference
		Main Estimates	Main Estimates
	Natural Resources
	Department
1	Operating expenditures	762,876	709,256	53,620
5	Grants and contributions	437,896	328,090	109,806
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	54,575	54,414	161
(S)	Minister of Natural Resources - Salary and motor car
	allowance	76	75	2
(S)	Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum
	Resource Revenue Fund	670,750	590,750	80,000
(S)	Payments to the Nova Scotia Offshore Revenue
	Account	407,300	450,000	(42,700)
(S)	Contribution to the Canada/Newfoundland Offshore
	Petroleum Board	6,000	5,000	1,000
(S)	Contribution to the Canada/Nova Scotia Offshore
	Petroleum Board	2,900	2,900	. . . . .
(S)	In support of infrastructure costs directly or indirectly
	relating to the exploration, development, production
	or transportation of oil and gas in the offshore area
	of Nova Scotia	500	1,935	(1,435)
(S)	Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	Appropriations not required
-	Capital expenditures	. . . . .	2,701	(2,701)
	Total Department	2,342,873	2,145,121	197,753
	Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
10	Payments to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for
	operating and capital expenditures	152,273	103,749	48,524
	Total Agency	152,273	103,749	48,524
	Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
15	Program expenditures	80,140	84,553	(4,413)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	10,040	9,932	108
	Total Agency	90,180	94,485	(4,305)
	Cape Breton Development Corporation
20	Payments to the Cape Breton Development Corporation
	for operating and capital expenditures	66,239	69,511	(3,272)
	Total Agency	66,239	69,511	(3,272)
	National Energy Board
25	Program expenditures	41,001	33,295	7,706
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	5,167	4,834	333
	Total Agency	46,168	38,129	8,039
	Northern Pipeline Agency
30	Program expenditures	244	244	. . . . .
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	21	22	(1)
	Total Agency	265	266	(1)
Note: Details in the “Ministry Summary” and “Program by Activities” tables may not add to totals due to rounding.

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Department

Strategic Outcome

Natural resources sectors are internationally competitive, economically productive, and contribute to the social well-being of Canadians.

Program Activity Descriptions

Economic Opportunities for natural resources

The program activity contains programs designed to promote innovation, investment, and the enhancement of the competitiveness of Canada's natural resources and related products industries through the provision of know-how and tools, including base geo-science information, along with trade promotion and market acceptance, at home and abroad. This group of programs also delivers policies, regulations and legislative work to manage federal responsibilities associated with Canada's oil and natural gas supply, protecting the critical energy infrastructure, and managing statutory program for the Atlantic offshore.

Natural resource-based communities

The program activity is targeted to increasing Canada's knowledge of the impacts of natural resource sector evolution on communities that have a substantial reliance on resource-based industries and to improve the capacity and knowledge for increasing the number of opportunities through value-added products and services. This group of programs is designed to improve the social well-being of Canadians. It is also about promoting Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal participation, improving skills, capacity and community stability through, for example, the Forest Community Program, the First Nations Forestry Program, and the Mines Ministers federal/provincial and territorial Framework for Action.

Strategic Outcome

Canada is a world leader on environmental responsibility in the development and use of natural resources.

Program Activity Descriptions

Clean energy

The program activity includes the development and delivery of energy science and technology, policies, programs, legislation and regulations to mitigate air emissions and to reduce other environmental impacts associated with energy production and use. One of the major programs includes the suite of initiatives on clean energy announced under the banner of ecoENERGY, which is intended to increase production of low impact renewable energy; encourage and assist Canadians to improve their energy use in all of the major end-use sectors; and to accelerate the development and market readiness of technology solutions to reduce environmental impacts associated with the production and use of energy.

Ecosystem risk management

The program activity includes programs that help to understand the risks to our environment and the protection of critical resources such as groundwater. A major initiative is the Federal Response to the Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) Infestation which aims to mitigate the spread of the MPB that threatens Canada's boreal forest.

Strategic Outcome

Natural resources and landmass knowledge strengthens the safety and security of Canadians and contribute to the effective

governance of Canada.

Program Activity Descriptions

Adapting to a changing climate and hazard risk management

The program activity provides geoscience and geospatial information that contributes to the reduction of risks from natural hazards, such as earthquakes, tsunamis and flood, as well as hazards arising from human activities, and works with front-line responders to provide geographical information in the event of an emergency. The program activity also provides information that will help Canadians mitigate and adapt to the effects of a changing climate.

Natural resources and landmass knowledge for Canadians

The program activity carries out the government's obligation to provide a property rights infrastructure on all lands which it holds responsibility for, along with the provision and access to accurate and precise geographic information on the Canadian landmass. This program also provides relevant accurate, timely and accessible knowledge with a view to increasing collaborative efforts with other jurisdictions in key areas (i.e., regulatory efficiency) to generate improved approaches to shared issues and lead to significant benefits. It is also about increasing Canada's ability to advance the interests of the natural resources sector both domestically and at the international level.

Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund

The Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund was established under Appropriation Act No. 3 in 1993-94. The fund allows Geomatics Canada to shift the costs from taxpayers at large to specific users who benefit directly from the goods and services provided. This revenue retention mechanism gives Geomatics Canada the ability to recover full costs from Canadian customers and the freedom to charge market prices for international clients. It presents the opportunity to provide an increasing volume of products and services in response to the needs of Canadian clients as well as supporting the Canadian geomatics industry through the knowledge and expertise necessary to be competitive in the international market. As part of the Revolving Fund, NRCan produces accurate aeronautical charts and publications for NavCanada as an essential contribution to the safety and security of the traveling public and Canadians.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)			2008-2009 Main Estimates				2007-2008
			Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Grants	Contributions	Less:		Estimates
				and other	Revenues
				transfer	credited
				payments	to the vote
Economic Opportunities for natural
resources	147,202	595	527	1,131,931	3,022	1,277,233	. . . . .
Clean energy	240,843	785	58,579	271,463	12,101	559,569	. . . . .
Ecosystem risk management	225,058	379	26	1,970	1,146	226,287	. . . . .
Natural resources and landmass knowledge
for Canadians	125,107	391	822	14,594	2,284	138,630	. . . . .
Adapting to a changing climate and hazard
risk management	78,994	467	33	37,594	5,524	111,564	. . . . .
Natural resource-based communities	22,157	84	10	7,797	458	29,590	. . . . .
Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund	1,958	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	1,958	. . . . .	. . . . .
Energy	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	1,593,723
Sustainable Forest	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	262,829
Earth Sciences	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	233,270
Minerals and Metals	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	55,299
Earth Sciences - Geomatics Canada
Revolving Fund	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	841,319	2,701	59,997	1,465,349	26,493	2,342,873	2,145,121

 

Transfer Payments
(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Grants in support of ecoENERGY Retrofit - Homes	46,000,000	. . . . .
Grant to the Canada Foundation for Sustainable Development
Technology	12,500,000	. . . . .
Grants in support of organizations associated with the research,
development and promotion of activities that contribute to
departmental objectives	797,000	950,000
Grants to professors at Canadian universities for research related to
forest sector sustainability and competitiveness	700,000	700,000
Total grants	59,997,000	1,650,000
Contributions
(S) Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource
Revenue Fund	670,750,000	590,750,000
(S) Payments to the Nova Scotia Offshore Revenue Account	407,300,000	450,000,000
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Biofuels	112,400,000	. . . . .
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Power	49,260,000	. . . . .
Wind Power Production Incentive Contribution Program	36,894,000	38,404,000
Federal Response to the Mountain Pine Beetle Infestation	30,844,000	75,301,000
Promoting Forest Innovation and Investment	28,910,000	28,060,000
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY Technology Initiative	24,914,000	. . . . .
Expanding Market Opportunities	17,489,000	15,764,000
Contributions in support of the Energy Efficiency and Alternative
Energy programs	9,611,000	10,783,000
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY Retrofit - Small and Medium
Organizations	8,900,000	. . . . .
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Renewable Heat	8,000,000	. . . . .
Contributions in support of the Technology and Innovation Initiative	7,400,000	31,722,000
GeoConnections Program	6,644,000	5,000,000
Development of a National Forest Pest Strategy	6,476,000	3,400,000
(S) Contribution to the Canada/Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum
Board	6,000,000	5,000,000
Renewal and Enhancement of Funding for the Forest Research Institute	4,728,000	4,728,000
Forest Communities Program	3,900,000	3,900,000
Contribution to the First Nations Forestry Program	3,875,000	3,875,000
Contributions in support of the Energy Efficiency Standards and
Labelling program	3,541,000	. . . . .
(S) Contribution to the Canada/Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board	2,900,000	2,900,000
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Buildings and Houses	2,900,000	. . . . .
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Fleets	2,000,000	. . . . .
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Personal Vehicles	1,900,000	. . . . .
Contribution to Saskatchewan Power/Maritime Electric Company	1,850,000	1,535,000
Contributions in support of organizations associated with the research,
development and promotion of activities that contribute to
departmental objectives	1,560,000	2,842,000
Contribution in support of the clean-up of the Gunnar and Larado
uranium mining facilities	1,556,000	. . . . .
Contributions in support of ecoENERGY for Industry	885,000	. . . . .
Contribution to the International Energy Agency	789,000	789,000
Youth Employment Strategy	558,000	558,000
(S) In support of infrastructure costs directly or indirectly relating to the
exploration, development, production or transportation of oil and
gas in the offshore area of Nova Scotia	500,000	1,935,000
Invasive Alien Species	115,000	115,000
Total contributions	1,465,349,000	1,277,361,000
Items not required
Grants in support of Home Energy Retrofits	. . . . .	37,500,000
Contributions in Support of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Retrofit
Fund	. . . . .	18,400,000
Contributions in Support of Clean Electricity Generation	. . . . .	13,400,000
Contributions in Support of the Clean Energy Science and Technology
Strategy	. . . . .	7,000,000
Contributions in Support of the Clean Heat Partnership Initiative	. . . . .	7,000,000
Contributions in support of organizations associated with impact and
adaptation research related to climate change	. . . . .	3,756,000
Contributions in Support of the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda	. . . . .	2,541,000
Contributions in Support of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for
Buildings and Housing	. . . . .	2,300,000
Contributions in support of Regional Adaptation Partnerships	. . . . .	2,000,000
Contributions in Support of the Anti-Idling program for Trucks and
Buses	. . . . .	1,680,000
Contributions in support of measures to mitigate the impact of the
Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) Epidemic	. . . . .	1,026,000
Contributions in Support of strategic partnerships through the
Commercial Transportation Energy Efficiency program	. . . . .	1,000,000
Contributions in Support of Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Industry	. . . . .	800,000
Contributions in Support of the Personal Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
program	. . . . .	436,000
Contribution to the City of Calgary in support of the production of
electricity from renewable energy sources	. . . . .	400,000
Grants in support of the Property Value Protection Program and the
Municipal Tax Revenue Loss Protection Program associated with
low-level radioactive waste clean-up in the Port Hope area	. . . . .	300,000
Contribution to the Asbestos Institute to foster the international
implementation of the safe and responsible use of chrysotile
asbestos	. . . . .	125,000
Total items not required	. . . . .	99,664,000
Total	1,525,346,000	1,378,675,000

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Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

Strategic Outcome

Be the top worldwide nuclear products and services company. Protect the health and safety of the public, our employees and the environment. Minimize nuclear legacy obligations for future generations.

Program Activity Descriptions

Commercial Business

The sale on a fully commercial basis of nuclear products and services. Commercial business activities leverage the investment in research and development on a full cost recovery basis and generates profits, which are returned to the corporation. Commercial profits assist in funding primarily the Nuclear Platform including the national research laboratories at Chalk River and also development of new reactor technologies including the next-generation Advanced CANDU Reactor. The various commercial business lines and related services/products provide innovative cost effective business solutions to customers. These sales primarily to nuclear generating facilities are required to optimize the production of a secure and safe energy supply worldwide. Nuclear energy is an essential component of the solution for clean air and climate change improvements worldwide.

Research and Development

Research and Development undertaken to maintain and enhance Canada's scientific and technological expertise in support of the production of environmentally friendly and cost effective CANDU nuclear generated electricity as well as other important peaceful applications of nuclear technologies in areas such as medicine. In particular it involves the maintenance of the intellectual property that has been developed over a period of sixty years covering basic knowledge of: materials, reactor physics, chemistry, critical components, radiation, and the environment; that could have an impact on the safety, licensing and design basis of CANDU technology.

Facilities and Nuclear Operations

This program activity supports the operations of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and requires major facilities such as reactors, experimental loops, hot cells and waste management plants.

Waste Management and Decommissioning

Decommissioning and waste management programs will need to be delivered at AECL sites over at least the next 70 to 100 years. Liabilities at AECL sites have arisen from a wide variety of sources, including wartime activities, wastes received from universities, medical facilities, government and industry from across Canada, and a variety of R&D programs carried out in support of Canada's nuclear power program. Activities provide for maintaining and surveillance of nuclear waste, decontamination and dismantling of surplus facilities as well as environmental restoration projects. Operational management of the facilities that have been turned over to decommissioning are also within this scope.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
	Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Capital		Estimates
Facilities and Nuclear Operations	83,341	33,550	116,891	66,610
Research and Development	35,382	. . . . .	35,382	37,139
Commercial Business	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
Waste Management and Decommissioning	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	118,723	33,550	152,273	103,749
Note: No funding is provided to the Commercial Business program activity as this activity is self-sustaining.
Waste Management and Decommissioning program activity is funded through the Department of Natural Resources.

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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Strategic Outcome

Safe and secure nuclear installations and processes used solely for peaceful purposes and public confidence in the nuclear regulatory regime's effectiveness.

Program Activity Descriptions

Nuclear Regulation

Activities at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) are undertaken in its role as an independent regulator, to ensure that Canada has safe and secure nuclear installations and processes that are used solely for peaceful purposes. This involves using the powers and tools that are available to the regulator to ensure: a low frequency of incidents, accidents and precursors in the use of nuclear substances and processes; low levels of exposure, to humans and to the environment, to any harmful substances as a result of nuclear installations and processes; a commitment and full engagement of the regulated community to sustain a strong culture of safety and security in the use of nuclear installations and processes; and that transfers of nuclear goods and technology in Canada and from Canada are solely for peaceful purposes. CNSC also must undertake activities that Canadians have knowledge of and confidence in the CNSC as a strong, independent regulator. Canadians will only accept the use of nuclear installations and processes in Canada if they are confident that there are no undue risks to them and to their environment.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)		2008-2009 Main Estimates			2007-2008
		Budgetary		Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions		Estimates
			and other
			transfer
			payments
Nuclear Regulation	89,335	75	770	90,180	94,485
	89,335	75	770	90,180	94,485

  Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2008-2009	2007-2008
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Grants to enable the research, development and management of
activities that contribute to the objectives of the Research and
Support Program	75,000	. . . . .
Total grants	75,000	. . . . .
Contributions
Contributions to enable the research, development and management of
activites that contribute to the objectives of the Research and
Support Program	720,000	. . . . .
Contributions for the provision of goods, expert assistance and other
services to enable the delivery of the Canadian Safeguards Support
Program in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency
(IAEA) regime	50,000	220,000
Total contributions	770,000	220,000
Items not required
Contributions will be issued to encourage the research, development,
management and promotion of activities that will contribute to the
Candian Nuclear Safety Commission Research and Support
Program objectives, and to aid in the development of nuclear safety
standards	. . . . .	125,000
Grants will be issued to assist with funding various forums (advisory
boards, conferences, etc.) that contribute to the overall objectives of
the class Grants and Contributions Program	. . . . .	75,000
Total items not required	. . . . .	200,000
Total	845,000	420,000

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Cape Breton Development Corporation

Strategic Outcome

The mandate of the Cape Breton Development Corporation is to conduct the activities necessary for wind-up of the Corporation, fulfilling all remaining obligations, while protecting the owner's interests.

Program Activity Descriptions

Human Resource Obligations

The programs included under Human Resource Obligations are non-discretionary items that the Corporation is required to deliver to former employees. They are ongoing liabilities totalling more than $350 million in present day value, many of which will continue beyond 20 years. They are a result of Post Employment Benefits and various Human Resource Strategies (operation closure).

Real Property

This activity is divided into sub-activities that deal with the obligations and responsibilities of the Corporation as they relate to Real Property. Programs to manage and satisfy these obligations are in place now, and options are being considered to deal with the best way to take care of ongoing liabilities.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates		2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total		Main
	Operating			Estimates
Human Resource Obligations	46,357	46,357		47,490
Real Property	19,882	19,882		22,021
	66,239	66,239		69,511

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National Energy Board

Strategic Outcome

Safety, security, environmental protection and economic benefits through regulation of pipelines, power lines, trade and energy development within the National Energy Board's jurisdiction.

Program Activity Descriptions

Energy Regulation and Advice

The companies that are regulated by the Board create wealth for Canadians through the transport of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, and through the export of hydrocarbons and electricity. As a regulatory agency, the Board's role is to help create a framework that allows these economic activities to occur when they are in the public interest.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates		2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total		Main
	Operating			Estimates
Energy Regulation and Advice	46,168	46,168		38,129
	46,168	46,168		38,129

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Northern Pipeline Agency

Strategic Outcome

The planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline project is efficient and expeditious while ensuring environmental protection and social and economic benefits for Canadians.

Program Activity Descriptions

Oversee the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline

Regulate the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline.

Program by Activities
(thousands of dollars)	2008-2009 Main Estimates		2007-2008
	Budgetary	Total		Main
	Operating			Estimates
Oversee the planning and construction of the Canadian
portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline	265	265		266
	265	265		266

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