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2009-10
Report on Plans and Priorities
National Research Council Canada
Supplementary Information (Tables)
Table of Contents
- Details on Transfer Payments Programs
- Green Procurement
- Horizontal Initiatives
- Internal Audits
- Evaluations
- Loans, Investments and Advances (Non-Budgetary)
- Sources of Respendable and Non-respendable Revenue
- Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity
Table 1: Details on Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)
| ($ millions) | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Contributions to International Telescope Programs | 13.2 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 2. Contribution to the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Carleton University, L’Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, and University of Victoria operating a Joint Venture known as TRIUMF | 44.1 | 19.3 | 19.3 |
| 3. Industrial Research Assistance Program | 82.2 | 87.0 | 87.0 |
| Total for all transfer payments above $5M | 139.5 | 111.8 | 111.8 |
Strategic outcome: An innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada through research and development, technology commercialization and industry support
Program activity: Research and Development
Name of transfer payment program: Contributions to International Telescope Programs
Start date: 1978 (CFHT)
End date: December 2012 (US National Science Foundation in support of Gemini)
Description: NRC, in partnership with other international bodies, provides financial contributions that support the management and operations of four international, offshore observatories and their related facilities (2 telescopes for Gemini Observatory, 66 for ALMA), and participates in the oversight and direction of the facilities and research. Astrophysics research and development requires large, costly and very precise telescopes and related instruments situated in areas that will provide ideal viewing conditions. It is beyond the capacity of individual organizations or even countries to support the costs of developing and maintaining the facilities required to conduct forefront astrophysics research, thus it is necessary for public sector organizations, through international partnerships, to support this research and development.
Expected results:
Immediate Outcomes:
- Access to forefront facilities and technology for Canadian astronomers;
- Enhanced training to qualified students as a result of access to facilities;
- New technologies developed as part of developing new concepts for new telescopes and instruments;
- More timely publication of results;
- Telescope data is effectively used.
Intermediate Outcomes:
- A prominent role for Canada in international scientific endeavours, as a member of G8 and OECD;
- Maximized scientific benefit of telescopes to the Canadian and worldwide community;
- Increased opportunities for Canadian industry to participate in advanced scientific projects, and resulting opportunities to benefit;
- New technology transferred to industry
| ($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008-091 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total contribution | 5.5 | 13.2 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| 1 Reflects best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year. | ||||
Strategic outcome: An innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada through research and development, technology commercialization and industry support
Program activity: Research and Development
Name of transfer payment program: Contribution to the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Carleton University, L’Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, and University of Victoria operating a Joint Venture known as TRIUMF
Start date: April 1, 1977
End date: March 30, 2010
Description: NRC provides financial assistance to support the operations and management of TRIUMF, Canada’s national laboratory for particle and nuclear physics. A consortium of seven Canadian universities own and manage the operations of TRIUMF. TRIUMF receives its federal funding in five-year allocations via a Contribution Agreement from NRC. The next Five-Year Plan for TRIUMF will start on April 1, 2010 following a Cabinet decision. TRIUMF constitutes one of Canada’s key investments in “Big Science” infrastructure. As TRIUMF hosts a substantial user community, Canadian and international, as well as scientists working in nuclear medicine and materials science. TRIUMF partners with MDS Nordion in the production of medical isotopes for clinical treatments and diagnostic procedures. TRIUMF constitutes the base laboratory out of which large scale international particle physics initiatives such as the Large Hadron Collider at CERN (Geneva) are mounted.
Expected results:
Immediate outcomes:
- Access to the forefront facilities of TRIUMF and at CERN, permitting the Canadian research community to perform at world-class level;
- A high level of training and unique expertise for qualified research students;
- New technologies developed in partnership with industry and other partners;
- More timely publication and dissemination of results of research;
- Availability of experimental data from TRIUMF and CERN for the benefit of the world scientific community.
Intermediate outcomes:
- A continued prominent role for Canada at the forefront of international science, as a member of G8, OECD, and NATO;
- Increase opportunities for Canadian industry to participate in advanced scientific projects with concomitant bottom-line benefits.
| ($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008-091 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total contribution | 43.6 | 44.1 | 19.3 | 19.3 |
| 1 Reflects best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year. | ||||
Planned Evaluation: Peer Review / Evaluation of TRIUMF: Spring 2009
Strategic outcome: An innovative, knowledge-based economy for Canada through research and development, technology commercialization and industry support
Program activity: Technology and Industry Support
Name of transfer payment program: Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Start date: April 1, 2002
End date: March 31, 2013
Description: The NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) supports the Government of Canada priorities by providing innovation support to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Canada. NRC-IRAP also supports the development and maintenance of a national system of innovation through providing contributions to organizations.
Expected results: To stimulate wealth creation for Canada through SME technological innovation. Immediate and intermediate outcomes include SME achievement of technical objectives; increased SME technical and business competencies; introduction of new or improved products/services or processes; SME cost savings; client growth; increased SME services/support by innovation support organizations; and SME access to national and international markets. These outcomes will be achieved as a result of the following Program outputs: contribution agreements; SME R&D; technical and business advice; literature/patent searches; SME-specific competitive technical intelligence reports; technical, market and commercial assessments; training and networking events; local, national and international linkages; referrals; and organizational, network and country agreements.
| ($ millions) | Forecast Spending 2008-091 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total contribution | 87.9 | 82.2 | 87.0 | 87.0 |
| 1 Reflects best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year. | ||||
Planned Evaluation: Evaluation of the Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP): Winter 2008 (completed)
Planned Audit: Follow-up to the 2006-07 Audit of IRAP: Fall 2010
Table 2: Green Procurement
How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement?
NRC will continue to implement a number of initiatives within its operations and facilities to integrate environmental performance considerations into the procurement decision-making process. In 2009-10, NRC plans to:
- Complete the implementation of the Green Procurement Policy, educate Procurement Officers and NRC end-users, and produce statistics on green procurements.
- Use PWGSC Standing Offers to procure “green” items
- Complete review of stores items and assess possibility of converting to more “green” items.
- Move from traditional offset printing to digital laser printing
- Obtain FSC certification (Forest Stewardship Council) of NRC’s reprographic section.
Has your department established green procurement targets?
Yes
| Target | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Provide green procurement training to NRC procurement officers and NRC end-users. Benchmark will be established in 2009-10. | Improved awareness and application of the Green Procurement policy will assist the procurement community and end-users to integrate green procurement practices in their areas of responsibility |
| Increase use of PWGSC Standing Offers to procure “green” items. Benchmark will be established in 2009-10. | Reduce adverse environmental impacts by using environmentally friendly products in the workplace |
| Move from traditional offset printing to digital laser printing. | Allow the NRC to move to a more supply on demand philosophy |
Table 3: Horizontal Initiatives
Name of horizontal initiative: Genomics R&D Initiative
Name of lead department(s): National Research Council
Lead department program activity: Research and Development
Start date of the horizontal initiative: 1999-2000
End date of the horizontal initiative: 2010-11 (Note: The current phase of GRDI is from 2008-09 to 2010-11.)
Total federal funding allocation (start to end date): $ 234,100,000
Description of the horizontal initiative (including funding agreement): The Genomics R&D Initiative was established for the purpose of building and maintaining capacity inside government departments to do genomics research. As an enabling technology, genomics provides powerful tools and precise information to support operational mandates and upon which policy and regulatory decisions can be based. Federal science-based departments and agencies interact with partners, stakeholders and clients and link these enabling tools and technologies to value-added applications that enable Canada to respond to national priorities, deliver on government mandates and support the development of wealth for Canadians.
These applications range from international requirements for genomics enabled testing to support access of exported products; the ability to interpret and assess genomics information submitted with product information for regulatory oversight; the development of assays and products using genomics approaches for enhancing Canadian’s lives (e.g. public health, food safety), the environment and sustainability of human activities; socio-economic and ethical considerations related to the use and integration of genomics in health care, environmental sustainability activities, and consumer and industrial products and applications; as well as facilitating Canadians’ access to accurate and understandable information concerning genome sciences.
Shared outcome(s): A revised RMAF was prepared for the Initiative in 2006-07 based on an ultimate outcome of enhanced quality of life in terms of health, safety, and environment, social and economic development. Long-term outcomes include: improved health care (e.g. diagnostics and treatment, reduced heath and environmental risks, reduced heath costs); reduced environmental impacts (e.g. water quality, healthy and productive aquatic ecosystems, sustainable fisheries, agriculture, forestry and aquaculture); and, improved competitiveness of Canadian Companies (e.g. diversification, improved productivity, cost reductions, sustainable development).
Governance structure(s): An interdepartmental ADM Coordinating Committee has been established to oversee collective management and coordination of the federal Genomics R&D Initiative. The Committee ensures that effective priority setting mechanisms are established within departments, and that government objectives and priorities are addressed.
The Committee also ensures that common management principles associated with Genomics R&D management are implemented and horizontal collaborations between organizations are pursued wherever relevant and possible. The committee includes members from each of the organizations receiving funding, as well as a representative from Industry Canada.
An Interdepartmental Working Group (WG) supports the work of the committee. The mandate of the WG is to provide recommendations and advice to the ADM Coordinating Committee regarding strategic priority setting and overall management of the Genomics R&D Initiative. The WG also supports evaluation and reporting requirements related to the Initiative. NRC is the lead agency for the Initiative and chairs the Coordinating Committee and the Working Group.
| Federal Partners | Federal Partner Program Activity (PA) | Names of Programs for Federal Partners | Total Allocation (from Start to End Date) | Planned Spending for 2009-10 |
Expected Results for 2009-10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) | Canadian Crop Genomics Initiative | AAFC Canadian Crop Genomics Initiative | $ 71.0 | $ 6.0 | See attachment |
| Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) | Genomics and Biotechnology | Aquatic Biotechnology and Genomics R&D | $ 10.6 | $ 0.9 | See attachment |
| Environment Canada (EC) | Sustainable Consumption and Production Approaches | Strategic Applications of Genomics in the Environment | $ 12.0 | $ 1.0 | See attachment |
| Health Canada (HC) | Health Products and Food Branch – Health Products – Biologics | HC/PHAC Genomics Initiative | $ 46.0 | $ 4.0 | See attachment |
| Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) | Natural Resource and Landmass knowledge for Canadians | NRCan-CFS Genomics R&D Initiative | $ 23.0 | $ 2.0 | See attachment |
| National Research Council (NRC) | Research and Development | Genomics and Health Initiative | $ 71.0 | $ 6.0 | See attachment |
| Canadian Institutes for Health Research (CIHR) | N/A – one time allocation in 1999-00 to assist in creation of Genome Canada Secretariat | N/A | $ 0.5 | $ 0.0 | N/A |
| Total | $ 234.1 | $ 19.9 | |||
Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): N/A
Contact information:
Gary Fudge, P. Eng.
Director, Life Sciences Horizontal Initiatives
National Research Council Canada
613-949-0542
Expected Results for 2009-10
- Commercially relevant advances in areas of genomics R&D related to human health (e.g. genetic testing, diagnostics, microbial genomic applications, treating and preventing human diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease, and pathogen detection).
- Improvements in crop value in cereals, soybean and canola through quality improvements in areas related to plant adaptation to biotic and abiotic stresses (e.g. resistance to disease, tolerance to drought and cold), as well as seed development and metabolism (e.g. related to oil content for biofuels and nutraceutical applications).
- Sustainable management of aquatic resources through the use of genomics tools to: manage fishery openings; generate increased understanding of population genetics and structure; further understanding of behavioural, physiological and immunological responses to the environment; and through the management of aquatic animal diseases.
- Positioning the Canadian regulatory system for health to enable innovation while minimizing the risks to Canadians through a focused genomics R&D program aimed at strengthening capacity in priority areas such as genetic information, biotechnology products, human genomics and microbial genomics, on human, animal and environmental health.
- Increased knowledge for forest generation and protection methods, and for addressing environmental impact considerations, through a focused genomics R&D effort on species and traits that are of economic importance to Canada.
- Development of genome-science applications to support regulatory and enforcement activities in key areas such as environmental risk assessment and management; enforcement and compliance; pollution detection, monitoring and prevention; conservation biology and wildlife genetics.
Table 4: Internal Audits
The table below outlines all current and planned evaluation activities for the next three fiscal years to 2012-2013. For any of the recently completed or ongoing evaluations, electronic links are not yet available (due to status of the report (i.e., currently under review, undergoing translation, etc.).
| Name of Internal Audit | Internal Audit Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audit of Construction Contracts | Management Control Framework Audit and Follow-up to 2002 Audit | In progress | Winter 2009 |
| Limited Assurance Annual Compliance Audit for Hospitality – 2007-08 Transactions | Compliance Audit | In progress | Winter 2009 |
| Limited Assurance Annual Compliance Audit for Travel – 2007-08 Transactions | Compliance Audit | In progress | Winter 2009 |
| Limited Assurance Annual Compliance Audit – 2007-08 Contracts Greater Than $25,000 | Compliance Audit | In progress | Winter 2009 |
| Audit Survey of Values and Ethics | Audit Survey | In progress | Summer 2009 |
| Audit of Facilities Management and Related Equipment | Management Control Framework Audit | In progress | Summer 2009 |
| Audit of Occupational Health and Safety | Management Control Framework / Compliance Audit | In progress | Summer 2009 |
| Audit Survey for Planning and Prioritization Audit | Audit Survey | Planned | Summer 2009 |
| Limited Assurance Annual Compliance Audit for Acquisition Card Purchases – 2008-09 Transactions | Compliance Audit | In progress | Fall 2009 |
| Audit of Integrated Risk Management | Management Control Framework Audit | In progress | Fall 2009 |
| Audit of Planning and Prioritization | Management Control Framework Audit | Planned | Winter 2010 |
| Audit Survey for Human Resources Audit | Audit Survey | Planned | Winter 2010 |
| Audit of Industry Partnership Facilities | Management Control Framework Audit | Planned | Spring 2010 |
| Audit of Financial Management | Management Control Framework Audit | Planned | Summer 2010 |
| Follow-up to the 2006-07 Audit of the Industrial Research Assistance Program | Follow-up Audit | Planned | Fall 2010 |
| Limited Assurance Annual Compliance Audit for Hospitality – 2009-10 | Compliance Audit | Planned | Fall 2010 |
| Limited Assurance Annual Compliance Audit for Travel – 2009-10 | Compliance Audit | Planned | Fall 2010 |
| Limited Assurance Annual Compliance Audit – 2009-10 Contracts Greater Than $25,000 | Compliance Audit | Planned | Fall 2010 |
| Audit Survey of Value and Ethics | Audit Survey | Planned | Fall 2010 |
| Audit of Human Resources | Management Control Framework Audit | Planned | Winter 2011 |
| Follow-up to the 2006-07 Audit of IT Security Management | Follow-up Audit | Planned | Winter 2011 |
| Audit of Capital Planning and Investment | Management Control Framework Audit | Planned | Summer 2011 |
| Follow-up to the 2009-10 Audit of Planning and Prioritization | Follow-up Audit | Planned | Fall 2011 |
| Follow-up to the 2009-10 Audit of Industry Partnership Facilities | Follow-up Audit | Planned | Fall 2011 |
| Audit of Horizontal Initiatives | Management Control Framework Audit | Planned | Fall 2011 |
| Limited Assurance Annual Compliance Audit – 2009-10 Contracts Less Than $25,000 | Compliance Audit | Planned | Fall 2011 |
Electronic link to internal audit plan and reports:http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/aboutUs/audit_e.html
Table 5: Evaluations
The table below outlines all current and planned evaluation activities for the next three fiscal years to 2012-2013. For any of the recently completed or ongoing evaluations, electronic links are not yet available (due to status of the report (i.e., currently under review, undergoing translation, etc.).
| Name of Evaluation | Program Type | Status | Expected Completion Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the NRC Institute for National Measurement Standards | Ongoing | Ongoing | 2008-2009 |
| Portfolio Evaluation of the NRC Technology Cluster Initiatives (including updates on 11 individual cluster initiative evaluations) | Sunsetting | Ongoing | 2009-2010 |
| Evaluation of the Youth Employment Strategy Program (interdepartmental) | Grant and Contribution | Ongoing | 2009-2010 |
| Evaluation of the Indoor Air Program in Support of the Government's Clean Air Agenda | Sunsetting | Planning | 2009-2010 |
| Evaluation of the Canadian Neutron Bean Centre | Ongoing | Planning | 20092010 |
| Evaluation of the Microstructural Sciences Research Program | Ongoing | --- | 2009-2010 |
| Evaluation of the Aerospace Research Program | Ongoing | --- | 2009-2010 |
| Evaluation of the Research Construction Program | Ongoing | --- | 2009-2010 |
| Evaluation of International Affiliations | Grant and Contribution | --- | 2009-2010 |
| Evaluation of the Nanotechnology Research Program | Sunsetting | --- | 2011-2012 |
| Evaluation of the Information Technology Program | Ongoing/ Sunsetting | --- | 2011-2012 |
| Evaluation of Genomics R&D | Sunsetting | --- | 2011-2012 |
| Evaluation of Information and Communications Technologies | Ongoing | --- | 2011-2012 |
| Evaluation of the Manufacturing and Materials Program | Ongoing | --- | 2011-2012 |
| Evaluation of NRC’s Scientific and Technical Information Program | Ongoing | --- | 2011-2012 |
| Evaluation of the Industrial Research Assistance Program | Grant and Contribution | --- | 2012-2013 |
| Evaluation of the Graduate Student Scholarship Supplement Program | Grant and Contribution | --- | 2012-2013 |
| Evaluation of the Interactive Language Technologies Group | Ongoing | --- | 2012-2013 |
| Evaluation of the Fuel Cells Program | Ongoing/ Sunsetting | --- | 2012-2013 |
Electronic link to evaluation plan and reports:http://www.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/aboutUs/evaluation_e.html
Table 6: Loans, Investments, and Advances (Non-budgetary)
| Description | Forecast Spending 2008-09 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research & Development | ||||
| H.L. Holmes Award – An award that aims to enhance Canadian research through post-doctoral studies under outstanding research persons at world-renowned graduate schools or research institutes. | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Technology & Industry Support | ||||
| Portfolio Investments – Equity Ownership | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Total | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to total shown.
Table 7: Sources of Respendable Revenue and Non-Respendable Revenue
| Program Activity | Forecast Revenue 2008-091 |
Planned Revenue 2009-10 |
Planned Revenue 2010-11 |
Planned Revenue 2011-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Development | ||||
| Fee for Service | 45.9 | 49.9 | 49.9 | 48.8 |
| Rentals | 3.6 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.5 |
| Royalties | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Publications | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.9 | |
| Other | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Technology and Industry Support | ||||
| Fee for Service | 27.4 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Rentals | 0.2 | |||
| Royalties | ||||
| Publications | 7.9 | 7.9 | 7.7 | |
| Other | ||||
| Internal Services | ||||
| Fee for Service | 3.2 | 3.2 | 3.2 | |
| Rentals | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | |
| Royalties | ||||
| Publications | ||||
| Other | ||||
| Total | 84.4 | 79.0 | 79.0 | 77.3 |
Note: Due to rounding, figures may not add to total shown; all revenues listed are respendable (no non-respendable revenues).
1 Reflects best forecast of total planned revenue to the end of the fiscal year.
Table 8: Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity
| Program Activity | Forecast Spending 2008-091 |
Planned Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2012-12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Research and Development | 36.7 | 33.8 | 29.8 | 29.7 |
| Technology and Industry Support | ||||
| Internal Services | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.4 | 5.4 |
| Total | 45.1 | 42.2 | 38.2 | 35.0 |
1 Reflects best forecast of total planned spending to the end of the fiscal year.