Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Symbol of the Government of Canada

ARCHIVED - Industry Canada - Supplementary Tables

Warning This page has been archived.

Archived Content

Information identified as archived on the Web is for reference, research or recordkeeping purposes. It has not been altered or updated after the date of archiving. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats on the "Contact Us" page.





2012-13
Report on Plans and Priorities



Industry Canada






Supplementary Information (Tables)






Table of Contents




Details of Transfer Payment Programs

Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP) The following is a list by strategic outcome of Industry Canada’s transfer payment programs with transfers in excess of $5 million.

The Canadian Marketplace is Efficient and Competitive

Advancements in Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation Strengthen the Canadian Economy

Canadian Businesses and Communities are Competitive

Disclosure of TPPs under $5 million

  • Economic Development Initiative: Roadmap Initiative to Linguistic Duality
  • Internal Trade Secretariat Corporation
  • Ivey Centre for Health and Leadership
  • OECD Grants Program
  • Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations
  • Radio Advisory Board of Canada
  • Strategic Activities Program (SAP)
  • Small Business Internship Program

 

Details of Transfer Payment Programs


Strategic Outcome 1:
The Canadian Marketplace is Efficient and Competitive


Program Activity: Spectrum, Telecommunications and the Online Economy

Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Telecommunication Union, Switzerland

Start Date: April 1, 2011

End Date: March 31, 2015

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2010–11

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

Expected Results:

  • Full implementation of the Performance Measurement Strategy to monitor and enhance reporting of Industry Canada’s involvement in the ITU as established in the Treasury Board Directive on Transfer Payments.
  • Securing and protecting Canadian interests in treaty revisions to both the International Radio Regulations and the International Telecommunication Regulations.
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
Total Grants 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8
Total Transfer Payments 6.8 6.8 6.8 6.8
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2009–10
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation (C)
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014–15
General Targeted Recipient Group:  United Nations Specialized Agency
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Canadian stakeholders are engaged in the national preparatory process for international ITU meetings, conferences, and assemblies and Canada actively participates as an elected Member to Council. In addition, Canada provides funds in support of development activities.

Strategic Outcome 2:
Advancements in Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation Strengthen the Canadian Economy


Program Activity: Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Institute for Quantum Computing

Start Date: April 2, 2009

End Date: March 31, 2014

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: N/A*

Description: The Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) is a research institute based at the University of Waterloo and located on the main campus in Waterloo, Ontario. IQC’s mission is to be the world leader in the development of quantum technologies, and its objective is to create a supportive environment for physicists, mathematicians, engineers and computer scientists to advance the fields of quantum information and quantum computation.

Expected Results:

  • Increase knowledge in quantum computing.
  • Create new opportunities for students to learn and to apply new knowledge.
  • Brand Canada as a leading centre for research in quantum technologies.
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12* Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15

* There were no Terms and Conditions. The Funding Agreement approved by Treasury Board outlined key activities and objectives for the federal funding.

Total Grants 5.0 5.5 6.0
Total Transfer Payments 5.0 5.5 6.0
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: No evaluation completed to date.
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2013–14
General Targeted Recipient Group: Universities
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:  To monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement, Industry Canada will maintain ongoing dialogue with the recipient and review its Annual Report.

Program Activity: Industrial Research and Development Financing

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Automotive Innovation Fund

Start Date: May 9, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2013

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2009–10

Description: The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) supports strategic, large-scale research and development (R&D) projects to develop innovative, greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Expected Results:

Enhanced capacity for automotive research and development in order to position Canada’s automotive industry to be able to meet the demands for cars of the future.

($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
Total Contributions 90.3 108.1
Total Transfer Payments 90.3 108.1
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2012–13
General Targeted Recipient Group: For profit, automotive industry
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Website, company and association outreach

Program Activity: Industrial Research and Development Financing

Name of Transfer Payment Program: CSeries Program

Start Date: September 2008

End Date: October 2015

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2008–09

Description: In July 2008, the Government of Canada announced its intention to contribute $350 million to Bombardier Aerospace for research and development (R&D) of aircraft technologies related to its CSeries, a new family of 110- to 130-seat commercial aircraft. The R&D projects will support the Canadian aerospace industry’s goal of developing new technologies for the next generation of more fuel-efficient and safer commercial aircraft. The contribution is being provided by Industry Canada and is conditionally repayable.

Expected Results:

  • Enhanced capacity for research and development of new technologies in the Canadian Aerospace Industry.
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
Total Contributions 64.4 66.0 55.4 25.7
Total Transfer Payments 64.4 66.0 55.4 25.7
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: No evaluation completed to date
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A
General Targeted Recipient Group: Aerospace industry
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: N/A

Program Activity: Industrial Research and Development Financing

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Industrial Technologies Office—Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative

Start Date: April 2, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2012*

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2007–08

Description: The Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) encourages the development of innovative products, processes and services; enhances the competitiveness of Canadian aerospace, defence, space and security (A&D) firms; and fosters collaboration among research institutes, universities, colleges and the private sector. SADI is a component of the government’s science and technology strategy, which aims to mobilize science and technology to Canada’s competitive advantage. SADI acts as a catalyst for new A&D investments by providing repayable contributions to Canadian A&D companies for strategic industrial research and pre-competitive development. SADI accepts applications on an ongoing basis. Projects are selected following a rigorous review of financial, technical and market criteria. The program initiative is partially financed with funds that were previously allocated to Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) and repayments received from TPC and SADI projects.

Expected Results:

  • Research and development investment in innovative and competitive aerospace, defence, space and security firms. 
    Indicator: Dollars of research and development investment leveraged per SADI dollar invested.
  • Collaborative partnerships in research and development between research institutes, universities, colleges and the private sector. 
    Indicator: Percentage of projects that have a collaborative element.
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15

* The terms and conditions for SADI are in the process of being renewed.

Total Contributions 206.5 255.4 240.4 225.0
Total Transfer Payments 206.5 255.4 240.4 225.0
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2011–2012
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Pending (P)
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2017–18
General Targeted Recipient Group: Private sector companies in the aerospace, defence, space and security industries
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Outreach initiatives, site visits

Program Activity: Industrial Research and Development Financing

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Industrial Technologies Office—Technology Partnerships Canada

Start Date: March 11,1996

End Date: December 31, 2006

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2007–08

Description: The Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) program provided repayable contributions to businesses in all regions of Canada to stimulate industrial research and pre-competitive development in the aerospace and defence, environmental and life sciences, information and communication technologies, and advanced manufacturing industries. The program leveraged private sector investment in research and development (R&D) and produced a wide range of economic, social and environmental benefits for Canadians. As of December 31, 2006, TPC no longer accepted new applications for new projects. However, the Department continues to manage existing projects that make up TPC’s $3.5 billion portfolio.  This involves reviewing project status, paying eligible claims, and receiving repayments.

Expected Results:

  • Research and development disbursements in the aerospace, defence, environmental and enabling technology industries.
    Indicator: Dollars of research and development investment leveraged per Technology Partnerships Canada dollar disbursed
  • New and innovative products, services and processes are commercialized by Canadian businesses.
    Indicator: Percentage of projects that have successfully completed their work phase resulting in the commercialization of new products, services and processes.
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
Total Contributions 40.0 40.0 20.0 20.0
Total Transfer Payments 40.0 40.0 20.0 20.0
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2003–04
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Amendment (A) andContinuation (C)
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2015–16
General Targeted Recipient Group: Private sector companies in the aerospace, defence, environmental, life sciences, information and communication technologies, and advanced manufacturing sectors
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Site visits; communications with recipients as part of ongoing monitoring activities.

Program Activity: Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

Start Date: March 30, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2012*

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: N/A**

Description: The Perimeter Institute (PI) for Theoretical Physics is a non-profit, resident-based research institute devoted to foundational issues in theoretical physics at the highest levels of international excellence. PI pursues scientific research and engages in educational outreach activities, bringing together international scientists to push the limits of understanding of physical laws and develop new ideas about the very essence of space, time, matter and information. PI provides a multi-disciplinary environment to foster research in cosmology, particle physics, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, quantum information, superstring theory and related areas.

Expected Results:

  • Establish itself as a premier international centre for foundational physics;
  • Foster effective interaction with the international academic community and stimulate information exchange and operate an active series of scientific programs;
  • Partner with Canadian universities and academics to enhance the national capabilities of fundamental physics research;
  • Develop and maintain a public outreach program aimed at promoting science awareness, such as workshops and public lectures. 
($ millions)
Forecast Funding 2011–12 Planned Funding 2012–13 Planned Funding 2013–14 Planned Funding 2014–15

* Budget 2011 proposed to provide $50 million over the next five years to the Perimeter Institute to support its research, education and public outreach activities, beginning in 2012-13.  

** There were no Terms and Conditions; the Funding Agreement approved by Treasury Board outlined key activities and objectives for the federal funding.

*** Third party evaluation was commissioned by the recipient, not by the Government of Canada, and was not intended to result in a decision regarding the continuation, amendment or termination of funding.

Total Other Types of Transfer Paymenwts
(Statutory Payments)
1.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
Total Transfer Payments 1.0 10.0 10.0 10.0
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation:  2011-12
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation:  N/A***
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation:  No further evaluations planned.
General Targeted Recipient Group:  Not-for-Profit
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients:  Industry Canada will maintain ongoing dialogue with the recipient and review its Corporate Plan and Annual Report, to monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of the Funding Agreement

Strategic Outcome 3:
Canadian Businesses and Communities are Competitive


Program Activity: Small Business Research, Advocacy and Services

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Small Business Financing

Start Date: 1961

End Date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: Ongoing. This is a statutory program.

Description: The Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP) helps Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) access financing that would not otherwise be available or would be available only under less favourable terms. It is a loan loss-sharing program involving partnerships with financial institutions. To be eligible, SMEs must be for-profit businesses with revenues under $5 million per year. Under the program, financial institutions can make term loans on real property, leasehold improvements and equipment. In the event that a registered loan defaults, the government pays 85 percent of net eligible losses. CSBFP is a national program that operates in all provinces and territories.

Expected Results:

  • Facilitate access to approximately $1 billion in debt financing.
  • Increase awareness of CSBFP among lenders, SMEs and intermediaries.
  • Continue communicating with financial institutions to improve program delivery.
($ millions)
Forecast Spending
2011–12
Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
Total Other Payments (Statutory Payments) Canada Small Business Financing Program (CSBFP)

Small Business Loan Act (SBLA)
CSBFP 90.0





SBLA
0.1
CSBFP
103.5




SBLA
CSBFP 106.8





SBLA
CSBFP
112.2




SBLA

Total Statutory Payments 90.1 103.5 106.8 112.2
 Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2009–10
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation (C) CSBFP continues as an ongoing statutory program enacted by the Canada Small Business Financing Act. Based on the findings of the 2010 Comprehensive Review, and consultations with stakeholders, the CSBFP continues to examine ways to improve and modernize its program, including an IT system, which permits lenders to transfer registration documents and fees electronically. CSBFP officials are working with participating financial institutions in order to decrease some of the administrative and paper burden to improve program delivery.
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014–15
General Targeted Recipient Group: Lending institutions and Canadian Small Business
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The CSBFP’s awareness initiatives to engage applicants and recipients include:
  • continued collaboration with lenders, other federal/provincial government departments, associations, chambers of commerce and other intermediaries for dissemination of information;
  • participation in industry-specific trade shows;
  • information sessions tailored to SMEs and lenders; and
  • targeted mail-outs to business support organizations.

Program Activity: Small Business Research, Advocacy and Services

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Youth Business Foundation

Start Date: April 1, 2001

End Date: March 31, 2013

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2011–12

Description: The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) is a non-profit, charitable organization founded in 1996 that provides entrepreneurs between the ages of 18 and 34 with loans and mentoring services.

Expected Results:

  • It is expected that there will be 498 in loans in 2012–13, which will result in increased access to financing by young entrepreneurs.
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
Total Contributions 10.0 10.0
Total Transfer Payments 10.0 10.0
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2014–15
General Targeted Recipient Group: Non-Profit
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: No government initiatives, third-party delivery

Program Activity: Industrial Competitiveness and Capacity

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Structured Financing Facility

Start Date: September 13, 2001

End Date: March 31, 2013

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2007–08

Description: This Structured Financing Facility program provides financing support to qualifying domestic and foreign shipowners to build or refit vessels in Canada, stimulating economic activities in the Canadian shipbuilding and industrial marine industry and helping position the industry to meet government procurement requirements.

Expected Results:

  • Incremental construction or refit projects for Canadian shipyards help with the maintenance of competitive conditions in the domestic market and strengthen shipyard capability for future federal procurement and maintenance needs
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
Total Contributions 3.0 12.0
Total Transfer Payments 3.0 12.0
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010–11
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A, program is scheduled to close.
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A
General Targeted Recipient Group: Companies looking to build/refit ships, Canadian shipyards
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: Program terminates at the end of fiscal year as the federal procurement of ships begins under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy. Engagement of applicants and recipients expected to be minimal.

Program Activity: Community Economic Development

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Community Futures Program

Start Date: 1986

End Date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2010–11

Description: The Community Futures (CF) Program is a national program administered by FedNor in rural northern Ontario and delivered through the regional development agencies in the rest of Canada. The program provides financial support to small and medium-sized enterprises through 24 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC) located throughout rural northern Ontario. The ultimate objectives of the program are to foster economic stability, growth and job creation; help create diversified and competitive local rural economies; and help build sustainable communities. CFDCs are incorporated, not-for-profit, community-based development organizations, each governed by a local volunteer board of directors. They offer a variety of products and services to support small business growth and community economic development, including access to capital, strategic community planning and socio-economic development; support for community-based projects and special initiatives; and business information, planning and support services. FedNor provides financial contributions to support the ongoing operations of individual CFDCs through either one- or three-year agreements.

Expected Results:

  • Targeted rural northern Ontario businesses attract investors
  • Targeted rural northern Ontario businesses create jobs
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
Total Contributions 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
Total Transfer Payments 8.4 8.4 8.4 8.4
 Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2008–09
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation (C)
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2013–14
General Targeted Recipient Group: Small and medium-sized enterprises through 24 CFDCs
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: FedNor will continue to work collaboratively with Community Futures Organizations, including Community Futures Development Corporations, their regional networks and provincial associations, through various activities including outreach/liaison, capacity building, development, referrals, compliance monitoring in regard to contribution agreements, and other collaborative activities.

Program Activity: Community Economic Development

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Northern Ontario Development Program

Start Date: April 1, 1996

End Date: Ongoing

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2011–12

Description: The Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP) is administered by FedNor. NODP's objective is to promote economic development, economic diversification, job creation and sustainable, self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario. This is achieved by providing financial support, through transfer payments, to small and medium-sized enterprises and not-for-profit organizations, including municipalities, municipal organizations, community development organizations and research institutions, in three priority areas: community economic development; business growth and competitiveness; and innovation.

Expected Results:

  • Targeted rural northern Ontario businesses attract investors
  • Targeted rural northern Ontario businesses create jobs
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13* Planned Spending 2013–14* Planned Spending 2014–15
*Planned spending in 2012–13 is reduced because support for the Molecular Medicine Research Centre (now Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute) project, for which FedNor received additional funding, will be ending. Planned spending will however be increased over the planning period (ending 2013–14) to reflect additional funding received to support the Budget 2011 commitment in support of the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute cyclotron project.
Total Contributions 39.8 36.7 37.3 36.3
Total Transfer Payments 39.8 36.7 37.3 36.3
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2010–11
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Continuation (C)
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: 2015–16
General Targeted Recipient Group: Eligible recipients for NODP include not-for profit and for-profit organizations, including community development organizations, Aboriginal organizations, municipalities and municipal organizations, First Nations, post-secondary institutions, hospitals and regional health care centres. 
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: FedNor will continue to work collaboratively with Northern Ontario stakeholders, applicants, recipients and partners through outreach/liaison activities with communities and small and medium-sized enterprises, assistance with project development and referrals, compliance monitoring in regard to contribution agreements, and other collaborative activities.

Program Activity: Community Economic Development

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Computers for Schools

Start Date: 1993

End Date: March 31, 2013

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2008–09

Description: Through the Computers for Schools (CFS) program, surplus computers donated by federal, provincial and territorial government departments, private companies, and private donors are refurbished through contribution agreements with licensed delivery agents. Once refurbished, they are distributed to schools and not-for-profit learning organizations across Canada. Through a national partnership-based network, the program continues to meet the ongoing demand for computers in Canadian schools and libraries, ensuring that more young Canadians have access to and can benefit from the knowledge-based economy. This program also supports work experience internships for youth who have demonstrated skills at the post-secondary level, providing them with opportunities to work on innovative information and communication technology (ICT) projects in the context of computer refurbishment workshop activities. These projects enable participants to develop practical work experience in such areas as computer repair, refurbishment and software testing; to cultivate skills such as teamwork, time management and administration; and to perform other activities related to managing a computer refurbishment workshop.

Expected Results:

  • Schools, libraries, not-for-profit learning organizations and Aboriginal communities receive refurbished computers
  • Youth interns gain work experience in the information and communication technologies field
($ millions)
Forecast Spending 2011–12 Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
*CFS Youth Employment Strategy is part of a horizontal initiative led by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada.
Total Contributions 4.0 4.0
Total Contributions Under the Youth Employment Strategy* 3.2 3.2
Total Transfer Payments 7.2 7.2
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: 2011–12.
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: Pending (P)
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A
General Targeted Recipient Group: Contribution agreements are negotiated with licensed delivery agents, computers are then redistributed to schools, libraries, not-for-profit learning organizations, Aboriginal communities and youth interns hired through the Technical Work Experience Program.
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: The Computers for Schools Program has conducted regional visits, appreciation events, press releases, and continues to work collaboratively with all its recipients and partners.

Program Activity: Community Economic Development

Name of Transfer Payment Program: Connecting Rural Canadians

Start Date: April 1, 2009

End Date: March 31, 2012

Fiscal year for Ts & Cs: 2010–11

Description: As part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, $225 million was provided to Industry Canada over three years to develop a broadband strategy. As a major part of that strategy ($171.3 million), the Broadband Canada Program aimed to extend broadband coverage to as many unserved and underserved households as possible.

Broadband Internet access is viewed as essential infrastructure for shaping tomorrow’s economy, as it enables citizens, businesses and institutions to access information, services and opportunities that could otherwise be out of reach.

Expected Results:

Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians expected to expand broadband coverage to as many unserved and underserved households in Canada as possible, beginning in 2009–10.

The program objective was to increase the number of Canadian households with access to affordable broadband services (a minimum of 1.5 Mbps) and provide essential infrastructure to Canadians in remote and rural areas. This would allow them to participate in the Internet economy by accessing information, services and opportunities that would otherwise be out-of-reach.

It should contribute to strengthening the knowledge-based economy and foster an environment that is conducive to innovation, which will benefit Canadian business and the economy as a whole.  

($ millions)
Forecast
Spending 2011–12
Planned Spending 2012–13 Planned Spending 2013–14 Planned Spending 2014–15
Total Contributions 65.4 5.4 10.1 10.8
Total Transfer Payments 65.4 5.4 10.1 10.8
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation: N/A
Decisions following the Results of Last Evaluation: N/A
Fiscal Year of Planned Completion of Next Evaluation: N/A
General Targeted Recipient Group: Private sector or consortiums of companies, not-for-profit organizations, and provincial/territorial entities that build and operate broadband infrastructure.
Initiatives to Engage Applicants and Recipients: N/A—application submission ended October 2009.

 

Disclosure of Transfer Payment Programs Under $5 Million
Name of Transfer Payment Program
(TPP)
Main Objective End Date
of TPP
Type
of TPP
Forecast Spending for
2012
–13
Fiscal Year of Last Completed Evaluation General Targeted Recipient Group
* No budget is allocated to this program. Projects are to be funded from existing reference levels.
Economic Development Initiative (EDI): Roadmap for Canada’s Linguistic Duality To strengthen linguistic duality, reinforce Canada's national identity and provide economic benefits for all Canadians. 2012–13 Contribution $650,450 2010–11
for the Northern Ontario component of EDI
Francophone or bilingual organizations that are located in Northern Ontario
Internal Trade Secretariat Corporation To provide high-quality administrative support to the Committee on Internal Trade. 2014–15 Grant $550,000 2010–11 Committee
on Internal Trade
Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership The objective of the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership is to become an internationally recognized
centre dedicated to identifying, assessing and commercializing innovative technologies, systems and processes that will effect real change for Canada's health care providers, patients and the health care system.
2013–14 Contribution $1,182,875 N/A University
Organisation for Economic  Co-operation and Development (OECD) Grants Program To enable IC branches to contribute funds to specific projects undertaken by the OECD. 2013–14 Grant $500,000 N/A The OECD is the sole eligible recipient of grants under the program.
Program for Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations Strengthen the consumer's role in the marketplace through the promotion of sound research and analysis and by encouraging the financial self-sufficiency of consumer and voluntary organizations. N/A Contribution $1,690,000 2009–10 Voluntary Organizations
Radio Advisory Board of Canada To enable the Board to continue the work and to provide advice and make recommendations on radio communications and radio spectrum. 2011–12 Grant $85,000 N/A Radio Advisory Board of Canada
Strategic Activities Program
(SAP) *
The purpose of SAP is to contribute to Industry Canada’s mandate through providing assistance to activities that support stronger economic growth through continued improvements in productivity and innovation performance and give businesses, consumers and investors confidence that the marketplace is fair, efficient and competitive. Through this program, Industry Canada will seek to integrate the economic, environmental and social interests of Canadians through strategic policy development. 2012–13 Contribution $0 N/A a) Legal entities including incorporated entities, partnerships, cooperatives, trusts, associations, not-for-profit corporations b) Research institutions and organizations c) In exceptional cases, eligible recipients may include provincial, territorial, regional and municipal agencies or corporations
Small Business Internship Program Provides small and medium- sized enterprises (SME) with financial support to employ a post-secondary student intern to assist them in their adoption of information and communication technologies. 2013–14 Contribution $2,900,000 N/A Not-for-profit


Greening Government Operations

Green Building Targets

8.1 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects, will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance.1
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework  N/A
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. N/A
Existence of strategic framework  Expected completion March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. Industry Canada is developing and will adopt a strategic framework for this target by April 1, 2012. The strategic framework will address the minimum level of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds (dollar value or floor area) and applicable building types.
  2. Industry Canada will be reporting on this target in the 2012–13 Departmental Performance Report (DPR).


8.2 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, existing Crown buildings over 1000m2 will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.2
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of buildings over 1000m2, as per departmental strategic framework N/A
Percentage of buildings over 1000m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per departmental strategic framework  FY 2011–12 N/A
FY 2012–13 N/A
FY 2013–14 N/A
Existence of strategic framework Expected completion March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. Industry Canada is developing and will adopt a strategic framework for this target by April 1, 2012. The strategic framework will address the minimum level of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds (dollar value or floor area) and applicable building types.
  2. Industry Canada will be reporting on this target in the 2012–13 DPR.


8.3 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new lease or lease renewal projects over 1000m2, where the Crown is the major lessee, will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.3
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.  N/A
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.  N/A
Existence of strategic framework.  Expected completion March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. Industry Canada is developing and will adopt a strategic framework for this target by April 1, 2012. The strategic framework will address the minimum level of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds (dollar value or floor area) and applicable building types.
  2. Industry Canada will be reporting on this target in the 2012–13 DPR.


8.4 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, fit-up and refit projects will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance.4
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.  N/A
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework.  N/A
Existence of strategic framework Expected completion March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. Industry Canada is developing and will adopt a strategic framework for this target by April 1, 2012. The strategic framework will address the minimum level of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds (dollar value or floor area) and applicable building types.
  2. Industry Canada will be reporting on this target in the 2012–13 DPR.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target


8.5 The federal government will take action now to reduce levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its operations to match the national target of 17% below 2005 by 2020.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2020–21, relative to 2005–06 17%
Departmental GHG emissions in 2005–06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent 1.911
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent 2011–12 1.781
2012–13 1.759
2013–14 1.737
2014–15 1.716
2015–16 1.694
2016–17 1.672
2017–18 1.651
2018–19 1.629
2019–20 1.607
2020–21 1.586
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from 2005–06 to the end of the given fiscal year 2011–12 - 6.80%
2012–13 - 7.93%
2013–14 - 9.07%
2014–15 - 10.20%
2015–16 - 11.33%
2016–17 - 12.47%
2017–18 - 13.60%
2018–19 - 14.73%
2019–20 - 15.87%
2020–21 - 17.00%
Existence of an implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions. See comments below

Strategies/Comments

  1. Source of targeted GHG emissions: Fleet only (on-road vehicles).
  2. To match the government-wide GHG reduction target of 17% by 2020–21, the Department’s GHG fleet emissions targets were calculated using a linear model.
  3. Industry Canada’s GHG emissions reduction strategy takes technology advancements into account and will capitalize on the use of Public Works and Government Services Canada’s green standing offers for vehicle purchases and internal communiqués for imparting information about the various tools to improve fleet efficiency and reduce emissions (e.g. anti-idling campaign).

Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment Target


8.6 By March 31, 2014, each department will reuse or recycle all surplus electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) in an environmentally sound and secure manner.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Existence of implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally generated EEE Completion April 2011
Total number of departmental locations with fully implemented EEE disposal plan, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year 2011–12 33%
2012–13 66%
2013–14 100%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Definition of location: Six regions in total
  2. Industry Canada’s implementation plan will cater to all regions. In the National Capital Region, the reuse/recycle strategy for surplus EEE is already in the process of being fully implemented.
  3. The implementation plan for the regions is based on the approach proposed by the Office of Greening Government Operations, Public Works and Government Services Canada, for target 8.6 in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy Guideline and meets the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy’s mandatory implementation strategy requirements for this target.

Printing Unit Reduction Target


8.7 By March 31, 2013, each department will achieve an average 8:1 ratio of office employees to printing units, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units in 2010–11, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow 2:1
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given fiscal year, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow 2011–12 5:1
2012–13 8:1
2013–14 8:1

Strategies/Comments

  1. Definition of printing unit: Scanner, photocopier, fax, desktop printer, networked printer, multifunctional device
  2. Scope: While some buildings may have a smaller ratio due to building occupancy or security considerations, on the whole, the Department will meet the target ratio.
  3. Method for determining the number of printing units: In the National Capital Region, project consultants collected data by way of a floor-by-floor count of devices. Data from the regions were provided by the respective regional offices.
  4. Method for determining the number of office employees: Number of employees obtained from Chief Information Office (CIO) Monthly Employee Report
  5. Implementation strategies:
    1. Approach is two-pronged: soft target of 5:1 in 2011–12 and 8:1 in 2012–13. Most sectors have agreed to go to 8:1 in the first year.
    2. All devices will be networked.
    3. Use a single supplier / price-per-page model.
    4. CIO is target lead.

Paper Consumption Target


8.8 By March 31, 2014, each department will reduce internal paper consumption per office employee by 20%. Each department will establish a baseline between 2005–06 and 2011–12, and applicable scope.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of sheets of internal office paper purchased or consumed per office employee in the baseline year selected, as per departmental scope.  10,261 Baseline year— 2009–10
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected.  2011–12 N/A
2012–13 5%
2013–14 15%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Scope of project — applicable to all Industry Canada employees, including those of the Canadian Intellectual Property Office.
  2. Baseline paper consumption was determined from 2009–10 standing offer purchases.
  3. Office employee numbers are per the Corporate Financial Reporting System and the Salary Resource Management System.
  4. All employees reported on in this RPP will be subject to the target.

Green Meetings Target


8.9 By March 31, 2013, each department will adopt a guide for greening meetings.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Presence of Green meeting guide.  Expected adoption March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. The guide is in development and will be adopted by March 31, 2013.
  2. The expected result is for departmental meetings to generate minimal environmental footprint and utilize minimum quantity of resources.
  3. Key components of the Green Meetings Guide include suggestions on how to reduce the use of paper, transportation, procurement and accommodation, right from the planning stages of a meeting.

Green Procurement Targets


8.10 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish at least three SMART green procurement targets to reduce its impact on the environment.

Commodity: Printers and multifunctional devices

Target: By March 2014, 95% of printers and multifunctional devices purchased by the Department will be environmentally preferred products.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of environmentally preferred printers and multifunctional devices purchased, relative to the total number of printers and multifunctional devices purchased by the Department N/A
Progress against measure in 2011–12. 80%
Progress against measure in 2012–13 90%
Progress against measure in 2013–14 95%

Strategies/Comments

  1. All equipment will be Energy Star compliant over nine technical categories.
  2. Collaboration of multiple stakeholders is ongoing.
  3. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 95%
    • Measurable: information available from the Xerox Device Manager software that will house information on all devices installed across the country
    • Achievable: Project endorsed by senior management
    • Relevant: Estimated dollar value of environmentally preferred equipment purchased is $12.0 million over five years
    • Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion


Commodity: Furniture

By March 2014, 90% of furniture purchases made by the Department will be environmentally preferred products.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Dollar value of environmentally preferred furniture purchases, relative to the total value of all furniture purchases (baseline year: 2009–10) 75%
Progress against measure in 2011–12 80%
Progress against measure in 2012–13 85%
Progress against measure in 2013–14 90%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Data analysis will permit monitoring and reporting of furniture purchases.
  2. This target will require collaboration among functional specialists, namely the Facilities Branch at headquarters and the departmental regions.
  3. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 90%
    • Measurable: Information available from the departmental Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).
    • Achievable: With collaboration of functional specialists
    • Relevant: Furniture purchases are a significant expenditure and represent an area for increased environmental benefit. Value of furniture purchased as at time of establishing target is $3.8 million.
    • Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion


Commodity: Vehicles

By March 31, 2014, 30% of Industry Canada's executive and light duty class vehicles will be environmental leadership vehicles.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of environmental leadership vehicles owned by Industry Canada, relative to its total number of vehicles owned (executive and light duty class only) N/A
Progress against measure in 2011–12 22%
Progress against measure in 2012–13 26%
Progress against measure in 2013–14 30%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Environmental leadership vehicles include hybrid vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles
  2. Industry Canada’s Vehicle Acquisition Plan will be reviewed centrally every year. Internal communiqués will be sent to the regions to reinforce the importance of identifying opportunities to replace the existing fleet with environmental leadership vehicles.
  3. Data on vehicle purchases will be collected and reviewed on a continuous basis to monitor the Department’s progress against the set target. The departmental Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) and the Fleet Management Information System provided the by federal fleet management support services, ARI Financial Services Inc. will be the tools used to collect the information.
  4. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 30%
    • Measurable: Information available from the departmental Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) and the ARI system
    • Achievable: With collaboration of functional specialists
    • Relevant: Vehicle purchases are a significant expenditure and represent an area for increased environmental benefit.  The value of vehicles purchased in 2009–10 was $1 million.
    • Time-bound: Date established for target


8.11 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish SMART targets for training, employee performance evaluations, and management processes and controls, as they pertain to procurement decision making.

Training

By March 31, 2014, 90% of designated Materiel managers and Procurement personnel will have taken green procurement training.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of Materiel managers and Procurement personnel who have completed green procurement training, relative to the total number of Materiel managers and Procurement personnel (baseline year: 2010–11) 60%
Progress against measure in 2011–12 85%
Progress against measure in 2012–13 90%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Designated Materiel Management and Procurement personnel are those Procurement Group (PG) employees that are directly involved in procurement for the department.
  2. Comptrollership and Administration Sector’s 2010–11 Human Resources Plan describes the Sector’s human resources (HR) priorities for 2011–12, including the HR objectives, staffing strategies, training and development plans, goals and future requirements that will allow the Sector to effectively meet and exceed its mandate over the long term. Green procurement training in 2011–12 will be included in the training plans for target positions.
  3. Training progress will be monitored by the Contracting and Materiel Management section’s Senior Training and Communications Advisor.
  4. Proof that training was completed is mandatory and will be validated by the Senior Training and Communications Advisor.
  5. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level for 2011–12 has been set at 85%. This target is specific to Materiel managers and Procurement personnel.
    • Measurable: Information available from the departmental training coordinators
    • Achievable: Green procurement training is free and available online.
    • Relevant: Industry Canada’s Materiel managers and Procurement personnel routinely procure goods and services for which environmental alternatives are available.
    • Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion


Performance Evaluations

By March 31, 2012, 75% of team leaders (PG-05) in the Contracting and Materiel Management section as well as the manager (PG-06) of this section will have environmental consideration clauses incorporated into their performance evaluations.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of performance evaluations of identified positions that have environmental consideration clauses, relative to the total number of positions identified N/A
Progress against measure in 2011–12 75%
Progress against measure in 2012–13 100%

Strategies/Comments

  1. The Comptrollership and Administration Sector’s 2010–11 Human Resources Plan describes its human resources (HR) priorities for 2011–12, including the HR objectives, staffing strategies, training and development plans, goals and future requirements that will allow the Sector to effectively meet and exceed its mandate over the long term.
  2. By March 31, 2013 100% of the target group (PG 05’s and the PG 06) within the Contracting and Materiel Management section will have environmental considerations incorporated into their performance evaluations.
  3. Progress will be monitored through performance agreements and by means of mid-year review.
  4. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 75%
    • Measurable: Information available from performance agreements
    • Achievable: Green procurement training is free and available online and will be included in the performance agreement.
    • Relevant: Industry Canada’s Contracting and Materiel Management Managers and Team Leaders routinely review and provide advice on procurement processes of goods and services, where environmental alternatives are available
    • Time-bound: Date established for target completion


Processes and Controls

By March 31, 2016, environmental performance considerations will be integrated into 90% of procurement processes and controls.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of designated processes and controls that have been modified to ensure that environmental performance considerations are integrated into procurement processes, relative to the total number of processes and controls 30%
Progress against measure in 2011–12 60%
Progress against measure in 2012–13 75%
Progress against measure in 2013–14 80%
Progress against measure in 2014–15 85%
Progress against measure in 2015–16 90%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Revisions to integrate environmental factors into procurement processes and controls will take strategic planning into account and will incorporate best practices to improve these processes and controls and to support green decision making.
  2. Taking a phased approach, Industry Canada will start with updating policy documents.
  3. Secondly, the Department will focus on the processes and controls that have the greatest environmental impact and will develop best practices documents in support of green decision making.
  4. Establish a monitoring control framework that includes environmental indicators.
  5. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 90%
    • Measurable: Policies, processes, procedures and controls reside with the Comptrollership and Administration Sector (CAS).
    • Achievable: CAS is the functional authority for Contracting and Materiel Management. The policy development group resides within CAS.
    • Relevant: The number of policies, processes and controls are significant, so their revision will achieve environmental benefits.
    • Time-bound: Date has been established for target completion, and the target strategies/comments include milestones.


Notes:

1 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED-NC Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes or equivalent

2 Assessment tools include BOMA BESt, Green Globes or equivalent.

3 Assessment tools include BOMA BESt, an appropriately tailored BOMA International Green Lease Standard or equivalent.

4 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED-CI Silver, Green Globes Fit-Up 3 Globes or equivalent.



Sources of Respendable and Non-Respendable Revenue


Respendable Revenue
($ millions)*
  Forecast Revenue 2011–12 Planned Revenue 2012–13 Planned Revenue 2013–14 Planned Revenue 2014–15
*Minor differences are due to rounding
**Excludes ''Deferred Spectrum Auction Revenues" received in prior years
The Canadian marketplace is efficient and competitive
Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Administration 39.8 41.2 41.6 41.6
Corporations Regulation 8.8 8.9 9.0 9.0
Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO) Revolving fund 146.2 146.1 147.1 148.6
Competition Law Enforcement
Competition Law and Policy 11.0 10.5 10.5 10.5
Subtotal 205.9 206.7 208.3 209.8
Advancement in science and technology, knowledge and innovation strengthen the Canadian Economy
Information and Communication Technologies Research and Innovation
Communications Research  11.4 12.5 12.5 12.5
Subtotal 11.4 12.5 12.5 12.5
Internal Services
Interdepartmental provision of internal support services 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
 
Total Respendable Revenue 222.3 224.2 225.8 227.3

 

Non-Respendable Revenue
($ millions)*
  Forecast Revenue 2011–12 Planned Revenue 2012–13 Planned Revenue 2013–14 Planned Revenue 2014–15
*Minor differences are due to rounding
**Excludes ''Deferred Spectrum Auction Revenues" received in prior years
The Canadian marketplace is efficient and competitive
Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations
Bankruptcy and Insolvency Administration 5.4 4.7 5.2 5.2
Corporations Regulation (including NUANS) 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.3
Trade Measurement Regulation 1.0 1.1 1.1 1.1
Competition Law Enforcement  
Fines 23.5 7.0 7.0 7.0
Consumer Labelling and Advertising Regulation 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1
Spectrum, Telecommunications and the Online Economy  
Radio/Spectrum licences – New and Amended 9.0 9.0 9.0 9.0
Radio/Spectrum licences – Renewals 255.0 272.0 277.0 277.0
Radio and terminal equipment approval 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.6
Subtotal 298.0 297.7 303.2 303.2
Advancement in science and technology, knowledge and innovation strengthen the Canadian Economy
Information and Communication Technologies Research and Innovation        
Communications Research  1.5 1.5 1.5 1.5
Research and Development Financing  
Receipts from Repayable Contributions 99.1 131.9 180.9 185.6
Subtotal 100.6 133.4 182.4 187.1
Canadian businesses and communities are competitive
Small Business Research, Advocacy and Services
Canada Small Business Financing Act Fees (CSBFA) 50.7 50.7 52.8 54.8
Return on Investment 41.0 39.0 40.0 44.0
Industrial Competitiveness and Capacity  
Receipts from Repayable Contributions 44.9 31.8 30.7 33.2
Loan Guarantees 2.1 1.9 1.7 1.5
Subtotal 138.7 123.4 125.3 133.5
Total Non-Respendable Revenue 537.3 554.5 610.8 623.7
 
Total Respendable and Non-respendable Revenue 759.6 778.7 836.6 851.1


Summary of Capital Spending by Program Activity ($ millions)*

Program Activity Forecast Revenue 2011–12 Planned Revenue 2012–13 Planned Revenue 2013–14 Planned Revenue 2014–15
*Minor differences are due to rounding
The Canadian marketplace is efficient and competitive
Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations 2.8 1.0 0.8 0.8
Spectrum, Telecommunications and the Online Economy 5.2 2.8 0.6 0.6
Consumer Affairs
Competition Law Enforcement 0.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
Subtotal 8.8 4.5 2.1 2.1
Advancement in science and technology, knowledge and innovation strengthen the Canadian Economy
Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity
Information and Communication Technologies Research and Innovation 4.0 2.0 3.4 3.4
Industrial Research and Development Financing
Subtotal 4.0 2.0 3.4 3.4
Canadian businesses and communities are competitive
Small Business Research, Advocacy and Services
Industrial Competitiveness and Capacity
Community Economic Development 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2
 
Internal Services 2.6 0.5 0.5 0.5
Subtotal 2.7 0.7 0.7 0.7
Total 15.5 7.1 6.1 6.1


Up-Front Multi-Year Funding (Notes 1 and 2)

Industry Canada is responsible for administering funding agreements with the following foundations.

Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Note 1: Only funding agreements to recipients that are still in effect and relate to up-front multi-year funding of greater that $5 million in total.

Note 2: Funding already reported in the Transfer Payment Program Tables is not repeated here.

Strategic Outcome 2:
Advancements in Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation Strengthen the Canadian Economy


Program Activity: Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity

Name of Recipient: Canada Foundation for Innovation

Start Date: April 25, 1998

End Date: December 31, 2017

Description: The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is a non-profit corporation funded by the Government of Canada to support investments in research infrastructure. The CFI’s mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and non-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefit Canadians.

Summary of Annual Plans:

In 2012–13, the CFI will continue to work towards its overall objectives:

  • Enable universities, colleges, research hospitals and not-for-profit research organizations to maintain research infrastructure;
  • Support strategic investments in current and new infrastructure that promotes leading-edge research;
  • Foster partnerships between universities, colleges and business researchers that encourage private sector innovation; and
  • Ensure that a number of large world-class research facilities in Canada maintain their capacity to support leading-edge research, by providing support for their ongoing operations.
($ millions)
Total Funding Prior Years’ Funding Planned Funding  2012–13 Planned Funding 2013–14 Planned Funding 2014–15
4,990.0 4,263.0 249.0 167.0 117.0

Recipient's website: www.innovation.ca


Program Activity: Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity

Name of Recipient: Canada School of Energy and Environment

Start Date: March 7, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2014

Description: The Canada School of Energy and Environment (CSEE) is a virtual centre that builds on capacity within the University of Calgary, the University of Alberta and the University of Lethbridge. The goal of the CSEE is to become the global leader in integrated research and policy on energy and environmental issues.

Summary of Annual Plans:

In 2012–13, the CSEE will continue to work towards its overall objectives:

  • create opportunities for national and international collaborations on policy issues;
  • provide advice to industry, academia and government;
  • coordinate research and academic programming;
  • facilitate technology transfer and commercialization; and
  • facilitate the exchange of research findings and information and promote collaboration among the international community.
($ millions)
Total Funding Prior Years’ Funding* Planned Funding 2012–13 Planned Funding 2013–14 Planned Funding 2014–15
15.0 15.0

Recipient’s website: www.canadaschoolofenergy.com

*$15 million was paid upfront in 2007–08.


Program Activity: Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity

Name of Recipient: Council of Canadian Academies

Start Date: July 2005

End Date: March 2015

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 CCA with a $30 million one-time conditional grant in July 2005 from Budget 2005, which entitles the government to up to five assessments per year. All CCA assessments are undertaken by independent panels of qualified experts from Canada and abroad. Each assessment takes 18 months to two years to complete.

These assessments will not contain specific policy recommendations. Rather, they will report on the relevant science—identifying both what is known (or at least strongly supported by the existing evidence) 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.

Summary of Annual Plans:

In Fiscal Year 2012–13, the CCA will complete four assessments: Science Performance and Research Funding, Women in University Research, the Sustainable Management of Water in the Agricultural Landscapes of Canada, and the State of Science and Technology in Canada. In addition to these assessments to be completed, the CCA will continue to work on five ongoing assessments within their funding agreement with the Government of Canada. 
($ millions)
Total Funding* Prior Years’ Funding* Planned Funding 2012–13 Planned Funding 2013–14 Planned Funding 2014–15
30.0 30.0

Recipient's website: www.scienceadvice.ca

*$30 million was paid upfront in 2005–06.


Program Activity: Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity

Name of Recipient: Genome Canada

Start Date: March 27, 2000

End Date: March 31, 2015

Description: Genome Canada is a non-profit corporation that funds genomics and proteomics research and supports six regional genome centres across Canada. Through its activities, Genome Canada has enabled important research to be undertaken in key areas such as agriculture, the environment, fisheries, forestry, health and new technology development. Genome Canada also promotes greater awareness of ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social issues related to genomics (GE3LS).

Summary of Annual Plans:

In 2012–13, Genome Canada will continue to work towards its overall objectives:

  • Develop and establish a coordinated strategy for genomics research, enabling Canada to become a world leader in areas such as health, agriculture, the environment, forestry and fisheries.
  • Provide leading-edge technology to researchers in all genomics-related fields through the six regional genome centres across Canada.
  • Support large-scale projects of strategic importance to Canada by bringing together industry, government, universities, research hospitals and the public.
  • Assume leadership in ethical, environmental, economic, legal, social and other issues related to genomics research (GE3LS).
  • Communicate the relative risks, rewards and successes of genomics to the Canadian public.
  • Encourage investment in the field of genomics research.
($ millions)
Total Funding* Prior Years’ Funding Planned Funding  2012–13 Planned Funding 2013–14 Planned Funding 2014–15
980.0 822.4 74.6 45.2 19.2

* Budget 2011 announced an additional $65 million for Genome Canada to launch a new competition in the area of human health, and sustain the operating costs of Genome Canada and Genome Centres until 2013–14.

Recipient's website: www.genomecanada.ca/


Program Activity: Science, Technology and Innovation Capacity

Name of Recipient: Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation

Start Date: March 31, 2002

End Date: Ongoing

Description: The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundationsupports research and disseminates research findings in the following humanities and social sciences focused on four areas: human rights and dignity; responsible citizenship; Canada in the world; and people and their natural environment.

Using a peer review process, the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundationoffers three types of awards: scholarships awarded to doctoral candidates, fellowships awarded to established researchers at Canadian universities and mentorships awarded to seasoned professionals who counsel the scholars. The Foundation also administers the Public Interaction Program, which communicates the work of the Foundation through conferences, lectures and symposia.

Summary of Annual Plans:

In 2012–13, the Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundationintends to award up to 15 Scholarships, 10 Mentorships, and 5 Fellowships. In addition, under its Public Interaction Program, the Foundation will hold an annual conference and other knowledge dissemination events including lectures and symposia.

($ millions)
Total Funding Prior Years’ Funding Planned Funding 2012–13 Planned Funding 2013–14 Planned Funding 2014–15
125.0 125.0 –* –* –*

Recipient’s website: www.trudeaufoundation.ca

*The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundationwas given a $125-million endowment from the Government of Canada in 2002. The Foundation uses the interest on the endowment to support its activities in perpetuity.



Upcoming Internal Audits and Evaluations in the Next Three Fiscal Years

Internal Audits

Proposed* Internal Audit Projects in 2012–13
Name of Internal Audit Internal Audit Type Status Expected Completion Date
*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual audit planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2011–12.
Collection of Repayments Audit Planned 2012–13
Electronic Filing—Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Audit/IT Audit Planned 2012–13
Bombardier C Series Audit Planned 2012–13
Corporations Canada Audit Planned 2012–13
Computer for Schools Audit Planned 2012–13
IT Project Management—Spectrum Application Modernization Audit/IT Audit Planned 2012–13

 

Proposed* Internal Audit Projects in 2013-14
Name of Internal Audit Internal Audit Type Status Expected Completion Date
*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual audit planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2012–13.
Contribution Management Information System Audit/IT Audit Planned 2013–14
Business Continuity Management Audit Planned 2013–14
Spectrum Management Audit Planned 2013–14
Communications Research Centre Audit Planned 2013–14
Canada Business Network Audit Planned 2013–14
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy—National Framework Audit Planned 2013–14

Evaluations

Proposed* Projects in 2012–13
Name of Evaluation Link to Program Activity Architecture Program Type Status Expected Completion Date
*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual evaluation planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2011–12.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development  Grant Program 2.1.2—Science and Technology Partnerships Grant Planned 2012–13
Automotive Innovation Fund 2.3.1—Automotive Innovation Contribution Planned 2012–13
Canada Business Network 3.1.2—Canada Business Network Program Planned 2012–13
Strategic Activities Program 4.1.1.1—Management and Oversight Contribution Planned 2012–13
Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy 1.1.2—Bankruptcy and Insolvency Program Planned 2013–14
Corporations Canada 1.1.3—Federal Incorporations Program Planned 2013–14
Canadian Intellectual Property Office 1.1.5—Intellectual Property Program Planned 2013–14
Spectrum Management and Telecommunications 1.2.1—Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Program Planned 2013–14

 

Proposed* Projects in 2013–14
Name of Evaluation Link to Program Activity Architecture Program Type Status Expected Completion Date
*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual evaluation planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2012–13.
Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership 2.1.2—Science and Technology Partnerships Contribution Planned 2013–14
Small Business Internship Program 3.1. —Small Business Internship Contribution Planned 2013–14
Community Futures 3.3.1—Community Futures Contribution Planned 2013–14
Institute for Quantum Computing 2.1.2—Science and Technology Partnerships Grant Planned 2013–14
Competition Law Enforcement 1.4—Competition Law Enforcement Program Planned 2014–15
Small Business Growth and Prosperity 3.1.4—Small Business Growth and Prosperity Program Planned 2014–15
Industry-Specific Policy and Analysis 3.2.1—Industry-Specific Policy and Analysis Program Planned 2014–15
Industrial and Regional Benefits 3.2.3—Industrial and Regional Benefits Program Planned 2014–15
Measurement Canada 1.1.1—Trade Measurement Program Planned 2014–15

 

Proposed* Projects in 2014–15
Name of Evaluation Link to Program Activity Architecture Program Type Status Expected Completion Date
*These projects and their corresponding expected completion dates will be confirmed as part of the annual evaluation planning process, which begins in Q4 of 2013–14.
Spectrum Management and Telecommunications 1.2.1—Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Grant Planned 2014–15
Non-Profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations Contribution Program 1.3 —Consumer Affairs Contribution Planned 2014–15
Canada Small Business Financing 3.1.1— Canada Small Business Financing Contribution Planned 2014–15
Paperwork Burden Reduction Initiative 3.1.4—Small Business Growth and Prosperity Program Planned 2014–15
Canadian Youth Business Foundation 3.1.4—Small Business Growth and Prosperity Contribution Planned 2014–15
Electronic Commerce 1.2.2—Electronic Commerce Program Planned 2015–16

Note: The Evaluation Directorate is responsible for evaluating the performance and effectiveness of departmental programs, policies and initiatives.



User Fees for 2012–13


Name of User Fee Written Opinions
Fee Type Other Goods and Services
Fee-Setting Authority Competition Bureau’s Fee and Service Standards Policy, through the Department of Industry Act
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee Fees and service standards related to written opinions were last revised in 2002. Several changes since that time warrant a review of both the fees and the service standards.
Effective Date of Planned Change It is anticipated that the newly revised fee regime will take effect in 2013–14.
Consultation and Review Process Planned The Competition Bureau will meet with stakeholders to consult on proposed revisions to its Fee and Service Standards Policy for written opinions.

 

Name of User Fee CA Number
Fee Type Other Goods and Services
Fee-Setting Authority Textile Labelling Act and Department of Industry Act
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee The Competition Bureau expects to make changes to pricing to reflect increased costs associated with administering this program.
Effective Date of Planned Change It is anticipated that the revised fee regime will take effect in 2013–14.
Consultation and Review Process Planned The Competition Bureau will meet with stakeholders to consult on proposed changes to the process, service standards and CA Number fees.

 

Name of User Fee Spectrum Licence Renewal Fees for 24, 28 and 38 GHz Wireless Broadband Communications – New
Fee Type Regulatory
Fee-Setting Authority Department of Industry Act, section 19; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee The terms of the 24 and 38 GHz spectrum licences obtained through the 1999 auction were coming to an end in 2010. A decision released in March 2006 extended the initial terms of these licences and also announced a licensing process available for 24, 28 and 38 GHz spectrum. Issuing these licences will require that an annual fee be in place. A consultation was undertaken, and the results are being reviewed before proceeding with the required stages under the User Fees Act.
Effective Date of Planned Change The fee is expected to be in place in 2012–13.
Consultation and Review Process Planned The initial public consultation took place in April 2008. It is anticipated that the proposed fee under the User Fees Act may be reviewed by Parliament in 2012–13.

 

Name of User Fee Spectrum Licence Fees for Wireless Broadband Services in the Band 3650–3700 MHz – New
Fee Type Regulatory
Fee-Setting Authority Department of Industry Act, section 19; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee To make this spectrum available for use, the Department held and subsequently published the public consultation on the licensing rules and applicable fees: Proposed Spectrum Utilization Policy, Technical and Licensing Requirements for Wireless Broadband Services (WBS) in the Band 3650–3700 MHz (DGTP-006-06). The consultation regarding the use of the band and the fee proposal was launched in 2006 and completed in June 2009; however, the formal User Fees Act process has not yet begun. It is anticipated to be completed in 2012–13.
Effective Date of Planned Change The fee is expected to be in place in 2012–13.
Consultation and Review Process Planned The initial public consultation was launched in 2006. The User Fees Act process is anticipated to be completed in 2012–13.

 

Name of User Fee Renewal of 2300/3500 MHz Licences fees
Fee Type Regulatory
Fee-Setting Authority Department of Industry Act, section 19; Financial Administration Act, section 19.1
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee Licences issued through an auction in 2004 will start expiring in 2014.  As stated in the Framework for Spectrum Auctions in Canada, fees that reflect some measure of market value will apply to licences issued through a renewal process.  A consultation will be undertaken to seek comments on the renewal process, including the conditions of licence to be applied to the new licences, and the appropriate level of fees that will apply.  A public consultation is anticipated to begin in 2012–13.
Effective Date of Planned Change Fees will apply to licences after expiry of the initial auction licence term (starting in 2014).
Consultation and Review Process Planned Consultation launched in 2012.

 

Name of User Fee Fixed and Broadcast Satellite Licences
Fee Type Regulatory
Fee-Setting Authority Radiocommunication Act, section 6(1);Department of Industry Act, sections 18, 19 and 20;
Financial Administration Act, section 19.1     
Reason for Planned Introduction of or Amendment to Fee The Department intends to change from a radio apparatus licence regime to a spectrum licence regime with applicable fees for satellite licences. Money collected from the amended fees will help recover 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 amended fee regime will take effect in 2013–14
Consultation and Review Process Planned The consultation process has been delayed, as more market analysis was needed. A public consultation was launched during the last quarter of 2011–12