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2006-2007 Estimates — Report on Plans and Priorities
Table 15: Horizontal Initiatives
| Canadian Biotechnology Strategy (CBS) | Name of Lead Department(s): |
| Industry Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, International Trade Canada, Environment Canada, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, National Research Council Canada. | |
| Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative | End Date of the Horizontal Initiative |
| 1998 | TBD |
| Total Federal Funding Allocation (1999 to 2006): $394,532,530 | |
| Description of the Horizontal Initiative | |
| The vision of the Canadian Biotechnology Strategy (CBS) is to "enhance the quality of life of Canadians in terms of health, safety, the environment, and social and economic development by positioning Canada as a responsible world leader in biotechnology." | |
| Acting within the CBS pillars of stewardship, citizen engagement and innovation, this document reports on three strategic initiatives: the CBS Fund, the Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology (CRSB) and the Genomics Research and Development (Genomics R&D) program. Each of these initiatives focuses on a different aspect of Canada's biotechnology-related priorities, involving separate program management and resource allocation, as well as the profiling of initiatives that are linked through the CBS governance structure. | |
| Shared Outcome(s) | |
| Biotechnology applications are influencing the way our society and economy are evolving. The pace of science is presenting great opportunities for new markets and new solutions to the challenges faced by humankind. However, these advances also present choices and challenges that demand an effective and forward-looking regulatory system. | |
| The shared outcome of the CBS is to ensure that the Government of Canada exercises its responsibilities to ensure that biotechnology will continue to enhance Canadians' quality of life in terms of health, safety, the environment, and social and economic development. | |
| Each CBS initiative focuses on different aspects of the strategy. | |
| CBS Fund The CBS Fund provides core policy and management funding for the CBS. The fund enables leading-edge, cross-cutting policy development and analysis for the departments and agencies that are signatories to the CBS. It also provides funds for the expert arm's-length advice provided to the government by the Canadian Biotechnology Advisory Committee (CBAC). The CBS Fund supports horizontal management, accountability and results reporting. |
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| For 2006–2007, $6.0 million will be allocated to federal departments and agencies to deliver the annual work plan approved by the Biotechnology ADM Coordinating Committee (BACC). The focus is on policies to capture the benefits of biotechnology for Canada, manage the risks and engage Canadians on issues arising from this enabling technology. Strategic priorities this year include new approaches for biotechnology stewardship, an increased web presence, engagement of Canadians and support for the commercialization of biotechnology products in the emerging bioeconomy. | |
| CRSB The Canadian Regulatory System for Biotechnology (CRSB) was established in 2000 to enhance Canada's regulatory capacity and to ensure that Canadians have an efficient, credible and well-respected biotechnology regulatory system that safeguards health and the environment as a priority and, thereby, permits safe and effective products to enter the market. |
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| The strategic objectives of the CRSB are to meet technical capacity and human resource needs; improve public awareness of and confidence in the regulatory system; increase the efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness of the regulatory system; and generate knowledge to support the regulatory system. | |
| Genomics R&D Biotechnology research related to genome sciences (the study of genes and their interactions) continues, providing new methods for managing agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture; enhancing stewardship and conservation activities; and developing new methods of disease diagnosis, treatment and prevention. In 2006–2007, six departments and agencies (National Research Council Canada, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Health Canada, Natural Resources Canada, Environment Canada, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada) will continue to participate in the Genomics R&D Initiative. |
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| The objective of the Genomics R&D program is to build the capacity inside government laboratories to do this new type of biotechnology research, which will strengthen the regulatory system and bring the benefits of revolutionary advances in research and technology to a variety of Canadian industrial sectors and regions. The new technologies are having a dramatic impact on industrial competitiveness and economic growth. They are also expected to bring significant social benefits, such as better therapeutics, a cleaner environment and better management of natural resources. | |
| Federal Partners Involved in Each Program | Names of Programs | Total Allocation 1999–2006 ($000) |
Planned Spending for 2006–2007 ($000) |
Horizontal Results Expected for 2006–2007 These results are not achieved by a specific department; they are achieved by interdepartmental efforts under each of the CBS initiatives. |
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| Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $3,081.00 | $TBD | CBS Fund
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| (b) Genomics R&D | $41,000.00 | $6,000.00 | ||
| Canadian Biotechnology Secretariat (CBSec) | (a) CBS Fund | $4,330.92 | $TBD | |
| (b) CBSec, CBAC, Emerging Issues Fund and departmental allowance for reporting | $22,920.00 | $3,520.00 | ||
| Canadian Food Inspection Agency | (a) CBS Fund | $6,630.00 | $TBD | |
| (b) CRSB | $65,316.00 | $11,284.00 | ||
| Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $2,386.00 | $TBD | |
| Fisheries and Oceans Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $2,439.00 | $TBD | |
| (b) CRSB | $7,920.00 | $1,495.00 | ||
| (c) Genomics R&D | $6,100.00 | $900.00 | ||
| Environment Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $5,457.12 | $TBD | |
| (b) CRSB | $9,818.00 | $1,603.00 | ||
| (c) Genomics R&D | $7,000.00 | $1,000.00 | ||
| Health Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $4,615.42 | $TBD | |
| (b) CRSB | $102,776.00 | $18,948.00 | ||
| (c) Genomics R&D | $26,000.00 | $4,000.00 | ||
| Industry Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $3,570.90 | $TBD | |
| (b) CRSB | $950.00 | $150.00 | ||
| Natural Resources Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $2,440.50 | $TBD | |
| (b) CRSB | $7,020.00 | $1,120.00 | ||
| (c) Genomics R&D | $13,000.00 | $2,000.00 | ||
| Department of Justice Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $1,858.00 | $TBD | |
| National Research Council Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $3,678.19 | $TBD | |
| (b) Genomics R&D | $41,000.00 | $6,000.00 | ||
| Statistics Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $2,564.20 | $TBD | |
| Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)* | (a) Genomics R&D | $500.00 | $0.00 | |
| Veterans Affairs Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $85.00 | $0.00 | |
| Human Resources and Social Development Canada | (a) CBS Fund | $75.00 | $0.00 | |
| Total | $394,532.53 | $64,020.00** | ||
| * CIHR was created in 2000. Its predecessor, the Medical Research Council, received a one-time allocation in 1999–2000 to assist in the establishment and support of a Genome Canada Secretariat. | ||||
| ** This amount includes $9.5 million for the CBS Fund. At time of writing, Treasury Board had decided to unfreeze 50 percent of the CBS Fund, and a decision on whether or not to seek release of the remaining 50 percent was pending. Allocations to departments will be determined based on this decision. | ||||
| Results to be achieved by non-federal partners (if applicable): None | ||||
| Contact Information | Approved by: | Date Approved |
|---|---|---|
| CBS: Glenn Kendall (613) 954-2412 |
CBS: Glenn Kendall | February 8, 2006 |
| CRSB: Bruce Smith smith@hc-sc.gc.ca (613) 941-2175 |
CRSB: Bruce Smith | February 9, 2006 |
| Genomics: Gary Fudge Gary.Fudge@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca |
Genomics: Gary Fudge | January 31, 2006 |
| Canada Business Network (Amalgamation of Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC) and Business Gateway (BG) |
Name of Lead Department(s):
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| Start Date of the Horizontal Initiative | End Date of the Horizontal Initiative | Total Federal Funding Allocation |
| Canada Business Service Centres (CBSC): Funding originally started in 1995 (February 9, 1995 TB 822499). Most recent renewal for period 2006–07 (Policy and funding approval: Building a More Innovative Economy — Jobs and Growth) |
March 2007 — aiming for renewal (Fall of 2006) |
$181M (since 1995) |
| Business Gateway: Funding originally started in 2000 to March 31, 2006 (Policy and funding approval: Government On-Line funding via TBS initially / PWGSC – Gateways and Clusters) |
$6.79M (since 2000) | |
| Total: $187.79M | ||
| Description of the Horizontal Initiative | ||
| Canada Business was established to improve service to small business and start-up entrepreneurs by providing a comprehensive first stop for information on government services, programs and compliance requirements from federal and provincial/territorial levels of government. | ||
| On behalf of the Government of Canada and its partners, Canada Business delivers a host of information products and resources through a variety of channels across Canada (web, in-person, telephone). Through its collaboration with the provinces and territories, information products and resources are supplemented by jurisdictionally relevant content — providing a truly client-centred, integrated information service. | ||
| Shared Outcomes | ||
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| Governance Structure | ||
| The Canada Business network is managed on behalf of the federal government by Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions, Industry Canada and Western Economic Diversification Canada. | ||
| The lead organizations are responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal policies affecting program delivery in a collaborative environment, particularly policies on topics such as official languages, accessibility, access to information and privacy, federal identity, and alternative service delivery. | ||
| Federal Partners Involved in Each Program | Names of Programs | Total Allocation 1999–2006 ($000) |
Planned Spending for 2006–2007 ($000) |
Horizontal Results Expected for 2006–2007 |
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| IC | Canada Business Network | $79,408 | $6,504 |
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| ACOA | Canada Business Network | $30,734 | $2,641 | |
| WD | Canada Business Network | $42,010 | $3,977 | |
| CED | Canada Business Network | $19,428 | $1,878 | |
| Total | $171,580 | $15,000 | ||
| Contact Information | Approved by: | Date Approved |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Moores, Director, Policy Planning and Research | Marcie Girouard, A/Executive Director, Canada Business | June 21, 2006 |
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