1996-97 Estimates — Report on Plans and Priorities

Table of Contents

Preface

Portfolio Overview

Departmental Overview
A. Roles and Responsibilities of Industry Canada
B. Organization and Programs of the Department
C. Departmental Priorities
D. Departmental Spending Plan

Industry and Science Development Program

Spending Authorities

A. Authorities for 1996-97 — Part II of the Estimates
B. Use of 1994-95 Authorities — Volume II of the Public Accounts

Section I: Program Overview

A. Background
1. Introduction
2. Mandate
3. Program Objective
4. Program Organization for Delivery

B. Planning Perspectives
1. External Factors Influencing the Program
2. Initiatives
3. Update on Previously Reported Initiatives

C. Highlights of Plans and Recent Performance
Micro-Economic Policy
Industry Sector Development
Tourism
Other Operations

Section II: Analysis by Activity

Financial Summary by Activity
A. Micro-Economic Policy
B. Industry Sector Development
C. Tourism
D. Other Operations
E. Corporate and Management Services

Section III: Supplementary Information

A. Profile of Program Resources
1. Financial Requirements by Object
2. Personnel Requirements
3. Capital Expenditures
4. Transfer Payments
5. Revenue
6. Loans, Investments and Advances
7. Net Cost of the Program
8. Trust Funds

Services to the Marketplace Program

Spending Authorities

A. Authorities for 1996-97 — Part II of the Estimates
B. Use of 1994-95 Authorities — Volume II of the Public Accounts

Section I — Program Overview

A. Background
1. Introduction
2. Mandate
3. Program Objective
4. Program Organization for Delivery

B. Planning Perspectives
1. External Factors Influencing the Program
2. Initiatives
3. Update on Previously Reported Initiatives

C. Highlights of Plans and Recent Performance

Section II — Analysis by Activity

Financial Summary by Activity
A. Consumer Affairs
B. Competition Law and Policy
C. Bankruptcy and Corporations
D. Spectrum Management
E. Intellectual Property
F. Program and Advisory Services

Section III — Supplementary Information

A. Profile of Program Resources
1. Financial Requirements by Object
2. Personnel Requirements
3. Capital Expenditures
4. Transfer Payments
5. Revenue
6. Net Cost of the Program
7. Revolving Fund Financial Statements

Appendices

Appendix A — 1995-96 Main Estimates Program Activity Crosswalk
Appendix B — List of Acts Administered in Whole or in Part by Industry Canada
Appendix C — Selected References
Appendix D — Principal Industry Canada Offices