2006-2007 Estimates — Report on Plans and Priorities

Table 13: Details on Transfer Payments Programs Over $5 Million

A Fair, Efficient and Competitive Marketplace

International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Switzerland

Start Date: 1932–1933 End Date: December 31, 2007
Description
Canada is signatory to the ITU treaty agreement negotiated every four years at a plenipotentiary conference, in accordance with its treaty obligations of the ITU Constitution and Convention. Canada's membership, contribution and standing in the ITU, and its involvement in related events, allow us to achieve results internationally across a broad range of issues affecting radiocommunication, standardization and telecommunication development. Canada's contribution to the ITU is commensurate with its international standing and commitment to the United Nations and UN specialized agencies.
Strategic Outcome(s)
A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace
Expected Results
Membership allows Canada to achieve results across a broad range of issues affecting the international management of radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbits, the efficient and timely production of international standards, and the facilitation of connectivity in developing countries to help bridge the digital divide to the benefit of Canadian users and producers of telecommunication services and equipment.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: SITT — Marketplace
Total Grants	—	$6.8M	$6.8M	$6.8M
Total Program Activity	—	$6.8M	$6.8M	$6.8M
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Nil

An Innovative Economy

Technology Partnerships Canada — Program for Strategic Industrial Projects (PSIP)

Start Date: October 3, 2005 End Date: March 31, 2011
Description
The program provides a framework within which a variety of larger strategic investment projects may be administered. Projects will normally be individually funded, in whole or in part, from the fiscal framework. PSIP will contribute to the achievement of Canada's objectives of increasing economic growth, creating jobs and wealth, and supporting sustainable development. It advances government initiatives by investing strategically in industrial research, pre-competitive development, and technology adaptation and adoption to encourage private sector investments.
Strategic Outcome(s)
An innovative economy
Expected Results
Improved technological capability, and economic benefits to suppliers. Sustainable industrial development in the automotive sector.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada
Total Contributions	$163.3M	$58.5M	$52.0M	$21.5M
Total Program Activity	$163.3M	$58.5M	$52.0M	$21.5M
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Nil

Technology Partnerships Canada — Research and Development Program

Start Date: March 11, 1996 End Date: December 31, 2006
Description
The programs provide funding support for strategic research and development, and demonstration projects that will produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians.
Strategic Outcome(s)
An innovative economy
Expected Results
Leverage of private sector R&D investment. Increased skills, knowledge and competencies in Canadian companies. Repayments recycled into program funds.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada
Total Contributions	$299.4M	$300.2M	$207.3M	$207.3M
Total Program Activity	$299.4M	$300.2M	$207.3M	$207.3M
Planned Audits and Evaluations
The program will conduct recipient audits during the reporting period. The timing is still to be confirmed.

Technology Partnerships Canada — h2 Early Adopters Program

Start Date: October 9, 2003 End Date: March 31, 2008
Description
The program provides funding support for strategic research and development, and demonstration projects that will produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians.
Strategic Outcome(s)
An innovative economy
Expected Results
Acceleration of the market's adoption of hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies. Leverage of private sector R&D investment.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada
Total Contributions	$5.1M	$14.8M	$15.1M	—
Total Program Activity	$5.1M	$14.8M	$15.1M	—
Planned Audits and Evaluations
The program will conduct recipient audits during the reporting period. The timing is still to be confirmed. A formative evaluation is scheduled for 2006–2007.

Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities

Aboriginal Business Canada (ABC) Programs

Start Date: July 1989 End Date: June 30, 2008
Description
ABC provides financial assistance, information, resource materials and referrals to other possible sources of financing or business support. ABC provides repayable and non-repayable contributions. Most contributions, because of their size, are non-repayable. A contribution is a conditional payment. Money has to be accounted for and it is subject to audit.
Clients must be individuals of Canadian Indian (on- or off-reserve), Metis or Inuit heritage, or majority-owned Aboriginal organizations or development corporations. ABC also works in partnership with Aboriginal financial and business organizations, and with a range of other agencies, boards and departments, on initiatives that are helping to strengthen business skills and promote greater awareness of Aboriginal business achievement. In this way, ABC is working toward the shared goal of an inclusive and prosperous economy for all Canadians.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Maximize Aboriginal people's participation in the economy through support for the creation and expansion of viable businesses in Canada that are owned and controlled by Aboriginal people.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$37.5M	$37.3M	$37.3M	$37.3M
Total Program Activity	$37.5M	$37.3M	$37.3M	$37.3M
Planned Audits and Evaluations
Recipient Audit of Selected Aboriginal Financial Institutions and Formative Evaluation of the Aboriginal Business Development Program, 2006–2007; Summative Evaluation of the Aboriginal Business Development Program, 2007–2008; and audit scheduled for 2008–2009.

Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program

Start Date: 2002–2003 End Date: March 31, 2007
Description
The Broadband for Rural and Northern Development Pilot Program uses a competitive process to bring broadband, or high-capacity Internet, to unserved rural, remote and Aboriginal communities.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Access by Canadian communities and businesses to reliable modern ICT infrastructure by bringing broadband or high-capacity Internet to rural, remote, northern and First Nations communities.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: SITT — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$37.9M	$21.4M	—	—
Total Program Activity	$37.9M	$21.4M	—	—
Planned Audits and Evaluations
An internal audit scheduled for 2005–2006 has been rescheduled for 2006–2007 in order to include more comprehensive data.

Canadian Apparel and Textiles Industries Program (CATIP)

Start Date: January 1, 2003 End Date: March 31, 2007
Description
The objective of CATIP is to assist Canadian apparel and textile firms with initiatives that will help to maximize productivity, identify high-value niche markets, improve e-commerce initiatives, enhance global marketing and branding strategies, and facilitate access to capital. The program has a firm component (private sector applicants) and a national initiatives component (non-profit industry associations that represent either the apparel or textile sectors on a national scale). Since 2004, the program has also had a production efficiency component targeted toward textile producers and, in 2006, introduced a transformative component for companies wanting to transform at least a portion of their current textile production from lesser value-added products to higher value-added textile products targeted at growth niche markets.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Increased competitiveness of Canadian apparel and textile firms.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Industry Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$7.2M	$14.3M	$9.5M	$2.2M
Total Program Activity	$7.2M	$14.3M	$9.5M	$2.2M
Planned Audits and Evaluations
A summative evaluation is scheduled for 2009–2010. A compliance audit is scheduled for 2007–2008.

Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP)

Start Date: October 25, 2000 End Date: March 31, 2007
Description
COIP uses a competitive process to provide funding assistance to municipalities for the construction, renewal, expansion or material enhancement of infrastructure that will contribute to improving the quality of life for Ontarians and to building the foundation for sustained, long-term economic growth in the 21st century.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Improved community infrastructure in Ontario.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$120.4M	$57.9M	$39.3M	—
Total Program Activity	$120.4M	$57.9M	$39.3M	—
Planned Audits and Evaluations
An internal audit is scheduled for 2006–2007.

Community Access Program (CAP)

Start Date: October 1994 End Date: March 31, 2007*
* CAP was to end on March 31, 2006. The program received Treasury Board approval for a reduced level of operating funds for 2006–2007. Pending conversion of some of the funding to the grants and contributions vote, planned expenditures for grants and contributions remain at zero.
The Government is presently reviewing the future of the Community Access Program and a decision about future spending will be forthcoming
Description
Starting in the 1995–1996 fiscal year, CAP was established under the government's Connecting Canadians initiative to provide affordable access to the Internet and the services and tools it provides. The program's goal was to have all Canadians and communities participate fully in the knowledge-based economy. CAP sites are located in schools, libraries, community centres and friendship centres, and they operate through partnerships with provincial/territorial governments and non-profit organizations.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Improved access to the Internet for Canadians most affected by the digital divide, with particular emphasis on First Nations, remote and rural communities.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: SITT — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$29.6M†	$0	$0	$0
Total Program Activity † Includes $17.5M for CAP and $12.1M for the Youth Employment Strategy, funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada	$29.6M†	$0	$0	$0
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Nil

FedNor — Northern Ontario Development Program

Start Date: April 1, 1996 End Date: June 30, 2011
Description
The program contributes to regional economic development in Northern Ontario.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Improved competitiveness and/or sustainability of communities and key sectors. Increased investment through the development of strategic partnerships.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$44.5M	$34.8M	$34.8M	$36.3M
Total Program Activity	$44.5M	$34.8M	$34.8M	$36.3M
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Nil

FedNor — Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP)

Start Date: October 12, 2004 End Date: March 31, 2006*
* Approval being sought to extend the end date of this program until March 31, 2007.
Description
The program promotes rural socio-economic development in Eastern Ontario, leading to a competitive and diversified regional economy and contributing to the successful development of business and job opportunities, as well as sustainable self-reliant communities.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Strategic partnerships developed Businesses created
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$12.0M	$9.6M	$0	$0
Total Program Activity	$12.0M	$9.6M	$0	$0
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Nil

FedNor — Community Futures Program (Ontario)

Start Date: 1986 End Date: October 2, 2010
Description
The program contributes to community economic development in rural Ontario.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Strengthened community plans and effective implementation through projects, partnerships and other initiatives. Creation and strengthening of businesses.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$20.3M	$20.5M	$20.9M	$21.4M
Total Program Activity	$20.3M	$20.5M	$20.9M	$21.4M
Planned Audits and Evaluations
An internal audit is scheduled for 2008–2009. A summative evaluation is scheduled for 2007–2008.

Structured Financing Facility (SFF)

Start Date: September 13, 2001 End Date: March 31, 2008
Description
This program stimulates economic activities in the Canadian shipbuilding and industrial marine industry by providing financial assistance to buyers/lessees of Canadian-built ships.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Increased awareness and knowledge of SFF benefits. Increased use of SFF by Canadian/Foreign Buyers or Lessees.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Industry Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$16.0M	$17.1M	$12.6M	—
Total Program Activity	$16.0M	$17.1M	$12.6M	—
Planned Audits and Evaluations
An internal audit is planned for 2006–2007. A summative evaluation is planned for 2007–2008.

SchoolNet

Start Date: October 15, 1993 End Date: March 31, 2007*
* SchoolNet was to end on March 31, 2006. The program received Treasury Board approval for a reduced level of operating funds for 2006–2007. Pending conversion of some of the funding to the grants and contributions vote, planned expenditures for grants and contributions remain at zero.
Description
Industry Canada's SchoolNet works in collaboration with governments, non-profit organizations and the private sector to position Canada at the global forefront of e-learning readiness, to support the innovative use of ICTs for lifelong learning and to promote the competitiveness of the e-learning industry.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Increased access to, and effective use of, ICTs and the ICT infrastructure by First Nations students and learners, and other Canadian learners.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: SITT — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$20.1M†	$0	$0	$0
Total Program Activity † Includes $16.7M for the SchoolNet Program and $3.4M for the Youth Employment Strategy, funded by Human Resources and Social Development Canada.	$20.1M†	$0	$0	$0
Planned Audits and Evaluations
A follow-up audit of the 2005 audit of SchoolNet is planned for 2006–2007. An audit is scheduled for 2008–2009.

Details on Other Programs

Industry Canada is responsible for the Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) program. This program does not provide grants and contributions; therefore, it is not reported in the table Details on Transfer Payments Programs. The CSBF is included under the business line Industry Sector Development.

Canada Small Business Financing Program

Start Date: 1961 End Date: Ongoing
Description
Loan loss sharing program, in partnership with financial institutions, designed to increase access to financing for Canadian SMEs.
Strategic Outcome(s)
Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results
Access to debt financing for small and medium-sized enterprises. Awareness of and satisfaction with CSBF program on the part of participating lenders.
	Forecast Spending 2005–2006	Planned Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments	$73.0M	$89.5M	$92.0M	$84.8M
Total Program Activity	$73.0M	$89.5M	$92.0M	$84.8M
Planned Audits and Evaluations
An internal audit is scheduled for 2006–2007.