2007-2008 Estimates — Report on Plans and Priorities

Table 12: Details on Industry Canada 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 A fair, efficient and competitive marketplace
Expected Result 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
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: SITT — Marketplace
Total Grants	$6.8	$6.8	$6.8	$6.8
Total Program Activity	$6.8	$6.8	$6.8	$6.8
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Not applicable

An Innovative Economy

Pilot Commercialization Fund for University Research

Start Date: Fiscal Year 2006–2007 End Date: Fiscal Year 2010–2011
Description Budget 2004 set aside $50 million over five years for a pilot fund to improve the commercialization capacity and performance of Canadian universities and research hospitals by bringing market and business expertise to the technology transfer activities in these institutions. The budget also set aside $25 million over five years to strengthen the commercialization performed in federal labs; however, only the $50 million Pilot Commercialization Fund for University Research is being established as a transfer payment program.
Strategic Outcome An innovative economy
Expected Results Increased availability of private sector advice, direction and management skills related to the identification and realization of the commercial potential of intellectual property (IP) emanating from universities and research hospitals Increased activity related to commercializing IP among participating institutions Increased knowledge and understanding of the factors and methods critical to the successful commercialization of IP emanating from public research institutions
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Science and Innovation Sector
Total Contributions	—	$10.2	$11.9	$12.0
Total Program Activity	—	$10.2	$11.9	$12.0
Planned Audits and Evaluations Recipient audits are planned for each year of the pilot program.

h2 Early Adopters Program

Start Date: October 9, 2003 End Date: March 31, 2008
Description The program provided funding support for strategic research and development, and demonstration projects that will produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians.
Strategic Outcome An innovative economy
Expected Results Acceleration of the market's adoption of hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies Leverage of private sector R&D investment
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada
Total Contributions	$7.4	$5.2	—	—
Total Program Activity	$7.4	$5.2	—	—
Planned Audits and Evaluations The program will conduct recipient audits during the reporting period. The timing is still to be confirmed. A summative evaluation will be conducted in two phases. Phase 1 of the evaluation will be completed in 2006–2007, and Phase 2 will be completed in 2007–2008.

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 An innovative economy
Expected Results Improved technological capability, and economic benefits to suppliers Sustainable industrial development in the automotive sector
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada
Total Contributions	$39.5	$112.0	$56.5	$9.8
Total Program Activity	$39.5	$112.0	$56.5	$9.8
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Not applicable

Technology Partnerships Canada — Research and Development Program

Start Date: March 11, 1996 End Date: December 31, 2006
Description The program provided funding support for strategic research and development, and demonstration projects to produce economic, social and environmental benefits to Canadians. The terms and conditions for this program expired December 31, 2006.
Strategic Outcome 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
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Technology Partnerships Canada
Total Contributions	$343.8	$241.9	$186.4	$186.4
Total Program Activity	$343.8	$241.9	$186.4	$186.4
Planned Audits and Evaluations The program will conduct recipient audits during the reporting period. The timing is still to be confirmed.

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), Métis 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 Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Result 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
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions*	$13.3	$37.3	$37.3	$37.3
Total Program Activity	$13.3	$37.3	$37.3	$37.3
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Not applicable

* Order in Council P.C. 2006-1351 of November 22, 2006 transferred the responsibility for Aboriginal Business Canada programs (ABC) to the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC) effective December 1, 2006. Planned spending figures for 2007–2008, 2008–2009 and 2009–2010 will be adjusted in the 2007–2008 Supplementary Estimates and in the 2008–2009 Annual Reference Level Update (ARLU) to reflect the transfer of funding to INAC.

Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP)

Start Date: October 25, 2000 End Date: March 31, 2009
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 Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Result Improved community infrastructure in Ontario
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$94.2	$55.8	—	—
Total Program Activity	$94.2	$55.8	—	—
Planned Audits and Evaluations A program audit and project audits will be conducted for Canada-Ontario Municipal Rural Infrastructure Fund (COMRIF). Approximately 50 project audits will be conducted for COIP.

Canadian Apparel and Textile Industries Program (CATIP)

Start Date: January 1, 2003 End Date: March 31, 2010
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). The CATIP firm component was closed in 2005. Since 2004, the program has also had a production efficiency component (CANtex) targeted toward textile producers and, in 2006, introduced a transformative component for textile companies wanting to reorient 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 Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Result Increased competitiveness of Canadian apparel and textile firms
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Industry Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$8.9	$5.5	$2.2	$2.2
Total Program Activity	$8.9	$5.5	$2.2	$2.2
Planned Audits and Evaluations A compliance audit is scheduled for 2007–2008. A summative evaluation is scheduled for 2009–2010.

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 not-for-profit organizations.
Strategic Outcome Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Result Improved access to the Internet for Canadians most affected by the digital divide, with particular emphasis on First Nations, remote and rural communities
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: SITT — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$26.6	$7.7	—	—
Total Program Activity	$26.6	$7.7	—	—
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Not applicable

FedNor — Community Futures Program (Ontario)

Start Date: 1986 End Date: October 2, 2010
Description The Community Futures Program assists communities to successfully pursue economic stability, growth and job creation; diversified and competitive local rural economies; and sustainable communities. Community Futures organizations receive support for the following activities: providing access to capital to SMEs, social enterprises and entrepreneurs; fostering strategic planning and socio-economic development; providing services to local businesses; and supporting community-based projects.
Strategic Outcome Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Result Improved competitiveness and/or sustainability of communities and key sectors in rural Ontario
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$20.2	$20.9	$21.4	$21.8
Total Program Activity	$20.2	$20.9	$21.4	$21.8
Planned Audits and Evaluations An internal audit is scheduled for 2008–2009. A summative evaluation is scheduled for 2007–2008.

FedNor — Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP)

Start Date: October 12, 2004 End Date: March 31, 2008* * Funding for 2007–2008 is subject to approval from Treasury Board.
Description EODP promotes socio-economic development in rural 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 Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Result Improved competitiveness and/or sustainability of communities and key sectors in Eastern Ontario
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$9.6	$10.0	—	—
Total Program Activity	$9.6	$10.0	—	—
Planned Audits and Evaluations A summative evaluation is planned during 2007–2008.

FedNor — Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)

Start Date: April 1, 1996 End Date: June 30, 2011
Description NODP promotes economic development, diversification, job creation, and sustainable, self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario. This program uses an integrated approach that considers economic, social, cultural and environmental dimensions of development, builds on the assets and strengths of communities, and helps create an environment where businesses can thrive, and maximize the potential of Northern Ontario to succeed in the knowledge-based economy.
Strategic Outcome Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Result Improved competitiveness and/or sustainability of communities and key sectors in Northern Ontario
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$36.9	$36.4	$36.3	$36.3
Total Program Activity	$36.9	$36.4	$36.3	$36.3
Planned Audits and Evaluations A formative evaluation is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2008, and a summative evaluation is scheduled to be completed by March 31, 2011.

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 Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results Increased awareness and knowledge of SFF benefits Increased use of SFF by Canadian/foreign buyers or lessees
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Industry Sector — Economic Development
Total Contributions	$11.3	$21.5	—	—
Total Program Activity	$11.3	$21.5	—	—
Planned Audits and Evaluations A summative evaluation is planned for 2007–2008.

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 Program 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 Competitive industry and sustainable communities
Expected Results Access to debt financing for SMEs Awareness of and satisfaction with CSBF Program on the part of participating lenders
($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2006–2007	Planned Spending 2007–2008	Planned Spending 2008–2009	Planned Spending 2009–2010
Program Activity: Operations Sector — Economic Development
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory Payments)	$89.5	$92.0	$84.1	$83.6
Total Program Activity	$89.5	$92.0	$84.1	$83.6
Planned Audits and Evaluations: Not applicable