Industry Canada 2006–2007 Estimates
Report on Plans and Priorities
Table 14: Conditional Grants (Foundations)
An Innovative Economy
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The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIAR)
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Start Date: April 1, 2002
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End Date: March 31, 2007
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Total Funding: $25,000,000 |
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Description
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CIAR is a not-for-profit corporation that supports networks of some of the best Canadian and international researchers in conducting long-term research on scientific, social and economic issues of vital importance to Canada
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Strategic Outcome
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An innovative economy
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Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient
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In 2006–2007, CIAR plans to continue to support its existing research programs in earth system evolution; evolutionary biology; cosmology and gravity; nanoelectronics; quantum information processing; experience-based brain and biological development; genetic networks; institutions organizations and growth; neural computation and adaptive perception; quantum materials; social interactions, identity and well-being; and successful societies. CIAR plans to continue its effective communications and outreach work.
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Planned Audits and Evaluations
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An evaluation of CIAR was completed in March 2005. There are currently no additional reviews planned for the reporting period.
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| The Council of Canadian Academies (CCA),
formerly the Canadian Academies of Science (CAS)
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Start Date: July 2005
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End Date: 2015
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Total Funding: $30,000,000 |
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Description
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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 a $30 million one-time conditional grant in July 2005 from Budget 2005, which entitles the government to five assessments per year at no additional cost. Each assessment will likely take 18 months to two years to complete.
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Strategic Outcome
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An innovative economy
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Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient
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The CCA will launch at least two assessments in 2006–2007 and, once fully operational, will produce roughly five assessments for the government each year. The assessments undertaken for the federal government will normally not contain specific policy recommendations. Rather, they will report on the relevant science — identifying both what is known (or at least strongly believed) 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.
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Planned Audits and Evaluations
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The Minister has undertaken to ensure that a compliance audit is conducted by December 31, 2006.
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The Minister has undertaken to ensure that a value-for-money audit is performed at least once during the period of April 1, 2005 to March 31, 2010.
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Website: www.scienceadvice.ca
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CANARIE — CA*net 4
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Start Date: March 2002
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End Date: March 31, 2007
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Total Funding: $110,000,000 |
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Description
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CANARIE develops, operates and maintains CA*net 4, Canada's advanced research network. CA*net 4 provides researchers across Canada with high-speed, optical networking capability.
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Strategic Outcome
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An innovative economy
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Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient
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CANARIE plans for CA*net 4 will include the following: maintaining the national network and increasing international connections, providing users with access to CA*net 4 through collaborative arrangements with provincial/territorial and regional research networks, and developing innovative networking technologies. This will enable the country's research networks and institutions to participate in research activities across Canada and around the world.
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Planned Audits and Evaluations
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A summative evaluation of the CA*net 4 program was undertaken in 2005–2006 for completion in 2006–2007.
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Genome Canada
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Start Date: March 2000
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End Date: March 2008
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Total Funding: $435,000,000* |
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| * This includes $60 million that has yet to flow in 2004–2005 but does not include the $165 million announced in Budget 2005. |
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Description
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Genome Canada is an independent corporation with five regional genomics centres across Canada. Genome Canada, the primary funding and information resource concerned with genomics and proteomics in Canada, is enabling Canada to become a world leader in key areas such as agriculture, environment, fisheries, forestry, health and new technology development, as well as ethical, environmental, economic, legal, and social issues related to genomics (GE3LS).
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Strategic Outcome
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An innovative economy
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Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient
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The 2006–2009 period will focus on the following: elaborating Canada's world-class research strength in life sciences through continued investment in large-scale genomics and proteomics research projects; and continuing to provide information and education on genomics and proteomics to the public.
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Genome Canada will continue to develop regional and sectoral strengths, contribute to the sustainability of traditional industries, leverage international dollars and knowledge through international consortia, create products and jobs, contribute to the “brain gain,” make cost-effective world-class S&T platforms available to the genomics research community, and contribute to health and environmental improvements.
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Planned Audits and Evaluations
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The recent evaluation against the indicators and measures outlined in its results-based management framework demonstrated the positive results being obtained from Genome Canada's activities.
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Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation
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Start Date: March 31, 2002
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End Date: Ongoing
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Total Funding: $125,000,000
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Description
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To support research and the dissemination of research findings in the humanities and human sciences, such as Canadian studies, history, international relations, journalism, law, peace and conflict studies, philosophy, political economy, political science, sociology, and urban and community studies.
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Strategic Outcome
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An innovative economy
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Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient
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In 2006–2007, the Foundation will fully expend the annual allocations for the three awards programs (scholarship, fellowship and mentorship). The Foundation will host an academic conference to promote the dissemination of research findings.
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Planned Audits and Evaluations
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The first evaluation of the Foundation is due March 31, 2007; however a request for an extension until March 2009 has been made and is subject to approval by the Minister of Industry. After the first evaluation, an evaluation is required every five years thereafter.
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Precarn Incorporated, Phase Four
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Start Date: April 1, 2005
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End Date: March 2010
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Total Funding: $20,000,000
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Description
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Precarn is Canada's national organization for the development and commercialization of intelligent systems and robotics. In the model Precarn uses for commercializing R&D, a private-sector technology developer enters into a collaborative relationship with both an end-user of the technology and a university or research institute.
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Strategic Outcome
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An innovative economy
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Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient
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| Precarn plans to upgrade the global competitiveness and innovation capacity of Canadian companies by structuring and managing collaborative R&D partnerships among technology-development companies, Canada's leading university researchers, and end-system users that can test and prove the prototype in real-life settings. |
| It will also help companies to manage the risk of developing
new products by using a thorough peer review to vet proposals and ensuring
that developers get feedback from first-time users. |
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The organization will supply Canadian firms with key talent and future employees through Precarn's long-standing relationship with co-op programs in universities and colleges.
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Planned Audits and Evaluations
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An audit of Precarn, Phase Four is planned for 2006–2007.
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The evaluation for Phase Three found the program to be a very effective tool for bootstrapping medium and small companies by increasing their ability to commercialize R&D. Precarn was also very much valued by small companies for its assistance in project management and planning.
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Canadian Centre for Creative Technology (Shad International)
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Start Date: April 1, 2002
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End Date: March 31, 2006
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Total Funding: $6,000,000 |
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Description
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Shad International is a non-profit, certified educational institution that aims to develop innovative leaders in science, technology and entrepreneurship. The Shad Valley program is a summer education and work-term experience program for senior high school students.
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Strategic Outcome
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An innovative economy
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Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient
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The $6 million in federal funding support to Shad will be matched one-for-one with private sector funding and participant fees, and will be used for the following:
- to improve, sustain and expand Shad Valley to other universities that would serve as hosts for the four-week program;
- to increase the number of Shad Valley participants by more than 50 percent from the current 429 students accepted each year;
- to increase the bursary program, enabling more eligible students to participate, regardless of their economic circumstances;
- to reduce the cost of a corporate partnership to small and medium-sized businesses and other corporations of limited financial means, thus increasing by up to 50 percent the number of corporate partnerships, and expand
French or bilingual programming.
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Planned Audits and Evaluations
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A third-party evaluation was conducted in 2003 to assess the project's performance. Another evaluation will be undertaken upon its completion.
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| Shad will submit a project-completion report to the Department by December 31, 2006. This report will contain a summary of the results of the project in its entirety, including a description of the benefits that have accrued or are likely to accrue to the Canadian economy. |
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Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI)
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Start Date: April 25, 1997
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End Date: 2010
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Total Funding: $3,650,000,000
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Description
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The CFI funds infrastructure investment to strengthen the capability of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and other not-for-profit institutions to carry out world-class research.
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Strategic Outcome
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An innovative economy
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Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient
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| The CFI's annual plans outline the following four objectives for 2006–2007: Invest in state-of-the-art research infrastructure; plan and monitor investments; maintain strong accountability mechanisms; and collaborate with stakeholders. |
| Planned Audits and Evaluations
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| Third-party evaluations are scheduled for 2006–2007.
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Competitive Industry and Sustainable Communities
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Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF)
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Start Date: April 1, 2002
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End Date: September 2009
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Total Funding: $17,500,000 |
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Description
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| To support and develop youth entrepreneurship. The youth business program provides loans, mentorship support and an interactive website to entrepreneurs between 18 and 34 years of age. |
| Strategic Outcome |
| Competitive industry and sustainable communities |
| Summary of Annual Plans of Recipient |
| The grant will be used to continue and to further expand the CYBF's programs supporting young Canadians who see entrepreneurship as a viable option, but who would not typically be supported by traditional lending institutions. In addition to the provision of loans, the program aims to enhance the fundamental business skills required to run a successful business. |
| The CYBF will increase the number of new community partners by 25 percent (ensuring that at least half are new Aboriginal partners), augment its support and reach into local communities, establish new in-house mentoring programs and services, enhance and expand its “Business Start-Up” financing program, and implement a multi-tiered marketing and outreach strategy to increase the number of participants in the program, as well as the number of sponsors. |
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Audit and Evaluation
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| An evaluation measuring the overall performance of the CYBF in achieving its objectives will be conducted by an independent third-party by September 2009. |
| The CYBF will make its annual report available to the public, in both official languages, within six months after the end of each fiscal year. The report also includes the annual audited financial statements reviewed by a professionally certified external accountant/auditor. |
Date Created: 2006-09-11
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