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Start Date: April 1, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description: 
Canada is signatory to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) treaty agreement, negotiated every 4 years at a plenipotentiary conference, in accordance with its treaty obligations under the ITU Constitution and Convention. Canada's membership, contribution and standing in the ITU, and its involvement in related events, allow it to achieve results internationally across a broad range of issues affecting radiocommunications, standardization and telecommunication development. Canada's contribution to the ITU is commensurate with its international standing and its commitment to the United Nations and its specialized agencies.

Strategic Outcome:
The Canadian Marketplace is Efficient and Competitive

Results Achieved:

• Canada submitted 78 satellite network filings to the ITU in the period 2009–11 (March 31, 2009, to April 1, 2011) to secure access to a particular spectrum/orbital resource for Canadians. Most of these filings are at various stages of successful completion.
• Canadian preparations for the ITU Conference Preparatory Meeting for the World Radiocommunication Conference in 2012 involved working closely with both the public and private sectors to advance Canada's key objectives to protect existing radiocommunications services from harmful interference, as well as to identify enabling technical and regulatory conditions to permit the operation of new satellite and terrestrial services.
• As a result of consultation and coordination through our domestic process and regional telecommunications organization to further promote Canadian telecommunication interests, 34 Inter-American Proposals were presented with the vast majority reflected in the final outcomes of the 2010 Plenipotentiary Conference.

Program Activity: Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations for Spectrum, Telecommunications and the Online Economy

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Grants	5.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.1	0.7
Total Transfer Payments	5.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.1	0.7

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
The variance is due to the fluctuation in the exchange rate between Swiss francs and Canadian dollars. ITU membership fees are in Swiss francs.

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
No evaluation was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Start Date: April 2, 2009

End Date: March 31, 2014

Description:
The Institute for Quantum Computing is a research institute based at the University of Waterloo campus in Waterloo, Ontario, with a mission to be the world leader in the development of quantum technologies. Its objective is to create an environment for physicists, mathematicians, engineers and computer scientists to advance the fields of quantum information and quantum computation.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:
In 2010–11, the Institute for Quantum Computing (IQC) achieved the following results:

• Construction of IQC's new facility is ongoing and was scheduled to be substantially completed by July 2011.
• The recruitment of highly qualified personnel (post-doctorate fellows, graduate and undergraduate students, research and visiting scientists) continued, and knowledge transfer and communication activities were well advanced.

Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Grants	-	16.5	17.0	17.0	17.0	-
Total Transfer Payments	-	16.5	17.0	17.0	17.0	-

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not applicable.

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
An evaluation will be carried out in 2013–14.

Start Date: July 2, 1997

End Date: December 31, 2017

Description:
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) is an independent corporation created by the Government of Canada to fund research infrastructure. CFI's mandate is to strengthen the capacity of Canadian universities, colleges, research hospitals and not-for-profit research institutions to carry out world-class research and technology development that benefit Canadians. The CFI's key objectives are to:

• Promote world-class excellence
• Focus on priorities
• Foster partnerships
• Enhance accountability

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:

• Since 1997, the CFI has committed nearly $5.4 billion in support of 7,100 projects at 132 research institutions in 65 municipalities across Canada.
• In 2010–11, the CFI continued a rollout of investments from the 2009 Leading Edge Fund/New Initiatives Fund (LEF/NIF) Competition, which supported 133 projects at 41 institutions, totalling $666 million in federal funding.
• The CFI also submitted its Strategic Plan to the Minister on September 29, 2010, as required by Budget 2009.
• Industry Canada and the CFI entered into a new funding agreement on June 24, 2010, setting out a strategic direction for investing the $600 million announced in Budget 2009.

The new competitions associated with the $600 million in new investments were announced and launched, as follows:

• $32.5 million to support research infrastructure projects at colleges was announced on July 26, 2010, to enable them to support private sector innovation with the new College-Industry Innovation Fund launched December 15, 2010.
• $182 million to support the Leaders Opportunity Fund through to 2013–14 was announced on August 6, 2010, to help institutions attract and retain the world's best researchers.
• $200.5 million was announced on August 26, 2010, for a new LEF/NIF competition to be launched in the fall of 2011.
• $185 million to support a portion of the operating costs of select major science initiatives to ensure these world-class facilities remain at the leading-edge of their fields was announced on October 22, 2010, with the Major Science Initiative competition launched on December 15, 2010.

Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Grants	77.7	128.6	153.0	153.0	153.0	-
Total Contributions	-	-	50.0	50.0	50.0	-
Total Transfer Payments	77.7	128.6	203.0	203.0	203.0	-

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not applicable.

Audit Completed or Planned: 
The CFI completed a value-for-money audit on March 31, 2010, as part of the Horizontal Audit of Management of Funding Agreements for Single Recipient Transfer Payments (approved January 2011). The audit found that the CFI's program design, practices and processes promote economy and efficiency in the use of resources, and are effective in supporting the achievement of the CFI's national objectives and expected results.

Audited financial statements are available in the CFI Annual Report (once tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Industry). The 2009–10 Annual Report was tabled in Parliament on November 1, 2010.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
The CFI completed an overall performance evaluation on March 31, 2010, which found that the CFI is having a strong impact on Canadian research infrastructure and that its program architecture is sound.

Start Date: February 24, 2009

End Date: October 2011

Description:
The Knowledge Infrastructure Program is a 2-year, $2-billion measure to support infrastructure enhancement at post-secondary institutions, including universities and community colleges, across Canada. The program will promote employment and provide economic stimulus, and generate the advanced technological infrastructure needed to keep Canada's research and educational facilities at the forefront of scientific advancement.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:

• KIP provided over $1.7 billion in federal funding to provinces, territories and institutions by March 31, 2011, supporting more than 500 renovation, repair and expansion projects at over 240 post-secondary institutions in every province and territory.
• These cost-sharing infrastructure projects, which leverage additional funding from non-federal sources, saw total costs incurred of approximately $3.4 billion by February 28, 2011 (50% of which was covered by KIP funding). These projects provided a boost to job creation and economic activity in communities across Canada.
• Provinces, territories and institutions have reported that more than 300 projects were substantially completed as of March 31, 2011. Along with other key Canada's Economic Action Plan (EAP) infrastructure programs, the deadline for program funding under the KIP was extended to October 31, 2011, to allow sufficient time to complete remaining projects.
• In addition to such benefits as improved energy efficiency and enhanced campus health and safety, KIP projects are supporting efforts to foster three key Canadian science and technology (S&T) advantages, as outlined in the Government of Canada's Science and Technology Strategy:
  1. Knowledge Advantage: Nearly $1.1 billion in federal KIP funding has been allocated to over 140 projects, supporting enhanced research and development capacity in Canadian post-secondary institutions.
  2. People Advantage: More than $700 million in federal KIP funding has been allocated to over 120 projects, supporting increased training capacity in advanced knowledge areas in Canadian post-secondary institutions.
  3. Entrepreneurial Advantage: About $465 million in federal KIP funding has been allocated to over 40 projects, supporting the development of industry incubation facilities at Canadian post-secondary institutions.

Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	-	487.9	485.5	485.5	485.5	-
Other Type of Transfer Payments — Statutory Payments (S)	-	500.0	500.0	256.2	256.2	243.8
Total Transfer Payments	-	987.9	985.5	741.7	741.7	243.8

Comment(s) on Variance(s): 
As a result of the government's decision to extend the deadline for key infrastructure programs to October 31, 2011, some program funding has been reprofiled to 2011–12.

Audit Completed or Planned: 
The Office of the Auditor General (OAG) tabled the results of its first audit on EAP programs on October 26, 2010. This audit resulted in a positive assessment of program delivery during the design and initial implementation phase of KIP. 

The OAG launched a second audit of selected EAP programs, including KIP, in early 2011. This audit, expected to be tabled in October 2011, will assess whether the program adequately monitored and reported on project progress and federal spending.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
An evaluation of KIP is planned once the program has been completed.

Start Date: June 1986

End Date: March 31, 2012

Description:
The Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) is a not-for-profit corporation that supports networks of Canadian and international researchers who conduct long-term research on scientific, social and economic issues. Working in association with Canadian and international institutions, CIFAR provides opportunities for eminent scholars to add to the research base in Canada. CIFAR supports 12 research programs with 266 researchers in a range of areas that includes cosmology and gravity, experience-based brain and biological development, and nanoelectronics.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:

• In 2010–11, CIFAR supported research carried out by over 350 researchers across its existing 12 research programs.

CIFAR also:

• continued to build capacity by supporting emerging young researchers through its Junior Fellow Academy, which currently has 26 Fellows;
• made progress to strengthen its knowledge transfer efforts by implementing a database that captures the activities of CIFAR researchers and by developing a knowledge mobilization framework;
• implemented its capital/endowment campaign; and
• continued to explore the next "big questions," including potential research efforts in oceans, cellular decision making and human-environment interactions.

Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Grants	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	-
Total Transfer Payments	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	5.0	-

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not applicable.

Audit Completed or Planned: 
CIFAR completed an external performance audit on June 30, 2010, which found the following:

• CIFAR is well governed and has a strong Board and senior management staff. Nevertheless, governance could be strengthened by further linking the Board with its Research Council to improve decision making. 
• CIFAR's research model is cost-effective, as it is a virtual institute that leverages resources from a large number of other research organizations. 

A compliance audit was completed on March 31, 2011, which found that CIFAR was in compliance with all material aspects of its funding agreement.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
CIFAR completed an external performance evaluation on June 30, 2010 which found the following:

• CIFAR fills a unique space, through its research model, in supporting fundamental research and research excellence that is interdisciplinary in scope and is framed by research questions that address fundamental problems and issues.
• CIFAR's research model is a very efficient method of engaging top international scientists/scholars.

Start Date: April 1, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2012

Description:
The Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education Inc. (CANARIE) operates and develops Canada's advanced, high-speed backbone network that facilitates the development and use of next-generation technologies. In partnership with advanced research networks in every province, the CANARIE network connects research facilities, educational institutions, hospitals and other science facilities to each other and to their international peers. It is an essential tool for researchers and educators engaged in collaborative work.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved: 

• CANARIE completed its 4th year of the current 5-year mandate providing Canadian researchers with an advanced network and innovative tools that enabled Canadian researchers to participate in research in all disciplines, from social sciences to global big science projects that lead to discovery and innovation.
• In 2010–11, CANARIE continued to provide a state-of-the-art advanced high-speed network to the Canadian research and education community, including a 19,000-km network with 100 G capacity. There were 8 new connections to Canadian researchers through the Infrastructure Extension Program for a total of 64 connections, and middleware tools were developed through 20 Network-enabled Platform Program projects.
• CANARIE participated in various events such as the CANARIE and Ciena Corporation joint demonstration of running 100 G over the CANARIE network showcasing 2 CANARIE-funded research projects. The event demonstrated how to accelerate medical discoveries and innovations in brain research and help eliminate the challenges of geography in delivering medical education to remote and rural areas.
• CANARIE provided national leadership in IPv6 in Canada. Working with the Treasury Board Secretariat, CANARIE presented IPv6 guidance in the planning of IPv6 deployment for Government of Canada's sites prior to March 31, 2014.
• CANARIE also commenced offering the Canadian Access Federation service to the research and education community, which enabled researchers to access their data from any participating institution using their login credential.

Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Other Type of Transfer Payment — Statutory Payments (S)	28.0	28.0	31.0	25.0	25.0	6.0
Total Transfer Payments	28.0	28.0	31.0	25.0	25.0	6.0

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
$6-million funding profile revision occurred in 2010–11 through Supplementary Estimates in order to match cash requirements of the recipient.

Audit Completed or Planned:
An audit by Hickling-Arthurs titled Design and Implementation of a Performance Audit was completed in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
No evaluation was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Start Date: March 2000

End Date: March 2015

Description:
Genome Canada is an independent corporation that supports 6 regional genome centres across Canada. As the primary funding and information resource concerned with genomics and proteomics in Canada, Genome Canada has enabled Canada to undertake important research in key areas such as agriculture, the environment, fisheries, forestry, health and new technology development, as well as ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social issues related to genomics (GE³LS). Genome Canada's objectives are the:

• development and establishment of a coordinated strategy for genomics research to enable Canada to become a world leader in areas such as health, agriculture, the environment, forestry and fisheries;
• provision of leading-edge technology to researchers in all genomics-related fields through regional Genome Centres across Canada;
• support of large-scale projects of strategic importance to Canada by bringing together industry, government, universities, research hospitals and the public;
• assumption of leadership in the area of ethical, environmental, economic, legal, social and other issues related to genomics research (GE³LS), and the communication of the relative risks, rewards and success of genomics to the Canadian public;
• encouragement of investment by others in the field of genomics research.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:
In 2010–11, Genome Canada:

• continued the ongoing management and monitoring of research projects funded in past competitions;
• implemented a number of activities as part of the GE³LS Strategy to disseminate and share research findings in the areas of ethical, environmental, economic, legal and social issues related to genomics research;
• completed the selection process and announced the results of its Large-Scale Applied Research Project Competition in March 2011. 16 genomics research projects in the sectors of forestry, environment, health and agriculture were awarded funding totalling $60 million;
• launched its Science and Technology Innovation Centre Competition for Operations Support in May 2010, proposing to invest up to $24 million over 2 years, with results to be announced in spring 2011; and
• continued to strengthen its partnerships with national and international stakeholders, and participated in a number of international research initiatives.

Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Other Type of Transfer Payment — Statutory Payments (S)	29.5	82.9	43.0	46.9	46.9	(3.9)
Total Transfer Payments	29.5	82.9	43.0	46.9	46.9	(3.9)

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
The $43 million in planned spending for 2010–11 was a notional amount estimated at the beginning of the term of the funding agreement (in 2008). Consistent with the funding agreement, payments to the organization are made at the beginning of each fiscal year based on cash flow requirements. At the beginning of 2010–11, a payment of $46.9 million was provided to the organization based on its planned spending for the year, and the disbursement of this funding was confirmed at the end of the fiscal year.

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11. A performance audit was last completed in May 2009.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
No evaluation was completed or planned in 2010–11. A 5-year evaluation was last completed in May 2009.

Start Date: March 30, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2012

Description:
The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics (PI) is an independent, non-profit, resident-based research institute devoted to foundational issues in theoretical physics at levels of international excellence. PI pursues scientific research and educational outreach activities where international scientists cluster to push the limits of understanding of physical laws and develop new ideas about the very essence of space, time, matter and information. PI provides a multidisciplinary environment to foster research in areas of cosmology, particle physics, quantum foundations, quantum gravity, quantum information, superstring theory and related areas.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:
In 2010–11, PI achieved the following results:

• PI hosted Professor Stephen Hawking for his first research visit at PI as a PI Distinguished Research Chair, which included a special public lecture televised across Canada.
• PI continued to build research capacity through the recruitment of 4 new faculty members.
• PI advanced construction on the Stephen Hawking Centre at Perimeter Institute, scheduled to open in September 2011. This expansion will make PI the largest theoretical physics research centre of its kind in the world, with a capacity for up to 250 physicists and research trainees.
• The inaugural 28-member class of the Perimeter Scholars International Master's program graduated in June 2010. The second class, consisting of 31 students from 15 countries, began the 1-year Master's program.
• PI launched its Perimeter Research Chairs program, to be composed of 5 prestigious chair positions including the BMO Financial Group Isaac Newton Chair in Theoretical Physics. Chairholders will be selected via a competitive international search.

Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Other Type of Transfer Payment — Statutory Payments (S)	13.5	15.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	-
Total Transfer Payments	13.5	15.0	10.0	10.0	10.0	-

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not applicable.

Audit Completed or Planned:
A performance audit was completed in January 2011, which found that PI used the federal grant in a manner that was efficient and effective in supporting the Institute's objectives and expected results.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
A program evaluation will be completed by July 31, 2011.

Start Date: October 7, 2009

End Date: March 31, 2014

Description:
The Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership is a new initiative. Its objective is to become an internationally recognized centre dedicated to identifying, assessing and commercializing innovative technologies, systems and processes that will create real change for Canada's health care providers, patients and the health care system. It will use the federal funding to support the following costs: the Chair of Health Innovation, management and administration, demonstration projects undertaken by the centre over the next 5 years, and the annual Ivey Global Health Innovation Conference.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:
In 2010–11, the Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership:

• educated over 400 students in the innovation adoption and commercialization of health care technologies, systems and processes via its Health Sector MBA and other academic programs;
• held its 2nd annual Ivey Global Health Innovation Conference in November 2010, which was attended by over 200 participants;
• released 3 white papers on issues related to health innovation adoption, commercialization and leadership;
• developed partnerships with academic institutions, research institutes and industry; and
• completed 1 demonstration project whereby health innovations are tested in real-world settings and 13 Health Innovation Projects (e.g., Ivey Consulting and New Venture Projects).

The Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership is currently developing 6 case studies that explore issues in health innovation adoption and commercialization and will be used for practical application and decision making in the health care community.

Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	-	0.5	1.0	1.0	1.0	-
Total Transfer Payments	-	0.5	1.0	1.0	1.0	-

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not applicable.

Audit Completed or Planned:
There is no requirement for an audit. Audits can be initiated at the Minister's discretion.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
An evaluation will be carried out in 2013–14.

Start Date: April 2, 2007

End Date: March 31, 2012

Description:
This program provides repayable contributions to the aerospace and defence (A&D) sector to support strategic industrial research and pre-competitive development projects. The program helps to encourage the development of innovative products and services; enhance the competitiveness of Canadian A&D firms; and foster collaboration among research institutes, universities, colleges and the private sector.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:

• Increased private sector research and development (R&D) investment in innovative and competitive aerospace, defence, space and security (A&D) firms. The Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) leveraged $221.1 million on $112.7 million of authorized research and development assistance disbursed in 2010–11.
• Collaborative partnerships in research and development between aerospace, defence, space and security industries and research institutes, universities, colleges and/or non-profit organizations. SADI invested in 7 new projects that involved collaborative partnerships between A&D firms and universities (e.g., University of British Columbia, Université Laval and École Polytechnique de Montréal).

Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	35.8	62.0	63.5	176.4	114.6	(51.1)
Total Transfer Payments	35.8	62.0	63.5	176.4	114.6	(51.1)

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
The variance between Planned Spending and Total Authorities is due to additional funding approved under the program authority to access repayments collected in previous years that are made available to reinvest. The variance between Total Authorities and Actual Spending is due to funds unspent in 2010–11 that are reprofiled to future years in order to match the cash requirements of the recipient.

Audit Completed or Planned:

• Audit of SADI Governance, approved October 21, 2010.
• Review of SADI Collaboration, scheduled for 2011–12.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:

• RMAF Implementation Review of SADI, completed October 2010.
• Final Evaluation of SADI, planned for 2011–12.

Start Date: October 3, 2005

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description:
This program provides the mechanism to fund larger strategic projects within the automotive sector (in whole or in part) from the fiscal framework. Strategic investments in industrial research, pre-competitive development, and technology adaptation and adoption within the automotive sector will help to increase economic growth and improve sustainable industrial developments.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:

• No new projects were contracted and no further disbursements are to be made for any existing projects. This program was closed to new applicants on March 31, 2011, though repayments are expected to continue until 2038.

Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	39.9	11.4	-	-	-	-
Total Transfer Payments	39.9	11.4	-	-	-	-

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not applicable.

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
No evaluation was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Start Date: March 11, 1996

End Date: December 31, 2006

Description:
This program provides funding to support strategic R&D and demonstration projects in the aerospace and defence, environmental and enabling technologies sectors to produce economic, social and environmental benefits for Canadians. The terms and conditions of the program expired on December 31, 2006. However, the program continues to manage existing contribution agreements for previously contracted projects.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:

• Increased private sector investment in R&D activities in the aerospace, defence, environmental and enabling technology industries. The Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC) program was closed to new investments on December 31, 2006. It is expected that existing contribution agreements will continue to be monitored and managed until 2034–35. Disbursements continue to be made to eligible claims.

Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	198.8	130.9	69.4	46.7	46.7	22.7
Total Transfer Payments	198.8	130.9	69.4	46.7	46.7	22.7

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
The variance is due to uncertainties in the global economy that impacted the aerospace and defence sector, resulting in less investment by companies in research and development projects. This has resulted in a decline in amounts claimed by companies.

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
No evaluation was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Start Date: May 29, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2013

Description:
The Automotive Innovation Fund supports strategic, large-scale research and development projects in developing innovative, greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:

• The annual performance target for the Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF) is 1 signed contribution agreement per fiscal year. Although a contribution agreement was not signed with a recipient in fiscal 2010–11, the AIF has received Cabinet approval to sign 2 agreements in 2011–12.

Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	9.0	16.5	68.6	68.6	8.6	59.9
Total Transfer Payments	9.0	16.5	68.6	68.6	8.6	59.9

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
The AIF was launched in spring 2008 in the context of a stable and sound economic period when the Canadian automotive industry sales and production volumes were assumed to gradually increase over time and across the sector.  However, the recent recession has resulted in industry R&D proceeding at a slower pace, over a longer time period as it continues to recover. As a result, the AIF has requested a reprofiling of funds to meet the changing needs of automotive companies.

Audit Completed or Planned:
In 2010–2011, Audit and Evaluation Branch (AEB) completed an audit of the Automotive Innovation Fund (Phase I) controls and processes. This phase evaluated to what extent selected core management controls, as defined by Treasury Board, have been effectively implemented. The audit found during this first phase that the Department's administration of the program had no material weaknesses. The second phase of the audit will focus on payment processing and recipient monitoring, as well as program reporting and monitoring. This phase is expected to start once the program has processed the first payments to a recipient.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
An Implementation Review of the AIF was conducted by the AEB during fiscal 2010–11 to examine the extent to which the performance measurement strategy has been implemented and whether sufficient ongoing performance information required for the summative evaluation is being gathered. The results of this review indicated satisfaction with the progress made to measure the effectiveness of the AIF. A summative evaluation of the AIF program will be completed in 2012–13.

Start Date: September 2008

End Date: October 2015

Description:
In July 2008, the Government announced its intention to contribute $350 million to Bombardier Aerospace for R&D of aircraft technologies related to the CSeries, a new 110- to 130-seat family of commercial aircraft. The R&D projects will support the Canadian aerospace industry's goal of developing new technologies for the next generation of safer and more fuel-efficient commercial aircraft. The contribution is being provided by Industry Canada and is conditionally repayable.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:

• In 2010, direct employment for the CSeries Program increased by 589 jobs, an increase from 861 in December 2009 to 1,450 at December 31, 2010. Employment is expected to increase each year until 2013, at which point the number of jobs is expected to be 1,761, slightly higher than the 1,726 jobs that were estimated at time of contract signing.

Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	39.7	36.9	66.9	89.4	62.0	4.9
Total Transfer Payments	39.7	36.9	66.9	89.4	62.0	4.9

Comment(s) on Variance(s):  
The 2008 recession created cash flow issues that resulted in reduced expenditures under the program. Forecasted spending is expected to be more stable.

Audit Completed or Planned:
A Branch-initiated audit was finalized in October 2010 and ADMB has moved to implement the recommendations.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
A full evaluation will be completed at the end of the contribution period.

Start Date: April 1, 2005

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description:
Precarn is Canada's national organization for the development and commercialization of intelligent systems and robotics. In the Precarn model for commercializing research and development, a private sector technology developer enters into a formal collaborative agreement with Precarn. This agreement incorporates a commercialization plan and a marketing strategy for the technology under development.

Strategic Outcome:
Science and Technology, Knowledge, and Innovation are Effective Drivers of a Strong Canadian Economy

Results Achieved:
During this period, Precarn Incorporated selected 42 projects for funding. Precarn Incorporated committed approximately $3.9 million to these projects, with a private sector contribution of $9.7 million, for a total of $13.6 million.

Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	-	-	-	5.5	5.5	-
Total Transfer Payments	-	-	-	5.5	5.5	-

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not applicable.

Audit completed or planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
An independent evaluation of the 2005–10 period found: 
1) the development of 86 new technologies with projected new sales of $400 million;
2) leveraging of $15 million in project funds to attract an additional $39.7 million in private investment for a total of $54.7 million (i.e., $2.65 of private investment for every Precarn Incorporated dollar) and;
3) net economic benefit to Canada at $78.9 million, 3.6 times the Government's total investment in Precarn Incorporated. 

Start Date: 1961

End Date: Ongoing

Description:
The Canada Small Business Financing (CSBF) Program is designed to help Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) access financing that would not otherwise be available, or would only be available under less favourable terms. It is a loan loss-sharing program in partnership with financial institutions. Under the program, financial institutions can make term loans on real property, leasehold improvements and equipment. In the event a registered loan defaults, the government pays 85% of the eligible losses. The CSBF Program is a national program and operates in all provinces and territories. To be eligible for this program, SMEs must be for-profit businesses with revenues of less than $5 million per year. The CSBF Program includes the Small Business Loans Act (SBLA) and the Capital Leasing Pilot Project (CLPP).

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:
Loans made:

• A total of 7,440 loans representing $1.02 billion were made to SMEs under the CSBF Program in 2010–11.

Claims paid:

• In 2010–11, 1,579 CSBF claims totalling $80.4 million were paid, 6 SBLA claims totalling $ 0.1 million were paid, and 37 CLPP claims totalling $1.7 million were paid.

Program Activity: Entrepreneurial Economy

($ millions)		Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory Payments)	CSBFA	110.3	116.5	90.2	82.8	82.8	7.4
	SBLA	0.6	0.2	0.1	0.1	0.1	0.0
Total Transfer Payments		110.9	116.7	90.3	82.9	82.9	7.4

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Variances for the CSBF Program were due to lower-than-anticipated claims being received in the 2010–11 fiscal year. The main factors contributing to the variances were the following:

• The planned spending forecasts predicted a higher volume of CSBF claims to be paid as a result of the economic downturn.
• Spending forecasts are overall forecasts and are not segregated by individual financial institutions. The forecasting models predicted a certain level of claims; however, certain financial institutions hit the Minister's liability cap that stopped claim payments and resulted in a lower overall expense than expected for the CSBF Program.

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
Comprehensive review of the Canada Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA) was completed in April 2010.

Start Date: April 1, 2002

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description:
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation is designed 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 Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:
The Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF) exceeded the program's target of 480 by providing loans to 623 young entrepreneurs. The CYBF has also matched every loan recipient to a mentor.

Program Activity: Entrepreneurial Economy

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	-	10.0	-	10.0	10.0	(10.0)
Total Transfer Payments	-	10.0	-	10.0	10.0	(10.0)

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Budget 2010 provided CYBF with $10 million in additional funds under Canada's Economic Action Plan to continue the program in 2010–11.

Audit Completed or Planned: 
An audit of CYBF was completed in 2010–11.
The CYBF was included in the Horizontal Audit of Management of Funding Agreements for Single Recipient Transfer. Payments (approved January 2011) were completed in April 2011.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
No evaluation was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Start Date: April 1, 2009

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description:
The Marquee Tourism Events Program (MTEP) is a 2-year Budget 2009 initiative that is intended to assist marquee tourism events to deliver world-class programs and experiences in support of tourism and the visitor economy. The MTEP makes non-repayable contributions in support of tourism events that take place in Canada.

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:
The objective of the MTEP is to help existing marquee tourism events deliver world-class programs and experiences, thereby sustaining or increasing:

• the number of out-of-country and out-of-province tourists;
• tourism-related spending (e.g., spending on hotels and restaurants); and
• revenues for funded tourism events.

Currently, the economic impact studies that were conducted on the MTEP events have not been received. Results achieved for this program will be reported in future Departmental Performance Reports.

Program Activity: Global Reach and Agility in Targeted Canadian Industries

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	-	46.3	48.4	40.4	39.7	8.7
Total Transfer Payments	-	46.3	48.4	40.4	39.7	8.7

Comment(s) on Variance(s):

• Remaining funds will be returned to the Consolidated Revenue Fund. 
• Of the $48.4 million available funds in 2010–11, MTEP transferred $8 million to the Canadian Tourism Commission through the 2010–11 Supplementary Estimates to further support marketing activities in priority areas of the Canadian tourism industry.

Audit Completed or Planned:
Office of the Auditor General: Audit of Canada's Economic Action Plan.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
An evaluation of MTEP will be completed in 2011–12.

Start Date: September 31, 2001

End Date: March 31, 2013

Description:
This program provides financing support to qualifying domestic and foreign shipowners to build or refit vessels in Canada in order to stimulate economic activities in the Canadian shipbuilding and industrial marine industry and to help position the industry to meet government procurement requirements.

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:

• The building and refit projects incented by this program helped to develop and maintain necessary critical infrastructure and position the industry for future procurement efforts.

Program Activity: Global Reach and Agility in Targeted Canadian Industries

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	15.1	6.0	18.1	16.3	8.4	9.7
Total Transfer Payments	15.1	6.0	18.1	16.3	8.4	9.7

Comment(s) on Variance(s): 
Of the $9.7 million variance, $8.8 million was reprofiled to future years to better match program requirements.

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: 
An evaluation conducted by the Audit and Evaluation Branch entitled Final Evaluation of the Structured Financing Facility — Final Report was completed on February 23, 2011.

Start Date: April 1, 2006

End Date: June 30, 2011

Description:
This program promotes economic development and diversification in Northern Ontario and builds upon the assets and strengths of communities to maximize their full potential. Funding through transfer payments provides contributions to not-for-profit organizations and small and medium-sized enterprises in 6 priority areas: community economic development, information and communications technology, innovation, trade and tourism, human capital, and business financing support.

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:

• In 2010–11, 1,016 Northern Ontario businesses and organizations were created, expanded or maintained. In addition, $2.73 was leveraged from other sources for every NODP dollar invested.

Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	40.8	38.6	36.8	36.4	36.4	0.4
Total Transfer Payments	40.8	38.6	36.8	36.4	36.4	0.4

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Not applicable.

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
An evaluation of the NODP in 2010–11, entitled Final Evaluation for the Northern Ontario Development Program, was conducted to assess the relevance and performance of the program. Key findings identified that there is a continued need for the NODP to strengthen and diversify the Northern Ontario economy and that the program is consistent with federal roles and responsibilities, supports the federal government's priorities, has been successful at achieving its immediate outcomes, and, is cost-effective. Recommendations made in the evaluation include  improvement to the measurement of medium- and longer-term outcomes, improvement to the project approval process to decrease project approval times, and more strategic allocation of program resources and targeted program funding to core economic development activities.

Start Date: 1986

End Date: Ongoing

Description:
This program supports community economic development and builds the capacity of non-metropolitan communities in Ontario to realize their full sustainable potential. Funding is made available through transfer payments that provide contributions to designated Community Futures (CF) organizations in Ontario in support of strategic community planning and socio-economic development, business services, repayable business financing through local investment funds, and community-based projects and special initiatives.

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:

• Through the Community Futures Program in Northern Ontario, 722 businesses were created, expanded, maintained or strengthened. In addition, $3.30 was leveraged for every Community Futures dollar invested by Industry Canada.

Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	21.5	21.6	8.5	8.4	8.4	0.1
Total Transfer Payments	21.5	21.6	8.5	8.4	8.4	0.1

Comment(s) on Variance(s): Actual spending in past years included amounts that have since been transferred to FedDev Ontario. 

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: 
No evaluation was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Start Date: June 19, 2008

End Date: March 31, 2013

Description:
The Economic Development Initiative will contribute to supporting an environment that allows individuals, businesses, youth and immigrants to thrive in the language of their choice and within their respective communities. SMEs will have improved access to opportunities and economic development projects in regional areas. The initiative will enhance the visibility of both official languages and increase Canadians' awareness of the competitive advantages afforded by linguistic duality.

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:

• In 2010–11, FedNor invested in 45 projects totalling $1.5 million. From these projects, $1.50 was leveraged from other sources for every Economic Development Initative (EDI) dollar invested.

Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	-	0.5	1.9	2.3	1.5	0.3
Total Transfer Payments	-	0.5	1.9	2.3	1.5	0.3

Comment(s) on Variance(s):  Variance due to temporary cash management between EDI and NODP.

Audit Completed or Planned: 
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned: 
An evaluation of the EDI is currently being conducted to assess the program's relevance and early results. The findings will be incorporated along with those of the other Regional Development Agencies into a roll-up report, to be submitted to Canadian Heritage by March 31, 2012.

Start Date: June 19, 2009

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description:
The Community Adjustment Fund (CAF) is an economic stimulus initiative to create employment opportunities and support adjustment measures in communities impacted by the economic downturn. Budget 2009 identified $1 billion nationally over 2 years for the Community Adjustment Fund. In Ontario, the Community Adjustment Fund will provide $348.9 million over 2 years to support adjustment measures in communities affected by the global economic downturn. In 2009–10, $11.7 million in funding will be delivered in Northern Ontario.

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:

• During the 2 years delivering the CAF for Northern Ontario, FedNor invested $28.6 million in Northern Ontario businesses, organizations and communities to respond to the economic downturn that had a total cost value of $74.6 million. Over the 2 years, 4,429 person-months of employment were created by CAF investments in Northern Ontario.

Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	-	-	15.5	15.5	13.0	2.5
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory)	-	116.0	-	5.0	5.0	(5.0)
Total Transfer Payments	-	116.0	15.5	20.5	18.0	(2.5)

Comment(s) on Variance(s): $1.9 million was reprofiled to 2011–12 in support of 9 delayed projects. $5 million was reprofiled from 2009–10 to align with projects' cash requirements. Actual spending in 2009–10 included amounts that have since been transferred to FedDev Ontario.

Audit Completed or Planned:
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
A report was completed for the CAF for Northern Ontario to highlight results achieved through this initiative. Key findings indicated that there was a need for CAF Northern Ontario to mitigate the short-term impacts of the global economic downturn.

Start Date: October 1993

End Date: March 31, 2013

Description:
This program refurbishes surplus computers from federal government departments and private sector donors through contribution agreements to licensed delivery agents and distributes them, ready-to-use, to schools and not-for-profit learning organizations across Canada. Through a partnership-based national network, the program continues to meet the ongoing demand for adequate numbers of computers in Canadian schools and libraries to ensure that more young Canadians have access to the benefits of a knowledge economy and society. This program also provides work experience for youth through the Technical Work Experience Program (TWEP). Youth who have demonstrated skills achieved at the post-secondary level are provided with opportunities to work on innovative information and communications technology (ICT) projects in the context of computer refurbishment workshop activities. TWEP supports ICT projects, which enable participating youth to develop practical work experience in such areas as computer repair, refurbishment and software testing, as well as skills such as teamwork, time management, administration and other activities related to managing a computer refurbishment workshop.

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:

• In 2010–11, the Computers for Schools program refurbished and delivered approximately 67,658 computers to schools and not-for-profit learning organizations throughout the country.

Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
CFS Operations	4.1	4.1	3.4	4.0	4.0	(0.6)
CFS — Youth	3.2	3.1	10.0	4.5	4.0	6.0
Total Transfer Payments	7.3	7.2	13.4	8.5	8.0	5.4

Comment(s) on Variance(s): 
Industry Canada receives yearly funding from the Youth Initiatives Program that, due to timing and information available, was all recorded under planned spending of Computers for Schools.  Total authorities provide the proper breakdown between CAP Youth ($4.1 million), CFS Youth ($1.5 million) and Small Business Internship Program Youth ($1.0 million). 

Audit Completed or Planned: 
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
The Industry Canada Audit and Evaluation Branch will be evaluating the Computers for Schools program in fiscal year 2011–12. 

Start Date: October 1994

End Date: March 31, 2011

Description:
The Community Access Program (CAP) provides affordable public access to the Internet and related information and communications technologies (ICTs) and applications; skills training; and delivery of public and private sector services and information to Canadians in need of this critical support. CAP sites across Canada contribute to the economic and social development of Canadian communities and their residents who face barriers to the use of ICTs. While CAP meets the access needs of all Canadians, a sizable portion of users live and work in rural and remote communities. CAP also provides work experience for up to 1,500 youth annually through placements at CAP sites throughout the country. Youth with demonstrated skills are afforded opportunities to work on innovative ICT projects by providing CAP site users with basic training in Internet use, accessing online government services, developing websites and other web-related services. This enables them to develop practical work experience in training and promotion as well as other useful work-related skills such as teamwork, time management and administration. CAP is subject to program review and funding approval on an annual basis.

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:

• In 2010–11, CAP, through its network of over 3,700 sites, provided internship opportunities for more than 1,800 youth.

Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
CAP Sustainability	14.4	14.1	-	14.1	14.1	(14.1)
CAP — Youth	9.0	9.6	8.5	12.8	12.6	(4.1)
Total Transfer Payments	23.4	23.7	8.5	26.9	26.7	(18.2)

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Industry Canada receives yearly funding from youth initiatives that, due to timing and information available, was all recorded under planned spending of Computers for Schools.  Total authorities provide the proper breakdown between CAP Youth ($4.1 million), CFS Youth ($1.5 million) and Small Business Internship Program Youth ($1.0 million). 

Audit Completed or Planned: 
No audit was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
No evaluation was completed or planned in 2010–11.

Start Date: April 1, 2009

End Date: March 31, 2012

Description:
Through the Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians initiative, Industry Canada will develop and implement a strategy to expand and extend the availability of broadband coverage to as many unserved and underserved households in rural and remote areas as possible, beginning in 2009–10.

Broadband Internet access is viewed as essential infrastructure for participating in today's Internet economy, as it enables citizens, businesses and institutions to access information, services and opportunities that could otherwise be out of reach.

Strategic Outcome:
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

Results Achieved:

• At the start of Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians, Industry Canada estimated that almost 445,000 unserved/underserved households in Canada were eligible for funding through Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians initiative.
• 86 contribution agreements were signed for projects to provide broadband Internet access to approximately 210,000 households.

Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development

($ millions)	Actual Spending 2008–09	Actual Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Total Authorities 2010–11	Actual Spending 2010–11	Variance(s)
Total Contributions	-	-	174.4	153.5	25.7	148.8
Total Transfer Payments	-	-	174.4	153.5	25.7	148.8

Comment(s) on Variance(s):
Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians reprofiled $94.3 million from 2010–11 to future years to accommodate the high number of applications received, delays in the assessment and selection process, multi-year build seasons for remote locations, and additional costs of satellite bandwidth for future years.  $7 million was accessed by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) in 2010–11 to fund broadband initiatives through their Atlantic Innovation Fund.

Audit Completed or Planned: 
The Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians initiative underwent an internal audit that commenced in November 2010 and ended May 2011. The objective of the audit was to assess the program's management control framework with a specific focus on internal controls, governance and risk management surrounding the program life cycle. The draft report Audit of the Broadband Contribution Program made the following 2 recommendations for the management of the Broadband Canada program:

• records management
• project monitoring

The report was finalized in 2011 and indicated that the program was generally meeting the pre-established audit criteria associated with adequate and effective internal controls, governance and risk management. Recommendations addressed opportunites to improve documentation, monitoring and intra-departmental collaboration. More details and a link to the audit report will be included in the next DPR.

Evaluation Completed or Planned:
No evaluation completed or planned in 2010–11.