ARCHIVED - 2007-08 Part II - Main Estimates

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Natural Resources

Department
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Cape Breton Development Corporation
National Energy Board
Northern Pipeline Agency

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Ministry Summary

Vote	(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007	Difference
		Main Estimates	Main Estimates
	Natural Resources
	Department
1	Operating expenditures	709,256	551,245	158,011
5	Capital expenditures	2,701	3,701	(1,000)
10	Grants and contributions	328,090	256,094	71,996
(S)	Minister of Natural Resources - Salary and motor car
	allowance	75	73	2
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	54,414	56,280	(1,866)
(S)	In support of infrastructure costs directly or indirectly
	relating to the exploration, development, production
	or transportation of oil and gas in the offshore area
	of Nova Scotia	1,935	1,935	. . . . .
(S)	Contribution to the Canada/Newfoundland Offshore
	Petroleum Board	5,000	4,200	800
(S)	Contribution to the Canada/Nova Scotia Offshore
	Petroleum Board	2,900	2,900	. . . . .
(S)	Payments to the Nova Scotia Offshore Revenue
	Account	450,000	200,000	250,000
(S)	Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum
	Resource Revenue Fund	590,750	349,126	241,624
(S)	Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	Items not required
-	In support of infrastructure costs directly or indirectly
	relating to the exploration, development, production
	or tansportation of oil and gas on the offshore area
	of Newfoundland	. . . . .	500	(500)
	Total Department	2,145,121	1,426,054	719,067
	Atomic Energy of Canada Limited
15	Payments to Atomic Energy of Canada Limited for
	operating and capital expenditures	103,749	103,749	. . . . .
	Total Agency	103,749	103,749	. . . . .
	Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
20	Program expenditures	84,553	70,321	14,232
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	9,932	8,350	1,582
	Total Agency	94,485	78,671	15,814
	Cape Breton Development Corporation
25	Payments to the Cape Breton Development Corporation
	for operating and capital expenditures	69,511	66,211	3,300
	Total Agency	69,511	66,211	3,300
	National Energy Board
30	Program expenditures	33,295	33,042	253
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	4,834	4,890	(56)
	Total Agency	38,129	37,932	197
	Northern Pipeline Agency
35	Program expenditures	244	870	(626)
(S)	Contributions to employee benefit plans	22	76	(54)
	Total Agency	266	946	(680)

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Department

Strategic Outcome

Canadians derive sustainable social and economic benefits from the assessment, development and use of energy, forest and mineral resources, and have the knowledge to mitigate environmental impacts and respond effectively to natural and man-made hazards.

Program Activity Descriptions

Earth Sciences
The Earth Sciences program activity is an essential component of the science and technology Canadians need to make informed economic, social and environmental decisions. Geomatics Canada, Canada's national mapping agency, provides geographic information of Canada's landmass and offshore, including topographic maps and aeronautical charts, legal surveys of Canada Lands, geodesy for accurate positioning, and the archiving and application of earth observation data. The Geological Survey of Canada, Canada's national geoscience agency, works with the provinces and territories to provide the geological information that ensures a competitive investment climate for mineral and petroleum exploration, elucidates groundwater resources, maps the geology of the seafloor, helps reduce the risk posed by natural hazards such as earthquakes, magnetic storms, landslides, and naturally-occurring toxic substances. Earth Sciences also manages horizontal programs in Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation, and GeoConnections; delivers Canada's commitment to monitoring nuclear explosions under the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty; responds to nuclear emergencies; and provides logistics support to Arctic science through the Polar Continental Shelf Project.

Earth Sciences - Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund
The Geomatics Canada Revolving Fund was established under Appropriation Act No. 3 in 1993-94. The fund allows Geomatics Canada to shift the costs of offering goods and services from taxpayers at large to specific users who benefit directly from them. This revenue retention mechanism gives Geomatics Canada the ability to recover full costs from Canadian customers and the freedom to charge market prices for international clients. It presents the opportunity to provide an increasing volume of products and services in response to the needs of Canadian clients, as well as supporting the Canadian geomatics industry through the knowledge and expertise necessary to be competitive in the international market.

Energy
The Energy program activity fosters the sustainable development and responsible use of Canada's energy resources to meet the present and future needs of Canadians. It focuses on Science and Technology, policies, programs, knowledge and international activities in the areas of energy efficiency (residential, commercial,industrial, transportation), renewable energy, electrical, nuclear energy, alternative transportation fuels, and the production of conventional and unconventional fossil fuels to further sustainable development. Through its work, the program activity helps address the climate change challenge; promotes better environmental and consumer choices; works with key industry sectors to establish reduction targets for greenhouse gas emissions; facilitates North American and international trade in energy; contributes to technical innovation, job creation and economic growth; facilitates environmental protection and increased public safety and security; and helps to ensure competitively priced, reliable and secure energy supplies for Canadians.

Sustainable Forest
The Sustainable Forest Activity promotes the sustainable development of Canada's forests for the social, environmental and economic well being of present and future generations of Canadians. This Activity plays a pivotal role in promoting a healthy forest and a strong forest sector by shaping national and international forest policy agendas, generating, synthesizing and disseminating national forest information, building consensus and developing collaborative opportunities in addressing key forest issues, developing, and transferring forest knowledge, science and technologies, products and strategies to Canadian forest managers and interested nations around the world.

Minerals and Metals
The minerals and metals program is the Government of Canada's leader in promoting the sustainable development and responsible use of Canada's mineral and metal resources. A fundamental objective of the program is to develop: (i) technologies and solutions to problems in order to increase the competitiveness of the mining and processing industries; and (ii) new materials and processes to enhance the competitiveness of the construction, transportation and energy sectors. The program includes significant international activities to address barriers to market access and to communicate the benefits of Canadian expertise and products. Minerals and metals activities also focus on assessing the investment climate for exploration and mining in Canada and abroad and making policy recommendations. The program aims to increase the contribution of mineral development to the prosperity and well-being of Aboriginal and northern communities. The program applies its extensive knowledge and expertise to: (i) fulfil its statutory responsibilities for mining projects under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act ; (ii) develop environmental technologies for application both at home and throughout the developing world; (iii) limit the impact of climate change; and (iv) ensure that environmental policies and regulations pertaining to the mining industry are based on sound science. Finally, the program is committed to enhancing the security and safety of: (i) workers in underground mines through the development of new technologies; and (ii) Canadians through the implementation of explosives regulations under the Explosives Act and the development of advanced technologies.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)			2007-2008 Main Estimates				2006-2007
			Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Capital	Grants	Contributions	Less:		Estimates
				and other	Revenues
				transfer	credited
				payments	to the vote
Earth Sciences	223,998	764	265	11,279	3,036	233,270	229,969
Earth Sciences - Geomatics Canada
Revolving Fund	3,635	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .	3,635	. . . . .	. . . . .
Energy	376,425	679	38,179	1,189,252	10,812	1,593,723	985,825
Sustainable Forest	124,721	919	789	138,415	2,015	262,829	151,974
Minerals and Metals	62,080	339	217	279	7,616	55,299	58,286
	790,859	2,701	39,450	1,339,225	27,114	2,145,121	1,426,054

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Earth Sciences
Grants in support of organizations associated with the research,
development, management and promotion of activities that
contribute to departmental objectives	265,000	265,000
Energy
Grants in support of organizations associated with the research,
development, management and promotion of activities that
contribute to departmental objectives	379,000	379,000
Grants in support of the Property Value Protection Program and the
Municipal Tax Revenue Loss Protection Program associated with
low-level radioactive waste clean-up in the Port Hope area	300,000	400,000
Grants in support of Home Energy Retrofits	37,500,000	. . . . .
Sustainable Forest
Grants in support of organizations associated with the research,
development, management and promotion of activities that
contribute to departmental objectives	89,000	89,000
Grants to professors at Canadian universities for research related to
forest sector sustainability and competitiveness	700,000	700,000
Minerals and Metals
Grants in support of organizations associated with the research,
development, management and promotion of activities that
contribute to departmental objectives	217,000	67,000
Total grants	39,450,000	1,900,000
Contributions
Earth Sciences
Contributions in support of organizations associated with the research,
development, management and promotion of activities that
contribute to departmental objectives	322,000	322,000
Contributions in support of organizations associated with impact and
adaptation research related to climate change	3,756,000	1,184,000
GeoConnections Program	5,000,000	4,500,000
Contributions in support of Regional Adaptation Partnerships	2,000,000	. . . . .
Youth Employment Strategy	201,000	201,000
Energy
Contributions in support of organizations associated with the research,
development, management and promotion of activities that
contribute to departmental objectives	298,000	173,000
Contributions in support of the Energy Efficiency and Alternative
Energy programs	10,783,000	44,740,000
(S) In support of infrastructure costs directly or indirectly relating to the
exploration, development, production or transportation of oil and
gas in the offshore area of Nova Scotia	1,935,000	1,935,000
(S) Payments to the Nova Scotia Offshore Revenue Account	450,000,000	200,000,000
(S) Payments to the Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum Resource
Revenue Fund	590,750,000	349,126,000
Contribution to the International Energy Agency	789,000	789,000
Contribution to Saskatchewan Power/Maritime Electric Company	1,535,000	1,690,000
Contribution to the City of Calgary in support of the production of
electricity from renewable energy sources	400,000	400,000
Wind Power Production Incentive Contribution Program	38,404,000	33,938,000
Contributions in support of the Technology and Innovation Initiative	31,722,000	30,136,000
(S) Contribution to the Canada/Newfoundland Offshore Petroleum
Board	5,000,000	4,200,000
(S) Contribution to the Canada/Nova Scotia Offshore Petroleum Board	2,900,000	2,900,000
Youth Employment Strategy	179,000	179,000
Contributions in Support of the Clean Air Regulatory Agenda	2,541,000	. . . . .
Contributions in Support of Clean Electricity Generation	13,400,000	. . . . .
Contributions in Support of the Clean Heat Partnership Initiative	7,000,000	. . . . .
Contributions in Support of the Clean Energy Science and Technology
Strategy	7,000,000	. . . . .
Contributions in Support of the Energy Efficiency Action Plan for
Buildings and Housing	2,300,000	. . . . .
Contributions in Support of the Canadian Energy Efficiency Retrofit
Fund	18,400,000	. . . . .
Contributions in Support of Energy Efficiency Action Plan for Industry	800,000	. . . . .
Contributions in Support of the Personal Vehicle Fuel Efficiency
program	436,000	. . . . .
Contributions in Support of strategic partnerships through the
Commercial Transportation Energy Efficiency program	1,000,000	. . . . .
Contributions in Support of the Anti-Idling program for Trucks and
Buses	1,680,000	. . . . .
Sustainable Forest
Contributions in support of organizations associated with the research,
development, management and promotion of activities that
contribute to departmental objectives	2,157,000	685,000
Contribution to the First Nations Forestry Program	3,875,000	3,875,000
Contributions in support of measures to mitigate the impact of the
Mountain Pine Beetle (MPB) Epidemic	1,026,000	5,735,000
Federal Response to the Mountain Pine Beetle Infestation	75,301,000	. . . . .
Expanding Market Opportunities	15,764,000	. . . . .
Promoting Forest Innovation and Investment	28,060,000	. . . . .
Development of a National Forest Pest Strategy	3,400,000	. . . . .
Renewal and Enhancement of Funding for the Forest Research Institute	4,728,000	. . . . .
Forest Communities Program	3,900,000	. . . . .
Youth Employment Strategy	89,000	89,000
Invasive Alien Species	115,000	115,000
Minerals and Metals
Contributions in support of organizations associated with the research,
development, management and promotion of activities that
contribute to departmental objectives	65,000	65,000
Contribution to the Asbestos Institute to foster the international
implementation of the safe and responsible use of chrysotile
asbestos	125,000	250,000
Youth Employment Strategy	89,000	89,000
Total contributions	1,339,225,000	687,316,000
Items not required
Forest Engineering Research Institute of Canada	. . . . .	1,675,000
Assistance to the Canadian Softwood Lumber Sector	. . . . .	11,020,000
Contribution to the National Community Tree Foundation	. . . . .	500,000
Contribution to Forintek Canada Corporation	. . . . .	3,053,000
International Reporting Obligations on the forest sector	. . . . .	970,000
Model Forest Program	. . . . .	6,000,000
Canadian Transportation Fuel Cell Alliance	. . . . .	4,500,000
Contributions in support of climate change: The Opportunities Envelope	. . . . .	39,626,000
Contributions in support of the Ethanol Expansion Program	. . . . .	35,000,000
Contributions in support of electricity distributors to promote the sale of
electricity from emerging renewable energy sources	. . . . .	10,465,000
(S) In support of infrastructure costs directly or indirectly relating to the
exploration, development, production or transportation of oil and
gas in the offshore area of Newfoundland	. . . . .	500,000
Contributions in support of the Petroleum Technology Research Centre	. . . . .	1,000,000
Climate Change Action Plan 2000	. . . . .	1,468,000
Grants in support of the Energuide for Houses Retrofit Initiative	. . . . .	9,762,000
Total items not required	. . . . .	125,539,000
Total	1,378,675,000	814,755,000

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Atomic Energy of Canada Limited

Strategic Outcome

Be the top worldwide nuclear products and services company. Protect the health and safety of the public, our employees and the environment. Minimize nuclear legacy obligations for future generations.

Program Activity Descriptions

Commercial Business
The sale on a fully commercial basis of nuclear products and services. Commercial business activities leverage the investment in research and development on a full cost recovery basis and generates profits, which are returned to the corporation. Commercial profits assist in funding primarily the Nuclear Platform including the national research laboratories at Chalk River and also development of new reactor technologies including the next-generation Advanced CANDU Reactor. The various commercial business lines and related services/products provide innovative cost effective business solutions to customers. These sales primarily to nuclear generating facilities are required to optimize the production of a secure and safe energy supply worldwide. Nuclear energy is an essential component of the solution for clean air and climate change improvements worldwide.

Research and Development
Research and Development undertaken to maintain and enhance Canada's scientific and technological expertise in support of the production of environmentally friendly and cost effective CANDU nuclear generated electricity as well as other important peaceful applications of nuclear technologies in areas such as medicine. In particular it involves the maintenance of the intellectual property that has been developed over a period of sixty years covering basic knowledge of: materials, reactor physics, chemistry, critical components, radiation, and the environment; that could have an impact on the safety, licensing and design basis of CANDU technology.

Facilities and Nuclear Operations
This program activity supports the operations of Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) and requires major facilities such as reactors, experimental loops, hot cells and waste management plants.

Waste Management and Decommissioning
Decommissioning and waste management programs will need to be delivered at AECL sites over at least the next 70 to 100 years. Liabilities at AECL sites have arisen from a wide variety of sources, including wartime activities, wastes received from universities, medical facilities, government and industry from across Canada, and a variety of R&D programs carried out in support of Canada's nuclear power program. Activities provide for maintaining and surveillance of nuclear waste, decontamination and dismantling of surplus facilities as well as environmental restoration projects. Operational management of the facilities that have been turned over to decommissioning are also within this scope.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Commercial Business	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
Research and Development	37,139	37,139	42,466
Facilities and Nuclear Operations	66,610	66,610	61,283
Waste Management and Decommissioning	. . . . .	. . . . .	. . . . .
	103,749	103,749	103,749

Notes:
No funding is provided to the Commercial Business program activity as this activity is self-sustaining. Waste Management and Decommissioning program activity is funded through the Department of Natural Resources.

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Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission

Strategic Outcome

Safe and secure nuclear installations and processes used solely for peaceful purposes and public confidence in the nuclear regulatory regime's effectiveness.

Program Activity Descriptions

Nuclear Regulation
Activities at the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) are undertaken in its role as an independent regulator, to ensure that Canada has safe and secure nuclear installations and processes that are used solely for peaceful purposes. This involves using the powers and tools that are available to the regulator to ensure:

(a)	a low frequency of incidents, accidents and precursors in the use of nuclear substances and processes;
(b)	low levels of exposure, to humans and to the environment, to any harmful substances as a result of nuclear

installations and processes;
(c) a commitment and full engagement of the regulated community to sustain a strong culture of safety and security in the use of nuclear installations and processes; and
(d) that transfers of nuclear goods and technology in Canada and from Canada are solely for peaceful purposes.

CNSC also must undertake activities that Canadians have knowledge of and confidence in the CNSC as a strong, independent regulator. Canadians will only accept the use of nuclear installations and processes in Canada if they are confident that there are no undue risks to them and to their environment.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)		2007-2008 Main Estimates			2006-2007
	Budgetary			Total	Main
	Operating	Grants	Contributions		Estimates
			and other
			transfer
			payments
Nuclear Regulation	94,065	75	345	94,485	78,671
	94,065	75	345	94,485	78,671

Transfer Payments

(dollars)	2007-2008	2006-2007
	Main Estimates	Main Estimates
Grants
Nuclear Regulation
Grants will be issued to assist with funding various forums (advisory
boards, conferences, etc.) that contribute to the overall objectives of
the class Grants and Contributions Program	75,000	75,000
Total grants	75,000	75,000
Contributions
Nuclear Regulation
Contributions will be issued to encourage the research, development,
management and promotion of activities that will contribute to the
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission Research and Support
Program objectives, and to aid in the development of nuclear safety
standards	125,000	125,000
Contributions for the provision of expert assistance, goods and services,
to enable the delivery of the Canadian Safeguards Support Program
in support of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
regime	220,000	. . . . .
Total contributions	345,000	125,000
Total	420,000	200,000

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Cape Breton Development Corporation

Strategic Outcome

The mandate of the Cape Breton Development Corporation is to conduct the activities necessary for wind-up of the Corporation, fulfilling all remaining obligations, while protecting the owner's interests.

Program Activity Descriptions

Human Resource Obligations
The programs included under Human Resource Obligations are non-discretionary items that the Corporation is required to deliver to former employees. They are ongoing liabilities totalling more than $350 million in present day value, many of which will continue beyond 20 years. They are a result of Post Employment Benefits and various Human Resource Strategies (operation closure).

Real Property
This activity is divided into sub-activities that deal with the obligations and responsibilities of the Corporation as they relate to Real Property. Programs to manage and satisfy these obligations are in place now, and options are being considered to deal with the best way to take care of ongoing liabilities.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Human Resource Obligations	47,490	47,490	43,699
Real Property	22,021	22,021	22,512
	69,511	69,511	66,211

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National Energy Board

Strategic Outcome

Safety, security, environmental protection and economic benefits through regulation of pipelines, power lines, trade and energy development within the National Energy Board's jurisdiction.

Program Activity Descriptions

Energy Regulation and Advice
The companies that are regulated by the Board create wealth for Canadians through the transport of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids, and through the export of hydrocarbons and electricity. As a regulatory agency, the Board's role is to help create a framework that allows these economic activities to occur when they are in the public interest.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Energy Regulation and Advice	38,129	38,129	37,932
	38,129	38,129	37,932

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Northern Pipeline Agency

Strategic Outcome

Facilitate the efficient and expeditious planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline project while ensuring environmental protection and social and economic benefits for Canadians.

Program Activity Descriptions

Oversee the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline
Regulate the planning and construction of the Canadian portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline.

Program by Activities

(thousands of dollars)	2007-2008 Main Estimates		2006-2007
	Budgetary	Total	Main
	Operating		Estimates
Oversee the planning and construction of the Canadian
portion of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline	266	266	946
	266	266	946

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