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Appendix

Table 11: PAA: Indicators for Outputs and Results


Program Activity

Program Sub-Activity

Indicators for Outputs

Indicators for Results

Strategic Outcome (SO) 1.0: People – A First-Class Research Capacity in the Social Sciences and Humanities

1.1 Fellowships, Scholarships and Prizes

1.1.1 Canada Graduate Scholarships (CGS)

No. of fellowships awarded; success rates by research area (social sciences and humanities [SSH]). Percentage of enrolled graduate students in the SSH receiving SSHRC scholarships

Highly qualified personnel, expert in research, available to pursue various knowledge-intensive careers at universities, in industry, government, and other sectors of the society and economy.

1.1.2 Doctoral Fellowships (DF)

No. of fellowships awarded; success rates. Percentage of enrolled graduate students receiving SSHRC scholarships.

Highly qualified personnel, expert in research, available to pursue various knowledge intensive careers within universities, industry, government, and other sectors of the society and economy.

1.1.3 Postdoctoral Fellowships (PDF)

No. of fellowships awarded; success rates.

Promising new scholars establish a research base* at an important time in their career (e.g. faculty renewal).

1.1.4 Prizes and Special Fellowships

No. of awardees.

Dedication, creativity and outstanding contribution of best Canadian graduate students and researchers is recognized.

1.2 Canada Research Chairs

1.2.1 Canada Research Chairs Program

No. and percentage of Chairs awarded by tier to researchers from Canadian universities, foreign researchers and expatriates.

Canadian universities, affiliated research institutes and hospitals have become recognized centres of research excellence through the attraction and retention of excellent researchers.

SO 2.0: Research – New Knowledge Based on Excellent Research in the Social Sciences and Humanities

2.1 Investigator-Framed Re-search

2.1.1 Standard Research Grants (SRG)

No. of new research projects and researchers supported. No. of grants awarded, success rates by discipline/area of research, etc.

A research environment that is conducive to graduate training, to advances in knowledge and to the communication of research results in all disciplines and research areas of the social sciences and humanities.

2.1.2 Major Collaborative Research Initiative (MCRI)

No. of research teams supported and average no. of researchers by team. No. of graduate students associated with MCRIs by type. List of issues addressed by supported teams.

A research environment that is conducive to graduate training, to advances in knowledge and to the communication of research results in all disciplines and research areas of the social sciences and humanities.

2.2 Targeted Research and Training Initiati-ves

2.2.1 Strategic Research Grants

No. of researchers and research projects supported under each ongoing Strategic Research Theme. No. of grants awarded, success rates, etc.

New knowledge on pressing social, economic and cultural issues of particular importance to Canadians is made available for decision-making in various sectors.

2.2.2 Strategic Joint Initiatives

No. of researchers and research projects supported under each ongoing Joint Initiative. No. of grants awarded, success rates, etc.

New knowledge about issues of relevance to SSHRC's partners is generated and made available for decision-making.

2.2.3 Initiative on the New Economy (INE)

No. of researchers and research projects supported under the various programs of the INE by sub-theme.

Advances in knowledge, expertise, and knowledge mobilization in areas of the new economy.

2.3 Strategic Research Deve-lopment

2.3.1 Research Development Initiatives (RDI)

No. of RDI grants awarded; No. of researchers, success rates, etc.

New perspectives and directions for research in the social sciences and humanities are explored.

2.3.2 Community-University Research Alliances (CURA)

No. of grants awarded. No. of academic and non-academic researchers involved. No. of grants to community organizations, success rates. No. of partners by type, etc. No. of research projects within alliances. No. of students involved. No. and reach of knowledge mobilization activities.

Reinforced community decision-making capacity; better understanding, appreciation and use of social sciences and humanities knowledge by communities.

2.3.3 SSHRC Institutional Grants (SIG)

No. of institutions supported.

Social sciences and humanities research activity is encouraged at the institutional level.

2.3.4 Aid to Small Universities (ASU)

No. of grants by size of institution and region. List of areas for development focused on by Canadian small universities.

Focused research capacity in the social sciences and humanities is developed and strengthened within small universities in Canada.

2.3.5 General Support

No. of grants awarded & link to SSHRC needs and goals.

SSHRC takes advantage of unexpected opportunities for the benefit of the social sciences and humanities in Canada.

2.3.6 International Opportunities Fund (IOF)

(Indicators for this new program will be developed by the end of 2006).

(Indicators for this new program will be developed by the end of 2006).

2.3.7 BOREAS

(Indicators for this new program will be developed by the end of 2006).

(Indicators for this new program will be developed by the end of 2006).

SO 3.0 Knowledge Mobilization – The Transfer, Dissemination and Use of Knowledge
in the Social Sciences and Humanities

3.1 Research Communication and Interaction

3.1.1 Aid to Scholarly Publications

No. of books supported, success rates.

Advanced social sciences and humanities knowledge is disseminated.

3.1.2 Aid to Research Workshops and Conferences in Canada

No. of workshops and conferences supported and held. No. of researchers and other types of participants. No. of foreign researchers participating, etc.

Research results are shared within and between disciplines and among Canadian and international researchers.

3.1.3 Aid to Research and Transfer Journals

No. of journals supported. No. of articles published. No. of authors publishing in SSHRC-supported journals.

Original research findings in the social sciences and humanities are disseminated.

3.1.4 Aid and Attendance Grants to Scholarly Associations

No. of association members supported who attend annual general meetings /annual conferences. No. of students supported who attend.

Linkages and communication between researchers in the social sciences and humanities are enhanced.

3.1.5 Strategic Knowledge Clusters

(Indicators for this new program will be developed by the end of 2006).

(Indicators for this new program will be developed by the end of 2006).

3.1.6 Networks of Centres of Excellence (NCE)

No. of networks funded. No. of researchers and partners involved in networks.

A sustainable, critical mass of researchers and trainees in the social sciences and humanities, health and natural sciences and engineering, collaborating in a multidisci-plinary and multi-sectoral environment in the research area of the network. Strong linkages and partnerships created between university, government and industry, and other users (non-governmental organizations [NGOs]), resulting in the transfer of knowledge and exploitation of leading-edge research results with economic or societal benefits to Canada.

3.1 Research Communication and Interaction

3.1.7 Knowledge Impact in Society (KIS)

(Indicators for this new program will be developed by the end of 2006).

(Indicators for this new program will be developed by the end of 2006).

SO 4.0  Institutional Environment – A Strong Canadian Research Environment

4.1 Indirect Costs of Research

4.1.1 Indirect Costs of Research Program

No. of grants awarded by institution type, region, etc. Percentage of funds invested by output area.

Contributions to an enhanced research environment in Canadian universities.


*Key activities that define "research base": undertaking new research, publishing research findings, developing and expanding personal research networks, broadening teaching experience and becoming competitive in national research competitions.

Table 12: Ongoing Joint Initiatives


Joint Initiative

Benefits to Canadians

Partner(s)

Estimated Contributions

Partner(s)

SSHRC

Canadian Forest Service (CFS) Graduate Supplement:

Increases the availability and expertise of highly qualified personnel for the forestry sector.

Canadian Forest Service (CFS)

Up to five $5,000 fellowships/year up to a total of $75,000
2002-03 – 2006-07

n/a
2002-03 – 2006-07

Canadian Forest Research Partnerships Program:

Better informed policy decisions, regulations and practices in forestry management and in achieving sustainable resources.

CFS, NSERC (administered by NSERC)

CFS:
A maximum of $700,000 per annum
2002-03 – 2006-07

SSHRC and NSERC:
Negotiated on case-by-case basis.
2002-03 – 2006-07

Canadian Initiative on Social Statistics (Access to Research Data Centres):

Gives Canadian researchers in social and economic statistics access to Statistics Canada's micro-data sets for analysis

Statistics Canada

No funds involved; in-kind support

No funds involved; in-kind support

Crossing Boundaries (INE):

Maximize the impact of knowledge gained and best practices learned from research, national discussions, pilot projects, and consultation processes.

Crossing Boundaries National Council

$1,350,000
2004-05 – 2006-07

$1,350,000
2004-05 – 2006-07

Homelessness and Diversity Issues in Canada:

Better knowledge-sharing among producers and users of research to address causes and cures for homelessness.

National Secreta-riat on Homeless-ness (NSH), HRSD

To be determined

To be determined

Immigration and the Metropolis:

Increased research capacity and knowledge to aid in formulating public policy and in improving services related to immigration and integration.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), Canadian Heritage, Department of Social Development, Status of Women Canada, Solicitor General, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), Statistics Canada

$3.9 M
2003-04 - 2006-07

$2.5 M
2003-04 - 2006-07

Intellectual Property Mobilization (IPM):

More effective mobilization of knowledge and technology developed in Canadian universities and research hospitals.
Enhanced awareness of the role of intellectual property in Canada's competitiveness in the knowledge-based economy.

CIHR, NSERC

CIHR and NSERC each:

Not available

$130,000
2006-07

$130,000
2007-08

$120,000
2008-09

Multiculturalism Issues in Canada:

Better appreciation of Canada's diverse ethnic communities; improved cross-cultural understanding.
Policy-relevant, research-based knowledge on racism and ethnicity.
A public dialogue about, and better understanding of, multiculturalism and diversity issues.

Multiculturalism Program, Canadian Heritage

To be determined

To be determined

Ocean Management National Research Network (OMRN) Initiative

Creation of a national network of cross-disciplinary and multi-sectoral research nodes dedicated to the study of the ocean.

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

To be determined

To be determined

Official Languages Research and Dissemination:

Supports research on Canada's official languages and dissemination of research results in support of the mandate of Canadian Heritage.

Canadian Heritage

$500,000

2004-2005 - 2006-07

$500,000
2004-05 -2006-07

Relationships in Transition:

Improved understanding of political and other forces that drive changes in four areas of legal research: economic, personal, social and governance relationships.

Law Commission of Canada (LCC)

$400,000
2003-04 – 2006-07

$400,000
2003-04 – 2006-07

Sport Participation Research Initiative: Research Grants:

More policy-relevant research about participation in sport in Canada through support and promotion of research as well as the building of related research capacity.

Sport Canada (Canadian Heritage)

2006-07:
$50,000
2007-08: $870,000
2008-09:
$1,120,000
2009-10:
$920,000
2010-11: $870,000

Additional targeted awards in SSHRC's DF, PDF, and SRG programs

Virtual Scholar in Residence:

Supports individual researchers to work within one of the LCC's four research areas (see Relationships in Transition above).

LCC

$245,000
2003-04 – 2006-07

$200,000
2003-04 – 2006-07

Table 13: Summary of RPP Commitments


Section

Commitments

Planned Timeline

Overview

Support social sciences and humanities research and research training; develop research-based, culturally and socio-economically relevant knowledge; help shape the research enterprise and contribute to innovation.

Ongoing

Better connect researchers with each other and with research users. Mobilize research knowledge to ensure impact on Canada and Canadians. Provide policy leadership to help Canada tackle today's complex problems. Act as an international broker for Canadian research perspectives and leadership.

2006-2007 – 2010-2011

People

Allocate approximately 30 per cent of grants and scholarships budget to master's and doctoral awards (fellowships and scholarships) and to postdoctoral fellowships.

2006-2007

Award 1,600 new CGS at the master's and doctoral level. 2006-2007
Promote student training. Ongoing
Offer approximately 575 new Doctoral Fellowship awards. 2006-2007
Conduct a formative evaluation of the Doctoral Fellowship program. 2006-2007
Offer approximately 140 new postdoctoral fellowships. 2006-2007
Annually award the SSHRC Gold Medal for Achievement in Research, Aurora Prize, Postdoctoral Prize and William Taylor Doctoral Fellowship. Ongoing
Fill the full complement of 2,000 Canada Research Chairs. 2006-2007 – 2007-2008

Research

Examine investigator-framed programs (SRG and MCRI) to determine how SSHRC can support social sciences and humanities researchers through more responsive, flexible opportunities, possibly including a discrete program. 2006-2007 – 2008-2009
Work towards the long-term goal for the SRG program of increasing the success rate from 41 to 50 per cent of all applicants. 2006-2007 – 2010-2011
Continue to build, maintain and enhance national partnerships and networks of world-class researchers through the MCRI program. Ongoing
Administer and monitor currently-held INE grants, hold another competition for INE Public Outreach Grants, and continue to work on knowledge mobilization. 2006-2007
Work with the ADM Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation Committee to determine the best approach to supporting social and economic research related to climate change impacts and adaptations. Launch and support a third phase of the OMRN with DFO. 2006-2007 – 2007-2008
Plan to add a research grant component to the ITST program. 2006-2007
Explore further opportunities for new initiatives with external partners to enhance support for research on the economic, social, ecological and political challenges and opportunities facing Canada's North. 2006-2007

Continue to implement various commercialization measures.

2006-2007 – 2007-2008

Enhance international strategy and enhance opportunities for Canadian researchers to collaborate internationally. Administer IOF competitions. Forge new and maintain existing international partnerships.

2006-2007

Continue to support social sciences and humanities research and related activities relevant to IPY, 2007-2008, including the Canadian IPY Secretariat.

2006-2007 – 2008-2009

Work with a network of five universities to develop a research and public consultation program on how to build a hydrogen-based, low-carbon economy.

2006-2007

Knowledge Mobilization

Embed knowledge mobilization in SSHRC's organizational culture. Act as a "national facilitator" for KIS projects. Expand online knowledge network of smaller INE-research teams and create a similar KIS network.

2006-2007

Continue to build, maintain and enhance interdisciplinary networks of researchers through the NCE program.

Ongoing

Indirect Costs

Conduct an overall evaluation (2008) of the Indirect Costs program.

2008-2009

Key Management Priorities

Create a second vice-president position in the Programs Branch. Staff the new position of Corporate Secretary.

2006-2007

Complete evaluation of Joint Initiatives program mechanism. Work on implementation on performance measurement systems with relevant data collection tools for the Canada Research Chairs and the Indirect Costs programs. Develop new three-year audit and evaluation plans. Complete a formative evaluation of the DF program and a summative evaluation of the INE program bundle. Develop a new policy on internal audit.

2006-2007

Finalize the Phase 2 Memorandum of Understanding to be signed by universities and postsecondary institutions receiving funding from the granting agencies.

2006-2007

Continue to participate in the development of a Canadian governance system for ethical conduct in research involving humans. Further develop the TCPS in relation to social sciences and humanities research ethics, Aboriginal research ethics and TCPS procedures. Release interpretation responses to guide implementation and use of the TCPS.

2006-2007

Determine next steps in CCV pilot.

2006-2007

Develop a strategic ESD plan. Replace ESD Steering Committee by bi-council IM/IT Steering Committee. Join ResearchNet to provide online peer review.

2006-2007


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Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 2003-2004 Estimates, Part III - Departmental Expenditure Plans: Performance Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2004, Ottawa, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, November 2004, 56 pages, ISBN 0-660-62681-0, Cat. no. BT31-4/73-2004, http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/dpr/03-04/SSHRC-CRSHC/SSHRC-CRSHCd34-eng.asp.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 2004-2005 Estimates, Part III - Departmental Expenditure Plans: Performance Report for the Period Ending March 31, 2005, Ottawa, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, November 2005, 68 pages, ISBN 0-660-62914-3; Cat. No. BT31-4/73-2005,
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/rma/dpr1/04-05/SSHRC-CRSHC/SSHRC-CRSHCd45-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 2003-2004 Estimates, Part III - Departmental Expenditure Plans: Report on Plans and Priorities, Ottawa, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, March 2003, 37 pages, ISBN 0-660-62253-X, Cat. no. BT31-2/2004-III-8,
http://publiservice.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/20032004/SSHRC-CRSHc/SSHRC-CRSHcr34-eng.asp.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 2004-2005 Estimates, Part III - Departmental Expenditure Plans: Report on Plans and Priorities, Ottawa, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, October 8, 2004, 47 pages, ISBN 0-660-62526-1, Cat. no. BT31-2/2005-III-8, http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/20042005/SSHRC-CRSHC/SSHRC-CRSHCr45-eng.asp.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 2005-2006 Estimates, Part III - Departmental Expenditure Plans: Report on Plans and Priorities, Ottawa, Minister of Public Works and Government Services Canada, March 2005, 58 pages, ISBN 0-660-62769-1, Cat. no. BT31-2/2006-III-8,
http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/20052006/SSHRC-CRSHC/pdf/SSHRC-CRSHCr56-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Corporate Risk Profile and Audit Plan, Submitted to Treasury Board, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, October 2003, 5 pages, unpublished paper.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, From Granting Council to Knowledge Council. Renewing the Social Sciences and Humanities in Canada, 3 vols., Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada:
Vol. I: Consultation Framework on SSHRC Transformation, January 2004, 27 pages, http://www.crsh.ca/web/whatsnew/initiatives/transformation/consultation_framework-eng.pdf. Vol. II: Background Facts for the Consultation on SSHRC's Transformation, January 2004, 17 pages, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/whatsnew/initiatives/transformation/background_facts-eng.pdf.
Vol. III: Report on the Consultations, January 2005, 23 pages, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/whatsnew/initiatives/transformation/reports/Volume3_final-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Integrated Management Practices – Action Plan, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, May 2004, 26 pages, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/about/publications/mgmt_action-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Knowledge Council – Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Strategic Plan, 2006 – 2011, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, August 2005, 27 pages, ISBN: 0-662-41156-0; Cat. No.: CR22-42/2006E, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/about/publications/strategic_plan-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Intercouncil Grant Mechanisms, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/about/policies/mechanisms-eng.asp.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Internal Audit Plan, 2003 - 2006, Submitted to Treasury Board, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, October 2003, 3 pages, unpublished paper.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Programs 2006-2007, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, April 2006, 30 pages, ISBN 0-662-69701-4, Cat. no. CR2-2/2006, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/about/publications/program_guide_2006-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Report of the Working Group on the Future of the Humanities - A Response from SSHRC Council,Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada,July 2001, 4 pages, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/about/publications/council_response-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, SSHRC's Results-Based Accountability Framework, internal paper, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, July 2001, 10 pages.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, SSHRC Research Data Archiving Policy, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/about/policies/edata-eng.asp.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Striking the Balance: A Five-Year Strategy for the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, 1996 - 2001, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, December 1996, 19 pages, ISBN 0-662-62927-2, Cat. no. CR22-33/1997.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, Third-Year Review of the Indirect Costs Program - Management Response, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, April 4, 2006, 4 pages, http://www.indirectcosts.gc.ca/publications/third_year_response-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Standing Committee on Ethics and Integrity, Public Assurance System for Research Involving Humans in Council-Funded Institutions, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, August 2001, 18 pages, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/about/policies/PAS-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada/Statistics Canada, Canadian Initiative on Social Statistics: A Prospectus—Understanding Today and Shaping Tomorrow with Social Statistics, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada/Statistics Canada, September 1999, 12 pages, ISBN 0-662-64434-4, Cat. no. CR22-34/1999.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Working Group on the Humanities, Alternative Wor(l)ds: The Future of the Humanities in 2010. Report of the Working Group on the Future of the Humanities to the Board of the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, Ottawa, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, March 2001, 32 pages, ISBN 0-662-65814-0, Cat. no. CR22-37/2001, www.sshrc.ca/web/about/publications/humanities_report-eng.pdf.

Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada/National Sciences and Engineering Research Council, Management Responses (Action Plan) to Audit of Information Technology. Final Report Submitted to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), Ottawa: Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council/Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council, February, 2005, http://www.nserc.ca/about/PIR/audit_it_mana-eng.pdf.

SSHRC Fellowships Guide: Graduate Students, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/students-eng.asp.

SSHRC Fellowships Guide: Postdoctoral Researchers, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/researchers-eng.asp.

SSHRC Grants Guide: Community and Non-Profit Organizations, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/organizations-eng.asp.

SSHRC Grants Guide: Faculty, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/faculty-eng.asp.

SSHRC Grants Guide: Postsecondary Institutions, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/institutions-eng.asp.

SSHRC Grants Guide: Scholarly Associations, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/associations-eng.asp.

SSHRC Program Guide, Complete List of SSHRC's Programs, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council, http://www.sshrc.ca/web/apply/program_index-eng.asp.

Task Force on Northern Research, From Crisis to Opportunity: Rebuilding Canada's Role in Northern Research. Final Report to NSERC and SSHRC from the Task Force on Northern Research, Ottawa, Task Force on Northern Research, September 21, 2000, 43 pages, ISBN 0-662-65227-4, Cat. no. NS3-31/2000, http://www.nserc.ca/pub/crisis.pdf.

Treasury Board Secretariat, Canada's Performance – The Government of Canada's Contribution. Annual Report to Parliament 2005, Ottawa, Treasury Board Secretariat, Nov. 23, 2005, 96 pages, ISBN 0-662-69256-X; Cat. No. BT1-10/2005, http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/report/govrev/05/cp-rc-sum-eng.pdf.

Treasury Board Secretariat, Guide for the Preparation of 2006-2007 Part III of the Estimates: Reports on Plans and Priorities and Departmental Performance Reports, Ottawa, Treasury Board Secretariat, November 2005, 121 pages, http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/est-pre/20062007/p3-eng.pdf.

Treasury Board Secretariat, Managing for Results 1999, Ottawa, Treasury Board Secretariat, 2 vols., 1999, Vol. I, 68 pages, ISBN 0-662-64464-6, Cat. No. BT1-10/1999.

Treasury Board Secretariat, Managing for Results 1999, Ottawa, Treasury Board Secretariat, 2 vols., 1999, Vol. 2: Departmental Key Results Report, ISBN 0-662-64520-0, Cat. No. BT1-10/1999-1.

Treasury Board Secretariat, Results for Canadians: A Management Framework for the Government of Canada, Ottawa, Treasury Board Secretariat, March 2000, 41 pages, http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/report/res_can/rc_e_pdf.pdf.