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Details of Transfer Payment Programs (TPP)

3-Year Transfer Payment Program Plan

Strategic Outcome
The Canadian Marketplace is Efficient and Competitive

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Marketplace Frameworks and Regulations for Spectrum, Telecommunications and the Online Economy Name of Transfer Payment Program: International Telecommunication Union, Switzerland
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.
Expected Results Secure Canada's interests in the international regulation of the radio frequency spectrum and in international telecommunication regulation to protect Canadian interests in the access to the spectrum and satellite orbit resource as a means of contributing to the facilitation of communications across Canada, monitoring and protecting Canadian sovereignty in the Arctic and other remote areas through modern digital technologies, and for scientific, environmental, weather-related, transportation, public safety national and defence matters Provide leadership and focus in promoting the competitiveness of the Canadian telecommunication industry by working closely with Canadian stakeholders to obtain, inter alia, spectrum allocations at global ITU conferences, as well as to develop global standards which advance their product lines, technologies, services, and research and development (R&D) activities Work with other countries to harmonize policy and regulatory frameworks, to promote the interconnection and interoperability of global telecommunication networks and services, and to facilitate access to key markets for Canadian manufacturers and service providers Build effective consultation and information dissemination processes with Canada's key trading partners
Total Grants	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8
Total Transfer Payments	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8

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

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity Name of Transfer Payment Program: Institute for Quantum Computing
Start Date: April 2, 2009		End Date: April 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.
Expected Results Increase knowledge in quantum computing Create new opportunities for students to learn and to apply new knowledge Brand Canada as a place to conduct research in quantum technologies Position Canada to take advantage of the economic and social benefits of research
Total Grants	16.5	17.0	5.0	5.5
Total Transfer Payments	16.5	17.0	5.0	5.5

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Foundation for Innovation
Start Date: April 25, 1998		End Date: December 31, 2015
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
Expected Results Increase Canada's ability to carry out world-class scientific research and technology development Expand research and job opportunities for young Canadians Promote productive networks and collaboration among Canadian post-secondary educational institutions, research hospitals and the private sector Support economic growth and job creation, and benefit Canadians' health and environment through innovation
Total Grants	128.6	153.0	102.0	102.0
Total Contributions		50.0	75.0	25.0
Total Transfer Payments	128.6	203.0	177.0	127.0

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity Name of Transfer Payment Program: Knowledge Infrastructure Program
Start Date: February 24, 2009		End Date: March 31, 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.
Expected Results Provide economic stimulus in local economies across Canada through infrastructure investments at post-secondary institutions
Total Contributions	487.9	485.5	-	-
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory Payments)	500.0	500.0	-	-
Total Transfer Payments	987.9	985.5	-	-

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Institute for Advanced Research
Start Date: April 1, 2002		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.
Expected Results Strengthen the preparation, attraction and retention of highly qualified personnel in Canada Encourage greater private sector and provincial government investment in basic research and development activities in Canada Build interdisciplinary research strengths in areas of special importance to the long-term scientific, economic and social development of Canada Encourage closer links between the research activities of Canadian researchers and international researchers
Total Grants	5.0	5.0	5.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	5.0	5.0	5.0	0.0

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education Inc.
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.
Expected Results In its 4th year of the current 5-year mandate, CANARIE will focus even more on helping Canadian innovators develop the applications and platforms for a 21st-century cyber infrastructure — one that efficiently connects data, computers and people to support advanced internationally competitive and groundbreaking research. CANARIE will continue to operate, expand and upgrade the network, increase its use by real and virtual organizations, and enhance international networking and networking-focused collaborations. Through the Infrastructure Extensions Program and the Network-Enabled Platforms Program, CANARIE will continue to extend the network to more government departments, research laboratories, hospitals, schools and communities across Canada, creating middleware tools and related platform technologies that will allow virtual organizations and other research communities to benefit from these networks. Results are reported back to Industry Canada on an annual basis.
Total Grants	29.0	31.0	21.0	0.0
Total Transfer Payments	29.0	31.0	21.0	0.0

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity Name of Transfer Payment Program: Genome Canada
Start Date: March 2000		End Date: March 2013
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
Expected Results Develop and establish a coordinated strategy for genomics research to enable Canada to become a world leader in areas such as health, agriculture, environment, forestry and fisheries Provide leading-edge technology to researchers in all genomics-related fields through regional Genome Centres across Canada Support large-scale projects of strategic importance to Canada by bringing together industry, government, universities, research hospitals and the public Assume 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 successes of genomics to the Canadian public Encourage investment by others in the field of genomics research
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory Payments)	88.8	43.0	36.0	36.0
Total Transfer Payments	88.8	43.0	36.0	36.0

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity Name of Transfer Payment Program: Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics
Start Date: 2007		End Date: 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.
Expected Results Broaden PI's research to combine insights from the full spectrum of physics Become the research home of a critical mass of the world's leading theoretical physicists Generate a through-flow of the most promising talent Become the second “research home” for many of the world's outstanding theorists Increase PI's role as Canada's focal point for foundational physics research Host timely, focused conferences, workshops and seminars Engage in high-impact outreach
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory Payments)	10.0	10.0	6.0	-
Total Transfer Payments	10.0	10.0	6.0	-

($) millions	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Canada's Research and Innovation Capacity Name of Transfer Payment Program: Ivey Centre for Health Innovation and Leadership
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.
Expected Results Increase knowledge in Canada in the innovation and commercialization of health care technologies and processes suited to Canada's health care system Develop specialized talent with the requisite scientific and commercial knowledge needed to commercialize health care technologies, systems and processes Create a commercial model focused on driving innovation and commercializing ideas to achieve a return on investment and ensure that the most promising ideas are pursued and brought to the health care system as quickly as possible, and that they lead to the development of businesses, product lines and jobs Position Canada to take full and privileged advantage of the economic and social benefits of research in the field of health and related life sciences and technologies, including efficiency, cost savings and health care system improvements
Total Contributions	0.5	1.0	1.1	1.2
Total Transfer Payments	0.5	1.0	1.1	1.2

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries Name of Transfer Payment Program: Industrial Technologies Office — Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative
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.
Expected Results Increased investment in innovative and competitive aerospace, defence, space and security firms Collaborative partnerships in R&D between aerospace, defence, space and security industries and research institutes, universities, colleges and non-profit organizations
Total Contributions	181.3	63.5	107.3	161.2
Total Transfer Payments	181.3	63.5	107.3	161.2

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries Name of Transfer Payment Program: Industrial Technologies Office — Program for Strategic Industrial Projects
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.
Expected Results Increased private sector investment in R&D activities in the automotive industry
Total Contributions	9.8	-	-	-
Total Transfer Payments	9.8	-	-	-

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries Name of Transfer Payment Program: Industrial Technologies Office — Technology Partnerships Canada
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.
Expected Results Increased investment in R&D activities in the aerospace, defence, environmental and enabling technology industries
Total Contributions	142.7	69.0	38.4	38.4
Total Transfer Payments	142.7	69.0	38.4	38.4

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries Name of Transfer Payment Program: Automotive Innovation Fund
Start Date: May 9, 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.
Expected Results Enhanced capacity for automotive research and development in order to position Canada's automotive industry to meet the demands for cars of the future
Total Contributions	68.8	68.6	68.7	28.7
Total Transfer Payments	68.8	68.6	68.7	28.7

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Commercialization and Research and Development Capacity in Targeted Canadian Industries Name of Transfer Payment Program: CSeries Program
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 110–130-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.
Expected Results Enhanced capacity for R&D and commercialization of new technologies in the Canadian aerospace industry
Total Contributions	59.4	66.9	70.4	66.6
Total Transfer Payments	59.4	66.9	70.4	66.6

Strategic Outcome
Competitive Businesses are Drivers of Sustainable Wealth Creation

($ millions)		Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Entrepreneurial Economy Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada Small Business Financing Program
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).
Expected Results Facilitate access to more than $1 billion in debt financing Increase awareness of CSBF Program among lenders, SMEs and intermediaries Continue communications with financial institutions to improve program delivery
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory Payments)	CSBFA	107.6	90.2	86.6	97.1
	SBLA	0.5	0.1	0.1	0.0
Total Statutory Payments		108.1	90.3	86.7	97.1

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Entrepreneurial Economy Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canadian Youth Business Foundation
Start Date: April 1, 2002		End Date: March 31, 2011
Description 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.
Expected Results Increase in the number of young entrepreneurs assisted
Total Contributions	10.0	-	-	-
Total Transfer Payments	10.0	-	-	-

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Global Reach and Agility in Targeted Canadian Industries Name of Transfer Payment Program: Marquee Tourism Events Program
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.
Expected Results 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 tourists from within and outside Canada: Sustained or increased number of out-of-country and out-of-province tourists Sustained or increased tourism-related spending (e.g., spending on hotels and restaurants) Sustained or increased revenues for funded tourism events
Total Contributions	47.6	48.4	-	-
Total Transfer Payments	47.6	48.4	-	-

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Global Reach and Agility in Targeted Canadian Industries Name of Transfer Payment Program: Structured Financing Facility
Start Date: September 13, 2001		End Date: March 31, 2011
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.
Expected Results Investments in support of the Canadian shipbuilding industry to help develop necessary critical infrastructure to position the industry for future procurement efforts
Total Contributions	18.1	18.1	-	-
Total Transfer Payments	18.1	18.1	-	-

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11**	Planned Spending 2011–12**	Planned Spending 2012–13**
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP)
Start Date: April 1, 1996		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.
Expected Results Communities in Northern Ontario are viable and businesses in this region are competitive.
Total Contributions*	37.8	36.8	36.5	36.3
Total Transfer Payments	37.8	36.8	36.5	36.3
* Budgets beyond 2011–12 are conditional upon program renewal. ** Funding variances are due to the sunsetting of funds allocated to the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (Molecular Medicine Research Centre) by NODP in the amounts of $1.0 million for 2010–11, $0.3 million for 2011–12 and $0.2 million for 2012–13.

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10*	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Community Futures Program
Start Date: 1986		End Date: October 2, 2010
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.
Expected Results Communities in rural Northern Ontario are viable and businesses in the region are competitive.
Total Contributions	21.8	8.5	8.5	8.5
Total Transfer Payments	21.8	8.5	8.5	8.5
* 2009–10 budget figures including budget/spending related to CF Southern Ontario projects up to August 13, 2009. The 2010–13 figures reflect only CF Northern Ontario projects and are conditional upon program renewal.

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10*	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Economic Development Initiative: 2008–13 Federal Strategy for Official Languages
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.
Expected Results New expertise is developed in official languages minority communities through innovation, diversification of activities, partnerships and increased support of small businesses.
Total Contributions	2.1	1.9	0.8	0.3
Total Transfer Payments	2.1	1.9	0.8	0.3
* 2009–10 includes Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) portion of funding. 2010–11 to 2011–12 represents only Industry Canada's portion.

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Community Adjustment Fund for Northern Ontario
Start Date: June 19, 2008		End Date: March 31, 2013
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.
Expected Results Support adjustment measures in communities
Total Contributions		15.5	-	-
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments (Statutory)	165.6
Total Transfer Payments	165.6	15.5	-	-

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11*	Planned Spending 2011–12*	Planned Spending 2012–13*
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Computers for Schools
Start Date: 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.
Expected Results Distribution of computers to schools, libraries, and not-for-profit learning organizations at low or no cost Engagement of youth interns to assist in computer refurbishment and information and communications technology (ICT) skills integration Increased computer awareness knowledge and skills for youth
Total Contributions	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4
Total Transfer Payments	3.4	3.4	3.4	3.4
* For 2010–13, the program has approved funding in the amount of $3.4 million; an additional $0.6 million may be available to the program through the departmental reference levels. A request for these additional funds must be made on a yearly basis.

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10*	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Community Access Program
Start Date: October 1994		End Date: March 31, 2010*
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.
Expected Results Public access to the Internet for Canadians and communities to receive public and private sector services and information Youth interns are engaged to assist CAP site users in gaining information and communications technology skills Improved entry-level working skills for youth
Total Contributions	14.4	-	-	-
Total Transfer Payments	14.4	-	-	-
* CAP is scheduled to end on March 31, 2010. The government is currently reviewing the future of the program and a decision is forthcoming.

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians
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.
Expected Results Broadband Canada: Connecting Rural Canadians is expected to expand broadband coverage to as many unserved and underserved households in Canada as possible, beginning in 2009-2010.
Total Contributions	-	174.4	21.0	-
Total Transfer Payments	-	174.4	21.0	-

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Ontario Potable Water Program
Start Date: December 13, 2007		End Date: March 31, 2011
Description The Ontario Potable Water Program provides financial assistance in the form of grants to specific small and rural Ontario municipalities that incurred increased costs in the development of their Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program drinking water projects.
Expected Results Expected results for this program can be found in the Report on Plans and Priorities (RPP) for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Total Grants	12.0	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
Total Transfer Payments	12.0	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
* Responsibility for this program was transferred to FedDev Ontario as part of Budget 2009; all future reporting on this program will be included in its RPP.

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Brantford Greenwich–Mohawk Remediation Project
Start Date: May 8, 2008		End Date: March 31, 2013
Description The project is a brownfield remediation in Brantford, Ontario. The site is located between Mohawk and Greenwich streets with a total area of 50 acres. Once remediated, the land will be redeveloped according to a community design plan that includes residential development with some light commercial and a heritage/cultural component.
Expected Results Expected results for this program can be found in the RPP for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Total Grants	8.1	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
Total Transfer Payments	8.1	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
* Expected results for this program can be found in the Report on Plans and Priorities RPP for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Eastern Ontario Development Program
Start Date: December 13, 2007		End Date: March 31, 2010
Description The Eastern Ontario Development Program promotes socio-economic development in Eastern Ontario that leads to business and job opportunities, sustainable self-reliant communities, and a competitive and diversified regional economy. Delivered through Community Futures Development Corporations in Eastern Ontario, the program makes funding available through transfer payments to provide contributions in 5 areas: business and community development, access to capital, skills development, retention and attraction of youth, and technological enhancement.
Expected Results Expected results for this program can be found in the RPP for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Total Contributions	9.6	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
Total Transfer Payments	9.6	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
* Responsibility for this program was transferred to FedDev Ontario as part of Budget 2009; all future reporting on this program will be included in its RPP.

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Recreational Infrastructure Canada Program
Start Date: December 13, 2007		End Date: March 31, 2010
Description Recreational Infrastructure Canada will provide funding to build and renovate recreational facilities such as arenas, swimming pools and other recreational facilities.
Expected Results Expected results for this program can be found in the RPP for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Total Contributions	96.5	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
Total Transfer Payments	96.5	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
* Responsibility for this program was transferred to FedDev Ontario as part of Budget 2009; all future reporting on this program will be included in its RPP.

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Southern Ontario Development Program
Start Date: August 13, 2009		End Date: March 31, 2014
Description The Southern Ontario Development Program supports the economic development and diversification of Southern Ontario communities. The program provides funding through contribution agreements 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.
Expected Results Expected results for this program can be found in the RPP for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Total Contributions	99.9	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
Total Transfer Payments	99.9	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
* Responsibility for this program was transferred to FedDev Ontario as part of Budget 2009; all future reporting on this program will be included in its RPP.

($ millions)	Forecast Spending 2009–10	Planned Spending 2010–11	Planned Spending 2011–12	Planned Spending 2012–13
Program Activity: Community, Economic and Regional Development Name of Transfer Payment Program: Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program
Start Date: October 25, 2000		End Date: March 31, 2010
Description The Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program uses a competitive process to provide funding assistance to municipalities for the construction, renewal, expansion or material enhancement of infrastructure that will contribute to improving the quality of life for Ontarians and to building the foundation for sustained, long-term economic growth in the 21st century.
Expected Results Expected results for this program can be found in the RPP for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Total Contributions	11.7	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
Total Transfer Payments	11.7	N/A*	N/A*	N/A*
* Responsibility for this program was transferred to FedDev Ontario as part of Budget 2009; all future reporting on this program will be included in its RPP.

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