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Program Activities ($ millions) | 2009-10 | 2010-11 | 2011-12 | 2012-13 |
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1. Contributions to International Telescope Programs | 11.504 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
2. Contribution to the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Carleton University, L'Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, and University of Victoria operating a Joint Venture known as TRIUMF | 44.077 | 19.277 | 19.277 | 19.277 |
3. Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP) | 235.01 | 187.01 | 87.0 | 87.0 |
Total Grants | ||||
Total Contributions | 290.58 | 211.77 | 111.78 | 111.78 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
Total for All Transfer Payments | 290.58 | 211.77 | 111.78 | 111.78 |
Link to 3 year Transfer Payment Program Plan | A summary of the Transfer Payment Program Plan can be found on NRC's website. |
1 Includes funds from Canada's Economic Action Plan. Break down is provided under the details of Program Activity 3: Industrial Research Assistance.
Strategic Outcome: Canadians have access to research and development, information and infrastructure
Program Activity: National Science and Technology Infrastructure
Name of Transfer Payment Program: 1. Contributions to International Telescope Programs
Start date: 1978 (Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope (CFHT))
End date: December 2012 (US National Science Foundation in support of Gemini)
Description: NRC, in partnership with other international bodies, provides financial contributions that support the management and operations of four international, offshore observatories and their related facilities (2 telescopes for Gemini Observatory, 66 for Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA)), and participates in the oversight and direction of the facilities and research. Astrophysics research and development requires large, costly and very precise telescopes and related instruments situated in areas that will provide ideal viewing conditions. It is beyond the capacity of individual organizations or even countries to support the costs of developing and maintaining the facilities required to conduct forefront astrophysics research, thus it is necessary for public sector organizations, through international partnerships, to support this research and development. NRC is a critical participant in the international astronomical community and through our international collaborations work is ongoing for Canada's Long Range Plan for Astronomy (LRP).
Expected results:
Forecast Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
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Total Grants | ||||
Total Contributions | 11.504 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
Total for All Transfer Payments | 11.504 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
Link to 3 year Transfer Payment Program Plan | A summary of the Transfer Payment Program Plan can be found on NRC's website. |
Strategic Outcome: Canadians have access to research and development, information and infrastructure
Program Activity: National Science and Technology Infrastructure
Name of Transfer Payment Program: 2. Contribution to the University of Alberta, University of British Columbia, Carleton University, L'Université de Montréal, Simon Fraser University, University of Toronto, and University of Victoria operating a Joint Venture known as TRIUMF
Start date: April 1, 1977
End date: March 30, 2010
Description: The Facility for Sub-Atomic Research (TRIUMF), is Canada's national laboratory for nuclear and particle physics, and one of Canada's key investments in large-scale research infrastructure. It provides world-class facilities for research in subatomic physics, life sciences, nuclear medicine and materials science. A consortium of seven Canadian universities own and manage the operations of TRIUMF. TRIUMF receives its federal funding in five-year allocations via a Contribution Agreement from NRC. NRC plays an important oversight and stewardship role for TRIUMF, providing funds to the facility on behalf of the Government of Canada via a contribution agreement. TRIUMF has five-year funding of $222 million for the 2005-2010 period. TRIUMF is currently seeking renewed funding for its new Plan, covering the period 2010-15.
Expected results:
Forecast Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
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Total Grants | ||||
Total Contributions | 44.077 | 19.277 | 19.277 | 19.277 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
Total for All Transfer Payments | 44.077 | 19.277 | 19.277 | 19.277 |
Link to 3 year Transfer Payment Program Plan | A summary of the Transfer Payment Program Plan can be found on NRC's website. |
Strategic Outcome: Advancements in innovative technologies and increased innovation capacity in targeted Canadian industries and national priority areas
Program Activity: Industrial Research Assistance
Name of Transfer Payment Program: 3. Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)
Start date: April 1, 2008
End date: March 31, 2013
Description: This program provides a range of technical and business-oriented advisory services, as well as financial support for small and medium-sized (SME) Canadian businesses engaged in research and development of technological innovations. The program is important for enabling enterprises to generate significant economic activity for Canadian industry by augmenting the capacity and capability of enterprises to innovate and commercialize. Financial support is provided through a transfer payment program delivered by a cross-Canada network of more than 250 professionals, including over 230 Industrial Technology Advisors (ITAs), and located in approximately 100 communities. The field staff of professionals, recognized for their scientific, technical, engineering, business expertise, and knowledge of SMEs, provides clients with customized value-added advice, information, referrals and financial assistance. They work with clients at all stages of the innovation-commercialization continuum, including: project development; access to technical assistance, financial, business, marketing or management advice; access to competitive technical information; patent searches; and access to local, regional, national or international linkages. NRC-IRAP Innovation Network Advisors (INAs) represent and promote NRC-IRAP in the community innovation system and build effective regional innovation system relationships for the benefit of SMEs. This includes working with organizations that receive NRC-IRAP contributions as well as with other organizations to facilitate the implementation of multi-sector, multi-partner initiatives that are relevant to SMEs regionally and nationally. As well, the program supports the placement of graduates in SMEs through its participation in the delivery of Human Resources and Skills Development Canada's Youth Employment Strategy (YES).
Expected results:
Forecast Spending 2009-10 |
Planned Spending 2010-11 |
Planned Spending 2011-12 |
Planned Spending 2012-13 |
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Total Grants | ||||
Total Contributions | 90.0 100.02 17.53 27.54 |
87.0 100.02 |
87.0 | 87.0 |
Total Other Types of Transfer Payments | ||||
Total for All Transfer Payments | 235.0 | 187.0 | 87.0 | 87.0 |
Link to 3 year Transfer Payment Program Plan | A summary of the Transfer Payment Program Plan can be found on NRC's website. |
2 Funding to NRC-IRAP through Canada's Economic Action Plan
3 Delivery of Community Adjustment Fund component in Southern Ontario on behalf
of Industry Canada
4 Delivery of Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) funding through a Memorandum
of Understanding with Industry Canada