Supporting information on lower-level programs
- Sub-program: Trade Measurement
- Sub-program: Insolvency
- Sub-program: Federal Incorporation
- Sub-program: Intellectual Property
- Sub-program: Market Access
- Sub-program: Consumer Affairs
- Sub-program: Competition Law Enforcement
- Sub-program: Investment Review
- Sub-program: Spectrum and Telecommunications Policy and Legislation
- Sub-program: Spectrum Management and Regulation
- Sub-program: Communications Technologies Research and Innovation
- Sub-program: Science and Technology Policy and Analysis
- Sub-program: Science and Technology Partnerships
- Sub-program: Automotive Innovation
- Sub-program: Aerospace and Defence Innovation
- Sub-program: Small Business Financing and Growth
- Sub-program: Service for Business
- Sub-program: Industry-Specific Policy and Analysis
- Sub-program: Economic Outcomes from Procurement
- Sub-program: Northern Ontario Economic Development
- Sub-program: Computer and Internet Access
Sub-program: Trade Measurement
Description
This program ensures the integrity and accuracy of measurement-based financial transactions and has sole federal jurisdiction for the administration and enforcement of the laws governing trade measurement in Canada: the Weights and Measures Act and Regulations and the Electricity and Gas Inspection Act and Regulations. It protects Canadians against loss due to inaccurate measurement at all levels of trade and maintains domestic and international consumer and business confidence in the accurate measurement of goods and services bought and sold on the basis of measure, by ensuring scales, gas pumps, electricity and natural gas meters and other measuring devices used in Canada meet legislative standards for accuracy and performance. This program develops trade measurement requirements, approves prototype measuring devices for use in Canada, assesses measurement accuracy in the marketplace, investigates business and consumer complaints of suspected inaccurate measurement, and compels corrective actions when unfair or improper practices are found. The program also accredits qualified private sector organizations to perform measuring device inspections.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Accurate trade measurement in Canada | Percentage of devices in compliance with new mandatory inspection frequencies for gas pumps, scales and other measuring devicesFootnote 1 | 80% | March 31, 2018 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Percentage of Measurement Canada product and surveillance audits which confirm authorized service providers' competencies to retain authorities to conduct inspections | 91% | March 31, 2018 | 94% | 94% | 95% |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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29,797,517 | 29,797,517 | 29,797,517 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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271 | 271 | 271 |
Sub-program: Insolvency
Description
This program supervises the administration of estates and matters under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act and carries out duties under the Companies' Creditors Arrangement Act through the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy, which operates as a vote net revenue organization whose activities are supported in part by user fees. It protects the integrity of the insolvency system by maintaining an efficient and effective insolvency regulatory framework; promoting awareness of the rights and responsibilities of stakeholders; ensuring compliance with the regulatory framework; being an integral source of information on Canadian insolvency matters; and developing policy.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Estates and matters are administered in accordance with insolvency legislation | Percentage of trustees with a satisfactory level of compliance | 90% | March 31, 2018 | 93.7% | 94.2% | 98% |
Percentage of enquiries and complaints responded to within service standards | 90% | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 92.2% | 91% |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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5,302,351 | 5,302,351 | 5,302,351 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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395 | 395 | 395 |
Sub-program: Federal Incorporations
Description
This program allows Canadians and businesses (with the exception of financial institutions) to incorporate at the federal level in accordance with the Canada Business Corporations Act, the Boards of Trade Act, the Canada Cooperatives Act and the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act or to carry out transactions under the Canada Corporations Act. It also issues and registers official documents under the Great Seal of Canada. The program's main lines of business include incorporation and related services (such as amalgamation or corporate charter amendments), dissolution of corporations, rulings on the use of corporate names, the name search service Nuans, collection and dissemination of information on federal companies, compliance and enforcement activities related to the statutes it administers and development of incorporation policy and regulations. The activities of this program are supported by user fees. The program's activities directly affect Canadian businesses, not-for-profit organizations and other corporate entities.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Federally incorporated companies are compliant with corporate laws and regulations | Percentage of federally incorporated corporations that comply with statutory annual filing requirements | 80% | March 31, 2018 | 83% | 85% | 85% |
Businesses have timely access to incorporations and information services | Percentage of published Corporations Canada service standards that are met or exceeded | 90% | March 31, 2018 | 98% | 93% | 93% |
Services are delivered to businesses electronically | Percentage of transactions that are completed online | 90% | March 31, 2018 |
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| 97% |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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1,044,480 | 1,044,480 | 1,044,480 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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80 | 80 | 80 |
Sub-program: Intellectual Property
Description
This program develops Canada's intellectual property policy and administers its system of intellectual property (IP) rights, namely patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs and integrated circuit topographies. The Canadian Intellectual Property Office (CIPO), which operates under a revolving fund supported by user fees, assigns, grants and registers IP rights, legally recognizing certain endeavours of originality and creativity. It also disseminates information related to these rights to businesses, international IP offices, educational institutions, and Canadians. This program represents Canada's IP interests internationally and ensures that IP policy supports innovation, competitiveness and economic growth and that the benefits of the IP system accrue to Canadians and enable IP owners to protect their innovation investments. Its clients include Canadian and foreign applicants for IP protection, users of IP information and the Canadian business community.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Timely administration of intellectual property rights | Average number of months taken from the submission date to the registration / grant of intellectual property rights |
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2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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30,502,770 | 20,430,822 | 10,099,862 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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1,023 | 1,029 | 1,029 |
Sub-program: Market Access
Description
This program provides policy, administrative and operational support and advice to the Minister of IndustryFootnote 3, the Committee on Internal Trade, its Chair, and other committees or working groups established under the Agreement on Internal Trade (AIT) or by the committee across the federal, provincial and territorial governments. The purpose of the AIT is to reduce and eliminate, to the extent possible, barriers to the free movement of persons, goods, services and investment within Canada and to establish an open, efficient and stable domestic market. This program also provides policy advice on bilateral, regional, plurilateral and multilateral initiatives, including regulations and standards, impacting Canadian companies' access to global markets and the development of international marketplace framework policies. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Internal Trade Secretariat Corporation.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Decision makers have access to informed analysis on domestic and international trade matters affecting the competitiveness of Canadian industries | Number of collaborative research or policy initiatives started or maintained | 3 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 3 (analysis for the Canada–EU Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Agreement on Internal Trade) | 3 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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2,333,493 | 2,333,493 | 2,333,493 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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17 | 17 | 17 |
Sub-program: Consumer Affairs
Description
This program promotes the interests and protection of Canadian consumers, to enable them to be effective marketplace participants. It supports policy development, and contributes to intergovernmental harmonization of consumer protection rules, both nationally (under Chapter 8 of the Agreement on Internal Trade) and internationally (through the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development and International Organization for Standardization). It identifies important consumer issues and develops and disseminates consumer information and awareness tools. The program encourages consumer organizations to reach financial self-sufficiency, which assists them in providing meaningful, evidence-based input to public policy in the consumer interest. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Program for Non-profit Consumer and Voluntary Organizations.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Citizens are aware of consumer issues in the Canadian marketplace | Number of visitors accessing consumer information from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada | 1.2 million | March 31, 2018 | 1.2 million | 1,805,567 | 1,617,458 |
Decision makers have access to informed analysis on issues affecting Canadian consumers | Number of collaborative research or policy initiatives started or maintained | 3 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 4 | 3 |
Number of times ISED-supported analysis conducted by consumer organizations contributes to public policy discussions or media coverage | 12 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 14 | 14 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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4,496,517 | 4,252,522 | 4,252,522 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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15 | 15 | 15 |
Sub-program: Competition Law Enforcement
Description
This program is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the Competition Act, including provisions enacted by Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation, as well as the Consumer Packaging and Labelling Act, the Precious Metals Marking Act and the Textile Labelling Act. The Competition Bureau (the Bureau) is an independent law enforcement agency whose activities are supported in part by user fees. It seeks to promote and increase compliance with the acts to ensure that anti-competitive conduct does not hinder growth and innovation in the Canadian economy. The Bureau protects and promotes competitive markets by preventing and deterring anti-competitive conduct and deceptive marketing practices. It also reviews merger transactions to ensure their compliance with the Competition Act. This program is also responsible for providing advice to legislators and policy-makers and intervening or making representations before federal and provincial boards, commissions and tribunals, to promote and advocate for the incorporation of competition considerations to achieve policy or regulatory objectives.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Deterrence of conduct contrary to the Competition Act | Dollar value estimate of annual consumer savings from Bureau deterrence related actions | $2.15 billion | March 31, 2018 | $572.1 millionFootnote * | $20,758,085 | $918,333Footnote ** |
Anticipated total consumer savings for the duration of the remedy from Bureau deterrence related actions | $2.18 billion | March 31, 2018 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Consumers benefit from information enabling them to make informed choices | Competition Bureau information products accessed |
| March 31, 2018 | N/A | 11,019 media hits | 8,595 media hits |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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40,003,519 | 40,003,519 | 40,003,519 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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337 | 337 | 337 |
Sub-program: Investment Review
Description
This program implements the provisions of the Investment Canada Act by ensuring that the Minister of IndustryFootnote 4 has the information needed to determine whether a significant foreign investment is likely to be of net benefit to Canada and/or whether there are reasonable grounds to believe that an investment could be injurious to national security. This is accomplished by developing investment policy, processing notifications filed by investors, and reviewing transactions within the scope of the Act.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Timely processing of foreign investment notifications and applications for review filed by foreign investors under the Investment Canada Act | Median time required to certify notifications | 5 calendar days | March 31, 2018 | 3 days | 2.4 days | 4 days |
Median time required to process applications | 70 calendar days | March 31, 2018 | 79 days | 72 days | 69 days |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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1,899,882 | 1,899,882 | 1,899,882 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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14 | 14 | 14 |
Sub-program: Spectrum and Telecommunications Policy and Legislation
Description
This program develops legal and policy frameworks in the areas of spectrum, telecommunications, privacy protection and cyber resilience, including cyber security. It promotes the efficiency and adaptability of the Canadian digital economy by regulating commercial conduct and discouraging misconduct in the use of electronic means to carry out commercial activities and by working with the private sector to remove barriers to the use of e-commerce. The program works with international organizations to promote and protect Canadian interests in international discussions, agreements and treaties and to negotiate standards. The program works to update or create legislation as information and communications technologies and their use evolve. It develops policy in support of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act, Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation, the Telecommunications Act and the Radiocommunication Act. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment: International Telecommunication Union, Geneva, Switzerland.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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International treaties and agreements reflect Canada's spectrum and telecommunications interests | Percentage of Canadian objectives achieved at ITU meetings or through other international agreements | 90% | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 96% | 90% |
Decision makers have access to informed analysis on legal and policy frameworks in the areas of spectrum, telecommunications, privacy protection and online security | Number of consultations on the development and implementation of the Government of Canada's spectrum and telecommunications priorities | 3 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 13 | 21 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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13,687,488 | 13,687,488 | 13,687,488 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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68 | 68 | 68 |
Sub-program: Spectrum Management and Regulation
Description
This program leads the orderly and secure evolution of Canada's radio spectrum and telecommunications infrastructure and promotes competition through the development of a coherent and effective regulatory framework, the enforcement of domestic and international requirements and the implementation of internationally negotiated standards and treaties. This provides telecommunication manufacturers and service providers with the favourable conditions they need to develop, introduce and market leading technologies and services. This program issues licences to use specific frequencies of the spectrum to businesses, organizations, and individuals, including on a first-come, first-served basis and through auctions. The program also provides authorizations for the use of spectrum and orbital resources for satellite systems. The program monitors and enforces compliance with licence conditions and regulations. To avoid interference and protect health and safety, this program verifies and monitors compliance with Canadian radiocommunications and telecommunications equipment regulations and legislation. The program also plays a role in protecting critical infrastructure, in making spectrum available for first responders, in supporting the telecommunications industry in times of emergency, in leading cyber resilience initiatives and supporting cyber security. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Radio Advisory Board of Canada.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Canada has a modern spectrum management and telecommunications framework | Amount of spectrum available for commercial use | 750 MHz | December 31, 2018 | N/A | 565 MHz | 648 MHz |
Canadians have timely access to radio frequency spectrum | Percentage of licence applications completed within service standards | 90% | March 31, 2018 | 97.8% | 95% | 96.3% |
Percentage of radiocommunication interference investigations completed within service standards | 90% | March 31, 2018 | 97.1% | 97% | 96% |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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51,955,755 | 52,109,442 | 52,141,442 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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474 | 474 | 474 |
Sub-program: Communications Technologies Research and Innovation
Description
This program conducts research on advanced communications systems and technologies primarily to support the development of public policy and services for Industry Canada.Footnote 5 Research projects involve a combination of in-house activities and partnerships with other government departments, industry and academic organizations. The research performed provides insight into communications technologies, which assists in the development of communications policies, regulations and program delivery, provides support to critical government operations, and establishes ties with industry and academia to facilitate future collaboration and promote innovation in this area.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada policymaking and program development sectors are provided with the scientific information they need to make well-informed decisions on communications technologies | Number of research, development and/or testing projects on communications technologies for which the Communications Research Centre Canada has provided advice/input to ISED for policy, standard and regulation development, and for contributions to international fora (i.e., International Telecommunication Union) | 10 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 12 | 14 |
CRC intellectual property and technology are shared between Communications Research Centre Canada and industry/academia | Number of research, development and/or testing projects with industry and/or academia | 5 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 7 | 5 |
Canadian government departments and agencies (e.g. Department of National Defence, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Canadian Space Agency) are provided with the information they need to make well-informed decisions to meet their communication needs | Number of research, development and/or testing projects on communications technologies for other government departments in support of their communication needs | 5 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 18 | 15 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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32,684,311 | 27,143,492 | 27,143,492 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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173 | 169 | 160 |
Sub-program: Science and Technology Policy and Analysis
Description
This program supports science, technology and innovation (ST&I) by providing analysis and advice and developing policies and programs to improve Canada's research and development capacity and excellence in Canada's innovation system. This is accomplished through partnerships, consultation and collaboration with various stakeholders including the private sector, universities and colleges and their associations, provincial/territorial governments, foreign governments and international organizations. This program also works closely with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Portfolio partners such as the National Research Council and the federal granting councils (the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada and the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada) as well as other science-based departments and agencies to promote horizontal coordination of ST&I policies. This program also supports the activities of the Science, Technology and Innovation Council, an external advisory body that provides Ministers with confidential advice on ST&I policy issues and publicly reports on Canada's ST&I performance against international standards of excellence. This program uses funding from the following transfer payment: Council of Canadian Academies.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Engagement with key stakeholders in the development and implementation of the Government of Canada's science, technology, and innovation priorities | Number of ongoing consultations with the federal science and technology community, provincial governments, and national stakeholder organizations in the development and implementation of the Government of Canada's science, technology, and innovation priorities | 15 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 21 | 20 |
A broader understanding of science underpins science and technology policy | Number of Council of Canadian Academies (CCA), Science, Technology and Innovation Council (STIC) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) reports underway with ISED involvement that provide a basis for science and technology policy | 10 | March 31, 2018 | 15Footnote 6 | 31 | 10 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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9,227,751 | 9,227,751 | 8,927,751 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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43 | 43 | 43 |
Sub-program: Science and Technology Partnerships
Description
This program oversees implementation of science and technology programs delivered by the Department's Industry Portfolio partners.Footnote 7 It manages federal funding agreements with arm's length organizations that support Canada's science, technology and innovation capacity. The program also conducts research and analysis in support of its oversight, governance and management responsibilities. It supports research, education and innovation in post-secondary institutions. It promotes a science and entrepreneurial culture and the development of a pool of talent in the science and technology industry. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Canada Foundation for Innovation, CANARIE Inc, Genome Canada, Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Mitacs Inc., Canadian Institute for Advanced Research and the Institute for Quantum Computing.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Science and technology partnerships exist between industry and academia | Dollars of cash and in-kind industrial and other contributions leveraged per dollar investment from granting councils' science and technology industry partnership programs for which ISED sits on governance bodies | $2.50 | March 31, 2018 | 2:1 ratio | $3.47 | $2.31 |
Number of companies involved in granting councils' science and technology industry partnership programs for which ISED sits on governance bodies | 400 | March 31, 2018 | 367 | 402 | 514 | |
Federal programs are in place to support highly qualified researchers | Number of researchers including students supported by granting councils' science and technology "people advantage" programs for which ISED sits on governance bodies or manages a contribution agreement | 2,360 | March 31, 2018 | 3,241 | 3,262 | 3,352 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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1,522,533,434 | 817,767,213 | 523,675,163 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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55 | 52 | 45 |
Sub-program: Automotive Innovation
Description
This program supports small- and large-scale initiatives across the automotive supply chain through repayable and non-repayable contributions. The Automotive Innovation Fund supports the production of innovative, greener and more fuel-efficient vehicles through repayable contributions for strategic, large-scale research and development projects in the automotive sector. The Automotive Supplier Innovation Program provides non-repayable contributions to help Canadian-based suppliers gain a competitive edge through new innovative products and processes. The program supports product development and technology demonstration on a cost-shared basis with participating firms to help innovations become commercially viable. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Automotive Innovation Fund and Automotive Supplier Innovation Program.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Enhanced capacity for the development of innovative technologies in the Canadian automotive industry | Number of projects to date focusing on innovative technologies and processes | 38 | March 31, 2018 | 6Footnote 10 | 7Footnote 11 |
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Investment in leading-edge R&D in the Canadian automotive sector | Dollars to date of investment leveraged per dollar of ISED disbursements in automotive R&D projects |
| March 31, 2018 | $6.60Footnote 13 | $7.04Footnote 14 |
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Collaboration between the private sector and universities, colleges and affiliated research institutes | Number of instances to date where the recipients have established a collaborative relationship with other private sector companies, universities, colleges, and/or affiliated research institutes | 50 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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126,241,667 | 243,165,852 | 139,663,258 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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7 | 7 | 7 |
Sub-program: Aerospace and Defence Innovation
Description
This program supports research and development in the Canadian aerospace, defence, space and security industries through repayable and non-repayable contributions. It fosters innovation and competitiveness by encouraging and leveraging investment in the research and development of new technologies, products, processes and services. The program also stimulates collaboration among research institutes, universities, colleges and the private sector to further refine new and existing products and processes through research and development, learning-by-doing, and innovation. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative and the Technology Demonstration Program.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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New and innovative products, services and processes are commercialized by Canadian businesses | Number of projects to date in which the recipient has commercialized a new product, service or process as a result of ISED financing | 209 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 202 | 208 |
Investment in leading-edge R&D in the Canadian aerospace and defence sector | Dollars to date of investment leveraged per dollar of ISED disbursements in aerospace and defence R&D projects |
| March 31, 2018 | TPC: $2.09 |
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Collaboration between private sector and universities, colleges and affiliated research institutes | Number of projects to date for which the recipient has established a collaborative relationship with universities, colleges and/or affiliated research institutes | 36 | March 31, 2018 | 28 | 30 | 36 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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233,189,091 | 221,913,241 | 222,215,391 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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43 | 44 | 44 |
Sub-program: Small Business Financing and Growth
Description
This program helps Canadian small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and entrepreneurs access financing that would not otherwise be available or would only be available under less favourable terms. Futurpreneur Canada also assists young entrepreneurs through mentoring, where the entrepreneur is matched with an experienced business professional. This program also provides advice and support to the Business Development Bank of Canada and promotes understanding of the challenges small businesses face in adopting business practices that help them to grow and innovate. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Canada Small Business Financing Program and Futurpreneur Canada.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Small and medium-sized enterprises that would not otherwise be able to access financing can do so with government support | Number of loans registered with the program | 5,300 | March 31, 2018 | 5,622 | 5,067 | 5,044 |
Value of loans registered with the program | $950 million | March 31, 2018 | $852.8 million | $785.3 million | $882 million | |
Young entrepreneurs are able to obtain advice from experienced individuals | Number of mentorships established | 1,440 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 517 | 1,009 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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75,837,780 | 78,556,258 | 78,596,303 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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61 | 61 | 61 |
Sub-program: Service for Business
Description
This program develops strategies and operates programs that are focussed on improving access to relevant government information and services for Canadian businesses, in particular entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including cooperatives. This includes, among other initiatives, the Canada Business Network (CBN) and BizPaL, which, in collaboration with other federal departments and agencies, provincial, territorial and municipal governments and other entities, provide one-stop access to specific government information on programs, services, permits, licences and regulations along with other business-related tools. CBN and BizPaL services are offered through the Internet and toll-free telephone. CBN officer-assisted services are also provided across Canada. The program is responsible for the development and implementation of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Service Strategy and reports on strategies for reducing paperwork burden on SMEs when complying with government requirements and obligations.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Small business and potential entrepreneurs access government information on business-related programs, tools, and services | Number of client interactions on all Canada Business Network content delivered through the national web channel | 2.8 million | March 31, 2018 | 1.5 million | 2,752,751Footnote 16 | 3.6 millionFootnote 17 |
Cooperatives have access to relevant business related information, statistics, programs and services, and actions to increase awareness | Number of policy and data initiatives started or maintained | 25 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | N/A | 36 |
The BizPaL Service becomes available to more Canadians through expansion | Number of participating municipalitiesFootnote 18 | 940 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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8,664,197 | 7,370,745 | 6,577,770 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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58 | 58 | 58 |
Sub-program: Industry-Specific Policy and Analysis
Description
This program supports the creation of a business environment that is conducive to innovation and growth. It provides intelligence, analysis and advice on the challenges and opportunities facing industry as it seeks to be competitive in global markets. Industry-specific analysis is used to inform stakeholders on key issues and policies that are relevant to the competitiveness of targeted industries and their positions within globalized markets and value chains. In collaboration with partners such as industry associations and other government departments, the program develops and disseminates studies, research papers and statistical reports to create an evidence base for informed decision making. Targeted outreach assists industry in better understanding government policy and programs. This program also promotes the adoption and adaptation of new and emerging technologies and skills for business processes, and promotes strategic research and development, marketing, investment and international business development activities.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Decision makers have access to informed analysis on trends and issues affecting the competitiveness of Canadian industries | Number of collaborative research or policy initiatives started or maintained | 53 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | 59 | 53 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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25,984,888 | 25,984,889 | 26,016,889 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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160 | 160 | 160 |
Sub-program: Economic Outcomes from Procurement
Description
This program implements the Defence Procurement Strategy, which includes the Industrial and Technological Benefits policy and the weighted and rated value proposition (VP). This program also implements the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy VP and manages the monitoring and verification of the former Industrial and Regional Benefits obligations. These seek to improve the economic outcomes from certain defence and security procurements across the country.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Industrial and Technological Benefits (ITB) obligations will generate business activities that contribute positively to Canada's overall economic performance, including direct, indirect, induced, and spin-off benefits for Canadian industry | The dollar value of ITB business activities in Canada, undertaken and claimed by contractors with ITB obligations | $2.5 billion | March 31, 2018 | N/A | N/A | $3.7 billion |
Industrial considerations that will contribute to Canada's overall economic performance are incorporated into the evaluation of defence and major Coast Guard procurements | Number of defence and major Coast Guard procurements that include a Value Proposition | 12 | March 31, 2018 | N/A | N/A | 5 |
Commitments under the National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy contribute to the health and sustainability of the Canadian shipbuilding and marine industry | Total dollar value of National Shipbuilding Procurement Strategy (NSPS) Value Proposition investments (i.e. investments made by shipyards in the broader marine industry as a result of NSPS resultant contracts) | $3.1 million | March 31, 2018 | N/A | $3.5 million | $6.78 million |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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9,633,818 | 7,133,818 | 7,133,817 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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50 | 52 | 52 |
Sub-program: Northern Ontario Economic Development
Description
This program promotes economic development and diversification, job creation, and sustainable, self-reliant communities in Northern Ontario. This is achieved by providing transfer payments to small and medium-sized enterprises and not-for-profit organizations, including municipalities, municipal organizations, community development organizations and research institutions, in the following priority areas: community economic development, business growth and competitiveness and innovation. As part of the Roadmap for Canada's Official Languages 2013–2018, this program also provides support for business and economic development activities that enhance the economic vitality of francophone communities throughout Northern Ontario and encourage sustainable growth. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Northern Ontario Development Program, Economic Development Initiative, and Community Futures Program.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual resultsFootnote 19 | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Targeted Northern Ontario businesses and organizations attract investors | Dollars of investment leveraged per program dollar disbursed | $1.80 | March 31, 2018 |
| $1.56 (all programs) | $2.01 (all programs) |
Targeted Northern Ontario businesses and organizations create and maintain jobs | Number of jobs created and maintained in Northern Ontario through FedNor programming investments | 3,100 | March 31, 2018 |
| 4,025 (all programs) | 3,766 (all programs) |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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56,129,898 | 50,732,024 | 50,732,024 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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66 | 64 | 64 |
Sub-program: Computer and Internet Access
Description
This program supports enhanced access to computers and the Internet in communities across the country. Through the Connecting Canadians Program, it funds the extension and enhancement of broadband infrastructure to reach previously underserved communities bringing with it new opportunities for entrepreneurship as well as access to new services. It is also responsible for maintaining current maps of broadband coverage across Canada and for working with other government partners to leverage support for broadband infrastructure. The Computers for Schools Program refurbishes surplus computer equipment donated by the public and private sectors, and distributes it to schools, libraries, not-for-profit organizations and Indigenous communities, ensuring access to digital tools needed for the skills for tomorrow. It also provides youth internship opportunities where young Canadians can gain valuable experience in the field of information and communications technologies. This program uses funding from the following transfer payments: Youth Internships, Computers for Schools, Computers for Schools – Technical Work Experience Program, and Connecting Canadians Program.
Expected results | Performance indicators | Target | Date to achieve target | 2013–14 Actual results | 2014–15 Actual results | 2015–16 Actual results |
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Broadband internet access to unserved and underserved households | Number of additional households in Canada with broadband access at 5 Mbps from services funded by ISED | 280,000 | March 31, 2019 | N/A | N/A | N/AFootnote 20 |
Schools, libraries, not for profit learning organizations and Indigenous communities receive refurbished computers | Number of refurbished computer units delivered annually | 80,000 | March 31, 2018 | 73,923 | 73,257 | 64,809 |
Youth interns gain work experience in the information and communication technologies field | Number of youth interns hired | 300 | March 31, 2018 | 305 | 1,617Footnote 21 | 246 |
2017–18 Planned spending | 2018–19 Planned spending | 2019–20 Planned spending |
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156,975,288 | 266,050,490 | 107,385,614 |
2017–18 Planned FTEs | 2018–19 Planned FTEs | 2019–20 Planned FTEs |
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48 | 48 | 48 |