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Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 18
18 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may make a contribution to a commercial operation in respect of the cost of engaging a qualified consultant (a) to perform a study concerning the feasibility of a proposed project that would likely be eligible for a contribution under section 16 or 19; or (b) to perform market research or a venture capital search in connection with a proposed project that would likely be eligible for a contribution under section 16 or 19. (2) A contribution by the Minister under this section shall not exceed (a) 33.3 per cent of the costs of consulting services for projects to be located in districts in Tier Group I; (b) 40 per cent of the costs of consulting services for projects to be located in districts in Tier Group II; or (c) 50 per cent of the costs of consulting services for projects to be located in districts in Tier Group III or Tier Group IV. SOR/84-902, s. 6; SOR/87-67, s. 2
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 18.1
18.1 (1) Subject to subsection (2), the Minister may make a contribution to a commercial operation in respect of the cost of engaging a qualified consultant to perform a study concerning the feasibility of establishing a new commercial operation in Canada where (a) the Minister has requested the commercial operation to engage the consultant and the commercial operation has agreed; or (b) the commercial operation has agreed that the Minister will have free and unrestricted right to obtain and use the results of the study if the commercial operation fails to initiate a new commercial operation within such period as the Minister shall determine. (2) A contribution made by the Minister under this section shall not exceed 75 per cent of the costs of consulting services. SOR/84-902, s. 6; SOR/87-67, s. 3
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 19
19 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), where the average unemployment insurance beneficiaries to population ratio of a district in Tier Group I for any period of six consecutive months commencing at any time after June 1, 1982 exceeds by 1 per cent or more the average national unemployment insurance beneficiaries to population ratio for the same period, the Minister may, notwithstanding section 17, make a contribution to a commercial operation in respect of the capital costs of establishing a new facility to be located in that district if the application therefor is made (a) within 12 months after the day on which the data used to determine the ratios first become available; or (b) with respect to any such period for which the data used to determine the ratios became available before January 1, 1984, within 12 months of the coming into force of this subsection. (2) A contribution by the Minister under this section shall not exceed 17.5 per cent of the capital costs. (3) The Minister shall not make a contribution under this section unless the capital costs of the project will be $50,000 or more. (4) For the purposes of subsection (1), (a) average unemployment insurance beneficiaries to population ratio of a district in Tier Group I for any period of six consecutive months means the average of the monthly unemployment insurance beneficiaries to population ratios for each of the six months in the period, expressed as a percentage; and (b) average national unemployment insurance beneficiaries to population ratio for any period of six consecutive months means the average of the monthly national unemployment insurance beneficiaries to population ratios for each of the six months in the period, expressed as a percentage. SOR/83-832, s. 2; SOR/84-226, s. 1; SOR/84-902, ss. 7, 32
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 20
20 (1) Subject to subsections (1.1) and (3), the Minister may make a contribution to a commercial operation in respect of the eligible costs of a project carried out (a) in a district in Tier Group II, Tier Group III or Tier Group IV; or (b) notwithstanding section 20.1, in a district in Tier Group I if a new facility in the district would be eligible for assistance under subsection 19(1) and an application for assistance under this subsection is made within the time period specified in subsection 19(1). (1.1) The Minister may make a contribution referred to in subsection (1) if the project expands, modernizes or enhances the productivity of the commercial operation through (a) the first incorporation or application of microelectronic devices in its products, processes, production methods or facilities; (b) the design of custom microelectronic devices for incorporation or application in its products, processes, production methods or facilities; or (c) the incorporation or application of electronic or electronic-dependent products or systems in its production or design processes or facilities. (2) The Minister may make a contribution to a commercial operation in respect of the cost of engaging a qualified consultant to perform a study concerning the feasibility of a proposed project that would be likely to be eligible for a contribution under subsection (1). (3) A contribution under this section shall not exceed (a) 30 per cent of the costs or eligible costs, as the case may be, of projects and consulting services for projects in districts in Tier Group I and Tier Group II; and (b) 37.5 per cent of the costs or eligible costs, as the case may be, of projects and consulting services for projects in districts in Tier Group III and Tier Group IV. (c) [Revoked, SOR/84-902, s. 8] (4) In this section, eligible costs means the costs necessary to carry out the project and includes capital costs but does not include the costs of infrastructure development. SOR/84-902, s. 8
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 20.1
20.1 (1) The Minister may, with the approval of Treasury Board, make a contribution to a commercial operation in respect of the eligible costs of a project in a district in Tier Group I that expands, modernizes or enhances the productivity of the commercial operation through (a) the first incorporation or application of microelectronic devices in its products, processes, production methods or facilities; (b) the design of custom microelectronic devices for incorporation or application in its products, processes production methods or facilities; or (c) the incorporation or application of electronic or electronic-dependent products or systems in its production or design processes or facilities. (2) In this section, eligible costs , in respect of a project, means the costs necessary to carry out the project and includes the capital costs of the project but does not include the costs of the infrastructure development of the project. SOR/84-902, s. 9
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 21
21 (1) In this section, eligible costs means capital costs but does not include the costs of infrastructure development; ( coûts admissibles ) expanding existing facilities includes the replacement of facilities with new facilities on the same site and the relocation of facilities in whole or in part. ( agrandissement des établissements existants ) (2) Subject to subsections (3) and (4), the Minister may make a contribution to a commercial operation in respect of the costs set out in subsection (3) if the project to be assisted is carried out in a district (a) in Tier Group II, Tier Group III or Tier Group IV; or (b) notwithstanding section 22.1, in Tier Group I if a new facility in the district would be eligible for assistance under subsection 19(1) and an application for assistance under this subsection is made within the time period specified in subsection 19(1). (3) The contribution referred to in subsection (2) shall be (a) in respect of the eligible costs of machinery or equipment that modernizes or increases significantly the productivity of the commercial operation; or (b) in respect of the capital costs of expanding existing facilities of the commercial operation. (4) The Minister shall not make a contribution under this section unless the capital costs of the project will be (a) $50,000 or more with respect to projects carried out in districts in Tier Group I or Tier Group II; (b) $25,000 or more with respect to projects carried out in districts in Tier Group III; or (c) $5,000 or more with respect to projects carried out in districts in Tier Group IV. (5) The minister shall not make a contribution under this section in an amount that exceeds (a) 17.5 per cent of the capital costs or eligible costs, as the case may be, of projects in districts in Tier Group I or Tier Group II; or (b) 25 per cent of the capital costs or eligible costs, as the case may be, of projects in districts in Tier Group III or Tier Group IV. (6) Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, a project for the relocation of facilities is eligible for a contribution only under paragraph 21(3)(b) or 22.1(2)(b). SOR/83-832, s. 3; SOR/84-226, s. 2; SOR/84-902, s. 10
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eligible costs means capital costs but does not include the costs of infrastructure development; ( coûts admissibles )
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expanding existing facilities includes the replacement of facilities with new facilities on the same site and the relocation of facilities in whole or in part. ( agrandissement des établissements existants )
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 22
22 (1) The Minister may make a contribution to a commercial operation in respect of the cost of engaging a qualified consultant (a) to perform a study concerning the feasibility of a proposed project that would likely be eligible for a contribution under section 21; or (b) to perform a productivity improvement study, market research or a venture capital search in connection with a proposed project that would likely be eligible for a contribution under section 21. (2) The Minister’s contribution under subsection (1) shall not exceed (a) 30 per cent of the costs of consulting services for projects in districts in Tier Group I or Tier Group II; and (b) 37.5 per cent of the costs of consulting services for projects in districts in Tier Group III or Tier Group IV. (c) [Revoked, SOR/84-902, s. 11] SOR/84-902, s. 11
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 22.1
22.1 (1) In this section, eligible costs and expanding existing facilities have the same meaning as in section 21. (2) The Minister may, with the approval of Treasury Board, make a contribution to a commercial operation for a project in a district in Tier Group I (a) in respect of the eligible costs of machinery or equipment that modernizes or increases significantly the productivity of the commercial operation; or (b) in respect of the capital costs of expanding existing facilities of the commercial operation. SOR/84-902, s. 12
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 23
23 (1) The Minister’s contribution under this section shall not exceed 45% of the costs. (2) The Minister may make a contribution to an eligible person, other than a municipal corporation, in respect of the costs of (a) activities that promote the acceptance of Canadian standards and product specifications, (b) the publication and dissemination of catalogues and other literature to promote Canadian products, (c) market research and analysis, (d) advertising, and (e) a trade show, seminar or other event, where the purpose of the activity, literature, research, analysis, advertising or event is to increase marketing of the products or services of commercial operations. (3) [Revoked, SOR/84-902, s. 13] SOR/84-902, s. 13
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 24
24 Subject to section 25, the Minister may make a contribution to an eligible person, other than a municipal corporation, in respect of the cost of engaging a qualified consultant to conduct a study concerning the feasibility of a proposed activity that would likely be eligible for a contribution under subsection 23(2). SOR/84-226, s. 3; SOR/84-902, s. 14
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 25
25 The Minister’s contribution under section 24 shall not exceed (a) 25 per cent of the cost of consulting services for activities to be carried out by eligible persons located in Tier Group I; (b) 30 per cent of the cost of consulting services for activities to be carried out by eligible persons located in Tier Group II; or (c) 37.5 per cent of the cost of consulting services for activities to be carried out by eligible persons located in Tier Group III or Tier Group IV. SOR/84-902, s. 14
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 29
29 (1) Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Regulations, the Minister may not make a contribution in respect of a cost of a proposed project or activity if the applicant had, prior to the receipt by the Minister of an application for a contribution to the proposed project or activity, entered into a legal commitment in respect of the cost. (2) In this section, legal commitment does not include an option to purchase.
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 30
30 (1) Every applicant shall provide the Minister with any information in his possession that is likely to assist the Minister in considering (a) the probable cost of each job likely to be created or maintained as a result of the proposed project or activity calculated in terms of the proposed contribution; (b) the leverage of private investment; (c) factors relating to the district or portion thereof in which the project or activity is to be carried out, including the local rate of unemployment; (d) the amount of any federal, provincial or municipal assistance or tax credit, whether past, present or future, that is likely to be relevant to the proposed project or activity; (e) the degree of benefit likely to result when compared to the likelihood of successful completion of the proposed project or activity; (f) implications of the proposed project or activity in relation to Canada’s balance of payments; (g) the probable impact of the proposed project or activity on commercial operations, eligible persons and districts; (h) the probable cost of preventing or eliminating any significant air, water or other pollution that could result from the proposed project or activity; (i) in the case of a project to establish or expand a processing facility, whether the resources to be exploited would be adequate, on a sustained-yield basis, to support the facility together with any existing facility that utilizes the same resources; and (j) such other factors relating to the economic and social benefits and costs of the proposed project or activity as the Minister considers relevant. (2) Every applicant shall provide in his application, an outline of the proposed project or activity in reasonable scope and detail. SOR/84-902, s. 16
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 31
31 If (a) the contribution to be authorized by the Minister for a proposed project or activity is likely to be at least $100,000, or (b) at least 100 jobs are likely to be directly affected by a proposed project or activity, the Minister may consult with the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission concerning the human resource implications of the proposed project or activity prior to entering into an agreement to provide a contribution. SOR/84-902, s. 17
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 32
32 If, as a result of a consultation under section 31, the Minister and the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission are satisfied that the applicant should have a human resource plan for the project or activity, the Minister may require, as a condition of the contribution that the applicant submit a human resource plan satisfactory to the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission within a stipulated time. SOR/84-902, s. 18
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 33
33 Notwithstanding any provision of these Regulations, the Minister shall not make a contribution unless the project with respect to which the contribution is being provided is commercially viable within reasonable bounds of risk, and the commercial operation carrying out the project is or will become commercially viable within reasonable bounds of risk. SOR/84-902, s. 18
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 34
34 The Minister shall not make a contribution in respect of any project or activity that is eligible for assistance under (a) the Canadian Industrial Renewal Regulations ; or (b) the Industry and Labour Adjustment Program. SOR/84-902, s. 19
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 34.1
34.1 (1) Subject to subsection (3) the Minister shall not make a contribution in respect of any project or activity where the maximum amount of eligible costs of such project or activity, the number of employees of the applicant and the value of tangible assets of the applicant meet the eligibility criteria set out in a subsidiary agreement on small business incentives made pursuant to an Economic and Regional Development Agreement. (2) Subject to subsection (3), the Minister shall not make a contribution in respect of any project or activity that is eligible for assistance under the Low Interest Loan Assistance Program of the Province of British Columbia in effect October 1, 1985. (3) Subsections (1) and (2) do not apply to any contribution make pursuant to section 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 23 or 24. SOR/86-324, s. 1
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 35
35 (1) It is a condition of every contribution that the aggregate of (a) the contribution, (b) any other federal, provincial or municipal government assistance in respect of the project or activity, and (c) the estimate by the Minister of any tax credit to which the applicant is or will be entitled in respect of any property or expenditure related to the project or activity on or before the date of its completion, does not exceed 90 per cent of the costs, eligible costs or capital costs, as the case may be, of the project or activity. (2) Assistance under these Regulations shall be in such amount as the Minister considers necessary for the successful completion of the project or activity from which the value of any assistance described in paragraph (1)(b) will be deducted. SOR/84-902, s. 20
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 36
36 Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, the Minister shall not make any contribution or pay any part thereof, in respect of a cost that is not a reasonable and proper direct cost of a project or activity. SOR/84-902, s. 21
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 37
37 (1) Subject to these Regulations, the Minister shall pay a contribution under section 16, 17, 19, 21 or 22.1 as follows: (a) after commencement of commercial production, the Minister shall make a payment to the commercial operation; (b) after the payment referred to in paragraph (a), the Minister may make one or more additional payments; and (c) prior to a day six months after the end of the control period, or such subsequent day as will allow the Minister reasonable time for processing, the Minister shall pay any outstanding amount of the contribution. (2) Payments under paragraph (1)(a) or (b) shall not exceed 90 per cent of the contribution owing in respect of the claim for payment submitted by the commercial operation. (3) The Minister shall not make any payment under paragraph (1)(b) with respect to any claim for less than 10 per cent of the total amount the Minister has agreed to contribute. (4) Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, no payment shall be made by the Minister until the level of equity in the commercial operation, as specified by the Minister in subsection 49(1), has been provided to the satisfaction of the Minister. (5) The Minister shall not contribute to any capital costs in excess of 125 per cent of the amount the Minister originally agreed to contribute unless the Minister has consented to do so in writing before the excess costs are incurred. SOR/84-902, s. 33
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 38
38 (1) The Minister shall pay a contribution, other than a contribution under section 16, 17, 19, 21 or 22.1, in accordance with this section. (2) While the project or activity is being carried out, the Minister shall pay the applicant, on the basis of claims for payment submitted by the applicant in respect of costs incurred and paid, not more frequently than once every three months. (3) The Minister shall not pay the applicant more than 90 per cent of the contribution owing in respect of a claim for payment described in subsection (2) prior to the completion of the project or activity. (4) Every claim for payment submitted prior to the completion of a project or activity shall be certified by an officer of the applicant or other person satisfactory to the Minister. (5) On completion of a project or activity, the applicant shall submit a statement of all costs certified by the applicant’s external auditor or by an auditor approved by the Minister. (6) On approval by the Minister of the statement submitted in accordance with subsection (5), the Minister shall pay any outstanding amount of the contribution. SOR/83-832, s. 4(F); SOR/84-902, s. 33
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 39
39 (1) If an applicant is required, pursuant to these Regulations or the contribution agreement with the Minister, to provide documentation certified by an external auditor, the Minister may, in addition to the amount otherwise payable under the contribution agreement, contribute to the cost incurred by the applicant for this purpose, at a percentage that does not exceed the agreed contribution percentage as set out in the contribution agreement. (2) The Minister may make the contribution referred to in subsection (1) without amending the contribution agreement. SOR/84-902, s. 22
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 40
40 Notwithstanding subsection 38(1), when the Minister has entered into an agreement to provide a contribution to an eligible person in respect of an activity, the Minister may make a payment or payments on account of the contribution, prior to the costs, in respect of which the payment or payments are made, being incurred or paid if the advance payment is essential to the successful completion of the activity.
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 41.1
41.1 Notwithstanding section 38, where the Minister has entered into an agreement to provide a contribution in respect of a project, the Minister may not more frequently than once every month make payments with or without holdbacks, on account of the contribution if the payments are, in his opinion, essential to the successful completion of the project. SOR/84-752, s. 1
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 42
42 Notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, the Minister may only make payment on account of a contribution on the basis of claims for payment submitted by the applicant that have supporting documentation that is satisfactory to the Minister.
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 43
43 Subject to section 57 but notwithstanding any other provision of these Regulations, the Minister, in calculating the cost of a project or activity, shall not take into account any costs incurred by the applicant prior to July 15, 1983. SOR/84-226, s. 4
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 44
44 If a proposed project or activity (a) has a high risk of failure but has a commensurate opportunity to achieve a high rate of return, or (b) is of such a nature that it merits a contribution but a non-repayable contribution would not be in the public interest or the applicant does not wish to receive a non-repayable contribution, any contribution made by the Minister in respect of the project or activity shall be a repayable contribution.
Industrial and Regional Development Regulations — 46
46 The rate of interest payable pursuant to section 11 of the Act is the lowest rate charged by the Federal Business Development Bank on its term loans on the day the first payment on account of the contribution was made pursuant to the Act. SOR/84-226, s. 5