WORLD TRADE G/SCM/N/25/CAN
2December 1997
ORGANIZATION(97-5275)
Original: English/French Committee onSubsidies and
Countervailing Measures
SUBSIDIES
Updating Notifications Pursuant toArticle XVI.1 oftheGATT 1994 andArticle 25
oftheAgreement onSubsidies andCountervailing Measures
CANADA
Thefollowing communication, dated 22October 1997, hasbeenreceived fromthePermanent
Mission ofCanada.
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CONTENTS
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1. Aboriginal Economic Programmes .................................3
2. Atlantic Enterprise Programme ...................................3
3. Bureau dePromotion desIndustries duBois(BPIB) ......................4
4. Canadian Institute forAdvanced Research .............................4
5. Canadian Network fortheAdvancement ofResearch, Industry
andEducation (CANARIE) ......................................5
6. Communication Technology R&D Incentive Programme ...................5
7. Defence Industry Productivity Programme ............................6
8. Economic andRegulation Development Agreements/
General Development Agreements (ERDA) ............................6
9. Environmental Technology Commercialization Programme ..................7
10. Industrial andRegional Development Programme ........................8
11. Microelectronics andSystems Development Programme ....................8
12. National Business Networks Demonstration Programme ....................9
13. Northern Ontario Development Initiatives .............................9
14. Ontario BaseClosures Adjustment Programme .........................10
15. Ontario Community Futures Programme .............................10
16. Satellite Communications Development Programme ......................11
17. Sector Campaigns (Sector Competitiveness Initiatives) .....................11
18. Small Business Loans Act.......................................12
19. St.Lawrence River Environmental Technology Development Programme .........12
20. Strategic Technologies Programme .................................13
21. Technology Outreach Programme/Technology Opportunities inEurope Programme ..13
22. Technology Partnerships Programme ................................14
23. Western Transportation Industrial Development Programme .................14G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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24. Industrial Research Assistance Programme ............................15
25. Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Assistance Programme ..........15
26. Cooperation Programme ........................................16
27. Fisheries Alternative Programme (FAP) ..............................17
28. Prisom ...................................................17
29. Priem ...................................................18
30. Canada-Quebec Subsidiary Agreement ontheEconomic Development of
Quebec Regions .............................................18
31. Fund fortheDevelopment ofMontreal ..............................19
32. Western Diversification Programme ................................20
33. Idée-Pme .................................................20
34. Community Development Programme (PDC) ...........................21
35. Coastal Quebec .............................................21
36. Technology Partnerships Canada ..................................22
37. Community Futures Programme -Western Canada .......................22
38. Community Futures Programme -Atlantic Provinces .....................23
AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMES
A. Components oftheFarm Income Protection Act.........................24
1. Gross Revenue Insurance Plan ...............................24
2. Crop Insurance ........................................24
3. National Tripartite Stabilization Plan ...........................25
4. Dairy Subsidy .........................................26
5. HogTransition Programme .................................27
6. Apple Transition Programme ................................27
B. Livestock andProducts ........................................28
1. Feed Freight Assistance Programme ...........................28
2. Feed Freight Assistance Adjustment Fund ........................28
C. Crops ...................................................29
1. Farm Support andAdjustment Measures I&II....................29
2. Cash Flow Enhancement Programme ...........................30
3. Western Grain Transition Payments Programme ....................31
4. Dehydrated Alfalfa andCompressed HayAdjustment Programme .........32
Table 1-Milk Products -Supply andDisposition ........................33
Table 2-Pork-Supply andDisposition ..............................34
Table 3-Beef-Supply andDisposition ..............................34
Table 4-Veal-Supply andDisposition ..............................35
Table 5-Mutton &Lamb -Supply andDisposition ......................35
Table 6-Grains andOilseeds -Supply andDisposition ....................36
Table 7-Fresh Fruit -Supply andDisposition .........................39
Table 8-DryBeans ..........................................40G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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Introduction
Canada ’snotification comprises agricultural andindustrial goods programmes, including
assistance forresearch anddevelopment, shared costfederal/provincial assistance andregional
development assistance. Thenotification process isintended, forthepurposes oftransparency, toclarify
theoperation ofprogrammes ormeasures. Inthisregard, further toArticle 25.7oftheAgreement
onSubsidies andCountervailing Measures, thenotification doesnotprejudge thelegalstatus, nature
oreffects ofnotified programmes ormeasures under theAgreement onSubsidies andCountervailing
Measures ortheGATT 1994.
1. ABORIGINAL ECONOMIC PROGRAMMES
1. Programme: TheAboriginal Business Development andJointVenture andAboriginal Capital
Corporation Programmes.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective oftheseprogrammes istoincrease commercial enterprise activity byAboriginal
Canadians asamajor steptowards enhancing theireconomic self-reliance. They provide financial
andadvisory assistance atvarious stages andforseveral aspects ofenterprise development. Itisexpected
thatAboriginal Canadians cangainsubstantial advantages from these programmes intheform ofan
increase intherateofenterprise formation, aswellasgreater survival andgrowth, andbetter
performance ofenterprises.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Assistance isprovided intheform ofrepayable ornon-repayable contributions.
Theprogrammes haveanumber ofspecific elements, withspecific maximum cost-sharing
ratiorelated toeach. In1995/96, theaverage contribution represented 32percentoftheproject cost.
6. Theprogrammes provide assistance forbusiness development promotion, andjointventures
andcapital corporations owned byAboriginal Canadians.
7. Industry Canada disbursed $56,206,932 inFY1994/95, and$40,140,588 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogrammes were created in1990.
2. ATLANTIC ENTERPRISE PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheAtlantic Enterprise Programme (AEP).
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective oftheAEPwastoencourage long-term economic growth intheAtlantic region
ofCanada through assistance measures which promote capital investment.
4. TheassistancewasprovidedunderthelegislativeauthorityoftheDepartmentofIndustry,Science
andTechnology Act,which hasbeenreplaced withtheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Assistance wasprovided tobusiness intwoforms: contributions toreduce interest costs by
upto6percentage points; andspecial loaninsurance which covered upto95percentofthevalueG/SCM/N/25/CAN
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ofaloanwiththeconcurrence ofMinister ofFinance (normal maximum 85percent). Loan insurance
issubject toanannual insurance feeof1percentpayable bythelender.
6. TheAEPisabroadly-based programme thatprovided financial assistance tobusinesses inthe
Atlantic Canada region across awiderange ofindustry sectors. Theprogramme wasdirected atthe
establishment ofeconomically viable facilities aswellasexpansion ormodernization projects which
could nototherwise becarried out.
7. Industry Canada ’sexpenditures totalled $1,129,629 inFY1994/95, and$1,427,993 in
FY1995/99. Foritspart,Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency ’sexpenditures amounted to$568,642
inFY1994/95, and$55,690 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1986. Thelastdateforgovernment financial commitments
under thisprogramme was31December 1990.
3. BUREAU DEPROMOTION DESINDUSTRIES DUBOIS (BPIB)
1. Programme: Bureau depromotion desindustries duboisprogramme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoassist inmarket development activities undertaken by
industry associations soastobroaden thebaseofoverseas markets; toreduce thedependence of
commodity wood products suchaslumber, plywood andotherwood-based panel products onthehighly
cyclical North American market; toimprove access inoverseas markets; andtoencourage better
utilization ofresources through theproduction andexport ofwood products.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Assistance isprovided intheformofnon-repayable contribution toBPIB, which isaprivate,
not-for-profit organization, based inQuébec. BPIB’sroleistoexpand penetration ofEastern Canadian
wood producers inoffshore markets, particularly Europe.
6. Theprogramme provides assistance toprojects thatwould involve activities intended toexpand
themarket forcommodity andmanufactured wood products industries.
7. Programme expenditures totalled $290,000 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wasapproved inNovember 1995andgovernment commitments willbemade
untilDecember 1999.
4. CANADIAN INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED RESEARCH
1. Programme: TheCanadian Institute forAdvanced Research (CIAR) programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjectives ofthefinancial assistance under theCIAR programme arefortheenhancement
ofnational productivity inresearch, development andeducation, productivity improvement inthe
manufacturing andservice industries, andthedevelopment offuture generations ofinformation
technologies.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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4. Theprogramme isadministered under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry
Act.
5. Financial assistance isgranted totheCanadian Institute forAdvanced Research which isa
non-profit private institution. From 1986 through 1993, assistance wasintheformofgrants. Since
1994, assistance hasbeenintheform ofnon-repayable contributions. Theformula forcalculating
federal assistance hasvaried overtheyears. Itiscurrently calculated onthelesser of(a)50percent
ofeligible costs, (b)50percentoftotalrevenues received byCIAR fromallnon-federal sources, or
(c)afixed amount (approximately $3.5million).
6. TheInstitute supports networks ofoutstanding researchers across Canada toexplore long-term,
complex problems ofscientific, social andeconomic significance.
7. Theprogrammeexpenditurestotalled$3,497,500inFY1994/95,and$3,361,342inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wasestablished in1986.
5. CANADIAN NETWORK FORTHEADVANCEMENT OFRESEARCH, INDUSTRY AND
EDUCATION (CANARIE)
1. Programme: TheCanadian Network fortheAdvancement ofResearch, Industry andEducation
(CANARIE) Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjectives ofthisnot-for-profit organization are:(a)enhancement ofnational productivity
inresearch, development andeducation; (b)productivity improvement inthemanufacturing andservice
industries; and(c)development offuture generations ofinformation technologies.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Assistance isprovided intheform ofnon-repayable contributions. Maximum assistance is
either 50percentor100percentofeligible costs depending onthetypeofproject.
6. Financial assistance isprovided toCANARIE Inc.,anot-for-profit organization responsible
forplanning, implementation andmanagement oftheCANARIE network forresearch anddevelopment
projects thataddress thedevelopment andtesting offuture generations ofinformation technologies,
andthediffusion andapplication ofthese technologies across industrial sectors.
7. Theexpenditures totalled $19,022,013 inFY1994/95 and$19,351,013 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wasapproved inApril 1993andgovernment commitments willbemade until
March 1999.
6. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY R&D INCENTIVE PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheCommunications Technology R&D Incentive Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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3. Theobjective wastohelpbusinesses inCanada todevelop critical massandunique expertise,
andtoencourage them tobecome leaders inmedia technologies, electronic datainterchange, and
advanced communications.
4. Thisprogramme wasadministered under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry,
Science andTechnology Act.
5. Theprogramme hasseveral elements, however, onaverage thesharing ratiois50percent
ofeligible costs.
6. Thisprogramme promoted economic growth byhelping businesses develop communications
technology andencouraging them tobecome orremain competitive.
7. Theexpenditures totalled $5,960,089 inFY1994/95, and$2,905,935 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1992 andterminated inFebruary 1995.
7. DEFENCE INDUSTRY PRODUCTIVITY PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheDefence Industry Productivity Programme (DIPP).
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theprimary objective ofthisprogramme istoenhance Canada 'seconomic growth through
thepromotion ofviable defence ordefence-related products. Supporting objectives aretoprovide a
defence industrial baseandtodevelop andmaintain adefence technological capability.
4. Theprogramme isadministered under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry
Act.
5. Assistance isprovided intheform ofcontributions, repayable contributions orconditionally
repayable contributions, which represent upto50percentofeligible costs.
6. Assistance isforresearch anddevelopment (defence anddefence-related products andassociated
technologies), source establishment (qualified Canadian suppliers ofdefence anddefence-related
products), capital assistance (theacquisition ofadvanced product equipment andmodernization or
upgrading ofengineering ormanufacturing capabilities) andmarket feasibility studies (specifications
fordefence-related products andmarket characteristics forproducts).
7. Theexpenditures totalled $214,082,406 inFY1994/95, and$93,017,872 inFY1995/96.
8. DIPP wasdeveloped in1959andhasundergone numerous modifications since thattime. No
newfinancial commitments havebeenmade since 1March 1995.
8. ECONOMIC AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS/GENERAL
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS (ERDA)
1. Programme: In1984, aseries offramework agreements were negotiated andsigned bythe
federal government witheachprovince. Theprogramme isadministered aswellbyaregional
development agency.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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3. Theobjective ofthese agreements istoimprove theeconomic andregional development of
eachProvince andtocreate anenvironment inwhich eachProvince canachieve itsowneconomic
potential through, inparticular, theenhancement oftheirowncompetitiveness, thedevelopment and
strengthening ofenterprises, andthecreation ofjobs.
4. TheseagreementswereadministeredunderthelegislativeauthorityoftheDepartmentofIndustry
Actanditspredecessors.
5. Alloftheagreements were co-chaired bytheProvinces andassistance included grants,
non-repayable andrepayable contributions andloans.
6. Under ERDAs, therewereandcontinue toexistvarious sub-agreements thatprovide assistance
toactivities inanumber ofareas such asindustrial development, science andtechnology,
communications, tourism, small business development, etc.
7. Industry Canada ’sexpenditures totalled $32,458,225 inFY1994/95, and$68,563,558 in
FY1995/96. Foritspart,Western Diversification Office ’sexpenditures amounted to$118,860 in
FY1994/95. Itincurred noexpenditures inFY1995/96.
8. Allofthesub-agreements, referred toinparagraph 6,were approved atdifferent dates and
nonewfinancial commitments arebeing made under most ofthese sub-agreements.
9. ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheEnvironmental Technology Commercialization (ETC).
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective istoprovide newsolutions toenvironmental problems andstimulate Canadian
economic activity bysharing thefinancial risks ofdeveloping, demonstrating andcommercializing
newtechnologies through theuseoffirst-time pilotanddemonstration projects.
4. Theprogramme isadministered under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry
Act.
5. Maximum contributions forstudies arethelesser of75percentofeligible costs or$50,000;
andfordevelopment/demonstration projects, thelesser of50percentofeligible costs or$5million.
When thesupport exceeds $100,000, theassistance isrepayable, usually through profits generated
bythecommercialization ofthetechnology.
6. Theprogrammeprovidesfinancialassistancetojointventuresandconsortiaformedbyfor-profit
corporations. Thepartners mayinclude environmental industry firms, universities andresearch
institutions. Thegroup musthavethecapability tosuccessfully demonstrate andcommercialize new
environmental technologies.
7. Theexpenditures totalled $4,523,587 inFY1994/95, and$1,366,983 inFY1995/96.
8. ThisprogrammewascreatedinOctober1991,and,subjecttoavailablefunding,newapplications
maybeaccepted until31March 1997.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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10. INDUSTRIAL AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheIndustrial andRegional Development Programme. Theprogramme is
administered aswellbytheWestern Diversification Office.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective wastopromote regional industrial development through support ofprojects,
industries andtechnologies having thegreatest potential foreconomic return, sustained growth and
international competitiveness.
4. Theassistance isprovided under theIndustrial andRegional Development Act.
5. Theprogramme made financial assistance available tobusiness andnon-profit organizations
through grants, contributions, repayable contributions, andloanguarantees. Maximum grants and
contributions varied between 25percentand100percent; maximum loanguarantees were 90per
centofprinciple andinterest.
6. Theprogramme provided assistance toawidevariety ofprojects, including feasibility studies,
product andprocess innovation, newplantestablishment, modernization orexpansion ofexisting plant
facilities andmarketing.
7. IndustryCanada’sguaranteepaymentsamountedto$38,210,902inFY1994/95,andnoinsurance
guarantee payments were made inFY1995/96. Itsgrants andcontributions (repayable and
non-repayable) totalled $1,133,199 inFY1994/95, andnogrants orcontributions expenditures were
made inFY1995/96. Foritspart,theWestern Diversification Office ’sexpenditures amounted to
$1,040,828 inFY1994/95 and$2,115,496 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1983. Thelastdateforgovernment financial commitments
was30June1988. Theexpenditures noted above arefrom commitments made prior toJune1988.
11. MICROELECTRONICS AND SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
1. Program: TheMicroelectronics andSystems Development Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoenhance theinternational competitiveness andgrowth
ofthemanufacturing, processing andservice microelectronic industries inCanada. Theprogramme
strategy istoencourage Canadian systems development andmicroelectronics companies tofurther the
objective bysharing withthemtheriskofdeveloping appropriate advanced microelectronic technologies
andinformation technologies andsystems.
4. Theprogramme isadministered under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry
Act.
5. Programme assistance isintheformofcontributions andrepayable contributions toamaximum
of50percentofeligible costs, (25percentforcosts ofspecial purpose equipment).
6. Assistance isforallcompanies within-house systems engineering capabilities, companies
specializing insystems integration, anddevelopers ofadvanced microelectronics systems.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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7. Expenditures totalled $4,465,726 inFY1994/95, and$714,917 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1987.
12. NATIONAL BUSINESS NETWORKS DEMONSTRATION PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheNational Business Networks Demonstration Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthefinancial assistance istohelpsmall-and-medium sizedenterprises (SMEs)
overcome barriers totheformation ofbusiness networks.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Assistance isprovided intheformofnon-repayable contributions. Themaximum assistance
is50percentofeligible costs incurred byparticipating firms.
6. AssistanceisprovidedtotheChamberofCommerceforimplementationoftheNationalBusiness
Networks Demonstration Project toillustrate thebenefits toSMEs offorming business networks.
7. Expenditures totalled $350,000 inFY1994/95 and$974,499 inFY1995/96.
8. Thisprogramme wascreated in1994 andnogovernment commitments willbemade after
31March 1997.
13. NORTHERN ONTARIO DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES
1. Programme: TheBusiness Incentive Programme andtheCooperative Tourism Marketing
Initiative.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjectives aretoencourage thegrowth anddiversification oftheNorthern Ontario economy
byproviding financial assistance andothersupport tosmall- andmedium-sized private sector enterprises
andsupporting tourism activities inNorthern Ontario.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Assistance isintheform ofcontributions orrepayable contributions. Theprogramme has
anumber ofelements eachwithspecific maximum sharing ratios andthese havevaried overtheyears
between 35percentand90percent.
6. Assistance isprovided tosmall- andmedium-sized businesses inNorthern Ontario. Eligible
projects include: research anddevelopment quality, technology andmanagement development;
establishing newbusinesses; expanding ormodernizing existing businesses; marketing; andfeasibility
studies.
7. Expenditures totalled $7,283,855 inFY1994/95, and$5,502,227 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogrammes were created in1987.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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14. ONTARIO BASE CLOSURES ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheOntario BaseClosures Adjustment Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective istoassist communities affected bytheclosure ofmilitary bases todealwith
theeconomic impact ofsuchclosure. Theprogramme willassist communities toundertake planning
studies, evaluate economic development opportunities, andimplement economic development measures.
4. Thisprogramme isadministered under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry
Act.
5. Assistance isprovided intheformofrepayable andnon-repayable contributions. Maximum
assistance iseither 50percentor90percentofeligible costs depending onthetypeofproject.
6. Financial assistance isprovided toprojects thataddress theeconomic development needs of
communities affected bymilitary bases closures inOntario.
7. Expenditures totalled $319,550 inFY1994/95, and$317,926 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1994 andnogovernment commitments willbemade after
31March 1999.
15. ONTARIO COMMUNITY FUTURES PROGRAMME
1. Programme: Ontario Community Futures Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoprovide financial support toselected Ontario communities
toassist themindeveloping anddiversifying theireconomies by:organizing theirresources toassess
local problems; developing human, institutional andphysical infrastructures; implementing
entrepreneurial, employment andeconomic development strategies; developing localeconomy through
thecreation ofprivate sector employment; anddelivering arange ofbusiness andinformation services
tothesmall andmedium business community innon-metropolitan areas ofOntario.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Assistance isprovided intheform ofrepayable contributions.
6. Theprogramme provides development andexpansion capital through repayable loans, equity
financing orloanguarantees toneworexpanding businesses, itprovides technical andcounselling
advice toneworexisting small businesses within thecommunity and,byworking withother local
partners, itdevelops andoversees theimplementation ofacommunity economic development plan.
7. Thisprogramme wastransferred from Human Resources Development Canada (HRD) in
May1995. Industry Canada ’sexpenditures totalled $5,000,944 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1986, byHRD andgovernment commitments willbemade
onanon-going basis under thisprogramme.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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16. SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheSatellite Communications Development Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. TheobjectiveistopromotethedevelopmentofadvancedcommunicationsservicesforCanadians.
4. Thisprogramme wasunder thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry, Science
andTechnology Act.
5. Assistance wasintheformofnon-repayable contributions. Although theprogramme hadno
specific maximum sharing ratio, normally, thelevelofcost-sharing was50percentofproject cost.
6. Theprogramme shared thecostofresearch anddevelopment oftheCanadian satellite
communications industry.
7. Expenditurestotalled$2,165,170inFY1994/95,andnoexpendituresweremadeinFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme, which wascreated in1986, wasterminated inFebruary 1995.
17. SECTOR CAMPAIGNS (SECTOR COMPETITIVENESS INITIATIVES)
1. Programme: TheSector Campaigns Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective oftheSector Campaigns wastoenhance theinternational competitiveness of
Canadian industry inselected sectors through cooperation between government andindustry. Itwas
toenhance thecompetitive position ofcertain industrial sectors through leverage ofincreased R&D
activity undertaken bycompanies, suppliers, research institutes anduniversities. Itshifted government
support away fromnewcapacity orconventional technology toward increased R&D, innovation and
market development.
4. Thisprogramme wasunder thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry, Science
andTechnology Act.
5. Assistance wasintheformofcontributions orrepayable contributions. Maximum contribution
ratios forthevarious elements varied overtheyears butwere typically 50percentor75percent.
6. Theinitiativesprovidedassistancefor:consultation,informationexchange,advocacy,innovation
projects andstudies. Theassistance wasprovided tothefollowing industrial sectors: advanced
manufacturingtechnologies,automotivecomponents,environmentalindustries,fashionapparel,furniture,
forestproducts,medicaldevices,microelectronics,telecommunicationsequipment,andsoftwareproducts.
7. Expenditures totalled $30,115,299 inFY1994/95, and$18,594,120 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme began in1988 andwasterminated inFebruary 1995.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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18. SMALL BUSINESS LOANS ACT
1. Programme: TheSmall Business Loans Act(SBLA).
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective istoencourage private sector lenders toincrease theavailability ofloans for
thepurpose oftheestablishment, expansion, modernization andimprovement ofsmall business
enterprises.
4. Assistance isprovided under theSBLA.
5. Upto$250,000 canbeborrowed inrespect ofequipment, landandpremises. Themaximum
termofthese business improvement loans istenyears. Lenders arelevied a2percentguarantee fee
which isnormally passed ontotheborrowers inrespect ofallloans made andthegovernment/lender
sharing ratioforloanlosses isaratioof90:10. Farming businesses arenoteligible under SBLA.
Allloans made after31March 1995, aresubject toanannual feeof1.25percentcalculated onthe
averageamountofloansoutstandingandpayablebythelendertothegovernmenttomaketheprogramme
cost-recoverable.
6. Afirmiseligible forconsideration forabusiness improvement loanunder theActifitestimates
thatitsgross revenues willnotexceed $5million intheyeartheloanisapproved bythelender.
7. Expenditures totalled $9,290,164 inFY1994/95, and$24,133,952 inFY1995/96.
8. TheSmall Business Loans Acthasbeeninforce since January 1961.
19. ST-LAWRENCE RIVER ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT
PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheSt-Lawrence River Environmental Technology Development Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective wastoencourage Canadian companies toparticipate intheSt-Lawrence River
Action Planbysharing withthemtheriskofdeveloping andapplying newandimproved technologies
thatwould achieve industrial pollution abatement.
4. Thisprogramme wasunder thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry, Science
andTechnology Act.
5. Assistance wasintheformofnon-repayable contributions ofupto50percentofeligible costs
toamaximum of$2million perproject.
6. Theprogramme encompassed twoelements: (1)feasibility studies thatsupported initial studies
conducted overasix-month period, either toinvestigate thetechnical feasibility ofprojects orto
determine theproduction, ortheeconomic market feasibility oftargeted technological products;
(2)development andapplication projects which supported thedevelopment andapplication ofinnovation
technologies forusebyindustry inthevicinity oftheSt-Lawrence River.
7. Expenditures totalled $814,405 inFY1994/95, and$221,995 inFY1995/96.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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8. Theprogramme wascreated in1988. Thelastdateforgovernment commitments was
31December 1992.
20. STRATEGIC TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheStrategic Technologies Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoenhance theinternational competitiveness ofCanadian
industry through thedevelopment, acquisition, application anddiffusion oftechnology. Theprogramme
encourages andsupports pre-competitive R&D alliances andtechnology application alliances designed
toaccelerate thetransition tobuilding thetechnology baseessential forcompetitiveness.
4. Theprogramme isunder thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Assistance isintheformofnon-repayable contributions toamaximum of50percentofeligible
costs (25percentofspecial purpose equipment).
6. Theassistance isprovided tostrategic technology fields, namely advanced industrial materials,
biotechnology, andinformation technologies.
7. Expenditures totalled $18,849,571 inFY1994/95, and$15,360,683 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1988.
21. TECHNOLOGY OUTREACH PROGRAMME/TECHNOLOGY OPPORTUNITIES IN
EUROPE PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheTechnology Outreach Programme (TOP) andtheTechnology Opportunities
inEurope Programme (TOEP).
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofTOPwastoimprove theproductivity andcompetitiveness ofCanadian industry
byproviding asupporting infrastructure toaccelerate theacquisition, development anddiffusion of
technologyandcriticalskillswithinCanadianindustry,especiallyinthesmall-andmedium-sizedbusiness
sector.
Theobjective ofTOEP wastocontribute tothegrowth ofastrong hightechnology industry
inCanada through thedevelopment ofnewtechnology andexpertise inCanadian firms andthrough
thepromotion ofindustrial cooperation between Canadian andEuropean firms.
4. TOPandTOEP werebothadministered under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment of
Industry, Science andTechnology Act.
5. Assistance under TOEP wasintheformofrepayable ornon-repayable contributions. Although
theabsolute maximum (inexceptional circumstances) under thatprogramme was100percent,generally
thesupport wasat50percentorless.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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Assistance under TOPwasintheformofnon-repayable contributions toamaximum of50per
centaveraged overafive-year period. Maximum contributions forparticular elements varied over
theyears between 50percentand90percent.
6. TOPprovided assistance tofoster thedevelopment ofamore integrated national network of
technologydiffusionsupportincooperationwithindustry,universities,provincialresearchorganizations
andfederal agencies operating internal technology centres.
TOEP wastofacilitate theparticipation ofCanadian firms intheEuropean Eureka high
technology projects.
7. Total expenditures under these twoprogrammes totalled $16,728,753 inFY1994/95, and
$12,830,702 inFY1995/96.
8. BothTOPandTOEP werecreated in1986. TOPwasterminated inFebruary 1995. Thelast
dateforreceipt ofapplications under TOEP was31March 1989.
22. TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheTechnology Partnerships programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoprovide support toenable Canadian small- and
medium-sized enterprises toenter intopartnerships withuniversity laboratories todevelop university
research tothepoint where itcanbeexploited byindustry.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Assistance isprovided intheform ofgrants.
6. Theprogramme provides assistance touniversities oruniversity researcher groups aswellas
small- andmedium-sized enterprises.
7. Theprogramme expenditures totalled $988,416 inFY1995/96. Noexpenditures weremade
inFY1994/95.
8. Theprogramme wasapproved inAugust 1994 andgovernment commitments willbemade
untilMarch 1997.
23. WESTERN TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheWestern Transportation Industrial Development Programme (WTIDP). The
programme isadministered aswellbyaregional development agency.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective wastopromote industrial development andeconomic diversification inthefour
Westernprovinces(Manitoba,Saskatchewan,AlbertaandBritishColumbia)inmanufacturing,processing
andrelated service industries.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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4. Theprogramme wasadministered under theDepartment ofIndustry, Science andTechnology
Act.
5. Assistance wasprovided intheformofnon-repayable contributions. Maximum contributions
forparticular elements varied between 25percentand75percent.
6. Small, medium orlarge businesses located inWestern Canada were eligible forassistance.
Theprogramme provided assistance toenhance research anddevelopment activities, funded studies
onlong-term industrial development strategies, andextended industrial development incentives.
7. Industry Canada ’sexpenditures amounted to$1,121,111 inFY1994/95, andnoexpenditures
were made inFY1995/96. Foritspart,theWestern Diversification Office ’sexpenditures totalled
$3,150 inFY1994/95. Itincurred noexpenditures inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme, which wascreated in1984, expired inApril 1988. Thelastdateforreceipt
ofapplications wasApril 1988.
24. INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
1. Programme: TheIndustrial Research Programme (IRAP).
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective istoassist firms inCanada toimprove theirtechnological capability.
4. Theprogramme isadministered under thelegislative authority oftheNational Research Council
Act.
5. Assistancetofirmsisprovidedthroughshort-termnon-fundedtechnicaladviceandnon-repayable
contributions.
6. Theprogramme hasnorestrictions astocompany ownership, industry sector, region inCanada
ortechnicalfield.Company-proposedprojectsarereviewedandapprovedaccordingtoobjectivecriteria.
Assistance isprovided through short-term non-funded technical advice andnon-repayable contributions
toapproved industrial research anddevelopment projects, usually lessthan50percentofproject costs.
Assistance isfortechnical work only, notforcapital, commercialization orother business expenses.
7. Expenditures were $58.4 million inFY1994/95 and$59.0 million inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wasinitiated in1962andhasundergone various administrative modifications
since thattime.
25. ATLANTICCANADAOPPORTUNITIESAGENCY(ACOA)ASSISTANCEPROGRAMME
1. Programme: ACOA Action Programme (AAP) andBusiness Development Programme (BDP).
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istofoster thedevelopment ofentrepreneurship, increase
therateofnewbusiness formation andimprove thecompetitiveness ofsmall- andmedium-sized
businesses.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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4. AssistanceisprovidedunderthelegislativeauthorityoftheAtlanticCanadaOpportunitiesAgency
Act.
5. Assistance isprovided intheformofrepayable ornon-repayable contributions. Since 1995,
allassistance tobusiness isintheformofnon-repayable contributions. Theprogramme hasanumber
ofelements, withspecific maximum cost-sharing ratiorelated toeach. Theaverage contribution per
project wasabout 31percent.
6. Theprogrammeprovidesassistancetoanysmallandmedium-sizedenterprisesinAtlanticCanada
tostart-up, expand, modernize andbecome more competitive. Non-profit organizations providing
support tothebusiness community mayalsoqualify.
7. ACOA hasdisbursed $115.6 million in1994/95, and$84.2 million in1995/96 under theAction
programme. Ithasspent $20.8 million inFY1995/96 under BDP.
8. TheActionProgrammewascreatedin1988.Thelastdateforgovernmentfinancialcommitments
under thisprogramme was31March 1995. BDPreplaced theAction Programme in1995.
26. COOPERATION PROGRAMME
1. Programme:TheCOOPERATIONProgrammeincludesallACOAcost-sharedfederal-provincial
agreements.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoimprove theenvironment foreconomic growth inAtlantic
Canada through cooperation withalllevels ofgovernment, theprivate sector andinstitutions.
4. AssistanceisprovidedunderthelegislativeauthorityoftheAtlanticCanadaOpportunitiesAgency
Act.
5. Assistance isusually provided intheformofanon-repayable contribution. Each agreement
hasitsownterms andconditions. Eachagreement contains several elements. Thecost-sharing ratio
mayvarybyprogramme element.
6. Theprogramme provides assistance toprovincial andmunicipal governments, economic
development andbusiness associations, universities, research institutes andbusinesses principally in
fivestrategic areas, entrepreneurship, innovation andtechnology transfer, inhuman resource
development, marketing andtrade development, andtheenvironment.
7. ACOA disbursed $91.9 million inFY1994/95 and$83.6 million inFY1995/96. These
disbursements include payments tothefourAtlantic provinces valued at$76.7 million inFY1994/95
and$70.7 million inFY1995/96. Thebalance wasintheform ofassistance tobusinesses.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1989. These multi-year cost-shared agreements areusually
ineffect forafive-year period from thetimeofsigning. Asof1May1997, there were 13such
agreements ineffect inAtlantic Canada.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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27. FISHERIES ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMME (FAP)
1. Programme: Fisheries Alternative Programme
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoprovide financial assistance toprojects oractivities which
leadtothelong-term diversification ofaffected fishery-dependent communities and/or toemployment
forworkers displaced bythedownturn inthefishing industry.
4. AssistanceisprovidedunderthelegislativeauthorityoftheAtlanticCanadaOpportunitiesAgency
Act.
5. Theprogramme ’sfinancial support isavailable intheformofgrants andcontributions toward
eligible costs, loaninsurance andinterest buy-downs. Theaverage contribution perproject was51per
cent.
6. Thisprogrammeoffersanenhancedlevelofassistanceoverwhatmaybeavailableunderexisting
programmes toeligible projects oractivities. Eligible activities mayinclude theestablishment ofnew
businesses, expansion ormodernization ofexisting ones, development ofnewproducts orservices,
andthedevelopmentofbusinessinfrastructuretoachieveeconomicdiversificationoreconomicexpansion
inaffected fishery-dependent areas ofAtlantic Canada.
7. ACOA hasdisbursed $22.1 million inFY1994/95, and$8.1million inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1990. Further totheFederal Budget, theprogramme was
terminated asofFebruary 1995.
28. PRISOM
1. Programme: Industrial Rehabilitation Programme forSouth-West Montreal (PRISOM)
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. TheobjectiveofthePRISOMProgrammeistoreinforcethelocalindustrialstructure,todiversify
theindustrial base, toattract newinvestments andtofoster thedevelopment ofnewenterprises in
South-West Montreal.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Actand
itspredecessors.
5. Financial assistance maybeprovided intheformofrepayable ornon-repayable contributions.
6. Theprogramme wasessentially intended formanufacturing enterprises, forresearch and
development establishments andforenterprises active inthetelecommunications andspace technology
sectors. Financial contributions ofupto35percentcould begranted forthedevelopment ofanew
establishment orfortheenlargement andmodernization ofexisting enterprises. Projects forthedesign
ordevelopment ofnewproducts were alsoeligible forcontributions covering upto60percentof
allowable costs. Finally, studies carried outbyconsultants inconnection withcapital construction
projects orinnovation projects were alsoeligible forfinancial assistance.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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7. Outlays byBFDR(Q) forthisprogramme totalled $3.0million during thefiscal year1994/95
and$3,324,000 during thefiscal year1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wasterminated on31March 1995.
29. PRIEM
1. Programme: Industrial Rehabilitation Programme forEastMontreal (PRIEM)
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthePRIEM programme wastoreinforce thelocal industrial structure, to
diversify theindustrial base,toattract newinvestments andtofoster thedevelopment ofnewenterprises
inEastMontreal.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Actand
itspredecessors.
5. Financial assistance maybeprovided intheformofrepayable ornon-repayable contributions.
6. ThePRIEM programme essentially provided forcontributions tostudies byconsultants (up
to75percent), toprojects forthedesign ordevelopment ofproducts (upto60percent), andtothe
development ofnewestablishments ortheenlargement ormodernization ofexisting establishments.
Theprojects hadtobeimplemented inthedesignated territory ofEastMontreal.
7. Outlays byBFDR(Q) forthisprogramme totalled $7.0million during thefiscal year1994/95,
and$4,239,000 during thefiscal year1995/96 inthiscaseinresponse topreviously assumed obligations.
8. ThePRIEM programme wasterminated on31March 1994.
30. CANADA-QUEBECSUBSIDIARYAGREEMENTONTHEECONOMICDEVELOPMENT
OFQUEBEC REGIONS
1. Programmes administered bytheBFDR(Q): Business Development Programme, Programme
forBoosting Manufacturing Productivity, Programme ofAssistance toDepressed Areas, Innovation
Assistance Programme, Programme fortheEconomic Development ofSalmon, Support Programme
forBusiness Reception Infrastructure, Support Programme forTourist Attraction andInfrastructure
Projects, Support Programme forMajor Regional Facilities, Support Programme forTechnological
Development Assistance Centres, Fashion Design Support Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. TheCanada-Quebec Subsidiary Agreement ontheEconomic Development ofQuebec Regions
wasconcluded on9June1988inorder toestablish aconcerted andharmonized programme ofactivities
tomeetthespecific needs oftheQuebec regions andtoagree onaflexible andefficient management
andcooperation mechanism tocarry outtheprogramme.
4. Theassistance wasprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act
anditspredecessors.
5. Assistance wasprovided intheform ofrepayable ornon-repayable contributions.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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6. Theprogrammes under thisSubsidiary Agreement provided forthegrant offinancial aidto
manufacturing ortourist enterprises inalloftheregions ofQuebec. Theaidwasgranted toprojects
relating totechnological studies, innovation anddevelopment, capital construction ormarketing.
Financial aidcould alsobegranted tofacilitate thelaunch anddevelopment ofsmall firms engaged
intechnological innovation, toincrease thepossibilities ofrecreational fishing, andtosupport the
establishment ofinfrastructure tofacilitate thesetting upofmanufacturing ortourism enterprises.
Theaidthusgranted represented apercentage ofallowable costs andvaried from oneprogramme to
another. However, theaverage amount ofaidcalculated forallofthebusiness development programmes
amounts toabout 24percent.
7. Outlays bytheBFDR(Q) forthese programmes totalled $62.2 million for1994/95 and
$34,230,000 for1995/96.
8. Theprogrammes administered bytheBFDR(Q) intheframework oftheCanada-Quebec
Subsidiary Agreement ontheEconomic Development ofQuebec Regions were terminated on
31March 1995.
31. FUND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OFMONTREAL
1. Programme: Fund fortheDevelopment ofMontreal (FDM)
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective oftheFDM wastointensify efforts bytheFederal Government tosupport the
economic development ofMontreal through theimplementation ofstructuring projects inseven priority
areas:Internationalactivities,hightechnology,financeandinternationaltrade,design,culturalindustries,
tourism andtransport.
4. Assistance wasprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Actand
itspredecessors.
5. TheFDM programme provided forthegrant ofrepayable ornon-repayable contributions as
wellassubsidies. Theamount ofaidvaried according totheproject, buttheaverage calculated for
alloftheprojects authorized wasabout 25percentofallowable costs.
6. Theprogramme wasdesigned tomake itpossible toofferfinancial aidtoanycommercial or
non-commercial enterprise, totheGovernment ofQuebec, toamunicipal corporation ortoaState
company implementing aneligible project intheterritory oftheMontreal Urban Community. Eligible
projects included, interalia,studies byconsultants, research anddevelopment activities, thesetting
up,modernization orenlargement ofpublic establishments andinfrastructures capable ofacting as
adriving force foreconomic development intheterritory inquestion.
7. Outlays bytheBFDR(Q) forthisprogramme totalled $7.0million in1994/95 and$8.0million
in1995/96.
8. TheFDM programme wasterminated on31March 1995.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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32. WESTERN DIVERSIFICATION PROGRAMME
1. Programme: theWestern Diversification Programme.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective oftheprogramme istodevelop anddiversify theWestern Canadian economy
through support ofprojects inareas suchasresearch anddevelopment, productivity improvements,
marketing, newproducts ortechnology development, newmarkets oremerging industries, suchas
ocean industries andmedical technologies.
4. Theassistance isprovided under theWestern Diversification Act.
5. Until April 1995, theprogramme provided financial assistance tobusinesses through repayable
andconditionally repayable contributions. Contributions wereusually between 25percentand50per
centofeligible project costs. Financial assistance tobusinesses waslargely eliminated inApril 1995.
However, theprogramme continues toprovide assistance toindustry organizations and
associations, small business andemerging industries through repayable orconditionally repayable or
non-repayable contributions. Contributions arebetween 25percentand75percentofeligible project
costs.
6. Theprogramme provides financial assistance toindustry organizations andassociations to
undertake industry wide initiatives involving projects designed toassist withproduct research and
feasibility studies, market development, productivity improvement, andprojects instrategic areas of
western Canadian economy, suchassmall business andemerging industries.
7. Expenditures totalled $84,129,233 inFY1994/95 and$69,107,547 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wasestablished inAugust 1987.
33. IDEE-PME
1. Programme: Innovation, Entrepreneurship Enhancement andExports Programme (IDÉE) for
small- andmedium-sized enterprises.
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal year1995/96.
3. TheobjectiveoftheprogrammeistoenableQuebecSMEstoincreasetheirbusinessopportunities
andthusparticipate moreactively inachieving theregional development potential. Financial assistance
maybeprovided toenterprises tocarry outprojects inthefollowing priority areas: innovation, research
anddevelopmentanddesign;marketdevelopment;entrepreneurshipenhancementandbusinessclimate.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Theassistance isprovided intheform ofrepayable ornon-repayable contributions. Since
January 1996, theassistance provided isgenerally repayable. Fortheyear1995/96, theaverage
contribution represented 30percentofallowable costs ofauthorized projects.
6. TheIDEE-PME programme provides financial aidforQuebec SMEs foractivities inpriority
areas.FinancialassistancecanalsobegrantedtobodiesprovidingsupporttoSMEswishingtoundertake
activities inthese priority areas.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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7. Outlays byBFDR(Q) forthisprogramme totalled $11,715,000 during thefiscal year1995/96.
8. Theprogramme entered intoforce on1April 1995.
34. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (PDC)
1. Programme: Community Development Programme (PDC).
2. Thenotification covers thefiscal year1995/96.
3. Theobjective oftheprogramme istocreate jobsbyfacilitating theestablishment ofnew
enterprises ortheexpansion ofexisting enterprises. Theprogramme isbased on54Community
Development Assistance Companies (SADCs) established inthedepressed ruralareas ofQuebec. In
particular, theSADCs provide SMEs intheirareawithfinancing intheformofshare capital orrepayable
loans.
4. Financial assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry
Act.
5. Theprogramme defrays theoperating costsofthe54SADCs andcontributes tothefinancing
oftheoperationsofeightEconomicandCommunityDevelopmentCorporationsinurbanareas.Financial
assistance isalsoprovided toeachoftheSADCs forestablishing aninvestment fund.
6. Theprogramme provides financial assistance tothese non-profit-making bodies which are
managed byvolunteer boards oftrustees supported bypermanent staff.
7. This programme waspreviously administered bytheDepartment ofHuman Resources
Development. Since April 1995 ithasbeenunder theresponsibility ofBFDR(Q). Outlays bythe
latter havetotalled $15,714,000 forthisprogramme in1995/96.
8. TheCommunity Development Programme hasbeeninforce since 1986.
35. COASTAL QUEBEC
1. Programme: Special Economic Development andAdjustment Fund forQuebec Fishing
Communities (FSQC).
2. Thenotification covers fiscal year1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istospeed uptheadjustment andlong-term economic
development ofthefishing communities most affected bythedecline ofbottom-living fishstocks.
4. Assistance isprovided under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Thefinancialassistancemaybeprovidedintheformofrepayableornon-repayablecontributions.
6. TheprogrammeprovidessupportforSMEinvestmentprojectsorstudiesandfortheorganization
ofvarious business activities bynon-profit-making bodies pursuing economic development objectives.
Theterritorial areacovered bytheprogramme isconfined tocertain Côte-Nord (North Coast)
municipalities, theGaspésie andIles-de-la-Madeleine administrative region, andfishing communities
adjoining theGaspésie affected byfisheries restructuring.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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7. BFDR(Q) didnotmake anyoutlays forthisprogramme in1995/96 asthefirstapplications
were submitted onlyattheendofthefinancial year.
8. Theprogramme entered intoforce on25July1995 andoutlays under itmust bemade by
31March 2000 atthelatest.
36. TECHNOLOGY PARTNERSHIPS CANADA
1. Programme: Technology Partnerships Canada (TPC).
2. Theprogramme isnotified fortransparency purposes onlyasitwascreated infiscal year
1996/97.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoinvest inpre-market product andprocess technology
research anddevelopment withaviewtostimulating economic growth andcreating jobsinCanada.
TPC’sinvestmentsaremadeinresearch,development,demonstration,andmarketdevelopmentactivities
onconditionofprivatesectorparticipationandfullpartnershipinkeytechnologies,suchasenvironmental
technologies, advanced manufacturing, information technology, biotechnology, aerospace anddefence
industries, anddefence conversion.
4. Investments aremade under thelegislative authority oftheDepartment ofIndustry Act.
5. Return isonthebasis ofroyalties earned onthesales offinalproducts. Thegovernment ’s
investment ratiowillnormally varybetween 25percentand30percentoftheeligible costs ofeach
project. Where justified bythepotential economic benefits, themaximum sharing ratiomayreach
50percentifitisessential tothesuccess oftheproject.
Theoverall sharing ratioforTPCasawhole is33percent. Theroyalty/repayment schedule
includes aprovision fortherepayment oftheoriginal capital contribution andareturn onTPC’s
investment. TheTPC’sactual return isadirect function oftheproject ’smarket success.
6. Investments areinentities thatcandemonstrate theirability tosuccessfully complete theproject,
tocause thesuccessful commercial exploitation oftheresults ofthesupported projects, andthereby
toprovide forasatisfactory return ongovernment ’sinvestments. Recipients include private sector
companies, partnerships andbusiness associations andalliances.
7. Noinvestments were made under theprogramme inFY1995/96.
8. TheTPCcame intoeffect on1April 1996.
37. COMMUNITY FUTURES PROGRAMME -WESTERN CANADA
1. Programme: Community Futures Programme.
2. Thenotification period covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoassist ruralcommunities inWestern Canada todevelop
anddiversify theireconomies through: assisting communities toformulate economic development
strategies andaction plans, delivering arange ofbusiness andinformation programmes andservices
tosmall- andmedium-sized businesses innon-metropolitan communities, andadministering loan
programmes toprovide assistance tosmall- andmedium-sized businesses within aCommunity Futures
programme geographical area.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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4. Assistance isprovided under theauthority oftheWestern Diversification Act.
5. Financialassistanceisprovidedineithernon-repayablecontributionstonot-for-profitcorporations
orrepayable contributions tosmall businesses.
6. Non-repayable contributions areprovided toover80independent, locally run,not-for-profit
Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC ’s)tosupport theiradministrative andbusiness
service activities. Repayable contributions areprovided totheCFDC ’stoestablish capital funds with
which toprovide small business withloans ofupto$75,000 oncommercial terms.
7. Thisprogramme wastransferred fromHuman Resources Development Canada inMay1995.
TheDepartment ofWestern Economic Diversification expenditures onnon-repayable contributions
towards theoperating costsofCFDC ’stotalled $14,278,951 inFY1995/96. Expenditures onrepayable
contributions towards thecapitalization ofloanfunds totalled $25,800,000 inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1986.
38. COMMUNITY FUTURES PROGRAMME -ATLANTIC PROVINCES
1. Programme: Community Futures Programme.
2. Thenotification period covers thefiscal years 1994/95 and1995/96.
3. Theobjective ofthisprogramme istoassist ruralcommunities inAtlantic Canada todevelop
anddiversify theireconomies through: delivering arange ofbusiness andinformation programmes
andservices tosmall- andmedium-sized businesses; andadministering loanprogrammes toprovide
assistance tosmall- andmedium-sized businesses within aCommunity Futures Programme geographical
area.
4. Assistance isprovided under theauthority oftheAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency Act.
5. Financial assistance isprovided intheform ofnon-repayable contributions tonot-for-profit
corporations.
6. Non-repayable contributions areprovided to40independent, locally run,not-for-profit
Community Business Development Corporations (CBDC ’s)tosupport theiradministrative andbusiness
service activities. Non-repayable contributions areprovided totheCBDC ’stoestablish capital funds
withwhich toprovide small business withloans ofupto$75,000 oncommercial terms.
7. Thisprogramme wastransferred fromHuman Resources Development Canada inMay1995.
TheAtlantic Canada Opportunities Agency expenditures onnon-repayable contributions towards the
operating costs ofCBDC ’stotalled $4.8million inFY1995/96.
Expenditures onnon-repayable contributions towards thecapitalization ofloanfunds totalled
$4.2million inFY1995/96.
8. Theprogramme wascreated in1986.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMES
A. COMPONENTS OFTHE FARM INCOME PROTECTION ACT
1. GROSS REVENUE INSURANCE PLAN
1. Gross Revenue Insurance Plan(GRIP).
2. Crop years 1994-95, 1995-96 and1996-97.
3. GRIP stabilized theincome offarmers through income andyield protection. Itconsisted of
twocomponents: cropinsurance andarevenue protection component. These weredelivered either
asasingle integrated programme ortwoseparate components, depending ontheprovince.
TheRevenue Protection Component stabilized afarmer 'sincome bymoderating theeconomic
effects oflosses duetoshort-term market risks. Crop insurance isdealtwithinthenextsection.
4. Farm Income Protection Act,Section 4.
5. Contribution.
6. Therevenue protection component wasprovided through agreements thatestablished funds
intowhich premiums werepaidtwo-thirds bygovernments andone-third byproducers. Over time,
premiums hadtoequal payouts andanydeficit, withinterest, wasrepaid fromfuture premiums. Target
revenues andpremiums wereestablished eachyearusing theIndexed Moving Average Price (IMAP).
Payments weretriggered when themarket revenue foranenrolled cropfellbelow thetarget revenue.
Thefarmer received apayment making upthedifference.
GRIP covered grains, oilseeds andspecialty crops.
7. Federal GRIP Contributions
Crop Year Total Contributions (millions) PerInsured Producer
1994-95 $411.83 $3,774
1995-96 $131.39 $2,826
1996-97 Terminated Terminated
8. TheNational Gross Revenue Insurance Plan wasestablished in1991 andterminated
31March 1996.
2. CROP INSURANCE
1. Crop Insurance
2. Crop years 1994-95, 1995-96 and1996-97.
3. Crop Insurance stabilizes afarmer 'sincome bymoderating theeconomic effects ofcroplosses
caused bynatural hazards suchasdrought, flood, hail,frost, excessive moisture andinsects.
4. Farm Income Protection Act,Section 4.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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5. Contribution.
6. Producers andfederal andprovincial governments paypremiums intocropinsurance accounts.
Payouts arebased onafarmer 'saverage cropyield andaretriggered when afarmer suffers ayield
lossduetoacovered hazard. FIPA authorizes cropinsurance through separate cropinsurance
agreements.Forallprovinces,exceptManitobaandNewfoundland,theproducershareofcropinsurance
premiums is50percentandthefederal andprovincial government shares are25percenteach. Starting
in1996-97, inNewfoundland theproducer share ofcropinsurance premiums is25percent,thefederal
share is40percentandtheprovincial share is35percent. Starting in1996-97, inManitoba there
aretwolevels ofcoverage under cropinsurance: Tier1-forcoverage upto50percent,thefederal
share ofthecropinsurance premium is60percentandtheprovincial share is40percent; Tier2-
forcoverage above 50percent,theproducer share ofthecropinsurance premium is50percentand
thefederal andprovincial shares are25percenteach.
7. Federal Crop Insurance Contributions
Crop Year Total Contributions (millions)* PerInsured Producer
1994-95 $119.89 $998
1995-96 $121.72 $1,075
1996-97 $149.84 $1,502
Note: *These figures include theCIpremium contributions andwaterfowl compensation payments.
8. Theprogramme wasestablished in1959andrevised in1990. InApril 1991, theCropInsurance
Actwasrevoked andincorporated intotheFarm Income Protection Act.
3. NATIONAL TRIPARTITE STABILIZATION PLAN
1. TheNational Tripartite Stabilization Programme (NTSP).
2. Crop years 1994 and1995.
3. NTSP payments helpstabilize producers 'income byreducing theimpact ofshort-term price
disruptions inmarket conditions.
4. Farm Income Protection Act,Section 4.
5. Contribution.
6. Thesupport levels forapples andsugar beets aresetatapercentage oftheIndexed Moving
Average Price (IMAP). TheIMAP istheprovincial average market price, adjusted toaccount for
inflation forthepreceding 10years forapples, andthepreceding 15years forsugar beets. Apayment
ofthedifference ismade when theprovincial average market price fallsbelow thecalculated support
price. Theprogramme costisshared equally between thefederal government, theprovince and
producers, therefore government contributions represent two-thirds oftotalpayments.
7. Total Payment PerUnit(pertonne)
Apples: Sugar Beets:
1994-95 $0 1994-95 $0.13inAlberta
1995-96 Terminated 1995-96 $0G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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Total Amount ofPayment (millions)
Apples: Sugar Beets:
1994-95 $0 1994-95 $0.11
1995-96 Terminated 1995-96 $0
Note: Thecropyearextends from1August to31Julyforapples. Forsugar beets, itextends from
1September tothetimeatwhich allsugar salesfrom thatcroparecompleted.
8. TheNTSP forapples wasterminated attheendofthe1994-95 cropyear. TheNTSP forsugar
beets willbeterminated attheendofthe1996-97 cropyear.
4. DAIRY SUBSIDY
1. Industrial Milk Subsidy.
2. Dairy years 1993-94, 1994-95 and1995-96.
3. Theobjectives ofthefederal dairy subsidy are:toprovide income protection forproducers
against production andmarket risk; tocontribute toasound, healthy andviable dairy industry; to
foster thedevelopment ofviable dairy farms; andtoprovide consumers withacontinuous andadequate
supply ofhighquality dairy products.
4. Farm Income Protection Act,Section 12.
5. Contribution.
6. Thesubsidy ispaiddirectly toproducers ofindustrial milkandcream ontheirproduction within
aquota designed tomeet Canadian domestic requirements. Milk production inCanada isrestricted
through farmlevelproduction quotas. Thenational supply management system forindustrial milk
isgoverned byajointfederal/provincial agreement administered bytheCanadian Dairy Commission
(CDC).
7. Thedirect subsidy payments bytheCDC onindustrial milkandcream were:
Dairy Year* Subsidy Rate(perhectolitre) Total Payments
1993-94 $5.43 $223 million
1994-95 $5.43 $222 million
1995-96 $4.62 $185 million
*Thedairy yearextends from 1August to31July.
8. Following reductions announced intheFebruary 1995Federal Budget, programme expenditures
were reduced by15percenton1August 1995 andbyanother 15percenton1August 1996 fora
totalof30percent.
The1996 Federal Budget announced further reductions tothedairy subsidy which isnow
scheduled todecrease by$0.76/hl each1February starting in1998, suchthatitwillbeeliminated
byFebruary 2002.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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5. HOG TRANSITION PROGRAMME
1. National Transition Scheme forHogs.
2. Fiscal years 1994-95, 1995-96 and1996-97.
3. Theprogramme wasdesigned tocompensate hogproducers fortheearly termination ofthe
NTSP forhogsaswellasfacilitating theirtransition toawhole-farm income stabilization programme.
4. Farm Income Protection Act,Section 12.
5. Contribution.
6. Producers whowereenrolled ingood standing intheNTSP forhogswhen itwasterminated
werepaidanamount of$3.00 pereligible hogmarketed inthelastthree quarters of1994. Thecost
wasshared equally byfederal andprovincial governments.
7. Fiscal Year Total Payment
1994-95 $5,688,203
1995-96 $14,526,629
1996-97 Terminated
8. Theprogramme wasputinplace latein1994withthefinalpayments made during the1995-96
fiscal year. Theperiod ofeligibility forpayments ended 31December 1994.
6. APPLE TRANSITION PROGRAMME
1. National Transition PlanforApples inQuebec andNova Scotia.
2. Fiscal year1996-97.
3. Theprogramme wasdesigned toprovide transitional assistance toapple producers inQuebec
andNova Scotia asaresult oftheearlytermination oftheNational Tripartite Stabilization Plan(NTSP)
forapples.
4. Farm Income Protection Act,Section 12.
5. Grant andContribution.
6. Producers registered intheNTSP forapples asof31July1995wereeligible toreceive payments
based ontheirproduction ofapples inthe1993 and1994 cropyears. Thecostwasshared equally
byfederal andprovincial governments.
7. Fiscal Year Total Payment (‘000) PerTonne
1996-97 $1,363 Quebec $17.00
Nova Scotia $7.50
8. Theprogramme wasterminated 31March 1997.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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B. LIVESTOCK AND PRODUCTS
1. FEED FREIGHT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME
1. Feed Freight Assistance Programme (FFA).
2. Fiscal years 1994-95, 1995-96 and1996-97.
3. TheFFAprogramme reduced thefreight costoftransporting feedgrains toeligible areas in
order tohelpmaintain theviability ofthelivestock industry, especially inthegrain deficit regions of
Canada.
4. Thisprogramme wasadministered under theAgriculture andAgri-Food Canada Act.
5. Contribution.
6. Thesubsidy waspaideither directly tolivestock producers ortofeedmillers forthebenefit
ofproducers. Ifitwaspaidtothefeedmillers, theythenwould charge alower price forfeedto
livestock producers.
7. Total Amount ofPayments
1994-95 $19.4 million
1995-96 $14.0 million
1996-97 Terminated
Average Expenditure pertonne shipped
1994-95 $12.86
1995-96 $12.83
1996-97 Terminated
8. Theprogramme wasterminated on31December 1995.
2. FEED FREIGHT ASSISTANCE ADJUSTMENT FUND
1. Feed Freight Assistance Adjustment Fund (FFAAF).
2. Fiscal year1995-96 and1996-97.
3. TheFFAAF wasestablished astransitional assistance tocontribute totheability oflivestock
farming operations andindustries inaffected areas toadapt tothelossoftheFeedFreight Assistance
Programme.
4. Budget Implementation Act,1995 (BillC-76).
TheDepartment ofAgriculture andAgri-Food Act-sub-section 4(a).
5. Grant.
6. PaymentsfromtheFFAAFarebeingmadetoprovincialfarmorganizationsrepresentinglivestock
producers. These organizations willutilize thefunds foracombination ofdirect payments toproducers
andpayments tospecific industry organizations fordevelopment initiatives. Thefunds willbedividedG/SCM/N/25/CAN
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among ninejurisdictions (seven provinces andtwoterritories) onthebasisoftheirrespective average
annual useunder theFFAProgramme overtheperiod from 1990-91 to1994-95, inclusive.
Within eachjurisdiction, theamount tobeprovided through direct payments toproducers or
tospecific industry organizations willbedetermined bytheprovincial farmorganization, based on
consultation amongst theaffected sectors. Direct payments aretoassist livestock producers toadjust
tothelossoftheFFAsubsidy.
7. Fiscal Year Payout
1995-96 $20.0 million
1996-97 $24.2 million
8. The$58.7 million fundisbeing paidoutinthreeinstalments. Thefinalpayment willbemade
inthe1997-98 fiscal year.
C. CROPS
1. FARM SUPPORT AND ADJUSTMENT MEASURES I&II
1. Farm Support andAdjustment Measures I&II(FSAM I&II).
2. Fiscal years 1994-95, 1995-96 and1996-97.
3. Intheseyears, FSAM I&IIprovided financial assistance tohorticulture producers forlong-term
restructuring and/or development ofthehorticulture sector.
4. Farm Income Protection Act,Section 12.
5. Contribution.
6. FSAM I&IIprovided funds forthemanagement ofland, soilandrelated water resources,
andspecial measures forthehorticulture sector.
7. Amount ofPayment
Fiscal year Total Payment ($'000)*
1994-95 $9,833
1995-96 $1,654
1996-97 $989
*Onacashaccounting basis.
Given thevariation inthecomponents ofFSAM, average payments perproducer orperunit
arenotmeaningful.
8. FSAM Iwasestablished inApril 1991, andFSAM IIwasestablished inOctober 1991.
FSAM I&IIwillprovide assistance tothehorticulture sector until1998.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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2. CASH FLOW ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME
1. Cash Flow Enhancement Programme (CFEP).
2. Crop years 1993-94, 1994-95, and1995-96.
3. CFEP provides income assistance through aninterest-free benefit onadvances upto$50,000,
foradvances under theAdvance Payments forCrops Act(APCA) andthePrairie Grain Advance
Payments Act(PGAPA).
4. Advance Payments forCrops Act,Prairie Grain Advance Payments Act.
5. Interest Rebate.
6. CFEP provides non-taxable rebates forinterest paidonthefirst$50,000 ofadvances for
participants intheAPCA andPGAPA. Theprogramme wasdeveloped inthe1990-91 cropyearand
hassince beenextended onayear-to-year basis.
APCA isavoluntary programme applying toallstorable crops grown inCanada (except wheat
andbarley grown intheCanadian Wheat Board (CWB) designated area,which iscovered byPGAPA).
Itprovides guarantees onprincipal andinterest, thereby allowing producer organizations tomake a
cashadvance toindividual producers upto$250,000. Advances arerepaid when thecrops aremarketed.
Thecommodity secured loanprovides producers withfinancial flexibility todefer marketing toamore
favourable timeduring theyear.
PGAPA isavoluntary programme applying towheat andbarley grown intheCWB designated
area. Itallows producers toreceive acashadvance priortocropsales/delivery when salesopportunities
arerestricted duetodelivery andmarketing problems. Theprogramme isadministered bytheCWB.
Under thePGAPA, advances toindividual producers areavailable upto$250,000, minus advances
taken under theAdvance Payments forCrops Act,based oncrops instorage. Theadvances arerepaid
asthecrops aresold,either bydeduction fromCWB initial payments orbycash. ThePGAPA provides
afederal guarantee onthefunds advanced andassociated interest costs.
7. Forthe1995-96 cropyear, 32,053 producers participated intheCFEP programme through
PGAPA, and13,000 producers participated through APCA .
CostofInterest Rebate onAdvances under CFEP ($million)
Crop year* APCA PGAPA
1993-94 $2.0 $13.0
1994-95 $6.3 $15.0
1995-96 $5.7 $13.0
Average perParticipating Producer
Crop year* APCA PGAPA
1993-94 $347 $291
1994-95 $529 $451
1995-96 $438 $406
*ThecropyearforthePGAPA extends from1August to31July. The12-month cropyear
fortheAPCA varies according tothecropharvested.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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8. CFEP hadbeenextended onayeartoyearbasis since itsinception. APCA wasenacted in
1977 andPGAPA wasenacted in1957. InApril 1997, CFEP wasamalgamated along withAPCA
andPGAPA intotheAgricultural Marketing Programmes Act.
3. WESTERN GRAIN TRANSITION PAYMENTS PROGRAMME
1. Western Grain Transition Payments Programme (WGTPP).
2. Fiscal year1995-96 and1996-97.
3. Toassist thegrains sector inWestern Canada inthetransition toanunsubsidized transportation
environment, theGovernment ofCanada established theWGTPP. Under thisadjustment measure,
aone-time capital payment ofupto$1.6billion wasmade toowners ofprairie farmland, asof
28February 1995, inrecognition oftheimpact onlandvalues thatisexpected toresult from the
termination ofthelong-standing Western Grain Transportation Act(WGTA) freight subsidy.
4. Budget Implementation Act,1995 (BillC-76).
Western Grain Transition Payments Act,1995.
Western Grain Transition Payments Regulations, 1995.
5. Contribution.
6. Theone-time $1.6billion payment wasallocated toeachWestern province onthebasisoftheir
historical shares oftheWGTA subsidy overthepastnineyears (1985-86 to1993-94). Theprovincial
shares reflect historical shipments ofWGTA commodities.
Thepayments toeligible landowners within eachofthese regions werebased oneligible acres
in1994, landproductivity anddistance fromport. Theacreseligible forpayment included allfarmland
onwhich aneligible annual cropofgrain wasgrown in1994, including summer fallow, provided that,
inthecaseofsummer fallow, aneligible annual cropofgrain wasgrown onthelandin1993. Eligible
crops werethose crops covered under theWGTA. Ineligible farmland included forage land, natural
pasture, landunder government grazing leases, uncultivated land, wasteland, yardsitesandlandthat
wasnewbreaking in1994. Eligible farmland didnotinclude cultivated landthat,in1994, grew an
ineligible crop(e.g.sugar beets, potatoes). Land productivity wasbased onprovincial cropinsurance
historical yield dataandregional croprotations. Inaddition, thedistance factor usedincalculating
individualpaymentsrecognizedthattheWGTAsubsidizedfreightratesweredistance-related(thesubsidy
pertonne provided forunder theWGTA increased withdistance fromport)and,hence, thedistribution
ofthebenefit reflected thelocation oflandrelative tothewestcoast andThunder Bay.
Thisprogramme meets thecriteria forexemption fromreduction commitments under theWTO
Agreement onAgriculture asdecoupled income support consistent withtheprovisions ofAnnex 2,
paragraph 6.Anotification, describing theprogramme inrelation tothese criteria, hasbeenprovided
totheWTO Committee onAgriculture (G/AG/N/CAN/5).
7. Amount ofPayment
Fiscal year Total Payment
1995-96 $889.0 million
1996-97 $707.6 million
Including thefinalpayment tobemade inthe1997-98 fiscal year, theaverage payment to
landowners was$7,490.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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8. Theprogramme willbeterminated during the1997-98 fiscal year.
4. DEHYDRATED ALFALFA AND COMPRESSED HAY ADJUSTMENT PROGRAMME
1. TheDehydrated Alfalfa andCompressed HayAdjustment Programme (DACHAP)
2. Fiscal year1996-97.
3. DACHAP wascreated tohelpalfalfa andhayprocessing plants adjust theiroperations and
improve their competitiveness inresponse tothetermination oftransportation subsidies asof
31July1995.
4. Budget Implementation Act,1995 (BillC-76).
5. Grant.
6. Atotalof$44million inone-time grants arebeing paidtoalfalfa andhayprocessing plants.
Thetotalgrant wassplitbetween thetwoindustries onthebasisofhistoric shares oftheWestern Grain
Transportation Actsubsidy during thecropyears 1992-93 to1994-95. Payments toeachindustry ’s
individual processing plants ineachindustry were thenallocated based onactual production during
the1994-95 cropyear.
7. Amount ofPayment
Fiscal year Payment ($’000)
1996-97 $43,648
8. Theprogramme isscheduled toterminate attheendofthe1997-98 fiscal year.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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TABLE 1
MILK PRODUCTS -SUPPLY AND DISPOSITION
Product Calendar
YearBeginning
StocksProduction Imports Domestic
DisappearanceExports Ending
Stocks
(units)
Creamery
butter1992 15,584 85,130 182 80,033 10,569 10,294
1993 10,294 82,749 919 84,747 3,695 5,469
1994 5,469 88,342 408 83,567 2,280 8,369
1995 8,369 92,315 547 81,243 5,705 14,282
1996 14,282 93,170 2,470 82,608 14,790 12,520
Cheddar
Cheese1992 32,273 109,798 503 103,947 7,731 30,896
1993 30,896 109,215 683 112,648 6,198 21,965
1994 26,843 119,359 1,307 112,709 4,221 30,579
1995 30,579 116,796 1,132 114,567 5,276 28,333
1996 28,333 115,560 1,780 110,487 7,860 27,320
Variety
Cheeses1992 9,796 154,104 16,745 143,039 5,045 10,179
1993 10,179 158,184 16,847 139,882 2,671 10,902
1994 10,902 162,589 16,057 139,718 3,185 9,421
1995 9,421 160,157 16,037 139,354 6,509 11,137
1996 11,137 157,960 17,120 167,837 6,750 11,630
Concentrated
Whole milk1992 2,446 51,348 135 43,810 6,288 3,831
1993 3,831 48,116 100 43,658 4,986 3,403
1994 3,403 46,364 59 43,364 4,926 1,538
1995 1,538 52,976 52 41,155 9,842 3,568
1996 3,568 57,890 840 34,878 20,390 7,030
Skim milk
powder1992 15,262 53,489 731 29,954 34,052 5,476
1993 5,476 48,769 4,655 30,949 19,001 9,045
1994 9,045 59,480 6,467 32,071 32,720 10,201
1995 10,201 71,044 1,947 30,752 40,154 12,293
1996 12,293 64,590 3,060 32,923 39,880 7,140
Source: "Dairy Review". Catalogue No.23-001, Statistics Canada.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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TABLE 2
PORK -SUPPLY AND DISPOSITION
Calendar
YearBeginning
StocksProduc-
tionImports
forCon-
sumptionTotal
SupplyExports Ending
StocksManufa
cturingWaste Domestic
Dis-
appearance
(inmetric tonnes)
1992 14,124 1,208,924 15,813 1,238,861 295,628 12,767 27,806 96,714 805,946
1993 12,767 1,195,112 22,138 1,230,017 302,952 10,827 27,488 95,609 793,141
1994 10,827 1,231,787 27,251 1,269,865 301,424 15,472 28,331 98,543 826,095
1995 15,472 1,280,769 27,156 1,323,397 356,156 15,572 29,458 102,462 819,749
1996 15,204 1,240,110 38,630 1,293,944 368,900 13,230 28,522 99,209 784,083
Source: "Livestock Statistics". Catalogue No.23-603-UPE, Statistics Canada.
TABLE 3
BEEF -SUPPLY AND DISPOSITION
Calendar
YearBeginning
StocksProduction Imports
for
Consump
-tionTotal
SupplyExports Ending
StocksDomestic
Disapp-
earance
(inmetric tonnes)
1992 15,018 855,262 217,840 1,088,120 156,099 14,666 917,355
1993 14,666 822,711 265,748 1,103,125 187,977 23,311 891,837
1994 23,311 861,781 280,707 1,165,799 216,587 30,088 919,124
1995 30,088 888,091 252,177 1,170,356 215,419 25,601 929,336
1996 24,024 950,912 234,817 1,209,753 281,691 22,059 906,003
Source: "Livestock Statistics". Catalogue No.23-603-UPE, Statistics Canada.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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TABLE 4
VEAL -SUPPLY AND DISPOSITION
Calendar
YearBeginning
StocksProduction Imports
for
ConsumptionTotal
SupplyExports Ending
StocksDomestic
Disappearance
(inmetric tonnes)
1992 395 42,371 3,243 46,009 3,042 643 42,324
1993 643 37,547 3,801 41,991 2,497 647 38,847
1994 647 37,884 5,247 43,778 3,821 1,275 38,682
1995 1,275 40,430 3,578 45,283 4,110 865 40,308
1996 626 37,576 2,470 40,672 4,247 692 35,733
Source: "Livestock Statistics". Catalogue No.23-603-UPE, Statistics Canada.
TABLE 5
MUTTON &LAMB -SUPPLY AND DISPOSITION
Calendar
YearBeginning
StocksProduction Imports
for
ConsumptionTotal
SupplyExports Ending
StocksDomestic
Disappearance
(inmetric tonnes)
1992 2,432 11,013 12,214 25,659 24 2,004 23,631
1993 2,004 10,887 13,520 26,411 79 1,759 24,573
1994 1,759 10,453 14,484 26,696 97 2,800 23,799
1995 2,800 10,052 12,966 25,818 83 2,303 23,432
1996 2,168 10,612 11,264 24,044 78 1,593 22,373
Source: "Livestock Statistics". Catalogue No.23-603-UPE, Statistics Canada.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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TABLE 6
GRAINS AND OILSEEDS -SUPPLY AND DISPOSITION
Crop
Years (a)Beginn-
ing
StocksProduc-
tionImports Total
SupplyExports
(b)Food and
Industrial
Use(c)Other
Domestic
UseDomestic
Dis-
appearanceTotal
Ending
StocksAverage
Price
($/tonne)
(inmetric tonnes '000)
Durum
1991-92 1,567 4,586 0 6,152 3,090 188 668 856 2,206 $135.32
1992-93 2,206 2,206 0 5,344 2,279 180 828 1,008 2,057 $158.36
1993-94 2,057 3,358 8 5,423 2,903 166 427 817 1,703 $228.00
1994-95 1,703 4,689 0 6,392 4,028 153 544 905 1,458 $269.00
1995-96 1,463 4,648 5 6,116 3,221 180 737 917 1,978 $238.02
Allwheat excluding durum
1991-92 8,718 27,360 22 36,101 22,297 1,979 3,966 5,945 7,860 $134.14
1992-93 7,860 27,665 23 34,616 18,064 2,078 4,213 6,291 10,136 $156.82
1993-94 10,136 23,874 19 34,029 16,401 2,190 5,160 8,214 9,414 $164.00
1994-95 9,414 18,433 2 27,849 16,742 2,221 3,775 6,912 4,196 $194.00
1995-96 4,216 20,369 15 24,601 12,977 2,270 4,689 6,959 4,665 $217.02
Allwheat
1991-92 10,285 31,946 22 42,253 25,387 2,167 4,634 6,801 10,066 -
1992-93 10,066 29,871 23 39,960 20,343 2,258 5,041 7,299 12,193 -
1993-94 12,193 27,232 27 39,452 19,304 2,356 5,587 9,031 11,117 -
1994-95 11,117 23,122 2 34,241 20,770 2,374 4,319 7,817 5,654 -
1995-96 5,679 25,017 20 30,717 16,198 2,450 5,426 7,876 6,643 -
Barley
1991-92 2,646 11,617 2 14,265 3,685 334 7,633 7,967 2,614 $84.90
1992-93 2,614 11,028 3 13,645 3,013 428 6,934 7,361 3,271 $86.50
1993-94 3,271 12,972 8 16,250 4,217 375 7,905 8,657 3,376 $90.30
1994-95 3,376 11,690 8 15,074 3,487 356 9,007 9,766 1,820 $121.86
1995-96 1,820 13,035 10 14,866 2,826 441 9,851 10,291 1,749 $205.49
Corn
1991-92 1,534 7,413 198 9,144 986 1,274 5,365 6,639 1,520 $101.10
1992-93 1,520 4,883 1,239 7,641 184 1,347 4,861 6,208 1,250 $108.90
1993-94 1,250 6,501 561 8,311 493 1,451 5,765 7,239 580 $129.60
1994-95 580 7,043 1,074 8,697 359 1,415 6,197 7,635 703 $121.80
1995-96 704 7,271 819 8,794 565 1,490 6,259 7,749 480 $150.21G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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Crop
Years (a)Beginn-
ing
StocksProduc-
tionImports Total
SupplyExports
(b)Food and
Industrial
Use(c)Other
Domestic
UseDomestic
Dis-
appearanceTotal
Ending
StocksAverage
Price
($/tonne)
Oats
1991-92 945 1,794 2 2,741 351 65 1,784 1,849 542 $103.20
1992-93 542 2,823 3 3,368 776 114 1,790 1,904 689 $109.50
1993-94 689 3,549 2 4,240 1,217 100 1,861 2,115 908 $105.60
1994-95 908 3,638 4 4,549 1,472 105 2,100 2,338 739 $113.50
1995-96 739 2,858 6 3,603 1,264 107 1,822 1,929 411 $204.52
Rye
1991-92 324 339 0 663 226 82 162 244 193 $100.70
1992-93 193 278 0 471 215 76 100 176 81 $114.00
1993-94 81 319 0 400 154 67 47 139 107 $113.10
1994-95 107 397 0 504 187 53 171 247 70 $114.60
1995-96 85 310 0 395 170 73 110 183 41 $134.84
Mixed grains*
1991-92 0 618 0 618 0 0 0 618 0 -
1992-93 0 604 0 604 0 0 0 604 0 -
1993-93 0 708 0 708 0 0 0 708 0 -
1994-95 0 626 0 626 0 0 0 626 0 -
Total-coarse grains
1991-92 5,449 21,781 202 27,431 5,248 1,755 14,944 17,317 4,869 -
1992-93 4,869 19,616 1,245 25,729 4,188 1,965 13,685 16,253 5,291 -
1993-94 5,291 24,049 571 29,909 6,081 1,993 15,578 18,858 4,971 -
1994-95 4,971 23,394 1,086 29,450 5,505 1,929 17,475 19,986 3,332 -
1995-96 2,645 16,202 16 18,863 4,260 619 11,783 12,402 2,201 -
Canola
1991-92 420 4,224 42 4,664 1,894 1,829 207 2,037 734 $274.5
1992-93 734 3,872 112 4,719 1,876 1,913 237 2,151 692 $321.6
1993-94 692 5,525 23 6,240 3,347 2,196 325 2,563 330 $391.6
1994-95 330 7,233 42 7,604 3,912 2,513 551 3,103 589 $414.6
1995-96 589 6,436 97 7,123 2,804 2,753 611 3,394 925 $407.50
Flaxseed
1991-92 345 635 - 993 458 N/A N/A 100 435 $199
1992-93 435 337 - 772 436 N/A N/A 85 250 $255.9
1993-94 250 627 - 878 605 N/A N/A 119 154 $262.6
1994-95 154 960 - 1,114 848 N/A N/A 170 96 $308.4
1995-96 101 1,105 1 1,207 842 N/A N/A 193 172 $306.54
*"Mixed grains" iscalculated asaresidual.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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Crop
Years (a)Beginn-
ing
StocksProduc-
tionImports Total
SupplyExports
(b)Food and
Industrial
Use(c)Other
Domestic
UseDomestic
Dis-
appearanceTotal
Ending
StocksAverage
Price
($/tonne)
Soybeans
1991-92 200 1,460 72 1,743 252 N/A N/A 1,301 189 $227.7
1992-93 189 1,455 226 1,871 411 N/A N/A 1,346 114 $256.5
1993-94 111 1,851 57 2,019 492 N/A N/A 1,438 90 $313.2
1994-95 90 2,251 67 2,408 529 N/A N/A 1,756 123 $270.5
1995-96 149 2,293 70 2,512 587 N/A N/A 1,905 20 $333.47
Total oilseeds
1991-92 965 6,319 114 7,400 2,604 2,804 633 3,437 1,358 -
1992-93 1,358 5,664 338 7,361 2,723 2,913 669 3,582 1,057 -
1993-94 1,057 7,958 80 9,095 4,440 3,246 850 4,095 559 -
1994-95 574 10,444 109 11,126 5,289 2,513 551 5,029 808 -
1995-96 839 9,834 168 10,842 4,233 2,753 611 5,492 1,117 -
Total grains andoilseeds
1991-92 16,699 60,046 338 77,084 33,239 6,726 20,211 27,555 16,293 -
1992-93 16,293 55,151 1,606 73,050 27,254 7,136 19,395 27,134 18,541 -
1993-94 18,541 59,239 678 78,456 29,825 7,595 22,015 31,984 16,647 -
1994-95 16,662 56,960 1,197 74,817 31,564 6,816 22,345 32,832 9,794 -
(a) August-July cropyearexcept cornandsoybeans which areSeptember-August.
(b) Includes exports ofwheat, barley andoatproducts. Excludes exports ofoilseed products.
(c) Grand totalexcludes foodandindustrial useofoilseeds.
Source: "Cereal andOilseeds Reviews". Catalogue No.22-007-XPB, Statistics Canada.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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TABLE 7
FRESH FRUIT -SUPPLY AND DISPOSITION
Commodity Crop
Year (a)Production Imports Exports Processed Available for
Fresh Use
(inmetric tonnes)
Apples 1991-92 513,251 91,127 95,344 171,973 337,061
1992-93 563,954 90,472 74,302 197,165 382,959
1993-94 488,400 97,038 65,824 164,883 350,389
1994-95 553,483 102,771 67,570 188,183 444,146
Cherries
(Sweet &
Sour)1991-92 10,125 5,870 313 6,159 9,523
1992-93 10,896 9,926 220 8,198 12,404
1993-94 9,487 6,524 423 6,428 9,160
1994-95 13,118 6,542 177 7,793 7,493
Pears &
Quinces1991-92 19,788 48,266 241 4,799 63,014
1992-93 21,145 47,132 388 5,924 61,965
1993-94 18,126 52,000 216 4,089 66,819
1994-95 15,793 57,270 275 4,253 70,534
Plums 1991-92 4,644 26,834 11 97 31,370
1992-93 3,148 28,856 20 120 31,864
1993-94 2,896 25,566 18 112 28,332
1994-95 3,879 27,457 57 165 31,115
Peaches 1991-92 33,852 23,718 264 6,182 51,124
1992-93 39,984 23,187 835 7,572 54,764
1993-94 38,027 21,726 200 5,581 43,702
1994-95 37,341 21,439 187 5,057 59,837
(a) Theperiod forwhich thecropyearextends varies according tothecrop.
Source: "Imports byCommodity". Catalogue No.65-007, Statistics Canada.
"Exports byCommodity". Catalogue No.65-004, Statistics Canada.
"Fruit andVegetable Production". Catalogue No.22-003-XPB, Statistics Canada.G/SCM/N/25/CAN
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TABLE 8
DRY BEANS
Calendar
YearProduction Imports Exports
(inmetric tonnes)
1992 73,260 8,211 132,967
1993 111,807 10,918 79,770
1994 135,265 9,543 122,178
1995 200,400 10,568 119,490
1996 117,700 18,830 169,320
Note: Production dataisfromAgriculture andAgri-Food Canada. Drybeans include mung,
black orgreen gram beans, small redoradzuki beans, white peabeans, broad and
horse beans, andother drybeans.