G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
10 July 2019  
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Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English/French  
 
 SUBSIDIES  
NEW AND FULL NOTIFIC ATION PURSUANT TO ARTIC LE XVI:1 OF  
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICL E 25 OF THE AGREEMEN T ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTE RVAILING MEASURES  
CANADA  
The following communication, dated  27 June 2019,  is being circulated at the request of the 
delegation of Canada .1 
 
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1 The complete document has been submitted by the government of Canada in English. In addition, the 
Québec section ( 16 QUÉBEC ) was submitted in French.  G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  TABLE OF CONTENTS  
INTRODUCTION  ................................ ................................ ................................ ................  7 
1   INDU STRIAL PROGRAMS  ................................ ................................ ..............................  7 
1.1   Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program  ................................ ................................ ..............  7 
1.2   Accessible Technology Development Program  ................................ ................................ .. 8 
1.3   ACOA Business Development Program  ................................ ................................ ............  8 
1.4   Advanced Manufacturing Fund  ................................ ................................ ........................  8 
1.5   Atlantic Innovation Fund  ................................ ................................ ................................  9 
1.6   Automotive Innovation Fund  ................................ ................................ ..........................  9 
1.7   Automotive Supplier Innovation Program  ................................ ................................ ....... 10 
1.8   Canada Small Business Financing Act  ................................ ................................ ............  10 
1.9   Canada's Advanced Research and Education Network  ................................ ......................  11 
1.10   Community Futures Program – Atlantic Provinces  ................................ .........................  11 
1.11   Community Futures Program – Northern On tario ................................ ..........................  12 
1.12   Community Futures Program – Québec  ................................ ................................ ........  12 
1.13   Community Futures Program  –  Southern Ontario  ................................ ........................  12 
1.14   Community Futures Program  – Western Canada  ................................ ...........................  13 
1.15   Connect to Innovate  ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 13 
1.16   Drywall Support Program  ................................ ................................ ...........................  14 
1.17   Eastern Ontario Development Program  ................................ ................................ ........  14 
1.18   Economic Development Initiative – Northern Ontario  ................................ .....................  15 
1.19   Economic Development Initiative – Southern Ontario  ................................ ....................  15 
1.20   Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation  ................................ ................................ ............  16 
1.21   Genome Canada  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 16 
1.22   Innovation Superclusters Initiative  ................................ ................................ ..............  17 
1.23   Innovative Communities Fund  ................................ ................................ ....................  17 
1.24   National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program  ................................ . 17 
1.25   Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program  ................................ ....................  18 
1.26   Northern Ontario Developmen t Program  ................................ ................................ ...... 19 
1.27   Québec Economic Development Program  ................................ ................................ ..... 19 
1.28   Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives  ................................ ................................ ........  19 
1.29   Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative  ................................ ................................ .. 20 
1.30   Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development Program  ................................  20 
1.31   Technology Demonstration Program  ................................ ................................ ............  21 
1.32   Western Diversification Program  ................................ ................................ .................  21 
1.33   Women's Enterprise Initiative  ................................ ................................ .....................  22 
2   AGRICULTURE  ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  22 
2.1   2016 Canada -Nova Scotia Fire Blight Initiative  ................................ ...............................  22 
2.2   2016 Canada -Nova Scotia Maple Sector Initiative  ................................ ...........................  23 
2.3   2016 Canada -Saskatchewan Bovine Tuberculosis Assistance Initiative  ..............................  23 G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  2.4   2017 Canada -British Columbia Wildfires Recovery Initiati ve ................................ .............  24 
2.5   2017 Canada -Québec Hail Assistance  ................................ ................................ ............  25 
2.6   Canada -Alberta Bovine Tuberculosis Assistance Initiative  ................................ ................  25 
2.7   Dairy Farm Investment Program ................................ ................................ ...................  26 
2.8   Dairy Processing Investment Fund  ................................ ................................ ................  27 
2.9   Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program  ................................ ................................ ...... 28 
3   FISHERIES  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  29 
3.1   Aboriginal Fis heries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program  ................................ ................  29 
3.2   Atlantic Fisheries Fund  ................................ ................................ ................................  29 
3.3   Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative  ................................ ..........................  30 
3.4   Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program  ................................ ........  30 
3.5   Ice Assistance Emergency Program  ................................ ................................ ...............  30 
3.6   Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative  ................................ ........................  31 
3.7   Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative  ................................ ...........................  31 
4   NATURAL RESOURCE S ................................ ................................ ................................  32 
4.1   ecoENERGY For Renewable Power Program  ................................ ................................ .... 32 
4.2   Energy Innovation Program  ................................ ................................ .........................  32 
4.3   Forest  Innovation Program  ................................ ................................ ..........................  33 
4.4   Green Infrastructure -Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations Program .....................  33 
4.5   Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program  ................................ .................  34 
4.6   Lower Churchill Loan Guarantee  ................................ ................................ ...................  34 
4.7   Oil and Gas Clean Tech Program  ................................ ................................ ...................  35 
4.8   Oil Spill Response Science  ................................ ................................ ...........................  35 
4.9   Wind Power Production Incentive  ................................ ................................ ..................  36 
5   OTHER  ................................ ................................ ................................ ........................  36 
5.1   Book Publishing Support Program, Block Grants and Emerging Publisher Grants  .................  36 
5.2   Canada Book Fund  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 37 
5.3   Canada Periodical Fund  ................................ ................................ ...............................  37 
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 38 
6   ALBERTA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  38 
6.1   Strategic Research and Development Grant Program  ................................ ......................  38 
7   BRITISH COLUMBIA  (BC)  ................................ ................................ ...........................  38 
7.1   Food and Beverage Processing Initiative  ................................ ................................ ........  38 
7.2   Greenhouse Carbon Tax Relief Grant Program  ................................ ................................  39 
7.3   Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative  ................................ ................................ ..................  39 
7.4   Orchard Replant/Tree Fruit Competitiveness Program  ................................ .....................  39 
8   MANITOBA  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  40 
8.1   Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program  ................................ ................................ ..... 40 
8.2   Mineral Exploration Assistance Program  ................................ ................................ .........  40 
8.3   Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance Program ................................ ...........................  41 G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  9   NEW BRUNSWICK  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 41 
9.1   Agriculture Loan Guarantees  ................................ ................................ ........................  41 
9.2   Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees  ................................ ................................ ....... 42 
9.3   New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program  ................................ ...........................  42 
10   NEWFOUNDLAND AN D LABRADOR ................................ ................................ ............  43 
10.1   Business Development Support Program  ................................ ................................ ...... 43 
10.2   Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises Program  ................................ .............  43 
10.3   Junior Exploration Assistance Program ................................ ................................ .........  44 
11   NORTHWEST TERRI TORIES  ................................ ................................ ......................  44 
11.1   Commercial Fishery Assistance Industry Support Program  ................................ .............  44 
11.2   Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur – Fur Price Program  ................................ ........................  45 
11.3   Support f or Entrepreneurs and Economic Development Program  ................................ ..... 46 
12   NOVA SCOTIA  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...........  46 
12.1   Co-operative Education Incentive  ................................ ................................ ................  46 
12.2   Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund  ................................ ...............  47 
13   NUNAVUT  ................................ ................................ ................................ .................  47 
13.1   Commercial Fisheries Freight Subsidy  ................................ ................................ ..........  47 
13.2   Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program  ................................ ....................  47 
13.3   Film, Television and New Media Development Program  ................................ ..................  48 
13.4   Fisheries Development and Diversification Fund  ................................ ............................  48 
13.5   Nunavut Business Investment Fund  ................................ ................................ ............  49 
13.6   Nunavut Economic Foundational Fund  ................................ ................................ .........  49 
13.7   Seal and Fur Program Policy  ................................ ................................ .......................  49 
13.8   Small Business Support Program  ................................ ................................ ................  50 
14   ONTARIO  ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................  51 
14.1   Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program  ................................ ................................ ............  51 
14.2   Eastern Ontario Development Fund  ................................ ................................ .............  51 
14.3   Emerging Technology Program  ................................ ................................ ...................  51 
14.4   Enterprises North Job Creation Program  ................................ ................................ ...... 52 
14.5   Innovation Demonstration Fund Program  ................................ ................................ ..... 52 
14.6   Jobs and Prosperity Fund  ................................ ................................ ...........................  53 
14.7   Northern Communities Investment Readiness Initiative  ................................ .................  53 
14.8   Northern Community Capacity Building Program – Community Capacity Bui lding Initiatives  54 
14.9   Northern Community Capacity Building Program – Event Partnership  ..............................  54 
14.10    Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program  ................................ ...............................  55 
14.11    Northern Innovation Program – Applied Research and Technology Development Projects  . 55 
14.12    Northern Innovation Program – Opportunity Assessment  ................................ .............  56 
14.13    Northern Innovation Program – Pilot Demonstration and Commercialization Projects  ....... 56 
14.14    Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – Business Expansion  ..........................  56 
14.15    Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – New Invest ment Projects  ..................  57 G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  14.16    Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program – Small Business Start -Up Projects  ....... 57 
14.17    Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program  ................................ ................................ .... 57 
14.18    Northern Ontario Internship Program  ................................ ................................ ........  58 
14.19    Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program  ................................ ...........................  58 
14.20    Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co -Op Program  ................................ ................  59 
14.21    Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ ............  59 
14.22    Ontario Creates – Funding Programs  ................................ ................................ .........  59 
14.23    Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund  ................................ ................................ ....................  60 
14.24    Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ ....... 60 
14.25    Ontario Music Fund  ................................ ................................ ................................ . 61 
14.26    Ontario Production Services Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ ...... 61 
14.27    Ontario Resource Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ .....................  61 
14.28    Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ ..........  62 
14.29    Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Processing  ................................ ...................  62 
14.30    Small Beer Manufacturer's Tax Credit  ................................ ................................ ........  63 
14.31    Southwestern Ontario Development Fund  ................................ ................................ .. 63 
14.32    Strategic Economic Infrastructure Program  ................................ ................................  63 
14.33    The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund  ................................ ................................ .... 64 
14.34    Veterinary Assistance Program  ................................ ................................ .................  64 
14.35    Vintners Quality Alliance Wine Support Program  ................................ .........................  65 
15   PRINCE EDWARD I SLAND (PEI)  ................................ ................................ ...............  65 
15.1   Ignition Fund ................................ ................................ ................................ ............  65 
15.2   Professional Services Assistance  ................................ ................................ .................  65 
16   QUÉBEC  ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................  66 
16.1   Assistance Fund  for the Lac -Mégantic Economy  ................................ ............................  66 
16.2   Assistance Program for the Disposal of Wood Processing Sub -products from the Côte Nord  66 
16.3   BioMed Propulsion Program  ................................ ................................ ........................  67 
16.4   Economic Diversification Fund -Regional County Municipality des Sources  .........................  67 
16.5   Economic Divers ification Fund for Centre -du-Québec and the Mauricie Region  ..................  68 
16.6   Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots  ................................ ...... 68 
16.7   Forestry Funding Program  ................................ ................................ ..........................  69 
16.8   Property Tax Refund for Recognized Forest Producers  ................................ ...................  69 
16.9   Refundable Tax Credit for Shipbuilders  ................................ ................................ ........  69 
16.10    Refundable Tax Credit for the Production of Biodiesel in Québec  ................................ ... 70 
16.11    Refundable Tax Credit for the Producti on of Cellulosic Ethanol in Québec  .......................  70 
16.12    Refundable Tax Credit for the Production of Ethanol in Québec  ................................ ..... 70 
16.13    Refundable Tax Credit Promoting Employment in the Gaspésie and Certain Maritime 
Regions of Québec  ................................ ................................ ................................ .............  71 
16.14    Regional Initiatives Assistance Fund – Gaspésie – Îles-de-la-Madeleine  ..........................  71 
16.15    Tax Credit for Natural Resources  ................................ ................................ ...............  72 
16.16    Wildlife – Forest Program  ................................ ................................ .........................  72 G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  16.17    Wood Innovation Program  ................................ ................................ ........................  73 
17   SASKATCHEWAN  ................................ ................................ ................................ ...... 73 
17.1   Food Safe ty for Processors Program  ................................ ................................ ............  73 
17.2   Incentives for Enhanced Oil Recovery  ................................ ................................ ..........  74 
17.3   Saskatchewan Agri -Value Initiative  ................................ ................................ .............  74 
17.4   Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing  ................................ .....................  74 
17.5   Saskatchewan Petroleum Research Incentive  ................................ ...............................  75 
18   YUKON  ................................ ................................ ................................ .....................  75 
18.1   Fuel Tax Exemption ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 75 
18.2   Strategic Industries Development Fund  ................................ ................................ ....... 76 
18.3   Yukon Film and Sound Incentive Programs  ................................ ................................ ... 76 
18.4   Yukon Mineral Exploration Program  ................................ ................................ .............  77 
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  INTRODUCTION  
Canada's notification for the fiscal years (FY) 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 comprises industrial, 
cultural, agricultural and fisheries programs at the federal and sub -federal government level, 
including assistance for research and development (R&D), shared -cost federal/provincial assistanc e, 
and regional development assistance.  
 
The notification process under Article 25 of the Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures 
(ASCM) aims to enhance transparency by calling for the provision of information on the operation of 
the notified pr ograms and measures. Therefore, and further to Article 25.7 of the ASCM, this 
notification does not prejudge the legal status, nature or effects of notified programs under the 
ASCM and GATT 1994; certain programs included in this notification may not be co nsidered as 
"specific subsidies" within the meaning of the Agreement.  
 
1  INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS  
1.1  Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program  
1. Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program (AEP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of this program seeks to increase the number of viable businesses in Canada 
owned and controlled by Indigenous Canadians through the support of the National Aboriginal Capital 
Corporations Association and a network of 59 Aboriginally -owned an d controlled financial institutions 
that provide non-repayable contribution s, business support and developmental loans  and equity 
capital to Indigenous entrepreneurs.  The Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program has two components:  
a) Provide access to Capital for  Aboriginal businesses in Canada that have difficulty in 
obtaining conventional commercial financing.  
b) Access to Business Opportunities provides funding to cultivate a culture of 
entrepreneurship in the Aboriginal community, to improve access to business op portunities 
for Aboriginal Businesses, enhance the capacity of Aboriginal business development 
organizations, to educate and inform employers about the advantages of hiring Aboriginal 
peoples, to support partnerships with various stakeholders to increase t he capacity of 
employers to recruit, promote and retain Aboriginal employees and to provide financial 
services, business information and developmental support services.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Indian A ffairs and 
Northern Development Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable or non -repayable contributions.  
6. The program provides support to Aboriginal entrepreneurs for a range of activities including 
business planning, start -up, expansion a nd/or marketing.  
7. Individual Indigenous entrepreneurs may receive up to $99,999 in funding assistance for a 
single project. For community -owned businesses, assistance can be up to $250,000. The level of 
support for a business project will depend on a ran ge of factors including, but not limited to, the 
scale and scope of the development, financial history and projections, and availability of resources . 
In FY 2016/17, the Business Development directorate funded 23 projects totalling $5,327,352 under 
Access to Business Opportunities  – Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program. In FY 2017/18, the 
Business Development directorate funded 24 projects totalling $6,747,981 under Access to Business 
Opportunities  – Aboriginal Entrepreneurship Program.  
8. On April 1, 2015, the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association commenced 
management of the program. The program is ongoing.  
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  1.2  Accessible Technology Development Program  
1. Accessible Technology Development Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. The objectives of the program are to develop assistive technologies to enable Canadians living 
with disabilities to participate more fully in the digital economy.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act. 
5. For the period covered by the notification, financial assistance is provided in the form of a 
non-repayable contribution, at a level and amount deemed by the Minister to be justified in light of 
the anticipated benefits to Canada up to a maximum of  $4,000,000 per project per fiscal year.  
6. Eligible Recipients are corporations incorporated in Canada, not -for-profit organizations, and 
research institutes.  
7. The program disbursed $0 in FY 2016/17 and $0 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established i n 2017 and funding is provided until 2022.  
 
1.3  ACOA Business Development Program  
1. ACOA Business Development Program (BDP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of this program is to improve the growth and competitiveness of Atlantic 
businesses, provide for dynamic and sustainable communities in Atlantic Canada, and provide for 
policies and programs that strengthen the Atlantic economy.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the ACOA Act . 
5. Assistance is  provided in the form of repayable, conditionally repayable or non -repayable 
contributions.  
6. The program provides assistance to small and medium -sized enterprises in Atlantic Canada to 
start up, expand, modernize and become more competitive. Assistance t owards commercial projects 
is generally in the form of interest free loans. A commercial enterprise may receive up to $ 50,000 
per project in the form of a non -repayable contribution for productivity and business skills 
development . Assistance in the form o f a non -repayable contribution is provided to not -for-profit 
organizations that provide support to Atlantic businesses.  
7. Assistance is provided on the basis of a percentage of eligible costs up to 50% on capital costs 
and 75% on soft costs. ACOA disburse d $157,475,355  in FY 2016/17 and $175,416,579 in 
FY 2017/18.  
8. The BDP was created in 1995. The program Terms and Conditions have been renewed on an 
ongoing basis.  
 
1.4  Advanced Manufacturing Fund  
1. Advanced Manufacturing Fund (AMF).  
2. The notification cove rs FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  3. The AMF promotes continued growth and increased productivity of Ontario's advanced 
manufacturing sector by supporting large -scale transformative manufacturing activities, advancing 
adoption of cutting -edge technologies, establ ishing clusters or global supply chains and fostering 
collaboration between the private sector and higher education and research institutions.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1411, August 13, 2009 . 
5. Financial assistance is provided through unconditionally repayable contributions to for -profit 
organizations and non -repayable contributions to not -for-profit organizations . 
6. Eligible recipients include  established for -profit businesses in Ontario that are incorporated in 
Canada and not -for-profit organizations located in Ontario (e.g., research institutes or post -
secondary institutions).  
7. The program disbursed  $42,835,000  in FY 2016 /17 and $ 34,571,447  in FY 2017 /18. 
8. The program was established in December 2013 and commenced disbursing funds on 
April 1, 2014. It is set to end on March 31, 2019.  
 
1.5  Atlantic Innovation Fund  
1. Atlantic Innovation Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of this ongoing program is to increase the capacity for innovation and 
commercialization of R&D in the region.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the ACOA Act . 
5. Financial assistance provided to commercial clients  is in the form of either conditionally 
repayable or unconditionally repayable contributions; contributions to not -for-profit clients are 
non-repayable.  
6. The program provides assistance to eligible proponents to undertake research and 
development project s. Eligible proponents include private sector firms, universities, colleges, and 
research organizations or institutions in Atlantic Canada, which are prepared to conduct research, 
development and innovation activities that lead to commercialization, and wh ich can demonstrate 
their ability to achieve the stated objectives of the proposed project.  
7. The program disbursed $30,653,122 in FY 2016/17 and $36,274,360 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was created in May 2001 and remains ongoing.  
 
1.6  Automotive Innovation  Fund  
1. Automotive Innovation Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objectives of the program are to build automotive research and development (R&D) 
capacity in Canada and secure knowledge -based jobs; enhance the government's sci ence and 
technology and environmental agendas; support the development and/or implementation of 
innovative, fuel efficient technologies or processes; and, promote long -term economic benefit to 
Canada including significant job creation/retention.  
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  5. In 2016, changes were made to provide both payable and non -repayable contributions under 
AIF. Sharing ratios can range up to 15% of eligible costs.  
6. Eligible Recipients  are corporations incorporated pursuant to the laws of Canada carrying on 
business in Canada, with proposals for investments in Canada valued at more than $75  million for 
vehicle or powertrain assembly operations associated with significant automotive inno vation and 
R&D initiatives. Automotive innovation and R&D initiatives other than vehicle or powertrain assembly 
would be eligible provided they meet the $75 million threshold.  
7. The program disbursed $ 23,900,947  in FY 2016/17  and $ 32,709,443  in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program was established in 2008 and was terminated  in July 2017.  
1.7  Automotive Supplier Innovation Program  
1. Automotive Supplier Innovation Program (ASIP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of ASIP is to support tec hnology demonstration and prototyping activities of 
Canadian -based suppliers developing innovative products and/or processes in the automotive sector. 
The program will help research and development projects by supporting product development and 
technology demonstration on a cost -shared basis with participating firms.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. For the period covered by the notification, financial assistance was provided in the form of a 
non-repayable contribution. ASIP may cover up to half (50%) of the eligible project costs. Recipients 
will be expected to match ASIP's contribution through their own sources of funding.  
6. Eligible recipients must be for -profit companies incorporated pursuan t to the laws of Canada, 
carrying on business in Canada. Priority for funding is given to small and medium -sized enterprises. 
Larger firms are eligible but must partner with at least one Canadian -based small and medium -sized 
enterprise. Each company is eli gible to receive up to $10  million over the term of the Program.  
7. The program disbursed $14,002,803 in FY 2016/17 and $7,053,766 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in 2015 and was terminated in July 2017.  
 
1.8  Canada Small Business Financing Act  
1. Canada Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. The objectives of this program, through the CSBFA is to help small business enterprises obtain 
term loans from chartered banks and other lenders toward fin ancing the purchase and improvement 
of fixed assets by providing loan guarantees.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Canada Small Business Financing 
Act. 
5. Under this program lenders can register a loan made to an eligible sm all business up to a 
maximum of $1,000,000 of which a maximum of $350,000 can be used to finance the purchase or 
improvement of equipment (new or used) or the undertaking of leasehold improvements (new or 
used). The maximum loan term is 15 years for real p roperty loans and 10 years for other loan 
classes. The government reimburses lenders for 85% of eligible loan losses (subject to the Minister 's 
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  6. Eligible recipients are small business enterprises with g ross revenue not exceeding $10M 
during the fiscal year in which the business loan application is made. Most small businesses operating 
for gain or profit are eligible for loans under the CSBFA program . 
7. The program disbursed $63,079,578 in FY 2016/17 and  $51,300,219 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program was established in 1999.  
 
1.9  Canada's Advanced Research and Education Network  
1. Canada 's Advanced Research and Education Network (CANARIE).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objectives of the  program are to continue to operate and expand the CANARIE network 
as essential digital research infrastructure; to develop, demonstrate and implement next generation 
technologies to advance CANARIE as a leading -edge research network; and to leverage the n etwork 
to assist firms operating in Canada and Canadian universities to advance innovation and 
commercialization of products and services to bolster Canada 's technology innovation capabilities . 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of t he Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of contributions.  
6. The contribution is provided to CANARIE Inc., which in turn provides assistance to ultimate 
recipients, which are any individual, partnership, limited partnership, jo int venture, syndicate, sole 
proprietorship, company or corporation, with or without share capital, unincorporated associations, 
consortia, Canadian university, college or hospital or other entity with a presence in Canada.  
7. The program disbursed $20 mil lion in FY 2016/17 and $22.3 million in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in 1993 and funding is provided until March 31, 2020.  
 
1.10  Community Futures Program  – Atlantic Provinces  
1. Community Futures Program (CFP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/ 17 and 2017/18.  
3. The CFP is a community socio -economic development program which helps rural communities 
to develop and diversify their economies and ensure their long -term sustainability. The objectives 
include fostering economic stability, growth and j ob creation; helping to create diversified and 
competitive local rural economies; and helping to build sustainable communities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the ACOA Act . 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of non -repayable contributions . 
6. Contributions are provided to support the network of 39 independent, locally run, not -for-
profit Community Business Development Corporations (CBDCs), their four provincial associations 
and the overall Atlantic association enabling CBDCs to provide business service activities and to 
provide small businesses with loans of up to $150,000 on commercial lending terms.  
7. The program disbursed $12,535,250 in FY 2016/17 and $12,641,998 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program began in 1986 and is ongoing.  
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  1.11  Community Futures Program  – Northern Ontario  
1. Community Futures Program (CFP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objectives of the program are to assist communities to successfully pursue economic 
stability, growth, and job creat ion, to help create diversified and competitive local rural economies 
and help to build economically sustainable communities . 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form  of non -repayable contributions . 
6. The program supports a network of 24 Community Futures Development Corporations 
(CFDCs), throughout Northern Ontario. CFDCs are incorporated, not -for-profit, community -based 
development organizations, governed by a local , volunteer Board of Directors.  
7. The program disbursed $8,360,008 in FY 2016/17 and $8,360,008 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program was established in 1986 and is ongoing.  
 
1.12  Community Futures Program  – Québec  
1. Community Futures Program (CFP) . 
2. The notificati on covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The CFP is a local economic development program which helps rural communities to develop 
and diversify their economies and ensure their long -term sustainability. The objectives in support of 
this mandate include fosteri ng economic stability, growth and job creation; helping to create 
diversified and competitive local rural economies; and helping to build economically sustainable 
communities . 
4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Development Agency of Canada for th e Regions of 
Québec  Act. 
5. Under this program, financial assistance is in the form of non -repayable contributions . 
6. In Québec , the CFP financially supports 57 Community Futures Development Corporations 
(CFDCs) and 10 Business Development Centres, all no t-for-profit organizations, to cover operating 
costs for the delivery of the program within their service area. As part of this delivery, CFDCs provide 
small business loans that do not normally exceed $150,000 on commercial lending terms from their 
locally -owned and controlled investment funds.  
7. The program disbursed $29,600,000 in FY 2016/17 and $28,700,000 in FY   2017/18 . 
8. The program was established in 1986 and is ongoing.  
 
1.13  Community Futures Program   –  Southern Ontario  
1. Community Futures Program ( CFP).  
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. The CFP is a community socio -economic development program that helps rural communities 
to develop and diversify their communities and ensure their long -term sustainability. The objectives 
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  create diversified and competitive local rural economies, and helping to build sustainable 
communities . 
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority  of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1411, August 13, 2009 . 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of non -repayable contributions.  
6. Eligible applicants include 37 Community Futures Development Corpora tions (CFDCs) located 
in Southern Ontario. Non -repayable contributions are provided to CFDCs (not -for-profit 
corporations) to cover operating costs for the delivery of the program within their service area. As 
part of this delivery, CFDCs provide small bus iness loans of up to $150,000 on commercial lending 
terms from their locally owned and controlled investment funds.  
7. The program disbursed $11 ,285,992  in FY 2016/17 and $11 ,285,992  in FY 2017/18. 
8. The program was established in 1985 and is ongoing.  
 
1.14  Community Futures Program  – Western Canada  
1. Community Futures Program (CFP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The CFP is a community socio -economic development program which helps rural communities 
to develop and diversify their economies and ensure their long -term sustainability. The objectives 
in support of this mandate include fostering economic stability, growth and job creation; helping to 
create diversified and competitive local rural economies; and helping to build economic ally 
sustainable communities . 
4. Assistance is provided under the Western Economic Diversification Act . 
5. Financial assistance is provided in either non -repayable or conditionally -repayable 
contributions to Community Futures organizations, which are not -for-profit corporations . 
6. Non-repayable contributions are provided to four provincial associations and 90 independent, 
locally run, not -for-profit Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDC) across Western 
Canada. This supports the operating costs o f their administrative and business service activities. In 
addition, with contributions previously provided by Western Economic Diversification, the CFDCs 
continue to provide small businesses with loans of up to $150,000 on commercial terms . 
7. The program  disbursed $28,228,125 in FY 2016/17 and $26,365,978 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program was established in 1986 and is ongoing.  
1.15  Connect to Innovate  
1. Connecting to Innovate.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program is to extend and/or enhance broadband networks for rural and 
northern Canadian communities to provide access to high -quality broadband services for up to an 
additional 280,000 households. Extend and/or enhance robust, affordable broadband services to 
Canadian s households in rural communities that currently only have access to download speeds of 
5.0 Megabits per seconds.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act  and 
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  5. Assistance is p rovided in the form of a contribution broken down into $240 million for the rural 
component and $50 million for the Northern component (Nunavut and Nunavik region of Northern 
Québec ). The contribution from the program to a recipient will be the minimum nec essary, up to a 
maximum of 75% of the total eligible costs. For very remote communities, such as those without 
year-round road access, and/or Aboriginal communities, the program contribution limit would be set 
at 90% of total eligible costs.  The maximum co ntribution to any project will not exceed $483 million 
per project.  
6. Eligible recipients are legal entities, including private sector companies, provincially/ 
territorially/municipally owned entities, and not -for-profit organizations that are incorporate d in 
Canada and that operate broadband infrastructure and that meet the assessment criteria.  
7. The program disbursed $0 in 2016/17 and $7,224,000 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in 2014 and funding is provided until 2021.  
1.16  Drywall Support Pro gram  
1. Drywall Support Program for Businesses and Homeowners . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and FY 2017/18.  
3. The Drywall Support Program is a relief program for Western and Northern Canadian drywall 
contractors and builders, and residents of the  Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo whose homes 
were severely damaged or destroyed in the May 2016 wildfires . 
4. The assistance is provided under the authority of the Western Economic Diversification Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a one -time grant payment . 
6. Financial assistance is provided to drywall contractors and builders who faced unexpected 
losses due to the duties imposed on imported drywall from the United States  and, to residents of 
the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo whose  homes were severely damaged or destroyed in the 
May 2016 wildfires and who are now facing higher rebuilding costs.  
7. Total expenditures were nil in FY 2016/17 and $7,391,214 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established on February 27, 2017 and has concl uded. 
1.17  Eastern Ontario Development Program  
1. Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP).  
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. The EODP advances economic development in rural eastern Ontario and promotes the growth 
of new and existing businesses in rural communities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1411, August 13, 2009 . 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of non -repaya ble contributions . 
6. Eligible applicants include the 15 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) 
located in Eastern Ontario and the Eastern Ontario CFDC Network. Eligible participants, including 
not-for-profit organizations (e.g. municipalities and municipal organizations, corporations, 
community economic development organizations), commercial enterprises (including individuals, 
corporations, partnerships, cooperatives, or trusts), and Aboriginal organizations, can apply to the 
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  7. The program disbursed $9.6 million in FY 2016/17 and $9.6 million in FY 2017 /18. 
8. The program was established in 2004 and was renewed for five years starting in April  2014.  
1.18  Economic Development Initiative  – Northern Ontario  
1. Economic Development Initiative (EDI).  
1. Economic Development Initiative.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. The objective of this initiative is to support business and economic development a ctivities that 
develop new expertise in innovation, economic diversification and business growth in Northern 
Ontario's Francophone communities (the official language minority community (OLMC)) and 
capitalize on economic opportunities made possible through linguistic duality.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution and does not exceed $10 million per project 
without the approval of Treasury Board. Whe re funding is provided for more than one project to a 
recipient under these Terms and Conditions, the maximum payable to the recipient for all projects 
shall not exceed $10 million per year without the approval of Treasury Board.  
6. Eligible recipients are  community organizations located in the OLMCs that are reflective of 
regional differences. These target audiences are consistent with the priorities (entrepreneurship, 
youth and the knowledge -based economy) the communities have identified in consultations with the 
Department and the regional development agencies.  
7. The program disbursed $ 31,540,000  in FY 2016/17  and $ 30,640,000  in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program was established in 2008 and is ongoing.  
1.19  Economic Development Initiative  – Southern Ontario  
1. Econom ic Development Initiative (EDI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The EDI supports the economic development of official language minority communities 
(OLMC). EDI supports projects that strengthen innovation, entrepreneurship, partnersh ips, and 
diversification of economic activities in an OLMC.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1411, August 13, 2009 . 
5. Financial assistance is provide d in the form of non -repayable contributions . 
6. Eligible recipients are Francophone or bilingual organizations located in southern Ontario that 
provide programs or services in French to the Francophone community looking to undertake projects 
to support bu siness and economic development activities that encourage sustainable growth in 
southern Ontario's Francophone communities in the priority areas of Community Strategic Planning 
and Business and Economic Development.  
7. The program disbursed  $979,612  in FY 2016/17 and $ 979,612  in FY 2017 /18. 
8. The EDI was established  in 2008 and is ongoing.  
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  1.20  Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation  
1. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) Program . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The overall objective of this assistance was to help create a positive long -term economic 
impact for Cape Breton Island. The ECBC Program was designed to provide support to business, by 
facilitating private sector investment in projects that enhance the competitiveness of commerci al 
enterprises and increase opportunities to produce long -term, sustainable jobs. The program offered 
access to capital, support for human resource capacity building, entrepreneurship skills 
development, and assistance for e -commerce. Each project was asse ssed against the criteria of 
viability/sustainability; need/incrementality; and net economic impact on the region. Funding was 
also available to provide support to communities to help plan and implement not -for-profit 
community development projects. This i ncluded assistance for infrastructure, strategic planning, and 
festivals and events.  
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of the Government Organization Act, 
Atlantic Canada, 1987 . 
5. Assistance was provided in the form of secured and  unsecured loans, interest -free or 
interest -bearing loans, equity investments and grants . 
6. Commercial funding was provided to small and medium -sized enterprises to expand, 
modernize and become more competitive. Assistance wa s generally in the form of int erest-free or 
interest -bearing loans, secured or unsecured loans of up to 50% of the actual eligible costs. 
Assistance could also be provided in the form of an equity investment. To be eligible for an equity 
investment, applicants had to demonstrate a minimum equity balance of 2 0% of its pro forma net 
fixed assets. Funding was also provided to not -for-profit organizations that provide support to the 
business community. This assistance was generally in the form of a grant provided on the basis of 
a percentage of eligible costs up to 75%.  
7. The program disbursed $992,752 in FY 2016/17 and $13,381 in FY 2017/18 under its 
commercial and non -commercial programming.  
8. ECBC programming began in 1988. The ECBC was dissolved on June 19, 2014.  
1.21  Genome Canada  
1. Genome Canada.  
2. The notifi cation covers FY 2016/17 and FY 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program is to build genomics research capacity in Canada and position 
Canadian researchers for global leadership. Genome Canada provides funding to six regional 
Genome Centres across the coun try. Together with these six Genome Centres, and other partners, 
Genome Canada supports large -scale research projects in key selected areas such as health, 
agriculture, fisheries and aquaculture, forestry, mining, energy and the environment. It also 
suppor ts technology platforms and translation of genomics discoveries into applications.  In addition, 
Genome Canada is active in addressing public concerns and increasing public awareness about 
genomics research, including ethical, environmental, economic, legal  and social issues related to 
genomics . 
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is in the form of contributions . 
6. The initial recipient is Genome Canada, which provides assistance to ultimate recipie nts 
through six regional Genome Centres. Ultimate recipients are universities, research hospitals and 
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  7. The program disbursed $66.9 million in FY 2016/17 and $59.1 millio n in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in 2000 and funding is provided until March 31, 2024.  
1.22  Innovation Superclusters Initiative  
1. Innovation Superclusters Initiative . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the pro gram is to support the acceleration of world -leading innovation 
superclusters in Canada that translate the country 's strengths into new commercial opportunities for 
Canadian firms.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department  of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided as non -repayable contributions. Contributions shall not exceed 
$300 million per supercluster entity.  
6. Eligible recipients are incorporated not -for-profit organisations, known as supercluster 
entities, which are  industry -led consortia that include firms of all sizes (e.g., start -ups, small and 
medium -sized enterprises, large firms) as well as other innovation ecosystem players (e.g., 
academic and post -secondary institutions, not -for-profit organizations, etc.).  
7. The program disbursed $0 in FY 2016/17 and $0 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in 2017 and funding is provided until March 2022.  
1.23  Innovative Communities Fund  
1. The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and FY 2017/ 18. 
3. The objective of this program is to support strategic initiatives that respond to the economic 
development needs of Atlantic Canada, diversify and enhance the economies of Atlantic communities 
and help communities strengthen their economic b ase. The primary focus of this initiative is projects 
in rural areas.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the ACOA Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of non -repayable contributions . 
6. The ICF provides assistance to non -commercial/not -for-profit organizations and is designed 
to support strategic initiatives that respond to the economic development needs of Atlantic Canada 
and help communities strengthen their economic base. The primary focus of this initiative is the 
long-term, sustainable economic development of rural communities in Atlantic Canada.  
7. The program disbursed $47,669,438 in FY 2016/17 and $41,687,697 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program began in July 2005 and remains ongoing.  
1.24  National Research Council Industrial Rese arch Assistance Program  
1. National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC -IRAP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objectives  of NRC -IRAP are to provide support to small and medium -sized enterprises 
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  initiatives within regional and national organizations  that support SMEs in the development of 
technologies up to their commercialization.  
4. The program is administered under the legislative authority of the National Research Council 
Act. 
5. Assistance  to SMEs is through cost -shared non -repayable contributions and technical and 
business advice. Contributions to firms do not exceed 75% of the to tal eligible costs of the project.  
6. Eligible  recipients are firms with fewer than 500 employees operating in Canada. Based on 
objective criteria, firms can be awarded cost -shared non -repayable contributions to engage in the 
research and development of te chnological innovations, develop technology for new or significantly 
improved products, processes or services, as well as to support initial demonstration and pilot 
projects. Technical and business advice can be provided to SMEs by staff located in regions  across 
Canada. NRC -IRAP also provides non -repayable contributions to organizations such as universities 
and colleges, industry associations, research institutes, economic development organizations and a 
number of federal departments and crown corporations  so that SMEs may take advantage of the 
knowledge found within these organizations. The NRC -IRAP Youth Employment Program provides 
non-repayable funding for SMEs to hire for up to one year post -secondary graduates in science, 
engineering, technology, busin ess and the liberal arts. As of 2014, NRC-IRAP has also been 
delivering the time-limited  Canada Accelerator and Incubator Program (CAIP).  This program will end 
in 2018 -2019. The Canadian HIV Technology Development (CHTD) finished in 2017, as planned.  
7. Total contribution expenditures to firms, organizations and youth employment were 
$267,264,579  in FY 2016/17  (includes CHTD expenditures of $ 691,315  and CAIP of $ 24,341,747 ) 
and $ 216,281,961  in FY 2017/18  (includes CAIP of $ 23,967,945 ). 
8. The program was es tablished in 1965 and is ongoing.  
1.25  Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program  
1. Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP) . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. The program supports greater participation by northern  Aboriginal communities and 
businesses in the Canadian economy and enables Aboriginal people to pursue opportunities for 
employment, income, and wealth creation . 
4. Assistance is provided under the Contributions to Support Aboriginal Participation in the 
Northern Economy . 
5. Assistance is made according to specific funding agreements between the Minister and the 
recipient, which identify the conditions of the assistance, the obligations of both parties and the 
conditions under which payment will be made.  
6. The program supports greater participation by northern Aboriginal communities and 
businesses in the Canadian economy and enables Aboriginal people to pursue opportunities for 
employment, income, and wealth creation . 
7. The maximum amount payable to an eli gible recipient for a project will not exceed 100% of 
the eligible project costs and may not exceed $3,000,000 per annum. The Program Management 
Control Framework provides the limits specific to the program streams. Canadian Northern Economic 
Development A gency disbursed $9.6 million in FY 2016/17 and $10.4 million in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The NAEOP was created April 1, 2014 and harmonized four former Aboriginal economic 
development programs: Community Economic Development Program, Community Support Services 
Progr am, Economic Opportunities Program, and Aboriginal Business Development Program.  
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  1.26  Northern Ontario Development Program  
1. Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objectives of the program are to promote economic development, economic 
diversification, job creation, and sustainable, self -reliant communities in Northern Ontario.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. The NODP is an applicati on-based funding program that provides repayable contributions. 
Contributions shall not exceed $10 million per year, per recipient, for all projects, without approval 
of Treasury Board, and where funding is provided for more than one project to a recipient , the 
maximum payable to the recipient for all projects shall not exceed $10 million without the approval 
of Treasury Board.  
6. Assistance is provided to municipalities, small and medium -sized enterprises, not -for-profit 
organizations, and other community groups, including First Nations communities . 
7. The program disbursed $31,540,000 in FY 2016/17 and $30,640,000 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program was established in 1987 and is ongoing.  
1.27  Québec  Economic Development Program  
1. Québec  Economic Development Program (QEDP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The QEDP helps promote the long -term economic development of the regions of Québec , 
paying special attention to those where slow economic growth is prevalent or whi ch lack sufficient 
productive employment opportunities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of 
Québec  Act. 
5. Financial assistance under this program takes the form of contributions (repayable or not) a nd 
grants. Eligible costs include all costs directly related to the project and deemed reasonable and 
necessary to ensure its realization.  
6. Assistance is provided to small and medium -sized enterprises, not -for-profit organizations, 
and provincial or muni cipal governments.  
7. The program disbursed $244.8 million in FY 2016/17 and $238.1 million in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established on April 1st, 2012.  
1.28  Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives  
1. The Southern Ontario Prosperity Initiatives (SOPI) . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The SOPI promote economic development, economic diversification, job creation and self -
reliant communities in southern Ontario. The SOPI apply an integrated approach that considers 
economic, social, cultur al and environmental dimensions of development, build upon the assets and 
strengths of communities to create an environment where businesses can thrive, and maximize the 
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  4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order -in-Council. PC 2009 -1411, August 13, 2009 . 
5. Financial assistance is provided through unconditionally repayable contributions to for -profit 
organizations and non -repayable contributions to not -for-profit organizations . 
6. This program activity is directed at not -for-profit organizations, including industry 
associations; post -secondary institutions; and, new businesses, and small and medium -sized 
enterprises . 
7. The program disbursed $100,773,855 in FY 2016/17 and $97,773,898 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in December 2013 and commenced disbursing funds on 
April 1, 2014.  
1.29  Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative  
1. Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of SADI is to advance and support government initiatives by contributing 
strategically to research and development (R&D) in the Aerospace and Defen ce (A&D) industries in 
order to encourage and further leverage private sector investment  and maintain and grow the 
technology base and technological capabilities of Canadian A&D industries.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable contributions that shall not exceed 40% of 
eligible costs except under exceptional circumstances, and with Minister approval . 
6. Eligible recipients for funding under SADI are co rporations incorporated under Canadian law 
and that are prepared to conduct strategic R&D activities in A&D industries. The applicant may scope 
the project to include any number of partners or subcontractors. At least 1% of total project costs 
must support  collaboration with  post-secondary institutions in Canada.  
7. The program disbursed $ 152,413,907  in FY 2016/17 and $239,177,650  in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program was established in 2007 and was terminated  in July 2017.  
1.30  Strategic Investments in Northern Economi c Development Program  
1. Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) Program  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program is to strengthen key economic sectors in the territories. 
Investments in regi onal development support projects that increase northern economic growth and 
diversification; supports innovation and capacity development; and create jobs for Indigenous and 
non-Indigenous Northerners. The program focuses on three priorities: fostering in novation and clean 
technology development, driving clean economic growth and economic diversification, and 
supporting capacity development.  
4. Assistance is provided under the Contribution for Promoting Regional Development in Canada's 
three territories.  
5. Assistance will be administered and paid according to specific funding agreements between 
the Minister and the recipient, which identifies the conditions of the assistance, the obligations of 
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  6. The program provides assistance to business associations, economic development 
organizations, territorial and municipal governments, and small and medium -sized enterprises. 
SINED funding is delivered on a project -by-project basis across the North. T he projects are approved 
by the Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development . 
7. The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency disbursed $18 million in FY  2016/17 
and $18 million in 2017/18 through SINED.  
8. SINED was created in 2004. It wa s renewed in May 2018 with access to funding until 
March  2020, and Budget 2019 approved expansion of SINED into an enhanced program, IDEANorth, 
starting in 2019/20.  
1.31  Technology Demonstration Program  
1. Technology Demonstration Program (TDP).  
2. The notifica tion covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program is to foster the growth of a competitive, knowledge -based 
Canadian economy through the implementation of large -scale technology demonstration projects 
stimulating a concentration of techno logy development in priority areas with significant potential 
and become the basis for the next -generation of manufacturing, technical capabilities and services 
in Canada.  
4. This program is administered under the legislative authority of the Department of  Industry 
Act. 
5. The assistance is provided in the form of a non -repayable contribution. The contribution to 
any eligible project  will not exceed 50% of total eligible costs supported by the contribution.  
6. Eligible recipients for funding under TDP are c orporations incorporated pursuant to the laws 
of Canada that carry on business in Canada and propose to conduct industrial research and 
technology demonstration activities with Aerospace, Defence, Space and Security (A&D) 
applications, as well as Canadian universities or colleges and Canadian research institutes. Eligible 
Recipients are categorized as Lead Recipients and Partner Recipients. A Lead Recipient is normally 
an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or a Tier 1 supplier and will be responsible to submit a 
project application and manage the project. The Partner Recipients will work with the Lead Recipient 
to complete the project. At a minimum, the Partner Recipients must include one small or medium -
sized Canadian corporation and one Academic Institu tion (accredited Canadian universities, colleges 
or affiliated research institutes).  
7. The program disbursed $27,988,845  in FY 2016/17  and $ 23,782,297  in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program was established in 2013 and was terminated  in July 2017.  
1.32  Western Diversification Program  
1. Western Diversification Program . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program is to promote economic development and diversification in 
Western Canada through program and project development and implementation, with a focus on 
innovation, business development, and community economic development.  
4. The assistance is provided under the authority of the Western Economic Diversification Act . 
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  6. Financial assistance is provided through non -repayable contributions to not -for-profit 
organizations and repayable contributions to for -profit organizations. With respect to the former, 
Western Economic Diversification Canada  (WD) has directed its resources towards working in 
collaboration with many partners including all levels of government, academic institutions, and not -
for-profit organizations to enhance economic activity in Western Canada. With respect to the latter, 
WD helps western -based small and medium -sized enterprises bring innovative technology -based 
products, processes and services to market.  
7. The program dis bursed  $84,983,794 in FY 2016/17, and $93,798,745 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in Decemb er 1987 and is ongoing.  
1.33  Women's Enterprise Initiative  
1. Women's Enterprise Initiative (WEI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of the WEI is to encourage the establishment and growth of women -owned and 
controlled businesses , encourage self -employment and business development, and to promote 
economic equality between men and women. The program objectives are to: introduce and promote 
the concept of entrepreneurship in women; increase the availability of capital to women -owned  
enterprises; and provide services to help women develop the experience, expertise, assets and credit 
track records enabling them to increase both the number and strength of women -owned businesses 
in Western Canada . 
4. Assistance is provided under authorit y of the Western Economic Diversification Act . 
5. Financial assistance is provided in either non -repayable or conditionally repayable 
contributions to Women's Enterprise Centres (WECs), which are not -for-profit organizations.  
6. Non-repayable contributions  are provided to 4 provincial WECs , one each in British Columbia, 
Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This supports the operating costs of their administrative and 
business service activities. In addition, with contributions previously provided by Western Economic 
Diversification, the WECs provide women -owned small businesses with loans of up to $150,000 on 
commercial terms . 
7. The program dis bursed  $4,105,575 in FY 2016/17 and $3,573,917 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in 1995. The current te rms and conditions were continued 
indefinitely effective October 2009 . 
2  AGRICULTURE  
2.1  2016 Canada -Nova Scotia Fire Blight Initiative  
1. Canada -Nova Scotia Fire Blight Initiative  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17. 
3. The objective of the Initiative was to provide urgent financial assistance to help tree fruit 
producers with the extraordinary costs related to an industry -led strategy to combat an outbreak of 
fire blight and reduce the disease to manageable levels.  
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act , Section 12(5)  
5. The assistance provided is in the form of compensation . 
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  Tier 1 - All tree fruit producers would be eligible for a payment of up to $300 per acre for chemical 
spray  expenses over the pre -disaster industry average of $300 per acre to assist in overall industry 
strategy of disease control ; and  
Tier 2 - All tree fruit producers who participated in an industry -initiated disaster inspection with 
moderately to severely impa cted blocks of trees would be reimbursed for the cost of the inspection , 
up to a maximum of $400 per producer. For any acres of trees under 10 years of age identified as 
moderately to severely affected by the inspection, an additional payment of $400 per a cre for 
additional labour costs; and an orchard re -establishment payment of up to $8 per tree with a 
deductible on the eligible trees of 3% of the number of trees in the producer 's orchard.  
7. During FY 2016/17, 49 producers participated in the initiative.  
Fiscal  Year Total Federal Contribution  ($) Average Per Producer  ($) 
2016/17  $488,985  $9,979  
8. The program was established in 2015, and only operated in FY 2015/16 and 2016/17.  
2.2  2016 Canada -Nova Scotia Maple Sector Initiative  
1. Canada -Nova Scotia Maple Sector Initiative  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/ 17. 
3. The objective of the initiative was to assist maple syrup producers with the extraordinary costs 
of repairing sap collection systems that were damaged by heavy snowfall in winter  2015.  
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act , Section 12(5) . 
5. The assistance  provided is in the form of compensation . 
6. An investment of up to $950,000 to help Nova Scotia maple syrup producers with the recovery 
costs to re -establish sap collection systems dam aged by excessive snowfall during the winter of 
2015. 
The initiative provided a maximum payment of up to $5.50 per damaged tap and associated 
infrastructure with total damage estimated through an inspection . 
Producers were required to provide receipts for actual expenses incurred, with the program payout 
representing 90% of the cost of material on the receipt.  
7. During  FY 2016/ 17, 28 producers participated in the initiative . 
Fiscal  Year Total Federal Contribution  ($) Average Per Producer  ($) 
2016/17  $440,163  $15,720  
8. The program was established in 2015, and only operated in FY 2015 /16 and 2016 /17. 
2.3  2016 Canada -Saskatchewan Bovine Tuberculosis Assistance Initiative  
1. Canada -Saskatchewan Bovine Tuberculosis Assistance Initiative.  
2. The notification covers FY 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the initiative is to help livestock producers in Saskatchewan with the 
extraordinary costs associated with quarantines placed on their herds following the discovery of a 
cow with Bovine Tuberculosis that originated fr om an Alberta farm in September 2016.  
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act , Section 12(5) . 
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  6. The Canada -Saskatchewan Bovine Tuberculosis Assistance Initiative, developed under the 
federal -provincial-territorial AgriRecovery framework, provided eligible producers affected by 
quarantines reimbursement up to:  
Infected Premises  
90% for additional cleaning, disinfection, and repair or replacement costs of equipment or production 
facilities damaged a s a direct result of cleaning and disinfection activities that were required to meet 
guidelines in order to have a quarantine lifted.  
Eligible Animals  
90% for feed, yardage and interest -carrying costs associated with carrying of cull animals and 
calves.  
7. During FY 2017/18, 9 producers participated in the initiative.  
Fiscal Year  Total Federal Contribution ($)  Average Per Producer ($)  
2017/18  $62,968  $6,996  
8. The program was established in 2016, and only operated in FY 2017 /18. 
2.4  2017 Canada -British Columbia Wildfires Recovery Initiative  
1. Canada -British Columbia Wildfires Recovery Initiative.  
2. The notification covers FY 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the Canada -British Columbia Wildfires Recovery Initiative was to provide up 
to $20 million to assist  agricultural producers with the extraordinary costs incurred to recover from 
the adverse effects of wildfires . 
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act , Section 12(5)  
5. The assistance provided was in the form of compensation.  
6. The Canada -British Columb ia Wildfires Recovery Initiative, developed under the federal -
provincial -territorial AgriRecovery framework, provided eligible producers affected by wildfires  
reimbursement up to:  
• 70% of extraordinary feed costs, including transportation to feed livestock through the 
recovery period;  
• $80 per head to re -establish safe winter -feeding facilities and general clean -up; 
• 70% of veterinary, mustering, transportation and rental of temporary production facilities;  
• 70% of the market value of breeding animals for morta lity; 
• 70% of extraordinary costs incurred by an industry organization and not paid by another 
agency or government department; and/or  
• 70% of the extraordinary costs required to return to normal crop production, including:  
• Critical infrastructure not covere d by insurance;  
• Labour costs to repair private fences; and/or  
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  7. During FY 2017/18, 152 producers participated in the initiative.  
Fiscal Year  Total Federal Contribution ($)  Average Per Producer ($)  
2017/18  $6,368,881  $41,901  
8. The program was established in 2017, and only operated in 2017/18.  
2.5  2017 Canada -Québec  Hail Assistance  
1. Canada -Québec  Hail Assistance.  
2. The notification covers FY 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the 2017 Canada -Québec  Hail Assistance was to compensate farm enterprises 
that assumed additional expenses to maintain or return to their normal farming operations after 
experiencing an exceptional hail episode in the province . 
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act , Section 12(5)  
5. The assistance provided was in the form of compensation.  
6. The Canada -Québec  Hail Assistance provided eligible producers financial support to cover a 
portion of the additional expenses incurred to maintain or return to the ir farming operations . 
To be eligible for this support, the farm enterprise must have registered with the Ministère de 
l'Agriculture, des Pêcheries et de l 'Alimentation  (MAPAQ) and had areas totalling one half -hectare or 
more affected by hail during the 2017 crop season located in one of the zones affected. In  addition, 
the impact from hail must have caused damage on at least 15% of all the affected crops and 
generated a dditional expenses to maintain or return to farming operations.  
Payment for Financial Support  
• Distributed in the form of a lump sum payment (max $150,000) per farm enterprise;  
• Amount paid corresponded to a percentage (4%, 7% or 12%) of the eligible value o f areas 
affected by hail;  
• A damage intensity factor was assigned by crop and for the zone in which affected areas 
were located; and/or  
• The financial support was paid in one or two instalments for each eligible application.  
7. During FY 2017/18, 468 produce rs participated in the initiative.  
Fiscal Year  Total Federal Contribution ($)  Average Per Producer ($)  
2017-18 $6,487,200  $13,862  
8. The program was established in 2017, and only operated in FY 2017/18.  
2.6  Canada -Alberta Bovine Tuberculosis Assistance Initiative  
1. Canada -Alberta Bovine Tuberculosis  Assistance Initiative . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the initiative is  to help livestock  producers in Saskatchewan  with the 
extraordinary costs associated with quarantines placed on their herds following the discovery of a 
cow with Bovine Tuberculosis that originated  from an Alberta farm  in September 2016 . 
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act , Section 12(5)  
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  6. The Canada -Alberta Bovine Tuberculosis  Assistance Initiative, developed under the federal -
provincial -territorial AgriRecovery framework, provided eligible producers affected by quarantines 
reimbursement  up to:  
Infected Premises  
• 90% for additional  cleaning, disinfection , and repair or replacement costs of equipment or 
production facilities damaged as a direct result of cleaning and disinfection activities  that 
were required to meet guidelines in order to have a quarantine lifted.  
Eligible Animals  
• 90% for feed, yardage and interest carrying costs associated with carrying of cull animals 
and calves;  
• 70% for water transportation costs;  
• 90% for livestock transportation costs to an eligible terminal feedlot or eligible premise;  
• 90% for temporary housing  requirements for quarantine animals, including temporary 
water, feed bunks, corrals, etc.; and/or  
• one third  of the costs of water supply infrastructure initiated after the start  of the 
quarantine period and required to maintain eligible animals during the  quarantine, based 
on receipts (up to a maximum of $7,000).  
Eligible Terminal Feedlot  
• 90% for costs that are directly related to feedlot alterations to make the feedlot meet 
requirements;  
• 90% for additional cleaning and disinfection costs incurred to meet guidelines associated 
with feedlots; and/or  
• 90% for repair of equipment or production facilities damaged  as a direct result of cleaning 
and disinfection activities of terminal feedlots that were required to meet guidelines.  
7. During  FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 , 78 producers participated in the initiative .  
Fiscal  Year Total Federal Contribution  ($) Average Per Producer  ($) 
2016/17  $6,000,000  $76,923  
2017/18  $2,216,023  $28,411  
8. The program was established in 2016, and only operated in in FY 2016/17  and 2017/18.  
2.7  Dairy Farm Investment Program  
1. Dairy Farm Investment Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2017/18.  
3. The Dairy Farm Investment Program is a five -year $250 million program (beginning in 
2017/18) designed to provide assistance to dairy farmers to improve their productivity by upgrading 
their equipment to help them to adapt to the anticipated impacts from the Canada -European Union 
Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement. The program ends on March 31, 2022.  
Until March 31, 2018, applicants were  able to apply for eligible activities that started on or after 
November 10, 2016 ( "retroactive activities ") and costs that were incurred on or after November 10, 
2016 ( "retroactive costs "). 
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  5. The as sistance provided was in the form of non -repayable compensation . 
6. This program supports eligible dairy producers so they can improve productivity by upgrading 
equipment. Eligible activities are of the following nature and type:  
• Hiring of external experti se (consultants) to assess how the dairy farm enterprise can 
improve efficiencies and productivity;  
• Purchasing, shipping, and installing eligible equipment (e.g. barn equipment, commercial -
off-the-shelf software and IT infrastructure, etc.);  
• Training neces sary to operate eligible equipment; and/or  
• Retrofits of current facilities related to the installation and operation of eligible equipment.  
Eligible costs of a Large Investment Project can be reimbursed up to 50%, to the program maximum 
funding amount of $ 250,000.  
Eligible costs of a Small Investment Project can be reimbursed up to 50%, to a maximum of $60,000.  
7. During FY 2017/18, a total of $19,217,846 was paid out to support 403 projects that targeted 
investments in farm technologies to improve producti vity through upgrades to barn equipment.  
Fiscal Year  Total Federal Contribution ($)  Average Per Producer ($)  
2017-18 $19,217,846  $47,687  
8. The program was established in 2017 and is ongoing.  
2.8  Dairy Processing Investment Fund  
1. Dairy Processing Investment Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2017/18.  
3. The Dairy Processing Investment Fund was established to assist dairy processors in adapting 
to market changes resulting from the Canada -European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade 
Agreement. Th e Fund will provide non -repayable contributions to support projects that improve 
productivity through:  
• Capital Investment in new equipment and infrastructure; and/or  
• Access to Expertise to engage private sector technical, managerial, and business expertise . 
The Fund will also allow an applicant to request access to Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada (AAFC) 
scientist(s), at an AAFC Research and Development Centre, in order to conduct collaborative 
research on a project relating to improving an existing product , practice, process, and/or technology. 
The overall budget from April 1, 2017 to March 31, 2021 is $100 million.  
4. Authority: Farm Income Protection Act , Section 12(5)  
5. The assistance provided was in the form non -repayable compensation.  
6. Only projects  related to dairy processing will be eligible under the Fund. Eligible activities 
include:  
For Capital Investment projects  
• Construction, expansion and/or modernization of dairy processing establishments in 
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  • Improving manufacturing technologies and processes, or the introduction of new or 
improved products (including the acquisition and installation of equipment); and  
• Engagement of external expertise/consultants related to the implementation, certification 
or validation of plant improvements;  
For Acc ess to Expertise projects  
• Business improvement and market development, such as: analyzing current business 
processes; identifying best practices; planning/proposing strategies and investments; 
production problem solving; near to market product development;  and, facilitating 
knowledge transfer.  
• Collaborative research with AAFC relating to improving existing products, practices, 
processes, and/or technology.  
The maximum funding available per Capital Investment project is $10 million and Access to Expertise 
project is $250,000. The maximum amount an applicant can receive from the Fund is $10 million in 
total per year.  
7. During the 2017 -18 fiscal year, a total of $11,600,000 in contributions was provided to support 
6 projects that were intended to improve produ ctivity through capital investment and access to 
expertise.  
Fiscal Year  Total Federal Contribution ($)  Average Per Processor ($)  
2017-18 $11,600,000  $1,933,333  
8. The program  was established in 2017 and is ongoing.  
2.9  Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program  
1. Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program (HILLRP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the HILLRP is to help hog producers get better loan terms by sharing the risk 
with financial institutions in consolidating short term  debt into long-term loans.  
4. Authority:  Farm Income Protection Act, Section 12(5) and Order in Council #612654  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of contributions to a loan loss reserve. If at any time before 
April 30, 2025 a loan becomes impaired (90  days in arrears), and the lender decides to realize on 
the HILLRP loan, the lender can draw a defined percentage of its net losses from its reserve fund 
account, after completing collection activities as per regular commercial practices.  
6. The HILLRP is designed to create additional cash flows in the form of government guaranteed 
loans, but it was not meant to add more debt to hog operations. The program helped hog producers 
(i.e. individuals, partnership, corporations) free up operating credit and ease s hort term liquidity 
problems by converting short term debt into longer term loans. The terms of the loans would be 
negotiated between lenders and applicants but would not exceed fifteen years. Loan amounts 
approved by lenders would be based on a borrower's  business plan and the size of operation at 
competitive commercial interest rates. HILLRP loans were issued by participating financial lenders 
on behalf of Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada (AAFC). AAFC deposited a portion of the value of the 
loan in a rese rve fund account with the lenders. As a result, lenders would be bearing a portion of 
the risk for loans . 
Maximum loan amounts were based on the following rates per animal produced over the course of 
the last or current tax year:  $85 per market hog, $30 pe r weaner and $25 per iso weaner.  Producers 
could only receive benefits from either the Hog Farm Transition Program or the HILLRP (either 
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  7. For the 2009 fiscal year, a total of 263 loans were issued. This number has n ot changed since 
the programme closed.  
Fiscal Year  Total Default ($)  Number of Defaults  
2016/17 $13,862,229  2 
2017/18  0 0 
8. The program was established in 2009 and is ongoing . 
3  FISHERIES  
3.1  Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program  
1. Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans launched the Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy (AFS) in 
1992, the object of which was to provide a framework  for regulation of Aboriginal peoples' right to 
fish for food, social and ceremonial purposes.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Fisheries Development Act . 
5. The Allocation Transfer Program facilitates the voluntary retireme nt of commercial licences 
and the issuance of licences to eligible Aboriginal groups in a manner that does not add to the 
existing effort on the resources.  
6. The program provides for the voluntary retirement of commercial licences and the issuance of 
licenses to eligible Aboriginal groups.  
7. The program expenditures were $ 2,911,033  in FY 2016/17 and $2,582,330 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program began in 1994 and is ongoing.  
3.2  Atlantic Fisheries Fund  
1. Atlantic Fisheries Fund (AFF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The fund aims to help Canada 's seafood sector transition to meet growing market demands 
for products that are: high quality, value added and sustainably sourced.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Fisheries Act , Oceans Act , Fisheries 
Development Act , Fishing and Recreational Harbours Act  and Species at Risk Act . 
5. AFF funding can be non -repayable; conditionally repayable or unconditionally repayable. It is 
assessed on a project by project basis. Generally, projects under $100,000 in assistance to 
commercial entities or assistance provided to non -profit entities are non -repayable.  
6. Eligible Recipients are Atlantic Canada -based: Indigenous groups; commercial enterprises, 
including fishers, aquacul turists and seafood processors; universities and academics; industry 
associations and other non -profits; and other organizations, such as research institutions and 
provincial crown corporations. To be eligible for funding, recipients must: reside in a part icipating 
province; be active in or support activities related to the fish and seafood harvesting, processing or 
aquaculture sectors; and demonstrate maximum economic benefits accruing to the Atlantic Region. 
The funding is provided on a discretionary, mer it basis for eligible projects. Assistance rates vary 
depending on the size of the organization or if the project is repayable vs. non -repayable.  
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  8. The program began in August 2017 and ends March 2024.  
3.3  Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative  
1. Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of AICFI is to assist eligible Mi'kmaq, Malise et, and Peskotomuhkati  First Nations 
(MMPFNs) in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and the Gaspé region of Québec, in 
the development of sound fisheries management and governance practices for their commercial 
fishing enterprises moving towa rds an economically and environmentally sustainable integrated 
commercial fishery . 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Fisheries Development Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of providing training and other skill devel opment activities, 
through grants and contributions funding.  
6. The AICFI was established to support capacity building in MMPFNs commercial fishing 
enterprises. It follows the stages of business development which is accomplished by building capacity 
for bu siness development, participation in harvest training, providing opportunities for expansion 
and diversification of existing fisheries businesses and providing opportunity to participate in 
aquaculture development.  
7. The program expenditures were $8,675,9 24 in FY 2016/17 and $10,821,547 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program began in 2007 and is ongoing.  
3.4  Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program  
1. Fisheries and Aquaculture Clean Technology Adoption Program (FACTAP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The FACTAP is a $20 million financial Contribution program spread over four -years (2017 -
2021) to assist Canada 's fisheries and aquaculture industries in improving their environmental 
performance.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Fisheries and 
Oceans Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of partner contribution funds up to 75% of the cost for 
purchasing and installing equipment aimed at improving envir onmental performance. Assistance is 
considered non -repayable.  
6.  Recipients are private sector companies (including individuals) currently active in, or 
supporting activities related to the fish and seafood sectors, including wild capture fisheries, fishe ries 
aquaculture and processing or fisheries products.  
7. The program expenditures were nil in FY 2016/17 and $878,043 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program began in 2017 and ends March 2021.  
3.5  Ice Assistance Emergency Program  
1. Ice Assistance Emergency Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  3. The Program provides short -term financial assistance to fishers in eligible areas of 
Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec  who are facing economic hardship due to unseasonably 
severe ice conditions.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Fisheries and 
Oceans Act  and the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Act . 
5. The Program provides grant payments to eligible fishers in affected areas.  
6. Eligible recipients are licence d/registered fishers in an area affected by severe ice conditions.  
7. The program expenditures were nil in FY 2016/17 and $1,224,683 in FY 2017/18  
8. The 2017 program applied from May 6, 2017 to March 31, 2018.  
3.6  Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Init iative  
1. Northern Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (NICFI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. Announced in Budget 2017, to assist indigenous groups/communities not eligible for the 
Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative or the Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries 
Initiative in all areas where DFO manages the fishery, to develop commercial communal fishing 
enterprises a nd aquaculture opportunities, with a particular focus on business development planning 
and advice and targeted fisheries enterprise specific training.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Fisheries Development Act . 
5. Assistance  is provided in the form of providing business development support, harvester 
training and funding for communal commercial fishing enterprise and aquaculture development 
through grants and contributions funding.  Training may include in -class sessions, work shops, 
practical skills development, identified skills -needs training, and at -sea mentoring that prioritizes 
new fishing vessel operators and crew who require practical training for fish harvesting and/or the 
introduction of a new fishing method.  
6. The NI CFI was established to benefit indigenous owned commercial fishing enterprises (CFEs) 
run by northern indigenous territorial and treaty groups (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut) along with CFEs 
from indigenous groups in the northern Gulf of St. Lawrence and Newfoundlan d and Labrador.  
7. The program expenditures were Nil in FY 2016/17 and Nil in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program began in 2018 with no end date . 
3.7  Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative  
1. Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The initiative  was designed to increase First Nations ' access to the commercial fisheries in 
British Columbia (BC) by: developing common and transparent rules  that apply to all participants 
and improving the  management of the commercial fisheries through greater  collaboration  among 
stakeholders. The program supports greater participation and integration of First Nations in 
commercial fisheries by providing commercial fishing access, funding and capacity build ing to 
support the development of successful and sustainable First Nation owned and operated commercial 
fishing enterprises.  
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  5. Assistance is provided in the form of providing business development support, harvester 
training and funding for communal commercial fishing enterprise and aquaculture development 
through grants and contributions funding.  
6. The PICFI was established to benefit  and support to Indigenous gro ups and communities in 
the Pacific to maximize the potential of their commercial communal fishing enterprises and 
strengthen community economic self -sufficiency within the framework of an orderly, stable 
integrated commercial f ishery.  
7. The program disbur sed $15,001,404 in FY 2016/17  and $ 16,382,114 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program began in 2007 and is ongoing.  
4  NATURAL RESOURCES  
4.1  ecoENERGY For Renewable Power Program  
1. ecoENERGY for Renewable Power Program . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. Launched on April 1, 2007, the objective of the program was to encourage the deployment of 
low-impact renewable power in Canada by providing a financial incentive for electricity generated 
from qualifying projects . 
4. The program entered into contributio n agreements for 104 projects by March 31, 2011, with 
a total allocated funding of approximately $1.4 billion. The program authority is the Clean Energy 
Agenda, a component of the 2006 Clean Air Act . The program spending was initiated under 
Department of N atural Resources Canada authorities in 2007 . 
5. The support is provided in the form of a 1 cent per kilowatt -hour incentive on the production 
of electricity from qualifying renewable energy projects such as wind, solar, biomass, and low -impact 
hydroelectri city. 
6. Eligible recipients of the program are owners of qualifying projects. These are typically 
independent power producers or utilities; however, a few projects use the electricity generated for 
their own consumption . 
7. The total amount budgeted for incentive payments in FY 2016/17 was $122,280,294. The 
total amount paid for incentive payments in FY 2017/18  was $ 107,220,330 . The per -unit support 
was 1 cent per kilowatt -hour of electricity produced.  
8. The program was laun ched in 2007. Qualifying projects are eligible to receive the incentive 
for 10 years from the date of project commissioning, until March 31, 2021.  
4.2  Energy Innovation Program  
1. Energy Innovation Program . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Program 's objective is to support energy technology innovation to produce and use energy 
in a more clean and efficient way. The Program is a key component of the Government of Canada 's 
actions to achieve real emissions reductions, while maintaining Ca nada's economic advantage and 
its ability to create jobs for Canadians. The Program also helps in the search for long -term solutions 
to reducing and eliminating air pollutants from energy production and use . 
4. Funding for this program was provided for und er the authority of the Department of Natural 
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  5. The program provides funding through non -repayable contributions for R&D Projects, and 
conditionally repayable contributions for front end engineeri ng and design studies and demonstration 
projects . 
6. Eligible recipients are legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including 
electricity and gas utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, aboriginal and 
commu nity groups, Canadian academic institutions, and provincial, territorial, regional and municipal 
governments and their departments and agencies . 
7. The program expenditures for contributions were $1,043,500 in FY 2016/17 and $29,882,981 
in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in 2016 and is ongoing . 
4.3  Forest Innovation Program  
1. Forest Innovation Program (FIP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the FIP is to support pre -competitive research, development and technolo gy 
transfer activities in Canada's forest sector. Together, these activities will help to position the sector 
for growth and enable it to participate in niche products areas such as bioenergy, biochemicals, 
nanotechnology and advanced construction material s. 
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act and the Forestry Act . 
5. Assistance was provided in the form of non -repayable contributions.  
6. The main recipient of funding was FPInnovations . Through the Canadian Wood Fibre Centre 
component, other recipients were Université de Moncton , University of New Brunswick, Canadian 
Institute of Forestry, Forest Ecosystem Science Co -operative, Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, 
Foothills Research I nstitute, University of Victoria, University of British Columbia, University of 
Alberta, University of Toronto, University of Québec  at Montreal, Nipissing University, University of 
Guelph University of Sherbrooke, Northern Hardwood Research Institute, and  Association of BC 
Forest Professionals.  
7. The program budget was $ 23 million in FY 2016/ 17 and $26  million in FY 2017/ 18. 
8. This program was created on April 1, 2012 and was set to expire on March 31, 2018.  The 
program was further extended for $63 milli on (2017/2018 -$3M (added to existing funding), 
2018/2019 -$30M and 2019/2020 -$30M) over three years starting in 2017 through to 2020 
(extended three years total but the first year was incremental funding in year ending 
March  31, 2018).  
4.4  Green Infrastructure -Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations Program  
1. Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Demonstrations Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of this program is to support demonstrations of next -generation and innova tive 
electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects that address technical and non -technical barriers to 
the installation, operation and management of electric vehicle charging technologies.  
4. Funding for this program was provided for under the authori ty of the Department of Natural 
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  5. The program provides funding through conditionally repayable contributions for technology 
demonstration projects.  
6. Eligible recipients are legal entities validl y incorporated or registered in Canada, including 
electricity and gas utilities, companies, industry associations, research associations, standards 
organizations, aboriginal and community groups, Canadian academic institutions, and provincial, 
territorial,  regional and municipal governments and their departments and agencies.  
7. The total amount budgeted was $875,000 in FY 2016/17 and $21,670,715 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program began on 10 May 2016 and will end on 31 March 2022.  
4.5  Investments in Forest Industry  Transformation Program  
1. Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (IFIT).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/ 18. 
3. The IFIT Program provides targeted investments for projects that implement new technologies 
leading to non -tradit ional high -value forest products including bioenergy, biomaterials, biochemicals 
and next generation building products.  
4. IFIT Program/Legislative Authorities include  the Department of Natural Resources Act  and the 
Energy Efficiency Ac t. 
5. The Program pr ovides funding through non -repayable contributions.  
6. Eligible recipients are companies that either produce forest products in an  existing forest 
product manufacturing facility located in Canada  or that are or will be new entrants in the forest 
sector for  the purposes of the proposed project . Projects were selected for funding through a 
competitive process.  
7. The program budget was $ 26,640,000  in FY 2016/17  and $ 35,121,457  in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program was launched on 2 August 2010 and is set to expire on  March 31, 2020 . 
4.6  Lower Churchill Loan Guarantee  
1. Lower Churchill Loan Guarantee.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/2017 and 2017/2018.  
3. The objective of this action is to provide a loan guarantee for the construction of the Lower 
Churchill projects, w hich are being built to meet electricity demand in Newfoundland and Labrador 
and Nova Scotia. The Lower Churchill projects consist of the 824 -megawatt Muskrat Falls Generating 
Station near Happy Valley –Goose Bay in Labrador, the Labrador Transmission Asset s that connect 
the Muskrat Falls facility to the existing Churchill Falls Generating Station, the Labrador -Island Link 
that connects the Muskrat Falls Generating Station to transmission infrastructure on the Avalon 
Peninsula in Newfoundland, and the Mariti me Link, which connects transmission infrastructure in 
central Newfoundland to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia via the Cabot Strait.  
4. The loan guarantees for the Lower Churchill projects were granted under the legislative 
authority of the Oil Substitution and C onservation Act . 
5. Assistance has been provided in the form of loan guarantees.  
6. For each project, a special purpose trust vehicle issued bonds in public debt markets, for which 
payment of interest and repayment of principal has been guaranteed by the Government of Canada. 
The total amount of project debt that has been guaranteed by Canada is $ 9.2 billion. No further 
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  7. The total amount of project debt that has been guaranteed by Canada is $9.2 billion.  
8. The first loan guarantee agreement for Muskrat Falls, Labrador Transmission Assets and 
Labrador -Island Link was signed in early December 2013, and the Canada -guaranteed bonds for 
these projects were subsequently issued in mid -December 2013 and have maturity dates varying 
from June 1, 2029 to December 1, 2053. The loan guarantee agreement for the Maritime Link was 
signed in early March 2014 and the Canada -guaranteed bonds for the Maritime Link were 
subsequently issued in April 2 014 and mature on December 1, 2052.  The second loan guarantee 
agreement for Muskrat Falls, Labrador Transmission Assets and Labrador -Island Link was signed in 
May 2017, and the Canada -guaranteed bonds for these projects were subsequently issued late 
May 2017 and have maturity dates varying from December 1, 2020 to June 1, 2057.  
4.7  Oil and Gas Clean Tech Program  
1. Oil and Gas Clean Tech Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of this Program is to support development of cle an oil and gas technologies, in 
order to help develop Canada 's hydrocarbon resources in sustainable ways.  Accelerating clean 
technology development is a key component of the Government of Canada 's approach to promoting 
sustainable economic growth and to su pporting Canada 's transition towards a low -carbon economy.  
4. Funding for this program was provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act  and the Resources and Technical Surveys Act . 
5. The program provides funding through cond itionally repayable contributions for technology 
research, development, and demonstration projects.  
6. Eligible recipients are legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including 
for-profit and no t-for-profit organizations (electricity a nd gas utilities, companies, industry 
associations, research associations, standards organizations), aboriginal and community groups, 
Canadian academic institutions, and provincial, territorial, regional and municipal governments and 
their departments and agencies.  
7. The total amount budgeted towards expenditures for contributions was $8,514,000 in 
FY 2016/2017 and $40,688,321 in FY 2017/2018.  
8. The program began on April 21, 2016 and will end on 31 March 2019 (with funding ending 
March 31, 2018).  
4.8  Oil Spi ll Response Science  
1. Oil Spill Response Science Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of this program is to support the Ocean Protection Plan (formerly referred to as 
the World -Class Tanker Safety System) to improve  recovery technologies and processes for clean -
up of heavy oil products spilled in marine environments.  
4. Funding for this program was provided under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act  and the Resources and Technical Surveys Act . 
5. The program provides funding through conditionally repayable contributions for research and 
development projects.  
6. Eligible recipients are legal entities validly incorporated or registered in Canada, including 
academia, industry -related organisations, no t-for-profit organisations, provinces and territories, and 
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  7. The total amount budgeted was $400,000 in FY 2016/17 and $1,537,425 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program began on Nov. 7, 2016 and will end on March 31, 2020 (with funding ending 
March 31, 2019).  
4.9  Wind Power Production Incentive  
1. Wind Power Production Incentive.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program was to encourage the deployment of wind power generation in 
Canada by pro viding an incentive on the electricity produced from qualifying projects . 
4. Program spending was initiated under Department of Natural Resources Canada authorities in 
2002. 
5. The program provided a production incentive of 1 cent per kilowatt -hour of elec tricity 
generated from qualifying large -scale wind energy projects . 
6. The incentive was provided to owners of qualifying wind energy projects . 
7. The total amount paid for incentive payments in FY 2016/17  was $ 3,347,626. No  payments 
were issued in 2017/18  as the program had ended March 31, 2017 . 
8. Projects are eligible to receive the incentive for ten years of electricity production from the 
date of the project commissioning. The program was launched in 2002. Contribution Agreements 
under this program end ed on March 31, 2017.  
5  OTHER  
5.1  Book Publishing Support Program, Block Grants and Emerging Publisher Grants  
1. Book Publishing Support Program, Block Grants and Emerging Publisher Grants.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The program provides financial assistance to Canadian publishers to support the publishing of 
Canadian trade titles that make a significant contribution to the development of Canadian literature.  
4. The Canada Council, which is an independent, arm's length organizatio n created by the 
Parliament of Canada in 1957 to foster and promote the arts, administers the Writing and Publishing 
Section.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Block Grants provide operating funding to established professional book publis hers with an 
ongoing publishing program that includes at least 16 eligible titles. Participating publishers are 
expected to produce at least four new eligible titles per year. Emerging Publisher Grants assist small 
or emerging houses that have published fo ur to 15 eligible titles. Only literary titles are eligible. 
Projects grants are awarded to eligible book publishers for translation of Canadian -authored book -
length works, and for the production of large -format art books. Foreign publishers can apply for 
grants to cover the cost of the translation of Canadian -authored works.  
7. In FY 2016/17, total grants awarded were $9.3 million for Block Grant recipients and $148,200 
for emerging publishers . 
8. The Block Grants component started in 1972 and the Emerging  Publishers component in 1989. 
Since 2017/18, the program no longer exists. Instead, funding is allocated to activities that promote 
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5.2  Canada Book Fund  
1. Canada Bo ok Fund (CBF) (formerly the Book Publishing Industry Development Program).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program is to ensure access to a diverse range of Canadian -authored 
books in Canada and abroad.  
4. Assista nce is provided under the authority of the Department of Canadian Heritage Act . 
5. The program provides contributions and grants.  
6. Program recipients are Canadian -owned book publishers, associations and organizations 
representing one or more sectors of t he book trade. The CBF funds publishers to ensure the ongoing 
production and marketing of Canadian -authored books. The program provides support for projects 
that strengthen the book industry's infrastructure and supply chain. The CBF also helps to improve 
the capacity of the Canadian book industry to develop and increase sales of Canadian -authored 
books.  
7. The program provided $37,002,809 in FY 2016/17 and $38,014,141 in FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in 1979.  
5.3  Canada Periodical Fund  
1. Canada P eriodical Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/2018.  
3. The objective of the Canada Periodical Fund is to ensure that Canadians have access to diverse 
Canadian magazines and non -daily newspapers.  
4. Authority for the program derives from the Department of Canadian Heritage Act . 
5. Funding is provided in the forms of grants or contributions.  
6. Funding from the Canada Periodical Fund is available to Canadian paid and request magazine 
publishers, paid n on-daily newspaper publishers, and not -for-profit magazine and non -daily 
newspaper organizations. The program has three components:  
• Aid to Publishers: The majority of the program's funding is distributed through this 
component to a wide variety of paid and  request magazine and paid non -daily newspaper 
publishers. Amounts are calculated by a mathematical formula related to the number of 
eligible copies distributed in a year.  
• Business Innovation: This component offers support for projects by small and medium -
sized periodical publishers. Projects are evaluated against assessment criteria and funding 
is based on merit and project type. Funding can represent up to 75% of the total eligible 
costs of the project . 
• Collective Initiatives: This component offers suppor t for projects by not -for-profit 
magazine and non -daily newspaper organizations. Projects are evaluated against 
assessment criteria and funding is based on merit. Funding can represent up to 75% of 
the total eligible costs of the project . 
7. The annual bud get for the Canada Periodical Fund is $74,800,000. It is broken down as 
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  Business Innovation. This program disbursed $74,445,914 in FY 2016/17 and $74,814,2 47 in FY 
2017/18.  
8. The Canada Periodical Fund began in 2010/11 and has no termination date . 
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS  
6  ALBERTA  
6.1  Strategic Research and Development Grant Program  
1. Strategic Research and Development Grant Program  
2. The notification covers FY 201 6/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Strategic Research and Development Grant Program is designed to enable both basic and 
applied research initiatives aligned with the province 's Science, Research and Innovation Framework. 
The Program provides grant funding  for entit ies involved in Alberta's livestock , meat and crop 
industries.  
4. Funding for this Program is provided from Alberta 's Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry 
budget.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant . 
6. Recipients of the grants consist of univ ersities and producers/processors.  
7. In FY 2016/2017, $7,389,570 was disbursed. In FY 2017/18, $12,362,523 was disbursed . 
8. The Program was created in 2009 and is ongoing.  
7  BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC ) 
7.1  Food and Beverage Processing Initiative  
1. Food and Beverage  Processing Initiative.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This assistance is used to help with development of the food, beverage and nutraceutical 
processing industry . 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture and 
Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Funding to BC's food and beverage processors is available for projects that match one or more 
of the following strategic priorities:  
• Enhance the competitive position of BC food and beverage processors;  
• Build BC's reputation as a leader in health and lifestyle -oriented products;  
• Build business relationships and collaboration with value chain partners ; and 
• Enhance communications and coordination among industry stakeholders.  
7. This program disbursed $81,665 in FY 2016/17 and $299,784 in FY 2017/18. The Initiative 
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  8. The assistance was first provided in 2004 and ended March 31, 2018 . 
7.2  Greenhouse Carbon Tax Relief Grant Program   
1. Greenhouse  Carbon Tax Relief Grant Program . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17  and 2017/18 . 
3. This program provided carbon tax relief to BC commercial greenhouse operations . 
4. Funding  is provided under the authority of the BC Ministry of Finance, through the Carbon Tax 
Act and its Carbon Tax Regulation . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant . 
6. Assistance  is directed to eligible commercial greenhouse growers including  vegetable growers, 
floriculture growers, wholesale nurseries and forest seedlings growers . 
7. This program disbursed $7, 114,785  in FY 2016/17  and $7, 696,678  in FY 2017/18 . 
8. This assistance was first provided in March 2013 and is ongoing . 
7.3  Livestock Waste  Tissue Initiative  
1. Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. Funding is provided to help slaughterhouse facility operators, renderers and meat processors 
dispose of specified risk material in an efficient,  cost-effective manner . 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture and 
Agriculture and Agri -Food Canada.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Funding is directed to BC waste tissue generators , renderers and meat processors . 
7. This program disbursed $129,414 in FY 2016/17 and $93,197 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. This assistance was first provided in 2005 and is ongoing . 
7.4  Orchard Replant/Tree Fruit Competitiveness Program  
1. Tree Fruit Competitiveness  Program. 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17  and 2017/18 . 
3. This assistance invests in enhanced competitiveness initiatives  through infrastructure, 
innovation, marketing and research . 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant . 
6. Funding is directed to the BC apple and tree fruit growers . 
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  8. The assistance was first provided in 2012 as the Orchard Replant Program, which ended March 
2015. Tree Fruit Competitiveness launched December 2018  and is ongoing  to December 2023.  
8  MANITOBA  
8.1  Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program  
1. Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program (MPAP).  
2. The notification cove rs FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The MPAP  provides prospectors with financial assistance to encourage  mineral prospecting 
activities in the province . Qualified applicants can receive 50% of approved eligible costs to a 
maximum of $10,000 per fiscal year, upon  completion of the field projects and submission of an 
acceptable technical report. Qualified applicants with projects in remote areas can also receive 80% 
of approved charter air transportation in Manitoba to a maximum of $1,500. Maximum grant of 
$11,500 per applicant per year.  
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the legislative authority of The Mines and 
Minerals Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. MPAP provides grants  to prospectors exploring on either their own propert ies or open Crown  
mineral land. Applicants must hold a Manitoba Prospecting License , be self -employed, be an 
experienced prospector, and have a  bona fide  prospecting project within Manitoba on mineral 
dispositions held by the applicant or open Crown minera l land. Applicants must have a prospecting 
target that includes rocks or minerals other than crushed rock for construction purposes, sand, 
gravel, natural gas and petroleum . 
7. The program disbursed $86,100 in FY 2016/17 and $50,700 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. This program was introduced in August of 1992 . 
8.2  Mineral Exploration Assistance Program  
1. Mineral Exploration Assistance Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Mineral Exploration Assistance Program provides financial assistance for n on-fuel mineral 
exploration in Manitoba. The program is designed to increase exploration and to stimulate activities 
that could lead to the development of new mines and industrial mineral deposits in Manitoba. The 
program provides assistance between 25 -50% of approved eligible expenditures based on the 
location of the proposed project. The percentages offered are 50% for the Flin Flon/Snow Lake 
region, 35% for remote regions and 25% for approved expenditures in the balance of Manitoba. A 
maximum of $200,000  per recipient per fiscal year is available.  
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of The Mines and Minerals Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. The program is available to companies who are both registered to  do business in Manitoba 
and are proposing  mineral exploration projects in Manitoba.  
7. The total amount disbursed  was $1, 355,300  for FY 2016/17  and $1, 008,700 in  FY 2017/18 . 
8. This program was introduced in October of 1995.  
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  8.3  Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance Program  
1. Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance (NFFA) Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The NFFA program assists marginally viable commercial fishing operations through partial 
funding of the cost of transporting  selected fish species from lakeside to Winnipeg for processing.  
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of the Fisheries Act  by the 
Freshwater Fish Marketing Corporation, a federal Crown corporation.  
5. Assistance is provided in th e form of grants.  
6. Assistance is available to fishermen employed in the fishery sector. Eligible species for freight 
assistance are whitefish, pike, lake trout, perch, goldeye, tullibee, and suckers.  
7. Under this program, fishermen pay the first 20 cent s per kilogram of freight cost, and the 
Province pays for the next 45 cents per kilogram (with fishermen responsible for any freight costs 
in excess of 65 cents per kilogram). Fishermen also receive 7 cents per kilogram for suckers from 
all lakes listed as  eligible for assistance. The total amount disbursed was $400,000 for FY 2016/17 
and $400,000 for FY 2017/18.  
8. The program was established in 1976 and is ongoing.  
9  NEW BRUNSWICK  
9.1  Agriculture Loan Guarantees  
1. Agriculture Loan Guarantees  
2. The notificatio n covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Development Board (AAFDB) provides financial 
assistance in the form of loan guarantees to primary agriculture producers for working capital 
requirements such as feed, seeds and so on. The program does not cover processing or research 
and development.  
The loan guarantee is typically up to a maximum of 80% of line of credit (can be more if the applicant 
shows need) and for up to 3 years. The loan guarantee can be renewed after thre e years but this 
requires a new application and review process. There is a loan guarantee fee of 1.5 % of the amount 
guaranteed, paid at the beginning of each year.  
4. Authority for the program comes from the Agricultural Development Act . 
5. This program p rovides a loan guarantee to financial institutions on a portion of a line of credit.  
6. To be eligible for this program the applicant must be a primary agriculture producer. The 
applicant 's business plan must show reasonable chances of viability and that a  demand exists for 
the product(s) in question. The project must fit with the province 's sector strategies (in terms of 
impact on agricultural land, jobs, markets, etc.). Applicants must provide acceptable security for the 
financing and show an acceptable a mount of equity in the business.  
7. There were no Agriculture Loan Guarantees approved in FY 2016/17 or FY 2017/18.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
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  9.2  Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees  
1.  Aquaculture Loans and Loan Guarantees.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Agriculture, Aquaculture and Fisheries Development Board (AAFDB) provides financial 
assistance in the form of loans and loan guarantees for aquaculture production and related services. 
The program is designed to complement other sources of lending and financial institutions. There is 
no cap on the amount of loans or loan guarantees, but requests must be reasonable on a case by 
case basis. A loan guarantee fee of 1.5% of the amount guaranteed is due at the beginning of each 
year. 
4. Authority for the program comes from the Fisheries and Aquaculture Development Act . 
5. Direct loans are provided to finance viable projects for the purchase or construction of various 
aquaculture capital costs (e.g. equipment and buildings). Loan guarantees are provided on a portion 
of lines of credit for inventory and feed expenses, sharing financial risk with financial institutions . 
6. Primary aquaculture producers are eligible to apply. Business plans must show reasonable 
chances of viability an d demonstrate that a demand exists for the product(s). The project must fit 
with the province 's sector strategies (in terms of impact on marine resources, jobs, markets, etc.). 
Acceptable security must be provided for the proposed financing and applicants must invest, or have 
invested, an acceptable amount of equity in the business (typically 20% of the total project).  
7. There were no aquaculture loans or loan guarantees approved in 2016/17 or 2017/18.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
9.3  New Brunswick Junior Mining  Assistance Program  
1.  New Brunswick Junior Mining Assistance Program (NBJMAP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The NBJMAP is a financial assistance program for private -sector junior companies, which are 
defined as those that are exp loration companies and do not have sustained income from an active 
mine. The NBJMAP aim is to attract investment in the mineral exploration sector, enable the opening 
of working mines and create a royalty income stream for the province. It also allows the province to 
obtain more precise data on its natural resources and to value those resources. Annual funding for 
this program is around $500,000. Grants usually range from $20,000 to $50,000 but can be up to 
$100,000 per year per project. The average grant p er project in 2017 -18 was $30,000.  
4.  The authority for the NBJMAP comes from the Mining Act . The NBJMAP is one component of 
the New Brunswick Exploration Assistance Program (NBEAP) that is administered by the Geological 
Surveys Branch (GSB) of the Depart ment of Energy and Resource Development. The NBEAP was 
introduced in 1994 to attract exploration investment.  
5.  The NBJMAP provides grants for up to 50% of eligible costs such as drilling, surveys, and 
analysis within defined limits, for mineral explorati on projects.  
6.  Any private or publicly traded mineral exploration company is eligible for the NBJMAP, 
providing it meets established criteria and does not own a working mine. Applications are evaluated 
by a GSB review committee.  
7. This program disbursed  $473,724 in FY 2016/17 and $431,816 in FY 2017/18.  
8.  This program has been offered since 1994 and is ongoing.  
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  10  NEWFOUNDLAND AND LAB RADOR  
10.1  Business Development Support Program  
1. Business Development Support Program.  
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17  and FY 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program is to provide support to Newfoundland and Labrador small and 
medium -sized businesses with opportunities to increase their productivity and improve their 
competitiveness. The intent of the program is to suppo rt small and medium -sized enterprises that 
demonstrate a desire to develop and grow by improving the operations of their business and 
investing in their people.  
4. The program is provided under the authority of the  Innovation and  Business Investment 
Corpor ation, a Crown corporation of the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.  
5. The program provides a non -repayable contribution/grant to a maximum of $100,000 per year 
per company. Normally, the contribution level will be based on a maximum of 25 % of eligi ble costs, 
with businesses identifying their access to the remaining 75 % to complete the project , with the 
exception of consulting services and travel stipends.  
6. The program is available to small and medium -sized businesses in strategic sectors. Monies 
are generally provided to assist with advertising and marketing costs in a destination market or for 
participation in foreign trade missions or trade shows.  
7. The total budget for 2018/19 was $2.4 million with 155 projects approved to  date at an 
average pr oject size of $ 15,610. The total budget for 2017/18  was $2.3 million with 203 projects 
approved at an average project size of $11,464.  
8. The program was created in 2013 and is ongoing.  
10.2  Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises Program  
1. Economic Diversification Growth Enterprises (EDGE) Program.  
2. This notification covers the FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The program is designed as an economic development and marketing tool to encourage new 
business investment in the province. The goal is to help diversify the economy and stimulate private 
sector job creation in the province.  
4. The EDGE Program is governed by the Economic Diversification and Growth Enterprises Act  
(the "EDGE Act "), which was created to promote economic diversification and growth e nterprises in 
the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.  
5. The program is a tax concession.  
6. The EDGE Program is available to local companies that want to expand, local entrepreneurs 
who are interested in new business start -ups, national and internation al companies and investors 
who wish to establish a new enterprise in the province. To be considered for EDGE status, a company 
must demonstrate that it is new or expanding business activity:  
• has the potential for new capital investment of at least $300,000  or incremental sales of 
at least $500,000;  
• has the potential to create and to maintain at least ten new permanent jobs in the 
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  • would not take place in the province in the absence of the EDGE incentives, in preference 
to another location at the ti me when it is proposed to do so;  
• has a substantial net economic benefit to the province; and  
• if provided EDGE status, would not result in the company having a direct competitive 
advantage over other businesses already established in the province.  
7. The ED GE program provides tax rebates to corporations that have gone through the EDGE 
consideration process and been granted EDGE status. If a company does not pay income tax, no 
income tax rebate is provided. In FY 2016/17, $142,872.50 was rebated under the EDG E program. 
For FY 2017/18, the EDGE program did not provide any corporate income tax rebates.  
8. The program commenced in December 1994.  
10.3  Junior Exploration Assistance Program  
1. Junior Exploration Assistance Program (JEA).  
2. This notification covers FY 20 16/17 and 2017/18 , for mineral exploration work performed for 
calendar years 2016 and 2017.  
3. The objective of the JEA is to grow the mineral inventory of the Province through the discovery 
of new mineral districts, occurrences, prospects and deposits. Th e program also aims to advance 
mineral discoveries through the stages of defining NI 43 -101 compliant mineral resources, and to 
enhance Newfoundland & Labrador 's competi tiveness as a world class mineral exploration 
destination . 
4. Authority for the support  is based on Government of Newfoundland and Labrador fiscal budget 
data as per the Estimates of the Program Expenditure and Revenue of the Consolidated Revenue 
Fund for both 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
5. Funding is in the form of a grant to reimburse a portion o f approved expenditures. Multiple 
grants will not be awarded for the same property in a single year.  
6. JEA is available to companies primarily engaged in mineral exploration and/or mining. These 
companies are permitted to be in receipt of direct or indire ct revenues from mineral/mining 
operations; however, exploration activities conducted on Mining Leases with active operations are 
ineligible. Companies must be registered with the Registry of Companies as per the Corporations Act  
(RSNL 1990, Chapter C -36) to carry on business in Newfoundland and Labrador. Assistance will be 
paid out proportionately to all validated projects with a maximum of $150,000 for Island 
(Newfoundland) based projects and $225,000 for Labrador based projects.  
7. For 2016/17, 22 grants  were paid totalling $1.39 million. For 2017/18, 28 grants were paid 
totalling $1.39 million.  
8. The Department of Natural Resources has run a JEA progr am since 1990.  
11  NORTHWEST TERRITORIE S 
11.1  Commercial Fishery Assistance Industry Support Program  
1. Commercia l Fishery Assistance Industry Support . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. The purpose of the program is to offset the high freight and production costs associated with 
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  4. Funding is provided und er the authority of the Department of Industry, Tourism and 
Investment.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution.  
6. Assistance eligibility is restricted to commercial fishermen, holders of commercial fishing 
licences, and members of the Northwest Territories Fishermen's Federation (NWTFF). There are six 
program schedules:  
• Fish Harvesters Support Program : Program aimed at small producers. Program allows NWT 
fishers to continue to fish and earn an income. Maximum amount available: $35,000. 
Assistance is  based on previous year's fish production records and can be used to 
purchase : 
• Equipment  
• Packaging  
• Marketing services  
• Commercial Fish Harvesters Support Program : Program aimed at larger producers. 
Program allows NWT fishers to continue to fish  and earn an income. Maximum amount 
available: $75,000.  Assistance is  based on previous year's fish production records and can 
be used to purchase : 
• Equipment  
• Packaging  
• Marketing services  
• Fish Harvesters Expansion Program : Funding aimed at assisting fishers  to defray a portion 
of costs for capital investments in their operations and to establish fish processing 
capabilities. Maximum amount available: $70,000 . 
• Fish Harvesters New Entrants Support Program : Program aims to provide support to defray 
a portion of  the costs to enter into the fishing industry . Maximum amount available: 
$10,000 . 
• Traditional/ Commercial Harvesters Support Program : Program aimed at supporting 
fishers conducting commercial fishing at Kakisa and Tathalina Lakes with production and 
transp ortation costs . 
• Core Funding:  Funds assist in defraying a portion of the costs of administration for the 
NWT Fish Federation. The maximum  amount is $20,000 and is available  for the operations 
and Maintenance for the NWTFF.  
7. Total contributions of $225,00 0 were provided in 2016/17 and $450,499 in 2017/18.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
11.2  Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur  – Fur Price Program  
1. Genuine Mackenzie Valley Fur  – Fur Price Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Fur Price Program  pays all sales commissions and handling fees for fur shipped to auction 
and related marketing costs.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Department of Industry, Tourism and 
Investment (ITI).  
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  6. Service providers must be specialized in marketing of fur sales and marketing to auction 
houses.  
7. In FY 2016/17, ITI provided $157,044 in contributions. In FY 2017/18, ITI provided $73,881 
in contributions.  
8. The program was crea ted in 2009 and is ongoing.  
11.3  Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development Program  
1. Support for Entrepreneurs and Economic Development (SEED).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The SEED Policy provides contributions toward starting out in business, improving capacity or 
skills, and helping small communities to expand their local economy.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Department of Industry, Tourism and 
Investment (ITI).  
5. Assistance is provided in the fo rm of a contribution.  
6. All NWT businesses, business associations, band/community councils and individuals are 
eligible to apply for SEED funding. Specific eligibilities are provided under the individual program 
elements of the Policy. The maximum amount available per applicant is up to $25,000 to any one 
applicant in any fiscal year , depending on program category.  
Contributions made under the SEED Policy fall under five program categories:  
• Entrepreneur Support  
• Sector Support  
• Community Economic Development  
• Micro Business  
• Business Intelligence and Networking  
7. In FY 2016/17, ITI provided $3,880,354 in contributions to 442 individuals, businesses and 
organizations in the NWT. In FY 2017/18, ITI provided $3,839,112 in contributions to 376 
individuals, busines ses and organizations in the NWT.  
8. The program was created in 2007 and is ongoing.  
12  NOVA SCOTIA  
12.1  Co-operative Education Incentive  
1. Co-operative Education Incentive.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Co -op Education Incentive provi des wage assistance to organizations that offer career -
related work experiences for university and college co -operative students.  
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  5. Employers can hire a co -op student for a w ork term of 12 -16 weeks. They will receive $7.50 
an hour for the wages they pay the student. The Employers should pay the student at least $15 per 
hour, plus vacation pay, for 32.5 to 40 hours of work per week to be eligible for the program.  
6. A private -sector, government -funded, not -for-profit, or charitable organization, a social 
enterprise or a municipality are all eligible.  
7. The budget was $2,300,000 in FY 2016/17 and $2,300,000 FY 2017/18.  
8. The Co -op program started in 1991.  
12.2  Nova Scotia Film & Tel evision Production Incentive Fund  
1. Nova Scotia Film & Television Production Incentive Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The fund provides funding for Nova Scotia filmmakers.  
4. Assistance is provided under Nova Scotia Business Inc., or such other body the Minister of 
Business may designate from time to time.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of non-repayable incentives . 
6. Recipients must be engaged primarily in ﬁlm and television production business and their main 
activity must be the creation of ﬁlm/video productions available for public viewing.  
7.  The program committed $10,515,185 in FY 2016/17 and $16,738,439 in FY 2017/18.  
8. Opened to applications and effective as of July 1, 2015 . 
13  NUNAVUT  
13.1  Commercial Fisheries Freight Subsidy  
1. Commercial Fisheries Freight Subsidy . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program is to support the transportation of fish to allow the fish -
processing sector in Nunavut to be competitive in local and sout hern domestic markets.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Environment.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Eligibility is restricted to Nunavut based fisheries industry: processors and harvesters.  
7. Under this program, a total of $190,000 is available in total, shared equally among the three 
Regions of Nunavut.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
13.2  Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program  
1. Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program.  
2. The notificati on covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  3. The purpose of the Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Program is to support 
community -based tourism or cultural industries projects.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Financial Administration Act. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. The program provides assistance to tourism businesses (including accommodations, tour 
operators, etc.), artists and arts organizations.  
7. The maximum contribution is $100,000 and the annual program  budget is $1,327,000.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
13.3  Film, Television and New Media Development Program  
1. Film, Television and New Media Development Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of the Film, Television and New Me dia Development Program is to foster the 
development of film, television and digital media in Nunavut, and the participation of Nunavut 
residents in the industry.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Financial Administration Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. The Nunavut Film, Television and New Media program supports the growth and development 
of Nunavut 's film, television and new media industry. Funding allows for the operation of a film office 
to promote Nuna vut as a destination for film production and to develop opportunities for 
Nunavummiut to work in film, television and new media, and for the provision of financial support 
for film, television and new media productions.  
7. Annual budget available for film project grants is under $1,361,000.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
13.4  Fisheries Development and Diversification Fund  
1. Fisheries Development and Diversification fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective of the program is to develo p and diversify Nunavut's fishing industry within the 
overall guiding principles of conservation and sustainability and to identify and develop new fisheries 
resources that will provide significant economic benefits to the residents of Nunavut.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Environment.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Eligibility is restricted to: individuals who are residents of Nunavut; incorporated businesses 
registered as Nunavut Businesses and whose offices are located within Nunavut, Societies registered 
under the Nunavut Societies Act or not -for-profit corporation registered for the purposes of delivering 
fisheries related projects in Nunavut; and research and development institutions, regiona l 
development groups and government agencies with a mandate to deliver fisheries related projects 
in Nunavut for the betterment of Nunavut . G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  7. The program provides a contribution of up to $150,000, depending on the type of project. 
Under this program, a to tal of $525,000 is available.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
13.5  Nunavut Business Investment Fund  
1. Nunavut Business Investments Fund (NBIF).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of the (NBIF is to encourage private investment in new or expanding Nunavut 
businesses as a means of creating new jobs and diversifying the economy.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Nunavut Financial Administration Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution.  
6. The NBIF provi des contributions to Nunavut business ventures in strategic sectors of 
Nunavut 's economy, which complement Debt Financing and/or Equity Investments.  
7. The minimum assistance is a $25,000 contribution and the maximum is $250,000. Annual 
program budget is $ 3.432 million, shared with a separate program schedule for which businesses 
are not eligible.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
13.6  Nunavut Economic Foundational Fund  
1. Nunavut Economic Foundational  Fund (NEFF) . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/2017 and 2017/2018.  
3. The purpose of the NEFF is to build the foundation of Nunavut 's economy through accountable 
contributions to Nunavut organizations and municipalities.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Nunavut Financial Administration Act . 
5. Assistance  is provided in the form of a contribution . 
6. The NEFF provides support to Nunavummiut to participate in Nunavut 's economy. The focus 
of the fund is to target priority areas such as: events , professional development , education and 
training , and infrastruc ture which supports economic development.  
7. The minimum contribution under this program is $50,000; the maximum contribution is 
$250,000. Annual program budget is $3,432,000 but this is shared with a separate program schedule 
for which businesses are not eligible.  
8. The program is ongoing . 
13.7  Seal and Fur Program Policy  
1. Seal and Fur Program Policy.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Seal and Fur Program Policy is a service the government provides to assist harvesters 
with selling th eir furs for competitive prices and provides quick upfront payments for seal and fur. 
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  This encourages the full use of seal and fur, surplus to household use, av ailable from the traditional 
food hunt.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Environment.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of advances and purchase prices, grants, and in supporting 
the shipping and processing costs of seal and fur pelts . 
6. Inuit who are resident in Nunavut are eligible for these subsidies . 
7. Under this program, a total of $894,000 is available. This is distributed as follows:  
a. Fur Assessment and Advance Program -Provides an advance to the harvesters for wild furs. 
This program also provides a minimum guaranteed payment for foxes. Budget: $212,000.  
b. Fall Incentive Program  – Provides financial support to harvesters of wolf and wolverine in 
the fall of each year for pelts that are sold in the previous year, w hether privately or 
though the Fur Assessment and Advance Program. Harvesters must provide 
documentation on the pelts sold through a private buyer. Budget: $10,000.  
c. Sealskin Purchasing Program  – Provides financial compensation to harvesters who supply 
the Fisheries and Sealing Division with quality seal pelts. Budget: $522,000.  
d. Dressed Sealskins for Nunavummiut Program  – The department encourages the use of 
Nunavut seal pelts for the value -added seal pelt industry by providing dressed and/or dyed 
seals pelt s to Nunavummiut at cost price to ensure equal and easy access to seal pelts. 
Fisheries and Sealing pays the shipping costs within Nunavut and to/from the designated 
marketing agent. Funded internally by Fisheries and Sealing Division.  
e. Seal and Fur Contrib utions  – Provides financial assistance to individuals, organizations, 
business, or societies who wish to undertake projects and/or activities that support the 
promotion, advocacy, research, development and diversification of Nunavut 's sealing and 
fur indus try. Budget: $150,000.  
8. The program is ongoing.  
13.8  Small Business Support Program  
1. Small Business Support Program . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of the Small Business Support Program is to provide assistance to  new and 
existing small businesses through investment in business attraction, retention and expansion.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Nunavut Financial Administration Act . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution.  
6. The p rogram provides assistance to Nunavut businesses, small businesses and organizations.  
7. Maximum contribution is typically $25,000, although $50,000 can be considered in some 
cases. The annual program budget is $823,000.  
8. The program is ongoing.  G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  14  ONTARIO  
14.1  Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program  
1. Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Aboriginal Loan Guarantee Program supports Aboriginal participation in eligible  energy 
infrastructure in Ontario including tra nsmission projects and wind, solar and hydroelectric generation 
projects.  
4. The program  is application -based and non -entitlement, and it  is delivered under the legislative 
authority of the Section 22 of the Financial Administration Act of Ontario.  
5. Assistance takes the form of loan guarantees.  
6. Assistance is provided to corporations wholly -owned by one or more Aboriginal communities.  
7. Up to 75% of an Aboriginal corporation's equity in an eligible project. New loan guarantees 
totalled $ 28,920 ,000 in 2016/2017  and $ 18,160 ,000 in 2017/2018 . 
8. The program began in June 2011 and is ongoing.  
14.2  Eastern Ontario Development Fund  
1. Eastern Ontario Development Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The fund is a regional business support pro gram created to support economic development 
initiatives for businesses, municipalities and not -for-profit associations.  
4. The program is delivered  under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development and 
Growth (now Ministry of Economic Developmen t, Job Creation and Trade).  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding is available to firms that are registered as a business in Ontario, are located within 
the area of Eastern Ontario, employ a minimum of 10 employees, and have eligible total expenses 
greater than $500,000.  
7. The Fund is divided into two streams; the business stream provides 1 5% of eligible project 
expenses for implementation of new technologies, new equipment or skills training for employees 
for projects valued at $500, 000 or more.  The regional sector stream will invest up to 5 0% for 
economic development projects valued at $100,000 or more. Expendi tures were $6,411,462 in 
2016/ 17 and $5 ,713,970  in 2017/18. 
8. The program began accepting applications in July 2008 and was renewed in 2012.  The 
program is currently ongoing.  
14.3  Emerging Technology Program  
1. Emerging Technology Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2016/17.  
3. The Emerging Technology Program is designed to encourage both the private and public 
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  4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund 
Corporation.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions  and repay able loans.  
6. The program is available to eligible public or private initiatives in Northern Ontario. For private 
sector initiatives, up to $50,000 may be provided in non -repayable contributions to eligible 
applicants. The Emerging Technology Program may also provide repayable loans of up to $1,000,000 
or one third of eligible project costs, whichever is less, for capital projects.  
7. The total disbursement in FY 2016/ 17 was  $4,219,918. The total disbursement  in FY 2017/ 18 
was $1,509,957 . 
8. The Emerging Technology Program expired in November 2013 but applications were submitted 
before that were processed into 2014/15 and 2015/16.  Some approved projects are in the 
implementation stage and receive funding to support appr oved project activities in 2016/17 and 
2017/ 18 financial years . 
14.4  Enterprises North Job Creation Program  
1. Enterprises North Job Creation Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/2017 and 2017/2018.  
3. The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to the privat e sector to help 
bring new jobs and economic prosperity to Northern Ontario.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of conditional contributions and loans.  
6. Assistance is available to enterprises that operate in Northern Ontario.  
7. The maximum contribution to any one project generally will not exceed 5 0% of eligible capital 
costs up to $1,000,000. The total disbursement in 2016/ 17 was $2 ,379,300 and $993,880 in 
2017/ 18. 
8. The program expired in November 2013 , but applications that were submitted before that 
were processed into 2014/ 2015 and 2015/ 2016. Some approved projects are in the implementation 
stage and receive funding to support appr oved project activi ties in 2016/17 and 2017/ 18 financial 
years . 
14.5  Innovation Demonstration Fund Program  
1. Innovation Demonstration Fund (IDF) Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective was to help companies in their efforts to commercialize i nnovation technologies 
in Ontario by mitigating the risk of projects with significant pilot -scale technical hurdles. The program 
provided financial support covering up to 5 0% of eligible costs for approved eligible projects that 
had commercialization as th eir goal . 
4. The Fund was delivered under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Research and 
Innovation/Ministry of Economic Development and Growth (now the Ministry of Economic 
Development, Job Creation and Trade).  
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  6. Funding was available to firms that were pursuing pilot scale technology demonstration in 
areas of environmental technology, alternative energy and bio products, hydrogen and other globally 
significant technologies.  The IDF was no t aimed at routine engineering, upgrading, or improvements 
to existing processes, designs or products.  
7. Expenditures were $4,235,100 in 2016/17 and $0 in 2017/18.  
8. The Fund was created in 2006. IDF stopped accepting new applications in September 2013.  
14.6  Jobs and Prosperity Fund  
1. Jobs and Prosperity Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objectives of the Fund were to build Ontario 's productive and innovative capacity to create 
the jobs of today and the future by securing signifi cant business investments that focus on 
productivity, innovation and promoting the development of products, services and processes  for new 
markets . 
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development and 
Growth  (now Mini stry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade).  
5. Assistance takes the form of grants and loans.  
6. The Jobs and Prosperity Fund had four distinct streams with each stream having its own 
application process.  All four streams received applications b y invitation. These streams were:  
• The New Economy Stream —to build R&D capacity, improve private -sector productivity, 
performance and competitiveness, and support innovative businesses in expanding their 
market.  
• The Strategic Partnerships Stream —to help entrepreneurs, companies, research 
institutions, customers and investors work together to strengthen Ontario firms and our 
ability to compete globally.  
• Food and Beverage Growth Fund —to support food, beverage and bio -product 
manufacturing projects that will  help create and retain jobs, strengthen supply chains, 
increase market access, and enhance innovation and productivity.  
• Forestry Growth Fund — to help value -added and bio -product forestry projects improve 
productivity and innovation, enhance competitivene ss, support new market access, 
strengthen supply chains and provide socio -economic benefits.  
7. Totals Expenditures  were $170,260,400 in 2016/17 and $191,363,300 in 2017/ 18. 
8. The program was launched in January 2015 and is currently ongoing.  
14.7  Northern Com munities Investment Readiness Initiative  
1. Northern Communities Investment Readiness Initiative  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The program funds projects that address gaps in general community investment readiness, 
or that support i nvestment attraction activities identified in the community 's investment attraction 
strategy.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development 
and Mines.  G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributio ns. 
6. Northern Ontario -based communities, First Nations, and economic development corporations 
are eligible. The private sector is not eligible for the program.  
7. Funding for up to 75% of eligible expenses to a maximum of $10,000 per individual project. 
The total disbursement in 2016/17 was $373,348 and $324,866 in 2017/18.  
8. The program will end March 31, 2019.  
14.8  Northern Community Capacity Building Program  – Community Capacity Building 
Initiatives  
1. Northern Community Capacity Building Program  – Communi ty Capacity Building Initiatives.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The program helps northern communities to develop the capacity to promote, attract and 
support economic growth . 
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act . 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Eligible applicants may include partnerships and alliances comprising: municipalities, First 
Nations, local services boards, not -for-profit corporations, and educational institutions.  
7. The amount of funding depends on whether the project is community -based, partnership -
based, or focused on regional training. Funding will generally not exceed the lesser of 50% of eligible 
project costs or $50,000 for community -based projects; $100,000 for regional partnership projects; 
and up to $150,000 for regional training projects. The total disbursement in 2016/17 was 
$4,480,656. The total disbursement in 2017/18 was $5,921,098.  
8. The program was introduced October 18, 20 13 and started accepting applications on October 
21, 2013. The program end date is March 31, 2019.  
 
14.9  Northern Community Capacity Building Program  – Event Partnership  
1. Northern Community Capacity Building Program  – Event Partnership.  
2. The notification covers financial years 2016/2017 and 2017/2018.  
3. This program promotes economic development, tourism, and job creation and retention in 
Northern Ontario through partnerships with organizations that are staging events.  
4. The program is delivered under th e authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act . 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Eligible applicants may include partnerships and alliances comprising: municipalities, First 
Nations, local services boards, not -for-profit  corporations, and educational institutions.  
7. Funding is limited to 30% of eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000 for event partnership 
projects (operating) or 30% of eligible costs to a maximum of $100,000 for major tourism event 
capital costs. The tota l disbursement in 2016/17 was $401,299.  The total disbursement in 2017/18 
was $460,988.  
8. The program was introduced October 18, 2013 and started accepting applications 
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  14.10   Northern Industrial Electric ity Rate Program  
1. Northern Industrial Electricity Rate (NIER) Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The NIER Program assists Northern Ontario's largest industrial electricity consumers to reduce 
energy costs, sustain jobs  and maintain global competitiveness.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development 
and Mines.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional rebates.  
6. Assistance is provided to facilities that are:  
• Directly owned and controlled by the applicant ; 
• A production or processing facility that consumes a minimum of 50,000 megawatt hours 
of electricity per year ; 
• Classified as being within one of the following North American Industry Classification 
System 2002 industry secto rs: (21) Mining and Oil and Gas Extraction or (31 -33) 
Manufacturing (exception Sawmills and Wood Preservation);  
• Located in Northern Ontario; and  
• Market participants purchasing electricity from the Independent Electricity System 
Operator or from a local dis tribution company.  
7. The total disbursement in 2016/ 17 was $ 113,003,112. T he total disbursement in 2017/ 18 was 
$117,649,136 . 
8. The current term of the program , effective April 1, 2017, expires  March 31, 2022.  
14.11   Northern Innovation Program  – Applied Researc h and Technology Development 
Projects  
1. Northern Innovation Program  – Applied Research and Technology Development Projects.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program supports Northern Ontario businesses to undertake applied resear ch or pre -
commercialization activities required to further develop new technologies and move them to market.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act . 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contribution s. 
6. Assistance is available  to private companies located in Northern Ontario alone or in partnership 
with an Ontario academic or research institutions.  
7. Funding is limited to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $250,000. The total disbursement 
in 2016/ 17 was $1,560,574. T he total disbursement in 2017/ 18 was $2,923,532.  
8. The program was introduced October 18, 2013 and applications were accepted starting 
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  14.12   Northern Innovation Program  – Opportu nity Assessment  
1. Northern Innovation Program  – Opportunity Assessment.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program supports Northern Ontario businesses with identifying opportunities for new 
technology development.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act . 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to private companies located in Northern Ontario alone or in partnership 
with an O ntario academic or research institutions.  
7. Funding is limited to 75% of eligible costs to a maximum of $15,000. The total disbursement 
in 2016/17 was $52,784. The total disbursement in 2017/18 was $0.  
8. The program was introduced October 18, 2013 and ap plications were accepted starting 
October 21, 2013. T he program end date is March 31, 2019.  
14.13   Northern Innovation Program  – Pilot Demonstration and Commercialization 
Projects  
1. Northern Innovation Program  – Pilot Demonstration and Commercialization Projects . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program supports Northern Ontario businesses to reduce the technical and financial risks 
associated with scaling -up and demonstrating new and innovative technologies. It also supports 
ramping -up for commercial production.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act . 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions and loans.  
6. Assistance is available  to private companies located in Northern O ntario alone or in partnership 
with an Ontario academic or research institutions.  
7. Funding is limited to 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of $500,000. The total 
disbursement in 2016/ 17 was $1,103,888.  The total disbursement in 2017/ 18 was $2,34 6,009 . 
8. The program was introduced October 18, 2013 and applications were accepted starting 
October 21, 2013. The program end date is  March 31, 2019.  
14.14   Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program  – Business Expansion  
1. Northern Business Opportunity Prog ram – Business Expansion  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program supports existing businesses in northern Ontario that intend to expand and or 
retain their operations within Northern Ontario to improve competitiveness, grow reven ues and 
create jobs . Funding will generally not exceed 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of 
$1,000,000  with each advance being 30% co nditional contribution and 70% l oan. 
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Herit age Fund Act . 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  6. Assistance is available to private businesses.  
7. The total disbursement in 2016/ 17 was $4,535,760.  The total disbursement in 2017/ 18 was 
$18,307,098.  
8. The program was introduced  October 18, 2013 and started accepting applications 
October  21, 2013. The program will end on March 31, 2019.  
14.15   Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program  – New Investment Projects  
1. Northern Business Opportunity Program  – New Investment Projects.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program supports businesses that do not currently have a presence in Ontario that intend 
to expand within N orthern Ontario.  The funding amount is determined on a case -by-case basis.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act . 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to private businesses.  
7. The total disbursement in 2016/ 17 was $110,788.  The total disbursement in 2017/ 18 was 
$2,303,523.  
8. The program will end March 31, 2019.  
14.16   Northern Ontario Business Opportunity Program  – Small Business Start -Up 
Projects  
1. Northern Business Opportunity Program  – Small Business Start -Up Projects.  
2. The notification covers FY 2 016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program supports new businesses in Northern Ontario that intend to commence 
operations.  Funding will generally not exceed 50% of eligible project costs to a maximum of 
$200,000.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of  the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act . 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to private businesses.  
7. The total disbursement in 2016/17 was $3,223,940. The total disbursement in 2017/18 was 
$4,544,455.  
8. The program will end March 31, 2019.  
14.17   Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program  
1. Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program supports entrepreneurship opportunities acr oss 
the North of Ontario.  
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  5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to residents of Northern Ontario.  
7. The program may provide a conditional grant generally up to 5 0% of eligible costs and not to 
exceed $125,000 per project. The total disbursement in 2016/ 17 was $540,561. T he total 
disbursement in 2017/ 18 was $96,656 . 
8. The program expired in November 2013 , but applications that were submitted before that 
were processed into 2014/15 and 2015/ 16. Some approved projects are in the implementation stage 
and receive funding to support appr oved project activities in 2016/17 and 2017/ 18 financial years . 
14.18   Northern On tario Internship Program  
1. Northern Ontario Internship Program . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The intent of the Northern Ontario Internship Program is to strengthen Northern Ontario's 
competitive advantage and build economic development capacity by attracting and retaining 
graduates in the North. The program provides recent graduates who are interested in launching and 
building their careers in Northern Ontario access to internships.  
4. The program is delivered under the autho rity of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund 
Corporation.  
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to businesses, not -for-profit and public sector organizations located in 
Northern Ontario.  
7. The total disburseme nt in 2016/ 17 was $ 11,244,069. T he total disbursement in 2017/ 18 was 
$11,189,002 . 
8. The program will end in 2019.  
14.19   Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program  
1. Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. The program aims to provide young entrepreneurs the opportunity to develop business skills 
while assisting them with starting their own enterprises in the North.  
4. The program falls under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of conditional contributions, generally up to 8 5% of eligible 
costs, to a maximum total amount normally not to exceed $25,000 per project.  
6. Residents of Northern Ontario, 18 to 29 years old (inclusive), who are planning o n starting a 
new business in Northern Ontario.  
7. The total disbursement in 2016/ 17 was $3,508. T he total disbursement in 2017/ 18 was $0 . 
8. The program expired in November 2013 , but applications that were submitted before that 
were processed into 2014/15 and 2015/ 16. Some approved projects are in the implementation stage 
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  14.20   Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co -Op Program  
1. Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co -Op Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program  provides contributions to help northern Ontario employers invest in our young 
workforce.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Act. 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Private sector and public sector employers located in Northern Ontario involved in the following 
areas: health care, social services, value -added manufacturing, emerging technologies, 
environmental sciences, and other activities that will result in an economic or social development 
advantage for Northern Ontario. For co-op placement, eligible Northern Ontario employers would be 
provided with a conditional contribution of up to 5 0% of a wage incentive to a maximum of $6.00 
per hour to hire postsecondary students from Northern Ontario for work placements 
(co-op placements). Concerning internships, eligible Northern Ontario employers would be provided 
with a conditional contribution of up to 5 0% of a recent Northern Ontario graduate's salary to a 
maximum of $27,500 annually (private sector employers) or up to 9 0% of a recent Northern Ontario 
graduate's salary to a maximum of $27,500 annually (public sector employers).  
7. The total disbursement in  2016/ 17 was $0. The total disbursement in 2017/18 was $13,151 . 
8. The program  expired in November 2013 , but applications that were submitted before that 
were processed into 2014/ 15 and 2015/ 16. Some approved projects are in the implementation stage 
and receive funding to support appr oved project activities in 2016/17 and 2017/ 18 financial years . 
14.21   Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit  
1. Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC).  
2. The notification  covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of the program is to promote literary works by Canadian authors . 
4. The program falls under the legislative authority of the Ontario Taxation Act , 2007. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a refundable ta x credit.  The credit is 3 0% of qualifying 
pre-press, printing and marketing expenses.  
6. It is available to Ontario book publishing companies that publish and promote literary works 
by Canadian authors . 
7. The maximum tax credit is $30,000 per literary wor k. The to tal credits disbursed in 2016/ 17 
were $3,990,684. The total credits disbursed in 2017/18 were $4,341,000.  
8. The program began in May 1997 and is ongoing.  
14.22   Ontario Creates  – Funding Programs  
1. Ontario Creates  – Funding Programs.  
2. The notificati on covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The funds support the business development of companies in the creative industries, driving 
activity and investment to support the culture sector and organizations in expanding their economic 
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  4. The funds are de livered under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and 
Sport and Ontario Creates . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Grants are available to Ontario -based companies in the book and magazine, film and 
television, music and interactive digital media sectors . 
7. Total disbursement in 2016/17 was $20,910,000. Total disbursement in 2017/18 was 
$21,790,000 . 
8. The program began in 2005 and is ongoing . 
14.23   Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund  
1. Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund (OEGF).  
2. The n otification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of the program was to encourage the construction and operation of ethanol fuel 
plants in Ontario and support independent gasoline distributors who blended ethanol and could 
demonstrate a loss of com petitive advantage due to the Renewable Fuel Strategy (RFS) regulation.  
4. The program fell under the authority of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of grants and/or contributions.  
6. It was available to Ontario ethanol manufacturers and independent gasoline blenders who 
entered into a grant agreement with the government of Ontario.  
7. Under the Operating Grant Agreements, the total disbursement in 2016/ 17 was $32,657,452. 
There were no disbur sements in 2017/ 18 as the program had ended . 
8. The OEGF was a 12 -year program that was launched in 2005 and closed on 
December  31, 2016.  
14.24   Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit  
1. Ontario Film and Television Tax Credit (OFTTC)  
2. The notification covers FY  2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The credit is intended to develop and grow the domestic film and television production sector 
in Ontario, stimulate job creation and investment in the province and support the telling of Canadian 
stories.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Ontario Taxation Act , 2007. 
5. The OFTTC  is a refundable tax credit of 3 5% of eligible labour expenditures. An enhanced 
credit rate of 4 0% on the first $240,000 of qualifying labour expenditure is available for first -time 
producers.  
6. The credit  is available to Canadian corporations with a permanent establishment in Ontario 
who produce domestic film and television productions in Ontario that qualify as Canadian content 
under the Canadian Audio -Visual Certification Off ice points system.  
7. The total credits dispersed in 2016/17 were $ 168,827,276  and the total credits dispersed in 
2017/ 18 were $ 221,197,365 . 
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  14.25   Ontario Music Fund  
1. Ontario Music Fund (OMF).  
2. The not ification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The OMF is aimed at strengthening and stimulating growth in Ontario 's music companies and 
supporting this growing sector. The Fund aims to drive activity and investment in order to support 
Ontario 's music compani es and organizations in expanding their economic and cultural footprints 
within Canada and around the world.  
4. The Fund is delivered under the authority of the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport 
and the Ontario Media Development Corporation.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Grants are  available to Ontario -based music companies and organizations.  
7. There is $15 ,000,000  in total annual allocation. The total disbursement in 2016/ 17 was 
$15,250,000 . The total disbursement in 2017/18 was $ 15,310,000 . 
8. The fund was introduced in 2013 and is ongoing.  
14.26   Ontario Production Services Tax Credit  
1. Ontario Production Services Tax Credit (OPSTC).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The credit is intended to develop and g row the foreign production services and high -value 
domestic film and television production sector and attract investment and jobs.  
4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act , 2007. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a refundable tax credit of 21. 5% of eligible production 
expenditures.  
6. The credit  is available to Canadian - or foreign -owned corporations with a permanent 
establishment in Ontario, producing film or television productions in Ontario that meet minimum 
budge t requirements.  
7. Total credits dispersed in 2016/ 17 were $ 251,554,900  and total credits dispersed in 2017/ 18 
were $286,719,700 . 
8. The tax credit was introduced  in 1997  and is  ongoing.  
14.27   Ontario Resource Tax Credit  
1. Ontario Resource Tax Credit (ORTC).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The credit offsets Ontario corporate income tax otherwise payable and is in lieu of a deduction 
for Crown royalties and mining taxes paid.  
4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Ac t, 2007. 
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  6. The credit was available to a corporation with a permanent establishment in Ontario that owns 
a Canadian resource property. The corporation must have a notional resource allo wance for the year 
or must have paid or incurred an adjusted Crown royalty for the year. The credit was available where 
a corporation's notional resource allowance (2 5% of resource profits) exceeded the amount paid 
with respect to Crown royalties and minin g taxes . 
7. Total credits dispersed in 2016/2017 and 2017/2018 cannot be provided as this is confidential 
taxpayer information.  
8. The program began in June 2007 and was eliminated as of April 23, 2015. Accrued but unused 
ORTC amounts are eligible for carr y-forward to offset Ontario corporate income tax payable in the 
first five taxation years beginning after April 23, 2015.  
14.28   Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit  
1. Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit (OSRTC).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The credit was intended to develop and grow the music recording sector in Ontario, stimulate 
job creation and investment in the province and support Canadian artists and music. The OSRTC is 
being phased out as it was replaced by the Ontario Music Fund.  
4. Legislative authority was granted under the Ontario Taxation Act, 2007 . 
5. Assistance was provided in the form of a refundable tax credit. The tax credit is 2 0% of 
qualifying expenses incurred.  
6. The credit was available to Canadian corporations with a permanent establishment in Ontario 
who produce eligible Canadian sound recordings.  
7. The total credits dispersed in 2016/17 were $573,089 and the total credits dispersed in 
2017/18 were $513,100 . 
8. The program began in January 1999 and is being phased ou t as of 2015. A company may still 
claim the OSRTC for eligible sound recordings that commenced before April 23, 2015  but can only 
calculate the tax credit on eligible expenditures incurred before May 1, 2016.  
14.29   Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Proces sing 
1. Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Processing  (OTCMP).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The OTCMP is provided to support activity in manufacturing and processing, farming, fishing, 
logging, and mining, as well as the gene ration of electrical energy for sale, or the production of 
steam for sale.  
4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act, 2007 . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a non -refundable tax credit.  
6. A corporation can claim the OTCMP if it had Ontario taxable income during the tax year and 
eligible Canadian profits from any of the following activities: manufacturing and processing, farming, 
fishing, logging, mining, the generation of electrical energy for sale, or the production of ste am for 
sale. 
7. Total credits in 2016/17 and 2017/ 18 cannot be provided as this is confidential taxpayer 
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  8. The program began in January 1993 and is ongoing.  
14.30   Small Beer Manufacturer 's Tax Credit  
1. Small Beer Manufacturer's Tax Credit (SBMTC).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The SBMTC provides assistance to eligible beer manufacturers  with permanent establishments 
in Ontario in respect of eligible sales of draft and non -draft beer sold to purchasers in Ontario during 
a sales year . 
4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act , 2007. 
5. Assistance is provided in the  form of a refundable tax credit.  
6. To be eligible, a manufacturer needs to meet certain criteria, including limits on production. 
The SBMTC is available to eligible beer manufacturers having worldwide production in the previous 
year over 4.9 million litr es (49,000 hL) but less than 30 million litres (300,000 hL).  
7. The maximum tax credit available to an eligible beer manufacturer  is $2, 449,510  for non‑draft 
beer and $1, 788,010  for draft beer on eligible sales exceeding 49,000 hL  and up to and including 
200,000 hL . The SBMTC  is subject to a phase ‑out once eligible sales exceed 75, 000 hL  and is fully 
eliminated when eligible sales exceed 200,000 hL  in the sales year. Total credits in 2016/2017  and 
2017/2018  cannot be provided as this is confidential taxpaye r information.  
8. The program began in July 2010 and is ongoing.  
14.31   Southwestern Ontario Development Fund  
1. Southwestern Ontario Development Fund.  
2. The notification covers  FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. A regional business support program created to support ec onomic development initiatives for 
businesses, municipalities and not -for-profit associations.  The Fund is divided into two streams . The 
business stream provides 1 5% of eligible project expenses for implementation of new technologies, 
new equipment or skil ls training for employees for projects valued at $500,000 or more. The regional 
sector stream will invest up to 5 0% for economic development projects valued at $100,000 or more.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Economic De velopment and 
Growth (now Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade).  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding is available to firms that are registered in Ontario, are located within the area of 
Southwestern Ontario, empl oy a minimum of 10 employees, and have eligible total expenses greater 
than $500,000.  
7. Expendit ures were $14,784,897 in 2016/17 and $730,273 in 2017/ 18. 
8. The program began accepting applications in October 2012 and is currently ongoing.  
14.32   Strategic Economic Infrastructure Program  
1. Strategic Economic Infrastructure Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  G/SCM/N/343/CAN  
 
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  3. This program supports infrastructure projects that are aligned with the Growth Plan for 
Northern Ontario.  
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Act . 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Eligible applicants may include partnerships and alliances comprising: municipalities, First 
Nations, aboriginal organiza tions, local services boards, not -for-profit corporations, and educational 
institutions.  
7. Funding is limited to 50% of eligible costs to a maximum of $1,000,000. The total 
disbursement in 2016/17 was $18,710,387. The total disbursement in 2017/18 was $29 ,697,764.  
8. The Strategic Economic Infrastructure Program end date is March 31, 2019.  
14.33   The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund  
1. The Strategic Jobs and Investment Fund . 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The program provided conditional grants and interest -free loans to attract strategic 
investments in innovative projects that helped to create high value -added jobs and supported cluster 
development.  
4. The program was delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development and 
Growth (now the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade).  
5. Assistance took the form of grants.  
6. Funding was available to companies prepared to invest at least $ 10 million or create 50 new, 
high value -added jobs, in qualifying projects of up to five years. The program targeted support 
towards four priority sectors of Ontario 's economy: clean/green technologies , financial services , 
information and communication tec hnologies , and life sciences.  
7. Expenditures were $15,202,000 in 2016/ 17 and $ 5,327,9 00 in 2017/ 18. 
8. The Fund was created in 2010 and closed in 2014.  
14.34   Veterinary Assistance Program  
1. Veterinary Assistance Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 a nd 2017/18.  
3. The program supports the provision of veterinary services to livestock producers by offsetting 
the veterinarian's cost of driving to the farm gate, which would otherwise be the full responsibility 
of the producer.  
4. This strategy is under t he authority of the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and 
Mines . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding is available to veterinarians and producers located in Northern Ontario.  
7. The amounts paid to veterinarians through this p rogram vary depending on the type of cost 
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  costs. The total disbursement in 2016/ 17 was $ 811,693. The to tal disbursement in 2017/ 18 was 
$823,695 . 
8. The prog ram was first established in 1945 by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture. It was 
transferred to Ministry of Northern Development and Mines  in April of 1997, which began to 
administer the program in October of 1997. The fund comes up for renewal every year.  
14.35   Vintners Quality Alliance Wine Support Program  
1. Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) Wine Support Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objectives  of the fund are to assist small wineries to sell through the Liquor Control Board 
of Ontario (LCBO ), to strengthen winery productivity, innovation and tourism development.  
4. The program fell under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development and Growth in 
2016/ 17 and under the Ministry of Agriculture, F ood and Rural Affairs in  2017/ 18. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and/or contributions.  
6. The program is available to Ontario wineries that sell VQA wines through the LCBO.  
7. The program  disbursed $7,000,000  in 2016/ 2017 and $7 ,500,000  in 2017/ 2018. 
8. The progr am began in April 2010 and will end at the end of FY 2019/2020.  
15  PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND  (PEI)  
15.1  Ignition Fund  
1. Ignition Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The Ignition Fund is a competition -based program for entrepreneurs seeking star t-up capital 
for a small or medium -sized business venture. Innovation PEI  (IPEI) provides seed capital for 
successful applicants to turn venture ideas into tangible, viable businesses. The initial investment 
by IPEI is expected to leverage additional funds  to support the business . 
4. This program falls under the authority of Innovation PEI.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of an award.  
6. Eligible applicants include entrepreneurs committed to establishing and operating a new small 
or medium -sized business venture on PEI. The primary applicant must be the founder or majority 
owner of the business . 
7. The contribution under this program is in the form of a reward of up to $25,000. A matching 
contribution is not required. The program disbursed $ 250,000 in FY 2016/17  and $250,000 in FY 
2017/18 . 
8. The program is ongoing.  
15.2  Professional Services Assistance  
1. Professional Services Assistance.  
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  3. The Professional Services Assistance program is designed to a ssist new and existing small and 
medium -sized PEI businesses with costs associated with hiring a professional for business 
development services.  
4. This program falls under the authority of Innovation PEI.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of non -repay able contributions or grants.  
6. Eligible applicants include entrepreneurs with limited business development experience who 
require guidance to develop a business/marketing plan or obtain training in management skills.  
7. The contribution under this progra m may contribute up to 50% of the cost to engage a 
professional business consultant to provide business and marketing planning, not to exceed $1,000  
in assistance , or management skills training, not to exceed $500  in assistance.  The program 
disbursed $ 209,855 in FY 2016/17  and $135, 113 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program is ongoing.  
16  QUÉBEC  
16.1  Assistance Fund for the Lac -Mégantic Economy  
1. Assistance fund for projects undertaken in the Lac -Mégantic area.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of the Fund is to support economic and tourism development in the City of 
Lac Mégantic by focusing on the following objectives: revitalizing entrepreneurial activities, 
developing the tourism industry, bringing back and retaining young people and d eveloping cultural 
heritage.  
4. This program is administered by Investissement Québec under the Economic Development 
Fund and by the Québec  Ministère de l 'Économie et de l 'Innovation.  
5. Assistance can take the form of a loan, loan guarantee, equity invest ment or a non -refundable 
grant.  
6. Assistance from the fund is available to not -for-profit organizations, cooperatives, social 
economy businesses, educational, health and social services network organizations, the city of Lac -
Mégantic and municipal bodies.  
7. The financial assistance granted and the maximum amount of government assistance vary 
depending on the nature of the project and can reach up to 90% for education and 80% for any 
other project or activity. The loan guarantee cannot surpass 80% of the n et loss.  
8. The program is ongoing until no later than March 31, 2023.  
16.2  Assistance Program for the Disposal of Wood Processing Sub -products from the Côte 
Nord  
1. Assistance Program for the Disposal of Wood Processing Sub -products from the Côte Nord . 
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of this assistance program is to support industrial projects promoting the disposal 
of processing sub -products from the Côte Nord by developing them or reducing their production.  
4. This program is administered by Québec 's Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs.  
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  6. The program is aimed at businesses looking to develop wood processing sub -products or to 
reduce their pr oduction.  
7. The maximum percentage of eligible expenses varies depending on the work undertaken. The 
amounts allocated to each type of activity can be added up and the maximum amount of financial 
assistance granted to a project is $1,000,000 . 
8. The progr am remains in effect until March 31, 2020.  
16.3  BioMed Propulsion Program  
1. The purpose of this program is to provide financial support to Québec businesses with strong 
growth potential in the life sciences sector to help them market their research results, wh ile 
promoting the involvement of private investors.  
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The assistance program aims to improve access to funding for businesses in the life sciences 
sector; to help maintain and develop businesses with str ong growth potential; to promote product 
development; to contribute to maintaining and creating sustainable and quality jobs; to promote 
investment in research and development for biotechnology businesses and promote investment to 
support marketing efforts  for medical technology businesses . 
4. This program is under the responsibility of the Ministère de l 'Économie et de l 'Innovation, but 
it is administered by Investissement Québec.  
5. Assistance is in the form of an equity loan . 
6. The program is aimed at businesses in the human or animal health biotechnology and medical 
technology sectors . 
7. The financial assistance amount has a minimum and maximum threshold of $2.5 million and 
$10 million for biotechnology businesses and $0.5 million and $10 million for medical technology 
businesses . 
8. The BioMed Propulsion program was launched in November 2016 and is ongoing.  
16.4  Economic Diversification Fund -Regional County Municipality des Sources  
1. Economic Diversification Fund -Regional County Municipality (MRC) des Sou rces 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of the fund is to contribute to the economic diversification of the MRC des 
Sources. More specifically, it focuses on the following objectives: contributing to the development of 
existi ng businesses; supporting the creation and start -up of new businesses; fostering the 
emergence of structuring projects; and promoting the development of entrepreneurial culture.  
4. This program is administered by Investissement Québec under the Economic De velopment 
Fund and by Québec 's Ministère de l 'Économie et de l 'Innovation.  
5. The assistance can take the form of a loan, a loan guarantee or a non -refundable grant.  
6. Assistance from this fund is available to businesses legally incorporated in Qu ébec (in cluding 
cooperatives and social economy businesses) and those located outside Qu ébec insofar as their 
project is a feasibility study for an investment project or the creation of  a business in the province. 
Not-for-profit organizations incorporated in Qu ébec and operating in the area of economic 
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  7. The financial assistance granted varies based on the nature of the project and may be up to 
25% of the total costs of an investment project and up to 5 0% for studies as well as other types of 
projects. The loan guarantee cannot surpass 70% of the net loss. The maximum amount of 
government assistance provided is 60% for investment projects and 70% for all other eligible 
projects.  
8. The program is ongoing  until no later than March 31, 2023 . 
16.5  Economic Diversification Fund for Centre -du-Québec and the Mauricie Region  
1. The purpose of this program is to help businesses undertake projects in the Centre -du-Québec 
and Mauricie regions.  
2. This notification cover s FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of this program is to promote the start -up and development of projects and to 
develop new industries focused on the future.  
4. This program is administered by Investissement  Québec under the Economic Development 
Fund and by the Québec  Ministère de l 'Économie et de l 'Innovation . 
5. Assistance can take the form of a loan, equity investment, loan guarantee or non -refundable 
grant.  
6. Assistance from this fund is available to bus inesses legally incorporated in Québec  (including 
cooperatives and social economy businesses) and those located outside Québec  insofar as their 
project is a feasibility study for an investment project or the creation of a business in the province. 
Not-for-profit organizations incorporated in Québec  and operating in the area of economic 
development are also eligible for assistance under this fund.  
7. The financial assistance granted varies based on the nature of the project and may be up to 
25% of the total costs of an investment project and up to 50% for studies as well as other types of 
projects. The loan guarantee cannot surpass 70% of the net loss. The maximum amount of 
government assistance provided is 60% for investment projects and 70% for all other el igible 
projects . 
8. The program remains in effect until March 31, 2023 . 
16.6  Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots  
1. Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots consists of offering 
financial assistance to forest producers in the planning and implementation of silvicultural treatments 
on private woodlots. The purpose of these activities is to devel op any registered forest area under 
section 130 of the Sustainable Forest Development Act . 
4. This program is administered by Québec 's Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs and 
management is delegated to regional private woodlot development agenci es. 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of financial assistance for planning and implementing 
silvicultural treatments  
6. The program is limited to recognized forestry producers under section 130 of the  Sustainable 
Forest Development Act . 
7. The maximum amount of financial assistance granted and the nature of the eligible silvicultural 
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  8. The program was created in the early 1970s and is ongoing.  
16.7  Forestry Funding  Program  
1. Forestry Funding Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program aims to promote the creation, maintena nce or development of forest production 
units totalling at least 60 hectares.  
4. This program is administered by La Financière agricole du Québec.  
5. Assistance takes the form of a loan guarant ee and a discount varying from 0.30 to 0.60 on 
the interest rate for the entire term of the loan.  
6. Assistance is available to recognized forest producers under section 130 of  the Sustainable 
Forest Development Act . 
7. The assistance is limited to loan guarant ees on loans of a maximum of $750,000 and for a 
maximum term of 30 years.  
8. The program began in 2004 and is ongoing.  
16.8  Property Tax Refund for Recognized Forest Producers  
1. Property Tax Refund for Recognized Forest Producers.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The goal of this program is to encourage producers to undertake development work on their 
woodlots.  
4. The Regulation respecting the reimbursement  of property taxes of certified forest  producers 
is administered jointly by Qu ébec's Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs and by Revenu 
Québec.  
5. The program operates as a refundable tax credit.  
6. The program is limited to recognized forest pro ducers under section 131 of the Sustainable 
Forest Development Act . 
7. The refund is equivalent to 85% of the property tax on a woodlot.  
8. The refund was created in 1985 and remains in effect.  
16.9  Refundable Tax Credit for Shipbuilders  
1. Refundable Tax Credi t for Shipbuilders.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The objective is to stimulate the marine industry in Québec and enable it to be internationally 
competitive.  
4. This program is administered jointly by Québec 's Ministère de l 'Économie et de l 'Innovation 
and Revenu Québec.  
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  6. Eligible recipients are marine shipyards located in Québec.  
7. A tax credit can be claimed on 37.5% of eligible costs, and, up to a maximum of 18.75% o f 
the cost of building a prototype ship. These rates are progressively reduced on the other vessels of 
the series.  
8. The program began in 1996 and is ongoing.  
16.10   Refundable Tax Credit for the Production of Biodiesel in Québec  
1. Refundable Tax Credit for the  Production of Biodiesel in Québec . 
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the diversification of Québec 's energy supply.  
4. This program is administered by Revenu Québec . 
5. Assistance takes the  form of a tax credit.  
6. This tax credit is available to eligible businesses engaged in the production of biodiesel.  
7. The maximum tax credit rate for a given month is $0.185 per litre. The eligible production 
ceiling for biodiesel corresponds to a daily  production of 345,025 litres multiplied by the number of 
days included in a given month . 
8. The tax credit is available for the eligible production of biodiesel completed after March 31, 
2017 but before April 1, 2018.  
16.11   Refundable Tax Credit for the Product ion of Cellulosic Ethanol in Québec  
1. Refundable Tax Credit for the Production of Cellulosic Ethanol in Québec . 
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the diversification of Qu ébec's energy supp ly. 
4. This program is administered by Revenu Québec . 
5. Assistance takes the form of a tax credit.  
6. This tax credit is available to businesses engaged in the production of cellulosic ethanol.  
7. The credit was determined based on rate that varied depending on the average monthly price 
of crude oil on the market. The maximum tax credit rate for a given month was $0.15 per litre of 
cellulosic ethanol.  
8. The tax credit is available until March 31, 2023.  
16.12   Refundable Tax Credit for the Production of Eth anol in Québec  
1. Refundable Tax Credit for the Production of Ethanol in Québec.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the diversification of Qu ébec's energy supply.  
4. This program was introduce d by Revenu Québec.  
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  6. This tax credit is available to businesse s engaged in the production of  ethanol.  
7. The credit was determined based on a rate that varied depending on the average monthly 
price o f crude oil on the market. The maximum tax credit rate for a given month was $0.185 per 
litre of ethanol . 
8. This tax credit will be available until March 31, 2023.  
16.13   Refundable Tax Credit Promoting Employment in the Gaspésie and Certain Maritime 
Regions of Québec  
1. Refundable tax credit promoting employment in the Gaspésie Region and  certain maritime 
regions of Qué bec. 
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the creation of jobs in certain regions o f Québec. 
4. This program was introduced under the authority of Investissement Québec. Revenu Québec 
is responsible for the program.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. The tax credit is available to businesses that hold an eligibilit y certificate issued by 
Investissement Québec confirming that they are operating, in an eligible region, a business that is 
recognized in one or more of the following sectors: marine biotechnology and marine aquaculture, 
the recreation and tourism sector, seafood processing, the manufacturing sector, finished or semi -
finished product manufacturing and processing using peat or slate, the manufacturing of wind 
turbines or the production of wind energy.  
7. The refundable tax credit is calculated based on the t otal eligible payroll. The rate varies based 
on the sector of activity: 30% for marine biotechnology, marine aquaculture and the recreation and 
tourism sector; 15% for other eligible activity sectors. The eligible salary corresponds to the 
employment incom e generally calculated under the Taxation Act, i.e. the salary paid to an eligible 
employee up to $83,333 per year.  
8. The tax credit remains in effect until December 31, 2020.  
16.14   Regional Initiatives Assistance Fund  – Gaspésie  – Îles-de-la-Madeleine  
1. Regional Initiatives Assistance  – Gaspésie  – Îles-de-la-Madeleine region . 
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of the program is namely to support the business environment, the undertaking 
of economic projects and the funding of professional salaries in the Gaspésie -Îles-de-la-Madeleine 
region . 
4. This program is administered by the Québec Ministère de l 'Économie et de l 'Innovation.  
5. Assistance takes the form of a non -refundable financial contribution.  
6. Financial support is  available for projects that aim to improve competitiveness as well as the 
production of value -added goods. Projects in areas of excellence and disadvantaged areas are given 
priority.  
7. The program consists of six components. The percentage of maximum fin ancial aid varies 
between 20 % and 70% based on the component. The maximum amount of government aid varies 
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  8. The program is in effect for 5 years until March 31, 2023 . 
16.15   Tax Credit for Na tural Resources  
1. Tax Credit for Natural Resources.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The purpose of this tax credit is to promote the development of natural resources in Qu ébec. 
The costs eligible under the credit are operating costs,  natural resources costs and the Canadian 
costs associated with renewable energy and the energy economy in Qu ébec. 
4. This program is administered by Revenu Québec.  
5. Assistance is in the form of a tax credit.  
6. The tax credit is available to businesses that, in the taxation year, have an establishment in 
Québec, operate a business there and incur eligible costs. The expression "eligible costs " mean, for 
a taxation year, all the costs a company has incurred during the course of this year and which 
corresp ond to:  
• Certain Canadian operating costs pertaining to mineral, oil and gas resources that were 
incurred in Québec;  
• Certain Canadian development costs pertaining to oil and gas incurred in Québec;  
• Certain costs related to natural resources (granite, sandst one, limestone, marble and 
slate), if these resources are intended for the manufacture of dimensional stones, funerary 
monuments, building stones, paving stones, curbs or roof tiles;  
• Canadian costs related to renewable energies and energy conservation in Q uébec.  
7. Tax credits are available to maintain financial assistance for mineral, oil and gas exploration 
in Qu ébec and to attract more investors. Repayment rates range from 15% to 38.75% before June 
5, 2014, from 12% to 38.75% thereafter.  
8. The programme  was created in 2001 and is ongoing.  
16.16   Wildlife  – Forest Program  
1. Wildlife -Forest Program.  
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program offers financial assistance for wildlife protection and development initiatives in 
forest areas. It enables woodlot owners and forestry stakeholders to be better informed and 
supported technically in the management and conservation of the wildlife resources that the 
woodlots support . 
4. This program is administered by the Fondation de la faune du Québ ec. 
5. Assistance takes the form of a financial contribution.  
6. Eligible organizations are legally incorporated organizations that have a direct relationship 
with private woodlot owners (unions of forest producers, forestry groups, certified forestry advi sors, 
development agencies, etc.) as well as wildlife conservation organizations that work in private 
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  7. The assistance can cover up to a maximum of 50% of a project 's eligible costs or based on 
the applicable rates for certain types of initiative s (e.g. herd management, voluntary habitat 
conservation).  
8. The program was reviewed in 2015 and remains in effect.  
16.17   Wood Innovation Program  
1. Wood Innovation Program.  
2. This notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. This program aims at stimulating investment in the undertaking of projects in the forest 
products industry or any other industry using forest products.  
4. This program is administered by Québec 's Ministère des Forêts, de la Faune et des Parcs.  
5. Assistanc e takes the form of a financial contribution.  
6. The program is aimed at businesses that work in the forest products industry or that use 
products from this industry.  
7. Investment projects can receive funding of up to 50% of eligible expenses, for a total  
maximum amoun t of $2.5 M. S tudies can receive funding of up to 75% of eligible expenses, for a 
maximum amount of $75,000, for a maximum of two studies per fiscal year, i.e. a total of $150,000. 
Applied research can receive funding of up to 50% of eligible  expenses for a maximum amount of 
$200,000 per project or $400,000 for a maximum of 2 projects per fiscal year. If the projects are 
interconnected, both projects can benefit from a maximum of $200,000 per fiscal year from the 
government. The projects must demonstrate that a minimum of 25% of its costs will be financed 
through private funds . 
8. The program will remain in effect until March 31, 2023.  
17  SASKATCHEWAN  
17.1  Food Safety for Processors Program  
1. Food Safety for Processors Program (FSP).  
2. The notificati on covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18 . 
3. The FSP aims to enhance food safety in Saskatchewan production facilities. It supports food 
processing companies to achieve food safety regulatory requirements that will increase their 
competitiveness, productivity, and  profitability . 
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Government of Saskatchewan . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants . 
6. The FSP is available to food processing companies that are regulated by a government agency 
or are seeking third-party certification for food safety and have undertaken a qualifying "gap 
analysis " to identify areas of food safety improvement. The FSP is not available to facilities that 
solely process pet food, animal feed, or beverage alcohol . 
7. The FSP has tw o funding components, (1) Food Safety Training, and (2) Food Processor Facility 
Upgrade Program. The Food Safety Training component consists of funding for plant -specific training 
related to critical control points as outlined in the gap analysis. Funding is up to 5 0% cost share 
basis to a maximum of $10,000 per processor. The Food Processor Facility Upgrade Program 
component consists of funding for facility upgrading to meet food safety standards as outlined in the 
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  provided for the Food Safety Training). The program disbursed $225,869 in FY 2016/17, and 
$524,911 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. This program began in 2013 and is ongoing.  
17.2  Incentives for Enhanced Oil Recovery  
1. Incentives for Enhanced Oil Recovery (IEOR).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The IEOR provide an incentive for oil producers to apply advanced extraction processes to 
enhance the total recovery from an underground reservoir . 
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Finance  and related 
statutes, including, but not limited to, The Financial Administration Act, 1993  and subsidiary 
regulations . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax refund or e xemption.  
6. The program provides assistance in the form of an exemption and remission of Provincial Sales 
Tax and/or Fuel Tax on eligible injectable substances used in approved I EOR projects.  
7. The total amount provided during FY 2016/17  was $ 459,162 and  $181,204  for FY 2017/18.  
8. The program began in 2005 and is ongoing.  
17.3  Saskatchewan Agri -Value Initiative  
1. Saskatchewan Agri -Value Initiative (SAVI).  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The SAVI program provided assistance to  develop products, prototypes, and processes, to 
market products, to improve manufacturing systems, and to undertake business training activities.  
4. Assistance was provided under the authority of the Government of Saskatchewan.  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding was available on an application basis to small and medium -sized enterprises 
undertaking activities that add value to Saskatchewan -produced agricultural products . Eligible 
activities include development of processes, protot ypes, or products , commercialization and scale 
up of product , development of marketing materials , attending trade shows or sales missions , hiring 
consultants to recommend processing efficiencies , and business development training.  
7. Funding was on a 50% cost share basis to a maximum of $100,000 per business. In addition, 
each component had individual caps. At 5 0% cost share, the caps were $60,000 for product and 
prototype development, $40,000 for marketing activities, $20,000 for systems improvements,  and 
$5,000 for training. The total amount of funding committed during FY 2016/2017  was $ 324,174  and 
$550,746  in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program began in April 2013 and ended  on March  31, 2018.  
17.4  Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing  
1. Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing (SLIM).  
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  3. The SLIM program provides funding assistance to agri -businesses for the adoption of best 
practices, new state -of-the-art technologies and processes that stimulate i mprovements in 
productivity and efficiency.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Government of Saskatchewan.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  
6. Funding is available  on an application basis  to Saskatchewan agri -businesses in volved in 
value -added processing of Saskatchewan crops and livestock into food, feed and bio -products.  
7. The SLIM program has two funding components , (1) Efficiency Analysis and (2) Infrastructure 
Projects.  The Efficiency  Analysis component consists of fu nding to identify process improvements, 
associated equipment and/or facility modifications, and training requirements related to 
improvements in productivity and efficiency. Funding is on a 50% cost share basis to a maximum of 
$20,000. The Infrastructure P rojects component consists of funding for facility modifications and 
equipment, and associated installation and training, as identified in the Efficiency  Analysis. Funding 
is on a 50% cost share basis to a maximum of $500,000 (including the amount provided  for the 
Efficiency  Analysis). The program disbursed $ 4,511,040  in FY 2016/17 , and $3, 795,793  in FY 
2017/18 . 
8. This program began in 2013 and is ongoing.  
17.5  Saskatchewan Petroleum Research Incentive  
1. Saskatchewan Petroleum Research Incentive (SPRI)  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and 2017/18.  
3. The SPRI provides an incentive to encourage field validation of new enhanced oil recovery 
projects and research, development or demonstration projects involving new technologies related 
to oil and natural gas exploration, production, treatment, transportation, upgrading, processing, 
refining, and/or waste disposal related to the oil or natural gas industries. The SPRI provides a 
reduction in oil and gas royalties payable equal to 30% of the eligible costs of th e project, up to a 
maximum of $3 million per project.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Saskatchewan Ministry of Energy and 
Resources and related statutes, including, but not limited to, The Oil and Gas Conservation Act and 
subsidiary re gulations.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of foregone revenue.  
6. Eligible projects include research and development of field pilot projects involving enhanced 
oil recovery and, new technologies related to: oil and natural gas exploration, productio n, treatment, 
transportation, upgrading, processing, refining, and/or waste disposal from oil and natural gas 
activity, or environmental impact of oil and natural gas activity.  
7. The total amount of funding provided during FY 2016/17 was $8.4 million and $3.8 million for 
FY 2017/18.  
8. The program began in 1998 and is ongoing but will stop accepting applications by 
March  31, 2019. 
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18.1  Fuel Tax Exemption  
1. Fuel Tax Exemption.  
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  3. The purpose of the program is to offer tax relief for off -road commercial purposes.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Fuel Oil Tax Act.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax exemption.  
6. The tax -exempt fuel is for authorized off -road commercial purposes: farming, hunting/ 
outfitting, sawmills, fishing, logging, tourism, trapping and mining. Also authorized are off -road use 
for golf courses and for use in stationary generators.  
7. Fuel may be purchased without paying the associated taxe s: $0.062 / litre for gasoline, $0.072 
/ litre for diesel and $0.011 / litre for aviation fuel. The total amount of funding credited during FY 
2016/17 was $2,982,487 and during FY 2017/18 was $3,999,632.  
8. The program began in 1968 and is ongoing.  
18.2  Strateg ic Industries Development Fund  
1. Strategic Industries Development Fund.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and FY 2017/18.  
3. The Strategic Industries Development fund identifies and facilitates development of industries 
and strategic projects with pot ential for broad -based economic benefits.  
4. This program is authorized under the legislative authority of the Government of Yukon.  
5. Assistance is provided through a grant.  
6. This program provides assistance to businesses registered in and carrying out business activity 
in Yukon, Yukon First Nation Development Agencies and for profit or not -for-profit business related 
organisations.  
7. For FY 2016/17 , $1,302,194 was allocated with average per unit support of $35,000. For 
FY 2017/18 , $757,000 was allocate d with average per unit support of $38,000.  
8. The program began in 2004 and is ongoing.  
18.3  Yukon Film and Sound Incentive Programs  
1. Yukon film and sound incentive programs.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/17 and FY 2017/18.  
3. The Yukon film and sound i ncentive programs aim to maintain and increase the level of total 
independent film and sound recording production and expenditure in Yukon; maximize Yukon 
employment opportunities resulting from film and sound recording production in Yukon; and 
encourage s ustainable growth in the Yukon film and sound recording production sector resulting in 
a stronger infrastructure of skills and services.  
4. This program is authorized under the legislative authority of the Government of Yukon.  
5. Assistance is provided thr ough a rebate grant.  
6. The sound incentive programs provide assistance to owners of a Yukon sound recording label, 
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  The film incentive programs support:  
• The Film Location Incentive applies to feature films and television programs, movies, and 
documentary films.  The travel assistance portion of this incentive also applies to 
commercials.  
• The Film Training Initiative applies to approved training of Yukon residents in feature film, 
television, documentary and commercial productions;  
• The Filmmakers Fund applies to film productions by Yukon residents and Yukon businesses 
that are either produced or post -produced in Yukon.  
• The Film Development Fund applies to development of film projects which are financially 
and creatively controlled by Yukon residents and Yukon corporations . 
• The Film Production Fund applies to production of films which are financially and creatively 
controlled by Yukon residents and Yukon corporations.  
7. The to tal amount of funding disbursed during FY 2016/17 was $1,000,000 and during 
FY 2017/18 was $1,200,000 . 
8. The program began in 2004 and is ongoing.  
18.4  Yukon Mineral Exploration Program  
1. Yukon Mineral Exploration Program.  
2. The notification covers FY 2016/1 7 and FY 2017/ 18. 
3. The program is designed to promote and enhance mineral prospecting and exploration 
activities in Yukon. The program's function is to provide a portion of the risk capital required to 
locate, explore and develop mineral projects to an a dvanced exploration stage.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Yukon government . 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit . 
6. The Yukon Minerals Exploration Program contains three modules:  
• Grassroots  – Prospecting:  Qualified prospectors may apply for a contribution of up to 
$15,000 per year to cover basic operating expenses while searching for new mineral 
occurrences in Yukon. 100% of approved expenses are reimbursed . 
• Focused  – Regional: Individuals, sole proprietor s, partnerships, limited partnerships and 
corporations undertaking basic exploration work directed at exploring for and appraising 
the potential of an under -explored area may apply for a contribution of up to $25,000 per 
year. 75% of approved expenses are reimbursed . 
• Target Evaluation: Individuals, sole proprietors, partnerships, limited partnerships and 
corporations undertaking basic exploration work directed at appraising the potential of an 
under -evaluated occurrence or target may apply for a contributio n of up to $40,000 per 
year. 50% of approved expenses are reimbursed. The intent of this funding is to enable 
the recipient to carry out exploration work aimed at developing a mineral project to an 
advanced exploration stage . 
7. The total amount of funding  was $1,400,000 in FY 2016/17 and $1,600,000 in FY 2017/18 . 
8. The program began in 1995 and is ongoing.  
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