G/SCM/N/253/CAN  
 
19 July 2013  
(13-3914)  Page: 1/50  
Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures  Original: English  
 
SUBSIDIES 
NEW AND FULL NOTIFICATION PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XVI:1 OF 
THE GATT 1994 AND ARTICLE 25 OF THE AGREEMENT ON 
SUBSIDIES AND COUNTERVAILING MEASURES 
CANADA  
The following communication, dated 1 July 2013, is being circulated at the request of the 
Delegation of Canada. 
 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
INTRODUCTI ON ............................................................................................................... 2  
1   INDUSTRIAL  PROGRAMS ............................................................................................. 2  
2   AGRICU LTURE ........................................................................................................... 22  
3   FISH ERIES ................................................................................................................ 24 
4   FORE STRY ................................................................................................................. 25 
5   OTHER ..................................................................................................................... .. 27 
PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS ................................................................................................ 29  
6   ALBERTA ...................................................................................................................  29 
7   BRITISH COLU MBIA (BC) .......................................................................................... 29  
8   MANITOBA ................................................................................................................ 3 3 
9   NEW BR UNSWICK ..................................................................................................... 34  
10   NEWFOUNDLAND  AND LABR ADOR........................................................................... 34  
11   NORTHWEST TERRITORIES ..................................................................................... 34  
12   NOVA SCOTIA .......................................................................................................... 35  
13   NUNA VUT ................................................................................................................ 3 5 
14   ONTARIO ................................................................................................................. 37  
15   PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ........................................................................................ 46  
16   WEB PRESENCE PROGRAM ...................................................................................... 46  
17   QU ÉBEC ...................................................................................................................  46 
18   SASKAT CHEWAN ..................................................................................................... 49  
19   YU KON ....................................................................................................................  49 
 
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  INTRODUCTION 
Canada's notification for the fiscal years (FY) 2010/2011 and 2011/2012 comprises industrial, 
cultural, agricultural and fisheries programs at the federal and sub-federal government level, including assistance for research and developm ent (R&D), shared cost federal/provincial 
assistance, 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 programs 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 
considered as "specific subsidies" within the meaning of the Agreement. 
 1  INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS 
1.1  Aboriginal Business Development Program  
1. Aboriginal Business Development Program (ABDP). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/11 and 2011/12.   
 3. The objective of this program is to maximize Aboriginal people's participation in the economy through business development. The program provides support to Aboriginal 
entrepreneurs for a range of activities including business planning, start-up, expansion and/or 
marketing. Through this program, eligible majority-owned Aboriginal enterprises have access to financial assistance, business information and resource materials and advice regarding other 
possible sources of financing or business support. The program also supports Aboriginal Financial 
Institutions.   
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of T he  De p artme nt of I nd i an A ffai rs  
and Northern Development Act . 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable or non-repayable contributions. 
 
6. The program provides support to Aboriginal en trepreneurs for a range of activities including 
business planning, start-up, expansion and/or marketing. 
 
7. Individual Aboriginal entrepreneurs may receive up to $99,999 in funding assistance for a single project. For community-owned businesses, assistance can be up to $1,000,000. The level of 
support for a business project will depend on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the 
scale and scope of the development, financial histor y and projections, and avai lability of resources. 
The Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency disbursed $1,266,310 in FY 2010/2011 and 
$2,649,645 in FY 2011/2012. 
 
8. The ABDP was created in 1995. The program Terms and Conditions have been renewed on an ongoing basis. 
 
1.2  Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agen cy (ACOA) Business Development Program 
1. ACOA Business Development Program (BDP). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  3. The objective of this program is to foster the development of entrepreneurship, increase the 
rate of new business formation and improve the competitiveness of SMEs. Initiatives under 
entrepreneurship, business skills development, tr ade, tourism and investment are also delivered 
under the BDP. The objectives of these initiatives are to attract visitors and investment to 
Atlantic Canada as a way to promote the growth of SMEs in the region, adopt new technologies, 
develop new skills and strengthen trade education.   
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the ACOA Act .   G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable or non-repayable contributions.   
 6. The program provides assistance to SMEs in Atlantic Canada to start-up, expand, modernize 
and become more competitive. Assistance towards commercial projects is generally in the form of 
interest-free loans which are to be repaid within  a ten year period. A commercial enterprise may 
receive up to $50,000 in the form of a non-repaya ble contribution for productivity and business 
skills development. Sectors eligible for assistance under commercial BDP include manufacturing 
and processing, knowledge based industries, aquacu lture, tourism and the business service sector. 
 7. Assistance is provided on the basis of a perc entage of eligible costs up to 50 per cent on 
capital costs and 75 per cent on soft costs. ACOA disbursed $138,400,880 in FY 2010/2011 and 
$134,123,009 in FY 2011/2012. 
 8. The BDP was created in 1995. The program Terms and Conditions have been renewed on an 
ongoing basis. 
 1.3  Atlantic Innovation Fund 
1. The Atlantic Innovation Fund (AIF). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.    
3. The objective of this ongoing program is to increase the capacity for and commercialization 
of R&D in the region.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the ACOA Act . 
 5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of conditionally repayable contributions to 
commercial (i.e., private sector) clients, and non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit 
organizations.    6. The program provides assistance to eligible proponents to undertake research and 
development projects. 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 which can demonstrate 
their ability to achieve the stated objectives of the proposed project. 
 7. ACOA disbursed $55,680,862 in FY 2010/2011 and $52,891,156 in FY 2011/2012 under 
the AIF. 
 8. The program was created in May 2001. The program Terms and Conditions have been renewed on an ongoing basis. 
 
1.4  Automotive Innovation Fund  
1. The Automotive Innovation Fund (AIF). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The objectives of the AIF are to build auto motive research and development (R&D) capacity 
in Canada and secure knowledge-based jobs; enhance the government's science and technology and environmental agendas; support the developmen t and/or implementation of innovative, fuel 
efficient technologies or processes; and, promote long-term economic benefit to Canada including 
significant job creation/retention. 
 4. The program is administered under the legislative authority of the Department of 
Industry Act . 
 5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a fully repayable contribution, at a level and 
amount deemed by the Minister to be justified in light of the anticipated benefits to Canada. 
Sharing ratios can range up to 20 per cent of eligible costs.  G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  6. Eligible recipients are corporations incorporated pursuant to the laws of Canada carrying on 
business in Canada; with proposals for private sector investments in Canada valued at more that $75 million over five years, for vehicle or power train assembly operations associated with significant automotive innovation and R&D initiatives. Automotive innovation and R&D initiatives, 
other than vehicle or power train assembly, would be eligible provided the $75 million threshold is 
met.  
7. The program disbursed $8,604,390 million for FY 2010/11 and $67,137,331 million for 
FY 2011/2012.   8. The program was introduced in May 2008 and was continued with no end date. It will be 
reviewed by 2016-2017. 
 1.5  Broadband Contribution Program  
1. Broadband Contribution Program. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The objectives of the program are to provide essential infrastructure to Canadians in remote and rural areas allowing them to participate in the Internet economy by accessing information, services and opportunities that would otherwise be out of reach and increase the number of 
households using broadband services. 
 4. The program is administered under the legislative authority of the Department of 
Industry Act .  
 5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of a contribution to a recipient, who will be given 
the minimum necessary, to a maximum of 50% of th e total eligible project costs for implementing 
the approved proposals. For First Nations, total federal funding could go up to 100% if no other 
sources of funding are shown to be possible.  The maximum contribution will not exceed 
$50 million per agreement or geographic service area. 
 
6. Eligible recipients are legal entities, including private sector companies or consortia, provincial / territorial and publicly owned enti ties, and not-for-profit organizations that are 
incorporated in Canada and that build and operate infrastructure and meet the set assessment 
criteria.  
7. The program disbursed $25,660,011 million for FY 2010/11and $60,496,766 million for 
FY 2011/2012.  8. The program was introduced in April 2009 and ended March 31, 2012. The program does 
not approve new projects. It is effective solely for the purpose of administering agreements. 
 1.6  Business and Regional Growth Program 
1. Business and Regional Growth Program. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
 
3. This program reinforces the conditions conducive to sustainable growth of regions and SMEs. It has three objectives: to help businesses become more efficient and more competitive and more innovative; to support the transfer of technologies and research results to enterprises; and to 
create conditions conducive to attracting foreign investment and international organizations.  
 4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions 
of Quebec Act . 
 5. Financial assistance under this program is provided in the form of contributions (repayable 
and non-repayable) as well as grants. Eligible costs include all expenses directly related to the 
project and deemed reasonable and necessary for its execution.    G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  6. Assistance is provided to SMEs; to clusters and SME associations; to non-profit organizations 
whose primary mission is to support business an d economic development; and to institutions 
dedicated to promoting and disseminating knowledge and expertise, including universities and educational institutions.  
 
7. The program disbursed $115.9 million  for FY 2010/2011 and $116.8 million for 
FY 2011/2012.  
 
8. The program came into force on April 1, 2007 and ended March 31, 2012.  1.7  Canada Foundation for Innovation  
1. Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The objectives of the program are to support the efforts of Canada's university and research hospital infrastructure in modernizing infrastructure, with a focus on health, the environment, 
science and engineering.   
 4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
 
5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of both a grant and a contribution. CFI awards to 
ultimate recipients will not exceed 40% of the eligible costs of any project with the remainder provided by provinces, federal government, private sector and/or the voluntary sector. 
 
6. The initial recipient will be CFI, which in turn  will provide grants to the ultimate recipients, 
which are: universities, hospitals, post-secondary colleges, educational institutions, and non-profit 
organization or trusts, where the eligible activities are primarily carried on in Canada, and are 
capable of carrying on meaningful research.  7. The program disbursed $203 million for FY 2010/11and $177 million for FY 2011/12.  
 
8. The program was introduced in July 2007 and will end March 31, 2017.   
1.8  Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Canada Program 
1. Infrastructure Canada Program (Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The program is designed to improve the qua lity of life for Canadians through investments 
that enhance the quality of the environment, support long term economic growth, enhance 
community infrastructure and build 21st century infrastructure using new approaches and best 
technologies.   
4. Assistance was provided under the legislat ive authority of Order-in-Council. PC 2009-1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order-in-Council. PC 2009-1411, August 13, 2009.  
5. Financial assistance was provided through non-repayable contribution payments.  
 6. The initial recipient was the Province of On tario, which made payments to the ultimate 
recipients based on the eligibility of claims.  
 
7. In FY 2010/2011 there was $5.5 million disbursed. There were no expenditures in FY 2011/2012.  
 
8. This program began in November 2000 and ended on March 31, 2011.  
1.9  Canada Small Business Financing Act  
1. Canada Small Business Financing Act (CSBFA). G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
 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 financing the purchase and 
improvement of fixed assets by providing loan guarantees. 
 4. Assistance is provided under the legislat ive authority of the Canada Small Business 
Financing Act. However, claims continue to be also submitted under the Small Business Loans 
Act (SBLA) , on loans approved prior to March 31, 1999.  
 5. Under this program lenders can register a loan made to an eligible small business up to a 
maximum of $500,000 of which a maximum of $350,000 can be used to finance the purchase or 
improvement of equipment (new or used) or the purchase of leasehold improvements (new or 
used). The maximum term loan of 10 years, and lenders eligible losses covered up to 85% 
(subject to Minister's liability).  
 6. Eligible recipients are small business enterprises with gross revenue not exceeding 
$5 million 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 CSBF program.    7. The program disbursed $82,919,045 for FY 2010/11 and $69,397,551 for FY 2011/12.  
 
8. The SBLA came into force in January 1961 and was superseded by the CSBFA, for all loans made after March 31, 1999.  
 
1.10  Canadian Institute for Advanced Research Program 
1. Canadian Institute for Ad vanced Research (CIFAR). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.   3. The institute's objectives are to: establish and maintain global networks for top researchers 
and students in Canada to participate in and lead ground-breaking research on the international 
stage; attract and retain highly qualified people  in Canada; encourage greater private sector and 
provincial government investment in basic research and development activities in Canada; build 
interdisciplinary research strengths in areas of importance to the long-term scientific, economic 
and social development of Canada; and, involve young researchers in its programs.  
4. The institute is administered under the legislative authority of the Department of 
Industry Act . 
 5. Support to CIFAR is in the form of a conditional grant, up to $25 million, from FY 2007/2008 
to FY 2011/2012 to leverage matching f unds from other non-federal sources.  
 6. Financial assistance is provided to the initial recipient, CIFAR, which in turn provides 
financial support to universities for the costs of Fellows, Scholars and Associates to conduct 
research related to CIFAR's research areas.  
7. The program disbursed $5 million for FY  2010/11 and $5 million for FY 2011/12.   
 8. The program to support CIFAR began April 1, 2002 and will end March 31, 2017.   
1.11  Canadian Network for the Advancemen t of Research, Industry and Education 
1. Canadian Network for the Advancement of Research, Industry and Education (CANARIE). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The objectives for the renewal of the program (2007-2012) are to continue to operate and 
extend resources to the network operations as an essential research infrastructure; and, develop, 
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  4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act .   
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a condit ional grant. Up to $120 million will be paid from 
FY 2007/08 to FY 2011/12. CANARIE is able to reserve up to 15% of funds for operational 
purposes. The types of expenditures considered to be "eligible costs" under this program include 
labour, material, special purpose equipment and audit costs.    
6. The grant is provided to CANARIE Inc., whic h in turn provides assistance to ultimate 
recipients, which are any individual, partnership, limited partnership, joint venture, syndicate, sole proprietorship, company or corporation, with or without share capital, unincorporated associations, consortia, Canadian university, college or hospit al or other entity with a presence in Canada. 
 
7. In FY 2010/11, $25 million was disbursed and $0 was disbursed in FY 2011/12.   
8. The program was approved in April 1993 and will end March 31, 2015. 
 1.12  Canadian Youth Business Foundation  
1. Canadian Youth Business Foundation (CYBF). 
 2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The objectives of the funding are to enable CYBF to provide loans and support, and develop 
youth entrepreneurship, innovative skills and facilitating access to financing.   
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act .  
 5. Assistance is provided in two forms: a cont ribution and a loan. The maximum amount of the 
contribution will be $10 million, and a maximum of 10% of the total contribution can be allocated 
i n  s u p p o r t  o f  a d m i n i s t r a t i o n  c o s t s .  T h e  m a x i m u m  l o a n  t o  b e  p r o v i d e d  t o  t h e  b o r r o w e r i s  u p  t o $15,000, available to business start-ups.   
6. The initial recipient is CYBF, which then provides assistance (e.g. loans) to young 
entrepreneurs, which must satisfy established set criteria.   
7. This initiative disbursed $10 million in FY 2010/11and $10 million in FY 2011/12.  
 8. The foundation began operating in April 2006 and will end March 31, 2014.  
 
1.13  Community Access Program 
1. Community Access Program (CAP). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The objective of the program is to sustain and enhance the capabilities of public internet 
access sites in schools, libraries, community, government and other facilities in communities 
across Canada so that Canadians will have affordable access to the Internet.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act .   
 5. Financial assistance is provided in the form  of a contribution. The lesser of 100% of the 
supported eligible costs and $2.5 million per year is covered. 
 
6. Eligible recipients are legal entities including: not-for-profit organizations such as associations, community based or voluntary sector organizations, educational institutions, public 
library boards, Chambers of Commerce or Boards of Trade, economic development corporation; 
provincial, territorial or municipal governments and their agencies; federal and provincial crown 
corporation in the opinion of the Minister, those organizations are best positioned to successfully 
complete the proposed eligible activities and contribute to achieving program objectives; and 
selected private sector entities such as corporations, companies, consortia.  G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  7. The program disbursed $26,668,843 for FY 2010/11, and disbursed $23,643,808 for 
FY 2011/12.   8. The program was introduced in October 1994 and ended on March 31, 2012.  
 
1.14  Community Adjustment Fund 
1. Community Adjustment Fund (CAF). 
 
2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  3. The objective of the CAF is to provide econom ic stimulus to mitigate the short-term impacts 
of the economic downturn by creating opportuniti es and to address transitional and adjustment 
challenges in restructuring communities.   
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
 5. Assistance is provided in a form of a co ntribution, and shall not exceed $20 million per 
project without the approval of Treasury Board.  Where 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 $20 million per ye ar without the approval of Treasury Board.  
 
6. Eligible recipients are communities with a population of 250,000 or lower and have 
experienced major layoffs resulting in significant job losses as a percentage of total employment within the community and lacks alternative employment opportunities within the community to 
offset job losses. 
 7. In FY 2010/11, $17,956,433 was disbursed through CAF and made no expenditures in 
2011/2012. 
 8. The program began April 1, 2009 and ended October 31, 2011.   
1.15  Community Adjustment Fund – Atlantic Provinces 
1. Community Adjustment Fund (CAF). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
 3. The objective of the CAF is to mitigate the short-term impacts of the economic downturn by 
creating opportunities and addressing transitional and adjustment challenges in restructuring 
communities.  4. Assistance through Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) is provided under the 
legislative authority of the ACOA Act . 
 5. Assistance through ACOA is provided in a form of a contribution, and shall not exceed 
$10 million per project without the approval of Treasury Board. 
 6. Eligible recipients are communities with a population of 250,000 or lower and have 
experienced major layoffs resulting in significant job losses as a percentage of total employment 
within the community and lacks alternative employment opportunities within the community to offset job losses.  
7. The program disbursed $55,010,303 in FY 2010/2011, and $596,298 in FY 2011/2012. 
 8. The fund was created April 3, 2009 and ended March 31, 2011. 
 
1.16  Community Adjustment Fund – Quebec 
1. Community Adjustment Fund (CAF). 
 
2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  3. The objective of the CAF is to mitigate the short-term impacts of the economic downturn by 
creating opportunities and addressing transitional and adjustment challenges in restructuring communities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions 
of Quebec Act . 
 
5. Financial assistance under this program takes the form of contributions (reimbursable or 
not) or grants.   6. Assistance is provided to SMEs, excluding reta il businesses; to non-profit organizations; and, 
to native bands.  
 7. The program disbursed $104.1 million in FY 2010/2011 and made no expenditures 
in 2011/2012. 
 8. The fund was created April 3, 2009 and ended March 31, 2011. 
 
1.17  Community Adjustment Fund – Northern Ontario 
1. Community Adjustment Fund (CAF).  
 
2. This notification covers the FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The objective of the CAF is to mitigate the short-term impacts of the economic downturn by 
creating opportunities and addressing transitional and adjustment challenges in restructuring 
communities.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
 5. Assistance is provided in Northern Ontario by  FedNor in a form of a contribution, and shall 
not exceed $20 million per project without the approval of Treasury Board. 
 
6. Eligible recipients are communities with a population of 250,000 or lower and have experienced major layoffs resulting in significant job losses as a percentage of total employment 
within the community and lacks alternative employment opportunities within the community to 
offset job losses.  
7. In FY 2010/2011, $17.96 million was disbursed through CAF. In FY 2011/2012, there were 
no funds disbursed through CAF.  8. The program began April 1 2009 and ended March 31 2011. 
 
1.18  Community Adjustment Fund – Southern Ontario 
1. Community Adjustment Fund (CAF). 
 
2. This notification covers the FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The objective of the CAF is to mitigate the short-term impacts of the economic downturn by 
creating opportunities and addressing transitional and adjustment challenges in restructuring communities.  
4. Assistance was provided under the legislat ive authority of Order-in-Council. PC 2009-1410, 
August 13, 2009 and Order-in-Council. PC 2009-1411, August 13, 2009.  
5. Financial assistance under this program takes the form of contributions (reimbursable or 
not) or grants.   
6. Assistance is provided to SMEs, excluding reta il businesses; to non-profit organizations; and, 
to native bands.   G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  7. The program disbursed $139.2 million in FY 2010/2011 and made no expenditures in 
2011/2012.   8. The fund was created in May 1, 2009 and ended on March 31, 2011.   
 
1.19  Community Diversification Program 
1. Community Diversification Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.   3. This program allows regions of Quebec to maintain and develop their economic activity base. 
The program has three objectives: to promot e community development and increase their 
mobilization through the development of visions and projects of local and regional scope, to 
support communities by supporting entrepreneursh ip and the creation or the maintenance of 
viable enterprises; and to increase the capacity of communities to attract tourists and skilled 
individuals.   
4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions 
of Quebec Act . 
 5. Financial assistance under this program is provided in the form of contributions (repayable 
and non-repayable) as well as grants. Eligible costs include all expenses directly related to the 
project and deemed reasonable and necessary for its execution.   
6. Assistance is provided: to SMEs; to clusters and SME associations; to non-profit 
organizations whose primary mission is to support  business and economic development; and, to 
municipalities and municipal organizations.  
 
7. The program disbursed $82.3 million for FY 2010/2011 and $91.2 million for FY 2011/2012.  
 8. The program came into force on April 1, 2007 and ended March 31, 2012.  
 
1.20  Community Economic Development Program  
1. Community Economic Development (CED) Program. 
 
2. The notification covers the FY 2010/11 and 2011/12.  
3. The program focuses on the development of First Nation and Inuit communities. It seeks 
increased participation of First Nation and Inuit communities in the economy by increasing community business development and incomes and decreasing community unemployment. The program provides financial support to enhance the economic development capacity of 
communities.  
 4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of T he  De p artme nt of I nd i an A ffai rs  
and Northern Development Act . 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable or non-repayable contributions. 
 
6. The program provides assistance to First Na tion Councils, governments of self-governing 
First Nation and Inuit communities, representative organizations of Inuit communities and other organizations mandated by the above to carry out activities and projects on their behalf and can 
apply for funding. 
 7. The maximum amount payable to one recipient under the Community Economic 
Development Programs is $3 million. CanNor disbursed $8,589,856 in FY 2010/2011 and 
$8,831,160 in 2011/2012.  
8. The CED was created in 1998. The program Terms and Conditions have been renewed on an 
ongoing basis.  G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  1.21  Community Futures Program  
1. Community Futures Program (Ontario Community Futures Program). 
 2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The CF Program is a community socio-economic development program which helps rural communities to develop and diversify their econom ies 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 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, which is broken into 
two categories operation and investment funds. Operation funds: shall not exceed $150,000 for 
planning and other activities to set up a new CF O; shall not exceed $400,000/year for operating 
costs and may be increased by up to $40,000/year fo r costs of travel  in remote areas and by up 
to $30,000/year where services in both official languages are required; shall not exceed 
$200,000/year for implementation of community-based  projects and special initiatives; shall not 
exceed $650,000/year for operating costs to region al, provincial, and national CF associations; 
and, shall not exceed $400,000/year for operating costs to incorporated non-profit organizations 
forming an IF Pool and shall not exceed $10 million for a one time contribution and $35 million 
cumulative. Investment Funds: shall not exceed $150,000 to SMEs or Social Enterprises and each CF Corporations may provide financial assistance up to $150,000 to a single business where there 
is a demonstrated benefit to their communities. Furt her, will not exceed $6 million to local CFOs 
for an Investment Fund over the duration of its existence and shall not exceed $35 million per 
IF Pool without Treasury Board approval. 
 
6. The CF program supports a network of 61 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) throughout rural Ontario. CFDCs are incorporated, not-for-profit, community-based development organizations, governed by a local, volunteer Board of Directors. 
CFDCs offer a variety of services supporting community economic development and small business 
growth. They operate local investment funds that provide repayable financing for local small businesses and social enterprises. Loans cannot exc eed $150,000. There are no restrictions on the 
type of industry that can be supported. A very br oad range of industries have benefited from this 
program including retail trade; manufacturing; aquaculture; knowledge-based; tourism; service industries; food processing, micro-businesses; pers onal/professional services; agriculture and food 
processing. In addition, CFDCs provide strategic community planning and socio-economic 
development, including support for community-bas ed projects, business information and advisory 
services.  
7. Industry Canada's expenditures tota lled $8,360,008 in FY 2010/11 and $8,360,008 in 
FY 2011/12.   
8. The program was created in 1986, and remains ongoing. It will be reviewed by 
March 31, 2015.   
1.22  Community Futures Program – Atlantic Provinces 
1. Community Futures Program (CF). 
 2. The notification period covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.   
 
3. The CF Program is a community socio-economic development program which helps rural communities to develop and diversify their econom ies 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 sustainable communities.   
 
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the ACOA Act .   
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  5. Financial assistance is provided in the form of non-repayable contributions to not-for-profit 
corporations.    6. Contributions are provided to support the network of 41 independent, locally run, 
not-for-profit Community Business Development Corp orations (CBDCs) and their four associations 
enabling CBDCs to provide business service activities  and to provide small businesses with loans of 
up to $150,000 on commercial lending terms. 
 
7. ACOA disbursed $12,883,046 in FY 2010/2011 and $12,641,584 in FY 2011/2012.  8. The program was implemented in 1986.  
 
1.23  Community Futures Program - Quebec 
1. Community Futures Program (CF). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.   
3. The CF Program is a community socio-economic development program which helps rural 
communities to develop and diversify their econom ies 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 
economically sustainable communities.   
 4. Assistance is provided under the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions 
of Quebec Act . 
 5. Under this program, financial assistance is in the form of non-repayable contributions.  
 
6. In Quebec, the CF financially supports 56 Community Futures Development Corporations, as well as and 10 Business Development Centres. No n-repayable contributions are provided to the 
CFDCs to establish capital funds with which to provide small businesses with loans of up to 
$150,000 on commercial lending terms.   
 7. The program disbursed $44.0 million in 2010/2011 and $28.5 million for 2011/2012.  
 
8. The program was implemented in 1986.   
1.24  Community Futures Program- Southern Ontario 
1. Community Futures Program (CF). 
 2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
 
3. The CF Program is a community socio-economic development program which helps rural communities to develop and diversify their econom ies 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 economically sustainable communities.   
 
4. Assistance was provided under the legislat ive 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 contribution payments. 
 6. Eligible applicants include the 37 Community Futures Development Corporations (CFDCs) 
located in the 37 census divisions under the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern 
Ontario's mandate. 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 busine ss loans of up to $150,000 on commercial lending 
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  7. The CFP expended $12.5 million in FY 2010/2011 and $12.2 million in FY 2011/2012.  
 8. The program was implemented in 1986.  
1.25  Community Futures Program – Western Canada 
1. Community Futures Program (CF). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.   
 3. The CF Program is a community socio-economic development program which helps rural communities to develop and diversify their econom ies 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 economically 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 (CFs), 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 of their administrative and business service activities. In addition, with contributi ons previously provided by Western Economic 
Diversification, the CFDCs continue to provide small businesses with loans of up to $150,000 on 
commercial terms.    
7. Expenditures totalled $29,245,000 in FY 2010/2011 and $27,578,000 in FY 2011/12.   
 8. The program was implemented in 1986 and is ongoing.  
1.26  Eastern Ontario Development Program  
1. Eastern Ontario Development Program (EODP). 
 
2. This notification covers the fiscal FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
 3. The EODP promotes economic development in eastern Ontario, leading to a diversified and 
competitive regional economy with successful businesses and prosperous communities. It has been 
a catalyst in many communities by encouraging new projects and community plans, mobilizing community stakeholders and helping to form partnerships.  
4. Assistance was provided under the legislat ive 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 non-repayable contribution payments.  
 6. Eligible participants include: Non-profit organizations (including municipalities and municipal 
organizations, corporations, community economic development organizations), commercial 
enterprises (including individuals, corporations , partnerships, cooperatives, or trusts), and 
Aboriginal organizations. Funding to commercial enterprises cannot exceed $100,000.   
7. The EODP expended $9.6 million in FY 2010/2011 and $2.4 million in 2011/2012. 
 8. The program was first established in 2004. The current edition of the program covers the 
period April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2014.  
 1.27  Economic Development Initiative  
1. Economic Development Initiative (EDI). 
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  2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
 3. The objective of this initiative is to fo ster the development of new business expertise 
through innovation, entrepreneurship, partnerships an d diversifying economic activities in official 
language minority communities (OLMC). 
 4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
 
5. Assistance is provided as a contribution, an d shall not exceed $10 million per project without 
the approval of Treasury Board. Where funding is provided for more than one project to a recipient 
under these Terms and Conditions, the maximum paya ble 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 co nsistent with the priorities (entrepreneurship, 
youth and the knowledge-based economy) the communities have identified in consultations with Industry Canada and the regional development agencies. 
 
7. Expenditures for FY 2010/11 were $1,525,000 and $1,463,000 was disbursed in FY 2011/12.   
8. The initiative was introduced April 1, 2008 and will end March 31, 2018.  
 1.28  Economic Development Initiative - Southern Ontario 
1. Economic Development Initiative (EDI). 
 2. The notification covers the FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
 
3. The objective of this initiative is to fo ster the development of new business expertise 
through innovation, entrepreneurship, partnerships an d diversifying economic activities in official 
language minority communities (OLMC). 
 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
 
5. Assistance is provided as a contribution, an d shall not exceed $10 million per project without 
the approval of Treasury Board. Where funding is provided for more than one project to a recipient 
under these Terms and Conditions, the maximum paya ble 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 co nsistent with the priorities (entrepreneurship, 
youth and the knowledge-based economy) the communities have identified in consultations with 
Industry Canada and the regional development agencies.  
7. The EDI expended $472,613 in 2010/2 011 and $1.4 million in 2011/2012.  
 8. The initiative was introduced April 1, 2008 and will end March 31, 2018.  
 
1.29  Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation  
1. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The overall objective of this assistance is to help create a positive long term economic 
impact for Cape Breton Island. Each project is assessed against the criteria of 
viability/sustainability; need/incrementality; and net economic impact on the region. The ECBC Program is designed to provide support to business, by facilitating private sector investment in 
projects that enhance the competitiveness of commercial enterprises and increase opportunities to 
produce long term, sustainable jobs. The program offers access to capital, support for human resource capacity building, entrepreneurship skills development, and assistance for e commerce. G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  Funding is also available to provide support to co mmunities to help plan and implement non profit 
community development projects. This includes assistance for infrastructure, strategic planning and festivals and events.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Government Organization Act, 
Atlantic Canada, 1987 .   
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of secure d and unsecured loans, interest free or interest 
bearing loans, equity investments and grants.    6. Commercial funding is provided to SMEs to expand, modernize and become more 
competitive. Assistance is generally in the form of  interest free or interest bearing loans, secured 
or unsecured loans of up to 50 per cent of the actual eligible costs. Assistance can also be provided in the form of an equity investment. To be eligible for an equity investment, applicants must 
generally demonstrate a minimum equity balance of 20 per cent of the pro-forma net fixed assets. 
Non-commercial funding is provided to non-profit organizations that provide support to the business community. Assistance is generally in the form of a grant provided on the basis of a 
percentage of eligible costs up to 75 per cent. 
 7. ECBC disbursed $12.6 million in FY 2010/2011 and $26.1 million in FY 2011/2012 under its commercial and non-comme rcial programming.   
 
8. ECBC programming was created in 1988.   
1.30  Genome Canada  
1. Genome Canada. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and FY 2011/2012. 
 3. The objective of Genome Canada 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 country. Together with these six Genome Centres, and 
other partners, Genome Canada supports large-scale research projects in key selected areas such as agriculture, environment, fisheries, forest ry, health and new technology development. In 
addition, Genome Canada is active in addressing public concerns and increasing public awareness 
about genomics researching 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. The assistance is in the form of a grant fo r $140 million and an up-front, multi-year funding 
agreement for $75 million to Genome Canada.  
 6. The initial recipient is Genome Canada, which in turn provides assistance to the ultimate 
recipients, which are: a Genome Centre or person s undertaking certain type of research. Federal 
departments and agencies are not eligible recipients.  
7. Expenditures were $46.9 million for FY 2010/11 and $55.1 million for FY 2011/12. 
 8. Genome Canada is a foundation created by th e Government of Canada in 2000, and will end 
March 31, 2017. 
 
1.31  Innovative Communities Fund  
1. The Innovative Communities Fund (ICF). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.    
3. The objective of this program is to support strategic initiatives that respond to the economic 
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  communities and help communities strengthen th eir economic base. 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-commercia l/not-for-profit organizations and is designed 
to support strategic initiatives that respond to th e 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. ACOA disbursed $31,868,151 in FY 2010/2011 and $ 33,305,911 in FY 2011/2012.  
8. The program was created in July 2005. The program Terms and Conditions were renewed on 
an on-going basis in March 2010.  
1.32  National Research Council Industrial  Research Assistance  Program (NRC-IRAP). 
1. National Research Council Industrial Research Assistance Program (NRC-IRAP). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.   
 
3. The objectives of NRC-IRAP are to provide support to SMEs in the development of technologies up to their commercialization; and to contribute to 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-share d non-repayable contributions and non-funded 
technical and business advice. Contributions to firms do not exceed 75 per cent of the total 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 technological innovations, develop technology for new or significantly 
improved products, processes or services, as well as to support initial demonstration and pilot 
projects. Non-funded 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, bu siness and the liberal arts. As of 2011, IRAP has 
also been delivering the Canadian HIV Tech nology Development (CHTD) and the Digital 
Technology Adoption Pilot Program (DTAPP).  
 
7. Total contribution expenditures to firm s, organizations and youth employment were 
$232,800,000 in 2010/11 and $92,600,000 in 2011/12 (includes CHTD expenditures of $1,200,000 and DTAPP of $2,300,000). 
 
8. The program was initiated in 1965 and has undergone various administrative modifications since that time. 
 
1.33  Northern Ontario Development Program 
1. Northern Ontario Development Program (NODP). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  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. There are two components of assistance through NODP: loans/investment fund loss reimbursement and contributions. The program allows for loss reimbursement of up to 20% of the 
total amount of loans except for special projects or to secondary capital provider, the Minister may 
agree to increase the amount to 50%. Contribu tions shall not exceed $10 million per year, per 
recipient, for all projects, without approval of Treasury Board.  
6. Assistance is provided primarily to financia l institutions, SMEs with less than 500 employees, 
First Nations and legal entities including not-for-profit organizations and community futures organizations. 
 
7. Expenditures totalled $36,375,000 in FY 2010/11 and $33,815,723 in FY 2011/12.   
8. The program was introduced in 1987 and was continued with no end date. It will be 
reviewed by 2014-2015.  1.34  Ontario Potable Water Program  
1. Ontario Potable Water Program. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The objective is to promote regional economic development in specific small and rural Ontario municipalities by addressing funding pressures incurred in the development of their 
Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) potable water projects to meet Ontario drinking 
water regulations.  4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
 
5. Assistance is provided through grants.   
6. Eligible Recipients of OPWP grants will be Ontario municipalities that have entered into a 
Canada-Ontario Infrastructure Program (COIP) co ntribution agreement for a potable water project 
and that satisfy a variety of other criteria.  
 
7. This program disbursed $12.2 million in FY 2010/2011 and $0 in FY 2011/2012.  8. The program began February 15, 2008 and is ingoing.  
 
1.35  Small Business Internship Program 
1. Small Business Internship Program (SBIP). 
 
2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The objective of the program was to Support SMEs in their efforts to adopt e-commerce 
practices in their business process, become more productive and competitive and create a positive environment for the growth of small business, th ereby making a positive impact on the global 
economy; and develop opportunities for youth in internships with small and medium sized 
enterprises that foster their long term employab ility and career development; help youth fund 
their post secondary education.  
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
 5. The initial recipient may reserve up to 15% of the fund in support of operation costs. The 
ultimate recipient may reserve up to 75% of the total cost of student intern wages and mandatory 
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  up to 100% of the total of student intern wages and mandatory benefits and up to 420 hours of 
full-time employment for not for profit organizations. 
 6. Contributions may be made to initial recipients consisting of legal entities including non 
profit organizations duly incorporated under Canadian law who support Canadian small and 
medium sized enterprises, third party delivery agents, and Canadian universities and colleges, provincial and territorial government and departments and agencies, if specified in a federal- 
provincial/territorial agreement or Memorandum of Understanding, or specifically approved by the 
Minister. Initial recipients may in turn, make contributions to ultimate recipients consisting of legal entities including: non-profit organizations incorporated under Canadian law who directly support Canadian small and medium sized enterprises; and, for profit small & medium-sized incorporated 
enterprises & sole proprietorships with less than 500 employees. 
 7. $3,407,058 was disbursed for FY 2010/11 and $2,528,278 for FY 2011/12.  
 
8. The SBIP began April 1, 2009 and will end March 31, 2014.  
1.36  Southern Ontario Development Program  
1. The Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP). 
 2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The Southern Ontario Development Program (SODP) builds upon the assets and strengths of communities to create an environment where businesses can thrive and maximize southern 
Ontario's potential to succeed in the knowledge-based economy. Through this program, the 
Agency has delivered a number of initiatives to build the Southern Ontario Advantage (SOA) which has the objectives of accelerating innovation an d improving the productivity and competitiveness 
of local businesses and communities. 
 4. Assistance was provided under the legislat ive 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 conditionally 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; new businesses, and small- and medium-sized 
enterprises.  
 7. The program expended $72.2 million in 2010/2011 and $156.7 million in 2011/2012.  
8. The program commenced on October 2, 2009 and is set to end on March 31, 2014.   
 1.37  Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative 
1. Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The objective of SADI is to advance and support government initiatives by contributing strategically to R&D in the aerospace and defenc e industries in order to encourage and further 
leverage private sector investment, and maintain and grow the technology base and technological 
capabilities of Canadian aerospace and defence industries.  
 4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act .  
 
5. This initiative offers a contribution that shall not exceed 40% of eligible costs except under exceptional circumstances, and with Minister approval, may reach but never exceed 50% of 
eligible costs to individual recipients. No pre-defined maximum amount is established under this 
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  6. Eligible recipients for funding under SADI are corporations incorporated under Canadian law 
and that are prepared to conduct strategic R&D activities in aerospace and defence industries; and create opportunities for Canadians to contribute to a highly skilled and knowledge-based workforce. 
 
7. This initiative disbursed $114,557,586 in FY 2010/11 and $163,674,803 in FY 2011/12.   
8. The initiative began in April 2007 and was continued with no end date. It will be reviewed 
by 2015-2016.   1.38  Strategic Investments in Nort hern Economic Development Program 
1. Strategic Investments in Northern Economic Development (SINED) Program. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/11 and 2011/12. 
 
3. The objective of the program is to promote the economic development of the North, in order to strengthen territorial economies and increase participation by Northerners. Investments in 
regional development will support the goals of: increasing the participation of Aboriginal people 
and Northerners in the economy (The Economy); promoting the sustainable use of lands and management of resources by First Nations, Inuit and Northerners (The Land); and building sustainable northern communities (The People). SINED focuses in meeting the following objectives 
under four key areas of growth: a) Building the Knowledge Base, b) Economic Infrastructure, c) 
Developing Capacity, d) Economic Diversification.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Indian Affairs and 
Northern Development Act . 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of repayable or non-repayable contributions. 
 6. The program provides assistance to organizati ons including social enterprises, individuals, 
other levels of government and other non-federal entities, public or private, that have an interest 
in economic development in the North. The progra m focuses on strengthening the driver sectors of 
the territorial economies, economic diversification and encouraging Northerners' participation in the economy. Projects are prioritized based on five-year territorial investment plans developed 
with input from territorial stakeholders, and are a pproved by the Minister of CanNor. In general, 
contributions under this authority will be conditional upon total government assistance (as defined in Treasury Board's Policy on Transfer Payments) to a project not exceeding 75% of total project 
costs. This provision will not apply to government or not-for-profit recipients, to funding for 
ongoing core activities of an organization or where total government assistance to a project is $100,000 or less; in these cases the stacking limit is 100%.   
7. The program disbursed $15,648,887 in FY 2010/2011 and $17,424,649 in 2011/2012. 
 8. SINED was created in 2002. The program Terms and Conditions have been renewed once 
and currently expire March 31, 2014. 
 1.39  Structured Financing Facility  
1. Structured Financing Facility (SFF). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The objective of the renewed SFF is to ensure that shipbuilding capacity exists in Canada to 
meet the long term government procurement requirements for ships.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
 5. The SFF allows for interest rate support contribution, which will not exceed 15 per cent of 
the Purchase Price. The Purchase Price must be at least $5 million. 
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  6. Financing assistance is provided to purchasers/lessors, for the purchase, conversion, 
refurbishment or modification in a Canadian shipyard of a vessel that is solely intended for use in commercial operation, service or venture.   
7. The program disbursed $8,410,886 for FY 2010/11and $0 for FY 2011/12.  
 8. The SFF program was created in June 2001 and was continued with no end date. It will be 
reviewed by 2016-2017. 
 1.40  Technology Partnership Canada  
1. Technology Partnership Canada (TPC). 
 
2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The objective was to provide funding support  for strategic research and development, and 
innovative projects that were expected to produc e economic, social and environmental benefits to 
Canadians. 
 
4. Assistance was provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Industry Act . 
 5. Under TPC, the government's investment rati o will normally vary between 25 per cent and 
30 per cent of the eligible R&D related costs of each project. Where justified by the potential 
economic benefits, the maximum sharing ratio was able to reach 50 per cent if it was essential to the success of the project. The overall target ma ximum sharing ratio for TPC is 33 per cent. The 
royalty/repayment schedule included a provisio n for the repayment of the original capital 
contribution and a return on TPC's investment. The TPC program's actual return was a direct function of the project's market success.  
 
6. Investments were in entities that were able to demonstrate their ability to successfully complete the project, to cause the successful commercial exploitation of the results of the 
supported projects, and thereby to provide for a sa tisfactory return on government's investments 
both in financial terms and in public policy term s. Recipients included private sector companies, 
partnerships and business associations and alliances.   
7. $46,726,323 was disbursed for FY 2010/11 and $25,193,716 for FY 2011/12.  
 8. The TPC began April 1, 1996, and is no longer accepting applications. The Terms & 
Conditions are in effect solely to administer contributions (e.g. payments, audits, monitoring, 
repayments) approved up to December 31, 2006.  
1.41  Western Diversification Program 
1. The Western Diversification Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 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 . 
 5. Financial assistance to businesses was largely eliminated in April 1995. Since 1995, Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) has directed its core 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 in general.  
6. Expenditures totalled $251,711,000 in FY 2010/2011 including $154,906,000 in 2010/2011 
under the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), and $69,131,000 in FY 2011/2012.  G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  7. The Program was established in December 1987 and the terms and conditions were 
continued indefinitely, effective in 2010.   1.42  Western Economic Partnership Agreements  
1. The Western Economic Partnership Agreements (WEPAs) are multi-year, cost-shared 
federal-provincial agreements.    
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.   
 3. The objectives of these agreements are to ad dress economic development priorities in areas 
of mutual federal-provincial interest, promote economic diversification, strengthen economic 
activity and improve economic viability and gr owth prospects of western communities. These 
agreements are intended to focus on those strategi c priorities that will enable the West to take 
advantage of opportunities and to become a more dynamic, and competitive economy.   
 
4. The assistance is provided under the authority of the Western Economic Diversification Act .   
 
5. Separate WEPAs are negotiated and approved  by WD in each western province (British 
Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba).    6. The WEPAs are valued at $200,000,000, with a cost-sharing ratio of 50-50 between the 
federal and provincial governments. The federal share ($100,000,000) is allocated equally among 
provinces (i.e. $25,000,000 per province). Assistan ce is provided in the form of non-repayable 
contributions.  Each federal-provincial agreement has its own program priorities. Eligible activities 
include those where economic and/or employment  benefits accrue primarily within Western 
Canada. While each of the agreements (four in tota l, one with each of the four Western provinces) 
differs slightly, all four target WD's prioriti es including innovation, business development and 
community economic development. Each of the agreem ents also reflects priorities identified by the 
signing provincial government. Projects funded und er the 2008 WEPA must comply with the terms 
and conditions of WD's Western Diversification Program (WDP). Under those terms and conditions, contributions, may be made to legal entities such as non-profit organizations, post-secondary 
institutions, hospitals and regional health care centres, cooperatives, native bands and provincial 
and municipal governmental entities. WD's operational policy ensures that no assistance is provided to for-profit entities.   
 
7. Expenditures totalled $27,522,000 in FY 2010/2011 and $24,983,000 in FY 2011/2012.   
8. The Government of Canada approved the current WEPAs in April 2008. The agreements 
stipulate that projects may be approved until March 31, 2012, and claims can be received until March 31, 2014.  
1.43  Women's Enterprise Initiative 
1. Women's Enterprise Initiative. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The purpose of the Women's Enterprise Initia tive (WEI) is to encourage the establishment 
and growth of women-owned and controlled busi nesses, 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 tr ack records enabling them to increase both the 
number and strength of women-owned businesses in Western Canada.   
4. Assistance is provided under 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 non-profit organizations. 
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  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. Expenditures totalled $4,468,000 in FY 2010/2011 and $4,701,000 in FY 2011/2012. 
 
8. The program was created in 1995. The current terms and conditions were continued indefinitely effective October 2009.   
2  AGRICULTURE 
2.1  Hog Farm Transition Program  1. Hog Farm Transition Program (HFTP). 
 
2. The notification covers calendar years 2010 and 2011.  
3. The objective of HFTP was to help eligible producers by providing payments to those who 
agreed to set aside all hog production in th eir enterprise for a minimum of three years. 
 4. Authority:  Farm Income Protection Act , Section 12(5) and Section 19. 
 
5. Assistance was provided in the form of contributions.  
6. The HFTP was introduced to help facilitate an orderly transition to a lower level of hog 
production in Canada. A reverse national auction or tendering system was held to administer the successful bids (i.e., starting at the lowest bid until all funds were exhausted). Producers were 
required to submit bids to propose the minimum am ount of assistance they were willing to accept 
to cease future production for three years even if  ownership of the production facility should be 
transferred to another owner, which would be subject to verification. There were over 800,000 head removed from inventories with an estimated future reduction of 2.7 million hogs 
annually. Producers could only receive benefits from either the Hog Farm Transition 
Program (HFTP) or the HILLRP (either payments or loans), but not from both.  
7. For the 2010 calendar year, 347 producers participated in the program. For the 2011 
calendar year, 99 producers participated in the program.  
Year (Calendar) Total Federal Contribution 
($ millions) Per Producer 
($) 
2010 57.03 164,357 
2011 14.67 148,192 
 
8. The Hog Farm Transition Program was available in the calendar years 2010 and 2011. 
 2.2  Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program  
1. Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Program (HILLRP). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The objective of the HILLRP was to help ho g producers get better loan terms by sharing the 
risk with financial institutions.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Farm Income Protection Act , Section 12(5) 
and Order-in-Council 612654.  
5. Assistance was provided in the form of honouring defaulted loan amounts. 
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  hog producers (i.e. individuals, partnership, corporations) free up operating credit and ease short 
term liquidity problems by converting short term debt into longer term loans. The terms of the loans would be negotiated between lenders and a pplicants 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 reserve fund account with the lenders. As a result, lenders would be 
bearing a portion of the risk for loans. Maximum loan amounts would be based on the following 
rates per animal produced over the course of the last or current tax year: $85 per market hog, $30 per weaner and $25 per iso-weaner. Producers could only receive benefits from either the Hog Farm Transition Program (HFTP) or the HILLRP (either payments or loans), but not from both. 
 
7. For the 2009 calendar year, 263 producers participated in the program. This number has not changed since the programme closed.  
 
Year (Calendar) Total Default 
($ million) Per Producer 
($) 
2010 
2011 - 
- - 
- 
 
8. The Hog Industry Loan Loss Reserve Progra m was available in calendar year 2009 only. 
However, the Government of Canada will continue to share the risk with financial institutions until such time as the loans are fully paid back or until April 2025, whichever comes first. 
 
2.3  Orchards and Vineyards Transition Program  
1. Orchards and Vineyards Transition Program (OVTP). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The objective of the OVTP was to assist those producing tree fruits and grapes to become 
more competitive by adjusting their operations to  meet changing consumer preferences and other 
market developments.  
4. Assistance is provided under the authority of the Department of Agriculture and Agri-Food 
Act, Section 4 . 
5. Assistance was provided in the form of contributions. 
 
6. The OVTP was a federal program delivered by five provinces. The program included two components.  The first component, "strategic regi onal-commodity planning", provided funding to 
industry associations based on the eligible cost of approved proposals and 100 per cent of the cost 
of planning projects would be covered up to the annual program allocation for this component. The second component, "removal of existing orchard and vineyard stock", provided 80 per cent of the 
cost of removal up to $4,000 per hectare to an eligible producer. The maximum funding to a 
producer participating in this component would no t exceed $800,000 over the life of the program. 
 7. For FY 2007/08, 181 producers participated in the program. The producer participation 
was 994 for FY 2008/2009; 1,045 for FY 2009/10; and 1,037 for FY 2010/11. 
 
Year (Fiscal) Total Federal 
Contribution* 
($ million) Per Producer 
($) 
2007/08 0.56 2,994.48 
2008/09 8.96 9,018.46 
2009/10 2010/11 2011/12 8.60 
9.86 
- 8,232.46 
9,470.79 
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* Total federal contribution for plant removal only. 
 
8. OVTP was a four-year program in effect within FY 2007/08 and 2010/11.  
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  3  FISHERIES 
3.1  Aboriginal Fisheries Strate gy Allocation Transfer Program 
1. Aboriginal Fisheries Strategy Allocation Transfer Program (ATP). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) 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. The AFS is not rights-
based, but rather, as a matter of policy seeks the effective management and regulation of Aboriginal fisheries through negotiated agreements. 
 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Fisheries Development Act . 
 
5. The Allocation Transfer Program facilitates the voluntary retirement 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 totalled $10 m illion in FY 2010/2011 and $8.5 million in 
FY 2011/2012.   
8. The program was established in 1994. 
 3.2  Atlantic Integrated Co mmercial Fisheries Initiative 
1. Atlantic Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (AICFI). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The objective of AICFI is to assist Mi'kmaq and Maliseet First Nations (MMFNs) 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 towards an economically and environmentall y 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 development activities.  
6. The AICFI was established to support capacity building in MMFNs commercial fishing 
enterprises. The new funding will assist partic ipating communities in developing the business 
knowledge, skills, and resources to make full use of existing access and to participate equally in 
fisheries co-management. 
 7. The program expenditures totalled $12,353,158 in FY 2010/2011 and $7,964,531 in 
FY 2010/2012. 
 8. The program was announced on 7 July 2007 and is scheduled to continue until 2014.  
3.3  Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures 
1. Atlantic Lobster Sustainability Measures (ALSM). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
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  3. The objective of ALSM is to assist Canada's lobster fishery ensure its long-term sustainability 
and economic prosperity. The program supports industry efforts to maintain healthy lobster stocks in all lobster fishing areas and improve lobster abundance in areas where stocks have declined.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Department of Fisheries and 
Oceans Act , the Atlantic Fisheries Restructuring Act , the Fisheries Act  and the Fisheries 
Development Act . 
 
5. ALSM funding is provided through a two-stag e process. First, Lobster Fishing Areas (LFAs) 
obtain approval from the federal government for an LFA-wide Sustainability Plan. Second, 
commercial harvester organizations propose and carry out specific activities that support 
conservation, stewardship, harvester organizati on governance, and industry restructuring and 
rationalization.  
6. Assistance is provided to commercial harvester organizations to carry out the activities 
noted above. Eligible applicants include corporations, not-for-profit organizations, incorporated associations, cooperatives, trade unions and Aboriginal groups. 
 
7. The program expenditures totalled $10.7 million in FY 2010/2011 and $20.6 million in FY 2011/2012.   
8. The program was initiated in 2009 and is scheduled to continue until 2014. 
 3.4  Pacific Integrated Comm ercial Fisheries Initiative 
1. Pacific Integrated Commercial Fisheries Initiative (PICFI). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The objective of PICFI is to achieve a fair, sustainable, integrated commercial fishery on Canada's west coast, in which all commercial participants fish under common and transparent rules. One of the key pillars to support this ob jective is to address First Nations interests in 
increasing their participation in commercial fisheries. It also supports higher standards of 
accountability for all resource users, through enhanced fisheries monitoring and report and strengthened collaboration, and enhanced cooperation amongst fisheries interests.   
 
4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Fisheries Development Act . 
 
5. Assistance is provided to Aboriginal fishin g enterprises in the form of commercial fishing 
access acquired through voluntary retirement, vessels and gear, and providing training and other skill development activities.  
6. The commercial fisheries access component of PICFI allows the federal government to retire 
the licences and quota of fishers who want to leave the commercial fishery, and use these resources to facilitate greater participation in a wide range of commercial fisheries by BC First 
Nation fishing enterprises. It also facilitates the transfer of vessels and gear, and capacity building 
to support development of First Nation fisheries enterprises based on best practices.  
7. The program expenditures totalled $32,122,041 in FY 2010/2011 and $36,375,620 in 
FY 2011/2012.  8. The program was announced in 2007 and is scheduled to continue until 2014.  
 
4  FORESTRY 
4.1  Investments in Forest In dustry Transformation Program 
1. Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program (IFIT). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
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  3. The Investments in Forest Industry Transformation Program provides targeted investments 
for projects that implement new technologies leading to non-traditional high-value forest products and renewable energies.  
4. Funding for this program was provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act  and the Energy Efficiency Act .  
 
5. The program provides funding through non-repayable contributions.  
 6. Eligible recipients are companies that produce forest products and own at least one existing forest product manufacturing facility located in Ca nada. Projects were selected for funding through 
a competitive process.  
 7. The program is capped at $100 million over 4 ye ars and payments to Canadian industry will 
not exceed this total.  
 8. The program was publicly launched on August 2, 2010 and is set to expire on 
March 31, 2014. 
 4.2  Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program 
1. Pulp and Paper Green Transformation Program (PPGTP). 
 
2. The notification covers the FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The PPGTP provided contribution funding to pulp and paper companies for environmental 
upgrades to Canadian facilities, based on a credits system.   
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act  and the Forestry Act . 
 5. Contributions were provided in the form of gr ants, contingent on approval that funds were to 
be spent on capital projects that offered demonstrable environmental benefits.  
 6. Recipients of the assistance are eligible firms in the Canadian pulp and paper sector. 
 
7. The program calculated a maximum fund ing envelope for a company based on a 
$0.16 per litre credit for black liquor produced by their mills between January 1, 2009 (calculation 
start date) and May 9, 2009 (when the Program cap of $1 billion was reached). Firms had until 
March 31, 2012 to draw on this funding to finance approved capital projects that offered demonstrable environmental benefits, such as impr ovements to their energy efficiency or their 
capacity to produce renewable energy. The progra m was capped at $1 billion, and total payments 
to Canadian industry did not exceed this amount.  
 8. The subsidy became available on June 17, 2009 and expired on March 31, 2012. 
 
4.3  Transformative Technology Program 
1. Transformative Technology Program (TTP). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.   3. The objective of the TTP is to provide funding for pre-competitive, non-proprietary R&D to 
address the development and adaptation of emerging  technologies such as forest biomass, forest 
biotechnology and nanotechnology. Funding enable d research to focus on the development of 
breakthrough technologies related to forest biomass utilization, nanotechnology, and next-
generation forest products as well as addressing  on-going productivity challenges facing the 
industry.   
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Ac t and the Forestry Act . 
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  5. Assistance was provided in the form of contributions. 
 6. The recipient was FPinnovations, Canada's national forest research institute.    
7. The program budget was $35 million in FY 2010/2011 and $ 35 million in FY 2011/2012.  
 8. This program was created on April 1, 2007, and is set to expire on March 31, 2014.  
 
4.4  Value to Wood Program 
1. Value to Wood Program. 
 
2. The Notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
 3. The Value to Wood Program funded pre-co mpetitive research and technology transfer 
activities in support of the Canada's secondary wood products manufacturers. It provided funding 
for research related to the development of new products; improved manufacturing processes; market trends; and codes and standards work. Th e product areas include appearance products 
such as decking, flooring, windows/doors, cabinetry etc., and structured products such as panels, 
prefabricated houses, and engineered wood products . As well, it provided technical assistance to 
small and medium-sized companies.   
4. Funding for this program was provided for under the authority of the Department of Natural 
Resources Act  and the Forestry Act .  
 
5. The program provided assistance in the form of contributions. 
 6. The recipient of the funding was FP innovations,  Canada's national forest research institute, 
and various Canadian universities. 
 7. The program budget was $4 million in FY 2010/2011, and $4 million in FY 2011/2012.   
8. The program was created in April 1998 and expired on March 31, 2012. 
 5  OTHER 
5.1  Book Publishing Support Program, Bl ock Grants and Emerging Publisher Grants 
1. Book Publishing Support Program, Block Grants and Emerging Publisher Grants. 
 
2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 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 organization 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 publishers 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 four 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 
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  7. In FY 2010/11, total grants awarded were $9,541,000 for Block Grant recipients and 
$350,000 for emerging publishers.  In FY 2011/2012, total grants awarded were $9,595,400 for Block Grant recipients and $306,000 for emerging publishers.  
8. The Block Grants component started in 1972 and the Emerging Publishers component 
in 1989.  
5.2  Canada Book Fund  
1. Canada Book Fund (formerly the Book Publishing Industry Development Program). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The objective of the program is to ensure access to a diverse range of Canadian-authored books in Canada and abroad. 
 
4. Assistance 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 the book trade. The CBF funds publishers to ensure the 
ongoing production and marketing of Canadian-aut hored 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 indu stry to develop and increase export sales of 
Canadian-authored books. 
 7. The program provided $35.6M in funding in FY 2010/2011 and $36M in FY 2011/2012. 
 
8. The program was established in 1979.  5.3  Canada Periodical Fund 
1. Canada Periodical Fund. 
 2. The notification covers the FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
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 non-daily newspaper publishers, and non-profit magazine and non-daily 
newspaper organizations. The program has three components: 
 
 Aid to Publishers: The majority of the prog ram'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 mid-sized 
periodical publishers. Projects are evaluate d 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 support for projects by non-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.   
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  7. The annual budget for the Canada Periodical Fund is $75.5 million. It is broken down as 
follows: $72 million for Aid to Publishers, $2 milli on for Collective Initiatives and $1.5 million for 
Business Innovation.  
8. The Canada Periodical Fund began in FY 2010/2011 and has no termination date. 
 5.4  Grants to Literary and Art Magazines Program 
1. The Grants to Literary and Art Magazines Program. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The program encourages excellence in artist ic expression and fosters awareness of the 
contemporary arts and literature in Canada, through support for the publication of literary and art magazines.   
 
4. The Canada Council, which is an independent, arm's length organization 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. Publishers of magazines are eligible if they: have identified the target audience for the 
magazine and developed an appropriate distribution method; have a paid circulation of at least 50% of the copies printed or maintain at least a 25% ratio of revenues earned from paid 
circulation or advertising; respect intellectual property. Eligible magazines must: be written 
principally in English, French or one of Canada's Aboriginal languages; be at least 75% Canadian-owned; be published at least twice a year; focus mainly on editorial content written or created by 
Canadians; have a demonstrated editorial capability and financial stability; focus mainly on 
previously unpublished material; have a print-run of at least 500 copies per issue, but not exceed 
25,000 copies per issue (except for electronic magazines). The amount of the Canada Council's grant is based on the magazine's demonstrated need for support, the peer assessment 
committee's evaluation of its excellence, the proposed publishing program and the number of 
issues published the previous year.    
7. In FY 2010/2011, contributions distributed were $3,201,800. In FY 2011/2012, $3,199,000 
of contributions were distributed.  
8. The program was established in 1972. 
 PROVINCIAL PROGRAMS 
6  ALBERTA 
Nil 
 7  BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC) 
7.1  BC Agriculture Council, Marketin g BC Primary Agriculture Products 
1. BC Agriculture Council, Marketing BC Primary Agriculture Products. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. Accelerate the pace of innovation across the agri-food sector, facilitating adoption of new technology and development of new market oppo rtunities, and continue to promote a strategic 
approach in all areas. 
 4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture.  
 
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  6. Funding is directed to BC Agriculture Council.  
 7. This program disbursed $0 in FY 2010/11 and $500,000 in FY 2011/12.   
8. The program was only ongoing in FY 2011/12. 
 7.2  BC Pork Production Protocol Enhancement Program 
1. BC Pork Production Protocol Enhancement Program. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. Funding is provided to the BC Hog Marketing Commission to assist the pork industry 
transition from hogs as a generic commodity to specialty pork.  
4. Funding is provided under the authority of  the BC Ministry of Agriculture and Lands. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant. 
 
6. Assistance is directed to the BC Hog Marketing Commission.  7. This program disbursed $99,716 in FY 2010/11 and $0 in FY 2011/12. 
 
8. This assistance was first provided in March 2009. Assistance is reviewed on an annual basis.  
7.3  Food and Beverage Processing Initiative 
1. Food and Beverage Processing Initiative. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 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 $146,970 in FY 2010/11 and $74,249 in FY 2011/12. The total amount for this initiative is $1.5 million over five years. The Initiative aims for an overall 
50:50 balance between industry contribution and fund contribution. 
 8. The program is ongoing.  
7.4  Invasive Plant Program 
1. Invasive Plant Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Invasive Plant Management Program works with stakeholders and land managers across 
the province to develop and implement best ma nagement practices to mitigate the economic, 
social and ecological impacts of invasive plants. G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture. 
Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  5. Funding is directed to regional districts and invasive plant committees. 
 
6. This program disbursed $400,000 in FY 2010/11 and $400,000 in FY 2011/12.  
7. This assistance was first provided in 2001 and is ongoing.  
 7.5  Investment Agriculture Foundation (I AF), Marketing BC Pr imary AG Products 
1. IAF, Marketing BC Primary AG Products. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. Accelerate the pace of innovation across the agri-food sector, facilitating adoption of new 
technology and development of new market oppo rtunities, and continue to promote a strategic 
approach in all areas. 
 
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 Investment Agriculture Foundation.   
7. This program disbursed $0 in FY 2010/11 and $1,500,000 in FY 2011/12.  
 8. The program was only ongoing in FY 2011/12. 
 
7.6  Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative  
1. Livestock Waste Tissue Initiative. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 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 $351,249 in FY 2010/11 and $391,919 in FY 2011/12. Funding is a 
one-time, $5 million contribution in March 2005 to Investment Agriculture Foundation and with 
expected allocation over 7 years.   
8. This assistance was first provided in 2005 and is ongoing.  
 7.7  Meat Transition Assistance Program  
1. Meat Transition Assistance Program (MTAP). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The program, which is delivered by the BC Food Processors' Association (BCFPA), aims to 
help processors upgrade or build slaughter facilities to comply with province-wide meat inspection regulations that went into effect in the fall of 2007. 
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  4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture and 
BC Ministry of Health.  5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant. 
 
6. Funding is directed to BC livestock producers.   
7. The program is delivered by the BC Food Proc essors Association. Thirty-two projects were 
approved for funding of $1,996,000 in 2010 with several more applications to be adjudicated in early 2011. All projects are expected to be completed by the end of 2012.  
8. This assistance was first provided in 2006 and concluded in 2012. MTAP closed to new 
applications in November 2010.  Applicants with pr ojects still under way have been informed that 
all files will be closed permanently on December 30, 2012. 
 
7.8  Orchard Replant Program 
1. Orchard Replant Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  3. This assistance provides financial assistance to tree fruit growers (apples, cherries pears and 
soft fruits) to plant new, higher valued varieties. 
 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 Fruit Growers Association via the Investment Agriculture 
Foundation of BC.  7. This program disbursed $906,338 in FY 2010/11 and $8,123 in FY 2011/12. 
 
8. The program is ongoing.  
7.9  Ranching Task Force 
1. Ranching Task Force. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. This assistance is used to address the priorities identified by the Ranching Task Force related to international and domestic market development, targeted review and refinement of certain 
agriculture land reserve ranching issues, and raise the profile of the ranching sector both 
domestically and internationally.  
4. Assistance is provided under the legislativ e authority of the BC Ministry of Agriculture 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant. 
 
6. Funding is directed to the Investment Agriculture Foundation of BC.  7. This program disbursed $0 in FY 2010/11 and $35,713 in FY 2011/12. 
 
8. This assistance was first provided in March 2010. Assistance has expired in March 2012.  
7.10  Wild Predator Control 
1. Wild Predator Control. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
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  3. This assistance is used to establish prog ram to support producers (cattle, sheep, goats, 
other) who experience costs for verification (non cattle) and mitigation of predators or associated prevention/education activities. The assistance is also used to reduce financial pressure on industry and ensure a more rapid response to predator conflict.   
 
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 BC Cattlemen's Association.   
7. This program disbursed $200,000 in FY 2010/11 and $0 in FY 2011/12.  
 8. The program was only in place in FY 2010/11. 
 
8  MANITOBA 
8.1  Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program 
1. Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program. 
 2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The Manitoba Prospectors Assistance Program provides financial assistance for non-fuel 
mineral exploration in Manitoba. The program is de signed to support the activities of individual 
mineral prospectors. 
 
4. Funding for this program is provided for under the legislative authority of the Manitoba Mines and Minerals Act . 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants.  6. The program is available to individuals conduc ting mineral prospecting activities in Manitoba. 
Applicants must hold a Manitoba Prospecting Licence, be self-employed, experienced prospectors, 
and have a prospecting project within Manitoba. 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. Assistance of up to 50% of approved elig ible expenditures to a maximum of $7,500 per FY. 
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 $9,000 per applicant 
per year. Total assistance available is $23,000 per year.  
8. The program is ongoing. 
 8.2  Mineral Exploration Assistance Program 
1. Mineral Exploration Assistance Program. 
 2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The Mineral Exploration Assistance Program provides financial assistance for non-fuel mineral exploration in Manitoba. The program is de signed to increase exploration and to stimulate 
activities that could lead to the development of new mines and industrial mineral deposits in 
Manitoba. 
 4. Funding for this program is provided for under the authority of the Manitoba  Mines and 
Minerals Act . 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants. 
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  6. The program is available to companies or individuals conducting mineral prospecting 
activities in Manitoba.   7. Grants of up to 25% of approved eligible expenditures are available each fiscal year, at a 
maximum of $200,000 per FY. Grants of up to 25% of  approved eligible expenditures are available 
each fiscal year for projects conducted in Lynn Lake/Leaf Rapids and the Northern Superior/ Other Northern areas of Manitoba. The total assistance available is $1.5 million per year. 
 
8. This program has been renewed every 3 years since the late 1990s. The next renewal date is late 2014.  
8.3  Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance Program 
1. Northern Fisherman's Freight Assistance Program. 
 
2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The NFFA program assists marginally viable commercial fishing operations through partial 
subsidization 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 (FFMC), a federal Crown corporation. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants. 
 
6. Assistance is available to fishermen employ ed 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 cents 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. 
 8. The program was established in 1976 and is ongoing. 
 
9  NEW BRUNSWICK 
Nil.  
 
10  NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR 
Nil. 
 
11  NORTHWEST TERRITORIES 
11.1  Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program 1. Tourism Product Diversification and Marketing Program. 
 
2. This notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The program addresses issues faced by to urism businesses and tourism operators when 
expanding into new markets or developing new products.  4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Department of Industry, Tourism and 
Investment. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants. 
 
6. Assistance is available to an applicant who has owned or operated a tourism business in the 
Northwest Territories for at least one year in the last five years. G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  7. The program disbursed $1,395,492 in FY 2010/2011 and $900,000 in FY 2011/2012. 
 8. The program is ongoing.  
12  NOVA SCOTIA 
Nil.  
 
13  NUNAVUT 
13.1  Arts & Crafts Development Program 1. Arts & Crafts Development Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Arts & Crafts Development Program provides support to Nunavut artists in the purchase 
of art supplies and equipment.  
 4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Economic Development 
and Transportation. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Assistance is available for Nunavut artists. 
 7. This program disbursed $350,000 in FY 2010/11.  
 
8. The program is ongoing.  
13.2  Community Tourism and Cultural  Industries Contribution Policy 
1. Community Tourism and Cultural Industries Contribution Policy. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The Community Tourism and Cultural Industri es Contribution Policy provides grants to 
Nunavut businesses where the proposed project will benefit the community tourism or cultural 
industries sectors. 
 4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Department of Economic Development and 
Transportation. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Assistance is available for businesses operat ing in the tourism of cultural industries of 
Nunavut.  
7. This program disbursed $260,000 in FY 2010/11.  
 8. The program is ongoing. 
 
13.3  Contribution for Commercial  Renewable Resource Use Program 
1. Contribution for Commercial Renewable Resource Use Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Contribution for Commercial Renewable Resource Use Program provides financial 
assistance to businesses operating in the renewable resource industry in Nunavut. 
 4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Environment. G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant. 
 6. Assistance is available for businesses operat ing in Nunavut's renewable resource industry. 
 
7. This program disbursed $103,000 in FY 2010/11.  
 8. The program is ongoing. 
 
13.4  Fur Pricing Program 
1. Fur Pricing Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Fur Pricing Program incentivize traditional Inuit lifestyles in Nunavut by creating a price 
floor on the sale of furs.  
 4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Environment. 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of price floor contributions.  6. Individual holders of valid Nunavut General Hunting or Trapping Licenses who are resident in 
the Nunavut are eligible for a minimum guaranteed price for prime fur.   
 7. This program disbursed $36,000 in FY 2010/11.  
 
8. The program is ongoing.  
13.5  Hunters and Trappers Disaster Compensation program 
1. Hunters and Trappers Disaster Compensation Program. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The Hunters and Trappers Disaster Compensati on Program provide compensation to mitigate 
the economic penalty of unfavourable weather conditions on Hunting and Trapping activities in 
Nunavut.  
 4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Environment. 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of an insurance.  6. Assistance is available to individual holders of valid Nunavut General Hunting or Trapping 
Licenses or are land claim beneficiaries.   
 7. The maximum compensation is $4,000 per occurrence. This program disbursed $50,000 in 
FY 2010/11.  
 8. The program is ongoing. 
 
13.6  Nunavut Prospectors Program Policy 
1. Nunavut Prospectors Program Policy. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Nunavut Prospectors Program Policy provides financial assistance to prospectors in 
Nunavut.  
 4. Funding is provided under the authority of the Department of Economic Development and 
Transportation. 
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  5. Assistance is provided in the form of contributions. 
 6. Assistance is available for residents of N unavut that hold a valid prospectors license. 
 
7. This program disbursed $89,279 in FY 2010/11.  
 8. The program is ongoing. 
 
13.7  Strategic Investment Program 
1. Strategic Investment Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Strategic Investment Program provides equity investment to businesses looking to do 
business or expand in Nunavut.  
 4. Funding is provided under the authority of Nunavut Department of Economic Development 
and Transportation. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a grant.  
6. Assistance is available for small and medium -sized Nunavut businesses in strategic growth 
sectors with emphasis on mining exploration and mineral development, tourism, cultural industries, and fishery development and diversification. 
 
7. This program disbursed $3,200,000 in FY 2010/11.   
8. The program is ongoing. 
 14  ONTARIO 
14.1  Biopharmaceutical Investment Program 
1. Biopharmaceutical Investment Program (BIP). 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The BIP is aimed at attracting new or enhanced biopharmaceutical investments in Ontario by providing grants or loans to offset R&D or advanced manufacturing costs. 
 
4. This program falls under the authority of th e Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, 
Trade and Employment and the Ontario Ministry of Research and Innovation.  
5. This program provides grants and loans to successful applicants from the biopharmaceutical 
industry.  
6. Assistance may be provided to applicants that demonstrate that they meet the program's 
mandate of attracting new biopharmaceutical investments to Ontario, or enhancing existing investments. 
 
7. $150 million in funding available over 5 years.  BIP is the first component of the Government 
of Ontario's $1.15 billion Next Generation of Jobs Fund strategy and will fund up to 20 per cent of total eligible project costs. The total amount  of funding disbursed in 2010/2011 was $7,882,915 
and $7,630,000 in 2011/12.  
 8. On April 1 2008, the program began accepting applications. Applications ceased to be 
accepted on March 12 2010. 
 14.2  Eastern Ontario Development Fund 
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  2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The objective of this fund is to provide financial assistance to promote the retention, expansion and attraction of investment/business in eastern Ontario through support for capital 
spending, skills development, and infrastructure needs. 
 4. This strategy was introduced under the au thority of the Ontario Ministry of Economic 
Development, Trade and Employment. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and contributions.  
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 in two streams; the business stream provides 15 per cent of eligible project expenses for implementation of new tec hnologies, new equipment or skills training for 
employees for projects valued at $500,000 or more. The regional sector stream will invest up to 
50 per cent for economic development projects valued at $100,000 or more. $17,084,466 was disbursed in 2010/2011 and $8,418,054 was disbursed in 2011/2012.  
8. The program began accepting applications in July 2008 and closed in March 2012.   
 14.3  Emerging Technology Program 
1. Emerging Technology Program. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The Emerging Technology Program is design ed to encourage both the private and public 
sectors to develop exciting and viable new technolo gies that will contribute to future Northern 
Ontario prosperity. 
 
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.  
 
5. Assistance takes the form of conditional cont ributions, repayable loans, and/or forgivable 
performance loans.  
 
6. The program is available to eligible public or private initiatives in Northern Ontario. For public sector initiatives, up to 50 per cent of the costs for capital projects may be provided in the form of conditional contributions, repayable loans and forgivable performance loans (a forgivable 
performance loan is a loan that will be forgiven provided that certain targets are met). The 
maximum contribution for any project will normally not exceed $1 million. 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 million or one 
third of eligible project costs, whichever is less, for capital projects.  
7. In 2010/2011, $3,036,021 was disbursed through conditional contributions and $1,791,331 
was disbursed through loans. In 2011/2012, $3,069,690 was disbursed through conditional contributions and $5,264,546 was disbursed through loans.  
8. The Emerging Technology Program is administered annually and comes up for renewal each 
fiscal year.  
14.4  Enterprises North Job Creation Program 
1. Enterprises North Job Creation Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
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  3. The purpose of this program is to provide financial assistance to the private 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 
Corporation.  
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of conditional contributions and/or repayable loans. 
 
6. Assistance is available to enterprises that op erate in small communities in Northern Ontario. 
Eligible sectors include but are not limited to: agriculture; mining; forest products; resource-based, cultural, adventure or nature-based tourism; manufacturing; technology; and 
telecommunications. 
 7. The maximum contribution from the NOHFC to  any one project generally will not exceed 
50 per cent of eligible capital costs up to $1 million. In 2010/2011, $17,602,142 was disbursed 
through conditional contributions and $24,159,341 was disbursed through loans. In 2011/2012, $11,809,118 was disbursed through conditional contributions and $14,655,410 was disbursed 
through loans. 
 8. This program is administered annually, and comes up for renewal each fiscal year.  
14.5  Northern Energy Program 
1. Northern Energy Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. By pursuing innovative solutions to renewable energy generation and conservation, 
northerners will be able to reduce their costs of energy consumption and position the North for 
future growth. This program is designed to help  northern organizations to capitalize on energy 
opportunities, pursue clean alternatives and reduce their demand on external energy sources.  
4. The program falls under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of conditional contributions. 
 
6. It is available to Northern businesses and non-profit organizations.  
7. For projects related to renewable energy planning, the maximum contribution will generally 
not exceed 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $100,000. For renewable energy capital assistance, the maximum contribution will generally not exceed 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $1 million. For new internal energy generation projects, 
the maximum contribution will generally not exceed 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to a 
maximum of $250,000. For energy conservation p ilot projects, the maximu m contribution will 
generally not exceed 50 per cent of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $500,000. The 
program disbursed $1,875,897 in FY 2010/2011 and $1,592,191 in FY 2011/2012. 
 8. The program is ongoing and renewed annually. 
 
14.6  Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program 
1. Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Northern Industrial Electricity Rate Program assist Northern Ontario's largest industrial 
electricity consumers develop and implement long-term efficiency and sustainability measures. 
Provides greater electricity efficiency for partic ipants by committing an Energy Management Plan. 
 
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Northern Development and 
Mines.   G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  5. Assistance takes the form of rebate payments. 
 6. The program is available to qualifying fo restry mining and manufacturing companies.  
 
7. This program disbursed $117,140,358 in FY 2011/12. 
 8. The program started on April 1, 2011 and ended on March 31st, 2012. 
 
14.7  Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program 
1. Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Northern Ontario Entrepreneur Program support northern entrepreneurs with new 
entrepreneurial idea. 
 4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund 
Corporation.  
 5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions.  
6. Assistance is available to private enterprises located in the Northern Ontario. 
 7. The program provide a conditional grant generally up to 50 per cent of eligible costs and not 
to exceed $125,000 per project. The entrepreneur must make a cash investment in the business of 
no less than 10 per cent of the conditional grant. Funding, when combined with other provincial and/or federal government funding will generally not exceed 75 per cent of eligible costs. This 
program disbursed $6,457,960 in FY 2010/11 and $3,914,581 in FY 2011/12. 
 8. The program is ongoing.  
14.8  Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program 
1. Northern Ontario Young Entrepreneur Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The program aims to mobilize a new generation of entrepreneurs and community builders in 
the North, securing a more prosperous future for tomorrow's northern families and workers. 
 4. The program falls under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.  
5. Assistance is provided in 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. 
 
7. Residents of Northern Ontario, 18 to 29 years old (inclusive), who are planning on starting a new business in Northern Ontario may receive funding in the form of a conditional contribution, generally up to 85 per cent of eligible costs, to a maximum total amount normally not to exceed 
$25,000 per project. The program disbursed $1,590,698 in FY 2010/2011 and $1,737,619 in 
FY 2011/2012.  
8. The program is ongoing. 
 14.9  Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co-Op Program 
1. Northern Ontario Youth Internship and Co-Op Program. 
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  2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. Through this program, young northerners will have access to work placements and internships that will serve as a springboard to re warding and successful careers. By investing in 
our highly skilled young workforce, Northern Ontario employers prepare them for future 
employment right here in the North.   
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund 
Corporation.   5. Assistance takes the form of conditional contributions. 
 
6. The program is available to enterprises offeri ng Co-op Placements or internship to Northern 
Ontario secondary school graduates 29 years of ag e or under currently attending an accredited 
college or university. Eligible Northern Ontario employers would be provided with a conditional 
contribution of up to 50 per cent of a wage subsidy to a maximum of $6.00 per hour to hire post-secondary students from Northern Ontario for wo rk placements (Co-op placements). Concerning 
internships, eligible Northern Ontario employers would be provided with a conditional contribution 
of up to 50 per cent of a recent Northern On tario graduate's salary to a maximum of $27,500 
annually (private sector employers) or up to 90 pe r cent of a recent Northern Ontario graduate's 
salary to a maximum of $27,500 annually (public sector employers).  
 
7. This program disbursed $10,939,606 in FY 2010/11 and $7,339,504 in FY 2011/12.  
8. The program is ongoing. 
 14.10  Northern Pulp and Paper Electricity Transition Program 
1. Northern Pulp and Paper Electricity Transition Program. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The Northern Pulp and Paper Electricity Transition Program provide interim electricity cost 
relief for the forest sector to allow transition to a new competitive, sustainable business platform.   
4. The program is delivered under the authority of the Ministry of Northern Development and 
Mines.   
5. Assistance takes the form of grants. 
 6. Loans are provided to Ontario's pulp/paper mills and forest product manufacturers.   
7. This program disbursed $20,740,452 in FY 2010/11. 
 8. The program is ongoing. 
 
14.11  Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy 
1. Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  3. Ontario Automotive Investment Strategy provides support to leading-edge auto 
manufacturing projects and related initiatives. 
 4. The program falls under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and 
Employment. 
 5. Assistance takes the form of grants and/or loans. 
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  6. Support is provided to automotive companies undertaking leading-edge manufacturing 
initiatives skills training for workers, improved environmental technologies and needed public infrastructure.  
7. The program was announced in 2004 as a five year, $500 million fund. The total amount of 
funding disbursed during FY 2010/2011 was $2,377,199 and during FY 2011/2012 was $70,413,961. 
 
8. The program began in 2004 and ended in 2009.    14.12  Ontario Beer Manufacturers' Transition Grant 
1. Ontario Beer Manufacturers' Transition Grant. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The purpose of the program is to recognize changes in the operation and structure of charges for beer due to the replacement of fees on manufacturers with taxes. 
 
4. The program falls under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Employment and Ministry of Revenue.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and/or contributions. 
 6. The program is available to all Ontario Beer Manufacturers. 
 
7. The Transition Grant is a one-time transition grant for Ontario beer manufacturers to recognize the changes in the operation and structur e of charges for beer due to the replacement of 
fees on manufacturers with taxes. The program disbursed $4,895,632 in FY 2010/2011 and $0 in 
FY 2011/2012.  8. The program started in December 2010 and ended March 31, 2011. 
 
14.13  Ontario Book Publis hing Tax Credit (OBPTC) 
1. Ontario Book Publishing Tax Credit (OBPTC). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The purpose of the program is to prom ote literary works by Canadian authors. 
 4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act 2007 (Part IV).  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
 6. The tax credit is available to Ontario book publishing companies that publish and promote 
literary works by Canadian authors.  
 7. OBPTC is a refundable tax credit. The credit is 30 per cent of qualifying pre-press, printing 
and marketing expenses. The maximum tax credit is $30,000 per literary work. $2,088,764 was 
disbursed in 2010/2011 and $1,914,490 was disbursed in 2011/2012.  8. The program began in May 1997 and is ongoing. 
 
14.14  Ontario Craft Brewers Opportunity Fund (OCBOF) 
1. Ontario Craft Brewers Opportunity Fund (OCBOF). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The purpose of the program is to support the continued growth and development of craft 
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  4. The program falls under the authority of the Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and 
Employment.  5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and/or contributions. 
 
6. It is available to Ontario craft beer ma nufacturers producing less than 300,000 hectolitres 
annually. 
 
7. The OCBOF provides up to $1.8 million per year. The OCBOF will provide, to eligible recipients, an annual grant of up to 6.0 cents per litre based on annual volume sales in Ontario. The actual rate per litre may vary each year in order to stay within the total program allocation. 
The program disbursed $1,799,999 in FY 2010/2011 and $1,800,000 in FY 2011/2012. 
 8. The program began in September 2008 and expires on March 31 2012. 
 
14.15  Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund  
1. Ontario Ethanol Growth Fund (OEGF). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  3. The purpose of the program is to encourage the construction and operation of ethanol fuel 
plants in Ontario. 
 4. The program falls under the authority of th e Ministry of Agriculture and Food and the 
Ministry of Rural Affairs. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and/or contributions. 
 
6. It is available to Ontario Ethanol manufacturers who enter into an operating grant agreement with the government of Ontario.  
7. Ethanol producers in Ontario can access $6 million in capital assistance to help them provide 
cleaner fuel. Operating grant assistance to support the production of 65 million litres of ethanol is 
also available. The total disbursement in FY 2010/2011 was $65,777,304 and in FY 2011/2012, 
the total disbursed was $80,892,076. 
 8. This is an ongoing program. 
 
14.16  Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit (OSRTC) 
1. Ontario Sound Recording Tax Credit (OSRTC). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The purpose of this tax credit is to promote eligible Canadian sound recordings by emerging 
Canadian artists or groups. 
 4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act 2007(Part IV). 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  6. It is available to qualifying corporations on qualifying expenses incurred in producing an 
eligible Canadian sound recording. 
 7. OSRTC is a refundable tax credit. The tax credit is 20 per cent of qualifying expenses 
incurred. To qualify, a corporation is a Canadian-controlled corporation, carried on a sound 
recording business in Ontario for at least 12 months, earned at least 50 per cent of its taxable income in Ontario in the previous tax year, marketed at least one sound recording in the previous 
tax year, and bears the financial risks of the business. The total disbursement in FY 2010/2011 
was $867,790 and in FY 2011/2012, the total disbursed was $1,844,288.  G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  8. The program began in January 1999 and is ongoing. 
 14.17  Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Processing 
1. Ontario Tax Credit for Manufacturing and Processing. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. To support Ontario's manufacturing and proc essing, farming, fishing, logging, mining, and 
the generation of electrical energy for sale, or the production of steam for sale.  4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act 2007 (Part III). 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. A corporation can claim this credit if it had Ontario taxable income during the tax year and 
eligible Canadian profits from manufacturing and processing, farming, fishing, logging, mining, the generation of electrical energy for sale, or the production of steam for sale. 
 
7. The total disbursement in FY 2010/2011 was $137,928,349 and in FY 2011/2012, the total disbursed was $173,547,683.  
8. The program began in January 1993 and is ongoing. 
 14.18  Ontario Tax Exemption for Commercialization 
1. Ontario Tax Exemption for Commercialization. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. Provides a ten year tax exemption for new corporations that commercialize intellectual property that is developed by qualifying Canadian universities or colleges.  
4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act 2007. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax exemption. 
 
6. The exemption is available to qualifying corpor ations that commercialize intellectual property 
in priority areas such as bio-economy/clean technologies; advanced health technologies and 
certain telecommunications, computer and digital technologies. 
 7. N/A.  
8. The program began in March 2008 and is ongoing. 
 14.19  Resource Tax Credit 
1. Resource Tax Credit. 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The credit offset 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 Act 2007. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
 
6. The credit is available to a corporation that has a permanent establishment in Ontario and that owns a Canadian resource property. The corporation must have a notional resource allowance 
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  where a corporation's notional resource allowance (25 per cent of resource profits) exceeds the 
amount paid with respect to Crown royalties and mining taxes.  7. The total disbursement in FY 2010/2011 was $12,032,417 and in FY 2011/2012, the total 
disbursed was $11,119,436. 
 8. The program began in June 2007 and is ongoing. 
 
14.20  Small Beer Manufacturers' Tax Credit 
1. Small Beer Manufacturer's Tax Credit (SBMTC). 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The SBMTC provides assistance to qualifying microbrewers 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. The tax credit supports Ontario microbrewers as they grow and create jobs.  
4. Legislative authority is granted under the Ontario Taxation Act 2007. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
6. The tax credit is available to qualifying microbrewery corporations with a permanent 
establishment in Ontario and whose total an nual worldwide production of beer exceeds 
50,000 hectolitres but does not exceed 150,000 hectolitres. 
 
7. The tax credit is calculated at a rate of: $0.4999 per litre of eligible non-draft beer that is sold in eligible sales in the sales year or $0.3649 per litre of eligible draft beer that is sold in 
eligible sales in a sales year. A maximum tax credit of up to $2,499,500 on eligible non-draft beer, 
or a maximum tax credit of $1,824,500 on eligible draft beer sales is available on sales between 50,000 and 75,000 hectolitres. The tax credit is reduced when sales exceed 75,000 hectolitres, and fully eliminated when sales exceed 150,000 hectolitres. $0 was disbursed in 2010/2011 and 
$4,999,000 was disbursed in 2011/2012. 
 8. The program began in July 2010 and is ongoing. 
 
14.21  Veterinary Assistance Program 
1. Veterinary Assistance Program. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  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 the authority of th e Ministry of Northern Development and Mines. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the fo rm of grants and rebate payments. 
 
6. Funding is available to qualifying veterinary practices located in Northern Ontario.  7. The amounts paid to veterinarians through this  program vary depending on the type of cost 
being claimed. Types of costs that can be re imbursed include travel, locum and continuing 
education costs. The total amount of funding disbursed during 2010/2011 was $787,994 and during 2011/2012 was $778,974. 
 
8. The fund comes up for renewal every year.  
14.22  Vintners Quality Alliance Wine Support Program 
1. Vintners Quality Alliance (VQA) Wine Support Program. G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The program is designed to encourage the sale of Ontario VQA table wines through the 
Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO). The key objectives of the program are to help Ontario 
wineries become more competitive and profitable  by promoting the growth of the VQA brand and 
increasing the availability of VQA wines.   
4. The program falls under the authority of th e Ministry of Economic Development and Trade 
and Employment.  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 VQA Wine Support Program will provide, to eligible recipients, an annual grant equal to 
30 per cent of the supplier quote of VQA table wine sold through the LCBO per fiscal year, per winery. The program disbursed $6,000,000 in FY 2010/2011 and $6,003,452 in FY 2011/2012. 
 
8. The program was created in April 2010, and will expire on March 31, 2015.  15  PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND 
16  WEB PRESENCE PROGRAM 
1. Web Presence Program  
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The Web Presence Program provides a non-repayable contribution to Prince Edward Island 
businesses to assist them in establishing a presence on the internet. The purpose of this program 
is to help Island companies increase business by adopting technology.  4. This program falls under the authority of the Innovation PEI. 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a non-repayable contributions or grants.  
6. Eligible applicants include Prince Edward Island businesses and industry associations who 
presently do not have a web presence and plan to undertake activities that will lead to an effective presence on the web. 
 
7. The contribution under this program is limited to 40% of the cost to a maximum contribution of $500 per small business.   
8. The program is ongoing. 
 17  QUÉBEC 
17.1  Biotechnology Development Centres 
1. Biotechnology Development Centres 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. To promote the relocation of companies in th e biotechnology sector to buildings adapted to 
their needs, thereby maximizing synergies and coll aboration in the creation of scientific research. 
 
4. This program was introduced under th e authority of Investissement Québec. 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
 6. The program is available to companies engaged in innovation in biotechnology, including 
human health, animal or plant agricultural biotechnology; the environment; or human or animal G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  nutrition, in one of four Biotechnology Development Centres: Laval, Lévis, Saint-Hyacinthe and 
Sherbrooke.  7. The tax credits are available for up to 30 per cent of eligible salary costs (maximum 
$11,250 per employee), 30 per cent of the cost of acquisition or lease of qualified property, and 
30 per cent of eligible rental expenses of specialized facilities.  
8. The program was created in 2003, and will expire on December 31, 2013. 
 17.2  Tax Credit for the regions of Gaspésie  and Certain Maritime Regions of Québec 
1. Tax Credit for the regions of Gaspésie and Certain Maritime Regions of Québec 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The purpose of these tax credits is to fost er job creation in certain regions of Québec. 
 4. This program was introduced under th e authority of Investissement Québec. 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  6. The tax credit is available to companies operating in eligible industries, including seafood, 
marine biotechnology, wind power, marine aqua culture, and incidental commercial operations. 
 7. The tax credit may be applied to 20 per cent of salary costs in eligible industries. 
 
8. The program will remain in place until December 31, 2015.  
17.3  Tax Credit for the region  of the Vallée de l’Aluminum 
1. Tax Credit for the region of the Vallée de l’Aluminum 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 
3. The purpose of this tax credit is to enco urage operations that manufacture or process 
finished or semi-finished aluminium products in the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region. 
 
4. This program was introduced under th e authority of Investissement Québec. 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. 
 6. The tax credit is available to companies active in: the manufacture of finished or semi-finished products from aluminium having alre ady undergone primary processing; recovery and 
recycling of waste and residue from aluminum processing; and commercialization operations 
incidental to manufacturing or processing.  
7. The tax credit may be applied to 20 per cent of salary costs in eligible industries. 
 8. The program will remain in place until December 31, 2015. 
 
17.4  Refundable tax credit for the production of ethanol in Québec 
1. Refundable tax credit for the production of ethanol in Québec 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The objective of this tax credit is to enco urage the diversification of the energy supply in 
Québec. 
 4. This program was introduced under th e authority of Investissement Québec. 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit. G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  6. This tax credit is provided to companies engaged in the production of ethanol. 
 7. A tax credit of up to $0.185 per litre per month may be claimed.  
8. This tax credit will be available until March 31, 2018. 
 17.5  Tax credit for shipbuilders 
1. Tax credit for shipbuilders 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The objective is to stimulate the marine industry in Québec and enable it to be 
internationally competitive.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère des Finances et de 
l'Économie of Québec.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax credit.  
 6. Eligible recipients are marine shipyards located in Québec.   
7. A tax credit can be claimed on 37.5 per cent of eligible costs, and, up to a maximum of 
20 per cent of the cost of building a prototype ship.   
8. The program was created in 1996 and remains in place. 
 17.6  Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots 
1. Financial Aid Program for the Development of Private Woodlots 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. To provide financial and technical assistance to forest producers to carry out logging 
activities in privately owned forests with a view to protecting and enhancing registered forest land.  
4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère des Ressources naturelles 
et de la Faune of Québec.  
5. Assistance is provided in the form of grants and technical assistance. 
 6. Only certified forest producers that log in privately owned forests are eligible for this support. 
 
7. Assistance is limited to 80 per cent of the costs of eligible initiatives. 
 
8. The program was created in 1995 and remains in place. 
 17.7  Forestry Financing Program 
1. Forestry Financing Program 
 2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012.  
3. The program aims to support forest producers in acquiring forest plots. 
 4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère des Ressources naturelles 
et de la Faune of Québec. 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of loan guarantees. 
 
6. Assistance is provided to certified forest producers. G/SCM/N/253/CAN 
 
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  7. Assistance is limited to loan guarantees on loans of up to $750,000. 
 8. The program was created in 2004 and remains in place.  
17.8  Property Tax Refund Program 
1.  Property Tax Refund Program 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The goal of this program is to encourage pr oducers to undertake projects to increase the 
value of their privately owned forests. 
 
4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère des Ressources naturelles et de la Faune of Québec. 
 
5. The program operates as a property tax refund.  
6. Only certified forest producers that log in privately owned forests are eligible for this 
support.  7. Up to 85 per cent of property taxes may be refunded for eligible privately owned forests. 
 
8. The program was created in 1998 and remains in place.  
17.9  Tax Reduction on Capital for the Acquisition of Ships 
1. Tax Reduction on Capital for the Acquisition of Ships 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The objective is to stimulate the marine industry and enable it to be internationally competitive. 
 
4. This program was introduced under the authority of the ministère des Finances et de l'Économie of Québec. 
 
5. Assistance is provided in the form of a tax reduction.  
6. Assistance is available to the first purchaser of an eligible vessel. 
 7. 100 per cent of the capital tax that would apply to the purchase of a ship may be waived for eligible vessels. 
 
8. The program was created in 1996 and remains in place.  
18  SASKATCHEWAN 
Nil. 
 
19  YUKON 
19.1  Enterprise Trade Fund 1. Enterprise Trade Fund. 
 
2. The notification covers FY 2010/2011 and 2011/2012. 
 3. The purpose of the program is to stimulate the growth of Yukon business activity through 
market penetration and expansion and business development. 
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  4. Assistance is provided under the legislative authority of the Yukon Economic 
Development Act . 
 5. Assistance is provided in the form of a contribution. 
 
6. The program provides assistance to Yukon businesses and business organizations, both for 
profit and not-for-profit. 
 
7. Up to 75 per cent of eligible costs for export marketing activities to a maximum of $50,000 and up to 50 per cent of eligible costs for busine ss plans and 75 per cent of business skills training 
projects to a maximum of $10,000. Economic Development approved $369,109 in FY 2010/2011 
and $364,726 in FY 2011/2012. 
 8. The program was created in July 2004. 
 
 Nil means that in accordance with Article 25 of the ASCM and Article XVI:1 of the GATT 1994, 
Governments of each Province and Territory informs that they do not grant or maintain within their 
territory any subsidy within the meaning of Articl e 1:1 of the Agreement which is specific within 
the meaning of Article 2 of the Ag reement, or which operates directly or indirectly to increase 
exports from or reduce imports into their terri tory within the meaning of Article XVI:1 of 
GATT 1994. 
  
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